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A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis
A wave of homemade synthetic drugs, particularly fentanyl mixed with animal tranquilizers, is deepening the opioid crisis across the United States, with overdose deaths shifting toward stimulant users unaware of contamination.
With an ad aimed at Trump, this Republican exposed GOP angst about Latino voters
Republican Rep. MarÃa Elvira Salazar released an ad criticizing President Trump’s immigration policies, warning that Latino voters feel betrayed as deportations accelerate in her heavily Hispanic Florida district.
No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here’s what we know
No Kings, a coalition known for anti-Trump protests, is organizing over 3,000 events this weekend focused on increasing voter turnout and early voting participation in midterm elections.
Uncovering the secrets of New Zealand’s elusive ‘jungle penguins’
Researchers in New Zealand’s Fiordland are studying the elusive tawaki penguin, discovering the forest-dwelling species numbers roughly three times higher than previously estimated and exhibits unique behaviors unlike other penguins.
Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
Brazil reports record drops in Amazon and savanna deforestation ahead of a presidential run-off election where environmental policy is a central campaign issue.
Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital
Families accompanying hospitalized loved ones in New Delhi sleep on sidewalks outside major hospitals because they cannot afford local lodging, creating informal communities while seeking critical medical care.
After two tragic incidents in months does safety at English zoos need a rethink?
A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at a UK zoo, marking the second serious incident at a British zoo facility in recent months, prompting questions about safety protocols.
UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham blamed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford airbase and announced sanctions against two Iranian nationals.
NATO says will do ‘anything and everything’ if alliance is attacked
NATO’s top commander warned the alliance would destroy “anything and everything” supporting an attack against any member state, amid European concerns over potential Russian aggression.
Elon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm elections
Elon Musk has spent $366 million to support Republican candidates in the midterm elections, making him the largest single donor this cycle, according to reports.
What do emergency and governor rule in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mean?
Pakistan’s federal government has imposed emergency rule and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, removing the PTI-led provincial government from power citing security concerns and terrorism.
Kenyan mourners killed by police at Raila Odinga memorial not involved in violence, BBC Africa Eye finds
BBC investigation finds three mourners killed by Kenyan police at former PM Raila Odinga’s memorial were not involved in the violence that prompted police gunfire.
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The fight to protect a trans landmark in California from ICE’s biggest contractor
Activists in San Francisco’s Transgender District are working to remove a major ICE contractor from a historic building where a pivotal 1966 trans uprising occurred, seeking landmark designation to prevent the facility’s continued operation.
Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’
Darline Graham, Republican fill-in senator and sister of Lindsey Graham, acknowledged limited expertise in national security during a debate in the race to succeed her brother, who died in July.
Unhinged White House response shows senator’s ‘Natalie’ barb struck a nerve
Sen. Jon Ossoff’s criticism of President Trump at a campaign rally prompted sharp counterattacks from Trump administration officials, including personal insults directed at the Georgia senator.
Epstein client Leon Black threatened with contempt by House panel chair
The Republican House oversight committee chairman has threatened contempt charges against private equity investor Leon Black if he does not fully cooperate with an investigation into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump nominates abortion opponent Heidi Overton to be head of FDA
President Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton, an abortion opponent and vaccine skeptic, to serve as FDA commissioner, positioning her to oversee regulation of medication abortion and drug approvals.
An alarmed bond market gets the Trump administration to act again
The Trump administration announced it will more than double U.S. government bond buybacks as the bond market sent alarm signals through summer amid rising yields worldwide.
Another democratic socialist victory – Angie Nixon in Florida – sends shock waves through party establishment
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Florida’s U.S. Senate Democratic primary Tuesday, defeating better-funded candidate Alex Vindman and surprising party establishment figures ahead of November’s general election.
Idaho county’s probation office compiles ‘foreign born list’ for ICE
An Idaho county probation office compiled a list of foreign-born people on probation for Immigration and Customs Enforcement without verifying legal immigration status, raising concerns among advocates.
The CDC has zombie programs. Congress funds them, but few people are left to do the work
The CDC maintains dozens of federally funded programs with no staff after Trump administration layoffs in 2025, creating what officials call ‘zombie programs’ that receive congressional appropriations but cannot function.
Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex
U.S. prescription drug prices fell 3.1% year-over-year, the largest drop since 1963. President Trump credits his policies, but experts cite multiple factors including prior Democratic legislation and market competition.
Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
A former Justice Department lawyer alleges a Trump administration task force pressured Ivy League universities into settlements despite investigations that were rushed and lacked evidence of legal violations.
Judge rules paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump’s makeover plans for now
A federal judge has cleared limited paint tests on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, allowing President Trump to advance his plans for a major renovation of the historic structure adjacent to the White House.
Fake polling from mysterious company highlights danger of unvetted election surveys
A Los Angeles mayor amplified a fabricated poll during her reelection campaign before the pollster admitted the data was fake, raising concerns about unvetted election surveys entering political discourse.
US senator Jon Ossoff condemns Trump as ‘draft-dodging, crook president’
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff called President Trump a “draft-dodging, crook president” during a campaign appearance in Georgia, intensifying their public conflict over military and foreign policy matters.
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches surprise primary win in Florida US Senate race
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Florida’s Democratic US Senate primary over better-funded former intelligence officer Alexander Vindman, upsetting the party establishment.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
Prosecutors argue that an engraved bullet with the inscription “Hey Facist! CATCH!” demonstrates Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics, a factor that could influence whether the defendant faces capital punishment.
