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The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño
The Pacific Ocean is experiencing unusually high hurricane activity with 18 storms, while the Atlantic has recorded zero hurricanes as of September 25—a contrast scientists attribute to a record-breaking El Niño pattern.
NASA’s Crew-13 could go from Florida to the ISS in under 9 hours
NASA and SpaceX target October 1 for Crew-13 launch from Florida, with the Dragon spacecraft expected to reach the International Space Station in less than nine hours.
Your car’s data privacy problems are worse than you think
Researchers found that all 21 modern vehicles tested transmitted data to third-party tracking companies, with companion apps sharing sensitive information like vehicle identification numbers to advertising networks.
What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it?
Debate over the cost of the triple lock arrangement for state pensions has resurfaced, with speculation it could be scrapped to help fund social care initiatives.
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Trump media ban: Administration accuses outlets of ‘falsehoods’ ahead of court hearing
The Trump administration defended its ban on three media outlets from the White House, accusing them of spreading falsehoods and threatening national security ahead of a federal court hearing.
Angry Anderson, who soundtracked Kylie Monigue’s wedding in Neighbours scene, dies aged 79
Angry Anderson, frontman of rock band Rose Tattoo whose song “Suddenly” soundtracked a pivotal Neighbours wedding scene, has died aged 79 following cardiac arrest.
Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war
Ethiopia’s government and Tigray’s ruling party accuse each other of launching military offensives, reigniting conflict fears after a devastating 2022 war that killed an estimated 600,000 people.
Is Nepal’s flood a harbinger of what’s to come in the Himalayas?
A devastating glacier collapse in Nepal’s Rasuwa district in late August triggered catastrophic floods that killed over 1,400 people and buried 12 hydropower plants, reigniting debate about infrastructure development risks in the Himalayas.
It’s getting harder to afford rent in the U.S., even for middle-income families
Rental affordability across U.S. income levels has worsened significantly, with one in five middle-income renters unable to pay full rent in 2025, according to Urban Institute research.
Azerbaijan frees jailed Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaire
French national Martin Ryan was released from an Azerbaijani prison after being pardoned, hours following the EU’s decision to lift sanctions on two Russian billionaires.
Poland accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace
Poland reported a Russian military helicopter briefly crossed into its airspace on Wednesday morning, prompting the NATO member to scramble fighter jets in response to what officials characterized as a readiness test.
Janet Davies obituary
Janet Davies, who died aged 89, dedicated her adult life to international development and social justice work, serving Christian Aid and advocating for peace in the Middle East.
No signs Chagos deal can be adapted to suit Trump, say UK officials
The UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands deal remains stalled after Donald Trump rejected it as “a terrible deal,” with UK officials seeing little prospect for adaptation without a change in the US president’s position.
A Catholic media star will be beatified in St. Louis, moving a step closer to sainthood
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, a prominent Catholic media personality, will be beatified this week in St. Louis, advancing him one miracle away from sainthood.
Does Medicare pay for long-term care? Many people get it wrong — and it may cost them later
A survey finds 39% of middle-class households incorrectly expect Medicare to cover long-term care costs, though the program generally does not, potentially leaving retirees financially unprepared.
UK government to offer clearer guidance on student loans after repayment row
The UK government will provide clearer guidance on student loan terms and conditions following criticism that borrowers were not adequately informed about potential changes to repayment requirements.