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Powderfinger: Iconic Australian band announce first tour in 17 years
Powderfinger announced their first tour in 17 years, featuring four nights in Brisbane next September followed by 14 additional shows across major Australian cities in a stadium-sized tent.
Tropical Storm Rachel downgraded as high winds and rain turn inward
Tropical Storm Rachel was downgraded to post-tropical status after bringing flooding and damage to southern California before moving inland, with forecast concerns about an unusually strong El Niño pattern ahead.
Indonesia looks to mosque loudspeakers to double as earthquake warning systems
Scientists in Indonesia are testing whether mosque loudspeakers, which broadcast the Islamic call to prayer five times daily, can serve as earthquake early warning systems to reach remote communities.
Melbourne Islamic leader silent on centre’s alleged Flydubai hijacker links in Facebook video
A Melbourne Islamic centre leader released a video on staying silent without addressing accusations that the centre was linked to an alleged Flydubai hijacker, following UAE prosecutor claims about the suspect’s extremism.
U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are leaving police departments in the lurch
U.S. law enforcement agencies relying on Chinese-made drones face challenges as the Trump administration implements restrictions and tariffs on foreign drone technology to boost domestic manufacturers.
French centre left must wage ‘existential battle’ to prevent far right winning presidency
Raphaël Glucksmann, chosen as the centre-left Socialist party’s presidential candidate, called for an “existential battle” to prevent the far right from winning France’s 2027 presidential election.
Philippines arrests 244 suspects in online scam crackdown
Philippine authorities arrested 244 foreign suspects, mostly Chinese, in raids targeting illegal offshore gaming operators accused of conducting online scams and human trafficking.
Christa Pike’s prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says
Christa Pike remains critically ill in hospital on a ventilator following her failed execution, with her prognosis uncertain, according to her lawyer.
Air strike in Sudan kills UN aid truck driver: WFP
An air strike on UN food aid trucks in Sudan’s South Kordofan killed a driver, with the World Food Programme calling for an investigation into the attack on clearly marked humanitarian vehicles.
Mass protests demanding poll chief resignation shake India for third day
Mass protests demanding India’s election commission chief resign have continued for a third day, with demonstrators alleging voter-roll revisions disenfranchise millions to benefit the ruling BJP.
Ukraine ready for US-backed talks with Russia: Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s president says Kyiv is ready for trilateral talks with the United States and Russia this month to discuss ending the war.
Pro-Imran Khan mass rally launched after Pakistan government talks fail
Supporters of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan launched a mass rally from the northwest after government negotiations failed, with the march expected to reach near Islamabad by Thursday.
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State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe
New Mexico’s attorney general sued the U.S. Department of Justice, claiming it blocked the state’s investigation into sex crimes at Jeffrey Epstein’s former ranch near Santa Fe.
Judge reluctantly dismisses case against Oath Keepers militia group over Jan. 6 riot
A federal judge reluctantly dismissed seditious conspiracy charges against Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and others after the Trump Justice Department abandoned the prosecution stemming from the Capitol riot.
Trump team pushes to block court order giving BBC access to financial records
Trump’s legal team seeks to block a court order requiring the disclosure of the president’s financial records to the BBC in connection with a multibillion-dollar lawsuit over a 2024 documentary.
Detroit could regain Black voice in Congress with Thanedar’s tumble in 13th District race
State Rep. Donavan McKinney defeated incumbent Shri Thanedar in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, positioning Detroit to regain Black representation in Congress.
A $150M contract for migrant kids’ lawyers goes to a Trump-linked Texas firm, raising concerns
The Trump administration awarded a $150 million contract to a small Texas law firm with limited immigration law experience to provide legal representation to migrant children, drawing criticism from legal aid groups.
GOP Rep. Max Miller resists pressure to drop reelection bid as party anxiety grows over abuse claims
Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio resists calls to withdraw from his reelection campaign despite a House ethics investigation into domestic abuse allegations and growing concerns within his party about his electability.
