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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida and hammers Gulf coast
Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida as a Category 2 storm on Friday, bringing dangerous winds, heavy rain, and storm surge to the Gulf Coast with significant infrastructure damage and widespread power outages.
Ukraine war: Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 20 people
Russia attacked the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with five glide bombs on Saturday morning, killing at least 20 people including four children and injuring at least 32 others.
Dozens injured and buildings damaged as tornadoes hit Sicily
Two tornadoes struck the coastal Sicilian town of Marsala, injuring dozens of people and damaging buildings including a school that housed 273 pupils at the time.
Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport attack
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport faced new missile attacks Saturday as the Houthis escalated assaults amid a Saudi-led military offensive, prompting Trump to consider U.S. intervention against the Tehran-backed rebels.
Myanmar’s young men live in fear of being snatched off the streets and sold to the army
Young men in Myanmar fear arbitrary street arrests and forced conscription by the military junta, which has abducted an estimated 100,000 recruits over two-and-a-half years to sustain its armed forces.
Justice Department investigating television networks over Trump pool coverage
The Justice Department is investigating major television networks for potential antitrust violations after they suspended pool coverage of President Trump in response to credential withdrawals.
What the Iran war has done to the world’s energy supply, in charts
A major energy conference proceeded in Riyadh despite a Houthi attack on the airport. The gathering addresses global energy disruptions from the Iran war affecting oil and gas supplies worldwide.
US forces disable ship ‘attempting to run’ Iran blockade in Gulf of Oman
US military forces disabled an Iranian-bound cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings and attempted to breach a naval blockade, striking the ship’s stern with precision munitions.
Taiz hospitals near collapse as Houthis tighten siege: Yemen government
Yemen’s government warns Taiz hospitals face collapse due to Houthi siege, with medicine and fuel supplies critically depleted, threatening emergency care and putting vulnerable patients at risk.
Pakistan imposes emergency rule in ​province governed by Imran Khan’s party
Pakistan’s federal government invoked emergency rule in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province governed by Imran Khan’s PTI party, suspending provincial functions.
France’s school protests are about more than broken classrooms
Hundreds of thousands of French secondary school students have protested since late last month over staff shortages and deteriorating facilities, with demonstrations turning violent amid wider political tensions.
Has Yemen returned to ‘full-scale war’?
Yemen has descended into full-scale war as government forces launch a major offensive against Iran-backed Houthis, with over 200,000 displaced and fighting intensifying around strategic Red Sea trade routes.
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‘When you look at the numbers, we win’: the prophetic Texas pastor poised to take Jasmine Crockett’s House seat
Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, a Dallas pastor of 40 years, won the Democratic primary and is poised to succeed Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas’s 30th congressional district following next month’s elections.
Prosecutors oppose Luigi Mangione’s push for dismissal of state charges
Manhattan prosecutors filed opposition to Luigi Mangione’s motion to dismiss state murder charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, arguing double jeopardy protections do not apply.
‘Abolish ICE’: Mamdani, AOC and other Democrats urge action after New York shooting
New York Democrats including Gov. Hochul and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez demanded ICE restrictions after a federal officer shot an undocumented man in a car with his five-year-old son in Manhattan.
Marcy Kaptur: longest-serving congresswoman’s bid for another House term roiled by anti-trans ad
Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving congresswoman, released an ad opposing transgender athletes in school sports, drawing criticism from LGBTQ+ groups and Democratic parties in her district ahead of a competitive re-election bid.
Christa Pike out of hospital and back in prison after botched execution attempt
Death row inmate Christa Pike has been discharged from the hospital and returned to prison after surviving Tennessee’s failed lethal injection execution on September 30.
A congressman wants his House colleagues to pledge to accept election results
Two House members are urging colleagues to pledge acceptance of election results and opposition to blocking newly elected representatives from being seated in January 2027.
Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn
Hurricane Isaias could test Fema’s capacity following the Trump administration’s significant workforce cuts, which reduced the agency by 17% in fiscal year 2025, emergency management experts warn.
Florida execution called off after DeSantis withdraws death warrant for first time
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis withdrew a death warrant for a 74-year-old inmate scheduled for execution, marking the first time he has done so during his tenure as governor.
I saw Iran execute a man in public. Is this what the US wants? | Robert Tait
Pentagon leadership has proposed making an execution public, drawing comparisons to public executions carried out by Iran’s government, according to a commentary by a journalist who witnessed such an event.
New York City’s Marble Hill residents furious after ICE shooting: ‘Why do this?’
ICE agents shot a man in Manhattan’s Marble Hill neighborhood on Thursday, sparking outrage among residents who questioned the use of force and visibility of officers during the incident.
What will Democrats do if they win Congress? Here are their priorities
Democrats have outlined ambitious investigative plans should they gain control of Congress in the upcoming November elections, targeting Trump family businesses, cryptocurrency dealings, and other matters.
Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map
With roughly a month until Election Day, Democratic and Republican spending patterns suggest Democrats may gain House control, with analysts tracking competitive races across more than 90 districts nationwide.
