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Politics

Control of the House and Senate may not be clear on election night

First results are expected Tuesday as polls begin closing at 6 p.m. Eastern in parts of Indiana and Kentucky.
Some midterm race calls will take longer than others, so control may not be immediately clear.

Published 16h agoCBS News, Al Jazeera +11

World News

Judge dismisses Trump administration suit over Alaska Senate certification

The Justice Department sued Alaska election officials to block certification if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses.
U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason dismissed the suit, ruling the federal government lacks the ability to bring it.

Published 5h agoNBC News, ABC News +12

World News

U.S. reportedly strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz

Three U.S. officials confirmed limited strikes near the Strait of Hormuz; Iranian state media reported explosions nearby.
The missile account comes from an anonymous U.S. official, while Vance says he and Trump feel good about a settlement.

Published 20h agoPBS NewsHour, CBS News +1

Politics

Trump says US will halt four billion dollars in annual aid to Israel

President Donald Trump announced the United States will cease approximately four billion dollars in annual aid to Israel by year's end.
An Israeli spokesperson was unaware of the claim, while the existing bilateral assistance agreement formally runs through 2028.

Published 7h agoFox News, PBS NewsHour +5

Politics

Justice Department expands election monitoring ahead of midterm voting

The Supreme Court rejected a Justice Department request to block California from counting about 20,000 mail-in ballots, without noted dissents.
The DOJ's stated monitor figures differ, with about 1,000 announced and 900 cited at a federal hearing.

Published 2h agoCNBC, PBS NewsHour +1

World News

Mary Peltola rejects involvement in alleged Alaska Senate spoiler candidate recruitment

Mary Peltola denied involvement after reports alleged Democrats recruited an incumbent namesake to run in Alaska's Senate election.
The Justice Department issued subpoenas while federal litigation seeks to halt certification if the incumbent Republican loses.

Published 5h agoThe Washington Sun, BBC News +5

World News

Justice Department seeks Supreme Court order on California mail ballots of alleged noncitizens

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to make California set aside ballots from alleged noncitizens.
Lower courts have so far refused that step, and California officials question the list's accuracy.

Published 1d agoCBS News, NPR +9

US News

Storms and flooding force polling site changes in several U.S. states on Election Day

NBC News reports that flooding, heavy rain and tornadoes forced polling location moves in several U.S. regions on Election Day.
Florida moved at least 18 polling sites, and Utah allowed isolated voters to return ballots electronically.

Published 8h agoNBC News

World News

Witkoff says US will mediate Ukraine-Russia talks November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi

Working-level talks between Ukraine and Russia are set for November 10 and 11 in Abu Dhabi, with the US as mediator.
Witkoff's statement describes goals, but the reporting gives no agreed terms or outcome for the talks.

Published 10h agoFox News, CBS News +2

Politics

Thirty-six states elect governors in 2026 midterms, with 19 open seats

Voters in 36 states will pick governors in the 2026 midterms, and in 19 races the incumbent is not running.
Republicans held 26 of 50 governors' offices heading in, though Democratic governors represented 60 percent of the population.

Published 12h agoAl Jazeera, Associated Press +1

World News

Third weekend of youth-led protests spreads across France and Europe

NPR reports that hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters marched across France on Saturday, the third straight weekend of protests.
France's government estimated 320,000 participants, while organizers' estimates were much higher, and about 70,000 officers were deployed.

Published 2d agoNPR, Deutsche Welle +9

World News

Washington presses Venezuela on phased transition as elections remain undated

The United States urged Venezuela to follow a phased plan of stabilization, economic recovery, political reconciliation, and democratic transition.
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez promised elections under a renewed authority but gave no date, leaving the timeline unresolved.

Published 10h agoAl Jazeera, BBC News

Politics

Pentagon estimates Iran war has cost over $47 billion

President Donald Trump stated that the United States struck Iran's Qeshm Island after Iran fired at a U.S. aircraft.
The Pentagon estimates the war cost over $47 billion, while a Fox News poll reports 71% think the administration lacks a plan.

Published 16h agoDeutsche Welle, Fox News +1

Politics

Voters in several states decide 145 measures on abortion, redistricting, voter ID

According to Associated Press, voters in several states are deciding 145 proposed laws and constitutional amendments on Tuesday.
Ballot results are not yet known, and Missouri's new House districts cannot be used without voter approval.

Published 12h agoAssociated Press, ABC News +1

US News

Federal investigators find pieces of fatal Florida Learjet crash miles from impact site

Federal investigators recovered tail pieces miles from a fatal Florida jet crash, indicating the plane broke apart midair.
Officials noted missing tail controls prevented recovery from a nosedive, and determining the formal cause will take over a year.

Published 2m agoCBS News, The Guardian +1

World News

Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race

Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday after a public rift with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the decision a despicable betrayal, and El-Sayed's campaign reports raising $2.4 million afterward.

Published 2d agoCBS News, NPR +3

Politics

OpenSecrets projects US midterm spending of $11.9bn, about 30% above 2022

AdImpact reports $11.15bn in advertising spending through October, while the total remains a projection.
Sources differ on the growth figure, with one citing a $1.7bn rise after inflation adjustment for congressional races.

Published 4h agoBBC News, The Washington Sun

US News

Alaska's ranked-choice voting draws criticism; advocates dispute blame for slow counts

Alaska uses a top-four primary, then ranked-choice voting, redistributing votes if no candidate tops 50% of first choices.
Scott Kendall, who helped write the 2020 measure, blames slow counts on absentee deadlines and state size, not the voting method.

Published 5h agoCBS News, Al Jazeera +2

US News

Judge dismisses criminal charges against former FBI officials in congressional testimony case

A federal judge dismissed charges against two former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden.
The judge found no probable cause, rebuking the prosecution as a politically driven rush job directed by top leadership.

