News from Saturday, October 10, 2026
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- Yemeni attack on Riyadh airport kills 12 and injures over 300 as Houthi-Saudi war escalates
It was the third strike on the capital’s airport this week
The Independent, Oct 10 - UN chief 'strongly' condemns 'Houthi attacks' on Riyadh airport
UN chief 'strongly' condemns 'Houthi attacks' on Riyadh airport United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres has "strongly" condemned Saturday's "lethal attacks by the Houthis" on King Khalid International Airport…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - GCC condemns strikes on Riyadh airport as 'treacherous terrorist attacks'
GCC condemns strikes on Riyadh airport as 'treacherous terrorist attacks' Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi has condemned the attacks on King Khalid International airport in Riyadh as “tr…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Tehran measure to stabilise goods prices set for nationwide rollout, mayor says
Tehran measure to stabilise goods prices set for nationwide rollout, mayor says Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani has said that a municipal initiative to stabilise goods prices and offset the impact of US sanctions will be ex…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - World condemns deadly Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport
Trump condemns 'terrible' attack and says the US is evaluating whether to join Saudi Arabia's attacks on the Houthis.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Trump ‘may’ join Saudi strikes on Houthis after Riyadh airport attack
President Donald Trump says the US ‘may’ join Saudi strikes against Yemen’s Houthis.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Centcom says four ships disabled, 135 redirected since 14 July
Centcom says four ships disabled, 135 redirected since 14 July US Central Command (Centcom) has said it has redirected 135 commercial vessels and disabled four since the resumption of the US naval blockade against Iran…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at England wildlife park
Emergency services called to the scene after reports of a man entering the tiger enclosure at a UK wildlife park.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - UKMTO says tanker hit in Hormuz, ships asked to move from UAE anchorages
UKMTO says tanker hit in Hormuz, ships asked to move from UAE anchorages A tanker has reported being hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire on board, according to UK Maritime Trade Operat…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Global pro-Palestinian protests one year after Gaza ‘ceasefire’
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have been held worldwide to mark one year since the so-called Gaza ‘ceasefire'.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Twelve killed, more than 300 injured in Riyadh airport attack
Saudi Arabia has confirmed at least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured after Houthi fighters struck Riyadh.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Centcom says cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockade disabled
Centcom says cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockade disabled The US military said it had disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the ship's crew ignored warnings and attempted to run an ongoing na…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Five people shot and killed in apparent murder-suicide, Georgia police say
Deceased were all members of the same family, officials say, and one of victims placed the initial emergency callFive people were shot and killed in an apparent murder-suicide at a residence in Georgia on Friday, author…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Iran war live: 12 killed in Riyadh, US weighs joining fight against Houthis
As strikes on airports in Saudi Arabia turn deadly, Washington debates striking Houthis and restarting strikes on Iran.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and wounded over 300 more, Saudi authorities say
Saudi authorities say the latest attack on the international airport in the capital, Riyadh, has killed 12 people and injured over 300. Their statement says the dead on Saturday included four Saudi citizens as well as t…
NPR, Oct 10 - Inside the room: What it was like to be with Blackpink's Lisa as race scandal erupted
Film-maker Sue Kim talks about having unprecedented access to K-Pop idol Lisa Manobal at her most candid.
BBC, Oct 10 - Lebanon death toll from Israeli military attacks since 2 March rises to 4,386
Lebanon death toll from Israeli military attacks since 2 March rises to 4,386 A total of 4, 386 Lebanese have been killed and 12,424 injured in Israeli military attacks from 2 March to 10 October, according to Lebanon's…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Riyadh airport attack kills 12 and injures 309, Saudi aviation authority says
Riyadh airport attack kills 12 and injures 309, Saudi aviation authority says An attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed at least 12 people and wounded 309, Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority sa…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - WHO says no plague case registered after Russian lab worker’s death
The WHO says the lack of a confirmed diagnosis remains a key uncertainty, with no sign of ongoing transmission.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Skies across the UK illuminated by the northern lights
Though mostly visible near the Arctic Circle, the natural phenomenon dazzled sky-gazers as far south Devon, Hampshire and KentThe northern lights illuminated the skies across the UK on Friday and Saturday evening.Sky-ga…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Young men live in fear of being snatched off the streets and sold to Myanmar's army
A desperate junta is in a war of attrition against ethnic militias and and civilian resistance.
BBC, Oct 10 - Yemeni government’s military says its forces advancing against Houthis
Saudi-backed forces say 1,150 Houthis killed in operations against the Iran-aligned group over the past 24 hours.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Projectile lands near Dammam airport as fresh attack disrupts Riyadh flights
Projectile lands near Dammam airport as fresh attack disrupts Riyadh flights A projectile landed near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi-led coalition spokesman Major-General Turki al-Malki says. Separatel…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Trump mocks Kamala Harris’ looks as MAGA women guffaw at rambling Tennessee rally
President infamously claimed he was a better-looking person than Harris ahead of the 2024 presidential election
The Independent, Oct 10 - IRGC says oil supertanker hit mine in Strait of Hormuz
IRGC says oil supertanker hit mine in Strait of Hormuz A mine struck a crude oil supertanker in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today, triggering a “massive explosion”, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says. The IR…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Bayeux Tapestry's London tour spurs enthusiasts to Battle of Hastings reenactment
A reenactment of the Battle of Hastings, which took place almost a millennium ago, is drawing crowds of enthusiasts in the UK.
NPR, Oct 10 - Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport attack
The surge in attacks, including against other Saudi airports, military facilities and oil infrastructure, has come in the week since a Saudi-led coalition launched a major military offensive against the Houthis.
NPR, Oct 10 - Protests against voter roll revisions rock capital of world's largest democracy
Parts of the capital city of India, the world's largest democracy, are on lockdown. Protests over sweeping revisions to the voter rolls were met with a massive police crackdown.
NPR, Oct 10 - Indian carrier keeps Saudi flights suspended until 13 October after airport attack
Indian carrier keeps Saudi flights suspended until 13 October after airport attack Akasa Air will keep all its Saudi Arabia services grounded until 13 October after today’s attack on King Khalid International Airport. T…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Hundreds of doctors demand World Medical Association suspend Israel
Physicians accuse Israeli Medical Association of remaining silent as Palestinian healthcare is systematically destroyed.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Malawi motorists queue for days as fuel shortage bites
Malawi’s fuel shortage has brought daily life in the capital Lilongwe to a halt.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Puerto Vallarta businesses board up windows as Hurricane Simon threatens Mexico’s west-central coast.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Qatar’s former PM urges decisive support for Saudi Arabia after airport attack
Qatar’s former PM urges decisive support for Saudi Arabia after airport attack Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani has called on Gulf states to put their differences aside following today’s attack on Saudi Arabia’s King…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Despair after 200-year-old ‘grandmother’ tree toppled for Trump’s border wall: ‘It crushes your heart’
Protesters spent months occupying an ancient cottonwood. Then a tense standoff with US border patrol came to a headA 200-year-old cottonwood tree near the US-Mexico border, known as the “grandmother”, has been destroyed…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Air France enforces Israeli ban affecting pilots from Muslim countries
Air France enforces Israeli ban affecting pilots from Muslim countries Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sat, 10/10/2026 - 19:30 Israeli restrictions exclude crews holding certain nationalities, even if they also have French…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Israeli attack destroys building in Gaza one year into ‘ceasefire’
An Israeli strike destroyed a residential building in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood in Gaza City.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Man with gun kills one Philadelphia police officer and injures another
10-year police veteran Shane Seiber was killed after responding to a report of a man with a gunA Philadelphia police officer was fatally shot and another was wounded on Saturday after responding to a report of a man wit…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Gunman kills pregnant woman, 2 children and 5 others in ‘devastating’ Pennsylvania rampage
The Erie police chief described the scene as one of the most difficult and heartbreaking his officers and investigators had encountered
The Independent, Oct 10 - The ruling party of the populist Czech prime minister leads in 1st round of Senate election
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's political group is leading in the Czech Republic’s first round of Senate elections
ABC News, Oct 10 - Azerbaijan school pupils protest over reported hijab restrictions
Pupils have been protesting after the implementation of a new dress code restricting the hijab in Azerbaijan’s schools.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Trump says Ukraine needs new president after Zelenskyy condemns Russia fuel deal
US President Donald Trump said Ukraine needs a new president and blamed Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy for high US diesel prices.
Euronews, Oct 10 - Pope Leo says death penalty is ‘inadmissible’ amid US plans to livestream execution
Comes as US confirm Nidal Malik Hasan’s firing squad execution will be livestreamed
The Independent, Oct 10 - Lee Claims World Gold as Tasoev Secures His Third World Title in Baku
Hyeonji Lee claimed her first world title at +78kg, defeating former champion Romane Dicko to complete a dominant day. At +100kg, Inal Tasoev delivered a spectacular ippon against home favourite Ushangi Kokauri to secur…
Euronews, Oct 10 - Fort Hood survivor wants to see mass shooter die — but not Hegseth’s way: ‘Look at my eyes’
Nidal Hasan’s execution in December will be the first military death by firing squad since World War II
The Independent, Oct 10 - Money, networks and bias: Why women struggle to win seats in US politics
The US is holding Congress and state governors elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.
DW, Oct 10 - Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US
Isaias made landfall in Florida on late Friday before being downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone.
BBC, Oct 10 - US man shoots off-duty ICE agent who allegedly attacked him and daughter
ICE official, who was sleeping on man’s lawn and appeared ‘intoxicated’, faces felony charges, California police sayA 72-year-old man shot an off-duty Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official in California ear…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Hanson seems more and more like the de facto opposition leader. At CPAC, Angus Taylor warmed the seat for her
Cooperation between One Nation and the Liberals ‘up to Angus Taylor’, Pauline Hanson says at conservative conference. How would that work?Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe annual Conservativ…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Albanese wants universal childcare to be his legacy. But paying for it isn’t as easy as ABC
Labor is running out of time to make its case to Australian families about how they are going to make childcare accessible and affordable for allGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastRachel Hill, a…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Eight people killed in ‘devastating’ shooting in Pennsylvania
Police say a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, has left eight people dead, with the shooter also killed.
The Independent, Oct 10 - Palestinians still being killed in Gaza, one year into ‘ceasefire’
One year to the day after the US-brokered ceasefire was agreed, more Israeli attacks killed Palestinians in Gaza.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - 'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
Ukraine's leader had said the deal with Russia to release diesel into the US would help Moscow fund the war.
BBC, Oct 10 - Expedition hopes to find aviator Amelia Earhart's plane on remote island
The team en route to the suspected crash site aim finally to solve the mystery of her 1937 disappearance.
BBC, Oct 10 - Attack on airport in Saudi capital, Riyadh, leaves several injured
Operations suspended at King Khalid International Airport after another attack this week, Civil Aviation Authority says.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Man attacked by tiger after entering enclosure at England wildlife park
The tigers remained inside the enclosure and there was no danger to the public.
