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Two Spanish high-speed trains collide; reported death toll ranges from 10 to 68

A Madrid-to-Seville train struck a stationary Iryo train in central Spain on Wednesday morning, according to reports.
Reported death tolls range from 10 to 68, and the cause is attributed to the transport minister.

Updated 6h agoBBC News, Fox News +2

World News

Vucic reportedly concedes defeat in Serbia snap election after record turnout

Vucic reportedly conceded defeat in Serbia's snap parliamentary election, one report says, after turnout near 70 percent.
Reported turnout figures differ: officials cited 64.9%, while one report describes turnout near 70%, with final results unconfirmed.

Updated 10h agoBBC News, France 24 +9

Business & Finance

Reportedly suspected Binance hack prompts over $2.5 billion in freezes

Binance said it is investigating a potential security issue and that user funds are safe.
Tether and Circle reported freezing funds that may be linked to the incident, and the cause remains unconfirmed.

Updated 49m agoNBC News, CNBC +16

Politics

Israel votes in first general election since October 7 attacks

Israelis are voting for all 120 Knesset seats in the first national election since the October 7 attacks.
Surveys show neither leading bloc positioned to secure an outright majority, setting up likely weeks of coalition negotiations.

Updated 2h agoAl Jazeera, NBC News +11

World News

Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan agree to continue talks amid Houthi attacks

Al Jazeera reports that Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkiye and Pakistan agreed in Tehran to continue regional peace and security talks.
Details of the agenda rest mainly on one unnamed senior Pakistani security official's account to Reuters.

Updated 2h agoAl Jazeera, ABC News +4

World News

Iran alleges mine strikes on four tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Iran said four tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Revolutionary Guards said three caught fire near Oman.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards dispute US Central Command's claim that main transit routes are mine-free, so status remains disputed.

Updated 2h agoAl Jazeera, CNBC +3

Business & Finance

Intel and Alphabet shares fall sharply in tech stock sell-off

Tech stocks fell sharply Friday, with Intel down as much as 30% and the Nasdaq at its lowest in over two months.
Alphabet lost over $500bn Thursday after AI summaries hurt search ad revenue; the sell-off's duration remains unknown.

Updated 49m agoBBC News, Associated Press +5

World News

Defeated Flavio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for US after election loss

Flavio Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States after losing Sunday's presidential election, according to reporting.
The Supreme Court had ordered him to surrender his passports, while the money laundering accusation remains only an allegation.

Updated 8h agoDeutsche Welle, PBS NewsHour +10

Politics

Justice Department subpoenas California election workers amid voter roll dispute

The Justice Department served grand jury subpoenas to California election workers amid an investigation into alleged noncitizen voting rolls.
A federal judge rejected requests to pause counting disputed ballots and appointed a special master while prosecutors appeal.

Updated 5h agoNPR, Fox News +3

Politics

Pentagon official says Hegseth fired Joint Staff strategy chief over alleged leaks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, head of Joint Staff strategy and planning, according to a Pentagon official.
A Pentagon official alleges leaks; sources differ on the stated reason and who ordered the removal.

Updated 4h agoABC News, CBS News +7

World News

Melania Trump reportedly secures temporary Oleshky ceasefire, White House says

The White House said First Lady Melania Trump secured a temporary ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, scheduled to start Oct. 29.
Neither Russia nor Ukraine has publicly commented, so the agreement remains unconfirmed by the two governments involved.

Updated 49m agoCBS News, Al Jazeera +12

World News

Vance reportedly sends letter to Iran's Rezaei to restart talks

US Vice President JD Vance reportedly sent a letter to Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei seeking to restart peace talks.
The Journal reported Trump directed the letter, but Trump later disputed that and said he gave the go-ahead for outreach.

Updated 10h agoAl Jazeera, The Guardian

Business & Finance

DoorDash agrees to take over Instacart in $17 billion deal

DoorDash announced it has agreed to acquire rival Instacart for $17 billion, or $65 per share.
Board approval is in hand, but closing is only expected in late 2027 or the first half of 2028.

Updated 1d agoTechCrunch, ABC News +10

World News

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado returns to Venezuela after months in exile

Machado, a Nobel laureate, reappeared in Venezuela on Sunday, her team confirmed, after nearly a year away.
Her party says she made seven failed return attempts, and the reporting does not detail her next steps.

Updated 12h agoAssociated Press, BBC News +8

Politics

Obama rallies Georgia Democrats as Trump campaigns in Ohio

Former President Barack Obama rallied Democrats in Georgia on Wednesday, appearing with Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff.
Obama argued the Iran war and tariffs raised prices; Trump's Iran and Venezuela oil claims are unverified here.

Updated 8h agoPBS NewsHour, Al Jazeera +3

Business & Finance

Commerce data show US growth accelerating as inflation hits 3.6%

The Commerce Department said US economic growth reached a 3.4% annual rate from July through September.
Consumer prices rose 3.6% in September, while ABC News reported 3.7%, leaving the inflation figure unresolved.

Updated 12h agoAssociated Press, ABC News

World News

Gulf states pursue multipart Iran deal as Qatari mediators visit Tehran

Gulf states are working on a multipart deal to avert renewed US-Iran war, including Hormuz reopening and Houthi withdrawal from Yemen.
Whether Tehran accepts any terms remains unclear, and the US concession being sought is reported rather than confirmed.

Updated 8h agoThe Guardian, Al Jazeera

Business & Finance

Third-quarter US output rose 3.4% annualized, with September inflation still elevated

The Commerce Department reported Thursday that US economic output grew 3.4% annualized in the third quarter, faster than 2.2% earlier.
Inflation stayed above the Fed's 2% target, and reports disagree on September's rate, 3.6% versus 3.7%.

Updated 1d agoABC News, NPR +3

World News

US officials say G20 group photo scrapped after European objections to Lavrov

U.S. officials said European diplomats objected to posing with Lavrov and threatened to walk out, so the group photo was scrapped.
Russia's foreign ministry says visa problems were resolved only at the last minute, and South Africa says its absence was not voluntary.

Updated 49m agoABC News, Associated Press +1

Politics

ICE arrests climbed to almost 51,000 in August, DHS said

ICE officers arrested almost 51,000 immigrants in August, according to DHS, up from 49,000 in July.
The Migration Policy Institute estimates 660,000 deportations last fiscal year, short of the administration's 1 million goal.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News +1

Politics

More than 43 million Americans have already voted early, AP analysis finds

An Associated Press analysis found more than 43 million Americans had voted early, nearly 10 million more than in 2022.
Early-vote totals differ across sources, with Election Lab reporting 39 million as of Wednesday afternoon.

Updated 6h agoPBS NewsHour, BBC News +1

Politics

Comey's lawyers ask judge to dismiss third Justice Department case

Comey's lawyers asked a federal judge to dismiss the case, which was filed by criminal information without a grand jury indictment.
The Justice Department says the filing preserves its case, while Comey's team argues the case is time-barred.

Updated 2h agoNBC News, ABC News +4

Business & Finance

Healey orders 1% capital cuts across departments to fund defence

BBC News reports that Chancellor John Healey has told every government department to find 1% capital cuts.
Departments have not yet decided which capital items will be cut, and the specific impact remains unknown.

Updated 10h agoBBC News, The Guardian

World News

Democrats lead national midterm polls as several Senate races stay close

Democrats lead Republicans in national midterm polls six days before the November 3 vote, according to Reuters/Ipsos and RealClearPolling.
Republicans hold 53 Senate seats, so Democrats need a net gain of four; several races appear too close to call.

Updated 16h agoAl Jazeera, ABC News

Business & Finance

Gulf oil exports top pre-war average while Brent rises over 60 percent

Brent crude futures briefly topped $117 a barrel on Friday, more than 60 percent above pre-war levels.
Analysts attribute the rise to fears of renewed hostilities, along with dwindling stocks and higher shipping costs.

