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Iranian attacks sank the GFS Pride and Cape Dao near the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, as strikes on commercial shipping sharply escalated this week.

The Nasdaq ends sharply lower on hot inflation data after September CPI jumped to 3.7% annually. Oracle, CoreWeave, and Nebius led the selloff as rate hike fears returned.

Prem Watsa's Fairfax Financial will acquire a 60.72% controlling stake in IDBI Bank for ₹52,878 crore. The deal marks one of India's largest foreign investments in banking.

Abbott Elementary actor William Stanford Davis has signed a deal with BenBella Books for a memoir detailing his childhood, addiction and decades-long path to fame. The book arrives in hardcover, e-book and audiobook formats.

Cleveland Balloonfest 1986 broke a world record for balloon releases, but wind and rain sent the balloons crashing back into the city. The stunt ended in lawsuits and lasting infamy.

Lisandro Martinez has criticized Manchester United’s leadership after a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The defender said the club needs more quality players and expected more from technical director Jason Wilcox. Martinez later said he spoke out of anger and frustration, but did not apologize. His comments have increased pressure on United after another poor European result.