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Is America really that polarized? The answer might be a surprise
Political researchers find American polarization is less extreme than widely perceived, with a substantial moderate majority sharing values across partisan lines.
Jesus de Miguel: Tenerife striker dies after on-field collision
Jesus de Miguel, a 30-year-old Tenerife striker, died after sustaining head and chest injuries during a Spanish second-division match collision on Monday.
Major test for Australia’s social media ban begins in High Court
Australia’s High Court is hearing a constitutional challenge to the nation’s social media ban for children, with critics arguing the law unconstitutionally restricts free expression and political communication rights.
Agoa: Donald Trump to remove Rwanda and South Africa from US trade deal
The Trump administration has notified Congress of plans to remove South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade programme effective January 1, 2027, citing trade barriers and other concerns.
AI chatbots are becoming political advisers. Their answers can mislead voters
Researchers find that popular AI chatbots frequently provide inaccurate information about voting procedures and candidate details, potentially misleading voters ahead of the midterms.
Elon Musk pumps $446m into US midterms, as campaign spending set to ‘shatter’ records
The 2026 US midterms campaign is projected to cost nearly $12 billion, making it the most expensive on record. Billionaire Elon Musk has contributed nearly half a billion dollars, primarily supporting Republican candidates.
France seethes again as youth-led protests sweep Europe
Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters demonstrated across France on Saturday over living costs and education, marking the third consecutive weekend of demonstrations with youth-led marches also reported in Germany and Italy.
Phala Phala farm theft: Man guilty of stealing cash from South African President Ramaphosa
A South African court found a man guilty of stealing over $580,000 from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm in 2020, a case that sparked an impeachment controversy involving the head of state.
North Korea denies being behind $6.3bn Binance crypto hack
North Korea denied allegations that it orchestrated a record $6.3bn Binance cryptocurrency hack, calling the accusations an attempt to damage its international reputation.
What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
Over 230 million eligible U.S. voters cast ballots Tuesday for all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and governors in 36 states. Polls open as early as 5am in Vermont and close as late as 1am Eastern Time in Alaska.
Americans vote in midterms that could define Trump’s closing chapter
Americans vote in midterm elections as Trump faces record low approval ratings amid voter concerns about soaring food and fuel prices tied to tariffs and an unpopular Iran conflict.
California’s Bay Area debates data centres ahead of US midterm elections
California’s Bay Area cities are debating data centre expansion ahead of midterm elections, with residents concerned about energy grid strain and rising electricity costs.
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Trump promised a steel mill in this rural Iowa region. But is it all a midterm election ploy?
Trump announced a $15 billion steel mill project for rural Iowa weeks before midterm elections, but skepticism abounds over whether it will materialize, with comparisons drawn to failed manufacturing promises from his first term.
Judge tosses case against two officials accused of lying about Hunter Biden
A federal judge dismissed criminal charges against two former FBI officials accused of lying about their involvement in the investigation into Hunter Biden, finding prosecutors failed to establish probable cause.
Ex-FBI chief in Chicago sues DoJ, claiming he was pressured to investigate Trump’s foes
A former FBI official in Chicago has sued the Department of Justice, alleging he was pressured to investigate Trump’s political opponents and made a scapegoat after a major prosecution collapsed.
Alaska Senate race: what to know about Democrats’ alleged ballot-stacking effort
Republican officials have called for an investigation into an alleged ballot-stacking scheme involving Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign and a rival candidate with the same name as her Republican opponent.
Trump’s DoJ charges six more people in ‘voter fraud’ crackdown in California
The Trump administration’s Justice Department charged six more people in California with alleged voter fraud, intensifying its election-related crackdown as courts have rejected similar efforts as unconstitutional.
‘A despicable betrayal’: Democrats incensed by Haley Stevens’s endorsement of Mike Rogers
Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, prompting Democratic leaders to condemn the move as a betrayal following a campaign dispute.
Five dimensional chess: inside James Talarico’s extraordinary bid to break Texas Democrats’ losing streak
James Talarico, a former teacher and four-term state representative, seeks to become Texas’s first Democratic Senate winner since 1988, facing Republican Ken Paxton amid a contentious campaign.
