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The Pentagon’s guidelines for “responsible AI” aren’t always followed, report shows
A congressional watchdog report found that Pentagon AI weapons projects don’t consistently follow the department’s own responsible AI guidelines, raising concerns about oversight and implementation.
Hispanic voters helped bring Trump to power – in Texas, the tide may be turning
Hispanic voters in Texas, who heavily supported Trump in 2024, are shifting away from the president ahead of midterm elections later this month, driven by concerns over immigration enforcement actions.
Malawi opposition demands answers over President Peter Mutharika’s prolonged stay in South Africa
Malawi’s opposition demands clarity on President Peter Mutharika’s extended South Africa stay as the nation grapples with fuel shortages, power cuts, and economic hardship.
Military reinforcements move to Mideast. And, millions of Americans vote early
Military reinforcements are moving to the Middle East as fighting in Iran could intensify in coming weeks, while nearly 21 million Americans have already cast ballots ahead of Election Day.
Denmark to ban mink farming in government U-turn
Denmark will end mink farming by August 2029 after reversing its bid for an EU exemption, following decades of industry decline and animal welfare concerns.
Ligue 1: PSG v Lyon at Parc des Princes moved to Monday as Paris prepares for another weekend of protests
PSG’s Ligue 1 match against Lyon has been rescheduled from Sunday to Monday at Parc des Princes due to planned weekend protests in Paris and security concerns.
Brazil’s runoff: Lula’s legacy vs. Bolsonaro’s dynasty
Brazil holds a presidential runoff on October 25 between incumbent President Lula and right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro, in a closely contested race.
Powerful earthquake in Tibet’s Nagqu area leaves 16 dead
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet’s Nagqu region, killing at least 16 people and injuring 65 others. Authorities deployed rescue teams as power outages and road closures hampered relief efforts in the high-altitude mountainous area.
Trump, Musk, Zelenskyy: who is blaming whom in the Ukraine-Starlink row?
A dispute has emerged between the Trump administration, Ukrainian officials, and Elon Musk over responsibility for restricting Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s military-grade Starlink service, affecting drone operations and air defenses.
Friday briefing: How a leaderless student group is challenging power in Serbia
A leaderless student movement in Serbia is challenging President Aleksandar Vučić’s 12-year political dominance in parliamentary elections, galvanized by a 2024 railway station collapse that killed 16 people.
Marco Rubio: Did domestic pressure make US secretary of state visit an Indian port town?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India’s Jamnagar port town, skipping the capital Delhi, with analysts suggesting domestic fuel price concerns ahead of midterm elections drove the focus on Reliance’s major oil refinery.
Macron says deadly shooting near Paris is a ‘racist terrorist attack’
A shooting in the Paris suburbs killed one person and injured five others. French President Emmanuel Macron labeled the attack a “racist terrorist attack” targeting people of migrant origin.
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What’s behind the early voting surge? It’s more than voter enthusiasm, expert says
Nearly 21 million Americans have cast early ballots in midterm elections, though experts caution that early voting surges don’t necessarily indicate higher overall turnout rates.
‘They wanted to make a scene’: the 72-year-old paraded in dramatic arrest for ‘voter fraud’
A 72-year-old California green card holder was arrested in a heavily publicized operation and charged with illegal voter registration, one of 28 noncitizens charged by the Trump administration ahead of midterm elections.
Leaked trove reveals extent of far-right AfD’s efforts to court Trump and Maga allies
Leaked documents reveal Germany’s far-right AfD party pursued extensive efforts to cultivate relationships with Donald Trump and other MAGA movement figures over more than a decade.
The Maga governor candidate in the Maga state who is not talking about Trump
Republican Florida gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds has largely avoided mentioning President Trump on the campaign trail, removing Trump references from his website, though he confirmed attendance at Trump’s upcoming Fort Myers rally.
US supreme court sides with Republicans on rejecting student IDs in New Hampshire midterms
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for New Hampshire to prohibit student IDs as voter identification in November’s midterm elections, siding with a Republican-backed appeal.
