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Ryanair may freeze workers’ pay and raise airfares
Ryanair is considering temporary wage freezes and fare increases to offset higher fuel costs driven by Middle East tensions, with expenses expected to remain elevated well into 2027.
Jacinda Ardern in Sydney Opera House talk advises politicians to ‘rebuild trust by building financial security’
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern told Australian politicians at Sydney Opera House that they must rebuild trust through financial security and avoid polarizing language to address societal divisions.
Here’s how to watch election night as the polls close, hour-by-hour
Vote counting begins Tuesday night but could extend for days or weeks, with Senate control potentially hinging on tight margins across seven competitive states using various counting methods.
It’s ACA open enrollment time. Here are the changes for health insurance shoppers
ACA open enrollment begins today with significant changes including higher premiums, stricter identity verification, broker delays, and new restrictions on immigrant subsidies for 2027 coverage.
The US-China trade war seems to have subsided – but the sense of calm is misleading
The US-China trade war has subsided from headlines, but tensions persist as both nations compete for control of critical supply chains and advanced technologies in what could escalate into economic conflict.
The midterms will test the nation’s political direction and confidence
Millions of Americans approach Tuesday’s midterm elections with heightened anticipation and anxiety, with polling suggesting the incumbent party will face significant losses across multiple states.
Bangladesh forms wage board as garment workers protest
Bangladesh established a wage board to address garment worker protests demanding higher minimum wages, as clashes with police continue disrupting the capital’s industrial areas.
Mamdani says Trump to grant visa to mother of boy killed in Bronx shooting
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that President Trump agreed to grant a visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, a Ghanaian boy killed in a Bronx shooting, allowing her to travel from Ghana to say goodbye to her son.
What polls say as Trump makes his final push before US midterms
With two days until US midterm elections, Democrats lead Republicans 51.5% to 43.1% in polling averages, while key Senate races remain competitive as both parties emphasize economic issues.
Malawi cattle farmers travel farther as El Nino worsens drought
Cattle farmers in Malawi are traveling increasingly farther to find fodder for livestock as drought conditions intensify, collecting grass from distant riverbanks due to scarcity near their farms.
Alaska’s Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia from his Pentagon position. The move comes as the U.S. and Israel prepare for potential military action against Iran.
Why North Korea’s ‘elite’ hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
Two blockchain analytics firms identified a North Korean state-backed hacking group as likely responsible for a $6.3bn Binance cryptocurrency exchange theft, marking the latest suspected cybercrime attributed to the nation.
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Trump plans to begin DC golf course renovation in defiance of judge’s order
Donald Trump announced plans to begin renovation work on a Washington DC public golf course on 15 November despite a federal judge’s order halting construction over environmental and historic preservation concerns.
The abortion debate has gone quiet amid US midterms. In Idaho, the stakes remain high
Idaho voters will decide whether to legalize abortion through Proposition 1, one of four states with ballot initiatives on reproductive rights as the issue largely fades from national political attention during midterms.
2026 midterms could be the most expensive on record. And, Macron condemns protests
The 2026 midterm elections are projected to become the costliest on record, with more than $15 billion raised to influence congressional control. Meanwhile, French President Macron condemned weekend violence during protests over working conditions and cost of living.
Man who heckled Abdul El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show
A man who heckled Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Michigan town hall demanding he disavow the Muslim Brotherhood is identified as a former aide to Republican Senator Josh Hawley.
Most Americans think Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, poll finds
A new poll shows 66% of Americans believe Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself, with his approval rating falling to 33% ahead of midterm elections.
Over three dozen Congress members’ offices targeted with white powder envelopes
More than three dozen congressional offices have received envelopes containing white powder, with federal investigators examining over 100 suspicious letters circulating through the mail system less than three weeks before the midterm elections.
DoJ charges 28 green card holders in California over alleged voter fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice charged 28 green card holders in California with voter fraud, including fraudulent voter registration and unlawful ballot casting. Democrats and voting rights groups say the prosecutions aim to undermine confidence in upcoming midterm elections.