Published 1d agoFox News, NBC News +8

World News

Russian strike on Ukrainian aid centre kills 24, Ukrainian officials say

Ukrainian emergency services said a Russian bomb attack on an aid centre killed 24 people, with five others reported injured.
Casualty figures remain preliminary, since the initial toll of 18 was revised to 24 and 27 people are considered missing.

Published 1d agoAl Jazeera, BBC News +6

Technology

Studies find AI chatbots frequently err on election information

Multiple studies found AI chatbots gave outdated, inaccurate, or partisan answers about voting and candidates ahead of the midterms.
Results vary by study, and the cited error rates describe tested questions rather than all voter queries.

Published 2m agoNPR, Wired

World News

Regional official says Iranian delegation left Qatar after talks

A regional official said an Iranian delegation left Qatar on Sunday after talks aimed at ending the war.
The verified reporting does not say what the talks produced, and Trump's call with Netanyahu gave no details.

Published 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News +2

US News

Oklahoma man charged over hundreds of white powder letters sent to officials

Federal prosecutors charged an Oklahoma man for allegedly mailing hundreds of envelopes containing white powder to public officials.
Authorities determined the tested substances were harmless household powders, though complete laboratory testing across all letters remains unfinished.

Published 4h agoFox News, CBS News +3

Technology

Meta postpones business account terms amid objections over possible news scraping

Meta postponed new business account terms originally set for October 30 after objections from media companies and open-web advocates.
A Norwegian court temporarily suspended the terms, and critics' scraping concerns are contested by Meta.

Published 12h agoAssociated Press, ABC News

World News

Ukraine air alert app likely hacked, sending false radiation warnings

Ukraine's air raid alert app was apparently hacked on Sunday, sending false radiation and chemical warnings for Kyiv.
The Air Force said there was no radiation threat, and a Ukrainian agency blamed Russia though no group has claimed responsibility.

Published 1d agoBBC News, Fox News +10

World News

Four European flights targeted by bomb threats, no explosives found

Bomb threats targeted four European flights on Tuesday. Officials in Poland and Spain reported finding no explosives.
The Rome threats are attributed to Italian media in Deutsche Welle's report and are not independently confirmed here.

Published 7h agoThe Guardian, Business Insider +4

Business & Finance

Apple revenue climbs 12% to $114.5 billion in fiscal fourth quarter

Apple reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $114.5 billion, up 12%, with net profit of $30.71 billion.
China and iPad sales missed estimates, while the CFO said December-quarter revenue should rise 7% to 10%.

Published 1d ago9to5Mac, Variety +5

Business & Finance

Anthropic's draft IPO filing surfaces as Google stock falls 12%

Anthropic made its draft S-1 filing public on Monday, while Google stock fell about 12% on Thursday.
Amazon and Google reported negative free cash flow, but the filing's role in the sell-off is unconfirmed.

Published 7h agoHacker News, CNBC

Politics

Paxton and Talarico make closing arguments in tossup Texas Senate race

Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico made closing arguments in a tossup Texas Senate race.
Musk has spent over $150 million of his own money to help Paxton; the race remains a tossup.

Published 2d agoPBS NewsHour, ABC News +5

World News

China engages Iran and Oman as it expands Middle East diplomacy

China's foreign minister met Iran's Ali Bagheri Kani in Beijing on Monday as Xi hosted Oman's sultan.
Beijing's envoy trip to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia is announced, but its outcomes remain unknown.

Published 4h agoAl Jazeera, The Guardian

World News

Greenland's parliament backs trilateral security pact with Denmark, United States

Greenland's parliament voted 16-0, with seven abstentions, to approve a trilateral security agreement with Denmark and the United States.
Danish lawmakers are scheduled to debate the agreement later this month, the next step in the process.

Published 4h agoAl Jazeera, ABC News

Technology

NCSC warns AI-powered malware likely to hit UK infrastructure by 2028

The NCSC warned in its annual review that AI-powered malware is highly likely to target UK infrastructure by 2028.
The 2028 timeline is a likelihood assessment rather than a confirmed forecast of any specific attack or target.

Published 22h agoThe Guardian, ABC News +1

Business & Finance

Intel shares fall about 28% after weak outlook, cutting government stake by $12 billion

The company's shares dropped roughly 28% Friday after it signaled a weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter outlook to investors.
The drop cut $12 billion from the U.S. government's 10% stake, bought more than a year ago, according to CNBC reporting.

Published 1d agoTechCrunch, CNBC +1

World News

Tusk says Poland may have averted provocation at Kaliningrad border

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Poland prevented an attempted provocation on the Kaliningrad border overnight, but gave few details.
Tusk said the incident cannot be confirmed with full certainty, and no specific sabotage evidence was published by Tuesday.

Published 4h agoFrance 24, CBS News

World News

Sanders condemns Republican attacks on El-Sayed as overtly racist

According to CBS News, Sen. Bernie Sanders said Republican attacks on Abdul El-Sayed's ethnicity and religion amount to overt racism.
Sanders also condemned the Michigan ads as racist and fearmongering, but these are his characterizations, not established findings.

Published 1d agoCBS News, Politico +2

Business & Finance

Marvell plans all-stock purchase of Lumentum to expand AI connectivity

Marvell said it will acquire Lumentum in an all-stock deal with an implied enterprise value of $115 billion.
Closing requires stockholder approval and is expected in the first half of 2028, with early share figures differing.

Published 1d agoCNBC, CBS News +2

Politics

Florida voters in seven counties directed to temporary polling sites after flooding

Governor Ron DeSantis signed an emergency order after heavy rain and flooding, letting officials in seven counties relocate Tuesday's voting sites.
A separate report says flash flooding closed 23 South Florida polling locations, a figure not independently confirmed in the sources reviewed.

