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Hong Kong Sixes 2025: “It’s no surprise…” – Joe Denly heaps praise on once-teammate Shubman Gill’s swift rise [Exclusive]

Little over a month ago, Joe Denly was grinding it out in the County Championship with Kent in Canterbury in a Division Two clash against Lancashire. Fast forward to now, he is in a different corner of the world, leading the England outfit in the 2025 Hong Kong Sixes, which just goes on to show you that modern cricket never ceases to amaze.

As a certified veteran of the game, Joe Denly has nearly experienced all that cricket has to offer. Whether it be the rigors of first-class cricket, featuring for your country across all formats, experiencing franchise cricket, or now even dipping a toe in unconventional formats, it has been quite a journey—from cricket’s purest form to its strangest.

Joe Denly opened up about his upcoming challenge at the Hong Kong Sixes as he leads England, his experience while sharing the dressing room with Shubman Gill in the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL), his thoughts on the upcoming 2025-26 Ashes, and much more. Excerpts from Joe Denly’s exclusive interview with Sportskeeda:

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### Q. For nearly everyone, Hong Kong Sixes represents memories of balls just flying out of the park, but is there more to it than just pure slogging? Especially for someone like you who has over 250 first-class games. Could this particular environment be any more different than what you are used to?

**Joe Denly:** I think that the basics of trying to hit sixes do not really change much, and I guess it is about trying to stake your pose at the moment, not looking too far ahead. If you do that, hopefully, that’s a good recipe for doing well.

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### Q. You obviously have leadership experience across formats when it comes to conventional cricket. However, what are the different things that you need to keep in mind while leading in such an unorthodox form of cricket? Will you be channelling Bazball for the Hong Kong Sixes?

**Joe Denly:** It’s about trying to have fun, and that is the message I will be relaying to the team. You’re probably going to get hit for a few sixes, and that’s okay. You are coming up against good, quality players on quite a small ground. As a bowler, you have to really back yourself and try to stay in the moment.

As a batter, it’s about trying not to look too far ahead. If you do the basics pretty well, then you should be okay. Ultimately, it’s about keeping the lads relaxed and entertaining the crowd, which hopefully will be well supported.

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### Q. You have several youngsters on your side, like Dan Mousley and James Coles, who are future prospects for England. How much do you think a good campaign at the Hong Kong Sixes will help them in their selection and international career, or is it completely irrelevant?

**Joe Denly:** The team that has been selected — the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) have certainly played a part in that. These are guys who are very highly thought of in England, kind of on the cusp of white-ball selection.

They were probably unlucky not to be involved with the England Lions this winter, so I am sure selectors will be keeping an eye on this competition and seeing how those guys perform. Hopefully, they can put in some really strong performances. You never know — you might even get a late call-up to some squad later this winter.

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### Q. On your IPL debut, you opened with none other than Shubman Gill. Were there any early signs that he would reach where he is now? What were your observations about this prodigal player who was just looking to make his mark at the time?

**Joe Denly:** Shubman was certainly a young player with an abundance of talent. Very calm character, so it’s no surprise that he has gone on to achieve what he has.

He’s very highly thought of in India and around the world. He continues to impress, and that comes as no surprise. Unfortunately, I did open the batting with him, but I only lasted one ball, sadly, so I didn’t get a chance to build a partnership.

It’s great to see what he is achieving now — he’s going to be a superstar for many years.

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### Q. Is there anything in particular that you fondly recall from that IPL season, given that you shared the dressing room with players like Rinku Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, and Prasidh Krishna, who are all part of the Indian squad now?

**Joe Denly:** It was an incredible couple of months in India—just to experience the IPL, the atmosphere, and the excitement wherever you travelled.

I shared the dressing room with some Indian stars who are still playing now. Very fond memories. I always enjoy keeping track of their progress; it’s great to see them perform on the world stage.

