Here's more from the CBS News Elections and Survey Unit study on state of democracy.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/americans-political-dialogue-opinion-poll/
Focus in the coming week will center on any developments with the U.S. government shutdown. Wednesday’s minutes for the last Federal Reserve meeting will attract a good deal of attention.https://www.wsj.com/economy/week-ahead-for-fx-bonds-focus-on-fed-minutes-u-s-shutdown-developments-f0e6be53
The ISM’s purchasing managers index for services providers fell to 50.0 in September from 52.0 in August. Economists expected it would remain at the same level of expansion.https://www.wsj.com/economy/u-s-services-sector-activity-unexpectedly-stagnates-7efbbf5b
Getting hold of Labubus and other blind-box toys is a game of odds; the thrill of the surprise keeps young consumers coming back for more.https://www.wsj.com/economy/consumers/blind-box-labubu-psychology-fc3d9ddd
The artificial intelligence investment boom resembles the tech spree that brought a productivity renaissance three decades ago.https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/behind-job-weakness-are-hints-of-a-productivity-revival-is-ai-the-reason-cf6309da
The monthly government jobs numbers didn’t arrive on time. But private firms are helping fill the gap.https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/adp-jobs-report-bls-data-42362dae
Production unexpectedly fell back again in August in a sign that France’s political deadlock is weighing on activity.https://www.wsj.com/economy/french-industry-continues-to-book-shrinking-output-amid-political-stalemate-35d9bcf7
The Bank of Japan remains committed to further interest-rate increases, Gov. Kazuo Ueda said, amid growing speculation over the timing of the central bank’s next move.https://www.wsj.com/articles/bank-of-japan-still-on-path-to-more-rate-hikes-governor-says-693d4e3e
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/pepperand-salt-b63fae40
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we introduce you to DoorDash’s new delivery robot and discuss what the growing robot population means for humans.https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-your-delivery-robot-is-here/
Documents show that ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.https://www.wired.com/story/ice-social-media-surveillance-24-7-contract/
The increasingly tight links between far-right groups in the US and Europe were on full display at the Rebels Across the Pond conference in Ireland.https://www.wired.com/story/conspiracy-conference-rural-ireland-charlie-kirk-quantum-clones/
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made a pitch to Taylor Swift before his team plays the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/jerry-jones-taylor-swift-cowboys-chiefs-nfl-news-10826191
The Trump admin reversed course on a decision that would have cut around $187 million in funds to New York law enforcement.https://www.newsweek.com/trump-admin-backtracks-funding-cuts-new-york-10826447
Congress in 2020 passed bipartisan legislation, signed by Trump, allowing $1 coins to be issued in 2026 by the Treasury.https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-dollar-coin-money-currency-image-printed-10826426
Eoin and Fiona McGrath were just heading out with their kids for an evening walk when their daughter Mina caught them by surprise.https://www.newsweek.com/dad-hears-daughter-shout-go-unprepared-for-what-doorbell-cam-captures-10824448
Eighteen states are expecting above-average snowfall this coming winter, according to a new forecast.https://www.newsweek.com/map-shows-states-expecting-higher-snowfall-this-year-10825975
"My students sometimes think I am a “tech genius” simply because I can fix a basic Wi-Fi problem," one teacher told Newsweek.https://www.newsweek.com/dad-realization-about-gen-z-tech-skills-10823768
“He’s having a long distance relationship with you", one user said in the comments section.https://www.newsweek.com/cat-setting-boundaries-as-owner-attempts-to-hug-him-causes-hysterics-10825211
Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban warns his former team about the challenges Vanderbilt brings to the table.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/nick-saban-warns-alabama-ahead-of-vanderbilt-college-football-game-10826637