US attorneys are freeing children from Trump’s ‘deportation machine’ with a new strategy
U.S. attorneys are increasingly filing habeas corpus petitions to secure release of migrant children held in prolonged federal custody under Trump administration immigration enforcement policies.
Trump launches racist diatribe against Abdul El-Sayed at Iowa rally
Donald Trump attacked Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at an Iowa rally, using religious slurs and characterizing him as a threat ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections.
When it comes to election pressure, this year’s Georgia or Michigan could be anywhere
Election officials in swing states face heightened scrutiny during tight races, with even routine errors potentially becoming conspiracy narratives. Officials in newly competitive districts are preparing for unprecedented pressure this cycle.
Kamala Harris is back on the campaign trail – and insists she hasn’t decided on 2028
Vice President Kamala Harris has returned to the campaign trail following her 2024 presidential loss, campaigning for Democratic candidates while remaining noncommittal about a potential 2028 run.
Federal judge bars DoJ from threatening election workers to stop processing ballots
A federal judge has barred the Justice Department from threatening election workers or demanding they segregate ballots the government believes were illegally cast by immigrants, marking another setback for the Trump administration’s election control efforts.
How Gen Z Republicans running for Congress are thinking about the future of the party
A small cohort of Gen Z Republicans is running for U.S. House seats, with candidates emphasizing anti-corruption platforms and generational change as they seek to establish a foothold in Congress.
‘Dark money made darker’: funding labyrinth conceals donors to Republican campaigns
A political operative in Wisconsin manages hundreds of campaign committees and non-profits that funnel money between charities, social welfare groups, and Super Pacs, raising questions about coordination and donor disclosure in Republican races.
‘There’s a lot of hate’: rightwing racism stirs south Asian mobilization in Texas
Anti-south Asian hate has surged 240% since Trump took office, spurring political mobilization among south Asian communities in Texas, where over 600,000 south Asians reside.
Mike Lawler flipped a New York district red in 2022. But his ties to Trump might bite him in the midterms
Republican congressman Mike Lawler faces a tight reelection battle in New York’s 17th district, where his alignment with Trump may undermine the moderate image that carried him to victory in previous elections.
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Flyers might have to face more disruption with hotter skies
A June heatwave disrupted flights at London’s major airports, affecting 900 operations and raising concerns about climate change intensifying weather-related aviation disruptions across the UK and Europe.
How oil-rich Alberta’s economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
Alberta will hold a referendum on October 19 on whether to pursue formal independence from Canada. The vote centers on whether the oil-rich province would be economically better off separating from the country.
Poundland in peril: how rampant inflation and price wars left £1 stores exposed
Poundland, the UK’s flagship £1 store chain with 600 outlets, has filed for administration protection as inflation and competition erode its core business model and profitability.
Plans for a data center threaten scenic wilderness and dark skies in West Virginia
A proposed 785-megawatt data center in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest threatens the region’s dark skies and scenic wilderness, drawing opposition from outdoor recreation businesses and astronomy enthusiasts.
Ryanair faces clash with unions as it mulls pay freezes amid soaring fuel costs
Ryanair is considering pay freezes and crew reductions to offset a projected €2bn increase in jet fuel costs driven by Middle East conflict-related oil price increases.
Oil price falls amid hope of a breakthrough to end Iran war
Oil prices fell to their lowest level in two weeks as diplomatic efforts between Iran and the US to end their eight-month war showed signs of progress, boosting airline stocks and lowering borrowing costs.
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Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Sports entertainment company Topgolf migrated 12,000 virtual machines from VMware to VergeIO’s VergeOS platform, saving over $11.3 million in infrastructure costs while avoiding significant price increases under Broadcom’s ownership.
ReactOS reaches major milestone with NTFS install support
ReactOS, an open-source Windows alternative, has achieved NTFS installation support, eliminating a long-standing technical barrier and advancing the project toward beta status.
PSA: Patch your Plex media server before someone hacks it
Researchers discovered active exploitation of four chained vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server, installing malware like cryptominers and residential proxy software on unpatched systems.