Ex-FBI employees charged with lying to Congress over Hunter Biden inquiries
Two former FBI employees have been charged with making false statements to Congress regarding bureau investigations into Hunter Biden’s laptop ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
As midterms loom, Trump and his allies try to change the subject
With midterm elections less than two weeks away, recent polling shows Republicans trailing Democrats on most major issues, prompting Trump and allies to shift focus toward alternative topics rather than address voter concerns.
Embattled Susan Collins announces exemptions for Maine from Trump Canada tariffs
Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins announced tariff exemptions for nine agricultural products as she faces a competitive reelection race against Democrat Troy Jackson.
Federal judge restricts DHS field operations looking for noncitizen voters
A federal judge in California has restricted Department of Homeland Security field operations targeting suspected noncitizen voters, citing flawed data and potential Voting Rights Act violations.
Billionaire tax and trans rights: what are key state ballot initiatives in midterms?
Americans are voting on 145 statewide ballot measures across 39 states, addressing issues including billionaire taxes, abortion rights, trans youth policies, and property tax limits.
Watching the watchers: Meet the volunteers observing Trump’s poll monitors on election day
Thousands of volunteers trained by grassroots organizations are preparing to observe polling places on election day, partly to monitor for potential intimidation by immigration enforcement officials.
Too little, too late: Trump takes on gas prices as fuel costs hamper his midterm hopes
With midterm elections fewer than two weeks away, fuel costs remain elevated despite Trump administration initiatives, potentially affecting Republican electoral prospects as voters report budget strain.
Pete Hegseth reportedly authorizes DHS to test ‘heat ray’ at US-Mexico border
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized a temporary loan of a military non-lethal “heat ray” weapon to the Department of Homeland Security for testing at the US-Mexico border.
The Justice Department begins notifying counties where it wants to monitor elections
The Justice Department has begun notifying counties it plans to monitor during the upcoming election, with notifications already sent to jurisdictions in Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington.
‘Man, I loved that’: Trump cheers South Carolina rally attender who hit protester
President Trump praised a rally attendee who struck a protester at a South Carolina campaign event, calling the incident “incredible” and comparing the person to boxer Evander Holyfield.
In reliably blue Minnesota, could Democrats do the unthinkable and lose a Senate seat?
Minnesota’s Democratic lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan faces an unexpectedly competitive Senate race against Republican Michele Tafoya, with political analysts saying Republicans have a narrow path to victory in a state where they haven’t won statewide since 2006.
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Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week’s Budget
UK inflation accelerated to 3.5% in September, the highest in a year, while government borrowing jumped to nearly £25bn, pressuring Chancellor Healey ahead of next week’s Budget.
Some of Europe’s highest energy costs expected in Britain this winter
Great Britain faces some of Europe’s highest energy costs this winter as it increases reliance on gas and electricity imports to meet demand amid elevated market prices.
Why Meta is charging to post more hyperlinks
Meta now charges Facebook page operators up to $499 monthly to post unlimited hyperlinks, limiting free users to two per month as social platforms work to retain user attention and engagement.
American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce to ‘prepare for AI’
American Express is eliminating 5% of its global workforce and taking a $336 million restructuring charge to streamline operations and prepare for AI integration across internal processes.
UK government to make unprecedented intervention in setting of water bills
The UK government plans unprecedented intervention in water bill-setting, directing companies to reduce costs and address leaks and sewage issues ahead of the next price review process.
United Airlines set to open its biggest airport lounge in $2.6 billion overhaul at Houston hub
United Airlines is opening its largest airport lounge this week at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, featuring 54,000 square feet of space as part of a $2.6 billion terminal overhaul.
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Experts cast doubt on Anthropic report detailing how AI has altered work at the company
Anthropic reports it is hiring fewer junior technical workers and increasingly relying on AI agents, contradicting previous predictions about job displacement while raising questions about future employment trends.
Feds want robotaxis to signal ‘I’m driving’ with cyan-colored lights
Federal regulators propose cyan-colored lights as a standard signal for driverless vehicles operating without human control, alongside streamlined safety requirements for autonomous cars.
Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads
Google updated its privacy policy to allow targeted ads based on Gmail, Google Photos, and Drive data when users enable personal AI features, though users can opt out through settings.
‘Black October’: cybersecurity experts sound the alarm over new era of AI-enabled hacking
Cybersecurity leaders are warning of a “vulnerability tsunami” after AI-powered tools discovered critical flaws in PHP, a coding language used by millions of websites, raising concerns about unprecedented hacking threats.
Abandoned Popcorn Time apps had to be disabled to prevent a zombie army
Researchers disabled abandoned Popcorn Time updater software running on millions of devices worldwide that could have been exploited to create botnets or conduct surveillance attacks.
AI firm Anthropic to commit 5% of shares to fund for ‘public good’
AI developer Anthropic commits 5% of shares to a fund for public good purposes, with additional contributions tied to company valuation increases, ahead of planned stock market listing.
Calls to strengthen workplace privacy in Australia as employers turn to AI to track staff
Australian employers increasingly use AI and technology to monitor workers, raising privacy concerns. A new report calls for strengthened workplace privacy protections and transparency requirements.
ReactOS reaches major milestone with NTFS install support
ReactOS, an open source Windows alternative, now supports direct installation onto NTFS partitions, marking a significant development milestone for the project after nearly a decade of incremental progress.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Hybrid Sales Rise While Battery Electric Sales Remain Lower After Tax Credit Expiration
Hybrid electric vehicle sales increased to 16% market share in the third quarter of 2026, while battery electric and plug-in hybrid sales declined significantly following federal tax credit expiration in September 2025.
The Economics Of Climate Free Riding Have Changed
Climate policy economics have shifted as renewable energy and electric vehicles became cost-competitive with fossil fuels, altering calculations for countries deciding whether to transition away from traditional energy sources.
Rapid Transition to Electric Company Cars Could Generate 344,000 EU Jobs by 2030 — Study
An EU study projects that requiring electric company cars and limiting subsidies to Made-in-EU vehicles could generate 344,000 jobs and €18 billion in additional investment by 2030.
The Flexibility Mesh: What Can Grid Flexibility Do Here?
A new framework categorizes electricity grid flexibility resources by specific operational needs—such as managing peaks, local constraints, or multi-day stress—rather than treating all flexible capacity as interchangeable.
Solar Power Keeps Insisting Upon Itself, Red State Or Blue
Solar power deployment in Texas and California has driven wholesale electricity prices down by 42-51% over five years, according to industry research, while generating billions in ratepayer savings despite political divisions.
$120 Oil Is Almost Here, and Trump Has Few Good Options
Brent crude approaches $120 per barrel amid escalating Saudi-Houthi tensions, creating pressure for the Trump administration as regional conflicts drive global oil prices higher.
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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 due to coastal erosion and landslides over the past 16 years, with demolition costs reaching £1.1 million.
COP17: Developed countries ‘fall far short’ of UN targets for nature finance
A UN report finds developed nations are falling short of biodiversity finance commitments, with less than $50 billion mobilized annually against the $200 billion yearly target needed to meet global conservation goals.
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Judge Blocks Attempted Breakup of Antioch Board
An Ohio court blocked the Coalition for the Common Good’s attempt to dissolve Antioch University’s advisory board, though it allowed the placement of President Lori Varlotta on paid administrative leave.
Aspiring Accreditor Approves First Institution
The Commission for Public Higher Education, a newly established accreditor, approved Florida Polytechnic University as its first institution, though it has not yet obtained federal recognition.
Minnesota State to Divert Millions to 4-Year Institutions
Minnesota State’s board approved transferring up to $25 million annually to two struggling four-year universities over four years, with community colleges bearing significant contribution burdens.
AAUP Opposes Accreditor’s Intellectual Diversity Proposal
The American Association of University Professors is opposing a major accreditor’s new proposal to evaluate colleges on “intellectual diversity,” calling the standard vague and tied to conservative criticism of higher education.
Democratic Senators Criticize ED for Front-Loading Grants
Two Democratic senators criticize the Education Department for front-loading grants, contending the practice withheld approximately $630 million from new recipients across 35 programs.
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