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She died covering war for Fox News. Her parents blame the network — and a star reporter
Two lawsuits against Fox News allege the network ignored security warnings before a 2022 strike in Ukraine killed four people, including producer Oleksandra Kuvshynova. Her parents blame correspondent Benjamin Hall and the network for her death.
How the Cornell case is affecting women who have experienced sexual assault
Sexual assault allegations at Cornell University are triggering trauma responses in survivors across the country, who are sharing their own experiences online using #IamJaneDoe.
More than 400 schools in France to be closed on Monday as more protests planned
Over 400 French schools will close or partially close Monday as student protests over education funding continue, with authorities reporting 24 schools damaged and 78 staff injured.
Egyptian journalist faces terrorism charges after entire newsroom detained
An Egyptian journalist has been charged with terrorism following the detention of an entire newsroom from the independent fact-checking outlet Matsadaash, prompting international criticism and sit-in protests.
Knox Chitiyo obituary
Knox Chitiyo, a Zimbabwean academic and influential commentator on African affairs who held positions at leading British think tanks, has died at 65 from bowel cancer.
Indian police accused of sexual harassment against journalists at protest
Three female journalists accused Indian police of sexual harassment during Delhi protests against the chief election commissioner, with the force receiving and transferring the complaint for investigation.
Serbian populist leader Vucic launches campaign for prime minister
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic launched his campaign for prime minister ahead of a parliamentary election scheduled for October 25, addressing thousands of supporters at a Belgrade arena on Saturday.
Zimbabweans struggle to rebuild after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa
Over 116,000 Zimbabweans returned home from South Africa following anti-immigrant tensions and a June 30 deadline set by activist groups, facing economic hardship and limited job prospects upon arrival.
‘We are in a kind of war’: row over viral Amsterdam chip shop lands in court
Residents of Amsterdam’s exclusive canal district have sued the city over licensing a viral TikTok-famous chip shop, citing overcrowding, littering, and rat infestations from the queues.
Trump defiant about midterm chances as he rallies for Republicans in Ohio
President Trump rallied for Republican candidates in Ohio, expressing confidence in his party’s midterm prospects despite polling challenges and economic headwinds from inflation and geopolitical tensions.
Saudi-led coalition dismisses ‘misleading’ Houthi claim of Riyadh attack
The Saudi-led coalition dismissed Houthi claims of attacking Riyadh, characterizing the assertions as misleading amid escalating fighting in Yemen.
Gaza’s Christians mourn mother and daughter killed in Israeli attack
Two Palestinian Christian women were killed in an Israeli air attack on Gaza City, prompting expressions of grief from religious leaders and highlighting the vulnerability of Gaza’s dwindling Christian community.
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US sanctions three individuals and two charities over alleged Hamas financing
The Trump administration announced sanctions against three individuals and two France-based charities for allegedly financing Hamas, while six people were arrested in connection with a network that moved over $2 million to the militant group.
Conservative US supreme court justice Samuel Alito hints at retirement in interview
Conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, 76, indicated in a CBS News interview that he contemplates retirement annually but believes he can still contribute meaningfully to the bench.
‘Trump? I think he’s a disaster’: Ohio voters aggrieved as president prepares to visit
President Trump prepares to visit Ohio to campaign for Republican candidates, but his approval ratings have declined significantly in the state during his second term, with voters expressing concerns about affordability and other issues.
Georgia holds emergency meeting on AI exposing voters’ secret ballots
Georgia’s election board held an emergency meeting to address security vulnerabilities that allow artificial intelligence to identify individual voters’ secret ballots using public election records.
UCLA law school accused by justice department of illegally using race in admissions
The Department of Justice accused UCLA’s law school of illegally considering race in admissions, claiming the school favored Black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian American students.
Kennedy Center Honors awards moved to new venue amid Trump’s onslaught
The Kennedy Center Honors will relocate to Capital One Arena on December 7, moving away from its traditional home for the first time since 1978 amid disputes over the Trump administration’s efforts to rename the facility.
Republicans pull funding of Trump-backed Senate candidate in critical North Carolina race
Republicans’ main Senate campaign fund withdrew advertising support from Trump-backed Michael Whatley in North Carolina, redirecting resources to other competitive races amid challenging midterm polling.
Hundreds gather in Mississippi to protest Republican redistricting: ‘This fight is familiar territory’
Hundreds protested Republican redistricting efforts at Mississippi’s state capitol Thursday, invoking the state’s voting rights history as legislators prepare to redraw maps following a Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.
‘Elon is my prophet’: how Musk’s Doge team took a wrecking ball to Washington
A representative from the Department of Government Efficiency arrived unannounced at the IRS in February 2025, demanding immediate access to taxpayer systems and bypassing standard security and ethics protocols.
Mamdani’s nuanced plan offers a roadmap to tackle antisemitism – and reignites criticism of the mayor
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city’s first municipal antisemitism strategy, a multi-pronged approach notably omitting Israel despite his contentious pro-Palestine positions, reigniting criticism from multiple political camps.
Lawmakers call for action on ‘plainly illegal’ taxpayer-funded ads to promote Trump
Congressional Democrats are asking federal watchdogs to investigate television ads that the Trump administration aired using taxpayer funds to promote the president weeks before midterm elections.
