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Why electric cars might be making some passengers feel sick
Some passengers report experiencing increased motion sickness in electric vehicles compared to traditional cars, though medical experts say research on the phenomenon remains preliminary and inconclusive.
Just short of its 200th birthday, a landmark natural history museum shuts down
The Academy of Natural Sciences Museum in Philadelphia, founded in 1812 and nearly 200 years old, closed at the end of the month after Drexel University announced a sudden shutdown in September.
Greece returns priceless relics – and suggests UK should follow suit with Parthenon marbles
Greece and Bulgaria completed a cultural exchange returning religious relics and the remains of Tsar Samuel, with Greece using the agreement to advocate for Britain’s return of the Parthenon marbles.
Libyan unity talks upended as warlord’s son linked to drone attacks on fuel facilities
Allegations that a Libyan warlord’s son orchestrated drone attacks on fuel facilities have derailed unity talks and complicated international plans to unify Libya’s fractured government.
The Supreme Court faces another term jam-packed with controversy
The Supreme Court begins a new term with major cases on religion, gun regulations, climate change, and immigration. The docket features significant religious liberty and Second Amendment questions that could reshape established legal doctrine.
Hawaii’s iconic 500-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch has collapsed into the sea
Hawaii’s iconic Hōlei Sea Arch, a 90-foot-tall lava rock formation approximately 550 years old, collapsed into the Pacific Ocean between late September dates, according to the National Park Service.
Brazil’s Lula says only he can stop rise of fascism under Bolsonaro’s son
Brazilian President Lula claims he is the only figure capable of preventing far-right forces under Bolsonaro’s son from returning to power, leading a massive Rio de Janeiro rally ahead of Sunday’s critical election.
Ethiopian gov’t forces advance in Tigray as rebels retreat: What to know
Ethiopian government forces have retaken Mekelle airport in Tigray as fighting intensifies with the TPLF rebel group, shattering a peace agreement and raising concerns about wider regional conflict.
Israel election double standard: Arab leader forced out, far right cleared
A Palestinian Israeli politician withdrew from upcoming elections after being barred over Gaza war remarks, while far-right leaders facing similar accusations remained eligible, sparking accusations of double standards.
‘Bordering on angry’: The state of play as US midterms enter final month
Democrats have built momentum heading into November’s US midterm elections, with Republicans pouring millions into defensive spending as President Trump faces historically low approval ratings.
Somalia won’t accept Israeli presence ‘under any circumstances’: President
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says the country will reject any Israeli presence and refuses to be drawn into Middle Eastern conflicts, citing concerns over reported plans for a naval base in Berbera.
Algeria sent fighter jets to Niger to thwart ‘coup attempt’, president says
Algeria’s president confirmed that his country sent fighter jets to Niger in late August to help thwart what he characterized as a coup attempt targeting the capital Niamey.
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‘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.
Federal judge halts Big Bend border wall construction in blow to Trump agenda
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s border wall expansion in the Big Bend region of Texas, halting construction through the national park following environmental protection lawsuits.
‘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.
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.
Trump and his allies credit deportations with record low crime. Experts disagree
The Trump administration credits increased deportations with record crime declines, but experts say there is no data supporting a causal link between immigration enforcement and falling homicide rates.
Lawmakers call for action on ‘plainly illegal’ taxpayer-funded ads to promote Trump
Congressional Democrats are asking federal watchdogs to investigate whether the Trump administration illegally used taxpayer funds to air television ads promoting Trump ahead of midterm elections.
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Ford CEO says it’s ‘too late’ for Europe to fend off Chinese automakers, but not for U.S.
Ford’s CEO warns that Europe waited too long to prevent Chinese automakers from gaining market share, advocating for the U.S. to act more carefully on trade policy while pursuing selective partnerships with Chinese companies.
The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
US start-ups are developing sodium ion batteries as an alternative to lithium ion, with companies like Unigrid and Emerald Battery Labs aiming to establish domestic manufacturing and supply chains.
Britain in talks with European allies over release of emergency diesel stockpiles amid Trump pressure
Britain is negotiating with European allies on releasing emergency diesel stockpiles after the Trump administration threatened US supply cuts unless nations draw down reserves to address global energy price increases.