Published 4h agoFox News, The Washington Sun

World News

Trump notifies Congress of plan to drop Rwanda, South Africa from AGOA

Trump notified Congress of plans to end duty-free AGOA access for Rwanda and South Africa on January 1, 2027.
Exports of about $1.7bn in 2025 are at stake, and South Africa's trade department says it remains open to dialogue.

Published 1d agoBBC News, Al Jazeera +2

Entertainment

AFC moves 2027 Asian Cup to December amid Middle East conflict

The Asian Football Confederation postponed the 2027 Asian Cup from Jan. 7 to Dec. 23, 2027, citing conflict-related disruption.
The new Dec. 23, 2027 to Jan. 21, 2028 dates remain subject to FIFA approval, so the schedule is not final.

Published 10h agoAssociated Press, Deutsche Welle

Politics

Husted and Brown contest Ohio special election for Vance's former seat

Republican Jon Husted and Democrat Sherrod Brown face off Tuesday in a special election for Vance's former Ohio Senate seat.
The winner serves only two years of Vance's term. Husted has never been accused of crimes tied to the bribery scandal.

Published 2h agoAssociated Press, PBS NewsHour

Technology

Google plans to disable AI tools for K-12 students unless schools opt in

Under the announced policy, AI tools for K-12 students stay off next year unless administrators enable them.
Schools that block AI entirely would lose Google Search, which critics say puts business interests ahead of education.

Published 4h agoTechCrunch, NBC News +5

World News

WHO chief warns northern Ethiopia violence pushes health system toward collapse

WHO chief Tedros said attacks in northern Ethiopia reportedly killed children, including a newborn, straining the fragile health system.
Tedros gave no casualty totals, dates or perpetrators for the attacks, so the reported toll remains unverified.

Published 1d agoAssociated Press, Al Jazeera +1

Politics

Judge denies NAACP bid to block DOJ poll monitors, orders limits on them

A federal judge denied the NAACP's bid to block Justice Department election monitors but ordered limits on who may serve.
Several jurisdictions, including Prince William County and Hennepin and Ramsey counties, have denied DOJ access requests for polling sites.

Published 4h agoFox News, The Washington Sun

Technology

Geoffrey Hinton says humanity might have been better off without AI

The Guardian reports that AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton said humanity might have been better off never developing artificial intelligence.
The warnings are Hinton's own opinions, expressed in an interview, not established forecasts of specific events.

Published 2m agoThe Guardian

Technology

Apple says it cannot predict when more foldable iPhone Duos will be available

BBC News reports that Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo sold out just over a week after its release.
Apple's chief operating officer said the company cannot predict when Duo supply will meet demand, with constraints expected into next year.

Published 37m agoBBC News

Environment & Climate

UN-backed report says overshooting 1.5C would cause lasting ice damage

The Guardian reports that a UN-backed report by 80 scientists finds much of the damage from overshooting 1.5C would be permanent.
Current policies, projected at 2.8C, would leave glaciers in several regions with under 10% of their mass.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian

Business & Finance

Reserve Bank lifts cash rate to 4.85% in split 6-3 vote

The Reserve Bank lifted its cash rate to 4.85% on Tuesday in a 6-3 board vote.
NSW Premier Chris Minns warned the rise would force job losses and business closures, a prediction not yet tested.

Published 10h agoThe Guardian, CNBC

World News

Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries despite US pushback

Ukraine resumed drone strikes against Russian oil facilities despite pushback from Donald Trump.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy argued retaliatory attacks are essential, while trilateral talks with Russia and the US loom.

Published 7h agoThe Guardian, Fox News

Technology

FBI links North Korea to record $6.3bn Binance crypto theft

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.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera, The Guardian +12

Business & Finance

Bangladesh forms wage board as garment worker protests disrupt factories

Bangladesh formed a six-member wage board on Sunday as garment workers demanded a 30,000 taka monthly minimum wage.
About 670 factories suspended operations Monday, and authorities' claim that the banned Awami League instigated violence lacks disclosed evidence.

Published 16h agoAl Jazeera, BBC News

World News

Carney reports constructive trade talk with Trump before US midterms

According to Associated Press, Carney said Sunday he had a constructive conversation with Trump about a potential trade deal.
Carney said Wednesday the countries were not yet positioned to reach an agreement before the midterms, leaving timing uncertain.

Published 2d agoAssociated Press, BBC News +3

Health

New York reports first measles-associated death in decades, a child in Lewis County

New York health officials reported the state's first measles-associated death in more than 30 years, a child in Lewis County.
The death occurred amid the outbreak, but reporting does not yet establish the cause beyond the measles association.

Published 21h agoNBC News, ABC News +4

Health

FDA grants tentative approval to cheaper generic HIV-prevention shot

Associated Press reports that the FDA tentatively approved a generic version of lenacapavir for 120 low- and middle-income countries.
The generic is expected to cost $40 a year per person but cannot be sold in the U.S. because of a patent.

Published 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News +1

World News

Drone strikes blamed on RSF knock out Sudanese power substations

Drone strikes knocked out power substations in Al-Dabbah and Abu Hamad on Sunday, the latest in a week of attacks.
Sudan's grid now relies on the Merowe Dam, and Sudan's allegations about the UAE and Ethiopia remain disputed.

Published 1d agoAssociated Press, Al Jazeera

US News

Released video shows aftermath of fatal Memphis shooting by National Guard

Associated Press reports that prosecutors released video showing the aftermath of the July 5 Memphis shooting by National Guard troops.
A family-shared autopsy says Johnson was shot in the back, contradicting police and Guard accounts; charges remain undecided.

Published 10h agoAssociated Press, CBS News

US News

Sheriff's office reports deadly Moss Landing shooting along Jetty Road

Fox News reports multiple people were killed and others injured in a Moss Landing, California, shooting early Monday.
Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities have not said what led to the shooting.

