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Testing the new generation of AI-enabled fire-extinguishing drones
Fire crews in Aspen, Colorado are training to operate AI-enabled drones developed by Seneca that can carry and deploy fire-suppressing foam, potentially becoming the first department to use the technology independently.
French police raid Ritz hotel in Mohamed Al Fayed sexual abuse investigation
French police raided the Ritz hotel in Paris and other properties linked to Mohamed Al Fayed as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Nationwide launches savings account with ‘market leading’ 5.3% interest
Nationwide building society launched a fixed-rate savings account offering 5.3% interest exclusively for its 19 million members, with a 30-month term and deposits ranging from £1 to £10,000.
Many workers lose unused FSA money — but could still come out ahead. Here’s how
About 40% of workers with health FSAs forfeited unused money in 2024, averaging $404 per person, yet many still benefit financially compared to using after-tax dollars.
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Viktor Orbán’s brother detained in people-smuggling investigation, Hungarian PM says
Hungarian authorities have detained Viktor Orbán’s brother Aron Orbán as part of a people-smuggling investigation, according to Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
The average cost for a new vehicle in the U.S. hits a record high: over $51,000
The average price for a new vehicle in the U.S. has reached a record $51,109, driven by supply chain issues, tariffs, and consumer preference for larger, feature-rich vehicles.
‘Like gods reigning over humans’: Many defectors see daughter of North Korea’s Kim as heir apparent
North Korean defectors and analysts increasingly believe Kim Jong Un’s daughter, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae, is being groomed as the nation’s next leader through staged public appearances at military and state events.
Indonesia’s VP offers resignation as questions mount over his eligibility
Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka offered to resign during talks with President Prabowo Subianto this week, amid escalating disputes over his academic credentials and court rulings on his election eligibility.
Gas prices dip below $4 but inflation remains stubbornly high
Gas prices fell below $4 per gallon for the first time in three months, but overall inflation remained elevated in October with consumer prices rising 0.4% from the previous month.
Merz accused of ‘blackmail’ by Slovak PM after demand for Ukraine aid in EU budget
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he will block the EU’s seven-year budget unless member states agree on financial aid for Ukraine, drawing accusations of blackmail from other European leaders.
Did AI Clean Up the Midterms, or Muddy Them?
For years, the worry was that artificial intelligence would turn American elections into a flood of fakes. The 2026 midterms were the first real test. The answer is more interesting than the fear: AI made fake content cheaper and more common, but voters who asked AI a...
English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028
English councils warn that special educational needs debts could reach £10bn by 2028, calling the situation “catastrophic” as applications for support surge ahead of government reforms.
Goldsmiths fine art students call for compensation over record tutor strike
Goldsmiths fine art students seek compensation as a prolonged university strike enters its 21st week, with 10 of 12 tutors absent and minimal teaching occurring.
Oriel College urged to cancel student group’s event with Jason Arday accuser
Oxford’s Oriel College faces calls to cancel an event featuring Nathan Cofnas, who made plagiarism accusations against deceased Cambridge professor Jason Arday, citing concerns about discrimination and hostile campus environment.
Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says
A borrower whose college closed is suing the Education Department after his loan forgiveness application was denied, despite qualifying under a Biden-era eligibility expansion that the Trump administration appears to be disregarding.
French pupils resume school blockades as country braces for more protests
French high schools face renewed blockades as students demand better conditions and funding, with education officials warning the school year is at risk for exam-sitting students.