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UPDATEU.S. warns of advanced Iranian plots as envoy floats weekend strike
A leaked intelligence letter, a possible strike and a Trump warning arrive together while Houthi missiles keep flying at Riyadh
WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence has concluded that Iran has sharply stepped up efforts to kill American officials, with plots at advanced stages in the Middle East and other countries. Axios reported the finding, citing a letter from Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio that was copied to CIA chief John Ratcliffe. The Jerusalem Post, citing a report, said the warning prompted evacuations. Separately, a U.S. envoy said Washington could strike Iran this weekend, though Trump said he knew nothing about it. At a Florida rally Trump warned of another round of the Epic Fury operation, the name used for the campaign that began in late February. Turkey has cautioned against new strikes. The Saudi-led coalition said it shot down a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh. None of the intelligence claims have been independently confirmed.
Why it mattersA reported assassination threat combined with talk of renewed strikes raises the odds of another escalation round just as Hormuz shipping is already under attack.
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The Dow ended the week up 0.4%, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished lower; AI-linked credit remains a worry.
New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion over Facebook privacy claims
State court penalty, built on a jury's count of 43 million violations, is far larger than the FTC's 2019 fine; Meta says it will appeal
New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion over Facebook privacy claims
State court cuts jury-based figure of $219.5 billion but keeps penalty among the largest ever against a company
Gunmen kill seven at funeral in Jordan's Greek Orthodox church
Rare attack on Christian minority in Karak leaves about 40 wounded; no group has claimed it
The World
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Business & Markets
American Express to cut 5% of staff to 'prepare for AI'
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Technology & Science
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Law & Courts
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Memphis
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Ideas
Gunmen kill seven at funeral in Jordan's Greek Orthodox church
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Arts & Culture
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Sports
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Travel
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Kenyan officials call the State Department's Oct. 19 upgrade precautionary, saying it bars no one from visiting.
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