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Too little, too late: Trump takes on gas prices as fuel costs hamper his midterm hopes
With midterm elections fewer than two weeks away, fuel costs remain elevated despite Trump administration initiatives, potentially affecting Republican electoral prospects as voters report budget strain.
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple is modifying macOS privacy settings to prevent third-party developers from misusing full-disk access permissions to read user messages and other sensitive data, following a controversy involving Meta’s AI agent Muse.
Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR’s All Things Considered, has died
Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR’s All Things Considered, died Friday at his home in Ohio at age 84. The broadcaster was known for his thoughtful reporting on American life and smaller communities.
Shabana Mahmood to hold talks with EU over law enforcement cooperation
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will meet the EU’s home affairs commissioner to discuss law enforcement cooperation, including potential rejoining of European police databases from which Britain was excluded after Brexit.
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Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Families report waiting months or years for dementia diagnoses, impacting their finances and mental health, prompting calls for an 18-week diagnostic standard.
Herts patient says heart medication trial has ‘improved my life’
A clinical trial found that most breast cancer survivors whose hearts recovered after treatment may safely stop taking heart medication, with 98% showing no decline in heart function after one year.
‘The health system in Nepal is not prepared for this’
More than 5,600 people remain missing after catastrophic flash floods in Nepal triggered by a collapsed glacier on Aug. 26, devastating health infrastructure and displacing tens of thousands.
Alzheimer’s trial to test drug on people without symptoms to see if it can be prevented
An international clinical trial will test an experimental Alzheimer’s drug on symptom-free people deemed at higher risk, aiming to prevent dementia development before cognitive decline appears.
Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief
Mental health organizations have not adequately acknowledged violence risks from a minority of people with severe mental illnesses, according to Mind’s chief executive ahead of an inquiry closure into the Nottingham attacks.
Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll
President Trump named Adam Telle, an Army Corps of Engineers civilian leader, as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll’s departure amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The Trump administration still aims to make state citizenship lists ahead of midterms
The Trump administration is advancing a plan to compile state citizenship lists for voters ahead of midterm elections, though it has delayed its original deadline and faces multiple legal challenges from voting rights groups.
Arizona group home provider at center of pay-to-play scandal escapes penalties for boy’s death
Arizona’s largest group home provider faces scrutiny after a 9-year-old diabetic boy died at one of its facilities, with investigations examining both the death and alleged political donations connected to rate increases.
Watchdog report: Ex-Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer oversaw hostile work environment, misused funds
A Labor Department inspector general report alleges former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a hostile work environment, misused funds, and engaged in policy violations during her tenure.
ICE officer charged in Minnesota shooting released on bond
An ICE officer was released on bond after being charged with lying to investigators about a shooting in Minnesota during an immigration enforcement operation earlier this year.
Democrats demand DHS documents in investigation into Rohingya refugee’s death
Democratic lawmakers are demanding the Department of Homeland Security release documents related to a Rohingya refugee’s death that a medical examiner ruled a homicide.
Former New Mexico lawmaker pleads guilty to diverting public school funds
A former New Mexico Democratic legislator pleaded guilty to state fraud and money laundering charges involving the diversion of millions in school vocational education funds to businesses she had interests in.