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U.S., Israel may attack Iran post-elections. And, SpaceX and Tesla consider merging
The U.S. and Israel are preparing plans for a potential attack on Iran scheduled for early next month, according to a source briefed on the matter. The operation would follow the U.S. midterm elections and Israel’s elections.
Some US diplomats told to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
The US State Department has ordered diplomats and government employee families to leave Saudi Arabia due to escalating Houthi attacks that have killed at least three people at civilian infrastructure sites.
Greetings from the Brazil-Argentina border, where waterfalls are flowing at near-record rates
Iguazú Falls on the Brazil-Argentina border is experiencing near-record water flows this October due to intense rainfall linked to a Super El Niño weather pattern, creating a spectacular display of natural power.
Alberta welcomed migrant workers. Now, it wants to restrict their rights
Alberta held a referendum on restricting migrant workers’ access to healthcare, education, and social support. Immigration-related questions are likely to succeed despite concerns from workers and advocates about potential harm.
Cyprus police investigate financial and tax affairs of ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
Cyprus police have launched an investigation into Roman Abramovich’s financial and tax affairs following a Guardian report revealing apparent document falsification by his aides.
Newborn twins fight for survival as conflict fuels Yemen’s hunger crisis
Seven-week-old twins in Yemen are hospitalized with severe malnutrition after their family fled fighting between Houthis and government forces, illustrating how conflict is intensifying the country’s hunger crisis.
The real reasons US politicians are getting older
US politicians are aging significantly, with many serving into their 80s while younger candidates struggle to gain traction. A 27-year-old Gen Z Republican is among the few young candidates running for Congress.
How do Israel’s elections work and who are the main contenders?
Israel holds a general election on 27 October, its first since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks. Incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu faces a competitive race against former military commander Gadi Eisenkot amid security concerns and political divisions.
Netanyahu promises Iran regime change: Can Israel topple Tehran government?
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu declares overthrowing Iran’s government a primary objective, but analysts question whether military force alone can achieve regime change without a costly ground invasion.
Pope will not need further cancer treatment, doctors say
Pope Leo will not require additional cancer treatment following lung surgery last week, with doctors confirming the tumor remained localized, though his planned South American trip status remains uncertain.
French borrowing costs overtake US amid budget turmoil
French 10-year borrowing costs surpassed US Treasury yields for the first time since 2013, as political gridlock and recent unrest threaten the government’s budget passage.
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
French authorities reported the first known human case of Shamonda virus in a deceased immunocompromised patient in early October, with officials stating there is currently no public health risk.
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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.
Trump’s war and tariffs have battered Alaska. A pro-oil Democrat could flip the key Senate seat
Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola is mounting a competitive challenge to Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, centering her campaign on rising costs in the state’s remote communities amid what she characterizes as damaging tariffs and military conflicts.
Trump leans into unprecedented power ahead of midterm elections
President Trump highlighted his expanded authority in his second term, citing actions he said would have been impossible before, as he campaigns ahead of midterm elections.
Bush’s brother crosses party lines to vote for James Talarico for Senate
Neil Bush, son of former president George H.W. Bush, announced he voted for Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, citing concerns about Paxton’s conduct and character.
Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms
Elon Musk’s Super Pac has spent more than $500,000 supporting Republican Mike Lawler in New York’s competitive 17th congressional district race against Democrat Cait Conley.
DoJ’s suspected non-citizens list includes ‘high percentage’ of those born in US, LA officials say
Los Angeles election officials say the Justice Department’s list of 20,000 suspected non-citizens includes a significant share of U.S. citizens, raising questions about the list’s accuracy.
Trump suggests he could be ‘arbitrator’ in DoJ anti-fraud whistleblower scheme
Trump suggested he would personally arbitrate disputes over compensation in a new Justice Department anti-fraud whistleblower program offering up to $30,000 for tips leading to criminal convictions.
Michael Bloomberg spends $80m on Democrats as Trump moves $400m to Republican candidates
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced plans to spend $80m supporting Democratic candidates in midterm elections, while Donald Trump committed $400m to Republican candidates, intensifying the financial competition between parties.
ADL condemns Trump’s antisemitic slur but fails to mention him by name
The Anti-Defamation League condemned use of the term ‘shylock’ as antisemitic Tuesday but did not name Donald Trump, who had used the slur during a Monday campaign rally.
‘What are you implying?’: El-Sayed confronts critics head-on as attacks ramp up
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed confronts critics questioning his positions on Israel and the Muslim Brotherhood, demanding they explain the premise of their inquiries rather than simply defending himself.
Democrats — and Elon Musk — continue to dominate midterm campaign fundraising
Democrats and Republican megadonors, particularly Elon Musk, are driving record fundraising for the 2026 midterms, with over $15 billion raised since early 2025 and competitive races emerging across traditionally Republican states.
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Robot factories and hypersonic missiles: JPMorgan Chase’s first $5 billion of defense investments
JPMorgan Chase deployed $5 billion into defense and manufacturing startups in the first year of its security initiative, exceeding expectations and signaling potential expansion beyond the planned $10 billion commitment.
