News from Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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- Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men
The former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face charges of this nature.
BBC, 3 hours ago - Is Zionism Racism?
Is Zionism Racism? Britain's Green Party has declared Zionism a form of racism. The motion, passed at its Brighton conference by 1,022 votes to 813, makes the party officially anti-Zionist and backs a single democratic…
Middle East Eye, 3 hours ago - Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell
Lionel Messi played his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, ending a 21-year international career.
Al Jazeera, 3 hours ago - Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment capacity to reach deal with US
Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment capacity to reach deal with US US Vice President JD Vance said that Iran must make a "meaningful" reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end th…
Middle East Eye, 3 hours ago - Beau Lamarre-Condon didn’t talk about Jesse Baird to friend in lead-up to alleged murders, court hears
NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering his ex and Luke Davies in a Sydney terrace in February 2024 Despite an alleged obsession with his ex, Beau…
The Guardian, 4 hours ago - Explosion shutters Venezuela’s second-largest oil refinery
An explosion has ripped through Venezuela's second-largest oil refinery, causing it to suspend activities.
Al Jazeera, 4 hours ago - Why do airport and flight rules exist?
Everyone follows these rules, but few know why. Each one traces back to an incident that changed aviation security.
Al Jazeera, 4 hours ago - Israel marks third anniversary of October 7 attack as election looms
Israel will mark the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Wednesday with memorial events across the country, as heightened security surrounds the commemorations and voters prepare for an election in…
France 24, 4 hours ago - Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missile north of Riyadh
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missile north of Riyadh The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis north of Riyadh.
Middle East Eye, 4 hours ago - Two Houthi missiles target Yemen’s Aden International Airport
Explosions near Aden International Airport after Yemen’s Saudi-backed gov't said two missiles were fired by the Houthis.
Al Jazeera, 4 hours ago - Trump reveals the make of his suit – and it isn’t what people were expecting
The president has worn Brioni suits since the days of his reality show, ‘The Apprentice’
The Independent, 4 hours ago - Zambia will sign $3.6 billion health plan with US that won't require sharing of patient data
Zambia plans to sign a revised health agreement with the United States that excludes controversial clauses about sharing patient data and specimens
ABC News, 4 hours ago - The agonising wait for Gaza’s missing
The agonising wait for Gaza’s missing Three years into Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Palestinian families are still searching for answers about thousands of relatives who vanished during the war. Some disappeared during Is…
Middle East Eye, 5 hours ago - ‘Not exactly his favorite senator’: Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate
Republican challenged by Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Senate race says she opposes Iran war and Canada tariffsSusan Collins, the Republican senator for Maine, pointedly distanced herself from Donald Trump in a tele…
The Guardian, 5 hours ago - Aden official says Houthi missiles targeted Yemen's Aden airport
Aden official says Houthi missiles targeted Yemen's Aden airport Two missiles launched by the Houthis targeted Yemen's Aden international airport early on Wednesday, the media office of Aden's security department said.…
Middle East Eye, 5 hours ago - Syrian embassy returns seized passport after 43 years
Syria's embassy in Berlin has returned the passport of a citizen that the former Assad government seized 43 years ago.
Al Jazeera, 5 hours ago - Comedian Dave Hughes to stop speaking at Liberal party events over political donation concerns
Entertainer alleges complaint made about ‘in-kind’ donations over Victorian fundraisers, where he has been railing against LaborGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastDave Hughes says he will no long…
The Guardian, 5 hours ago - Politicians slam Trump’s suggestion that Iran ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles
Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.
Al Jazeera, 5 hours ago - Haiti postpones elections indefinitely as gang violence hampers preparations
Haiti has indefinitely postponed elections scheduled for December and February, the electoral council said Tuesday, citing technical and operational requirements as gang violence continues to disrupt preparations. The d…
France 24, 5 hours ago - Insurance exec fatally shoots wife, daughter before taking his own life inside their NJ mansion, police say
David Grodnick, 61, was found dead alongside a 62-year-old woman and a 24-year-old woman, according to authorities
The Independent, 5 hours ago - What’s behind Israel’s growing shift to the right?
Three years after the October 7 attacks, the politics of Israeli society has shifted further right.
Al Jazeera, 5 hours ago - Iran says more than 100 petrochemical and pharmaceutical sites damaged by US attacks
Iran says more than 100 petrochemical and pharmaceutical sites damaged by US attacks US attacks have damaged 111 petrochemical and pharmaceutical facilities across Iran, according to the representative to the Organisati…
Middle East Eye, 5 hours ago - Yemeni forces launch offensive to retake Houthi-held al-Waziiya in Taiz
The mountainous district is key to control of Mocha, the Red Sea port the Houthis seized last month.
Al Jazeera, 6 hours ago - Pornhub returns to Australia after banning access due to age verification rules
Australian adults again able to access the world’s most popular porn site after parent company introduces age checking via Apple devices Australian adults will b…
The Guardian, 6 hours ago - Strikes reported in Yemen's Ibb, Taiz
Strikes reported in Yemen's Ibb, Taiz Saudi aircrafts bombed Mudhaykhirah district in Ibb and the Sharab district in Taiz early on Wednesday, according to media outlets associated with Yemen's Houthis.
Middle East Eye, 6 hours ago - Hunter Valley community group wins landmark high court climate change case
Ruling on Mount Pleasant coalmine shows ‘we cannot continue to dig up coal … and pretend the consequences have nothing to do with us’, group saysA Hunter Valley community group has won Australia’s first high court case…
The Guardian, 6 hours ago - Jaguar targets young Americans with Type 01 EV – but it’s too long for UK parking spaces
Latest model is launching in New York to target rich US buyers – and is more than 5.2 metres long and 2 metres wideIt has no rear window, will not fit into a UK parking space and – starting at £130,000 – ($172,000) is a…
The Guardian, 6 hours ago - Iran war live: Yemen forces claim control over strategic Taiz mountain peak
Yemeni forces claim they have tightened control over the highest peak in the Jabal Habashi district of Taiz.
Al Jazeera, 6 hours ago - Man living in Congo who went back to Kenya is country's 1st confirmed Ebola case and death
A Kenyan citizen who had been living in Congo before returning to Nairobi over the weekend became Kenya's first confirmed case of Ebola and the country's first death from the disease in the fast-moving outbreak, authori…
PBS NewsHour, 6 hours ago - Two blasts reported nearby Aden International Airport
Two blasts reported nearby Aden International Airport Aljazeera is reporting two powerful explosions near the international airport in the southern port city of Aden.
Middle East Eye, 7 hours ago - Smotrich calls for further annexations in Gaza and Lebanon
Smotrich calls for further annexations in Gaza and Lebanon Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to permanently extend its sovereignty over territory held by Israeli forces in Gaza and Lebanon duri…
Middle East Eye, 7 hours ago - Electric car bursts into flames at charging station in Turkiye
Turkiye’s first domestically produced electric SUV, the Togg T10X burst into flames at a charging station.
Al Jazeera, 7 hours ago - Christa Pike regains consciousness after botched Tennessee execution attempt
Convicted murderer Christa Pike regained consciousness and began speaking Tuesday after surviving a botched execution by lethal injection. Pike, the first woman the state of Tennessee has attempted to put to death in 20…
France 24, 7 hours ago - New Zealand greenhouse gas levels hit record highs threatening catastrophic glacier melts
Government report finds the country could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as damaging storms and cyclonesNew Zealand could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves and catastrophic glacie…
The Guardian, 7 hours ago - ‘We are desperate’: Venezuela’s power cuts fuel growing public anger
Frequent outages have fuelled protests against the government of interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez.
Al Jazeera, 7 hours ago - Privacy watchdog launches probe into China-based company behind Kmart ‘pervert glasses’ app
Commissioner said Shenzhen Qingcheng, the app maker behind the HeyCyan app in the smartglasses, failed to respond to her inquiries The Australian privacy regulat…
The Guardian, 7 hours ago - Ikea to pilot online buyback service for secondhand furniture
Service to be tested in Spain and Portugal this year, with a UK rollout if successful, as pre-loved markets boomIkea is to test an online version of its buy-back service where the retailer offers vouchers for unwanted s…
The Guardian, 7 hours ago - Christa Pike lawyers say she is speaking one week after failed execution
The 50-year-old has regained consciousness and is receiving care nearly one week after being sent to the hospital.
Al Jazeera, 7 hours ago - Sarah Macdonald returns to ABC radio after being sacked in 2024
Manager who removed Macdonald announces she will replace the late James Valentine from March Two years after her shock axing, the ABC has backflipped and reinsta…
The Guardian, 7 hours ago - French students lead massive protests against education policies
More than a quarter-million people poured into the streets across France on Tuesday, a dramatic development in a student-led movement that began at one single high school. In some cities, police and protesters clashed.…
PBS NewsHour, 7 hours ago - Trump says he will speak to Putin over reported plague death in Russia
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would speak “very soon” with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported plague death of a laboratory technician, as Washington and the World Health Organization pressed…
France 24, 8 hours ago - Suspected Iranian drone plot pushed U.S. to evacuate bombers from British air base
British police arrested a 22-year-old on suspicion of terrorism offenses connected to a possible plot against the RAF Fairford air base. Over the weekend, the U.S. Air Force evacuated bombers from that base, for fear of…
PBS NewsHour, 8 hours ago - Iran's Central Bank says it has ‘no problem providing foreign currency’
Iran's Central Bank says it has ‘no problem providing foreign currency’ Iran’s Central Bank says Tehran supplied $2bn in foreign currency to the market, saying that the country has no shortage of foreign exchange, Irani…
Middle East Eye, 8 hours ago - Examining the DOJ's effort to prosecute non-citizens accused of voting
Ahead of the midterm elections, the Department of Justice is leading a high-profile effort to catch and prosecute people they say illegally cast ballots, sometimes holding televised press conferences to make the announc…
PBS NewsHour, 8 hours ago - Haitian student's suicide reveals human toll of immigration crackdown
Over the weekend, the family of Pierre Damas Bel laid him to rest. The 20-year-old Haitian student lost his legal immigration status in July after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end te…
PBS NewsHour, 8 hours ago - Tropical depression in Gulf predicted to be Atlantic season’s first hurricane
First hurricane of the season has not formed this late since 1905 as scientists say possible US landfall on SaturdayTropical Depression Nine has been predicted to be the Atlantic season’s first hurricane and potentially…
The Guardian, 8 hours ago - Many Nepalis swept away in the floods aren't officially dead, leaving families in limbo
Relatives are finding themselves with no compensation and facing an administrative nightmare.
BBC, 8 hours ago - Some nations have deployed space weapons. Here's what issues are worrying experts
The Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but experts say it needs updating to address modern challenges.
PBS NewsHour, 8 hours ago - Fans flood Buenos Aires ahead of Messi’s final international match
Thousands of Argentina fans poured into Buenos Aires’ Monumental stadium ahead of Lionel Messi’s final match.
Al Jazeera, 8 hours ago - US man arrested as second suspect in Canada mass school shooting planned with ChatGPT
Justice department detained James Codey Bryant and allege he offered ‘technical advice’ to primary suspectA surprise suspected accomplice has been arrested in connection with a mass school shooting in Canada that was ma…
The Guardian, 8 hours ago - Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi ballistic missile attacking Khamis Mushait, Saudi state TV says
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi ballistic missile attacking Khamis Mushait, Saudi state TV says The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Iran-align…
Middle East Eye, 8 hours ago - Abdul El-Sayed is under fire for joining forces with Obama in upcoming rally
Abdul El-Sayed is under fire for joining forces with Obama in upcoming rally Just two weeks after US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faced backlash for campaigning with former Vice President Kamala Harris, the upstart c…
Middle East Eye, 8 hours ago - Houthis, Saudi-led forces claim victories as Yemen fighting rages on
Saudi Arabia’s Jazan and Najran airports were attacked as Saudi-led gov’t forces launched air strikes on the Houthis.
Al Jazeera, 8 hours ago - Trump announces $6.6bn defense shipyard owned by top Republican donor’s firm
Baltimore project to be partly funded by US government but owned by defense firm Anduril, founded by Palmer LuckeyDonald Trump on Tuesday announced the opening of a new $6.6bn shipbuilding factory in Baltimore, partly f…
The Guardian, 9 hours ago - Armed Man shot outside Sweden's Royal Palace in Stockholm
Swedish police have shot and wounded an armed man outside the royal palace in central Stockholm. The man has been taken to a hospital.
Euronews, 9 hours ago - Former German spy chief detained over suspected treasonous espionage
Former German spy chief August Hanning was detained Tuesday on suspicion of treason and espionage after prosecutors accused him of paying for secret intelligence documents and using them to prepare an analysis for a for…
France 24, 9 hours ago - CNN, CBS News now under one roof as Paramount-Warner Bros merger closes
The newly combined company is called Skydance and began trading on Wall Street on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera, 9 hours ago - Palestinian Authority says Israel blocked election officials from Jerusalem, Gaza
Palestinian Authority says Israel blocked election officials from Jerusalem, Gaza Israel refused to allow Palestinian election officials access to east Jerusalem or Gaza ahead of legislative polls, according to the offi…
Middle East Eye, 9 hours ago - Yemen foreign ministry condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports
Yemen foreign ministry condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports Yemen’s foreign ministry has strongly condemned recent Houthi attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan and Najran, according to the state-run Saba news…
Middle East Eye, 9 hours ago - Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death
In tonight's edition, Kenya records its first Ebola death after a man travelled from the DRC via Uganda. Also, Comoros is tightening the rules on who can do business. In South Africa, concerns are growing that xenophobi…
France 24, 9 hours ago - CNN now has a new owner. What will the future of the network be under Skydance?
CNN has a new owner: Skydance
The Independent, 9 hours ago - Trump reveals why tariff is only his ‘fifth favorite word’
In scattered rant to Naval Academy students, Trump announces new shipyard while excluding Maryland officials from joining him
The Independent, 9 hours ago - Tokyo protests US military presence after Okinawa killing
Protesters rallied outside the US Embassy in Tokyo after a US Marine was arrested for the killing of a 39-year-old woman
Al Jazeera, 9 hours ago - Trump says he is weighing suspension of federal gas tax
President floats idea as voter anger over rising costs threatens Republican hopes in November midtermsDonald Trump said on Tuesday his administration was considering suspending the federal gasoline tax, a sign the presi…
The Guardian, 9 hours ago - Is it time to talk to the Taliban?
Five years after the U.S.'s withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban remains firmly in power. Here's how the Taliban doing in terms of foreign policy.
NPR, 9 hours ago - US firm gets $2.9bn sub deal after boss joins war study with Musk
Anduril said it would invest $3.7bn to develop shipyard that would build submarine parts.
Al Jazeera, 9 hours ago - Cancer rates rising faster among younger people, international study finds
New major research has found that cases of several different kinds of cancer have risen sharply among young people in England, the US, and in the Netherlands. The number of people under the age of 50 diagnosed with pros…
France 24, 9 hours ago - US death row inmate Christa Pike conscious after failed execution, lawyers say
Pike, 50, continues to receive critical medical care while handcuffed in hospital, according to a statement from her lawyers on Tuesday.
BBC, 9 hours ago - Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West Bank
Jaafar Ashtiyeh was covering violence against olive farmers when settlers set upon him with the butts of their rifles Armed Israeli settlers beat a photographer in the presence of Israeli soldiers, hospitalising him, as…
The Guardian, 9 hours ago - Russian lab worker’s death sparks plague fears as unverified claims spread online
The death of a 28-year-old Russian lab worker at Siberia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute has sparked online panic about a ‘plague’, despite the WHO assessing the public health risk in Russia as low. Unverified claims ab…
France 24, 9 hours ago - The questions swirling around a U.K. base and possible Iranian-backed attacks
British police said they had made a seventh arrest in a murky plot that may have targeted a U.K. airbase.
NPR, 9 hours ago - Tom Cruise hits a new low: Melania staffers celebrate ‘Digger’ making less money than first lady’s movie
Senior Advisor Marc Beckman touted on social media that ‘MELANIA’ beat Cruise’s new film by 67 percent per theater, despite opening in far fewer locations
The Independent, 10 hours ago - Trump pushed FBI to investigate anti-ICE demonstrators in LA, whistleblower claims
‘Using the FBI to target Americans for exercising their First Amendment rights directly undermines our nation’s foundational values,’ Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California says
The Independent, 10 hours ago - Abdul El-Sayed is under fire for joining forces with Obama in upcoming rally
Abdul El-Sayed is under fire for joining forces with Obama in upcoming rally Submitted by Nouran Saleh on Tue, 10/06/2026 - 19:00 Former president is being featured in one of the Detroit rallies that will kick off Michi…
Middle East Eye, 10 hours ago - Trump says ‘millions of barrels’ of oil transited through Hormuz
Trump says ‘millions of barrels’ of oil transited through Hormuz US President Donald Trump has said “millions of barrels” of oil transited through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days. “We’re getting it through at levels…
Middle East Eye, 10 hours ago - Woman faked being a substitute teacher just to go into class and berate the teens
Amy Jones, 23, told police she went to the Milwaukee high school ‘because she was bored’ and ‘hates kids’
The Independent, 10 hours ago - Trump hosts election denier Tina Peters for strategy summit at White House as midterms look grim: insider
The former Colorado elections clerk became a cause célèbre among Trump and his MAGA supporters after she was imprisoned
The Independent, 10 hours ago - Why Bagram Air Base Remains a Target Five Years After U.S. Exited Afghanistan
Viral videos and online commentary have alleged that U.S. forces quietly reclaimed Afghanistan’s most notorious military base.
Drop Site News, 10 hours ago - ‘All I want to do is cry’: trauma of 7 October survivors three years after the attacks
Israeli communities shattered by Hamas masacres are torn between rebuilding their lives and remembering lost friends and relativesKeith Siegel spent many of his long hours in Hamas captivity in Gaza etching everything t…
The Guardian, 10 hours ago - Judo: Japan crowns two new world champions in Baku
Akari Omori claimed her first world title at -57kg, defeating reigning champion Eteri Liparteliani in golden score. At -73kg, Ryuga Tanaka overcame Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov in a tight final to secure gold and complete a…
Euronews, 10 hours ago - Police make seventh arrest over UK airbase incident
A seventh man was arrested Tuesday over a major incident last month at a British military airbase used by the United States to launch strikes on Iran, police said. The arrest came a day after President Donald Trump said…
France 24, 11 hours ago - Bar where Jane Doe says she drank before going to Cornell fraternity says it didn’t serve her
‘Moonies employees strictly followed the rules and did not serve alcohol to any underaged guests,’ the bar said in a statement
The Independent, 11 hours ago - Heavy rains pummel St. Vincent and the Grenadines, forcing school closures
The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has shuttered all schools after heavy rains unleashed flooding and landslides across the eastern Caribbean island
ABC News, 11 hours ago - Calls to block social media platforms for minors in France amid school protests
One factor accelerating these student protest is social media, and its being boosted even more by artificial intelligence. Some French mayors have even called for social media platforms to be temporarily blocked for min…
France 24, 11 hours ago - Yemen’s government is on the attack against the Houthis. What has changed?
Yemeni forces are trying to reverse Houthi gains, aided by heavier air power and renewed international support.
Al Jazeera, 11 hours ago - German ex-spy chief arrested for suspected espionage, treason
A former German spy chief was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of espionage and treason, an embarrassing case at a time when the country is seeking to broaden the powers of its intelligence agencies. August Hanning, who ra…
France 24, 11 hours ago - Pakistan provides fuel aid to over 9 million low-income people as Middle East war drives up prices
Pakistan’s government is providing fuel subsidies to over 9 million low-income people as the U.S.-Iran war drives up energy prices
ABC News, 11 hours ago - India's security restrictions after Pahalgam attack throttle tourism income for Kashmiris
India's security restrictions after Pahalgam attack throttle tourism income for Kashmiris Submitted by Muheet Ul Islam on Tue, 10/06/2026 - 18:23 Prolonged restrictions have meant tourism arrivals have dropped significa…
Middle East Eye, 11 hours ago - Chancellor plans major intervention to help poorer UK households with rising energy bills
Exclusive: Officials working on further radical changes that would change how much energy companies could charge customersJohn Healey is planning a major intervention to cut energy bills for poorer households at this mo…
The Guardian, 11 hours ago - Colombia's president offers support to veterans extradited to US over Haitian leader's killing
Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella has offered legal assistance to a group of Colombian military veterans who were arrested over the 2021 killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse
ABC News, 11 hours ago - Russia denies imposing anti-plague measures after lab worker death
Russia denies plague cases after laboratory technician's death; US demands 'transparency' as WHO monitors situation.
Al Jazeera, 11 hours ago - Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer covering West Bank
Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer covering West Bank Armed Israeli settlers on Tuesday beat an AFP photographer, leaving him requiring hospital treatment, as he covered ongoing violence by settlers against the oliv…
Middle East Eye, 11 hours ago - Trump claims he’s ‘flipping races’ with his rally-a-day blitz. It’s not Republicans he’s helping
The president insists he can help his party defy the polls, even as Republicans who voted for him sour on his policies and increasingly erratic behavior and comments in the home stretch to Election Day, writes Andrew Fe…
The Independent, 11 hours ago - Catalan separatist Puigdemont to return to Spain after warrant lifted
Spain's Constitutional Court ruled an amnesty law for Catalan separatists applied to the politician.
Al Jazeera, 11 hours ago - Cornell faculty inches close to ‘no-confidence’ vote that could see university leadership ousted
Though a no-confidence vote carries no power to remove officials, faculty members say the measure delivers a necessary rejection of the university's top brass
The Independent, 11 hours ago - UK trial of three Iranians over alleged plot to target Iran dissident journalists
In London three Iranians go on trial accused of targeting UK-based journalists opposed to the regime in Tehran
Euronews, 12 hours ago - Senior academics set out key questions Cambridge must answer over Jason Arday’s death
Letter from more than 40 signatories says university has backed away from promised thorough review of events before deathSenior Cambridge academics have criticised the university’s plans to investigate Prof Jason Arday’…
The Guardian, 12 hours ago - California couple charged with child abuse in surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 children
Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan had 15 children, aged between two months to 13 years, removed from their homeA California couple has been arrested on child abuse charges following an investigation into a surrogacy scheme i…
The Guardian, 12 hours ago - German spy chief arrested for treason
German spy chief arrested for treason Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 10/06/2026 - 18:50 August Hanning, who ran Germany's foreign intelligence service, had extensive links to Israeli intelligence Then-German Interior Se…
Middle East Eye, 12 hours ago - U.S. restricts troops from leaving Okinawa base after Marine accused of murder
The arrest of the Marine has renewed protests against the heavy American military presence on the southern island and the rise in military-related crime.
PBS NewsHour, 12 hours ago - Iran summons French envoy over 'violent response' to school protests
Iran summons French envoy over 'violent response' to school protests Iran summoned French ambassador to Tehran Pierre Cochard on Tuesday over Paris's treatment of protesters demanding better conditions in schools, state…
Middle East Eye, 12 hours ago - Labour figures rule out working with Greens after ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
Minister says they could not see parties cooperating, while official says coalition should be formally ruled outSenior Labour party figures said it is very unlikely their party would cooperate with the Greens in the fut…
The Guardian, 12 hours ago - Saudi Arabia says 3 injured in attacks on its airports as fighting with Houthis reignites
Saudi Arabia says three people were injured in the latest attacks on its airports since fighting with Yemen's Houthi rebels reignited.
PBS NewsHour, 12 hours ago - White House blasts media coverage of Trump’s remark about Iran destroying LA and San Diego
‘The media freakout over President Trump’s comments is not rooted in reality,’ White House Communications Director Steven Cheung wrote on social media
The Independent, 12 hours ago - Whistleblower suit alleges Trump ordered FBI investigation on LA anti-ICE protesters
The White House denies the allegations as ‘false’ and says the ‘first amendment does not protect violent rioting’US politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump ordered the FBI to investigate protesters in Los Angeles who…
The Guardian, 12 hours ago - Swedish Patriot missiles to be sent to Poland to bolster NATO's eastern flank
Sweden will send Patriot air-defences and around 100 troops to protect the Rzeszów-Jasionka logistics hub used to route aid to Ukraine. The mission starts on 1 December and will last seven months.
Euronews, 12 hours ago - Oman carries out medical evacuation for crew members of oil tanker
Oman carries out medical evacuation for crew members of oil tanker Oman carried out a medical evacuation for 10 crew members of the Panama-flagged oil tanker On Peace, which was attacked near the Gulf country, the medi…
Middle East Eye, 12 hours ago - French police fire tear gas as more than 250,000 protest nationwide for school funding
More than a quarter of a million people have marched in cities across France in support of school pupils demanding more education funding, increasing pressure on the government of outgoing President Emmanuel Macron.
PBS NewsHour, 12 hours ago - France's police fire tear gas and water cannons as school protests sweep the country
More than a quarter of a million people rallied nationwide to support school students demanding more education funding, according to government figures, with thousands of arrests.
NPR, 12 hours ago - Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France
Crowds of mainly teenagers called for more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.
BBC, 12 hours ago - Google told to halt work on datacentres in Finland over environmental concerns
Order on two construction sites comes after Google failed to carry out the necessary environmental impact assessmentsGoogle has been ordered to temporarily stop work on two datacentres in Finland after failing to do the…
The Guardian, 12 hours ago - EU seeks ways to make expansion more palatable to members
The European Commission has put forward ideas it hopes will both ease the EU expansion process and allay concerns among existing members. Several countries, not least war-torn Ukraine, are among the candidates.
DW, 12 hours ago - 'Colossal failure: Death penalty system in America is a broken process from start to finish'
Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Reed Brody, international human rights lawyer and former New York assistant attorney general. According to Brody, the botched execution of Christa Pike reflects a much larger pro…
France 24, 13 hours ago - Indian opposition leaders detained during voter lists protest
Police detained Indian opposition leaders during a protest outside the Election Commission in New Delhi where lawmakers
Al Jazeera, 13 hours ago - What to know about Pedro Sánchez's bid to turn Spain's housing crunch into an electoral victory
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has a reputation as a political survivor who relishes the electoral gambit
ABC News, 13 hours ago - How Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker death
The World Health Organization says a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a "very low" risk outside the country as investigators look into what caused the death of a lab employee there last week.
PBS NewsHour, 13 hours ago - Alleged Iranian spies planned ‘serious violence’ against UK journalists, court hears
Mostafa Sepahvand, Farhad Javadi Manesh and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori did not dispute they surveilled targetsThree alleged Iranian spies carried out surveillance and reconnaissance to target journalists in the UK as…
The Guardian, 13 hours ago - Riot police clash with student protesters as France engulfed by mass school protests
Tear gas and water cannon deployed as hundreds of the thousands took to the streets in cities across the country to protest poor education conditions
The Independent, 13 hours ago - US senator says he was denied access to damaged military base in Qatar
US senator says he was denied access to damaged military base in Qatar Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said on Tuesday that the US Department of War prevented him from visiting a US military base in Qatar, which had bee…
Middle East Eye, 13 hours ago - Brazil 'has moved to the right progressively over the last two decades', expert says
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro received on Monday endorsements from Ronaldo Caiado and Romeu Zema, two right-wing politicians who ran against him in Sunday's first-round vote, for the runoff against President Luiz Inacio…
France 24, 13 hours ago - Kenya confirms first Ebola case as man dies in Nairobi after DRC return
More than 4,000 people have died in the worst outbreak in the DR Congo's history, with confirmed cases surpassing 8,300.
Al Jazeera, 13 hours ago - Outcry in Trinidad and Tobago after passing of police bill that could threaten press freedom
Journalists are calling for an urgent amendment to the Special Operations Bill, which boosts police search and seizure powersJournalists in Trinidad and Tobago have called for an urgent amendment to a sweeping new bill…
The Guardian, 13 hours ago - Ship sinks off Bulgaria after drone attack in Black SeaAl Jazeera, 14 hours ago
- Election deniers stoke Trump-driven ballot security fears before midterms
Former and current officials who bolstered claims of voter fraud in 2020 make fresh allegations of vulnerabilitiesProminent election deniers have spent recent weeks stoking fears over US election security before next mo…
The Guardian, 14 hours ago - France’s conundrum: How to cut spending amid protests
Prime Minister Lecornu is pledging to improve schools at a time when the government seeks to save billions. France's dilemma can be seen across the EU: How to cut spending when citizens are demanding more from the state?