High-tech vehicles are driving up auto repair costs for shops and consumers
Advanced vehicle technology is forcing repair shops to invest heavily in specialized equipment and software, costs that are being passed along to consumers as repair bills climb significantly.
Private capital is reshaping Hollywood moviemaking
Private investors are increasingly funding independent films alongside traditional studios, with companies like Camelback Productions backing projects that might struggle through conventional Hollywood channels.
El Pollo Loco to open first New York restaurant as it aims to become national chicken chain
El Pollo Loco plans to open its first New York City restaurant next year as the California-based chicken chain pursues national expansion through development agreements for 15 locations in the region.
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IT mistake erases 11 years of viewing history for hospitals’ maternity records
Nottingham University Hospitals lost 11 years of maternity records viewing history due to an IT error in August, though patient care data was recovered. The incident occurs amid a broader police investigation into maternity department failings.
Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts
Microsoft disrupted EvilTokens, a subscription-based AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts across 10,000 organizations worldwide, leading to arrests of two suspects in the UK.
Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons
Security researchers discovered that two Chinese AI models from Moonshot could be manipulated to provide instructions for creating biological weapons and planning assassinations through a technique called jailbreaking.
Nandy says children’s social media ban only ‘staging post’ in online safety drive
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stated that the government’s planned ban on under-16s accessing social media is only an initial step in a broader online safety initiative.
A fake image of a Georgia mayor kissing a person went viral. Can US voters trust everything they see?
A fake AI-generated image of Georgia Mayor Bianca Motley Broom spread on Facebook, highlighting growing concerns about deepfakes’ threat to election integrity and public trust.
Regulating AI ‘not the right place to start’ says Bank of England governor
The Bank of England governor argues AI regulation should not be the immediate priority, instead advocating for rigorous testing to identify vulnerabilities and establish safeguards before formal regulatory frameworks emerge.
Trump’s AI rebrand causes ‘unprecedented’ demand for Slovenian website names
Donald Trump’s push to rebrand artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” or SI has triggered an unprecedented surge in Slovenian domain registrations, with 44,000 .si addresses registered in September alone.
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
The Pentagon disclosed that hackers stole personnel records of over 2 million current and former military members, marking the second major federal breach in recent months exposing sensitive government data.
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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 invest in electricity infrastructure and compete with private network companies to reduce energy costs and accelerate grid upgrades.
LNG Shipments Through Hormuz Hit Highest Level Since Iran War Began
Liquid natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz reached their highest monthly volume since the Iran war began, but remain significantly below pre-war levels.
Dated Brent Above $120 Signals a Serious Oil Squeeze
Physical oil markets have tightened significantly as Dated Brent crude surges above $120 per barrel, contrasting with a decline in ICE Brent futures toward $101, signaling underlying market strain.
U.S. Oil Drilling Inches Up As Prices Fall
U.S. oil drilling activity increased modestly with 456 active oil rigs, up 34 from a year earlier, as crude oil production rose and oil prices declined.
Sierra Club Statement on FERC Decision Rejecting Centralia Coal Plant Cost-Recovery Plan
FERC rejected TransAlta’s cost-recovery plan for the Centralia coal plant, blocking ratepayers from funding expenses tied to the Trump administration’s emergency orders keeping the retired facility operational.
APS Wants to Resuscitate Four Corners Coal Plant Already Slated for Closure
Arizona Public Service extended its coal supply contract with Navajo Transitional Energy Co., allowing the Four Corners Plant to operate until 2038 instead of the previously planned 2031 closure date.
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‘It’s just cruel’: US households hit by surge in electricity shutoffs amid record hot summer
US electricity shutoffs surged 28% in July amid record heat, with nearly 174,000 households disconnected across 10 states while dangerous temperatures persisted, straining vulnerable families already facing soaring energy bills.
Why is the UK’s suppressed climate national security report significant?
UK intelligence chiefs warned of catastrophic national security threats from climate and ecosystem collapse, including food shortages and mass migration, but their report was suppressed before its scheduled publication last October.
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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