UK government borrowing rises to £24.5bn as John Healey prepares for budget
UK government borrowing reached £24.5bn last month, exceeding forecasts as rising inflation increased debt interest payments to a record £10.9bn, pressuring Chancellor John Healey before next week’s budget.
Andy Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has directed ministers to develop a plan to eliminate gas standing charges, fixed daily fees that households pay regardless of energy usage.
GM aims to develop vehicles in as little as two years with AI, software push
General Motors announced plans to halve vehicle development time to two years using AI and software, while developing autonomous highway driving capabilities and a new in-vehicle AI assistant.
Sainsbury’s expects challenging run-up to Christmas as households feel squeeze
Sainsbury’s warned of a challenging Christmas period as household spending pressures mount and food producers face rising costs, while interim sales growth slowed to 2.6%.
Oil prices jump to five-month high as attacks threaten global supply
Oil prices reached a five-month high as attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure and tanker incidents in the Persian Gulf raised concerns about potential supply disruptions to global markets.
Technology In The News
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple is modifying macOS privacy settings to prevent third-party developers from misusing full-disk access permissions to read user messages and other sensitive data, following a controversy involving Meta’s AI agent Muse.
Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services
Attackers compromised three country-code top-level domains to obtain unauthorized TLS certificates for Google and other major organizations, forcing browser-level protections and revocations.
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
Anthropic warns that advances in small AI models could enable self-replicating malware capable of infecting IoT devices like smart fridges and vacuums, potentially creating hard-to-stop computer worms by next year.
Fake Linda and me: the Agatha Christie-worthy mystery of the fraudster who stole my byline
A science journalist discovered someone had impersonated her and published articles under her name in major publications, sparking an investigation into identity fraud affecting multiple writers and researchers.
333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email
Hackers compromised 333 Tor exit nodes in early October, redirecting SSH traffic and blocking encrypted email ports to intercept sensitive data and steal credentials.
Google tells Android users to update as parts of Canada adopt permanent daylight saving time
Google advises Android users in Canada to update their devices as British Columbia and Manitoba adopt permanent daylight saving time, with automatic time zone detection available as a backup solution.
Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails
Attackers have exploited a critical Zimbra email vulnerability to inject malicious commands and steal emails and credentials from hundreds of compromised servers worldwide.
Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey
A survey of 300 VMware users found 90 percent exploring alternatives primarily due to licensing costs since Broadcom’s acquisition, with many citing operational complexity and vendor dependency concerns.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Electrification Changes What Energy Security Means
Electrification shifts energy security from reliance on continuous fuel imports to dependence on imported equipment that generates power domestically, fundamentally altering how countries manage economic vulnerability.
Electricity costs put UK steelmakers in worst position in three years against EU rivals
UK steelmakers face their worst competitive position against European rivals in three years due to rising electricity costs following global gas price surges, widening the price premium over France to nearly £30 per megawatt hour.
‘Concerning issues’ found at GB power grid by inquiry into cover-up claims
An independent investigation into whistleblower claims at Great Britain’s grid operator found “concerning cultural issues” but no evidence of cover-ups regarding blackout risks during a June heatwave.
What Jackdaw’s Approval Means for the Future of North Sea Drilling
The UK government approved the Jackdaw gas field project in the North Sea after a four-year regulatory process, citing job creation and energy security benefits while signaling likely rejection of the larger Rosebank oil field.
Britain Finally Creates an Oil Wealth Fund—50 Years Too Late
The UK has established a £2 billion Energy Wealth Fund from North Sea oil revenues, decades after Norway created a $2.4 trillion sovereign wealth fund from similar resources.
EU’s Proposed Shipping Subsidies Could Make BioLNG Cheaper Than Fuel Oil
The European Commission’s proposed shipping subsidy mechanism could make bioLNG and renewable e-fuels significantly cheaper than traditional fuel oil in European waters, while excluding waste-oil biodiesel from support.
Climate Change In The News
A new report just busted another myth about heat pumps
A new report from energy thinktank RMI finds that approximately 109 million U.S. homes could adopt heat pumps without overloading the electrical grid, while reducing emissions and lowering electricity bills.
COP17: Which countries have released new pledges to tackle nature loss?
About 58% of countries have submitted new biodiversity pledges as of this week, ahead of the COP17 summit in Armenia, marking progress toward the 2030 nature protection goals established in 2022.
Education In The News
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.
New Analysis Finds NIH Awarded 7,400 Fewer Grants
NIH awarded nearly 12 percent fewer grants in fiscal year 2026 compared to 2024, according to an analysis from the Association of American Medical Colleges released Thursday.
Grand Canyon U Moves Toward Opening Christian Law School
The Arizona Supreme Court approved a new Christian law school at Grand Canyon University, with enrollment expected to begin in 2027 to help address Arizona’s attorney shortage.
Why This Governor Wants to Ban H-1B Visas for Teachers—and Why Schools Use Them
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes banning H-1B visa use for hiring international teachers, citing concerns about foreign influence in schools. The move affects over 270 visa-holding educators in Texas and could prompt similar action in other states.
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