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US Supreme Court agrees to hear watchdog case on Elon Musk’s DOGE records
The Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in a watchdog’s lawsuit seeking public records about Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, with the Trump administration arguing DOGE is exempt from disclosure requirements.
Russia arrests Japanese reporter for alleged espionage
Russian authorities arrested a Japanese journalist on Sakhalin Island, accusing him of gathering defense information for Japanese intelligence. The alleged espionage charge carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
New York City’s ‘click to cancel’ subscription rule takes effect, joining states with similar laws
New York City’s new “click to cancel” rule took effect Thursday, requiring businesses to make ending automatic subscriptions as easy as signing up, joining multiple states with similar protections.
More than 20 million Medicare beneficiaries may get one-time $90 payment — here’s who qualifies
Over 20 million Medicare Part B enrollees will receive a one-time $90 federal payment to help offset premium costs, with most receiving direct deposits in early October.
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Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation
Australia’s government is seeking support from major technology companies to strengthen online safety laws and artificial intelligence regulations, with Prime Minister Albanese meeting Apple’s executives to discuss child protection initiatives.
Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists
Dozens of protesters in Tunis demanded the release of four Global Sumud Flotilla activists, with one detainee now in his second month of a hunger strike amid serious health deterioration.
State funeral honours Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa
Hong Kong held a state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, its first post-colonial chief executive, who died on September 8 at age 89, marking only the third such honour since the 1997 handover.
Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice – now we’re married
Former students of an Indonesian boarding school head teacher organized to expose alleged sexual assaults and gathered recorded evidence of abuse and coercion, later developing a romantic relationship.
Eritrea’s G-15 political prisoners: ‘I don’t even know if my parents are alive’
Hanna Petros Solomon’s parents, both prominent Eritrean officials, were arrested in 2001 and 2003 for political dissent and remain imprisoned without trial 25 years later, their fate unknown to their children.
Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice
Ukraine reported 148 cultural heritage sites damaged or destroyed last month amid ongoing Russian attacks, highlighting persistent challenges in holding actors accountable for wartime cultural destruction globally.
‘The rules have changed’: has Russia begun to order assassinations on US soil?
The US Department of Justice unsealed indictments against five individuals allegedly working for Russian intelligence services who conspired to conduct attacks and murders in the United States, marking a potential shift in Cold War-era operational constraints.
Why China is pushing back on US warnings over rapid AI development
China is resisting US calls to slow AI development, viewing such proposals as attempts to lock in American technological advantages amid intensifying superpower competition in frontier AI capabilities.
Thousands of planned launches, terms of deal, worry some near Louisiana SpaceX site
SpaceX plans to build a 125,000-acre facility in Louisiana capable of launching approximately 30 rockets daily, but local residents and environmental advocates express concerns about wildlife impacts and lack of public input.
UK credit scores: should you worry about a big shake-up?
TransUnion, a major UK credit agency, is changing its scoring system from a top mark of 710 to a 0-999 range later this month, which will affect borrowers’ visible scores but not lending decisions.
Living abroad doesn’t end your U.S. tax obligations. What young expats need to know
U.S. citizens living abroad remain subject to American tax laws even while complying with their country of residence’s requirements, creating complex filing obligations for young expats.
Student loan borrowers exiting SAVE may face sharply higher payments if they don’t take action soon
Over 6.9 million federal student loan borrowers face the prospect of significantly higher monthly payments if they fail to transition from the SAVE repayment plan before their deadlines, with some facing bills that could double or triple.