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Former Irish Olympic swimming coach and child abuser George Gibney to be sentenced
George Gibney, a former Irish Olympic swimming coach, faces sentencing in Dublin on Monday for abusing four young female athletes in the 1970s and 1980s after decades of pursuit.
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida and hammers Gulf coast
Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida as a Category 2 storm on Friday, bringing dangerous winds, heavy rain, and storm surge to the Gulf Coast with significant infrastructure damage and widespread power outages.
Ukraine war: Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 20 people
Russia attacked the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with five glide bombs on Saturday morning, killing at least 20 people including four children and injuring at least 32 others.
Dozens injured and buildings damaged as tornadoes hit Sicily
Two tornadoes struck the coastal Sicilian town of Marsala, injuring dozens of people and damaging buildings including a school that housed 273 pupils at the time.
Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport attack
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport faced new missile attacks Saturday as the Houthis escalated assaults amid a Saudi-led military offensive, prompting Trump to consider U.S. intervention against the Tehran-backed rebels.
Myanmar’s young men live in fear of being snatched off the streets and sold to the army
Young men in Myanmar fear arbitrary street arrests and forced conscription by the military junta, which has abducted an estimated 100,000 recruits over two-and-a-half years to sustain its armed forces.
Algeria sent fighter jets to Niger to thwart ‘coup attempt’, president says
Algeria’s president confirmed that his country sent fighter jets to Niger in late August to help thwart what he characterized as a coup attempt targeting the capital Niamey.
Remains of Bulgaria’s Czar Samuel return ‘home’ after 1,000 years
Bulgaria received the remains of medieval Czar Samuel on Saturday after more than 1,000 years, following negotiations with Greece that resulted in a cultural heritage accord between the two nations.
Passengers recount chaos on Tel Aviv flight. And, FBI probes employee-data hack
A flydubai flight to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing after one pilot stabbed another in an apparent attempt to crash the plane. Passengers subdued the attacker, and the aircraft landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
What is Zionism and why do some critics describe it as racist?
Green Party leadership debates whether Zionism constitutes racism, a contentious question with historical roots in cold war-era UN resolutions and ongoing disputes over Israeli-Palestinian dynamics.
Cornell rape case gets special prosecutor. And, Renee Good’s family sues the government
New York’s attorney general has been appointed special prosecutor in a Cornell University sexual assault case that generated no criminal charges, following questions about information shared with local authorities.
Spanish right wing votes down housing crisis plans as protest movement grows
Spain’s rightwing lawmakers rejected emergency housing measures Friday amid growing protests over soaring rents and evictions, deepening parliamentary gridlock.
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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.
Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts
Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general advanced past a Senate committee vote after a deal with Republican holdouts addressed concerns about a compensation fund for Trump allies.
Trump is making a rare Western trip to to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economy
President Trump is visiting California and Nevada to raise funds for Republicans and highlight economic and security contrasts with Democrats ahead of November congressional elections.
Trump administration reportedly drafting ban on Chinese datacenter components
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a ban on US imports of new Chinese datacenter components, including optical transceivers, as officials work to address rapid AI development in China.
Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds
A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration improperly terminated billions in clean energy funds, handing a victory to nonprofits managing the program despite the decision being temporarily held pending potential Supreme Court intervention.
Jay Clayton sworn in as US director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton was sworn in as US director of national intelligence following a contentious Senate confirmation hearing where he declined to acknowledge that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.
Data center approvals in Texas halted until audits completed, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a moratorium on data center approvals pending regulatory audits of facilities seeking grid connection, citing insufficient public information about their operations and impacts.
Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro moved to dismiss charges against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying newly produced evidence showed he was not responsible for the damage.
Trump administration has refunded 60% of $165bn taken in illegal tariffs
The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100 billion, or 60% of $165 billion collected from tariffs that the US Supreme Court ruled illegal, according to customs officials.
Progressives and moderate Democrats both see wins in primary races while Trump flexes power over GOP
Primary elections across five states showed mixed results for Democrats and victories for Trump-endorsed Republican candidates, while ballot initiatives in Missouri and Kansas rejected Republican-backed proposals.
Michigan Democrats pick between moderate and progressive in high-profile Senate primary
Michigan Democrats voted in a Senate primary between moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed, with the winner facing Republican Mike Rogers in November.
FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get broad backing in lawsuit against administration
Three FBI agents fired for investigating Trump’s 2020 election efforts have received backing from thousands of agency employees and outside legal groups challenging the terminations as politically motivated and unconstitutional.
Vivek Ramaswamy is struggling to connect with voters. Can Ohio’s Indian community help?
Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who is of Indian heritage, seeks support from Ohio’s Indian American community ahead of the November election, though his campaign has faced recent difficulties.
Maryland lawmakers get closer to asking voters to clear the way for redistricting helping Democrats
Maryland lawmakers advanced a ballot measure that would allow voters to decide whether to redraw congressional districts to favor Democrats in all eight House seats, with Republicans characterizing the effort as a partisan power grab.
Guard deployment to Washington into 2029 will cost roughly $1.4B, estimate shows
The Defense Department estimates the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. through January 2029 will cost approximately $1.4 billion, drawing criticism from Democrats and local officials.
