News from Thursday, October 8, 2026

Trump and his national security team discuss possibility of restarting large-scale US military operations in Iran

Hundreds took to the streets of Bogota to protest against the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Thursday marks 30 days since Israel's foreign minister ordered the closure of the UK consulate in occupied East Jerusalem.

The shortage of Lenzetto has had a domino effect on other menopause hormone treatments in Spain and other European countries. Spain's Health Ministry expects supplies to improve in November, but Spain's Medicines watchd…

“Biodiversity continues to be degraded at an alarming pace, yet amid these steep declines there are grounds for hope.”

Move expected to make pump pricing more transparent and encourage competition after diesel hits record £2 a litreDrivers will be able to see live petrol prices on Google Maps for the first time from Thursday, in a move…

Iran resumes flights at Imam Khomeini International Airport Iranian state news announced that international flights have resumed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport after the suspension during the 40-day war…

Youngest complainant in trial alleges Jones put his tongue in his mouth and touched him on the bottom during visit to shock jock’s property Listen to the podcast…

Responding to a Guardian report that revealed thousands of tonnes of fuel was transported to Russia, Seoul said it was investigating the casesSouth Korea will take legal action if it finds that shipments of fuel from it…

At least 10 protesters were removed from a Trump rally in San Antonio as he was heckled during his speech.

Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been jailed pending investigation into alleged corruption. Authorities accuse her of misusing donation funds during her time as first lady of the island nation.

The late night parliamentary session effectively ends a more than 19-month legislative deadlock in the country. Pula’s election to the largely symbolic post of president makes her the third female to hold that office si…

Ukrainian reports of South Korean fuel exports to Russia come amid strained tensions between Seoul and Kyiv.

In September, as the media focused its attention on the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and the debates at the U.N. General Assembly, some internal developments in Iran went all but unnoticed. On September 28, 32 Irani…

Nationalists came out on top in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)’s October 4 election. Allies of Milorad Dodik, the de facto leader of the country’s Bosnian Serb entity, won decisively in Republika Srpska despite Dodik hims…

The European Union is bracing for a confrontation with China as a trade deficit exceeding $1 billion a day heightens anxiety over potential job losses and pushes the bloc’s political leaders to take a more aggressive ap…

Operation on 19-year-old who had no sperm after chemotherapy offers hope of preserving children’s fertility after cancer treatment Surgeons have performed the first testicular tissue transplant on a teenager in the UK,…

In Bolotana, 70 miles from island’s original blue zone, 13% of women who reach 70 will live on to a centuryThe secret to longevity is being a woman – specifically, a woman in one part of Sardinia. At least, that is the…

The 87-year-old whose eviction sparked a domestic crisis and triggered nationwide anti-government protests has died in hospital late on Wednesday. Protesters say they will continue to demonstrate to uphold her legacy.

Investigators probe Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo breweries – which together control more than 90% of Japan’s beer marketJapanese authorities have raided the country’s four biggest breweries over suspicions they col…

NGOs in Indonesian Borneo file class action lawsuit calling for government to better manage annual fires and The Indonesian government has been accused of “gross negligence” in a class action lawsuit over its handling o…

Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.

Students' blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France's habit of settling policy on the street.

Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport Yemen's Houthis said they attacked the King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh with a ballistic missile. "Our armed forces successfully targeted King…

The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.

Houthis say Saudi drone shot down over Taiz Yemen’s Houthis said they downed a Saudi drone while it was carrying out what they described as "hostile missions" over Taiz. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the…

French high school and university students were called out to protest again on Thursday, two days after a large turnout demanding more funding, as the government made a series of conciliatory gestures aimed at ending th…

Demonstrators have taken to streets across the world to demand an end to Israeli attacks on Gaza and the West Bank.

Lawyers for Jamaal Howard had asked a judge to pause the execution after Christa Pike's botched lethal injections.

The UK maritime agency has reported a rise in attacks on vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

US approves over $2bn in weapons sales to Egypt, Kuwait and UAE The US State Department notified Congress last week that it approved the sale of more than $2bn in US weapons systems to Egypt, Kuwait, and the United Arab…

While the U.S. Postal Service worker was participating in a sobriety test, he allegedly pulled a toothbrush out of his pocket and began brushing his teeth, police say

An October 2024 US Army trial found that role-playing soldiers stopped resisting within seconds of being shocked, with test subjects reporting lingering fear and soreness

Bizarre rant kicks off rally for embattled GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton

Senior WHO official urges Russia to provide more information on the suspected pneumonic plague cases.