DW, 14 hours ago - Woman sues after she was seriously hurt on mechanical genitals ride in Las Vegas bar
The woman said some of her injuries could be permanent
The Independent, 14 hours ago - Mexico asks for evidence after US official says shots were fired at border personnel
The dispute comes amidst growing security cooperation between Mexico and the US
The Independent, 14 hours ago - Measles outbreak mapped: New York declares state of emergency after virus wreaks havoc in Pennsylvania
This has been the most active year for measles nationwide since the 1990s
The Independent, 14 hours ago - Trump won’t reimburse taxpayers for money already spent on campaign ads, White House says
Trump’s offer to pay for the ads with PAC money instead ‘was not referring to reimbursement’
The Independent, 14 hours ago - Paramount completes takeover of Warner Bros, creating media behemoth Skydance
Paramount completed its acquisition of Warner Bros Discover on Tuesday, after a bidding war against Netflix. The deal closed following federal approval of a settlement between Paramount and 12 US states that tried to bl…
France 24, 14 hours ago - Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missile
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missile The Saudi-led coalition said its forces have intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis. The coalition spokesman, Major-General Turki al-…
Middle East Eye, 14 hours ago - Trump wants to tie transportation funds to birth rates
Proposals seeking to reward areas that have above-average fertility scores by granting more money for their infrastructure projects branded ‘bizarre and dystopian’
The Independent, 14 hours ago - New York City med spa owner admits to giving client botulism with bootleg Botox
Klara Shuster said in court she imported mislabeled Botox illegally and dispensed it to clientsThe owner of a New York City med spa has admitted to illegally administering bootleg Botox from Asia, leading one to client…
The Guardian, 14 hours ago - Tens of thousands demand better education in demonstrations across France
Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across France on Tuesday, as unions and teachers joined high school students who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in protests punctuated by v…
France 24, 14 hours ago - Norway eyes temporary ban of smart glasses
Norway's government said Monday it wants a temporary ban on the use of smart glasses in certain public places, citing privacy concerns, notably recording images without the knowledge of those filmed. The ban could apply…
France 24, 14 hours ago - Bill Maher predicts GOP will get a ‘historical a** whooping’ in November – all thanks to Trump
‘Trump screwed the pooch, that’s what happened,’ comedian said. ‘He got drunk with power’
The Independent, 14 hours ago - Trump draws cheers, then criticism for musing about Iran taking out U.S. cities
"They could take out a city," he said. "Let 'em take out Los Angeles. Let 'em take out San Diego."
PBS NewsHour, 15 hours ago - Virus that can cause polio-like illness in children is spreading in California
Concentrations of enterovirus D68 are rising in the Bay Area, including Palo Alto, Napa, Southeast San Francisco and San Rafael
The Independent, 15 hours ago - Iran drone plot fears led US to remove bombers from UK base, US officials say
Iran drone plot fears led US to remove bombers from UK base, US officials say A suspected plot involving Iran to launch a complex drone attack on a key British airbase led the United States to remove its B-1 bomber airc…
Middle East Eye, 15 hours ago - Laos names veteran diplomat with international outlook to be new prime minister
Laos has a new prime minister after the National Assembly elected veteran diplomat Saleumxay Kommasith
ABC News, 15 hours ago - Trump’s suggestion that Iran could ‘take out’ LA or San Diego draws Republican rebuke
Congressional candidate Jim Desmond says he ‘served to protect Americans, not write off American cities’A Republican candidate in San Diego has criticized Donald Trump after the US president suggested Iran could “take o…
The Guardian, 15 hours ago - State parliament elects Germany’s first far-right speaker since second world war
Tobias Rausch secures role of president in Saxony-Anhalt after AfD’s election breakthroughEurope live – latest updatesAlternative für Deutschland has become Germany’s first far-right party to secure the position of spea…
The Guardian, 15 hours ago - Turkey to deploy troops and air defence systems to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Turkey to deploy troops and air defence systems to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks Turkey plans to step up its military support for Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks by deploying additional personnel and defence equipme…
Middle East Eye, 15 hours ago - How the UN declared Zionism a form of racism - Britain then lobbied against revoking the resolution
How the UN declared Zionism a form of racism - Britain then lobbied against revoking the resolution Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 10/06/2026 - 15:01 In the 1970s, it was the UN which defined Zionism as racism. Today…
Middle East Eye, 15 hours ago - Trump plan to send 1,000 DOJ monitors to the polls could ‘jeopardize the election,’ NAACP lawsuit warns
DOJ is planning to deploy 1,000 federal agents to observe the polls on Election Day, drawing fears of voter intimidation
The Independent, 15 hours ago - Alleged Jalisco cartel leader “El Tanque” arrested in Mexico
The US sanctioned El Tanque in 2024, identifying him as Ivan Cazarin Molina
The Independent, 15 hours ago - Proportion of people in Great Britain vaping who never smoked doubles in four years
More than 1 million people in Great Britain now vape despite having never regularly smoked, ONS data showsMore than 1 million people in Great Britain now vape despite never having been regular smokers, with rates nearly…
The Guardian, 15 hours ago - More than 130,000 displaced inside Yemen amid renewed fighting: UNHCR
More than 130,000 displaced inside Yemen amid renewed fighting: UNHCR More than 130,000 people have been displaced inside Yemen since the beginning of August amid renewed fighting between government forces and the Houth…
Middle East Eye, 15 hours ago - 'We were naive' about Hamas, Israeli ex-hostage Shoshan Haran says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israeli former hostage Shoshan Haran said "we were naive" about Hamas before the October 7, 2023 attack on her kibbutz. Held in Gaza for 50 days, she recalled refusing to "show weakness"…
France 24, 15 hours ago - One student killed, eight wounded in Istanbul school stabbing attack
A 15-year-old student disguised herself in the target school's uniform before attacking pupils at Şeyh Şamil Imam Hatip Secondary School in Başakşehir on Tuesday morning. The suspect, who attends a different school, was…
Euronews, 15 hours ago - Photos: School blockades, street protests grip France
Protesters increased pressure on the government of outgoing President Emmanuel Macron demanding more education funding.
Al Jazeera, 16 hours ago - Book weighing over 200kg illustrated by Dalí and Cocteau stolen in Auvergne
On the night of 4 to 5 October, the "Book of the Apocalypse", a 210‑kilo volume with works by Salvador Dalí, Jean Cocteau and Bernard Buffet, was stolen from an art centre in Issoire, Puy‑de‑Dôme.
Euronews, 16 hours ago - Bulgaria searches for missing crew after drones hit two ships in Black Sea
Bulgaria launches search operation after Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sinks at scene of attack.
Al Jazeera, 16 hours ago - EU-China trade tensions: Five things to know as Brussels and Beijing face crunch talks
The next ten days will be critical for EU-China relations. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will travel to Beijing later this week for high-level talks aimed at rebalancing the trade relationship and securing “tangi…
Euronews, 16 hours ago - Brussels eyes agricultural carve-outs from Ukraine's EU membership
The European Commission proposed excluding Ukraine's agricultural products from the EU market and agricultural funding even when Kyiv joins the EU, in a move to smooth the country's accession process and address concern…
Euronews, 16 hours ago - AfD candidate elected speaker of German regional parliament for first time
Although Tobias Rausch's role is largely symbolic, opponents have described the result as a watershed moment.
BBC, 16 hours ago - Reform MP raises concerns about second homes – then buys one for £800,000
Sarah Pochin bought Anglesey property two days after writing to minister about impact of second home ownership on rural communitiesA Reform UK MP bought an £800,000 second home on a picturesque Welsh island two days aft…
The Guardian, 16 hours ago - Third day of national action by secondary school pupils and students in France
The protesters, joined by parents and trade unions, are condemning the lack of resources in the national education system.
Euronews, 16 hours ago - The one GOP incumbent who’s poised to defy the odds in midterms bloodbath
Susan Collins might be the one Republican who survives a GOP electoral bloodbath, Eric Garcia writes, defying the old saw, 'As goes Maine, so goes the nation'
The Independent, 16 hours ago - Lithuania takes further step towards lifting nuclear weapons ban
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that Lithuania’s move, alongside broader plans to expand US and NATO military infrastructure in the region, risked further escalating tensions.
Euronews, 16 hours ago - California leaders condemn Trump’s remarks about possible attacks on US cities
California leaders condemn Trump’s remarks about possible attacks on US cities California political leaders on Tuesday condemned President Donald Trump after he said Iran could “take out” US cities including Los Angeles…
Middle East Eye, 16 hours ago - New EU members face 15-year probation period after joining the bloc
The European Commission is proposing a new procedure to cut funding and voting rights of EU newcomers that breach the rule of law, available for 15 years after accession. The proposal also includes new procedures for th…
Euronews, 16 hours ago - Paramount and Warner Bros merge into one Hollywood giant
Paramount has completed an $81 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, as its owner Skydance creates a new entertainment behemoth. Billionaire David Ellison's hostile takeover bid defeated rival efforts from Netflix.
DW, 16 hours ago - French students: What do they want?
We take a look at what exactly French high school students are demanding in their nationwide blockades. From crumbling buildings, to absent teachers who are not replaced, to applying to university, we take a look at wha…
France 24, 16 hours ago - Israel’s Ben Gvir oversees demolition of Palestinian homes in occupied East Jerusalem
Israel’s Ben Gvir oversees demolition of Palestinian homes in occupied East Jerusalem Submitted by Fayha Shalash on Tue, 10/06/2026 - 14:25 Israeli forces storm residential building and force families from their homes w…
Middle East Eye, 16 hours ago - British father pleads to be spared jail after son's fatal Cyprus hotel window fall
Josh Foster pleaded guilty to a charge of negligence after his son fell to his death from a hotel window in Cyprus in July
The Independent, 16 hours ago - US citizen alleges immigration agent in Chicago shot her from behind
CBP says in response to lawsuit use-of-force cases are ‘thoroughly investigated, reviewed, and presented’A US citizen who was shot one year ago by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent during a sweeping immigratio…
The Guardian, 16 hours ago - India opposition parties rally for election chief’s exit over voter list changes
Opposition parties held protests in India’s capital New Delhi on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of the country’s election chief over a contentious revision of voter lists as hundreds of police personnel were deploye…
France 24, 16 hours ago - Separatists win Quebec election with promise to hold vote on independence
A separatist party narrowly won Quebec's election on Monday, a result that could make it tougher for Prime Minister Mark Carney to maintain national unity against U.S. President Donald Trump. Provisional results showed…
France 24, 16 hours ago - PM called on to act on communal grave revelations as NSW commits to urgent review
‘All deceased persons should be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their financial circumstances,’ authorities say after Guardian Australia investigationFind more from the Unmarked graves investigation here…
The Guardian, 16 hours ago - Coalition’s migration plan risks breaching India free trade agreement and damaging economy, advocates warn
Angus Taylor’s drastic cuts to graduate visas aim to end a citizenship pathway, but universities body says changes will make Australia less competitiveGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coali…
The Guardian, 16 hours ago - Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan activate Mecca defense pact; Democrats predict House majority; 17 killed in Ethiopia fighting
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Drop Site News, 17 hours ago - Yemeni government says forces inflict ‘heavy losses’ on Houthis in Taiz
Yemeni government says forces inflict ‘heavy losses’ on Houthis in Taiz Yemen’s government said on Tuesday that its forces are inflicting “heavy losses in personnel and equipment” on Houthi fighters during clashes in so…
Middle East Eye, 17 hours ago - Paramount and Warner Bros complete merger to form Hollywood giant Skydance
Two of America’s oldest film studios have completed their merger, bringing CNN, HBO and franchises including The Godfather and Harry Potter under one roof.
Euronews, 17 hours ago - UK police arrest British national linked to airbase incident
22-year old British national arrested on suspicion of a terror offence after other suspects released on bail.
Al Jazeera, 17 hours ago - Cold War memories stir Rubio in Iceland as he champions diplomacy and downplays differences
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday sought to reassure NATO ally Iceland that President Donald Trump's administration has no designs on the island but shares its deep concerns about Arctic security as tensions bet…
PBS NewsHour, 17 hours ago - Russia responds to US help offer after death of plague researcher
The US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases.
BBC, 17 hours ago - US televangelist Jim Bakker, disgraced from sex scandal and fraud, dies at 86
US televangelist Jim Bakker co-founded The PTL Club with his then-wife Tammy Faye before being jailed for fraud and conspiracy.
BBC, 17 hours ago - France TV planned to give Israeli firm linked to Netanyahu access to millions of viewers' data
France TV planned to give Israeli firm linked to Netanyahu access to millions of viewers' data Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Tue, 10/06/2026 - 12:59 French public broadcaster staff feared Terrific's profiling of audience…
Middle East Eye, 17 hours ago - Burnout at work: MEPs call for stronger EU protections
MEPs called for EU-wide rules to tackle work-related stress, depression and anxiety, which affect almost one in three workers. Far-right groups opposed the text, arguing that it would place excessive obligations on busi…
Euronews, 17 hours ago - Spain lifts arrest warrant for Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont
Spain has lifted the arrest warrant for Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, allowing the politician to return home without fear of detention for the first time in nearly a decade
ABC News, 17 hours ago - Solar power helps Amazon communities ditch diesel and prepare for El Niño drought
Off-grid solar power is spreading across Brazil’s Amazon, helping remote communities prepare for severe drought while replacing costly, polluting diesel generators
ABC News, 17 hours ago - UK police arrest a 7th man in connection with a security incident at a US-run air base
British police have arrested a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of a terror offense linked to Iran
ABC News, 17 hours ago - A British father asks a Cyprus judge to avoid prison after son's fatal hotel fall
The lawyer for a British man who pleaded guilty to a charge of negligence in the fatal fall of his 3-year-old son from a hotel window in Cyprus has appealed to a judge to avoid a prison sentence
ABC News, 17 hours ago - Great pumpkin caper: Thieves steal nearly all the gourds from family farm
The thieves appeared to prefer the traditional orange pumpkins, leaving already harvested specialty varieties behind
The Independent, 17 hours ago - New York governor declares state of emergency after spike in measles cases
The deadly outbreak in Pennsylvania is its largest in more than three decades, and confirmed cases in New York are upThe New York governor, Kathy Hochul, declared a state of emergency on Monday in response to a dramatic…
The Guardian, 17 hours ago - UN chief calls for diplomacy, restoration of navigational rights in Iran war
UN chief calls for diplomacy, restoration of navigational rights in Iran war UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on all parties involved in the US-Israel war on Iran to “end the conflict, return to diplomac…
Middle East Eye, 17 hours ago - Trump uses anti-trans slur to attack woman running against Darline Graham in South Carolina
Dr. Annie Andrews is facing Trump-backed Darline Graham in the race for a South Carolina senate seat
The Independent, 17 hours ago - ICC confirms Middle East Eye reporting on Afghanistan arrest warrants
ICC confirms Middle East Eye reporting on Afghanistan arrest warrants Submitted by Sondos Asem on Tue, 10/06/2026 - 13:01 Judges unseal court documents showing arrest warrants issued last year for senior Taliban figures…
Middle East Eye, 17 hours ago - Jailed Lego collector’s insurance scam highlights UK’s £1.3bn fraud problem
Industry leaders say bogus claims rose 14% last year, pushing up premiums for all customersAn insurance fraudster who pocketed more than £14,000 for the supposed theft of Lego sets, fishing gear and gaming consoles was…
The Guardian, 17 hours ago - From desalination to irrigation: How countries are adapting to water scarcity
From desalination in the UAE to modernising irrigation systems in Uzbekistan, countries facing water pressure are finding ways to secure supplies and reduce losses.
Euronews, 17 hours ago - Veteran conservative lawyer quits Trump’s interior department and warns of ‘assault on the rule of law’
John Murdock had been working for the agency for 18 years and his resignation comes during an exodus of longtime federal workers and scientists An 18-year veteran of the US Department of Interior has resigned in protest…
The Guardian, 17 hours ago - What to know about Mistral's ML4 as it bets on EU sovereignty in the US-China open-weight AI race
Known as “Le Chonk,” the new frontier AI offering from French company Mistral says it will be the strongest open-weight AI outside China, as it bets that European "sovereignty" can win customers in a race increasingly f…
Euronews, 17 hours ago - Trump's 'super intelligence' rebrand keeps Slovenian domain sales surging
Slovenia has struck digital gold, courtesy of the White House. Since US President Donald Trump signed an executive order rebranding artificial intelligence as "super intelligence"or "SI", buyers have been scrambling for…
Euronews, 17 hours ago - 'Heavy police presence' as students set to march in Paris
A major march is set to depart from central Paris this afternoon as French students continue their protests classroom conditions. With previous protests marred by violence, France 24’s Claire Paccalin reports that there…
France 24, 17 hours ago - Black Sea drone attack that sunk ship off Bulgaria condemned as crew still missing
It appeared to be the first such attack in Bulgarian waters
The Independent, 17 hours ago - Mexico makes push for fracking despite environmental concerns
Following months of consultations with energy experts, Mexico is preparing to tap its shale oil and gas reserves using one of the world's most controversial extraction techniques: fracking. The process is already used t…
France 24, 17 hours ago - British man arrested over suspected RAF Fairford terrorism plot
Counter-terrorism policing says 22-year-old detained in London on suspicion of terrorism offencesA seventh man has been arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism offences related to the suspected RAF Fairford terrori…
The Guardian, 18 hours ago - Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of treason and espionage
August Hanning's former chief of staff was also arrested on suspicion of 'aiding and abetting attempted treason'.
Al Jazeera, 18 hours ago - Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in Physics for work on ‘ghost particles’
Belgian physicist worked to build Antarctic observatory that tracks neutrinos from deep space.
Al Jazeera, 18 hours ago - French Teen Loses Hand After Police Use Grenade Amid Student Protests
A teenager lost his hand in France after a police grenade exploded during widespread student protests on Monday, amid mounting reports of violence by officers. The 15-year-old boy was injured outside Auguste-Béhal high…
Novara Media, 18 hours ago - Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to federal court to fight deportation to Liberia
He was arrested in Baltimore in March 2025 after picking up his then-5-year-old son, who has autism and other disabilities, from his grandmother’s house
The Independent, 18 hours ago - Houthis say Saudi airports, Aramco facilities being targeted
Houthis say Saudi airports, Aramco facilities being targeted Yemen’s Houthis on Monday said the group is actively targeting airports and Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Saudi Arabia with drones and ballistic missiles, Ho…
Middle East Eye, 18 hours ago - Mapping where US bombers are based around the world
The US has pulled its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid Iran fears. Here's where else they can fly from.
Al Jazeera, 18 hours ago - US, Israeli and European far-right figures to gather for conference in Israel
Trump’s counter-terrorism ‘czar’, Sebastian Gorka, was scheduled to speak at conference but White House says he will no longer attendA National Conservatism (NatCon) conference beginning today in Jerusalem advertises a…
The Guardian, 18 hours ago - How Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker dies
The World Health Organization says that a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia poses a "very low" risk outside the country
The Independent, 18 hours ago - Brunello Cucinelli transforms a historic Tashkent madrasah into a runway
The Fall-Winter 2026 collection was presented inside the Abulkasim Madrasah, with Uzbek carpets, music and traditional craftsmanship shaping the setting.
Euronews, 18 hours ago - Caves, castles and domes: The countries with the most unusual places to stay
France came out top overall, with nearly 3,000 unusual property listings on Airbnb, including more than 1,000 castles.
Euronews, 18 hours ago - US, German scientists win Nobel medicine prize for work on light and brain
American Karl Deisseroth and Germans Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Monday for developing optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control individual nerve cell…
France 24, 18 hours ago - France’s student protests grow as hundreds of schools close
Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from France on the growing student protests across the country.
Al Jazeera, 18 hours ago - Backpacker serial killer linked to 30 more cases in Australia
Ivan Milat was convicted of seven murders and died in prison in 2019
The Independent, 18 hours ago - Trump defers diesel tax for truckers as fuel costs bite weeks before US midterms
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order deferring tax payments on red-dyed diesel used on public roads, as near-record fuel prices linked to the Iran war weigh on the Republican Party weeks before the mi…
Euronews, 19 hours ago - Spanish judge lifts arrest warrant for former Catalan leader Puigdemont, opening door to his return
The former regional president has lived abroad since Catalonia's unilateral declaration of independence in 2017, and left the country without being detained after a brief public appearance in Barcelona in 2024.
Euronews, 19 hours ago - The agonising wait for Gaza’s missing
The agonising wait for Gaza’s missing Three years into Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Palestinian families are still searching for answers about thousands of relatives who vanished during the war. Some disappeared during Is…
Middle East Eye, 19 hours ago - Ethiopia pushes to secure Red Sea access as Tigray war raises regional tensions
Ethiopia pushes to secure Red Sea access as Tigray war raises regional tensions Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 10/06/2026 - 12:01 Addis Ababa says its ‘legitimate interests’ in the Red Sea must be recognised as Eritrea,…
Middle East Eye, 19 hours ago - What to know about nationwide protests in India over voter list changes
The campaign is led in part by India's "Cockroach" youth movement, which previously forced the education minister to resign.
NPR, 19 hours ago - Argentina to stop Falklands exploiting offshore oilfields, country’s foreign minister says
Pablo Quirno says move is part of government’s strategy to peacefully assert sovereignty over the islandsArgentina’s foreign minister has told an audience that included the British ambassador that his government would s…
The Guardian, 19 hours ago - Vietnamese police arrest 12 suspected of prowling city streets at night, snatching cats for meat
State media cited investigators who said the network recruited people to ride motorcycles through neighborhoods at night, trapping up to 10 cats a night.
NPR, 19 hours ago - Israel’s culture minister demands Shin Bet investigation into NAZA director
Israel’s culture minister demands Shin Bet investigation into NAZA director Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 10/06/2026 - 11:30 Miki Zohar has requested a probe into alleged links between Yuval Abraham and Hamas Dire…
Middle East Eye, 19 hours ago - Ex-spy chief is arrested in Germany on suspicion of trading state secrets and treason
A former head of Germany 's foreign intelligence service was arrested on suspicion that he had passed state secrets to a foreign intelligence service, the federal prosecutor's office said.
NPR, 19 hours ago - Former UN food agency official claims he was fired for highlighting hunger in Gaza
Benjamin Davis appealing against dismissal from FAO, after being accused by director general of playing ‘political games’A former senior UN food agency official has alleged he was fired last week for his work highlighti…
The Guardian, 19 hours ago - ‘This is state violence’: Paris students rage at politicians and heavy-handed policing
Unprecedented protests that began in low-income banlieue are turning ugly, with investigations under way into police brutalityBefore dawn on Tuesday outside the Lycée Sophie-Germain in central Paris, hundreds of teenage…
The Guardian, 19 hours ago - European President taking 'extremely seriously' allegations French-Palestinian MEP overturned Israeli and EU flags
European President taking 'extremely seriously' allegations French-Palestinian MEP overturned Israeli and EU flags The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, stated on Tuesday that she was taking "extrem…
Middle East Eye, 19 hours ago - Voters are now turning to ChatGPT to help them pick who to choose in November
Citizens increasingly asking chatbots for information on midterms candidates to better understand their policy positions – but may not necessarily trust the answers returned
The Independent, 19 hours ago - Vietnamese police arrest 12 suspected of snatching cats for meat
Police in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City have arrested 12 men suspected of running a ring that stole and resold about 2,700 cats for meat
ABC News, 19 hours ago - Dems have edge in midterms, poll shows. And, Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to close
Polls are showing that Democrats have a clear advantage heading into the midterms, but that doesn't tell the whole story. And, today, a mega merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. is set to close.
NPR, 19 hours ago - Nigerian Air Force says plane carrying 25 crashed with no survivors
Officials say there were no survivors among 25 people on board a Nigerian Air Force plane that crashed in southern Nigeria’s Ondo state
ABC News, 19 hours ago - Spain’s gov't approves new urgent housing measures after night of unrest in Barcelona
Spain's government has approved urgent measures on the country's housing crisis
ABC News, 19 hours ago - India opposition leaders briefly arrested in protest against election chief
Protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Al Jazeera, 19 hours ago - Russia says nearly 900 Ukrainian drones downed, fuel depot reportedly burns
Russia's Defense Ministry says air defenses intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions overnight
ABC News, 19 hours ago - Philip Ingram sees Russia, China and Iran stepping up ‘gray zone’ activities across UK and Europe
François Picard is pleased to welcome Philip Ingram, journalist and former British military intelligence officer. The events surrounding RAF Fairford are not an isolated incident, explains Ingram. It's part of a much wi…
France 24, 19 hours ago - OpenAI delivers a mea culpa to the Australian government in person – but answers still elude
Jason Kwon’s answers were provided in a helpful, quiet and calm manner. For a company under intense scrutiny, there were no missteps Open AI’s Jason Kwon flew 15 hours from San Francisco to Sydney to give the company’s…
The Guardian, 19 hours ago - Fact check: Misleading claims spark plague fears in Russia
The death of a lab worker at a plague research institute in Russia has sparked claims about a lab accident, hundreds of infections and international spread. Some of these viral narratives are misleading.
DW, 19 hours ago - Pro-Palestine Greens challenge Labour’s grip on Starmer’s former seat
Green Party leader Zack Polanski hopes to shake Labour, which has held Holborn since the seat was created in 1983.
Al Jazeera, 19 hours ago - Misuse of AI is brands’ top reputational threat, new survey says
The findings come after warnings from tech leaders that AI placed in the wrong hands could trigger larger threats such as nuclear war or bioweaponry destructionMisusing artificial intelligence (AI) is the top threat to…
The Guardian, 19 hours ago - Democrats upbeat as unpopular Trump imperils Republican midterm hopes
Polls show GOP candidates trailing Democrats in Senate races, and Republicans also struggling in House contestsThirty days remain until the midterm elections, and Donald Trump and his Republican allies are pulling out a…
The Guardian, 19 hours ago - What voters in 6 key states could tell us about the 2026 midterms
Morning Edition is heading to Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Michigan to hear what voters say is shaping their choices ahead of the midterm elections.
NPR, 19 hours ago - Singapore refers eight civil servants to police over property purchases
Minister announces referrals after think tank paper finds link between purchases and unannounced MRT stations.
Al Jazeera, 19 hours ago - Student protests: First images from demonstrations in Paris
France braced on Tuesday for a day of nationwide high-school blockades and trade union-led street protests in support of students demanding that President Emmanuel Macron's cash-strapped government tackle understaffed…
France 24, 19 hours ago - The EUDI wallet: Building trust, unlocking growth in Europe
Europe is about to place a digital identity wallet in the hands of every citizen. Writes Jacques Van Zijp in an OpEd for Euronews. It could become the trust layer of the European economy and a growth driver in a single…
Euronews, 20 hours ago - Saudi Arabia says three wounded in attacks on airports near Yemen border
Saudi aviation authority reports severe injuries and damage following Houthi strikes on Jazan and Najran airports.
Al Jazeera, 20 hours ago - Richard Morecroft, veteran ABC news presenter, dies age 70 after cancer diagnosis
Michael Rowland and Leigh Sales lead tributes to newsreader who read the ABC’s 7pm bulletin for 20 yearsGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastFormer ABC news presenter Richard Morecroft has died at…
The Guardian, 20 hours ago - Trump blames Iran for attempted hijack of Israel plane after captain stabbed
Investigators are probing whether the Omani co-pilot had links to Australia and New Zealand
The Independent, 20 hours ago - Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack
It is not clear who is behind the attacks which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea as part of its war against Ukraine.
BBC, 20 hours ago - Keith Haring retrospective opens at Rome’s Palazzo Braschi with more than 140 works
Keith Haring’s unmistakable art has arrived in Rome, with a major new retrospective bringing together more than 140 works.
Euronews, 20 hours ago - India says 12 injured after tanker attacked off Oman
India says 12 injured after tanker attacked off Oman India has condemned an alleged attack on a vessel while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. The Ministry of External Affairs said the Panama…
Middle East Eye, 20 hours ago - 'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins physics Nobel
Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space.
BBC, 20 hours ago - Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad: All to know
The US Army is averse to capital punishment and has not carried out an execution in decades.
Al Jazeera, 20 hours ago - France pledges $3.36m in assistance to Yemen
France pledges $3.36m in assistance to Yemen France has pledged an additional $3.36m to Yemen as renewed fighting displaces more than 200,000 people. “The Houthi offensive in the Bab al-Mandab strait has triggered a ne…
Middle East Eye, 20 hours ago - Zambia says it will sign $3.6 billion US health deal after stripping patient data clauses
Zambia plans to sign a revised health agreement with the United States that excludes controversial clauses about sharing patient data and specimens
The Independent, 20 hours ago - Jim Bakker, televangelist who built The PLT Club, dead at 86CBC, 20 hours ago
- Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in physics for work on high-energy neutrinos from space
The 82-year-old scientist, originally from Belgium, is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research into capturing neutrinos at the South Pole dates back to the 1980s.
NPR, 20 hours ago - Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport
Yemen's Houthis claimed an attack on the main airport in the Saudi capital while also denying on Tuesday losing territory to government forces, as fighting intensified. After declaring a counter-offensive, government fo…
France 24, 20 hours ago - Kenya confirms first Ebola case after patient dies as Congo outbreak spreads
Kenya’s Health Ministry has confirmed the country’s first imported Ebola case
The Independent, 20 hours ago - Priceless book designed by Dali stolen in France
A book designed by Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dali was stolen from an art museum in central France, prosecutors said on Monday. The "Book of the Apocalypse", featuring a cover made of bronze, was taken from the…
France 24, 20 hours ago - Trump's deportation push sees LGBT migrants sent to hostile countries
Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has led to a controversial practice: deporting tens of thousands of asylum seekers to third countries. Among the most vulnerable are LGBT migrants, who are being sent to African coun…
France 24, 20 hours ago - Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.
BBC, 20 hours ago - Indian opposition MPs detained in protest against election chief
Opposition leaders have alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar manipulated voter rolls to favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party during elections.
BBC, 20 hours ago - Kashmiri filmmaker detained by ICE on way to ‘art as resistance’ panel discussion
Arfat Sheikh, 42, director of Saffron Kingdom, was due to appear before an immigration judge on Tuesday
The Independent, 20 hours ago - WHO issues update on Siberian plague lab death after no response from Russian authorities
Russian authorities are currently investigating whether pneumonic plague led to a laboratory worker’s death
The Independent, 20 hours ago - New Jersey congresswoman LaMonica McIver faces legal deadline after giving birth to second child
She must decide by the end of the week whether to seek further review of federal charges over a confrontation with ICE agents at Delaney HallA US congresswoman who just gave birth to a baby girl faces a deadline this we…
The Guardian, 20 hours ago - ‘Using the presidency to line his pockets’: could claims of corruption fuel backlash against Trump?
