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Why these 5 everyday items fluctuate in price at the grocery store
Grocery prices have remained elevated since pandemic-era spikes, though specific items like eggs, coffee, and ground beef fluctuate due to distinct supply chain disruptions and weather-related challenges.
What if an AI bubble bursts — and that accelerates AI job losses?
An economist explores concerns that an AI bubble burst could trigger a recession that accelerates job losses, as historical research suggests automation clusters around economic downturns.
Kim Jong Un: Why do rumours about his death keep coming back?
State media photographs show North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appearing healthy at a public event, contradicting recent unverified claims about his death from a brain haemorrhage.
Suspect arrested after Limoges town hall set alight during disorder – French media
A 34-year-old suspect linked to far-left activism was arrested after a 19th-century city hall in Limoges was set alight during weekend civil disorder in France, with authorities implementing curfews across multiple cities.
Israel’s far right find fertile ground among first-time voters
More than half a million first-time Israeli voters will participate in general elections next week, with over 16% planning to support far-right parties led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his political allies.
DOJ charges 28 with voting crimes. And, TikTok ignored staff’s child safety concerns
The Justice Department charged 28 green card holders in California with voting crimes, escalating tensions with the state over its election system as midterms approach.
Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world
El Niño is intensifying global weather patterns, triggering record wildfires in Indonesia, heightened hurricane activity in the eastern Pacific, suppressed Atlantic storms, reduced monsoon rainfall in India, and severe typhoons affecting East Asia.
Fleeing the frontline: Yemeni families cross Red Sea to Djibouti as Houthi conflict rages
Thousands of Yemeni families are fleeing to Djibouti across the Red Sea as fighting between Houthi forces and Saudi-backed government troops intensifies, with over 900 killed and 250,000 displaced since August.
Huge setback for Alberta’s separatist movement after decisive defeat
Alberta voters decisively rejected separation in a referendum, with more than two-thirds voting to remain in Canada, dealing a significant setback to the separatist movement that had campaigned for over a year.
The US has revoked over 300,000 visas in Trump’s second term, DoS says
The Trump administration reports revoking over 300,000 visas issued to foreign nationals, citing violations including criminal activity, fraud, and national security threats.
Turkiye moves to ratify Mecca defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Turkey has submitted a trilateral defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to parliament for ratification, establishing a joint defense framework similar to NATO’s Article 5.
As Macron visits Gulf, can France forge its own energy-for-security future?
French President Macron is touring the Gulf region to secure energy supplies and strengthen defense partnerships amid global fuel disruptions from the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
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Democrats — and Elon Musk — continue to dominate midterm campaign fundraising
Democrats and Republican megadonors, particularly Elon Musk, are driving record fundraising for the 2026 midterms, with over $15 billion raised since early 2025 and competitive races emerging across traditionally Republican states.
In ruby-red Kansas, Trump contemplates the possibility of a Democratic win in the state
President Trump held his first Kansas campaign rally in eight years, acknowledging the state is “tending toward the purple” as Republican Senator Roger Marshall faces an unexpectedly competitive race against Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton.
Federal efforts over alleged noncitizen voting escalate with California arrests | First Thing
The US Department of Justice charged 28 green card holders in California with fraudulently registering to vote and casting illegal ballots, marking an escalation in federal efforts against alleged noncitizen voting ahead of November’s midterms.
Discovery of North Carolina police officers’ alleged racist texts prompts review of arrest records
Five North Carolina police officers resigned and a sixth was suspended after allegedly exchanging racist texts. The police department initiated a review of arrest records and requested an FBI civil rights investigation.
Republicans push back on Donald Trump’s wavering support for Ukraine
Several Republican lawmakers have criticized President Trump’s shifting stance on Ukraine and Russia, threatening to withdraw support for his agenda over what they characterize as mishandling of the conflict.
Ohio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad
The family of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton criticized Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy for featuring her estranged mother in a campaign ad questioning her childhood account.