Palestinians reflect as they mark three years since the beginning of Israel's genocide in Gaza Three years of genocide have left Palestinians in Gaza reflecting on lives transformed by displacement, loss and destruction…

Protests are continuing in France, a day after more than 250,000 people took to the streets across the country to demand education reforms. Demonstrations began in mid-September, fueled by frustrations over classroom si…

A 68-year-old Russian man who swam across the Nemunas River from Russia's Kaliningrad exclave into neighbouring Lithuania in an attempt to seek asylum has been sentenced to six years in a strict-regime penal colony in R…

France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent demonstrations acro…

President Donald Trump fought to rally Texas voters behind Senate candidate Ken Paxton as a series of protests disrupted his rally in San Antonio

On October 7, 2016, in the run-up to the 2016 election, the Washington Post broke the story of the so-called Access Hollywood tape, a video from 2005 in which Donald Trump told television host Billy Bush about his appro…

The governor of Okinawa has demanded the central government do more to ensure discipline among U.S. troops on the southern Japanese island

President Donald Trump has turned emergency relief into a campaign talking point as a major hurricane approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast

A warning for this episode - it covers details of a murder and an execution that some might find distressing.In this episode of Guardian Australia’s US politics podcast, co-hosts Jonathan Yerushalmy and Reged Ahmad exam…

A recording from Katie Couric's live video

The families allege that men with links to the Saudi government helped those who carried out the 2001 attacks, something the country denies.

While much of the focus this midterm season is on congressional races, there are also 36 states across the country holding elections for governor. One of those is Georgia, a purple state where the former Democratic mayo…

A federal appeals court has ruled that an Atlanta family cannot take the federal government to trial for a mistaken FBI raid on their home in 2017

Republicans hold a massive financial advantage, but it's Democrats making gains in the polls in the final month of the midterm elections cycle. To discuss each party's closing strategy, Amna Nawaz sat down with Democrat…

A growing body of evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs are not only helping millions with their diabetes and weight loss, but they're also proving effective at curbing people's desire for drugs and alcohol. William Brangh…

Israel is marking the third anniversary of one of its darkest days. On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists stormed Israeli communities, killing 1,200 people and kidnapping 251 more. Nick Schifrin reports on one survivor and…

A new Wall Street Journal reveals how often the treasury secretary has meltdowns.

President Donald Trump says his administration will make one-time payments of $90 per person to help more than 20 million Medicare enrollees pay for their Part B premiums. It will cost about $2 billion.

Lawyers say the convicted killer was surprised to have survived and remained "shackled" to her hospital bed.

The former CNN newscaster is apparently giving more serious consideration to running for president than he previously admitted.

The suspension comes following persistent reports of misconduct, including assault, hazing and drug and alcohol-related behavior.

The union representing thousands of flight attendants said Wednesday it has safety concerns about President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch that will be on final approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airp…

The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States, the latest effort from the Trump administration to crack down on foreign enrollmen…

Trump has previously said that his children have “inside information” about government actions.

The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday sued President Donald Trump's administration for recent television advertisements that promoted his political message while costing taxpayers millions of dollars.

Mehdi asks Avi Melamed how thousands of Hamas fighters were able to invade and overwhelm a country with Israel’s level of surveillance and security, even despite multiple intelligence warnings.

Lawyers for Christa Pike, the woman who survived an execution in Tennessee, were in court Wednesday as she regained consciousness.

The shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees and protesters worked so powerfully during a military exercise that participants felt intense pain, stopped fighting immediately and feared additio…

NPR's exclusive reporting shows that the FBI teams that hunt foreign spies are severely understaffed, down as much as 50 percent in some offices.

Christa Pike is conscious after surviving a botched lethal injection, leading many to wonder if the state of Tennessee will try again to execute her.

The US death row inmate's legal team said at a press conference that she is now "conscious and speaking" after her failed execution.

Pike’s attorney, Randy Spivey, said his client is “angry and confused” after surviving an attempt to execute her in Tennessee.

The Pentagon says Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad in December at Fort Hood, where he killed 13 people in 2009. The announcement came days after a botched lethal injection in Tennessee.

Arguing broke out before Greenport's Town Board meeting even began on Wednesday evening. Councilmember Jim Dolan sparred with other town officials, and one of the topics was Flock cameras. When the meeting officially be…

People continue to speak out against proposed battery storage facilities. Two are being proposed within a short distance of each other in Albany County.