Hegseth puts the future of warfare in the hands of major Maga donors
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has appointed tech billionaires Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to advisory roles in a Pentagon project on future warfare, both major Republican donors whose companies hold federal defense contracts.
DNC sues Trump administration over last-minute changes to overseas voting form
The DNC sued the Trump administration over changes to the overseas voter registration form, alleging the Pentagon illegally eliminated an option for US citizens who have never lived in the country.
Trump doesn’t rule out declaring state of emergency before midterm elections
President Trump declined to rule out declaring a state of emergency before midterm elections and dismissed low approval ratings as fabricated, in a Time magazine interview.
‘Page one of repressive playbook’: critics warn of Trump’s conspiratorial attacks
Critics and scholars warn that President Trump’s use of conspiracy theories resembles authoritarian tactics that endanger democratic freedoms, elections, and public trust in institutions.
Mamdani’s nuanced plan offers a roadmap to tackle antisemitism – and reignites criticism of the mayor
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled the city’s first municipal antisemitism strategy, a multi-pronged approach that notably omits any mention of Israel, reigniting criticism from both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine camps.
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Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
European automakers facing crisis from Chinese competition are pivoting toward military vehicle production as defense budgets surge across the continent amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Employers should teach primary-age children about work, Milburn says
A former UK minister recommends introducing children to careers from primary school age and making work experience mandatory for 14-16-year-olds, though teaching unions cite existing school pressures.
Trade tensions mean fewer Canadians flocking to South Florida
Trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada have led to reduced tourist bookings at South Florida hotels catering to Canadian visitors, with flight numbers declining and some travelers choosing alternative destinations.
Cost of living: Energy price hikes in Northern Ireland add to mounting financial pressure
Energy prices in Northern Ireland are rising sharply, with gas bills increasing by up to 19% and electricity by 12.6%, adding financial strain as households face winter months ahead.
Chalmers says global economic turmoil will drive budget cuts, but Australia should avoid recession
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of intensifying economic pressures from global conflict and inflation while maintaining the government is not planning for recession and seeking additional budget savings.
UK car industry faces ‘difficult trade-off’ between Chinese and EU markets
Britain’s automotive sector faces difficult trade-offs as it balances Chinese investment against potential EU tariffs, with manufacturers seeking clarity on government direction.
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Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released patches for a record 972 vulnerabilities this month, with 112 rated critical severity, as the industry races to address security flaws ahead of anticipated AI-assisted attacks.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks using fake CAPTCHAs and terminal commands have become mainstream malware delivery vectors, affecting both PC and Mac users across compromised websites globally.
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 affecting its infrastructure, with several weeks of partial downtime expected during the transition to new systems.
An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Google revealed it had an undercover analyst infiltrating the hacker group TeamPCP during their unprecedented supply-chain attacks, allowing the company to monitor operations, warn victims, and help disrupt exploitation attempts.
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what?
Researchers discovered sophisticated tech support scams delivered through Google ads that freeze device screens and direct users to call fake support centers, affecting hundreds of organizations across multiple countries.
‘Super Intelligence’: Three takeaways from Trump’s tech summit
President Trump hosted a meeting with top US tech executives to discuss AI safety, resulting in a voluntary accord that critics argue lacks accountability mechanisms and enforcement provisions.
AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, Tokyo court rules
A Tokyo court ruled that voices are protected under publicity rights after an AI tool cloned a Japanese actor’s voice for TikTok videos without authorization.
Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates
Cloudflare announced plans to issue quantum-resistant TLS certificates using Merkle Tree technology, becoming one of the first certificate authorities to offer post-quantum cryptography for website authentication.
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Could White Hydrogen Succeed Where Green Hydrogen Stumbled?
White hydrogen, naturally occurring in Earth’s crust, could bypass barriers that hindered green hydrogen scaling while helping decarbonize industrial sectors like steelmaking and transportation.
Calls For Special E-Mobility Tariffs To Support Fleet Operators in South Africa
South Africa lacks comprehensive electric vehicle incentives unlike other African nations. Fleet operators are calling for special electricity tariffs to support electric mobility adoption.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Britain risks running out of gas by the 2030s without unprecedented government action, according to an official assessment cited by ministers considering financial support for aging infrastructure.
Fossil fuel advertising contracts at all-time high in 2026
Fossil fuel companies signed a record 1,321 advertising contracts in 2026, with major ad agencies portraying oil and gas as essential to economic security and cultural values.
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
EDF Energy’s chief executive says approving new North Sea oil and gas projects poses no contradiction to net zero goals, joining other renewables leaders in backing the Rosebank and Jackdaw developments.
Grid Connection at European Ports & Airports: Solutions to Accelerate Transport Electrification
European ports and airports face decade-long delays connecting to electrical grids despite legal requirements to electrify ships and aircraft, creating bottlenecks in transport decarbonization efforts.
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Revealed: England’s June 2026 heatwave sparked record demand for ambulances
England’s ambulance services experienced record-breaking demand during a June heatwave, with four NHS trusts responding to unprecedented life-threatening emergencies and two recording their highest-ever 999 call volumes.
CCC: Heathrow expansion could push flights to ‘80% of UK emissions by 2050’
The Climate Change Committee warns that aviation could account for 80% of UK carbon emissions by 2050, and Heathrow expansion would worsen the problem without stronger policies in place.
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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