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Updated since you read: The death toll from the high-speed train collision in central Spain rose to at least 68 people as officials cited computer failure and human error.
- 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.
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- The Justice Department has reportedly begun issuing new subpoenas in an ongoing criminal investigation into Alaska's Senate race.
- No one has been charged, and Peltola's campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee deny involvement in the alleged effort.
Politics
Updated since you read: Voting began in Israel's general election, marking the country's first national vote since the October 7, 2023 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.
Business & Finance
- 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.
World News
- Democratic Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, after a public dispute with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
- Several Stevens staffers resigned, and Schumer reaffirmed Senate Democrats' support for El-Sayed, ahead of Election Day.
Health
Updated since you read: Ebola cases have spread beyond DR Congo, with infections confirmed in Kenya and Nigeria.
- Health authorities said on Tuesday that Africa's Ebola outbreak had passed 10,000 cases, mostly in DR Congo.
- The DRC's figures show 4,887 deaths, and no approved vaccine exists for the Bundibugyo species behind the outbreak.
World News
- 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.
World News
- 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.
World News
- The Trump administration warned Iran of consequences if it continues malign activities, amid concern about post-election hostilities.
- The Pentagon reports at least 23 service members killed and 865 wounded, but critics say the count is probably an undercount.
Technology
- Al Jazeera reports that the FBI has linked North Korea to a record $6.3bn theft of virtual assets from Binance.
- Binance says company money replaced 90 percent of the stolen amount, but the available reporting does not detail the rest.
World News
Updated since you read: Brazil summoned Argentina's envoy after defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro reached Miami via Argentina.
- Flavio Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States after losing Sunday's presidential runoff to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
- He has not conceded and alleges electoral fraud without offering evidence, while Brazil summoned Argentina's envoy over the transit.
World News
- 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.
World News
- 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.
Politics
- 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.
Politics
- More than 53 million Americans had voted early by Sunday, according to a University of Florida analysis.
- The count is a snapshot from Sunday, so final turnout and election outcomes remain unknown.
US News
- Trump will hold in-person rallies in Kansas and Iowa on Sunday after the White House and RNC had announced tele-rallies instead.
- The stated reasons conflict: an anonymous source cites scheduling, while Trump earlier said Marshall was doing well.
Technology
- Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft plan more than $740 billion in 2026 capital spending, including AI data centers and chips.
- Negative free cash flow at Alphabet, Amazon and Meta has fueled investor concern, though Microsoft remained cash-flow positive.
Politics
- Colorado's preschool aid program sparked disputes after Catholic school families were denied state funding subsidies.
- Archbishop James R. Golka reported two preschool closures, while officials note many religious institutions still participate.
US News
- Al Jazeera reports that Senate races in Texas, Michigan and Ohio rank among the most expensive in this midterm cycle.
- AdImpact estimates $11.21bn spent on ads and reservations as of October 26, so the total is a point-in-time estimate.
Politics
- The Justice Department sent letters warning state election officials they could face jail time for failing to preserve records.
- State officials say the criminal warning departs from past practice, and reports differ on how many states received letters.
Politics
- The Justice Department sued Alaska on October 23, asking a judge to block certification pending a probe of similarly named candidate votes.
- Whether a court will block certification remains unknown, and the Justice Department's voter-roll suits have been dismissed so far.
World News
Updated since you read: Andy Burnham proposed an international initiative with former Prime Minister Gordon Brown to help poorer Commonwealth nations restructure debt.
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is open to a formal apology for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade.
- Burnham ruled out financial reparations, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said an apology would be a distraction.
World News
- Israeli attacks across Gaza reportedly killed at least eight Palestinians, including a four-year-old boy, according to hospital sources.
- Strikes continued despite a US-brokered ceasefire, and Gaza's Health Ministry says over 1,570 have died since the truce began.
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- The State Department said the U.S. approved a $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot interceptors for Ukraine, funded by donations.
