Author: Rachel Maddow

U.S. companies reported strong earnings growth in the third quarter of 2025, marking the fastest pace in four years. According to Morgan Stanley, the median year-on-year earnings growth across the Russell 3000 index reached 11%. The results reflect robust corporate performance despite ongoing economic uncertainty. Many companies benefited from higher consumer demand, operational efficiencies, and favorable market conditions, contributing to overall growth. Analysts say this surge in earnings demonstrates the resilience of U.S. businesses. The broad growth across sectors indicates that companies of all sizes are finding ways to expand revenue and improve profitability. Investors responded positively to the earnings reports,…

Russian forces launched a massive attack on Kyiv early Friday, killing four people and injuring 27. Fires erupted, and multiple residential buildings suffered severe damage. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said rescue crews could not retrieve two bodies from the rubble as they continued searching for victims. Emergency workers treated 27 injured civilians, including nine hospitalized individuals and a pregnant woman. Among the victims, two children aged seven and ten required urgent care. Ukrainian authorities warned that power and water disruptions could occur. President Condemns Deliberate Assault President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as a deliberate attempt to inflict maximum harm on…

Swiss banking giant UBS AG is under renewed international scrutiny following reports that it may still hold assets tied to Jewish families affected by the Nazi regime. Investigations by Eric Frey in Der Standard (link), Riva Pomerantz in Ami Magazine (link), and Peter Hell in BILD (link) have uncovered long-dormant accounts that may never have been fully reconciled, raising questions for global investors—particularly those in the Gulf who rely on UBS for custodial and wealth management services. New Evidence, Renewed Scrutiny Dr. Gerhard Podovsovnik, Vice President of AEA Justinian Lawyers, told the Abu Dhabi Times that recently uncovered archives at…

The Audit Office of Cyprus warned that poor water management worsens shortages amid climate change. The country must safeguard its water resources. The Water Development Department (DWD) now plays a central role in controlling, monitoring, and distributing water effectively. Metering and Billing Failures Auditors discovered serious flaws in water metering, billing, and record-keeping. Inspectors found two key intake points, supplying 64% of Nicosia’s water, lacked regular checks. The DWD could not access Limassol meters or Larnaca’s telemetry system, leaving invoiced quantities uncertain. Officials noted unexplained meter discrepancies but failed to investigate. The computerized billing system also suffered from weak data…

The NBA announced a major change to its All-Star selection process, making it positionless for both starters and reserves. Players will now be chosen regardless of traditional guard, forward, or center designations. The new system aims to reflect modern basketball’s positionless style of play, where versatility and adaptability are increasingly valued. Officials said this change allows the best players to be recognized without being limited by positional categories. Under the updated format, fan, player, and media votes will continue to determine starters, while coaches select reserves, but position constraints will no longer apply. The league believes this will create more…

A car detonated near New Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday, killing at least eight people and injuring several more. The blast ignited a fire that damaged nearby vehicles, and emergency teams quickly rushed to the site. Police cordoned off the area to secure civilians and assist the injured. Firefighters Respond to Blaze New Delhi’s fire services dispatched multiple engines after the explosion near a Red Fort metro gate. Fire crews worked to control the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to additional vehicles. Authorities evacuated bystanders while assessing the scale of the destruction. Witnesses Recall Terrifying Moment Residents near…

Security forces and displaced citizens began voting early Sunday, setting the stage for a tense parliamentary contest. Millions of military personnel and tens of thousands of displaced Iraqis can participate. The outcome will shape the country’s leadership and regional alignments amid Israel-Iran tensions. Thousands of candidates, mostly representing sectarian factions, compete for seats, challenging the government’s balance between foreign influences. Displaced Communities Take Part Despite Challenges Yazidis, forced from their homes by past Islamic State attacks, voted from camps near Dohuk in northern Iraq. Many cannot return to Sinjar due to destroyed infrastructure and ongoing militia control. IS killed and…

UBS AG, Switzerland’s most powerful bank, is facing an escalating international backlash after a series of investigations alleged it still holds hidden accounts linked to assets seized from Jewish families during the Nazi era. What began as a quiet legal campaign in Vienna has evolved into a multinational controversy drawing scrutiny from financial regulators, lawmakers, and journalists around the world. Investigations Uncover Deep Historical Ties The renewed focus on UBS stems from the work of Rabbi Ephraim Meir and Viennese attorney Dr. Gerhard Podovsovnik, who are pursuing restitution for long-dormant funds originally deposited at the Basler Handelsbank—later absorbed into UBS.…

Gamers must wait longer for Grand Theft Auto VI as Rockstar Games announced another delay. The company confirmed the new release date for 19 November 2026. Developers had initially planned to launch the game in May 2026 after a previous delay. The original schedule aimed for a release in autumn this year. Rockstar asked fans to remain patient, explaining that the team needs more time to perfect the experience and meet players’ expectations. Chaos and Action Define the Gameplay Players can explore open streets, steal vehicles, and fill garages with luxury cars, bikes, and boats. The game throws users into…

A recent report reveals that AI systems gradually forget their safety protocols during long interactions, increasing the risk of harmful or inappropriate responses. Researchers found that a few simple prompts can break through most artificial intelligence guardrails. Cisco Tests Chatbots Across Multiple Companies Cisco analyzed large language models from OpenAI, Mistral, Meta, Google, Alibaba, Deepseek, and Microsoft. The team conducted 499 conversations using “multi-turn attacks,” in which users repeatedly questioned AI chatbots to bypass safety filters. Each dialogue included five to ten exchanges. The researchers tracked how many prompts caused chatbots to reveal unsafe or illegal details, including private corporate…