Modus mata elang alias debt collector terus berlanjut, kali ini korbannya menimpa pengendara wanita di kota Bandung

Kronologinya bermula ketika mereka pulang dari acara wisuda, lalu mampir ke Alfamart di jl Dulatif Bandung.

"Tiba-tiba di parkiran mobil kami di hadang dari depan dan belakang oleh orang-orang tak dikenal kurang lebih 10 orang, ada yang pake motor dan mobil juga, mereka paksa kami turun dan ingin periksa surat surat katanya mobil kami bermasalah.

Takut banget karna di dalam mobil kami ber empat isinya perempuan semua dan merekapun nyolot sambil bentak bentak kami"

"Satu jam kami dihadang di kepung sama mereka, dari jam 18.00 sampai 19.00 . Kebayang kan gimana paniknya kami.. di mobil perempuan semua di hadang 10 orang laki laki tinggi gede berpenampilan preman semua"

ucap salah seorang korban yang berada di dalam mobil.

Akhirnya mereka pergi dan minta maaf setelah salah satu korban coba hubungi pihak kepolisian.

Kejadian seperti ini bukan yang pertamakali di Bandung, hingga sangat meresahkan wargi Bandung.

Tetap waspada dan Berhati hati ya wargi Bandung.

Semoga pihak kepolisian bisa memberantas aksi aksi seperti ini, agar menimbulkan rasa aman bagi semua masyarakat.

Tertangkap dan Diikat Warga di Tiang Listrik, Maling Motor di Jojoran Tiba-Tiba Terbakar saat Diamankan Petugas

Seorang maling motor yang tertangkap basah oleh warga usai gagal melancarkan aksinya di Jalan Jojoran Kecamatan Gubeng, Surabaya, Kamis (30/10/2025), terbakar saat akan diamankan oleh kepolisian.

Hal itu dibenarkan Kompol Eko Sudarmanto Kapolsek Gubeng. Dia menjelaskan, kejadian itu berawal saat pihaknya menerima laporan adanya maling motor yang ditangkap warga di lokasi.

Setibanya petugas di lokasi, si maling motor yang ditaksir berusia 20-an tahun itu ditemui dalam kondisi diikat warga di tiang listrik.

Namun situasi tiba-tiba berubah. Saat akan dilepas oleh petugas, si maling yang diduga warga Kota Surabaya tersebut, terbakar.

“Tiba-tiba kondisi pelaku ini kan terbakar. Nah, langsung-langsung kita sigap untuk segera memadamkan api itu. Terus langkah pertama kita langsung segera bawa yang bersangkutan ke rumah sakit Polda (RS Bhayangkara Surabaya) untuk dilakukan tindakan medisnya. Sampai sekarang masih ditangani oleh Rumah Sakit Polda,” ujar Eko.

PayPal Launches AI-Based Trading Services for Merchants

SAN JOSE — PayPal Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL), a fintech leader with a market capitalization of $67 billion and annual revenue of $32.3 billion, launched its agentic commerce service on Tuesday, introducing a solution designed to help merchants connect with customers through an AI-powered shopping platform. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a perfect Piotroski Score of 9, indicating exceptional financial strength.

The new offering includes two key components: “agent ready,” a payment solution that allows merchants to accept payments on the AI ​​platform, and “store sync,” which enables product catalogs to be discovered within the AI ​​shopping channel.

Through strategic partnerships with Wix, Cymbio, Commerce (BigCommerce & Feedonomics), and Shopware, PayPal store sync will enable merchants to make their product data discoverable on AI platforms including Perplexity.

“AI is driving the next wave of innovation in how payments are made and managed,” said Michelle Gill, GM of Small Business and Financial Services at PayPal, according to a company press release.

This service builds on PayPal's existing payments infrastructure and will include fraud detection, buyer protection, and dispute resolution capabilities. The company stated that merchants will retain control over brand visibility and customer communications for transactions initiated through AI agents.

PayPal merchants can sign up for store sync starting Tuesday, with registration available soon. The company indicated that merchant discoverability on Perplexity will be available before the end of 2025, while the agent-ready payments solution is scheduled for release in early 2026.

This initiative represents PayPal's effort to position itself in the emerging AI-driven commerce landscape, with the company noting that a single integration could enable merchants to be visible across multiple AI shopping platforms. Based on InvestingPro's Fair Value analysis, PayPal's stock currently appears undervalued, suggesting upside potential for investors interested in the company's AI-driven growth strategy. For detailed valuation metrics and expert analysis, explore PayPal's comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers.

In other recent news, PayPal announced plans to adopt the Agentic Commerce Protocol to enhance payment capabilities within ChatGPT by 2026. This integration will allow users to make purchases directly through the AI ​​platform, connecting millions of merchants across various retail categories. In another development, stablecoin issuer Paxos mistakenly minted $300 trillion worth of PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin, which was quickly remedied by burning the excess tokens. On the analyst side, Jefferies maintained its Hold rating and $70 price target for PayPal, citing concerns about growing branded payment volume. Goldman Sachs downgraded PayPal from Neutral to Sell, also setting a $70 price target, citing anticipated transaction margin challenges. These challenges include interest rate pressures and the effects of a re-acceleration of previous credit products. Meanwhile, Coinbase launched a new business payment tool using the USDC stablecoin, a contrast to PayPal's recent developments. Overall, these events highlight a significant strategic and operational shift for PayPal and its position in the market.