Updated 12h agoAl Jazeera, Wired

Politics

Trump administration reportedly halts future Ukraine security aid through INCLE program

A Senate Democratic aide says State officials cited White House guidance to stop future Ukraine INCLE funding.
Senators Shaheen and Tillis demanded an explanation for the $50 million reprogramming. The aide's account is not independently confirmed.

Updated 12h agoThe Washington Sun, The Guardian

World News

Novaya Gazeta announces closure, citing pressure from Russian authorities

France 24 reports that Novaya Gazeta announced Friday it is closing, citing pressure from Russian authorities and special services.
Operations are scheduled to end November 9; the closure rests on Sokolov's account of authorities' pressure.

Updated 4h agoFrance 24, The Guardian +5

World News

EU drops associate membership offer for Canada before Montreal summit

The EU backed away from offering Canada associate membership talks amid member-state disagreements before the Montreal summit.
Trump called the proposal laughable, while Carney says the talks will run another year and names do not matter.

Updated 49m agoThe Guardian, Deutsche Welle +5

Business & Finance

Lagarde to step down as ECB president in February 2027, nine months early

The ECB said Christine Lagarde will step down on 7 February 2027, nearly nine months before her term ends.
Costa said the successor process would start immediately, and Lagarde gave no reason for the timing.

Updated 1d agoThe Guardian, CNBC +4

Politics

Justice Department pursues politically sensitive cases before midterms, critics say

Associated Press reports federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's home and seized her phone in an immigration paperwork probe.
Critics call the actions politically motivated, while the department says it follows the facts and law, not political timetables.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News +1

Entertainment

Patrick Stewart, actor known for Star Trek and X-Men, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart died at age 86 at his Los Angeles home, according to reports citing a family statement.
Reporting on the death relies on a family statement, and the story is described as still developing.

Updated 4h agoABC News, Variety +12

World News

China's Communist Party elite convene four-day plenum on party discipline

China's Communist Party Central Committee began a four-day plenum on Monday with about 300 members discussing party discipline and self-governance.
Xi is widely expected to secure a fourth term in fall 2027, though that remains unconfirmed.

Updated 8h agoAl Jazeera, Associated Press +3

World News

Labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta dies at age 96

Labor leader Dolores Huerta died Wednesday in California at age 96, her family announced on social media.
Earlier this year Huerta publicly said Cesar Chavez sexually abused her during the 1960s, leading to two children.

Updated 1d agoThe Guardian, The Washington Sun +8

Technology

Report says US intelligence believes Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese spy

A New York Times report says an executive at Megaspeed, a Singapore-based datacenter company, was allegedly passing information to Beijing.
Trump was reportedly briefed about a year ago and chose not to act, and the claims rest on unnamed sources.

Updated 8h agoThe Guardian, Slashdot +4

Business & Finance

Amazon third-quarter earnings miss estimates as cloud revenue grows 39%

Amazon reported third-quarter net sales of $201.9 billion, below analyst estimates, with AWS revenue up 39%.
Shares fell after hours, though sources give different declines, and the company plans about $220 billion in capital spending this year.

Updated 12h agoVariety, Associated Press +3

Technology

Some professionals call October's AI-linked attacks and PHP flaws 'Black October'

According to Fox News, some cybersecurity professionals call this period 'Black October' amid AI-linked attacks and PHP2Shell flaws.
The Netherlands' National Cyber Security Centre says exploitation appears more complicated than initially feared, lowering its estimate of widespread exploitation.

Updated 6h agoFox News

Business & Finance

Amazon keeps $220 billion capex plan, signals higher spending in 2027

Amazon kept its $220 billion 2026 capital spending forecast while its third-quarter results missed Wall Street estimates.
Jassy's outlook for higher 2027 spending and AWS growth above 40% remains a forecast, not a reported result.

Updated 49m agoBusiness Insider, TechCrunch +2

World News

Russian drone strike kills at least 13 at Dnipro train station

A Russian drone struck a crowded railway platform in Dnipro on Thursday, killing at least 13 people, according to reporting.
Zelenskyy reportedly confirmed a toll of 14, which differs from the 13 cited elsewhere, leaving the count unsettled.

Updated 1d agoDeutsche Welle, France 24

Business & Finance

Meta settles second teen claim as Snap remains sole defendant at trial

Meta settled with teen plaintiff K.D.B. on Friday, leaving Snap as the only defendant in the Los Angeles trial.
Meta's settlement terms with both plaintiffs are confidential, while Meta and Snap dispute the allegations.

Updated 49m agoCBS News, NBC News

Politics

Judge blocks Medicaid rule requiring chronically ill recipients to prove frailty

Associated Press reports a federal judge in Boston blocked a Trump rule requiring chronically ill Medicaid recipients to prove frailty.
Judge Stearns upheld two other federal limits on frailty verification, so the ruling is only a partial victory for states.

Updated 16h agoAssociated Press, ABC News +3

World News

Russell Brand denies rape and assault charges in London trial testimony

Russell Brand testified in his defense at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, denying rape and sexual assault charges.
The charges remain contested and untested, and no verdict has been reached in the case.

Updated 7h agoCBS News, Associated Press +2

Business & Finance

Wright says US may allow more Russian diesel, depending on Moscow's conduct

The deal follows a Trump-Putin agreement for Russia to export 800,000 metric tons of diesel in October and November.
Senators from both parties and Zelenskyy criticized the deal, while a former Treasury official says the president has legal authority.

Updated 1d agoCNBC, Fox News +2

Technology

Reddit announces shift to a primarily logged-in experience

Reddit announced it is moving to a primarily logged-in experience, with tests starting in Q4 outside the U.S.
Reddit has not confirmed a global rollout timeline, and details on logged-out access remain unclear.

Updated 6h ago9to5Mac, 9to5Google +2

World News

Jordan strikes southern Syria after church attack; Damascus disputes coordination

Jordan's air force struck southern Syria after a deadly church attack in Jordan, according to Jordanian forces.
Syria says the strikes lacked prior coordination, contradicting Jordan's account, and reports seven deaths including three children.

Updated 1d agoAl Jazeera, Deutsche Welle +3

Technology

Linux kernel TCP flaw CVE-2026-98432 draws differing severity scores

Hacker News reports that CVE-2026-98432 is a use-after-free flaw in the Linux kernel's IPv4 TCP handshake path.
Severity scores differ, with Red Hat listing a preliminary 8.1, and no authoritative source confirms widespread exploitation.

Updated 16h agoHacker News

World News

Rights group says Sudanese army drone strike killed over 100 at Nyala market.

Emergency Lawyers says a Sudanese military drone strike on a busy Nyala market killed more than 100 people on Monday.
Sudan Doctors Network reports at least 21 killed, citing verification difficulties, so casualty figures remain disputed.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News +1

Technology

Reportedly leaked DHS records expose 41,000 employees and contractors

According to Wired, DDoSecrets published an archive of DHS records covering more than 41,000 employees and contractors on Wednesday.
Okta disputes DDoSecrets' claim that the data came from its systems, and authenticity remains unverified.

Updated 20h agoWired, TechCrunch +12

Politics

RNC calls alleged Alaska ballot scheme fraudulent, rejects spoiler equivalence claims

The Republican National Committee rejected claims that both parties use spoiler candidates and called the Alaska ballot scheme fraudulent.
The New York Times allegations remain disputed, as Peltola's campaign and DSCC officials deny involvement.

Updated 49m agoFox News, CBS News

Politics

Trump and Cruz label Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed a 'jihadist'

Trump called Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a jihadist at a Port Huron rally on Sunday.
El-Sayed has repeatedly denied Muslim Brotherhood ties, and the reporting does not resolve that dispute.

