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Aipac halts candidate endorsements amid US backlash against Israel
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee announced it will cease endorsing candidates and making direct contributions, marking a strategic shift amid declining support for Israel in US politics.
Burnham to reveal plans for AI unit to tackle wildfires after scorching summer
The UK government plans to establish an AI unit to detect wildfires and allocate £45 million for specialized firefighter equipment following this year’s record-breaking summer that saw devastating blazes across the country.
Ukraine says Starlink still restricted after Trump says limits lifted
Ukraine’s defense ministry reports continued Starlink connectivity issues despite Trump claiming restrictions were lifted, with drones experiencing connection loss at high speeds during military operations.
L’Oreal says weight loss drugs are impacting beauty and skin care sales
L’Oreal says the rising use of weight loss drugs is impacting beauty and skincare sales, prompting the company to develop products targeting side effects of rapid weight loss.
King Charles urged ‘as human brother’ to support reparations talks at Caribbean summit
Caribbean reparations leaders are appealing to King Charles to support slavery reparations talks at next month’s Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda.
Surveillance and ‘constant paranoia’: Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow
Western diplomats in Moscow face constant surveillance, isolation, and intimidation from Russian intelligence services as the Ukraine war continues, making their postings increasingly difficult.
Oxfam analysis finds Peru’s richest captured 42 percent of all new wealth
Oxfam analysis shows Peru’s wealthiest 1 percent captured 42 percent of new wealth between 2019 and 2025, while the poorest half received just 1.4 percent, highlighting persistent inequality concerns.
RFK Jr’s ‘deities of vaccine research’ raided by police in Guinea-Bissau
Police in Guinea-Bissau raided offices of vaccine researchers praised by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., seizing hepatitis B vaccines as part of an investigation into a controversial clinical trial.
Beyond money: Why young Tunisians are considering emigration
Young Tunisians are increasingly considering emigration due to economic hardship, limited job prospects, and concerns about the country’s future, even as some retain faith in reform efforts.
How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
President Trump claims economic success ahead of midterm elections, citing job creation and reduced inflation. However, analysis shows mixed results, with most households facing higher costs despite overall GDP growth.
World Food Programme forced to cut aid to Gaza due to funding shortages
The World Food Programme is drastically cutting aid to Gaza due to insufficient funding, reducing assistance to 1.1 million people from 1.6 million as winter approaches and humanitarian conditions remain dire.
Alberta voters weigh future in Canada
Alberta voters are deciding Monday whether to begin the legal process toward independence from Canada in a nonbinding referendum, the first such public vote in the province’s history.
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Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas redrew its congressional map aiming to help Republicans gain five Democratic-held seats, but the plan’s success depends on whether Trump voters will support other GOP candidates without him on the ballot.
No Democrat has won a Kansas Senate seat in a century. Can a megachurch pastor change that?
Adam Hamilton, founder of the nation’s largest United Methodist church, is the Democratic nominee for Kansas Senate, where no Democrat has won in nearly a century. He faces attacks from conservatives who label him too liberal and a heretic for his theological views.
Immigrant rights group seeks to block use of federal databases it says could purge legal voters
An immigrant rights group sued the Trump administration to block use of federal databases, alleging they are being used to target naturalized citizens and interfere with fair elections.
Federal judge considers whether to extend ban against US Postal Service mail voting changes
A federal judge questioned whether the Postal Service could implement a new mail ballot tracking system before midterm elections begin, as litigation over the Trump administration’s election rules continues.
Colorado’s Republican governor nominee linked to controversial anti-sex-trafficking ministry
Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx led an anti-trafficking ministry that funded law enforcement salaries and surveillance equipment through private donations, raising questions about accountability and donor influence over policing.
Working-class ER nurse seeks to flip battleground Wisconsin House seat
An emergency room nurse in Wisconsin is running as a Democrat to flip a Republican House seat, emphasizing his working-class background and experience in healthcare amid voter concerns over economic costs.
