British stage actor Patrick Stewart, known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek” and Professor Charles Xavier in “X-Men,” has died at 86. A statement on his social media page said he died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home after a “brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

CCBC News2026-10-29 21:01

President Trump spoke briefly with reporters upon arriving at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Oct. 29.

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R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research, says Starbucks is drawing more foot traffic than competitors and customers feel confident they can get a drink quickly. US comparable sales rose 7.7% in the fiscal quarter, while earnings of 80 cents per share topped estimates.

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After the Supreme Court ruled against his sweeping global tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump has turned to other laws to advance his tariff agenda. A Democratic midterm victory could enable legislation or spending limits targeting tariffs on Canada and other countries, but restoring Congress’s tariff authority would face major obstacles, including a potential presidential veto.

GGlobal News2026-10-29 21:00

NBC News’ Monica Alba and Ryan Nobles discuss a report that operatives aligned with former Rep. Mary Peltola recruited Dan J. Sullivan to run for Alaska’s Senate seat, hoping to draw votes away from Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. Former Maricopa County election official Stephen Richer says he is unsure whether recruiting him raises a legal issue.

NNBC News2026-10-29 20:57

The Trumps made the White House’s South Lawn available to people taking part in Halloween trick-or-treating.

FFox News2026-10-29 20:56

Aaron Lehman, a fifth-generation farmer and president of the Iowa Farmers Union, explains why the group is ending its support for Iowa Republicans and backing Democrats in pivotal congressional contests.

AABC News2026-10-29 20:50

With the midterm elections approaching, President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama are holding their final rounds of campaign events.

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Officials say they are checking for a possible tie between a Wisconsin bank heist involving a weapon and a person convicted of murder who escaped from a Tennessee prison.

AABC News2026-10-29 20:47

Question period on Thursday featured Seinfeld-themed jabs as opposition leader Pierre Poilievre questioned whether Carney would accomplish anything substantive at the ongoing Canada-EU summit in Montreal, calling it potentially “a meeting about nothing.” Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon responded in Carney’s place.

GGlobal News2026-10-29 20:45

A cupboard in the house of Cornelius Maximus in Pompeii has yielded jewels, coins, tools and cosmetics, offering a glimpse into women’s daily lives before Vesuvius erupted in AD 79.

Eeuronews2026-10-29 20:44

Amazon spent more than $77 billion on property and equipment in the third quarter, well above analyst estimates, as it works to build data centers and meet demand for AI services.

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Bloomberg Television’s Alice Gledhill and Scarlet Fu discuss the French bond market and ECB President Christine Lagarde’s decision to resign on February 7, before her term ends next October.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-29 20:43

US economic growth in the third quarter surpassed economists’ expectations, but wages are lagging inflation and consumers are gradually drawing down their savings.

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The Verge’s Antonio Di Benedetto discusses Apple’s new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR, how macOS is adapting to touch, why laptop users might want a touchscreen, and whether MacBook and iPad are headed toward becoming one.

TThe Verge2026-10-29 20:41

Jefferies software and internet research lead Brent Thill says Amazon’s earnings were not terrible and its stock is cheap, but the results were not what people had hoped for. Spending on property and equipment exceeded expectations, amid a week of bad news from tech earnings.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-29 20:41

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election caught investors off guard. After bullish bets on Brazilian assets unraveled sharply, investors are balking at buying into the country’s markets.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-29 20:40

Dave Obelkevich, 83, is the only person to have finished every New York City Marathon across the five boroughs. He is set to attempt his 50th consecutive race this November, and NBC News’ Steven Romo met him in Central Park ahead of race day.

NNBC News2026-10-29 20:34

With the midterms only days away, both parties are vying for support from major US voting blocs. Donald Trump’s gains among Latino voters in 2024 challenged their traditional backing of Democrats and raised questions about changing loyalties. Al Jazeera examines the issues shaping decisions among Black voters in Louisiana and Latinos in Texas, and which party may win their support.

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Police say human remains were found Tuesday during a welfare check at a home in Calgary’s Skyview Ranch. A 49-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman have each been charged with indignity to a dead body. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday as investigators work to identify the person and establish the circumstances of their death.

GGlobal News2026-10-29 20:31

CNN's new polls show Democrat Adam Hamilton at 49% and Republican Sen. Roger Marshall at 45% in Kansas, with no clear leader despite likely voters' preference for Republican control of the Senate. Many voters view Marshall unfavorably and say their choice is more about him than Hamilton.

CCNN2026-10-29 20:30

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam opened with a historic gold for Azerbaijan’s Konul Aliyeva, another title for Balabay Aghayev, and victories for Tihea Topolovec and Sukhrob Boqiev. France’s Martha Fawaz also won gold on the opening day.

Eeuronews2026-10-29 20:25

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam opened with a historic gold for Azerbaijan’s Konul Aliyeva and another title for Balabay Aghayev. Tihea Topolovec, Sukhrob Boqiev and France’s Martha Fawaz also scored wins on the action-packed opening day, with Fawaz taking gold.

Eeuronews2026-10-29 20:25

Actor Patrick Stewart has died at age 86, according to the Associated Press, Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum reported.

FFox News2026-10-29 20:19