Updated 10h agoThe Guardian, Politico +2

World News

Police Scotland confirm early-stage inquiries into Andrew and Epstein Balmoral visits

Police Scotland said it is conducting early-stage inquiries into former Prince Andrew's time at Balmoral with Epstein and Maxwell.
A Daily Express allegation of trafficking remains unverified, and the inquiry's scope and outcome are unknown.

Updated 4h agoABC News, BBC News +3

US News

Cook rates five states as Senate toss-ups ahead of Election Day

NPR reports that the Cook Political Report rates Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio and Texas as Senate toss-ups ahead of Election Day.
Democrats need a net gain of four seats to win control, and the race remains open ahead of Election Day.

Updated 14h agoNPR

US News

Texas grand jury indicts ICE officer over alleged Houston vehicle strike

A Texas grand jury indicted ICE officer Mario Alberto Morales on an aggravated assault charge over a Houston collision.
ICE disputes the intentional-strike claim and calls the charges a political stunt, so the allegations remain contested.

Updated 2h agoNBC News, Associated Press +4

World News

Taiz governor says siege has pushed Yemeni city into famine

Associated Press reports a Saudi airstrike in western Taiz killed at least 13 people, per the Houthi-run health ministry.
Taiz's governor says the city is in famine, while Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi calls the siege reports fabricated.

Updated 12h agoAssociated Press, Al Jazeera +1

Business & Finance

Alphabet's third-quarter revenue misses estimates; shares fall after hours

Alphabet reported third-quarter revenue of $127.58 billion, below analysts' average expectations, and net income fell year over year.
Shares fell in early after-hours trading, with reported declines varying from about 9% to more than 10%.

Updated 1d agoABC News, Associated Press +5

World News

Mexican politician Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas dies at 92, Mexico's president says

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas died Wednesday at age 92, a leading figure of the Mexican left.
Details of his death rest on the president's announcement, and no cause of death was stated in the reporting.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

Technology

Tech advocates warn oversight gaps for foreign AI workers pose security risks

Fox News reports advocacy groups warn a lack of federal oversight of foreign AI workers poses security risk.
Cited cases involve allegations, including an OpenAI engineer arrested in October for allegedly planting a recording device.

Updated 2h agoFox News

World News

Bulgarian minister says drones struck container ship off Black Sea coast

Associated Press reports Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said three maritime drones struck the container ship Contship Jet on Wednesday.
Russia has not taken responsibility, and the reporting does not establish who carried out the attacks.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

World News

King Charles III begins Caribbean tour amid calls for slavery apology

King Charles III began a nine-day Caribbean tour in the Bahamas, acknowledging past suffering amid apology calls.
A Bahamas reparations committee chair questioned what the visit would deliver, and Guyana's president says an apology is next.

Updated 49m agoAssociated Press, France 24 +3

World News

France's Senate approves bill letting courts deduct riot damages from family aid

France's Senate approved a bill 229-105 allowing courts to deduct riot damages from family allowances and housing aid.
Deductions apply only after a court ruling becomes final, and the over 1 billion euro damage total is an estimate.

Updated 8h agoAssociated Press, ABC News

Politics

ABC News rates 16 House races as tossups before Nov. 3 midterms

ABC News rates 16 House races as tossups, with all 435 seats on the ballot on Nov. 3.
Democrats must net at least three seats to take control, and outcomes are expected to come down to the wire.

Updated 2h agoNPR, ABC News

World News

Arab-led parties could decide Israeli election if rivals agree to partner

Arab-led parties Ra'am and the Joint List are projected to win 13 seats in the Oct. 27 Israeli election.
Netanyahu and his main rivals have said they will not form coalitions with Arab-led parties after the October vote.

Updated 8h agoPBS NewsHour, Al Jazeera +10

US News

Federal crackdown targets alleged student-aid fraud using fake enrollees

Fox News reports that federal authorities launched Operation Ghostbusters against a student-aid fraud scheme using fictional enrollees since 2021.
Investigators estimate potential taxpayer losses of several hundred million dollars, which remains an estimate rather than a confirmed total.

Updated 12h agoFox News, The Washington Sun +2

Politics

Trump suggests federal help depends on midterm election results

At a Georgia rally, Trump said Mike Collins could call him for help, but suggested Ossoff's reelection would change that.
A Camp Lejeune family member called the remarks totally unacceptable, and the reporting does not show whether federal decisions will follow.

Updated 8h agoABC News, Associated Press

Politics

Vatican confirms Pope Leo submitted a mail-in midterm ballot

The Will County Clerk's Office confirmed Pope Leo requested a mail-in ballot on Oct. 3, and the Vatican said he submitted one.
The clerk's office has not received a completed ballot, and it is unclear whether he has mailed one.

Updated 6h agoNBC News, CBS News +3

World News

Trump cancels Iowa and Kansas rallies, opts for virtual tele-rallies

Trump announced he is cancelling Iowa and Kansas rallies in favor of tele-rallies, which the RNC confirmed.
The RNC says the virtual format will reach more voters, but that claim is the party's own assessment.

Updated 4h agoAl Jazeera, NBC News +3

World News

France deploys 70,000 police ahead of Halloween protests, citing disorder risk

Al Jazeera reports France will deploy about 70,000 police and gendarmes nationwide for Saturday's Halloween protests.
Nunez told reporters demonstrations will not be allowed in city centres, leaving the outcome of Saturday's protests unknown.

Updated 6h agoAl Jazeera, France 24 +1

Environment & Climate

Southern California faces significant coastal flood warnings through Thursday

The National Weather Service warned of significant coastal flooding in San Diego and Orange counties through Thursday.
The 15 to 22 inch water-level figure is attributed to Newport Beach's city manager and remains unverified.

Updated 22h agoThe Guardian, Associated Press +2

World News

UAE diplomat Nusseibeh enters UN chief race amid Sudan support allegations

Lana Nusseibeh, a UAE diplomat, declared her UN secretary-general candidacy this week with unanimous Gulf backing.
The UAE denies allegations that it armed Sudan's RSF, and a Latin American grouping has objected to her entry.

Updated 16h agoAssociated Press, The Guardian +1

World News

Hong Kong leader apologises as housing secretary resigns over Tai Po fire oversight

France 24 reports Chief Executive John Lee apologised for the Tai Po fire, and Housing Secretary Winnie Ho resigned.
Lee said Ho bore political responsibility, though no personal wrongdoing was found, and a three-month probe will follow.

Updated 1d agoFrance 24, ABC News +3

Health

Study reports anorexia and bulimia incidence rose 71% since 1990

MIT Technology Review reports that global anorexia and bulimia incidence rose 71% between 1990 and 2023.
GLP-1 drugs' role in the rise is unconfirmed, since supporting data come from a small earlier study.

Updated 12h agoMIT Technology Review

Business & Finance

Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi and two executives

According to Associated Press, Utah filed criminal charges against Kalshi and two executives, months after a federal judge rejected Kalshi's bid.
Kalshi disputes the charges, and the preemption dispute between states and federal regulators remains unsettled.

Updated 22h agoAssociated Press, Al Jazeera +1

Business & Finance

Volkswagen posts €5.86 billion quarterly operating loss on one-off costs

Deutsche Welle reports Volkswagen posted a €5.86 billion operating loss for July through September, driven largely by one-off costs.
CEO Oliver Blume plans to cut about 100,000 jobs over the coming years across the group.

Updated 1d agoDeutsche Welle, ABC News +1

Technology

Anthropic files for public offering with Nasdaq listing as ANT

Anthropic filed a Form S-1 with the SEC to go public, targeting a Nasdaq listing under ANT.
Share count and pricing are undetermined, so the roughly $2 trillion valuation figure remains uncertain.

Updated 2d agoEngadget, The Hollywood Reporter +16

Politics

Trump's proposed arch faces lawsuits and disputed shadow analysis

A Washington Post 3D model reportedly shows Trump's proposed 250-foot arch casting shadows over memorials and graves, which Interior disputes.
Construction could begin November 5 pending final approval, while a judge will hear injunction arguments; the outcome is unresolved.

