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Netflix will cut 1,000 jobs worldwide, representing roughly 6% of its staff and marking its steepest layoff round since 2022. The cuts target human‑resources, legal, product and technology teams as the streamer faces heightened competition and a plateauing subscription base.
US consumer price inflation rose to 3.7% in the year to September, exceeding forecasts. Higher gasoline prices, driven by Middle East supply disruptions, accounted for more than half of the increase.
Cornell University announced a ban on all fraternity house parties for the remainder of the academic year. The decision follows a lawsuit alleging a 2024 gang‑style sexual assault at a fraternity event.
Former gang boss Duane “Keffe D” Davis was sentenced to at least 40 years in prison for orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. The conviction marks the first successful prosecution in the decades‑old cold case.
The New York City Council is set to vote on legislation that would ban horse‑drawn carriage rides in Central Park, citing public safety and animal welfare concerns. The proposal, backed by the mayor and prompted by a teenager’s death, includes a transition plan for drivers and horses.
A Saudi engineer at OpenAI has been federally charged with installing a covert recording device in the company’s San Francisco office. The device was discovered in a conference‑room TV and linked to the employee through CCTV footage and internal AI analysis.
President Trump asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as U.S. ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations surfaced. The White House cited undisclosed concerns, while Guilfoyle denied wrongdoing and pledged to defend her reputation.
RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. on *Breaking Bad*, used his on‑screen visibility to challenge stereotypes about cerebral palsy. His advocacy and charitable work extended that impact beyond the screen, inspiring other disabled performers and prompting industry change.
Emergency call recordings from Nashville showed a series of mis‑communications after Christa Pike’s lethal‑injection execution failed on 30 September. The botched procedure has prompted a pause on Tennessee’s executions and an investigation into prison protocols.
President Donald Trump is weighing the removal of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle amid allegations of improper conduct in Greece. The claims center on alleged requests for payment from a Trump donor and statements suggesting undue influence over Greek officials.
Actress Selma Blair has been summoned on charges of assault after an alleged altercation with flight attendants on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York. The incident has led to criminal charges both on the aircraft and later in the hospital, with Blair pleading not guilty.
A research team from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University has arrived at Nikumaroro Island to examine a possible aircraft wreckage linked to Amelia Earhart, contending with giant coconut crabs. The expedition will spend five days investigating the “Tara ia Object” while navigating challenging weather and wildlife.
The 2024 midterm elections will feature 21 House toss‑up districts and seven Senate toss‑ups that could swing control of Congress. President Trump's approval rating sits around 37%, a factor Democrats hope will help them win key battlegrounds.
Actor RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, died at age 34. Police have not determined the cause of death and the investigation remains ongoing.
One person died and several others were injured after a roller‑coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia. The ride, identified as Goliath, became stuck on the track, prompting an emergency response and an ongoing police investigation.
President Donald Trump announced a deal to import Russian diesel and claimed an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The move sparked criticism from allies and U.S. lawmakers amid rising energy prices and ongoing conflicts.
Tom Cruise’s new film Digger is projected to lose roughly $245 million, putting it among Hollywood’s biggest box‑office failures. The movie has earned about $35 million worldwide against a $280 million production and marketing budget.
Nebraska ranchers are grappling with rising fuel, steel, and diesel costs while a Trump‑era policy to import duty‑free foreign beef adds market pressure. Despite these challenges many, such as Yvette Mannon and Jake Wolfinger, continue to back President Trump.
U.S. immigration agents executed a judicially authorized search warrant at Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., residence on Monday. The raid, part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation, has sparked partisan accusations of political intimidation ahead of the November midterms.
President Zelensky said Kyiv would support an energy ceasefire if Russia agreed, while Moscow has not responded to Trump's claim. The statement comes amid ongoing strikes on energy infrastructure in both countries.
