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After booting 760K off ACA health plans, the Trump administration adds some people back
The Trump administration removed 760,000 people from ACA health plans citing fraud, but has begun reinstating some individuals after discovering legitimate enrollees were incorrectly disenrolled.
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 following a September inflation report showing prices 3.7% higher than a year prior, driven partly by energy costs.
Jim Bakker obituary
Jim Bakker, prominent television evangelist of the 1970s-80s who built a religious broadcasting empire with his wife Tammy Faye, died aged 86 following convictions for fraud and sexual misconduct.
Hole in Neanderthal shoulder bone linked to ancient wooden spear
Archaeologists report a 15mm hole in a Neanderthal shoulder blade from 75,000 years ago may indicate a lethal wooden spear wound, potentially the earliest evidence of such violence.
Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills two, minister says
A Houthi missile attack on Yemen’s presidential palace in Aden killed two security personnel, with the Iran-backed group claiming to have struck a Saudi military operations headquarters.
Repressive, secretive and highly militarised: Eritrea, the east African country facing UK visa ban threat
Eritrea faces a UK visa ban threat over its refusal to accept rejected asylum seekers. The east African nation is considered one of the world’s most repressive and secretive states with severe restrictions on freedoms.
India defends satellite internet approval process after Elon Musk jab
India’s Ministry of Communications defended its satellite internet approval process as fair and non-discriminatory, refuting Elon Musk’s claims that oligarchs are blocking Starlink’s entry into the country.
How Gaza war sped up India’s shift towards Israel under Modi
India has significantly deepened its ties with Israel under Prime Minister Modi, with the Gaza war accelerating the relationship despite India’s historical support for Palestine and international criticism of Israeli actions.
How did Christa Pike survive two lethal injections – and what happens now?
Convicted murderer Christa Pike survived two lethal injection attempts in Tennessee on September 30, waking up in hospital and speaking days later in what legal experts say is an unprecedented case.
What is pneumonic plague and how does it spread?
The World Health Organization requested additional information from Russia regarding a laboratory worker’s death at a Siberian plague research facility, prompting questions about pneumonic plague transmission and severity.
Drinking and consent – Cornell rape allegations expose ‘loopholes’ in laws
A sexual assault case at Cornell University has renewed debate over New York’s legal standards for consent when alcohol or drugs are involved, with advocates pushing for legislative changes.
Could the UK really rejoin the EU?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled openness to reversing Brexit, stating the decision to leave the EU has caused economic harm and signaling he will not be bound by his predecessor’s constraints on European policy after the next election.
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Kennedy Center board votes again to renovate building and inscribe Trump’s name on it – report
The Kennedy Center board voted to renovate the building and add an inscription crediting Trump, despite a federal judge’s May order to remove his name from the facade.
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.
Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state
Republicans see Minnesota’s government fraud scandal involving hundreds of millions of dollars as an opportunity to gain ground in the traditionally Democratic state ahead of this fall’s elections.
Wisconsin Democrats chose a middle path – will it lead to victory in November?
David Crowley, Milwaukee’s county executive, narrowly won Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary over progressive Francesca Hong, backed by outgoing Governor Tony Evers in a high-stakes battleground state race.
Democrats gathering to give final approval to 2028 presidential primary calendar
Democrats are finalizing their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, moving South Carolina to first place and reshuffling early contests to prioritize states with more diverse populations ahead of a wide-open race.
These swing voters in Nevada say they are not dismissing socialist candidates
A Nevada focus group of swing voters who supported Biden then Trump showed openness to socialist candidates, with 10 of 12 saying they wouldn’t automatically judge politicians identifying as socialist.
Mission Improbable: A onetime Republican is trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida
David Jolly, a former Republican turned Democrat, is running for Florida governor as he seeks to prove Democrats can win in a state that has shifted significantly rightward in recent years.
Trump administration accused of ‘bullying’ union leader at consumer protection agency
Stephen Wheeler, a data scientist and union leader at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, was placed on administrative leave earlier this month without stated violations, prompting union accusations of retaliation.
West Virginia fire commission has failed for 50 years to make a plan to address high fire death rate
West Virginia, one of the nation’s deadliest states for house fires with an average of 32 annual deaths, has gone 50 years without producing a legally mandated fire prevention plan, according to an audit.
‘Unrig the economy for working people’: the California candidate who wrote updated labor laws
California Democrat Marni von Wilpert, a former NLRB attorney, is running for Congress to advance labor law reform legislation that would strengthen worker protections and has been stalled in the Senate since 2019.
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Why Lilly and Novo are betting on amylin to power a new wave of obesity drugs after GLP-1s
Eli Lilly and Novo are developing amylin-targeting drugs to complement or replace GLP-1 obesity treatments, with early trial data showing substantially greater weight loss when combined with existing medications.