ABC News, Oct 10 - Riyadh airport suspends operations after attack leaves multiple people wounded
Saudi authorities on Saturday said that they had suspended operations at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport after a new attack there left multiple people wounded. An attack on the airport by the Houthis on Thurs…
France 24, Oct 10 - Unnerved Panamanians sleep in streets as aftershocks rattle quake-hit towns
Residents in rural Panama are dealing with aftershocks following two powerful earthquakes that hit the country on Friday
ABC News, Oct 10 - Nine killed in shooting in US state of Pennsylvania, including two children
The shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania happened on Friday, according to state officials. The attacker is among the dead.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Hundreds of thousands march worldwide against Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Hundreds of thousands march worldwide against Israel’s genocide in Gaza Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sat, 10/10/2026 - 18:31 Coordinated protests demand an end to Israel’s genocide and government complicity in arming it…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Convicted murderer Christa Pike leaves hospital, returns to prison after botched execution
Christa Pike's lawyers on Saturday said that the 50-year-old convicted murderer has been discharged from the hospital and returned to prison. Pike was transported to the hospital in critical condition on September 30 af…
France 24, Oct 10 - Spanish PM Sánchez launches campaign with housing as key theme
Pedro Sánchez kicked off his 29 November campaign in the so-called "lucky city" of Dos Hermanas in Seville before some 5,000 people.
Euronews, Oct 10 - Man dies after jumping into tiger enclosure at Yorkshire zoo
Police said man was pronounced dead at the scene after being attacked by tigerA man has died after being attacked by a tiger after jumping into its enclosure at a zoo in Yorkshire, police have said.Yorkshire Wildlife Pa…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Christa Pike out of hospital and back in prison after botched execution attempt
Pike’s lawyers said she is back in same prison she’s lived in for last 30 years and will continue to receive medical careChrista Pike has been discharged from the hospital after surviving Tennessee’s botched 30 Septembe…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Christa Pike discharged from hospital and returned to Tennessee prison
Pike survived two doses of lethal-injection drugs on September 30, renewing scrutiny of capital punishment.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - 86-year-old found dead in sweltering 99-degree room at assisted-living facility
The elderly woman ‘got confused easily,’ her son reportedly told police
The Independent, Oct 10 - Celebrations in Ethiopian city after reported Eritrean ‘incursion’
People in northern Ethiopia are celebrating after a reported withdrawal of Eritrean forces accused of an incursion.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Former Black Midi frontman cancels US tour after sexual misconduct allegations
Flyers containing the accusations were handed out at show in Vancouver, Canada
The Independent, Oct 10 - Left-wing primary: more than half of registered voters have already voted, say organisers
Some 140,000 voters are choosing between five rivals for the Socialist nomination, hoping to influence France's 2027 presidential election; after a cyberattack, voting now runs until Sunday 6pm.
Euronews, Oct 10 - India protests: New 'cockroach' movement leader named
Indian police detained the head of the satirical "cockroach" online movement on Saturday, the group said, ahead of a major protest against the Election Commission that prompted strict security measures. "They seem to ha…
France 24, Oct 10 - Pope Leo condemns death penalty, Vance vows not to watch Hasan’s execution live
Without explicitly referring to the scheduled execution of the Fort Hood killer, the Pope reiterates the Church’s opposition to the death penalty. In the US, Vice-President Vance says he will not watch the execution by…
Euronews, Oct 10 - Abbas postpones Palestinian elections, sets presidential poll for September 2027
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed legislative elections due next month until September 11, 2027, and called a presidential poll for the same date, blaming Israel and the security situation in t…
France 24, Oct 10 - Christa Pike discharged from hospital ten days after botched execution in Tennessee
Pike survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her by lethal injection
The Independent, Oct 10 - As Trump lashes out, praise pours in for Nobel Peace Prize-winner Navi Pillay
Navi Pillay, a South African jurist and former U.N. human rights chief, won the Nobel Peace Prize
The Independent, Oct 10 - War in Ukraine: Russian strikes kill 15, including a young girl
Early Saturday, Russia targeted residential neighbourhoods in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia with "five guided aerial bombs", according to Ukraine's National Police. At least 15 people were killed, including thre…
France 24, Oct 10 - Dozens reported injured in Yemeni Houthi attack at Riyadh airport
Saudi authorities yet to confirm strike as government-allied forces in Yemen claim successful offensive to retake Bab al-Mandab straitYemen’s Houthis have launched a missile attack on Riyadh’s international airport in S…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Thousands gather in London to express support for Palestinians after three years of ‘genocide’
March is first since Ed Miliband declared UK’s position was that Israel’s occupation of West Bank was unlawful Thousands of people have gathered in central London to express their support for Palestinians after three ye…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Nine people, including children, dead after mass shooting in Pennsylvania
Authorities say suspect among dead in house after standoff with police in Erie and there is no ongoing threatNine people, including children, died in a mass murder on Friday in Erie, Pennsylvania, after a gun-wielding a…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 15, a day after Trump eases diesel sanctions on Moscow
Fifteen people, including three children, were killed in a Russian attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to lift sanctions on Russian d…
France 24, Oct 10 - Christa Pike discharged from hospital and returned to prison, her lawyers say
The convicted murderer was left in a critical condition after she survived two lethal injections.
BBC, Oct 10 - Nobel peace laureate says US sanctions on ICC 'unacceptable'
Navi Pillay says the Trump administrations' sweeping penalties on the international tribunal were "unheard of".
BBC, Oct 10 - Off-duty ICE agent shot by father after being found sleeping on California family’s lawn
The off-duty ICE agent appeared intoxicated and agitated when he woke up, police said
The Independent, Oct 10 - Three injured in third school attack in Poland in less than a week
The attack comes after police announced the detention of 76 people across Poland in connection with previous incidents.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Saudi capital airport hit again, sparking evacuations, reports say
The suspected attack comes a day after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed two deadly attacks on the Riyadh airport.
BBC, Oct 10 - Israeli settlers kidnap three Palestinian farmers west of Bethlehem
Israeli settlers kidnap three Palestinian farmers west of Bethlehem Israeli settlers, under the protection of Israeli forces, attacked Palestinian farmers in the town of Qaffin, north of Tulkarm, on Saturday, stealing o…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Camden council was warned about paedophile nursery worker years before arrest
Vincent Chan went on to abuse children after being cleared of ‘significant concerns’ following council-overseen inquiryA paedophile nursery worker was cleared by an investigation overseen by a local authority three year…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Israeli forces strike southern Lebanon’s Marjayoun district
Israeli forces strike southern Lebanon’s Marjayoun district Israeli aircraft struck the town of Talloussah, in the southern Lebanese district of Marjayoun, on Saturday, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA),…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Drone strike by Sudan paramilitary kills 41 near Ethiopian border, rights group says
Eight children are said to be among those killed by the strike, which hit a gathering of displaced people.
BBC, Oct 10 - Ukraine hit by deadly Russian strikes as ‘thanks’ for Trump diesel deal, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president says money from fuel sales will intensify war as European leaders reiterate support for KyivRussia launched deadly strikes on civilians in Ukraine as “thanks” for a deal cut by Donald Trump with Vlad…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Trump says Iran is ‘failing badly’ as conflict in Yemen widens
Trump says Iran is ‘failing badly’ as conflict in Yemen widens US President Donald Trump on Friday left open the possibility of further military action against Iran as fighting intensifies in Yemen and Houthi attacks on…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - EU urges US to reverse proposed sanctions against ICC
EU urges US to reverse proposed sanctions against ICC The European Union issued a statement on Saturday calling on the US to reverse their decision to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). In the s…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Mexican judge sentences three men for murders of Australian, US surfers
The trial in Baja California had revealed chilling details of the triple homicide of the surfers.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Why is the US sanctioning the International Criminal Court?
The sanctions targeting the ICC, which prosecutes humanitarian crimes, are the latest move by the US against the court.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027
November 2026 vote delayed; joint presidential and legislative elections set for next year, president says in decree.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Trump says Iran is ‘failing badly’ as conflict in Yemen widens
Trump says Iran is ‘failing badly’ as conflict in Yemen widens Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 10/10/2026 - 12:18 US president offered no timeline for possible action against Tehran as Saudi Arabia announced a major oper…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Has Yemen returned to ‘full-scale war’?
Fighting is intensifying between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebel group.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Isaias weakens to post-tropical cyclone after striking Florida panhandle
Nearly a million people are without power in Florida, Alabama and Georgia as rain and flooding remain a concern Isaias weakened on Saturday to a post-tropical cyclone after striking Florida’s panhandle as a category 2 h…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Thousands detained in New Delhi as police crack down on 'cockroach' movement
Police detained “cockroach movement” leader Abhijeet Dipke and two others as hundreds of protesters defied a heavy security clampdown in New Delhi.
Euronews, Oct 10 - Saudi capital airport has been attacked again, officials say
King Khalid International Airport has been targeted multiple times this week.
ABC News, Oct 10 - People being evacuated from Riyadh's international airport
People being evacuated from Riyadh's international airport People at Riyadh's international airport were being evacuated from the facility on Saturday, three witnesses told AFP, as officials issued a travel alert urging…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - ‘People are leaving’: New York City’s EMS workers are struggling to make ends meet
EMS workers, who make life-or-death decisions in emergencies, are the lowest paid first responders After 31 years in New York City’s emergency medical services, Oren Barzilay has started giving young New Yorkers advice…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Nobel peace laureate Pillay calls ICC sanctions 'unacceptable'
Nobel peace laureate Pillay calls ICC sanctions 'unacceptable' The winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, Navi Pillay, a South African judge and former UN rights chief, called the US sanctions on the International Cri…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Trump takes Nobel Prize snub to Truth Social in late-night rant: ‘Indelible stain’
Trump’s online remarks about winner Navi Pillay followed a rant at a New York rally Friday night
The Independent, Oct 10 - Trump’s new diesel deal with Russia is ‘shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic’, experts say
Trump has announced a deal with Putin to increase Russian diesel supplies to the US
The Independent, Oct 10 - Yemen says advancing against Houthis around key Bab al-Mandab strait
Yemen said Saturday that forces were advancing against the Houthis around the Bab al-Mandab strait. This comes a week after the country's Saudi-backed government announced that it was initiating a counter-offensive to t…
France 24, Oct 10 - Chinese court sentenced former mayor of Wuhan city to 14 years in prison for bribery
A former Chinese mayor of a central Chinese city plagued by the coronavirus outbreak more than six years ago has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption
ABC News, Oct 10 - Mahmoud Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections another year
Palestinians won't head to the polls next month to vote on reviving a dissolved parliament
ABC News, Oct 10 - A dead pensioner, a snap election and protesters camping in tents: Inside Spain’s housing crisis
Some 20,000 people turned out across Spain following the death of a woman evicted from her flat after an investment firm tried to increase her rent 230%. Critics say the time has come for serious reform, writes Maira Bu…
The Independent, Oct 10 - Sanaa airport hit by four air strikes, large blast heard at Riyadh airport
Sanaa airport hit by four air strikes, large blast heard at Riyadh airport Yemen's Sanaa International Airport has been hit by four air strikes, Houthi-affiliated media is reporting, after forces loyal to Yemen’s Saudi-…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Pezeshkian says Iran ‘not afraid’ of US threats
Pezeshkian says Iran ‘not afraid’ of US threats Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that the people of Iran were “not afraid of the enemy’s threats”, despite mounting economic pressure from Washington.…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Mom says thieves stole her purse with life-saving medicine from back of son’s wheelchair at Texas State Fair
After a good day with her son prompted a trip to the Texas State Fair, the mother is now worried about how to manage his condition without his stolen seizure medication
The Independent, Oct 10 - ‘Anachronism’: Rubio’s civilisational rhetoric prompts pushback from Iran
Rubio says threats to Western civilisation today 'every bit as real as they were on the dramatic stage of antiquity'.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Hurricane Isaias tracker live: Hundreds of thousands without power as storm makes landfall
Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season
The Independent, Oct 10 - How a South African billionaire is turning a corner of Somerset into ‘one man’s estate’
Koos Bekker’s Newt estate encompasses luxury hotels, pubs and high street business, with local concerns including floodingWhen South African billionaire Koos Bekker bought an old country estate in a sleepy corner of Som…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Eight Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza during anniversary of US-brokered 'ceasefire'
Eight Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza during anniversary of US-brokered 'ceasefire' Al Jazeera has reported that at least eight Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in several areas of the Gaza…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders detained; New Delhi in lockdown
Indian police crackdown appears to have prevented mass protests against the country's election chief from taking place.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Child among seven killed by Israel in Gaza on ‘ceasefire’ anniversary
At least 1,481 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since last year's 'ceasefire', Gaza's Health Ministry says.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Miami closes all enclosed slides at major parks after a teen accidentally strangles himself
‘We want to make sure that all the enclosed slides are completely safe,’ a city official said
The Independent, Oct 10 - Isaias slams Gulf Coast as hurricane with powerful winds and dangerous flooding
GULF BREEZE, Fla. (AP) — Isaias crashed into the U.S. Gulf Coast on Friday as a dangerous Category 2 hurricane, hammering communities in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle with damaging winds, heavy rain, flooding and li…
The Independent, Oct 10 - Iran's Araghchi says Netanyahu is a 'wanted war criminal' with 'no regard for his own people'
Iran's Araghchi says Netanyahu is a 'wanted war criminal' with 'no regard for his own people' Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being a "wanted war crimin…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Study explores links between 19th-century Manchester workers and enslaved Africans in Caribbean
Global Threads research project reveals how slavery hung ‘like a spectre’ over the Peterloo massacre and other Mancunian struggles for equalityThey were the killings that changed Britain, paving the way for working-clas…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Protesters gather for Palestine march in central London
Protesters gather for Palestine march in central London Pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered at Embankment to begin their march through central London at noon on Saturday, with several thousand expected to join the prot…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - U.S. and Russia tout diesel deal to ease sanctions and reopen fuel flows
Moscow and Washington tout a diesel deal to ease sanctions and reopen fuel flows, but few details leave questions on price impacts and U.S. policy, sparking anger from Ukraine and allies.
NPR, Oct 10 - Netanyahu’s former aide alleges attempt to alter 7 October records
Netanyahu’s former aide alleges attempt to alter 7 October records Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing renewed criticism over the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack and subsequent captive negotiations, Isra…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Exposing an alleged crime kingpin’s Cambodian empire
In an exclusive investigation, 101 East goes undercover in Cambodia to expose the empire of an alleged crime kingpin.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Wildfires threaten Indonesia's orangutans as rescuers find injured animals
Wildfires sweeping across Indonesia’s Borneo island have left endangered orangutans struggling to survive
ABC News, Oct 10 - Rights group says paramilitary drone strike in Sudan killed 41 near Ethiopian border
A drone strike blamed on Sudan's paramilitaries has killed 41 displaced people near the Ethiopian border
ABC News, Oct 10 - Drone strike in Sudan kills 40, Lebanon welcomes US flight ban lift, and other Mideast developments
A drone strike in Sudan has killed at least 40 people, including children, according to a rights group
ABC News, Oct 10 - UK government blocks Northern Ireland march after standoff fueled sectarian tensions
The British government has blocked a contentious march in Northern Ireland after a two-week standoff
ABC News, Oct 10 - What has Trump’s Board of Peace achieved in a year since Gaza ‘ceasefire’?
Analysts say board has 'failed' in its attempts to secure lasting peace in Gaza.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 15 people
Children are among the victims, authorities say, and more victims could still be buried in the rubble of a large apartment block that was destroyed.
BBC, Oct 10 - US midterms: Women candidates could make history
The US is holding Congress and state governors elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.
DW, Oct 10 - October 7 scars push Israel's first-time voters to right
Like hundreds of thousands of Israelis, Amihai will be of voting age for the first time since Hamas carried out its attack on October 7, 2023. When he casts his ballot this month, he has one priority above all -- securi…
France 24, Oct 10 - Marcy Kaptur: longest-serving congresswoman’s bid for another House term roiled by anti-trans ad
Democrat in Congress since 1983 rebuked over ‘dangerous’ campaign ad – will it harm her chances in tight Ohio race?Last month, Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in congressional history, released a video advertise…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - ‘People are pissed’: union decries TSA’s removal of chairs for checkpoint staff
Order for workers to remain standing to ‘reinforce professionalism’ draws rebuke amid plunging moraleUnion officials have launched a campaign to allow airport security staff to sit once more after the Trump administrati…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Hunger and malnutrition stalk Gazans, a year on from ceasefire
Every day, Gazan mother Niyaha al-Masri spends six exhausting hours or more queueing at a community kitchen in the hope of getting some food for her family. It has been a year since a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel…
France 24, Oct 10 - Czechs head to polls in local and Senate elections
Andrej Babiš, the country's billionaire populist PM and founder of the Agrofert food and chemicals group, will be hoping his party can make gains in the 81-seat Senate.
Euronews, Oct 10 - Candidate named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru
Leftwing Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores beats far-right candidate in election in remote district of AndesA businessman called Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores has been elected the mayor of a remote district in the Peruvia…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Hurricane Simon live tracker map: Storm’s path as it makes landfall
Hurricane Simon is expected to make landfall in Mexico late on Saturday
The Independent, Oct 10 - Kremlin says Putin told Trump Iran's position on ending hostilities
Kremlin says Putin told Trump Iran's position on ending hostilities The Kremlin said on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had relayed Iran's position regarding a possible resolution to the US-Iran war to hi…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Chile declares Las Condes disaster zone after mudslideAl Jazeera, Oct 10
- EU budget: Ireland pitches €141bn cuts to appease the ‘frugals’
Ireland proposes cutting the next EU budget by 8%, with global cooperation and competitiveness taking the deepest cuts, while agriculture and cohesion funding is reduced by only 3%. It also includes a €55bn-a-year packa…
Euronews, Oct 10 - Severe injuries at French student protests draw scrutiny to police tactics
Twenty-four investigations have been opened by French police watchdog IGPN into incidents linked to the ongoing high school protest movement, the interior ministry said. The police response has reignited calls to scrap…
France 24, Oct 10 - Panic in Panama as 7.7 quake hits, cathedral collapses and tsunami warnings spread
Panama was hit by a powerful 7.7 earthquake, a 6.6 aftershock and many tremors, damaging buildings and prompting evacuations but no deaths reported.
Euronews, Oct 10 - Rogue Anthropic AI agent gave police fake tip in unsolved murder case
Philadelphia police said the tip was "flagged as spam", but criticised the tech company for taking more than two months to detect and report the breach.
BBC, Oct 10 - Police detain dozens and check 50,000 schools after 2 attacks shake Poland
Police in Poland have detained 76 people and checked nearly 50,000 schools to prevent further violence after two school attacks
ABC News, Oct 10 - UK must not be beholden to foreign AI, says head of Alan Turing Institute
George Williamson says ‘national resilience’ is key focus of ATI amid US and China’s runaway leadership in fieldThe UK must not become dependent on foreign AI systems that can be switched off at short notice and must de…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Suicide memorial in Chicago signals compassionate shift by Catholic church
First US memorial for suicide victims dedicated by Chicago archdiocese earlier this year at Queen of Heaven cemeteryThe Chicago archdiocese has recognized the Rev Charles Rubey’s work supporting families whose loved one…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Hurricane Isaias live updates: hundreds of thousands without power as storm batters US Gulf Coast
First Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season makes landfall in the USFull story: Hurricane Isaias hammers Gulf coastSign up for the US Breaking News emailOur data visuals team has been keeping tabs on the path of hurrica…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Eight-year-old girl killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza City
Eight-year-old girl killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza City An eight-year-old Palestinian girl was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza City on Saturday, Wafa news reported. Medical sources told Wafa that Shahd Abdul Razzaq…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Israeli politician says assassinating Ali Khamenei was a ‘mistake’
Israeli politician says assassinating Ali Khamenei was a ‘mistake’ The leader of Israel’s Democrats party on Saturday has called the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei a “mistake”. “I think, unequivoca…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Suspect killed after 13 kindergarteners taken hostage, beaten in Brazil
Man spreads flammable liquid in a room with 13 children while holding a lighter as police try to negotiate.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Yemeni government forces say they repelled Houthi attack north of Dhubab airport
Yemeni government forces say they repelled Houthi attack north of Dhubab airport Forces aligned with the Saudi-backed Yemeni government said on Saturday that they had repelled an attack by the Houthis on an area north o…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - One year on from the Gaza ‘ceasefire’, Trump’s promise of peace is a distant dream as Israeli attacks continue
The glimmer of hope when Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire one year ago has been buried under the rubble of ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza - and the humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly desperate. Alex Cro…
The Independent, Oct 10 - Journalist Hamurabi Huesca Manzano killed in Mexico’s Oaxaca
Conflicting reports emerge on the circumstances of the killing, prompting calls for justice from advocacy groups.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Former UN human rights chief Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a judge at the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in Oslo, Norway.
France 24, Oct 10 - How the landmarks of everyday Gaza have disappeared under the rubble of war
After widespread damage to Gaza’s built environment displaced large swathes of the population, Ezz Al Din Abu Eisha reports on how three years of conflict have rewritten Gaza’s map and its memory
The Independent, Oct 10 - Yousof Azizi: The Iranian-American scholar pressured by the FBI to return to Iran
Yousof Azizi: The Iranian-American scholar pressured by the FBI to return to Iran Monday 13 April started as a normal day for Yousof Azizi, a PhD student at Virginia Tech University in America. In the morning, he took h…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Russian strikes on southeastern Ukraine kill eight, including three children, authorities say
Ukrainian national police said Russian forces had targeted residential areas of Zaporizhzhia with five guided aerial bombs early on Saturday, with two of them striking blocks of flats.
