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Police Identify 42-Year Old Man Killed at Six Flags Over Georgia

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The police identified the 42-year-old man who died at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday. The company said it was temporarily closing multiple rides in the U.S. and Canada as a precaution.

'It's rough out here': Americans struggle with rising inflation

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Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer

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Federal Judge Again Blocks Trump’s Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

Oct 14, 2026

Federal Judge Again Blocks Trump’s Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

The ruling will allow the outlets to enter the White House grounds while they sue to overturn the ban. But it doesn’t resolve all of their access problems.

China’s Exports Soar, Putting Its Trade Surplus on Track for a Record

Oct 14, 2026

China’s Exports Soar, Putting Its Trade Surplus on Track for a Record

China’s exports grew last month at the fastest pace in almost any month since the end of the global financial crisis.

US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices

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The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

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Social Security COLA for 2027 Will Be 3.6%

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Social Security COLA for 2027 Will Be 3.6%

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