Published 1d agoFox News

World News

Britain, France to lead rehearsal for possible post-ceasefire Ukraine force

Britain and France are leading Exercise Koalicja in Poland from November 9 to 22, rehearsing a possible post-peace force for Ukraine.
Deployment depends on a peace deal, and reports differ on the force size, 2,800 or nearly 3,000.

Published 20h agoBBC News, France 24 +2

Business & Finance

Drax signs deal with Brookfield for AI data center at UK power station

Drax Group has signed an agreement with Brookfield and Radiant to jointly develop an AI data center in North Yorkshire.
Final investment decisions are pending, and the initial phase still needs approvals and a secured tenant before it can proceed.

Published 10h agoCNBC, The Guardian

Politics

Colorado universal preschool dispute highlights religious school participation clash

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.

Published 2d agoFox News, NPR +5

US News

Prolonged federal shelter stays leave some migrant children in limbo

CBS News reports nearly 1,900 children were held in federal shelters as of September, including a 9-year-old from El Salvador.
DHS says many children were placed with unvetted smuggler and trafficker sponsors, a claim that is disputed.

Published 1d agoCBS News

Health

Washington resident dies of bird flu after dairy farm exposure

State health officials reported that a Yakima County resident died of bird flu after exposure at an infected dairy farm.
Officials say public risk remains low, but 33 Yakima County dairy herds have tested positive since early October.

Published 1d agoArs Technica, The Guardian +2

Politics

Ohio voters pick between Ramaswamy and Acton in $100 million race

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton are competing in Ohio's governor race, with spending above $100 million.
A late Ramaswamy ad using Acton's estranged mother drew bipartisan backlash, and Ramaswamy said its planned run has ended.

Published 10h agoPBS NewsHour, Associated Press

Business & Finance

Ryanair considers pay freezes, fewer crew as fuel costs climb

Ryanair is weighing cost measures, including pay freezes and fewer crew, as Middle East conflict drives fuel prices higher.
Chief executive Michael O'Leary projects European fares could rise as much as 20% next year as fuel hedges expire.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian, CNBC +2

Politics

Justice Department warns election officials of jail time over records

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.

Published 2d agoABC News, The Washington Sun

Politics

October poll shows Darline Graham, Annie Andrews tied in South Carolina Senate race

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died July 11, and Gov. Henry McMaster appointed his sister Darline Graham to serve out his term.
An October New York Times/Siena College poll shows Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews tied at 48 percent among likely voters.

Published 16h agoAl Jazeera, ABC News +1

Politics

Former Chicago FBI chief sues Justice Department alleging improper political pressure

Former Chicago FBI chief Douglas DePodesta filed a federal lawsuit alleging improper pressure and unlawful forced resignation.
A judge has ordered prosecutors to testify under oath regarding potential misconduct in a dismissed protest case.

Published 12h agoThe Guardian, Fox News

Environment & Climate

Southwest rains push Colorado's San Juan River near 1911 flood crest

Officials in Pagosa Springs warned of possible catastrophic flooding, but the San Juan River crested at 16.81 feet Sunday.
One person died in floodwaters, and police suspect a second weather-related death, which remains unconfirmed.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian, ABC News +1

Politics

Turek and Hinson fight for open Iowa Senate seat in tight race

Turek is pitching generational change as he and Republican Ashley Hinson compete for Iowa's open Senate seat.
A prediction-market figure showing Turek ahead 52% to 48% is not a vote count, and the race remains unresolved.

Published 12h agoCBS News, Associated Press

Politics

New York City mayor threatens legal action over ICE use of parking lots

Mayor Zohran Mamdani threatened legal action against the Trump administration over ICE agents using city parking lots without authorization.
The Department of Homeland Security disputed the challenge, arguing federal law authorizes immigration agents to use public parking lots nationwide.

Published 16h agoThe Guardian, Fox News

Technology

Google says Videostrong planted backdoor, forming botnet across 1.3 million set-top boxes

Google says Videostrong secretly built a backdoor into 1.3 million Android set-top boxes, forming a botnet.
Google says blocking the botnet's control domains cuts access for at least 10 million more compromised devices, owners may still want alternatives.

Published 1d agoThe Verge, 9to5Google +1

US News

Justice Department says group's California voter analysis violated court order

ABC News reports the Justice Department defended its list of more than 20,000 suspected noncitizen voters and suggested contempt review.
The group's attorneys say their analysis found over 40% of listed people absent from California's voter file.

Published 1d agoABC News, Associated Press +2

Politics

Supreme Court rejects Trump administration demand in California voter dispute

ABC News reports justices on Monday turned away the administration's bid after several lower courts sided with California.
The administration alleges up to 20,000 noncitizens could be registered, an allegation the available reporting does not confirm.

Published 16h agoABC News, The Guardian +2

World News

Israeli strikes across Gaza reportedly kill at least eight Palestinians

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.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera, ABC News +1

World News

Several Iranian lawmakers call for withdrawal from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

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.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera

World News

Officials say nine dead after private business jet crashes in Florida

A Bahamas-bound business jet crashed in Florida on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard, federal officials confirmed.
Federal aviation authorities are investigating the cause of the disaster, while the victims' identities remain publicly unannounced.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian, The Washington Sun +10

World News

Czech public media staff hold one-day strike against funding overhaul plan

Czech public media workers held a one-day strike on Tuesday to protest a government plan to overhaul broadcaster funding.
Critics, including international press groups, warn the state-budget model could open public media to political pressure.

Published 4h agoABC News, Associated Press

US News

Judge weighs blocking Trump's proposed 250-foot arch near Arlington Cemetery

A federal judge heard arguments on a request to block construction of Trump's proposed 250-foot arch.
Justice Department filings say construction could start November 5 if a federal commission grants final approval.

