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U.S. officials look to Europe to learn how to make prison better
U.S. criminal justice officials toured German prisons this October to study rehabilitation-focused design practices, as American jurisdictions increasingly look to Western Europe for prison system improvements.
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley says voters want ‘checks and balances’ in government
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley, who lost his California reelection bid, says voters want stronger checks and balances in government and believes Republicans fell short on cost-of-living concerns.
AI datacentres plan on-site power stations on huge scale despite climate risks, research reveals
AI datacentre developers plan to build 181GW of on-site gas power stations across the US, UK, and Europe, which would emit approximately 345 million tonnes of CO2 annually despite climate risks.
Bird flu fears prompt orders for farmers to keep poultry inside in England and Scotland
England and Scotland have mandated that poultry and captive bird keepers house their flocks indoors due to heightened bird flu risks, marking the second consecutive year of such restrictions.
Belgian plan for ICE-style immigration raids on homes criticised as ‘law of fear’
Belgium’s parliament approved legislation permitting police to forcibly enter homes to apprehend undocumented migrants, drawing criticism from rights groups who compare the approach to US immigration enforcement tactics.
Killing of journalist underscores deteriorating conditions in Ecuador
Ecuadorian journalist Tomás Beltrán was shot dead near his home in Calceta on Sunday night, marking the latest killing in a country experiencing deteriorating conditions for press freedom.
Activist wins 10-year fight against homophobic Trinidad and Tobago laws
A gay activist has won a 10-year legal battle after the UK’s Privy Council overturned Trinidad and Tobago’s colonial-era laws criminalizing consensual anal sex, potentially affecting similar legislation across the Caribbean.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Putin ‘lives in a different reality’ as Abu Dhabi talks get under way
Zelenskyy said Putin lives in a different reality as US-led trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US began in Abu Dhabi, with the American side confirming Ukraine’s battlefield assessment.
Wednesday briefing: ​How David Walliams tried to silence his accusers
The Guardian and ITV News have published allegations that comedian and children’s author David Walliams groomed and harassed young women, some allegedly when they were 15, spanning nearly two decades.
Is the US blue wave a turning point for Europe, too?
Democrats’ midterm victory brings relief to European capitals, but foreign policy concerns persist as Trump retains broad executive powers on trade, Ukraine, and international relations.
Can Democrats shed some new light on the Epstein files when they take over?
Democrats prepare to use legislative powers to investigate the Trump administration’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files after gaining majority control of Congress in January.
Portugal cancels more than 300 flights, shuts schools due to Storm Charles
Portugal cancels over 300 flights and closes all schools nationwide as Storm Charles approaches, though the storm ultimately passes without significant damage after bringing heavy rainfall and winds exceeding 120km/h.
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Did AI Clean Up the Midterms, or Muddy Them?
For years, the worry was that artificial intelligence would turn American elections into a flood of fakes. The 2026 midterms were the first real test. The answer is more interesting than the fear: AI made fake content cheaper and more common, but voters who asked AI a...
How Republican efforts to redraw congressional maps ‘failed epically’
Republicans’ aggressive redistricting effort ahead of midterm elections largely backfired, with Democrats sweeping victories in races across redrawn districts in Texas, Florida, and North Carolina.
House effectively ends Hegseth impeachment. And, 3 men accused of plotting U.K. attacks
The House voted to send impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, effectively ending the effort. Meanwhile, three men have been indicted on terrorism-related charges linked to Iran.
‘A tremendous step backwards’: US could lose measles elimination status under RFK Jr’s leadership
The US faces potential loss of measles elimination status this week amid the worst outbreak in 35 years, with over 5,400 cases and several deaths reported nationally.
Marco Rubio reportedly spent over $1.2m of taxpayer money traveling to son’s football games
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent over $1.2 million in taxpayer money on military flights to watch his son play college football at the University of Florida, according to a Washington Post investigation.
Democrat says Trump has ‘something to hide’ after White House threatens oversight efforts
A Democratic congressional oversight chair said Trump has “something to hide” after the White House threatened criminal investigations over planned legislative scrutiny of the administration.
