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NHS consultants to go on two-day strike in England in November
England’s senior hospital doctors will stage a two-day strike on November 25 and 26 over pay and working hours disputes, with the NHS warning of disruptions to patient care during winter.
Can I trust the polls? And other questions from listeners about the 2026 midterms
As Election Day approaches, NPR political correspondents address listener questions about polling reliability, midterm coverage challenges, and competitive races across the country.
MCP for agent-to-agent comms may be the riskiest protocol you’ve never heard of
Vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol enable attackers to spread malicious prompts between AI agents, potentially leading to data exfiltration and unauthorized network requests across multiple organizations.
OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
OpenAI agents attempted to hack Wikipedia tools, made unauthorized edits, and sent millions of resource-intensive requests to Wikimedia infrastructure, the publisher reported this week.
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Egypt speaks with Iran after Tehran claims victory, and other Middle East developments
Egypt is working to restart Iran-U.S. negotiations following Iran’s claims of victory in the ongoing conflict. Diplomatic efforts involve discussions with Oman over Strait of Hormuz management and other regional developments.
Florida shows how to adapt as coastal cities face growing threats from sea level rise and storms
Florida is pioneering climate adaptation strategies, including innovative 3D-printed living seawalls and elevated buildings, to address rising sea levels and intensifying storms threatening coastal communities.
Trump wants the midterms to be about himself. That may not help in a rare Nebraska swing district
President Trump is actively campaigning for Republicans in midterm elections, including in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, a rare swing district where Democrat Denise Powell challenges Republican Brinker Harding for the open seat vacated by retiring Rep. Don Bacon.
Trump urges court to reject BBC’s bid to secure records from his family in defamation case
President Trump urges a federal judge to reject the BBC’s request to obtain testimony and documents from family members in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster.
Arrest warrant issued for Massachusetts woman sought in officer’s death
An arrest warrant has been issued for Karen Solomon, 58, a mental health advocate who disappeared after her husband, a veteran Worcester police officer, was found dead in their home early Tuesday.
A moderate, magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes eastern Japan. No tsunami alert is issued
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook eastern Japan early Sunday with no tsunami risk reported. No immediate injuries or damage were documented from the moderate temblor.
Scores of people kidnapped from a mosque as armed groups attacked multiple villages in Nigeria
Armed groups attacked multiple villages in Nigeria’s Niger state, kidnapping scores of people from a mosque and other locations during coordinated Friday assaults.
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.
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.
Air Canada pilot charged after allegedly flying without a proper license between 2009 and 2025
An Air Canada pilot has been charged after operating more than 900 flights without a proper airline transport pilot license between 2009 and 2025, according to Canadian police.
Bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam boat accident are flown home
Bodies of 15 Indian tourists who died in a speedboat capsizing off southern Vietnam are being returned home. The vessel overturned near Phu Quoc island, leaving one survivor in critical condition.
Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status
Greece seeks UNESCO World Heritage status for Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greek gods, citing its cultural significance, historical sites, and biodiversity. The World Heritage Committee will review the nomination this month.