- Zelenskyy alleged Pentagon delays and warned Ukraine was nearly out of Patriot munitions; the reporting does not confirm either.
World News
Updated since you read: Iran claimed up to four tankers struck naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, but the United States military denied the reports.
- Oman says it rescued 25 crew from a burning crude tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards say tankers hit mines, but the AP could not independently verify the claim.
Business & Finance
Updated since you read: Amazon forecast 2026 capital expenditures of about $220 billion as analysts described the results as part of a severe tech earnings slump.
- US tech stocks fell sharply Friday, with the Nasdaq opening down 2.5% at its lowest level in over two months.
- Analyst Adam Crisafulli called it one of the worst tech earnings seasons in memory, with underwhelming results.
Politics
- 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.
Politics
- Security forces ringed the planned opposition protest site in Delhi on Sunday, as authorities warned of traffic diversions.
- The Election Commission denies favouring any party, while critics say the voter list revision is politically motivated and disproportionately affects minorities.
World News
- The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago before the November 3 midterm elections.
- The Vatican did not disclose which candidates he supported, so his ballot choices remain unknown.
World News
- A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from threatening election workers or demanding they halt processing ballots.
- The Justice Department defended its voter eligibility enforcement, while an appeals court separately denied its emergency ballot segregation request.
US News
Updated since you read: Administration officials said President Trump's proposed 250-foot memorial arch will serve a national security function, as officials indicated construction could begin next week.
- Washington, D.C., and Virginia sued in federal court Saturday to halt construction of President Trump's proposed 250-foot arch.
- As of reporting, the judge had not ruled on halting the project, and the administration says work could start next week.
Politics
- The Washington Sun reports a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to identify states where it pressured officials over noncitizen voting.
- Chief Judge James Boasberg doubted Democratic plaintiffs have legal standing, and his ruling on blocking the effort is pending.
Business & Finance
- Associated Press reports Exxon and Chevron both beat third-quarter expectations on Friday, helped by higher prices.
- This account rests on a single outlet, so the figures have not been independently confirmed here.
Business & Finance
- CNBC reports national gasoline averages reached $4.20 a gallon, nearly 40% above last year's level.
- Diesel has risen about 70% in a year, and Trump has defended rising fuel prices as worth the cost.
Politics
- Mary Peltola says she knew nothing about an alleged scheme to recruit a same-named candidate in Alaska's Senate race.
- The New York Times reported the campaign ran the alleged scheme, and Peltola disputes that account.
World News
Updated since you read: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkiye and Pakistan agreed to continue regional security talks following meetings in Tehran.
- 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.
Politics
- Court filings and a senior official indicate a charter deportation flight to Pakistan is being prepared for Afghan detainees.
- Advocates warn deportees could face Taliban retaliation, and the unannounced flight could occur as early as Monday.
World News
- 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.
Business & Finance
- 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%.
Politics
- 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.
World News
- 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.
World News
- 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.
World News
- Al Jazeera reports that several Iranian lawmakers have called for Iran to withdraw from the NPT and change its nuclear doctrine.
- Withdrawal remains under consideration per Fars, with 10 proposals registered and Iranian leaders yet to respond.
Health
- ABC News reports that marketplace sign-ups open Sunday in most states and run through Jan. 15.
- KFF analysis projects average marketplace prices will rise 13% in 2027, while total coverage losses remain unclear.
Technology
- 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.
World News
- Al Jazeera reports at least four Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Saturday, including a teacher hit by Nuseirat shelling.
- Gaza's Health Ministry reports 1,580 deaths since the October 2025 ceasefire; cause of a tent fire remains unclear.
Business & Finance
- OpenAI is reportedly seeking up to $20 billion in a new round, down from an earlier $30 billion target.
- The round remains open and figures may change; the Wall Street Journal reports $11 billion secured so far.
World News
- 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.
