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Jared Isaacman, the private astronaut and Elon Musk ally who was removed from consideration to lead NASA earlier this year, met with acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy this week as a candidate for leading the space agency, a NASA spokesperson said.”Secretary Duffy and Jared Isaacman had an excellent meeting yesterday,” NASA press secretary Bethany Stephens said in a statement. “At President Trump’s direction, Secretary Duffy in his capacity as acting NASA Administrator is meeting with and vetting several candidates for the permanent role.” (Editing by Mark Porter; Editing by Chris Reese)

[PHILADELPHIA] The US labour market remained mired in its low-hiring, low-firing doldrums through September, though the economy overall “may be on a somewhat firmer trajectory than expected,” Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said on Tuesday (Oct 14), noting that policymakers will take a “meeting-by-meeting” approach to any further interest rate cuts as they balance job market weakness with the fact that inflation remains well above their 2 per cent target.“Based on the data that we do have, it is fair to say that the outlook for employment and inflation does not appear to have changed much since our September meeting…

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at the White House, following his annual physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 10, 2025. Ken Cedeno | ReutersPresident Donald Trump has vowed to target only “Democrat Agencies” for permanent staffing cuts amid the government shutdown — but the administration’s layoffs so far have affected programs and services that cut across party lines.The White House on Friday issued thousands of reduction-in-force notices, known as RIFs.Around 4,200 federal employees from at least eight departments and agencies were affected.The department sustaining the largest cuts was the Treasury Department, where…

[NEW YORK] Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Nvidia’s nearest rival in artificial intelligence (AI) processors, said Oracle will deploy a large batch of its forthcoming MI450 chips next year.Oracle said in a statement on Tuesday (Oct 14) that it would put 50,000 of the semiconductors in data centre computers starting in the third quarter of 2026. The systems will contain AMD processors and networking components. The announcement is the latest in a frenzy of commitments by Big Tech and AI companies to build more computing infrastructure. They are all racing to meet demand for AI services that they say is skyrocketing.It is…

Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie and Mamba Smith recapped Denny Hamlin’s win at Las Vegas in the Round of 8.

DETROIT — DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions struggled in Kansas City on Sunday night.The Chiefs had an effective game plan set up to stop Detroit and the personnel advantage needed to execute it.The Lions lost 30-17 to the perennial AFC powerhouse.“I’m disappointed,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said after the game. “It’s been a long time since we’ve watched someone kneel (the ball) three times at the end of a game that isn’t even close. We were down two scores and we got worked pretty good.“So yeah, it is really disappointing.”Campbell said he expected his team to need at least…

[NEW YORK] Goldman Sachs Group told staffers to expect an additional round of job cuts this year as the bank seeks further savings across its businesses and takes advantage of the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence.The New York-based firm said it would “constrain headcount growth through the end of the year” and is planning a “limited reduction in roles across the firm,” according to a memo to staff on Tuesday (Oct 14) morning seen by Bloomberg News.Still, the firm expects to finish the year with an increase in overall headcount, Jennifer Zuccarelli, a spokesperson for the bank, added by phone.…

Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday turned away an appeal by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones over a $1.4 billion defamation judgment against him for his false claims that the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School was a hoax.In rejecting Jones’ case, the Supreme Court leaves in place the record-breaking sum he was ordered to pay after he was found liable in 2021 for damages in lawsuits brought by the families of children who were killed in the massacre. Jones had separately asked the high court last week for emergency relief while it considered whether to take up his case. A six-person Connecticut jury had…

This is in line with its long-term strategy, says the engineering services provider [SINGAPORE] Engineering services provider Ever Glory United Holdings is looking to transfer its listing to the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange (SGX), from its current listing on the Catalist board.Listing on the mainboard is in line with the company’s long-term strategy and would enhance the long-term value for shareholders, it said in a bourse filing on Tuesday (Oct 14).The company expects a mainboard listing will provide it with a wider platform to reach out to a larger investor base for future fundraising and corporate actions.It would also…

Jamaica and Bermuda face off in World Cup 2026 qualifying action. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch Jamaica vs Bermuda and odds.How to watch Jamaica vs BermudaDate: Tuesday, October 14, 2025Time: 8 p.m. ETTV: FuboLive Boxscore: FOXSports.comJamaica vs Bermuda OddsJamaica is favored to win the match. Check out the latest odds.Team FormBelow are the last 5 m atches for each team and the results:Jamaica10/10: at Curaçao (Loss, 2–0)9/9: vs Trinidad & Tobago (Win, 2–0)9/5: at Bermuda (Win, 4–0)6/24: at Panama (Loss, 4–1)6/20: vs Guadeloupe (Win, 2–1)Bermuda10/10: vs Trinidad & Tobago (Loss, 3–0)9/9: at…