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Harris losing ground to Trump in US presidential election, polls suggest  

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Israel: Four soldiers killed and over 60 injured in Hezbollah drone attack  

BBC,

Four Israeli soldiers were killed, and over 60 were injured after Hezbollah carried out a drone strike on an army base in northern Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported. The attack targeted a base near Binyamina, located about 20 miles south of Haifa. Seven soldiers were critically injured in the strike, which Hezbollah claimed was in retaliation for Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon and Beirut earlier in the week. The group used a “swarm of drones” in one of the most significant attacks on an Israeli position in more than a year. Magen David Adom, Israel’s ambulance service, said 61 people were injured, with 37 transported to regional hospitals by ambulances or helicopters. The attack took place in a canteen area where many soldiers were caught by surprise.

World shares stuck, oil down as China stimulus plans too vague for investors  

Reuters,

Global stock markets were stagnant, and oil prices fell on Monday as investors were left unimpressed by China’s vague stimulus promises. China’s government had pledged over the weekend to increase debt significantly, but details on the size and impact of the stimulus were not provided, leaving investors uncertain. The CSI300 blue-chip index gained 2%, while Hong Kong shares dropped by 0.8%. Property stocks saw gains, but China’s yuan weakened against the U.S. dollar. Oil prices erased last week’s gains, with Brent crude falling $1 to $78.07 per barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. and European stocks rose slightly as investors focused on upcoming Q3 earnings reports and a European Central Bank rate decision.

Elon Musk’s Optimus bot stole the show at Tesla’s robotaxi unveil—but the AI was all smoke and mirrors  

Yahoo Finance,

At Tesla’s “We, Robot” event, Elon Musk’s Optimus bot was the highlight, impressing attendees with its ability to navigate untethered and interact with guests. The humanoid robot played games, poured drinks, and made peace signs, leaving spectators in awe. However, it was later revealed that the robots were remotely controlled by humans rather than operating autonomously, sparking controversy. Some critics described the demonstration as a “parlor trick” that failed to showcase true AI capabilities. Despite this, Musk remains optimistic, predicting that Optimus will be Tesla’s most important product, with the potential to become a $25 trillion business.

Harris losing ground to Trump in US presidential election, polls suggest  

Al Jazeera,

As the U.S. presidential election approaches, Kamala Harris appears to be losing ground to Donald Trump, according to recent polling data. Three surveys released on Sunday show the race tightening, with one NBC News poll placing both candidates at 48% nationally. Harris, who previously led by five points in the same poll, now faces a virtual tie. While Harris retains strong support among women and minority groups, her struggles to secure backing from men, particularly Black and Hispanic voters, have raised concerns among Democrats. Former President Barack Obama recently urged Black men to show more enthusiasm for Harris’s campaign, warning that apathy could hurt her chances.

SpaceX’s Starship faces many hurdles before a deep space journey  

Bloomberg ,

SpaceX made significant progress during its latest Starship test flight, successfully catching its Super Heavy booster midair after returning from space. The test marked a major milestone for SpaceX as it continues to develop a reusable launch system capable of reaching the Moon and Mars. However, many challenges remain, including the need to demonstrate the ability to refuel Starship in orbit, a critical step for deep-space missions. NASA expects the first Starship mission to the Moon could happen as early as 2025, but SpaceX will need to perfect several key technologies before that can happen.

Indian rupee dips to lifetime low on dollar bids by foreign banks  

Reuters,

The Indian rupee fell to a record low of 84.0725 against the U.S. dollar on Monday due to increased demand for dollars from foreign banks. The rupee has been under pressure in recent months, driven by sustained outflows from local equities and disappointment over China’s stimulus efforts. Despite regular interventions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the currency has remained weak, with foreign investors pulling out billions from Indian markets. Traders expect the rupee to remain in the 83.95-84.20 range in the near term. Meanwhile, oil prices, which impact India’s economy, have risen nearly 9% in October due to concerns over the Middle East conflict

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