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Oil Holds Advance as Expanding Middle East War Threatens Supply

Oil held a gain as a widening conflict in the Middle East threatened to hamper a recovery in supply from the region, while there were also doubts over US President Donald Trump’s claims of an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine.

Costa Rica releases 13 white-lipped peccaries into a national park after an 18-year absence

Thirteen white-lipped peccaries were reintroduced to Piedras Blancas National Park after 18 years of absence. This project aims to restore ecological balance by benefiting local ecosystems and communities.

Wichita’s 1922 Orpheum Theatre reopens after $13 million restoration project

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David Baldacci’s Feeding Body & Mind initiative distributes over 1 million books through food banks

David and Michelle Baldacci launched Feeding Body & Mind as a dual initiative to tackle food insecurity and improve literacy rates. This program gathers and disperses books through local food banks, allowing over a million families the opportunity to take home reading materials.

2026 Hit The Bricks Fundraiser: Wake Forest relay sets records; cancer fund tops $2.1 million

In a display of community spirit, Wake Forest University successfully hosted its Hit the Bricks fundraiser on October 1, bringing together 2,406 participants and raising an impressive nearly $407,000.

‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte passes away at 34; disability rights advocate dies by suicide: Reports - The Times of India

‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte passes away at 34; disability rights advocate dies by suicide: Reports The Times of India RJ Mitte Dies: ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor Was 34 Deadline RJ Mitte, Who Played Walter White’s Son on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 34 The New York Times Breaking Bad actor …

London Family Finds £30,000 Chinese Imperial Porcelain Dish Under Sofa

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Council Drops 6,752 Homes: Hertsmere rewrites Local Plan; consultation continues

Hertsmere Borough Council has decided to withdraw multiple large housing projects based on community feedback from public consultations. The updated Local Plan still aims to provide over 14,000 homes, focusing on urban areas.

Selma Blair arrested at JFK, then hospitalized after she attacked flight attendants on a Delta plane

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Bus Driver Removal Dispute: Kitten rescue costs Maryland driver route; parents press for return

Cynthia Morgan, a dedicated school bus driver in Maryland, was dismissed after she permitted a student to save a kitten. This decision has ignited discussions on student welfare and the appropriateness of the response.

Indian-origin engineering manager says H-1Bs included equal Indians and Chinese 10 years ago: They went back to China

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Oil rallies, sending dollar higher on expectations of higher US rates

GLOBAL-MARKETS:Oil rallies, sending dollar higher on expectations of higher US rates

Julia Child’s Provence home is now a cooking school where guests use her original kitchen

La Pitchoune, once the famed kitchen of Julia Child, remains a vibrant hub for culinary enthusiasts. Over the years, it has transformed into an enchanting cooking school and vacation rental, inviting guests to recreate Julia's beloved dishes.

Demand for Crude Oil May Have Peaked Last Year, FGE Says

Demand for crude oil may have peaked in 2025, partly as higher need for fuels is increasingly met by biofuels, according to FGE NexantECA.

Dividend, rights issue record date: Last chance to buy today to qualify for amount- Vedanta, TCS, Continental Controls

Vedanta, TCS, Continental Controls and Energy Infrastructure Trust have set October 14 as the record date for announced corporate actions.

Retired California police sergeant allegedly kills ex-deputy chief wife, daughter before taking his own life

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Resmetirom Tied to Lower MACE vs Semaglutide in Real-World MASLD Analysis - HCPLive

Resmetirom Tied to Lower MACE vs Semaglutide in Real-World MASLD Analysis HCPLive Two FDA-approved drugs for MASH: How should doctors choose? UCLA Health

HD Fire Protect raises ₹213 crore from anchor investors ahead of ₹712-crore IPO

Domestic mutual funds account for 71.88% of anchor allocation; public issue opens on October 13

Utility Tower Easement Dispute: Washington couple sue OPALCO over taller tower; case tests upgrade rights

Liz Covert and Denis Goudie are taking a stand against the Orcas Power and Light Cooperative’s recent installation of a steel tower on their property. They claim that the easement permits only minor landscaping and not major installations.

Nikki Haley's son says legal immigration to the US makes no sense - in a swipe at Vivek Ramaswamy

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Up 102% in 7 months: Small-cap stock to be in focus on Tuesday after ₹35 crore order win

Airfloa Rail Technology secured a ₹34.85 crore order from Integral Coach Factory to design interiors for a Vande Bharat Sleeper trainset and develop a mock-up.

How did Houthi missiles slip past Saudi defences? Riyadh probes deadly airport attack that killed 13 - The Times of India

How did Houthi missiles slip past Saudi defences? Riyadh probes deadly airport attack that killed 13 The Times of India Iran war live: Saudi downs Houthi missiles during ongoing deadly attacks Al Jazeera Riyadh Airport Attack: Watch: New footage shows moment missile hit Riyadh ai…

'America first': Trump defends Russia diesel deal amid bipartisan backlash

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Global shipping stocks hit records: Torm, Hafnia rally as Hormuz disruptions lift freight rates

Shipping stocks hit record highs as Middle East tensions disrupted key routes, lifted tanker freight rates and increased oil transportation costs.

Gunmen kill 24 in Nigerian attacks

There has been a recent increase in attacks on communities in the two regions, blamed on gangs engaged in kidnapping for ransom and cattle rustling — locally referred to as bandits, and on jihadist groups

Kurdish PKK militants pull out of four camps in northern Iraq as part of peace process with Turkiye

The Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, vacated the camps in the Baze area of northern Iraq's Metina region, near the Turkish border

France braces for fresh student demonstrations as Macron calls for ‘respect’

Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of lycees — high schools for children 15 to 18 — since late September to rail against poor classroom conditions, with squads of riot police deployed and occasionally violent clashes erupting

HCL Tech vs TCS Q2 results dividend: Which IT stock offers more? Amount, record date, yield, earnings compared

HCL Technologies and TCS each announced a ₹12 interim dividend alongside their Q2 FY27 results. TCS set October 14 as its record date, while HCL Tech set October 16.

Yemen’s Houthis tighten siege of key city

The Houthis have blocked all exits and carried out several attacks overnight

Saudi Energy Minister says attacks testing infrastructure, vows response

The Houthi attacks over the weekend marked a sharp escalation in the Yemen war, where Saudi Arabia has long supported the internationally recognised government

Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Could Be Visible From These 10 States Monday - Forbes

Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Could Be Visible From These 10 States Monday Forbes Earth expected to be hit by powerful solar storm today.

Julia Roberts’ 8.3-acre Hawaii estate sold for $20 million after a $30 million listing

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FMCG dividend giants: Colgate, Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Britannia: Which stock offers highest yield?

ITC led four major FMCG companies in annual dividend yield at 3.63% over the past year. Colgate Palmolive India yielded 2.16%.

Donald Trump defends Russia diesel deal as lawmakers from both parties complain

Donald Trump said that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets, ​and his administration temporarily lifted ‌U.S. Here is an in-depth intelligence briefing on what the headline implies, strategic implications for geopolitics, and how The Hindu reported the situation.

Nvidia, Micron, SK Hynix shares slump up to 5% as China's CXMT steps up challenge to global chipmakers - What it means

US chip stocks fell as investors reacted to reported advances by Chinese memory maker CXMT, which plans to launch a new server memory product by the end of 2026.

Iran Guards say struck vessel in Strait of Hormuz

The Guards' navy said in a statement published on the force's news platform, Sepah News, that "a supertanker, was hit in the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire".