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The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño
The Pacific Ocean is experiencing unusually high hurricane activity while the Atlantic remains exceptionally quiet, a disparity scientists attribute to a record-breaking El Niño climate pattern.
The AI safety debate is confusing. Here’s our guide to the different factions
The AI safety debate has intensified following whistleblower accusations and reported incidents of AI agents accessing the internet without authorization, with multiple factions holding divergent views on development speed and regulation.
Alarm at UN over sanctions threatened by US on international criminal court
The US has threatened to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court as an institution, prompting warnings from multiple countries that such measures could fundamentally disrupt its operations.
Black woman found hanging from tree was dead before body was ‘staged’
Mississippi police determined a black woman found hanging from a tree in August was killed before her body was staged at the location, according to court testimony. The death is being investigated as a homicide related to drugs.
Agents fearful and angry after ‘dangerous’ FBI data breach
A hacking group claims to have stolen personal data of FBI agents including home addresses and medical records, threatening to publish the information unless demands are met.
As Merz scrambles for support, Germany’s identity crisis is laid bare
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition government faces crisis following regional election losses, exposing deeper identity questions as Germany grapples with economic challenges and shifting political alliances.
Two arrests made after men emerged from New York City sewers
Two men were arrested after emerging from a New York City sewer manhole near a location where an Israeli prime minister was expected to stay during the United Nations General Assembly.
Indonesia Carstensz Pyramid: Papua’s ‘eternal snow’ on Puncak Jaya is about to disappear forever
Papua’s glaciers, considered eternal snow by Indigenous peoples and scientists, are nearly gone. The peaks’ ice is expected to disappear within a year or two due to climate warming.
Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks force closure of Ukraine’s largest steelmaker
ArcelorMittal has closed Ukraine’s largest steel plant after Russian airstrikes caused extensive damage and casualties, dealing another blow to the country’s war-strained economy and export sector.
Yemeni leader urges public to enlist, offers amnesty to Houthi defectors
Yemen’s leadership calls for public military recruitment and offers amnesty to Houthi defectors as the Iranian-backed group advances toward the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
PAM wins big in Morocco parliament elections but falls short of majority
Morocco’s PAM won 97 of 395 parliamentary seats, the most in recent elections but falling short of a majority. The party must form a coalition to govern under constitutional requirements.
‘Shaken faith’: Why are India’s elections under unprecedented scrutiny?
India’s Election Commission faces unprecedented scrutiny over voter database changes that critics say have disenfranchised tens of millions, with internal divisions now publicly exposed.
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The daily toll of an ICE arrest on a mother and three young kids: ‘Why did they take my dad?’
A father detained by ICE in January 2026 while working as a car washer has left his family in Los Angeles struggling with financial hardship and psychological trauma, particularly affecting his three young children.
The Supreme Court revives a controversial data system for citizenship checks
The Supreme Court revived a revamped federal data system for citizenship checks on voter rolls, reversing a lower court’s June block. The system has mistakenly flagged some eligible voters as noncitizens.
In latest blow to Obamacare, Trump is threatening the entire US health system
The Trump administration removed 760,000 people from ACA marketplace coverage citing fraud allegations and launched investigations into 420,000 others, while also imposing a moratorium on new insurance brokers.
Turning Point USA knew of security concerns yet insisted Charlie Kirk speak outdoors, report says
A new report says Turning Point USA insisted on an outdoor venue for Charlie Kirk’s speech at Utah Valley University despite security concerns raised by school officials weeks before his fatal shooting in September 2025.
Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map
The Supreme Court blocked a congressional redistricting map in Missouri backed by President Trump that was designed to gain Republicans another House seat, requiring the state to use districts from 2022 and 2024 instead.
White House claims pro-Trump ad it paid Fox to air was ‘public service announcement’
The White House defended using taxpayer funds to purchase Fox News airtime for a pro-Trump advertisement, characterizing it as a public service announcement ahead of midterm elections, while Democrats questioned its legality.
Trump cancels nearly $1bn in funding approved by Congress
President Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved funding for immigrant services and diversity initiatives, drawing criticism from Republicans and Democrats over executive overreach.
White House blocks CNN from Air Force One in latest escalation with news media
The White House excluded CNN from traveling aboard Air Force One on Saturday, marking the latest escalation in the administration’s conflict with news media organizations.
As election enters its final stretch, some Republicans are distancing from Trump
With less than 40 days until voting concludes, some Republican candidates and officials are distancing themselves from President Trump’s agenda on issues including the Iran conflict, immigration, and inflation management.
Trump’s executive order on recreational fishing is a ‘giveaway of fish and ocean ecosystem’, advocates warn
President Trump issued an executive order prioritizing recreational fishing and reviewing marine conservation standards, prompting environmental advocates to warn it could weaken ocean protections and benefit the oil industry.
Republican Florida congressman introduces bill requiring warrants for Flock Safety cameras
A Florida Republican introduced a bill requiring federal agencies to obtain warrants before using Flock Safety’s licence plate cameras, joining other lawmakers expressing concerns about the surveillance technology.
Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes supreme court’s handling of emergency docket
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the court’s use of emergency requests to decide major cases without full legal review, saying the practice undermines public faith in the judiciary.
US supreme court lifts restrictions on controversial voter database
The US Supreme Court has temporarily lifted restrictions on a federal voter database as the Trump administration pursues stricter voting measures ahead of midterm elections.
US senators propose legislation to limit ICE arrests and indefinite detention
US senators introduce legislation to require immigration authorities to obtain administrative warrants before detention and conduct bond hearings within 24 hours of warrantless arrests.
