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Container Ship Sinks After Drone Attack in Black Sea; 18 Crew Rescued
A container vessel sank after a drone attack off Bulgaria, with all 18 crew rescued as investigators seek to establish responsibility.
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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates at 3.75% to 4% as Inflation Stays High
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged after a 10–2 vote, citing elevated inflation and a need for more data.
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Dockworkers Plan Coordinated Strike at More Than 100 Ports Over Arms Shipments
Unions in 22 countries are preparing coordinated port actions against arms shipments, with disruption levels still uncertain.
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Indian Rupee Recovers From Two-Week Low as Oil Prices Ease
India's rupee ended nearly flat against the dollar after touching a two-week low, with oil prices and central-bank activity in focus.
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India Says U.S. Trade Deal Will Protect Farmers as Unions Plan Protests
India's trade minister says a pending U.S. agreement will safeguard farmers, but farm unions are demanding transparency and planning protests.
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U.S. Economy Grows 3.4% in Third Quarter as Spending and AI Investment Rise
New federal data show U.S. GDP grew at a 3.4% annualized pace in the third quarter, led by investment and consumer spending.
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Why Helium Supply Matters to the AI Chip Boom
The US critical-material designation for helium highlights its place in semiconductor manufacturing and research.
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US Childcare Expenses Add Pressure to Working Families
Average US full-time childcare costs exceeded $13,000 in 2025, AP reported citing Child Care Aware of America.
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US Mortgage Rate Falls to 7.32 Percent
The average long-term US mortgage rate eased to 7.32%, its first decline since late August, AP reported.
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Meta and Zuckerberg Make Deal Over Proposed California Wealth Tax
Mark Zuckerberg reached an arrangement with Meta connected to California's proposed one-time billionaire tax, AP reported.