Published 1d agoCBS News, The Washington Sun

Business & Finance

Virgin Media O2 plans thousands of job cuts in £800m cost drive

Virgin Media O2 plans thousands of job cuts in an £800m cost drive, which the company says will mostly hit non-customer roles.
The company has not specified job numbers; reporting estimates up to 25% of 16,000 staff could be affected.

Published 12h agoThe Guardian, BBC News

Technology

AI chatbots reportedly aided cyberattacks on at least nine South Korean banks

Slashdot reports that tens of thousands of South Koreans had financial data exposed after cyberattacks on at least nine major banks.
CrowdStrike's investigation alleges a 26-year-old in southern China was behind the attacks; this is an allegation.

Published 1d agoSlashdot

Technology

Snap settles teen social media addiction lawsuit before trial

Snap has settled a social media addiction lawsuit brought by two teenagers, according to their lawyer.
Settlement terms were not disclosed, and the agreement's specifics remain unknown publicly at this time.

Published 1d agoEngadget, CBS News +2

World News

Uganda starts drawdown of Somalia troops after nearly two decades

BBC News reports that Uganda has begun withdrawing troops from Somalia, with an initial 109 soldiers leaving Mogadishu.
About 2,000 Ugandan troops will stay under a bilateral pact, and the August 2027 end date remains a projection.

Published 1d agoBBC News, Deutsche Welle +2

World News

Investigation reportedly links Russian satellites to Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia

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.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera

US News

ICE rapidly re-arresting immigrants freed by federal habeas court orders

The Guardian reports at least 20 nationwide cases where immigrants released by habeas orders were re-detained by ICE.
Judges in three states have threatened or held officials in contempt, and attorneys' link to deportations is unverified.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian

Science

Cambridge-led team reports signals at smallest scale; UK funding in doubt

BBC News reports that Cambridge-led scientists detected signals at a scale 100 billion times smaller than an atom.
UK involvement in future work is in doubt, according to LHCb's leader, after UKRI withdrew upgrade funding.

Published 37m agoBBC News

Politics

Mahmood to extend settlement waits for some legal migrants; care worker revisions likely

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to announce rules that would extend the standard settlement wait from five to 10 years.
BBC reporting indicates the plans will probably be altered for most current social care staff, leaving final terms unclear.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian, BBC News +1

World News

At least four Palestinians dead in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli strikes and shelling

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.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera

Politics

Federal judge dismisses Justice Department suit seeking Harvard admissions records

A federal judge in Massachusetts dismissed the Justice Department's lawsuit accusing Harvard of withholding admissions data from investigators.
The dismissal is without prejudice, so the government may reopen its complaint after addressing procedural issues.

Published 21h agoThe Washington Sun, ABC News +1

Technology

Reddit, Digital Freedom Project contest Australia's under-16 social media ban in court

The Guardian reports that Reddit and a libertarian-led advocacy group are challenging Australia's under-16s social media ban in the high court.
The federal government disputes the advocacy group's standing to bring the case, and defends the law as reducing harm.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian, BBC News +3

Politics

Trump administration reportedly plans Afghan deportations to Pakistan despite Taliban risk

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.

Published 2d agoNBC News, ABC News +5

Business & Finance

Apparent cyberattacks disrupt European supermarket refrigeration systems on Monday

Apparent cyberattacks on Monday disrupted supermarket refrigeration in seven European countries, forcing food retailers to discard spoiled produce.
Reported impacts were limited at several chains, while the October attack in France affected hundreds of supermarkets.

Published 1d agoFrance 24, ABC News

Technology

Supermarket freezers in Sweden, Belgium reportedly hit by suspected cyberattack

Supermarket chains in Sweden, Belgium and Luxembourg reported overnight temperature rises in refrigerators and freezers at dozens of stores.
Sweden's national cybersecurity centre is responding to multiple cooling incidents, but the cause and any link between them remain unconfirmed.

Published 1d agoHacker News, Al Jazeera +14

Politics

Security tightened in Delhi as opposition protests against election chief

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.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian, Associated Press +4

Technology

Milei pitches Argentina as hands-off destination for AI data centers

Milei told a Washington audience that Argentina will not regulate artificial intelligence while seeking foreign investment.
The planned Patagonia data center has no customer yet and its construction is not expected until around 2028.

Published 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

Business & Finance

South Korea proposes 2027 budget with major AI investment

President Lee Jae Myung presented a 2027 budget proposal including 21.3 trillion won for AI and semiconductors.
The proposal still needs parliamentary approval, where Lee's Democratic Party of Korea holds the majority.

Published 1d agoDeutsche Welle, CNBC

Automotive

Dutch regulator approves Tesla speed margin cut to 10% over limit

Electrek reports that the Dutch regulator RDW approved Tesla's update cutting its speed margin from 50% to 10% over limits.
Other speed-related functions are now disabled by default, but the RDW did not say which ones.

Published 4h agoElectrek

World News

Cyclone Murasu makes landfall in India's Andhra Pradesh after evacuations

India's weather department said Cyclone Murasu made landfall in the morning near Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, with winds of 100-110 kph.
Reporting before landfall cited about 2,000 evacuees, with the post-landfall death and damage toll not yet established in the sources.

Published 16h agoAl Jazeera, ABC News +1

World News

Renewed Yemen fighting has displaced at least 290,000, UN says

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.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera

World News

Contaminated water becomes campaign issue for ANC and rivals in South Africa

Politicians across party lines faced blame after more than 500 people in Pretoria were treated for stomach illnesses from contaminated water.
Reports put recent foreign national departures at over 178,000, a figure not independently confirmed in this coverage.

Published 1d agoABC News, Associated Press

Technology

Nvidia reportedly weighs guaranteeing debt for Nscale's West Virginia AI data center

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.

