The US jobs report for September came in much weaker than expected, changing market expectations for the Federal Reserve’s October meeting. The US economy added only 29,000 jobs in September, far below economists’ expectation of 90,000 jobs. US jobs report, inflation and record diesel prices put pressure on the Fed rate outlook. (AFP) The unemployment … Read more
Texas landowners feared border barriers would cut off access to the Rio Grande; an October 2 court order now blocks construction in the Big Bend sector while the legal challenge continues/Image: Getty Images A federal judge has blocked further construction of border barriers in Texas’ Big Bend region after landowners and local groups warned that … Read more
New visa rules in Australia starting from October 2, 2026. Australia unveiled its new visa rules effective from October 2, 2026 which will put a stop to “permanently temporary migration” and will also crack down on visa agents and immigration lawyers who are selling “false hope” to foreigners about how they can continue to live … Read more
A homeowner in Parkville, a suburb of Baltimore, opened her mail one day to find an unexpected check for $234,368.25 (£176,000) made out to her. It was not a lottery prize or a bank mistake. Instead, it was a tactic used by a potential buyer who wanted to purchase her home without putting it on … Read more
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has shared its long-range weather outlook for October. It gives a region-by-region view of what weather the US may see this month. The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its October weather outlook for all US regions. (Old Farmer’s Almanac) What the Almanac says about October As per the Almanac, this is … Read more
Ex- Israel defence minister Yoav Gallant also alleged that Netanyahu kept him out of key security-related talks including with US Hamas had reportedly sent a warning to Israel before its October 7, 2023, attack, with the message conveyed through a Shin Bet channel.The warning came from Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who cautioned that he would … Read more
Bitcoin is on track for a rare three-month winning streak. Bitcoin has gained in July, August and September, which would give it three straight months of positive returns. An analysis shows this has happened only once before in Bitcoin’s history. Bitcoin price and ETF inflows could shape BTC’s October outlook (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel) Bitcoin gained … Read more
Starting from October 1, international media professionals, Mexican and Canadian specialists, and their family members accompanying them will be subject to compulsory examination of their public social media profiles during the US non-immigrant visa application process. Starting October 1, media professionals and their families applying for US non-immigrant visas must publicly share their social media … Read more
Lil Durk was acquitted of all charges on September 11 after being accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot which led to the shooting of When Rondo’s cousin. However, the rapper’s troubles are far from over. He faces a separate federal racketeering trial on October 5. Lil Durk faces a new trial on federal racketeering charges … Read more
Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger has requested a new judge to oversee the next steps as part of his attempt at post-conviction relief. The court will hear his arguments on October 15, per ABC3340. Bryan Kohberger update: Idaho students’ killer gets October court date in bid to withdraw guilty plea (AP Photo/Kyle Green, Pool) (AP) Kohberger’s … Read more