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Florida plane crash investigators say jet may have broken apart before impact as family named
Investigators believe a private jet that crashed in Florida on Sunday, killing all nine onboard, may have broken apart mid-air before nosediving into a highway and exploding.
From ‘model minority’ to target, anti-Indian hate on the rise
A foiled alleged plot to attack a Hindu temple in Illinois has prompted scrutiny of sharply rising anti-Indian and anti-Hindu hate rhetoric, which experts say has migrated from fringe to mainstream platforms.
New restrictions at Texas Tech are changing what professors can teach
Texas Tech University has adopted restrictions on how professors teach about race, sex, gender identity and sexual orientation, prompting faculty concerns about censorship and creating uncertainty in classrooms.
Indian tourist killed after helicopters collide near Everest base camp
An Indian tourist died when two helicopters collided while attempting to land near Mount Everest base camp. A New Zealand tourist and crew members sustained injuries in the incident.
Rubio urges Venezuela to release remaining political prisoners
The US has urged Venezuela to release 322 remaining political prisoners held after the military seizure of leader Nicolás Maduro in January and the contested 2024 election.
Trump’s troubles with Iran could open the door to China
China is intensifying diplomatic efforts in the Middle East through high-level meetings with Gulf leaders ahead of a scheduled Trump-Xi meeting later this month.
South Carolina shrimpers weigh costs, vote in crucial US midterms
South Carolina shrimpers face rising fuel costs, equipment expenses, and competition from imported shrimp as they vote in midterm elections, with concerns about NOAA funding cuts affecting their ability to fish safely.
Greenland parliament approves security deal with US, Denmark
Greenland’s parliament unanimously approved a security agreement with the US and Denmark on Tuesday, clearing the way for expanded American military presence in the Arctic region.
Yemen gov’t accuses IRGC, Hezbollah of sending 21 experts to back Houthis
Yemen’s government accused Iran’s IRGC and Hezbollah of deploying 21 military experts to assist the Houthis with planning and directing operations, marking a shift toward direct foreign involvement.
Rogers, El-Sayed urge turnout for critical race
Michigan voters cast ballots in a closely watched Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, who could become the first Muslim in the U.S. Senate, and Republican Mike Rogers seeking to fill retiring Senator Gary Peters’ seat.
France seethes again as youth-led protests sweep Europe
Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters demonstrated across France on Saturday over living costs and education, marking the third consecutive weekend of demonstrations with youth-led marches also reported in Germany and Italy.
Phala Phala farm theft: Man guilty of stealing cash from South African President Ramaphosa
A South African court found a man guilty of stealing over $580,000 from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm in 2020, a case that sparked an impeachment controversy involving the head of state.
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How a lifelong Republican came to lead the data center battle in Ohio
A lifelong Republican attorney in Ohio is leading grassroots opposition to hyperscale data centers, organizing ballot initiatives in 10 communities and pursuing a statewide constitutional amendment to ban large-scale data center construction.
Here’s how Democrats in Congress are preparing for election fraud claims
Democrats in Congress are coordinating with election lawyers and advocacy groups to prepare for potential fraud claims ahead of the midterm election, as the Trump administration takes steps it describes as election integrity measures.
Senate candidates built up massive campaign war chests with out-of-state donations
Senate candidates in competitive races are raising over $15 million from out-of-state donors, with advertising messaging tailored differently for national versus local audiences.
Loves me, loves me not: Trump and allies target Fox News over coverage
Trump and allies have intensified criticism of Fox News ahead of midterm elections, accusing the network of insufficient coverage of Republican rallies and objecting to Democratic candidate interviews.
US lawmakers closed their on-campus voting sites. HBCU students marched miles to vote anyway
Students from North Carolina HBCUs marched miles to polling sites on 15 October after the state removed on-campus voting locations, saying they were determined to exercise their voting rights.
Illinois man arrested after allegedly sending suspicious powder to Congress members using his return address
An Illinois man was arrested after allegedly mailing letters containing salt disguised as anthrax to four congressional members, using his own name and return address on the envelopes.