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### Q. As one of the few active players who has played the game for over two decades, what are your thoughts on how the game has changed and where it is headed? How much has this rapid change affected your career?

**Joe Denly:** Nowadays, young players coming into the game are completely fearless. When I started, it was about scoring hundreds and batting for long periods.

Now, it has kind of flipped — you still look to score runs, of course, but also to entertain. There’s absolutely no fear of failure.

The shots people play now, all around the ground and 360 degrees, are incredible. I grew up trying to play straight down the ground with a high elbow and solid balance, but now guys even in Test cricket are flicking it over fine leg and reverse scooping — really taking the game on.

It makes for a great watch and a great brand of cricket. It’s not just England labelled with Bazball; teams have been playing like this for a long time. It’s great to see and great to watch. The game of cricket is just getting better and better.

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### Q. We recently saw James Anderson extend his contract with Lancashire. Do you plan to extend your career as long as he has?

**Joe Denly:** Not sure. I turn 40 next year, so as long as I’m still enjoying it and having an impact on the field—performing and trying to win games for Kent—then who knows?

It also depends on staying fit. Red-ball cricket might not be my focus over the next few years; probably more T20 cricket and maybe a little coaching as well. I’m not sure I’ll be playing into my mid-40s like Jimmy Anderson, but you never know!

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### Q. You have been in the thick of action when it comes to the Ashes. Do you believe this is England’s best shot in a long time? For several players this is their first time on Australian soil; what advice would you have for them?

**Joe Denly:** We certainly have a very good squad going out there. People say it’s our best chance in a long while—I remember playing in the 2019 Ashes series, and I never once thought we couldn’t win.

The teams have changed a lot since then, with quite a few new faces, but England definitely has a great chance.

This is an exciting team, brilliantly led by Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. There has been quite a lot of chatter, as you’d expect, with Australians critiquing the way we play—the Bazball style and everything.

It’s going to be a really intriguing series to watch, and I can’t wait for it to get started.

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Joe Denly’s journey—from traditional cricket to embracing modern and unconventional formats—reflects the evolving nature of the game, while his leadership and experience continue to inspire the next generation of cricketers.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-hong-kong-sixes-2025-it-s-surprise-joe-denly-heaps-praise-once-teammate-shubman-gill-s-swift-rise-exclusive

USD/JPY consolidates around 153.60 amid divergence – BBH

USD/JPY remains around 153.60 as Japan’s on-hold policy stance keeps the pair elevated despite yield-based valuation concerns, BBH FX analysts report.

Japan’s Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs, Atsushi Mimura, highlighted that USD/JPY is trading above the level implied by US-Japan bond yield differentials. “We agree,” the analysts noted.

However, the Bank of Japan’s on-hold policy stance means this divergence is unlikely to close anytime soon.

The swaps market continues to see a 50% chance of a December 25 basis points rate hike to 0.75%, with a full 25 basis points move priced in for January or March.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/finance/usd-jpy-consolidates-around-153-60-amid-divergence-bbh/

UPS plane crashes on takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky, airport, igniting huge fire on ground

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A UPS plane crashed on takeoff from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, igniting a large fire on the ground, officials said Tuesday.

The aircraft was departing for Honolulu when the crash occurred. Police responded to reports of the incident near the airport, specifically at the intersection of Fern Valley Road and Grade Lane, located at the southern edge of the airport.

The Louisville Metro Police Department confirmed injuries were reported in a social media post. Photos shared on social media showed a massive plume of black smoke rising into the sky.

Louisville’s police department posted on X that there was fire and debris at the scene and urged the public to stay clear of the area. Additionally, a shelter-in-place order was issued within a 5-mile (8-kilometer) radius of the airport.

