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19 October 2026 at 03:11
Economic growth accelerated, though consumer confidence and property market woes persist.
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Gold Edges Higher as Traders Weigh Fed Rate Hike Expectations
19 October 2026 at 02:50
Gold edged higher in Asian trade. Traders were likely weighing the prospect of further Federal Reserve rate increases this year.
China’s Export Boom Fuels Growth Despite Slump at Home
19 October 2026 at 02:16
A prolonged housing crash, sluggish consumer spending and plunging investment have left China dependent on exports to keep the economy growing.
A mall in Beijing. China’s domestic economy, particularly retail sales, struggled in the third quarter.
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China’s Export Boom Fuels Growth Despite Slump at Home
19 October 2026 at 02:16
A prolonged housing crash, sluggish consumer spending and plunging investment have left China dependent on exports to keep the economy growing.
A mall in Beijing. China’s domestic economy, particularly retail sales, struggled in the third quarter.
© Gilles Sabrié for The New York Times
Trump to close and renovate D.C. golf course, despite legal battle
19 October 2026 at 02:09
President Trump continues his efforts to remake Washington, D.C. He wants to turn an area used by the public into a world-class golf course.
(Image credit: J. Scott Applewhite)
Superlite: A Faster Alternatie to Superpowers
19 October 2026 at 02:01
Article URL: https://contextfirst.blog/superlite-hand-an-agent-a-spec/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50147492
Points: 4
# Comments: 1
Saudi Arabia’s Military Limitations Are Being Exposed by Houthi Attacks
19 October 2026 at 02:00
The kingdom has advanced weaponry, but the Yemeni militant group has proved to be a resilient foe.
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Five Salvadoran Soldiers Missing in Haiti After Ambush
19 October 2026 at 01:59
The soldiers, part of a U.N.-backed force sent to combat gang violence, were apparently abducted.
A Salvadoran member of the U.N.-backed Gang Suppression Force during a patrol over Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
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Footage of the Flock search that a judge ruled was uncosntitutional
19 October 2026 at 01:55
Article URL: https://www.404media.co/watch-footage-of-the-flock-search-a-judge-ruled-unconstitutional/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50147455
Points: 20
# Comments: 6
Starcraft: Ashfall
19 October 2026 at 01:18
Article URL: https://starcraft-shooter-2026.pages.dev/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50147233
Points: 13
# Comments: 5
A breakdown of how all ranked GHSA football teams fared in Week 9
19 October 2026 at 00:40
A breakdown of how all ranked GHSA football teams fared in Week 9
Sanity's Edge – A voice BBS from 1994
19 October 2026 at 00:30
Article URL: https://sanitys-edge.shouden.us
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50146966
Points: 10
# Comments: 0
How Quickly Can the DoD Rebuild and Recast the Munitions Industrial Base?
18 October 2026 at 23:37
Article URL: https://www.csis.org/analysis/how-quickly-can-dod-rebuild-and-recast-munitions-industrial-base
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50146624
Points: 13
# Comments: 0
Talarico Kicks Off Campaign Tour of Texas as Senate Election Looms
19 October 2026 at 01:42
The Democratic candidate invoked a rallying cry from the TV show “Friday Night Lights” as he began his final campaign push before the Nov. 3 election.
James Talarico speaking in Plano, Texas, the first stop on his campaign tour, on Sunday.
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What does a White House press secretary do?
19 October 2026 at 01:41
Katie Zacharia's short time as White House press secretary has brought renewed attention to the high-profile role.
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Burnham says youth employment and training crisis is a 'moral failure'
19 October 2026 at 01:40
The UK faces "economic catastrophe" with one million young people not in work or training, the prime minister says.
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WSJ - Markets
- Oil Futures Fall on Possible Correction, But Drop May Be Limited by Geopolitical Tensions
Oil Futures Fall on Possible Correction, But Drop May Be Limited by Geopolitical Tensions
19 October 2026 at 01:21
Oil futures fell in early Asian trade on a possible technical correction after futures posted strong gains last Friday.
Nikkei Falls 1.8%, Tracking Wall Street’s Losses
19 October 2026 at 01:20
Japanese stocks were lower in early trade. A theme from Friday has been a further selloff in U.S. technology shares, Commerzbank said.
Singapore Dollar Consolidates, But May Be Weighed by Prospects of Higher Oil Prices
19 October 2026 at 02:46
The Singapore dollar consolidated against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session, but may be weighed by prospects of higher oil prices.
A Hedge-Fund Billionaire’s Two Bitter Wars—Against His Wife and His Business Partner
19 October 2026 at 01:00
John Overdeck is trying to prevent a feud with his wife over his $723 million divorce settlement offer from costing him in a battle with his Two Sigma co-founder.
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