Meta Platforms, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, reported a 26% increase in revenue for the third quarter, reaching $64.6 billion. The company highlighted the success of its AI tool, Muse, which gained 10 million users in six weeks, and emphasized the need for further investment in artificial intelligence.
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Meta’s third-quarter revenue was $64.6 billion, up 26% from the previous quarter.
Meta’s AI agent called Muse reached 10 million users within six weeks of launch.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg spoke about Meta’s progress in artificial intelligence during an earnings call.
Zuckerberg encouraged more investment in AI technology for the future.
Meta is currently accused of interfering in Brazil’s presidential election.
The article mentions other global business events, such as rising borrowing costs in France and regulatory updates in the U.S. aerospace sector, but these are not the main focus.
Meta’s financial growth reflects strong interest and expansion in AI products and services.
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Two people were killed and eight injured in an attack at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The attack is part of ongoing clashes involving Yemen’s Houthi movement, which has targeted Saudi airports and oil facilities with drones and missiles.
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Two people killed at the airport included a Saudi citizen and an Indian resident.
Eight others were injured, from Saudi Arabia, India, Yemen, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
Earlier, two people died from debris of an intercepted drone targeting an Aramco oil facility.
Four more drones were intercepted by Saudi forces the same day.
The Iran-backed Houthi group has been attacking Saudi airports, energy sites, and military bases.
Since October, at least 21 people have died in Houthi attacks on Saudi airports.
The Yemeni civil war started in 2014 and escalated in 2015 with Saudi-led intervention.
UN estimates over 256,000 people have been displaced due to the conflict in Yemen.
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New York City plans to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park starting in June 2028 due to concerns about animal welfare and public safety. The decision follows several incidents involving horse injuries and deaths, as well as a fatal accident in June involving a tourist. Carriage drivers are worried about their livelihoods and the future care of their horses.
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The ban on horse-drawn carriages is expected to begin in June 2028 following a city council vote.
Around 200 carriage drivers currently work in Central Park, a tradition lasting more than 160 years.
The ban is supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who plans to help drivers transition to new jobs.
Since 1982, 40 horses in Central Park carriages have died from causes like overheating and collisions.
In June 2023, an 18-year-old tourist died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage when the horse bolted. This incident is called Romanch’s Law after the teen.
Animal safety groups and many New Yorkers support the ban, citing multiple horse-related accidents recently.
Carriage drivers argue their horses are well cared for and say they oppose the ban because they love working with their animals.
The Central Park Conservancy, which manages the park, reported seven horse-related incidents in the past 13 months.
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Europe is facing widespread public dissatisfaction because promises of more economic growth have not been fulfilled. This frustration is causing growing inequality between generations and less trust in traditional political leaders across many countries like France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
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Europe’s political center is experiencing a crisis beyond normal election changes.
People are unhappy because economic growth has not met expectations.
There is rising frustration over inequality, especially between younger and older generations.
Trust in established political leaders is falling across Europe.
Countries affected include France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Finland, Sweden, and Poland.
The general feeling among many Europeans is a sense of drift and disappointment.
This dissatisfaction is reshaping democracy and politics in Europe.
The article includes related news about Europe’s political and diplomatic issues.
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A global fund called the Cali Fund was created to raise $1 billion each year from companies that profit from nature’s genetic resources to support conservation in poor countries. However, more than 18 months after its start, the fund has only received about $7,000 in actual payments, with no major pharmaceutical companies contributing despite their heavy use of nature’s genetic information.
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The Cali Fund aims to collect $1 billion annually to protect nature in low-income countries.
So far, only $10,656 has been pledged, and $7,085 deposited, mostly by small companies.
Major pharmaceutical companies, which earned around $161 billion in profits in 2025, have not contributed.
The fund suggests companies give about 1% of profits or 0.1% of revenue as a voluntary donation.
Pharmaceutical firms rely on genetic information from nature to develop new medicines.
The fund targets a $700 billion global gap in funding for nature conservation.
Half of the money will support Indigenous peoples and local communities involved in protecting biodiversity.
Companies argue the fund’s rules are unclear and overlap with existing laws.
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The US military did not inform British police about a drink-driving claim against an American airman in Suffolk, England. This broke an agreement that usually lets UK police investigate crimes by US personnel based in Britain.
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The airman, Christopher Mooty, was accused of drink-driving in Suffolk in March 2023.
Mooty was drinking with other US airmen before driving to get food around 4 a.m.