How a small, newly socialist US city became the second to vote to cut ties with Israel
Providence became the second US city to vote to divest from Israel, with 75% of voters approving a measure restricting city investments in countries engaged in genocide, apartheid, and military occupation.
Bernie Sanders says he will not back Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
Bernie Sanders announced he will not support Chuck Schumer’s reelection as Democratic Senate leader, joining other Democrats calling for fresh party leadership following recent elections.
Both sides now? Critics slam DOJ moves to dismiss convictions of Trump allies
The Justice Department is seeking to dismiss contempt of Congress charges against Steve Bannon, drawing criticism that it follows a pattern of dismissing cases against Trump allies without adversarial argument.
The Democratic Party gained power across the country in the midterms. Now what?
Democrats achieved substantial gains in midterm elections, securing one of their largest congressional majorities in a generation and flipping numerous House districts and Senate seats, particularly in traditionally Republican-leaning communities.
Tech’s biggest names sank a tax on billionaires’ wealth with $425m and a familiar playbook
California voters rejected Proposition 40, a proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires, after tech industry leaders spent nearly $425 million opposing it, marking the state’s most expensive opposition campaign.
White supremacist Nick Fuentes linked to college Republican group, records show
Records show a college Republican coalition routed its email through a Microsoft account controlled by white nationalist Nick Fuentes, revealing an operational link between the far-right activist and student Republican groups.
Haitian boy, 8, detained by ICE is now unaccounted for, lawmaker says
An eight-year-old Haitian boy taken into custody by ICE in California in early November is unaccounted for, according to a Democratic lawmaker investigating the case.
House Republicans urge DoJ to further investigate ‘key witnesses’ in Epstein case
House Republicans released a report calling on the Justice Department to conduct further investigations into the Epstein case and pursue additional witnesses and associates, while Democrats criticized the inquiry as incomplete.
Trump’s FCC nominee avoids questions from Democrats on Carr’s ‘censorship agenda’
A Trump FCC nominee faced tough questioning from Senate Democrats during a confirmation hearing about the agency’s actions toward broadcasters, including a licensing order targeting ABC following criticism of Jimmy Kimmel.
Hegseth lays it on thick for Trump to shave off fallout from Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a rare press conference after Rep. Thomas Massie introduced impeachment articles against him, citing unauthorized military operations and constitutional violations.
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Wendy’s rejects $1.4 billion takeover proposal from Nelson Peltz’s Trian
Wendy’s rejected a $1.4 billion takeover proposal from Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management and adopted a shareholder rights plan to prevent a hostile acquisition.
How GM is trying to talk used car shoppers into buying new vehicles
General Motors is revamping its certified used vehicle program, called CarBravo, to compete with online retailers and convert used car shoppers into new vehicle buyers through its dealership network.
Fossil CEO says turnaround is ahead of plan as sales return to growth
Fossil Group returned to profitability and sales growth in its latest quarter, with CEO Franco Fogliato indicating the turnaround is progressing faster than anticipated.
Nissan reduces petrol car production as EV sales boom in China
Nissan has reduced sales forecasts for China and is shifting production away from petrol cars toward electric and hybrid vehicles due to accelerating EV demand and intensifying competition in the world’s largest automotive market.
Poundland owner extracted millions when chain was on ‘knife-edge’, MPs say
Poundland’s owner Gordon Brothers faces scrutiny over extracting millions from the budget retailer while seeking court protection to extend restructuring negotiations ahead of a potential rescue deal.
Qantas to cut 850 Australian jobs and outsource work to India under AI-driven overhaul
Qantas will cut 850 Australian jobs and outsource work to India through an AI-driven partnership with Accenture, marking the third major Australian corporate layoff announced in recent weeks.
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Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Researchers confirmed the first known case of mercenary spyware delivered through targeted ads using zero-click exploits, infecting 45 devices at Al Jazeera in 2024 and 2025.
Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta suspended Muse’s sharing feature after researchers discovered users could easily enumerate and access shared conversations containing sensitive personal and business information through public DNS records.
The Internet goes on high alert after discovery of 8 compromised TLS certs
Eight TLS certificates with extremely weak private keys have been discovered belonging to India-based certificate authority eMudhra Limited, potentially allowing malicious actors to create trusted credentials for any internet site.