Trump-appointed CDC deputy director to resign after six months on the job
Dr. Jennifer Shuford, deputy director of the CDC appointed by Trump in April, is resigning after six months, citing family time. She departs as the agency faces workforce losses and measles outbreaks.
Ex-South Carolina governors endorse Democrat Annie Andrews in Senate race
Two former South Carolina governors, one Republican and one Democrat, jointly endorsed Democrat Annie Andrews in her Senate bid against Trump-endorsed incumbent Darline Graham, citing national division and political dysfunction.
Court blocks bid by Trump DoJ to stop California from counting mail-in ballots
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to block California from counting ballots of 20,000 registered voters the Justice Department claims are non-citizens.
Trump campaigns in Mississippi, highlighting Republicans’ challenges
President Trump campaigns in Mississippi to boost a Republican senator facing an unexpected competitive challenge, as Democratic underdogs expand the battleground map ahead of the midterm elections.
Democrats still poised to make gains, but poll shows warning signs for just how many
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Democrats retain electoral advantages for midterm control of the House, though data indicates potential limitations to the scope of their gains.
AI-driven disinformation running rampant on social media before US midterms, experts warn
Artificial intelligence-driven disinformation is spreading rapidly on social media ahead of November’s US midterm elections, with experts warning that reduced content moderation efforts are allowing false claims to evade detection.
Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola delays campaign stops after car crash
Democratic Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family sustained minor injuries in a car crash while traveling to a campaign event on Saturday, prompting a temporary delay in her campaign schedule.
Trump rallies for Mike Rogers – and Nicki Minaj’s derriere – in Michigan
Donald Trump rallied for Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers while making remarks about the physiques of various political figures and celebrities, including rapper Nicki Minaj.
Is universal healthcare finally becoming a vote-winning issue in US elections?
Democratic Senate candidates across the nation are increasingly embracing Medicare for All as healthcare costs surge and the Trump administration implements major insurance cuts, signaling a potential electoral shift on the longstanding policy debate.
What are the US midterm elections and why do they matter?
Voters will decide whether Republicans retain control of Congress in midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to gain the House and possibly the Senate during Trump’s second term.
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UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exports
The UK and EU have agreed on a draft deal to eliminate post-Brexit food export checks, potentially delivering £5.1bn in annual economic benefits and removing significant regulatory barriers for businesses.
Asda appoints former Morrisons boss as chief executive as sales struggle
Asda has appointed David Potts, former chief executive of Morrisons, as its new chief executive effective immediately as the supermarket chain contends with declining sales and intensifying competition.
FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, alleging retailer overcharged shoppers
The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General, alleging the retailer systematically overcharged customers by charging prices higher than those displayed on shelves and in advertisements.
Yorkshire Water chief Nicola Shaw resigns after firm downgraded
Yorkshire Water’s chief executive Nicola Shaw is stepping down following the company receiving the Environment Agency’s lowest environmental rating of one star out of four.
Nine big oil firms on track to share more than $95bn profit two quarters in a row
Nine major oil companies are projected to share over $95bn in profits during the third quarter, marking the second consecutive quarter exceeding that threshold, driven by Middle East conflict disruptions.
Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack
Supermarkets across seven European countries experienced a cyber-attack on refrigeration systems, with freezers reaching dangerously high temperatures and causing significant food losses similar to an incident the previous month.
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Ofcom outlines age verification for under-16s ahead of social media ban
Ofcom has recommended four methods for verifying that social media users in the UK are over 16 ahead of a ban scheduled for March next year affecting those under that age.
Anthropic VS code extension on Cursor backdoored for nearly 12 hours
A backdoored Anthropic VS Code extension distributed through Cursor affected up to 5,000 developers. The malicious version installed persistent SSH access and targeted source code, credentials, and developer tools.
Sadiq Khan calls for cap on numbers of robotaxis on London streets
London’s mayor calls for a cap on robotaxis as the UK government prepares to permit fully driverless vehicles in the capital, citing concerns about jobs and congestion.