Experts say president is vulnerable amid discontent over rising prices – and the US public has ample cause for complaint In Donald Trump’s telling, he’s a model of incorruptible self-sacrifice.“I’m the only president th…
The Guardian, 20 hours ago - Pneumonic plague suspected in Russia: What we know and what is the risk to Europe?
The death of a staff member at an anti-plague institute in Russia following a laboratory accident has put the spotlight on plague and how it spreads.
Euronews, 20 hours ago - As students protest, how dilapidated really are France's school buildings?
As France's student protest movement continues, one of the main grievances is the conditions of the country’s schools, with many buildings severely dilapidated and in some cases, facing dangerous risks. The issue became…
France 24, 20 hours ago - Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks
Ukrainians travelling by train are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of Russia's attacks.
BBC, 21 hours ago - Mermaids compete in Warsaw's deepest swimming pool
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Euronews, 21 hours ago - At least 6 dead as Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kharkiv
At least 6 people have been killed in Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv after a Russian strike hit a residential area. Nearly 60 were injured and apartments destroyed. Elsewhere, a Russian drone struck an apartment…
France 24, 21 hours ago - Houthis say they targeted Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport with missiles
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BBC, 21 hours ago - ‘Hitting the right nail’: Refugee rescue group defiant as Greece targets it
Aegean Boat Report founder Tommy Olsen insists he is defending the rule of law, as Greece opens trial against him.
Al Jazeera, 21 hours ago - Palestine weekly: Olive harvest opens under assault
Israeli settlers and forces beat Palestinians, set property on fire and steal crops across the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera, 21 hours ago - Explosion heard in north of Saudi capital Riyadh, residents tell AFP
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Middle East Eye, 21 hours ago - Woman’s body found in stockyard trough close to NSW-Queensland border
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The Guardian, 21 hours ago - Survivor contestant investigated by FBI after disappearing with her teen son: report
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The Independent, 21 hours ago - US households pay 62% more for water than they did a decade ago, study finds
For-profit water corporations, federal cuts and climate crisis are ‘supercharging water rate hikes’, study co-author saysUS households are paying 62% more for drinking water than they did a decade ago – outpacing inflat…
The Guardian, 21 hours ago - South Korea considers steps to force North Korea apology for DMZ mine blast
Seoul has urged Pyongyang to remove any other mines planted on the southern side of the military demarcation line.
Al Jazeera, 21 hours ago - George Fenton, British composer behind David Attenborough’s Earth Trilogy, dies aged 76
Best known for his award-winning film scores and long-lasting partnership with director Ken Loach, George Fenton also created the music for what became known as David Attenborough's Earth Trilogy: The Blue Planet, Plane…
Euronews, 21 hours ago - US televangelist Jim Bakker, ensnared in fraud and sex scandal, dies at 86
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The Guardian, 21 hours ago - Yemen government forces advance on Bab el-Mandeb in offensive against Houthis
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Euronews, 21 hours ago - A plague research employee in Russia died from an unknown cause. Here's what we know
There are more questions than answers regarding the death of a plague research lab employee last week in Siberia. Here's what we do and don't know.
NPR, 22 hours ago - Outrage as Trump names two US cities for Iran to take out: ‘That’s a very small price to pay’
President Trump branded ‘deranged and dangerous’ for suggesting Tehran targets Democrat-run American cities in speech
The Independent, 22 hours ago - Yemen war: What’s the latest on the battlefield?
The heaviest fighting between the internationally recognised government and the Houthis has been in southwestern Yemen.
Al Jazeera, 22 hours ago - Trump offers to help Russia after Siberia plague institute death: ‘It’s a rough disease’
Trump called the suspected outbreak a ‘big problem for Russia’ as authorities monitor contacts of the victim
The Independent, 22 hours ago - MEP Lena Schilling describes ‘immense shock’ after finding nude deepfakes of herself
Green MEP Lena Schilling has described nude deepfake images of herself and several other MEPs as “unacceptable”, saying their creators tried to take her “dignity away”.
Euronews, 22 hours ago - France student protests latest: 50,000 set to demonstrate across Paris today as violent displays escalate
A 15-year-old student had their hand blown off after picking up a stun grenade used by police in a violent protest this week
The Independent, 22 hours ago - Young people are bridging the climate divide for Oceania and the Caribbean
“The lack of strong and consistent climate policy means that every year, families lose loved ones, homes, and entire livelihoods because of climate-related disasters.”
Global Voices, 22 hours ago - Trump suggests he would let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
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The Guardian, 22 hours ago - What is Russia saying about death of woman linked to plague lab?
BBC Verify looks into the death of a woman linked to plague lab in Siberia.
BBC, 22 hours ago - Israel warns Gazans will pay 'heavy price' for any October 7 attacks on military
Israel on Tuesday said that Hamas and the Palestinian population in Gaza would pay a "heavy price" if any of Israel's armed forces were harmed on the three-year anniversary of the militant group's October 7 attack.
France 24, 23 hours ago - Jim Bakker: Televangelist who lost his empire after sex scandal and fraud convictions dead at 86
Jim Bakker’s death was confirmed by his second wife, Lori Bakker, on Monday
The Independent, 23 hours ago - Are pets replacing human babies?
Why are birth rates declining while pet ownership is on the rise?
Al Jazeera, 23 hours ago - Trump orders military base mass shooter to be executed by firing squad
Former army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan faces death penalty for shooting dead 12 active-duty soldiers and a retired serviceman in 2009
The Independent, 23 hours ago - Taylor’s hardline immigration plan drags Australian politics further to the right – and it’s all upside for One Nation
Coalition leader’s proposal goes further than Peter Dutton’s 2025 election promise and beyond even Pauline Hanson’s bottom lineGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastWith Angus Taylor’s hardline immi…
The Guardian, 23 hours ago - Nobel Prize in physics to be awarded in Stockholm
The Nobel Prize in physics will be announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm
ABC News, 23 hours ago - Children brave snipers and mortars to go to school near Yemen front line
In rare access to Taiz, the BBC World Service speaks to children, teachers and families affected by the war.
BBC, 23 hours ago - Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood attacker Nidal Hasan
Pentagon confirms execution order for Nidal Hasan, convicted of killing 13 in Fort Hood shooting in 2009.
Al Jazeera, 23 hours ago - Jeffrey Archer, bestselling British novelist and disgraced politician, dies aged 86
Archer was a disgraced politician and convicted liar but found success as novelist. His books are estimated to have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.
Euronews, 23 hours ago - Badenoch claims of Tory air defence plan ‘we haven’t called it Iron Dome’ - despite phrase in press release - UK politics live
Conservatives plan ‘new integrated air and missile defence system to protect Britain from attack Asked if she will propose tax cuts in her speech tomorrow, Badenoch tells McCann that she will have to wait until her spee…
The Guardian, 23 hours ago - US and several allies say Iran committed 'terrorist actions'
US and several allies say Iran committed 'terrorist actions' The US and nine other countries across the Americas in a joint statement condemned what they called Iran's "terrorist actions". The joint statement was releas…
Middle East Eye, 23 hours ago - Southeast Asia’s energy chiefs meet against backdrop of Iran war
ASEAN ministers to discuss energy security amid energy crunch caused by the war on Iran.
Al Jazeera, 23 hours ago - Israeli ambassador to Australia says he hopes for return to ‘traditional friendship’ on October 7 anniversary eve
Relations have soured between the two countries over a number of issues since 2023, but Hillel Newman says a ‘reset’ is possibleGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastIsrael’s ambassador to Australia…
The Guardian, 23 hours ago - Keeping up with the Bolsonaros: Flávio’s surprise first-round election win heralds rise of a political dynasty
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The Guardian, 23 hours ago - Far-right election win leaves migrants questioning their future in eastern Germany
The far-right Alternative for Germany party's recent election win in Saxony-Anhalt has sparked fear among migrants
ABC News, 23 hours ago - Paris students gear up for 'Black Tuesday' protests
Students at the prestigious Paris high school Henri IV blockaded the building early in the morning ahead of the "Black Tuesday" protests which authorities say could attract up to 40,000 demonstrators in the French capit…
France 24, 24 hours ago - Saudi Aramco chief warns of 'scarily thin’ global oil stockpiles, amid war on Iran
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Middle East Eye, 24 hours ago - Housing protest turns violent in Barcelona with fires and arrests
Barcelona’s housing protest turned violent with fires and arrests, highlighting Spain’s affordability crisis ahead of a general strike and snap election in November.
Euronews, 24 hours ago - Nigeria mourns as 32 killed in military plane crash
President Bola Tinubu describes the crash as a "painful moment" for the military and the entire nation.
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Novara Media, 24 hours ago - Yemen’s pregnant women face double toll of conflict and extreme heat
Already facing extreme conditions, an exodus of charities in the wake of international aid cuts is only makes matters worse. Nick Ferris reports
The Independent, 24 hours ago - Joana Vasconcelos blends art and haute couture in exhibition for Valentino Garavani
Lisbon is hosting an exhibition where works by sculptor Joana Vasconcelos converse with dresses by a renowned Italian designer, fusing domestic life and haute couture.
Euronews, 24 hours ago - US Navy helicopter disappears after declaring emergency over Red Sea near Saudi Arabia
US Navy helicopter disappears after declaring emergency over Red Sea near Saudi Arabia A US Navy helicopter disappeared from publicly available flight-tracking data after it declared and emergency over the Red Sea near…
Middle East Eye, yesterday - Ukraine hits Moscow with one of its largest drone attacks in two years
Ukraine launched overnight one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow in the past two years, killing one man and injuring several people in the Russian capital, local officials said on Tuesday.
France 24, yesterday - Kenyan prisoners play chess for fun behind bars and to help with rehabilitation
Kenya’s Department for Correctional Services has introduced chess across the country’s prisons since 2024, in one of the most prominent institutional carceral chess programs in Africa
ABC News, yesterday - Kosovo police use tear gas on protesters demanding curbs on war crimes court
Anger has been building since former president Hashim Thaci, viewed by many as a hero of the independence struggle, was sentenced last month over crimes committed during the 1990s war against Serbia.
Euronews, yesterday - Europe Today: Sánchez calls snap election in Spain as French students protest again
Pedro Sánchez is gambling on a snap election on 29 November, after Congress rejected his housing decrees and tens of thousands protested. In France, students take to the streets again over overcrowded classes and teache…
Euronews, yesterday - France's sovereign debt crisis explained: How dangerous could it be?
French borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2002, and the gap with Germany is the widest since 2011. What is driving France's debt crisis and how far could it go?
Euronews, yesterday - OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'
Top executive Jason Kwon tells hearing company has added "more precautions" to its training environments.
BBC, yesterday - ‘Bully in every way’: domestic abuse survivors say ex-partners behind far-right UK street patrols
Seven women share their stories to make people aware of patterns of violence behind anti-immigration street patrol movementDuring their relationship, Lisa’s ex-partner was controlling. He kept her at home where he was e…
The Guardian, yesterday - ‘Pull the plug’: protesters resort to direct action against AI firms
Campaign groups report surge in membership after a spate of AI safety alerts and apocalyptic warningsIn a bar below Waterloo Bridge, a cell of a fast-growing anti-AI protest movement met last week to plot their latest m…
The Guardian, yesterday - Australian consumer confidence plunges to worst level since 1990s after RBA rate rise
Key indicator dropped about 20% after the Reserve Bank last month announced the highest interest rates since 2011 Australian households are the most persistently…
The Guardian, yesterday - Tuesday briefing: Why the Green party’s Zionism vote has caused a backlash
In today’s newsletter: The party has voted to define Zionism as racist and back a single Palestinian state. But what does the policy mean, why has it caused alarm among Jewish members, and how will it impact the future…
The Guardian, yesterday - UN chief arrives in Pakistan for talks on mediation efforts between US, Iran
UN chief arrives in Pakistan for talks on mediation efforts between US, Iran UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has touched down in Islamabad for meetings with Pakistani senior government officials, expected to last…
Middle East Eye, yesterday - Widowed twice: A Gaza mother’s story of loss and survival
A young mother has lost two husbands and two children during Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
Al Jazeera, yesterday - Syria condemns Israeli attacks, demands withdrawal from territory
Syria condemns Israeli attacks, demands withdrawal from territory The Syrian Ambassador to the UN has condemned Israel's continued assaults on Syrian territory, calling on a full withdrawal from the country. During an a…
Middle East Eye, yesterday - Ronaldo’s next chapter: What lies ahead after Portugal’s Nations League progress?
By beating Norway 2-1, Portugal reached the Nations League quarter-finals and a new squad list is expected. The question everyone asks is: and Cristiano Ronaldo?
Euronews, yesterday - Could teenage fitness shape your mental health decades later? New research suggests it might
Being fit as a teenager may help protect against depression in adulthood, a new study suggests.
Euronews, yesterday - Australian soldier killed and five injured during training exercise in Northern Territory
Soldier dies after military vehicle overturns at training area outside Darwin
The Independent, yesterday - Simpler itineraries, longer stays: How travellers embrace doing less while on holiday
From slower, less-planned breaks to AI scepticism and the rise of nearby escapes, travellers are expected to prioritise deeper and more meaningful experiences in 2027.
Euronews, yesterday - Tigray rebel groups ‘forcibly recruiting boys as young as 15’ as fighting spreads
Civilians try to flee as men and boys rounded up on streets by new alliance as Ethiopia conflict erupts againAs renewed fighting has threatened a fresh humanitarian crisis in the northern region of Ethiopia, reports are…
The Guardian, yesterday - Israeli politician calls Gaza's population, including babies, the 'enemy'
Israeli politician calls Gaza's population, including babies, the 'enemy' Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin said that the entire population in Gaza, including babies and children, are the "enemy" during an interview with…
Middle East Eye, yesterday - Violent clashes erupt after mass housing protest in Barcelona
Protesters in Barcelona set fires, built barricades and hurled projectiles as violence erupted at a housing protest.
Al Jazeera, yesterday - Quebec separatists win election reviving push for independence
Parti Quebecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon vows a future referendum on independence from Canada.
Al Jazeera, yesterday - Conservative opposition unveils plans for ‘biggest immigration cut’ in Australia’s history
Liberal-National Coalition vows to bring annual net overseas migration down to 100,000 for two years, roughly a third of current rate
The Independent, yesterday - Hormuz Strait disruptions could lead to global food security crisis, International Chamber of Commerce Chief warns
Hormuz Strait disruptions could lead to global food security crisis, International Chamber of Commerce Chief warns Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a global food security crisis, the secretary general o…
Middle East Eye, yesterday - Fake NATO deaths, Epstein claims and drones: how Russia targets elections in the Baltics
Russia-linked disinformation campaigns targeting elections in Estonia and Latvia have focused less on individual candidates or the voting process itself and more on sowing confusion around the security issues shaping vo…
Euronews, yesterday - Police braces for nationwide day of protests across French high schools demanding reforms and more resources
Students are demanding the government address issues they view as critical to their education, including upgrading classroom facilities, ensuring schools in less economically affluent areas are not disadvantaged, as wel…
Euronews, yesterday - Musical residencies: Business is booming, but who pays the most for pop stars playing in Europe?
Musical residencies are on the rise in Europe for major pop stars, but costs are increasingly being heaped upon audiences with travel, accommodation and extras pushing up ticket prices, according to Spanish consumer rig…
Euronews, yesterday - Ukraine-Russia war latest: Germany at risk of violent conflict with Putin as war enters ‘new, more dangerous’ phase
Germany’s spy chief says no other country currently poses such a direct threat to Berlin
The Independent, yesterday - Mexican and Colombian cartel mercenaries filmed fighting in Ukraine
Members of Mexican and Colombian cartels are reportedly joining Ukraine’s International Legion to learn drone warfare.
Al Jazeera, yesterday - Cancer rates rising more quickly among younger people, international study finds
Researchers, who looked at UK, US and Dutch data, say lifestyle choices are costing thousands of lives a yearCases of seven types of cancer have risen sharply among younger people in England, major new research has foun…
The Guardian, yesterday - Alan Jones corresponded with 13-year-old who asked for financial help, court hears
Radio host took teenager to lunch, had him visit his apartment, and told him to keep some conversations secret, court hears Alan Jones corresponded extensively w…
The Guardian, yesterday - Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran may have targeted UK with drone attack and vows to make it ‘suffer’
Trump says Iran could face ‘devastating losses’ as US moves bombers from UK base
The Independent, yesterday - Trump says US moved their B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford airbase after additional threats were made
Trump detailed that additional threats received by Washington prompted their moving of the military aircraft from the UK base they were deployed in.
Euronews, yesterday - Qatar emir vows continued support for Yemen's sovereignty
Qatar emir vows continued support for Yemen's sovereignty Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani pledged ongoing backing for peace and stability in Yemen, as well as support for its unity, sovereignty and territori…
Middle East Eye, yesterday - Secessionist party wins Quebec election in Canada
Parti Quebecois returns to power, promising a third referendum on Quebec's independence from Canada.
Al Jazeera, yesterday - Trump targets tax-free diesel as Republicans approach midterms
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to ease limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel as fuel prices put pressure on Republican candidates. Trump said the move would save farmers millions of dollars and…
France 24, yesterday - The Russian ‘lab leak’ and America’s great weakness
After Trump withdrew from the WHO and slashed funding for medical research, American scientists told me they feared China would take over as the world leader in science. Situations like this underscore how risky that mo…
The Independent, yesterday - Beau Lamarre-Condon trial shown CCTV of accused’s movements across Sydney after alleged double murder
Former NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to February 2024 murders of Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29 Jurors have seen how dozens of CCTV cameras tra…
The Guardian, yesterday - Samoa leader apologises for Nazi salute after video from 2007 emerges
Schmidt acknowledged that his actions "were inappropriate and capable of causing offence and hurt".
BBC, yesterday - Live: Tens of thousands expected at Paris protests as unions join students
Tens of thousands of people are expected to march in Paris on Tuesday as French trade unions join high school students protesting conditions in schools. The demonstrations have been marked by clashes with police, injuri…
France 24, yesterday - The UK's Green Party declares 'Zionism is racism'
The UK's Green Party declares 'Zionism is racism' The UK’s Green Party declared that 'Zionism is racism' at its party conference in Brighton yesterday, passing the motion by 1,022 votes to 813. It has caused a media fre…
Middle East Eye, yesterday - Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad, in first since World War Two
The execution of Nidal Malik Hasan will be the first military execution since 1961 and the first by firing squad since the end of World War Two.
BBC, yesterday - UK threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats over Jerusalem consulate closure: Report
UK threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats over Jerusalem consulate closure: Report The UK warned Israel that it will expel 27 Israeli diplomats from the Israeli embassy in London unless Tel Aviv's decision to close the…
Middle East Eye, yesterday - Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads after bipartisan pushback
The ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.
BBC, yesterday - Trump approves firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon says
Nidal Hasan sentenced to death by military jury in 2013 for carrying out deadly shooting attack at army base in TexasDonald Trump has approved the execution by US army firing squad of Nidal Hasan, who was sentenced to d…
The Guardian, yesterday - Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn gets life for wife’s murder
Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life without parole after being convicted of his wife's murder
Al Jazeera, yesterday - Nicaragua torture victim imprisoned for second time after being deported by U.S.
A Nicaraguan exile who was imprisoned and tortured after protesting against that country's government was deported by the U.S. back to his country, where he was immediately imprisoned once again by authorities
ABC News, yesterday - Colombia launches joint task force to protect pipeline and fight ELN rebels
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has launched a joint task force that will fight rebel groups and drug gangs in the country's northeast
ABC News, yesterday - What to know about Spain's housing protests sparked by an 87-year-old woman's eviction
Public outrage over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman has put Spain's progressive government under immense pressure to tackle the nation's entrenched housing cost crisis.
PBS NewsHour, yesterday - A simple guide to the US midterms
US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.
BBC, yesterday - Brazil’s presidential race head for a tough runoff
Brazil is heading into a fiercely contested presidential runoff after the first round revealed major gains for Bolsonaro
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Jacobin, 12 hours ago - Toledo Residents’ Lives Upended by Brent Industries Explosion
Host Maximillian Alvarez sits down with a panel of Toledo, Ohio residents to discuss the morning of the industrial disaster and life since.
In These Times, 12 hours ago - “They Knew, They Lied”: Fire Survivors Bring Their Fight to the Supreme Court’s Steps
On Monday morning outside the Supreme Court, as Justices heard arguments concerning a landmark climate liability lawsuit, a rally organized by the Center for Climate Integrity and Fossil Free Media drew a crowd of rough…
Mother Jones, 13 hours ago - Troy Jackson is racing against time in his bid to unseat Susan Collins
Jackson became the party's nominee in late July after the campaign of Democratic primary winner Graham Platner fell apart.
PBS Politics, 13 hours ago - Russian oligarch says Trump Jr. has paid him back for wedding celebration
ProPublica reported last month that Kremlev footed the bill for hundreds of thousands of dollars of wedding expenses, including paying to rent one of two private islands where the party was held when Trump Jr. married B…
PBS NewsHour, 13 hours ago - Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims
Cornell University trustees have announced that former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will review how the university handles sexual misconduct complaints
ABC News, 13 hours ago - Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear
The shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees worked so powerfully during a military exercise that participants felt intense pain, stopped fighting and feared additional exposures
ABC News, 13 hours ago - After taxpayer-funded ads glorifying Trump sparked backlash, he says his super PAC will pay instead
In a post on his social media site, President Donald Trump defended the ads, which cost at least $1.5 million in federal funds and have drawn intense criticism.
PBS Politics, 13 hours ago - What Makes Somebody a Marxist?
Marxism is a social theory about how the world works, and how to change it. Anyone committed to understanding and changing the world should be a Marxist.
Jacobin, 13 hours ago - Police Violence Causes Serious Injuries as French High School Students Protest
Students protest teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and dilapidated school buildings beset by rats and debris.
Truthout, 13 hours ago - California’s Mail Ballot System Excludes Disabled Voters, Court Rules
A federal court struck down a California rule that required voters to sign and return vote-by-mail ballots on paper, rather than doing so electronically. The ruling in California Council of the Blind v. Weber, announced…
Mother Jones, 14 hours ago - The European Green Party Attacks Solidarity With Palestine
The European Green Party rushed to condemn the Greens of England and Wales when they voted to support a single democratic state in Palestine. It has never condemned the German Greens for supporting Israel’s genocidal vi…
Jacobin, 14 hours ago - Welcoming To Burning Ram
Will we one day look back at America's giant pickup trucks as a gauche fad that made our streets uglier, roads deadlier and our world worse?
In These Times, 15 hours ago - New Report Reveals Walmart’s Patents for Price-Gouging Tech
Walmart’s US CEO said customers’ order value jumps 40 percent when they use the company’s AI shopping assistant.
Truthout, 15 hours ago - Corruption in Plain Sight, Now Get Ready for the Fight
I’m writing today for The Big Picture about the Trump family’s ever-expanding corrupt business empire—and what a Democratic Congress could do to start dismantling it.
Status Kuo (Jay Kuo), 15 hours ago - Two-Thirds of Americans See Social Media as Harmful to Democracy
Experts have pointed out that “falsehoods” on social media often “outperform true information” due to algorithm choices.
Truthout, 15 hours ago - Kilmar Ábrego Garcia is set to be back in court as he battles deportation to Liberia
Kilmar Ábrego Garcia on Tuesday will be back in federal court, where the federal government will continue its attempt to deport him in an 18-month saga that began when he was mistakenly sent to El Salvador last year.
PBS NewsHour, 15 hours ago - Hundreds of Organizations Oppose Endangered Species Attacks in Permitting Legislation
More than 200 conservation organizations sent a letter today urging Congress to oppose the “Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026,” introduced by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM),…
Common Dreams, 15 hours ago - What Is the Hannibal Directive and How Many Israelis Did It Kill on October 7?
The key question that remains unanswered after the deadliest attack in Israel’s history is: how many people were killed not by Hamas, but by Israeli forces acting on the secretive Hannibal Directive?
Zeteo, 15 hours ago - Trump Ran on Lowering Prices. Now Most Americans Blame Him for Them.
Only 17 percent of Americans approve of how President Donald Trump is handling the cost of living, according to a recent poll from the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. This is a record low f…
Mother Jones, 15 hours ago - Alito says Supreme Court can't stem rise of emergency appeals, 'not pleased' with Trump's rhetoric
The justice told The Associated Press in a rare interview that the rhetoric about the court from Trump and his administration doesn't sit well with him.
PBS Politics, 16 hours ago - US justice department moves to strip citizenship of 40 naturalized citizens
Officials file ‘denaturalization actions’ against people accused of crimes in what they call ‘largest’ such initiativeDonald Trump’s justice department has moved to strip the citizenship of 40 naturalized citizens accus…
The Guardian, 16 hours ago - As Trump’s Coalition Breaks, Can the Left Pick Up the Pieces?
Donald Trump won in 2024 by casting billionaires and blue-collar workers as allies against a liberal professional elite. As working-class voters lose faith in him, the Left has a chance to consolidate support around eco…
Jacobin, 17 hours ago - Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.
BBC, 17 hours ago - Trump lashes out at Fox News as MAGA rally crowds shrink
The White House also barred Politico from Air Force One to cap off a weekend of media attacks
Salon, 17 hours ago - “The Spanish People Will Remember Who Betrayed Them”
Echoing the outrage of housing protesters, Minister Pablo Bustinduy admonished Spanish politicians for betraying the working class in favor of rentiers. The legislature’s rejection of two vital housing decrees led PM Pe…
Jacobin, 17 hours ago - "Incredible Moment for the Borderlands": Judge Blocks Border Wall Expansion in Big Bend & West Texas
In a victory for environmentalists and immigration rights’ advocates, a federal judge in El Paso, Texas, has blocked further border wall construction inside Big Bend National Park. “We slammed the brakes on $7 billion w…
Democracy Now!, 18 hours ago - Ebola Death Toll in DRC Tops 4,000; Trump USAID Cuts Fuel Outbreak
We go to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the site of the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history. Health authorities believe the outbreak first began in January but was not detected until May, in part due to cut…
Democracy Now!, 18 hours ago - French High School Students Lead Mass Protests over School Funding, Inequality; Thousands Arrested
Nearly 2,000 French high schools are blockaded or closed today amid massive student-led protests over school funding and inequality. The demonstrations began in September at a single school in the economically deprived…
Democracy Now!, 18 hours ago - Headlines for October 6, 2026
Supreme Court Case Will Determine Whether State and Local Governments Can Sue for Climate Harms, Pentagon Says Latest Boat Strike Killed Four Narcotraffickers, Provides No Evidence, Turkey and Pakistan to Send Troops to…
Democracy Now!, 18 hours ago - A Federal Judge Slams the Brakes on Big Bend Border Wall Construction
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Federal Judge Kathleen Cardone granted a preliminary injunction Friday to halt construction on…
Mother Jones, 19 hours ago - Out of Sight in North Florida: Life Inside Deportation Depot
Last month, I wrote about a DHS Office of Inspector General report that revealed alarming conditions inside Alligator Alcatraz, an immigrant detention center opened last summer in the Everglades that held up to 1,500 pe…
Mother Jones, 19 hours ago - California leaders hit back after Trump says Iran can 'take out' LA and San Diego
The US president said rising gas prices were a "small price to pay for keeping the world safe" at an election rally in Nebraska.
BBC, 19 hours ago - Forget Hasan Piker, Donald Trump Is America’s Worst Campaign Surrogate
The president went to Nebraska – and showed yet again why Democrats including Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed are desperate for him to visit! In Maine, Susan Collins faced more embarrassing reporting.
Zeteo, 19 hours ago - A history of presidents naming things after themselves (It's short. They rarely do)
While Trump pushes to get his name on the Kennedy Center and other public sites, history shows that sitting presidents have almost always avoided putting their brands on government assets.
NPR Politics, 19 hours ago - In Georgia, two trans candidates believe voters are ready for them
This story was reported in partnership with Uncloseted Media, an investigative LGBTQ nonprofit newsroom. ATLANTA AND CARTERSVILLE, Georgia — Bentley Hudgins is a 33-year-old democratic socialist who spent the past three…
The 19th, 19 hours ago - With 4 weeks to go, a look at where November's big races stand
Election Day is four weeks away and people are already voting in the 2026 midterms. Where do things stand in the big races across the country?
NPR Politics, 20 hours ago - What challenges lie ahead for the Democratic Party as midterms approach
Democrats are feeling optimistic ahead of the midterms, but what challenges remain? NPR's A Martinez asks Devan Barber, who leads the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
NPR Politics, 20 hours ago - AI Versus Everything Else
The hyperscaler boom is crowding out other investment
Paul Krugman, 20 hours ago - Republicans insist data center opponents are victims of a “Chinese psyop”
Last week, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) claimed during an interview on Fox Business that opposition to data centers is a “Chinese psyop.” Johnson said, “I really believe that.