A vehicle and a train were involved in an accident in Rotterdam on Wednesday night. According to CSX officials, a CSX train came in contact with an occupied vehicle on the tracks at the Burdeck Road crossing at about 7:…

As the cold weather rushes in, the holiday season will soon be here before we know it. In preparation, the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association has announced a way for residents to contribute to the village'…

A woman in Rensselaer County wanted an electric gate. She says the contractor told her there was some problem with her bank and he couldn’t cash her check, so she drove to meet him at the bank. “And gave him the first m…

Sonia Ossorio spoke about the issue.

With fewer than four weeks until Election Day, House Democrats say the stakes are far greater than political power.

The announcement is in the wake of President Donald Trump’s April 2026 executive order accelerating medical treatments for serious mental illness.

Attorney General Letitia James will face off against her Republican opponent, Saritha Komatireddy, on Thursday night.

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Oscar-winning documentary was shown at Niskayuna High School on Wednesday night. "All The Empty Rooms" follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman as he documents the bedrooms of children…

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It's a beautiful, sunny day, but the seasons are changing and with the colder weather, we need to start thinking about our plants. Valoze's Greenhouse Co-owner John Tommasini says Mum's the word…

The Capital Region has its first confirmed measles cases of the season as health workers say vaccine access still has gaps. com Ne…

A Saratoga Springs kitchen boutique is spotlighting its wide range of cooking tools ahead of International Chefs Day. com…

Members of Albany's Common Council grilled the mayor's budget team over steep proposed tax increases, a budget report that contained accounting errors and if the mayor has a plan B.

NewsChannel 13 is saluting William Whitaker of Cohoes for his military service. com NewsChannel 13.

As a number of communities across the Capital Region face challenging budget cycles, Saratoga Springs city officials have proposed an 18% tax increase next year to address a deficit that could grow to $7 million in 2027.

The announcement in a letter to the college community Wednesday was made after details from a House Judiciary Committee investigation into Botstein's ties to Jeffrey Epstein were shared with the private institution.

There were 108 reported cases of measles in the state as of Oct. 3, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Aaron Shellow-Lavine spoke with University at Albany Clinical Associate Professor Dr. Danielle Wales about the Northeast’s most recent wave of measles.

The Berkshire Museum will soon unveil a new ancient Egyptian mummy exhibition.

An online tool from Cornell University makes it easier for consumers to find and purchase locally raised meat.

Plus, separated hiking partners reunited with their parties

Governor Kathy Hochul hit the campaign trail in Dutchess County with Congressmembers Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pat Ryan, to call for tough regulations on data centers.

Let the gunshots grow ever more distant, and let the sounds of life grow louder.

Here's an easy, research-based method to be absolutely charming on your first date.

James Hemings was trained as a French chef and enslaved by Thomas Jefferson.

There are only 11 things you have to do in one year to change your life.

How you perceive time could be connected to your heartbeat.

Rule No. 1: Don't stare at them for too long.

Panthera's Allison Devlin and Barbara Escobar-Anleu said the moment signals real signs of progress in jaguar recovery for the region.

After a storm dumped a silver maple tree down through his roof, Kansas resident Gilbert Kirk told local news that he wasn’t looking for a miracle or an insurance handout. He just wanted a tarp. Two days later, last Frid…

October will feature nothing less than 7 separate meteor showers, but in terms of activity, one above all others merits an entry on your calendar. The Orionids will peak on the night of Wednesday, October 21st, promisin…

After 23 years of marriage, Lisa Wilson and her dog Eddie had to find a new home. But Hurricane Helene had left the rental market in shambles.

In clearing two hurdles with one bound, Saudi conservationists have turned a large solar farm into a breeding shelter for a vulnerable species of native gazelle. Located near the Red Sea coastline in a massive, 24,500-s…

After 3 years of recovery from a brain injury sustained in a car accident, a father surprised his children by walking independently again. Lounging on the couch enjoying some TV time, children are excellent at completel…

From future-focused projects to secret schools, the people in this issue are choosing to act for a world they may never see The post A future worth building. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine app…

Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Tell us what you’ve been reading at [email protected] and we just might feature it here. Sunny outlook Last year, Con…

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…

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On September 29, King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s prime minister, making the 50-year-old urban planner and longtime mayor of Marrakesh the first wom…

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The running boom shows no sign of slowing, and the shoe market has followed with thicker foams, carbon-fiber plates, and marketing claims that more technology means less injury and f…

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…

He learned card games at his grandmother’s side. After losing her to cancer at age nine, he designed one to help other kids.

