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Fed Poised to Cut Rates: What a 25 bps Move Means for You

According to Reuters, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to trim rates by 0.25% at the Oct 28–29 meeting, with debate continuing over the pace of any follow-up moves. Translation: borrowing costs for cards and short-term loans likely edge down,…

EU AI Act: What’s Enforceable Now vs. 2026 (Simple Guide)

The European Commission’s AI Act page confirms that prohibitions and AI-literacy duties already apply (from Feb 2025), GPAI rules kicked in on Aug 2, 2025, and most remaining obligations phase in by Aug 2, 2026, with certain high-risk product rules…

Kyiv Endures Fresh Strikes as Allies Weigh Next Steps

Reuters reports renewed Russian attacks on Kyiv that killed and injured civilians, prompting calls from President Volodymyr Zelensky for tougher sanctions and more air-defense support. Ukraine’s air force said it downed many incoming drones and missiles, but debris still caused…

Culture & Entertainment

Variety reports Swift’s The Official Release Party of a Showgirl played across thousands of theaters as a one-weekend album launch event with a new video premiere. AMC confirmed the multi-chain rollout and showtimes, while outlets detailed the 89-minute program of…

WHO Update: Dengue Trends You Should Know Now

WHO’s latest dengue situation update highlights recent case trends across the Western Pacific, with week-over-week changes and country breakdowns; the full PDF offers granular figures and epi curves. Key takeaways: case counts eased versus the prior week in several areas,…