Popular Info, 20 hours ago - Samuel Alito’s unfinished business could be a gift to Democrats
The justice's refusal to retire deprives Donald Trump of a Supreme Court vacancy ahead of likely blue midterm wave
Salon, 20 hours ago - Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for self-promoting ads after backlash – US politics live
President claims commercials were ‘positive promotion for our Great USA’ but says he will now cover their costSign up for Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Donald Trump has said he wil…
The Guardian, 20 hours ago - We’ve tracked $80M of spending on almost 170 AI‑generated political ads this year – it’s weird
Thanks to a patchwork of state legislation, many of these ads do not disclose the use of AI at all
Salon, 20 hours ago - What Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak could mean for pregnancy care across America
A deadly measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, which has infected more than 975 people this year and been linked to five deaths, has also infected at least 50 pregnant women in the state. Doctors in outbreak areas are makin…
The 19th, 20 hours ago - A nurse was attacked by ICE agents on camera. Now she wants justice – Stateside with Kai and Carter
Earlier this year, the ACLU filed more than 50 legal claims across 17 states on behalf of people harmed by federal immigration agents. One of them is Norma Bowe. Norma is a nurse and grandmother who was working at her m…
The Guardian, 21 hours ago - Disney, ABC battle Trump's FCC in court over free speech protections
President Trump has repeatedly called for Disney's ABC to fire late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel, for mocking him. Trump has also routinely denounced ABC's The View, accusing it of being unfair.
NPR, 21 hours ago - ‘Spit on our sacrifice’: Canadian veterans fume after Trump and allies take jibes at military
Military families say Trump officials ‘owe us an apology’ after disparaging remarks by JD Vance, Pete Hegseth and othersOn the morning of 11 September 2001, Perry Chalmers was running drills for the Royal Canadian Regim…
The Guardian, 21 hours ago - New Hollywood era begins with an epic mega merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.
The Paramount and Warner Bros. merger has survived court challenges, public protests and regulatory scrutiny. Now, the Hollywood heavyweight, named Skydance, begins operating.
NPR, 21 hours ago - FBI's spy hunting squads hit with deep cuts even as foreign espionage threats soar
The cuts come as a consequence of President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel's focus on violent crime and immigration, leaving other priorities understaffed.
NPR, 21 hours ago - Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey's new Pentagon roles raise ethics worries
Musk's company, SpaceX, and Luckey's company Anduril, could potentially benefit from recommendations made in the study about future autonomous weapon systems.
NPR, 21 hours ago - Democrats' advantage is clear with less than a month to go in the midterm elections
President Trump is facing low approval ratings, and voters are blaming him for rising costs. Republicans are likely to pay the price at the ballot box next month.
NPR Politics, 21 hours ago - Inevitable: You Show Up
Apologies for invoking the awful noise that never stops. But a month before mid-terms, a fascist feckless clown show run by the dumbest people imaginable churns on with their lies, bribes, cruelty, crude racism, their f…
Common Dreams, 22 hours ago - Letters from an American: October 5, 2026
Last night, on October 4, U.S.
Heather Cox Richardson, 24 hours ago - Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86
Jim Bakker, who along with his first-wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died
ABC News, yesterday - The Supreme Court Says No to “Let’s Go Brandon”
As the Supreme Court begins its new term, the Justices have made public their decision to decline to hear a number of cases lawyers had been eagerly awaiting.
Civil Discourse (Joyce Vance), yesterday - Arizona opens new Taiwan representative office, rejecting warning from China
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and Taiwanese leaders have opened an office in Phoenix to aid Taiwanese businesses and citizens in the region
ABC News, yesterday - Trump criticizes election officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County over error affecting 3,000 ballots
President Donald Trump is criticizing election officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County after about 3,000 ballots were mistakenly mailed early to voters
ABC News, yesterday - FBI arrests California woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for China
The FBI has arrested a California real estate agent at Los Angeles International Airport as she was leaving the country and accused her of spying on the Taiwan president’s family for China
ABC News, yesterday - Helpful or harmful? When it comes to AI and young kids, experts have these tips for parents
By the time that a child is preschool age, they have the ability to learn information from technology, said Lauren Girouard, a researcher at Harvard Graduate School of Education and the University of Michigan.
PBS NewsHour, yesterday - Debunked: Mehdi Joins Piers Morgan To Destroy Israeli Military Claims About Murdered Journalists
Zeteo’s founder debates a top Netanyahu ally and a former Israeli military spokesperson about the death toll in Gaza.
Zeteo, yesterday - No arrests after Georgia block party shooting as police pursue who killed 2 and injured dozens
Whoever opened fire at a sprawling block party in rural southern Georgia over the weekend, killing two people and leaving nearly three dozen others injured, remained at large Monday as authorities offered no new informa…
PBS NewsHour, yesterday - Pennsylvania's Measles Outbreak Is The Largest In US Since 1991
Pennsylvania has more than 1,000 measles cases this year, making it the largest state outbreak in decades.
HuffPost Politics, yesterday - Trump says U.S. is “looking strongly” at alleged Russian plague case
A 28-year-old lab technician's could be a highly fatal disease but a cause of death has yet to be released
Salon, yesterday - Kim Kardashian Reveals Why She Needed 5 Years To ‘Heal’ Before Dating AgainHuffPost, yesterday
- Supreme Court hears case on holding energy companies liable for climate change
Supreme Court justices heard arguments in a major climate change case that could shape how communities hold industries accountable. Officials in Boulder, Colorado, are seeking compensation from energy companies for the…
PBS NewsHour, yesterday - As GLP-1s reshape America, questions and new uses emerge
Hailed by some as miracle drugs, GLP-1s have surged in popularity in the past few years. An estimated one out of every eight Americans is now on some version of them and scientists continue to research new potential use…
PBS NewsHour, yesterday - Dr. Trump Diagnoses Russia With 'Big Problem' If Plague Reports Are TrueHuffPost, yesterday
- ‘De-Trumpification’: America’s Ruler Is ‘Consumed’ by Fear His Self-Tributes Will Be Erased
As Dems flirt with tearing it all down, Donald Trump is forcing administration officials to brainstorm novel legal arguments for institutionalizing his personality cult forever.
Zeteo, yesterday - Former ‘American Idol’ Singer Sentenced To Life In Prison For Wife’s MurderHuffPost, yesterday
- Israel Bans Polanski After UK’s Green Party Votes to Classify Zionism as Racism
The Green Party motion also calls for a single state in historic Palestine with equal rights for all.
Truthout, yesterday - “Wealth and Poverty” Class 3: Globalization, technological change, and youRobert Reich, yesterday
- Trump: US 'had a threat' that led to withdrawal of bombers at RAF Fairford
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed its bombers - thought to be about a dozen B-1s - from the base back to their home stations in America.
BBC, yesterday - A Flood of Corruption Stories
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Heather Cox Richardson, yesterday - Supreme Court term is now underway. Here's what we're watching
Monday kicked off the new Supreme Court term, one that will once again be full of controversial topics from religion to guns and immigration.
NPR, yesterday - Vance Sees “Nothing Unusual” in Taxpayer-Funded Ads Promoting Trump
Some critics have decried the ads as likely illegal, and potentially an impeachable offense.
Truthout, yesterday - Sen. Tillis says his vote for Hegseth was 'biggest regret of my career' in new book
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the "biggest regret of my career" and that he also "should've stopped" Robert F. Kennedy…
PBS Politics, yesterday - White House Blocks Politico From Traveling On Air Force One
President Trump’s escalating war on free speech continues.
HuffPost Politics, yesterday - D.C. Tour Guide Reveals Tourists' 'Biggest Complaint' Amid Trump Renovations
Local tour guides spilled on the devastating impact that the work on the D.C. landmarks is having on their businesses.
HuffPost Politics, yesterday - Ohio Democrats' path to governor's office runs through rural areas that have turned against party
Democrats say their nominee for governor in Ohio, Dr. Amy Acton, represents the party's best chance in years to win that office.
PBS Politics, yesterday - After redistricting, a Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress
Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation. Residents fear losing a representative who understands their struggles.
PBS Politics, yesterday - White House Responds To Jack Smith’s ‘No Kings’ T-Shirt At Concert
Steven Cheung wasn’t in stitches over the former special counsel’s festival wear.
HuffPost Politics, yesterday - Obama to campaign with El-Sayed in Detroit as ex-president gets more involved in midterms
Obama is upping involvement in the midterm election. He taped two dozen ads last week for Democratic candidates for governor and Senate that will be released in the coming days and weeks.
PBS Politics, yesterday
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A rural ambulance service is calling on lawmakers to help fund their operations so that no cuts have to be made.
NEWS10 ABC, 3 hours ago - Albany Convention Center unveils 4,400-square-foot mural
A new public art installation was unveiled in Albany on Tuesday.
NEWS10 ABC, 5 hours ago - Seneca gaming compact fight spills into New York governor’s race
New York election officials can now choose to use an expanded federal database to verify the citizenship of people on voter rolls.
Spectrum News 1, 6 hours ago - Hochul, AOC stump on data center ban common ground
Less than a month from Election Day, Hochul needs better numbers among city voters, according to recent polls.
Spectrum News 1, 6 hours ago - What record Wall Street numbers could mean for the N.Y. state budget
The report raises a question that has plagued fiscal discussions in recent years: What message should state leaders take from it?
Spectrum News 1, 7 hours ago - The Ultimate Capital Region StaycationCapital Region Living Magazine, 7 hours ago
- Discussions underway to create a statewide census office
The state could lose more after the 2030 census under new rules proposed by the Trump administration.
Spectrum News 1, 7 hours ago - Michele Frazier, candidate for NYS Senate talks issues with News10
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The November General Election is fast approaching, and News10 is speaking with the candidates. In addition to the races for governor and Congress, all New York Assembly and Senate seats are up fo…
NEWS10 ABC, 7 hours ago - Pressure on Gov. Hochul to 'stand strong' against Trump admin. over Constitution Pipeline
The project is a 125-mile, 30-inch natural gas pipeline designed to run from Pennsylvania’s fracking fields through New York counties.
Spectrum News 1, 8 hours ago - 'In shock:' Former residents share struggles after Delmar assisted living shutdown
DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It's been one month since residents at the Albany Center for Independent Living were relocated following the facility's shut down by the town for extreme code violations. However, some former re…
NEWS10 ABC, 8 hours ago - N.Y. state health officials mobilize following governor’s measles mandate
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of the emergency, citing the growing rate of measles cases throughout New York.
Spectrum News 1, 8 hours ago - Joint Blakeman-Lawler appearance offers look at what might have been
One-time rivals in the Republican race for governor, the two candidates joined forces to slam Hochul and Democrats as soft on immigration enforcement.
City & State NY, 8 hours ago - Montgomery County Amazon facility hopes to open in 2028
FLORIDA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today was groundbreaking for the Amazon fulfillment center being built off of NY State Route 5S in the Town of Florida, but construction has already begun. Florida Town Supervisor Eric Mead say…
NEWS10 ABC, 9 hours ago - Voorheesville Quiet Zone project underway
VOORHEESVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A long-time project in Voorheesville to build "Quiet Zones" at a noisy freight train crossing is moving forward. The area of concern is Voorheesville Avenue and South Main Street. The Shr…
NEWS10 ABC, 9 hours ago - John Gunther, candidate for NYS Assembly talks issues with News10
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The November General Election is fast approaching, and News10 is speaking with the candidates. In addition to the races for governor and Congress, all New York Assembly and Senate seats are up fo…
NEWS10 ABC, 9 hours ago - Glens Falls Arrow Financial celebrates 175th anniversary
Arrow Financial Corporation is marking a major milestone after getting its start in Glens Falls. com NewsChannel 13.
WNYT, 9 hours ago - We Salute You, Edwin Fisher
NewsChannel 13 is saluting Master Sergeant Edwin Fisher of Albany for his military service. com NewsChannel 13.
WNYT, 9 hours ago - Albany Diocese filing appeal of St. Clare's pension verdict
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany is set to appeal a December verdict that awarded former St. Clare's employees $54 million in restitution after officials failed to secure their pension. WAMC's Aaron Shellow-Lavine a…
WAMC, 9 hours ago - Opinion: Israel is not Netanyahu, and the Oct. 7 attacks cannot be erased
A rebuttal to Democrats who demonize the state of Israel
City & State NY, 9 hours ago - Gov. Hochul declares emergency after measles cases hit 108 in NY
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency as New York expands who can give measles vaccines during a growing outbreak. The post Gov. Hochul declares emergency after measles cases hit 108 in NY appeared first…
WNYT, 10 hours ago - NY-21 GOP candidate Constantino addresses AI policy, Flock, ICE, tariffs as midterm elections near
Voting in New York's midterm elections begins in less than three weeks. The race taking center stage in the Adirondacks is the state's 21st Congressional District. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley recently…
WAMC, 10 hours ago - Global SHRM exec brings workforce warnings to the Capital RegionBaton Rouge Business Report, 10 hours ago
- OurStoryBridge Listens: We need the environmental humanities
OurStoryBridge shares a piece about the loss of support for environmental conversations related to federal funding cuts
Adirondack Explorer, 10 hours ago - Frank Mauriello, candidate for NYS Assembly talks issues with News10
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The November General Election is fast approaching, and News10 is speaking with the candidates. In addition to the races for governor and Congress, all New York Assembly and Senate seats are up fo…
NEWS10 ABC, 10 hours ago - Schenectady's low revenue driving 42.5% tax raise, McCarthy says paywallThe Daily Gazette, 11 hours ago
- Rising costs, staffing gaps squeeze veterinary care
Rising costs and a shortage of veterinarians, especially in rural areas, are driving up prices and fueling pet overpopulation.
Spectrum News 1, 11 hours ago - Capital region nightlife, events and more things to do — Albany Times Union paywallTimes Union, 11 hours ago
- Report shows how false calls to CPS can impact the system and the people it helps
False alarm calls to Child Protective Services costs Monroe County nearly $14 million annually.
Spectrum News 1, 11 hours ago - Schenectady Co. foreclosed property auctionWNYT, 11 hours ago
- The Egg to host 'Terminator 2' screening with live orchestra
The future is set to collide with the present in Albany next spring with a special performance of "Terminator 2: Judgment Day Live in Concert" coming to The Egg.
NEWS10 ABC, 11 hours ago - Nearly 300 years later, Albany’s Van Ostrande-Radliff House begins a new chapter paywallTimes Union, 12 hours ago
- Nine Pin Cider New York’s First Farm CideryWNYT, 12 hours ago
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Siena University is mourning Fr. Hugh Hines, its longest-serving president, after his death at age 94. com NewsChannel 13.
WNYT, 12 hours ago - Watervliet police: Body recovered in Hudson River
Watervliet Police said a body has been recovered from the Hudson River. Officials responded to the Hudson Shores Park on Monday afternoon for a report of an individual who may be experiencing a crisis. The State Police…
WNYT, 13 hours ago - 4 Ways to Get Farm-Fresh Food in Saratoga
Saratoga Springs has long been a wellness destination. But taking the waters isn’t the only way to live healthfully here—you can taste the harvest too, thanks to an abundance of local, farm-fresh food options. Make a co…
Saratoga Living, 13 hours ago - Albany Common Council begins review of proposed 2027 city budget
The proposal is a $355.2 million budget that includes a 15% increase in the property tax levy, com NewsChannel 13.
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- 48th Annual Carrot Festival returns to Niskayuna this weekend
The festival will bring together families, local vendors, crafters, community organizations and plenty of food. com NewsChann…
WNYT, 13 hours ago - Albany Diocese files appeal after verdict in favor of St. Clare's pensioners
A verdict was reached last December between the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany and the St. Clare's pensioners, awarding the former hospital workers more than $54 million for the pensions they were promised but never r…
NEWS10 ABC, 13 hours ago - Cheapest gas stations in Glens FallsStacker, 13 hours ago
- Thanksgiving meals at/from Albany-area restaurants, caterers and more paywallTimes Union, 13 hours ago
- Schenectady County auctioning foreclosed properties
Multiple properties throughout Schenectady County are up for auction.
NEWS10 ABC, 14 hours ago - The fire is roaring: Scenes from a Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican powwow in Western Massachusetts
Over the weekend, hundreds of members of the Wisconsin-based Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican community made the long trek east to hold a powwow in Lenox, Massachusetts. As WAMC Berkshire Bureau Chief Josh Landes reports, the…
WAMC, 14 hours ago - Meet Patrick Sapling: New York's first permanent Thomas Dambo troll
TUPPER LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Six giant trolls, on a mission to “Save the Humans”, are attracting visitors from near and far to Tupper Lake. Following the success of the limited time exhibit, The Wild Center announced a…
NEWS10 ABC, 14 hours ago - Audit finds widespread flaws in Albany's management of pandemic funds paywallTimes Union, 14 hours ago
- Capital Region’s First Frost of Fall Coming Wednesday MorningB95.5, 14 hours ago
- Bob Turner Invitation to Skidmore Bipartisan Discussion with Former Members of Congress on Making Congress Work Again
I received the following invitation for the community from Skidmore professor Bob Turner: I wanted to invite you to attend a great event we are hosting at Skidmore on October 7.. Please pass on to any interested. Thanks…
Saratoga TODAY, 14 hours ago - Body recovered from Hudson River in Watervliet
Watervliet Police confirmed with NEWS10 that a body was recovered from the Hudson River on Tuesday morning.
NEWS10 ABC, 14 hours ago - Were you Seen at YWCA of the Greater Capital Region's Resourceful Women's Gala? paywallTimes Union, 14 hours ago
- Ribbon cut on Northern Forest Center’s new Tupper Lake apartments
The nonprofit’s middle-market apartments help address the Adirondack housing crisis with funding from the state
Adirondack Explorer, 14 hours ago - Second driver involved in Schoharie County crash dies
A second person involved in a two-car crash in Richmondville on Thursday has died. According to New York State Police, Abigail Fisher, of Delanson, succumbed to her injuries.
NEWS10 ABC, 15 hours ago - 2nd person dies after head-on crash in Richmondville
A woman injured in a head on crash on State Route 10 in Richmondville has died, according to the New York State Police (NYSP). com New…
WNYT, 15 hours ago - CRL Rankings: horror movies
The Capital Region Lifestyle crew played another round of CRL Top 5. This time, Caitlin Irla had to blind rank five horror movies. com NewsChannel 13.
WNYT, 15 hours ago - Celebrating National Taco Day with The Frisky Fork
It’s National Taco Day. Amy and Sara Moskowitz, the owners of The Frisky Fork, celebrated the day on Capital Region Lifestyle. You can learn more about The Frisky Fork here. The post Celebrating National Taco Day with T…
WNYT, 15 hours ago - Homeowner shoots intruder during Upstate NY home invasionSyracuse.com, 16 hours ago
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Animal shelters across New York are hitting max capacity, and industry experts say they need community support to survive.
Spectrum News 1, 16 hours ago - USPS to offer Capital Region job fairs in October
The U.S. Postal Service will be offering three job fairs in the Capital Region throughout October.
NEWS10 ABC, 16 hours ago - Collar City Run & Country Bash on October 17
https://www.collarcityruncountrybash.com com NewsChannel 13.
WNYT, 18 hours ago - Saratoga PLAN honors those lighting the way for local conservation
The conservation organization raised more than $110,000 at a recent event where local conservationists were recognized for their efforts
Adirondack Explorer, 18 hours ago - 10/6/26: Bright Sun, Cool Feel, Staying a Bit Breezy
High pressure building from the Great Lakes will give us ample sun today, but a cool breeze from the west-northwest will provide us with more of a late-October feel this afternoon. The Capital Region could be in for its…
NEWS10 ABC, 18 hours ago - Kingston police officer hurt after being struck by car
A Kingston Police Officer was injured Monday while on duty. According to the police department, incident happened around 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of Hurley Avenue and Quarry Street.
NEWS10 ABC, 19 hours ago - New ALDI Opens 13th Capital Region Location107.7 WGNA, 20 hours ago
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With a robust year-round event schedule, emergency services staff find themselves stretched thin at times.
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- The tanks that fuel Moscow's airliners are reported burning after Ukraine's latest drone raid on the capital regionEuromaidan Press, 21 hours ago
- “Our enemy of our enemy is still our enemy”: Seneca Nation members protest tribal president’s Blakeman fundraiser
The Seneca Nation has a tense relationship with Gov. Kathy Hochul, but Blakeman’s support for online prediction markets could destroy the tribe’s casino business.
City & State NY, 21 hours ago - NYC Added Safeguards to Homeless Encampment Sweeps. Are They Working?
Despite policy changes and a court order, unhoused people say the city’s recent encampment sweeps still led to lost belongings.
New York Focus, 21 hours ago - How Hudson Valley politics has changed over the past 20 years
Former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney weighs in on the local media landscape and the Mike Lawler versus Cait Conley contest.
City & State NY, 21 hours ago - Editor’s note: Newcomers versus oldheads
How much do local relationships matter in congressional politics?
City & State NY, 21 hours ago - Folk Singer brings vivid characters to Saratoga – an interview paywallThe Daily Gazette, 23 hours ago
- Capital Region, Hudson Valley under a frost advisory Wednesday — temperatures at a low of 33Syracuse.com, yesterday
- Freeze warning in place for Capital Region for WednesdaySyracuse.com, yesterday
- Saratoga Springs earns fifth sweep of season, downs South Glens Falls in road matchupcedarnews.net, yesterday
- Democrats dump money into race to succeed North Country star Rep. Stefanik
The campaign arm of the Democratic Party believes one of New York State’s Republican strongholds is now at play.
Spectrum News 1, yesterday - Businesses to serve up fall flavors for Troy Chowderfest 2026
A favorite fall tradition will return to Downtown Troy this weekend. The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District (BID) announced Troy Chowderfest will take place on Sunday, October 11 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
NEWS10 ABC, yesterday - 26 Cheshire Way, Albany, NY 12211Realtor.com, yesterday
- Hochul, Blakeman campaign in Erie County as governor’s race enters final month
With less than a month until Election Day, the race for New York governor ran through Western New York Monday.
Spectrum News 1, yesterday - NOW-NY urges special session to close voluntary intoxication loophole
Sonia Ossorio spoke about the issue.
Spectrum News 1, yesterday - Trump expected to campaign in Syracuse as Hochul and Blakeman spar over his influence
The upcoming visit brings up a tough question for Republican candidates in New York and elsewhere.
Spectrum News 1, yesterday - Voters in 19 western Mass. towns to decide on funding Franklin County Tech School replacement
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, residents in 19 Western Massachusetts towns will decide whether to fund a new home for the county’s vocational technical school.
WAMC, yesterday - Leading AI companies fail to impress at City Council AI hearing
The New York City Council is looking to position itself at the frontier of AI regulation.
City & State NY, yesterday - Lucas claims leadership of BK Dems – in apparent violation of court order
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and her allies are trying everything to block reformers from taking control of the county party.
City & State NY, yesterday - State Sen. Cooney unveils legislation to create universal healthcare for children in New York
According to Cooney, the program would be funded by the existing Medicaid system.
Spectrum News 1, yesterday - Western N.Y. cities hopeful key revenue sharing will be part of new casino compact
Three upstate cities poised to lose key funding if revenue sharing is cut from compact between the state and Seneca Nation.
Spectrum News 1, yesterday - NY minimum wage won't increase in January. Here's why
ALBANY, N.Y. (News10) - For the first time since 2024, New York's minimum wage will remain untouched, sitting at $17.00/hour downstate and $16.00/hour upstate. By and large, wages upstate have steadily increased since 2…
NEWS10 ABC, yesterday - Hochul issues emergency declaration for measles as cases rise across New York paywallTimes Union, yesterday
- New restaurant opens in former Taste of Italy location in Latham
A Latham pizza restaurant has a new owner after Taste of Italy shut down amid backlash over anti-Muslim posts. com NewsCha…
WNYT, yesterday - Six western Mass. towns to vote on school district merger Tuesday
This week, six towns in rural western Massachusetts will decide whether to merge two regional school districts — citing growing costs and declining enrollment.
WAMC, yesterday - Potential cases of deadly feline virus
MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society is facing two potential cases of Feline Panleukopenia is extremely contagious amongst cats, even if they are vaccinated. CEO and President of Mohawk Hudson Huma…
NEWS10 ABC, yesterday - Latham shred day: Sunmark hosts free event on Oct. 24
Sunmark Credit Union is marking Member Appreciation Month with free financial resources, children’s books and a community shred day. …
WNYT, yesterday - We Salute You, Justin Fuino
NewsChannel 13 is saluting Army Reserve Sgt. Justin Fuino of Bethlehem for his military service. com NewsChannel 13.
WNYT, yesterday - Republican suspends Schenectady City Council campaign; endorses Conservative candidate
Sarojanie Ibrahim, the Republican candidate for Schenectady City Council, is suspending her campaign and endorsing Conservative Party candidate Rachael Ward.
WAMC, yesterday - Olfactory superpowers
Animals have glands in their heads to leave olfactory marks, signaling everything from emotions, health status and identity
Adirondack Explorer, yesterday - Pokémon convention coming to Albany
Pokémon enthusiasts across the Capital Region will be assembling their teams and strapping on their running shoes to adventure to the Albany PokeKon Fest this fall.
NEWS10 ABC, yesterday - Honoring the 2026 National Women's Hall of Fame inductees
Since 1968, the National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls honors women at the top of their fields.
Spectrum News 1, yesterday - Chloe Pierce, candidate for NYS Assembly talks issues with News10
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The November General Election is fast approaching, and News10 is speaking with the candidates. In addition to the races for governor and Congress, all New York Assembly and Senate seats are up fo…
NEWS10 ABC, yesterday - Animal cruelty activists describe road to recovery for horses caught en route to slaughter in Canada
At 13 Hands Equine Rescue in the Hudson Valley, horses, donkeys, goats and zebras rescued during animal cruelty cases recover following abuse. Among them are 25 horses caught in September en route to being slaughtered i…
WAMC, yesterday - Top Performing REALTORS® at Roohan Realty – September 2026 Sales LeadersSaratoga TODAY, yesterday
- New pizzeria takes over Taste of Italy space
A new restaurant has moved into the Taste of Italy space in Latham.
NEWS10 ABC, yesterday - Video game development expo returning to Albany
The Albany Capital Center is getting ready to level up this fall with the return of the 1UpState video game expo.
NEWS10 ABC, yesterday - School resumes after gas leak at Shenendehowa MS campus
A gas leak prompted an evacuation at Shenendehowa Middle School’s Tri-Building campus, according to the Shenendehowa Central School District. The post School resumes after gas leak at Shenendehowa MS campus appeared fir…
WNYT, yesterday - State police respond to debris spill on I-90 near Guilderland
Traffic was backed up on the Thruway, I-90 westbound near Guilderland after a tractor trailer towing a flatbed lost some of what it was hauling, according to the New York State Police (NYSP). The post State police respo…
WNYT, yesterday - NY expands free community college for adults 25-55 with prior degrees
Gov. Kathy Hochul said free community college is expanding so more adult New Yorkers can retrain for high-demand jobs as AI changes the workforce. The post NY expands free community college for adults 25-55 with prior d…
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Good News
- This Professional Orchestra Only Uses Vegetables as Its Instruments: Listen to Its Newest Song
Many impressive instruments have filled London’s famed Abbey Road Studios with sound over the decades, like David Gilmour’s Fender Stratocaster and Paul McCartney’s Hofner bass. But one group’s music makers may be among…
Nice News, 5 hours ago - Are You Working Out for Bone Health? A Trainer Shares 5 Exercises for Optimal Aging (No Equipment Needed)
Strong bones are key to supporting our overall health as we age, storing vital nutrients and helping prevent serious injuries if we fall. And while getting enough calcium and vitamin D is critical for keeping them in ti…
Nice News, 8 hours ago - A kid got his head stuck between two iron bars. Millions have watched NY firefighters free him.
Kids get their head stuck all the time. If you've ever wondered how firefighters deal with it, wonder no more. The post A kid got his head stuck between two iron bars. Millions have watched NY firefighters free him. app…
Upworthy, 8 hours ago - Woman fixes her finances after realizing 5 simple habits were why she ‘was always broke’
"I realized I was the reason I had no money."
Upworthy, 8 hours ago - Sweden’s tourism board blatantly courts introverts in a delightfully self-aware ad
"Don't like small talk? Good, neither do Swedes."
Upworthy, 8 hours ago - Researchers find the number of steps teens should take each day to avoid depression
Step count and emotional resilience go hand in hand.
Upworthy, 8 hours ago - Oldest Man in Oregon Credits Clean Diet and “Good Mind” for Reaching 108-years Young
A man who’s believed to be the oldest individual in the state of Oregon recently rung in 108-years-young with a cake and some words of wisdom. “You don’t know what it’s like to be 100-plus. I’ve found out and I like it!…
Good News Network, 12 hours ago - At 17, this student is helping children understand cancer through a Pokémon-inspired card game
He learned card games at his grandmother’s side. After losing her to cancer at age nine, he designed one to help other kids.
Good Good Good, 12 hours ago - Man uses ‘garbage’ shoes to explain troubling economic trend for middle-class Americans
"These shoes are just the tip of the iceberg."
Upworthy, 12 hours ago - Sorry, Labradors. After 31 years, America has a new favorite dog.
The American Kennel Club has crowned a new favorite.
Upworthy, 12 hours ago - Man passionately explains the meaning of staircases in movies and now people can’t unsee it
Once you hear this explanation, you start seeing it everywhere.
Upworthy, 12 hours ago - A simple ‘thank you’ note from Angelina Jolie has Gen X and Gen Z debating if her handwriting is legible
"It's like we have our own secret code the youngins can't crack."
