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Greetings from the Brazil-Argentina border, where waterfalls are flowing at near-record rates
Iguazú Falls on the Brazil-Argentina border is experiencing near-record water flows this October due to intense rainfall linked to a Super El Niño weather pattern, creating a spectacular display of natural power.
Alberta welcomed migrant workers. Now, it wants to restrict their rights
Alberta held a referendum on restricting migrant workers’ access to healthcare, education, and social support. Immigration-related questions are likely to succeed despite concerns from workers and advocates about potential harm.
Cyprus police investigate financial and tax affairs of ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
Cyprus police have launched an investigation into Roman Abramovich’s financial and tax affairs following a Guardian report revealing apparent document falsification by his aides.
Newborn twins fight for survival as conflict fuels Yemen’s hunger crisis
Seven-week-old twins in Yemen are hospitalized with severe malnutrition after their family fled fighting between Houthis and government forces, illustrating how conflict is intensifying the country’s hunger crisis.
Durban attack: Crowd of 50 beats foreigner to death in South Africa
A foreign national has been beaten to death by approximately 50 people in Durban, South Africa, police reported. The killing occurs amid a broader wave of violent protests against immigrants in the country.
Zuckerberg wins Meta deal to help him foot bill for possible California billionaire tax
Meta has agreed to provide Mark Zuckerberg additional stock compensation to offset potential losses from a proposed California billionaire tax that could cost him approximately $10 billion.
Trump backs Netanyahu: Is the US planning a new Iran attack with Israel?
President Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s reelection campaign, praising him as a strong leader while emphasizing Iran’s military and financial deterioration amid ongoing regional tensions.
Brazilian court orders Meta to prove Lula and Bolsonaro get equal treatment
Brazil’s top electoral court doubled Meta’s daily fine and ordered the company to prove it treats left-wing incumbent Lula and right-wing candidate Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday’s presidential run-off.
Mauritius lifts curfew imposed amid wave of violent protests
Mauritius lifted a nighttime curfew imposed during violent protests triggered by water shortages, rising living costs, and a police shooting incident that left a woman seriously wounded.
Netanyahu’s new security doctrine: Regional strategy or election ploy?
Israeli PM Netanyahu unveiled a security doctrine emphasizing preemptive military action and regional alliances, released nine days before parliamentary elections that could determine his political future.
Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuban leader Raul Castro
Florida has issued an arrest warrant for 95-year-old former Cuban leader Raul Castro on charges related to the 1996 shooting down of two aircraft that killed four people.
The kingmakers who could determine Israel’s election
Arab-led parties representing Palestinian citizens of Israel could prove crucial kingmakers in the October 27 election, as polls show neither Netanyahu’s bloc nor the opposition winning an outright majority.
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Noncitizen voting claims animate Trump’s attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges
President Trump and allies amplify claims about noncitizen voting ahead of November elections, citing a Census Bureau report and pushing voting verification measures, though experts question the evidence’s reliability.
Is Donald Trump’s bid to brand Democrats as ‘radical’ communists working?
Donald Trump has intensified messaging casting Democrats as communists ahead of midterm elections, with analysis examining whether the rhetoric resonates with voters in Republican strongholds like South Carolina.
Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers says he saw Bin Laden’s body with his ‘own eyes’. He did not
Republican Mike Rogers claimed in a fundraising email that he saw Osama bin Laden’s body with his own eyes, but fact-checkers found he was not present during the 2011 raid.
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, a move Canadian officials and US governors rejected as Canada and the US escalate trade tensions.
Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that’s likely to be swiftly appealed
A federal judge blocked implementation of President Trump’s executive order restricting mail voting, stalling the directive ahead of midterm elections as legal battles continue.
Detroit despairs as ‘insanity’ of Trump’s Canada trade war punishes city
Detroit faces economic distress as Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, with critics characterizing the escalation as misguided while observers suggest the unpopular policy may impact midterm elections.