Euronews, Oct 10 - India's 'cockroach' movement: "This is unprecedented"
Indian police detained Abhijeet Dipke, head of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, on Saturday ahead of a major protest against the Election Commission, the party said. "This is unprecedented," our guest…
France 24, Oct 10 - India detains 'cockroach' leaders ahead of election protest
Indian police detained the head of the satirical "cockroach" online movement on Saturday, the group said, ahead of a major protest against the Election Commission that triggered strict security measures. Our corresponde…
France 24, Oct 10 - Brazil police rescue 13 children taken hostage at kindergarten
Brazilian police have rescued 13 children held hostage for more than two hours at a daycare centre in Curitiba.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Trump hails Russia deal to release diesel as midterms loom
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured Russia's agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased war sanctions on Moscow in a push to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections.
France 24, Oct 10 - Thieves steal 30,000 bottles worth €5m in Italy's biggest-ever wine heist
The bottles included some of Italy's most sought-after wines, including Solaia, Tignanello and Guado al Tasso
The Independent, Oct 10 - ‘We’re not asking for luxury’: school protesters in Paris suburb feel abandoned by French state
Students say they are desperate to get back to class but conditions are so bad that the protests must continueOn a normal school day, Mohammed, 17, wakes at 6am, cares for his younger siblings to help his single mother…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - A year of ceasefire in Gaza through the lens of NPR's reporter
It has been one year since Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages and President Trump promised an end to the war, but Palestinians say the past 12 months have been a ceasefire in name only.
NPR, Oct 10 - Angry Trump says Nobel Peace Prize decision is ‘disgraceful and embarrassing’ in new tantrum after snub
Former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay was awarded the prize this year
The Independent, Oct 10 - Senior Iranian officials hit back at Rubio after Athens speech
Senior Iranian officials hit back at Rubio after Athens speech Senior Iranian officials have criticised the comments made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about Iranian history during a speech in Athens on Wednesday…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Israel launches more strikes in southern Lebanon
Israel launches more strikes in southern Lebanon Israeli warplanes have targeted the area between the towns of Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Kfar Tebnit in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to Lebanon's National News Agen…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Isaias weakens after making landfall in US Gulf Coast as hurricane
More than 664,000 customers in Florida and Alabama have been left without power as Isaias downs trees, power lines.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Palestinian journalist injured by Israeli forces in raid north of Ramallah
Palestinian journalist injured by Israeli forces in raid north of Ramallah A Palestinian journalist was injured after being shot by rubber-coated metal bullets on Saturday during an Israeli military raid on the village…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chief
Indian authorities have launched a major security crackdown in New Delhi, detaining thousands of protesters who intended to hold a mass demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
NPR, Oct 10 - 'No one ever heard of her': Trump goes off on petty rant after Nobel Peace Prize snub
Trump claimed he "should have won 8 Nobel Peace Prizes" for having "settled 8 wars" as he dismissed Pillay's career in an irate Truth Social post.
Euronews, Oct 10 - 'All human emotions': French astronaut Sophie Adenot's first words since returning to Earth
French astronaut Sophie Adenot said she experienced “the full range of human emotions, from the most joyful to the most difficult” during her eight months in space, speaking on Saturday in Cologne, Germany, in her first…
France 24, Oct 10 - US lifts sanctions on daughter of military-linked Myanmar businessman
Delisting comes days after Trump administration reportedly reopened talks with Myanmar's government.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - 'Constructive discussions': US, Europe and Ukraine work on joint plan to end war
US, Ukrainian and European negotiators held talks in Miami on Friday to seek a common proposal to end the war in Ukraine, as President Donald Trump's decision to ease restrictions on Russian fuel drew criticism from law…
France 24, Oct 10 - Russian attacks kill 7 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin
Russian aerial bombs hit residential buildings in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, killing seven people, including three children, and wounding at least 10, officials said Saturday
ABC News, Oct 10 - In Silicon Valley, AI founders cheer Trump’s calls for the industry to police itself on safety
At Tech Week in San Francisco, venture capitalists and AI founders have been ebullient about the White House's hands-off approach to AI regulation
The Independent, Oct 10 - Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico
The forecast was upgraded as Simon approached Mexico's southwestern and west-central Pacific coast
The Independent, Oct 10 - Ethiopia tells UN it is acting in self-defense against Eritrea
Ethiopia has told the United Nations Security Council it is taking self-defense measures against Eritrea
ABC News, Oct 10 - Silent killer: study finds most with high blood pressure unaware
Men showed higher rates of hypertension, with 42% affected compared with 29% of women, after adjusting the figures for age groups.
Euronews, Oct 10 - Saudi-led coalition says it’s carrying out operation in Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition says it’s carrying out a wide-ranging operation, targeting Yemen’s Houthis.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Russian attacks kill 7 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin
Russian aerial bombs hit residential buildings in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, killing seven people, including three children, and wounding at least 10, officials said Saturday
The Independent, Oct 10 - India’s Cockroach Party founder, top leaders detained ahead of protest
India’s Cockroach Janta Party leaders have allegedly been detained after landing in New Delhi to lead a mass protest.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - ‘So safe you could drink it’: Scientists and pesticide victims fear an EU rollback
For decades, French farmers sprayed pesticides they were told were harmless. Many have since fallen ill, grappling with cancers and other diseases caused by exposure. As the EU prepares to vote on a package that would e…
France 24, Oct 10 - Life-threatening Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida, bringing high winds and heavy rain
The US' National Weather Service (NWS) has warned a life-threatening storm surge is expected from Dauphin Island, Alabama, to Suwannee, Florida.
Euronews, Oct 10 - Recruitment boss accused of being behind ‘doxxing’ campaign against RNLI and anti-racism activists
Tom Watson, of Worcester, alleged to be behind Big Time Charlie X account that created so-called TraitorbaseThe owner of a recruitment firm has been accused of being at the centre of a so-called “doxxing” campaign again…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - West Bank: Two Palestinians shot, farmers blocked from olive harvest
West Bank: Two Palestinians shot, farmers blocked from olive harvest Two young Palestinian men were shot at and injured during an Israeli military raid on the city of Jericho on Friday night, Wafa news agency reported.…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Trump slams Norway for not awarding him Nobel Peace PrizeAl Jazeera, Oct 10
- India's 'cockroach' movement chief detained ahead of major protest
Police detained dozens of protesters, including movement leaders, in the Indian capital on Saturday as authorities deployed thousands of security personnel, suspended transport and telecommunications services, and impos…
France 24, Oct 10 - Increased vessel attacks drive Hormuz oil exports 'sharply lower', report says
Increased vessel attacks drive Hormuz oil exports 'sharply lower', report says Hormuz oil exports were “sharply lower,” falling to a seven-day average of 9.9 million barrels per day as of October 7, 42 percent below pre…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Taiwan's Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says the island welcomes dialogue between China and the U.S. to manage competition but emphasized the need for Indo-Pacific democracies to help preserve regional peace
ABC News, Oct 10 - Yemen’s Taiz under siege again as food and fuel prices rise
Houthi advances and the closure of vital roads into Taiz have triggered shortages, reviving memories of earlier siege.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - ‘If voters aren’t better off by the next election, we’re screwed’: Labour insiders voice fears over budget
Some say party risks ‘looking twee’ by focusing on small fixes amid growing nervousness that budget lacks ambitionIn the days since Labour’s annual conference, party insiders have been sharing a word cloud produced by t…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - UK accused of giving people of Gaza false hope over new refugee safe route
Only ‘very small number’ of people already in Lebanon or Jordan will be referred, says organisation running schemeThe Home Office is facing claims it gave false hope to the people of Gaza after it emerged that a new saf…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - UK savings: 5% interest rate deals may not last, say experts
Competition is hotting up, with National Savings & Investments lifting rates to the highest in yearsNational Savings and Investments (NS&I) has increased the returns on some of its accounts, with many now paying more th…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - As Russia escalates its war, the EU realises its support for Ukraine won't be enough
Russia's rapid escalation has thrown into doubt the European Union's multiple support programmes for Ukraine. Diplomats concede it is only a matter of time before leaders address the contentious matter.
Euronews, Oct 10 - India protest live: ‘Cockroach’ leaders detained; New Delhi in lockdown
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other leaders detained before protest to demand election chief quit.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago - why are they resuming now?
The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, but experts suggest officials are reading the country wrong.
BBC, Oct 10 - US hosts ‘productive’ trilateral talks to end Russia-Ukraine war
US envoy Steve Witkoff says renewed negotiations aim to ensure lasting peace before winter approaches.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Pezeshkian pitches 'CIS + Iran' bloc at Turkmenistan summit
Pezeshkian pitches 'CIS + Iran' bloc at Turkmenistan summit Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for a new “CIS + Iran” format, using his first appearance as a special guest at the Commonwealth of Independent…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - 'Crashout', 'Ragebait' or 'Peak': Want to know which word is favoured by Germany's youth?
The three frontrunners 'Crashout', 'Ragebait' and 'Peak' are in the running to become Germany's youth word of the year 2026, with anglicisms particularly trendy. The winning term will be announced this Saturday at the F…
Euronews, Oct 10 - Centcom says 133 vessels redirected in Hormuz as it enforces Iran blockade
Centcom says 133 vessels redirected in Hormuz as it enforces Iran blockade US Central Command (Centcom) has said it redirected 133 commercial vessels as of 9 October through the Strait of Hormuz to enforce naval blockad…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’
President Lai Ching-te emphasises peace and freedom, vows not to tolerate aggression in Taiwan Strait.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - When will El Niño peak and end? A full timeline of the weather phenomenon taking the world by storm
A ‘Godzilla’ El Niño is still intensifying in the Pacific. When will we see the weather phenomenon peak – and when will it come to an end?
Euronews, Oct 10 - ‘Like a drill going into my eye’: why the mystery over Havana syndrome refuses to die
Dozens of CIA officers have been afflicted by debilitating symptoms over the past decade. Are they the result of ‘mass hysteria’? Or are they from attacks with an energy weapon and, if so, who is responsible? And has th…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
Exclusive: Former minister’s review warns that dramatic action is needed over huge drop in youth apprenticeship startsA national apprenticeship readiness scheme should be introduced in England to close the gap for young…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Which Europeans post the most holiday selfies? Study reveals travellers’ social media habits
Research by Opodo has revealed how social media is impacting the way we travel. From choosing what to post to not being engaged at all, here are the trends identified by the study.
Euronews, Oct 10 - Teacher salaries in Europe: Which countries offer the best pay?
Teacher salaries vary widely across Europe, and large gaps remain even after adjusting for living costs. Experts call for better pay to attract and retain more teachers.
Euronews, Oct 10 - Anthropic AI model submits false homicide tip to Philadelphia police
Authorities called Anthropic's two-month delay in detecting and reporting the incident 'unacceptable'.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - Supporters of jailed former Pakistani PM Khan marching to capital
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters are on the way to Islamabad to demand his release from prison.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - UN: Israeli forces made 280 incursions into Syria, detain 49 Syrians
UN: Israeli forces made 280 incursions into Syria, detain 49 Syrians Israel has carried out 280 armed incursions into Syria in September and currently detains 49 Syrians, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tur…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - Nord Stream trial: How German police followed the evidence - to Ukraine
After four years, a Ukrainian man is set to stand trial in Hamburg accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines.
BBC, Oct 10 - Flydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE says
The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.
BBC, Oct 10 - Hours after Trump-Putin diesel deal, Ukraine strikes Russian fuel site
Ukraine bombed a Russian fuel site, hours after US President Trump and Russian President Putin announced a diesel deal.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - At least 38 people hurt after supermarket ceiling collapses in South Korea
At least 38 people sustained minor injuries after parts of a plaster ceiling collapsed at a supermarket in South Korea’s Daegu city
ABC News, Oct 10 - India’s young return to streets as anger against election chief and Modi grows
India’s youth “Cockroach” movement is set to hold fresh protests in the capital New Delhi, intensifying a campaign against a voter list revision
ABC News, Oct 10 - Spain's slow response to the crisis in Ceuta leaves teen migrants on the streets
Hundreds of teenage migrants lined up outside a church in Ceuta in early October, hoping for good news from Spain's youth minister
ABC News, Oct 10 - Trump says ICC sanctions aimed at defending Netanyahu and others
Trump says ICC sanctions aimed at defending Netanyahu and others US President Donald Trump has said Washington’s sanctions on the International Criminal Court were intended to defend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Neta…
Middle East Eye, Oct 10 - India deploys police and restricts transport ahead of mass protest in Delhi
The Cockroach Janta Party wants Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to quit over changes to voter lists.
Al Jazeera, Oct 10 - 'Stain on the country': Trump criticises Norway over Nobel Peace Prize
The US president told a rally he had "never heard of" the winner, former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay.
BBC, Oct 10 - CCTV footage shows ICE shooting in New York
New footage shows the moment ICE agents opened fire on a man as he drove his car with his child in the backseat.
Al Jazeera, Oct 9 - Home of Jewish anti-Zionist activist set on fire in Jerusalem, Voices of Rabbis says
Home of Jewish anti-Zionist activist set on fire in Jerusalem, Voices of Rabbis says Home of a prominent Jewish anti-Zionist activist was set on fire in Mea Shearim, a Jewish neighbourhood of Jerusalem, while his family…
Middle East Eye, Oct 9 - 'History will judge this moment': ICC urges member states to defend the institution
'History will judge this moment': ICC urges member states to defend the institution Tomoko Akane, the president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has urged member nations to actively defend the institution afte…
Middle East Eye, Oct 9 - Jean Massillon, a Haitian mayor known for defending the people of Kenscoff, has died
Jean Massillon, the well-known mayor of Kenscoff, a once peaceful farming community in Haiti that has been under assault by violent gangs, has died
ABC News, Oct 9 - How the trial of two murdered Australian surfers ended in a guilty verdict
The mother of two Australian surfers murdered in Mexico two years ago with their American friend said "accountability matters".
BBC, Oct 9 - Life-threatening Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida
The storm took direct aim at Florida and is expected to impact Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana.
BBC, Oct 9 - Trump fumes over Nobel peace prize snub and criticizes Norway
President complains about not winning prize in year he started war with Iran and says: ‘We will not forget, Norway’Donald Trump complained Friday about not winning the Nobel peace prize for 2026, a year in which he star…
The Guardian, Oct 9 - Key things to know about Hurricane Isaias as millions under evacuation orders
The hurricane is first in the Atlantic in what has turned into a very late season. Here’s what forecasters are saying about where Isaias will hit and how hardHurricane Isaias, which made landfall on the US Gulf coast Fr…
The Guardian, Oct 9 - Two Renoir paintings recovered after France museum heist, mayor says
The recovered Renoir paintings, valued at millions, were stolen in a daring heist at Cagnes-sur-Mer last month.
Al Jazeera, Oct 9 - Outrage grows over plan to livestream US military firing squad execution
Outrage grows over plan to livestream US military firing squad execution Condemnation of US plans for a public execution by military firing squad escalated Friday, as Vice President JD Vance cast doubt on whether it wou…
Middle East Eye, Oct 9 - Boosting US oil supplies with Russian diesel unlikely to have much impact on prices, experts say
A new pact that calls for Russia to boost the U.S. supply of diesel over the next few months is unlikely to make a dent in painfully high prices at the pump or elsewhere, energy policy experts say
The Independent, Oct 9 - Questions remain over Ebola patient who travelled across three nations undetected
Fresh details reveal how the 40-year-old businessman flew and crossed regional borders while seriously ill.
BBC, Oct 9 - Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel
President says deal essential to lower US fuel prices but move set to create fresh crisis with Ukraine and Nato alliesUS politics – live updatesDonald Trump was on a fresh collision course with the Ukrainian president,…
The Guardian, Oct 9 - Inside the U.S. negotiations to free the Oct. 7 hostages
Before the Oct. 7 attacks, the U.S., Israel and Saudi Arabia were on the brink of a historic agreement. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses how close they were to normalization, the rush to release hostages…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 9 - 'Everyone hates the police' – what France's school protests reveal about a divided nation
Students taking to the streets in France have become a focal point in the country's increasingly polarised politics.
BBC, Oct 9 - Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize after long career of investigating war crimes
International human rights lawyer Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The Nobel Committee said it chose her as "institutions of international law are under political attack." Hours later, the Trump administ…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 9 - Hurricane Isaias heads towards Gulf Coast as houses evacuated amid flood and power outage warnings
The Category 3 hurricane is expected to make landfall Friday night and bring significant storm surge, damaging winds, flooding and possibly even tornadoes
The Independent, Oct 9 - Legal path seems narrow to challenge livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution, experts say
Broadcasting the event worldwide isn't mentioned in the Army rules governing how rare military executions are carried out. But that doesn't mean there is a viable legal path to oppose it by anyone besides Nidal Malik Ha…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 9 - South African judge awarded Nobel Peace Prize
In tonight's programme, South African judge and human rights champion Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Also in Kenya health officials in Nairobi are still racing to track dozens of people linked to th…
France 24, Oct 9 - Trump confirms Fort Hood shooter’s execution will be by firing squad
The Pentagon said the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be public and livestreamed.
Al Jazeera, Oct 9 - Trump says U.S. to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms
Trump says the U.S. will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of U.S. pressure on Moscow, to combat prices before midterms. He said he struck the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call.
NPR, Oct 9 - Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Israeli airport, UAE prosecutors say
Hammam al-Hammami is believed to have been targeting the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion airport near Tel AvivThe co-pilot who tried to seize control of a passenger jet flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv last week was plann…
The Guardian, Oct 9 - Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary
The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.
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- 4 family members and shooter dead in rural Georgia shooting
Georgia police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in a rural home that left five people dead, including the shooter
ABC News, Oct 10 - US justice department investigating TV networks over Trump pool coverage
Investigation launched after five broadcasters last month ceased presidential coverage after CNN, MS Now and Politico were barred from White HouseThe US Department of Justice is investigating whether the decision of the…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Trump urges Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties and become a Republican
President Donald Trump is openly encouraging Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch parties and become a Republican
ABC News, Oct 10 - DOJ says it's investigating whether White House TV pool's coverage halt violated antitrust law
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether the decision of the White House television press pool to halt coverage of President Donald Trump last month violated antitrust law
ABC News, Oct 10 - ‘Musk’ Documentary Suggests DOGE’s Real Purpose Was Something Else Entirely
“What is Elon building? What are his goals?” former partner Ashley St. Clair asks in the film.
HuffPost Politics, Oct 10 - Christa Pike discharged from the hospital and back in prison
Pike's attorneys say she is grateful for the care of first responders and her medical team.
NPR, Oct 10 - Trump's economic strategy resemble similar policies in East Asia
Much of the Trump administration's economic policy has been inspired by successful industrial policies successful in East Asia, including those of competitor, China. Will those policies work in the U.S.?
NPR Politics, Oct 10 - Why aren't men talking about Cornell?
NPR's Joel Rose speaks with culture writer Louis Staples about his piece for Harper's Bazaar titled: Women Everywhere Are Talking About Cornell. Why Aren't Men?
NPR, Oct 10 - Isaias becomes tropical storm, heads towards Tennessee Valley
Isaias has become a tropical storm, moving towards the Tennessee Valley. Residents in the Florida Panhandle react to the destruction.
NPR, Oct 10 - Philadelphia cop killed, another hurt responding to reports of man with gun
The officers were responding to a report of a man with a gun, police said.
ABC News, Oct 10 - Trump Says He'll 'Make A Decision' On Whether To Livestream Execution
“I know what the military would like to do, but we’ll make a decision,” President Donald Trump said.
HuffPost Politics, Oct 10 - The Kennedy Center names new artistic director, amid concerns
The center's executive director has named an agent who has worked with ZZ Top and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee as the head of programming for the arts institution.
NPR, Oct 10 - NYPD footage fuels scrutiny of ICE shooting
Police rushed a wounded father to the hospital as protests erupted over ICE shooting witnessed by his young son
Salon, Oct 10 - Trump says 'I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president'
He blames President Zelenskyy for high diesel prices.
ABC News, Oct 10 - At least 2 deaths attributed to Isaias after hurricane bashes Florida and Alabama
Hurricane Isaias is blamed for at least two deaths, after the storm made landfall on the Florida coast and ran through Alabama. The are numerous reports of downed trees, with hundreds of thousands of people without powe…
NPR, Oct 10 - Nine dead in mass shooting at Pennsylvania home
Two children are reported to be among the victims in the city of Eerie.
BBC, Oct 10 - MS Now Hosts Crack Up Over Clip Of Trump 'Bullying' Ken Paxton: 'What In... ?'
“If that is what love looks like, baby, let it not find me,” “The Weekend” cohost Eugene Daniels said.
HuffPost Politics, Oct 10 - This Week in Palestine – Revealed: Israel Killed Over 1,480 Palestinians Since ‘Ceasefire’ One Year Ago
Zeteo’s weekly round-up of the stories you may have missed out of occupied Gaza and the West Bank, as Israel continues its genocidal war and apartheid policies.
Zeteo, Oct 10 - The War in Ukraine Is Spiraling Out of Control
After years of warnings that the war in Ukraine could spiral into a full-on Russia-Europe conflagration, the conflict has reached a point where this is a real possibliity. It’s a prospect that threatens not just Europea…
Jacobin, Oct 10 - Mormon Church Donates $1 Million to Fight Idaho Abortion Rights Ballot Measure
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of several religious institutions taking a stance on the initiative.
Truthout, Oct 10 - Outside Groups Have Spent Nearly $2 Billion on Campaigns This Election Cycle
The top 6 groups had spent more than $60 million each as of October 5.
Truthout, Oct 10 - Shawn Fain’s Victory in United Auto Workers Elections Keeps Union on New Course
The election was a referendum on the union's new direction, pursuing bold contract fights and new organizing campaigns.
Truthout, Oct 10 - After ICE Shooting, Progressives Want New York’s Police Commissioner to Step Down
The ICE shooting of a 28-year-old in the Bronx Thursday has provoked an uproar among New Yorkers, who rushed to the streets in protest the night of the shooting, clashing with the New York Police Department. At least fi…
Mother Jones, Oct 10 - Just for Skeets and Giggles (10.10.26)
I’ve heard the bit about living above us in Canada.