Video footage from local television stations showed a large trail of flames and a thick plume of smoke extending from a parking lot as fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned to 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.
https://whdh.com/news/ups-plane-crashes-on-takeoff-from-louisville-kentucky-airport-igniting-huge-fire-on-ground/

45yo woman marries a 300yo ghost, calls it an intimate relationship. 10 months later, she had to get an exorcism

In 2018, 45-year-old Amanda Teague from Northern Ireland made headlines worldwide when she married the ghost of an 18th-century pirate during a ceremony at sea. Amanda called the specter her soulmate but later accused him of trying to “kill” her.

Amanda spent years as a Jack Sparrow impersonator at festivals, but her fascination with pirates soon evolved into something more mysterious. She claimed to have married the ghost of a 300-year-old Haitian pirate named Jack in a private ceremony held in international waters in February 2018.

### How Did Amanda Teague and Jack’s Relationship Begin?

Amanda’s connection with Jack began long before the boat ceremony. After losing her son in 2010, she turned to spirituality in search of answers and discovered what she described as a “link to the other side.” Five years later, she said Jack “presented himself” to her.

“At first, it was several months before I actually believed he was who he said he was,” Amanda explained. “Because it’s very hard to verify if a spirit is telling you the truth when their directory is three hundred years.”

Months passed, and Amanda eventually accepted Jack’s identity. The two began communicating frequently. She told interviewers that she and Jack married through a medium who relayed his consent, as a ghost obviously cannot sign legal paperwork. Amanda stressed that the physical body “isn’t really important” to her, describing their connection as “more about the energy” and “intimate rather than physical.”

### Why Did Amanda End the Marriage with Jack?

However, within months, Amanda noticed troubling changes. “The first time I noticed anything wrong was a couple of months after we got married. My house just kept getting worse and worse to the point that I ended up with sepsis and almost died,” she revealed.

According to Amanda, Jack was using her as a source of energy. She claimed he refused to “accept his own death” and wanted to continue living through her. After her sepsis operation, Amanda realized that Jack intended to harm her.

To rid herself of the ghost, she underwent an exorcism in December 2018. “It took me a while to figure out that it was definitely him who was doing it, and that he intended to harm me. So, when I realized that he did, I ended up having an exorcism,” she said.

By the end of 2018, Amanda publicly declared that the marriage was over. While admitting, “In a way, yes, I do regret it,” she remained philosophical about her unusual experience. She said it gave her many lessons and noted, “everything happens for a reason.”

### Fact-Checking the Story

Fact-checkers confirmed that the wedding ceremony did take place as Amanda described but emphasized there was no legal recognition of the marriage in Ireland or anywhere else because marrying a ghost is not a legalized form of marriage.

Amanda Teague’s story has since become a blend of modern ghost tale and viral folklore, captivating audiences fascinated by the paranormal and the extraordinary boundaries of love and belief.
https://wegotthiscovered.com/featured/45yo-woman-marries-a-300yo-ghost-calls-it-an-intimate-relationship-10-months-later-she-had-to-get-an-exorcism/

WWE Fans May Face Disappointment With 2026 Royal Rumble

The annual **Royal Rumble** event is one of WWE’s most exciting shows, largely due to the tradition of surprise entrants in its signature battle royal matches. However, any surprises planned for the Royal Rumble next year may not be much of a surprise by the time the show happens.

According to a report from Bryan Alvarez, the location of the 2026 event is the primary cause for concern. With WWE’s annual event taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this coming January, any surprises set to take place on the show would be logistically difficult to keep under wraps.

“There is a feeling that we might not get Royal Rumble surprises this year if only for the fact that sneaking people into Saudi Arabia will be a lot harder,” Alvarez writes. The logistics of coordinating international travel, visas, and hotel accommodations for a secret guest are far more complex than hiding someone domestically.

Alvarez suggests a potential alternative for where fans might see these big moments. “Most likely surprises would take place the week prior at SNME,” he notes.

This aligns with WWE’s recent scheduling announcements. The company confirmed over the weekend that it will be heading to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, for a January edition of **Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME)**. This show will take place just one week prior to Royal Rumble weekend.

The Royal Rumble itself will be held for the first time ever in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking another major international stadium show for the company.

