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Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark
Mail-in voters risk ballot rejection due to late postmarks caused by U.S. Postal Service delivery changes that began last year, prompting election officials to encourage alternative submission methods.
Ethiopia launches drone attack against Eritrean troops who crossed into Tigray
Eritrean troops crossed into Ethiopia’s Tigray region, drawing drone strikes from Ethiopian government forces and escalating tensions that could trigger broader regional conflict between the neighboring countries.
Thousands march in Madrid after death of evicted pensioner Maricarmen
About 20,000 people marched in Madrid to commemorate MarÃa del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old pensioner whose eviction and subsequent death sparked nationwide protests over Spain’s housing crisis.
French ministers scramble to appease students after 10 days of protests
French high school students have extended their protests to a 10th day, blockading schools and marching through major cities to demand improvements to the education system, with hundreds injured in clashes with police.
Zuckerberg’s image is in trouble – but Meta’s business is booming
Meta faces mounting legal challenges over claims its products harm young users, but the company’s business continues to thrive with rising user engagement and revenue growth.
Running out of royals: why calls are growing to let Japan’s princess Aiko take the throne
Princess Aiko, Japan’s most popular imperial family member, cannot legally become empress under a 140-year-old law. Growing public pressure and demographic crisis are fueling debate over changing male-only succession rules.
Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze?
Iraq’s communications minister announced plans to ban the navigation app Waze, developed in Israel, effective at the start of 2027, citing the app’s Israeli origins.
Japan’s Okinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killing
Okinawa’s prefectural assembly called for a review of the US military forces agreement following accusations that a US Marine killed a local woman, reigniting long-standing concerns about crimes by US personnel.
Fort Hood survivor supports gunman’s execution by firing squad but questions livestream
A Fort Hood shooting survivor supports the execution of the gunman by firing squad but expresses concerns about livestreaming the execution to the public.
‘Every day there is killing’: Gazans face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls
More than 1,400 people have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire began last October, with Israeli strikes continuing almost daily despite the peace agreement, according to local health officials.
Bechi: Teacher who sexually abused pupil back in Indonesia jail after BBC investigation
A former teacher in Indonesia who was convicted of sexually assaulting a student has been returned to prison after a BBC investigation revealed he was secretly released on parole early.
Can Sánchez convince Spanish voters he is their best hope for fairer housing?
Spain’s housing crisis has intensified following an elderly woman’s eviction and death, prompting the socialist government to propose emergency measures and call a snap election for late November.
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First Thing: Trump endures protests in Texas as DNC sues over adverts
President Trump experienced multiple disruptions at a Texas rally while the Democratic National Committee sued to halt taxpayer-funded promotional advertisements costing over $12 million.
Trump says he is considering asking FBI to investigate the death of Nolan Wells
Donald Trump said he is considering asking the FBI to investigate the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black college student found dead on a Mississippi barrier island in July.
Trump promises not to attack Iran before November’s US midterms
President Trump announced he will not attack Iran before the November midterm elections, stating Washington is having productive discussions with Tehran while claiming record oil volumes flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
Billionaires fund California ballot measure to make voters show ID at polls
Billionaires including Richard Uihlein and Joe Gebbia have donated over $36 million to support California’s Proposition 39, which would require voters to show identification at polls.
DoJ seeks to charge ex-Trump aide who gave key testimony on January 6 attack
The Justice Department is seeking criminal charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former Trump White House aide who testified about the Capitol attack, citing alleged lying to Congress.
Trump donor accuses ‘grifter’ Kimberly Guilfoyle of $100,000 quid pro quo
A Trump donor accused Kimberly Guilfoyle, US ambassador to Greece, of offering access to administration officials in exchange for paying her $100,000 American Express debt.
Millionaire tax no more? Rightwing groups lead effort to repeal Washington state law
Washington state voters will decide the fate of a 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million, with a conservative-backed initiative seeking to repeal the measure signed into law earlier this year.
Electric-shock gloves ICE plans to use inflicted intense pain in army study
Immigration and Customs Enforcement signed a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 electric-shock gloves, following a military study showing they caused intense pain and immediate compliance among participants.
Paxton admits Trump’s Iran war and US gas prices are plaguing Republicans in leaked audio
Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton acknowledged in leaked audio that rising fuel prices from Trump’s Iran war and other federal factors are damaging his party’s electoral prospects ahead of midterm elections.
EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
The Trump administration pressured multiple countries to withdraw sponsorship from a European disinformation conference, with Canada, Lithuania, and the EU subsequently removing their support after objecting to a panel characterizing the US as a foreign information threat.
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while trying to repair campaign sign
Arizona congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia reported being raped in August while attempting to repair a campaign sign. The Democrat disclosed the incident publicly to encourage other survivors to speak out.
Democrats upbeat as unpopular Trump imperils Republican midterm hopes
Democrats express confidence ahead of midterm elections as recent polls show their candidates leading in traditionally Republican states, while Trump’s approval ratings remain at historic lows.
‘Deranged’ and ‘dangerous’ Trump calls for Iran to strike US cities amid historic ratings low | First Thing
President Trump suggested Iran could attack Los Angeles and San Diego at a Nebraska rally, prompting California officials to call his comments reckless. The remarks come as his approval rating reaches a historic low of 32%.
Trump 2.0 is targeting US protesters with ‘antifa’ charges. Activists started a union to fight back
Activists are forming a union to support protesters facing federal charges under the Trump administration’s NSPM-7 memorandum targeting alleged “antifa” activities, offering legal support and collective organizing strategies.