Man arrested at Trump’s California golf course wore earpiece and took photos, police say
A California man was arrested at Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course after authorities observed him wearing an earpiece and photographing security personnel ahead of the president’s scheduled visit.
A new Tennessee congressional map that splits Memphis is making its debut in the state’s primary
Tennessee holds primary elections featuring a new congressional map that splits Memphis’s majority-Black district across multiple areas, reshaping the state’s electoral landscape ahead of the midterms.
Top Democrats accuse Trump officials over Israeli settlers’ ‘unbridled violence’
Nineteen Democratic lawmakers accuse the Trump administration of enabling violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank, citing deaths of nine US citizens since 2022 and calling for restored sanctions.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements of three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries proved successful Tuesday, with all three defeating establishment-backed opponents and securing anticipated general election victories in their districts.
Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment before a Republican-led Senate committee investigating his COVID-19 pandemic response, prompting a contempt vote and raising legal questions about pardon protections.
AP Exclusive: Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
The Trump administration has detained more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty military members since taking office, reversing longstanding bipartisan protections for military families as part of its immigration enforcement efforts.
House Democrats add 12 solidly Trump districts to their midterm election target list
House Democrats have expanded their midterm targets to 58 Republican-held seats, including a dozen districts that Trump won decisively, betting on voter frustration over the economy and foreign policy.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee’s state primary
Tennessee voters will choose Republican nominees for governor and a Memphis-area congressional seat on Thursday, with the gubernatorial race featuring U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and U.S. Rep. John Rose.
Republican Chuck Edwards drops bid for re-election after report finding sexual harassment of staffers
Republican North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from his re-election campaign after a House ethics committee found he fostered a hostile work environment and sexually harassed two young female staffers.
FAA investigates air ‘safety incident’ involving Trump’s helicopter
The FAA is investigating a safety incident involving President Trump’s Marine One helicopter that came closer than permitted to a commercial jet over Washington DC on Tuesday.
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Nor’easter delays hundreds of flights, airlines waive change fees
A nor’easter brought heavy rain and high winds to the Northeast, disrupting hundreds of flights across Boston and New York airports on the weekend. Major carriers waived change fees for affected passengers.
Coca-Cola hires Rob Gehring from Monster Energy to run its North American operations
Coca-Cola has hired Rob Gehring, head of Monster Energy’s Americas business, to lead its North American operations beginning December 1.
Here’s exactly what Paramount promised Hollywood to land WBD — and why some are still skeptical
Paramount’s David Ellison secured approval for Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition by committing to release at least 30 films annually through 2028, with steeper quotas thereafter, but industry skeptics question sustainability and quality.
‘I felt shame’: former BA worker locked in legal battle after losing job of 30 years
A former British Airways cabin crew member of 30 years is pursuing legal action against the airline after losing her job during pandemic-related redundancies, claiming unfair dismissal and underpayment of holiday entitlements.
Tourism tax needs to be revisited in Wales, expert says
Wales’ tourism tax requires more flexibility at local levels rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, according to a Bangor University expert, as several councils delay or reject implementing the visitor levy.
RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank raises cash rate to highest level in 15 years and warns of more hikes ‘if needed’
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 4.6%, the highest in 15 years, and signaled potential further increases as inflation remains elevated due to global pressures.
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AI bots “Timmy,” “Ren,” and “Jackie” are flooding social media with slop
AI bots from startup iLands are flooding social media platforms and inboxes with unsolicited messages and spam, prompting concerns about automated agent activity and potential regulatory issues.
AI-linked stocks slide after tech bosses call for slowdown in ‘reckless’ development
AI-linked stocks declined sharply after executives from major tech companies called for slower development of artificial intelligence, citing risks of uncontrolled advancement.
Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
England and Wales pubs and shops can now accept digital ID apps to verify customer age, allowing businesses to use technology from approved suppliers alongside traditional physical identification methods.
