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Attacks Kill at Least 60 Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia, Church Says

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church reports that two attacks in Oromia have killed at least 60 Orthodox Christians Attacks Kill at Least 60 Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia, Church Says The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church’s Holy Synod said Monday that 14 people were killed in Merti district on Oct. 20 and a further 46 in Shirka district on Oct. 24. Both districts are in Oromia’s Arsi Zone. More than 20 people were seriously wounded and 20 homes were burned down, the church said, describing the killings as “brutal and merciless massacres.” Oromia regional government spokesperson Hailu Adugna blamed the Oromo Liberation Army, or OLA, for the attacks. He accused the rebels and their allies of trying to provoke ethnic and religious conflict to divert attention from military losses in northern Ethiopia. He presented no evidence supporting the accusations in the statement. Adugna expressed sorrow…

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US consumer confidence recovers in October as gas prices eased a bit

Americans’ confidence in the economy rebounded somewhat in October as gas prices fell modestly but remain elevated WASHINGTON -- Americans’ confidence in the economy rebounded somewhat in October as gas prices fell modestly, though they remain much higher than last year at this time. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index jumped 7.5 points to 91.7 in October from 84.2 last month. September's reading was the lowest in the board’s survey since April 2014 and below the lowest level reached during the pandemic. Respondents’ views of their present situation rose by 6.9 points to 72.6 while their short-term outlook climbed 8.6 points to 120.4. Even with the improved outlook, Americans remain flustered by the economy after five years of elevated inflation, potentially posing a risk to President Donald Trump and Republicans in the midterm elections, which are just…

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Free labour movement not something Canada and EU considering in new pact: ambassador

CITYVOTE 2026: Live election coverage By David Baxter and Emilie Bergeron, The Canadian Press Posted October 27, 2026 4:00 am. OTTAWA — Negotiations toward a new transatlantic pact between Canada and the European Union don’t include discussions for a full-scale free labour movement, but something more focused, Canada’s EU ambassador said ahead of the Canada-EU summit later this week in Montreal. Canada and the EU are expected to use the summit to announce a new agreement that could touch on a number of issues including labour, critical minerals and energy. Jonathan Wilkinson, who took the Canadian ambassadorship in Brussels earlier this year after spending more than five years in the Liberal cabinet, told The Canadian Press in an interview the labour discussions are focusing on “specialized areas” where employers from both places can benefit from access to a shared labour pool. He said…

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AI investing survey 2026: 75% of investors use AI

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a fringe tool into a mainstream resource for everyday investors. A 2026 survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by SoFi highlights how widely AI is used for investing. According to the survey, three out of four investors turn to AI for investing-related questions. Among investors using AI, 84% say they use AI tools weekly and 86% report they’ve made an investing decision based on AI-generated insights. These numbers paint a clear picture: AI is not merely a passive source of information — it is actively shaping investor behavior. What follows is an in-depth look at how investors use these tools, how much they trust and verify AI information, and key factors driving (and slowing) adoption. Together, these insights provide insight into the potential for AI to reshape modern investing. AI tools are broadly defined as environments…

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