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The COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, highlighted significant divisions in global climate consensus, with countries split on approaches to addressing fossil fuels. Frustrations arose over Brazil's handling of the summit, reflecting broader geopolitical shifts impacting EU influence.

The UK government has declared a freeze on rail fares in England until March 2027, marking the first hold in fare increases in three decades. This decision comes just before the release of the government's budget, with a focus on alleviating the cost of living. The freeze applies to regulated fares, including season tickets and off-peak returns, while unregulated fares might still see changes. The move is part of a broader governmental strategy to enhance the efficiency and affordability of the railway system.

A charismatic former private school student, Miles Hart, orchestrated a grand scam, convincing friends and acquaintances that he had exclusive access to Glastonbury Festival tickets, resulting in a fraudulent sale of over £1 million worth. Disappearing without delivering the promised tickets, his deception left a trail of financial ruin and personal betrayal among his circle, including exploiting relationships with friends and family.

To tackle the common issue of illness spreading at conventions, New Zealand's Kawaiicon introduced a real-time carbon dioxide monitoring system. This initiative provides clean air readings for various areas in the venue, demonstrating a unique application of hacking principles.

The International Association of Cryptologic Research (IACR) nullified its annual leadership election after a trustee lost an encryption key crucial for accessing voting results, necessitating a change in the voting system's private key requirement.

A 57-year-old man in Ireland developed a rare penile infection, possibly related to his exposure to dead animals. Despite initial treatment for a suspected skin infection, further investigation revealed systemic symptoms and a history of working with animals, leading to a diagnosis of tuberculosis.

John Williams, the President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, hinted at a potential interest rate adjustment at a recent Economic Club of New York event, which significantly influenced market expectations. His remarks suggest that senior Fed leadership is considering another rate cut, likely at the December Federal Open Market Committee meeting. This announcement comes amid a delicate phase for the Fed, as it navigates internal divisions over monetary policy and external economic uncertainties.

Bitcoin's price fell significantly amid a broader sell-off in U.S. stock indices, closely aligning with the Nasdaq's movement. The cryptocurrency experienced a downturn, reaching its lowest level since April, as investors shifted to safer assets.

Robinhood's stock plummeted 12.4% this week, driven by a significant drop in trading momentum for bitcoin and AI stocks, sectors crucial to its growth.