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NASA Reviews New Proposals From SpaceX and Blue Origin to Accelerate Moon Landing Plans
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NASA Reviews New Proposals From SpaceX and Blue Origin to Accelerate Moon Landing Plans

NASA is evaluating fresh proposals from SpaceX and Blue Origin that aim to shorten the timeline for returning U.S. astronauts to the lunar surface, according to the agency. The reviews follow concerns raised by Acting Administrator Sean Duffy over schedule delays affecting the Artemis III mission, which is intended to conduct the first crewed Moon […]

Alphabet Shares Rise While Microsoft and Meta Slide After Mixed Third-Quarter Reports
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Alphabet Shares Rise While Microsoft and Meta Slide After Mixed Third-Quarter Reports

Shares of three members of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” moved in different directions during Wednesday’s after-hours session as Alphabet Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Meta Platforms Inc. released their fiscal third-quarter results. The numbers highlighted continued heavy spending on artificial intelligence, widening capital expenditure forecasts and a sizeable one-time charge at Meta. Alphabet tops revenue estimates […]

SNAP Payments at Risk as Government Shutdown Enters 34th Day; Trump Urges Senate to Scrap Filibuster
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SNAP Payments at Risk as Government Shutdown Enters 34th Day; Trump Urges Senate to Scrap Filibuster

Washington – The federal government is poised to miss a critical deadline for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments, heightening pressure on lawmakers as the partial shutdown reaches its 34th day. With funds scheduled to lapse on Nov. 1, millions of low-income households face uncertainty over grocery benefits while Congress remains deadlocked on a full-year spending […]

Disney Channels Removed from YouTube TV After Distribution Deal Expires
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Disney Channels Removed from YouTube TV After Distribution Deal Expires

YouTube TV subscribers lost access to more than 20 channels from The Walt Disney Company on Thursday after the streaming service and the entertainment conglomerate failed to renew their carriage agreement before the previous contract lapsed at 11:59 p.m. ET on Oct. 30. The blackout affects popular networks such as ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel, FX […]

Fed Lowers Benchmark Rate to 3.75%–4.00% in Precautionary Move
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Fed Lowers Benchmark Rate to 3.75%–4.00% in Precautionary Move

Washington, D.C. — The Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday, aiming to cushion the U.S. economy against signs of softening in the labor market. The decision, announced at the close of a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), set the target range for the […]

Key National Headlines: Nuclear Test Plans, Severe Weather, Aviation Incident, Police Probe and High-Profile Arrests
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Key National Headlines: Nuclear Test Plans, Severe Weather, Aviation Incident, Police Probe and High-Profile Arrests

The latest news cycle features a series of unrelated but important developments across the United States, ranging from federal policy decisions to weather-related travel disruptions and criminal investigations. Administration to Restart Nuclear Weapons Testing On October 30, 2025, former President Donald Trump announced that the United States will resume above-ground testing of nuclear weapons for […]

Trump Hints at Renewed U.S. Nuclear Testing, Stirring Uncertainty Before Xi Meeting
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Trump Hints at Renewed U.S. Nuclear Testing, Stirring Uncertainty Before Xi Meeting

Washington — President Donald Trump suggested late Wednesday that the United States will resume testing its nuclear arsenal, a move that would end a 33-year moratorium on detonating such weapons. The statement appeared on the president’s social media platform shortly before he sat down with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea. In the […]

Apple Tops Estimates on Robust iPhone Demand and Record-High Services Revenue
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Apple Tops Estimates on Robust iPhone Demand and Record-High Services Revenue

Apple Inc. posted stronger-than-expected results for its fiscal fourth quarter, buoyed by solid demand for the newest iPhone line and a historic performance in its higher-margin services unit. The company said late Thursday that revenue for the three months ended Sept. 27 climbed 8 percent year over year to $102.47 billion, slightly ahead of the […]

Analyst Signals Profit-Taking Opportunity After Oklo Stock’s Sharp Reversal
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Analyst Signals Profit-Taking Opportunity After Oklo Stock’s Sharp Reversal

On 29 October 2025, market commentator Guy Adami told investors in Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) to consider locking in profits after the company’s shares surged to a record intraday level before retreating sharply on unusually heavy trading volume. Adami, speaking on CNBC, pointed to several technical factors that, in his view, warranted immediate action. The stock notched a […]

Cuomo Labels Rival Mamdani “Divisive” in Final Stretch of New York City Mayoral Race
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Cuomo Labels Rival Mamdani “Divisive” in Final Stretch of New York City Mayoral Race

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, now running as an independent for mayor of New York City, intensified his criticism of Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani during a televised interview on Oct. 30, 2025. Speaking with anchor Linsey Davis on “ABC News Live Prime,” Cuomo described Mamdani as “very divisive” and argued that his opponent does […]

Buckingham Palace Confirms Andrew Will No Longer Use the Title “Prince”
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Buckingham Palace Confirms Andrew Will No Longer Use the Title “Prince”

Buckingham Palace has announced that Andrew will discontinue the use of the honorific “prince,” marking a significant change in the way he is formally addressed. The update was disclosed in a brief video segment posted by ABC News Live, which carried the headline “Prince Andrew to no longer use ‘prince’ title, per Buckingham Palace.” The […]

Amazon Shares Jump After Third-Quarter Results Exceed Wall Street Targets
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Amazon Shares Jump After Third-Quarter Results Exceed Wall Street Targets

Amazon.com reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results on Thursday, sending the stock up more than 13% in after-hours trading. The company topped analyst projections for earnings, revenue and cloud-computing growth, while issuing an outlook for the holiday period that also came in above consensus estimates. Profit and sales surpass forecasts For the three months ended Sept. 30, the […]