Published 2d agoTechCrunch

Health

ACA open enrollment for 2027 coverage begins Sunday in most states

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.

Published 2d agoABC News, NPR +1

Environment & Climate

Gas-powered data centres could threaten UK 2050 net zero target, BBC reports

BBC News reports four planned hyperscale data centres are already weighing gas-fired generation for their power.
The emissions impact depends on how often planned gas generation would actually run, which remains unclear.

Published 16h agoBBC News

US News

Los Angeles voters weigh Karen Bass against Nithya Raman in mayoral race

Associated Press reports Los Angeles voters are weighing whether to keep Mayor Karen Bass or elect Nithya Raman on Tuesday.
Bass continues to face fallout from the 2025 Palisades Fire, while the Tuesday result remains unknown.

Published 10h agoAssociated Press

World News

Turkey reportedly relocates jailed Kurdish leader Ocalan to new prison section

ABC News reports, citing a senior Kurdish official, that Turkey moved Abdullah Ocalan to a new prison section.
Sancar, a lawmaker for the pro-Kurdish DEM Party, said the peace process has been paused for two months and urged acceleration.

Published 2d agoABC News, Associated Press +1

US News

Police say four dead, 15 injured in Dallas Halloween shootings

The Guardian reports that police say four people died and 15 were injured in separate Dallas shootings.
Police are still determining whether the shootings are related, and the reason they began is not immediately known.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian, ABC News +1

US News

Former West Point cadet pleads guilty to assaulting girlfriend in 2022

Associated Press reports Caleb Suh pleaded guilty in June to a March 2022 assault on a cadet.
Sentencing is postponed until January, and Suh's earlier account to a West Point investigator conflicts with his court admissions.

Published 8h agoAssociated Press

Environment & Climate

Britain's smart meter network handed to non-profit startup after years of delays

The Guardian reports that control of Great Britain's 39 million smart meters has passed to a non-profit startup.
The handover ends Smart DCC's 13-year licence amid costly delays and billing problems for households.

Published 16h agoThe Guardian

US News

Missouri highway patrol recaptures convicted murderer who escaped Tennessee prison

Missouri state highway patrol officers arrested escaped convicted murderer Jacob Allen Morley outside Kansas City on Tuesday.
Morley had been on the run since escaping a Tennessee correctional facility through a fence on October 25.

Published 1h agoFox News, The Guardian

World News

Senior RSF commander Siddiq Ander says he defected, accusing Hemedti's leadership

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.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera

Health

Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after stroke, office says

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.

Published 2d agoABC News, NBC News +7

World News

Former chancellor Reeves argues UK's future lies inside EU

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.

Published 2d agoBBC News, The Guardian

Business & Finance

Meta's ad revenue growth outpaces Google search in third quarter

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.

Published 2d agoCNBC

US News

Trustees project Social Security retirement trust fund depletion in late 2032

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.

Published 2d agoCNBC

Science

SLAC-led team reports experimental proof of altermagnetism, a third magnetic phase

According to Hacker News, researchers led by SLAC say Science findings offer direct proof of altermagnetism, a third magnetic phase.
The findings concern manganese telluride, and reporting does not describe any independent replication by other groups.

Published 6h agoHacker News

World News

Turkish leader presses Russia and Ukraine to halt Black Sea ship attacks

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.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera

US News

Weekend shootings near college communities leave one dead, at least 21 injured

Fox News reports that gunfire over the weekend in several college towns killed one and wounded at least 21.
Bloomington police say it remains unclear whether the suspect fired any shots, and Delaware's victim count is unconfirmed.

Published 1d agoFox News, ABC News

US News

Parents of boy killed by Senatobia officer protest attorney general's ruling

Associated Press reports that parents of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley protested Monday at the Mississippi Attorney General's Office over a justified-shooting ruling.
Foster's attorney says the officer had little option but to shoot; the attorney general's office says force was appropriate.

Published 10h agoAssociated Press

Entertainment

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after collision with Andorra goalkeeper

BBC News reports that Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday after a collision with an Andorra goalkeeper.
The federation postponed Tuesday's Copa del Rey fixtures, and a reported cardiac arrest remains attributed to Spanish media.

Published 12h agoBBC News, Al Jazeera

World News

French protest violence eases while scattered German riots follow weekend demonstrations

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.

Published 2d agoABC News, CBS News +1

World News

Israeli police release two suspects in alleged voter bribery case

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.

Published 2d agoPBS NewsHour, Associated Press

Technology

Meta says Muse is gaining traction as some businesses report limited activity

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.

Published 2d agoWired, CNBC

Politics

Police allege baseball bat attack on One Nation volunteer in Victoria; two arrested

Police arrested a 37-year-old man and 14-year-old boy after an alleged baseball bat attack on a One Nation volunteer in Torquay.
The 37-year-old man was remanded to appear in court on 10 November, and the allegations remain unproven.

Published 20h agoThe Guardian, BBC News

World News

Human Rights Watch alleges violent post-election crackdown on Zambian opposition

Associated Press reports Human Rights Watch says Zambian police and military beat, detained and disappeared opposition members and critics after August's election.
Opposition leaders including Brian Mundubile remain detained, and the government has not disclosed arrest totals or charges.

Published 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News +1

Politics

Trump to deliver remarks at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, White House says

A White House official confirmed Trump will speak Monday at the Reflecting Pool, which he said he planned to show off.
The cause of the pool's damage remains disputed, with Trump blaming vandals and a U.S. Attorney's office citing shoddy workmanship.

Published 1d agoThe Washington Sun, Associated Press +4

World News

Three men accused of causing deadly Athens gas blast during copper theft

Three men appeared in an Athens court on Monday over a Sept. 25 gas explosion that allegedly followed copper pipe theft.
The blast killed six people, and allegations against the suspects remain untested at this preliminary hearing stage.

