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US Embassy in Saudi Arabia warns citizens of possible Houthi attacks, airport disruptions amid rising tensions

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People inspect damage following an airstrike, reportedly carried out by Saudi Arabia, that targeted the Asr district of Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa on October 24, 2026. (Photo by Mohammed HUWAIS / AFP) (AFP)

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], November 3 (ANI): The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued a security alert for American citizens, warning of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures and flight disruptions amid escalating hostilities involving Iran-backed Houthi forces and Saudi Arabia. People inspect damage following an airstrike, reportedly carried out by Saudi Arabia, that targeted … Read more

America's $10 trillion AI data centre boom faces delays, rising costs and investor concerns

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America's $10 trillion AI data centre boom faces delays, rising costs and investor concerns.

America’s $10 trillion artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom is facing growing problems. Data centre projects are being delayed, some are being cancelled or blocked, and investors are becoming less confident about the sector. These challenges are raising questions about whether the massive spending planned for AI infrastructure can continue at the expected pace. America’s $10 … Read more

Kansas Libertarian Drew Cranmer criticizes Iran war, tariffs and rising costs ahead of midterms: 'President overstepped his bounds'

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Libertarian Drew Cranmer is running for Kansas Congressional District 4 in the US midterms. (Drew Cranmer)

Drew Cranmer is the Libertarian candidate in the Kansas Congressional District 4 race. Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections on November 3, he spoke exclusively with HT.com about his views and expectations as an aspiring lawmaker. Libertarian Drew Cranmer is running for Kansas Congressional District 4 in the US midterms. (Drew Cranmer) Cranmer might not … Read more

Kansas Libertarian Drew Cranmer criticizes Iran war, tariffs and rising costs ahead of midterms: ‘President overstepped his bounds’

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Libertarian Drew Cranmer is running for Kansas Congressional District 4 in the US midterms. (Drew Cranmer)

Drew Cranmer is the Libertarian candidate in the Kansas Congressional District 4 race. Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections on November 3, he spoke exclusively with HT.com about his views and expectations as an aspiring lawmaker. Libertarian Drew Cranmer is running for Kansas Congressional District 4 in the US midterms. (Drew Cranmer) Cranmer might not … Read more

Netflix US TV viewership falls to 7.8% as YouTube tops 14% amid rising competition

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Netflix faces falling US TV viewership as YouTube gains ground. (AFP)

Netflix is losing its share of US TV viewership. The streaming platform accounted for 7.8% of all television viewing time in the US this year, down from 8.8% a year ago. Meanwhile, YouTube’s share increased from 13.4% to more than 14%. These figures show that Americans are spending a smaller share of their TV-watching time … Read more

US mortgage rates near 7.5%: Why rising Treasury yields and Fed rate hike fears could push home loans towards 8%

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US mortgage rates near 7.5% as rising Treasury yields raise concerns about 8% home loans. (Unsplash)

US mortgage rates have climbed sharply in just over a month. Mortgage rates in the US have risen by about one percentage point to nearly 7.5%, reaching their highest level in around three years. The sudden increase has made home loans more expensive for buyers. US mortgage rates near 7.5% as rising Treasury yields raise … Read more

Why have US bank stocks lost $270 billion in market value as rising interest rates threaten Wall Streets profit boom?

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US bank stocks lose $270 billion as rising interest rates threaten Wall Street profits. (Representational image)

Five of Wall Street’s biggest banks have collectively lost around $270 billion in market value from their summer highs through Friday’s market close. This comes as rising interest rates worry investors about whether the banks can maintain their strong profits in the coming months. US bank stocks lose $270 billion as rising interest rates threaten … Read more

Mortgage rates are rising, but these 13 states saw rates fall — is yours one of them?

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US mortgage rates are rising, but 13 states saw rates fall in Q2 2026. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

Mortgage rates have been rising across much of the US, but not everywhere. The national average for a 30-year mortgage has reached recent highs in recent months. A new WalletHub report found that mortgage rates actually fell in 13 states between the first and second quarters of 2026. This means some homebuyers saw borrowing costs … Read more

Why is PepsiCo struggling in North America? Rising costs and weak demand hit snacks, drinks

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PepsiCo faces weak demand, rising costs and pressure on North American sales. (Photographer: Sergio Flores/Bloomberg) (Bloomberg)

PepsiCo is struggling to improve growth and profits in North America. The company said on Thursday that its recovery in the region is taking longer than expected, as demand for its snacks and drinks remains weak. PepsiCo faces weak demand, rising costs and pressure on North American sales. (Photographer: Sergio Flores/Bloomberg) (Bloomberg) PepsiCo CFO Steve … Read more

Why are US bond yields rising? Is it the Iran war or a stronger economy?

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US Treasury yields rise as markets weigh the Iran war, inflation and stronger US economic growth. (Pexel)

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the economy is getting stronger, and he expects inflation and bond yields to fall once the Iran conflict ends. Bessent said the current rise in inflation and bond yields is largely linked to the energy shock caused by the war. US Treasury yields rise as markets weigh the Iran … Read more