The real reason it’s going to take a while to know who won in some midterm races
Election officials in competitive races face pressure to announce winners quickly, but close margins and slow vote-counting states mean some results may not be called for days after Election Day.
Some conservative states aren’t using Medicaid hardship exemption – for political reasons
Some conservative states are declining to use federal hardship exemptions for new Medicaid work requirements, with experts suggesting political ideology plays a key role in their decisions.
Trump ‘border czar’ says Ilhan Omar could be ‘of course’ denaturalized and deported
Trump’s border czar says the administration could strip Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar of citizenship and deport her if evidence supports denaturalization, following an FBI raid on her home.
Ilhan Omar’s attorneys say federal search of her home was ‘neither justified nor lawful’
Attorneys for Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar requested the Department of Justice return property seized during a federal search of her home, characterizing the seizure as unjustified and unlawful.
Can Ken Paxton outrun a trail of scandal to win US Senate seat in ruby-red Texas?
Ken Paxton, Texas’s Republican attorney general and US Senate candidate, faces a surprisingly competitive race against Democrat James Talarico despite the state’s strong Republican lean, amid ongoing controversies.
Katie Zacharia’s five days as press secretary expose flaws in Trump’s TV-driven hiring
Katie Zacharia departed her role as White House press secretary after five days, following a poor briefing debut and scrutiny over her legal background, highlighting Trump’s reliance on television appeal for hiring decisions.
Trump in Georgia falsely claims election of Jon Ossoff was illegitimate
Trump held a rally in Georgia where he reiterated claims about the 2020 election and attacked Senator Jon Ossoff’s legitimacy ahead of Ossoff’s upcoming Senate race against Mike Collins.
Key player in false Talarico rumor has history of online posts invoking Nazi Germany
An influencer who promoted false claims about a political candidate’s hospitalization has a documented history of social media posts containing antisemitic content, racist remarks, and favorable references to Nazi Germany, according to reporting.
Federal court dismisses suit against New York’s sanctuary laws in a loss for Trump administration
A federal court dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit challenging New York City’s sanctuary laws, marking another defeat for the government in similar cases filed against multiple cities.
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Union in plea to save Poundland from administration, with 12,000 jobs at risk
Poundland’s owner Gordon Brothers filed notice to place the budget retailer into administration, threatening up to 12,000 jobs as the union calls for reconsideration of the move.
Yorkshire Water chief Nicola Shaw resigns after firm downgraded
Yorkshire Water’s chief executive Nicola Shaw has resigned following the company’s downgrade to the lowest environmental rating by the Environment Agency on Thursday.
BP profits jump as Middle East conflict drives up oil refining margins
BP’s third-quarter profits surged to $8.46 billion, significantly exceeding analyst expectations, driven by elevated refining margins and increased energy trading resulting from Middle East regional conflict.
UK house prices grow at slowest pace in two years as mortgage rates rise
UK house prices grew at their slowest pace in over two years at 0.5% annually in October, as elevated mortgage rates deter buyers and push the average property price to £273,566.
After a year of uncertainty, Job Corps is making a comeback
Job Corps enrollment has rebounded after courts blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to shut down the federal trade training program, which faced a year of uncertainty and budget challenges.
Worcester farmer says Budget’s minimum wage rise is ‘massive blow’
A Worcester farmer criticized the Budget’s 3.9% minimum wage increase as a “massive blow” to his business, saying the government failed to provide substantial relief for hospitality and farming sectors.
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Surprise: The Google Xreal glasses debut at a Meta-beating $1,099
Google and Xreal’s Aura AR glasses debut today at $1,099, down from the initial $1,279 preorder price, featuring a 70-degree field of view and tethered compute puck.
Microsoft is ending Copilot support on smart TVs
Microsoft is discontinuing Copilot support on Samsung and LG smart TVs this year, less than two years after the major manufacturers integrated the AI assistant into their latest models.
