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BCE Inc. agreed to buy an internet provider in the Pacific Northwest, making a surprising push into the U.S. market in pursuit of faster growth. The shares tumbled to an 11-year low.

In New York, the officials of the Board of Elections say a «stolen election» isn't possible and elaborate measures have been put in place to counter any subversive attempts. «A multi-jurisdictional national, state and city wide security plan is in place for NYC. Some of these you see, some you don't. All the ballots are secured by the NYPD and we work closely with them. A stolen election in NYC is not possible. We are always trying to stay ahead of the bad guys for sure,» says Vincent Ignizio, Deputy Executive Director Board of Elections in New York.

No one knows how Tuesday’s presidential election will turn out, but the Federal Reserve’s move two days later is much easier to predict: With inflation continuing to cool, the Fed is set to cut interest rates for a second time this year

House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to clarify remarks he made at a New York campaign rally where he suggested that Republicans may try to repeal legislation that has spurred U.S. production of semiconductor chips

Rishabh Pant on Sunday scored an unbeaten 53 as he saw India to 92-6 at lunch on Day 3 in their chase of 147 in Mumbai. The Test match is perfectly balanced, with India needing 55 more runs and New Zealand four wickets as the game to register a 3-0 clean sweep. Pant and fellow left-hander Washington Sundar, on six, were batting at the break.

Mumbai. New Zealand are already 2-0 up in the series. Will Young scored a gritty half century as New Zealand Young (51 runs off 100 balls) to help New Zealand reach a competitive total. For India, Ravindra Jadeja picked up five wickets and registered a ten-wicket haul for the match, while Ravichandran Ashwin grabbed three. Ajaz Patel and Matt Henry could add only three runs to New Zealand's total this morning having resumed at the overnight score of 171/9.

Women's march protesters gathered in Washington DC to rally for Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of upcoming presidential polls. Hundreds marched from Freedom Plaza towards the White House in Washington and across the country in support of Harris. While speaking with ANI, supporters shared their reasons for backing Harris, citing her commitment to women's rights, human rights, and democracy.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has approved a revised plan for a massive proposed wind farm after he rejected a slimmed-down version earlier this year

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America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls

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North Korea will stand by Russia until its victory in Ukraine, Pyongyang's foreign minister said in Moscow Friday, as the United States warned thousands of North Korean troops could be sent to combat in the Ukraine conflict in the coming days. North Korea's Choe Son Hui is on a visit to Moscow as the West believes up to 10,000 North Korean troops are on the brink of entering the more than two-year conflict on Russia's side. US intelligence has said some North Korean forces have made their way to Russia's Kursk border region, with Washington and Seoul urging Pyongyang to withdraw its troops.

Kamala Harris’ campaign is actively warning business leaders that Donald Trump has a pattern of disregard for democracy and the rule of law that would threaten U.S. economic growth

Choe Son Hui, in a Moscow meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, accused the United States and South Korea of plotting a nuclear strike against her country. She did not provide evidence to back her assertion, but spoke of regular consultations between Washington and Seoul at which she alleged such plotting took place. Choe, who said the situation on the Korean Peninsula could become «explosive» any moment, told Lavrov that North Korea needed to strengthen its nuclear arsenal and perfect its readiness to deliver a retaliatory nuclear strike if necessary.

Former US President Donald Trump has eventually interpreted the non-endorsements from major newspapers which includes The Washington Post, USA Today and Los Angeles Times as a tacit endorsement of his Presidential campaign. According to CNN, Donald Trump asserted that the decision of not endorsing any Presidential candidate eventually reveals that these publications believe US Vice President Kamala Harris is totally unfit for office. CNN reported that this sudden non endorsement marks a pretty significant departure from tradition because if history is being traced, both The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times have always endorsed Democratic candidates. The leadership of all these prominent newspapers has eventually asserted that their decision to abstain from all kind of endorsements actually aims to rebuild the trust of the reader and combat perceptions related to media bias. Also Read: Was Liam Payne leading a devastating double life before his death? Here's all you need to know

The IRS has announced an increase to the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025, to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024

Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a fierce battle as the US will vote on November 5, set to be one of the most important economic and political events in recent history. These elections are a pivotal moment in US history which could have massive implications for how the country is governed and for the future of the post-war order that Washington has helped build. The biggest question now remains- Will Kamala Harris become the first woman President of the United States or would Trump win? What if Trump becomes the President once again after US election results next month? ALSO READ: US election result date: Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? When will we know the winner?

India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd Test Day 1: Rohit Sharma-led Team India will aim to avoid a whitewash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as they take on New Zealand in the third and final match of the series. Notably, the Kiwis ended India's 4,331-day unbeaten home series run by securing victories in Pune and Bengaluru.After a string of changes to the playing XI following the defeat in Bengaluru, it will be interesting to see if Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma make further adjustments for the final Test or stick with the same XI that played in Pune.

Never before in a presidential election cycle has there been so much discussion of the child tax credit — a tool many Democrats and Republicans have endorsed as a way to lift children and young families out of poverty

According to a Pentagon audit, Boeing has overcharged the Air Force on spare parts for a major cargo plane, including marking up the price of simple lavatory soap dispensers by 8,000%

As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans’ frustration with high prices nears its end, the government said Thursday that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve has dropped to near pre-pandemic levels