Health
- Sen. Chris Murphy was hospitalized Saturday after a stroke, according to a statement from his chief of staff.
- Officials say doctors are encouraged and he is awake and alert, though the stroke's severity remains unclear.
World News
- Russia vetoed a U.S. draft backing Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara, and a rival Russian draft also failed.
- The mission's mandate expires Saturday unless a last-minute effort revives it, leaving its future uncertain.
World News
- BBC News reports former Chancellor Rachel Reeves says Brexit has left Britain poorer, weaker and less secure.
- Reform UK says there is no mandate for closer EU ties, while Conservatives say they do not want to rerun Brexit.
US News
- CNBC reports that trustees project Social Security's retirement trust fund will run out in late 2032 without intervention.
- Automatic cuts would follow depletion; a Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimate projects a $500 monthly average loss.
World News
Updated since you read: King Charles visited Independence Park in Guyana, the execution site of the 1823 Demerara slave rebellion, amid renewed calls from local protesters for reparations.
- BBC News reports King Charles visited Independence Park in Georgetown, Guyana, to remember the 1823 Demerara rebellion.
- The King will not apologize or offer reparations, in line with UK government policy, despite protester demands.
US News
- 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.
Politics
- Federal Election Commission data as of October 29 shows Musk put at least $445.77 million into Republican-aligned groups.
- The $400 million figure comes from media reporting, while the FEC total is dated only as of October 29.
World News
- Al Jazeera reports that a private firm's investigation found Russian satellites observing Saudi targets before and after 40 Houthi attacks.
- Russian officials have not commented, and the Houthis' attack claims lack independent corroboration, leaving the findings resting on one firm's investigation.
World News
- ABC News reports French authorities expressed relief after weekend cost-of-living protests produced less violence than previous weekends.
- Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has accused violent groups of hijacking peaceful German protests; this is his allegation.
World News
- Israeli police released two of three suspects in an alleged voter bribery case on Sunday.
- Likud's claim that Arab-led parties stole the vote has been made without evidence, according to the reporting.
Technology
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said over 10 million people in the US and Canada activated Muse, a company claim.
- Some firms report minimal agent activity; an audit found only 11 of 51 large U.S. retailers have a deliberate AI agent position.
Business & Finance
- BP reported third-quarter underlying profit of $8.46bn, up from $2.2bn, which it said mainly reflected higher refining margins.
- BP will use excess cashflow to fully cover remaining Deepwater Horizon spill liabilities, which BP data puts at $5.94bn.
Business & Finance
- CNBC reports Meta's third-quarter ad revenue rose 26% to $63.1 billion, outpacing Google's 12% search growth.
- Meta's AI-driven conversion and spend gains are figures its CFO, Susan Li, cited on the earnings call.
World News
- Deutsche Welle reports young people protested in roughly 34 German cities on October 31, 2026, seeking political say.
- Berlin turnout figures are disputed: police counted about 5,000 people, while organizers claimed 10,000 attendees.
Technology
- 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.
Business & Finance
- 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.
Politics
- 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.
World News
- Riot police were deployed at Poland's Constitutional Court after the justice minister sought to lift two judges' immunity.
- The court calls the actions a coup d'etat, while the government says it is restoring the rule of law.
US News
- The Guardian reports that Barack Obama is campaigning for Democrats, including Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
- Supporters say Obama can drive turnout among young and Black voters, while critic Norman Solomon faults his record.
Business & Finance
- 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.
Politics
- A Miami federal judge dismissed Trump's defamation suit against the Journal with prejudice, ruling he did not prove actual malice.
- Trump's team says it will keep pressing the case, and a source expects an appeal of the dismissal.
World News
- Al Jazeera reports that at least 290,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since fighting resumed in August, according to OCHA.
- Among the displaced are 6,100 pregnant women, and the Houthis dispute claims of drone launches toward Saudi territory.
Entertainment
- 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.