Brendan Carr plans to let prisons jam cellphone signals
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced plans to allow prisons to use cellphone signal jamming technology, citing contraband phones used for coordinating criminal activity inside correctional facilities.
Hands-on with the new OLED iPad Mini
Apple unveiled a new iPad Mini featuring a larger OLED display, nano-texture matte finish, and repositioned front camera, available for preorder with launch scheduled for November 6th.
Foreign gadget bans: all the news about the FCC’s clampdown on Chinese tech
The US government has implemented de facto import bans on Chinese-made drones, routers, robots, and other consumer gadgets, citing national security concerns without providing public evidence of threats.
Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon with a ‘significant leap’ in cybersecurity
Google released Gemini 4 Carbon, its latest AI model featuring substantial improvements in coding, cybersecurity, and agentic tasks, initially available only to select defense companies.
Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta is suspending Muse’s sharing feature after researchers discovered the AI agent exposed sensitive user information through easily discoverable web links containing conversation titles.
The Internet goes on high alert after discovery of 8 compromised TLS certs
Eight compromised TLS certificates with extremely weak private keys have prompted a global security alert. The flaw could allow unauthorized creation of trusted credentials for any internet server.
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Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies
North Sea oil workers backed strike action against Apache over pay disputes, with the union warning it could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies by affecting critical offshore platforms and pipeline systems.
‘It really hammers people’: Scottish islanders hit by highest diesel prices in UK
Scottish islanders face record diesel prices exceeding 220p per litre, significantly higher than UK mainland rates, straining transportation and living costs in remote communities.
Europe Is Now Seriously Rethinking Its Oil Refinery Phase Down
Europe is reconsidering its aggressive phase-down of oil refineries due to energy security concerns and geopolitical instability, recognizing the strategic importance of domestic fuel production for defense and economic resilience.
Senegal’s Ambitious Plan to Slash Electricity Costs and Boost Energy Security
Senegal is pursuing energy diversification through renewable projects and natural gas development to reduce electricity costs and enhance energy security under its Vision 2050 plan.
Volkswagen Q3 Loss Largest Since Dieselgate
Volkswagen reported a €5.86 billion operating loss for the third quarter, its worst performance since 2015, driven by Porsche write-downs and declining Chinese sales.
Bolsonaro’s Election Defeat Could Complicate U.S. Rare Earth Plans
Bolsonaro’s departure to Miami after losing Brazil’s presidential election complicates U.S. efforts to secure rare earth mineral resources, as divisions emerge within the American government over diplomatic strategy toward Lula’s administration.
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Extreme flooding in the Southwest foreshadows a wild El Niño winter
Extreme flooding in the Southwest has killed at least four people as a strong El Niño pattern brings record rainfall, with forecasters warning of continued wet weather through early 2027.
World must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN says
The UN says the world must cut carbon emissions by 18% in four years and 45% by 2035 to limit temperature rises to 1.7C, as current policies fall far short of climate targets.
Education In The News
U Maryland Baltimore Shutters Crime Victim Services Center
The University of Maryland, Baltimore has closed its ROAR Center, which provided crime victims with counseling and legal assistance. The closure will result in seven staff layoffs by the end of the fiscal year.
Pomona to Absorb Claremont Graduate University
Pomona College will absorb Claremont Graduate University under a partnership announced Monday, with both institutions retaining separate programs and leadership while exploring shared operational efficiencies.
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
The UK’s largest education union leader calls for school retrofitting, changed schedules, and exam rescheduling to address increasingly severe heatwaves affecting classroom learning.
English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028
English councils warn that special educational needs debts could reach £10bn by 2028, creating a potential financial crisis for local authorities responsible for meeting rapidly growing statutory demand.
Cornell University bans frat parties, vows to address ‘disturbing’ campus culture
Cornell University has banned fraternity parties for the rest of the academic year and will integrate sexual assault investigators into its police unit, following a former student’s gang rape allegation from 2024.
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