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Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago – why are they resuming now?
The US military announced plans to publicly execute and livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, marking the first public execution in the country in over 90 years, sparking significant debate about capital punishment and public spectacle.
Out of the rubble and on to the beach: Gaza’s junior surf lifesavers return to the waves after three years of war
Gaza’s junior surf lifesaving program has resumed after three years of conflict, with approximately 25 children returning to the beach near Al-Shati refugee camp in late September.
Four dead as Isaias weakens to post-tropical cyclone after striking Florida panhandle
Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida’s panhandle as a category 2 hurricane late Friday, resulting in at least four deaths, widespread power outages, and significant property damage before weakening to a post-tropical cyclone.
Pope Leo XIV to have surgery after nodule found on lung
Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery in the coming days after doctors discovered a nodule on his lung during a routine medical examination.
‘A life-or-death race’: the volunteers protecting Kyiv’s skies from new jet-powered drones
Kyiv’s volunteer air defence crews face mounting challenges from Russia’s new jet-powered drones, which travel at 600km/h and exceed the range of their Soviet-era weapons, forcing a critical adaptation in Ukraine’s layered air defence system.
Homes and bridges swept away as fresh floods hit Nepal
A major river in Nepal’s Gorkha district has flooded, sweeping away homes and bridges. Around 50 people were rescued, with five reported missing and no casualties yet confirmed.
Serbian populist leader Vucic launches campaign for prime minister
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic launched his campaign for prime minister ahead of a parliamentary election scheduled for October 25, addressing thousands of supporters at a Belgrade arena on Saturday.
Zimbabweans struggle to rebuild after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa
Over 116,000 Zimbabweans returned home from South Africa following anti-immigrant tensions and a June 30 deadline set by activist groups, facing economic hardship and limited job prospects upon arrival.
‘We are in a kind of war’: row over viral Amsterdam chip shop lands in court
Residents of Amsterdam’s exclusive canal district have sued the city over licensing a viral TikTok-famous chip shop, citing overcrowding, littering, and rat infestations from the queues.
Trump defiant about midterm chances as he rallies for Republicans in Ohio
President Trump rallied for Republican candidates in Ohio, expressing confidence in his party’s midterm prospects despite polling challenges and economic headwinds from inflation and geopolitical tensions.
Saudi-led coalition dismisses ‘misleading’ Houthi claim of Riyadh attack
The Saudi-led coalition dismissed Houthi claims of attacking Riyadh, characterizing the assertions as misleading amid escalating fighting in Yemen.
Gaza’s Christians mourn mother and daughter killed in Israeli attack
Two Palestinian Christian women were killed in an Israeli air attack on Gaza City, prompting expressions of grief from religious leaders and highlighting the vulnerability of Gaza’s dwindling Christian community.
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Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions
A Senate committee is set to vote on holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions about his COVID-19 pandemic response, with potential referral to the Justice Department.
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.
Trump administration targets children amid push to ‘deport at all costs’
A federal lawsuit alleges the Trump administration is deliberately targeting unaccompanied immigrant children for rapid deportation despite many qualifying for legal protection under existing law.
Progressive climate organizer William Lawrence wins Michigan Democratic House primary
William Lawrence, a co-founder of the Sunrise Movement climate organization, won Michigan’s 7th District Democratic primary with a focus on opposing datacenter development and securing progressive endorsements.
New Mexico sues justice department for ‘stonewalling’ Epstein investigation
New Mexico sued the Department of Justice on Wednesday, alleging it has obstructed the state’s criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s activities at a ranch property south of Santa Fe.
Michigan nominates first trans woman for state legislature
Joanna Whaley, a former megachurch pastor, won a Democratic primary in Michigan on Tuesday, becoming the first transgender woman nominated for the state legislature in the state.
No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized
President Trump claims the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was vandalized, but the U.S. attorney for D.C. dropped charges against a suspect, stating damage resulted from poor construction work instead.
Crews remove the granite seal on the White House helipad, signaling potential project delays
Construction crews dismantled the granite presidential seal from the White House helipad under construction, suggesting potential project delays, though officials characterized the work as part of ongoing improvements.
US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum
The US State Department plans to close five foreign consulates across Asia, Africa, and North America, with critics warning China could exploit the resulting diplomatic gaps in some regions.
Contractors building border wall ordered to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico
The Trump administration ordered border wall construction crews to stop drilling wells in New Mexico after ranchers warned that groundwater extraction for concrete could threaten livestock during drought conditions.
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Dale Vince plans London-wide news operation to take on ‘rightwing bias’ in the media
Green energy entrepreneur Dale Vince plans to invest in London-based news publications to expand their reach and counter what he describes as rightwing bias in UK media.
Alaska Airlines unveils massive premium cabin overhaul in high-end travel race
Alaska Airlines is overhauling premium cabins across its fleet and expanding airport lounges as part of a strategy to increase high-margin revenue and reach profitability targets through 2027.
M&S links up with Sephora to lure younger shoppers
Marks & Spencer is partnering with Sephora to open branded beauty areas in 100 stores and online, targeting younger shoppers as part of its retail transformation strategy.