Prop 45 in California could be hiding a loophole for data centers
California’s Proposition 45 would accelerate environmental reviews for essential infrastructure, but critics warn data centers could exploit the measure’s broad language to bypass public scrutiny.
Flock keeps ignoring requests to cancel its contracts
Multiple Minnesota cities report difficulties canceling Flock Safety camera contracts, with the company failing to respond to termination requests or reconnecting equipment against explicit instructions.
MCP for agent-to-agent comms may be the riskiest protocol you’ve never heard of
Researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that allow attackers to spread malicious instructions between AI agents within organizations, exploiting trust gaps in agent-to-agent communications.
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Researchers confirmed mercenary spyware delivered through targeted ads via zero-click exploits, infecting 45 Al Jazeera devices across iOS and Android without user interaction.
PHP warns it plans to release 2 emergency patches imminently
PHP maintainers plan to release emergency patches for two critical vulnerabilities rated 9.2 out of 10 in severity, affecting all versions since 2004.
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Trump Wants More Attention For His New Algae Biofuel Project
President Trump has converted the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool into a showcase for algae biofuel production, highlighting the technology as part of his energy dominance strategy and attracting renewed industry interest.
Drax Unveils £20 Billion AI Data Centre Plans at UK Biomass Plant
Energy company Drax plans to build a £20 billion AI data centre at its North Yorkshire biomass plant, partnering with infrastructure firm Radiant to utilize surplus energy capacity from wood-fired operations.
Brazil’s Data Center Push Hinges on Gas Rules, Grid Access and a New Congress
Brazil’s data center expansion depends on coordinating new congressional rules with executive branch decisions on tax incentives, natural gas classification, and grid access following recent elections.
Aluminum–Air Data Centre Power Faces a Metal Supply Problem
California startup Voya Energy raised $35 million for aluminum-air generators that power data centers, but questions remain about the feasibility of its metal supply chain and cost targets.
Cost of balancing Great Britain’s power grid reaches nearly £50m a day
Great Britain’s power grid balancing costs reached nearly £50m on a single day as transmission bottlenecks forced wind farms offline, with monthly costs hitting record highs.
Eugene Becomes 5th Oregon City to Adopt Home Energy Score Requirement
Eugene adopted a Home Energy Score requirement in a 6-1 vote, becoming the fifth Oregon city with such a policy, aimed at supporting residential energy efficiency upgrades and emissions reductions.
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Almost every shallow-water coral reef on the planet faces ecosystem collapse by 2075, UN advisors say
Nearly all shallow-water coral reefs globally, including the Great Barrier Reef, face ecosystem collapse risk by 2075 due to climate change, according to UN nature advisers.
Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed the country will meet its net zero target by 2050 despite approving the Jackdaw gasfield, pledging to block new North Sea licences.
Education In The News
Can the new federal voucher program help public schools? Democrats are torn
Democrats face pressure to decide whether to embrace a Republican federal voucher program by year-end that could direct billions to private schools while also funding public school services like tutoring.
Amid Trump’s assaults on DEI, how one university is elevating Black students
Sacramento State’s Black Honors College enrolls over 800 students and provides a dedicated academic space celebrating Black scholarship and culture, even as universities nationwide roll back diversity programs.
New Ofsted inspection regime damaging teachers, survey says
A survey commissioned by Ofsted found that 88% of school leaders reported the revised inspection regime negatively affected staff mental wellbeing, prompting calls for systemic reform.
4 Lessons on What Makes a College Degree Worthwhile
Recent research shows students value college experiences for personal growth and relationships alongside financial returns, with higher education leaders launching initiatives to demonstrate institutional worth.
Oriel College urged to cancel student group’s event with Jason Arday accuser
Oriel College at Oxford faces pressure to cancel an event featuring Nathan Cofnas, whose plagiarism accusations against Cambridge professor Jason Arday preceded the latter’s death in August.
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