Federal judges order SNAP benefits to continue, but it's unclear if payments will go through starting November 1. High-stakes elections in New Jersey and Virginia offer early signals for the 2026 midterms. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney apologizes to Trump over an anti-tariff ad. Plus, layoffs hit major companies, some driven by AI.
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SNAP cuts, nukes and Halloween
Nearly 42 million Americans are about to lose their SNAP food benefits as the government shutdown enters its second month. President Donald Trump orders the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, and the order causes confusion. And King Charles strips Prince Andrew of his royal title. Plus, trick-or-treating in Washington, D.C. means politically charged Halloween decorations.
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Trump-Xi, Rio bodies, Melissa and Fed
U.S. President Donald Trump shaves China tariffs after an “amazing” meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Hurricane Melissa tears through the Caribbean, as the extent of its devastation begins to emerge. Brazil’s deadliest police raid leaves over 100 dead, with corpses lying on the street just days ahead of COP30. And the Dutch centrist party makes huge election gains, delivering a blow to the far-right. Plus, the Fed says not to assume another interest rate cut is on the cards for 2025.
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Melissa, Trump in South Korea, OpenAI-Microsoft and Geert Wilders
Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba after leaving a trail of destruction in Jamaica. U.S. President Donald Trump is on his final stop in a high-stakes Asia trip. Microsoft and OpenAI strike a deal that clears the way for the ChatGPT maker to go public. And Dutch voters head to the polls as far-right, anti-immigration leader Geert Wilders tries to hold onto power.
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Hurricane Melissa, Amazon, Cameroon, Trump third term and Fed
Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, the world’s strongest storm this year. Amazon plans massive job cuts after overhiring during the pandemic. U.S. President Donald Trump continues his Asia tour in Japan, signing deals on trade and rare earths. As the president stops short of ruling out seeking a third term, we look at the law behind it. Plus, what the Fed’s options are after this week’s expected rate cut.
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