Status Kuo (Jay Kuo), Oct 10 - Amid Backlash, Surveillance Company Flock Is Cutting Staff
Flock Safety, the AI-powered traffic camera company that has everyone from Josh Hawley to Bernie Sanders angry, might be feeling the heat financially: Reuters reported Friday that the company is planning to cut roughly…
Mother Jones, Oct 10 - Greek Life Endures by Offering a Simulacrum of Solidarity
While unions, churches, and leagues are losing members, fraternities and sororities are drowning in new recruits. Their staying power comes from bundling belonging with elite advantage.
Jacobin, Oct 10 - Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Files New Lawsuit to Shut Down Dakota Access Pipeline
Ten years after the Standing Rock protests captured national attention, the tribe is still fighting the project.
Truthout, Oct 10 - A replica of Donald Trump’s Oval Office goes for the gold in Washington DC
The tourist attraction just unveiled an elaborate, full-scale overhaul to match Trump’s second-term aestheticSitting behind a replica Resolute Desk, nine-year-old Sydney Wright posed for the camera like a future US pres…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Trump: I should have 8 Nobel Peace Prizes
Trump mourns losing the Nobel, criticizes winner Navi Pillay, a South African lawyer for her work with human rights
Salon, Oct 10 - 'This Is Bulls**t': GOP Senator Slams Hegseth For Wanting Livestreamed Execution
“I mean this is performative at the worst level, and it has to be reversed,” Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said.
HuffPost Politics, Oct 10 - America’s Secret Government: Who Really Runs America? With Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis has an extraordinary ability to help us make sense of the world.
Katie Couric, Oct 10 - A Shadow of Fear Hangs Over Gazans Amid Israeli Defense Minister’s Threats
Israel Katz says Israel will forcibly displace 1 million Gazans if “even one Israeli soldier” is abducted.
Truthout, Oct 10 - Thwarted in Courts, Trump DOJ Increases Pressure on States to Obtain Voter Rolls
The administration is pursuing numerous strategies to manipulate data, neutralize safeguards, and disenfranchise voters.
Truthout, Oct 10 - United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain easily wins re-election
Fain was dogged by investigation but still decisively beat challenger Rich Boyer, who received just 13% of vote The president of the United Auto Workers, Shawn Fain, has easily won his re-election bid after an campaign…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - The Gospel According to J. D. Vance
J. D. Vance’s spiritual memoir is short on the spiritual and long on hypocrisy, oscillating between complaints about “the elites” and half-baked policy ideas that show little engagement with the Catholic social teaching…
Jacobin, Oct 10 - Expert Pollster on the ‘Deeper’ Dynamic That Could Bring Down Trump and MAGA
Can we trust the polls? Will there be a blue wave? And what bubbles underneath the surface that could reshape the midterm elections? Pollster Cornell Belcher joins John Harwood to break it all down.
Zeteo, Oct 10 - My head talks at the ECBPaul Krugman, Oct 10
- U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court
The U.S. has announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowing to dismantle the world's only permanent war crimes tribunal.
NPR Politics, Oct 10 - Week in Politics: Hegseth's livestream backlash; Greece ambassador Guilfoyle scandal
Bipartisan blowback on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plans to livestream a military execution, plus a scandal involving Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US Ambassador to Greece.
NPR Politics, Oct 10 - Parallel parking is now a sport in Philly, complete with speed and flair
Philadelphia recently held its first-ever Parallel Parking Association Championship. Hundreds of people came out to see drivers compete for speed, accuracy and even flair.
NPR, Oct 10 - On the ground in Ohio's 9th District: The battleground shaping next month's midterms
Ohio is a critical battleground in next month's midterms elections. NPR's Scott Simon traveled to the state's 9th Congressional District to hear from voters about their priorities.
NPR Politics, Oct 10 - How a retired Navajo Nation doctor earned a MacArthur 'genius' grant for public art
Chip Thomas, a retired physician on the Navajo Reservation, is well known for his large photograhpic murals. Now, he's been recognized with a MacArthur "genius" grant.
NPR, Oct 10 - Logging Took Trees the Bears Called Home, so the Haida Nation Built Them New Dens
This story was originally published by Canada’s National Observer and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Elijah Washington pushes through wet ferns and branches left by logging, crossing the m…
Mother Jones, Oct 10 - Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico's coast
Hurricane Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm as it heads toward Mexico’s coast
ABC News, Oct 10 - After losing ground with Latino voters, Democrats are turning to influencers for help
Democrats are hoping to win back Latino voters who have soured on both parties. They hope Latino content creators will bridge the gap.
NPR Politics, Oct 10 - In Silicon Valley, AI founders cheer Trump’s calls for the industry to police itself on safety
At Tech Week in San Francisco, venture capitalists and AI founders have been ebullient about the White House's hands-off approach to AI regulation
ABC News, Oct 10 - Trump’s Midterm F*ck-up | The Coffee Klatch for Saturday, October 10, 2026
With Heather Lofthouse, Vishal Shankar, and yours truly, Robert Reich
Robert Reich, Oct 10 - Therapy dogs bring calm and joy to students after shooting at Colorado high school
Evergreen High School has introduced two Labradors, Norene and Polenta, to help students cope with stress after a school shooting
ABC News, Oct 10 - Hundreds of thousands without power after Isaias slams the Florida Panhandle and Alabama
Hurricane Isaias has hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, leaving hundreds of thousands without power in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle
ABC News, Oct 10 - To Speak the Truth: On the Mediated Obscene
This week's anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and the three-year, U.S-funded Gazan genocide it ignited marks the creation of a dark world where "the unthinkable has become banal," where many thousands of Palestinia…
Common Dreams, Oct 10 - Stop the Steal Never Stopped
When the FBI showed up at a warehouse in Fulton County, Georgia, to seize hundreds of boxes of 2020 election records this past January, County Commissioner Dana Barrett thought it looked less like a criminal investigati…
Mother Jones, Oct 10 - Letters from an American: October 9, 2026
Late Wednesday afternoon, Dana Mattioli, Drew Hinshaw, Rebecca Ballhaus, and Joe Parkinson of the Wall Street Journal reported on the tawdry grifting of Kimberly Guilfoyle, former fiancee of Donald Trump Jr.
Heather Cox Richardson, Oct 10 - Trump and Iran agree on one thing. The US election calendar isn't driving their decisions on the war
President Donald Trump and Iranian officials seem to agree on one thing about their seven-month-old war
ABC News, Oct 10 - Latino nonprofits start their own shops to make helping small businesses their business
Despite both a rise in costs and fears around immigration crackdowns, some Latinos are committing to championing other Latino entrepreneurs by offering access to a storefront
ABC News, Oct 10 - A botched execution and plans for one in public show the US is conflicted about capital punishment
Americans have long been divided over executing the nation’s worst criminals
ABC News, Oct 9 - New York prosecutors seek to sustain their case against Luigi Mangione, despite his federal plea
New York prosecutors are seeking to sustain their murder case against Luigi Mangione
ABC News, Oct 9 - Why We Remember the Great Chicago Fire
Listen now (11 mins) | To read this letter,
Heather Cox Richardson, Oct 9 - Five Questions with Hannah Pingree
The first time I met Hannah Pingree was at a local parade in Freeport, Maine.
Civil Discourse (Joyce Vance), Oct 9 - This Week in Democracy – Week 90: ICE Agent Posing as Construction Worker Shoots Man in New York
Zeteo’s weekly round-up, documenting the growth of authoritarianism in Trump’s second term.
Zeteo, Oct 9 - International Tree Climbing Contest Draws ClimbersHuffPost, Oct 9
- DHS Tries And Fails To Refute 'Lies' About ICE Shooting
“CLAIM: A New Yorker was shot by ICE agents in Marble Hill,” the department posted of the verifiable fact.
HuffPost Politics, Oct 9 - ICE shooting of man in New York with child in his car sparks outrage
An investigation is underway after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man in New York City Thursday. Federal authorities say 28-year-old Oscar Belgal attempted to ram officers with his vehicle when t…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 9 - My Latest Book Club Meeting: Hollow Bones with Jodi Picoult
A recording from Katie Couric's live video
Katie Couric, Oct 9 - How local officials are testing voting machines to ensure election integrity
Midterm election season culminates on one important Election Day, but voting is already underway in many states. For the local officials who run elections, the work started even earlier. Liz Landers reports on how they…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 9 - Brooks and Capehart on the fight for Senate control in battleground states
Candidates for U.S. Senate in three battleground states faced off in fiery debates Thursday night that frequently veered into personal attacks. David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawa…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 9 - ‘Beyond Disgusting’: The Right Wing Is At Odds Over Hegseth’s Public Execution Plan
Some lawmakers have warned the Trump administration against a proposal to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, even as the online right bays for blood.
HuffPost Politics, Oct 9 - David Flippo Has Close Ties to Accused Fraudster Whose Company Spent Lavishly on His Behalf
In June 2025, as the 2026 midterm elections were starting to heat up, a newly formed company named Arizona Land Reserve made a huge donation to the Nevada Republican Party. Its $50,000 contribution instantly made it one…
Mother Jones, Oct 9 - WATCH LIVE: Graham set to debate Senate challengers Andrews, Whitener in South Carolina
South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham will face off in a debate Sunday against Democratic challenger Dr. Annie Andrews and Libertarian candidate Kasie Whitener.
PBS Politics, Oct 9 - ICE shooting in NYC fuels tension between New York officials and Trump administration
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shot a man in New York City. It raised tensions between the Trump administration and New York officials over the state's sanctuary policies.
NPR, Oct 9 - Trump establishes committee to investigate Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook in latest effort to fire her
The inquiry will include a hearing at the White House Nov. 5, President Donald Trump said in a written memo, that Cook "shall" attend to answer questions from the committee.
PBS Politics, Oct 9 - BBC breaks down video of the aftermath of New York City ICE shooting
The BBC's Nada Tawfik goes through new dramatic body cam footage that shows the tense moments when police arrive on scene.
BBC, Oct 9 - Billionaire, also the U.S. president, spotted in Jos. A. Bank suit
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with New York Times fashion reporter Jacob Gallagher about President Trump's apparent choice to wear a suit from the budget menswear chain Jos. A. Bank.
NPR Politics, Oct 9 - Trump's Affordable Suit
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with New York Times fashion reporter Jacob Gallagher about President Trump's apparent choice to wear a suit from the budget menswear chain Jos. A. Bank.
NPR Politics, Oct 9 - Michigan Senate debate spotlights increase in anti-Muslim rhetoric as midterms race heats up
"You going after my mom?" El-Sayed shot back as Rogers seemed to imply his opponent might have a family member on a "watchlist".
BBC, Oct 9 - Federal judge rules against Trump DoJ’s policy of collecting state voter rolls
Judge says justice department policy of checking state voter rolls against a federal immigration database is unlawfulA federal judge ruled on Friday that the US justice department’s policy of collecting states’ unredact…
The Guardian, Oct 9 - The U.S. last held a public execution in the 1930s. The Pentagon wants to change that
The Pentagon says it will livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan at Fort Hood, the site of his 2009 mass shooting. That would be the first public execution in the U.S. since the 1930s.
