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Hurricane Isaias Drives Gulf Oil Shutdowns as Middle East Tensions Send Prices Higher
Oil companies are curbing production and evacuating offshore workers in the Gulf of Mexico as Tropical Storm Isaias strengthens. Brent crude rose 3.8% to $104 a barrel amid concerns over Middle East tensions and potential supply disruptions from the storm.
The Wall Street Journal - The Guardian
Houthis Escalate Attacks on Saudi Airports, Killing Three
Saudi officials said Houthi attacks on two international airports killed three people and wounded dozens. The Houthis claimed responsibility, marking an escalation in the conflict and adding to concerns about shipping and energy supplies in the region.
Trump Faces Protests at Texas Rally as Midterm Politics Intensify
At least half a dozen demonstrators interrupted President Donald Trump during a San Antonio rally where he urged Texas voters to support Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. Some protesters were removed by police, and one was physically assaulted while leaving the arena.
National News
FBI Says It Stopped Planned ISIS-Inspired Attack at Mall of America
The FBI arrested an 18-year-old accused of trying to buy an assault rifle for an attack on shoppers at Minnesota’s Mall of America, according to court records.
California Governor Weighs Commuting Sentences for All 563 Death-Row Prisoners
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has intensified discussions about sparing the lives of all 563 people on the state’s death row after a botched execution in Tennessee.
Texas Carries Out First U.S. Execution Since Christa Pike’s Botched Injection
Texas executed Jamaal Howard, the first U.S. execution since Christa Pike survived two lethal injections in Tennessee. Lawyers for Howard had asked a judge to pause the execution because of Pike’s case.
Politics
Democrats Sue Trump Administration Over Taxpayer-Funded Ads
The Democratic National Committee filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop the Trump administration from using taxpayer money for ads promoting the president. The ads have cost more than $12 million, according to AdImpact.
Iowa Senate Candidates Clash Over Medicaid and Term Limits
Republican nominee Ashley Hinson and Democratic challenger Josh Turek sparred in the first debate for a closely watched Senate race. Their disagreements included Medicaid, term limits and the U.S. attack on Iran.
FCC Considers Allowing More Political Robocalls, Including AI-Generated Calls
The Federal Communications Commission is considering whether to permit more political robocalls ahead of the midterm elections, including calls created with artificial intelligence.
Business & Finance
Global Stocks Slide as Oil Rises and Investors Pull Back From AI Shares
U.S. stock futures fell and Treasury yields rose as higher oil prices and renewed concerns about artificial intelligence weighed on market sentiment. European stock indexes also opened sharply lower amid inflation concerns.
Samsung Forecasts Operating Profit Above $80 Billion on AI Chip Demand
Samsung expects operating profit to exceed $80 billion for the first time, benefiting from strong global demand for advanced memory chips as companies invest in artificial-intelligence infrastructure and applications.
Reuters - The Wall Street Journal
Tesco Raises Lower End of Profit Outlook as Sales Gain Momentum
Tesco’s pretax profit rose 11.5%, and the supermarket chain raised the lower end of its annual profit outlook. Sales increased 2% to £33.8 billion in the first six months of its financial year, while underlying profit rose 6.5% to £1.8 billion.
The Wall Street Journal - The Guardian
U.S. and European Bond Yields Continue Rising
Treasury and eurozone government bond yields rose, with U.S. borrowing costs remaining just below multidecade highs reached during the previous session. Higher yields have weighed on stocks and supported the dollar.
World News
Indian Opposition Leaders Detained as Protests Over Voter Rolls Continue
Police forcibly removed lawmakers in New Delhi for a second consecutive day as demonstrations intensified over the removal of names from voter rolls. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and other lawmakers were detained during protests involving the election chief.
France Braces for a Second Day of Mass Student Protests
French students are continuing demonstrations over the country’s education system, including concerns about deteriorating school buildings and teacher shortages. The government has promised an action plan, but protesters have rejected the timetable.
British Consulate in East Jerusalem Will Remain Open as a U.K. Mission
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the British consulate general in East Jerusalem will remain independent and operational under the name “U.K. mission.” Israel had ordered the facility to close over Britain’s plans to impose sanctions on West Bank settlements.
The Guardian - The New York Times
South Korea Investigates Fuel Shipments to Russia
South Korea said it is checking reports that fuel was transported from its ports to Russia and will take legal action if the shipments violated domestic law.
Arts & Culture
Margaret Hamilton, Apollo 11 Software Pioneer, Dies at 90
Margaret Hamilton, the computer scientist who led development of software for NASA’s Apollo mission, has died at 90. She was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Indian Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75
Nana Patekar, an acclaimed Indian actor known for intense performances, has died at 75. He won three National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honors.
