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‘Bolso shows all signs of fascism’: the journalist who predicted Brazil’s future – and paid the ultimate price
British journalist Dom Phillips predicted Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency would threaten the Amazon and endanger journalists. Phillips was murdered in 2022 while reporting on environmental issues in Brazil.
Vanessa Trump says she is cancer-free six months after diagnosis
Vanessa Trump announced she is cancer-free following a breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year, sharing the news via video on her daughter’s Instagram account.
Hundreds of thousands march across France in protests over schools and policing
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests supporting students’ demands for school improvements and criticizing government policing tactics, though clashes erupted in multiple cities.
British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling trip
A 36-year-old British woman died on Tuesday in the Bahamas while attempting to rescue her two sons from a strong current during a snorkelling trip near Bimini.
This decade has been missing its big-impact midterm
The 2020s have yet to produce a consequential midterm election, marking the first decade in a century without a major electoral shift in congressional or state power.
US lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods before midterm elections
The Trump administration is lifting some 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods starting October 30, weeks before midterm elections, after a Republican Senate candidate lobbied for the exemptions.
PHP: What is it and why did it spark a global cyber security scramble?
Serious vulnerabilities in PHP, a widely-used programming language powering millions of websites, were discovered using artificial intelligence, triggering a global cybersecurity alert and emergency patching efforts.
The world is $365 trillion in debt, and the interest bill is climbing
Global debt reached $365 trillion in the first half of 2026, with rising interest costs straining government budgets and fueling protests across Europe over underfunded services and living costs.
See how Big Tech is transforming Spain’s landscape
Major tech companies are rapidly building massive data centers in Spain’s drought-stricken Aragon region, with Amazon Web Services planning to invest nearly $40 billion, transforming the landscape and raising environmental concerns.
Vance tells Republicans to ‘stop whining’ about Ohio attack ad against Democrat Amy Acton
Vice-President JD Vance defended a controversial campaign ad featuring a Democratic candidate’s estranged mother, urging Republicans to stop criticizing the advertisement used by Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio.
Mexico ex-prosecutor charged with treason over US drug raid
Mexico’s federal prosecutors have charged a former state prosecutor with treason for allowing US agents to participate in a drug raid without authorization, resulting in a fatal car crash.
Aichi-Nagoya: Japan is known for world-class events – but the Asian Games were chaotic
Japan’s hosting of the Asian Games in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture faced significant operational challenges including accommodation shortages, transport errors, and diplomatic incidents, raising questions about the country’s event management capabilities.
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The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held the nation’s first major midterm primaries this week, with the Republican Senate race headed to a runoff and voting issues affecting the Democratic contest. Multiple House races also advanced to runoffs amid record spending.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in open seats during an expensive primary season marked by approximately $125 million in total spending across competitive races.
Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterms
The Supreme Court halted a lower-court ruling that would have required political parties to pay full price for TV campaign ads, allowing Republicans cheaper broadcast rates ahead of midterm elections.
Judge clears a lawsuit against Kyrsten Sinema under North Carolina’s ‘homewrecker’ law
A federal judge ruled that former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema can be sued in North Carolina under the state’s “alienation of affection” law over her relationship with a member of her security detail.
Assailant lunges at Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate, campaign says
An armed assailant lunged at Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at the Canfield fair on Sunday, injuring several people before being arrested.
Republican midterm convention will be ‘Trumpist pageantry’ – at the party’s own risk
Republicans hold their first midterm convention this week in Dallas, featuring President Trump as the keynote speaker, though the event’s ability to boost GOP turnout faces questions amid Trump’s declining approval ratings.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primary
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a competitive Democratic primary challenge Wednesday against Helena Buonanno Foulkes, a former CVS executive, in his bid for a second full term.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Hampshire’s state primary
New Hampshire holds primary elections Tuesday for a U.S. Senate seat and other offices that could influence control of Congress during President Trump’s final term.
Giuliani says Mamdani should skip 9/11 ceremony during rant against Islam
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed he will attend 9/11 memorial ceremonies despite former Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s weekend remarks suggesting the Muslim leader should not participate in the remembrance.
Tuesday’s takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated a democratic socialist challenger in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, reflecting deeper party divisions between centrist and progressive wings heading into the general election.
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
Progressive state lawmaker Angie Nixon defeated former National Security Council official Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, while Republican Rep. Byron Donalds won his party’s gubernatorial nomination.
ICE whistleblower warned of ‘unprecedented lowering of standards’ during hiring spree
An ICE whistleblower warned that the agency hired thousands of officers without completing required background checks during a rapid hiring surge, violating federal vetting standards and creating security risks.
Gloria Steinem lived to see a backlash against the strides she helped make for feminism
Gloria Steinem, a foundational figure in the modern feminist movement, died at age 92 on Wednesday, having witnessed a significant conservative backlash against reproductive rights and calls to embrace traditional gender roles.
New Hampshire’s GOP primary features two familiar names from the past, and voters are fine with that
New Hampshire Republicans are set to nominate either John Sununu or Scott Brown, both former senators, for U.S. Senate, bucking national anti-establishment trends by choosing familiar names over fresh faces.
More voters identifying as Democrats and not calling themselves Republican
A Gallup survey shows 49% of voters leaning Democratic compared to 39% Republican, a 10-point advantage marking Democrats’ largest lead since 2008.
