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Judge OKs plan for Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
(The Center Square) - Paramount Skydance won a federal judge’s approval Wednesday to proceed with a $111-billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a historic Hollywood merger.
US Election is Just One Risk Among Many for Nervous Stock Market
Growing risks to the U.S. stock rally are spurring demand for portfolio hedging, options markets showed, as investors grapple with U.S. economic uncertainty, shifting Federal Reserve policy and a looming presidential election.
US Weekly Jobless Claims Surge Amid Hurricane Helene Distortions
USA-ECONOMY-UNEMPLOYMENT:US weekly jobless claims surge amid Hurricane Helene distortions
Fed Seen Delivering 25 Bps Cut Next Month After Inflation Data
USA-FED-INFLATION-RATES:Fed seen delivering 25 bps cut next month after inflation data
Musk's X to Dodge Requirements of Landmark Eu Tech Rules, Sources Say
Elon Musk's X will not be designated as a gatekeeper under landmark EU tech rules known as the Digital Markets Act which would have subjected it to an onerous list of obligations, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.
Factbox-Over 3.2 Million Florida Customers Without Power Due to Hurricane Milton
More than 3.2 million homes and businesses in Florida were without power on Thursday, after Hurricane Milton made landfall on the state's west coast hours earlier, according to data from PowerOutage.us.
Analysis-Kamala Harris Win May Boost US Effort to Rein in 'Junk Fees' Levied on Consumers
A crackdown by the U.S. consumer finance watchdog on hidden or excessive financial fees could expand to target billions of dollars in mortgage, credit reporting and other fees if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidential election.
Harris Overtakes Trump Among Suburban Voters, Reuters/Ipsos Polling Shows
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has erased Republican rival Donald Trump's advantage in the vast middle of American society: suburban residents and middle-income households, an analysis of Reuters/Ipsos polling shows.
Obama Targets Young People at Rally for Harris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Former President Barack Obama will make his case for Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday at a rally in Pittsburgh aimed at motivating young people to support the Democratic nominee and spurring them to vote in the Nov. 5 election.
Hurricane Milton Weakens as It Marches Across Central Florida, Homes Destroyed
Hurricane Milton marched across central Florida on Thursday after making landfall on the state's west coast hours earlier, whipping up deadly tornadoes, destroying homes and knocking out power to nearly 2 million customers.
Voting Rights Groups Seek to Extend Florida Registration Deadline Due to Hurricanes
Voting rights groups have asked a federal judge to extend Florida's voter registration deadline ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, citing disruptions from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Biden, Harris Condemn Storm Misinformation Ahead of Hurricane Milton Landfall
President Joe Biden warned on Wednesday that Hurricane Milton carried incredible destructiveness and urged people to take safe shelter while condemning misinformation about the storm as un-American.
Trump Pledges to Lower Taxes on Americans Abroad in Latest Attempt to Woo Voters
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has pledged to lower taxes on U.S. citizens living abroad, in his latest attempt to lure voters before the Nov. 5 election in which he is locked in a tight race with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
Factbox-How Trump Could Overhaul US Financial Regulators if He Wins on Nov. 5
If Republican former President Donald Trump wins the U.S. election on Nov. 5 he is expected to swiftly overhaul the country's financial regulators, which under Democratic President Joe Biden have pursued a slew of stringent new rules for banks, private funds and other lenders. Here's how Trump could take control of the agencies upon taking office on Jan. 20, 2025.
Analysis-Risks From Potentially Contested US Election Appear on Market's Radar
A tight U.S. presidential race is leading some investors to brace for an unclear or contested election result that could trip up this year’s booming stock market rally.
Ominous Hurricane Milton Closes in on Florida's West Coast
An expanding Hurricane Milton closed in on Florida's west coast on Wednesday, spawning tornados and lashing the region with rain and wind hours ahead of its expected landfall near Tampa Bay.
Former President Donald Trump to a Rally Supporters in Aurora, Colorado Friday.
(The Center Square) - Former President Donald Trump is set to appear at a rally in Aurora, Colorado, on Friday.
Poll: Harris Holds Slight National Lead Over Trump
(The Center Square) – Vice President Kamala Harris holds a slight edge over former President Donald Trump in national polling less than one month from election day.
US Helping Americans Get Out of Lebanon Ahead of Potential Israeli Strike, White House Says
The U.S. is working to get Americans out of Lebanon ahead of a potential Israeli attack, White House press spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday.
New Poll Shows National Debt Concerning for Swing State Voters
(The Center Square) – A new poll of battleground states shows the $35 trillion rising national debt is a critical issue for voters.
Explainer-Key Facts About the Electoral College and the 2024 US Presidential Race
In the United States, a candidate becomes president not by winning a majority of the national popular vote but through a system called the Electoral College, which allots electoral votes to the 50 states and the District of Columbia largely based on their population.