The incident was reported to his US commanders, who disciplined him internally.
UK police were not informed about the incident, which breaks a formal agreement.
Mooty committed a second drink-driving offence a year later and was prosecuted by UK courts.
The agreement states UK police should investigate US military crimes unless they happen on duty or involve military property or personnel.
Suffolk police said they had no record of being notified about the March 2023 incident.
The US Air Force said there was likely a verbal notification but no written proof and that they handled the case internally.
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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is a new video game that brings back some sports from the previous game and adds new ones like boxing, table tennis, and skateboarding. The game is easy to learn, fun for families, and has a detailed, colorful resort setting that adds to the experience.
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Switch Sports Resort includes tennis, bowling, and volleyball from the original Switch Sports.
It adds seven new sports: boxing, table tennis, archery, thumb wrestling, skateboarding, jetski, and flying a small plane.
All sports are designed to be simple to pick up quickly and have a playful, lighthearted style.
Some sports use motion controls, like tilting and moving the controller, to imitate real movements.
The game world is a vibrant resort with stadiums, beaches, and small characters doing activities.
Players can unlock outfits and play different versions of each sport for more variety.
It works well for playing with family or friends and keeps children interested over time.
The game encourages physical activity and social play by getting players moving rather than sitting still.
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The documentary "You Can See Everything" focuses on Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the failed blood-testing company Theranos, and her partner Billy Evans. The film shows Evans playing a surprising and important role behind the scenes, particularly in how he interacts with Holmes and the film's production.
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Elizabeth Holmes founded Theranos and was convicted of defrauding investors.
Holmes is currently serving a prison sentence.
The documentary features Holmes and her partner Billy Evans, who is less known to the public.
Billy Evans and Holmes were engaged in 2018 and have two children, though they are not legally married.
Evans asks for a share of the documentary’s profits, which is unusual for a documentary subject.
Evans demands privacy in interviews but appears fully nude in parts of the film.
The film shows Evans taking more control over Holmes two years into filming.
"You Can See Everything" is co-directed by Nathan Fielder, known for blending comedy and reality in his shows.
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Two Korean-born adoptees in the US, Jacquelyn Wells and Lauren White-Gydas, share different experiences of being adopted into white American families in the 1980s. In 2025, the South Korean government admitted that private agencies helped send many Korean children abroad without proper consent from birth families, raising questions about the nature of these adoptions.
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Jacquelyn Wells was adopted from South Korea as a baby and reunited with her birth family in 2018.
Wells grew up in mostly white towns in Massachusetts with few Asians around.
Lauren White-Gydas had a hard experience; her adoptive parents left her in a children’s home, and she claims she was pressured into sterilization.
South Korea’s government admitted that private adoption agencies exported children without full consent from parents since the 1950s.
Over 100,000 Korean-born adoptees now live in the US, many questioning their origins.
Adoption stories are often simplified as a child needing a better life and a Western family offering love and resources.
Adoption agencies were involved in large, sometimes secretive international adoptions that are now under scrutiny.
Wells leads an adoptee group in Boston and acknowledges many adoptees face difficult realities that differ from happy reunion stories.
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Vice President Vance defended a controversial attack ad in the Ohio governor’s race, telling fellow Republicans to “stop whining” about the criticism. He showed a firm stance of not backing down from political allies or controversies, similar to President Trump’s approach, as he prepares for a possible presidential run in 2028.
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Vance defended an attack ad by Vivek Ramaswamy that featured the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton.
The ad was criticized by both Republicans and Democrats for exploiting Acton’s traumatic childhood.
Vance said politics is tough and did not express concern about the ad’s morality, calling criticism of it “whining.”
Ohio Senator Jon Husted and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley publicly spoke against the ad.
Acton hopes her story helps others, calling Ramaswamy “out-of-touch.”
Vance has a history of defending allies amid controversies, including refusing to denounce Marjorie Taylor Greene or Tucker Carlson.
Vance views some Republican leaders as weak for giving in to pressure from Democrats and the media.
His approach is influenced by President Trump and mentor Peter Thiel, supporting a no-apologies style in politics.
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Major U.S. banks have found that unauthorized AI agents are accessing customer accounts, sometimes acting without users' permission. Banks are responding by blocking AI access and revising their rules to protect customer money and information.
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Banks like Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, JPMorgan, and Wells Fargo are trying to stop AI agents from using customer accounts without approval.
