The US economy is growing at a steady rate under President Donald Trump, helped by investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and eased tariffs. However, inflation has increased compared to when Trump took office, partly due to new import taxes and disruptions from the US-Israel war with Iran, affecting prices for fuel and groceries. Average household incomes are rising but face challenges from inflation and changes in government subsidies.
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US GDP grew by about 3.2% since Trump began his second term in 2025, faster than other major economies in the G7 group.
President Trump imposed tariffs on imports in 2025, which were later reduced, affecting investment and consumer spending.
US businesses have nearly doubled spending on building data centers for AI between 2025 and 2026.
Inflation in the US is currently 3.7%, higher than the 3% rate inherited in 2025 but much lower than the 9% peak in 2022 under President Biden.
The tariffs and the war involving the US and Israel against Iran have contributed to higher inflation, especially in fuel and food prices.
Diesel prices hit a record high of $6.52 per gallon in September 2026, raising costs for industries and agriculture.
Median household income after inflation rose 2.6% in 2025 to a record $87,460.
Changes like Trump's tax cuts and ending subsidies for health care have affected household finances along with inflation.
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A BBC survey of 2,000 UK teenagers found many want more work experience and help applying for jobs in school. Young people also want better teaching about managing money, stress, and communication skills before leaving school.
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Over 40% of UK teens want more chances for work experience at school.
About 42% want more guidance on how to apply for jobs.
Nearly 43% want help learning how to manage personal finances.
Almost 39% want support for handling stress and mental health.
Around 38% want better training in communication skills.
The UK government aims to provide two weeks of work experience to all secondary school students in England.
Many teens have not had any work experience yet, according to the survey.
Some teenagers shared their work experience stories, showing it helps with social skills and understanding adult life beyond academics.
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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case about whether race should influence admissions to selective Maryland middle schools. Parents say the current system unfairly favors Black and Latino students over Asian students, while the school district says the process is fair and does not use race directly.
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The case involves four special “magnet” middle schools in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Parents argue the admissions system discriminates against Asian-American students.
The schools use a “Pandemic Plan” that screens students for academic potential and then uses a lottery system.
The plan ranks students by comparing scores within similar income groups.
A lower court dismissed the case because Asian-American students were accepted at higher rates than their application numbers.
The school district says the admissions policy is “race-neutral,” meaning it does not consider race explicitly.
The Supreme Court will decide if students claiming harm from a race-neutral policy must prove intentional discrimination.
Arguments will be heard in the next few months, with a ruling expected by June.
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President Donald Trump held his first rally in Kansas in eight years to support Republican Senator Roger Marshall, who faces a close race against Democrat Adam Hamilton. Kansas, a traditionally Republican state, is showing signs it could become more competitive in the upcoming midterm elections on November 3.
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No Democrat has won a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas since 1932.
President Trump acknowledged Kansas might be moving toward a "purple" (swing) state.
Republican Senator Roger Marshall is running for re-election but is neck and neck in polls with Democrat Adam Hamilton.
Adam Hamilton is a pastor and former Republican who opposes Trump’s policies and leadership style.
Marshall supports Trump’s false claim that the 2020 election was stolen.
Hamilton raised $11 million in the third quarter, compared to Marshall’s $800,000.
Kansas farmers are concerned about high diesel prices and import tariffs on beef, issues addressed by Trump during the rally.
The election could influence control of both the Senate and House of Representatives.
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President Donald Trump announced an $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program from the USDA to help farmers with rising diesel fuel costs during harvest season. The program will give one-time payments to farmers based on their losses during the 2026 crop year to ease financial burdens caused by higher fuel prices.
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The program is funded by the USDA and will provide $8 billion in relief to farmers.
Payments will be based on a formula that considers crop prices, yields, production costs, and planted acres.
The relief is designed to cover a portion of farmers' losses from increased fuel prices during harvest.
The funds are authorized under the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act and managed by the Farm Service Agency.
Farmers do not need crop insurance to receive payments but are encouraged to use risk management tools.
The announcement was made during a rally in Kansas where President Trump supported Senator Roger Marshall.
Diesel prices nationally average over $6 per gallon, with slightly lower prices in Kansas.
Producers of certain crops and specialty growers can submit fuel cost data to the USDA for payment consideration.
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A Canadian tourist, Mitchell Fairbarn, was found guilty of animal cruelty after he took a flamingo named Peachy from an enclosure at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino and brought it to his hotel room. The jury convicted him after seeing video evidence and hearing testimony about the harm caused to the bird.
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Mitchell Fairbarn took a Chilean flamingo called Peachy from a wildlife habitat inside the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.
The incident happened in March during a drinking binge; Fairbarn admitted drinking 30 to 40 beers before taking the bird.
Video footage showed Fairbarn carrying the flamingo by the neck in an elevator heading to his hotel room.
The bird suffered torn feathers and blood loss due to Fairbarn’s actions, according to animal experts.
Fairbarn’s lawyer said the act was meant as a prank and blamed alcohol for poor decisions.
Fairbarn was convicted of felony and misdemeanor animal abuse charges by a jury after about five hours of deliberation.
