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ICE activity is surging ahead of midterms. So is voter turnout.
ICE enforcement activity has surged across multiple U.S. cities ahead of midterm elections, while early voter turnout in minority communities has simultaneously increased despite concerns about voter intimidation.
Here are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election Day
As Election Day approaches, multiple Senate races in traditionally Republican states have become competitive, with Democrats needing to flip four seats to gain control of the chamber.
For voters from immigrant families and new citizens, voting is bigger than themselves
First-time voters with immigrant backgrounds report feeling profound responsibility to vote, viewing their participation as tied to protecting vulnerable communities and advancing family interests.
The two most interesting risks to Anthropic
Anthropic disclosed significant business risks in its IPO filing, including concerns about long-term contracts for aging technology at premium prices and the concentration of semiconductor manufacturing in Taiwan.
NPR special: 5 takeaways from a year of listening to swing voters
NPR examined swing voters throughout 2026 who shifted from supporting Biden in 2020 to Trump in 2024, revealing key insights about their priorities and political motivations ahead of Election Day.
Beijing Queer film festival cancelled after harassment from authorities
Beijing’s annual independent queer film festival has been cancelled following sustained harassment from authorities, marking another setback for LGBTQ+ expression in China.
US Muslims concerned but resilient as ‘hate’ attacks target Abdul El-Sayed
A Michigan Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers has become a focal point for anti-Muslim attacks from far-right figures and government officials, prompting concerns within the Arab and Muslim American community.
Texas Republican group seeks to block certification of state’s election
A Texas Republican group has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block certification of the state’s election results, citing concerns about potential AI interference and Chinese-made voting machine components.
Pentagon fires general it says leaked classified information to media
The Defense Secretary has dismissed a senior Pentagon general for allegedly leaking classified information to journalists, including details about potential military operations against Iran.
‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support
Palestinian citizens of Israel voted in record numbers in recent elections, giving Arab parties 19 parliamentary seats and potential kingmaker status. However, Jewish-led opposition blocs have largely rejected forming coalitions with these parties despite holding the mathematical majority against Netanyahu.
Trump says won’t ‘take sides’ in Brazil election, but calls it a ‘disgrace’
Trump criticized Brazil’s presidential election as a “disgrace” but said he did not take sides, as former Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his family fled to Miami following the incumbent’s victory.
Cornell begins no confidence vote over handling of alleged gang rape
Cornell University has initiated a no-confidence vote against President Michael Kotlikoff following criticism of the institution’s handling of an alleged 2024 gang rape case that has drawn scrutiny regarding campus sexual assault policies.
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I saw Iran execute a man in public. Is this what the US wants? | Robert Tait
Pentagon leadership has proposed making an execution public, drawing comparisons to public executions carried out by Iran’s government, according to a commentary by a journalist who witnessed such an event.
New York City’s Marble Hill residents furious after ICE shooting: ‘Why do this?’
ICE agents shot a man in Manhattan’s Marble Hill neighborhood on Thursday, sparking outrage among residents who questioned the use of force and visibility of officers during the incident.
What will Democrats do if they win Congress? Here are their priorities
Democrats have outlined ambitious investigative plans should they gain control of Congress in the upcoming November elections, targeting Trump family businesses, cryptocurrency dealings, and other matters.
Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map
With roughly a month until Election Day, Democratic and Republican spending patterns suggest Democrats may gain House control, with analysts tracking competitive races across more than 90 districts nationwide.
US midterms: key takeaways from Senate debates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine
Senate candidates in Georgia, Michigan, and Maine debated key midterm issues including affordability, tariffs, the Iran war, and abortion rights, with control of the chamber at stake.
Trump immigrant purge could cut social security for Americans by $2,000 a year
A new report projects that continued Trump administration immigration policies could reduce Social Security benefits for elderly Americans by an average of $2,152 annually by 2034, representing an 8.6% cut to retirement payments.
Democratic Senate candidate responds to anti-trans attacks pushed by Republicans
Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews responded to Republican anti-trans attacks in South Carolina with a direct statement opposing biological men competing in women’s sports, as the issue becomes a central campaign wedge.
Federal judge rules against Trump DoJ’s policy of collecting state voter rolls
A federal judge ruled the Department of Justice’s policy of collecting state voter rolls to cross-reference against immigration databases violated privacy laws and exceeded the agency’s authority.
Trump says he is considering asking FBI to investigate the death of Nolan Wells
Donald Trump said he is considering asking the FBI to investigate the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black college student found dead on a Mississippi barrier island in July.
Trump promises not to attack Iran before November’s US midterms
President Trump announced he will not attack Iran before the November midterm elections, stating Washington is having productive discussions with Tehran while claiming record oil volumes flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
Billionaires fund California ballot measure to make voters show ID at polls
Billionaires including Richard Uihlein and Joe Gebbia have donated over $36 million to support California’s Proposition 39, which would require voters to show identification at polls.
DoJ seeks to charge ex-Trump aide who gave key testimony on January 6 attack
The Justice Department is seeking criminal charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former Trump White House aide who testified about the Capitol attack, citing alleged lying to Congress.
Trump donor accuses ‘grifter’ Kimberly Guilfoyle of $100,000 quid pro quo
A Trump donor accused Kimberly Guilfoyle, US ambassador to Greece, of offering access to administration officials in exchange for paying her $100,000 American Express debt.
Millionaire tax no more? Rightwing groups lead effort to repeal Washington state law
Washington state voters will decide the fate of a 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million, with a conservative-backed initiative seeking to repeal the measure signed into law earlier this year.