Upworthy, 12 hours ago - Nokia and NASA Team Up to Bring 4G to the Moon and Our Astronauts
Children of astronauts may soon be able to video call their parents in space, as NASA wants to bring terrestrial 4G to the Lunar surface. Ostensibly to prepare for a semi-permanent human presence there, an outer spatial…
Good News Network, 15 hours ago - Video of students walking into high school in 2006 is bringing Millennials back to a more carefree time
"I miss the simplicity. Not so much school or the people."
Upworthy, 15 hours ago - Millennials struggling to buy a home want ‘out of touch’ Boomer parents to get their reality
Some advice for Millennials dealing with parents who won't listen.
Upworthy, 15 hours ago - Lifespan expert shares why we’ve got the ‘essence’ of what it means to be middle-aged wrong
Is middle age in your 40s, 50s, or 60s?
Upworthy, 15 hours ago - Illinois Community Members Honored for Helping Save Woman in Submerged Vehicle (WATCH)
On a stormy afternoon in Illinois in August, an elderly driver lost control of her vehicle as it plunged into a flooded retention pond. Sinking up to its roof, multiple local community members immediately began to swim…
Good News Network, 17 hours ago - Hero Mom Jumps Into Dangerous Surf to Save Surfer Face Down in WaterSunny Skyz, 18 hours ago
- Virginia Becomes Latest State to Enact ‘Clean Slate’ Law, to Help Residents Move on from Minor Offenses
Virginia’s new Clean Slate law came into effect last Thursday, meaning that thousands of misdemeanor offenses will be automatically sealed to help residents move forward with employment or loan opportunities. The law au…
Good News Network, 19 hours ago - The women putting community at the heart of elephant conservation
Across Africa, women are challenging old assumptions about who conservation is for – and who gets to lead it
Positive News, 23 hours ago - Good News in History, October 6
115 years ago today, Beatrix de Rijk became the first female licensed Dutch aircraft pilot. This pioneering aviator was born in Surabaya, modern-day Indonesia in the Dutch East Indies, to a Javan mother and a Dutch fath…
Good News Network, 23 hours ago - Caterpillar Twitches in an Ultraquiet Chamber Are Helping Biologists Understand How These Insects Hear Without Ears
In a quiet summer garden, a caterpillar perches on a branch, munching serenely on leaves. A moment later it freezes. It senses danger — and just in time. From behind, a wasp approaches, sizing up its prey.
Nice News, yesterday - Social physiology: the hidden health cost of eating alone, according to science
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A study published in Science Advances found that eating the same meal with a close companion produces measurably better blood sugar control than eating it alone. In experiments with…
The Optimist Daily, yesterday - 6 things that will bring more birds to your backyard this autumn
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever caught a flash of movement in the branches in early October – something small and unfamiliar, not the usual backyard regulars – there’s a good chance it was a migratin…
The Optimist Daily, yesterday - Kansas inmates raised over $4,000 of their own money to pay down a school district’s lunch debt
Inmates pooled $3,810 from their own accounts, while prison staff added the rest to clear most of the balance. The post Kansas inmates raised over $4,000 of their own money to pay down a school district’s lunch debt app…
Upworthy, yesterday - I’m almost ‘done’ parenting my kids. Here are 5 things I’d go back and tell my young mom self.
1. You were right. Relationship trumps all else.
Upworthy, yesterday - Centenarians answer taboo questions about sex, death, and what they really think about young people
They finally answer all the questions we're not supposed to ask.
Upworthy, yesterday - Scientists unearthed 57 new species from waters in Argentina nearly twice as deep as the Grand Canyon
A colorful array of sea creatures first spotted in August 2025 have finally been added to the scientific record.
Good Good Good, yesterday - Neuroscientists say a simple trick will help you learn any new skill a lot faster
Learning a new skill? Here's how to quickly level-up.
Upworthy, yesterday - Gen Xers share 33 ‘crazy’ things that were seen as totally normal when they were kids
"Your parents sending you into the store to buy cigarettes…"
Upworthy, yesterday - Want to feel closer to someone? Share the feels, not the facts.
A small tweak in how you tell stories can make a huge difference in your relationships.
Upworthy, yesterday - That time Paul McCartney accidentally became Nirvana’s frontman and got a Grammy for it
Two legends that defined their generations colliding in the best way.
Upworthy, yesterday - Formerly incarcerated men try new approach to prison reform: 'We saw changes in guys in just nine weeks'
Frank Davis and Aaron Hicks created ECHO: Every Choice Holds an Opportunity.
Good Good Good, yesterday - Fighting Wildfires from Prison, A New Law Gives Ex-Cons Route to California Fire Dept. Jobs on Release
Rather than being stuck on the chain gang, California prisoners are often on the bucket brigade. Roughly half of all California firefighters are incarcerated individuals. The pay is better than other prison jobs, and is…
Good News Network, yesterday - Teacher reveals the ‘really obvious’ reason teens no longer read. It’s not just the phones.
A high school teacher's TikTok sparked a serious conversation about screen time, low expectations, and the surprising role BookTok is playing in the literacy crisis. The post Teacher reveals the ‘really obvious’ reason…
Upworthy, yesterday - A TikTok review called this Kansas City coffee shop 'demonic.' Locals rallied around it
Oddly Correct relocated to Troost Avenue in 2021, and has been a staple in the neighborhood ever since.
Good Good Good, yesterday - Nonprofit Brings Free Music Education to More Than 20,000 Miami Students in 131 Schools
Down in Miami-Dade County, educators are seeing how school doesn’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing. Showing up, taking an interest in school and the community therein, comes that much easier for the some 21,000…
Good News Network, yesterday - 7th Grader Donates Over 30,000 Diapers To Families In NeedSunny Skyz, yesterday
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Fix the News, yesterday - Orphaned, Rescued, and Rewilded, Female Gorilla Becomes a Mother in Historic Conservation Success
One of the first-ever eastern lowland gorillas to be successfully returned to the wild gave birth on May 21st in her new/old home of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Every new gorilla…
Good News Network, yesterday - The Hospital That Silenced the Machines
Beep. Beep. Beep. The heartbeat monitor chirps. Hospitals have long tried to fight acoustic chaos with passive tactics — hanging sound-absorbing ceiling tiles, laying soft rubber flooring or begging clinical staff to wh…
Reasons to be Cheerful, yesterday - Meet the 14-year-old uncovering London’s lost history
Seasoned mudlark Emmylou Vaxby has spent nearly a decade searching the Thames foreshore for fragments of the city’s past
Positive News, yesterday - Good News in History, October 5
20 years ago today, the 60-year-old rock star Jon Bon Jovi, who’s sold 100 million records, launched a charity foundation to combat poverty issues like food and housing to ease economic despair. One of the flagship init…
Good News Network, yesterday - 7 World Records Smashed at Giant Vegetable Competition in England
Believe it or not, the massive gourd pictured above is small potatoes compared to the current Guinness World Record holder for heaviest pumpkin — but it still turned heads at an annual produce contest, where it had to b…
Nice News, Oct 4 - Wisconsin’s first certified Shinrin-yoku trail is open to everyone
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Think about the last time you went for a walk in the woods. Were you listening to a podcast? Checking your step count? Moving fast enough to feel productive, already running through…
The Optimist Daily, Oct 4 - DeafCity Hub and the fight to build a space where sign language can live and thrive
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Sign language interpreters at rap concerts go viral for a reason. There’s something genuinely arresting about watching BSL in full flight: the expressiveness, the grammar operating i…
The Optimist Daily, Oct 4 - How to Know If You Can Trust an AI’s Answer to Your Question
I recently typed a simple question into Google search: How much screen time is too much for teenagers? Instead of presenting links, as Google had been doing for many years, it gave me an AI-generated answer. The artific…
Nice News, Oct 3 - With Viral New York City Cleanup Movement, 24-Year-Old Is Giving Power to the People
He started by filming himself picking up litter near his apartment in Washington Heights, a neighborhood in northern Manhattan. Now, he’s raised over $55,000, rallied a network of volunteers, and transformed an entire b…
Nice News, Oct 3 - A Hospital Valet Became A Source Of Hope For Cancer PatientsSunny Skyz, Oct 3
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Good Good Good, Oct 3 - Podcast Transcript October 2nd, 2026— A wildlife overpass, a solar train, and Japan’s massive centenarian population
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The Optimist Daily, Oct 2 - Dog Standing in Road Leads Police to Owner Who Needed HelpSunny Skyz, Oct 2
- The Spark: The ‘Community Lighthouses’ Where Neighbors Help Neighbors
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Reasons to be Cheerful, Oct 2 - What went right this week: the good news that matters
The ‘alternative Nobel prize’, global progress on ageism, and a boost for gorillas, plus more
Positive News, Oct 2
Tech and AI
- OpenAI came to Australia to apologise. It will leave without answering these key questions | Toby Walsh
We don’t accept drugs killing a few people because they cure most patients. Or a few planes crashing because most land safely. AI should be no different OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman was asked to appear before the Joint Selec…
The Guardian, 5 hours ago - OpenAI “rogue” agent activities found on Wikimedia projects
OpenAI “rogue” agent activities found on Wikimedia projects Given how tempting a target wikis are for rogue agent swarms, it's not a huge surprise that Wikipedia found evidence of that activity once they went looking: T…
Simon Willison, 6 hours ago - How long have wireless gaming controllers been around for?
Game controllers have experimented with losing the cords for longer than you'd think, but early attempts didn't have much success.
Engadget, 6 hours ago - Quoting Victoria Kim
Since the Medicare breach, OpenAI has put in place additional monitoring to allow “immediate intervention” by staff to stop training if the company’s models access the internet in ways they’re not supposed to, Mr. Kwon…
Simon Willison, 6 hours ago - How to help stop spam calls on iPhone and Android
Spam calls don't have to grab your attention and waste your time. Use these built-in options to silence and block them without having to pay.
Engadget, 7 hours ago - Braid-creator Jonathan Blow on making the 'biggest puzzle game ever'
Order of the Sinking Star is due out on Thursday and has roughly 1,500 puzzles for players to try
BBC, 7 hours ago - Why do some PCs have two Ethernet ports?
Dual Ethernet ports don't automatically provide faster speed, but they increase your networking options.
Engadget, 7 hours ago - Ex-Ramp engineers raise $20M for platform Melius after scrapping their first product
The startup crossed over $1 million in anualized revenue within two months of its post-pivot launch.
TechCrunch, 8 hours ago - Apple reportedly worked with LG on gadgets for its upcoming smart home push
The doorbell, security cameras, thermostats and more could be announced next week.
Engadget, 8 hours ago - Kindle Click vs Kobo Remote: How much of a difference is there?
Of course you're going to get the one that works with your ereader, but which of these page-turning gadgets is actually better?
Engadget, 8 hours ago - Meta’s Settlement Isn’t Tech’s “Big Tobacco” Moment
I’ve written a few times now about why Meta’s big “settlement” with the states is a bad deal. It’s Meta seeking to control how the rest of the internet is regulated in a way that, as Eric Goldman’s op-ed we republished…
Techdirt, 8 hours ago - Remember MapQuest? You can now use it with Android Auto
If you use Android Auto, you can try out the beta mapping service today.
Engadget, 8 hours ago - OpenAI will watermark ChatGPT outputs by default—but only in the EU
Like other solutions, it is not especially reliable, and it's easy to circumvent.
Ars Technica, 10 hours ago - How AI decision models could change content moderation
On Tuesday, Musubi announced a lightweight decision model made for real-time moderation called PolicyLM-1.7B, released with open weights.
TechCrunch, 10 hours ago - Introducing Mistral Large 4: Le chonk
Introducing Mistral Large 4: Le chonk Mistral are back in the game. Today they're releasing a preview of Mistral Large 4, a 1 trillion parameter, 49 billion active parameter model trained on their own cluster of 3,800 N…
Simon Willison, 10 hours ago - AI computing startup Lambda to raise $4B ahead of planned IPO
Nvidia-backed Lambda is raising up to $4 billion at a $14.5 billion pre-money valuation ahead of a planned 2027 IPO, led by Coatue and Blackstone.
TechCrunch, 10 hours ago - The next hurdle for AI agents: getting websites to let them in
Personal AI agents promise to shop, book flights, and make reservations for you. But deliberate blocks and anti-bot defenses are getting in the way, leaving consumers caught in the middle. A new standard aims to help.
TechCrunch, 10 hours ago - Trump Officially Opens Border To Thousands More White South Africans
Trump has declared any non-white migrants to be garbage people from shithole countries (that’s in his own words, believe it or not) and has acted accordingly. Mass deportation efforts are a daily event, randomly punctua…
Techdirt, 10 hours ago - Her AI-Generated Video Swayed the Judge. The Court Said it Carried 'Undue Emotional Weight'
‘Chris’ sentiment does not change,’ said the sister who created an AI avatar of her slain brother Christopher Pelkey to speak in court.
404 Media, 11 hours ago - Using Parseable with Datasette for OpenTelemetry traces
TIL: Using Parseable with Datasette for OpenTelemetry traces I saw Parseable in a Show HN today - it's a new observability platform with both an open source (AGPL) Rust implementation (a single ~180MB binary), an "Enter…
Simon Willison, 11 hours ago - Doom on the Vectrex turns the classic shooter into Tron-like vector art
With some processing caveats of course.
Engadget, 12 hours ago - Skydance will combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service
Please don't name it ParaMax.
Engadget, 12 hours ago - Google Photos vs. Gallery app: What's the difference and which should you use?
We compare Google's Photos and Gallery apps, so you can decide which one to use.
Engadget, 12 hours ago - Hark releases an AI personal assistant with a focus on privacy
The AI lab's personal assistant is an operating system from the future designed to compete with Muse, Dots and Instinct.
TechCrunch, 12 hours ago - Asos hit by extortion hack that may have compromised some customer data
The attackers sent a push notification to Asos shoppers announcing their activity.
Engadget, 12 hours ago - Why it's important to regularly replace your surge protectors
Time and spikes take a toll on a surge protector, even with no visible signs of damage.
Engadget, 12 hours ago - Appeals Court Pauses Minnesota’s Nudify Law, Which Ignored Its Own Supreme Court’s Roadmap.
I feel I need to start out posts like this by reminding anyone that nudification apps are bad. They’re almost exclusively used to abuse and harass people, most often women. That said, if you’re going to ban them legally…
Techdirt, 12 hours ago - Daily Deal: Salesforce Certification Exam Training
The Salesforce Certification Exam Training Bundle includes practice exam questions and study guides for various certifications, covering a wide range of roles such as administrators, developers, architects, sales repres…
Techdirt, 13 hours ago - Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres
The order affecting two planned data centres follows concerns over forest clearance.
BBC, 13 hours ago - Artificial review – Luca Guadagnino takes on OpenAI in muddled tech satire
New York film festival: The origin story of Sam Altman’s company is reimagined as a campy comedy starring Andrew GarfieldOn the day that Luca Guadagnino’s film about Sam Altman and OpenAI premiered, Vanity Fair released…
The Guardian, 13 hours ago - Is regulation enough to stop AI systems killing us all? | Letters
Martyn Thomas wonders how any rational person can argue that independent oversight and regulation will be sufficientOnce again a frontier AI model has been withdrawn because it fails safety tests (OpenAI scraps release…
The Guardian, 13 hours ago - Don't throw away your old digital camera — do this instead
Your old camera might give video calls an upgrade, as long as USB support or clean HDMI keeps the setup sensible.
Engadget, 14 hours ago - Mirror Particle is building a ‘world model’ of human behavior
Mirror Particle will launch at TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 200 with a world model built from scratch to predict human behavior, arguing that LLM role-play falls short for market research and brand strategy.
TechCrunch, 14 hours ago - Judge Reinstates DOJ Prosecutor Illegally Fired By Trump
Yet another one of Trump’s many, many, often blatantly illegal playbooks is on display here. It seems Trump really doesn’t know who’s going to be loyal enough to satisfy him and also able to pass the rudimentary screeni…
Techdirt, 14 hours ago - How to check if your Android phone is still getting security updates
Your Android device will only receive updates for so long, and it might have already left its support period without you realizing.
Engadget, 14 hours ago - Tell us: do you use AI agents to manage your finances?
We would like to speak to people about their experience of using AI agents when dealing with their financesFollowing the release of Meta’s Muse and Open AI’s dots there’s now capacity for these AI agents to assist with…
The Guardian, 14 hours ago - Anthropic is giving startups a free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits
"We created this program because we believe the benefits of AI will reach most people through the companies that build on top of models, rather than through the models alone."
TechCrunch, 14 hours ago - How to supercharge your Windows 11 PC with this built-in automation tool
Task Scheduler isn't a particularly pretty part of Windows, but it's a powerful tool if you take the time to understand it.
Engadget, 15 hours ago - Stop worrying about my AI, says multibillionaire Sam Altman. So we bear the risks and he keeps the money | Chris Stokel-Walker
OpenAI’s CEO seems to want to privatise his company’s huge financial gains while making all of us pay for any negative consequencesTech bros’ messianic streaks can show up in subtle ways. But one of Sam Altman’s flaws i…
The Guardian, 15 hours ago - Affordable alternatives to Nintendo's Switch 2 Pro Controller
Nintendo's best controller is expensive, so here are some cheaper, awesome alts.
Engadget, 15 hours ago - LibreOffice says ‘no AI’ is now a software feature
The maker of the open source document editor says it has no plans to add AI to its software's default configuration, citing user privacy.
TechCrunch, 15 hours ago - Why don't you see external antennas on mesh Wi-Fi systems?
Mesh systems tend to look more like minimalist decor than traditional routers, and there's actually a good reason.
Engadget, 15 hours ago - Apple iPhone Duo vs. Motorola Razr Ultra: How do these foldables compare?
The market seems to be overflowing with foldable phones, and the iPhone Duo and Moto Razr Ultra are top competitors.
Engadget, 16 hours ago - Mistral’s new 1T model aims to leapfrog closed and open rivals
French AI lab Mistral AI has released Mistral Large 4, a new large multimodal model aiming to leapfrog both American and Chinese rivals.
TechCrunch, 16 hours ago - Controversial $110 billion mega-merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. finally closes
New media empire will be known as Skydance, with CEO David Ellision calling it a 'historic day.'
Engadget, 16 hours ago - The Emmy Awards are moving to Prime Video in 2027
Amazon is reportedly paying up to $25 million a year for exclusive global rights to the ceremony.
Engadget, 16 hours ago - Pinterest’s AI now turns beauty Pins into action plans
Pinterest’s new AI-powered Beauty Guides translate hair and nail Pins into salon terminology, with estimated costs, appointment times and maintenance needs.
TechCrunch, 16 hours ago - Who owns ‘brain rot’?: inside the international legal drama over a beloved meme
Copyright law in the US only applies to human-made creations, but AI characters like Tung Tung Tung Sahur are challenging thatOne of the most beloved characters in an absurdist genre of online video content has become t…
The Guardian, 16 hours ago - Get all your questions answered at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The full breakout session agenda revealed
Get all of your scaling and tech questions answered at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Here's the full breakout session agenda, happening October 13-15 in San Francisco. Register now to join and save up to $100, and get a seco…
TechCrunch, 16 hours ago - Is this the end of the British school photo?
For generations, professional photographers have captured the country’s pupils in all their awkward glory. But an increasing number of parents are using AI to avoid paying themName: School photos.Age: Around since Victo…
The Guardian, 16 hours ago - Should you buy or rent your router from your internet service provider?
Internet service providers often offer their routers for a monthly fee, and some let you buy the equipment outright.
Engadget, 17 hours ago - Lawmakers Introduce Multiple Laws to Curb Flock After 404 Media Coverage
Senator Bernie Sanders, Representative Ocasio-Cortez, and Senator Jeff Merkley introduced the Ban Flock Act on Friday, which would stop federal agencies from using automatic license plate readers.
404 Media, 17 hours ago - Trump makes it clear his power is becoming entwined with AI
New alliances between the White House, the Pentagon, US intelligence and AI companies are looming ominouslyHello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, writing to you as I sit under yellowing leaves…
The Guardian, 17 hours ago - JBL's PartyBox Ultimate 2 delivers 1,500 watts of sound and a built-in light show
JBL has just released its most powerful and expensive PartyBox speaker.
Engadget, 17 hours ago - 4 simple benchmarks to test your PC's performance
PC benchmarks let you figure out exactly how your GPU, CPU and other components are performing so you don't have to guess.
Engadget, 17 hours ago - Remaking scents: could fragrance tech help take pressure off endangered plants?
Firms working on reproducing compounds without need for repeated harvesting but conservationists are scepticalMany of the world’s most expensive perfumes begin with a wounded tree. When some Aquilaria trees are damaged,…
The Guardian, 17 hours ago - Spotify expands its Music Quiz trivia feature
Test your knowledge on more than 2,000 artists.
Engadget, 17 hours ago - How to fix distorted audio on your PS5
Your PS5 can have audio issues depending on how complex of a setup you use, but they're fixable with some troubleshooting.
Engadget, 18 hours ago - Meta’s Muse Is An Adorable Privacy And Security Dumpster Fire
Meta’s agentic AI product Muse has had a rocky few weeks since launch. The product, which features an animated avatar named Jolly (one presumes to make mass hyper surveillance seem adorable) is supposed to help you offl…
Techdirt, 18 hours ago - OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
The reports of OpenAI agents harming 3rd party sites keep coming.
Ars Technica, 18 hours ago - What does the shield icon mean on your Samsung Galaxy?
Your Samsung phone has features to help keep the battery healthy, so you'll see an icon when they're kicking in.
Engadget, 18 hours ago - Rightwing ‘great replacement’ fears mask tech's real great replacement | Jason Stanley
While adherents to the racist theory condemn a shadowy global elite, Silicon Valley is working toward the replacement of humans with AIAcross the world, “great replacement” theory has been employed again and again as th…
The Guardian, 18 hours ago - Italian PM files to trademark her voice against AI threats
Giorgia Meloni submitted a four-second audio to a EU agency in a bid to protect her voice from deepfakes.
BBC, 19 hours ago - Google removes free access to Gemini Flash and Pro on October 9
Free Gemini users are losing access to Google's Flash and Pro AI models.
Engadget, 19 hours ago - Drax datacentre could create nearly twice the yearly emissions of all Gatwick flights
Campaign group’s analysis of North Yorkshire plans finds datacentre would have to burn 4.9m tonnes of wood a yearDrax’s planned datacentre could produce nearly double the emissions of all flights out of Gatwick airport…
The Guardian, 20 hours ago - ASOS app users receive push notifications apparently sent by hackers
Dozens of people appear to have received a strange message from the clothing and beauty store's app.
BBC, 21 hours ago - Xbox Elite Controller 3 specs leak via Xbox's own Design Lab
Xbox's long awaited Elite Controller 3 may finally offer drift-free joysticks.
Engadget, 21 hours ago - Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature
The regulator said Instagram had not fully assessed risks posed by its Instants feature prior to launching it.
BBC, 21 hours ago - OpenAI admits misstep in handling AI agent interactions with Australian government sites – video
In a parliamentary inquiry, OpenAI chief strategy officer Jason Kwon is questioned by independent senator David Pocock about the company's notification process after OpenAI agents accessed Australian government website…
The Guardian, 23 hours ago - Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers
The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.
BBC, 23 hours ago - Anthropic says AI agents didn’t breach Australian government websites – video
During a joint parliamentary hearing on artificial intelligence, Anthropic’s head of safeguards, Dave Orr, says that investigations of hundreds of millions of transcripts reveal no unauthorised interactions with Austral…
The Guardian, yesterday - A 5th Person In PA Has Suffered A Measles-Related Death
The measles outbreaks in America, and specifically in Pennsylvania, are getting worse instead of getting better. And, while RFK Jr. has and will continue to attempt to lay blame for this total failure of federal leaders…
Techdirt, yesterday - Common mistakes you should avoid when using foldable phones
Foldable phones have unique durability concerns thanks to their moving parts and internal screens.
Engadget, yesterday - Quoting Felix Rieseberg
The "old" version of Cowork runs model inference in the cloud, executing tool calls in an Anthropic-provided VM we shipped to your computer. We added the VM for capability, safety, and security reasons - mapping in just…
Simon Willison, yesterday - Can a MacBook handle heavy games? Here's what you should know
macOS is now a far healthier platform for gaming than it was just a few years ago, but it can't compete with Windows in many ways.
Engadget, yesterday - Mini PC vs. laptop: Which is better for your home office?
Mini PCs offer a convenient form factor, but a laptop is ready to go with you anywhere. There's no perfect answer.
Engadget, yesterday - How to add and customize your CarPlay widgets
CarPlay's widgets let you check info quickly, which is a great option for apps that aren't otherwise supported.
Engadget, yesterday - Vulnerability in agents from Google and others exposes structural flaw in MCP
Trust gaps in the new protocol spread malicious prompts from one agent to another.
Ars Technica, yesterday - The Metric Is Not The Mission: The Finished Internet
The Metric Is Not the Mission is a ten-part examination of how Big Tech moved from building and expanding the open internet to increasingly shaping it around its own metrics, incentives and assumptions. Across the serie…
Techdirt, yesterday - Are extended warranties on TVs and laptops ever really worth it?
TV and laptop repairs can get expensive in a hurry, so getting a warranty sounds smart. But is it really?
Engadget, yesterday - OpenAI will start watermarking ChatGPT’s text in the EU
OpenAI will watermark ChatGPT and Codex text in the EU to comply with the AI Act. Editing can make the invisible marks harder to detect, it says.
TechCrunch, yesterday - States Prosecuting Platforms For Being Platforms? Section 230 Is Supposed To Avoid This Mess, We Reminded A Court
The other day the Copia Institute filed an amicus brief at the Fourth Circuit in a case involving West Virginia attempting to punish Apple for not filtering CSAM the way it thinks it should. The issue raised in the appe…
Techdirt, yesterday - Reflection debuts Beam, a open-weight AI model to rival Chinese models at lower compute cost
Nvidia-backed Reflection AI unveils Beam, its first open-weight model, which it says rivals GLM-5.2 on reasoning with far less inference compute. Weights are due this month.
TechCrunch, yesterday - Command-line tool quickly removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27
The tool can free up over 12GB of storage.
Ars Technica, yesterday - Instinct brings its AI agent to group chats, even for friends without an account
Instinct is launching group chats that let friends use its AI agent together for tasks like planning trips, organizing carpools, and coordinating events. The company says personal accounts remain separate, with permissi…
TechCrunch, yesterday - TikTok rolls out an AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout
TikTok describes its new Shopping Assistant as a conversational AI agent designed to help users discover and purchase products.
TechCrunch, yesterday - Warner/Chappell Sinks Lindsay Ellis’ Two-Hour Cruise Video Over A Few Seconds Of Karaoke
Techdirt has been around for almost 30 years now, and the one internet law issue that never seems to change is the bullshit use of copyright to take down speech. It’s run through basically our entire history. Back in 20…
Techdirt, yesterday - Muse escapes containment
“Indiscriminate mass surveillance," a Meta Muse scoop, and more in today's daily newsletter.
404 Media, yesterday - arXiv Is Rate Limiting Submissions Because It Can’t Keep up With AI Slop
The academic publisher said submissions have doubled in the past two years and moderators are having a hard time keeping up.
404 Media, yesterday - Meta Rushed to Fix Muse ‘VM Escape' Vulnerability Immediately Before Launch
The vulnerability could have let a Muse user access sensitive internal Meta databases.
404 Media, yesterday - AI glasses face their first major government crackdown
Norway wants time to write permanent rules for glasses that can record bystanders.
Ars Technica, yesterday - Import AI 475: Swarm scaling; Google DeepMind watermarks biology; and the AI science economy
Who chooses what AI gets to do?
Import AI (Jack Clark), yesterday - The UK’s G20 presidency will push Andy Burnham to the centre of the global stage. What will he use it for? | Michael Jacobs
This is a chance for the PM to advance his progressive agenda and tackle urgent issues such as AI regulation and climate actionAmong the many crucial decisions Andy Burnham has to make over the next few weeks, one has g…
The Guardian, yesterday - Trump announces 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy
The president named his national intelligence chief will head the taskforce as worries over the technology grow.
BBC, Oct 4 - Qwen3.8 27B addition in words
Research: Qwen3.8 27B addition in words Colin Frasier posted on Bluesky about an experiment he ran over two years ago using GPT-4o to see how well it could "compute the sum but return the answer in words" across increas…
Simon Willison, Oct 4 - Rural Queenslanders have seen gas projects come and go – but a 725-hectare datacentre poses a whole new level of ‘stupidity’
Residents of Dalby may soon live beside a $31bn datacentre. The premier sees ‘opportunity’ for the state – but others fear AI’s global creepFrom the veranda on his bush block, Denver Kanowski has watched resources compa…
The Guardian, Oct 4 - The AI industry is booming. Women are getting left behind
Women hold just a fraction of new AI jobs but are overrepresented in roles with high risk of AI disruptionThere’s a common fear among people who work in Silicon Valley: snag one of the fast-growing, high-paying jobs in…
The Guardian, Oct 4 - OpenAI safety leader quits, warning AI company’s culture is ‘broken’
David Robinson joins other insiders in urging industry to take more care over rapidly developing technologyA safety leader at OpenAI has quit the company, warning that its culture was broken and that AI firms were not “…
The Guardian, Oct 3 - Our Solar System Is Terminally Unstable and Will Be Completely Destroyed, Study Finds
The estimated lifespan of the outer solar system has been downgraded from 100 billion years to just a few billion years, according to a study that probed “terminal instability” during the Sun’s death.