El Pollo Loco to open first New York restaurant as it aims to become national chicken chain
El Pollo Loco announced plans to open its first New York City restaurant in mid-2027, with development agreements for 15 locations across the region as it pursues national expansion.
Barclays softens return-to-office plans for UK staff after backlash
Barclays has relaxed its return-to-office mandate for UK staff following widespread employee protests, allowing some workers to delay compliance until 2027.
Disney laying off around 300 employees in latest cuts under new CEO Josh D’Amaro
Disney is eliminating approximately 300 employees in its latest workforce reduction under CEO Josh D’Amaro, with most cuts affecting human resources and technology departments.
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Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to perform data center tasks like cable management and server resets, potentially reducing workforce needs as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
‘In this new car, I feel patronised’: which driver assistance systems actually improve safety?
Advanced driver-assistance systems have contributed to safer roads, but concerns persist about intrusive design, poor calibration, and whether they degrade driver skills and encourage distraction.
Allowing AI firms to collude to ‘pace the frontier’ is a dangerous proposition
Leading AI executives propose coordinating to slow development pace and set safety standards, but critics warn this amounts to collusion that would undermine antitrust protections and public interest.
‘Godfather of AI’ says tech regulation is nearing Covid-style pivot moment
Yoshua Bengio, a prominent AI researcher, said governments are nearing a moment where they must act on AI safety concerns, comparing it to the rapid policy response during the Covid pandemic.
Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings
The Albanese government is considering a ban on smart glasses in federal offices and service centers, joining local councils across Australia in restricting the camera-equipped technology over privacy concerns.
Meta ordered to remove UK deepfakes as oversight board criticises ‘inadequate’ safeguards
Meta’s oversight board ordered the company to remove deepfake videos of a UK politician and Muslim woman, criticizing the platform’s safeguards as “consistently and fundamentally inadequate.”
Your robotaxi might be a narc
Waymo detected a firearm in a robotaxi carrying two teenagers and alerted police, raising questions about privacy, surveillance, and autonomous vehicles’ role in law enforcement.
Xbox’s clever disc-to-digital feature was 15 years in the making
Xbox’s new disc-to-digital feature, which converts physical game discs to digital copies, represents a 15-year plan rooted in console identification technology Microsoft embedded in discs ahead of the Xbox One launch.
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New York City Will Install 600 New Curbside EV Charging Stations
New York City will install 600 new curbside electric vehicle charging stations over three years, expanding a successful pilot program to support the city’s electrification goals and address charging gaps in underserved neighborhoods.
Solar Energy Industries Association to Combine with Coalition for Community Solar Access, Strengthening Advocacy for Entire Solar & Storage Industry Across the Country
The Solar Energy Industries Association and Coalition for Community Solar Access announced a merger, with CCSA integrating into SEIA in early October to create a unified advocate for the entire solar and storage industry.
China Will Dominate Global Nuclear Energy Through 2035, Analyst Says
China is expected to become the world’s leading nuclear power producer within the next decade, surpassing both France and the United States, according to an energy analyst’s recent assessment.
Hormuz Crisis to Push Global Coal Demand to Record High
The International Energy Agency expects global coal demand to reach a record 8.94 billion metric tonnes this year, driven by Strait of Hormuz trade disruptions that have constrained oil and gas supplies.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
UK households within 500 metres of new power pylons will receive £250 annually off their energy bills as the government pursues over 40 grid upgrade projects to modernize aging electricity infrastructure.
New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation
UK inflation is expected to rise to nearly 3% in July due to soaring energy bills, prompting concerns about renewed cost-of-living pressures and potential interest rate increases from the Bank of England.
Climate Change In The News
Is coal really making a comeback?
Global coal consumption is projected to reach record levels in 2026 following an energy crisis, though energy experts debate whether this represents a genuine revival or temporary fluctuation driven by oil and gas shortages.
Congress has a plan to stop Trump’s attack on offshore wind. It may not be enough.
Congress negotiated a bipartisan permitting reform bill designed to protect renewable energy projects from presidential interference, but experts question whether its provisions would effectively prevent future attacks on offshore wind and solar development.
Education In The News
Could Public Preschool for 2-Year-Olds Become the Next Pre-K?
New York City’s expanded public preschool program for 2-year-olds received nearly 5,700 applications for 2,000 available seats, prompting discussion about whether other jurisdictions will adopt similar early childhood education initiatives.
University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor
The University of Greater Manchester has terminated vice-chancellor Sir George Holmes’s contract following investigations into allegations of financial mismanagement and misconduct that led to his suspension last year.
‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
UK schools have struggled to function during recent extreme heat events, with classroom temperatures exceeding 40C causing health issues and significant disruptions to education across the country.
Florence Welch’s mother says cuts to arts and humanities ‘absolutely tragic’
The vice-chancellor of Bristol University and mother of Florence + the Machine’s singer describes arts and humanities cuts as “absolutely tragic” and highlights the value of creative education.
Private schools offer 41% more tree shade than state schools in England
Private schools in England have 41% more tree cover than state schools, with disadvantaged schools having significantly less shade during extreme heat events, new research shows.
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