World News
- Al Jazeera reports that Erdogan urged Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks on civilian Black Sea ships in Istanbul.
- Ankara says neither Russia nor Ukraine has acted on its proposal to end attacks on ships.
Business & Finance
- 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.
Politics
- 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.
World News
- 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.
World News
- According to Associated Press, Bulgarians voted Sunday in a presidential runoff between acting President Iliana Yotova and opposition candidate Andrey Gyurov.
- Observers say a Yotova victory would keep the presidency with the ruling majority, potentially weakening checks and balances.
Politics
- Associated Press reports that Republican and Democratic figures are treating the coming election as a test of both parties' futures.
- Key outcomes remain unknown, and the views cited are opinions from individual figures rather than measured results.
World News
- A Lebanese military court charged 13 people over a truck carrying 780 kilograms of Hezbollah explosives seized earlier this month.
- Hezbollah says the explosives were meant for Israeli forces, while investigators have not established an intent to attack domestic detractors.
World News
- 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.
Environment & Climate
- Al Jazeera reports that Bolivia declared a nationwide state of emergency after President Rodrigo Paz signed the decree on Saturday.
- Government figures cited by Al Jazeera show 78,000 families affected and over 75,000 cattle lost, with El Nino likely continuing into 2027.
Technology
- 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.
Technology
- 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.
Entertainment
- Juan Atkins, a pioneering Detroit techno musician, has died at age 64, according to his agency's statement.
- His agency said he was found unresponsive before a performance, and no cause of death has been reported.
Politics
- 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.
Technology
- TechCrunch reports that Nvidia is in talks to guarantee billions in debt for Nscale's planned West Virginia AI data center.
- The proposed guarantee would require Nvidia to step in if Nscale defaulted on construction payments, and talks remain ongoing.
Technology
- 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.
World News
- Al Jazeera reports that senior RSF commander Siddiq Ander says he has defected, citing exclusive video footage obtained by the network.
- Ander's accusations against leader Hemedti are unverified claims, and the provided reporting includes no RSF response.
Business & Finance
- 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.
Business & Finance
- 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%.
World News
- Associated Press reports Cuba welcomed home diplomat Richard Tur after the US expelled him over a UN confrontation.
- U.S. officials allege Tur shoved an American diplomat, while Cuba says he acted in self-defense, and the accounts remain disputed.
World News
- London police said 48 people were arrested at a Saturday protest of more than 100 people outside the U.S. Embassy.
- Police Scotland said inquiries into people at an Edinburgh vigil are ongoing, though no arrests were reported there.
Environment & Climate
- An Environmental Defense Fund analysis says the Trump administration has supported 90 of 184 grid-connected coal plants.
- The figures are attributed to one EDF analysis, and the administration cites grid reliability as its rationale.
US News
- ABC News reports that police said one person was killed and six others were injured in a Fairfield, California, store shooting.
- Police are still working to identify the suspect, and at least three victims are in critical condition.
Environment & Climate
- Associated Press reports the National Weather Service expects heavy rain through Monday across already saturated areas of the Southwest.
- A meteorologist said little rain could prove impactful in saturated locations, where up to 4 inches could fall.
US News
- Fox News reports Paxton announced the opening of the nation's first detransition clinic at Texas Children's Hospital.
- A hospital spokesperson said no clinical appointments have occurred yet, so patient care has not yet begun.
US News
- 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.
Health
- Al Jazeera reports that Nigeria's health authorities are investigating two suspected Ebola cases in the northeast region.
- The agency says the cases are not yet confirmed; laboratory results will determine whether they are Ebola.
Technology
- A federal judge denied xAI's motion to dismiss an NAACP lawsuit alleging unpermitted gas turbines at its Memphis-area data center.
- The allegations remain unproven; the ruling only rejected xAI's dismissal arguments, and the case continues.
