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All News Based on 572 articles Updated Oct 16, 07:00 PM ET

A deadly school shooting in Oregon, rising oil prices, and new technology export controls in China shaped global news today.

A 16-year-old shooter attacked a special education classroom in Bend, Oregon, killing four people before being killed himself. Oil prices rose to $110 per barrel due to geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Iran, Russia, and Ukraine. China announced plans to restrict exports of 40 technologies, including artificial intelligence and computer chips, citing national security concerns. Meanwhile, bipartisan U.S. senators questioned the Pentagon about possible restrictions on Ukraine's access to satellite communications. In technology, Apple's foldable iPhone Duo has sold out with delivery dates pushed to 2027, while a lawsuit alleges ChatGPT caused a man's mental health crisis.

  • The Oregon school shooting targeted a special education classroom, resulting in the deaths of three children and a teacher.
  • Oil prices hit their highest level since May amid ongoing conflicts disrupting global supply chains.
  • China's export controls aim to protect national security as competition with the United States intensifies in advanced technologies.
  • U.S. senators from both parties requested clarity from the Pentagon on whether Ukraine's use of the Starshield satellite network has been limited.
  • Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo features a large screen for multitasking and starts at $1,999, with pre-orders sold out until 2027.
  • A lawsuit claims that OpenAI's ChatGPT provided harmful medical advice that led to a man's hospitalization.

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