Surprises are a fundamental and commonplace part of both the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches, often serving as the most talked-about moments of the night. These entrants can range from returning legends to main roster comebacks from injury, or even crossover appearances from other promotions.

### Notable Surprises from Last Year’s Royal Rumble

Last year’s Royal Rumble event in January 2025 highlighted just how important these surprises can be. The show featured the returns of Alexa Bliss and WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus. It also included shocking appearances from streamer iShowSpeed, Joe Hendry from TNA, and Jordynne Grace.

Grace’s appearance was particularly noteworthy, as she had previously appeared in a Royal Rumble as the TNA Knockouts Champion but entered the 2025 match having just officially signed with WWE.

If Alvarez’s report holds true, WWE may opt to use the Montreal Saturday Night’s Main Event as the stage for these big returns. This would allow the company to generate buzz and add confirmed star power to the Rumble matches themselves, rather than relying on the element of surprise at the event in Riyadh.

### Official Dates and Locations

WWE has officially confirmed the dates for its upcoming international events:

– **Saturday Night’s Main Event:** Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
– **Royal Rumble:** Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

This scheduling could mark a new approach to surprise appearances, given the added challenges of international logistics.

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**More WWE News:**

– WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match
– Released WWE Superstar Retires From Pro Wrestling
– Released WWE Star Breaks Silence On Departure
– Released WWE Star Wants To Join AEW
https://www.newsweek.com/sports/wrestling/wwe-fans-may-face-disappointment-with-2026-royal-rumble-10988114

Milap Zaveri REACTS calmly to Mastiii 4 trailer being called “crap”: “Respect your opinion”

The trailer of *Mastiii 4*, the latest installment of the cult comedy franchise, dropped today (November 4, 2025), and within minutes, it stirred mixed reactions across social media.

While long-time fans of the series rejoiced at the reunion of Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani, others expressed discomfort over its bold, adult-themed humour.

**Milap Zaveri Reacts Calmly to Mastiii 4 Trailer Being Called “Crap”: “Respect Your Opinion”**

The trailer, which marks the return of director Milap Milan Zaveri to the comedy space, faced sharp criticism from a section of netizens for its language and suggestive scenes. One journalist called the trailer “ridiculous,” quoting a dialogue to highlight what they felt was a lack of sensitivity.

Responding to the criticism, Zaveri took a measured and respectful approach. Replying directly to the journalist, he wrote, “Respect your opinion bhai. Hopefully audiences will enjoy it,” indicating that he was unfazed by the negative comments and confident in the film’s entertainment value.

Social media reactions, however, remained divided. While some users questioned the film’s tone, others drew parallels to Riteish Deshmukh’s upcoming historical drama on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, suggesting the actor may face contrasting audience expectations.

Despite the online chatter, the makers are optimistic. Backed by Zee Studios and Waveband Production in association with Maruti International and Balaji Motion Pictures, *Mastiii 4* is being pitched as the “biggest comedy entertainer of the year.”

The film also stars Shreya Sharma, Ruhii Singh, and Elnaaz Norouzi alongside the main trio, with special appearances by Arshad Warsi and Tusshar Kapoor. Shot across the UK and Mumbai, the film promises four times the humour, chaos, and nostalgia that made the franchise a fan favourite.

*Mastiii 4* is slated to hit theatres on November 21, 2025.

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Dogecoin Price Slides Below $0.18 As Traders Cut Leverage And Meme Coin Momentum Fades

**Dogecoin Drops 7% to $0.173 Amid $22.27 Million in Daily Outflows**

*By Parshwa Turakhiya*

Dogecoin (DOGE-USD) fell nearly 7% on Sunday to around $0.173, extending a week-long decline as traders exited leveraged positions and liquidity flows turned sharply negative. The drop below the $0.18 support marks a key technical level being broken, signaling increased bearish sentiment.

