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Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?
Ukraine faces critical reliance on Elon Musk’s Starlink for military communications and drone operations, with a recent service slowdown highlighting vulnerability. Europe is accelerating development of alternative satellite networks, though alternatives remain limited and slower.
‘A hidden tradition’: Benjamin Moser wants you to know Jewish anti-Zionism is not new
Benjamin Moser’s new book profiles Jewish figures who opposed Zionism throughout history, arguing anti-Zionism represents a legitimate tradition within Jewish thought often dismissed and forgotten.
Israeli soldiers raze neighbourhood in Hebron, driving families from homes
Israeli troops demolished a neighborhood in Hebron, displacing approximately 1,500 residents following a militant attack that killed two soldiers, with authorities characterizing the action as collective punishment.
El Salvador president says bodies found in Haiti are not those of hostages
El Salvador’s president disputes claims that four bodies found in Haiti are those of missing military personnel, citing evidence suggesting they belong to individuals from other nations.
Demand for UK government action 10 months after British man’s death in Grenada
Nearly 10 months after a British man’s death in Grenada was ruled a homicide, his family and support organizations are calling for UK government intervention to overcome diplomatic delays blocking a full investigation.
Gabon says access to social media restored after eight-month ban
Gabon’s government announced the restoration of social media access on Saturday, eight months after imposing a ban that drew widespread international criticism from rights advocates and opposition parties.
AI’s ‘opportunity divide’ could deepen global inequality, UN official warns
A UN official warns that artificial intelligence risks widening inequality between rich and poor nations, with developing countries facing significant barriers to benefiting from the AI revolution.
We want you! ADF recruitment rates are growing, even as the odds of conflict rise. Why are people signing up?
Australian Defence Force recruitment is surging to record levels in 25 years, with over 8,100 new recruits joining this year amid rising regional tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
‘Gaza’s suffering has become campaign fodder’: Palestinians fear the worst from Israel election
As Israel prepares for elections, Palestinians in Gaza fear their humanitarian crisis will remain a campaign issue rather than a policy priority regardless of which candidate wins.
Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe
Thousands of young protesters marched through Italian cities Saturday as authorities deployed soldiers and police to prevent violence. Demonstrations across Europe addressed education, housing, corruption and other issues.
Netanyahu’s pitch: Can Israel use crypto to evade economic sanctions?
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu proposes using cryptocurrency to help the country evade international sanctions amid growing global isolation over Gaza and settlement policies, but officials and experts widely reject the plan.
How is the US-Israeli war on Iran causing havoc in Europe?
Several Western European nations have opposed renewed US-Israeli military action against Iran, citing concerns over disrupted oil supplies and rising household energy costs as winter approaches.
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Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to block Alaska from automatically certifying Senate election results if the Republican incumbent loses, citing voter confusion over similar candidate names.
Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms
Russian operatives are deploying fabricated claims, AI-manipulated videos, and fake news accounts in the final weeks before the midterm elections, according to researchers and intelligence officials tracking online influence operations.
Obama rallies rapturous Michigan crowd for El-Sayed: ‘He’ll finish the job we started’
Former President Obama campaigned in Detroit on Saturday for Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, endorsing him as someone who will “finish the job” on healthcare and fight to remove money from politics.
California leader calls attack on alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law’
California’s attorney general calls Trump administration efforts to investigate alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law,’ as federal prosecutors demand verification of thousands of ballots weeks before midterm elections.
New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more
A Trump administration rule permits hunters to bait bears on federal Alaskan lands with bacon, doughnuts, and human foods. Critics argue the practice will increase bear aggression toward people and represents a political gesture to trophy hunters.
Epstein files take back seat in midterms but experts say issue has not gone away
As midterm elections dominate voter attention, survivors’ advocates worry the Jeffrey Epstein scandal may recede from public focus, though political experts say the issue will likely resurface after the election cycle.
Trump again invokes claim he has the ‘right’ to run for third term as president
Donald Trump joked at an Iowa rally that he has the ‘right’ to run for a third presidential term, citing disputed claims about the 2020 election despite constitutional restrictions.
Surging turnout, with Democrats voting more: key takeaways from early voting data
Early voting data shows surging turnout nationwide with registered Democrats outnumbering Republicans in returned ballots as midterm elections approach. Turnout is pacing well ahead of 2022 levels in key battleground states.
Tom Kean had everything going for him. Then the Republican New Jersey congressman disappeared
Republican congressman Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey disappeared from public view for over three months, missing 100 congressional votes before resurfacing and attributing his absence to hospitalization for depression. He now faces a competitive re-election campaign against Democrat Rebecca Bennett.
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.
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Here’s who Netflix just brought in to run content — and what it means for the streamer
Netflix appointed former Disney executive Peter Rice as chief content officer, replacing 10-year veteran Bela Bajaria as the streamer confronts viewership stagnation and recent workforce reductions.
Boeing wins FAA approval for 737 Max 10 after years of delays as Duffy says certification process should be faster
The FAA approved Boeing’s 737 Max 10 after years of delays, marking the last model in the family to receive certification. Transportation Secretary Duffy said the U.S. should accelerate aircraft approval processes to remain competitive globally.
