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‘A false problem’: Italy’s Muslims question Meloni’s burqa ban
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed banning burqas and niqabs in schools, but Muslim leaders and educators question the necessity of the measure, citing its rarity in practice.
Fighting in Ethiopia intensifies: What’s the latest?
Government forces and allied militias say they captured the strategic Tigray town of Alamata after days of fighting, as renewed conflict between Ethiopia’s federal government and rebel forces intensifies across multiple northern regions.
Nvidia unveils security platform to rein in AI agents and $150bn stock buyback
Nvidia launched an open-source security platform designed to prevent AI agents from operating beyond their intended boundaries, coinciding with approval of a $150 billion stock buyback program.
Auracast finally comes to Bose headphones
Bose has added Auracast support to its QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2 through a new firmware update, marking the company’s entry into the Bluetooth audio-sharing technology space.
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Trump administration again omits refugees fleeing religious persecution from US program
The Trump administration plans to cap U.S. refugee admissions at 17,500 for 2027, primarily benefiting white South Africans while excluding those fleeing religious persecution for a second consecutive year.
The student loan scam looking to dupe already anxious students
Scammers are targeting students with fraudulent messages claiming bank details need updating, tricking them into revealing login credentials to divert student loan payments. The government is raising awareness as billions in aid begins dispersing this month.
Tesco alerts police as supermarket becomes latest victim of scam ‘endorsement’ ads
Tesco has alerted police after unlicensed casinos falsely used its branding in ads on Facebook and Instagram, joining other companies and sports figures targeted by the scam scheme.
Fed raises rates: What it means for your credit cards, mortgages, savings accounts and auto loans
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to combat inflation, with effects rippling across credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, and savings accounts.
Lawmakers float gas-tax break, commuter deduction to ease pressure of high prices at the pump
Congressional lawmakers are proposing gas tax breaks, commuter deductions, and export restrictions to address elevated fuel prices amid Middle East and Ukraine war disruptions ahead of midterm elections.
The timely tax strategy that can help bond investors make the best of runaway yields and big losses
Bond market losses are creating tax-loss harvesting opportunities for investors, potentially allowing them to offset gains while reinvesting at higher yields without waiting until year-end.
Why Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ may shrink or boost your charitable tax break for 2026
Starting in 2026, Trump’s tax legislation introduces a 0.5% charitable deduction floor for itemizers and caps deductions at 35% for top earners, potentially reducing tax benefits for some donors.
Snowflake spikes 22% on healthy results and AI coding momentum
Snowflake shares surged 22% in extended trading after reporting better-than-expected results and highlighting momentum in its AI coding agent business.
Oracle posts 30% revenue growth fueled by AI cloud demand as debts hits $125 billion
Oracle reported 30% revenue growth in its latest quarter, beating estimates, with cloud revenue rising 62% driven by strong AI infrastructure demand. The stock initially rallied but closed nearly 2% lower amid concerns about the company’s $125 billion debt load.
Salesforce issues revenue target of over $63 billion for fiscal 2030, beating estimates
Salesforce projected fiscal 2030 revenue exceeding $63 billion at its Dreamforce conference, surpassing analyst expectations of $59.2 billion and signaling confidence in its AI-driven strategy.
Microchip (MCHP) Closes its Hailo Deal. Why the Chipmaker is Buying Edge AI on the Cheap
Microchip Technology completed its acquisition of Israeli edge AI chipmaker Hailo on September 21, gaining an established product line and customer base at a significantly reduced valuation following the target’s failed merger and funding decline.
Qantas to start selling tickets next year for its New York to Sydney nonstop flight
Qantas Airways plans to begin selling tickets next August for its first nonstop flight between New York and Sydney, with service launching in 2028 aboard a specially configured Airbus aircraft.