404 Media, Oct 3 - Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Meta says FDA isn't sufficient to Muse reading messages. Apple begs to differ.
Ars Technica, Oct 2 - Google launches satellite to test feasibility of building data centers in space
Google has launched an experimental satellite that will test the feasibility of putting AI data centers in space.
NPR, Oct 2
Science and Space
- A beautiful Himalayan bird is changing its voice due to human activity, research shows
A sharp increase in human activity is affecting the way the Himalayan monal lives and communicates, studies show.
BBC, 7 hours ago - The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has gone to a neutrino detector in Antarctica
The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded Francis Halzen of the University of Wisconsin Madison, who built an observatory under Antarctica.
NPR, 9 hours ago - NASA to Cover Northrop Grumman CRS-24 Spacecraft Departure
After delivering more than 11,000 pounds of supplies, science experiments, and other cargo to the International Space Station for NASA, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL spacecraft is scheduled to depart Friday, Oct. 9, as p…
NASA, 12 hours ago - October 2026 Satellite Puzzler
Your challenge is to tell us the location of the satellite image and why it is interesting.
NASA, 12 hours ago - Lunar Grounding Challenge
As an astronaut traverses the lunar South Pole, tribocharging from walking on the lunar surface and plasma charging from the ambient plasma generate electric charge on the spacesuit. This problem is severely compounded…
NASA, 12 hours ago - NASA Glenn Invites Phase 1 Proposals for Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory
NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is seeking Phase 1 proposals for the design and construction of the Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory. The principal purpose of this procurement is to deliver a laboratory faci…
NASA, 12 hours ago - Astronomers Solve Cosmic Cold Case with NASA Hubble Data
Diligent sleuthing by astronomers uncovered a surprising chemical clue that indicates the white dwarf star HS 0209+0832 may host a second-generation planet. This artist’s concept released on Oct. 5, 2026, depicts that p…
NASA, 14 hours ago - NASA’s Curiosity Rover Catches Stunning Martian Dawn
A newly released panorama captured by NASA’s Curiosity rover offers the most detailed view yet of distant, wind-carved Martian cliffs, highlighting features the mission’s scientists have long been waiting to see up clos…
NASA, 15 hours ago - Goodbye joint replacements? Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis
Scientists have found a surprising way to regrow damaged knee cartilage by blocking a protein that becomes more abundant with age. In old mice, the treatment restored naturally lost cartilage and also helped prevent ost…
ScienceDaily, 17 hours ago - NASA’s Webb Captures Commotion From Nebula’s Stellar Jets
A cauldron of cosmic creation is being revealed in a new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Webb has unveiled numerous stars formerly hidden by clouds of dust in a stellar nursery known as NGC 7129, which res…
NASA, 17 hours ago - Archaeologists may have finally solved a 100-year-old Florida mystery
Ancient pottery from Tampa Bay appears to have been made by migrant craftspeople who brought specialized Mississippian pottery-making knowledge hundreds of miles south. Remarkably, they even incorporated crushed fragmen…
ScienceDaily, 18 hours ago - Scientists say this simple habit could strengthen your marriage
Couples who exercise together report better communication, healthier conflict resolution, and lower marital stress than those who work out alone. Even something as simple as taking a walk together may create valuable op…
ScienceDaily, 18 hours ago - Gloucester Docks dredging project costing £4m begins
Silt levels in the docks have left boats stranded and led to the docks closing this summer.
BBC, 18 hours ago - Physicists just saw quarks make waves in the Big Bang’s primordial soup
Physicists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider have captured the clearest evidence yet that quark-gluon plasma, the scorching-hot matter that filled the newborn universe, behaves like a true liquid. By tracking individual q…
ScienceDaily, 18 hours ago - Nobel prize in physics goes to Francis Halzen for south pole work on neutrinos
Belgian physicist praised for work on the IceCube detector that observes the ghost-like particles in AntarcticaThe Nobel prize in physics 2026 has been awarded to Francis Halzen for his work on ghost-like particles call…
The Guardian, 20 hours ago - Carbon tracking tower put on Scotland's largest saltmarsh
It will track how much carbon is being taken out of the atmosphere by the saltmarsh on the Solway Firth.
BBC, 21 hours ago - Wildfire smoke affects animals in unique ways. Scientists are trying to understand it
The new field of "smoke ecology" examines how wildfire smoke perturbs wild places and animals — and what might be done to prevent its worst mayhem.
NPR, 21 hours ago - Scientists finally see how nature moves energy so efficiently
Researchers have captured key steps in a chemical reaction that helps nature transfer energy with remarkable efficiency. Ultrafast X-rays revealed how changes involving electrons and protons are closely linked to the re…
ScienceDaily, 23 hours ago - UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times, documents reveal
Pollution was spilled into local rivers and protected sites, documents shared with the BBC suggest.
BBC, yesterday - APOD: 2026 October 6 – A Complete Auroral Oval from SMILE
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 6 – A… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photogr…
NASA, yesterday - The Beaver Brown Waters of Rupert Bay
Dissolved organic matter and suspended sediment mingle in the southernmost extent of James Bay.
NASA, yesterday - Narcolepsy: why you’ve been thinking about it all wrong – podcast
The sleep disorder has been the butt of jokes and a comedic plot point, but the reality of living with narcolepsy is anything but funny. Things could be about to change for people with the condition though, after the US…
The Guardian, yesterday - Tropical trees built homes for ants. Wasps are taking them over
Predatory wasps are hijacking shelters built by tropical trees for their ant defenders, potentially disrupting an ancient partnership that protects the plants from hungry insects. The takeover is far more common in dist…
ScienceDaily, yesterday - Curiosity Blog, Sols 5029-5035: Back in the Lab
Written by Michelle Minitti, MAHLI Deputy Principal Investigator Earth planning date: Friday, Oct. 1, 2026 The majority of Curiosity plans involve mosaics from Mastcam and ChemCam, chemistry analyses from ChemCam and AP…
NASA, yesterday - A Journey to the Depths of Ancient Mars?
Written by Alex Jones, Ph.D. candidate at Imperial College London Sept. 29, 2026 After spending the last six months exploring “Lac de Charmes,” a region of ancient rock beyond Jezero crater’s western rim, Perseverance h…
NASA, yesterday - NASA to Stream SpaceX Crew-12 Return, Splashdown Live
NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 8:05 a.m. EDT, Wednesday, Oct. 7, for the undocking of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission from the International Space Station, pending weather conditions. An Oct. 7 undock…
NASA, yesterday - Women suffer more pain than men across the whole body, major global study finds
Researchers looked at pain around the world and across the human lifespan, finding steepest rise happens before age 55Women report suffering more pain than men, a major new global study has found.That was true for all t…
The Guardian, yesterday - NASA Testing Aims at Supercooled Large Droplet Aviation Safety
NASA is leveraging its expertise and enhancing its test facilities to help address a rare but persistent aviation hazard: icing that occurs when aircraft encounter unusually large, very cold water droplets in clouds. Th…
NASA, yesterday - Suspected Second-generation Planet Solves NASA Hubble Cold Case
New analysis of archival Hubble data points to the possibility of “dead” white dwarf stars hosting second-generation planetary systems.
NASA, yesterday - Contacting NASA’s Langley Research Center
By Mail: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Langley Research Center Hampton, VA 23681-2199 By Phone: Operator: (757) 864-1000 Public & Media Inquiries: [email protected] Partnerships:larc…
NASA, yesterday - Plaque honours Mars mission scientist
The tribute recognises Colin Pillinger who led the 2003 probe mission to Mars.
BBC, yesterday - Creosote found in beach pollution investigation
Restrictions remain in place on Blyth Beach after a pollution incident was reported in August.
BBC, yesterday - Vagus Nerve Stimulation Could Help New Skills Stick
Stimulating the vagus nerve after practice helped mice develop stronger long-term motor learning, revealing a potentially important window when the brain is still locking in a new skill. The effect was linked to rhythmi…
ScienceDaily, yesterday - Don't miss: Watch Saturn shine and Halley’s Comet debris streak across the sky
October skywatchers can see Saturn at opposition, catch meteors from Halley’s Comet during the Orionid peak, and watch the Moon sweep past the famous Pleiades star cluster. Moonlight may obscure some Orionids, but the b…
ScienceDaily, yesterday - Scientists discover a human brain gene that can jump through DNA
Scientists have discovered a human gene with a remarkable double life: it appears to play an important role in brain cells while still retaining the ability to jump around the genome. Called BC200, the gene evolved mill…
ScienceDaily, yesterday - Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.
BBC, yesterday - Cancer-fighting t cells burn out. Scientists may have found a fix
Cancer immunotherapy can lose its punch when tumor-fighting T cells become exhausted, but researchers may have found a way to keep them going longer. Scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center identified a sig…
ScienceDaily, yesterday - Environmental groups critical of housing levy idea
The government wants developers to fund waterways projects in Norfolk.
BBC, Oct 5 - Starwatch: how to spot Saturn as it makes it closest approach to Earth this year
The planet looks like a moderately bright, creamy-white object and is easily visible to the naked eyeThis week offers an excellent opportunity to track down Saturn. The giant planet, situated about 10 times further from…
The Guardian, Oct 5 - This mysterious hole on the Moon may open into a giant cave
NASA has selected the GIMLI project to investigate whether the Marius Hill Pit opens into a vast underground cave or lava tube. Using radar, seismic sensors, gravity measurements, and cameras, researchers will search be…
ScienceDaily, Oct 5 - APOD: 2026 October 5 – M104: The Sombrero Galaxy’s Tidal Streams
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 5 – M104:… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or pho…
NASA, Oct 5 - Moon-Like Madagascar
A bright lens of anorthosite, a rock type prevalent on the lunar surface, is cradled within sheared rocks in the country’s south.
NASA, Oct 5 - ‘This is dangerous’: slime moulds and the bitter debate over the nature of intelligence – podcast
Scientists are battling over whether supposedly simple organisms should be considered ‘intelligent’. The outcome could reshape our understanding of the natural world – and our own place within itBy Samanth Subramanian.…
The Guardian, Oct 5 - The “glue” holding your cells together has a surprising second job
Scientists have discovered that E-cadherin, a protein best known as the “glue” holding cells and tissues together, has a surprising second job: helping epithelial cells swallow nearby dead cells. Using live zebrafish an…
ScienceDaily, Oct 4 - A meteor hit Oklahoma 100 million years later than scientists thought
A meteor crater buried beneath Oklahoma has turned out to be nearly 100 million years younger than scientists thought. Zircon crystals show the Ames impact occurred about 370 million years ago, meaning it was not part o…
ScienceDaily, Oct 4 - Rare tree on Somerset clifftops being protected
A rare tree, Fay's whitebeam, that is only found on cliffs in Somerset is being protected.
BBC, Oct 4 - Scientists find a surprising clue to why the universe’s expansion doesn’t add up
Tiny magnetic fields created shortly after the Big Bang may help explain the long-running disagreement over how fast the universe is expanding. Detailed simulations show that these primordial fields could have changed t…
ScienceDaily, Oct 4 - Purchase of field aims to expand 'green lung'
It is hoped the prospective sale provides a haven for wildlife in an urban area.
BBC, Oct 4 - Do humans really have a ‘lizard brain’ lurking beneath our rational minds?
It’s a powerful analogy that captured the popular consciousness, but the biological reality may be quite differentHumans have a cognitive quirk for the number three. Think of the many stories that use it, from The Three…
The Guardian, Oct 4 - Trust warns of 'tangible' climate threat to heritage sites
A National Trust manager says recent summers have "brought home" the impact of climate change.
BBC, Oct 4 - Queen's University students blast off to US for Nasa robotics competition
The students will head to Florida to compete against university teams from Australia, India and the US.
BBC, Oct 4 - Nitrite-free bacon sales boom in UK amid fears over curing chemicals
Shoppers are switching from traditional product despite little evidence alternative is saferBacon has long been a favourite of carnivores, but there is growing consumer concern about the health risks posed by nitrites,…
The Guardian, Oct 3 - Worst ever outbreak of bluetongue hits British farms
Climate crisis blamed as virus that originated in Africa spreads to livestock as far north as AberdeenshireBritish farmers are experiencing the worst bluetongue season on record, with the number of cases surpassing the…
The Guardian, Oct 3
History
- Online Course: Demonic Possessions and Exorcisms in Medieval Christian Europe
Starting October 10th: Explore the fascinating occurrences of demonic possession and exorcism in medieval Christian Europe through vivid accounts of how medieval people and communities experienced and understood evil, i…
Medievalists.net, 6 hours ago - New Medieval Books: The Knights Templar
Few organisations in history have achieved as much fame, or infamy, as the Knights Templar. This book introduces you to their story, from their founding during the Crusades to their dramatic downfall.
Medievalists.net, 11 hours ago - Large-Scale Pottery Workshop Uncovered in France
HAUTS-DE-FRANCE, FRANCE—A complete Roman pottery workshop laid out on a grid has been discovered in
Archaeology Magazine, 12 hours ago - Did Egypt’s First Pharaohs Demand Human Sacrifice?
ABYDOS, EGYPT—In the 4th Dynasty (ca. 2575–2465 b.c.) of Egypt’s Old Kingdom, pharaohs were building
Archaeology Magazine, 13 hours ago - Anglo-Saxon Community in Rome Revealed
ROME, ITALY—Rare evidence of medieval Rome’s thriving community of Anglo-Saxons has been found close to
Archaeology Magazine, 13 hours ago - “The Way of Carnal Lust”: The Nun Who Faked Her Own Death
In 1318, Joan of Leeds faked her death and fled her convent. Uncover the scandal, her daring escape and the unanswered questions about her fate.
Medievalists.net, 14 hours ago - U. S. Grant's Account of the Battle of Fort Donelson: Excerpts from the Official Action Report
Ulysses S. Grant's victory at the Battle of Fort Donelson (11-16 February 1862) during the American Civil War elevated him to national fame, opened the Cumberland River to Union traffic, captured 12,000-15,000 Confedera…
World History Encyclopedia, 14 hours ago - Inventing Pad Thai
A government campaign transformed a Chinese-inspired noodle dish into a symbol of Thailand's national identity.
JSTOR Daily, 17 hours ago - Is This the Face of a Medieval Saint? Scientists Investigate 950-Year-Old Remains
Scientists investigate medieval remains attributed to Saint Theobald of Provins, using radiocarbon dating and facial reconstruction.
Medievalists.net, 17 hours ago - The Alchemical Transformations of the Mutus Liber (1677)
Carl Jung’s copy of an alchemical hoax, purporting to detail the discovery of the Philosopher’s Stone.
The Public Domain Review, 17 hours ago - Young Adults Were Hit Especially Hard by the Black Death, Study Finds
New research suggests young adults aged 15 to 24 were particularly vulnerable during the Black Death, based on medieval burials in Britain.
Medievalists.net, 20 hours ago - AP World History Unit 5: Revolutions (c. 1750–1900)
Two major revolutions remade the world between 1750 and 1900. The first was a revolution of the mind: thinkers of the Enlightenment argued that authority was based upon reason and consent, rather than birth or divine ri…
World History Encyclopedia, 21 hours ago - Online Course: Religion and Faith in the European Middle Ages
Starting October 8th: Explore 700 years of religious tradition in medieval Europe including beliefs, heresies, and reforms.
Medievalists.net, yesterday - Bow & Blade: Q&A #15 – Decisive Battles of the Middle Ages
This episode of Bow & Blade was recorded live at the 2026 International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds. Kelly and Michael answer questions including was Agincourt the most decisive battle of the period, wh…
Medievalists.net, yesterday - The iconic Arthur Read made his TV debut 30 years ago
The animated series "Arthur" premiered on PBS Kids on Oct. 7, 1996.
NPR History, yesterday - 4,000-Year-Old Gallery Grave Excavated in Norway
HALDEN, NORWAY—Science in Norway reports that a rescue excavation on southeastern Norway’s Svinesund Plateau, which
Archaeology Magazine, yesterday - Face of Ancient Andean Man Reconstructed
PUNÍN, ECUADOR—Live Science reports that the face of a man who lived in Ecuador's Andes
Archaeology Magazine, yesterday - Lead Venus Figurine Unearthed in Hungary
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY—According to the Greek Reporter, a lead figurine depicting Venus Pudica has been unearthed
Archaeology Magazine, yesterday - New Medieval Books: Warfare in the Global Middle Ages
Whether you were a military commander in medieval England or Japan, you would have faced many of the same challenges of organisation, logistics, and tactics. This book takes a comparative approach to medieval warfare, e…
Medievalists.net, yesterday - Battle of Fort Donelson: The Victory that Might Have Won the War in the West
The Battle of Fort Donelson (11-16 February 1862) was a Union victory in the Western theater of the American Civil War on the Cumberland River near the Tennessee-Kentucky border. The campaign followed the Union victory…
World History Encyclopedia, yesterday - Medieval Fortifications Discovered at Polish Windmill Site
Archaeologists in Poland have uncovered possible medieval fortifications surrounding a 15th-century windmill, along with stone cannonballs.
Medievalists.net, yesterday - Rare Medieval Silver Hoard Discovered in Russia
Archaeologists in Russia have uncovered a remarkable medieval silver hoard containing rare Swedish coins, jewellery and possible Norse imagery.
Medievalists.net, yesterday - Paper Money in Song China
Paper money was invented in China and became widely used by merchants during the Song dynasty (960-1279), principally as proof of cash holdings in state treasuries and for larger trade transactions. The greater security…
World History Encyclopedia, yesterday - Medieval Massacres That Were Like the Red Wedding
From deadly banquets to wedding betrayals, discover 15 medieval massacres and murders that recall the infamous Red Wedding.
Medievalists.net, Oct 4 - In the Great Smoky Mountains, the Road to Nowhere once went somewhere
It wasn't intended to be a "Road to Nowhere:" We hear the story behind a 1940's dam project in the North Carolina mountains and a tunnel that was left behind.
NPR History, Oct 4 - What Did Medieval Food Taste Like?
Explore the flavours of medieval food, from exotic spices and elaborate dishes to the unusual ingredients that delighted diners in the Middle Ages.
Medievalists.net, Oct 3 - Greece returns priceless relics – and suggests UK should follow suit with Parthenon marbles
Greek PM hopes handover of Tsar Samuel to Bulgaria will persuade Britain that time has come for ‘truth, reason, justice and morality’In a ceremony replete with the sort of fanfare usually reserved for great events, Gree…
The Guardian, Oct 3 - 25 Pieces of Wisdom from Medieval Arabic Poetry
Across the medieval world we can find various writings aimed at giving advice and wisdom. Here is some poetic wisdom from the ninth-century Middle East.
Medievalists.net, Oct 3 - New Medieval Books: The First Print Era
Medieval China is where printing was first invented. But what kinds of works were printed there? This book focuses on the 10th to 12th centuries, revealing how the state made use of this technology and how the spread of…
Medievalists.net, Oct 2 - Mesolithic Lumber Recovered in Germany’s Lake Arendsee
SAXONY-ANHALT, GERMANY—According to a statement released by the State Office for Heritage Management and ARCHAEOLOGY
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 2 - 20th-Century Railroad Worker Camp Found in Iowa
SIOUX CITY, IOWA—Siouxland Public Media reports that traces of a worker camp have been uncovered
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 2 - Scottish Early Medieval Monastery Studied
LISMORE, SCOTLAND—The Independent reports that traces of an early Christian monastery have been found on
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 2 - The Folk Stories Behind the Philippines’ Superheroes
Filipino komiks have long drawn on mythology to create larger-than-life champions for ordinary people.
JSTOR Daily, Oct 2 - Viking Gold Treasure Discovered in Denmark
Six Viking gold arm-rings weighing more than 750 grams have been discovered in Denmark, revealing new evidence of wealth and power in the tenth century.
Medievalists.net, Oct 2 - Ancient Underground Chamber in Cyprus Became a Byzantine Church, Archaeologists Find
Archaeologists in Cyprus have uncovered an underground chamber that began as a Hellenistic quarry and was later transformed into a Byzantine church.
Medievalists.net, Oct 2 - Cheka: Lenin's Secret Police
The Cheka (Vecheka) Secret Police was created by Vladimir Lenin's Soviet government in December 1917 to ruthlessly stamp out all opposition to the Bolshevik Revolution. During the Russian Civil War, the Cheka operated w…
World History Encyclopedia, Oct 2 - Row erupts over Cairo mural depicting Tutankhamun and Nefertiti with dark skin
Artwork created in Tahrir Square for Chinese president’s state visit to Egypt is painted over amid allegations it revived Afrocentric claims about pharaohs’ originsOn the eve of the Chinese president Xi Jinping’s state…
The Guardian, Oct 2 - How the 'Mother of Soul Train' took care of the show's dancers
Fifty-five years ago, Soul Train began broadcasting nationally. The show's dance coordinator speaks with a dancer about the show's legacy, as part of StoryCorps' Brightness in Black project.
NPR History, Oct 2
Health
- 'That nagging feeling of dread': Is 'hang-xiety' a real thing?
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.
BBC, 7 hours ago - CDC funding for HIV prevention shifted from providers to states under Trump
Nonprofits fighting HIV used get direct funding from the CDC. Now that money is going to state health departments that may have other priorities.
NPR, 9 hours ago - An early start to flu season moves up vaccination timing
This year's flu season is unusual. It started early and in the West, instead of the South. A new variant with a mutation that helps the virus evade immunity may be playing a role.
NPR, 10 hours ago - Cancer patient hit with £680 in parking charges
Jeremy received four parking notices at Queen Alexandra Hospital after his free exemption expired.
BBC, 13 hours ago - Family of woman who died after 'misread' smear test join calls for inquiry
Relatives of Louise Corbett Gibbons support the campaign for an inquiry into screening services.
BBC, 13 hours ago - What do we know about death of anti-plague institute worker in Russia and is there a wider risk?
Russia has denied that Darya Shipilova died from plague after becoming ill at work but experts say there are still questions to answerAfter a 28-year-old lab technician died last week reportedly after an accident at an…
The Guardian, 17 hours ago - 'I thought I was a monster... but it was my OCD'BBC, 19 hours ago
- One million UK adults who have never smoked are now vaping
Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.
BBC, 20 hours ago - 'We could all hear her breathing': Witnessing the failed execution of Christa Pike
Catherine Sweeney was in the witness room when Tennessee attempted to execute Christa Pike on Sept. 30. An attempted execution in May had also failed. Here's what Sweeney saw and heard.
NPR, 21 hours ago - Before Saying Yes to the Medical Test, Know the Risks and Benefits
Tests like full-body scans marketed directly to consumers are pitched as a way to detect diseases early and establish a baseline of health markers. But there are financial, physical, and psychological risks to all medic…
KFF Health News, 21 hours ago - Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent
Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse.
BBC, yesterday - 'Life-saving' charity for mums faces closing support
The charity recently lost out on a bid for funding and now might have to close its waiting list.
BBC, yesterday - Judith Lucy announces breast cancer diagnosis: ‘I’m in shock, but I’m OK’
Comedian reveals cancer in a joke-packed video, saying she will undergo a double mastectomy and ‘I’ll be keeping you abreast of everything, Australia’Comedian and actor Judith Lucy has revealed she has been diagnosed wi…
The Guardian, yesterday - GP 10-minute appointment slots 'making it harder to do cancer checks'
Dr Amara Naseem says appointment times are not long enough to get the information she needs.
BBC, yesterday - Medicine shortages will result if drug prices are driven too low | Letter
Amanda Cole says the government needs to weigh the cost of medicines against the damage that a shortage can cause to the NHS and patientsWithout decisive government action, the reported medicine shortages in hospitals w…
The Guardian, yesterday - Parents' plea for kidney transplant for daughter
Four-year-old Aryia needs a kidney transplant after doctors ruled out her parents as donors.
BBC, yesterday - I found out I had cancer when my son kicked me
Ben Lidgey was accidentally kicked in the testicles by his son, which may have saved his life
BBC, yesterday - Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Divides Rural Voters, KFF-AP Poll Finds
Many rural voters say immigrants are a key part of their local economy, but views on whether President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has had positive or negative effects on their communities are split.
KFF Health News, yesterday - Shortages of crucial HIV medicines due to aid cuts are a ‘warning’, say experts
More than half of organisations providing HIV care surveyed by International Planned Parenthood Federation said they had run out of stock at some point during past 12 monthsAid cuts have affected HIV drug and test suppl…
The Guardian, yesterday - Republicans and Democrats find a unifying target: Pharmacy benefit managers
Republicans and Democrats, both patients and politicians, seem united in their disdain for the healthcare companies known as pharmacy benefit managers. Tennessee and Arkansas are regulating them now.
NPR, yesterday - From floating saunas to clinical trials: How heat might help mental health
While scientists have a decent understanding of how sauna and other forms of heat exposure exercises our cardiovascular system, they know relatively little about its impact on mental health.
NPR, yesterday - Doctors Should Keep an Eye on Your Mix of Medication. If They Don’t, You Should.
There’s a term for reducing unnecessary or harmful drugs: “deprescribing.” Especially as patients age, experts say, it’s important to regularly review the medications they’re taking.
KFF Health News, yesterday - Early Lampard findings could come within weeks
Early recommendations could be issued if evidence highlights patient safety risks, the chair says.
BBC, Oct 5 - What does marathon training do to your body? A reporter becomes the test subject
Before running the New York City Marathon, NPR's Elissa Nadworny gets a bone scan, blood work and a treadmill test to settle a question from Mom: Is this bad for my body?
NPR, Oct 4 - Good palliative care and assisted dying can go hand in hand | Letters
Readers respond to an article on the urgent need for palliative care reformJane Turner is right that end-of‑life care needs fixing (MPs, you told us clearly that end-of-life care in the UK is broken. So now we need you…
The Guardian, Oct 4 - Hegseth is obsessed with testosterone therapy. If anything, I’d like the opposite | Dave Schilling
Maybe the key to life is being able to bench press 300lb at 75. But do we need more muscle-bound, angry guys around?I loathe going to the doctor.Not a controversial opinion, compared to some of the other ones in this se…
The Guardian, Oct 4 - Dining across the divide: ‘Without being patronising, I think as he grows older he’ll tune in to the damage “free speech” can do’
Did a Tory voter who opposes all censorship offend a leftwinger concerned about how people treat one another?• Want to meet someone from across the divide?
The Guardian, Oct 4 - Burnham must remember: more regulation is not the best way to improve public services | Phillip Inman
In the NHS as in the private sector, the measure of success should be customer satisfaction and not just box-tickingAndy Burnham said he wanted to “rewire” the economy. Then he seemed to slam on the brakes, kicking most…
The Guardian, Oct 3 - My relationship with food was broken. Then I killed my own dinner
For years, eating was something to control, fear or regret. After I hunted my first deer, I started to see fat, hunger and my own body in a different lightI muffled my sobs with a pillow so my family couldn’t hear me fr…
The Guardian, Oct 3 - 'Perimenopause cost me my job and family life'
Sally Williams says she wants other women to be aware of the "danger zone" of perimenopause.
BBC, Oct 3 - Journalists Evaluate Rural Voter Sentiment, MAHA Movement, and Gene-Editing Finding
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
KFF Health News, Oct 3 - The seven best blenders in the US: for smoothies, frozen drinks and more
A great blender is a kitchen workhouse – I tested more than a dozen options including the Vitamix and Breville for budget, size, mulch factor, speed and whether they had plastic or glass jarsIn the UK? Check out Filter…
The Guardian, Oct 2 - They’re delicious, popular and versatile – but how healthy are berries?
Experts say that if you’re eating any berry – strawberries, blackberries, currants, raspberries, blueberries – you are benefitingSprinkled on top of yoghurt, blended into smoothies or baked into crumbles, berries are am…
The Guardian, Oct 2 - 'Here for Chris' mental health initiative launched
Chris Kamara has helped launch 'Here for Chris' a new men's mental health initiative in Guernsey.
BBC, Oct 2 - Patient Dies by Suicide After ‘Insurance Issue’ Delayed Medicine for Lung Disease Flare-Ups
Hours after experiencing a flare-up related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Kenney Blewett of Kyle, Texas, died by suicide in June. A medication his doctor prescribed days earlier to ease his breathing problem…
KFF Health News, Oct 2 - Midterms Have Revived Universal Healthcare Debate. These States Are Ahead of Everyone.