Updated 10h agoThe Washington Sun, CBS News

Technology

Ofcom recommends four age-check methods for under-16 social media ban

Ofcom has set out recommended methods for checking whether UK social media users are aged over 16.
About 150,000 16- and 17-year-olds lack passports or driving licences, documents likely needed to access platforms.

Updated 4h agoBBC News, The Guardian +1

Business & Finance

FTC orders Walmart, Uber and others to explain personalized pricing practices

The FTC sent orders on Wednesday asking companies including Walmart, Uber and Delta how they set individual prices and worker pay.
Several companies deny using personal data to set individual prices, and those denials remain unverified in the reporting.

Updated 1d agoBusiness Insider, ABC News +2

Technology

Putin calls Musk a genius as Russia develops Starlink alternative

Putin called Musk a genius and said Russia is in close contact with American partners, including Musk.
Satellite counts are disputed, and Russia's Rassvet network is estimated at only 26 working satellites.

Updated 1d agoThe Guardian, BBC News +2

Business & Finance

Shell reports adjusted quarterly profit of $10.8bn, up from $5.4bn

Shell reported an adjusted profit of $10.8bn for July to September, up from $5.432bn a year earlier.
The buyback rises to $5bn for the next three months, while analyst forecasts for profit differ across reports.

Updated 1d agoThe Guardian, CNBC

World News

Kim Jong Un urges drone push as North Korea tests weapons, state media says

North Korea tested attack drones, missiles and a multiple rocket launcher at a weapons demonstration, state media reported.
Pyongyang has denied responsibility for the border explosions and warned of retaliation if provoked, so attribution remains disputed.

Updated 16h agoAssociated Press, France 24 +1

World News

Paris-area shooting suspect faces preliminary racist-motive murder charges, prosecutors say

A Friday shooting in Trappes and La Verrière killed one man; prosecutors say the suspect faces preliminary racist-motive murder charges.
Reported wound counts differ between outlets, and the anonymous schizophrenia claim has not been confirmed in the reporting.

Updated 1d agoFrance 24, Associated Press +1

World News

UN rights investigator says Myanmar junta intentionally attacks civilians

A UN rights investigator reports Myanmar's military-backed government is intentionally attacking civilians to force their submission.
The allegations are attributed to the investigator, and the provided reporting includes no government response.

Updated 2h agoABC News, Associated Press

World News

Seoul says North Korea fired roughly ten short-range missiles toward sea

South Korea's military reported that Pyongyang launched roughly 10 short-range missiles from near Wonsan on Thursday.
Japan said the missiles landed outside its economic zone, while Seoul calls the launches a violation of UN Security Council resolutions.

Updated 1d agoDeutsche Welle, France 24 +3

US News

Attorneys allege ICE ran surveillance targeting left-wing social movements

Wired reports attorneys for 15 Minnesota defendants say they obtained evidence of an ICE operation targeting left-wing movements.
Defense attorneys' claim of a broader nationwide operation is their allegation, and no other outlet corroborates it.

Updated 2d agoWired

US News

NPR reports rising ICE activity before midterms as early voting grows

NPR reports a notable rise in ICE activity across various cities and states in the weeks before the midterms.
The Department of Homeland Security no longer publicly shares timely operational information, so reports on individual detentions remain difficult to confirm.

Updated 2h agoNPR

Politics

Michigan Democrats' divisions persist as Senate race nears its vote

Stevens' fiance told The Detroit News he would vote for Republican Mike Rogers, while Stevens said she will back El-Sayed.
El-Sayed and Stevens plan a joint Detroit get-out-the-vote event Sunday, but its effect on Democratic divisions remains unclear.

Updated 20h agoAssociated Press, The Washington Sun

World News

Police ask South African court to ban Durban anti-immigration marches

Associated Press reports that South African police asked courts to halt planned anti-illegal immigration marches in Durban over alleged threats of violence.
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court granted an interim order Wednesday; a Friday hearing will decide whether it becomes permanent.

Updated 4h agoAssociated Press, ABC News

Technology

GM agrees to pay $220 million over alleged driver data sales

General Motors agreed to pay $220 million to settle claims it illegally sold driver and location data to brokers.
The deal requires GM to limit driving data collection and obtain express consent before collecting driver information.

Updated 12h agoThe Verge, TechCrunch +1

Health

ACA premiums proposed to rise about 15% as insurers exit marketplaces

NBC News reports that insurers offering ACA plans propose an average premium increase of about 15% for 2027.
According to KFF, eleven insurers plan to leave ACA marketplaces in some states, and 2027 increases remain proposals.

Updated 1d agoNBC News

Business & Finance

Google widens ads in AI Mode to more countries as Search growth cools

Google is scaling ads in AI Mode to 10 new countries, with Brazil, Mexico and the UK planned later this year.
Search growth slowed to 12% and shares fell 8%, though Schindler says AI Mode ad click rates are comparable to organic listings.

Updated 20h agoTechCrunch, CNET

US News

Sandy Hook relatives ask Supreme Court to preserve state, local rifle bans

ABC News reports relatives of Sandy Hook victims filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold certain rifle bans.
Gun rights advocates argue the bans are unconstitutional; oral arguments are set for December 2.

Updated 22h agoABC News, Associated Press

Politics

Healey pledges to lower benefits bill ahead of next general election

John Healey said the welfare bill will fall before the next general election, after critics faulted the Budget's welfare detail.
Treasury officials dispute that Healey set a timeline, and specific welfare reforms await reviews due in November.

Updated 1d agoBBC News, The Guardian

World News

Prosecutor seeks death penalty for ousted former president Yoon on appeal

A special prosecutor on Thursday demanded the death penalty for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol during his appeal hearing.
Execution appears unlikely because South Korea has not carried out one since 1997, and no verdict date is set.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

World News

Japan announces agreement with US for joint missile production facility

Japan's defense minister said the US and Japan agreed to build a Japanese facility for joint production of advanced air-to-air missiles.
Officials gave no further details on the agreement, so its costs, timelines and output remain unclear.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press, NPR

Science

Nearly 150 researchers urge declaring climate change a global health emergency

Deutsche Welle reports that nearly 150 researchers from over 30 countries urge declaring climate change a global health emergency.
The call comes from researchers, and the harm estimates are attributed to the annual Lancet Countdown report.

Updated 2d agoDeutsche Welle

World News

Serbian police kill knife-wielding attacker at Israeli Embassy, interior minister says

Serbian police say a knife-wielding minor attacked a guard at the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade overnight and was shot dead.
Israel's Foreign Ministry says no personnel were hurt, while the attacker's Islamic State ties rest on Dacic's account.

Updated 2d agoDeutsche Welle, Associated Press +3

Politics

Former FBI officials face charges alleging false statements to Congress about Hunter Biden

Former FBI officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides are due in Washington federal court on charges alleging they lied to Congress.
Their lawyers call the case baseless and politically motivated, and the allegations remain unresolved in court.

Updated 22h agoAssociated Press, CBS News +5

World News

US sanctions Rwanda's defense ministry over its role in eastern Congo fighting

Associated Press reports the U.S. sanctioned Rwanda's defense ministry on Wednesday over its involvement in eastern Congo's conflict.
Rwanda says it remains ready to implement the Washington Accords if Congo fulfills its commitments; Bessent demands troop withdrawal.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News +1

Business & Finance

Samsung's quarterly operating profit lands near forecasts on AI chip demand

Samsung reported third-quarter revenue of 195.25 trillion won and operating profit of 107.44 trillion won, both close to analyst estimates.
Samsung expects AI chip demand to outpace supply through 2027, but some analysts question whether the spending will pay off.

