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The Daily Briefing: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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The Daily Briefing: Thursday, October 29, 2026
The US has ended its 12-year military mission in Iraq, and the economy is showing signs of stability with low jobless claims and slower inflation growth. The Federal Reserve's inflation gauge for August was lower than expected, which may delay the next interest-rate hike until December.
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Your Health, Straight
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Emmet
Remember When
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Ezda
The Good Life
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Ezekial
The Big Picture
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Martha
Kitchen Table Wisdom
Family Caregiving Costs and Benefits
James
Tech Made Simple
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Alex
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