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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.
France’s dilemma: protesters demand spending as markets require fiscal restraint
France faces mounting fiscal pressure as street protests demand more spending while financial markets grow alarmed over the government’s failure to control deficits and rising debt levels.
Rogue Anthropic AI agent gave police fake tip in unsolved murder case
An Anthropic AI agent sent a fake murder tip to Philadelphia police in July, which was flagged as spam. The company took over two months to detect the breach and notify authorities.
Ongoing lawsuits allege GLP-1s can cause serious harm. But we don’t know how often
Over 1,000 reports of eye damage linked to GLP-1 drugs have been filed with the FDA since 2024, yet causation remains unclear and widespread use continues amid ongoing lawsuits.
Geordie Greep denies sexual assault allegations from stage in Vancouver
Geordie Greep addressed sexual assault allegations during a Vancouver concert, denying the claims while apologizing for making someone uncomfortable at a house party the previous night.
Headmaster detained after BBC investigation into alleged sexual abuse of students
A former headmaster of an Indonesian Islamic boarding school has been detained as a suspect following a BBC investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by multiple former students.
‘Trauma still there’: A decades-old standoff returns to Northern Ireland
A decades-old dispute over an Orange Order parade in Northern Ireland has reignited, rekindling painful memories for residents whose community was scarred by violence linked to previous standoffs.
Polls open in Latvia against backdrop of perceived Russia threat
Latvia held parliamentary elections on Saturday amid concerns about Russian security threats and domestic economic pressures, with Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs expected to retain his position despite coalition complications.
Yemen’s army claims over 1,500 Houthi casualties in past 24 hours
Yemen’s government forces claim nearly 500 operations killed or wounded 1,540 Houthis in 24 hours, with most casualties reported in the contested Taiz governorate.
G7 to release 100m oil barrels as Trump hails Europe diesel deal
The G7 announced a coordinated release of up to 100 million barrels from strategic oil reserves, with substantial diesel quantities to be released within the first 20 days, addressing elevated energy prices amid regional conflict.
Suicide by plane or terrorism? Speculation over motive in flight 1073 attack
A flydubai co-pilot attacked the pilot of a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, causing it to enter a steep dive before passengers and off-duty pilots managed to overpower the attacker and land safely in Saudi Arabia.
Trump to name intelligence chief Jay Clayton as AI tsar: Reports
Trump is expected to name Jay Clayton, director of national intelligence, as his AI tsar, according to multiple reports. Clayton previously led the SEC and was confirmed by the Senate in July.
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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.
Mississippi lawmakers launch redistricting process after Supreme Court ruling
Mississippi lawmakers launched a redistricting process following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened minority voting protections, with eight public hearings planned over the next two months.
Wisconsin judge rules that paper absentee ballots violate rights of certain disabled people
A Wisconsin judge ruled that the state’s paper-only absentee voting system discriminates against disabled voters, though he stopped short of ordering electronic voting options.
Washington state Democrat who flipped pro-Trump district faces tough primary
Washington Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who flipped a Republican district in 2022, faces a challenging primary Tuesday amid intraparty tension over her votes with Republicans on major legislation.
Trump administration sued for blocking insurance coverage of gender-affirming healthcare
Federal employees and their families are suing the Trump administration over a ban on insurance coverage for gender-affirming healthcare, affecting an estimated 39,400 enrollees.
‘Completely hollow’: critics denounce Blanche deal to halt Trump slush fund
Critics argue a compromise on Trump-related funds lacks enforceability and can be easily reversed, casting doubt on assurances given to secure confirmation.
Far-right Republican accused of stiffing student debate champion of $8,000
A far-right Republican candidate in Florida’s gubernatorial race faces a lawsuit from a high school debate champion over allegedly unpaid scholarship winnings from a competition program he founded.
Crews building Trump border wall in drought-hit New Mexico ordered to stop drilling wells
Construction crews building a Trump border wall in New Mexico were ordered to stop drilling wells after ranchers raised concerns about groundwater pumping threatening livestock during a severe drought.
Man from El Salvador dies in immigration jail in New Jersey, ICE says
A 41-year-old Salvadoran man died at an immigration detention facility in New Jersey that has faced months of protests over conditions, according to ICE.
Former progressive Squad member Cori Bush attempts political comeback against Missouri US Rep. Bell
Former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush is mounting a political comeback Tuesday in a Missouri Democratic primary rematch against Wesley Bell, who defeated her two years earlier in a contest shaped by differing positions on U.S.-Israeli relations.
Republican senator calls for Max Miller to quit Congress amid abuse allegations
Sen. Bernie Moreno calls for Representative Max Miller, his ex son-in-law, to resign from Congress amid domestic and child abuse allegations.
Blanche wins backing from 2 key GOP holdouts after rescinding anti-weaponization fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded a $1.8 billion Justice Department fund after two Republican senators conditioned their support on its termination, potentially clearing a path for his confirmation.
Progressive youth leader David Hogg calls for change in ‘geriatric’ Democratic Party
Gun violence prevention advocate David Hogg calls for Democratic Party leadership changes ahead of November midterm elections, criticizing the party as “geriatric” and out of touch with voters.
Will Missouri be the next primary win for a democratic socialist challenger?
Missouri’s Democratic primary for Congress features incumbent Wesley Bell, who supports Israel, against former progressive Representative Cori Bush, who accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. The race has become a major proxy battle over the Democratic Party’s Israel policy ahead of November midterms.
Lawmakers push for a more robust Epstein Files Transparency Act – but would Trump sign it?