Cody 'Beef' FrankeBarstool Sports PersonalityDead After 'Sudden Medical Issue

Popular Barstool Sports personality Cody "Beef" Franke has Rest In Peace.

Dave Portnoy's media org. just announced the tragic news ... revealing the golf content creator passed away over the weekend following "a sudden medical issue."

Beef was in the Dominican Republic attending a wedding when the incident occurred, his colleague, Dan "Big Cat" Katz, announced Monday morning.

"It's pretty s****y," the internet star said. "Really, really, really sad. Really tragic."

"It's devastating. I don't know what else to say."

Beef joined Barstool this year following a successful career as a PGA pro ... and quickly became a favorite among fans of the Foreplay Podcast. He entertained the masses with his teaching videos and other content, such as one-club challenges.

Portnoy said in a statement on X "you will never find a nicer more genuine person than Beef."

"It’s hard to even process it right now," Portnoy wrote. "Just another cruel reminder that tomorrow is never promised and to live each day to its fullest."

Beef was 31.

RIP

#cody #franke

CPI report today | inflation data report

September CPI is 3.0%

Overview:

Today, we got the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report which showed an overall increase of 3.0% for the last year and up 0.3% for the month (annualizes to 3.7%). The annual number is up 0.1% from August and 0.1% below expectations. The monthly is up 0.3% and 0.1% below expectations. The Core CPI which excludes food and energy was up 3.0% vs last year and up 0.2% for the month. These were both 0.1% below expectations. The Core number was 0.1% below last month signaling disinflation (although still too-high inflation). Let’s go through the details:

Food:

Food inflation came in at 3.1%, roughly consistent with last month and well above the recent 1% -2% numbers that I thought were understated. Food at home was up 2.7%, consistent with last month. Food away from home is now up 3.7%, slightly below last month. The monthly increase was 0.2% from last month with the longer-term trend up as well.

We continue to note that both the rate of increase and price levels for food purchases are creating problems in many homes. Simply stated, even if food prices stop rising, the current level remains too high for many families. Using buy now pay later for groceries has become common. This category continues to create stress for consumers.

Energy:

Energy was up a big 1.5% vs last month largely due to improved global growth expectations and geopolitical stress. Gasoline was down 0.5% vs last year, fulfilling one of President Trump’s big campaign promises, but the monthly increase was 4.1% and took over the title of biggest contributor to the CPI increase from perpetual leader, shelter. Fuel oil was up 4.1% partly reflecting efforts from the White House to further limit supply from Russia partly by pressuring India. India is resisting that pressure and is drifting closer towards Russia and China, an outcome the White House can’t be happy to see.

Vehicles:

New vehicle pricing was up 0.2% for the month and up only 0.8% y/y. The monthly changes there have been very small for almost all of 2025. Used vehicle pricing was up a big 5.1% and down 0.4% vs last month. The trend here has been inconsistent. After years of volatility, car prices have reached a more stable plateau (although one well above the pre-Covid levels). There’s also a substitution effect. As new cars become increasingly unaffordable, that increases demand and pricing for used cars. I’m reading stories of new car lots that are having difficulty moving high-priced inventory and increasing numbers of consumers falling behind on expensive car loans.

Services:

Services prices were up 3.5%, almost the same as last five months (the definition of “sticky”). Much of the increase has been caused by higher wages. The labor picture is difficult to analyze right now because the data being provided is inaccurate. (I’m newly amused by the analysts who complained the data was bad and now complain that due to the government shutdown, they’re not getting employment “data”.) The same people whose work resulted in revisions of 258k, 818k, 832k, and 911k jobs are saying that President Trump replacing the head of the agency will lead to a loss of integrity and trust. No – the bad data has led to a loss of integrity and trust. Replacing the people involved is a step in the right direction.

It's also worth noting that recent decreases in jobs have been partially caused by decreases in government positions. While DOGE wasn’t able to do everything they wanted to do, any shift from the government to the productive private sector is welcome. The government shutdown may accelerate this trend depending on the outcome of a few lawsuits.

Shelter (a fancy word for housing) costs were up 3.6% which was consistent with last month and for the first time in years was no longer the largest factor in the all-items monthly increase. I’m seeing reports of weakness in several large local housing markets, but the overall trend has been continued increases in shelter prices. Worth noting: Because it takes a few months for housing sales to move from contract to completion, this data tends to lag by a comparable time period. As the data from these weaker markets slowly make their way into the Owners Equivalent Rent (OER) calculation, the primary reason for CPI increases will turn negative.