Despite a 50% surge in futures trading volume, open interest declined, indicating that traders might be closing positions rather than opening new ones. Oversold signals from technical indicators suggest a potential short-term relief rally near the $0.17 mark.

The $22.27 million in daily outflows further highlights the pressure on Dogecoin as investors pull liquidity from the market.

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Iran’s Bitcoin Mining Industry: Inside the World’s Fifth-Largest Operation Amid Sanctions and Energy Crisis

**Iran’s Crypto Boom Pushes Fragile Power Grid to the Breaking Point**

With 95% of mining operations running illegally and consuming enough power to light up entire cities, Iran’s cryptocurrency boom is placing significant strain on an already fragile power grid.

### A Nation Turning to Digital Currency

Iran’s interest in cryptocurrency exploded after 2017 when international sanctions cut off access to global banking systems. Unable to use traditional financial channels, the country turned to Bitcoin and other digital currencies as a way to bypass restrictions.

Today, Iran controls about 4.2% of the global Bitcoin mining power, ranking fifth worldwide behind the United States, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Canada. Although this is a drop from 7.5% in March 2021, it still represents a substantial mining operation.

The appeal is clear: electricity in Iran costs between $0.01 and $0.05 per kilowatt-hour, making it incredibly cheap to mine Bitcoin. With costs as low as $1,300 to mine one Bitcoin—which can sell for over $100,000—the profit margins are enormous.

Around 22% of Iran’s population now uses or owns cryptocurrency, totaling an estimated 10 million users. For many Iranians facing severe inflation—the rial lost 37% of its value against the dollar in 2024 alone—crypto offers a way to protect savings from collapse.

### The Illegal Mining Problem

Iranian officials report approximately 427,000 active crypto mining devices operating across the country. Shockingly, about 95% of these are illegal and run without proper authorization.

These underground operations consume roughly 2,000 megawatts of electricity—equivalent to the output of two nuclear reactors. Energy officials say crypto mining now accounts for 15-20% of the country’s electricity shortages.

Illegal miners hide their operations everywhere: abandoned homes, rural farms, underground tunnels, and even industrial facilities disguised as legitimate businesses.

During an internet outage related to conflict with Israel, power consumption dropped by 2,400 megawatts when over 900,000 illegal mining devices shut down, revealing the true scale of the problem.

Licensed miners face high electricity tariffs, making legal operations unprofitable and pushing most miners underground. Meanwhile, many operations linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly use electricity for free, further straining the power grid.

In Tehran Province alone, authorities have dismantled 104 illegal mining farms and seized 1,465 machines—enough to power nearly 10,000 households. Across the country, over 250,000 illegal devices have been confiscated.

To combat the issue, the government now pays citizens approximately $24 to report illegal mining operations, effectively turning regular people into informants.

### Government Control and Crackdowns

Iran legalized cryptocurrency mining in 2019, viewing it as a way to generate revenue despite sanctions. However, the government imposed strict regulations: licensed miners must sell their Bitcoin directly to Iran’s Central Bank.

In December 2024, the Central Bank abruptly blocked all cryptocurrency-to-rial transactions on websites. By January 2025, these channels reopened but only through a controlled system requiring full access to user data. Then, in February 2025, Iran banned all cryptocurrency advertising both online and offline.

The government is walking a fine line. While crypto mining offers an economic lifeline and helps bypass sanctions, the massive power consumption threatens grid stability and sparks public anger during blackouts.

### Sanctions Evasion and International Response

In 2024, sanctioned countries and entities, including Iran, received $15.8 billion in cryptocurrency, accounting for 39% of all illicit crypto transactions worldwide. Networks aiding Iran in selling oil facilitated over $100 million in cryptocurrency transfers between 2023 and 2025; broader networks handled more than $600 million.

The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has intensified crackdowns by sanctioning individuals and companies in China, Hong Kong, and the UAE connected to these operations.

