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Argentina drops investigation into Milei over crypto fraud
Argentina’s federal judge has dismissed a criminal investigation into President Javier Milei and his sister regarding their alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency fraud scandal.
Father who killed Oregon school gunman describes anguish over children he couldn’t save
A father who fatally shot a gunman at an Oregon elementary school has expressed anguish over being unable to prevent the deaths of four people, saying he hears children’s pleas for help replaying in his mind.
Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya
Kenya recorded its second Ebola death as a 65-year-old woman succumbed to the virus while in quarantine, with seven additional patients under treatment at isolation facilities.
Severe flooding hits Four Corners region, more expected through the weekend
Severe flooding from rare, heavy rainfall has hit the Four Corners region since Wednesday, forcing evacuations and emergency declarations across New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona through the weekend.
Ukraine war briefing: Russian diesel tankers headed for North America, says Moscow, as US tries to revive peace talks
Russia is sending three diesel tankers to North America under a sanctions relief deal, while the US facilitates peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, including a ceasefire agreement in the occupied city of Oleshky.
Arrest made after fire at Hitler’s mountaintop Eagle’s Nest retreat
Police arrested a suspect after a fire broke out at the Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s Alpine retreat in Bavaria, with firefighters battling the blaze into Saturday morning.
New Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding his crimes
New Mexico prosecutors sued two longtime Epstein aides, alleging they concealed crimes at his ranch and continue profiting from his estate while victims seek compensation.
Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules
Airbnb implemented new restrictions limiting what hosts can require of guests, prohibiting tasks like dishwashing and bed-stripping that are typically performed by professional cleaners.
AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates
AIPAC announced it will cease issuing candidate endorsements and making direct PAC contributions, instead mobilizing individual donors and relying on its affiliated super PAC for political spending.
Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to build Big Bend wall
The Trump administration has requested Supreme Court intervention to resume border wall construction through Big Bend National Park in West Texas, which was halted by a federal judge’s injunction.
South Korea: Celebrity shark guided out of Busan canal refuses to swim out to sea
A celebrity dusky shark that became a viral sensation in South Korea’s Busan canal continues circling back despite rescue workers’ efforts to guide it to open sea.
Bukele says military operation launched to rescue Salvadorans held by gangs in Haiti
El Salvador’s President Bukele launched a military operation to rescue four aviation technicians kidnapped by gangs in Haiti, threatening escalated action if they are not released alive.
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Legal veterans lead fightback against Trump’s ‘full-out assault on democracy’
Legal advocacy groups led by veteran lawyers and former judges have escalated court challenges against Trump’s executive orders on voting and elections, citing constitutional concerns about federal overreach into state-controlled election processes.
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.
This smokejumper says the US has lost its empathy. That’s why he’s running for Congress
A Democratic firefighter and former smokejumper is running for Montana’s first congressional district, arguing that economic hardship has eroded Americans’ capacity for compassion and community care.
A golf course for ‘the people’ faces a presidential makeover
President Trump plans to remake East Potomac Park’s historic golf course into a championship-quality venue, but residents worry the changes will eliminate an affordable, accessible recreational space that has served the public for over a century.
Even in safe-haven Massachusetts, trans care is at risk. Young people are fighting to protect it
Trans activists in Massachusetts occupied the state attorney general’s office, demanding action to protect gender-affirming care amid hospital program closures and federal pressure on state protections.
Game on: November elections kick into high gear with control of Congress in the balance
Republicans hold narrow House and Senate majorities heading into November midterm elections, facing historical headwinds as voters typically punish the party in power while Democratic candidates show competitive positioning.
Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll
President Trump named Adam Telle, an Army Corps of Engineers civilian leader, as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll’s departure amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The Trump administration still aims to make state citizenship lists ahead of midterms
The Trump administration is advancing a plan to compile state citizenship lists for voters ahead of midterm elections, though it has delayed its original deadline and faces multiple legal challenges from voting rights groups.
Arizona group home provider at center of pay-to-play scandal escapes penalties for boy’s death
Arizona’s largest group home provider faces scrutiny after a 9-year-old diabetic boy died at one of its facilities, with investigations examining both the death and alleged political donations connected to rate increases.
Watchdog report: Ex-Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer oversaw hostile work environment, misused funds
A Labor Department inspector general report alleges former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a hostile work environment, misused funds, and engaged in policy violations during her tenure.
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Royal Mail: Hundreds of staff quitting each week under new efficiency plans
Royal Mail is losing about 400 postal workers weekly since introducing a new delivery system earlier this year, according to the Communication Workers Union, raising concerns about service quality during the busy Christmas period.
How long will humans be needed for translation?
Machine translation has become widespread, but AI systems struggle with idioms, context-dependent meanings, and specialized fields like law and medicine, where errors can have serious consequences.
