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The bull market turned 4 years old on Monday. Investors say reaching a fifth birthday could be challenging

The S&P 500’s bull run has entered its fifth year, powered by the AI boom, but weaker market breadth, high expectations and inflation risks are raising doubts about how long it can last.

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23:06TechnologySmartphone Shipments Just Hit a New Low. Thanks, RAMageddon 23:01ScienceCrew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island 22:30PoliticsOil prices spike after Houthi attacks on Saudi airports 22:17BusinessElon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becomes biggest known 2026 midterm donor 22:06TechnologyCyberattack Targets French Supermarket Refrigerators, Forcing Mass Food Disposal 21:35BusinessEarnings beats are now the norm. What the stock market needs to keep rallying 21:00ScienceAstronomers witness supermassive black hole gorge on a cosmic meal before 'burping' radio jets 300 days later 20:37BusinessSatya Nadella went from an H-1B worker to Microsoft CEO. The Trump administration just shut that path for his employees 20:18BusinessAirlines raised fares as fuel costs surged, but Delta’s CEO says those higher ticket prices could be here to stay as long as demand holds up 20:15PoliticsAndy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU 19:31BusinessFridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack 19:20PoliticsSecurity for high-profile public figures to be reviewed after Ann Widdecombe’s murder 19:14BusinessIonQ to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal for up to $1.3 billion 19:06TechnologyApple’s New Smart Home Hub Is Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November

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Satya Nadella went from an H-1B worker to Microsoft CEO. The Trump administration just shut that path for his employees

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft from the PERM green card programme, blocking new applications and those already pending. The move comes despite Satya Nadella receiving a top US technology honour the same day.

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Cyberattack Targets French Supermarket Refrigerators, Forcing Mass Food Disposal

Hackers forced internet-connected fridge and freezer controllers at hundreds of French supermarkets into defrost mode, spoiling food and triggering some fires. The attack hit several grocery chains and exposed weak points in food-supply systems.

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Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU

Andy Burnham has called for a deeper UK-EU discussion after the 20 November summit, saying the current relationship is not good enough. Talks may still run into disputes over trade, migration and youth mobility.

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Security for high-profile public figures to be reviewed after Ann Widdecombe’s murder

Shabana Mahmood has ordered an urgent review of state security for public figures after the killing of Ann Widdecombe. Police support will also be extended immediately to some high-profile figures not currently MPs.

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Earnings beats are now the norm. What the stock market needs to keep rallying

US company profits are expected to surge again, but analysts say that may not be enough to sustain the market rally unless big banks and tech keep delivering strong guidance.

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Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack

A cyber attack hit hundreds of French supermarkets overnight, overheating fridges and freezers and spoiling food worth millions of euros. Prosecutors have opened a cyber-crime investigation.

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Elon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becomes biggest known 2026 midterm donor

Elon Musk has disclosed more than $276 million in donations to Republican groups since July, making him the biggest known donor for the 2026 midterms. The giving comes as he mends ties with Donald Trump and keeps major business links to the federal government.

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CNET

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Apple’s New Smart Home Hub Is Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November

Apple is expected to unveil a Siri-focused smart home display called the HomeView on Tuesday. Bloomberg says it will go on sale in November and act as a home command centre.

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Smartphone Shipments Just Hit a New Low. Thanks, RAMageddon

Global smartphone shipments fell 20% in the third quarter of 2026 to their lowest level since 2012, as rising DRAM and NAND costs pushed up phone prices. Analysts say AI data centre demand is squeezing memory supply and making shoppers wait longer or buy refurbished devices.

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Airlines raised fares as fuel costs surged, but Delta’s CEO says those higher ticket prices could be here to stay as long as demand holds up

Delta’s boss says strong demand has let airlines pass on much of a sharp rise in fuel costs to passengers, keeping higher fares in place for now.

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IonQ to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal for up to $1.3 billion

IonQ will buy cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal worth up to $1.3 billion, as it seeks to bolster defences against AI and quantum-era threats.

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Crew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island

A research team has reached Nikumaroro Island to inspect possible wreckage linked to Amelia Earhart’s 1937 disappearance. They will work around giant coconut crabs and extreme weather while searching for the so-called Taraia Object.

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The Hill

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Oil prices spike after Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

Oil prices rose on Monday after Iran-backed Houthi attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia over the weekend. Brent crude closed at nearly $106 a barrel, up about $1.20 from Friday.

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Astronomers witness supermassive black hole gorge on a cosmic meal before 'burping' radio jets 300 days later

Using NASA’s Swift spacecraft, astronomers saw a supermassive black hole in NGC 1275 flare in X-rays and, about 300 days later, produce radio jets. They estimate its mass at between 100 million and 1 billion times the Sun.

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Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf Course

A federal judge has demanded that the Trump administration explain who authorised the removal of hundreds of trees at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington. The issue came up in a four-hour hearing over the disputed work.

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The Fitbit Air Is Getting an Upgrade

Google is adding health-tracking tools and improved workout detection to the Fitbit Air, including insulin resistance estimates, blood pressure trends and sleep breathing quality in its Premium plan.

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Space.com

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SpaceX launching 6,300 pounds of cargo to the ISS on Oct. 13: Watch it live

SpaceX is due to launch a Falcon 9 and Dragon cargo capsule on 13 October, carrying 6,300 pounds of supplies and experiments to the International Space Station. The mission is expected to dock on 15 October.

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Trump defends Russia diesel deal after bipartisan pushback: 'I made the right choice'

Donald Trump has defended his temporary easing of restrictions on Russian diesel exports, saying he made the right choice for Americans. The move has drawn criticism from both parties and from Ukraine's president.

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Satya Nadella went from an H-1B worker to Microsoft CEO. The Trump administration just shut that path for his employees

Cyberattack Targets French Supermarket Refrigerators, Forcing Mass Food Disposal

Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU

Security for high-profile public figures to be reviewed after Ann Widdecombe’s murder

Earnings beats are now the norm. What the stock market needs to keep rallying

Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack

Elon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becomes biggest known 2026 midterm donor

Apple’s New Smart Home Hub Is Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November

Smartphone Shipments Just Hit a New Low. Thanks, RAMageddon

Airlines raised fares as fuel costs surged, but Delta’s CEO says those higher ticket prices could be here to stay as long as demand holds up

IonQ to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal for up to $1.3 billion

Crew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island

Oil prices spike after Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

Astronomers witness supermassive black hole gorge on a cosmic meal before 'burping' radio jets 300 days later

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf Course

The Fitbit Air Is Getting an Upgrade

SpaceX launching 6,300 pounds of cargo to the ISS on Oct. 13: Watch it live

Trump defends Russia diesel deal after bipartisan pushback: 'I made the right choice'

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