Business & Finance
- Al Jazeera reports that Jio Platforms raised $3.2bn in India's largest-ever initial public offering, with shares rising 21 percent.
- Musk's accusations against the government are attributed to his X posts, and the reporting does not establish them.
Environment & Climate
- According to The Guardian, John Healey has said he will veto new offshore wind projects that will not lower consumer bills.
- Subsidy bids would be approved only if the grid can absorb all generated power without raising consumer costs.
World News
- 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.
Environment & Climate
- France 24 reports that almost 200 nations approved two agreements in overtime at the COP17 summit in Yerevan.
- Final texts were not immediately public, so the agreements' specific terms remain unverified in this reporting.
Politics
- A federal judge in New York ordered the government to take down three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads.
- The White House called the order lawless, and the reporting does not describe any appeal outcome.
World News
- Thousands gathered in Novi Sad on Sunday to mark two years since the 2024 canopy collapse that killed 16 people.
- Thirteen people were charged earlier, but no trial has been held as the probe stalled.
Environment & Climate
- Al Jazeera reports that a CREA study says wildfire smoke killed 3,560 people in Indonesia in September.
- Air pollution deaths rose 42 percent to 5,310, though the August baseline is only an estimate.
US News
- 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.
US News
- Fox News reports the three Alexander brothers each received 30-year federal prison sentences for sex trafficking.
- The brothers deny drugging, raping or trafficking women, while three women pursue civil claims against them.
World News
- 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.
US News
- Police said at least one person died and at least eight were injured in a Birmingham shooting after a football game.
- No suspect has been identified and no arrests have been announced, though at least one person was detained.
Environment & Climate
- ProPublica reports that scientists drafting a 2005 U.N. carbon capture report used an off-the-record expert survey left out of it.
- ProPublica's analysis found only 12 large-scale storage projects since 1996, and no evidence Benson skewed her findings.
Technology
- 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.
Environment & Climate
- 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.
World News
- 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.
Politics
- 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.
Business & Finance
- Hacker News reports that William D. Nordhaus, a 2018 Nobel laureate in economics, died on Oct. 30 at age 85.
- The death and Nobel award are reported by one outlet, Hacker News, so independent confirmation has not been established.
Technology
- Ars Technica reports that a malicious version of Anthropic's official VS Code extension was distributed through Cursor's marketplace.
- Up to 5,000 developers may have been exposed; neither Anthropic nor Cursor has explained how attackers gained access.
Politics
- Associated Press reports a Justice Department notice says plans to renovate the course and close the park from Nov. 15 are accurate.
- The current operator will stop running the course by Nov. 15, while plaintiffs claim the work causes irreversible damage.
Business & Finance
- 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.
Business & Finance
- CNBC reports Eurostat says euro zone growth slowed to 0.4% in the third quarter, above a 0.2% forecast.
- France's unexpected 0.1% contraction stands out, while the ECB held interest rates steady on Thursday.
Politics
- 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.
Technology
- 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.
Technology
- 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.
Technology
- Hacker News reports that Cathedral, a cybersecurity startup, accessed Anthropic's internal systems in under 12 hours using AI agents.
- Anthropic says access was limited to HR, sales and IT systems and disputes Cathedral's national security framing.
World News
- Police cleared tent camps in Lisbon and Porto early Sunday after three warnings from a commander.
- Police report 13 arrests; activists say over 30 protesters were hurt, and a lawyer calls the response disproportionate.
World News
- 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.
World News
- The United Nations political mission in Somalia ended Saturday, with no agreed replacement for mediating election disputes.
- Extensions to 2027 remain disputed, as opposition leaders say their mandates expired and major groups have yet to confirm talks attendance.
Health
- 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.
World News
- Prosecutor Reil Karmy-Jones KC told jurors the women in Brand's trial had been haunted for years by alleged crimes.
- Brand denies all seven charges, and the defence says his only prior record is a 1995 cannabis fine.