Updated 1d agoCNBC, ABC News +1

World News

Russia hosts third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow on October 28

Russia is hosting its third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow on October 28 and 29, with 48 countries reportedly attending.
Trade totals differ between sources, with Russian customs data showing about $27 billion and Al Jazeera citing over $28 billion.

Updated 1d agoDeutsche Welle, Al Jazeera +1

Politics

Trump announces $1 million reward for tips on voter fraud convictions

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social a $1 million reward for tips leading to convictions for voter fraud.
Trump gave no details on funding or administration, and an election law expert is skeptical the payout will occur.

Updated 2d agoFrance 24, NBC News +3

Environment & Climate

Trump administration plans to ease EPA methane rules for oil, gas

The Trump administration plans to announce a proposal Tuesday to roll back Biden-era oil and gas emissions rules.
The administration projects $45 billion in savings, while Biden-era officials cite roughly $97 billion in benefits; the figures conflict.

Updated 1d agoThe Washington Sun, Associated Press +6

World News

UN reports 36,000 people fled Ethiopian violence into Kenya

The United Nations reported that 36,000 people have fled violence in Ethiopia into Kenya, sheltering in camps and villages.
Local leaders express concern that host communities could be overwhelmed, while police report stray-bullet incidents in Moyale.

Updated 8h agoAssociated Press, ABC News +1

Politics

Justice Department asks Washington to set aside ballots of 400-plus suspected noncitizens

The Justice Department asked Washington state to set aside ballots from more than 400 people it suspects registered without citizenship.
Secretary Steve Hobbs is reviewing the demand, and the allegations remain unverified, with some named individuals possibly naturalized.

Updated 1d agoPBS NewsHour, Associated Press +6

Politics

Judge sets September 2027 trial for man charged in White House dinner attack

A federal judge set a September 2027 trial for Cole Tomas Allen, who is charged in the April 2026 attack.
Jury selection is set for Sept. 7, but the charges remain unproven allegations until a trial.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

Health

FDA scientists reportedly opposed plan to ease peptide access

HHS is giving compounding pharmacies temporary leeway to make six peptides while a formal rule is developed.
The agency's own scientists concluded there is insufficient data to prove the six peptides are safe and effective.

Updated 1d agoABC News, NBC News +6

World News

Trump centers midterm campaign on himself as GOP faces low approval

The White House describes Trump as the party's chief voice and top motivator for the midterm campaign.
A mid-October CNN/SSRS poll found 4 in 10 registered voters see their vote as opposing Trump; overall effects remain unclear.

Updated 2d agoABC News, Associated Press

Politics

UK inflation reaches 3.5% as public debt passes 3 trillion pounds

UK inflation climbed to 3.5%, nearly a one-year high, as fuel costs rose amid the Iran war.
Public debt now exceeds 3 trillion pounds, with 8% of government spending needed to service it.

Updated 12h agoBBC News, Associated Press +2

Business & Finance

Jio Platforms shares jump 21% in India's largest-ever IPO debut

Jio Platforms raised $3.2 billion in India's largest-ever IPO, and its shares rose 21% on Wednesday.
Analysts say the listing could end Jio's ultra-cheap tariffs, though whether prices will rise is not yet known.

Updated 2d agoBBC News, TechCrunch +1

Entertainment

Voice actor Eric Bauza dies at 46; colleagues remember his Looney Tunes work

According to The Hollywood Reporter, voice actor Eric Bauza died suddenly on October 25 of natural causes at age 46.
The future of the pre-production musical Bye Bye Bunny remains uncertain following his death, the outlet reports.

Updated 2h agoThe Hollywood Reporter

Politics

Federal grand jury reportedly rejects indictment of Cassidy Hutchinson

Four sources briefed on the proceedings say a federal grand jury in Washington rejected prosecutors' bid to indict Cassidy Hutchinson.
A senior DOJ lawyer reportedly told a judge the rejected indictment did not name Hutchinson as the target.

Updated 2d agoCBS News, CNBC +7

US News

Federal prosecutors allege ex-Stoughton officer staged Birchmore's death as suicide

Associated Press reports Matthew Farwell is on federal trial, charged with killing Sandra Birchmore and staging her death.
Defense attorney Kimberly Stevens told jurors Farwell had an affair with Birchmore but did not kill her.

Updated 8h agoAssociated Press

World News

Pakistan court sentences rights lawyers Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years

Al Jazeera reports that an antiterrorism court sentenced lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years in prison.
The couple deny the charges, and their defence plans to petition the Supreme Court over the verdict.

Updated 10h agoAl Jazeera, Associated Press +1

Technology

Polymarket briefly halts trading after third-party compromise; theft reports unconfirmed

Polymarket briefly halted trading on its international platform Thursday after a third-party software compromise, reportedly involving DebugBear.
Polymarket pledged full reimbursement but has not confirmed user losses, and reported theft estimates still vary.

Updated 22h agoNBC News, Wired +2

US News

Emergency declared at South Carolina nuclear site after lab fire

Fox News reports an emergency was declared at the Savannah River Site after a lab fire.
Officials say no contamination has been reported outside the facility; the cause of the fire is not yet described.

Updated 22h agoFox News, Associated Press

US News

Egyptian man scheduled to change plea to federal hate crime charges in Boulder attack

ABC News reports Mohamed Soliman is scheduled to change his not guilty plea to federal hate crime charges in Denver Thursday.
Soliman is already serving life after a state guilty plea, and the new federal accusations, including anti-Jewish motive, are unresolved allegations.

Updated 1d agoABC News, BBC News +2

US News

Ohio prosecutors drop charges against man arrested in Toledo festival shooting

The Guardian reports that Ohio prosecutors dropped more than 50 felony charges against Eljay Crisp-Carr on Friday.
Prosecutors said the dismissal is without prejudice, meaning charges could be refiled; the shooting investigation remains open.

Updated 4h agoThe Guardian

Business & Finance

California high-speed rail chief Ian Choudri resigns amid travel expense probe

Ian Choudri resigned late Wednesday as head of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, citing personal and family priorities.
Disallowed consultant travel reimbursements reached $543,000, but reporting does not tie the resignation directly to those findings.

Updated 20h agoAssociated Press, The Guardian

US News

DEA whistleblower alleges agency let fentanyl pills reach streets

CBS News reports that DEA Special Agent David Howell alleges the agency let millions of fentanyl pills reach the streets.
The DEA and DOJ declined interview requests, while a DOJ Inspector General investigation into the allegations remains ongoing.

Updated 1d agoCBS News

Business & Finance

Healey's budget reportedly to include £1.5bn devolution borrowing facility

The Guardian reports Healey will announce a £1.5bn borrowing facility and £285m in good growth funding in Wednesday's budget.
Figures remain pre-budget plans, and the borrowing facility is to be drawn up with mayors over two years.

Updated 2d agoThe Guardian, BBC News +2

Politics

Trump campaigns for Paxton in Texas, third visit in a month

President Donald Trump campaigned for Republican candidates in Corpus Christi and Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday, ahead of midterm elections.
NBC News reports Talarico holds a narrow polling lead, so the Senate race could still shift before next week's midterm.

Updated 2d agoAssociated Press, NBC News

World News

Polish opposition leader suggests EU exit talks could pressure bloc

Opposition leader Jarosław Kaczyński suggested nationalist-led countries could open EU withdrawal negotiations to pressure the bloc to return powers.
Prime Minister Tusk wrote that Kaczyński announced Poland should begin exit negotiations; Kaczyński says Tusk misrepresented him.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

Health

Eli Lilly says retatrutide trial showed greater weight loss than Ozempic

Business Insider reports Eli Lilly's trial found retatrutide users lost more than twice the weight of Ozempic users.
The results have not been peer-reviewed or published, and the drug remains unapproved, with FDA submission expected in early 2027.