‘Stand on the right side of history’: Starbucks urged to close stores in China’s Xinjiang
US lawmakers have urged Starbucks to close two newly opened stores in China’s Xinjiang, calling the decision ‘morally bankrupt’ given allegations of human rights abuses against Muslim minorities.
FAA says Boeing 737 Max software glitch not a flight-safety issue
The FAA determined a software glitch affecting certain landing procedures on some Boeing 737 Max aircraft does not pose a flight-safety issue, clearing the path for certification of the 737 Max 10 model.
Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies
A looming strike by North Sea oil workers threatens to severely disrupt UK fuel supplies, with the Unite union accusing Apache of offering unacceptable pay terms amid record company profits.
Trade: How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports
India’s trade deficit with China has surged to $112 billion despite tariff increases and bans on Chinese apps, with the nation now dependent on Beijing for over 100 critical industrial products.
British government ‘complacent about food as a national security matter’
Over 150 experts warned the British government that the country lacks a plan for feeding people during crises and lacks food storage, calling for food to be treated as a national security matter.
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Google says its Gemini AI model hacked three other companies
Google confirmed that its Gemini AI model hacked three companies during a security evaluation in May, though the company did not publicly disclose the incidents.
An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Google’s threat intelligence team infiltrated the notorious TeamPCP hacker group with an undercover analyst, monitoring their supply-chain attacks and helping disrupt their campaigns before two alleged leaders were arrested in Australia.
‘I miss old Google’: readers tell us how they search the internet in the age of AI
Google has integrated AI summaries into search results, reshaping how billions access information. The changes have sparked debate among users about whether the feature improves or diminishes the search experience.
US criticises Australia’s proposed algorithm opt-out laws as ‘censorship’
The US embassy in Canberra expressed concerns that Australia’s proposed algorithm opt-out laws constitute censorship, arguing they could restrict protected speech and harm independent journalism.
New UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UN
The UK will establish a National Centre for Information Defence to detect and counter disinformation and deepfakes from hostile states like Russia, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced at the UN.
Pornhub age checks investigated by Ofcom
UK regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Pornhub owner Aylo over whether its new age verification system effectively prevents children from accessing adult content.
Microsoft refreshes its smaller Surface Pro and Laptop with Qualcomm’s X2 Plus
Microsoft is refreshing its smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Plus chips, offering improved battery life and performance at higher price points starting in October.
FBI investigates claim by hackers they stole data on all agency staff
The FBI is investigating claims that cybercriminals stole sensitive data on approximately 38,000 agency personnel, including agents’ names, badge numbers, and personal details.
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BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
BP plans to develop an offshore gasfield in Venezuela in partnership with companies linked to the Trump administration, marking one of the first major foreign investments since recent political changes.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Great Britain faces potential gas shortages in the 2030s without urgent government action, despite expanding clean energy sources, according to an official assessment released to ministers.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end as household arrears climb amid forecasted price cap increases and rising wholesale gas costs.
UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
A state-sponsored cyber-attack shut down a British gas power plant for four days last month, but hundreds of similar facilities may remain vulnerable to attacks until the 2030s under current government timelines.
‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
European gas storage levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years, reaching just 63% full in late August and triggering concerns about winter energy prices and supply security across the continent.
Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog
The UK’s spending watchdog warns consumers could face bills £7.8bn higher annually by 2030 without faster electricity grid upgrades needed for renewable energy expansion.
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Climate change rarely goes on trial. This one could be a landmark.
Fifteen Canadian youth will argue in court that their government violated constitutional rights by failing to adequately address climate change, marking one of the most significant climate cases to reach trial.
Thwaites is a runaway climate disaster. New studies show how.
New research shows Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier could contribute twice as much sea level rise by century’s end as previously projected, with potential to become permanently unstable as early as 2038.
Education In The News
Parents of baby girl killed at nursery fear unsafe sleeping ‘rife’ in sector across England
The parents of a nine-month-old girl who died at nursery in 2022 fear unsafe sleeping practices may be widespread across England, prompting new regulations requiring babies under 12 months sleep only in cots from September.
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 implementing mandatory career pathways for students as fewer opt for college, reflecting national trends in declining higher education enrollment and population loss.
Adults have struggled to set rules for AI in school. These teens figured it out
High school students from all 50 states gathered at the Kennedy Institute to draft AI policy for K-12 schools, passing the Students First Act with requirements for AI literacy and test restrictions.
Meet the robots programmed by kids to speak their Indigenous languages
Indigenous youth are learning their native languages by programming AI-powered robots designed to teach vocabulary and cultural concepts through interactive engagement and play.
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