Environment & Climate
- According to Deutsche Welle, Germany has narrowed its nuclear waste repository search to 5% of its land across 11 states.
- Minister Carsten Schneider wants to examine speeding up the 2050 target; the €14 billion cost is an expert estimate.
US News
- Slashdot reports that NRC records made public show dozens of unexplained drones flew over or near U.S. nuclear facilities.
- Every entry in the released records is marked 'Closed Unresolved,' and the drones' origin remains unexplained.
Business & Finance
- A federal appeals court revived a verdict finding the NFL overcharged Sunday Ticket subscribers and ordered a new damages trial.
- The $4.7 billion verdict cannot stand, so the damages amount remains unresolved pending a new trial.
Science
- ScienceDaily reports that researchers identified Masripithecus moghraensis, a 17- to 18-million-year-old ape, from Wadi Moghra in northern Egypt.
- The find rests on a lower jaw alone, so its body size, movement, and behavior remain unknown.
Technology
- 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.
Politics
- 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.
World News
- 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.
US News
- 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.
Business & Finance
- Slashdot reports French lawmakers voted 11-10 to add a per-gigabyte internet traffic tax to the next national budget.
- Authors estimate the tax could raise about €10 billion yearly, despite opposition from the government and finance committee rapporteur.
Technology
- Fox News reports SpaceX is seeking access to at least 80,000 U.S. cell sites for a Starlink carrier.
- Crown Castle's CEO declined to name customers, and SpaceX has announced no standalone launch date.
US News
- According to CBS News, Judge Ana Reyes opened an inquiry into whether officials made misrepresentations to the court.
- No wrongdoing has been found, and the Justice Department has five days to object to a special master.
Business & Finance
- 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.
Health
- Associated Press reports that Dr. JoAnn Manson says hormone therapy should be first-line treatment for moderate to severe symptoms.
- FDA officials say they see no imminent risk of a nationwide estrogen patch shortage despite some reported supply problems.
World News
- 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.
World News
- Deutsche Welle reports the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled Russian teams must be allowed to compete internationally.
- The court cited insufficient evidence for IIHF security concerns, while the IIHF voiced disappointment and Germany's federation rejects the return.
US News
- According to The Guardian, police records released Friday include accounts from three women alleging abuse by Josh Jacobs.
- Jacobs' lawyers call the allegations uncorroborated and old, and it is unclear how they will affect the NFL investigation.
US News
- CBS News reports video shows agents detaining a Venezuelan man as an agent appeared to point a gun at a bystander.
- DHS says the bystander had pepper spray, but the reporting does not independently confirm that account.
Entertainment
- NPR reports that the Kennedy Center closed its doors on September 15, leaving the orchestra without a home base.
- Ticket revenue is expected to fall about half and donations about a quarter, per an August Washington Post report.
Science
- Al Jazeera reports NASA plans a lunar reactor by 2030, which the US says would produce 20 kilowatts.
- Sean Duffy said in August the US is in a race with China, and the reactor dates remain stated goals.
US News
- 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.
Politics
- 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.
World News
- 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.
US News
- ABC News reports that school officials identified learning specialist Cassidy Schutz as the staffer who tackled the Oregon school shooter.
- Police say the gunman killed three students and a teacher, while Krantz says her actions likely helped prevent more bloodshed.
US News
- The Guardian reports Mangione's lawyers filed Friday to dismiss his New York state case over Thompson's killing.
- Prosecutors oppose dismissal, arguing the federal stalking and state murder charges do not overlap in a way that triggers double jeopardy protections.
US News
- The Guardian reports the FBI arrested James Thomas Ashbacher, 37, a former Fort Bragg contractor, over alleged classified leaks.
- Ashbacher faces federal charges that remain unproven allegations, and no trial outcome has been reported.
US News
- According to The Washington Sun, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans have done what they can control before the midterms.