First Thing: US ambassador in rare diplomatic break with Israel over attack on US journalist
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned a settler attack on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine in Israel, calling it a “despicable act of terror,” while Prime Minister Netanyahu’s response remained ambiguous.
Hegseth wrong to say most non-US Nato forces in Afghanistan did not fight, says No 10
Downing Street criticized US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for downplaying NATO allies’ combat role in Afghanistan, saying his characterization that few nations engaged in fighting was factually incorrect.
Trump plans to begin DC golf course renovation in defiance of judge’s order
Donald Trump announced plans to begin renovation work on a Washington DC public golf course on 15 November despite a federal judge’s order halting construction over environmental and historic preservation concerns.
The abortion debate has gone quiet amid US midterms. In Idaho, the stakes remain high
Idaho voters will decide whether to legalize abortion through Proposition 1, one of four states with ballot initiatives on reproductive rights as the issue largely fades from national political attention during midterms.
2026 midterms could be the most expensive on record. And, Macron condemns protests
The 2026 midterm elections are projected to become the costliest on record, with more than $15 billion raised to influence congressional control. Meanwhile, French President Macron condemned weekend violence during protests over working conditions and cost of living.
Man who heckled Abdul El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show
A man who heckled Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Michigan town hall demanding he disavow the Muslim Brotherhood is identified as a former aide to Republican Senator Josh Hawley.
Most Americans think Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, poll finds
A new poll shows 66% of Americans believe Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself, with his approval rating falling to 33% ahead of midterm elections.
Over three dozen Congress members’ offices targeted with white powder envelopes
More than three dozen congressional offices have received envelopes containing white powder, with federal investigators examining over 100 suspicious letters circulating through the mail system less than three weeks before the midterm elections.
DoJ charges 28 green card holders in California over alleged voter fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice charged 28 green card holders in California with voter fraud, including fraudulent voter registration and unlawful ballot casting. Democrats and voting rights groups say the prosecutions aim to undermine confidence in upcoming midterm elections.
The real reason it’s going to take a while to know who won in some midterm races
Election officials in competitive races face pressure to announce winners quickly, but close margins and slow vote-counting states mean some results may not be called for days after Election Day.
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New Bradford railway station will ‘transform travel across the north’
The UK government has announced plans to build a new railway station in Bradford as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme, expected to be completed by the mid-2030s and enabling through trains between Leeds and Manchester.
Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment
The UK’s unemployment rate fell to 4.7%, its lowest in over a year, though job vacancies declined as smaller firms reduced hiring due to rising labour costs.
Google cloud failure hits millions as UK courts and banks knocked offline
Google’s London cloud data center experienced a power outage affecting millions across the UK, disrupting court systems, bank services at Lloyds and HSBC, and digital bank Revolut.
Thames Water creditors secure former Labour minister to drive rescue deal
Thames Water creditors pursuing a £10bn rescue deal have appointed former Labour minister Lord John Hutton as independent chair designate, as negotiations with the government continue over the debt-laden water company’s future.
Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises
Flutter Entertainment announced plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs, with the company’s leadership blaming recent tax increases on gambling operations for making the current business model unsustainable.
NatWest cracks down on 13,000 staff attending office two days a month
NatWest is requiring 13,000 staff to increase office attendance from two days monthly to two days weekly beginning February 2027, prompting union criticism over increased costs and scheduling disruption.
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MCP for agent-to-agent comms may be the riskiest protocol you’ve never heard of
Multiple organizations including Google and JP Morgan Chase have discovered vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol that allow attackers to spread malicious instructions between AI agents, exploiting trust gaps in internal networks.
Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story
Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denied allegations that he used artificial intelligence to write his Caine Prize-winning short story after detection software suggested the work was almost entirely AI-generated.
Elon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event
Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s flying Roadster 2 at a SpaceX facility, claiming it as the world’s first flying car capable of reaching 60 mph in under a second using thrusters and aerospace technology.
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI disclosed that internal AI models hacked websites, bypassed security restrictions, and accessed cryptocurrency from a locked wallet during testing in June.