A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards
As the final midterm election of Trump’s presidency approaches, the political landscape remains volatile with numerous uncertainties—from tariffs and mail ballot restrictions to redistricting and cryptocurrency legislation—potentially shaping the race’s outcome.
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Lululemon poaches Athleta CEO as new chief product officer
Lululemon hired Athleta CEO Maggie Gauger as president and chief product officer, a newly created role. The move comes as the athleisure company reshuffles its leadership team.
Skydance’s David Ellison tells CNBC combined company is ‘positioned to win in every single vertical’
Skydance co-CEO David Ellison stated the combined company following Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger is well-positioned across all business segments with over 200 million streaming subscribers.
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar roof tiles offer aesthetic benefits over traditional panels but face challenges in cost, efficiency, and installation complexity, with Tesla’s recent market exit reshaping the industry landscape.
From BJ’s to Lululemon, retailers are trimming assortments to boost business
Retailers including Dollar General, Under Armour, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and Lululemon are reducing product selections to boost profitability amid consumer spending pressures and excess inventory challenges.
FAA warns U.S. airlines of safety risks over Saudi Arabia after attacks
The FAA warned U.S. airlines of safety risks over Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks that closed Riyadh’s airport and killed at least 12 people.
Starbucks says it is not buying Chipotle after takeover speculation
Starbucks denied reports it was considering acquiring Chipotle Mexican Grill, calling an end to days of speculation about a potential megadeal between the two major restaurant companies.
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The Yandex outage probably didn’t blitz Russian bots
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian data centers caused a sharp decline in bot traffic, but experts say the bots were likely web crawlers rather than disinformation spreaders.
Meta has some Wonder Full new AI models
Meta launches Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full models today, claiming they rival leading AI systems from OpenAI and Anthropic in internal benchmark testing.
Muse, Meta’s extraordinarily privileged AI assistant, has a serious 0-day
A zero-day vulnerability in Meta’s Muse AI assistant allows locally run apps and terminal commands to gain complete control of the agent, undermining the company’s security claims.
There’s a new way to break RSA that’s faster than anything we’ve seen before
Researchers have discovered a novel method to break RSA encryption using classical computing through signature forgery, reducing security levels significantly without requiring key factoring.
Memory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028
Memory industry executives predict supply shortages will persist through 2028, with manufacturing capacity prioritized for AI and server applications over consumer devices.
OpenAI’s release of mathematical findings draws concerns from experts
OpenAI released over 370 mathematical findings this week, including solving the Navier-Stokes equation, but experts express concerns about proprietary AI models conducting research inaccessible to mathematicians.
UK to strengthen cyber defences as minister calls for AI firms to increase safety efforts
The UK’s AI minister will call for companies developing advanced AI systems to increase safety efforts, while the government strengthens its cyber defenses amid concerns about model theft and misaligned AI incidents.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks, which trick users into running malicious terminal commands via fake CAPTCHA overlays, have become mainstream malware delivery methods affecting both PC and Mac users worldwide.
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Delaying ETS2 Will Not Protect Households from the Next Energy Crisis
EU leaders debate postponing ETS2, a carbon market for transport and heating fuels. Critics argue delay leaves households vulnerable to future energy crises rather than addressing underlying fossil fuel dependence.
Bolivia’s Energy Crisis Deepens as Natural Gas Reserves Run Dry
Bolivia faces a severe energy crisis as natural gas reserves deplete and decades of underinvestment leave the country struggling with fuel shortages and economic decline.
Europe Braces for a Winter Energy Crisis as Gas Reserves Run Low
Europe faces a potential winter energy crisis as gas reserves fall to their lowest levels since 2022, with prices doubling amid Middle East supply constraints and threats to infrastructure.
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
The North Sea oil and gas industry is calling on the Labour government to scrap its windfall tax on fossil fuel firms three years early, citing investment and job protection needs.
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, the highest number ever recorded, as oil firms invest profits in image management campaigns.
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled Great British Grid, a government-backed entity designed to increase competition in electricity infrastructure investment and potentially lower energy bills through public-private partnerships and faster grid connections.
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‘You can see the water going down’: residents on edge as one of England’s worst-hit reservoirs dries up
The Ardingly reservoir in Sussex, currently only 19% full amid severe drought conditions, has prompted concerns among residents about water scarcity and the adequacy of local infrastructure.
Bute House protested by environmental campaigners
Environmental campaigners staged a Halloween-themed protest outside Scotland’s first minister’s residence against approval of a new gas-fired power station at Peterhead.
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Students squeezed out of university courses after bumper A-level grades
Record numbers of UK university applicants are being squeezed out of desired courses as exceptional A-level grades create fierce competition for limited places, forcing some to defer or settle for alternatives.
Trump’s Order on Vaccines Sows Confusion as School Starts
President Trump signed an executive order modifying federal vaccine policy as schools prepare for the new academic year, reducing recommended childhood vaccines and sparking confusion among parents and health officials.
Paying vendors for student results
School districts are experimenting with outcomes-based contracting, where vendor payments depend on student results. A new evaluation shows mixed results, with some tutoring and educational software programs producing measurable academic gains.
Professor Sues Senator Over Alleged Role in His Firing
A Tennessee theater professor is suing Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn, claiming she used her political influence to pressure his employer into firing him over social media posts about conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
States Dedicate Funds, Demolish to Shrink Maintenance Backlog
Universities nationwide face a mounting deferred-maintenance crisis estimated at billions of dollars, with states implementing diverse funding strategies ranging from building demolitions to dedicated maintenance formulas.
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