NPR, Oct 9 - Trump administration relaxes rules around political events for Blanche, other Senate-approved DOJ appointees
The Department of Justice is making it easier for Attorney General Todd Blanche and other Senate-confirmed DOJ appointees to participate in political activities, according to a new internal memo obtained by PBS News.
PBS Politics, Oct 9 - ICE officer shoots man in New York City – video
A ICE officer shot and injured a man in New York during an enforcement operation, federal officials said. The man was conscious and hospitalized, authorities said, and the shooting quickly sparked angry protests from lo…
The Guardian, Oct 9
518 News
- Vehicle strikes building in Saratoga SpringsNewport Dispatch, Oct 10
- Mayor Mantello Releases Proposed 2027 City of Troy BudgetTroyNY.gov, Oct 10
- Capital region nightlife, events and more things to do — Albany Times Union paywallTimes Union, Oct 10
- 9 displaced after fire in Pittsfield
Nine people have been displaced following a structure fire in Pittsfield on Friday.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 10 - Niskayuna house fire turns deadly on Old River Road
NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (WNYT) – A deadly house fire in Niskayuna is under investigation after one person died from injuries suffered inside the home. Niskayuna Fire District 2 said the fire happened on Old River Road Friday af…
WNYT, Oct 10 - A misty morning in the Adirondacks
A cool fall morning causes mist to rise over sun-warmed water in the Adirondacks as wildlife greets the day
Adirondack Explorer, Oct 10 - City of Troy releases proposed 2027 budget, tax increase
The city of Troy released its proposed 2027 budget on Saturday.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 10 - Person dies after being pulled from house fire in Niskayuna
One person has died following a house fire in the town of Niskayuna on Friday, according to Niskayuna Fire District #2.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 10 - Lake Durant caretaker receives commendation for dangerous water rescue
Lake Durant caretaker Kristen Cummins paddled out during a rough storm to save a boater who was injured on the water
Adirondack Explorer, Oct 10 - Capital region nightlife, events and more things to do — Albany Times Union paywallTimes Union, Oct 10
- Police: Man slashed co-worker with knife as she gave him ride home in Saratoga Springs paywallTimes Union, Oct 10
- Proposed Troy 2027 budget adds 3.4% tax hike, stays under state cap
TROY, N.Y. (WNYT) – Mayor Carmella R. Mantello released a proposed 2027 Troy budget that stays under the state tax cap while raising property taxes and water rates. Mantello released the proposal and said it focuses on…
WNYT, Oct 10 - Churchill: For Albany businesses (and residents), here comes another taxing idea paywallTimes Union, Oct 10
- Where to find the best foliage this fall
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It's leaf-peeping season! We're already seeing the colors start to change on our trees here in Albany, and the splendor is in full force in other parts of the region. News10's Valerie Wencis spo…
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 10 - Pittsfield apartment fire leaves 9 without home, roof collapses
Firefighters in Pittsfield are investigating a fire that displaced nine people after part of a building collapsed, according to Pittsfield Fire Chief Matthew Packard. The Berkshire Eagle first reported the fire and capt…
WNYT, Oct 10 - Saturday’s Walk to Strike Out ALS raises funds for patient care
The Walk to Strike Out ALS is happening at Hudson Valley Community College as former Troy Police Chief John Tedesco urges people to support Albany’s ALS Center. The walk starts at 10 a.m. at Hudson Valley Community Coll…
WNYT, Oct 10 - Move over Halloween, Spirit Christmas may be coming to a town near you
More than 40 stores across 15 states are expected to open.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 10 - Saratoga Springs PD: Coworker asked for ride, then attacked driver
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WNYT) – A Saratoga Springs woman suffered life-threatening injuries after police said a passenger attacked her inside her car before it hit a restaurant. Dispatchers alerted police and firefighte…
WNYT, Oct 10 - Prayer Flag and other poems by George Cassidy Payne
Poet George Cassidy Payne shares a selection of six poems exploring the outdoors, wildlife, nature and other themes
Adirondack Explorer, Oct 10 - Taking a statewide approach to fixing road salt runoff
As ground contamination mounts, New York State Salt Summit focuses on new technology to help maintain winter roads.
Adirondack Explorer, Oct 10 - Opinion: The quiet whitewashing of history at Bowling Green
Why New York must defend the Museum of the American Indian
City & State NY, Oct 10 - Beneath the surface: The fight to protect Philippine cavesInquirer.net, Oct 9
- New York lawmaker seeks more data in 'Enough is Enough' lawSpectrum News, Oct 9
- Missing World War 2 soldier returning home to Kingston
After over 80 years, a World War II soldier from Ulster County is finally returning home. On Friday, the Albany International Airport took part in the dignified transfer of U.S. Army soldier Albert Marks.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 9 - Fans take a spin at Wheel of Fortune LIVE! in Albany
Capital Region game show fans had the chance to spin the wheel, buy a vowel, and solve the puzzle at Wheel of Fortune LIVE! at Palace Theatre in Albany on Friday, October 9th.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 9 - Albany mayor going on a 'Budget Engagement Tour' throughout the city
Six in-person stops, and one virtual stop, will be made in neighborhoods across the city to present Applyrs' proposal, and hear residents ideas and concerns.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 9 - Protesters rally as President Trump visits Syracuse
Protesters wanted to make their disapproval and disappointment in the administration known.
Spectrum News 1, Oct 9 - 522-524 Broadway Unit 201, Albany, NY 12207Realtor.com, Oct 9
- Capital region nightlife, events and more things to do — Albany Times Union paywallTimes Union, Oct 9
- Community voices concerns at budget engagement meeting
People came to ask questions and voice their concerns about Mayor Applyr's proposed 2027 budget tonight in Albany. com NewsChannel 1…
WNYT, Oct 9 - Capital region nightlife, events and more things to do — Albany Times Union paywallTimes Union, Oct 9
- New York counties face $170M in additional SNAP costs as Hochul stops short of promising relief
Local leaders say the additional expenses could force difficult decisions about spending on other services.
Spectrum News 1, Oct 9 - Former U.S. Justice Department prosecutor weighs in on AG debate between James, Komatireddy
Capital Tonight wanted to hear what a fellow attorney and former federal prosecutor thought of the debate.
Spectrum News 1, Oct 9 - Capital region nightlife, events and more things to do — Albany Times Union paywallTimes Union, Oct 9
- 1 person pulled from house fire in Niskayuna
A fire broke out at a home on River Road in Niskayuna Friday evening. According to Niskayuna Fire District #2 Chief Gerry Barbiero, one person was pulled out of the house and sent to Ellis Hospital.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 9 - Stec, Seale play blame game for high prices in North Country during New York State Senate race
Republican Dan Stec has represented the district for six years. He's a Queensbury native and Navy veteran. This year, he's being challenged by Democrat Melissa Seale, a nurse practitioner in Glens Falls with three decad…
WAMC, Oct 9 - A century of service: Gloversville honors local legacy businesses
GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- How many times have you driven by a store or restaurant with a going out of business sign on the front door? The city of Gloversville is celebrating the rare few that have survived the test…
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 9 - New federal government award renews questions about ICE presence in Orange County
The General Services Administration (GSA) awarded a contract to Chicago-based Cotter Consulting, LLC for “repair or alteration of office buildings” in Newburgh, New York. The contract does not include an address or iden…
WAMC, Oct 9 - It's been two years since Hurricane Milton devastated parts of Florida
Milton made landfall on Oct. 9, 2024, in Siesta Key, Fla. as a Category 3 hurricane.
Spectrum News 1, Oct 9 - Massachusetts gubernatorial debate features sparring over courthouse project
The top candidates for Massachusetts governor — Democratic incumbent Maura Healey and Republican Mike Minogue — faced off for their first debate Thursday night at Boston television station WBZ CBS Boston. But Western Ma…
WAMC, Oct 9 - Rising costs, volunteer shortages challenge fire districts in New York
Fire commissioners and district leaders are pushing for legislation to increase pay for volunteer firefighters. Fire officials from across the state gathered at the annual expo of the Association of Fire Districts of Ne…
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 9 - World Mental Health Day: Easy ways to boost your mood
Doctors say simple daily habits can help lift mood and support mental health. com NewsChannel 13.
WNYT, Oct 9 - Springfield Public Schools hack compromised some staff Social Security numbers, district says
A month after a “cyber incident” forced Springfield Public Schools to close for four days, the district says it’s still on the mend, but making progress.That being said, the number of people who may have had their recor…
WAMC, Oct 9 - Can agritourism help small family farms in N.Y. survive?
Rising costs and labor are challenging family farms. Some are turning to agritourism to help diversify revenue and keep their businesses going.
Spectrum News 1, Oct 9 - Superintendent's Update October 9 2026Schenectady City School District, Oct 9
- ONLY ON 13: Good Samaritans save 12-year-old Mechanicville boy who collapses at cross-country race
A 12-year-old Mechanicville boy is alert after two women performed CPR when he collapsed at the finish line of a cross-country race. NewsChannel 13’s Zach Richter spoke with Carolyn Farnell, the boy's mother, at Albany…
WNYT, Oct 9 - We Salute You, Tiffany Baker
NewsChannel 13 is saluting Newburgh veteran Tiffany Baker for her military service and life after the Marines. com NewsChannel 13.
WNYT, Oct 9 - Wellspring in Malta hosts exhibit to help domestic violence survivors
A traveling exhibit in Malta aims to help domestic violence survivors share their stories and build community. com Ne…
WNYT, Oct 9 - New book catalogs all flavors of Stewart's Shops frozen desserts
Mitch Smith, owner and designer at Albany-based Hemstitch Mill, has produced the unofficial, quintessential catalog of … Stewart's Shops ice cream flavors — all 480 of them, past and present. It's called the "Stewart's…
WAMC, Oct 9 - Sandy Hook survivor credits evacuation drills with helping him reach safety
The professional development day at the North Rose-Wolcott High School focused on school safety.
Spectrum News 1, Oct 9 - Northern Lights Could Illuminate New York Capital Region This WeekendSuaraGarut.ID, Oct 9
- Flipside Gaming opens new location in Saratoga Springs
Flipside Gaming celebrated the opening of their new Saratoga Springs location on October 7.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 9 - State of emergency still in effect in South Glens Falls due to water main break
A state of emergency in South Glens Falls is still in effect after water main breaks raised public safety concerns. The post State of emergency still in effect in South Glens Falls due to water main break appeared first…
WNYT, Oct 9
Good News
- People applaud Massachusetts ice cream store owner’s salty response to rude customers
After a customer verbally abused a teenage employee, the owner had to speak out.
Upworthy, Oct 10 - 4 months before dying, Kurt Vonnegut shared one life-changing piece of advice to high schoolers
In a 2006 letter to an NYC high school class, Vonnegut urged them to make "any art."
Upworthy, Oct 10 - John Lennon once ‘snuck’ onto the set of ‘Happy Days’ to the delight of the cast and crew
"Potsie" shared that Lennon drew little doodles for the crew that are now worth a fortune.