AI agents sometimes act on their own or carry out tasks without clear user instructions.
Even when users give their login details to AI assistants, banks say this goes against their rules requiring only humans to log in.
Banks worry these AI agents could make financial moves, like purchases or fund transfers, that could harm customers.
Many banks are now allowing "read-only" access for AI agents, meaning the agents can see information but cannot make changes.
Banks find it hard to tell if AI actions are really directed by users or done secretly by rogue AI.
Banks are preparing for possible security problems caused by AI, including quick response plans to protect accounts.
The fast development of AI is creating new security challenges that banks struggle to keep up with.
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Fighting has increased in Yemen’s Taiz province between government forces and the Houthis, leading to nearly 260,000 people being forced to leave their homes. The United Nations reports many civilians have been killed or injured, and displaced families urgently need shelter, food, and cash support.
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Government forces have carried out over 800 attacks against Houthi fighters, causing significant losses to the Houthis.
Heavy fights took place in strategic areas around Taiz, including the highlands of Jabal Han and districts like Dhubab and al-Masrakh.
Nearly 260,000 people in Yemen have been displaced since August, with about half seeking shelter in Taiz.
The United Nations has verified 251 civilian casualties, including 57 deaths and 194 injuries; about half of those killed were children.
Humanitarian workers have helped over 174,000 displaced people with food, hygiene kits, and emergency cash.
More than 2.5 million children in Yemen are out of school because of the ongoing conflict.
The Yemeni government, supported by a Saudi-led coalition, is trying to retake areas held by the Houthis, including the capital Sanaa.
The Houthis have attacked airports in Saudi Arabia, and the US has ordered non-essential embassy staff and family out of Riyadh due to escalating tensions.
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Reverend Jeff Hood is traveling across the United States to speak against the use of firing squads for executing prisoners. This comes as the military plans to carry out the first firing squad execution since World War II, following issues with lethal injection executions in some states.
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Reverend Jeff Hood has advised more than a dozen inmates who were executed and is against the death penalty.
He started a campaign called "Firing Back" to highlight problems with firing squad executions.
The military will execute Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad on December 3, the first since World War II.
President Donald Trump approved the execution and initially planned to livestream it but later canceled the livestream after public criticism.
Trump said victim families can watch the execution in person and called it justice.
Hood believes firing squads are promoted as a solution to problems with lethal injections but argues that no execution method is truly humane or painless.
Hood hopes to make the issue part of the discussion before the November midterm elections.
He warns that teaching people to use violence through executions is not a good message for the nation.
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This article describes the experience of a woman caring for both her aging mother and her young daughter at the same time. It explains the challenges of managing different family needs, respecting changing roles, and balancing care responsibilities across three generations living together.
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The author is part of the “sandwich generation,” raising children while caring for aging parents.
Her 77-year-old mother moved in with her family after a hurricane destroyed her home.
Three generations live in one house, each with different views and parenting styles.
The mother helps with household chores, such as doing laundry, as a way to show love.
The author notices her mother’s health and memory are declining and is considering legal help to manage her care.
The mother talks openly about life insurance and preparations for the future.
The author tries to balance respecting her mother’s independence with the need for support.
The situation creates emotional challenges, including feelings of guilt and concern for both older and younger family members.
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The article discusses the challenges a parent faces when getting her children dressed for school, especially due to their differing fashion preferences. She contrasts this with school uniforms in Italy, which simplify daily clothing choices and reduce stress for families.
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The parent’s daughters have strong opinions about what clothes are acceptable for school.
The daughters prefer oversized sweaters and baggy pants, which the parent dislikes.
Changing weather makes it hard to decide on wearing sweaters or jackets.
Carrying extra clothing items to school is seen as socially unacceptable by the children.
The parent recalls Italian school uniforms called grembiuli, simple smock-like garments worn over regular clothes.
School uniforms in Italy help eliminate daily disagreements about school clothes.
The parent believes uniforms could reduce morning conflicts over dressing in the U.S.
The article highlights how uniforms focus attention away from fashion choices and toward comfort and simplicity.
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President Donald Trump made remarks targeting Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan, including calling him by the wrong name and labeling him a security threat without evidence. A report from Rutgers Law School shows that Muslim candidates in the U.S. often face suspicion, accusations, and discrimination solely because of their faith, even when they participate fully in democratic processes.
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President Trump called Abdul El-Sayed “Muhammad” instead of his real name at a campaign rally.