Across Africa, women are challenging old assumptions about who conservation is for – and who gets to lead it

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.

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…

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…

A colorful array of sea creatures first spotted in August 2025 have finally been added to the scientific record.

We made a searchable library of every story we've published.

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…

Seasoned mudlark Emmylou Vaxby has spent nearly a decade searching the Thames foreshore for fragments of the city’s past

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…

It’s becoming very apparent that we failed to learn a key lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic: infectious diseases aren’t partisan; they will come for us all. While Donald Trump and RFK Jr. play their little partisan game…

The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.

Get ready for more AI in your Windows and more AI on the desktop.

A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.

I've always been kind of into computers since I was young. And then when film started to move from analog film to digital, I became more interested in that aspect of it. And the visual effects workflow for many years ha…

Keep an eye on your furry, feathered or scaly friends when you leave the car.

Flock is being tossed aside by tons of cities and the trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Sure, these cities may ultimately decide to go with another ALPR provider, but hopefully it will be one that’s a bit more seri…

Opus-built Creative Cloud alternatives are ambitious, free, and nowhere near finished.

The agency is doubling down on direct-to-device service.

The developer of Hermes agent raised a $90 million Series B.

Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.

The research found that important guardrails for teens using ChatGPT often failed.

For the last couple of years, the copyright world has been grappling with the latest generation of AI, as numerous posts on Walled Culture attest. That’s hardly surprising, since AI is currently delivering the greatest…

Honestly, a bit like an oversized Lego brick.

Yes, it's just a premium laptop. But it sure looks pretty.

Meta’s AI agent Muse is now available on iPad, just a month after its mobile debut, as the company rapidly expands the assistant’s reach and integrations.

ChatGPT’s teen safeguards are meant to protect vulnerable users, but new testing found the chatbot continues encouraging engagement during crises and potentially encourages unhealthy relationships with the AI itself.

Over the last few years, with Congress completely incompetent and a massive moral panic about tech raging, states have stepped up to try to regulate the internet any way they can. Even after the Supreme Court reminded s…

Jonathan, a 194-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise, was born before the Civil War. Scientists have now sequenced his genome to reveal what’s behind his extreme longevity, so we can live longer too.

Man gets 18 months for AI scheme stealing $8M in music streaming royalties.

Leaders worry OpenAI is not doing due diligence to vet results and that AI models aren’t accessible to broader field of mathematicians OpenAI has astounded mathematicians after releasing hundreds of new mathematical fin…

Anti-Patterns in Software Blogging Some excellent writing advice from Michael Lynch. Michael warns against "meandering intros", misjudging your reader's existing knowledge, assuming they'll read your previous posts, and…

AI-generated political slop, a farewell to a good bird, and more.

Users reject site’s explanations after detailed instructions for writing response to post on popular forum was publishedMumsnet has denied using AI to produce content after detailed instructions to help an AI model writ…

Mistral says Le Chonk can rival top closed models while remaining open-weight.

Housing construction is at its strongest level since 2016, but it’s AI that is sucking up resources for buildersThe latest series of data on housing and building activity has been released, showing residential building…

The triple release of The Social Reckoning, Musk and Artificial is less a clear political stance, more like movie studio opportunismHollywood is sending a clear message: it’s a friend of tech. Netflix is no longer a lon…

Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

‘Chris’ sentiment does not change,’ said the sister who created an AI avatar of her slain brother Christopher Pelkey to speak in court.

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.

It is the first time a tree in Northern Ireland has won the national title since it was launched in 2014.

The RHS says the hot, dry summer followed by autumn rain could lead to record sightings.

Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

William McLaughlin leaves a "lasting legacy" of care at Bourne Woods in Lincolnshire, bosses say.

The tuna is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in a major new report from WWF.

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 8 – The… 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 photo…

Drought and an ailing aquifer were major topics of conversation when NASA scientists visited with farmers in the Texas High Plains.

A Stanford-designed molecule turns a major lymphoma-promoting protein against cancer cells, activating their own self-destruct machinery instead of simply blocking tumor growth. In mice, the treatment completely elimina…

NASA and SpaceX are targeting 6:33 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, Oct. 13, for the next launch to deliver science investigations, supplies, and equipment, including the final set of International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Arrays…

Optogenetic therapy, based on Nobel prize-winning science, involves turning nerve cells on and off using light A type of gene therapy based on Nobel prize-winning science is safe and can partly restore sight in blind pe…

NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than Tuesday, Oct. 13 to launch scientific investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station.