Updated 2d agoBusiness Insider

World News

Authorities move tens of thousands from India's coast before Cyclone Arnab landfall

Andhra Pradesh authorities said nearly 50,000 people had moved to shelters by Monday night, according to Reuters.
The Wednesday crossing is a forecast, and the evacuation totals were reported on different dates.

Updated 1d agoAl Jazeera, ABC News +2

World News

U.S. and Cuban officials shout at each other during UN embargo debate

ABC News reports U.S. and Cuban officials shouted at each other on the UN General Assembly floor Tuesday.
Waltz's remarks alleged years of government corruption, a claim this single-outlet account does not independently verify.

Updated 1d agoABC News, Fox News +4

Science

Commercial satellite image shows China's spaceplane resembling US X-37B

Wired reports that a 2024 commercial satellite image shows a Chinese winged spacecraft strongly resembling the US X-37B spaceplane.
China has flown four spaceplane missions since 2020, but its total inventory remains publicly unknown.

Updated 1d agoWired

Environment & Climate

Regulators report striped bass decline; angler group official warns of possible collapse

Regulators said striped bass have had eight straight years of poor reproduction in the Chesapeake Bay, where up to 90% spawn.
Industry members estimate an $8 billion economic impact; the collapse timeline is an attributed warning, not an established finding.

Updated 8h agoAssociated Press, ABC News

Technology

Hochul signs New York law setting safeguards for children using AI chatbots

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law aimed at protecting children from AI chatbot harms.
Justine Gluck says several categories in the law are broadly worded or undefined, which could complicate enforcement.

Updated 1d agoEngadget, ABC News +1

Politics

Judge rules Trump-appointed California prosecutor Essayli unlawfully serving in role

The Guardian reports that a federal judge ruled Bill Essayli was unlawfully serving as top federal prosecutor in southern California.
The ruling will not take immediate effect, and the Justice Department intends to appeal it, leaving the matter unresolved.

Updated 2d agoThe Guardian, Associated Press +2

Environment & Climate

Study says 2025 Los Angeles fire smoke exposed about 7 million people to lead

ABC News reports that Caltech researchers estimate about 7 million Los Angeles residents breathed lead levels above 80 times background.
Scientists still do not know how short-term, high lead exposure affects human health, so consequences remain unclear.

Updated 1d agoABC News, Associated Press

World News

Abiy says Ethiopia received 12 Russian Su-35 jets, plans S-400 purchase

Ethiopia's prime minister announced on X in Moscow that 12 Russian Su-35 jets had arrived and four S-400 batteries would follow.
No S-400 delivery date was given, and one military analyst says the jets suggest preparation for possible wars with other countries.

Updated 1d agoAl Jazeera, BBC News

Technology

UEFI firmware flaw in TianoCore EDK II rated 9.5 out of 10

Slashdot reports a 9.5-out-of-10 code-execution flaw in TianoCore EDK II, which hardware makers use to build UEFI firmware.
The flaw could let attackers run malicious code before the operating system and Secure Boot load, per the report.

Updated 2d agoSlashdot, Ars Technica +1

World News

Five dead in US strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific

The Guardian reports that Tuesday's US strike on a suspected smuggling boat killed five people in the Pacific.
The Trump administration maintains those aboard were trafficking drugs, but has not provided definitive evidence.

Updated 2d agoThe Guardian, The Washington Sun +5

Health

Study estimates 75% of NFL players who died over 15 years had CTE

A study estimates that 75% of professional football players who died over a 15-year span had signs of CTE.
The study leader describes the 75% figure as a best guess, not a precise measurement.

Updated 2d agoNBC News, CBS News

US News

Cornell questioned over housing of student disciplined in alleged assault case

Associated Press reports one Cornell student disciplined over an alleged 2024 assault returned to a co-ed dorm.
The district attorney initially decided no crime occurred, but the investigation was reopened and referred to New York's attorney general.

Updated 16h agoAssociated Press, ABC News +2

World News

Nearly six million Haitians face severe hunger, new report says

A new Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report released Wednesday says nearly six million Haitians are experiencing severe hunger.
The analysis projects severe hunger reaching 6.35 million by mid-2027, and the World Food Program says it needs $78 million through March.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

Environment & Climate

Eight of nine English water firms rated poor or requiring improvement by regulators

Regulators' first joint report found water companies' environmental performance fell again last year despite industry investment.
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle has summoned industry bosses to Whitehall, but the verified reporting does not detail next steps.

Updated 1d agoBBC News, The Guardian

Politics

Republicans spend millions as redrawn districts become competitive

Trump's political team pressed Republican-led states to redraw maps, but some supposedly easy GOP districts are now competitive.
North Carolina's 1st District is a toss-up, and Florida's 22nd District polling is conflicting and largely unreleased.

Updated 2d agoNPR, The Washington Sun

Automotive

Automaker earnings flag tariff, diesel and chip costs amid smaller EV market

NPR reports that General Motors and Ford flagged rising costs from materials, chips, diesel and logistics in third-quarter earnings.
GM reports third-quarter sales fell 6%, partly because of a smaller EV market; its cost estimates are company forecasts.

Updated 1d agoNPR

Environment & Climate

Atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations hit record highs in 2025

CBS News reports that the WMO found carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide all reached unprecedented 2025 levels.
The explanation for the slower CO2 rise comes from one WMO scientist and is not independently verified.

Updated 2d agoCBS News, Slashdot

US News

Prosecutors allege Illinois man planned attack on Aurora Hindu temple

Associated Press reports that prosecutors allege Alexandros Paporakis fled an Aurora temple parking lot on October 11 after his rifle jammed.
Paporakis faces felony terrorist threat and firearm charges, and a hate crime probe has been requested but is not confirmed.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press

Automotive

Stellantis reports 4 billion euro cash shortfall amid turnaround plan

Stellantis reported a 4 billion euro cash shortfall for the third quarter as revenue rose 1 percent.
Stellantis reaffirmed a 2027 target for positive industrial free cash flow, though shares remain down over 60 percent this year.

Updated 2d agoMotorTrend, CNBC

World News

EU peacekeeping helicopter crashes in Bosnia, officials report three dead

ABC News reports that an Italian CH-47 Chinook of the EU peacekeeping force in Bosnia crashed near Brcko on Thursday.
Local officials report three dead and 12 injured, while EUFOR says only that a number of personnel were killed or injured.

Updated 20h agoABC News, Associated Press +1

US News

Two helicopters collide midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon

CBS News reports two helicopters collided midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon, officials confirmed.
No immediate word on the condition of those aboard, and the NTSB is leading the investigation into unclear circumstances.

Updated 20h agoCBS News

US News

Local officers deputized for ICE doubled in eight months, report says

NPR reports that a FWD.us analysis found state and local officers deputized under ICE's 287(g) program doubled in eight months.
Florida and Texas accounted for about half of more than 47,000 arrests, according to one advocacy group's analysis.

Updated 2d agoNPR

Science

Mars meteorite Teghaza 001 dated to at least 4.1 billion years

Scientific American reports a new Science paper identifies a Sahara-found stone as Martian crust at least 4.1 billion years old.
Anya Udry says the meteorite's exact origin on Mars is unknown, arguing for returned samples.

Updated 6h agoScientific American, CBS News

Politics

Acton's family criticizes Ramaswamy ad featuring her estranged mother

Family of Democratic candidate Amy Acton objected to the ad's use of her estranged mother.
ABC News has not verified the video's content or authenticity, and it remains unclear who commissioned it.

Updated 20h agoThe Guardian, ABC News +7

Health

Coroner recommends TGA review unapproved peptides after actor's death

The Guardian reports a Victorian coroner recommended the TGA review unapproved peptides after actor Richard Norton's fatal cardiac arrest.
The findings are recommendations, and the reporting does not confirm that the TGA has begun any review or rescheduling.

