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🤳28th October 2024 | Boeing and Strikes to Slash 44,000 Jobs from October Report, Japan’s Ruling Party Suffers Historic Election Loss, UN Warns of High Cost of Climate Inaction, Cowboys Drop Season to 3-4 After 49ers Game, Trump Rally Speaker Brands Puerto Rico a ‘Floating Island of Garbage’, and more!
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SCIENCE & TECH
🖥️ Google’s ‘Jarvis’ AI Set to Transform Web Browsing
Source - Google
Google is reportedly developing an AI project dubbed "Jarvis" aimed at automating web browser tasks capturing screenshots, interpreting them, and performing actions like clicking buttons or filling out forms. Expected to be previewed in December, Jarvis will primarily work with Chrome for tasks such as research and online shopping following Anthropic's recent launch of similar features in its Claude AI.
🌍 UN's Guterres: World Paying a High Price for Climate Inaction
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the world is “paying a terrible price” for climate inaction, projecting over 3°C of warming by 2100 more than double the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target. Extreme weather is hitting the poorest hardest, with greenhouse gas emissions rising to new highs. He emphasized urgent action is needed at COP29, stating, “We’re teetering on a planetary tightrope.”
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WORLD
🇯🇵 Japan’s Ruling LDP Loses Majority in Major Election Setback
Source - Getty Images
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), under Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, saw its worst parliamentary outcome in over a decade, securing 215 seats with coalition partner Komeito—short of the 233 needed for a majority. Facing economic pressures and recent controversies, Ishiba acknowledged the setback, stating, “We must address the people’s criticism” and pledged focused reforms.
🚀 Israel Strikes Back at Iran After October 1 Attack, IDF Confirms
Israel conducted pre-dawn airstrikes on military sites in Iran on October 25, 2024, as a long-awaited response to Iran’s missile attack on October 1, which involved approximately 180 missiles. The Israeli Defense Forces described the strikes as a self-defense measure, asserting they caused "limited damage," according to Iranian sources, which reported four military fatalities. President Biden stated, "I hope this is the end."
🚫 Georgian President Rejects Election Results, Urges Protest
Source - AP news
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili declared her refusal to recognize the parliamentary election results, which the ruling party, Georgian Dream, reported as winning with 54.8% of the vote. She alleged that the election was compromised by external interference, calling it a “Russian special operation.” Zourabichvili urged citizens to protest in Tbilisi on Monday night, stating, “This election cannot be recognized.”
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
💸 Almost 25% of U.S. Households Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Nearly 25% of U.S. households live paycheck to paycheck, primarily due to rising costs of essentials like housing and groceries. A Bank of America Institute survey shows that about half of consumers feel financially strained. While lower-income families are most affected, 20% of those earning $150,000 also struggle. Economist David Tinsley stated, "It's usually thought of as a bad thing that adds stress."
📉 IMF Declares Inflation Battle Over, Cautions on New Risks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) declared that the global fight against inflation is largely over, with steady output projected at 3.2% this year. However, it cautioned that threats remain, including escalating Middle East violence and potential U.S. trade wars if former President Trump is elected. IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas stated, “Downside risks are rising and now dominate the outlook.”
🚨 Boeing and Strikes to Slash 44,000 Jobs from October Report
Source - David Ryder/Getty Images
Striking workers will take at least 44,000 jobs out of the October jobs report, primarily due to 33,000 machinists at Boeing. While the report reflects significant job losses, economists anticipate an overall employment increase of 120,000, excluding strike impacts. Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM US, stated, “Our model would have told us 200,000 job gains for October.”
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
😞 Cowboys Drop to 3-4 After 49ers Loss
Source - Espn
The Dallas Cowboys suffered a 30-24 defeat against the San Francisco 49ers, bringing their season record to 3-4. After being down 27-10, the Cowboys nearly staged a comeback but failed to secure a win. Dak Prescott had a challenging game, recording two interceptions and completing 25 of 38 passes for 243 yards. Coach Mike McCarthy stated, "Our men really had a good week of preparation."
🏈 Jameis Winston Revives Browns' Offense, Ending Slide
Source - Nick Cammett/Getty Images
Jameis Winston revitalized the Cleveland Browns' offense in his first start in over two years, leading them to a 29-24 win against the Baltimore Ravens. He set a franchise record with 334 passing yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winner to Cedric Tillman. Despite some mistakes, he stated, “I am a great NFL quarterback.”
🛥️ Chris Brown Faces Sexual Assault Allegations on Diddy’s Yacht in New Documentary
Source - HipHop
Chris Brown has been accused of sexual assault in the documentary Chris Brown: A History of Violence, revealing claims from an anonymous woman about an incident aboard Diddy’s yacht in Miami in 2020. The woman describes feeling incapacitated after consuming drinks Brown offered, leading to an assault. She stated, “None of the text[s] disproved the occurrence of the sexual assault.”
OTHER NEWS
🚨 Trump Rally Speaker Brands Puerto Rico a ‘Floating Island of Garbage’
Source - Forbes
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, performing at a Trump rally in Madison Square Garden, called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage,” prompting widespread backlash. Trump’s campaign distanced itself, asserting the joke “does not reflect the views of President Trump.” Critics, including Rep. Ritchie Torres and Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, condemned the remark, while Hinchcliffe defended himself, stating, “I love Puerto Rico.”
🗳️ US Voters Fear Post-Election Unrest, Result Overturn
American voters express significant concern ahead of the upcoming presidential election regarding potential violence and attempts to overturn results. According to an AP-NORC poll, 40% worry about violent efforts to overturn the election, while a third are apprehensive about state officials blocking results. Nearly 90% believe the election loser should concede, but only a third expect Trump to do so.
THIS DAY THAT YEAR
Source - Britannica
On October 28th, 1886, U.S. President Grover Cleveland officially dedicated the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island (now Liberty Island) in Upper New York Bay. This iconic monument was a gift from the people of France to the United States, symbolizing friendship and freedom.
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