The new boss at work may not be human
As companies experiment with AI agents, the technology is beginning to reshape office hierarchies across US and Canada.
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The US economy seems strong after a year of Trump, but is it really?
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US economy adds 119,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate rises
The unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent as the labour market cools.
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Bihar election: Can Modi buck Gen Z rage in India’s youngest state?
Protests have toppled governments across South Asia. India has stayed immune. Will Bihar elections change that?
FAA to reduce flights by 10 percent as US government shutdown drags on
The agency made the announcement as it confronts staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers.
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‘Time for us to step up’: What Zohran Mamdani’s win means to Ugandan youth
Ugandans are celebrating New York City Mayor-Elect, Zohran Mamdani’s historic ascension to city hall.
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How can the US government shutdown be brought to an end?
The poor are suffering the most as the political stalemate continues.
Published On 2 Nov 2025
US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates as labour market weakens
The US central bank cut rates by a quarter of a percentage point, its second cut for the year.
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Flight delays more common as US government shutdown drags on
More air traffic controllers are calling in sick, often to work another job to pay for groceries and medicines.
Does Mamdani mean business, New York’s small businesses wonder?
Small businesses in NYC face steep challenges, as there are few protections preventing them from being priced out.
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Is artificial intelligence to blame for Amazon job cuts?
Amazon confirms 14,000 layoffs after CEO says AI likely to lead to job losses.
Argentine assets cheer Milei party’s election victory with massive rally
Both international bonds and local stocks jumped while the peso strengthened against the US dollar.
