Keeping up with America

U.S. reaches "quiet understanding" with Qatar not to release $6 billion in Iranian oil revenues: The U.S. has reached a "quiet understanding" with Qatar not to release any of the $6 billion in Iranian oil revenues that was unfrozen as part of the prisoner swap last month.

UAW says it's expanding strike to include major Ford truck plant in Kentucky: UAW President Shawn Fain said the union has waited long enough, “but Ford hasn’t gotten the message” to bargain for a fair contract.

Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates: Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 3.2% increase in their benefits in 2024, far less than this year’s historic boost and reflecting moderating consumer prices.

Officer shooting in Minnesota: A person was arrested late Thursday morning after the person and police shot at each other, both sustaining injuries.

US price growth holds steady as Fed mulls next move in inflation battle: Official data shows consumer price index up to 3.7% as central bank keeps watchful eye on latest inflation figures.

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Blinken says US will 'always be there' for Israel: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has promised unwavering support for Israel in its fight against what he described as a Hamas "reign of terror".

Zimbabwe bans large gatherings as threat of cholera outbreak grows: Cases are rising in many parts of the country and critics are blaming chronic water shortages and poor sanitation systems.

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War in Israel looks unlikely to drive up U.S. energy prices, analysts say: Industry watchers expect prices at domestic gas pumps to continue going down this month, barring any escalation in the conflict that could threaten oil shipments.

Richer, Wiser, Happier

This is why we need to treat our personal data like money: The cofounder of the Data Economics Company says Internet search engine analytics, map queries for directions to the nearest restaurant, blood test results, social media posts—all of it is making money for someone—it should be us.

5 Ways I’m Thinking Differently About Saving Money | Liliana Hall, CNet. If you need motivation to start a savings plan, you’re in luck: National Savings Day is Oct. 12. It may not be a prime time to be a spender, but I’m learning it’s a pretty good time to be a saver.

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Sony Music Entertainment announces Rescue, a new podcast about the world's most astonishing rescue stories | The stunning $500 million court case behind 'The Burial' movie

Adele building new room to house tour treasures | Gerard Butler’s $10M ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ Profits Lawsuit Settles

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