Iran’s IRGC uses cryptocurrency to fund activities and support regional proxy groups. In 2022, the U.S. sanctioned two Iranians linked to the IRGC for using crypto exchanges to launder money from cyberattacks.

### The Nobitex Hack: Crypto Warfare

On June 18, 2025, Nobitex—Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange—suffered a massive hack. Pro-Israel hacker group Predatory Sparrow stole over $90 million in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and other cryptocurrencies.

The attack was politically motivated. Rather than keeping the stolen assets, the hackers sent the cryptocurrency to inaccessible wallet addresses containing anti-IRGC messages, effectively destroying the funds as a political statement.

Nobitex handles over $11 billion in transactions, more than the next ten largest Iranian exchanges combined. Past investigations linked the exchange to sanctioned IRGC operatives and wallets associated with Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Houthi groups.

The hack occurred amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, highlighting how cryptocurrency infrastructure has become a target in modern geopolitical conflicts.

When U.S. forces struck Iranian nuclear facilities shortly after, Bitcoin’s global hashrate dropped 15%—the sharpest decline in three years—fueling speculation about disrupted Iranian mining operations.

### The Road Ahead

Iran’s cryptocurrency industry exists in a challenging space between economic necessity and practical constraints. Experts estimate Iran has mined between 60,000 and 200,000 Bitcoins since 2018, though exact figures remain uncertain due to the underground nature of 85% of operations.

As economic pressures mount and the rial continues losing value, more Iranians are turning to cryptocurrency. Crypto outflows from Iran surged to $4.18 billion in 2024—a 70% increase from the previous year—as people move money out of the country’s unstable currency.

The government faces competing priorities: crack down on mining to preserve the power grid or allow it to continue as an economic tool for sanctions evasion.

Meanwhile, international enforcement agencies are becoming increasingly sophisticated in tracking crypto transactions and disrupting Iranian financial networks.

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Iran’s crypto story is a complex interplay of economics, politics, and technology, reflecting broader challenges faced by countries navigating sanctions and energy constraints in the digital age.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/bitcoin/irans-bitcoin-mining-industry-inside-the-worlds-fifth-largest-operation-amid-sanctions-and-energy-crisis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=irans-bitcoin-mining-industry-inside-the-worlds-fifth-largest-operation-amid-sanctions-and-energy-crisis

Stock futures climb as investors await Supreme Court showdown on Trump tariffs and shareholder vote on Musk’s $1 trillion pay package

Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 107 points, or 0.22%. S&P 500 futures were up 0.28%, and Nasdaq futures added 0.30%. These gains would extend Friday’s rally.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell 1.8 basis points to 4.083%. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar inched up 0.06% against the euro and 0.16% against the yen. Gold dipped 0.11% to $3,992 per ounce.

In commodity markets, U.S. oil futures rose 0.64% to $61.37 a barrel, while Brent crude climbed 0.62% to $65.17. The gains came as OPEC+ signaled it will pause its production increases next year.

Looking ahead, the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Wednesday in a case challenging former President Trump’s authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose so-called reciprocal tariffs related to the fentanyl trade. Lower courts have ruled against Trump, but some trade experts believe there is still a chance the high court could decide in his favor.

On Sunday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism about the Supreme Court’s decision, citing China’s strict rare earths export restrictions that threatened various industries and critical technologies. “The president was able to push back using his IEEPA powers,” Bessent told Fox News Sunday. “If that’s not use of an emergency power at an emergency time, I don’t know what it is.”

In corporate news, Tesla shareholders will gather on Thursday for the company’s annual meeting to vote on Elon Musk’s $1 trillion compensation package. Chairwoman Robyn Denholm urged shareholders to support the deal, warning in a letter on Monday that the company risks losing significant value if the deal fails and Musk chooses to step down as CEO.

Denholm emphasized that the historic compensation package is needed to motivate Musk as Tesla pushes further into artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous driving. If approved, Musk will gradually receive more than 420 million Tesla shares, contingent upon meeting aggressive growth targets, including delivering 20 million Tesla vehicles and having 1 million robotaxis in commercial operation.

