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What Germany’s new naval base means for Baltic security
Also in this newsletter: the UK joins the EU in committing to the G7 loan to UkraineWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
‘This means a lot to us’: Samoa prepares to welcome Charles to the ‘land of kings’
Some government workers given time off to help prepare for royal visit and Commonwealth leaders’ meeting as excitement on the island builds. In the small village of Siumu, south of the capital ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
What a Trump win could mean for Elon Musk's businesses
Elon Musk is wearing multiple hats this election season, sparking questions about how his dual role as a tech leader and vocal surrogate for former President Trump could lead to conflicts of ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Here's what a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump win would mean for the stock market
The stock market has soared during the presidential campaign. Will it continue?Top stories - ABC News - October 23 -
The Thibaults are out in Washington: What it means for Mystics, five WNBA coaching vacancies
The Mystics parted ways with Eric Thibault on Wednesday, leaving all four teams in the WNBA draft lottery without head coaches.Sports - ESPN - October 24 -
Majority of voters view anti-transgender ads as 'mean-spirited'
New polling from a left-leaning firm shows a majority of voters see a recent wave of campaign ads targeting transgender student-athletes and gender-affirming health care as “mean-spirited,” and the ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
A quarter of U.S. households live paycheck to paycheck, analysis finds
Soaring cost of food, housing and other staples means more Americans are just getting by, Bank of America Institute survey shows.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
How Democrats' voter-registration advantage eroded in Pennsylvania, and what it means for 2024
Pennsylvania is perhaps the most pivotal swing state up for grabs in this election, just like it was in 2020.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Be mean to me, ChatGPT: People are turning to AI chatbots for 'tough love' and motivation
People are asking ChatGPT for tough love to motivate them to be productive. Here's what a clinical psychologist says about the tactic.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
The ‘Silver Tsunami’ is coming. Here’s what it means for your career
The Great Resignation… the Big Quit… the Great Realization… Whatever you called it, the pandemic heralded a seismic shift in how American workers viewed and approached work and their careers. ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Gold hasn’t been acting like it normally does. What that means for investors.
Gold hasn’t been acting like it normally does — and it has some good reasons to shake off its typical inverse relationship to U.S. stocks, the dollar and Treasury yields.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
In England’s Most Haunted Village, Halloween Means Screams and Skeptics
Pluckley is said to count at least 12 spirits among its 1,000 residents. Come October, ghost hunters arrive in droves to a place where even nonbelievers concede they’ve had eerie encounters.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
What Japan’s Political Uncertainty Means for Its Market Rally
The long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority, raising questions about the policy stability that has lured investors.Business - The New York Times - October 28 -
This OpenAI Transcription Glitch Means Your Doctor’s Orders May be Wrong
Doctors have a reputation for having illegible handwriting, with implied risks for medical misunderstandings later. In the AI era, things may be even worse.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Why tuition fees are set to rise - and what this means for students
With the cost of living rising, many students are concerned about the growing financial pressures at universityTop stories - BBC News - October 28 -
AP Explains: What does a shocking parliamentary loss for Japan's long-ruling party mean?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s long-reigning coalition lost a majority in the parliamentary election, underscoring voters’ outrage over the party’s extensive financial scandalsWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
What the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict
Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Small step or a giant leap? What AI means for the dance world
As a new show co-created by an AI performer opens in France, industry leaders including Wayne McGregor, Tamara Rojo and Jonzi D contemplate the technology’s possibilities and perils. ‘I think AI’s ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
The mysterious world of Two Shell: ‘Our pranks don’t mean we’re not sincere’
They promised us an in-person interview – then sent along two decoys. So who are the enigmatic musicians who make it so hard for fans to hear their thrillingly alien music?. Two Shell, a buzzy ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
'Unrwa means everything to us': Gazans fear aid collapse
People in war-torn Gaza are already struggling with a deep humanitarian crisis but now they fear it will get much more difficult.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
What the presidential election means for gold, oil, natural gas and other commodities
The U.S. election outcome isn’t likely to have a big impact on commodities such as energy, metals and grains in the short run, but oil and natural gas could be influenced in the years to come by ...Business - MarketWatch - October 31