U.S. Trade Deficit Hits 17-Month High Despite Trump’s Tariffs

New York Times - Oct 6, 2026

Imports and the trade deficit have ballooned in recent months, defying the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce it through tariffs.

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Battle Between Disney and the F.C.C. Moves to the Courts

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Battle Between Disney and the F.C.C. Moves to the Courts

On Tuesday, a federal judge will begin hearing arguments in Disney’s effort to stop the agency from reviewing its broadcast licenses.

Teeing Off in the Birthplace of Golf, in St. Andrews, Scotland

Oct 6, 2026

Teeing Off in the Birthplace of Golf, in St. Andrews, Scotland

In St. Andrews, Scotland, history and golf intertwine, on and off the famous courses.

South Korea Investigates Possible Use of A.I. in Hackings on Its Banks

Oct 6, 2026

South Korea Investigates Possible Use of A.I. in Hackings on Its Banks

The president said there were signs that such models were used in recent attacks on several banks involving customer data. Police are investigating.

We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57

Oct 6, 2026

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Why a growing number of parents are opening pensions for their children.

Supreme Court Tangles Over a Major Climate Change Case

Oct 6, 2026

Supreme Court Tangles Over a Major Climate Change Case

The justices began their new term with a landmark dispute over whether local governments can hold oil companies liable for damages from climate change.

Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers

Oct 6, 2026

Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers

The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.

OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'

Oct 6, 2026

OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'

Top executive Jason Kwon tells hearing company has added "more precautions" to its training environments.

Irish budget tackles childcare and energy costs

Oct 6, 2026

Irish budget tackles childcare and energy costs

The threshold at which people start paying the higher income tax rate is also expected to increase.

Last call for the mall? How shopping centres are reinventing themselves

Oct 6, 2026

Last call for the mall? How shopping centres are reinventing themselves

In the internet age, medium-sized retail hubs are looking for new ways to survive and thrive.

Banks still refusing credit cards, watchdog says

Oct 6, 2026

Banks still refusing credit cards, watchdog says

Applications are being denied despite a change to make it easier, Jersey Consumer Council says.

Wood Group offshore workers launch 48-hour strike in row over pay

Oct 6, 2026

Wood Group offshore workers launch 48-hour strike in row over pay

The Unite union said workers had faced the threat of fire and rehire notices and of having their pay cut.

Community supermarket opens in shopping centre

Oct 6, 2026

Community supermarket opens in shopping centre

Shoppers can access a wealth of budget-friendly groceries at the new social supermarket.

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