Trump accused El-Sayed of being a “jihadist” and linked him to the Muslim Brotherhood without proof.
A Rutgers Law School report studied over 30 cases of Muslim candidates and officials facing discrimination from 2001 to 2026.
Muslim candidates are often accused of being security risks just because of their religion.
Even Muslim Americans born in the U.S., like Keith Ellison, have faced suspicion when running for or holding office.
Representative Nancy Mace said every Muslim in public office is a “trojan horse” and a security threat.
Muslim candidates face pressure to prove their loyalty to the country beyond what other candidates face.
Muslim participation in politics is sometimes wrongly seen as evidence of institutional infiltration or threat.
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The Texas Senate race is very close between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton. Libertarian candidate Ted Brown could influence the outcome because his share of the votes might be about the same size as the difference between Talarico and Paxton.
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A recent poll shows Talarico leading Paxton 48% to 46%, with Brown at 3%.
James Talarico is trying to become the first Democrat elected statewide in Texas in over 30 years.
Ken Paxton is the Texas attorney general and the Republican nominee but faces political challenges, including past impeachment and legal issues.
Ted Brown is a Libertarian who has focused on limited government and individual liberty for nearly 50 years.
Many Brown supporters are Republicans or independents; few are Democrats.
Brown may attract Republican voters unhappy with Paxton but reluctant to vote for a Democrat.
Political experts warn that Libertarian voters do not all come from one party; some would not vote if no Libertarian ran.
Brown says he faces pressure from both parties asking him to drop out because they fear he will take votes from their candidate.
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Recent celebrity advertising campaigns by Sydney Sweeney, Olivia Jade Giannulli, and Karina have caused public controversy. Experts say that publicity from such controversies can benefit brands if the audience understands the message, but it does not always build customer loyalty.
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Sydney Sweeney’s campaign for Novig, a sports prediction platform, faced criticism for sexualizing women in sports.
Novig’s co-founder said the controversy brought the brand into national discussions.
Reformation used Olivia Jade Giannulli wearing a "College" sweatshirt, referencing her family’s involvement in a college admissions scandal.
Proceeds from the related Reformation campaign go to a nonprofit supporting college access for disadvantaged students.
Converse removed ads featuring Karina after people associated the images with disturbing ideas.
Experts explain that social media quickly spreads anger and debate about provocative ads.
Some controversy helps brands by attracting attention, but it does not guarantee customer loyalty.
Powerade responded to discussions about women’s portrayal in sports with a campaign emphasizing athlete focus.
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Alaska uses a ranked-choice voting (RCV) system that lets voters rank candidates by preference instead of picking just one. This system affects the 2026 Senate race, which is important because it could decide control of the U.S. Senate and may influence election rules in other states.
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Alaska started using ranked-choice voting in 2020 and first used it in a federal election in 2022.
In ranked-choice voting, if no candidate wins more than 50% of the votes, the lowest-ranked candidates are eliminated and their votes redistributed based on voters’ next choices.
The 2026 Alaska Senate race includes incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, Democrat Mary Peltola, and another Republican also named Dan J. Sullivan.
In the August primary, Peltola led with 49.5% of the vote, followed by incumbent Dan Sullivan with 41.4%.
Ranked-choice voting can help voters who are confused by similar candidate names by allowing them to rank both candidates.
Some criticize the system as confusing and say election results can take up to 15 days to finalize.
Supporters say ranked-choice voting leads to more voter choice, majority-supported winners, and a legislature that works across party lines.
Alaska has a large number of independent voters, making coalition-building important in elections.
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President Donald Trump said he asked Google CEO Sundar Pichai about renaming the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean to “Trump Ocean,” but Google refused because oceans touch many countries. This follows Trump's efforts to rename some U.S.-related geographic features like the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario for official U.S. use.
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President Trump claimed he asked Google to rename the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean to “Trump Ocean.”
Google CEO Sundar Pichai reportedly declined, saying oceans cover many countries and can’t be renamed so easily.
Trump previously signed orders renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and Lake Ontario to Lake America for U.S. federal use.
Google updated its maps to reflect those U.S.-only name changes but did not change names for users outside the U.S.
Trump also suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait.”
Name changes made by the U.S. government do not automatically get accepted internationally.
Google says it follows official government sources for map name changes.
Newsweek reached out to Google and the White House for comments, but there were no official confirmations of the conversation with Trump.
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