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U.S. stock markets slumped in late October, snapping a five-month winning streak as election uncertainty and mixed results from tech companies weakened risk sentiment.The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), a key measure of market turmoil, rose 34% last month, marking the third-largest October gain in an election year.With the exception of Alphabet Inc. and Amazon.com Inc., the tech giants’ earnings were overwhelming. Notably, none of the other Magnificent Seven companies posted positive weekly results.The best performing large-cap stocks this week were Charter Communications and Booking Holdings, both up about 10%. The main laggards were Advanced Micro Devices and Eli Lilly, each…

The companies that secretly run the federal government’s immigration detention and deportation system are banking on the potential for huge paychecks if Donald Trump returns to the White House.President Trump has promised “mass deportations” to round up, detain and deport millions of immigrants living in the country illegally, but the U.S. Immigration Council says the effort will include: It could take 10 years and cost nearly $1 trillion. The federal government already relies on a complex network of for-profit companies to enforce immigration enforcement. Experts say these private partnerships need to be expanded to meet growing demand.”A mass deportation program…

Conservation content creator Graham Dingo Dinkelman died on Saturday after being bitten by a venomous snake in September.Dinkelman, known as South Africa’s Steve Irwin, spent a month in an induced coma due to anaphylactic shock caused by a venomous snake bite.In YouTube videos, Dinkelman was often seen handling vein snakes, teasing alligators, and feeding the family’s giraffes.In a statement shared to Mr Dinkelman’s Instagram on Thursday, his wife Kirsty also shared the news.”Dingo was famous for his interactions with snakes and other reptiles, but his compassion extended to all living things,” Kirsty said in a statement. “He had a special…

Newmarket Business Association holds ribbon cutting for new Watershed Restaurant in NewmarketNEWMARKET — The Newmarket Business Association would like to announce a ribbon cutting at the new Watershed Restaurant in downtown Newmarket, NH. The ribbon cutting took place on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in front of the restaurant at 55 Main Street in Newmarket. Welcome Watershed to town.Chamber of Commerce welcomes Sound Temple to SpringvaleSPRINGVALE, Maine — The Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee welcomed Sarah Daigle back from Hawaii and celebrated the opening of Sound Temple in Springvale. Sound Temple, a holistic wellness center founded by Sarah and SuperNova Energetics…

WASHINGTON – North Korean troops in Russia are ready to begin combat within days and are a legitimate military target for the Ukrainian military, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday.Blinken told a State Department news conference that 8,000 North Korean troops are currently stationed in Kursk, a Russian region whose territory was captured by Ukrainian forces this summer. The Russian military is training them in artillery, drones and trench clearing.Blinken said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reliance on the North Korean regime’s military is a sign of weakness. Blinken said Russian troops are suffering 1,200 casualties and deaths per day…

Ask columnist Jason Williams any questions about sports or non-sports, and he’ll answer a selection of your questions on Cincinnati.com. Email:jwilliams@enquirer.comMessage: I would love to read your thoughts on the upcoming election. I wish I could do both jobs (sports and political columnist).Response: The constitutional republic will survive no matter who wins. That’s my most important thought about the presidential election.The most draining thing about this election cycle for me is the effect it has had on our children.I started reporting on this issue after CNN asked 10-year-olds their thoughts on the presidential election in late September (must have been…

Each week during the school year, the Naples Daily News will select players who stood out from the previous week based on a combination of coaches reports and school nominations sent to sports@naplesnews.com and our own coverage. These athletes will be voted on every Monday on naplesnews.com, and readers can vote for who they think worked the hardest. Winners of the Naples Daily News Athlete of the Week voting sponsored by Elevate Home Services will receive a T-shirt provided by BSN Sports and a tote bag provided by USA Today High School Sports Awards. To learn more about the winners,…

The News-Press selects players who stood out over the past week based on a combination of coaches’ reports and school recommendations sent to sports@news-press.com and our own coverage. These athletes take part in a poll every Monday on news-press.com where readers can vote for the athlete they think did the best job. The winner of “The News-Press Athlete of the Week” voting sponsored by Elevate Home Services will receive a T-shirt provided by BSN Sports and a tote bag provided by USA Today High School Sports Awards. To learn more about the winners, The News-Press will conduct a Q&A session…

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani couldn’t hide his discomfort.After suffering a subluxation of his left shoulder in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, the Dodgers superstar somehow found his way into the team’s lineup starting Monday’s Game 3.The superstar and MVP appeared with his left arm wrapped around him during pregame introductions. After getting on base with a walk in the first inning, he winced on several swings and remained in a slung arm position.The Yankees clearly looked like they were going to open the season with some damage to their star players,…

Pueblo Zoo receives certificationPueblo Zoo recently received accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums after a comprehensive evaluation by an independent committee.This award recognizes zoos that provide outstanding animal care, educational experiences, and conservation efforts.Dan Ash, president and CEO of the association, said in a press release that the honor is “a mark of excellence and a testament to the zoo’s unwavering dedication to the highest standards of animal care and conservation.”Abby Kraus, Pueblo Zoo’s executive director, said achieving certification “is a team effort and we strive to uphold these standards every day.”“As a small zoo, we are especially…