Robert Towne, Oscar winning screenwriter of 'Chinatown,' Dies at 89
By C. J. De Mel, Jadetimes News
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Saturday, October 10, 2026
The Invisible Enemy: Why Is Dengue Spreading So Rapidly Across Sri Lanka?
The monsoon rain has barely stopped falling on a Negombo rooftop when a child splashes through a puddle nearby, unaware that the pool of water above his home may be nurturing the next generation of disease-carrying mosquitoes.
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U.S. Jobless Claims Remain Near Historic Lows Despite Slowing Hiring
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits remained near historically low levels in early October, highlighting the continued resilience of the U.S. labor market despite a slowdown in job creation. According to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on October 8, initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 197,000 for the week ending October 3. The figure was below economists’ expectations of 200,
Delta Flight Deflected to Bermuda Leaves Boston Travelers Grounded for Hours
Boston, Massachusetts — What started as a routine tragic flight that became a voyage nightmare for a lot of people returning to Massachusetts on Tuesday, October 5.
A Brand-New Speedy Car Wash Debuts in Worcester
Worcester, Massachusetts - A brand-new option for Worcester residents to wash their cars has finally come to the city. Hang 10 Car Wash, an express car wash chain
Raye Opens Up About Her Tough Decisions on Career Choice: “I Just Had No Fear of the Worst Case Scenario Anymore”
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U.S. Stocks Approach Record Highs as Oil Prices Ease
U.S. stocks moved higher on Tuesday, with major market indexes approaching record levels as a decline in oil prices eased some concerns about inflation and rising energy costs. The S&P 500 gained about 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose around 0.4%. The Nasdaq also advanced after reaching a record high in the previous session.
Trump Urges Supporters to Vote by Mail Ahead of U.S. Midterm Elections
President Donald Trump is encouraging his supporters to vote by mail in the upcoming U.S. congressional midterm elections, marking a notable change from his previous criticism of mail-in voting. With Election Day approaching on November 3, Trump and Republican campaign organizations are urging voters to use early voting options to increase turnout.
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Sharply as Imports Surge
The U.S. trade deficit widened significantly in August, reaching $105.6 billion as imports increased faster than exports, according to government data released Tuesday. The deficit rose 13.7% from the previous month and exceeded economists' expectations of about $102 billion.
Ohio Early Voting Begins as Control of Congress Hangs in Balance
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a Trump administration policy that denies bond hearings to certain immigrants detained while fighting potential deportation, setting up a major legal battle over the government's authority to hold people during immigration proceedings.
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