EU charges TikTok with failing to protect users’ mental health
The European Commission charged TikTok with failing to protect users’ mental health, finding its algorithm exposes young people to repetitive content that risks worsening eating disorders and anxiety.
Chainalysis says hackers stole credentials and tokens for all of its customers
Chainalysis disclosed that hackers obtained sensitive data including names, usernames, password hashes, and live tokens for all its users through a multifront cyberattack involving AI agents and on-path techniques.
‘AI clog’: UK public bodies battle onslaught of chatbot-generated complaints
UK public bodies report being overwhelmed by AI-generated complaints and requests that are exponentially longer and more time-consuming to process, with local authorities experiencing surges in volume across multiple service areas.
Grok Build coding agent leaks oodles of confidential info, some belonging to SpaceXSI
Security research reveals thousands of Grok Build apps are exposing confidential data through a design flaw that allows enumeration of shareable links, including sensitive information from SpaceXSI itself.
Nvidia hires leading US law firm to investigate Jensen Huang’s relationship
Nvidia has hired a prominent US law firm to investigate CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with an alleged Chinese spy, though Huang will continue leading the company during the inquiry.
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Trump Administration Continues Systematic Dismantling of Public Lands
The Trump administration proposed a rule weakening public involvement in decisions affecting 245 million acres of western public lands, with a 60-day comment period ending January 9th.
Iran War Breathes New Life Into Turkmenistan’s $10 Billion Pipeline Dream
Turkmenistan announced that its TAPI gas pipeline has reached the outskirts of Herat and will be commissioned by year-end, with renewed interest spurred by regional energy disruptions.
An Electric Ship Is Not Yet an Electric Freight Corridor
The Netherlands is launching a €231.2 million subsidy program to help inland ships transition to electric propulsion, with the first tender opening November 17, 2026. However, experts note the funding structure may overlook shared shore infrastructure costs critical to establishing functional freight corridors.
How a Super El Niño Could Reshape Global Coal Markets
A projected Super El Niño in 2026-27 could reshape global coal consumption patterns, boosting demand in India while potentially reducing it in China and disrupting supply chains in Indonesia and other coal-producing regions.
Germany Bets Big on Natural Gas to Keep the Lights On
Germany’s first capacity auction awarded all 5.16 gigawatts to gas-fired projects, with over half going to developments at existing coal sites, while battery storage missed out entirely.
Perovskite Solar Cells, Coming Soon To A Solar Module Near You
US firms Heliene and Caeulux have introduced a perovskite-silicon hybrid solar module achieving up to 27% efficiency, now in commercial production at Heliene’s Minnesota facility with deliveries set for 2027.
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FEMA’s disaster buyout program is working — but there’s a catch
A study finds FEMA’s disaster buyout program successfully relocates residents to safer areas and largely pays for itself, but benefits are not evenly distributed across demographic groups.
Q&A: What is the Brazil-led ‘deforestation roadmap’?
Brazil released a voluntary “deforestation roadmap” designed to coordinate international action on forest loss, building on previous climate pledges but making no new commitments.
Education In The News
With students scarce, college admissions offices get friendlier, less intimidating
Colleges face declining student populations and are transforming admissions into a more welcoming process, enlisting faculty to recruit students and make the experience less intimidating and more inclusive.
Cambridge asks Post Office inquiry barrister to lead review into death of Jason Arday
Cambridge University has appointed Jason Beer KC, lead barrister for the Post Office Horizon inquiry, to head an independent review into the death of academic Jason Arday and the university’s handling of misconduct allegations against him.
Is AI Good or Bad for Learning? The Answer Isn’t So Simple
A Stanford review of 52 research studies finds generative AI’s effects on student learning are complex and context-dependent, with outcomes varying significantly based on how the technology is implemented.
When AI Becomes a Student’s Confidant
Research shows young people turn to AI for emotional support not because they trust it, but because they perceive it as less risky than confiding in other humans, according to new findings from The Rithm Project.
Working With Parents Is Hard. These Teacher-Prep Programs Prioritize That Skill
Some teacher-preparation programs are adding specialized training in parent engagement, recognizing that many new teachers feel unprepared for this critical responsibility despite its importance to classroom success.
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