Published 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

World News

Russian security service says US warned of Moscow attack preparations

Russia's Federal Security Service said it received US information about preparations for a terrorist attack in Moscow.
Details of the detained teenager's alleged plot rest on Russian official statements, and the reporting does not independently verify them.

Published 1d agoNBC News, Al Jazeera

Environment & Climate

Denmark seeks national and EU ban on fast-growing turbo chickens

According to The Guardian, Denmark is pursuing a national ban on fast-growing turbo chickens and urging an EU-wide prohibition.
Industry figures warn any ban must cover imported chickens to be effective, while the allegations remain unverified.

Published 10h agoThe Guardian

US News

FBI tells D.C. agents to avoid polling places, government statement says

The Washington Sun reports that the FBI told all D.C.-stationed employees to avoid polling locations, according to a government statement.
The directive followed at least two sightings, and its disclosure came through lawsuit correspondence with plaintiffs' attorneys.

Published 1d agoThe Washington Sun

US News

Man accused of starting Palisades fire faces arson retrial after mistrial

The Guardian reports that federal prosecutors allege Jonathan Rinderknecht started the deadly Palisades fire, and he faces a retrial.
In the first trial, 10 jurors voted not guilty; a tentative ruling would tell jurors not to weigh fire suppression adequacy.

Published 22h agoThe Guardian

Environment & Climate

Los Angeles bans new oil drilling and phases out extraction within 20 years

Deutsche Welle reports Los Angeles approved an ordinance banning new drilling and phasing out existing oil extraction within 20 years.
The California Independent Petroleum Association calls the ordinance an unlawful taking and says companies are prepared to challenge it.

Published 1d agoDeutsche Welle

US News

Prosecutors allege husband and strangers regularly drugged and raped wife

BBC News reports that nine men on trial in Manchester deny charges linked to a Stockport husband's abuse of his wife.
The husband and four other men have pleaded guilty, while the nine defendants on trial deny all charges.

Published 1d agoBBC News

Business & Finance

Jio Platforms becomes India's second most valuable company after IPO

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.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera

Environment & Climate

Healey says he will veto new offshore wind projects that fail to cut bills

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.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian

Politics

Analysis finds Democrats cut climate mentions while electricity prices rise

Inside Climate News analysis reports Democrats have sharply reduced climate change mentions in press releases and campaign messaging.
National electricity prices rose about 10% in two years, but the sources do not establish a link to messaging.

Published 1d agoDeutsche Welle, The Guardian

Environment & Climate

Native remains unearthed amid border wall construction at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

ProPublica reports Native American remains were unearthed September 8 at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument during border wall construction.
CBP says it found no other remains and no further construction has occurred there, according to its statement.

Published 1d agoProPublica

Environment & Climate

Bolivia declares nationwide emergency amid El Nino drought, flooding

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.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera

Technology

Meta staff reportedly discussed whisper strategy to discredit Jonathan Haidt

Slashdot reports that court filings show Meta staff discussed a whisper strategy to undermine critic Jonathan Haidt.
It remains unclear whether Meta carried out the ideas, which were discussed before Haidt's 2024 book was published.

Published 1d agoSlashdot

Entertainment

Kennedy Center names 2026 honorees including David Mamet and Paul Anka

Variety reports that the Kennedy Center and President Donald Trump announced five 2026 honorees for a Dec. 7 ceremony.
No host or broadcast partner has been announced for this year's ceremony, and CBS's broadcast rights expired in 2025.

Published 1d agoVariety

US News

Texas Children's Hospital opens detransition clinic under $10 million settlement, Paxton says

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.

Published 2d agoFox News

Politics

California voters face Proposition 40, a one-time billionaire tax

The Guardian reports that Californians will vote on Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax on billionaires living in the state.
Opposition committees have spent upwards of $356m, and the outcome of the upcoming vote remains unknown.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian, The Washington Sun +4

World News

Somali pirates reportedly seize Iranian fishing vessel with 23 aboard

ABC News reports that Somali pirates seized the Iranian fishing vessel Azini on Thursday, with 23 people reportedly aboard.
The crew's safety remains unknown, and the Maritime Security Center warns the ship could serve as a floating base for attacks.

Published 2d agoABC News, Associated Press +1

Automotive

Electric trucks reached about half of China's September heavy truck sales

Electrek reports that electric trucks made up 50.3% of China's heavy truck sales in September, totaling 33,100 units.
Electrek's figures project diesel demand falling about 230,000 barrels per day, though independent savings estimates depend on mileage.

Published 1d agoElectrek

Health

Nigeria health officials report two suspected Ebola cases in northeast

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.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera

US News

US focuses on military readiness while other nations urge citizen preparedness

The Guardian reports the US is prioritizing military preparedness through FORTRESS America, while the UK and Sweden issue public guidance.
More than 4,300 FEMA employees left in fiscal 2025, about 17% of staff, according to a GAO report.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian

US News

Indiana governor denies clemency, Thursday execution of Jeffrey Weisheit to proceed

According to ABC News, Indiana Governor Mike Braun rejected a clemency request and said Jeffrey Weisheit's Thursday execution will go forward.
Weisheit's lawyers say his head injuries and mental health problems got too little attention at trial, and they asked for a delay.

Published 21h agoABC News, Associated Press

Entertainment

Detroit techno pioneer Juan Atkins dies at age 64

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.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian, Billboard +1

World News

Bulgaria holds presidential runoff between Yotova and Gyurov amid security concerns

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.

Published 2d agoAssociated Press, ABC News +4

Technology

Artist says AI is turning Indigenous Australian art into unauthenticated copies

The Guardian reports that artist Sally Scales says AI is taking First Nations art and turning it into unauthenticated copies.
The reporting relies on one outlet and does not quantify how many listed items lack artist attribution.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian

Technology

Startup Cathedral reportedly accessed Anthropic employee data and internal messages

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.

