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Letters with ‘suspicious substances’ sent to US election offices
Federal authorities are investigating potentially hazardous letters containing suspicious substances sent to US election offices nationwide, with some intercepted before delivery.
Indonesia fights fire with dry ice as toxic haze spreads across region
Indonesia is deploying dry ice over South Sumatra to combat severe wildfires and toxic haze that have spread across the region, affecting millions and drawing international criticism.
Imran Khan: Bollywood actor asked to leave India after participating in CJP protest in Mumbai
Indian authorities ordered Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave the country by October 28 after he participated in a protest demanding electoral reforms and the resignation of India’s Chief Election Commissioner.
Seven crew missing after drone attack leaves tanker ablaze off Romania’s coast
Seven crew members are missing after a drone attack ignited a chemical tanker off Romania’s coast on Thursday. The incident marks the latest in a series of strikes in the Black Sea region.
Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says
Two people died in Istanbul after the heaviest rainfall in 84 years caused severe flooding, with nearly 600 rescued and schools ordered closed.
Revealed: Serbian ruler’s secret role in ‘illegal’ effort to help Trump business
Serbia’s authoritarian leader personally intervened in an alleged scheme to override protections on a historic Belgrade building for a Trump tower project, according to leaked documents and interviews revealed by investigators.
US bars Fiji-based man over corruption tied to China
The US State Department designated a Fiji-based man for corruption involving Chinese actors, barring him and his family from entry to the United States.
Indonesia accused of ‘gross negligence’ in wildfires lawsuit as haze tests region
Indonesia faces a class action lawsuit accusing the government of “gross negligence” in handling wildfires that created toxic haze across Southeast Asia, causing school closures and respiratory illnesses.
South Korea threatens legal action if fuel shipments to Russia found to have broken law
South Korea announced it would pursue legal action if fuel shipments to Russia violated domestic law, following reports detailing over 176,000 tonnes of diesel loaded at South Korean ports onto tankers bound for Russia.
Protesters in Colombia rally against ties with Israel
Hundreds of protesters rallied in Colombia’s capital against the new government’s decision to restore diplomatic and economic relations with Israel, criticizing the ongoing situation in Gaza.
Why single Ebola death in Kenya has prompted fears of wider African spread
Kenya reported its first death from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, prompting concerns about disease spread across East Africa and the adequacy of screening measures at borders and airports.
Yemen’s government needs tribes to defeat the Houthis. Will they join?
Yemen’s government has launched a military offensive against the Houthis and is seeking tribal support from areas under Houthi control to advance deeper into contested territories.
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Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in Tuesday’s primary after an unusually expensive campaign season totaling roughly $125 million in spending across five competitive races for open seats.
David Crowley’s razor-thin primary win sets up Wisconsin governor’s race against Trump’s pick
David Crowley narrowly won Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, setting up a general election matchup against Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the closely contested swing state governor’s race.
A Kansas town will pay $850K to end a reporter’s lawsuit over a 2023 raid on her paper’s offices
A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to settle a former reporter’s federal lawsuit over a 2023 police raid on her newspaper’s offices that sparked national press freedom concerns.
Pa. has quietly passed a law undermining a court decision on lucrative mineral rights
Pennsylvania legislature passed a law this summer overturning a state Supreme Court decision that awarded mineral rights valued at approximately $1 billion to the Proctor family trust, sparking constitutional concerns.
Trump has amassed staggering wealth in ‘most openly corrupt’ presidency
Donald Trump’s second presidency has generated $2.2 billion in personal revenue through cryptocurrency holdings, Truth Social expansion, and foreign business deals, alarming legal experts and Democrats who characterize his conduct as unprecedented corruption.
Hegseth criticized for locking Democrats out of closed-door defense budget talks
Republican senators criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for excluding Democrats from classified briefings on a proposed $1.5 trillion military budget increase, warning the approach could undermine passage and jeopardize spending priorities.
Third person dies at New Jersey immigration detention center
A Guatemalan immigrant is the third person to die connected to a New Jersey ICE detention center that reopened in May 2025, raising questions about agency accountability after policy changes.
Graham Platner to speak at labor rally, one of his first public events since ending Maine campaign
Graham Platner, the former Maine Democratic Senate nominee who withdrew his campaign in July, is scheduled to speak at a Labor Day rally in Ellsworth, marking one of his first public appearances since ending his race.
Donald Trump empowers US private companies to conduct cyber-attacks
President Trump signed a memorandum authorizing private companies to conduct offensive cyber-attacks against foreign criminal organizations under government direction and control.
Judge again bars Trump administration from implementing order that sought to limit mail voting
A federal judge in Boston blocked an executive order by President Trump that aimed to create a federal voter list and involve the Postal Service in election operations, citing concerns about changing election rules ahead of the midterms.
Trump’s vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line
President Trump signed an executive order to scale back the childhood immunization schedule, energizing some vaccine-skeptical voters while giving Democrats ammunition for midterm campaign attacks.
Andrew Tate’s extradition fight tests his influence with Trump’s America
Andrew Tate, a polarizing influencer with connections to Trump allies, was arrested in Florida on July 18 and now faces extradition to the U.K. on charges including rape and human trafficking.
Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes
Mike Lindell refused to concede defeat in Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary despite trailing Lisa Demuth by over 45,000 votes and a 10.9 percentage point margin.
Unexpected hearing scheduled for Luigi Mangione sparks plea deal speculation
An unexpected hearing has been scheduled in the federal stalking case against Luigi Mangione, sparking speculation about a potential plea deal in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Trump administration pulls support for annual Arctic environmental report
The Trump administration has withdrawn federal support for the annual Arctic Report Card, an environmental monitoring report published since 2006 that tracks rapid climate changes in the Arctic region.