Description This artist’s concept depicts the proposed design for NASA’s PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics (PRIMA), which was selected by the agency in September 2026. The PRIMA observatory is the first in a n…

It's likely you've already chewed and swallowed some tasty morsel today. But when did that ability emerge? New evidence points to at least the middle Jurassic, back when dinosaurs still reigned.

This year’s Nobel prizes in chemistry, physics and physiology or medicine have celebrated work that has been used to develop countless drugs and transform modern medicine, allowed physicists to observe one of the most m…

DNA analysis of oldest living land animal reveal patterns on genes that appear to protect functioning of mitochondriaThe ancient quest to extend human lifespan has received a boost after scientists analysed the genetic…

Description NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this view looking back at the floor of Gale Crater, with the crater’s rim visible in the distance, on Sept. 5, 2026, the 5,006th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Just…

Description NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this panorama of sunrise illuminating distant, wind-carved features called yardangs on Aug. 11, 2026, the 4,982nd Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Scientists are eage…

Sir David says the series uncovers marine life that is "even more precious than we ever realised".

A visualization of a dark Moon eclipsing the Sun is marked with handwritten notes in this April 6, 2026, screenshot from an Artemis II crew member’s tablet. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman (in blue) and Victor “Ike” Glover…

Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.

El Niño has led to an eerily quiet season so far but the first Atlantic hurricane of the year is now set to impact the southern USA.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is giving astronomers a glimpse of the kinds of violent collisions that may have shaped our own solar system, including the giant impact thought to have created the Moon. By studying 21…

Giving zoo lions whole carcasses on a feast-and-fast schedule appears to bring out more natural behavior. The lions spent nearly three times longer feeding, engaged in more tearing and manipulating of food, and rested m…

Physicists have found striking evidence for an unusual form of superconducting behavior in uranium ditelluride, where electron pairs organize into rippling patterns called pair density waves. Even more surprisingly, the…

The firm says the scheme to reduce storm overflow discharges has not performed as expected.

Blocking a receptor called P2X7 significantly reduced inflammation in human brain tissue, revealing a potential new treatment strategy for neurological and psychiatric disorders. The discovery could help researchers rep…

The James Webb Space Telescope has found strong evidence that the rocky lava world HD 3167 b has an atmosphere, despite circling its star every 24 hours under extreme heat. The surprising discovery could help scientists…

Earth’s center of mass is constantly on the move, shifting by a few millimeters as enormous amounts of water, ice, and even air migrate around the planet with the seasons. NASA scientists have developed a more precise w…

Henri B Kagan and Kensō Soai awarded prize for discovery of nonlinear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesisThe Nobel prize in chemistry 2026 has been awarded to two scientists for discoveries that sh…

Stanford University has shared video of Karl Deisseroth giving the news to his two daughters and one of his sons on Monday.Deisseroth had spent hours fielding congratulatory calls after learning that he had won a Nobel…

Lundy is in "real jeopardy" and could be evacuated if supplies run out, bosses say.

Necropsies are being carried out on seabirds to find out the effects of microplastic pollutants.

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 7 –… 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 photograp…

Satellite records show Arctic sea ice covering less of the ocean in both winter and summer.

Scientists discovered that disrupting the chemical messages bacteria use to communicate can push dental plaque toward a healthier microbial balance. The approach could lead to new treatments for gum disease that control…

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded Francis Halzen of the University of Wisconsin Madison, who built an observatory under Antarctica.

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.

CALGARY, CANADA—According to a Phys.org report, coca leaves have been found in the fur of

HESSE, GERMANY—Live Science reports that a temple dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of war,

LAWRENCE, KANSAS—Bethany Potter of the University of Kansas and her colleagues reviewed migration models for

How did medieval bishops raise armies for war? David Bachrach reveals how military contracts helped them secure the troops their kings demanded.

In the early twentieth century, immigrant anarchists organized across U.S. cities and stood at the center of major labor struggles.

A history of the Evil One, from the earliest times to the present.

A new study examines how the Khmer Empire under Jayavarman VII created a remarkable network of 102 hospitals offering free healthcare across its territories.

The rulers of China's Ming dynasty (1368-1644) acquired an insatiable desire for silver in the 16th century, largely to pay for huge prestige projects like building the Forbidden City in Beijing and repairing the Great…

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…

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.

HAUTS-DE-FRANCE, FRANCE—A complete Roman pottery workshop laid out on a grid has been discovered in

ABYDOS, EGYPT—In the 4th Dynasty (ca. 2575–2465 b.c.) of Egypt’s Old Kingdom, pharaohs were building

ROME, ITALY—Rare evidence of medieval Rome’s thriving community of Anglo-Saxons has been found close to

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.