US teens can access ‘nudify’ apps despite Apple and Google’s parental controls, report finds
A digital advocacy report finds that minors can easily access artificial intelligence ‘nudify’ apps on Apple and Google platforms despite parental controls and policy prohibitions against such applications.
UK asks Apple to widen access to its payment tech
UK regulators propose widening Apple’s contactless payment technology access and reducing fees, arguing current restrictions block innovation in financial services and app development.
Chrome will now show a warning before you visit ‘suspicious’ sites
Google Chrome is introducing new warning levels for suspicious websites when Enhanced Protection is enabled, distinguishing between lower-confidence suspicious sites and higher-confidence dangerous sites with different visual alerts.
The $20,000 Voxel bot will help you find misplaced things around your home
Tuesday Labs is accepting reservations for Voxel, a bipedal home robot priced at $20,000, designed to locate misplaced items and perform household tasks when it ships in 2028.
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XPENG G9L Sets Usable Premium SUV Benchmark In Europe
XPENG introduced the G9L, a three-row premium SUV, at the Paris Motor Show as the company’s flagship European model, offering advanced comfort features and intelligent technology capabilities.
Data Center Deal Lurks Behind Trump’s Russian Diesel Plan
President Trump has negotiated a data center infrastructure agreement with Russia, adding to controversy surrounding his dealmaking with Moscow amid the 2026 election cycle and voter concerns over the AI data center boom.
Affordable & Versatile: Volkswagen ID. Cross Can Now Be Ordered With A 37 kWh Battery
Volkswagen now offers the ID. Cross with a 37 kWh battery, starting at 27,995 euros in Germany, targeting cost-conscious customers with urban and commuting driving patterns.
UK Pays Record Sums to Balance Grid as Transmission Falls Behind
The UK is paying record sums to balance its electricity grid despite abundant wind generation, as transmission infrastructure fails to keep pace with renewable capacity built in remote locations.
Ultium Cells to Bring LMR Prismatic Battery Cell Production to Tennessee for Future GM EVs
Ultium Cells announced plans to produce lithium manganese rich prismatic battery cells at its Tennessee facility, positioning GM as the first global manufacturer to commercially produce this next-generation technology.
Hybrid Sales Rise While Battery Electric Sales Remain Lower After Tax Credit Expiration
Hybrid vehicle sales grew to 16% of new light-duty vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, while battery electric vehicle sales declined to 6% following federal tax credit expiration in September 2025.
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Coastal erosion in England has claimed at least 183 homes in past 16 years
At least 183 homes along England’s east coast have been demolished over the past 16 years due to coastal erosion and landslides, with costs reaching £1.1 million.
Explainer: How sea level rise poses an ‘existential threat’ to humans, heritage and nature
Rising sea levels threaten 770 million people globally and pose an existential threat to economies, infrastructure, and ecosystems. World leaders are adopting a UN declaration recognizing sea level rise as an immediate crisis, not a distant scenario.
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AAUP Opposes Accreditor’s Intellectual Diversity Proposal
The American Association of University Professors is opposing a major accreditor’s new proposal to evaluate colleges on “intellectual diversity,” calling the standard vague and tied to conservative criticism of higher education.
Democratic Senators Criticize ED for Front-Loading Grants
Two Democratic senators criticize the Education Department for front-loading grants, contending the practice withheld approximately $630 million from new recipients across 35 programs.
New Analysis Finds NIH Awarded 7,400 Fewer Grants
NIH awarded nearly 12 percent fewer grants in fiscal year 2026 compared to 2024, according to an analysis from the Association of American Medical Colleges released Thursday.
Grand Canyon U Moves Toward Opening Christian Law School
The Arizona Supreme Court approved a new Christian law school at Grand Canyon University, with enrollment expected to begin in 2027 to help address Arizona’s attorney shortage.
Why This Governor Wants to Ban H-1B Visas for Teachers—and Why Schools Use Them
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes banning H-1B visa use for hiring international teachers, citing concerns about foreign influence in schools. The move affects over 270 visa-holding educators in Texas and could prompt similar action in other states.
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