Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel US president says agreement needed to lower fuel prices, but move likely to create fresh crisis with Ukraine and Nato allies The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Why is Donald Trump buying diesel from Vladimir Putin's Russia despite heavy sanctions? What will be impact on Oil prices? Donald Trump’s shocking announcement comes after he signed a sweeping Russia sanctions law last month that aimed at clamping down on the Russian oil and gas revenues that fuel its war against Ukraine. The Economic Times · Oct 9
Where is hurricane Isaias now? Check landfall time, place as thousands evacuated following warning of life-threatening storm surges, tornadoes, flooding Hurricane Isaias Tracker: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warned residents to expect flooding, wind damage, power outages and gasoline shortages. The Economic Times · Oct 9
A botched execution and plans for one in public show the US is conflicted about capital punishment Americans have long been divided over executing the nation’s worst criminals The Independent UK · Oct 9
Despite not being keen on taking the deal, Trump says US military will not attack Iran before midterm elections It may be a shift in Trump's stance. We Got This Covered · Oct 9
Hurricane Isaias heads towards Gulf Coast as houses evacuated amid flood and power outage warnings The Category 3 hurricane is expected to make landfall Friday night and bring significant storm surge, damaging winds, flooding and possibly even tornadoes The Independent UK · Oct 9
UK pledges to ‘maintain pressure on Russia’ after Trump diesel deal with Moscow Responding to the announcement, a UK Government spokesperson said Britain’s position ‘could not be clearer’. Evening Standard · Oct 9
Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau Recommended dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be withheld from thousands of newborns by Danish researchers The Guardian - US · Oct 9
In 2003, brothers bought Queens home for $850K; after convictions, it heads to auction at $900K A Forest Hills property, once owned by two brothers found guilty of counterfeiting, is set to go up for federal auction soon. Originally bought for $850,000 in 2003, the auction will commence at $900,000. Years of legal challenges have clouded its sale following their convictions. Scheduled public inspections will occur… The Times of India · Oct 9
New York City’s Marble Hill residents furious after ICE shooting: ‘Why do this?’ Locals also express fear after man shot in the neck while his child was in the back of his car The Guardian - US · Oct 9
Ex-CIA official who admitted to $194 million government fraud spent $102 million on Florida real estate Former high-ranking federal employee David J. Rush, 49, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after allegedly defrauding the US government of approximately $193.6 million. Prosecutors say he spent $102 million on four Florida properties, including two Palm Beach homes, and acquired gold bars, cash and luxury assets. He faces up… The Times of India · Oct 9
Asylum seekers stranded by Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy celebrate court ruling: ‘We went through horrible, heavy things’ Trump administration unlawfully blocked more than 70,000 people from entering US in his first term, advocates say The Independent UK · Oct 9
Justice Department won't enforce registration rules on silencers and certain guns after court ruling The Justice Department has moved to allow more people to purchase firearm suppressors — known as silencers — short-barreled rifles and other certain guns without registering them with the federal government following a court ruling that struck down provisions of a key law The Independent UK · Oct 9
Stocks Settle Higher on Earnings Optimism The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +0.59% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.51%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) rose +0.59%, and December E-mini... Barchart · Oct 9
Reason · Oct 9 Don't Blame AI Labs for What Hackers Do With Their Tools AI executives are planning for a public revolt after a major attack. A federal power grab is the wrong response.
Bored Panda · Oct 9 Ryan Reynolds’ Desperate Bid To Save Blake Lively Exposed As Studio Bosses Slam Her ‘Epic Level Stupid’ Behavior “Even a movie star cannot rewrite the timeline,” one insider said about Ryan Reynolds after his aggressive text messages surfaced about the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal drama.
The Guardian - US · Oct 9 Prosecutors oppose Luigi Mangione’s push for dismissal of state charges Manhattan prosecutors say murder case over 2024 killing can proceed under ‘exception’ to state double jeopardy law
The Times of India · Oct 9 Green Cards reflect cases started years ago: Immigration attorney raises 5 points on Trump administration's PERM ban Suspending the Green Card process of eight tech companies and accusing them of depriving American workers are two different things that have been put together, experts felt after Vice President JD Vance's announcement. Vance cited 6,000 American layoffs and compared it with 6,300 H-1B approvals and 3,000 Green Cards. But…
The Times of India · Oct 9 Streamers Clash Over Trump Remark: xQc warns Macaiyla of visit; Asmongold fears for Tyler1 xQc has reacted to the dispute between Asmongold and Macaiyla after her controversial comment about Donald Trump. While Asmongold said he did not expect her to face jail time, xQc suggested authorities might visit her. Asmongold also criticized Macaiyla over her relationship with Tyler1, arguing that her online controversies could…
The Economic Times · Oct 9 US stocks: US market posts weekly gains with earnings, inflation data on tap Wall Street finished strong on Friday, fueled by optimism ahead of the third-quarter earnings reports from major players like Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs. Analysts predict a notable growth in S&P 500 earnings year-over-year, even as worries about consumer sentiment loom. Oil prices dipped initially due to conflicting US-Iran news…
The Economic Times · Oct 9 Public executions in USA: What does Fort Hood firing squad execution mean? When will Pentagon live stream take place? Public executions in USA: Five states currently allow executions by firing squad: Idaho, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Utah. The Trump administration earlier this year said it would allow execution by firing squad in the federal prison system.
France 24 · Oct 9 Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin, reversing years of pressure on Russia over Ukraine war US President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia had agreed to immediately supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to US and global markets in an effort to cut fuel prices before November's midterm elections. The move marks a stunning change of policy after the US and its allies hit…
AAP · Oct 9 Hopes underwater object could be lost aviator's plane A US expedition is targeting a mysterious underwater object to find out if it is the crashed plane of long-missing pioneer aviator Amelia Earhart.
The Times of India · Oct 9 Green Card process suspended for 8 companies: Immigration experts on what happens to approved I-140, existing H-1Bs; whether employees should leave these companies The announcement of the Trump administration suspending the PERM filings for eight IT majors has triggered a lot of panic and confusion as the administration did not clarify whether any data from these companies are pending and whether the suspension would be revoked. International workers are also confused about their…
France 24 · Oct 9 Paris court jails Indian man for leading sadist neo-Nazi cult that tortured girls A 29-year-old Indian man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday in a Paris trial over his alleged involvement in an international criminal network that targeted vulnerable children in the US, Britain and Canada and coerced them into producing violent and sexual videos.