Nasdaq drops 2.3% as tech stocks slide after earnings reports revive AI bubble fears
The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell sharply as US stock markets opened on Friday. Major tech stocks declined.
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Dutch Animal Welfare Foundation Appeals Sweden’s Plan to Hunt 72 Wolves This Winter
A Dutch animal welfare organization has appealed the decision to allow a licensed wolf hunt in Sweden this winter.
Sweden
Bedbugs Found at Uppsala Hospital’s Emergency Room, One Room Cordoned Off
Bedbugs were found and treated at the Academic Hospital in Uppsala, Upsala Nya Tidning reports.
Sweden
Uppsala University Thesis Finds Higher Grades at For-Profit Independent Schools Than Expected
Students at for-profit independent schools receive higher grades than expected, according to a new thesis.
Sweden
Man Released and No Longer Suspected of Murdering Woman in Ängelholm
A man in his 40s has been released and is no longer suspected of murdering a woman in her 30s in Ängelholm, Helsingborgs Dagblad reports.
Sweden
Lundin Oil case verdict postponed to February 17, 2027 as court needs more time
The verdict in the record-breaking international law case linked to Lundin Oil has been postponed, the Stockholm District Court announced.
Sweden
Woman Who Failed to Report to Prison Gets Life Sentence for Contract Killing in Södertälje
A 30-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman have been sentenced to life in prison for a shooting in Södertälje last autumn in which a young man was killed and another man seriously injured. The woman was supposed to have started serving a prison sentence for a previous crime the day before the murder.
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Villa Vie Odyssey Owner Says He Feels Terrible as Passengers Are Stranded in Cambodia
The “Eternity Ship,” Villa Vie Odyssey, is in financial crisis due to soaring fuel bills, and passengers are stranded in Cambodia. Ship owner Mikael Pettersson is now taking responsibility for the problems in an interview with Business Insider.
World
Pope Leo XIV Votes in US Midterm Elections, First Sitting Pope to Cast a Ballot
Pope Leo XIV has voted in the US midterm elections, becoming the first sitting pope to vote in a political election.
World
Christa Pike describes constant pain after surviving failed execution
A month ago, she survived an execution attempt. Now, convicted murderer Christa Pike describes a life marked by constant pain. “Not a moment has passed since that night that I haven’t felt pain,” she says in her first statement.
World
Ukraine Approves 21 New Bridges After Russian Attacks Damage Kyiv Crossing
After a major road and rail bridge in Kyiv was damaged in a Russian attack, Ukraine’s transport minister says more bridges will be built as backups.
World
Qatari Mediators Arrive in Tehran for Talks With Iranian Officials
A delegation from Qatar, which is mediating, is now in Iran’s capital, Tehran, for talks, according to Iranian state media.
World
US asks European leaders to avoid calling Russia a ‘rat in a corner,’ sources say
Washington has asked representatives of European countries to tone down their rhetoric about Russia, Reuters reports, citing several sources familiar with the matter.
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Apple Regains Title as World’s Largest Company, Overtaking Nvidia in Market Value
Apple is once again the world’s largest company by market capitalization.
Business
Nasdaq drops 2.3% as tech stocks slide after earnings reports revive AI bubble fears
The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell sharply as US stock markets opened on Friday. Major tech stocks declined.
Technology
Swedavia to invest 1 billion kronor in Arlanda discounts for airlines
Arlanda's role as an airport hub, particularly for domestic traffic, is to be strengthened. State-owned airport operator Swedavia calls the initiative the “biggest change of its kind.”
Business
German Economy Grows More Than Expected in Third Quarter as GDP Rises 0.2%
Europe's largest economy grew more than expected in the third quarter.
Business
New €2 Handling Fee Makes Small Parcels From Outside the EU More Expensive Starting November 1
Starting November 1, shopping from outside the EU will become more expensive. A new fee will be introduced on small parcels.
Business
French Inflation Rises More Than Expected to 3.4% as German Rate Falls to 2.8%
Inflation in France is rising more than expected, while inflation in Germany is falling slightly.
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Sweden Urges EU to Block Russian Skiers from World Championships in Falun
Sweden has written to the European Commission urging it to prevent Russian skiers from competing in the World Championships in Falun. “Russia’s brutal war of aggression is not over just because it’s the World Championships,” says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M).