He is on house arrest in Las Vegas and cannot leave the US; sentencing is scheduled for December.
The flamingo has mostly recovered physically but is now more nervous around people.
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A Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Robert Garcia from California, said that officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) broke the arm of a U.S. citizen in North Long Beach. He described the incident as violent and shared video evidence that has raised concern locally and nationally.
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Rep. Robert Garcia represents a district in California.
ICE officers are involved in enforcing immigration laws in the U.S.
The incident occurred over the past weekend.
The person injured is a U.S. citizen living in North Long Beach.
The lawmaker described the attack as brutal and causing a broken arm.
Videos of the incident have been shared publicly.
The event has sparked concern in both the local community and across the country.
No further details about ICE’s response or investigation were provided in the article.
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President Donald Trump suggested renaming New Mexico as "New America," saying it would increase value and prestige. Gregg Hull, a Republican candidate for governor in New Mexico, and state leaders opposed the idea, saying the state's name reflects its history and culture.
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President Trump posted on Truth Social that New Mexico should be renamed "New America."
He claimed the name change would raise incomes and home values in the state.
Republican Gregg Hull responded that New Mexico does not need a new name and emphasized the state's cultural identity.
Trump has previously suggested renaming other places, like the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.
New Mexico officials, including Democratic Senator Ben Ray Lujan and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, rejected the renaming proposal.
Trump lost New Mexico by about 6% in the 2024 presidential election.
New Mexico has higher gas prices than the national average.
The proposal received criticism from local media and some social media users.
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A 24-year-old man from Kansas was arrested for threatening to shoot President Donald Trump. He wrote a post on social media and researched rooftops near a rally where the president was expected to appear.
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The man’s name is Jaden J. Read.
He is 24 years old and from Kansas.
He posted on Facebook saying, “Let’s shoot Trump honestly, where’s our shooter?”
He looked up rooftops near a rally in the Wichita area.
The threat was made ahead of a rally where President Trump was present.
He was charged on Saturday for making threats against the president.
Authorities arrested him based on the threat and his actions before the rally.
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Rep. Adam Smith received a letter with a suspicious powdery substance at his office in Washington state. This is part of a wider investigation as more than 100 similar letters have been sent to lawmakers and government offices across the United States.
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Rep. Adam Smith’s office in Kent, Washington, got a letter with a white powder on Monday.
Staff members were evacuated safely from the office.
Fire and hazmat teams responded quickly to the incident.
Other lawmakers, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and several Democratic senators, have also received similar letters.
Over 100 suspicious letters with white powder are reported to be circulating in the U.S. mail system.
The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating these mailings.
Some letters were sent to Secretary of State offices and related election offices.
Authorities have not yet confirmed if all the letters are connected or what the substances are.
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A video shows Ricardo Gonzalez in pain as ICE agents arrest him in Long Beach, California. His family says Gonzalez is a U.S. citizen and that his arm was broken during the arrest, which they say was wrong.
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Ricardo Gonzalez was arrested by ICE agents in Long Beach, California.
A video shows Gonzalez screaming in pain while being held down by the agents.
Gonzalez’s family claims he is a U.S. citizen.
The family says ICE agents broke Gonzalez’s arm during the arrest.
The family describes the arrest as wrongful.
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President Donald Trump warned that the United States could face problems similar to those currently happening in France if Democrats win the midterm elections. He spoke at a rally in Kansas, linking protests and unrest in France to immigration issues, and urged voters to keep Republican control of Congress.
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President Trump used the example of protests and violence in France to warn about the future of the U.S. in the midterms.
He spoke at a rally in Park City, Kansas, supporting Republican Senator Roger Marshall.
Trump blamed immigration, extremists, and left-wing politicians for unrest in France.
He said France is being "conquered, looted, and burned," and suggested similar problems could happen in the U.S.
The Kansas Senate race is considered competitive, with Democrats challenging Republican Roger Marshall.
Republicans are investing heavily in midterm elections, spending over $740 million from early September to mid-October.
Trump has also campaigned in states where Republicans are likely to face strong Democratic challengers.
His comments came 15 days before the November 3 elections, which will decide control of Congress.
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The Department of Interior sent the final plans for President Donald Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch to the National Capital Planning Commission for review. The arch will be very tall, have a golden winged statue with an eternal flame visible from all sides, and includes updated traffic and lighting adjustments. A meeting to review and possibly approve the plans is set for November 5.
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The Triumphal Arch is proposed by President Donald Trump and will be about 250 feet tall.
A golden winged statue holding a torch with an eternal flame will top the arch.
The eternal flame must be visible from all angles and is required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for pilot safety.
The FAA confirmed the arch will not be a hazard to aircraft and originally required red obstruction lights.
Changes from earlier plans include removing 15 traffic signal posts and adjusting traffic routes.
Environmental and historical reviews found no significant negative impact from the project.
The arch would be built near Arlington National Cemetery along the Potomac River on National Park Service land.
Though the administration acknowledged the arch will affect the river views, it says the location is essential for the project.
President Trump has stated the arch will serve national security purposes and function as a military complex, but the Pentagon has not confirmed this.