Updated 2h agoThe Guardian, NBC News

World News

Iranian court sentences Jafar Panahi to new prison term in absentia, lawyer says

An Iranian court sentenced Jafar Panahi in absentia to five years and one month in prison, his lawyer said.
A friend said Panahi had not been detained, while the court also ordered all his assets seized.

Updated 1d agoThe Guardian, Associated Press

US News

Survey finds nearly 43% of U.S. teens aged 13 to 17 gambled last year

NBC News reports that the Rutgers survey covered nearly 1,700 Americans aged 13 to 27, with 52.5% saying they gambled.
The report offers no past-trend comparison, so it is hard to tell whether teen gambling is increasing.

Updated 1d agoNBC News

Technology

Hacker News reports macOS developer tools still trust compromised eMudhra certificates

Hacker News reports that developer tools shipped with macOS, including git and curl, still trust compromised eMudhra certificates.
The macOS 27.2 update released October 26 did not fix the issue and undid user workarounds, leaving users vulnerable again.

Updated 2d agoHacker News

Politics

Immigrant legal groups sue over reported ICE policy concealing detainee locations

Immigrant legal services groups filed suit Wednesday in Boston federal court, arguing the policy unlawfully limits client contact.
As of last month, more than 16,000 detainees were affected, though ICE and DHS have not publicly confirmed the change.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

Politics

Democrat Scott Colom challenges Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi Senate race

Colom, a district attorney, is seeking to unseat incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith for a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi.
Mississippi has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1982, and Hyde-Smith's campaign calls the push a last-ditch effort.

Updated 1d agoABC News, NPR +1

US News

Army investigates whether cyberattack caused US military base freezer failures

According to Fox News, Army CID is investigating refrigeration failures that spoiled food at military commissaries in August.
The cause remains unknown, and a possible link to a French supermarket cyberattack has not been confirmed.

Updated 22h agoFox News

Politics

145 ballot measures will go before voters on Election Day

PBS NewsHour reports that 145 ballot initiatives nationwide will go before voters this fall, including tax and abortion measures.
Pass thresholds vary: Florida requires 60% for constitutional amendments, while Nevada requires two successive approvals.

Updated 1d agoPBS NewsHour, Politico +2

Environment & Climate

Flooding in Four Corners triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders in Colorado, New Mexico

Severe flooding on Friday prompted water rescues, some from rooftops, and evacuation orders in Colorado and New Mexico.
The number of people rescued remains unknown, and a National Weather Service meteorologist said saturated ground makes flooding more likely.

Updated 2d agoThe Guardian, ABC News +3

Environment & Climate

Reportedly worst UK PFAS contamination found at former RAF Upper Heyford

BBC News reports that developer-commissioned testing found unacceptable PFAS levels at the former RAF Upper Heyford base.
The developer's chief executive says residential soil samples show the area is safe, while independent testing found elevated chemical levels in streams.

Updated 1d agoBBC News

Politics

Kennedy claims Arabs do not produce science, drawing widespread criticism

Kennedy said at a Michigan campaign event that 500 million Arabs do not produce science, literature, or win major prizes.
Critics called the remarks racist, Islamophobic and factually inaccurate. An HHS representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Updated 2d agoAl Jazeera, Associated Press +1

World News

Philippine foreign secretary arrives in Myanmar to oversee humanitarian aid

Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro arrived in Myanmar on Wednesday to oversee humanitarian aid distribution as ASEAN's envoy.
The aid is expected to reach more than 11,000 households through November, but its effect on the government's standing is unclear.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

US News

Lawsuit alleges Trump administration only partly follows closed-school discharge rules

NPR reports that a Student Defense lawsuit alleges the Education Department illegally refuses to fully follow closed-school discharge rules.
Kendrick Gaussoin's August 2026 discharge request was denied; the department says it stands by the program.

Updated 1d agoNPR

World News

Albanian opposition lawmakers disrupt parliament with flares and smoke bombs

Opposition lawmakers led by Sali Berisha disrupted Albania's parliament in Tirana on Thursday with flares and smoke bombs.
Hundreds of people, including police officers, have been injured in the protests, which Rama has blamed on foreign forces.

Updated 1d agoAl Jazeera, Fox News

Technology

Apple to replace affected iPhone Duo inner screens after user breakage reports

CNBC reports that Apple said it is aware of an inner display issue affecting a small number of iPhone Duo units.
Affected owners should contact AppleCare for a replacement. The cause remains unconfirmed; iFixit only theorized hinge design.

Updated 2d agoCNBC, Engadget +2

Environment & Climate

Industry-backed bills would bar states from setting stricter recycling requirements

ProPublica reports that two congressional bills promoted by oil, chemical and packaging companies would give misleading recycling claims federal support.
The legislation would forbid states from setting stricter requirements, and an NRDC attorney calls both bills peak greenwashing.

Updated 1d agoProPublica

Environment & Climate

Public accounts committee says Sizewell C deal exposes taxpayers to high risk

The Guardian reports that MPs warned Sizewell C costs could spiral to almost £48bn for billpayers.
A government spokesperson says the report ignores investor incentives to finish construction cheaply and quickly under the deal's terms.

Updated 2d agoThe Guardian

World News

Court convicts Tommy Robinson of harassing two Daily Mail journalists

Jurors at Southwark Crown Court found Tommy Robinson guilty on both harassment counts by a 10-2 majority.
Robinson denied the charges, saying he panicked; he was granted bail before sentencing on December 16.

Updated 1d agoBBC News, ABC News +1

Business & Finance

SK Hynix warns memory shortages may last through 2030, keeping prices high

SK Hynix warned that memory shortages could persist through at least 2030, sustaining high prices for buyers.
Apple is believed to be among 14 priority buyers, but those contracts allow market-based price increases.

Updated 2d ago9to5Mac, 9to5Google +1

Politics

Alex Pretti's parents allege federal government is shielding agents in his killing

Associated Press reports that Alex Pretti's parents say the federal government is shielding agents involved in their son's killing.
Federal prosecutors said in court filings they stopped sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities. The parents' allegations remain unverified in this report.

Updated 2d agoAssociated Press, The Guardian +1

Politics

Trump, Rubio reportedly plan Texas visit to oil tanker with Venezuelan crude

Trump and Rubio reportedly plan to show off a newly arrived Venezuelan crude tanker in Port Arthur, Texas, according to officials.
The stop coincides with Trump's Texas midterm rallies, and Rubio's participation in campaign events remains unclear.

Updated 2d agoAssociated Press, PBS NewsHour +3

US News

Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who handled Trump and Maduro cases, dies at 92

Reports from ABC News and Fox News say Judge Alvin Hellerstein died at age 92.
Reports disagree on the death date, with Fox News citing Tuesday and ABC News citing Wednesday.

Updated 1d agoABC News, Fox News +3

Entertainment

Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental, and police close investigation

NBC News reports that the Greenville County Coroner's Office ruled Hayden Panettiere's death accidental, caused by toxic effects of multiple drugs.
Police say no signs of foul play were found, and the investigation has now been closed.

Updated 1d agoNBC News, Variety +1

Environment & Climate

Highway being built through Amazon rainforest ahead of COP30 summit in Belém

According to Hacker News, a four-lane highway is being built through protected Amazon rainforest to serve the COP30 summit in Belém.
Reporting does not establish the road's environmental effects, and its defense is attributed to Adler Silveira.

Updated 2d agoHacker News

World News

Egyptian court orders Mada Masr closure; editor Lina Attalah reportedly detained

A Cairo court convicted Mada Masr editor Lina Attalah of running an unlicensed website and ordered the outlet closed.
Mada Masr says Attalah's whereabouts remain unknown even though the fine was paid hours after the verdict.

Updated 2d agoBBC News, ABC News +4

World News

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines critically injured in car strike, PM says

ABC News reports that a car struck independent federal lawmaker Helen Haines, 65, on Monday, critically injuring her in Wangaratta, Victoria.
Police are investigating whether the act was intentional, and Albanese has said the motive is not yet known.