While Democratic congressional candidates are floating the restoration of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding, Oregon officials are crafting a more ambitious plan to implement universal coverage i…
KFF Health News, Oct 2 - Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug company
Britain’s nursing union axes Teva UK as commercial partner over links to Israel’s military and corporate track recordBritain’s nursing union has cut its ties with an Israeli drug company over the firm’s links to the cou…
The Guardian, Oct 2 - Increased air pollution linked to more night-time coughing, UK-led study finds
‘Day-to-day’ symptom of harmful emissions, which in turn can disrupt sleep, can be overlooked, say researchersNew research has found that increased air pollution is associated with more night-time coughing, leading to d…
The Guardian, Oct 2
Climate
- Retailers Warn Europe’s Fishing Industry to Stop Overfishing
Europe’s fish stocks are in such dire straits that even the retailers who rely on them are now telling the fishing industry to slow down. Last week, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea—an intergover…
Inside Climate News, 11 hours ago - As Deforestation Surges, Indonesia Hinders Access to Forest Data
Indonesia is obstructing access to government data on the state of its forests. The new restrictions come as the country witnesses a surge in deforestation. Read more on E360 →
Yale Environment 360, 17 hours ago - Water Bills Surged More Than Other Costs in US Homes Over 10 Years, a ‘Striking’ New Report Shows
Drinking water costs spiked faster than inflation, grocery prices and median household income, researchers at nonprofit Food & Water Watch outlined in a first-of-its-kind report released Tuesday. The average community w…
Inside Climate News, 21 hours ago - Development Becomes a Flashpoint in a Key New York House Race
NY-17: The third in a series on the environmental stakes behind one of the nation’s most fiercely contested congressional races. At 8, on her walk home from elementary school, Sylke Jackson would drop sticks, leaves and…
Inside Climate News, 21 hours ago - Supreme Court wrestles with who should pay for climate change
The Supreme Court's decision on a Colorado lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor could shape dozens of efforts to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damages.
Grist, 22 hours ago - The future of commuter rail could be taking shape in Boston
A new fleet of battery-powered trains will test whether transit agencies can electrify without installing miles of overhead wires.
Grist, 22 hours ago - The Great Plains face a surprising threat: Too many trees
Trees are usually seen as climate heroes. But across the Plains states, "woody encroachment" is crowding out the prairie.
Grist, 22 hours ago - Final “Grandmother” Cottonwood Toppled, Protesters Arrested in Arizona
Armed Border Patrol agents raided a protest camp in Lochiel, in southeast Arizona, making way for contractors to cut down the last standing cottonwood tree Monday morning for a double border wall, after protesters prote…
Inside Climate News, yesterday - Supreme Court Weighs Landmark Climate Deception Case Against Oil Companies
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments from oil companies on Monday that could help decide the fate of more than two dozen lawsuits accusing the industry of deceiving the public about climate change. The claims seek pot…
Inside Climate News, yesterday - Caribbean Nations Have Installed Twice as Much Solar as Official Figures Suggest
Across the Caribbean, people have installed roughly twice as many solar panels as official statistics would suggest. That is the finding of a new report, which calls on countries to make it easier for new solar installa…
Yale Environment 360, yesterday - New York Is Running Out of Room for Its Trash
New York City is running out of places to dump its trash. In the latest draft of the city’s once-a-decade solid waste management plan, the sanitation department warns that the landfills receiving much of the city’s garb…
Inside Climate News, yesterday - Two years after Hurricane Helene, survivors are taking lessons for the future
Western North Carolina residents are turning what they learned into solar microgrids, practical skills, and accessible spaces designed to help them weather the next disaster.
Grist, yesterday - To cull or not to cull: Greenland debates fate of world’s slowest shark
As trawlers compete with Greenland sharks for halibut and cod, conservationists and fishers clash over what to do about misunderstood species‘When I accidentally catch a shark, I bring it to my dogs,” Henrik Jensen, a 2…
The Guardian, Oct 5 - To win over locals, data centers pump $340M into rural Texas projects
The companies have faced waves of public backlash in Texas. To battle that negative public perception, they’ve donated millions to community causes and needs.
Grist, Oct 4 - New California Law Aims to Stop ‘Predatory’ Developers from Moving In on Wildfire-Ravaged Community
ALTADENA, Calif.—Sylvie Andrews walks among the brilliant white poppies, purple California grapes and olive-green thorns surrounding her yard’s blackened pizza oven—one of the only things that survived last year’s devas…
Inside Climate News, Oct 4 - A Colorado Water Trial Could Decide the Future of an Agricultural Valley
Water regulators and farmers in Colorado’s San Luis Valley are in a lose-lose situation. Either they adopt a plan to aggressively manage the use of groundwater from their rapidly declining aquifer, likely forcing a cont…
Inside Climate News, Oct 4 - From urban rooftops to working cattle farms: Australia’s best home gardens – in pictures
The 20 best residential gardens have been revealed in the first-ever Landscape Australia awards shortlist. Jury chair Emily Wong said each project was a response to urgent issues like the climate crisis, fire and flood…
The Guardian, Oct 3 - New Colorado neighborhood could offer glimpse into the future of home energy use
The partners behind a project in suburban Denver think they’ve found a way to accelerate the adoption of residential geothermal heating and cooling.
Grist, Oct 3 - ‘Nature-Based’ Solutions Could Save Insurers and Policyholders Billions
After years trudging through marshes around San Francisco Bay studying conservation practices, coastal ecologist Megan Kelso realized that one of the largest determinants of wetland health may not be an invasive species…
Inside Climate News, Oct 3 - SEC Move Would Make it Harder for Shareholders to Push Companies on Climate Action
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to scrap a rule that allows shareholders to formally petition companies, one of the ways that shareholder advocacy groups have pressed for more action on climate and sus…
Inside Climate News, Oct 3 - Our Future Might Be Darker—and That’s a Good Thing
From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Jenni Doering with author Craig Childs. Think about the darkest sky you’ve ever seen. Did you see the Milky Way…
Inside Climate News, Oct 3 - The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot
A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more If a third runway is built at Heathrow, what will be the impact on the we…
The Guardian, Oct 3 - ‘It’s shocking really’: Devon community tracks River Dart sewage spills
Citizen environmentalists create online platform that flags spills in real time and highlights repeatedly polluted spots The easy thing for the people who live on the banks of the River Dart in Devon might have been to…
The Guardian, Oct 3 - Comedy wildlife photography award finalists 2026 – in pictures
A caiman wearing a wig, two brown bears laughing and a leopard doing a handstand feature in the selection of finalists from this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife awards. Winners will be announced on 8 December Continue read…
The Guardian, Oct 3 - Federal Judge Slams the Brakes on Big Bend Border Wall Construction
EL PASO—Federal Judge Kathleen Cardone granted a preliminary injunction Friday to halt construction on the border wall in Texas’ expansive Big Bend sector, including the national and state parks. Cardone read a brief or…
Inside Climate News, Oct 2 - Europe’s Extreme Summer Triggered Cascading Climate Shocks
During this past summer of climate extremes, more than half of Europe experienced dangerous levels of heat stress, the combined effect of temperature, humidity, wind and sunshine on the body’s ability to cool itself. In…
Inside Climate News, Oct 2 - Long-Awaited Senate Deal to Speed Permitting Faces Familiar Hurdles
The so-called “lame duck” session of Congress after November’s midterm elections could be momentous for clean energy as lawmakers are set to consider a long-sought bipartisan deal to speed permitting of large energy and…
Inside Climate News, Oct 2 - 21 States Sue EPA to Reinstate Climate Pollution Rules for Power Plants
More than 20 states, including North Carolina, New York, California and Pennsylvania, as well as several cities, are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its repeal of most greenhouse gas emissions standa…
Inside Climate News, Oct 2 - New Jersey’s Middlesex County Sues Big Oil Over Escalating Climate Impacts
A New Jersey county has become the latest local government to sue major oil and gas companies, seeking to recover costs from damage caused by worsening flooding and other climate change impacts. The filing comes just da…
Inside Climate News, Oct 2 - As Negotiators Struggle to Advance a Plastics Treaty, Iran War Underscores the Urgency
As nations met this week in Bangkok for informal meetings on a United Nations plastics treaty, more than 70 developing countries supported addressing all causes and drivers of plastic pollution, environmental advocates…
Inside Climate News, Oct 2 - There is a way to look after people, the planet – and Britain’s growth. It’s what we call the ‘wellbeing economy’ | Jamie Driscoll
Imagine the UK with a 20-year investment plan, with green homes and fast transport. We already have the tools to make it happenYou’ve just left school. What’s your future?I know a physics graduate making flat whites; a…
The Guardian, Oct 2 - California to Vote on Landmark Tribal Petitions for Coastal Protections
Drive the Pacific Coast Highway, spearfish alongside Great White sharks, surf in Santa Cruz, dive for lobster, cast a line or set a crab pot: California is defined by its 840-mile coastline. Managing the miles of beach,…
Inside Climate News, Oct 2 - The week in wildlife: a rescued orangutan, the chonkiest bear and a barn owl’s triumph
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world
The Guardian, Oct 2
Business
- From 'woke' ridicule to real car - new electric Jaguar unveiled
Two years after JLR relaunched Jaguar into a blizzard of controversy, it has unveiled its new electric car.
BBC, 6 hours ago - Froyo's made a comeback. But at £12 a tub will it last?
Frozen yoghurt, which was a huge craze in the 2000s and 2010s, has made its return with multiple chains popping up across the wider UK.
BBC, 7 hours ago - UK risks being 'uninvestable' if new oil and gas fields not approved, warns Equinor
Equinor warns it may shun further investments in the UK if new oil and gas fields at Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved.
BBC, 7 hours ago - France's debt pushes the euro to 17-month lowMarketplace.org, 8 hours ago
- Imports and inventories are rising. Does that mean the economy is strong?Marketplace.org, 8 hours ago
- The Black-white employment gap is growing. What's that say about the economy?www.marketplace.org, 8 hours ago
- Sometimes quitting a job is a "real sign of strength"Marketplace.org, 8 hours ago
- Semiconductor imports and exports have been rising all yearwww.marketplace.org, 9 hours ago
- Disney accuses Trump officials of ‘blatant violations’ of constitution amid FCC battle
Lawyers tell judge ABC being unfairly targeted as US regulator seeks review of network’s local TV station licensesLawyers for Disney accused the Trump administration of “blatant violations of the US constitution” and ce…
The Guardian, 10 hours ago - What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?
Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.
BBC, 11 hours ago - After tumultuous fight, Paramount completes takeover of Warner Bros to become Hollywood giant Skydance
The deal, which followed a tumultuous, roughly yearlong fight, further concentrates power in an industry already run by just a handful of major players.
PBS NewsHour, 12 hours ago - Roll-out begins for passport-free airport e-gates
The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.
BBC, 13 hours ago - Russian refineries and the price of dieselmarketplace.org, 15 hours ago
- Paramount completes $111bn acquisition of Warner Bros to form new media empire Skydance
David Ellison and ex-Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz to oversee both film studios, HBO Max, CNN and CBS News as co-executivesParamount completed its $111bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery on Tuesday, consolidating some of th…
The Guardian, 16 hours ago - NHS supply lorry drivers to strike in pay dispute
Drivers who deliver medical equipment to hospitals across England reject a 4% pay increase.
BBC, 17 hours ago - From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you
The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?
BBC, 17 hours ago - Americans' opinions about the value of a college education are souringmarketplace.org, 18 hours ago
- More than 2 million young adults could lose Medicaid soonMarketplace.org, 18 hours ago
- Is college even worth it these days?marketplace.org, 18 hours ago
- As Taiwan expands Arizona chip plant, China warns against developing political ties
The world's biggest chipmaker now manufactures at scale in Phoenix, as well as Taiwan. China is warning political leaders in Arizona to not get too friendly.
NPR, 20 hours ago - Proposed EPA rollbacks could nix public comment requirements for data centersmarketplace.org, 20 hours ago
- What is a credit score?marketplace.org, 20 hours ago
- What could slowing the AI frontier mean for the economy?marketplace.org, 20 hours ago
- Irish budget to tackle childcare and energy costs
The threshold at which people start paying the higher income tax rate is also expected to increase.
BBC, yesterday - Last call for the mall? How shopping centres are reinventing themselves
In the internet age, medium-sized retail hubs are looking for new ways to survive and thrive.
BBC, yesterday - Banks still refusing credit cards, watchdog says
Applications are being denied despite a change to make it easier, Jersey Consumer Council says.
BBC, yesterday - Wood Group offshore workers launch 48-hour strike in row over pay
The Unite union said workers had faced the threat of fire and rehire notices and of having their pay cut.
BBC, yesterday - Community supermarket opens in shopping centre
Shoppers can access a wealth of budget-friendly groceries at the new social supermarket.
BBC, yesterday - Five reasons India's stock market is sinking even when its economy is growing
The world's fastest growing major economy has one of the worst performing major equity markets in 2026.
BBC, yesterday - We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why
A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.
BBC, yesterday - The Regency-era novelist who popularized economics through her booksmarketplace.org, yesterday
- What exactly are investors looking for in this week's government bond auctions?marketplace.org, yesterday
- As diesel prices soar, so do electric truck salesmarketplace.org, yesterday
- A tale of two deficitsmarketplace.org, yesterday
- The algorithm knows you have a baby, and it will exploit thatmarketplace.org, yesterday
- The cause of the U.S. trade deficit might not be what you thinkmarketplace.org, yesterday
- Why is the U.S. dollar at its strongest in 18 months?marketplace.org, yesterday
- How do you feel about driverless cars?marketplace.org, yesterday
- Mark Thompson will remain chief executive at CNN after Paramount sale
Decision by Paramount Skydance executive David Ellison was relief to employees who feared overhaul – and possibility of Bari Weiss taking overMark Thompson, who since 2023 has served as chair and chief executive of CNN…
The Guardian, yesterday - Building something with your hands — and a career — at makerspacesmarketplace.org, yesterday
- Americans are warming up to the idea of autonomous vehicles, survey findsmarketplace.org, yesterday
- Let's get our hands dirty for just a bitmarketplace.org, yesterday
- Global oil stockpiles ‘scarily thin,’ says Saudi Aramco chief; euro hits 17-month low on France debt fears – business live
Amin Nasser says ‘system is already straining’ and ‘replenishing inventories could take up to two years’The UK’s telecoms regulator Ofcom has welcomed the deal.Dame Melanie Dawes, Ofcom’s chief executive, said:After a p…
The Guardian, yesterday - Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
BBC, yesterday - Trump’s recent statements on the economy are even more bonkers than usual | Steven Greenhouse
Our ‘genius’ president is revealing his ignorance of economics, fueling concerns about the threat he poses to the worldDonald Trump recently made a bold claim about his abilities, writing on Truth Social: “The only cont…
The Guardian, yesterday - Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.
BBC, yesterday - BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk
The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers
BBC, yesterday - How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports
India’s toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China.
BBC, Oct 4 - The job interview question you don't have to answer
Experts explain what you should do if you are asked for your current salary during a job interview.
BBC, Oct 4 - G7 countries reluctantly agree to tap their fuel reserves to help the U.S.
G7 nations plan to release large amounts of diesel fuel soon, but European countries were not entirely happy about the agreement.
NPR, Oct 4 - MS Now connects ‘blue dots’ at Texas fan event: ‘I always feel hope when I watch them’
Network at receiving end of White House press ban recently chose red state to host fan event as part of broader outreachIn 2024, Donald Trump and JD Vance carried Tarrant county, Texas, by 42,125 votes. So why, on the a…
The Guardian, Oct 4 - ‘The violence is off the scale’: staff and passengers at risk as assaults on UK trains soar to record high
Cases of abuse, spitting, head-butting and sexual harassment, have spiked as transport police numbers have dwindledWhen a train was halted outside Exeter St Davids station on Monday, rail staff leapt to one conclusion:…
The Guardian, Oct 4 - Economist Betsey Stevenson breaks down the gender gap in recent hiring reports
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month and unemployment ticked up to 4.2%. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan.
NPR, Oct 3 - The American dream remains elusive in the valley that inspired East of Eden
John Steinbeck’s hometown of Salinas is the least affordable city in the US for the middle class, a recent Brookings Institution analysis found Nestled between two mountain ranges at the crook of central California’s co…
The Guardian, Oct 3 - G7 to release up to 100m barrels of emergency oil and diesel reserves
Leaders agree a coordinated drawdown after surge in prices and Donald Trump’s threat to cut off US suppliesLeaders of G7 nations are to release up to 100m barrels of their emergency diesel and crude oil stockpiles after…
The Guardian, Oct 2 - The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark
U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market.
NPR, Oct 2 - Why is diesel more expensive than regular gas?
Diesel hasn't always been more expensive than other gasoline. Then in 2004, a switch happened due to air quality standards, demand, and taxes. In this week's Indicator newsletter, we dig into diesel prices, what kind of…
NPR, Oct 2
Rock and Music
- Jack White calls Donald Trump the "worst American of all time" again following controversial speech
The White House has slammed the "media freakout" following a speech by President Trump in Nebraska
Louder, 3 hours ago - Miley Cyrus’ Bass Persuades Suffers Biggest Chart Drop Ever After No. 1 Debut
After scoring her first No. 1 since 2013, the album plummeted 156 spots in its second week on the chart. Miley Cyrus’ Bass Persuades Suffers Biggest Chart Drop Ever After No. 1 Debut Karan Singh
Consequence, 4 hours ago - Chet Hanks Confronts Eric André at ComplexCon Over Years-Long Feud
Three years after André challenged Hanks to confront him face-to-face, the two finally crossed paths. Chet Hanks Confronts Eric André at ComplexCon Over Years-Long Feud Karan Singh
Consequence, 5 hours ago - Azealia Banks Has Moved to Israel
Banks' move to Tel Aviv comes after years of criticizing, embracing, and then criticizing Israel again. Azealia Banks Has Moved to Israel Karan Singh
Consequence, 5 hours ago - Watch Nita Strauss return to the stage as Alice Cooper performs halftime stadium show in Las Vegas
Hurricane Nita will officially return to the Alice Cooper band next month
Louder, 6 hours ago - Ditch the Bulky Kindle: My Favorite Pocket E-Reader Hits Record Low for Prime Day
The Xteink X3 is 15% off during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale. Ditch the Bulky Kindle: My Favorite Pocket E-Reader Hits Record Low for Prime Day Eddie Fu
Consequence, 8 hours ago - Jim Bakker, televangelist who inspired songs by Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden and Genesis, dead at 86
Disgraced televangelist Jim Bakker also inspired songs by Black Sabbath, Poison and Frank Zappa
Louder, 8 hours ago - Turnstile’s Brendan Yates Ejects Security Guard Who Apparently Took a Swing at Fan: Watch
The singer jumped off the stage to confront the security guard. Turnstile’s Brendan Yates Ejects Security Guard Who Apparently Took a Swing at Fan: Watch Spencer Kaufman
Consequence, 8 hours ago - DEATH ANGEL's Founding Bassist DENNIS PEPA Is Battling Stage Four Cancer
Dennis Pepa, the founding bassist of the long-running San Francisco Bay Area metal band DEATH ANGEL, is batting stage 4 duodenal cancer, a rare and generally aggressive malignancy of the small intestine. A GoFundMe camp…
Blabbermouth, 9 hours ago - Lorenzo Senni Announces New Album All Ages: Hear “Art Life & Skateboarding” (Feat. Chad Muska & Jamie Thomas)
Lorenzo Senni is back. The electronic producer has announced his first new album in six years, All Ages, set for release on Warp next month. It features Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart on one track, and on the opener, Senni bri…
Stereogum, 9 hours ago - Turnstile's Brendan Yates Stops Show Over Security Guard Incident
Turnstile's Brendan Yates stopped the show mid-song to confront a security guard over how a fan was being treated at the barrier.
Loudwire, 9 hours ago - JOHN 5 On MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'The Return Of Carnival Of Sins' Tour: 'It Was Incredible. Everybody Had So Much Fun.'
During an appearance on the October 5 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 spoke about the band's recently completed "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour, which celebrated…
Blabbermouth, 9 hours ago - Ween to Release Rarities Collection Shinola, Vol. 2 for Record Store Day Black Friday
A limited 2xLP brown vinyl edition of the 21-track release will be available exclusively at select record stores. Ween to Release Rarities Collection Shinola, Vol. 2 for Record Store Day Black Friday Travis Bland
Consequence, 9 hours ago - St. Vincent Covers Yeah Yeah Yeahs At Gabriela Hearst’s Spring 2027 Runway Show
St. Vincent was at Paris Fashion Week on Monday to provide a live soundtrack for Gabriela Hearst's spring 2027 collection, which was inspired by Afghan women’s textile traditions. Annie Clark's stripped down four-song s…
Stereogum, 10 hours ago - Anna Meredith Announces New Album Darling: Hear “Dusky”
It's been years since we've checked in with Scottish composer and electronic musician Anna Meredith. In recent years she's released all kinds of projects including the bumper car sound installation Bumps Per Minute: 18…
Stereogum, 10 hours ago - “Greg Lake said, ‘I can’t believe they played Schizoid Man like this”: Italian proggers’ trick got them a record deal
They had to open for Deep Purple with no introduction and no lights. But their response led to being signed by ELP’s label, partying with Jaco Pastorius and Joni Mitchel, and writing with Peter Sinfield
Louder, 10 hours ago - ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN Says There Has Been No Talk Of Her Making New Music With THE GATHERING
In a recent interview with Hakos Pervanidis of the Metal Hammer Greece TV program TV War, Anneke Van Giersbergen spoke about the ongoing reunion shows from her former band THE GATHERING to celebrate the 30th anniversary…
Blabbermouth, 11 hours ago - Get Up to 20% Off Guitars and Other Music Gear for October Prime Day
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Consequence, 11 hours ago - 2026 Record Store Day Black Friday Releases for Rock + Meal Fans
The Black Friday edition of 2026's Record Store Day takes place on Nov. 27. Here's all the rock and metal releases slated for release!
Loudwire, 11 hours ago - Record Store Day Black Friday 2026: The 18 Must-Have Releases
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Consequence, 11 hours ago - October Prime Day Deals Knock Up to $100 Off iPads Following Recent Price Hike
The base iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro are all discounted. October Prime Day Deals Knock Up to $100 Off iPads Following Recent Price Hike Eddie Fu
Consequence, 11 hours ago - W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On A.I.-Powered Music Creation: 'It's Not Gonna Affect Me'
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Blabbermouth, 11 hours ago - September Gurls and a Harvest Moon: A Soundtrack to Fall In 12 Songs
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Best Classic Bands, 11 hours ago - FKA Twigs Released From NDA With Shia LaBeouf, Drops Lawsuit
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Stereogum, 11 hours ago - Wolves in the Throne Room Announce 2027 North American Tour
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Consequence, 12 hours ago - Alice Cooper Announces New SiriusXM Show on Little Steven’s Underground Garage
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Consequence, 12 hours ago - Amazon Launches 2 for $25 4K UHD Horror Movie Sale
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Consequence, 12 hours ago - Record Store Day Black Friday: Every 2026 Rock Release
Special fall independent store event returns in November.
Ultimate Classic Rock, 12 hours ago - Opening Tracks That Defined Iconic Rock Albums
That first track can make or break whether you hear the rest of the album. Here's why the best opening songs matter so much.
Ultimate Classic Rock, 12 hours ago - Freddie Jackson Dead At 69
Freddie Jackson, the R&B singer who made a long string of smooth romantic hits from the mid-'80s to the early '90s, has passed away. In a social media statement posted this afternoon, Jackson's family shared the news th…
Stereogum, 13 hours ago - LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'I Didn't Know We Were Gonna Have A New Band Logo Until I Saw The 'Into Oblivion' Album Artwork'
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Blabbermouth, 13 hours ago - Mudvayne’s Chad Gray “Scared to Death” After Suffering Vocal Injury: “It’s My Career”
Gray is currently expected to take the stage October 7th following two canceled dates to rest his injured throat. Mudvayne’s Chad Gray “Scared to Death” After Suffering Vocal Injury: “It’s My Career” Langdon Hickman
Consequence, 13 hours ago - TYKETTO Expands 'Closer To The Sun' With Rarities-Packed Deluxe Edition
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Blabbermouth, 13 hours ago - Alice Cooper to Launch Weekly SiriusXM Show on Little Steven’s Underground Garage Oct. 10
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Rock Cellar, 13 hours ago - Why AC/DC's early British shows erupted in frenzy when Angus Young unleashed 'The Human Kangaroo'
AC/DC's earliest gigs in Britain were memorable for many reasons, not least for spontaneous sightings of 'The Human Kangaroo'
Louder, 13 hours ago - John 5 Announces Three New Signature Fender Telecasters, Unveils “The Phantom”: Stream
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Consequence, 13 hours ago - Justin Timberlake Apologizes For Past Beatboxing
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Stereogum, 13 hours ago - In Artificial, Luca Guadagnino Reveals the Messy Humans Behind the AI Age: Review
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Consequence, 13 hours ago - Complete List Of Peach Pit Songs From A to Z
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Classic Rock History, 14 hours ago - Todd Rundgren’s ‘Hello, It’s Me’: Wild Success Story
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Best Classic Bands, 14 hours ago - Council (Gabriel Kahane & Pekka Kuusisto) Announce Debut Album This Day, Every Day: Hear Two Songs
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Stereogum, 14 hours ago - Alice Cooper Charts His ‘Evilution’ with New Memoir, ‘Devil on My Shoulder’
"The story of Alice Cooper has become a tangle of embellishments, elaborations and outright fabrications, that I think it’s time to sort reality from myth," he said. The post Alice Cooper Charts His ‘Evilution’ with New…
Best Classic Bands, 14 hours ago - Tom Morello Clarifies He Does Vote, Just Not For “Corporate Democrats”
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Stereogum, 14 hours ago - What's Inside Frank Zappa's 'Zoot Allures' Anniversary Box Set
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Ultimate Classic Rock, 14 hours ago - HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD Announces January/February 2027 European Tour
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Blabbermouth, 14 hours ago - Michael McDonald Reunites with Son He Gave Up for Adoption 58 Years Ago
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Rock Cellar, 14 hours ago - Peel Dream Magazine Announce Expanded Taurus: Hear “Blind Faith”
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Stereogum, 14 hours ago - Perfect 100 – “Around My Finger”
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Stereogum, 14 hours ago - How Alice Cooper’s New York nightmare left his guitarist on the brink
In this exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, Cooper tells how drugs, knives, drag queens, bouncing checks and a guitar calamity gave them a rude awakening in NYC
Guitar World, 14 hours ago - “An addictively playable, lightweight, lively guitar”: West Valley Fever Rambler review
An old-looking newcomer from UK brand West Valley – will this Fever get the mercury rising?
Guitar World, 15 hours ago - John 5 becomes the most decorated Telecaster artist in history with three new signature Fenders
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Guitar World, 15 hours ago - GIRLSCHOOL To Release 'Tokyo Breakdown' Recording Of January 1982 Concert
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Blabbermouth, 15 hours ago - Shane Butler (Quilt, Olden Yolk) Announces Debut Solo Album Heavy Debt: Hear “Ringfinger”
Shane Butler is a member of the great New England psych/folk/pop/rock band Quilt, which technically still exists per Wikipedia but hasn't released any music in a decade. After Quilt's most recent album Plaza dropped in…
Stereogum, 15 hours ago - SNL Releases “Amazing Tales of Truth” Sketch in Full After Second Half Cut for Time
Only half of the sketch aired during last weekend's episode and wasn't initially uploaded to YouTube. SNL Releases “Amazing Tales of Truth” Sketch in Full After Second Half Cut for Time Alex Young
Consequence, 15 hours ago - Prince headhunted acoustic virtuoso Andy McKee to open his shows. Then he laid out his outrageous vision
McKee managed to convince Prince that a fingerstyle arrangement of Purple Rain was a more suitable show-opener
Guitar World, 15 hours ago - What Happened to Aerosmith's Big Announcement Tease?
Aerosmith teased "all will be revealed" about potential Hollywood Bowl shows, but now it appears fans will need to wait a little longer.
Loudwire, 15 hours ago - ALTER BRIDGE Releases Music Video For 'Tested And Able' From Self-Titled Eighth Studio Album
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Blabbermouth, 15 hours ago - I’ve found 11 amazing Big Deal Days deals for guitar players - and they’re all $20 or less
It’s the perfect time to stock up on essentials with Amazon’s massive Big Deal Days sale
Guitar World, 15 hours ago - Anna McClellan Announces New EP South Of Dodge: Hear “Drank Earlier”
The Omaha-born, New York-based DIY indie rocker Anna McClellan released her Space, you big cloud on Father/Daughter earlier this year, and she just sang backup on a bunch of songs from Greg Freeman's new album All Set T…
Stereogum, 15 hours ago - Album Of The Week: Cameron Winter Live At Carnegie HallStereogum, 15 hours ago
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When Eddie Van Halen died on October 6, 2020, the world lost a legend. We celebrate the life of the man who changed rock‘n’roll forever…
Louder, 15 hours ago - Lammoth: the surprisingly emotional black metal project about a pony from Lord of the Rings
Why am I welling up listening to a dude screaming about Bill The Pony? Blame Lammoth
Louder, 15 hours ago - FROM ASHES TO NEW Announces Spring 2027 North American 'Reflections' Tour
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Blabbermouth, 15 hours ago - Hayley Williams Blasts DHS’ Response to Her I.C.E. Diss
Paramore's Hayley Williams has blasted the DHS on social media after they responded to her I.C.E. diss in a direct statement.
Loudwire, 15 hours ago - The Comet Is Coming Announce 10th Anniversary Edition Of Channel The Spirits: Hear The Previously Unreleased “Lost Party Jam 2”
The experimental London jazz trio helped define a moment and released three adventurous albums and a handful of EPs before breaking up in 2023. They canceled what would've been their final show out of solidarity with Pa…
Stereogum, 15 hours ago - $119 for a genuine Strat? Count me in. This Squier Debut Prime Day deal will leave beginners with enough cash for an amp
Fender’s ultra-affordable Amazon-only Strat and P-bass have received a 20% reduction for Big Deal Days, making them the cheapest Squier guitars available right now
Guitar World, 15 hours ago - Fraud TV Preacher Who Inspired Ozzy, Maiden, Genesis Dead at 86
He was convicted of defrauding his followers out of $158 million.