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…

A government campaign transformed a Chinese-inspired noodle dish into a symbol of Thailand's national identity.

Scientists investigate medieval remains attributed to Saint Theobald of Provins, using radiocarbon dating and facial reconstruction.

Carl Jung’s copy of an alchemical hoax, purporting to detail the discovery of the Philosopher’s Stone.

New research suggests young adults aged 15 to 24 were particularly vulnerable during the Black Death, based on medieval burials in Britain.

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…

Starting October 8th: Explore 700 years of religious tradition in medieval Europe including beliefs, heresies, and reforms.

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…

The animated series "Arthur" premiered on PBS Kids on Oct. 7, 1996.

HALDEN, NORWAY—Science in Norway reports that a rescue excavation on southeastern Norway’s Svinesund Plateau, which

PUNÍN, ECUADOR—Live Science reports that the face of a man who lived in Ecuador's Andes

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY—According to the Greek Reporter, a lead figurine depicting Venus Pudica has been unearthed

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…

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…

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…

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.

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 now them.

The World Health Organization says it wants more information on what caused the death of an employee at a Russian plague research lab. Russia says the woman died of pneumonia of unknown origin.

NPR Life Kit provides tips to help you reduce your screentime.

Historically, the CDC relied on state health departments' determination of measles deaths. Now, it's working with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists to create a clear definition.

The idea of scrapping the U.S. health insurance system for a massive expansion of government-funded healthcare isn’t new. But voters hit by ballooning private health insurance costs are rallying behind midterm candidate…

It’s been more than a year since President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and SNAP enrollment is down more than 20% in Louisiana. Anti-hunger groups say far more people could lose access if states a…

Flu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.

Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization

Rosanna Brown was advised to end her pregnancy because her baby had a life-threatening medical condition.

From blood pressure to ageing, research suggests the first 1,000 days of sugar exposure could leave a decades-long mark on healthThey were born into a Britain still recovering from the hardships of war. Though the air-r…

For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.

Nonprofits fighting HIV used get direct funding from the CDC. Now that money is going to state health departments that may have other priorities.

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.

Jeremy received four parking notices at Queen Alexandra Hospital after his free exemption expired.

Relatives of Louise Corbett Gibbons support the campaign for an inquiry into screening services.

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…

Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.

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…

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.

Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse.

The charity recently lost out on a bid for funding and now might have to close its waiting list.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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 National Hurricane Center said late Wednesday that the hurricane was on track to strike the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week. It's expected to bring heavy rains and potentially flash flooding.

The UK state is dumping its responsibilities on our doorsteps, while green-lighting policies that lead us closer to crisisWould you mind fixing the NHS? And while you’re at it, could you please build an anti-missile sys…

Four native species selected after consultation, but which one adorns which note is yet to be decidedBees, barn owls, puffins and hedgehogs have been picked to feature on the next generation of banknotes, the Bank of En…

The Norwegian government has given a permit to a mining company to release waste into Førde fjord despite a 17-year battle by campaigners and a supreme court ruling against itShortly after the Norwegian stock market clo…

Recovery of tigers, tuna and green sea turtles show nature loss can be reversed when action taken, charity saysConservation comebacks for wild tigers, tuna and green​ sea turtles prove that global nature loss can be rev…

Ozone pollution from fires, along with extreme heat and drought, is further weakening the Amazon rainforest’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide, new research shows. The Amazon and other forests absorb more than a quarter…

In 1991, Random House published a picture book called “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: ABC’s for a Better Planet,” in which the masked cartoon turtles trade in their signature nunchucks for signs bearing environmental slo…

At 192 years old, Jonathan the giant tortoise is the oldest known living land animal. A new study offers clues as to his incredible longevity.Read more on E360 →

As Mainers prepare to choose a new governor in November, climate and energy issues may not be top of mind for every voter—but they are having big effects on residents’ lives. The average cost of heating oil recently soa…

This year’s harvest expected to be down 2% on mediocre yield in 2025, when production was lowest in nearly 70 yearsFrance’s wine industry is facing a historic low harvest after the country was hit by a series of summer…

Chinstrap penguins on Zavodovski Island in Antarctica declined by two-thirds since 2011, likely due to climate crisisThe world’s largest penguin colony has declined by two-thirds since 2011, most likely due to the clima…