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Russia’s Return to International Ice Hockey Signals War Is No Longer a Barrier, Analyst Says
Russia's participation in the World Ice Hockey Championship is one of several signs that the country is becoming less isolated over its war in Ukraine, according to analyst Jakob Hedenskog. Russia sees it as a sign that the world is no longer reacting, he says.
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Swedish Sports Minister Condemns Decision to Allow Russia Into World Hockey Championships
Sweden’s Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) is reacting strongly to the announcement that Russia will be allowed to compete in next year’s Ice Hockey World Championship. “It normalizes the war and gives Putin opportunities to conduct propaganda on the international stage,” he tells TT.
Sports
Jamina Roberts Is Pregnant and Retiring From Sweden’s National Team
Handball star Jamina Roberts is expecting a baby, she reveals on Instagram. The 36-year-old is also ending her international career.
Sports
Brage’s Jacob Stensson Suspended for Three Matches Over Obscene Gesture
Brage player Jacob Stensson will be suspended for three matches for making an obscene gesture, the Swedish Football Association's disciplinary committee announced.
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Kimi Antonelli closes in on F1 title as Italy awaits its next champion
He has a name that carries expectations, and the hopes of a motor-mad nation rest on his shoulders. This weekend, the super-talented Kimi Antonelli could become the youngest Formula 1 champion in history. Winning the title would be just the beginning, says the Italian.
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Louvre Reaches Deal With Unions, Averting Strike Threat After Months of Tension
While nationwide protests continue to threaten France, with the next action scheduled for Saturday, October 31, at least one contentious issue has been resolved at the country’s premier museum.
Entertainment
Call of Duty to remove Seoul crowd crush footage after families’ outcry
A video clip showing the aftermath of the 2022 crowd crush in Seoul, South Korea, has been removed from the latest edition of "Call of Duty."
Entertainment
5 New Horror Releases to Watch This Halloween - and Who Should Avoid Them
Are you a femcel, corporate slave or looksmaxxer? If so, you should skip some of the year’s best horror titles - unless you want to trigger your deepest traumas.
Entertainment
Hollywood Stars Pay Tribute to Patrick Stewart: ‘One of the Greatest’
Many stars and colleagues are now pouring out tributes to iconic actor Patrick Stewart, who died this week. “He wore his heart on his sleeve,” writes his friend Ian McKellen.
Entertainment
Swedish Academy of Letters Warns Museum Closures Would Be a Scandal, Calls for Rent Reform
If the Mediterranean and East Asian Museums were to close, it would be a scandal, says Karin Sidén, a board member of the Swedish Academy of Letters, which has appointed a special working group to get politicians to act. “We will not let this go.”
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Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men Actor, Dies at 86 After Short Illness
British actor Patrick Stewart, known for "Star Trek" and "X-Men", has died at the age of 86 after a short illness.
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Sweden Now Has the World’s Most Powerful Passport, New Ranking Shows.
Sweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
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Strawberries will be extra expensive for Midsummer celebrations
There are a few things that Swedes don't really want to compromise on when it comes to their Midsummer table. Pickled herring, new potatoes, sour cream, chives, and of course strawberries.
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Swedish pick and mix candy Conquers the USA
Swedish Pick and mix candy has gone from being an integral part of Saturday treats to becoming an international sensation. On TikTok, feeds are filled with colorful bags, foam skulls, sour bottles, and Americans discovering that candy doesn't have to taste like it was designed in a laboratory with neon lights.
Living in Sweden
Sweden's World Cup Team: Expected Starting Lineup, Squad, and Clubs
Sweden is entering the 2026 World Cup with a strong offense that will likely keep many defenders up at night. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres are the big stars in the squad, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is the team captain with extensive experience, and Graham Potter has assembled a team with maximum Premier League weight.
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K-Pop Fever Hits Stockholm: Gröna Lund Unveils Vibrant “K-Street” for 2026 Season
STOCKHOLM - A burst of neon, music and Korean pop culture is set to transform one of Sweden’s most iconic amusement parks this summer. Gröna Lund has introduced “K-Street,” a limited-edition, K-pop-inspired zone opening exclusively for the 2026 season.
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Spring warmth tempts to tire change - but it can be too early
When the sun comes out and the temperature rises, many drivers are eager to switch to summer tires. But those who hurry too much can both break the law and be forced to make an expensive double change.
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