Published 2d agoHacker News

World News

Prosecutors say Russell Brand's accusers were haunted by alleged crimes

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.

Published 2d agoBBC News, The Guardian +1

Business & Finance

Nobel laureate economist William Nordhaus dies at 85 from brain cancer

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.

Published 2d agoHacker News

Technology

Judge lets NAACP pollution suit against xAI Memphis data center advance

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.

Published 2d agoTechCrunch, Engadget

World News

Kimi Antonelli wins 2026 Formula 1 title, youngest champion in history

NBC News reports Antonelli clinched the 2026 Formula 1 title at the Mexican Grand Prix at age 20.
The result breaks Sebastian Vettel's record, set when he won the 2010 title at age 23.

Published 1d agoNBC News, BBC News +4

US News

Kylie Arellano located alive in Oregon after more than 500 days

Fox News reports that Kylie Arellano was found safe in Oregon after a search spanning more than 500 days.
Unsealed warrants show investigators questioned the teen's mother about a 2024 abuse allegation, which she denies.

Published 1d agoFox News, The Guardian

Business & Finance

French lawmakers advance per-gigabyte internet traffic tax in budget vote

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.

Published 2d agoSlashdot

Environment & Climate

First $20 million in Aliso Canyon settlement funds opens for home electrification

ABC News reports that the first $20 million of a $40 million program is now available to help residents electrify homes.
Residents must be income-qualified to receive up to $31,800, and the reporting does not specify income thresholds.

Published 6h agoABC News

World News

Serbia marks two years since Novi Sad station collapse that sparked protests

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.

Published 2d agoABC News, Associated Press

Technology

SpaceX reportedly seeks 80,000 cell sites to build Starlink wireless carrier

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.

Published 2d agoFox News, TechCrunch +1

World News

French high school blockades resume on small scale, ministry says

The Education Ministry reported 41 high schools were blockaded Monday, about one percent of the country's 3,700 schools.
Minister Edouard Geffray called the blockades marginal, while student representatives say government offers are not enough.

Published 1d agoFrance 24, Al Jazeera +1

US News

Records show dozens of unexplained drones flew over U.S. nuclear plants

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.

Published 2d agoSlashdot

US News

Massacre survivor Dylan Mortensen asks judge to reconsider release of images showing her face

Fox News reports that Dylan Mortensen, a University of Idaho massacre survivor, asked a judge to reconsider a release order.
Her attorney has also asked for a stay until the petition and appeals are resolved.

Published 5h agoFox News

Automotive

Lexus to build 2027 electric SUV in Shanghai, its first China-built vehicle in decades

According to Electrek, Lexus will build its 2027 electric SUV in Shanghai, its first China-built vehicle in over two decades.
Toyota's China sales fell 18.9% in the first nine months of 2026, and battery, range and pricing remain unannounced.

Published 1d agoElectrek

US News

Police report at least one killed, eight injured in Birmingham shooting after football game

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.

Published 2d agoABC News, Fox News +3

US News

Police records reportedly detail new abuse allegations against Packers' Josh Jacobs

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.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian

Science

Researchers claim possible fossilised red blood cells in 115m-year-old dinosaur bone

The Guardian reports researchers led by Prof Kliti Grice claim fossilised red blood cells in an Aratasaurus's hind leg bones.
Paleontologist Mary Schweitzer is not convinced the structures are red blood cells, citing their concave shape.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian

World News

Portugal police break up housing protest camps in Lisbon, Porto

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.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera, Deutsche Welle

Science

Astronomers report possible massive dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto

Fox News reports that astronomer Matthew Holman spotted candidate object 2026 ED138 beyond Pluto in observatory data.
Its estimated size of 370 to 930 miles remains unconfirmed, and further observations are needed to verify dwarf planet status.

Published 1d agoFox News

Environment & Climate

Germany's nuclear waste site search narrows to 5% of territory

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.

Published 2d agoDeutsche Welle

US News

Video shows apparent immigration agent pointing gun at bystander in North Hollywood

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.

Published 2d agoCBS News

Science

Newly identified ape fossil from northern Egypt dates to 17-18 million years ago

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.

Published 2d agoScienceDaily

Entertainment

Kennedy Center closure leaves orchestra without a home, NPR reports

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.

Published 2d agoNPR, The Washington Sun

Environment & Climate

Northern Territory bill would scrap environmental water requirement, critics say

According to The Guardian, the Northern Territory government has proposed scrapping a legal requirement to set aside water for the environment.
The bill's outcome is pending, and Environment Minister Joshua Burgoyne denies it dismantles environmental safeguards.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian

Science

NASA seeks commercial ideas to reboost Hubble Space Telescope

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.

Published 2d agoSlashdot

Science

Hubble and Webb identify 27 previously unknown objects beyond Neptune

ScienceDaily reports that Hubble and Webb identified 27 previously unknown tiny objects beyond Neptune, using simultaneous observations.
The reporting describes the results as clues about solar system origins, and only one outlet has covered them.

Published 1d agoScienceDaily

US News

Florida sheriff reports 281 arrests, including 17 theme park workers

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.

Published 2d agoCBS News

Science

Molecular motor inspired by Archimedes screw spins under electrical current

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.

Published 2d agoScienceDaily

US News

Hochul's Cornell documentary appearance draws criticism from defense attorney Rotunno

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.

Published 2d agoFox News

Automotive

Electric two-wheelers reach about one-third of Vietnam's motorcycle sales

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.

Published 2d agoElectrek

Automotive

IIHS gives Audi Q3 Poor, RAV4 PHEV Marginal in updated crash test

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.

Published 2d agoJalopnik

Entertainment

Hamilton claims first Ferrari pole at Mexico City Grand Prix

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.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera

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