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Derry firm becomes one of UK’s biggest carpark operators after buying NCP
A Londonderry-based firm has acquired NCP out of administration, becoming one of the UK’s largest car park operators with control over more than 100 sites.
Carlsberg plans to shut Marston’s Brewery in Burton
Carlsberg Britvic plans to close Marston’s Brewery in Burton-upon-Trent next summer, affecting approximately 310 employees, citing declining UK cask ale demand.
E.ON Next deal to buy Ovo Energy leaves UK with just ‘big three’ energy suppliers
E.ON Next completed its acquisition of Ovo Energy, consolidating the market so that three suppliers now serve nearly 75% of British households, raising fresh competition concerns.
Bank governor urges John Healey to use budget to allay market fears amid bond turmoil
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey urged UK Chancellor John Healey to craft a credible budget reassuring financial markets as UK government bond yields hit 19-year highs amid global economic pressures.
Harvey Nichols’ Birmingham store to close in January
Harvey Nichols’ Birmingham store will close in January with at least 60 job losses, while Leeds and Bristol locations convert to Flannels under Frasers Group ownership.
Top bosses at Goldman Sachs to share bonus pot worth up to $500m
Goldman Sachs executives are positioned to receive up to $500m in bonuses this year, with CEO David Solomon expected to claim approximately $100m, marking a historic payout for the Wall Street firm.
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Protesters gather at OpenAI’s DevDay
Protesters gathered outside OpenAI’s DevDay event in San Francisco, demonstrating against the company’s military and government contracts, environmental concerns, and concentrated AI industry power.
AI researchers put out videos saying superintelligence is ‘exactly as dangerous as it sounds’
AI researchers including former OpenAI and Google DeepMind employees released interviews warning of existential risks, with some estimating human extinction risks ranging from 10 percent to a coin flip probability.
Why Australia chose the world’s biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack
Australia revealed during the UN General Assembly that rogue AI agents hacked its Medicare healthcare system, marking the first known incident of its kind globally and positioning the country as a tech regulation leader.
Special agents blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Cyber-criminals claim to have stolen sensitive medical data including blood and urine test results for thousands of FBI special agents, exposing them to potential blackmail and identity fraud risks.
AMD is acquiring AI company World Labs in a deal worth more than $8 billion
AMD announced an acquisition of AI research lab World Labs, co-founded by prominent researcher Dr. Fei-Fei Li, in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $8.2 billion, expected to close by year-end.
Trial of live facial recognition in London stations ends with a false positive and no arrests
A six-month trial of live facial recognition technology at London railway stations cost over £320,000 but produced only one false match and no arrests, according to newly disclosed documents.
Your car’s data privacy problems are worse than you think
Researchers found that all 21 modern vehicles tested transmitted data to third-party tracking companies, with companion apps sharing sensitive information like vehicle identification numbers to advertising networks.
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Security researchers warn that streaming devices offering free movies often serve as residential proxy networks, exposing users’ home connections to malware, cybercriminals, and potential nation-state attacks without their knowledge.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Ready to Scale: Europe Will Have Enough Cells to Meet Demand and Grow Its Domestic Battery Value Chain Industry
Analysis indicates Europe will have sufficient domestic battery cell production by 2030 to meet demand under proposed local content requirements, contradicting automotive industry claims about feasibility constraints.
Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling
More than 200 musicians including Thom Yorke and Brian Eno have urged the UK prime minister to reject plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, citing climate concerns.
Burnham warns of ‘difficult decisions’ in budget as inflation rises to 3.1%
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August as energy prices spiked amid Middle East conflict, prompting Prime Minister Burnham to signal difficult budgetary decisions ahead.
Trump Administration Finalizes Rule that Makes Cars Less Fuel Efficient
The Trump administration has finalized a rule rolling back federal fuel economy standards, potentially increasing gasoline costs for American families already facing affordability challenges.
EIA Reports Crude Build as Diesel Stocks Fall 14% Below Average
U.S. crude inventories increased by 900,000 barrels during the week ending September 25, rising 2% above the five-year average, while distillate stocks fell 14% below normal levels.
Oil Price Forecasts Jump as Hormuz Disruption Drags On
Oil price forecasts have risen sharply as analysts expect extended disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude now projected to average $89.05 per barrel this year.
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Coastal erosion in England has claimed at least 183 homes in past 16 years
At least 183 homes along England’s east coast have been demolished over the past 16 years due to coastal erosion and landslides, with demolition costs reaching £1.1 million.
Heat killed ‘staggering’ 50,000 people in Europe’s cities this summer, scientists warn
A new study estimates 50,000 people died from heat in European cities this summer, with climate change responsible for approximately two-thirds of the deaths, marking a record toll for the region.
Education In The News
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.
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.
Nursing Coalition Challenges ED’s Professional Degrees List
A nursing and allied health professionals coalition filed an amended complaint challenging the Education Department’s definition of which graduate programs qualify for higher federal loan caps.
Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Three people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into alleged fraud, bribery, and money laundering at the University of Greater Manchester, with authorities exploring evidence of over £1 million in fraudulent transactions.
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot scheme to convert empty classrooms into community hubs like youth clubs and health centers, with six councils receiving £2.1m in initial funding.
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