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Financial Times - Savers withdrew nearly $60bn from three US banks as Apple raises heat
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times says savers withdrew nearly $60bn from US banks Charles Schwab, State Street and M&T in the first quarter as customers moved their money in search of higher interest rates. Traditional banks could face further threat because of Apple and Goldman Sachs’ new savings account in the US that will pay 4.15% interest a year, it reports.
The paper’s main image is of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition activist, during a court hearing in Moscow where he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason.
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Poll indicates PQ’s referendum pledge may have cost party majority
October 21, 2026
7:00 am
A post-election poll indicates that the Parti Québécois might have secured a majority government had it not committed to a sovereignty referendum in its initial mandate. This decision appears to have influenced voter support significantly, affecting the party’s electoral outcome.
Ohio governor’s race intensifies with attack ad featuring Amy Acton’s mother
October 21, 2026
5:00 am
A new attack advertisement features Amy Acton’s estranged mother accusing her of dishonesty and supporting her political opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy. Acton’s family condemned the ad as “despicable,” while Ramaswamy defended it, asserting that many close to Acton advise against her candidacy. The ad’s origins remain unclear.
Three-year-old girl rescued after becoming stuck in 12th-storey window in China
October 21, 2026
4:00 am
Bystanders in Fujian, China, successfully prevented a three-year-old girl from falling from a 12th-floor window, waiting for rescuers to arrive.
Former FDLR fighters face challenges returning to civilian life in Rwanda
October 21, 2026
1:00 am
Jean Claude Hategekimana, a former fighter with the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), has returned to Rwanda after years of conflict. At the Mutobo Demobilisation and Reintegration Centre, he and other returnees are receiving support to transition into civilian life amid challenges of reintegration and overcoming persistent fears instilled by their past.
Regina Thunder receives Prairie Football Conference trophy from Saskatoon Hilltops
October 21, 2026
12:00 am
The president of the Regina Thunder has the Prairie Football Conference championship trophy following the Saskatoon Hilltops’ failure to bring it to the game on Sunday. This issue arose during a key matchup, highlighting oversight in pre-game preparations.
U.S. issues new security warnings to citizens in Middle East amid Houthi attacks
October 20, 2026
10:00 pm
U.S. diplomatic missions in the Middle East issued security warnings for Americans due to escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including a recent strike on Riyadh’s international airport that killed an American. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant amid potential travel disruptions.
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