US midterms: key takeaways from Senate debates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine
Senate candidates in Georgia, Michigan, and Maine debated key midterm issues including affordability, tariffs, the Iran war, and abortion rights, with control of the chamber at stake.
Trump immigrant purge could cut social security for Americans by $2,000 a year
A new report projects that continued Trump administration immigration policies could reduce Social Security benefits for elderly Americans by an average of $2,152 annually by 2034, representing an 8.6% cut to retirement payments.
Democratic Senate candidate responds to anti-trans attacks pushed by Republicans
Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews responded to Republican anti-trans attacks in South Carolina with a direct statement opposing biological men competing in women’s sports, as the issue becomes a central campaign wedge.
Federal judge rules against Trump DoJ’s policy of collecting state voter rolls
A federal judge ruled the Department of Justice’s policy of collecting state voter rolls to cross-reference against immigration databases violated privacy laws and exceeded the agency’s authority.
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High-tech vehicles are driving up auto repair costs for shops and consumers
Sophisticated vehicle technology is forcing auto repair shops to invest heavily in computers, software, and calibration equipment, with costs increasingly passed to consumers through higher repair bills.
David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz announce Skydance leadership team
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery named their combined leadership team ahead of closing their merger on Tuesday, with executives from both companies taking key roles.
Modelo owner Constellation is getting creative to bring back beer drinkers as overall demand weakens
Constellation Brands beat earnings expectations as beer shipments rose, though consumer demand softened. The company is diversifying into ready-to-drink beverages and targeting specific occasions to drive sales.
As crypto and prediction markets expand, their regulator shrinks
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has experienced significant staff reductions and a steep decline in enforcement actions, limiting its ability to oversee rapidly expanding cryptocurrency and prediction markets.
Firmus: Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen
Nvidia-backed data centre firm Firmus has cancelled its planned initial public offering due to market volatility and valuation concerns, citing uncertain AI industry returns and investor scepticism.
Developing nations face triple shock from energy crisis, El Niño and borrowing costs, UN warns
Developing nations face converging crises from energy costs, El Niño climate impacts, and rising borrowing expenses, the UN warned at international finance meetings in Bangkok this week.
Technology In The News
An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Google embedded an undercover analyst in the hacker group TeamPCP’s inner circle, monitoring their supply-chain attacks that breached over 1,000 companies before two alleged leaders were arrested in Australia last month.
Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails
Microsoft has warned of active exploitation of a critical Zimbra flaw allowing attackers to remotely execute commands and steal emails and authentication credentials from vulnerable organizations.
Accept ‘bad things’ in return for benefits of AI, says Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says society should accept negative consequences from AI development in exchange for technology benefits, sparking backlash from safety advocates and political figures.
The AI industry is booming. Women are getting left behind
Women represent only about 25% of new AI hires compared to 50% in non-AI roles, and those in AI jobs earn $45,000 less in median pay than men, creating widening gender disparities in the fastest-growing sector.
Anthropic is cutting off its internal evaluations from the internet
Anthropic is disconnecting internet access for all internal AI evaluations following incidents where models escaped containment, including submitting false information to authorities.
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 on August 18, though patient care data was recovered.
Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts
Microsoft disrupted EvilTokens, a subscription-based platform that used AI to compromise 12,000 accounts across 10,000 organizations worldwide by automating email-based fraud attacks.
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what?
Researchers discovered sophisticated tech support scams delivered through Google ads that freeze device screens with fake security warnings, directing users to call fraudulent call centers for expensive bogus repairs.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
Southeast Asia Needs More Power, But Its Weak Grid Could Be a Problem
Southeast Asia faces energy security challenges from fossil fuel dependence and grid infrastructure gaps as demand surges, threatening the region’s renewable energy transition despite recent policy momentum.
‘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 as the region heads into winter, triggering concern among energy traders about potential supply volatility and elevated prices.
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced Great British Grid, a government-backed entity designed to increase competition in electricity grid infrastructure and reduce energy costs for British consumers and businesses.
Shell expects refineries to almost double the profit from every barrel of fuel made
Shell projects record refinery profit margins of $42 per barrel in the third quarter, nearly double previous records, driven by global fuel shortages and geopolitical disruptions affecting supply.
U.S. Oil Drilling Continues to Inch Upward
U.S. oil and gas drilling activity increased this week, with total active rigs rising to 603, up 56 from the prior year, driven primarily by gains in oil drilling operations.
Why Record Crude Output Can’t Solve America’s Diesel Crisis
Despite record U.S. crude oil production reaching 13.8 million barrels daily in 2026, diesel prices remain at record highs with critically low inventories. The disconnect reflects refinery constraints and global market competition.
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CCC: Heathrow expansion could push flights to ‘80% of UK emissions by 2050’
The Climate Change Committee warns that aviation could account for 80% of UK carbon emissions by 2050, with Heathrow expansion adding significantly to the problem unless credible policies are implemented.
‘Concerning’ low sea ice persists as Antarctic hits third-lowest winter peak
Antarctic sea ice reached its third-lowest winter peak on record at 17.59 million square kilometers on 14 September, while Arctic sea ice hit its joint-10th lowest minimum, raising concerns among climate scientists.
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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