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Carney to announce measures for clean, affordable and reliable energyPolitics

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to unveil new energy measures during a Thursday visit to Dettson Industries in Sherbrooke, Quebec. He had pledged to help homeowners make energy-efficient upgrades and fund the federal Greener Homes Grant program for lower-income households.

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China’s commerce minister meets EU trade chief in BeijingEconomy5:20

China hosted the EU’s trade chief for talks in Beijing, with calls for equal dialogue as the two sides work to avert a trade war. Maros Sefcovic described the bloc’s trade deficit with China as “unsustainable.”

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Microsoft brings more AI to PCs as it challenges AppleTech1:30

Microsoft unveiled on Wednesday an AI coding model that runs directly on personal computers, along with new security technology designed to stop AI agents from accessing data without permission. The moves challenge Apple's push to add more AI to personal devices.

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‘They killed her’: Evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests diesSociety

Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was evicted last month from the home where she had lived for more than 70 years after it was bought by an investment fund. Her eviction sparked nationwide protests. Some protesters say they believe the stress of being evicted led to her death.

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Hurricane Isaias strengthens as it heads toward the Gulf CoastOther1:35

Isaias became the Atlantic season’s first hurricane and continued to gain strength as it moved toward the Gulf Coast. ABC News’ Leslie Lopez reported from Mississippi on the latest storm preparations.

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Decoding Russia’s possible plague scareHealth

The program considers how concerned people should be about a possible plague case in Russia and whether laboratory leaks are becoming more likely.

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Malaysia pledges to help bring Myanmar back into the ASEAN foldWorld

Malaysia says it will help Myanmar rejoin ASEAN as leader Min Aung Hlaing concludes a two-day visit to Kuala Lumpur. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the trip does not amount to recognition of Myanmar’s military-backed government. The crisis continues to affect regional ties and draws attention to thousands of Myanmar nationals in Malaysia.

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Canadian Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in LiteratureCulture

Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. The citation praised her bold, inventive work for creating new forms of contemporary literature through playful dialogue with the classical tradition.

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Paris exhibition uses contemporary art to explore Ireland’s housing crisisCulture

Large demonstrations over housing have taken place in Spain in recent weeks, but the crisis affects other countries too, including Ireland. Experts say that for every street with 10 homes, Ireland needs 12. A new exhibition at the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris seeks to reflect the issue; its director and one participating artist spoke with In Perspective.

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This Morning’s Top Headlines — Oct. 8 | Morning News NOWWorld

President Trump is returning to Texas for his third rally this month to support Republican Ken Paxton in a tight Senate race. Three news outlets are going to court over the White House press ban, while millions prepare for Hurricane Isaias as it approaches the Gulf Coast.

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Christa Pike’s attorney shares details on her conditionSociety2:06

Christa Pike regained consciousness after receiving two lethal doses of pentobarbital, and her lawyer shared details about her condition Wednesday. The botched execution has also raised concerns about the drug.

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Jack Keane: Iran is not going to disarmWorld5:12

Retired Gen. Jack Keane, a senior strategic analyst, discusses rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran had missed several chances to reach a nuclear deal.

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BlackRock’s Rieder on the Yield Curve and Fed Rate HikesEconomy

Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s global fixed-income CIO, says the front end of the yield curve remains very attractive. He also discusses the US economy and why he is positioned for a hawkish Federal Reserve.

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