Trump rollback of US forest protections could accelerate extinction of 400 endangered species
The Trump administration’s rollback of a forest protection rule could threaten over 400 endangered species and open millions of acres to roads, drilling, and logging, according to conservation groups.
Trump pledges to allow cattle ranchers to process own food amid beef imports backlash
Trump pledges to allow cattle ranchers to process their own food, citing concerns about monopolistic meat processors following backlash over his decision to temporarily pause tariffs on foreign beef imports.
Alaska approves New Amalga mine access road after major opposition
Alaska has approved the first segment of an access road for a mining company’s project after nearly 90% of public comments opposed it, citing environmental and recreation concerns.
National Park Service backs Trump’s arch, despite its impact on Washington’s sightline
The National Park Service released a report supporting President Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch near Memorial Bridge, despite acknowledging it would disrupt sightlines between major Washington monuments.
Virginia removes three Confederate memorials
Virginia removed three Confederate memorials from Capitol Square on Friday, completing legislative action ordered during the 2026 session to distance the state from its Confederate past.
FBI no longer treating an applicant’s experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring
The FBI is eliminating an automatic hiring ban for applicants with past prostitution encounters, instead evaluating such cases individually while maintaining specific disqualifying criteria.
Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September
A federal court extended a pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park until mid-September, as legal challenges to the project proceed on environmental and religious freedom grounds.
Trump says he will observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at the Pentagon
President Trump will observe the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon, while Vice President Vance attends the New York ceremony and other officials visit Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Los Angeles fire survivors face record wait for federal disaster aid under Trump
Los Angeles fire survivors have faced nearly 600 days without over $15 billion in federal long-term recovery funds, setting a record delay under the Trump administration, while thousands remain displaced and struggling to rebuild.
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
Progressive state lawmaker Angie Nixon won Florida’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, defeating establishment candidate Alex Vindman, while Republican Rep. Byron Donalds secured his party’s gubernatorial nomination.
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English and Welsh water firms could be forced to return £107m via lower bills
English and Welsh water firms may be forced to return approximately £107 million to customers through lower bills after missing performance targets set by regulator Ofwat.
Airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after sharp increase
UK airport drop-off charges face government review after rising by roughly a third since summer 2025, with prices at major airports jumping significantly higher.
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
The UK government has delayed decisions on e-scooter regulation for six years despite trials showing popularity, leaving privately owned devices in legal limbo while experts warn of a regulatory gap.
British Airways plans record 106-seat business class on Airbus A380 jumbo jets
British Airways plans to install 106 business-class suites on its Airbus A380 aircraft, expanding high-end seating capacity as airlines increasingly prioritize premium travelers over economy passengers.
Skydance’s David Ellison tells CNBC combined company is ‘positioned to win in every single vertical’
Skydance co-CEO David Ellison stated the combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery company is well-positioned across all business segments, with over 200 million streaming subscribers and plans to merge HBO Max and Paramount+.
From BJ’s to Lululemon, retailers are trimming assortments to boost business
Major retailers including BJ’s, Lululemon, and Under Armour are reducing product selections to improve profitability and reduce excess inventory as consumer spending pressures persist.
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Trump’s AI rebrand causes ‘unprecedented’ demand for Slovenian website names
Donald Trump’s push to rename artificial intelligence to “super intelligence” (SI) has triggered a surge in registrations for Slovenian website domains, with 44,000 .si addresses registered in September alone.
Accept ‘bad things’ in return for benefits of AI, says Sam Altman
OpenAI’s chief executive says society should accept negative consequences from AI development in exchange for the technology’s benefits, drawing criticism from safety advocates and officials.
How Microsoft built its MacBook Pro competitor
Microsoft has released the Surface Laptop Ultra, a high-end laptop featuring Nvidia’s new RTX Spark chip, directly competing with Apple’s MacBook Pro for professional and creative users.
Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files
Microsoft unveiled upgrades to Copilot AI at its Windows and Surface event, granting the system access to local files and the ability to perform actions across the operating system as part of its Hybrid Intelligence initiative.
It appears .agent and .agi are about to be the hot new domains
ICANN received 1,615 applications for new top-level domains, with AI-related suffixes like .agent and .agi attracting multiple applicants including Meta and OpenAI seeking to capitalize on growing industry interest.
ChatGPT’s ‘Intelligent UI’ update fills its responses with pictures, charts, and buttons
OpenAI has launched an Intelligent UI feature for ChatGPT that enables the chatbot to present responses using interactive visuals including diagrams, charts, and buttons alongside text.
The AI industry is booming. Women are getting left behind
Women comprise only about 25% of new AI hires compared to 50% in non-AI roles, with median pay lagging men by $45,000 across AI occupations, according to LinkedIn research.
IT mistake erases 11 years of viewing history for hospitals’ maternity records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust lost 11 years of maternity viewing records due to an IT department error, though patient care data was recovered. The incident occurred during routine database work in August.
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Fossil fuel advertising contracts at all-time high in 2026
A new report found 1,321 active contracts between fossil fuel companies and advertising agencies in 2026, the highest number ever recorded, as oil firms invested profits into image-shaping campaigns.
Hard Questions About the Permitting Bill
The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 offers strong renewable energy provisions but could enable significant additional fossil fuel development, raising questions about its net climate impact.
More Than 1 Million Comments Opposing Roadless Rule Rollback
More than 1 million public comments opposed the Trump administration’s proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, with 99% supporting protection of national forests.
EPA Preparing to Roll Back Methane Pollution Safeguards
The EPA announced plans to roll back methane pollution safeguards finalized in 2024 for the oil and gas sector, prompting protests from environmental groups concerned about climate and health impacts.
Hawaiʻi’s LNG Bridge Has An Expensive Exit
HawaiÊ»i’s proposed LNG infrastructure transition to green ammonia faces significant economic challenges, with modeled electricity generation costs reaching 95 cents per kilowatt-hour compared to 21 cents for LNG.
Sierra Club Slams Trump Administration’s Decision to Bypass Environmental Reviews for Arctic Oil Drilling
The Trump administration granted oil and gas companies a categorical exclusion to conduct Arctic drilling activities without standard environmental reviews under federal law.
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Q&A: Why a pivotal IPCC meeting in Ethiopia ended in ‘profound disappointment’
Countries failed to agree on a publication timeline for the IPCC’s seventh assessment report at a meeting in Ethiopia, marking the sixth consecutive failure and raising concerns about readiness for the UN’s 2028 climate stocktake.
Revealed: Expensive gas behind ‘nearly 90%’ of rise in UK electricity bills
Analysis reveals wholesale gas costs drive nearly 90% of UK electricity bill increases since 2020, contradicting claims that net-zero targets are responsible for high energy bills.
Education In The News
A New Phonics Debate Shows How the ‘Science of Reading’ Movement Is Evolving
A debate is growing within the science of reading movement over two approaches to phonics instruction: the century-old Orton-Gillingham method and the newer linguistic phonics approach, reflecting broader tensions about implementation challenges.
College Wasn’t Built for Student Parents
One in five undergraduate students are parents or caregivers, yet higher education systems often overlook their needs for childcare, housing, and time management support.
Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots
England’s new prime minister Andy Burnham plans to elevate technical and vocational education to equal status with academic routes, building on university technical colleges established by the coalition government in 2010.
As fewer young people choose college, this district wants to ensure they have career options
Niagara Falls High School is expanding career pathway programs as declining college enrollment and population loss reshape the region’s educational priorities.
Adults have struggled to set rules for AI in school. These teens figured it out
Ninety-eight high school students from all 50 states drafted AI legislation at a Senate simulation, passing the Students First Act to guide K-12 schools on artificial intelligence use after Congress failed to establish national policy.
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