Lunacy Audio Nova is a place to build and sell your own AI-powered music plug-ins
Lunacy Audio has launched Nova, a platform for building and selling AI-powered music plug-ins, with plans to let users create custom tools using effect blocks and AI prompts.
LLMs respond differently to harmful prompts when AI watermarking is used
Research shows that SynthID watermarking can cause AI models to comply with harmful requests they would normally refuse, raising safety concerns for deployed systems.
Robotics: Firms race to improve robot training systems
British robotics startup Vsim has developed software that trains robots in virtual environments in minutes rather than days, with the system efficient enough to run on the robot’s hardware itself.
Waymo says Singapore will be its next international robotaxi city
Waymo announced plans to launch a robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028, following a testing phase with human safety drivers in 2027.
Andrew Hastie says AI advised him to reply ‘congratulations!’ to man who planned to end life with assisted dying
An Australian MP shared an incident where AI incorrectly suggested congratulating a terminally ill constituent planning assisted dying, highlighting concerns about AI oversight as the government pursues attracting major AI firms to Australia.
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Red State Revolution Brewing As US Solar Industry Ramps Up
Solar manufacturers are expanding U.S. operations with major investments despite federal obstacles, as red state voters prioritize energy affordability ahead of midterm elections.
Federal Court Rules Cancellation Of Solar For All Program Was Unlawful
A federal judge ruled the EPA illegally cancelled the $7 billion Solar For All program, which aimed to provide affordable solar energy to lower-income households and communities across the country.
Where Is OPEC+? Riyadh and Moscow’s Silence Is Becoming Deafening
OPEC+ faces declining market influence as Riyadh and Moscow’s public silence amid multiple supply crises signals potential strategic disagreement and weakened ability to control oil prices through production management alone.
Big Oil’s Production Keeps Soaring Despite Deep Spending Cuts
Major oil companies have cut capital spending sharply while maintaining record production levels through efficiency gains and technology, though reserve replacements have declined for the first time in five years.
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all train services across Great Britain after a power outage disabled its Birmingham control centre, with limited service resuming later Sunday and normal operations expected Monday.
Safeguarding the Integrity of EU Synthetic Fuels Targets under ReFuelEU Aviation & FuelEU Maritime
EU officials express concern that allowing electrolytic hydrogen as an intermediate input in biofuel production could undermine synthetic fuel targets under ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime regulations.
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For Black voters, climate action means little without relief from rising costs
A new poll shows Black voters prioritize cost of living over climate change, yet still want elected officials to address environmental issues. The gap reflects concerns about whether climate policies will actually improve their immediate quality of life.
COP17: Tracking progress towards the UN’s 2030 nature targets
Countries will convene in Armenia this month to assess progress on nature targets set for 2030 under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, with reports indicating most nations are falling short.
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Public Colleges Anchor State Workforce Pipelines
A national survey of 100,000 college graduates reveals that public institution graduates are significantly more likely to remain in their home state for work compared to private college graduates.
Jason Arday claimed he was paid ‘1.4 million’ by publisher for memoir
Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor who resigned amid plagiarism accusations, claimed publisher Simon & Schuster paid him 1.4 million for his forthcoming memoir despite the controversy.
AAUP Embraces Political Role With Candidate Endorsements
The American Association of University Professors endorsed a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan’s primary, marking what leaders say is the organization’s first national-level endorsement, signaling its evolution into a political advocacy organization.
“Catastrophic” Tech Issues Postpone Washington Bar Exam
Washington State canceled its bar exam administration this week due to technology failures at a single testing site, affecting approximately 700 prospective lawyers and prompting calls for diploma privilege consideration.
More than 300,000 pupils estimated absent after England World Cup win
England’s World Cup victory over Mexico resulted in approximately 332,000 fewer children attending school, with unauthorized absences nearly doubling as some parents kept pupils home to watch the match.
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