- Ohio gas averages $4.26 per gallon and diesel nears $6.50, while the midterm outcome remains unknown.
Science
- Slashdot reports NASA released a Request For Information seeking commercial concepts to reboost or guide Hubble down.
- Orbital dynamicists predict Hubble would reenter around 2033 or 2034 without intervention, subject to solar activity.
World News
- 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.
US News
- CBS News reports that the Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested 281 suspects in a seven-day Florida trafficking and child predator operation.
- According to the sheriff, 17 arrestees worked for Disney or Universal, and Disney reportedly fired them; figures are not independently verified.
Politics
- 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.
US News
- 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.
Technology
- 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.
US News
- 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.
Science
- ScienceDaily reports that researchers built a molecular motor inspired by the Archimedes screw that spins using electrical current.
- The reporting describes a single-molecule laboratory demonstration and does not yet address practical applications for the device.
Entertainment
- 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.
Science
- The Guardian reports that construction of the DUNE experiment in the former Homestake mine is due to start Monday.
- Assembly is expected to take nearly three years, and the timeline is an estimate rather than confirmed.
Business & Finance
- 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.
Science
- 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.
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- Jalopnik reports that the FAA has certified the Boeing 737 Max 10 for commercial delivery to airlines.
- WestJet is reported to receive the first Max 10 jets in early 2027, pending Canadian regulatory certification.
US News
- 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.
World News
- 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.
Automotive
- Electrek reports that Volkswagen is pausing development of the all-electric Golf at its Wolfsburg plant in Germany to curb costs.
- The works council says the pause will not delay the 2030 launch, a claim not yet independently confirmed.
Entertainment
- According to Associated Press, Walter Koenig died Sunday at age 90 and Patrick Stewart died Thursday.
- Tributes from William Shatner, George Takei and Akiva Goldsman are attributed statements from a single outlet's reporting.
US News
- Fox News reports that Governor Kathy Hochul appeared in a Netflix documentary about the renewed Cornell sexual assault investigation.
- Defense attorney Donna Rotunno says the appearance creates an air of impropriety, while the governor's office defends it as routine.
Automotive
- Electrek reports electric two-wheeler sales in Vietnam rose 90.5% to about 32% of new motorcycle and scooter sales.
- VinFast rose to second place in Vietnam with 152.1% growth, while Honda stayed largest with 8.4% growth.
US News
- 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.
Science
- ScienceDaily reports that researchers analyzed 2021 STAR measurements from oxygen collisions at 200 billion electron volts.
- The reported 20% suppression suggests smaller collisions can form primordial matter, though the findings are reported by one outlet only.
Entertainment
- General Hospital won best daytime drama at the 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards held Friday at the Hollywood Palladium.
- The win gives the series a record 19 outstanding drama series wins overall and six in a row, per Associated Press reporting.
US News
- 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.
Environment & Climate
- 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.
Entertainment
- 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.
World News
- 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.
Technology
- Hacker News reports that a security researcher disclosed flaws in Azure API Connections allowing cross-tenant access to backend services.
- Its specifics, including the $200,000 total, rest on the researcher's own account and are not independently verified.
Politics
- 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.
Entertainment
- Al Jazeera reports that Lewis Hamilton took pole for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix, his first for the team.
- Liam Lawson was disqualified from the session over a technical breach and sent to the back of the grid.
US News
- 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.
World News
- 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.
Automotive
- According to Jalopnik, IIHS rated the RAV4 Hybrid Acceptable, the RAV4 PHEV Marginal, and the Audi Q3 Poor.
- Neither RAV4 model earned Good, and the reporting rests on Jalopnik's account of the IIHS release.
Science
- 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.
Health
- 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.
US News
- The Guardian reports a 15-year-old from Ghana was chased down and fatally shot on his way to school in the Bronx.
- No arrests have been made, and the NYPD declined to say whether reported bullying was related to the attack.
US News
- 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.
Entertainment
- 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.