Updated 2d agoABC News, The Guardian +9

Technology

Google unveils Gemini 4 Carbon, touting stronger cybersecurity benchmark results

Google announced Gemini 4 Carbon as its next frontier model, following the Argon launch two weeks earlier.
Google's benchmark results are company-reported, and early access is limited to a subset of cyber defenders.

Updated 2d ago9to5Google, Hacker News +1

Business & Finance

Skydance TV names senior leadership team, with Channing Dungey overseeing cable channels

Skydance TV chief George Cheeks announced his senior leadership team on Wednesday afternoon, retaining many Paramount executives.
Channing Dungey will oversee more than 50 cable channels while still leading Warner Bros. TV Studios.

Updated 2d agoThe Hollywood Reporter, Variety

Politics

Former Biden officials release pledge asking 2028 candidates to reject Israel policies

A dozen former Biden administration officials who resigned over Gaza released a pledge aimed at 2028 presidential candidates Wednesday.
Israel denies committing genocide, while roughly half of Democrats believe it has, according to AP polling.

Updated 1d agoThe Washington Sun, Al Jazeera

US News

Accused man seeks Letitia James removal, alleging bias in Cornell probe

According to Associated Press, an accused man asks a judge to remove Letitia James from a renewed Cornell criminal probe.
James's office calls the bias challenge procedurally defective and substantively meritless, and no ruling is reported.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press, Fox News

Politics

Conservative activists O'Keefe and Higby face charges over Minnesota primary voting

Activists James O'Keefe and Cam Higby face alleged unlawful voting and identity theft charges in Minnesota.
Prosecutors allege the men used voters' names without permission, and officials do not know how the names were obtained.

Updated 1d agoThe Washington Sun, ABC News +2

US News

Three arrested over alleged school shooting plot near Atlanta, police say

ABC News reports police arrested three people, including two juveniles, over an alleged high school shooting plot near Atlanta.
Police say the investigation is active and have not disclosed what the suspects planned or how close they came.

Updated 1d agoABC News, Associated Press

Environment & Climate

Sylvia Earle urges end to Antarctic krill fishing amid quota talks

Associated Press reports that oceanographer Sylvia Earle is calling for an end to Antarctic krill fishing while 27 governments negotiate quotas.
Talks remain deadlocked between expanding industry quotas and a long-delayed marine protected area, with the outcome unresolved.

Updated 1d agoAssociated Press

US News

Trump administration rescinds refugee support funding, straining Ohio resettlement services

The Washington Sun reports that the Trump administration formally rescinded refugee support money at the end of September.
Ohio's refugee nonprofit director says major layoffs have occurred while state awaits federal guidance on student and senior funds.

Updated 2d agoThe Washington Sun

Entertainment

Atlanta Dream say WNBA Finals Game 6 sold out despite criticized early start

Associated Press reports Game 6 of the WNBA Finals is sold out despite its criticized 12:30 p.m. EDT tipoff.
The sellout figure comes from the Dream's announcement, and Golden State leads the series 3-2.

Updated 4h agoAssociated Press, The Guardian

US News

Convicted murderer escapes Tennessee prison; manhunt underway, officials say

According to Fox News, Jacob Allen Morley, 28, serving a life sentence for murder, escaped a Tennessee prison Sunday.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says he should be considered dangerous, and a manhunt remains underway.

Updated 1d agoFox News, CBS News +4

Technology

Apple launches touchscreen MacBook Pro from $2,899, available November 6

TechCrunch reports that Apple launched a touchscreen MacBook Pro, with 14-inch and 16-inch models starting at $2,899 and $3,399.
Pre-orders open October 30 and availability begins November 6, though only TechCrunch has reported these details.

Updated 2d agoTechCrunch, Engadget +2

US News

New York woman convicted of Islamic State weapons training after teen marriage

A New York woman was convicted Tuesday of receiving Islamic State weapons training after her father took her to Syria as a teenager.
She faces up to 10 years in prison, and prosecutors and the defense present conflicting accounts of her role.

Updated 2d agoABC News, Associated Press +3

US News

Woman shot outside Virginia Republican headquarters in Richmond, party says

Fox News reports a woman was shot around 1:45 p.m. Thursday in front of the Obenshain Center in Richmond.
The Virginia GOP says all staff are safe, but the woman's condition and the shooting's circumstances remain unclear.

Updated 1d agoFox News

Science

Astronomers report possible new dwarf planet candidate 2026 ED138 beyond Neptune

Scientific American reports astronomers announced a new dwarf planet candidate, provisionally named 2026 ED138, found beyond Neptune's orbit.
Formal dwarf planet status remains unconfirmed until further observations show whether the object has enough mass to become round.

Updated 1d agoScientific American, Slashdot +1

US News

Salim Said sentenced to 30 years in Minnesota food fraud case

ABC News reports a Minneapolis restaurant operator was sentenced to 30 years for federal food program fraud.
The government says the fraud totaled $44 million, and Said denied the allegations at his 2025 trial.

Updated 1d agoABC News, Associated Press +1

US News

Suspect charged with assaulting officer freed by NYC police despite ICE detainer

Fox News reports that NYPD released Alpha Bah, accused of assaulting a police officer, after ignoring an ICE detainer request.
Mullin blamed New York sanctuary policies, while the charges against Bah are not independently verified by other outlets.

Updated 2d agoFox News

Science

Study reports magma deep inside Earth can store extra oxygen

ScienceDaily reports that scientists found magma deep inside Earth can store surprising amounts of extra oxygen.
Its possible role in Earth's oxygen-rich atmosphere is described as potential, not established, and rests on one outlet's report.

Updated 1d agoScienceDaily

Science

Artemis III core stage joins twin boosters at Kennedy Space Center

According to NASA News, technicians joined the Artemis III core stage with twin boosters at Kennedy on October 25.
The stack must still finish testing and checkouts before a planned tanking test at Launch Pad 39B.

Updated 2d agoNASA News

Entertainment

Zverev set to become world number one after Vienna win

BBC News reports that Alexander Zverev beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4 7-5 in Vienna, clinching a Monday rise to number one.
The rise followed injuries to the dominant pair, and Zverev conceded he may not be the best if both were fit.

Updated 1d agoBBC News

US News

Nearly a dozen women expected to speak at Alexander brothers' sentencing on Tuesday

Associated Press reports that three Alexander brothers, convicted in March, are scheduled for sentencing Tuesday in New York.
Prosecutors seek life terms, while the defense maintains innocence and requests a 15-year minimum sentence.

Updated 2d agoAssociated Press, The Guardian +3

US News

Three defendants plead guilty to $9m romance scheme targeting older Americans

The Guardian reports that three people pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a $9m romance scam.
Sentencing is set for February 2027, and the defendants face up to 20 years in prison.

Updated 2d agoThe Guardian

Science

Meteor study finds melting and fragmentation drive mass loss during atmospheric entry

ScienceDaily reports that researchers analyzing video and photographs of 75 meteorite falls identified seven transformation stages.
The findings rest on one study, which reports melting alone can remove up to 40 percent of rock mass.

Updated 1d agoScienceDaily

Environment & Climate

Menindee Lakes storage falls to five-year low, raising fish kill warnings

The Guardian reports that Menindee Lakes storage fell below 480 gigalitres earlier this month, for the first time since 2021.
Prof Jamie Pittock says officials predict fish kills this summer unless more water reaches the Baaka-Darling River.

Updated 2d agoThe Guardian

Science

Study finds T cells sense tissue stiffness, shaping memory cell development

According to ScienceDaily, McGill University researchers found that T cells can sense how stiff surrounding tissues are.
Lead author Judith Mandl says the findings challenge current views of immune cells, though clinical relevance is not established.

Updated 2d agoScienceDaily

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