A farm labor contractor exposed laborers on H-2A agricultural visas to heat-related health hazards, but is still bringing hundreds of migrant farm workers to North CarolinaIt was 4pm and 90F (32C) when Carlos Vargas Mor…

As well as books, the new facility offers hundreds of kits to connect people with the natural world, including hammocks and nightvision binoculars. We asked five of the first visitors what they thought of itMark Fink kn…

If there was a year the world began waking up to climate change, it might have been 1988. That June, the NASA climatologist James Hansen testified to Congress that the climate was warming and would continue to do so as…

MONTGOMERY, Ala.—The Alabama Public Service Commission approved a new set of rules for future data center projects Tuesday that require more transparency and disclosure from data center companies and public votes by the…

Guardian journalists Jonathan Watts and Gabrielle Canon will be online from 4pm BST (11am EDT) today to answer your El Niño questions.Sign in or sign up to join the conversationThis year’s huge El Niño is causing climat…

In the Southern Ocean, whales, penguins, seals and seabirds feast on massive swarms of krill that underpin much of the region’s marine food web. Meanwhile, a growing fishing industry in Antarctica is also targeting the…

To power two new data centers, Carbon County is getting a giant gas plant and 456 small nuclear reactors. Locals are pushing back.

The war in Iran has sent heating oil prices soaring, and families may not be able to keep their homes warm this winter.

The sea at Tybee Island is rising half an inch a year. Now, the Army Corps of Engineers is trying a new approach to limit erosion.

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…

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 →

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…

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…

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.

A new fleet of battery-powered trains will test whether transit agencies can electrify without installing miles of overhead wires.

Trees are usually seen as climate heroes. But across the Plains states, "woody encroachment" is crowding out the prairie.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

The Vaping Product Duty will be imposed at a rate of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid from April 2027.

The BBC hears people "you would not expect" can no longer afford items to be clean and healthy.

Local authorities in Hull and Lincolnshire have each been given £220,000.

Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.

Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

The decision comes after nearly half a million people cast their votes from a shortlist of 18 creatures.

British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.

Trump is temporarily allowing this fuel to be used on highways, although it's typically just for off-road farm and construction vehicles. Could that lower the price of diesel?

Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.

The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.

Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.

A thinly traded prediction market offers a starting point. We explore potential winners and the big ideas that could earn them economics' biggest prize.

Critics of P&R say it shows there is no commitment to making savings within the States.

It's not just mortgages being at their highest level in almost three years — but the cost of loans for cars and higher education are among the borrowing costs affected, too.

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 deal, which followed a tumultuous, roughly yearlong fight, further concentrates power in an industry already run by just a handful of major players.

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 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.

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…

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…

Modern rock heroes Greta Van Fleet are now ten years in and four albums deep – and appear to be sticking to their guns

The comedian/musician wouldn’t turn down the chance to collaborate with Opeth, either

Crazy Little Thing Called Love comes from the restored concert movie Queen: Budapest, currently showing in cinemas worldwide

In this archive interview, Aerosmith look back over their career and celebrate Permanent Vacation and Pump, the two albums that saved the band

The Tom Cruise dark comedy may lose as much as $250 million for Warner Bros. Digger May Be One of the Biggest Box Office Bombs of All Time: Report Liz Shannon Miller

The War On Drugs seem to be finally building towards a new album cycle, but for now we don't have any information about the follow-up to 2021's I Don't Live Here Anymore. What we can tell you about are two new double al…

Prior to their September 24 performance at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, MEGADETH members Dave Mustaine, James LoMenzo, Dirk Verbeuren and Teemu Mäntysaari were interviewed by former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield. A few exce…

If it wasn't already obvious based on lead single "Texas," Austin Band To Watch Font have completely transformed their sound for sophomore album American Bully XL. Whereas Font's debut Strange Burden could loosely be de…

In a new interview, the pop star also opened up about Daisy Chain Fields, fame, activism, her dating life, and buying Meg White’s Elephant dress. Olivia Rodrigo on Using AI in Her Music: “Absolutely No” Alex Krinsky

The movie will premiere at a purple-carpet event in Los Angeles on October 14th ahead of its October 28th worldwide release. Osbourne Family To Host Premiere of Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning Film in LA Spe…

The Story So Far formed in Walnut Creek, California, in 2007 and became one of the defining pop-punk bands of their generation. The group’s early lineup featured vocalist Parker Cannon, guitarists Kevin Geyer and Kevin…

In Endless Awe & Agony, the long-awaited debut album from the Australian hyperpop artist daine, is finally coming out next month, and we've already posted their singles "PQC," "Love Love (Love Love)," and the aldn colla…