Conclusion:

Despite all the predictions of catastrophe from fiat economists relating to the Trump tariffs, disaster simply hasn’t happened. We were warned the tariffs would lead to massive inflation. That then got altered to a big one-time increase in the price level which would then be stable. Then, there were threats that tariffs would lead to decreased trade and a worldwide recession. None of that has happened. Some fiat economists have reasonably said that it might take a while for the higher tariff prices to work through complicated supply chains, but if we don’t see that in the October report, the honest ones should start admitting error.

In my opinion, the CPI and the Core CPI are still too high, but the lagging OER metric means that current CPI levels may be lower than reported. (I know – I’ve been one of the people telling you the CPI was overstated for years. Housing costs may be swinging that pendulum slowly in the other direction now.)

DKI has been tracking planned investment in US manufacturing since “liberation day” and the numbers are staggering. Even if foreign goods become more expensive, increased domestic supply will help. The current 40-50 year trend of outsourcing is unsustainable and has led to a national security problem where China can influence US foreign policy by withholding rare earth elements necessary for production of autos, technology, and weapons.

I have a long macro update think-piece that’s been released. In that piece, I make predictions for both long-term and short-term inflation. The DKI portfolio is well-positioned for long-term inflation, and owning Bitcoin and gold is the easiest way to profit from the continued debasement of the money supply (which will continue with or without tariffs). These are two of my largest positions and both have produced meaningful portfolio profits. Recent short-term volatility grabs headlines, but is unimportant.

We continue to see signs of increasing consumer credit stress. As buy now pay later loans are being reported to credit scoring agencies, many Americans are seeing their FICO scores fall. Credit card and auto loan delinquencies are increasing. Those with student loans are now again responsible for making payments and leading to further decreases in credit quality for millions. We’ve seen reports from those with student loans complaining that they now have to reduce discretionary spending because the multi-year break from payment requirements has expired. It’s interesting that so many chose to spend this temporary break from payment requirements rather than save or invest the money. Our culture needs to have a change in our relationship with spending and debt. That change should start in Congress. (This section is unchanged from last month because these kinds of slow-moving, but important trends rarely change from month-to-month. We don’t have a “new” economy every four weeks.)

The Fed will lower rates at the next meeting and as I write this, expectations for more rate cuts are indicated in pre-market trading. The one thing our government doesn’t want to acknowledge is without making difficult choices regarding spending tradeoffs (something that isn’t going to happen), they’re going to continue overspending. No matter what the Fed does, we’ll see higher long-term inflation. An accommodating Federal Reserve can only accelerate the trend. To that end, they’re ending quantitative tightening. As you invest, try thinking about inflation as the loss of purchasing power of your dollar. And if you’re planning for retirement, think about whether your dollars will buy as much as you’re accustomed just a few years in the future. The Fed has quietly changed the 2% inflation target to a 3% - 4% range. Start incorporating a higher inflation rate into your long-term planning.

Emman Atienza cause of death

The family has not disclosed Emman Atienza's cause of death, describing her passing as unexpected. Some reports, citing Los Angeles County records, indicate ligature hanging, but this remains unconfirmed by the family.

#emmanatienza

Darren Bailey mourns

Statement from the Darren Bailey / Aaron Del Mar Campaign

On Wednesday evening, Darren and his wife, Cindy, received the heartbreaking news no parent ever wants to hear. Their son, Zachary, his wife, Kelsey, and their two young children, Vada Rose, age 12, and Samuel, age 7, tragically lost their lives in a helicopter accident in Montana.

Their other grandson, Finn, age 10, was not on the helicopter and is safe.

Darren and Cindy are heartbroken by this unimaginable loss. They are finding comfort in their faith, their family, and the prayers of so many who love and care for them. The Baileys deeply appreciate the kindness and support they have received and ask for privacy as they grieve and hold their loved ones close during this difficult time.

The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday morning they are investigating the crash of a Robinson R66 helicopter in Ekalaka, Montana.

Terry Rozier was arrested

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested early Thursday morning as part of an FBI sports betting gambling probe, sources tell ESPN. The Eastern District of New York and FBI director Kash Patel will hold a press conference at 10 am ET to announce arrests from investigation.

Tropical Storm Melissa to strengthen Friday

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to become a hurricane in a couple of days, the National Hurricane Center said.

Located about 240 miles south-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, Melissa is moving toward the west-northwest at about 3 mph.

Melissa is expected to move northwest or north over the next few days, followed by a westward turn over the weekend.

According to the NHC, Melissa is expected to be nearer to Jamaica and the southwestern part of Haiti during the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph.

Little change in strength is expected during the next day or so, but significant strengthening is expected by late Friday and over the weekend, the NHC said.

Melissa is forecast to become a hurricane over the next couple of days.

A hurricane watch is in effect for the southwestern peninsula of Haiti from the border with the Dominican Republic to Port-Au-Prince.

A tropical storm warning is in effect for Jamaica.

Freeze warning!

Frost Advisory/Freeze Warning remains in effect until 9:00AM. Many spots have already dipped below freezing as of 4:00AM. Grab the jacket again out the door this morning.
It's going to be the coldest night of the season tonight with some areas up north getting into the 30s. Frost Advisory is in place across the I-40 corridor and a Freeze Warning in the mountains. Cover some plants or bring them inside tonight up there.