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Social Security commissioner predicts program will last 'for another 90 years'
Oct 12, 2026

Social Security commissioner predicts program will last 'for another 90 years'

Frank Bisignano, the commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), said Monday the program will last another 90 years. “This is a long journey. It’s 90 years old. It’ll be around for anoth...

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Harris: Trump’s Russian fuel plan 'reeks of weakness'
Oct 12, 2026

Harris: Trump’s Russian fuel plan 'reeks of weakness'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday criticized President Trump’s diesel deal with Russia, saying it “reeks of weakness.” “Donald Trump and his war in Iran are to blame for our nation's sky-h...

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Giant Pumpkins Battle For Glory -- And World Records
Oct 12, 2026

Giant Pumpkins Battle For Glory -- And World Records

Giant pumpkin growers are gathering in Half Moon Bay, California for an annual pumpkin-weighing contest....

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Garden Company apologises after crowd chaos mars student sandwich record bid
Oct 12, 2026

Garden Company apologises after crowd chaos mars student sandwich record bid

One of Hong Kong’s oldest makers of bread and biscuits, the Garden Company, has apologised and pledged to review its crowd-management procedures after a world-record attempt involving more than 700 st...

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Shiyazh Pete's Brief NFL Career Recognized On Indigenous Peoples Day
Oct 12, 2026

Shiyazh Pete's Brief NFL Career Recognized On Indigenous Peoples Day

Pete’s time with the Dallas Cowboys was brief, but his NFL debut in a preseason game in August gave Navajo fans a moment to remember....

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Dog shelter worker awarded HK$89,000 over canine attack despite volunteer claim
Oct 12, 2026

Dog shelter worker awarded HK$89,000 over canine attack despite volunteer claim

A Hong Kong court has awarded more than HK$89,000 (US$11,340) to a worker at a dog shelter who was seriously injured in a canine attack, rejecting her employer’s argument that she was a volunteer. Dis...

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HK Tramways instructed to probe derailment
Oct 12, 2026

HK Tramways instructed to probe derailment

The Transport Department (TD) said it is deeply concerned about a tram derailment in Shau Kei Wan in the early hours of Monday, after initial findings showed that human factors could not be ruled out....

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Oil analyst 'skeptical' that Trump's diesel deal with Russia will lower prices
Oct 12, 2026

Oil analyst 'skeptical' that Trump's diesel deal with Russia will lower prices

Oil analyst Patrick De Haan said Monday that President Trump’s deal with Russia to supply the U.S. and global markets with diesel fuel may not lower fuel prices. “On the policy front, the Trump admini...

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Most in new poll oppose bets on elections
Oct 12, 2026

Most in new poll oppose bets on elections

Most Americans regardless of party oppose betting on election results through prediction markets such as Kalshi or Polymarket, according to a new survey. A Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Monday, found t...

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HSBC moves to Wall Street bonus model, cuts fixed-pay deals
Oct 12, 2026

HSBC moves to Wall Street bonus model, cuts fixed-pay deals

The overhaul is part of a broader restructuring since Georges Elhedery took over as CEO...

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