Daily Digest — United States

2025-10-16
A shooting at an ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, has left two people dead and three injured. Meanwhile, a judge has ordered the restoration of slavery exhibits in Philadelphia, sparking controversy over the city's handling of its history. In a separate development, the Federal Reserve is set to loosen US bank rules in an attempt to boost mortgage lending. International news includes reports of a build-up of US warships and fighter jets near Iran, as well as a meeting between Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog in Geneva. In other diplomatic news, Ford is seeking permission from the Trump Administration to allow Chinese EV technology in the US.

Russia has been accused of using a rare poison to kill opposition leader Alexei Navalny, while Hapag-Lloyd has agreed to buy Israeli rival Zim for $4. 2 billion. In technology news, a new Chrome zero-day vulnerability has been patched, and a brain game has been shown to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have been listed for retail, and a new space station crew has returned to full complement after a month. In entertainment news, Beyoncé's new look has sparked a trend among hair stylists, and 3 Doors Down have spoken out about their struggles with tragedy.
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