Tech & Society
OpenAI Says Teen ChatGPT Use Is Limited as Research Finds Safety Risks
OpenAI said teenagers’ use of ChatGPT is limited, while research found that important safeguards for teen users often failed and described the risks as unacceptable.
Startup Uses AI to Design and Build Microrobots
Atomic Machines is training artificial intelligence on materials and designs and using the results to build tiny physical devices.
Researchers Say China-Based Suspect Used AI in South Korean Bank Hacks
Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike said a China-based suspect used artificial-intelligence tools in hacks targeting South Korean banks.
Sports
Rays Sweep Yankees After Fan-Interference Call as Dodgers Reach NLCS
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep of their American League Division Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the Atlanta Braves in four games to advance to the National League Championship Series.
The Guardian - Los Angeles Times
Angel Reese Leads Atlanta Dream to 2-0 WNBA Semifinal Lead
Angel Reese scored 23 points as the Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 101-98 in overtime. The Dream moved within one win of their first WNBA Finals appearance since 2013.
Singapore Grand Prix Declared a Formula One Heat-Hazard Race
Formula One has declared the Singapore Grand Prix a heat-hazard race, the fourth time the designation has been used this season and the second consecutive race weekend with the warning.
| THU | 💧 | FRI | SAT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | ☀️ 56/77 | 1% | 🌤️ 48/71 | ☁️ 55/69 |
| Los Angeles | 🌫️ 66/95 | 0% | 🌫️ 65/87 | ☁️ 68/84 |
| San Francisco | ⛅ 55/79 | 0% | 🌫️ 55/73 | ☁️ 57/63 |
| Chicago | 🌤️ 49/67 | 1% | ☁️ 48/66 | ☁️ 60/80 |
| Houston | 🌤️ 71/90 | 1% | ☀️ 65/90 | ☀️ 74/91 |
| Dallas | ☀️ 62/88 | 0% | ☁️ 65/89 | ☀️ 73/88 |
| Phoenix | ☀️ 77/103 | 0% | ☁️ 76/103 | 🌦️ 87/103 |
| Philadelphia | ☀️ 53/78 | 0% | ☀️ 49/72 | ☁️ 56/73 |
| San Antonio | ☀️ 66/91 | 0% | ☁️ 69/90 | ☀️ 70/91 |
| San Diego | 🌤️ 69/87 | 0% | ☁️ 67/82 | ☁️ 70/80 |
| San Jose | ⛅ 59/91 | 0% | ☀️ 56/82 | ☀️ 58/76 |
| Austin | ⛅ 63/90 | 0% | ☀️ 67/91 | ☀️ 74/92 |
| Jacksonville | 🌦️ 75/80 | 51% | 🌦️ 72/79 | ⛈️ 72/94 |
| Fort Worth | ☀️ 62/89 | 0% | ☁️ 64/89 | ☀️ 72/89 |
| Columbus | ☁️ 51/79 | 1% | ☀️ 46/75 | ☁️ 59/77 |
| Charlotte | 🌫️ 55/85 | 0% | ☁️ 59/83 | 🌧️ 57/79 |
| Indianapolis | ☀️ 49/81 | 1% | ☁️ 49/82 | ☁️ 62/81 |
| Seattle | 🌫️ 49/64 | 1% | 🌦️ 52/65 | ☁️ 48/59 |
| Denver | ☁️ 51/84 | 2% | ☁️ 51/86 | ☁️ 64/86 |
| Boston | 🌦️ 53/73 | 14% | 🌤️ 48/65 | ☁️ 49/65 |
| Nashville | ☀️ 56/87 | 0% | ☁️ 55/90 | 🌦️ 62/89 |
| Detroit | 🌤️ 48/77 | 0% | ☁️ 45/71 | ☁️ 58/76 |
| Portland | ☀️ 55/73 | 0% | 🌧️ 53/74 | 🌦️ 48/62 |
| Las Vegas | ☀️ 71/98 | 0% | ☀️ 68/98 | ☁️ 81/96 |
| Miami | 🌦️ 75/85 | 53% | ☁️ 74/86 | 🌦️ 80/88 |
| Atlanta | ☁️ 56/85 | 0% | ☁️ 62/84 | 🌦️ 59/82 |
| Minneapolis | ☁️ 45/71 | 1% | ☁️ 47/75 | ☁️ 60/87 |
| Kansas City | ☀️ 57/86 | 1% | ☀️ 61/88 | ☁️ 66/87 |
| New Orleans | ☁️ 67/83 | 1% | ☁️ 70/80 | 🌦️ 69/76 |
| Honolulu | ⛈️ 71/84 | 100% | ⛈️ 72/81 | 🌦️ 74/83 |
| Anchorage | 🌦️ 38/51 | 63% | 🌦️ 35/48 | 🌦️ 43/52 |