Veteran conservative lawyer quits Trump’s interior department and warns of ‘assault on the rule of law’
An 18-year Interior Department attorney resigned in protest, citing what he describes as an “assault on the rule of law” under the Trump administration, particularly regarding offshore drilling exemptions from environmental laws.
US justice department moves to strip citizenship of 40 naturalized citizens
The Trump administration’s justice department filed denaturalization actions against 40 naturalized citizens accused of crimes, marking what authorities describe as the largest such initiative during his current term.
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Chick-fil-A wants to stay a family business even as it expands in the U.S. and abroad
CEO Andrew Cathy affirms Chick-fil-A’s commitment to remaining family-owned while expanding globally, with locations now spanning Singapore to Canada despite industry-wide restaurant sector challenges.
GM says hybrid vehicles are coming: ‘We’re not tone deaf to our customers’
General Motors plans to introduce hybrid vehicles into its U.S. lineup as hybrid sales surge and all-electric vehicle demand softens amid rising gas prices.
Ex-Barclays traders jailed for rigging interest rates have convictions quashed
Five former Barclays traders convicted of rigging interest rates have had their convictions overturned by London’s court of appeal, following similar acquittals for traders at other banks.
Badenoch’s inheritance tax gambit makes no economic sense | Heather Stewart
Kemi Badenoch’s inheritance tax proposal would cost £6bn in foregone revenue while primarily benefiting the wealthiest households, economists argue it could harm economic growth by discouraging property sales in high-demand areas.
New Type 01 electric car ‘make or break’ for Jaguar
Jaguar has unveiled its new Type 01 electric car, which industry experts describe as a critical moment for the struggling luxury automaker as it transitions entirely to electric vehicles.
Bid to run new trains between London and Blackpool rejected
The UK rail regulator rejected applications for new train services between London and Wrexham, Rochdale, and Blackpool, citing concerns about increased delays and reduced network resilience.
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AI bots “Timmy,” “Ren,” and “Jackie” are flooding social media with slop
AI agents from startup iLands are flooding social media and sending unsolicited emails to writers, prompting complaints and FTC complaints over spam tactics and lack of opt-out mechanisms.
Internet Watch Foundation reports huge rise in AI child sexual abuse material
The Internet Watch Foundation reports a dramatic surge in AI-generated child sexual abuse material, with more illegal images investigated in the first half of 2026 than throughout all of 2025.
‘Careless use of AI is the real threat – not the ghost stories’
Meredith Whittaker, head of Signal messaging app, warns that careless AI deployment poses greater immediate risks than speculative doomsday scenarios, citing incidents where flawed AI intelligence nearly triggered military conflict.
Microsoft suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, JD Vance says
Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft has been suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, accusing the company of abusing the visa program and replacing American workers with lower-paid foreign employees.
ICE detainees in Georgia used the facility’s video calling software to expose the conditions inside
Four men detained at a Georgia ICE facility used the center’s video software to expose detention conditions and criticize Trump’s influence over immigration courts, risking retaliation and segregation.
AMD will bring FSR 4 to handhelds by the end of 2026
AMD says it will bring FSR 4, its framerate-enhancing technology, to handhelds by the end of this year, alongside new chips and updates to existing processor lines.
Anthropic bans users from ‘needless abusive or cruel behavior’ towards Claude
Anthropic has updated its usage policy to prohibit sustained abusive or cruel behavior toward its Claude AI model, citing uncertainty about potential machine consciousness.
Microsoft 365 Family subscribers will finally be able to share AI benefits
Microsoft is expanding AI feature sharing for Microsoft 365 Family and Premium subscribers, allowing up to five additional people to access Copilot and AI tools alongside Office apps and OneDrive storage.
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Cuba’s Fuel Crisis Turns the Island Into a Solar Test Case
Cuba is expanding solar energy capacity due to fuel shortages caused by the U.S. blockade, with American solar equipment imports surging 1,070% despite the longstanding embargo.
Fossil fuel advertising contracts at all-time high in 2026
Fossil fuel companies maintained a record 1,321 advertising contracts with agencies in 2026, employing messaging focused on family, cultural values, and energy security rather than environmental concerns.
Crude oil exports from strait of Hormuz largely return to pre-war levels
Crude oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to pre-war levels through alternative transport methods including pipelines and ship-to-ship transfers, though refined product supplies remain constrained.
Minister denies UK faces diesel shortage after Trump threatens to ban exports
UK transport minister denies diesel shortage despite Trump’s export threats, citing diverse supply sources and emergency reserves as tensions mount over fuel prices and refinery maintenance.
Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies
A threatened strike by over 160 North Sea oil workers could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies, Unite union warns, citing rejected pay offers from Apache.
Equinor Finds Up to 10.3 Million Barrels of Oil Equivalent at Gullfaks South
Equinor and partners discovered an estimated 3.3 to 10.3 million barrels of recoverable oil equivalent at Norway’s Gullfaks South field using an exploration sidetrack drilled alongside a production well.
Climate Change In The News
Factcheck: UK Conservatives double the ‘cost of net-zero’ after spreadsheet blunder
The UK Conservative party’s policy document incorrectly claims the net-zero cost at £957bn, apparently stemming from a spreadsheet error that double-counted figures from the Climate Change Committee.
How California is bracing for a winter of floods, fires and extreme storms all at once
California braces for an exceptionally strong El Niño that could bring simultaneous severe storms, flooding, and fire risks this winter, with forecasters warning of potentially historic extreme weather impacts.
Education In The News
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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