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On October 9, Ukraine honors the Apostle James son of Alphaeus and celebrates Yakiv Studenyi. Around the world, people celebrate World Post Day, World Egg Day, Fire Safety Day, and other observances.
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against McDonald’s in Chicago over alleged AI algorithm-driven price coordination. The company called the allegations unfounded.
A painting by Gertrude Abercrombie was found at an estate sale for $30, and its authenticity was confirmed. At auction, the work set a record for the artist.
Wheat futures are rising due to the threat of new Russian strikes on Ukraine and disruptions to supplies via the Black Sea. The price reached $6.87 per bushel.
The United States may temporarily ban diesel exports to lower record domestic prices. This threatens fuel shortages for allies.
The Laver Cup will take place in London on September 25–27, featuring teams from Europe and the World. Due to injuries, Cerúndolo and Nakashima changed the World team’s lineup.
In November, Pope Leo will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, covering 31,000 km and holding around 50 events. The tour will run from 6–17 November.
Arizona accuses L'Oréal of concealing a possible link between hair-straightening products and ovarian and uterine cancer. The state is seeking fines and warnings.
Arizona accused L'Oréal of concealing the cancer risk from hair-straightening products. The company faces fines and a ban on sales without a warning.
Michael Jordan’s Ferrari 550 Maranello has been put up for sale with an estimated value of up to $1. 3 million. The auction begins on September 15.
The US State Department will begin issuing commemorative passports with a portrait of Donald Trump in August. Due to high demand, 250 thousand special documents will be released.
Smoke from forest fires in Canada has worsened air quality in Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, and other cities. There are 858 active fires recorded, 111 of which are uncontrolled.
Wheat futures reached a two-year high, but the gains were offset by weak U. S. export data. Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports have reduced a third of grain export capacity.
President of Peru José María Balkasar stated that Pope Leo XIV will visit the country in the first half of November. The pontiff plans to visit six cities where he previously carried out pastoral work.
The drug amivantamab helped 43 patients with head and neck cancer, in 15 of whom the tumors disappeared. The medication blocks the growth of neoplasms and activates the immune system.
The US may restrict international flights at major airports due to a conflict over migration. Airlines are warning of chaos in logistics chains.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that 52% of Americans do not support the harsh immigration policy. This threatens Republicans with the loss of a majority in both chambers.
Due to storms in the US, destructive winds and baseball-sized hail are possible. The danger covers states from Texas to Michigan and major cities across the country.
Organizers have added locations in Chicago, Brno, and Bratislava for testing. Participants can change their registration location in their personal account until April 7.
The Ukrainian-born billionaire died of cancer at the age of 43. He transformed the platform into a global business with an annual revenue of $1.4 billion.
The hands of the Doomsday Clock were moved forward by four seconds, marking the closest to midnight in history. The reasons for this were the aggressive behavior of nuclear powers, the violation of nuclear arms control, and conflicts.
The Trump administration is reshuffling the leadership of immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis after a second fatal shooting. Gregory Bovino will leave the city, and Tom Homan will lead the mission, reporting directly to the White House.
An ICE operation in Minneapolis led to the death of a woman and mass protests. The city's mayor criticized the federal forces' actions, while ICE claimed self-defense.
A massive winter storm has gripped the US, causing extreme snowfall and low temperatures, threatening "frost quakes" in Chicago. Authorities are deploying the National Guard, preparing to mitigate the consequences of the disaster.
Protests against President Donald Trump's military operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro took place in the United States. In major cities such as Washington, New York, and Los Angeles, crowds of up to 100 people marched, chanting anti-war slogans.
Trump has abandoned plans to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. This decision comes after a series of lawsuits blocked the administration's initiatives.
US President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of National Guard troops from several cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles. This decision was made after the US Supreme Court did not allow Trump to use troops to maintain law and order in the regions.
The US Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's proposal to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, despite objections from local and state officials. The court noted that the president's authority to federalize the National Guard applies only in "exceptional" circumstances.
A 7-meter gingerbread replica of the house from the movie "Home Alone" appeared in Los Angeles and entered the Guinness Book of Records. The edible installation, 17.5 m long, 12.5 m wide, and 7.7 m high, was created by Disney+ and Hulu for the film's 35th anniversary.
Businessman John Cooper, who bought Michael Jordan's estate for $9. 5 million, plans to create an "immersive" museum. This has raised concerns among local residents and the city council about the commercialization of the property.