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Donald Trump rejects Fox News invite to debate Harris in late October

In a statement, Fox had said a second debate 'would present an opportunity for each candidate to make their closing arguments'

Boeing workers in for 'long haul' after pay talks collapse: Union leader

Reaching an accepted deal is critical for Boeing, ratings agency S&P estimates the strike is costing it $1 billion a month and it is at risk of losing its prized investment grade credit rating

Here's what to know about Israel's ground invasion in southern Lebanon

The goal is not to destroy Hezbollah, and the army is aware that this will not remove the threat of longer-range rockets and missiles

Amazon adds Apple TV+ to US channels store, offering popular shows

Apple will begin selling TV+ subscriptions through Prime later this month, Mike Hopkins, senior vice president of Amazon Prime Video said

Space startups see funding rise as investors bet on capex ventures: Report

Funding in the third quarter was up 18 per cent from a year earlier at $1.9 billion, with an average deal size of $18 million, according to the report

UK property market strengthens, pressure on renters intensifies: RICS

Tarrant Parsons, RICS' head of market analytics, said the reduction in borrowing costs in August had helped to recover buyer demand

After hurricanes now solar storms may cause disruption in US power grids

A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the US deals with major back-to-back hurricanes, space weather forecasters said on Wednesday.

Polluted waste from Florida's fertiliser industry in path of Milton's fury

Of particular concern from Milton is the Piney Point wastewater reservoir, which sits on the shore of Tampa Bay and has had structural issues that have caused regular leaks over the years

Donald Trump vows to eliminate income taxes on Americans living abroad

No-taxes-on-Americans-abroad pledge is the latest in a series of Trump plans to cut personal tax bills, he's also floated exempting tipped wages, overtime pay and Social Security benefits from taxes

Looming Israeli strike on Iran brings fresh test for US ceasefire attempts

While Israel, with US and UK help, knocked down almost all incoming missiles and drones in an attack in April, this time many of Iran's ballistic missiles hit close to their targets

Hurricane Milton makes landfall along Florida's coast as Category 3 storm

Milton drew fuel from exceedingly warm Gulf of Mexico waters, twice reaching Category 5 status

How climate change contributes to dangers, influences paths of hurricanes

Scientists have linked high ocean temperatures to the rapid intensification of hurricanes- Milton's wind speed increased 95 miles per hour in a single day

Apple's Dan Riccio, key executive in both Steve Jobs, Cook eras, to retire

Riccio's exit marks one of the most significant departures from Apple's management team- though it's been in the making for quite some time now

Indian-American running for US Congress promises immigration reform

Currently a Virginia State Senator, Subramanyam, 38, is running on a Democratic ticket from the 10th Congressional District of Virginia

Harris faces urgency to explain how her presidency will differ from Biden's

Her struggle to present herself both as a candidate of change while demonstrating a loyalty to the politician she serves under was made clear

Biden reassures Netanyahu of unwavering commitment to Israel's security

Iran launched 200 ballistic missiles at Israeli targets in at least two waves, on October 1, 2024, marking the largest attack during the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict

Biden condemns un-American lies on federal response as hurricane nears

Quite frankly, these lies are un-American, Biden said from the White House. Former President Trump has led this onslaught of lies

Florida battered by rain and tornadoes as Hurricane Milton approaches

Unless you really have a good reason to leave at this point, we suggest you just hunker down, Polk County Emergency Management Director Paul Womble said in a public update

Chinese stocks suffer biggest drop since 2020 on stimulus skepticism

The CSI 300 Index plunged 7.1 per cent, erasing its advance from Tuesday, when mainland markets reopened after the Golden Week holidays

Airbus deliveries fall to 50 aircrafts in Sep, books fresh demand of 200

Airbus is targeting 770 deliveries for the full year after reducing its goal from 800 jets in July, citing shortages of engines and other parts