Democrats are promising a big agenda. Their unity is already being tested
House Democrats plan an ambitious agenda including oversight of Trump’s administration and cost-of-living legislation if they win the midterm elections, but party unity is already being tested by procedural disagreements.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas redrawn congressional districts aim to give Republicans five additional seats, but success depends on whether 2024 voter patterns persist or shift back toward 2020 preferences.
As Canada tariff talks collapse, who’s calling the shots in Trump’s trade team?
US trade representative Jamieson Greer faced accusations of francophobia during collapsed Canada tariff negotiations, as tensions emerged between him and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over national security tariffs.
Flooding devastated swathes of Indiana but response is hampered by politics
Severe flooding in Indiana has damaged hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of people, but recovery efforts face challenges as state officials cite political divisions affecting disaster preparedness and response.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats nominated five new House candidates on Tuesday after an unusually expensive primary season featuring $125 million in total spending across competitive races created by multiple retirements.
What a fake poll reveals about worries around prediction markets and the midterms
A fabricated election poll released this month sparked concerns about manipulation of prediction markets ahead of the midterms, though the creator claims the stunt was merely a social experiment unrelated to betting.
Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
U.S. immigration officials arrested British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos in New Orleans on charges of overstaying his visa after legally entering in May 2019.
What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela
President Trump announced a major oil deal Friday giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast reserves following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro in January.
El-Sayed apologizes for comments he made responding to an attack on a Michigan synagogue
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologized to the state’s Jewish Democratic Caucus for comments linking a synagogue attack to Israel’s Middle East actions, saying his remarks were misconstrued.
‘Grassroots will beat big money every day’: can a DSA member flip a Republican Senate seat?
Angie Nixon, a DSA member and bookshop owner, won Florida’s Democratic Senate primary with 56% of the vote, defeating a better-funded opponent. If elected in the general election, she would become Florida’s first Black senator.
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Thousands of NI workers to get pay bump as Real Living Wage rises
Northern Ireland’s Real Living Wage is increasing, providing pay raises for thousands of workers across the region, according to recent announcements.
Healey says surprise UK growth is ‘sign of resilience’ ahead of Budget
The UK economy grew 0.1% in August, defying forecasts of contraction, prompting Chancellor John Healey to describe the performance as a sign of resilience ahead of his first Budget in two weeks.
How lower fuel economy targets could boost pickups and V-8 engines
U.S. fuel economy standards were lowered to 34.9 mpg by 2031, and automakers face eliminated fines, potentially generating billions in financial benefits and encouraging pickup truck and V-8 engine production.
Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoric
The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% increase in benefits for next year, based on inflation data showing consumer prices 3.7% higher than the previous year.
Cost of balancing Great Britain’s power grid reaches nearly £50m a day
Great Britain’s grid-balancing costs reached nearly £50m in a single day after renewable energy transmission bottlenecks forced windfarms offline, adding to mounting infrastructure challenges.
Thames Water asks for £2.4bn more to avoid going bust this year or early 2027
Thames Water requests £2.4bn in additional emergency funding from creditors, warning it will exhaust cash reserves by end of 2026 or early 2027 without the injection.
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AI bots “Timmy,” “Ren,” and “Jackie” are flooding social media with slop
AI agents from startup iLands are flooding social media and sending unsolicited emails to writers, prompting complaints and FTC complaints over spam tactics and lack of opt-out mechanisms.
Internet Watch Foundation reports huge rise in AI child sexual abuse material
The Internet Watch Foundation reports a dramatic surge in AI-generated child sexual abuse material, with more illegal images investigated in the first half of 2026 than throughout all of 2025.
‘Careless use of AI is the real threat – not the ghost stories’
Meredith Whittaker, head of Signal messaging app, warns that careless AI deployment poses greater immediate risks than speculative doomsday scenarios, citing incidents where flawed AI intelligence nearly triggered military conflict.