Musk himself told analysts during Tesla’s earnings call last month that the proposal is designed to ensure he cannot be sidelined. “It’s called compensation, but it’s not like I’m going to go spend the money,” he said. “It’s just, if we build this robot army, do I have at least a strong influence over that robot army, not current control, but a strong influence? That’s what it comes down to in a nutshell. I don’t feel comfortable wielding that robot army if I don’t have at least a strong influence.”

Meanwhile, elections in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia could shift the political narrative in Washington, D.C., where lawmakers remain deadlocked over the government shutdown. The election outcomes could motivate one party to reach a deal sooner rather than later, paving the way for federal employees to be paid and benefits to resume.

Reopening the government would also restart the flow of vital economic data. Until then, only private-sector sources will be available, including the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index on Monday, ADP’s monthly payroll report on Wednesday, and ISM’s services index later that same day.
https://fortune.com/2025/11/02/stock-market-today-dow-futures-trump-tariffs-supreme-court-elon-musk-pay-package-tesla-shareholder-vote/

Israel says it received the remains of 3 hostages from Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Sunday announced that the remains of three hostages had been handed over from Gaza and would be examined by forensic experts, as a fragile month-old ceasefire held.

A Hamas statement earlier said the remains were found Sunday in a tunnel in southern Gaza. Since the ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10, Palestinian militants had released the remains of 17 hostages, with 11 remaining in Gaza before Sunday’s handover. Militants have released one or two bodies every few days. Israel has urged faster progress, and in certain cases, it has said the remains aren’t of any hostage. Hamas has said the work is complicated by widespread devastation.

Israel’s military said official identification of these remains would be provided to families first. Emotions around the remains have been high among families, who continue to rally weekly.

On Saturday night, Moran Harari, a friend of the late Carmel Gat, urged Israel to have restraint. “This cursed war has taken so many lives of dear people on both sides of the fence. This time, we must not fall into it again,” Harari said during a rally in Jerusalem.

Israel, in turn, has been releasing the remains of 15 Palestinians for the return of the remains of an Israeli hostage.

Health officials in Gaza have struggled to identify bodies without access to DNA kits. Only 75 of the 225 Palestinian bodies returned since the ceasefire began have been identified, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which has posted photos of remains in the hope that families will recognize them.

It is unclear if the Palestinians returned were killed in Israel during the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel that sparked the war, died in Israeli custody as detainees, or were recovered from Gaza by troops during the war.

The exchange has been a central part of the initial phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The 20-point plan includes the formation of an international stabilization force of Arab and other partners that would work with Egypt and Jordan on securing Gaza’s borders and ensure the ceasefire is respected.

Multiple nations have shown interest in taking part in a peacekeeping force but have called for a clear U.N. Security Council mandate before committing troops. Other difficult questions include Hamas’ disarmament, the governance of a postwar Gaza, and when and how humanitarian aid will be increased.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said earlier Sunday that “there are still pockets of Hamas” in parts of Gaza controlled by Israeli forces. “There are actually two in Rafah and Khan Younis, and they will be eliminated,” Netanyahu said during a Cabinet meeting.

The deadliest and most destructive war ever fought between Israel and Hamas began with the Hamas-led 2023 attack that killed about 1,200 people and took 251 others hostage.

Israel’s military offensive has killed more than 68,800 Palestinians in Gaza, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which doesn’t distinguish between civilians and combatants. The ministry, part of the Hamas-run government and staffed by medical professionals, maintains detailed records viewed as generally reliable by independent experts.

Israel, which has denied accusations by a U.N. commission of inquiry and others of committing genocide in Gaza, has disputed the ministry’s figures without providing a contradicting toll.
https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/israel-says-it-received-the-remains-of-3-hostages-from-gaza-as-fragile-ceasefire-holds/