Bank of America fined $1.2bn over failing to stop money laundering
Bank of America faces $1.2bn fine from US Treasury for failing to detect money laundering and report over $5bn in suspicious transactions to authorities.
Not building third runway would be ‘missed opportunity’, says Heathrow boss
Heathrow’s chief executive warns that rejecting a third runway would represent a significant lost economic opportunity for the UK, with private investment potentially directed elsewhere globally.
‘Countries are defying gravity’: how much longer can global economy resist chaos?
Global economic resilience has surprised observers despite geopolitical crises, though policymakers warn unsustainable government debt and potential AI market overvaluation pose serious risks ahead.
From 3,000 feathers to pet portraits, Rolls-Royce rides high on custom craze
Rolls-Royce is expanding its Goodwood factory as demand surges for highly customized luxury vehicles from younger, tech-industry clients, with personalization pushing average selling prices to around £500,000.
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Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by “critical blow” from a cyberattack
The International Meteor Organization, a nonprofit that coordinates meteor observations, suffered a cyberattack that knocked much of its infrastructure offline. The organization expects several weeks of partial downtime while transitioning to new systems.
Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
Google Maps now displays fuel prices from UK forecourts using government Fuel Finder data, helping drivers locate cheaper petrol and diesel as costs continue climbing.
‘Dystopian’: Co-op becomes latest firm to put staff under AI surveillance
The Co-op has implemented AI surveillance technology to monitor and score phone calls made by legal services employees to customers seeking probate and estate advice, drawing criticism from workers and unions.
Learning to use local AI is exciting, overwhelming, and frustrating
A tech enthusiast explores running powerful AI models locally on personal devices rather than relying on cloud services, testing applications like daily briefings and game library organization.
What to expect from Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event
Apple’s “Welcome Home” event on October 13th is expected to feature a new smart home hub with a touchscreen, along with refreshed HomePod Mini and Apple TV models running a new homeOS platform.
A college in Illinois tried to cancel its Flock contact and it refused
Elgin Community College in Illinois struggled to terminate its contract with Flock safety cameras after becoming concerned about data sharing with federal authorities and inadequate security practices.
An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Google embedded an undercover analyst in the hacker group TeamPCP’s inner circle, monitoring their supply-chain attacks that breached over 1,000 companies before two alleged leaders were arrested in Australia last month.
Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails
Microsoft has warned of active exploitation of a critical Zimbra flaw allowing attackers to remotely execute commands and steal emails and authentication credentials from vulnerable organizations.
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Oil Prices Are Stuck at $105 as Geopolitical Risks Mount
Brent crude held steady near $105 per barrel this week as Iranian tanker attacks and multiple geopolitical conflicts maintained upward pressure on oil markets amid dwindling hurricane-related production outages.
U.S. Oil Drillers Back Off Even As Prices Soar
U.S. oil rig counts remained flat this week despite crude prices rising significantly, with production declining and completion crews continuing to expand operations.
Global Energy Import Dependence Set to Peak by 2034, Rystad Says
Global energy import dependence is projected to peak by 2034 as nations accelerate electrification efforts in response to recent energy crises, according to Rystad Energy’s latest report.
U.S. Small-Scale Solar Generation Has Quadrupled in the Last Decade
U.S. small-scale solar generation has increased fourfold over the past decade, reaching 92,979 gigawatthours, with California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida leading in output.
Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog
The UK’s spending watchdog warns that consumer energy bills could rise by billions annually unless the government accelerates electricity grid modernization needed for renewable energy transition.
Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies
A planned strike by North Sea oil workers could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies, the Unite union warned after pay negotiations with Apache broke down over a disputed salary increase offer.
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Serious pollution by water industry remains high despite £5bn investment, say regulators
English water companies received poor environmental performance ratings despite £5bn investment, with serious pollution incidents remaining a major concern, regulators report.
Trump cut funding for farmers — then unlocked billions for them before Election Day
The USDA has released billions in emergency funding for farmers and ranchers, following months of frustration over reduced agricultural support and high input costs.
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Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
The Trump administration proposed significant changes to Head Start, the federal early education program for low-income children, that would reduce federal standards and shift control to states and parents.
Writing skills are getting more attention in school
Schools across the country are increasing focus on writing instruction after recognizing students lack foundational skills in composition, spelling, and punctuation.
DOJ Sues 3 States Over In-State Tuition for Noncitizens
The Department of Justice sued Connecticut, New York, and Vermont over policies allowing undocumented immigrants to receive in-state college tuition rates, bringing the total number of such lawsuits filed to 17.
Students in Need More Likely to Miss Mental Health Support
Analysis shows financially vulnerable students face higher rates of anxiety, depression and loneliness while remaining unaware of available mental health resources at their institutions.
Native Group to Create Endowment With MacKenzie Scott Gift
Native Forward Scholars Fund receives a $50 million donation from MacKenzie Scott, with $40 million designated for a permanent endowment supporting Indigenous college students.
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