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Stocks See Steepest Decline in Months Amid A.I. Worries

22 October 2026 at 21:11
The S&P 500 index fell over 1.4 percent, its largest daily decline since July, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped nearly 2.5 percent, that index’s biggest one-day decline since June.

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Emissions Gap Report Identifies U.S. as Outlier Among G20 Nations

21 October 2026 at 06:00
The scientific report, identifies the United States as an outlier among the nations responsible for the vast majority of greenhouse gas emissions.

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A cooling tower of a fossil-fuel-burning power plant in Indiana. The U.S. has adopted a policy of encouraging fossil fuels, a major contributor to climate change.

As Alberta Holds a Referendum on Separatism, Premier Danielle Smith Has Alienated Both Sides

19 October 2026 at 19:07
By hedging her position on secession, Premier Danielle Smith risks a backlash from both her conservative base and from pro-Canada voters.

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Danielle Smith, the premier of Alberta, in Calgary last year.

Saudi Arabia Postpones Its FII Investment Event After Houthi Attacks

19 October 2026 at 18:34
The Future Investment Initiative, a centerpiece of Saudi efforts to diversify its economy from its reliance on the energy industry, was set to begin next week.

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The opening ceremony of the Future Investment Initiative, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last year.
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