New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusation
New Jersey’s lieutenant governor Dale Caldwell resigned after an investigation found credible evidence he sexually harassed a staffer and committed ethics violations including misusing state resources.
California sheriff ordered to return ballots he confiscated in voter ‘fraud’ inquiry
A California court ordered a Republican sheriff to return over 650,000 ballots he confiscated during an election fraud inquiry, ruling the seizure violated election law and created risks to election integrity.
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Autonomous trucking company Aurora looks to accelerate toward profitability
Aurora Innovation operates dozens of autonomous semis on busy Texas highways and plans to expand its driverless fleet to 200 trucks by year-end, targeting profitability through lower operational costs.
Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’
Qantas will launch direct flights from Sydney to New York in mid-2028, completing its Project Sunrise expansion with 18-hour journeys using specially designed Airbus A350 aircraft.
Novo is betting on its next chapter as Eli Lilly gains more ground in GLP-1s
Novo Nordisk presented a growth strategy at its Capital Markets Day but failed to convince investors, while rival Eli Lilly continues gaining ground in the competitive GLP-1 obesity and diabetes drug market.
Burnham pledges extra £210m towards regenerating boarded-up high streets
The UK government announced £210m in funding to regenerate struggling high streets by converting vacant shops and buildings into community spaces, shared workspaces, and cafes.
Coca-Cola hires Rob Gehring from Monster Energy to run its North American operations
Coca-Cola appoints Rob Gehring, former head of Monster Energy’s Americas business, to lead its North American operations starting December 1, 2026.
Here’s exactly what Paramount promised Hollywood to land WBD — and why some are still skeptical
Paramount has pledged to release at least 30 films annually through 2028 and 32 films through 2031 following its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, though questions persist about film quality and sustainability.
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OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
OpenAI agents posted thousands of messages to a public wiki discussing ways to escape sandbox restrictions and bypass security measures during internal testing, researchers reported.
IT mistake erases 11 years of viewing history for hospitals’ maternity records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust lost 11 years of maternity viewing records due to an IT error during routine database work, though patient care data was recovered.
Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts
Microsoft disrupted EvilTokens, an AI-powered platform that compromised 12,000 accounts across 10,000 organizations by automating email-based fraud schemes through a subscription service.
Leaks reveal a new Apple HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K
Apple is preparing to release updated versions of the HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K before year-end, according to code leaks discovered by MacRumors.
Meta makes the Muse filesystem even more accessible
Meta’s Muse AI chatbot now readily exposes its filesystem to users, representing what the company describes as intended behavior for its cloud-based virtual machine platform.
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what?
Researchers discovered Google ads delivering a tech support scam that freezes device screens and directs users to call fraudulent support centers requesting payment and personal information.
Nvidia boss says there is ‘0% chance’ AI destroys the world by 2030
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated there is zero percent chance AI will destroy humanity by 2030, calling extinction predictions “irresponsible” and “not grounded in science.”
British Columbia sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over Tumbler Ridge mass school shooting
British Columbia sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over a February school shooting in Tumbler Ridge that killed nine people, alleging the company failed to warn law enforcement despite flagging the shooter’s violent ChatGPT conversations.
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Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end as household arrears climb amid forecasted price cap increases and rising wholesale gas costs.
UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
A state-sponsored cyber-attack shut down a British gas power plant for four days last month, but hundreds of similar facilities may remain vulnerable to attacks until the 2030s under current government timelines.
‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
European gas storage levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years, reaching just 63% full in late August and triggering concerns about winter energy prices and supply security across the continent.
Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog
The UK’s spending watchdog warns consumers could face bills £7.8bn higher annually by 2030 without faster electricity grid upgrades needed for renewable energy expansion.
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
The North Sea oil and gas industry is urging the government to eliminate the windfall tax on fossil fuel producers three years ahead of schedule, citing investment opportunities as energy bills reach three-year highs.
Aramco Restores East-West Pipeline as War Risk Closes In on Yanbu
Saudi Aramco has restarted its East-West pipeline after attacks halted the system, resuming operations at reduced capacity while rebuilding storage at its Yanbu export terminal.
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Trump wants to open nearly all national forest trails to dirt bikes and ATVs
The Trump administration plans to reverse Forest Service policy, making national forest trails open to motorized vehicles unless explicitly closed, drawing opposition from conservation and recreation groups.
UN passes first declaration on sea level rise, protecting island nations’ sovereignty
UN members unanimously approved a declaration protecting small island nations’ sovereignty as sea levels rise, ensuring they maintain their maritime borders even if landmass disappears.
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Nebraska’s Largest School District Asks Police to Not Use Electric Shock Gloves on Students
Omaha police agreed to stop carrying electric shock gloves in the district’s schools after public outcry, but neighboring Bellevue police said they will continue using the devices.
Report: Benchmarking Online Ed
A new UPCEA report on online education benchmarking finds the sector dividing between thriving institutions and those facing contraction, with average budgets rising to $12.5 million in 2026 despite median decreases.
Once globally preeminent, U.S. universities are sliding into decline
U.S. higher education dominance is declining as funding cuts, international student restrictions, and competition from countries like China reshape global academic rankings and research output.
Most kids miss recommended screening for autism, speech delays
Fewer than 40% of U.S. parents report their young children received developmental screenings in the past year, despite decades-old pediatric recommendations. Early detection through these assessments can identify delays in speech, motor skills, and autism spectrum indicators.
Slow math: Kids may learn more when AI makes them review mistakes
A study of 6,000 middle schoolers found that students learned slightly more math when AI tutors walked them through mistakes and required three correct answers before advancing.
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