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WorldOct 29WATCH: 'Liberty Biberty must go!' Protest over car insurance mascotA small crowd took to the streets of Boston to protest against the existence of Liberty Biberty, the new fuzzy yellow mascot that appears in the insurance giant Liberty Mutual's TV ads.ABC News
BusinessOct 29Restaurant Brands reports mixed results as Burger King's U.S. turnaround shows signs of successBurger King's U.S. restaurants outperformed, while Popeyes disappointed.CNBC
BusinessOct 29D.R. Horton GAAP EPS of $2.67 misses by $0.33, revenue of $9.37B beats by $260MD.R. Horton reported GAAP earnings per share that missed expectations, but its revenue surpassed forecasts. This indicates a mixed financial performance for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 29Caterpillar Non-GAAP EPS of $7.20 beats by $0.17, revenue of $20.7B in-lineCaterpillar reported non-GAAP earnings per share that exceeded expectations, while its revenue was in line with forecasts. This indicates a positive earnings performance for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 29Merck Non-GAAP EPS of $2.49 beats by $0.40, revenue of $18.09B beats by $760MMerck reported non-GAAP earnings per share and revenue that both exceeded analyst expectations. This indicates a strong financial performance for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 29Merck tops quarterly estimates, hikes profit outlook as new form of Keytruda shows strengthMerck's immunotherapy Keytruda, including a newer injectable form of the drug, showed stronger-than-expected sales.CNBC
BusinessOct 29Silgan gives mixed Q3 numbers, lifts FY guidanceSilgan reported mixed third-quarter financial results but has raised its full-year guidance. This indicates a nuanced financial performance with an optimistic future outlook.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 29Hippo Holdings beats top-line and bottom-line estimates; updates FY26 outlookHippo Holdings exceeded both its revenue and earnings estimates and has updated its financial outlook for fiscal year 2026. This indicates a strong current financial performance and revised future projections.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 29Trump demands Alaska candidates be removed over alleged ballot schemeA New York Times investigation links Democratic operatives to a namesake candidate in Alaska’s Senate race.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 29U.S. Fed holds rates steady; pressure on emerging markets expected with stronger dollar outlookThe U.S. Fed is expected to keep the rates elevated, making U.S. Treasuries and the dollar relatively more attractive than emerging market economies for foreign investorsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 29Obama laughs off Trump’s response to ‘Cheesecake Factory’ jibeBarack Obama has laughed off Donald Trump lashing out at his comparisons of the White House decor to the Cheesecake Factory.The Independent World
CyberBreakingOct 29Catastrophic DHS leak exposes names and phone numbers of 40,000 border and intelligence staffThe Independent World
WorldOct 29Their record is unbeaten. Their roster is battered. Can the Thunder still contend for an NBA title?Oklahoma City lost two key players — Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace — in the first month of the season to injuries.NBC News
DisasterOct 29Father of 2 drowns after being caught in current trying to rescue seagull caught in fishing line - FOX WeatherFather of 2 drowns after being caught in current trying to rescue seagull caught in fishing line FOX Weather Metro Atlanta native dies trying to free tangled seagull in Florida FOX 5 Atlanta Metro Atlanta native drowns trying to rescue seagull WSB-TV Florida dad, 31, drowns trying to save tangled seagull in Panama City Beach New York Post Bay County remembers beloved community member following weekend fishing incident WJHGgoogle · united states of america
WorldOct 29NATIVE COLLEGE ATHLETES DISCOVER BASKETBALL MEANS MORE THAN A GAME IN NEW DOCUMENTARY “MEDICINE BALL”SAINT PAUL, Minn., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A compelling new documentary exploring the power of sport, cultural pride, and personal journeys of Native college athletes is set to premiere on PBS during Native American Heritage Month. Directed by Dakota/Diné filmmaker Leya Hale, Medicine Ball follows Lexus Redthunder and LeRoy Staples Fairbanks IV as they navigate […]celebrityhint · india
WorldOct 29NATIVE COLLEGE ATHLETES DISCOVER BASKETBALL MEANS MORE THAN A GAME IN NEW DOCUMENTARY “MEDICINE BALL”SAINT PAUL, Minn., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A compelling new documentary exploring the power of sport, cultural pride, and personal journeys of Native college athletes is set to premiere...nynewscast · united states of america
PoliticsOct 2939 million people have already voted in this year’s midterm as Trump makes final push to save his majorityOver 18 million mail-in votes have already been cast, despite President Trump previously questioning their legitimacyThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 29It's a 'socialist' bank — and North Dakota Republicans love itDemocratic socialist candidates have held up North Dakota's state-owned bank as a model to emulate.CNBC
PoliticsOct 29In final push, Trump rallies in red states, offering a rosy and off-script messageWith polls showing most Americans unhappy with the economy, President Trump is offering a portrait of national prosperity that many voters may not recognize.LA Times
PoliticsOct 29Social media stars are getting paid to take sides in California's billionaire tax battleCampaigns supporting and opposing the billionaire tax proposal are paying social media influencers, some with millions of followers, to post videos to inform and sway voters.LA Times
PoliticsOct 29Johnson signals he’ll remain atop GOP, scrambling leadership landscapeSpeaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) recent hints that he intends to remain GOP leader even if Republicans lose the House have rattled the party’s leadership outlook and raised fresh new questions about the GOP’s future heading into the next Congress. Most House Speakers in recent decades have stepped out of Congress after losing the gavel. And…The Hill
PoliticsOct 29Democrats see battleground map expand to South Carolina, Florida, MississippiDemocrats are giddy about the possibility of a bigger blue wave than expected in the battle for the Senate as polls show that South Carolina, Florida and Mississippi — three seats that were long seen as safe Republican holds — are now competitive races. Democrats view the Republican candidates running in those states as mediocre political…The Hill
PoliticsOct 29Midterm results could bring brewing student loan battle to a headStudent loan advocates see next week’s midterms as an opportunity for further oversight and potential reversals of policies from the Trump administration that have delayed or denied debt relief and increased monthly payments. Democrats have the potential Tuesday to retake the House and Senate, possibly creating a friendlier environment for student loan borrowers after…The Hill
PoliticsOct 29Quebec premier boycotts Mark Carney’s EU summitIn a letter to European leaders, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon warns that agreements running counter to Quebec’s interests “will simply not be implemented.”Politico Europe