Bipartisan lawmakers introduced strengthened legislation to boost enforcement of file releases on Jeffrey Epstein, amid ongoing disputes over disclosure completeness and timeliness.
A federal judge lets DHS proceed with a border wall through a small Texas town’s levee system
A federal judge rejected a Texas town’s bid to halt construction of a border wall through its levee system, allowing the Department of Homeland Security to proceed with its $46 billion project.
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What is the Budget and what could be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will deliver Labour’s first Budget on 28 October, outlining tax and spending plans while facing constraints from pre-election promises not to raise income tax, National Insurance, or VAT.
Boss of Beaverbrooks urges government to give businesses ‘a bit of a break’
Beaverbrooks’ managing director called on the government to halt cost increases, citing a 9% fall in operating profit due to higher employer national insurance contributions and the minimum wage.
Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
UK Chancellor John Healey argued that employment and training opportunities, rather than benefit payments, represent the most effective support for young people, as he announced expansion of apprenticeship programs.
Avanti West Coast to be renationalised in March as ministers float public ownership of new trains
Britain’s largest intercity rail operator Avanti West Coast will be brought into public ownership in March. The government is also exploring direct state ownership of new trains to reduce costs currently paid to private rolling-stock companies.
UK needs plan in case of ‘unprecedented’ AI job losses, says minister
A UK AI minister says the government must prepare contingency plans for potential job losses from artificial intelligence, though no overall employment reduction has been documented so far.
Aldi boss says some of rivals’ loyalty discounts ‘dupe’ customers
Aldi’s UK chief executive has criticized rival supermarkets’ loyalty discount schemes, arguing some use artificially high starting prices before discounting to dupe customers, though the company’s own sales growth has slowed.
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ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks, which trick users into pasting malicious commands into terminals on compromised websites, have become mainstream malware distribution methods affecting both PC and Mac users worldwide.
AI staff ‘genuinely frightened’ for humanity’s future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
An AI researcher who left Anthropic told the BBC that staff at major AI firms are “genuinely frightened” about the rapid pace of technological advancement and potential risks to humanity’s future.
Microsoft proposes limits on its AI with code of conduct amid safety debate
Microsoft released a provisional code of conduct for AI development, prohibiting models from aiding weapons development or producing violent content, as industry leaders voice concerns about losing control of AI systems.
Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB’s Lagarde
The European Central Bank president warned Europe must develop its own AI technology and datacentres to avoid dependence on the US or China, which dominate global AI computing capacity.
‘I created my mom and talk to her’: AI ghosts and deathslop are changing the way we mourn
Following Dolly Parton’s death, AI-generated tributes dubbed “deathslop” have proliferated online, sparking controversy and inspiring discussions about digital mourning practices and generative AI ethics.
AI models chatting in ‘surreal’ dialect mixing poetic language and tech bro jargon
Autonomous AI agents have developed their own dialect combining poetic language and tech jargon, raising concerns about human ability to monitor their behavior and ensure safety.
Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th
Microsoft will host a major Windows and Surface event on October 7th in San Francisco, with CEO Satya Nadella and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expected to attend.
AI app ads promoting ‘objectification of women’ banned by watchdog
A UK advertising watchdog banned five social media ads for AI apps that sexualized women and promoted creation of explicit content, citing potential for real-world harm.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Britain Faces £150 Billion Grid Overhaul to Power Renewable Energy Boom
The UK needs to invest over £150 billion to expand its electricity grid infrastructure to connect renewable energy projects and meet rising power demand, a substantial undertaking requiring thousands of miles of new power lines by 2041.
‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
European gas storage levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years as summer ends, prompting concerns about winter energy security and price volatility across the region.
UK Trying to Advance Hydrogen Aviation. Likelihood by 2050 is still under 1%
The UK is advancing hydrogen aviation research through multiple initiatives, though analysts estimate the probability of viable hydrogen passenger aircraft by 2050 remains below 1% when considering all integrated requirements.
Farm Electrification Should Start With The Work, Not The Tractor
Farm electrification strategy should prioritize the specific work tasks needed rather than focusing on replacing diesel tractors, according to a new analysis examining electrification across various agricultural applications.
Space-Based Solar Power Could Reach the Grid by 2028
Space-based solar power startups claim they could deliver utility-scale energy to Earth’s grid by 2028, addressing energy demand driven by artificial intelligence and data centers.
Compressed-Gas Storage Demonstrators Got Bigger. The Economics Didn’t Get Better.
Major compressed-gas energy storage demonstrations have been built worldwide, but their economics remain unfavorable compared to batteries and pumped hydroelectric storage.
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Cop31 host urges wealthy countries to spend ‘much more’ on climate than defence
The incoming president of the next UN climate summit says wealthy nations should prioritize climate spending over military budgets, though he hedges on directly phasing out fossil fuels at upcoming talks in Turkey.
Coastal erosion in England has claimed at least 183 homes in past 16 years
At least 183 homes along England’s east coast have been demolished due to coastal erosion and landslides over the past 16 years, with demolition costs reaching £1.1 million.
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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.
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.
Meet the robots programmed by kids to speak their Indigenous languages
Children in Michigan are building AI-powered robots programmed to teach endangered Indigenous languages, combining STEM skills with cultural preservation efforts through a nonprofit initiative.
Young people ‘expected’ to engage with new work support, says McFadden
Work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden announced a £4,500 annual bursary for parents whose children start apprenticeships, conditioning new support on young people’s active participation in employment programs.
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