Broadband grants paused as critics allege favoritism toward Elon Musk’s Starlink
Texas paused disbursement of billions in federal broadband funds following allegations that the state’s broadband office favored Elon Musk’s Starlink, prompting lawmakers to announce an audit.
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US pressures Europe to release diesel reserves as Trump threatens export ban
President Trump considers banning US diesel exports to lower domestic fuel prices ahead of midterm elections, pressuring European countries to release their strategic reserves instead.
Burnham warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
Prime Minister Burnham faces warnings that approving the Rosebank oil field could breach the government’s own sanctions on Israeli settlements, due to the project’s links to Delek Group.
Boeing engineers and technical workers approve new contract, avoiding strike
Boeing engineers and technical workers approved a new four-year contract with 10% immediate raises, averting a potential strike as the company seeks regulatory approval for new aircraft.
OpenAI fires workers for ‘mishandling sensitive information’
OpenAI terminated three researchers for mishandling sensitive information outside established procedures, including work involving external organizations analyzing AI models.
How AI is redefining Wall Street jobs — and boosting demand for this new ‘hottest skill’ by 1,721%
Wall Street banks are rapidly expanding AI-related hiring, with job postings surging 49% this year. Agent orchestration skills—the ability to design AI agents working together—saw the largest growth at 1,721% as banks move beyond chatbots.
Ford fends off Hyundai to retain No. 3 U.S. sales position in third quarter
Ford Motor retained its No. 3 U.S. sales position in the third quarter, narrowly fending off Hyundai Motor, which had been predicted to overtake the Detroit automaker.
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Now Google Chrome shares tabs to new devices that save where you were
Google is expanding Chrome’s cross-device tab sharing to remember scroll position and form progress, while enhancing Gemini AI to analyze podcasts, videos, and generate interactive study quizzes.
Muse will apparently let you download its entire filesystem
Developers discovered Meta’s Muse AI can be easily prompted to share its entire filesystem, revealing internal documentation and system files, though Meta denies any security breach occurred.
Launch of UK’s ‘largest AI supercomputer’ delayed by power supply problems
The UK’s planned largest AI supercomputer in Essex faces significant delays until the mid-2030s due to power supply constraints, missing its anticipated 2027 launch date.
Meta is going to let you build games with AI right on your phone
Meta announced two new AI-powered game development tools, Horizon Create and Horizon Studio, allowing users to build games via prompts for its Horizon social platform with potential distribution on Facebook and Instagram.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom admits VMware focused too heavily on expensive VCF bundles, pricing out small businesses. The company plans to release an updated vSphere Standard version soon to win back SMB customers.
Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released a record 972 security patches this month, with 112 rated critical severity, as the industry braces for anticipated AI-assisted cyberattacks.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks, which trick users into running malicious commands, have become a mainstream threat affecting both PC and Mac users due to their simplicity and effectiveness.
Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by “critical blow” from a cyberattack
The International Meteor Organization suffered a cyberattack that damaged its infrastructure, forcing the nonprofit to expect several weeks of partial downtime while transitioning to new systems.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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The Global Mining Industry Is Beginning To Turn A Page, Slowly
The global mining industry is gradually implementing reforms focused on environmental sustainability and worker safety, driven by the energy transition’s demand for critical minerals and lessons from past disasters.
U.S.-Iran Talks Revive June Plan for Ending Hormuz Standoff
The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a phased arrangement to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz while easing trade restrictions, with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan, and Egypt involved.
North Carolina Regulators Reject Duke Energy Gas Power Plant
North Carolina regulators rejected a $500 million Duke Energy gas power plant, citing concerns about consumer protection amid rising utility costs linked to data center development.
The Geothermal Energy Wild Card Is Getting Wilder
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $99 million in funding for next-generation geothermal energy projects, reflecting federal support for the sector as data center power demands surge.
OceanX Made Downwind Floating Wind Worth Another Look
OceanX’s unconventional floating wind design featuring downwind rotors and twin turbines demonstrated structural credibility during Super Typhoon Yagi, prompting reconsideration of previously dismissed engineering approaches.
Brazil’s Energy Mix Goes Green Even As Oil Production Climbs
Brazil continues expanding renewable energy capacity while simultaneously growing oil and gas production, maintaining a low-carbon energy mix with approximately 50 percent renewable sources by 2025.
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Almost every shallow-water coral reef on the planet faces ecosystem collapse by 2075, UN advisors say
Nearly all shallow-water coral reefs globally, including the Great Barrier Reef, face high risk of ecosystem collapse before 2075 due to climate change, according to UN nature advisers.
California has a plan for El Niño’s torrential rain: Save it for later
California is preparing for torrential rainfall from a record-strength El Niño by capturing and storing stormwater underground through managed aquifer recharge, reducing flood risks while banking water for future droughts.
Education In The News
Some Schools Stop Free Meals for All as SNAP Enrollment Falls
Miami-Dade school district and others are ending universal free meals for students as declining enrollment in federal food assistance programs makes schools ineligible for a key federal reimbursement program.
Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday
Cambridge academics reject the university’s response to Jason Arday’s resignation, demanding an independent investigation into his appointment and the circumstances surrounding it.
Private schools offer 41% more tree shade than state schools in England
Private schools in England have 41% more tree cover than state schools, with disadvantaged areas having significantly less shade during extreme heat events, research shows.
The next literacy challenge: Teaching students how to write
Elementary schools across the United States are adopting evidence-based writing instruction methods after discovering most students lack fundamental writing skills, with some districts reporting improved test scores.
A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A prominent researcher on school violence has reversed his decades-long belief that reducing bullying and improving school climate prevents shootings, saying the evidence no longer supports this approach.
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