You can tell from his stage name alone that Thundercat is exactly the type of artist to lend his music to some late 20th century pop cultural nostalgia. He's done just that today, following up this year's album Distract…

Slash, Sammy Hagar, Jerry Cantrell, Heart, The Black Crowes, Run-DMC and more will join the legendary rock act. Aerosmith Announce Comeback Shows with Loads of “Friends” Spencer Kaufman

Aerosmith will indeed make its return to the stage for two special shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, […] The post ‘California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends’ — Oct. 29 + Nov. 1 at the Hollywood Bowl appeared f…

The jam rock heroes will join Billy Joel in a very exclusive club early in 2027.

Live Nation-Hewitt Silva and Blackbird Presents today announce "California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends", a monumental concert celebration honoring the unmatched history, explosive live performance and enduring legacy…

Aerosmith will return to the concert stage at the Hollywood Bowl with a special guest lineup that includes ...

ENTER SHIKARI today returns with a brand new single, the resolute and optimistic "Higher Ground". A totally unexpected release with no prior warning, it's the band's first offering of new music since ENTER SHIKARI's sur…

Tom DeLonge is no stranger to tens of thousands of people excitedly singing his songs back at him — he’s […] The post Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge Has a Moment as Packed Petco Park Belts Out “All the Small Things” appeared f…

As John Lennon wrote, “'Rubber Soul' was the first album where we took over control completely, and we’d learned a lot by then.”

The former Death Angel bassist has revealed that he's facing Stage 4 Duodenal Cancer.

Steve Thompson, the engineer who mixed Metallica's '...And Justice for All,' said he 'thought it was stupid' to bury the bass on the album.

More than a decade after Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) launched his own range of guitars and amps under his new brand Wylde Audio, the company has debuted the first-ever acoustic guitar models. The two…

The “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” hitmaker discusses her rapid rise, the fear that keeps her up at night and much more on the ‘Artist Friendly’ podcast.

At their 20-song opening night headlining set, Mick Jagger shimmied his way around the stage as the band offered some surprises. Our review... The post Rolling Stones Put on a Spectacle in 2016 Desert Trip Set appeared…

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Elton John will revisit his 1975 album Rock of the Westies for an expanded 50th anniversary edition on Nov. 20 […] The post Elton John: ‘Rock of the Westies’ 50th Anniversary Edition Out Nov. 20 (Pre-Order) appeared fir…

“Sultans of Swing” was immediately distinctive in both sound and story. The album proved the band to be one of the most refreshingly creative of its day. The post The ‘Swinging’ Dire Straits Breakthrough Debut Album app…

Queen Budapest is the final filmed concert from Queen, capturing the English rock legends’ concert on July 27, 1986, at […] The post ‘Queen Budapest’ — Final Filmed Queen Concert — in IMAX Now; LP/Blu-ray Nov. 6 (Pre-Or…

OpenAI is rolling out GPT-6 in ChatGPT with Intelligent UI, which can add visuals and interactive tools to answers.

Google opened its SynthID Detector to everyone, allowing users to check images, video, and audio for watermarks from Google and partner AI tools. The post Google Opens Its SynthID Watermark Detector To The Public appear…

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Google started rolling out its September 2026 spam update on September 24. It’s the fourth spam update this year, and it comes with a longer window than usual: Google says it may take up to two weeks, while the August o…

For decades, share of voice (SOV) has told brands how much of the conversation they own. But more of that conversation now happens somewhere SOV can’t see—inside AI answers. Buyers ask ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google’s AI O…

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today...

In this week’s episode of Voices of Search, we spoke with Siiri Lee, senior director of global direct-to-consumer at Manscaped, where she leads the brand’s global e-commerce strategy and digital customer experience. Sii…

Sachin Puri explains why AI discovery makes accurate business information, customer trust, and measurement beyond clicks more important for small businesses. The post AI Search Is Changing Your Website’s Job, Here’s How…

Google seems to no longer be showing review rich reviews in Google Search when review schema or structured data is added to healthcare web pages.

Google Merchant Center is rolling out the UCP integration hub in the United States. The UCP integration hub allows you to onboard to UCP program from your Merchant Center account.

Google is now showing WhatsApp buttons, in place of chat or in addition to the other action buttons, in the local panel results within Google Search. Next to the call, directions. website, share buttons can be a WhatsAp…

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…

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…

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…

Traffic is down, attribution is broken, and the final budget meeting is in 3 weeks. Here's what to bring.