Electric-shock gloves ICE plans to use inflicted intense pain in army study
Immigration and Customs Enforcement signed a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 electric-shock gloves, following a military study showing they caused intense pain and immediate compliance among participants.
Trump administration sued over plans to send election monitors to voting sites
The NAACP has sued the Trump administration over plans to deploy approximately 1,000 election monitors to polling stations during next month’s midterm elections, citing concerns about voter intimidation and interference.
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Boom in weight-loss drugs could lead to fall in beer sales, Heineken warns UK pubs
Heineken warns UK pubs that weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could reduce beer consumption, suggesting bars promote smaller serves and low-alcohol options to offset potential sales declines.
Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back
Retail sales in Great Britain fell 0.4% in September, steeper than forecasted, as households reduce spending amid falling consumer confidence and economic pressures.
Fewer people are flying as airfare soars. Here’s why airlines aren’t worried
U.S. airline passenger traffic is declining for the first time since 2020, yet carriers remain confident as soaring jet fuel costs drive ticket prices up substantially, shifting focus to revenue over capacity.
Why popular airplanes are getting scrapped years early
Popular aircraft like the Airbus A320neo are being scrapped years earlier than expected due to critical shortages of jet engines and parts, making disassembly for component sales more profitable than keeping planes flying.
Healey’s Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
Chancellor John Healey prepares a closely-guarded Budget as the UK economy outperforms expectations, though rising inflation and higher borrowing costs create new challenges ahead.
European gas prices soar to four-year high over winter supply fears
European wholesale gas prices reached four-year highs as supply concerns mount heading into winter, with Middle East tensions and reduced storage reserves contributing to market volatility.
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The FCC is beginning to block gadgets with ‘foreign surveillance chips’
The FCC has begun blocking consumer gadgets containing chips from companies deemed national security threats, starting with devices using a HiVision surveillance chip linked to Huawei.
Meta’s AI could still scrape news sites, legal experts say
Meta revised its business terms to remove explicit AI training language, but legal experts argue the updated terms still permit content scraping through broader “develop” language.
Canva’s first AI image model plans designs before generating them
Canva launched Craft, an AI image generation model with a two-stage planning architecture designed to compete with offerings from OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google. The model generates images up to 2K resolution and supports over 30 aspect ratios.
Spotify says yes, it is busting people for using Family Plan sharing too widely
Spotify’s co-CEO confirmed the company is using QR code verification to identify Family Plan users who don’t live together, calling it a routine improvement rather than a crackdown.
Etsy is cracking down on AI slop listings
Etsy is implementing stricter policies on AI-generated content in listings, requiring unedited photos of actual items and disclosure when AI is used to create products sold on the platform.
The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
Hundreds of thousands of workers globally are recording their daily activities to train artificial intelligence systems, with companies paying them modest fees for footage used to develop robots.
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple is modifying macOS privacy settings to prevent third-party developers from misusing full-disk access permissions to read user messages and other sensitive data, following a controversy involving Meta’s AI agent Muse.
Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services
Attackers compromised three country-code top-level domains to obtain unauthorized TLS certificates for Google and other major organizations, forcing browser-level protections and revocations.
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‘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 levels, straining transportation costs and access to essential services.
What does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?
The UK has approved the Jackdaw gasfield for production 150 miles east of Aberdeen, a decision that aligns with Labour’s pre-election commitments while raising questions about energy bills and climate impact.
Turkey’s Libya Deal Puts Oil Majors in a Bind
Turkey secured ratification of a maritime boundary deal with both of Libya’s rival governments, strengthening its Eastern Mediterranean position and complicating oil exploration for international companies in contested waters.
Will Rubio’s Jamnagar Move Permanently Break The Russia-India Oil Axis?
Reliance Industries signals openness to collaborating with U.S. companies on energy projects, marking a potential shift in India’s energy partnerships amid its deepening ties with Russia.
Americans Hit Hardest by War-Driven Oil Price Surge
Americans are bearing the largest share of global fuel price inflation from Middle East conflict, with estimated costs of $160 billion and $471 per capita, according to a Finnish energy research center.
Fossil fuel advertising contracts at all-time high in 2026
A new report finds 1,321 active contracts between fossil fuel companies and advertising agencies in 2026, marking a record high as oil firms invest profits in image-shaping campaigns.
Climate Change In The News
Welsh public sector unlikely to meet net zero carbon plans, say auditors
Wales’ public sector is unlikely to achieve net zero carbon goals by 2030, according to auditors who cite declining priority amid financial pressures.
State of the climate: 2026 likely to tie with 2024 as the warmest year on record
2026 is virtually certain to rank as the warmest or second-warmest year on record, with an increasingly strong El Niño and human-caused warming driving record temperatures through the year.
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Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
A national pre-apprenticeship scheme should be introduced in England to help young people transition from school to work, according to recommendations from a government review into youth unemployment.
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.
Middle and High School Students’ Struggles in Math: 4 Key Takeaways
Math proficiency among middle and high school students has declined significantly, with educators identifying foundational skills like fractions as major barriers to advancement.
What New Research Reveals About Student Success
Recent research identifies key factors affecting student success, including mental health awareness, emergency financial aid access, autistic student enrollment rates, and career literacy development among college populations.
How UGA Made Submitting Transcripts Simpler
UGA streamlined its freshman application process by allowing Georgia high school students to send electronic transcripts directly from the state’s Student Finance Commission, eliminating manual transcript submission and reducing administrative workload.
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