An end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history inches closer to the finish line. The next phase of the Gaza ceasefire is stalled and reconstruction work is likely to be limited to the Israel-controlled area. And a billion people take part in the world's biggest shopping event as China marks ‘Singles' Day’.
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Update - UAE leaves OPEC, Musk vs. OpenAI and attempted assassination
The United Arab Emirates says it is quitting OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups. Opening arguments begin in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI’s Sam Altman, accusing him of betraying their founding mission to keep the company a non-profit. Cole Tomas ... Show More
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Apr 26
Shots fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner, U.S.-Iran, and condom prices surge
A gunman charges through security and fires shots at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington D.C., sending U.S. President Donald Trump and hundreds of guests diving for cover. Iran is demanding the United States lift its blockade on Iranian ports before any new talks ... Show More
12m 50s
Mar 2025
Fed Rates Pause, USIP Loses Case, Israel Restarts Gaza Ground Invasion
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite rising inflation, while President Trump calls for rate cuts as tariffs take effect. A federal judge rules against blocking the government's takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, despite concerns over heavy-handed tactics. ... Show More
12m 59s
Oct 2025
White House Shutdown Cuts, Government Services Interrupted, Gaza City Evacuation
President Trump’s budget director is canceling billions in projects and threatening mass layoffs as the White House uses the government shutdown to push for deeper spending cuts. The shutdown’s ripple effects are spreading nationwide, with key federal services slowing or stopping ... Show More
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