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29 October 2026

Tech & Science

Discord to expose public server messages to search engines

Discord will let search engines index messages from its public Discoverable Servers starting in mid-December 2026, according to the company. The platform says more than 63,000 such servers host discussions on topics such as gaming, fandoms and language learning. From 16 November 2026, each Discoverable Server will get a public web page with automated summaries of active channel conversations. Usernames and avatars will not appear on published messages. Private servers, direct messages and group direct messages are excluded.

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28 October 2026

Economy

Fed holds rates steady as inflation stays elevated

The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate in a 3.75 to 4.00 per cent range on 28 October 2026, according to the Federal Open Market Committee. The decision was a 10 to 2 vote. Two members, Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, wanted another quarter-point increase. The Fed had raised rates in September for the first time since 2023. Consumer prices rose 3.7 per cent from a year earlier in September, while core inflation rose 2.6 per cent. The decision came six days before the US midterm elections, where inflation is a key issue.

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World

Apple to replace faulty inner screens on iPhone Duo

Apple is replacing iPhone Duo units whose inner displays crack along the fold, after early buyers reported failures within hours or days of use. Apple says only a small number of units are affected and that most are not susceptible, and it advises owners to contact AppleCare. The Duo costs $1,999 and went on sale on 23 Oct 2026. Bloomberg News verified the problem with more than six customers who supplied photos. Apple shares fell 1.1% to $343.91 on Monday.

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