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Vice President JD Vance said he has not decided whether he will run for president in 2028 but believes President Donald Trump would endorse him if he did. Vance has not yet discussed a potential run with President Trump and noted that Trump sometimes waits to see how a race unfolds before endorsing a candidate.
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Vice President JD Vance is unsure if he will run for president in 2028.
Vance thinks President Trump would support him if he entered the race.
Vance has not talked to President Trump about a 2028 presidential run.
Trump’s endorsement has been influential in past Republican primary elections.
Trump endorsed Vance in his successful 2022 Senate campaign in Ohio.
Vance said there is value in campaigning and appealing to American voters beyond just winning the Republican nomination.
Vance sees Trump as having significant influence over who becomes the Republican nominee.
American voters, not just party leaders, will ultimately choose the next president in the general election.
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President Donald Trump announced an $8 billion program to help farmers during the harvest season. He made this announcement at a rally in Kansas while supporting Republican Senator Roger Marshall's reelection campaign.
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The program is called the Harvest Fuel Relief Program.
It aims to provide temporary financial help to farmers.
The announcement was made during a political rally in Kansas.
President Trump was supporting Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican running for reelection.
Senator Marshall is competing against Democrat Adam Hamilton in the upcoming election.
The program focuses on farmers’ needs during the harvest season.
The $8 billion fund is intended to ease the challenges farmers face.
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Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, criticized President Donald Trump for his recent actions and statements about the Russia-Ukraine war. Bacon said Trump is supporting Russia’s leader and hurting Ukraine, which wants to be a democracy.
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Rep. Don Bacon is a Republican representative from Nebraska.
Bacon criticized President Trump’s behavior about the war between Russia and Ukraine.
He called Trump’s actions “disgraceful” and said Trump was morally blind.
Bacon said Trump has sided with Russia’s leader, whom he called a dictator and war criminal.
He accused Trump of being harsh on Ukraine and weakening its efforts to be a democracy.
The Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine.
Many U.S. leaders support Ukraine’s sovereignty and democracy in the conflict.
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A report found major failures in the Northern Territory’s child protection system before the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, who was allegedly abducted and murdered. The review showed that children were sometimes placed with adults without proper criminal checks, and signs of domestic violence were not properly addressed.
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Kumanjayi Little Baby was found dead in April, five days after her alleged abduction in Alice Springs.
Jefferson Lewis, a 47-year-old man not related to the child, is charged with her murder and is in custody.
The review was done by former NSW police commissioner Karen Webb and public servant Greg Shanahan, commissioned by the NT government.
The report found that police and child protection departments often failed to check the criminal history of adults caring for children.
Kumanjayi’s family was known to child protection services before her birth, and a safety plan was made relying on adults in the family’s network.
One adult trusted to care for Kumanjayi had a violent criminal history, including threats to kill.
The report identified gaps between child protection laws and how they were applied, including poor risk assessment.
The Northern Territory government accepted all 45 recommendations made by the report.
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A U.S. citizen named Ricardo Gonzalez was injured while being detained by federal immigration agents in Long Beach, California. Local officials and politicians have called for an investigation into the incident, which involved force and possible repeated Taser use.
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Ricardo Gonzalez, a Long Beach resident and former city employee, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on October 17, 2026.
A video shows Gonzalez yelling for help and claiming his arm was broken while being pinned down by ICE agents.
Long Beach police responded to the scene after ICE requested emergency assistance for medical aid and vehicle vandalism.
Police found Gonzalez handcuffed and bleeding and took him to a hospital for treatment.
The Long Beach mayor filed a complaint to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) demanding an investigation into the agents’ actions.
Congressman Robert Garcia, representing the district, called the situation “incredibly disturbing” and supports a full inquiry.
It is unclear why Gonzalez was detained or the full extent of his injuries.
Local police did not arrest Gonzalez or participate in immigration enforcement during the incident.
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Mississippi police shot at a car during a shoplifting investigation, killing a one-year-old boy inside. The state's attorney general said the police force used was justified, but the boy’s family and their lawyer disagree and want to see the video of the incident.
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Police responded to a report of stolen baby supplies from a Walmart store in Senatobia, Mississippi.
Officers tried to stop a car with two women and a child inside after the reported theft.
The car was allegedly driven toward an officer, who then fired shots.
One-year-old Kohen Wiley, sitting on his mother’s lap in the car, was killed.
The driver, Latoya Ferrell, was critically injured but not charged.
The attorney general ruled the police use of force was justified.
The family’s lawyer, Benjamin Crump, demands the release of body camera and CCTV footage to reveal the truth.
The incident led to protests, partly due to racial tensions, as the officer involved is white and the family is Black.
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The Justice Department charged 28 people in California who are not U.S. citizens with illegally voting in elections. On Monday, federal officials arrested 11 of these noncitizens as part of the case.
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The Justice Department announced the charges in a press release on Monday.
The case involves 28 people in California accused of voting without being U.S. citizens.
Federal authorities arrested 11 noncitizens related to these charges.
The charges are criminal complaints filed in federal court.
The investigation focuses on illegal voting in California elections.
The DOJ is enforcing laws that require voters to be U.S. citizens.
The arrests and charges happened under the current administration.
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