Global MS Resin (SMMA) Market is estimated to reach 141 K MT USD in 2017

Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu said that the Siang Upper Multi-Purpose Project should not be viewed merely through the prism of a conventional hydropower project, but as a national project with wider strategic and security implications.

What led to a price cut for this famous actor's extravagant mansion in Bel Air? At nearly $5 million loss, the estate was sold to mining billionaire Robert Friedland in December 2020 for $16 million.

Is Claude down today, 29 Sept 2026: On September 29, Claude AI is experiencing significant outages affecting multiple services, including Claude Chat and Claude Code. Thousands of users have reported problems through Downdetector, primarily related to access issues and error messages. Anthropic is currently investigating elevated error rates affecting its platform and related tools. The company has acknowledged the disruption, although no specific timeline has been provided for resolution.

Consumer confidence in the US experienced a notable decline in September, reaching its lowest level since 2014. This drop suggests households envision a weakening economy and labor market in the coming months. The Conference Board's index fell by 6.7 points, significantly below economists' expectations. While perceptions of the current labor market worsened, they still remained in positive territory for now.

Spotify is down for numerous users in the US today, shows Downdetector. As of 10:06 a.m. ET, over 15,000 US users have reported issues with the music streaming service. As the Downdetector's figures are based on user-submitted reports, the actual number of affected users may vary.

Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t looking for his next investment. He just needed security cameras for his home. One company reportedly gave the retired NBA star an $80,000 quote. Shaq thought the price was too high and passed. Another company came back with a quote of around $65,000. He turned that down too.

US employers posted fewer job vacancies in August, but the broader American labour market remains resilient against price shocks caused by the fighting in Iran. Openings came in below the 7.2 million expected by forecasters. Layoffs as well as the number of people quitting their jobs also fell. Employers have added an average of 80,000 jobs a month so far this year. The next jobs report is set for Friday.

US stock market today: The Dow Jones pulled back slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hovered near the flatline. Major tech and retail stocks showed mixed performance, with Nvidia gaining (+1.11%) and Boeing up (+2.61%), while Apple (-1.72%) and Walmart (-2.79%) faced declines. XPeng also hit a 52-week low following a downgrade from JPMorgan citing weak demand and structural challenges in the Chinese auto sector.

India continues its Asian Games 2026 campaign in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Wednesday, September 30, with athletes competing for medals in archery, boxing, cycling and more.

Research indicates that Earth's oxygen-rich atmosphere will remain for approximately 1.08 billion years. Scientists used modeling to explore how future solar brightness could impact oxygen levels. The study emphasizes that significant environmental changes might occur before life becomes unsustainable.