EBay to lay off 9% of workforce in its second round of job cuts this year
EBay will cut approximately 1,000 employees, representing 9% of its workforce, marking the company’s second major layoff round this year.
Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules
Airbnb has implemented new rules limiting what hosts can require of guests, prohibiting tasks like stripping beds and washing dishes despite mandatory cleaning fees.
No order, no seat: Starbucks China rolls out new store policy
Starbucks China is implementing a new policy requiring customers to make purchases to sit in its cafes, effective across all 8,000 stores as the company faces competition from local rivals.
Zuckerberg wins Meta deal to help him foot bill for possible California billionaire tax
Meta agreed to provide CEO Mark Zuckerberg additional stock compensation to offset potential losses from a proposed California billionaire tax, while keeping him based in the state to lead AI development efforts.
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PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
Global PC shipments fell approximately 20 percent in the third quarter, marking the steepest decline since early 2023 as memory costs surge and demand weakens.
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Topgolf migrated 12,000 virtual machines from VMware to VergeIO’s VergeOS platform, saving over $11.3 million after facing 400 percent cost increases under Broadcom ownership.
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
A coordinated hack of refrigeration systems at approximately 700 supermarkets across France exploited outdated, internet-connected controllers, causing food spoilage and fires. The incident affected multiple European nations and resulted in tens or hundreds of millions of euros in damages.
What are self-replicating ‘AI worms’, and why is Anthropic worried about them?
Anthropic’s security team created an AI program that spread autonomously through internet-connected smart televisions, raising concerns about self-replicating AI worms and their potential impact on vulnerable devices.
Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse
A survey of IT leaders at large enterprises found that companies spend roughly 28 percent of software budgets on upgrades they believe are detrimental, reflecting limited negotiating power against major vendors.
Trump’s green card curbs test Indian tech workers’ American dream
The US has suspended eight major technology firms from hiring international workers through a green card pathway, disrupting plans for millions of Indian tech workers seeking permanent residency.
Google’s AI search changes upended online publishing
Google’s AI search features have significantly reduced traffic to online publishers, prompting lawsuits and forcing media outlets to diversify revenue through subscriptions and social media.
r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers, and more
The moderators of r/opensource implemented new submission rules Saturday evening that ban AI-related projects and non-English speakers, sparking significant backlash and the creation of a rival subreddit.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Canada Stabs Trump In The Back With New Offshore Wind Plan
Canada announced plans for major offshore wind farms off Nova Scotia’s coast, committing $100 million to develop what officials describe as a transformative energy opportunity for Atlantic Canada and potential power exports.
Gas Network Retirement Is Becoming A Real Utility Planning Tool
Gas utilities are adopting geographic retirement strategies as electrification spreads, moving beyond demand forecasts to determine which infrastructure sections should be decommissioned when customer switching makes maintenance economically inefficient.
Sierra Club Iowa Responds: Local Officials Reject Re-zoning Request for Alliant’s Morgan Valley Gas Plant
The Linn County Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected a rezoning request for a proposed gas-fired power plant that Interstate Power and Light Company sought to build in the region.
Trump’s DOE Request Cuts Weak Bets And Useful Research
The Trump administration’s FY2027 DOE budget request cuts funding for solar, wind, vehicles and buildings by 96% while maintaining support for less certain technologies like geothermal and critical minerals, according to analysis of the program allocations.
Britain’s Renewable Energy Boom Is Hitting a Grid Bottleneck
The UK’s rapid renewable energy expansion is being hindered by transmission infrastructure bottlenecks, forcing grid operators to pay wind farms to shut down and rely on expensive gas plants instead.
‘From liabilities to goldmines’: refineries eye record profits from diesel shortage
Western refineries are positioning to earn record profits from a global diesel shortage expected to persist into 2027, as supply constraints and high fuel costs create lucrative opportunities for energy companies with production capacity.
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How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Intense UK heatwaves are forcing a reassessment of climate policy priorities, with housing associations and policymakers balancing the need to cool homes against long-standing mitigation targets.
IPCC is under pressure to delay publication of key global climate report
The IPCC faces pressure from oil-producing and major developing nations to delay its next major climate assessment from 2028 to 2029, while vulnerable countries warn postponement could undermine global climate negotiations.
Education In The News
Family of student who took his own life say university ‘will be held to account’
The family of a 23-year-old University of Glasgow student who died by suicide after being incorrectly told he could not graduate has settled a civil case and vows the institution will face accountability.
Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
England’s headteacher unions passed no-confidence votes in Ofsted and announced potential strike ballots, citing serious wellbeing concerns caused by the inspection system.
Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
A national pre-apprenticeship scheme should be introduced in England to help young people transition from school to work, according to recommendations from a government review into youth unemployment.
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
The UK’s largest education union leader calls for school retrofitting, changed schedules, and exam rescheduling to address increasingly severe heatwaves affecting classroom learning.
English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028
English councils warn that special educational needs debts could reach £10bn by 2028, creating a potential financial crisis for local authorities responsible for meeting rapidly growing statutory demand.
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