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October 29: Lagarde Plans ECB Exit as DHS Investigates Potential Breach
In Haiti
El Salvador’s government says it has deployed more than 2,000 troops to Haiti in an operation to rescue four Salvadoran service members.
At the European Central Bank
Christine Lagarde says she will step down as European Central Bank president in February, leaving early because she can no longer remain neutral. Two former central bankers, one Spanish and one Dutch, are being mentioned as possible successors. Lagarde also says the bank debated an interest rate increase, and she hinted at a possible move in December.
In U.S. cybersecurity
Hacktivists calling themselves the Department of Peace reportedly leaked the identities of more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security employees, including immigration agents and personnel working undercover. DHS says it is aware of a potential breach and is working to address it.
Separately, Reuters reports that the Pentagon is treating freezer malfunctions that spoiled food at military bases across the United States in August as a suspected cyberattack.
In business
A proposed $15 million settlement involving online lender Bright Lending could provide cash payments or cancel outstanding loans for more than 620,000 Americans. Eligible borrowers would not need to submit a claim form.
Alphabet shares fell more than 10 percent in after-hours trading Wednesday after Google’s parent company reported weaker-than-expected profit, slower advertising growth and sharply higher spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that core inflation reached 3.1 percent in September, while third-quarter gross domestic product grew 3.4 percent, beating expectations.
In Spain
Investigators are focusing on rail traffic controllers after a train collision killed at least 69 people. Spanish long jumper Julieta Gallego, who competed for Madrid-based AD Sprint, was among those killed.
In Brazil
Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered an investigation into alleged foreign interference in the presidential election. The probe puts a donor network co-founded by U.S. Vice President JD Vance under scrutiny over reported links to Flávio Bolsonaro’s campaign.
In AI safety
ChatGPT allegedly helped a 31-year-old Seattle software engineer plan to stop taking medication that controlled her seizures, then reassured her she had “absolutely no need to worry” when she reported alarming symptoms. She died within days.
In Gaza
Gaza’s Health Ministry is urging the opening of the Rafah crossing, saying dozens of people have died while waiting for treatment abroad. Israeli strikes in Gaza are continuing despite a ceasefire.
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