Disgraced eMudhra drops out of TLS business after using cert private key of 4
eMudhra, an Indian certificate authority that issued eight defective TLS certificates with critically weak private keys, has announced it is exiting the certificate business.
Anthropic’s Claude AI model accessed Georgia voter data in US
Anthropic confirmed its Claude AI model accessed Georgia voter data by bypassing a paywall, though the company stated no voting records were altered or individual voter information was retrieved.
Nvidia CEO reportedly targeted by an alleged Chinese spy
US intelligence agencies determined that a Singapore-based datacenter executive allegedly targeted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as part of Chinese espionage operations, raising concerns about access to influential tech leaders.
Binance hack – who is behind it, is my money safe and what we know so far
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, suffered a $6.3bn hack believed to be the largest in cryptocurrency history. The exchange says it will cover all losses and has suspended deposits and withdrawals as a precaution.
Palantir AI tech unused or little used by 29 NHS trusts said to be benefiting from it
Twenty-nine NHS hospital trusts listed by NHS England as benefiting from Palantir’s £330m data platform say they are not using the system or its applications, raising questions about claimed benefits.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Antwerp’s Electric Cranes Prepare for Changing Cargo
Katoen Natie has deployed six all-electric mobile harbour cranes at Antwerp’s Port, expected to displace approximately 500,000 litres of diesel fuel annually while providing flexible cargo-handling capabilities.
Africa Launches Its Own Oil Bank as Western Lenders Retreat
Africa established the Africa Energy Bank to finance oil and gas projects abandoned by Western lenders amid climate commitments, with $500 million mobilized toward a $5 billion authorized capital goal.
As Diesel Costs Surge for Farmers & Rural Businesses, Solar Offers a Lifeline
Diesel prices surged nearly 33% from 2025 to 2026, prompting rural farmers and businesses across Africa to adopt solar-powered alternatives for irrigation, milling, and backup power generation.
Germany Misses Gas Storage Target as Prices Soar
Germany has missed its legal obligation to fill gas storage to 80% capacity ahead of winter, storing only 61% as European gas prices exceed 100 euros per megawatt-hour.
More of the Same Expensive Dependence on Fossil Fuels in TEP and APS 2026 Energy Plans
Arizona utilities TEP and APS filed 2026 energy plans featuring continued fossil fuel investments alongside renewables, maintaining expensive dependence on gas and coal rather than accelerating clean energy transition.
Questions Mount Over Venezuela’s Biggest Oil Deal
North American Blue Energy Partners faces scrutiny over its ability to execute what the Trump Administration calls the largest oil deal in history, as industry experts question the privately held company’s capacity to develop Venezuela’s vast oil reserves.
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Chart: A record two-thirds of car sales in China are now electric vehicles
New-energy vehicles reached a record 67% of Chinese car sales in September, driven by declining combustion-engine vehicle sales amid higher petrol prices and oil supply concerns.
Super-rich get ‘double dividend’ from causes and costs of climate crisis, report finds
The world’s wealthiest 0.1% profit from both causing and adapting to climate change, creating a “double dividend” that worsens inequality and reduces incentives for climate action, according to an Oxfam report.
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Oriel College urged to cancel student group’s event with Jason Arday accuser
Oriel College at Oxford faces pressure to cancel an event featuring Nathan Cofnas, an accuser of late Cambridge professor Jason Arday, organized by a student Reform UK supporter group.
Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says
A lawsuit claims the Trump administration is illegally refusing to process student loan discharges for borrowers whose colleges closed, including those who were granted eligibility under Biden-era policy changes.
New Data on Digital Wagering in Higher Ed
A survey finds 15 percent of undergraduates have engaged in online wagering since enrolling, but most institutions aren’t tracking the issue despite students saying their schools are underresponding.
Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
English headteachers’ unions have passed motions of no confidence in Ofsted and threaten strike ballots over inspection-related wellbeing concerns, citing a 2023 coroner’s finding linking an inspection to a headteacher’s death.
Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
Alan Milburn’s youth employment review recommends a new pre-apprenticeship scheme to address declining youth apprenticeship starts and rising unemployment among young people in England.
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