Microsoft suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, JD Vance says
Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft has been suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, accusing the company of abusing the visa program and replacing American workers with lower-paid foreign employees.
ICE detainees in Georgia used the facility’s video calling software to expose the conditions inside
Four men detained at a Georgia ICE facility used the center’s video software to expose detention conditions and criticize Trump’s influence over immigration courts, risking retaliation and segregation.
AMD will bring FSR 4 to handhelds by the end of 2026
AMD says it will bring FSR 4, its framerate-enhancing technology, to handhelds by the end of this year, alongside new chips and updates to existing processor lines.
Anthropic bans users from ‘needless abusive or cruel behavior’ towards Claude
Anthropic has updated its usage policy to prohibit sustained abusive or cruel behavior toward its Claude AI model, citing uncertainty about potential machine consciousness.
Microsoft 365 Family subscribers will finally be able to share AI benefits
Microsoft is expanding AI feature sharing for Microsoft 365 Family and Premium subscribers, allowing up to five additional people to access Copilot and AI tools alongside Office apps and OneDrive storage.
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Shell expects refineries to almost double the profit from every barrel of fuel made
Shell forecasts record refinery profit margins of $42 per barrel in the third quarter, nearly double the previous record, driven by global fuel shortages and Middle East supply disruptions.
Tesla Enables V2H Bidirectional Charging, Europe Completes EV4EU Trial
Tesla enables V2H bidirectional charging for new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, while the European Union completes a four-year study validating vehicle-to-grid technologies across multiple countries.
Bus Buyers Have Overwhelmingly Chosen Battery-Electric
Battery-electric buses have overwhelmingly dominated zero-emission transit procurement globally, accounting for over 99.5% of firm orders compared to hydrogen fuel-cell buses across dozens of purchasing agencies.
BYD Has Now Produced 150,000 Commercial Plugin Vehicles
BYD has reached 150,000 cumulative commercial vehicle production, with the milestone vehicle being an electric semi truck. The automaker’s commercial sales surged 113% year-over-year in September.
40% of Volkswagen Group’s European Orders Were 100% Electrics Last Month
Volkswagen Group reports that 40% of European orders were fully electric vehicles last month, driven by newly launched lower-cost EV models and strong customer demand.
Reinforcing the ETS SMAP to Guarantee Long-term Shipping Decarbonisation
The EU’s SMAP mechanism under the ETS could provide €15 billion to support maritime decarbonization through green e-fuels between 2028 and 2040, though observers suggest modifications are needed to ensure adequate investment.
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Fears for mature Scots Pines burned by huge Cairngroms wildfire
A major wildfire in Scotland’s Cairngorms this summer may have destroyed centuries-old Scots Pine trees, threatening natural forest regeneration despite signs of recovery in other vegetation.
UNEP: Opportunity has ‘been lost’ to meet 1.5C warming limit without ‘overshoot’
The UN Environment Programme reports that temporarily exceeding the 1.5C warming limit is now inevitable without urgent action, but countries can still minimize the overshoot and keep Paris Agreement goals within reach.
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DOJ Declares 3 Race-Based STEM Programs Unconstitutional
The Department of Justice has ruled that three National Science Foundation programs designed to increase racial and ethnic diversity in STEM fields are unconstitutional, discontinuing initiatives worth approximately $104 million.
UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students
UK university leaders warn of financial crisis as international student visa applications fall 11%, threatening significant income loss and potential job cuts across the sector.
BU Offers Free Tuition to Families Earning Up to $200K
Boston University will offer free tuition to families earning up to $200,000 starting this fall, with financial contributions capped at $20,000 and all costs covered for families earning up to $75,000.
Haverford Settles Antisemitism Lawsuit
Haverford College has settled a lawsuit filed by a Jewish student group in 2024 alleging the college mishandled antisemitism complaints during campus Gaza protests.
A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A leading school violence researcher publicly reversed decades of assumptions about preventing school shootings, shifting focus from school climate improvements to media coverage and perpetrator publicity.
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