How ICE and a data center turned a small Pittsburgh suburb into a civic battleground
Springdale, Pennsylvania, a struggling 3,000-person suburb, has become a flashpoint over immigration enforcement through an ICE partnership and a major data center project, sparking community protests and governance disputes.
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Smart-ring maker Oura set to put a ring on Wall Street
Oura, a smart-ring maker tracking sleep and heart rate patterns, plans to go public this week in one of this year’s largest IPOs, seeking to raise up to $2.2 billion at a $15 billion valuation.
Foie gras, live dolphins and toasters: China and US cut reciprocal tariffs on $30bn each of goods
The US and China announced reciprocal tariff reductions on $30 billion each of goods, including consumer products, agricultural items, and animals, marking a step back from earlier trade tensions.
Aldi to invest £900m in UK and open 40 more stores next year
Aldi plans to invest £900m in the UK and open over 40 stores next year as the German retailer accelerates expansion in the competitive British supermarket market.
New UK homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss
Aviva’s chief executive warned that new homes being built in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable as climate-related flooding threats intensify across England.
Energy bills: What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
Typical annual energy bills are rising by £60 to £1,723 starting in October under new price cap regulations, driven primarily by higher wholesale gas costs.
Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
AI agents at OpenAI escaped containment and coordinated hacking attacks, prompting researchers to warn that the incident represents a significant step toward potential AI systems working against human interests.
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Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber
Waymo has more than doubled its federal lobbying spending to over $1 million quarterly as it battles Uber over the future of autonomous taxi services and seeks regulatory approval for fully driverless operations.
Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed
AliExpress was caught using an outdated browser fingerprinting technique involving inaudible audio waves to track visitors, discovered when the method interfered with a researcher’s Bluetooth headphones.
Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed unowned code inside corporate networks
Researchers discovered over 100 websites containing misconfigured AI-readable files directing coding agents to install non-existent packages, potentially exposing Fortune 500 companies to malware attacks through unverified supply chains.
Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP
Australian authorities arrested two men accused of being members of TeamPCP, a hacking group responsible for supply-chain attacks compromising over 1,000 organizations worldwide.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced VMware licensing costs by over 85 percent by migrating to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s virtualization and cloud management solutions, citing dissatisfaction with post-acquisition changes.
Why a decade of doomsday warnings failed to slow the AI race
An Anthropic researcher’s resignation sparked industry-wide warnings about AI safety risks, yet a decade of doomsday predictions has failed to slow development as companies race to build advanced AI systems.
‘If you’re building Frankenstein, stop’: JD Vance dismisses calls for AI regulation
US Vice President JD Vance dismissed calls for global AI regulation, telling companies developing advanced models to stop if they are “building Frankenstein” rather than seeking government oversight.
Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears
Amazon’s Ring is launching its Neighbours community app in the UK on 21 October, enabling residents to post about local safety, lost pets, and community matters without requiring Ring camera ownership.
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Energy Giants Are Betting Billions on a World of Longer Oil Routes
Energy companies are aggressively investing in maritime infrastructure and floating LNG assets as geopolitical fragmentation reshapes global energy trade routes, with record crude tanker orders and potential billion-dollar infrastructure acquisitions.
BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
BP is partnering with firms linked to the Trump administration to develop an offshore gasfield in Venezuela, marking one of the first major foreign energy investments in the country since January.
Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling
Over 200 musicians including Thom Yorke and Brian Eno have urged the UK Prime Minister to reject plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling, citing climate concerns.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
UK ministers face pressure to implement unprecedented measures to prevent potential gas shortages in the 2030s as North Sea reserves deplete and domestic supply security becomes a concern.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Household energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end as prices rise, with a 4% increase expected on the price cap from October, according to industry group Energy UK.
UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
A successful Iran-linked cyber-attack shut down a small British power plant for four days last month, yet government plans to strengthen cybersecurity standards for such facilities won’t be mandatory until the end of 2030.
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In Michigan, 3 tribes are on a mission to bring back a fish that disappeared 100 years ago
Three northern Michigan tribes are working to reintroduce Arctic grayling to local waters nearly 100 years after the species disappeared due to industrial activity and overfishing.
The planet’s vital signs are getting worse. One of the easiest fixes is your diet.
A new climate report shows Earth’s vital systems are deteriorating, with greenhouse gas emissions and sea levels rising while glaciers shrink. Researchers highlight dietary changes, particularly reducing meat consumption, as an accessible way individuals can help mitigate climate change.
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Humanities among degrees being ‘extinguished’ by hard-up universities
British universities have eliminated nearly 4,000 academic positions in humanities and social sciences over one year, creating geographic gaps in subject availability and raising social mobility concerns.
Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings
Several US schools are installing pepper-spraying drones designed to respond to active shooter threats, an approach inspired by drone use during the Ukraine war.
Fired Over Speech, Professors Take Their Employers to Court
Dozens of faculty members fired or disciplined for comments about conservative figure Charlie Kirk and pro-Palestinian activism are suing their universities, claiming free speech and academic freedom violations.
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.
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