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Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago – why are they resuming now?
The US military announced plans to publicly execute and livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, marking the first public execution in the country in over 90 years, sparking significant debate about capital punishment and public spectacle.
Out of the rubble and on to the beach: Gaza’s junior surf lifesavers return to the waves after three years of war
Gaza’s junior surf lifesaving program has resumed after three years of conflict, with approximately 25 children returning to the beach near Al-Shati refugee camp in late September.
Four dead as Isaias weakens to post-tropical cyclone after striking Florida panhandle
Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida’s panhandle as a category 2 hurricane late Friday, resulting in at least four deaths, widespread power outages, and significant property damage before weakening to a post-tropical cyclone.
Pope Leo XIV to have surgery after nodule found on lung
Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery in the coming days after doctors discovered a nodule on his lung during a routine medical examination.
‘A life-or-death race’: the volunteers protecting Kyiv’s skies from new jet-powered drones
Kyiv’s volunteer air defence crews face mounting challenges from Russia’s new jet-powered drones, which travel at 600km/h and exceed the range of their Soviet-era weapons, forcing a critical adaptation in Ukraine’s layered air defence system.
Homes and bridges swept away as fresh floods hit Nepal
A major river in Nepal’s Gorkha district has flooded, sweeping away homes and bridges. Around 50 people were rescued, with five reported missing and no casualties yet confirmed.
Hormuz attacks intensify as efforts to end war on Iran stall
Military tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have escalated as diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Israel conflict with Iran remain stalled, with multiple vessel incidents reported in recent days.
Ethiopia, Eritrea ramp up rhetoric: Are they inching towards war?
Ethiopia and Eritrea exchanged accusations of military aggression at the UN, raising concerns about renewed conflict in the Horn of Africa as fighting intensifies in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
Why are Houthi missiles breaking through Saudi Arabia’s air defences?
Yemen’s Houthis struck King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, killing 12 people in the deadliest attack in over a decade, as the Iran-backed group’s missiles continue penetrating the kingdom’s air defences.
At least five people missing as flash floods in Nepal sweep away houses
Flash floods triggered by a landslide have swept through central Nepal, leaving at least five people missing and destroying multiple houses and infrastructure in the region.
Turkiye highway crash kills 11, injures 27 after tour bus hits truck
A tour bus and tow truck collided on a Turkish highway on Sunday morning near Akhisar, killing at least 11 people and injuring 27 others in western Turkiye.
War and high debt to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok
Finance officials from around the world convene in Bangkok this week amid escalating Middle East conflict, energy supply disruptions, and rising interest rates threatening global economic growth.
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‘Deeply concerning’: Democratic congressional candidate rebukes ICE’s presence in New York
A Democratic congressional candidate criticized New York police conduct following an ICE shooting incident in her district, saying officers violated the spirit of sanctuary laws and calling for ICE’s abolition.
Families of 9/11 victims await key ruling in New York as truther conference is held nearby
Families of 9/11 victims await a crucial appellate ruling in New York on whether Saudi Arabia can be held liable for alleged support provided to hijackers before the attacks.
Abdul El-Sayed: Democrats must ‘win by massive numbers’ to fend off Trump election denial
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says Democrats must win by overwhelming margins in November’s midterm elections to counter expected Republican challenges to election integrity.
‘When you look at the numbers, we win’: the prophetic Texas pastor poised to take Jasmine Crockett’s House seat
Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, a Dallas pastor of 40 years, won the Democratic primary and is poised to succeed Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas’s 30th congressional district following next month’s elections.
Prosecutors oppose Luigi Mangione’s push for dismissal of state charges
Manhattan prosecutors filed opposition to Luigi Mangione’s motion to dismiss state murder charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, arguing double jeopardy protections do not apply.
‘Abolish ICE’: Mamdani, AOC and other Democrats urge action after New York shooting
New York Democrats including Gov. Hochul and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez demanded ICE restrictions after a federal officer shot an undocumented man in a car with his five-year-old son in Manhattan.
Marcy Kaptur: longest-serving congresswoman’s bid for another House term roiled by anti-trans ad
Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving congresswoman, released an ad opposing transgender athletes in school sports, drawing criticism from LGBTQ+ groups and Democratic parties in her district ahead of a competitive re-election bid.
Christa Pike out of hospital and back in prison after botched execution attempt
Death row inmate Christa Pike has been discharged from the hospital and returned to prison after surviving Tennessee’s failed lethal injection execution on September 30.
Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn
Hurricane Isaias could test Fema’s capacity following the Trump administration’s significant workforce cuts, which reduced the agency by 17% in fiscal year 2025, emergency management experts warn.
Florida execution called off after DeSantis withdraws death warrant for first time
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis withdrew a death warrant for a 74-year-old inmate scheduled for execution, marking the first time he has done so during his tenure as governor.
U.S. working to reverse an Egyptian man’s third-country deportation to Africa
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to return an Egyptian man deported to Equatorial Guinea to the U.S., marking a rare reversal of a third-country deportation.
I saw Iran execute a man in public. Is this what the US wants? | Robert Tait
Pentagon leadership has proposed making an execution public, drawing comparisons to public executions carried out by Iran’s government, according to a commentary by a journalist who witnessed such an event.
New York City’s Marble Hill residents furious after ICE shooting: ‘Why do this?’
ICE agents shot a man in Manhattan’s Marble Hill neighborhood on Thursday, sparking outrage among residents who questioned the use of force and visibility of officers during the incident.
What will Democrats do if they win Congress? Here are their priorities
Democrats have outlined ambitious investigative plans should they gain control of Congress in the upcoming November elections, targeting Trump family businesses, cryptocurrency dealings, and other matters.
Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map
With roughly a month until Election Day, Democratic and Republican spending patterns suggest Democrats may gain House control, with analysts tracking competitive races across more than 90 districts nationwide.
US midterms: key takeaways from Senate debates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine
Senate candidates in Georgia, Michigan, and Maine debated key midterm issues including affordability, tariffs, the Iran war, and abortion rights, with control of the chamber at stake.
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Why airfares could rise even more, but airline profits won’t
Volatile fuel prices and strong travel demand are pushing airfares higher, but airline profits remain under pressure despite elevated ticket prices and revenue growth.
Used car prices fall in Q3, while demand for fuel-efficient vehicles grows
Used vehicle prices are forecast to rise only 0.2% this year, with demand shifting toward fuel-efficient vehicles as gas prices remain elevated and consumer spending pressures mount.
Disney+ to stream upcoming Super Bowl
Disney+ will stream the 2027 Super Bowl in February along with two preceding Monday Night Football games, available to all U.S. subscribers.
Levi Strauss hikes profit guidance after tariff refunds, but its sales outlook is less optimistic
Levi Strauss raised full-year profit guidance boosted by tariff refunds but lowered revenue expectations after weak quarterly sales performance.
‘Stop throwing shade’ – the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
The London Stock Exchange boss says the UK government must make the domestic stock market more attractive to prevent major firms from listing abroad and weakening the economy.
How oil-rich Alberta’s economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
Alberta will hold a referendum on October 19 on whether to pursue independence, with economic forecasts sharply divided between separatists predicting billions in savings and critics warning of hundreds of billions in transition costs.
Technology In The News
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks, which trick users into running malicious terminal commands via fake CAPTCHA overlays, have become mainstream malware delivery methods affecting both PC and Mac users worldwide.
Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by “critical blow” from a cyberattack
The International Meteor Organization, a nonprofit that coordinates meteor observations, suffered a cyberattack that knocked much of its infrastructure offline. The organization expects several weeks of partial downtime while transitioning to new systems.
Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
Google Maps now displays fuel prices from UK forecourts using government Fuel Finder data, helping drivers locate cheaper petrol and diesel as costs continue climbing.
‘Dystopian’: Co-op becomes latest firm to put staff under AI surveillance
The Co-op has implemented AI surveillance technology to monitor and score phone calls made by legal services employees to customers seeking probate and estate advice, drawing criticism from workers and unions.
Learning to use local AI is exciting, overwhelming, and frustrating
A tech enthusiast explores running powerful AI models locally on personal devices rather than relying on cloud services, testing applications like daily briefings and game library organization.
What to expect from Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event
Apple’s “Welcome Home” event on October 13th is expected to feature a new smart home hub with a touchscreen, along with refreshed HomePod Mini and Apple TV models running a new homeOS platform.
A college in Illinois tried to cancel its Flock contact and it refused
Elgin Community College in Illinois struggled to terminate its contract with Flock safety cameras after becoming concerned about data sharing with federal authorities and inadequate security practices.
An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Google embedded an undercover analyst in the hacker group TeamPCP’s inner circle, monitoring their supply-chain attacks that breached over 1,000 companies before two alleged leaders were arrested in Australia last month.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
How Low Can the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Actually Go?
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell to 283 million barrels in late September, its lowest level since 1982. The reserve faces challenges in replenishing supplies through costly oil exchange agreements with extended repayment timelines extending into 2028.
Pemex Needs Nearly $110 Billion to Hit Mexico’s Output Targets
Mexico’s state oil company Pemex needs nearly $110 billion to meet the government’s oil and gas production targets, but an international sustainability institute argues the investment would be economically inefficient.
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
The head of EDF Energy argues that approving new North Sea oil and gas projects poses no contradiction to net zero goals, joining other renewable energy leaders backing the Rosebank and Jackdaw developments.
Southeast Asia Needs More Power, But Its Weak Grid Could Be a Problem
Southeast Asia faces energy security challenges from fossil fuel dependence and grid infrastructure gaps as demand surges, threatening the region’s renewable energy transition despite recent policy momentum.
‘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 as the region heads into winter, triggering concern among energy traders about potential supply volatility and elevated prices.
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced Great British Grid, a government-backed entity designed to increase competition in electricity grid infrastructure and reduce energy costs for British consumers and businesses.
Climate Change In The News
Aviva boss warns more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk
Aviva’s chief warns that 115,000 new homes built in flood zones over the next decade could become uninsurable as flooding risks increase due to climate change.
New Colorado neighborhood could offer glimpse into the future of home energy use
A Colorado residential development near Denver showcases ground-source heat pumps installed in nearly 100 homes through a partnership between geothermal startup Dandelion Energy and homebuilder Lennar, demonstrating potential to reduce energy demand and support climate goals.
Education In The News
Nebraska’s Largest School District Asks Police to Not Use Electric Shock Gloves on Students
Omaha police agreed to stop carrying electric shock gloves in the district’s schools after public outcry, but neighboring Bellevue police said they will continue using the devices.
Report: Benchmarking Online Ed
A new UPCEA report on online education benchmarking finds the sector dividing between thriving institutions and those facing contraction, with average budgets rising to $12.5 million in 2026 despite median decreases.
Once globally preeminent, U.S. universities are sliding into decline
U.S. higher education dominance is declining as funding cuts, international student restrictions, and competition from countries like China reshape global academic rankings and research output.
Most kids miss recommended screening for autism, speech delays
Fewer than 40% of U.S. parents report their young children received developmental screenings in the past year, despite decades-old pediatric recommendations. Early detection through these assessments can identify delays in speech, motor skills, and autism spectrum indicators.
Slow math: Kids may learn more when AI makes them review mistakes
A study of 6,000 middle schoolers found that students learned slightly more math when AI tutors walked them through mistakes and required three correct answers before advancing.
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