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US jobs report on eve of election will be among the most distorted in years
Four days before Election Day, the government will issue its final snapshot of hiring and unemployment in the United States after a presidential race in which voter perceptions of the economy have played a central role. Continue Reading
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ISW: Russian advances accelerate but remain slow in eastern Ukraine
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on 29 October that present Russian gains remain significantly smaller in scale than those from the war’s early phase. According to ISW, Russian forces advanced at approximately 1,265 square kilometers per day in March 2022, while September… Continue Reading
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Ancient lost Mayan city with pyramids discovered accidentally by student
The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week – from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter An American student analysing publicly available data found a sprawling… Continue Reading
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Release of posthumous Liam Payne song ‘Do No Wrong’ postponed
Liam Payne producer Sam Pounds has postponed the posthumous Liam Payne single ‘Do No Wrong’ until he gets the family’s blessing. ADVERTISEMENT Following the news that Liam Payne’s first posthumous song would be released on Friday, producer Sam Pounds has now announced he will… Continue Reading
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Volkswagen's earnings disappoint as shares plunge to 24-year low
Volkswagen’s third-quarter earnings missed expectations, pushing shares to a 24-year low. Europe’s biggest automaker faces rising costs, restructuring expenses, and slowing demand, particularly in China. Challenges in the EV market and regulatory pressures are straining profitability. Continue Reading
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Enemy strikes on Kherson region leave three killed, 15 wounded
On October 29, three people were killed and 15 others injured in the Kherson region as a result of Russian shelling. Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of the Kherson regional state administration, wrote this in a post on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. Antonivka, Komyshany,… Continue Reading
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Nine injured in Russian night attack on Kyiv
Russian forces launched multiple drone attacks on Kyiv overnight into 30 October, resulting in nine injuries, including an 11-year-old girl, the Kyiv City Military Administration (KCMA) reports. This marks the nineteenth aerial attack on Kyiv since the beginning of October. Air defense… Continue Reading
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Teri Garr, 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Friends' actress, dies aged 79
Oscar-nominated actress Teri Garr, best known for her roles in ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie’, as well as Phoebe’s mum in Friends, has died. Continue Reading
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One killed, ten injured in Russian shelling of Donetsk region in past day
Russian invaders killed one resident of the Donetsk region over the past day, October 29. Vadym Filashkin, the head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, wrote this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. “On October 29, Russians killed one resident of the… Continue Reading
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Are you over 18? The EU's plans to spot underage internet users
As online child protection rises to the forefront of the European Commission’s agenda, the EU faces a significant challenge: how to accurately verify users’ ages while safeguarding privacy. Continue Reading
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