Ultimate Classic Rock, 16 hours ago - Awning – “Little Green Book”
Awning hail from Auckland, New Zealand, where they've developed a compelling spin on emotionally charged, guitar-powered indie rock. Among those compelled are the team at Winspear. The consistently excellent LA-based in…
Stereogum, 16 hours ago - Staind Announce 2027 North American Leg of “Break the Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour”
Support will be provided by Seether, Hoobastank, and Hinder. Staind Announce 2027 North American Leg of “Break the Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour” Spencer Kaufman
Consequence, 16 hours ago - Hard Rock's 10 Best 3-Album Hot Streaks of the 1980s (Ranked)
One big album is great, two in a row is quite impressive, but you're really cooking if you can keep the excellence for three straight records and these 1980s rockers certainly did.
Loudwire, 16 hours ago - STAIND Announces Second Leg Of North American 'Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour' With SEETHER, HOOBASTANK And HINDER
Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling American rock band STAIND has announced a second leg of its sold-out "Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour". STAIND's "Break The Cycle" album was released in 2001 via Flip Recor…
Blabbermouth, 16 hours ago - Best October Prime Day Bluetooth Speaker Deals
The high-end Bose SoundLink Plus and heavy-duty JBL Charge 6 are both down to their lowest price ever. Best October Prime Day Bluetooth Speaker Deals Eddie Fu
Consequence, 16 hours ago - ‘The Voice’ Singer Auditions With Black Sabbath Song
Dakota Cohen turned two chairs while auditioning with a rasp-filled cover of Black Sabbath's 'Changes.'
Loudwire, 16 hours ago - How Leon Bridges found creative freedom on the dance floor
On ‘Happiness Anytime,’ the Grammy-winning singer teams with Jungle’s J Lloyd-Watson and Lydia Kitto for a joyful blend of soul, Afrobeat, funk and disco.
Goldmine, 16 hours ago - Every Positive Grid Spark amp has been discounted for Prime Day – including 4.5-star favorites, the Steve Vai Spark Mini and the Neo Core headphones
If you're on the hunt for a budget practice solution, today is your day, with some prices hitting their lowest ever and discounts up to 38%
Guitar World, 16 hours ago - Fontaines D.C. See Rosalía as a Kindred Spirit in Keeping Musical Traditions Alive, Announce Limited-Edition 7-Inch for Collab
The limited-edition “Where Is Gone?” 7-inch will be available exclusively at the band’s global album listening parties on October 8th. Fontaines D.C. See Rosalía as a Kindred Spirit in Keeping Musical Traditions Alive,…
Consequence, 16 hours ago - Drake Is Boycotting The Grammys Again
Drake has no love for the Grammys. He may not have peed on one of his trophies like Kanye West, but Aubrey Graham has been steering clear of the Recording Academy for years now, and it sounds like that pattern will cont…
Stereogum, 17 hours ago - The 10 Best Things We Saw at Power to the People Fest: Recap + Photos
The combination of political activism and rock music at Power to the People linked generations together under a shared goal. The 10 Best Things We Saw at Power to the People Fest: Recap + Photos Langdon Hickman
Consequence, 17 hours ago - JOHN 5 And FENDER Announce Three New Signature Telecasters
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop (FCS) have announced three new signature Telecasters celebrating the genre-defying artistry of John 5: the Fender John 5 Phantom Telecaster, Fende…
Blabbermouth, 17 hours ago - John Fogerty Confirms First Trio of Dates for 2027
Former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman recently earned the highest honor given by the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Ultimate Classic Rock, 17 hours ago - Hayley Williams Brought Out Zedd For Her First Live Performance Of “Stay The Night” In 12 Years
Hayley Williams is finally busting out her non-Paramore hits at her solo shows. Right now, she's on the tour dubbed the Hayley Williams Show. At a New York show last month, she sang her smash 2010 B.o.B. collab "Airplan…
Stereogum, 17 hours ago - Marcus Mumford Is a Disney Adult
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Consequence, 17 hours ago - The west has a blinkered view of African music – and it’s hurting the whole continent’s culture
The term Afrobeats is applied to all sorts of genres, flattening them into one. Artists, media and the music industry must do better at showing off the richness of African popIn 2024, South African pop star Tyla won the…
The Guardian, 17 hours ago - Stock up on guitar strings from just $4.99 a pack with these mega multipack guitar string deals in the Amazon Big Deal Days sale
Grab some big savings on guitar string multipacks with Amazon's Prime Day 2 sale
Guitar World, 17 hours ago - Deerhunter’s Bradford Cox & Lockett Pundt Added To Big Ears 2027
A great reemergence might be taking place. A few weeks ago, mercurial Deerhunter frontman Bradford Cox returned to the stage. At the Making Time ∞ fest in Philly, Cox played his first proper set in seven years — his fir…
Stereogum, 17 hours ago - Complete List Of Echo And The Bunnymen Songs From A to Z
Echo & the Bunnymen formed in Liverpool in 1978 around singer Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant, and bassist Les Pattinson, with drummer Pete de Freitas joining soon afterward. The band became one of the defining g…
Classic Rock History, 17 hours ago - Kacey Musgraves Releases Spanish-Language Version of “Uncertain, TX” with Grupo Intocable: Stream
The new version extends Middle of Nowhere’s embrace of Norteño, Tejano, and other sounds rooted in Texas. Kacey Musgraves Releases Spanish-Language Version of “Uncertain, TX” with Grupo Intocable: Stream Pedro Camacho
Consequence, 17 hours ago - MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY On His Vocal Injury: 'I'm F***ing Scared To Death'
MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray spoke to The Jesea Lee Show about the vocal injury that resulted in the cancelation of two of his previously announced solo shows in California — at the House Of Blues in San Die…
Blabbermouth, 18 hours ago - We bought, tested, and ranked 8 dirt-cheap Amazon pedals – now 7 of them are discounted in the Big Deal Days sale starting from only $27.06!
Pedalboard snobs, look away now! These are the budget pedals you should be picking up in Amazon's Prime Day 2 sale
Guitar World, 18 hours ago - CLUTCH Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making 'Wasted Lands' Music Video
Maryland rockers CLUTCH have shared behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the music video for the title track of their fourteenth studio album, "Wasted Lands". Check it out below. "Wasted Lands" is set for releas…
Blabbermouth, 18 hours ago - Sheryl Crow's New Album Explores Healing After Isolation: Review
Sheryl Crow's back with a new album that's all about finding your way through the mess and reconnecting with people who matter.
Ultimate Classic Rock, 18 hours ago - DAVE MUSTAINE Plans To Review Leftover 'Half-Songs' From Recent MEGADETH Recording Sessions To 'See If There's Anything There'
During a question-and-answer session prior to MEGADETH's September 24 performance at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, band founder Dave Mustaine said that while stands by his pledge that the group's chart-topping 17th…
Blabbermouth, 18 hours ago - Roger Waters Presents Legacy: A Pink Floyd Show adds UK and Ireland dates
"I can’t wait for fans to see the special show we’ve created together"
Louder, 18 hours ago - The Battle Between Metal And Orchestra Still Goes On For SEPTICFLESH
By David E. Gehlke SEPTICFLESH and an orchestra are now inseparable. The long-running Greek extreme metal outfit has taken a union that was originally popularized by the likes of CRADLE OF FILTH, DIMMU BORGIR and even M…
Blabbermouth, 19 hours ago - DIETH Parts Ways With Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON, Announces New Lineup
DIETH has signed with Fireflash Records, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the band. Alongside the new record deal, the band has unveiled its new lineup, welcoming Swedish bassist Tobias Cristiansson, who is kn…
Blabbermouth, 19 hours ago - Tapping genius Stanley Jordan on the time he floored Eddie Van Halen with his playing
Jordan remembers his experiences of jamming with Eddie Van Halen
Guitar World, 19 hours ago - America’s Got Talent winner Nene Royal on her journey to victory
The 16-year-old Thai Ibanez fan reveals how she learned to play, the gear that shapes her sound and the influence she’d love to work with – which could actually happen very soon
Guitar World, 19 hours ago - Tim Bernardes: Tiny Desk Concert
The Brazilian singer-songwriter sits easily in the poetry of the cosmos and his country, but communicates every emotion with tangible complexity.
NPR Music, 19 hours ago - Complete List Of Declan McKenna Songs From A to Z
Declan McKenna emerged from Hertfordshire as a teenage songwriter with an unusually sharp instinct for pairing bright, melodic indie rock with subjects that reached well beyond ordinary adolescent pop. Before his breakt…
Classic Rock History, 20 hours ago - This compact overdrive is so good my bandmate stole it off me – now with 20% off in Amazon's Big Deal Days sale, it's time he bought his own!
Skip the five-year waiting list and get that legendary Analog Man drive tone at a hefty discount in the Big Deal Days sale
Guitar World, 20 hours ago - Alice Cooper Swears Some of His Snakes Were Acting
Shock rock icon admits there’s a small chance one of his props could kill him: “What if this is the night?”
Ultimate Classic Rock, 21 hours ago - Tony Iommi was shocked when he reunited with Ozzy Osbourne for Back to the Beginning rehearsals
Iommi offered to do the set instrumentally, but the Prince of Darkness wasn’t to be deterred
Guitar World, 21 hours ago - George Fenton, Oscar-nominated British composer for more than 100 films, dies aged 76
Fenton’s successes include scores for Gandhi, Groundhog Day and 18 Ken Loach films, plus BBC TV news themes, Blue Planet and moreGeorge Fenton, the British composer who earned five Oscar nominations for scores to films…
The Guardian, 21 hours ago - How King Crimson created Starless, complete with the “death of prog” solo
One of their most popular and recognised songs was rejected, plundered for its title then became the star of 1974 album Red – after the line-up who’d made it had disintegrated
Louder, 21 hours ago - The tangled story of Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love
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Louder, yesterday - Olivia Dean review – a powerful, affirming night with a pop star at the height of her powers
Rod Laver Arena, MelbourneThe singer’s first stop on her Australia and New Zealand tour is a fun but sincere demonstration of the power of pop to get at what love’s all aboutIt’s so easy to fall in love with Olivia Dean…
The Guardian, yesterday - Former Foreigner frontman Kelly Hansen joins the Dead Daisies in place of John Corabi
The Dead Daisies' revolving door continues to spin as John Corabi departs, Kelly Hansen arrives, and there's a new bass player too
Louder, yesterday - Graham Parker & the Rumour’s ‘Heat Treatment’: When Pub-Rock Met New Wave
When the Village Voice unveiled its 1976 Pazz & Jop Poll winners, an unknown English musician commanded two of the top five entries from the influential poll’s panel of music critics. The post Graham Parker & the Rumour…
Best Classic Bands, yesterday - Every Killing Joke album ranked from worst to best: how four men on a mission to recreate "the sound of the earth vomiting" influenced Metallica, Nirvana, Faith No More, Ministry and more
Killing Joke released their self-titled debut album on October 5, 1980, and rarely put a foot wrong over the next five decades
Louder, yesterday - Phil Collins Weighs In On “Nasty” Donald Trump, Has An Idea For A Song About America Called “Fat People With Guns”
Phil Collins has been making the media rounds in the lead-up to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame as a solo artist next month. (He's already in there as a member of Genesis.) The latest stop on the circuit…
Stereogum, yesterday - 20 Best Vintage Band T-Shirts Under $25 for October Prime Day 2026
The Beatles, Black Sabbath, John Coltrane, Olivia Rodrigo, and Talking Heads are among the artists in the sale. 20 Best Vintage Band T-Shirts Under $25 for October Prime Day 2026 Alex Krinsky
Consequence, yesterday - With a voice as vast as the ocean, Beth Taylor has arrived
The up-and-coming Scottish mezzo-soprano's debut recital album is a compelling collection of songs about the sea.
NPR Music, yesterday - Hayley Williams Responds To DHS Criticism Over “Fuck ICE” Comments
Hayley Williams has a habit of riling up the Republicans, like when she told Morgan Wallen to find her "at Whole Foods, bitch." She caught heat from the Department of Homeland Security after proclaiming "Fuck ICE" and "…
Stereogum, yesterday - Three New Batman LEGO Sets Announced, Including Insane Joker Comic Cover Art and Batman Returns Batmobile
Plus, there's also the Batman: Arkham Batmobile. Three New Batman LEGO Sets Announced, Including Insane Joker Comic Cover Art and Batman Returns Batmobile Ben Kaye
Consequence, yesterday - DJ_Dave's 'Hardcore Software' is code you can dance to
DJ_Dave writes and performs dance music with code. Her debut album, Hardcore Software, combines tech optimism with the open source spirit of an algorave.
NPR Music, yesterday - Watch: ALICE COOPER Plays Three-Song Set At Halftime Of Las Vegas Raiders Vs. Kansas City Chiefs Game
Alice Cooper and two of his longtime musicians, guitarist Nita Strauss and drummer Glen Sobel, performed a three-song set during the halftime of the Kansas City Chiefs' 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday (O…
Blabbermouth, yesterday - Aerosmith tease imminent live return in Hollywood
Steven Tyler and rock photographer Ross Halfin deliver strong hint that Aerosmith have plans
Louder, yesterday - Rob Zombie Album - 'Astro-Creep: 2000' vs. 'Hellbilly Deluxe'?
Vote for either White Zombie's 'Astro-Creep: 2000' or Rob Zombie's 'Hellbilly Deluxe' in this week's Chuck's Fight club on the 'Loudwire Nights' radio show.
Loudwire, yesterday - Slayyyter Announces New Album wor$t man in america
The new project flips the world of WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA through a series of mirrored songs, including “brand new chanel$” and “crank 2.” Slayyyter Announces New Album wor$t man in america Alex Krinsky
Consequence, yesterday - Watch: CANDLEMASS Recruits Guest Singer FELIPE PLAZA KUTZBACH For Australian Tour
Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS recruited Chilean vocalist Felipe Plaza Kutzbach (PROCESSION, DESTRÖYER 666, SCALD) to handle lead vocals during the band's four-date Australian tour, which kicked off on September…
Blabbermouth, yesterday - Brian May Says Queen Won’t Tour Again, Wary Of Avatar Show Because Of AI
Last year, Queen discussed new music and a potential Sphere residency. The legendary band unearthed the previously unreleased Christmas song "Not For Sale (Polar Bear)" for the holidays, and now Roger Taylor released a…
Stereogum, yesterday - Now We Know Why Axl Rose Was Recently Photographed in the Studio
Axl Rose was photographed in the studio by his manager in late September because he was rehearsing for a festival performance with Yoshiki.
Loudwire, yesterday - TESTAMENT Singer CHUCK BILLY Announces Book Appearances For Upcoming Memoir 'Holding My Breath'
TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy's memoir, "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy", is due on November 10, 2026 via Permuted Press. Co-written with Dave Erickson, "Holding My Breath" features a foreword by Ro…
Blabbermouth, yesterday - Brian May Says Queen Are Done Touring
The guitarist says 50 years on the road may be enough, but Queen could still pursue a stationary, Sphere-style production. Brian May Says Queen Are Done Touring Alex Krinsky
Consequence, yesterday - Chrissie Hynde Actually Likes Something: Taylor Swift’s “Cleveland!”
Chrissie Hynde is famously not easy to impress and has even been accused of being grumpy. The Pretenders icon is often going on rants — rants about composers, concertgoers, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and more. Howe…
Stereogum, yesterday - Remembering Venom's Cronos - Architect Who Defined Black Metal
“I heard the Welcome to Hell album in early 1982 and was thinking, ‘this is the music I wanna play.’” ~ Peter Tägtgren
Loudwire, yesterday - QUEEN's BRIAN MAY Doesn't Want To Tour Again: 'I'm Thinking Maybe 50 Years Is Enough'
QUEEN guitarist Brian May has revealed to U.K.'s The Times that he is done touring. He said: "I made a decision 18 months ago that I didn't want to tour again. A close family friend died when we were in the States, so I…
Blabbermouth, yesterday - 1973: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
We looked back at hundreds of albums released in '73 and whittled the list down to the 50 that we think represent the cream of the year’s crop.
Best Classic Bands, yesterday - Jared James Nichols has no time for blues dentists collecting vintage guitars
Guitars are made to be played. Nichols isn’t keen on collectors who put their precious ’59 Les Pauls in a glass display box
Guitar World, yesterday - Watch Turnstile Make ‘SNL’ History with Songs from 2025’s Acclaimed ‘Never Enough’
Turnstile was the musical guest on the Oct. 3 episode of Saturday Night Live opposite host Dakota Johnson — and […] The post Watch Turnstile Make ‘SNL’ History with Songs from 2025’s Acclaimed ‘Never Enough’ appeared fi…
Rock Cellar, yesterday - Sass Jordan, Canadian rock singer and bassist who gave Taylor Hawkins his big break and toured with Van Halen, dies aged 63
Jordan also toured with AC/DC and Aerosmith during her prolific career
Guitar World, yesterday - Rock Radio Promotion: From Dead Rats to Live Aid
How a highly original record label promotional stunt helped introduce Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats to America. "Playboy called me a promotional genius"... The post Rock Radio Promotion: From Dead Rats to Live Aid ap…
Best Classic Bands, yesterday - Talking Heads’ 1979 Album ‘Fear of Music’ Set for Super Deluxe Edition Nov. 13 (Pre-Order)
Fear of Music, the 1979 studio album from Talking Heads, will be revisited on Nov. 13 for an expanded Super […] The post Talking Heads’ 1979 Album ‘Fear of Music’ Set for Super Deluxe Edition Nov. 13 (Pre-Order) appeare…
Rock Cellar, yesterday - Top 40 Funk Songs That Shaped Music History
Funk started as a groove and became a whole philosophy about how music should feel, think, and move through your body.
Ultimate Classic Rock, yesterday - ENTER - Win 'Back to the Beginning' Screening Tickets + Much More
Enter now for your chance to win tickets to see the new concert documentary, 'Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning,' as well as an Ozzy shopping spree.
Ultimate Classic Rock, yesterday
SEO
- WordPress 7.1.3 Fixes 7 Vulnerabilities And 1 Critical Flaw
WordPress 7.1.3 fixes seven security vulnerabilities and a critical bug affecting image uploads that can result in a fatal error.
Search Engine Journal, 10 hours ago - Information gain: How top content leaders win at SEOSearch Engine Land, 10 hours ago
- Google review management tools I’d choose before buying a reputation suiteSearch Engine Watch, 11 hours ago
- 17 types of content marketing (and how to use them right)Search Engine Land, 11 hours ago
- YouTube keyword research: Boost your video visibilitySearch Engine Land, 11 hours ago
- Using AI To Assist With SEO Work, Not Replace The Worker
Here's how one technical SEO splits audit work: deterministic checks for facts, a local LLM to explain them, and a human to judge.
Search Engine Journal, 11 hours ago - Google Search Crawl Rate Doc Adds Retry-After HTTP & More
Google has just pushed some updates to the reduce the Google crawl rate documentation. Most of the changes are just organizational to the content on the page but under the "Urgently reduce crawler traffic (for emergenci…
Search Engine Roundtable, 11 hours ago - Google Ads tests Video Campaign Groups for cross-campaign reach and frequencySearch Engine Land, 12 hours ago
- Google rolls out Merchant Center UCP integration hub in the U.S.Search Engine Land, 13 hours ago
- How to do a website audit in five steps (+ Checklist)Search Engine Land, 13 hours ago
- OpenAI To Test Visual Ads In ChatGPT Image Generation
OpenAI plans a limited U.S. test of visual ads during image generation, alongside measurement updates that give advertisers more ways to assess results. The post OpenAI To Test Visual Ads In ChatGPT Image Generation app…
Search Engine Journal, 13 hours ago - Google Opens Search Profiles In India & Canada, Brazil Next
Google is opening Search profiles to creators and publishers in India and Canada, with Brazil to follow soon.
Search Engine Journal, 13 hours ago - Nano Banana 2.1 In Google AI Mode In Search
Google released Nano Banana 2.1 today, and it is already working within AI Mode in Google Search. Nano Banana 2.1 is Google's latest image generation and editing model.
Search Engine Roundtable, 13 hours ago - Google shares preferred source follower data via emailSearch Engine Land, 14 hours ago
- How to Measure AI Search Visibility When Attribution Falls Short
That puts AI ahead of YouTube as a source of signups, and second only to Google. If we’d relied on our referral traffic alone, we’d have badly undersold it. Most AI influence happens out of sight. A buyer can read…Read…
Ahrefs Blog, 14 hours ago - Google Search Console Lets You Filter By Multiple Countries
Google is updating Search Console's Performance report filters so you can view combined Google Search traffic for several countries in a single filtered view. The post Google Search Console Lets You Filter By Multiple C…
Search Engine Journal, 15 hours ago - AI Search ROI Is Messy. Here’s How to Measure It Anyway
Forrester found 94% of business buyers now use AI search when buying, rating it above vendor websites, product experts, and sales reps. B2C isn’t far behind: NielsenIQ puts it at 42% of consumers researching products wi…
Ahrefs Blog, 15 hours ago - Top five YouTube keyword tools (Field-tested for growth)Search Engine Land, 15 hours ago
- Google Ads can now calculate Target ROAS from profit marginsSearch Engine Land, 16 hours ago
- Bing tests blue hover effect on People also search keywordsSearch Engine Watch, 16 hours ago
- Google Changed Its Helpful Content Guidelines To Emphasize Good ‘Main Content’
Why don't SEOs talk more about Google's helpful content documentation? Its latest update shows exactly what the ranking systems are being trained to reward. The post Google Changed Its Helpful Content Guidelines To Emph…
Search Engine Journal, 16 hours ago - Daily Search Forum Recap: October 6, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today...
Search Engine Roundtable, 16 hours ago - How product thinking can make you a better SEOsearchengineland.com, 17 hours ago
- Google warns against using fake author information on your contentsearchengineland.com, 18 hours ago
- How To Structure A Full-Funnel Ecommerce Account For Q4
Keep Google and Meta from exhausting your ecommerce budget on existing demand by funding prospecting and rebuilding customer exclusions before Q4. The post How To Structure A Full-Funnel Ecommerce Account For Q4 appeare…
Search Engine Journal, 18 hours ago - Reddit for organic and AI search: 7 ways to build visibilitysearchengineland.com, 18 hours ago
- Final Phase Of Google September 2026 Spam Update Rollout Oct 4-6?
I believe we are seeing the final phase of the Google September 2026 Spam update rolling out between October 4th and October 6th, today. The update should be done any day now, so there may be another spike in volatility…
Search Engine Roundtable, 18 hours ago - Updated Google Maps Policy: What Merchants Can't Post In Listings Or Posts
Google has updated the Google Maps and Business Profiles Prohibited & restricted content policy's advertising and solicitation section to list what merchants and business owners cannot post on their listings and posts.
Search Engine Roundtable, 19 hours ago - Google Search Generative AI Control Page Adds Top-Level Domain Details
Google has added information to the Search generative AI control page in Search Console about when a child property overrides the parent setting for AI controls.
Search Engine Roundtable, 19 hours ago - Google Search Console performance report filter allows selection of multiple countriessearchengineland.com, 19 hours ago
- Google Ads Call Extensions Includes Advertiser Name
Google Ads is testing displaying the advertiser's name within the click to call phone number call asset on the sponsored listings. Normally, Google will just show the phone number but in this test, Google is also adding…
Search Engine Roundtable, 19 hours ago - Google On Large Product Aggregator Websites
Google's John Mueller was asked why Google continues to crawl tons of pages on a large website but indexes only four of them, and why the home page isn't indexed. John categorized the site as a "large product aggregator…
Search Engine Roundtable, 19 hours ago - Bing tests blue underline and magnifying glass icon on tab menuSearch Engine Watch, 20 hours ago
- Google appears to reduce AI answers in People Also Asksearchenginewatch.com, 20 hours ago
- OpenAI Tests New Product Labels On ChatGPT Results
OpenAI is testing new labels appended to the ChatGPT product results. These labels can add information about the product it is displaying, such as "best all-rounder," "best for beginners," "best cushioning," and so on.
Search Engine Roundtable, 20 hours ago - Google tests new sitelink design for ads on desktopsearchenginewatch.com, 20 hours ago
- Google Explains Couldn’t Fetch Sitemap Errors
Google admits a "couldn't fetch" sitemap error may have nothing to do with whether Google can actually fetch it.
Search Engine Journal, 21 hours ago - ChatGPT tests new labels on organic product resultssearchenginewatch.com, 21 hours ago
- OpenAI To Watermark ChatGPT Text In The EU, Opens API Opt-In
OpenAI will add an invisible watermark to ChatGPT and Codex text in the EU. Its tests show editing can weaken it.
Search Engine Journal, yesterday - New learning paths: curated YouTube playlists for Search fundamentals and Technical SEO
Over the years, the Search Central YouTube channel has published hundreds of videos across various series, from Search for Beginners and Ask Googlebot to Search Console Training and Search Off the Record. While our seri…
Google Search Central, yesterday - Google’s Mueller Says AI Crawlers Access Sitemaps & RSS In His Logs
Google's John Mueller says AI training crawlers usually don't offer sitemap submission and suggests default sitemap names or RSS feeds to help them find sites. The post Google’s Mueller Says AI Crawlers Access Sitemaps…
Search Engine Journal, yesterday - Google Is Fighting SERP Tracking. AI Agents May Make It Worse
Google is fighting back against SERP tracking. The explosion of AI agents may cause it to clamp down harder.
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- How to plan 2027 when traffic is down and AI won't attribute
Traffic is down, attribution is broken, and the final budget meeting is in 3 weeks. Here's what to bring.
Kevin Indig, yesterday - Best AI SEO WordPress plugins for the content you already haveSearch Engine Watch, yesterday
- Poland accuses Google of making publishers negotiate blind over news paymentsSearch Engine Watch, yesterday
- Zoom user stats: How Many people use Zoom?Search Engine Land, yesterday
- Microsoft Advertising updates pricing rules for U.S. automotive adsSearch Engine Land, yesterday
- Ad giant says Apple’s Safari is blocking its adsSearch Engine Watch, yesterday
- What is generative AI and how does it work?Search Engine Land, yesterday
- How I built 5,660 backlinks in 30 days [New strategy]Search Engine Land, yesterday
- Is Google Search Console finally getting dark mode?Search Engine Watch, yesterday
- URL parameters: What they are and how to use them properlySearch Engine Land, yesterday
- Google Search shares data on how long crawling, indexing and serving takesSearch Engine Land, yesterday
- Google’s Hidden Data Layer: What Is It And What To Do About It
Trace misleading sale badges and outdated product images to Google's hidden data layer, with checks that go beyond your current feed. The post Google’s Hidden Data Layer: What Is It And What To Do About It appeared firs…
Search Engine Journal, yesterday - Want lasting AI brand visibility? Stop looking for hackssearchengineland.com, yesterday
- Daily Search Forum Recap: October 5, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today...
Search Engine Roundtable, yesterday - How to build topic clusters for SEO and AI searchsearchengineland.com, yesterday
- Wheels up: Trends and tips for 2026 holiday travel
Explore this year’s trends and tips for holiday travel — from insights on booking the lowest fare to trending destinations for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Google Search blog, yesterday - Google Search Spam Updates Use AI To Find AI Spam & More
Google spoke at the three-day Google Search Central Live Deep Dive event in Europe about why it has rolled out so many spam updates in 2026, according to John Campbell's recap at We Are Roast. He said that Google has be…
Search Engine Roundtable, yesterday - Google Ads To Automated Promotions For Search & PMax Campaigns Soon
Google Ads sent an email notifying some advertisers that it will automatically identify and extract high-quality promotions from your website and apply them directly to your campaigns starting on October 12, 2026. This…
Search Engine Roundtable, yesterday - Google Ads AI Campaign Localization Tool (Beta)
Google Ads has a new AI campaign localization tool for Search campaigns (beta), at least according to a new help document I found late last week. "You can use the AI campaign localization tool to quickly localize entire…
Search Engine Roundtable, yesterday - AI usage surges 6X for local search, fragmenting the digital ecosystemsearchengineland.com, yesterday
- Bing sponsored ads now showing more images within the ad unitsearchenginewatch.com, yesterday
- Prediction: the next massive Google update is around the corner
Google is telling us in writing what it plans to go after next: scaled AI content, fake authors, and the GEO tactics built to game AI answers.
Lily Ray, Oct 4 - - searchengineland.comsearchengineland.com, Oct 3
- Google changed their helpful content guidelines to emphasize good “Main Content”
Google recently made substantial updates to my favorite piece of search documentation: Creating helpful, reliable, people-first content. For years, this has been my favourite Google documentation because it reflects the…
Marie Haynes, Oct 2 - Re-imagining AI Visibility KPIs in a Query Fan Out world
Wil, take me right to the KPI for long term sustainable GEO visibility!!
Seer Interactive, Oct 2 - AI Overviews Currently Appear for 83% of Branded Searches
That prompted us to investigate AI Overviews for branded searches on a larger scale. We found that AI Overviews now appear for 83% of branded queries, potentially reducing clicks to brands’ own websites and giving third…
Ahrefs Blog, Oct 2 - Growth Intelligence Brief #25
SaaS loses a third of its Google visibility in a year, Realtor.com and Amazon hit record lows, Homes.com hits a record high, X jumps 33%, LinkedIn holds its June step, Reddit falls to a March low, Zoo
Kevin Indig, Oct 2