Upworthy, Oct 10 - Two spooky ‘coincidences’ made me sure my phone was eavesdropping. Researching it made me feel crazy.
I am a reasonable, logical person and feel like I'm being gaslit by tech experts.
Upworthy, Oct 10 - Meet the first bear to ever receive a prosthetic paw: 'We do whatever it takes to help'
Baloo from “The Jungle Book” was inspired by the sloth bears of India.
Good Good Good, Oct 10 - Sloth Bear Named By Julia Roberts is Flourishing After Rescue From Dancing Trade in India
A sloth bear that made headlines when it was given a name by Julia Roberts after being saved from abuse is now flourishing, according to a rescue charity. The Hollywood star was filming Eat, Pray, Love in India in 2009…
Good News Network, Oct 10 - Daughter Gets to Join Dad as Co-Pilot, With Mom Serving on Flight’s Cabin Crew: A Surprise Full Circle Moment
A young pilot flew a commercial jet alongside her father as captain for the first time—while her mother worked in the cabin crew on the same flight. 22-year-old Zoë took to the skies with both her parents aboard the Dut…
Good News Network, Oct 10 - Lost Italian Statue by Trevi Fountain Artist Discovered in Salvage Yard Among the Garden Ornaments
A Roman artifact from the Italian sculptor responsible for the Trevi Fountain was discovered in a reclamation yard for a mere 300 British pounds ($400). The 27-inch-tall (68cm) model was fashioned by Pietro Bracci as a…
Good News Network, Oct 10 - Good News This Week: October 10, 2026 - Swans, Games, & Carports
Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
Good Good Good, Oct 10 - Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, whose latest book is Enlightenment for Rebels: Celebrating Our Wild and Sacred Earthly Selves, provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrolo…
Good News Network, Oct 10 - Good News in History, October 10
63 years ago today, the second, and often considered best film starring James Bond, was released as From Russia With Love. In the film, Bond, played by Sean Connery, is sent to assist in the defection of Soviet consulat…
Good News Network, Oct 10 - 9 pumpkin recipes from the 1800s that are totally worth bringing back this fall
From pudding to marmalade to soup, here are nine old-fashioned pumpkin recipes to try this fall.
Upworthy, Oct 9 - Journalist Nellie Bly faked insanity to secretly investigate New York City Lunatic Asylum in 1887
Her courageous "Ten Days in a Mad House" exposé changed mental health care forever.
Upworthy, Oct 9 - 6 unexpected traits of highly successful people
There's so much more to success than ambition.
Upworthy, Oct 9 - Jennifer Aniston’s hairdresser reveals how he ‘accidentally’ created ‘The Rachel’ haircut
It started with something he noticed about her forehead.
Upworthy, Oct 9 - 3 Ways Empowerment Starts at Home — For My Daughter and Girls Everywhere
I have three sons and was really coming into my own as a boy mom when I became pregnant with our fourth child several years ago. My husband, Reza, and I wanted to be surprised, so we didn't want to know the gender until…
Nice News, Oct 9 - NPR-Inspired Homework Leads Teen to Find Hidden Message a Decade After a Stranger’s Kindness
From Seattle’s chapter of National Public Radio comes the remarkable story of the kindness of strangers immortalized in an origami crane. Published through KUOW’s “My Unsung Hero” series, the story begins with a 7-year-…
Good News Network, Oct 9 - Detroit builds a stronger pipeline of teachers equipped to support students with autism
Detroit and Michigan State University are taking action to better prepare teachers for students with autism.
Good Good Good, Oct 9 - Endangered leopard shark spotted in Samoan waters for the first time: 'Entirely unexpected'
The discoveries unearthed by National Geographic Pristine Seas have led to the creation of 28 marine reserves around the globe.
Good Good Good, Oct 9 - Podcast Transcript October 9th, 2026— (Guest Interview) A place to breathe: inside #CreateConnectCare, the youth mental health program giving young people a voice | World Mental Health Day 2026
Episode Description: If you have a teenager in your life and you’ve felt them pull away from conversations you used to have easily, this episode is for you. Kathy Saulitis has spent three years going through what young…
The Optimist Daily, Oct 9 - Australia Announces 3 New National Parks to Protect Gliders, Owls, and Other Victoria Wildlife
More than 250 square miles of forests at the center of Victoria state in Australia have become new national parks. Parliament passed the law to create the parks back in November 2025, and this week they take effect, cre…
Good News Network, Oct 9 - Local Opinion and Involvement Found as Key Determinant in World’s Conservation Success Stories
Scientists seeking out why some endangered animals or ecosystems are thriving while others are in decline have made an encouraging determination. Across a worldwide, cross-section of conservation success stories, they f…
Good News Network, Oct 9 - ‘I can breathe again’. Readers share their experiences of a more balanced media diet
We often talk about the impact journalism has on democracy and how we understand the world. But what about its impact on how we feel? The post ‘I can breathe again’. Readers share their experiences of a more balanced me…
Positive News, Oct 9 - World’s Largest ‘Glacial Archeology’ Expedition Recovers 48 Stone Age Arrowheads and Shafts
In a mountainous region of southern Norway, scientists are in their 20th year of surveying glaciers for ancient artifacts entombed therein. The most recent chapter of this long-running saga was the recovery of 48 arrow…
Good News Network, Oct 9 - Gen Z Is Rescuing Millions in Medical Supplies
In early August, a freight truck pulled up to an OhioHealth facility in Columbus and took roughly 30,000 pounds of N95 masks and hot-and-cold packs, all boxed, sealed and stamped with expiration dates still a year or tw…
Reasons to be Cheerful, Oct 9 - Three surprising reasons to slow down for a thoughtful, nutritious breakfast
From cognitive function to reinforcing family bonds, the benefits of making time for good, whole foods in the morning are plentiful The post Three surprising reasons to slow down for a thoughtful, nutritious breakfast a…
Positive News, Oct 9 - What went right this week: the good news that matters
A pivotal moment for climate justice in Australia, the Nobel prize, and a promising drug for Parkinson’s, plus more
Positive News, Oct 9 - The floating scarecrow saving seabirds from fishing nets
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A bird-shaped kite and a floating scarecrow with spinning eyes reduced seabird deaths in Cornish fishing nets by up to 71 percent in a two-year trial. The devices cost relatively lit…
The Optimist Daily, Oct 8 - Coffee’s memory boosting effect might have nothing to do with caffeine, study suggests
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a small experiment, researchers found that only participants who drank decaffeinated coffee showed significant improvements on memory tests. Those who drank caffeinated coffee did…
The Optimist Daily, Oct 8 - Giant Tortoise Jonathan Is 194: How the World’s Oldest Land Animal Could Help Unlock the Secrets of Longevity
Jonathan the giant tortoise, famed for his exceptional longevity, was named one of Guinness World Records’ “ICONS” this year at age 194 — and he might just hold the same esteem in scientists’ eyes. The oldest-living lan…
Nice News, Oct 8 - Instead of putting shelter cats down, this rescue turned them into working barn cats: 'Our program has ended euthanasia for feral cats entirely'
Rather than euthanizing them because they aren’t the perfect “pet,” barn programs are giving strays and shelter cats a second chance at life.
Good Good Good, Oct 8 - A baby swan got hooked by a fishing rod. Watch a man calmly untangle the chick while keeping its parents at bay
Graham Porter was unflappable as swans circled him during his latest rescue.
Good Good Good, Oct 8 - Ice Cream Shop Goes Viral After Owner Defends Teen EmployeesSunny Skyz, Oct 8
- Prince William launches kit to help communities prepare for emergencies
The guide aims to help UK communities prepare for emergencies, with advice on everything from power cuts to supporting vulnerable neighbours The post Prince William launches kit to help communities prepare for emergenci…
Positive News, Oct 8 - How NYC Students Saved School Lunch
There were three clear reasons why Leslie Gomez Rivera avoided the cafeteria at her high school in Brooklyn: She didn’t like the food, the room felt hectic and there was a stigma attached to eating school meals. She pre…
Reasons to be Cheerful, Oct 8 - 356: Fire Amoeba. Lead poisoning. Kosovo landmines. Australian coal ❌.
Let the gunshots grow ever more distant, and let the sounds of life grow louder.
Fix the News, Oct 8 - Berlin mapped 900,000 street trees. Now 12,000 people water them.
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Amanda Gläser-Bligh named her street tree Linda. Linda is a linden, eight years old, growing outside Gläser-Bligh’s apartment building in Charlottenburg, and once a week during Berli…
The Optimist Daily, Oct 7 - What We’re Reading: California Joins the Balcony Solar Revolution
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…
Reasons to be Cheerful, Oct 7 - 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, Oct 6 - 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, Oct 6
Tech and AI
- Dwarf Fortress uses version control now
I remember hearing a while ago that Dwarf Fortress didn't use version control. That fact has been lodged in my head, because given its inherent complexity I have trouble imagining a codebase that would benefit from vers…
Simon Willison, Oct 10 - How to enable Live Activities on iPhone and CarPlay
Live Activities put the most important real-time information from apps in a place where it's easy to keep an eye on.
Engadget, Oct 10 - How does a backup camera actually work?
Aftermarket backup cameras might not work as well as integrated ones, but they're still a useful upgrade to an older car.
Engadget, Oct 10 - Python 3.15.0 added to actions/python-versions
Python 3.15.0 added to actions/python-versions Bit of a niche link, but I've been waiting for this for a couple of days - I even told ChatGPT to check for it: Clone https://github.com/actions/python-versions and git pul…
Simon Willison, Oct 10 - How to use the parental controls on iOS 27
Screen Time has new features to help parents manage their children's Apple devices, as well as refinements to existing controls.
Engadget, Oct 10 - How to reduce mobile data usage on your iPhone
If your cellular plan has limited data, you'll want to take advantage of these easy tweaks to stretch those gigabytes.
Engadget, Oct 10 - Nuclear war and malicious use of AI threaten end of humanity by 2100, says Lancet assessment
Newly established commission identifies 17 catastrophic threats to human health but says ‘realistic route to act’ on each existsHumans could become extinct by the year 2100 due to malicious use of AI or nuclear conflict…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Simple tweaks to improve your 4K TV's picture quality
Even if your TV looks great as-is, some tweaks to its modes and sliders, as well as the room it's in, will make it look much better.
Engadget, Oct 10 - How to lock apps on your Samsung Galaxy phone
Samsung phones have a couple of features that can keep sensitive apps and files private. One locks your chosen apps, and the other restricts all but one app.
Engadget, Oct 10 - What is the 3-2-1 rule for backing up your data?
Make sure your files are safe in the event of a hard drive disaster.
Engadget, Oct 10 - How does using your MacBook while charging affect its battery life?
Modern MacBooks are pretty smart about managing their battery's health.
Engadget, Oct 10 - Microsoft’s Satya Nadella says AI models need an ‘emergency brake’
In a Saturday morning post, Microsoft's CEO wrote that it’s time “to step back and assess the trust architecture” of AI.
TechCrunch, Oct 10 - For reporters covering AI, keeping up with story is both tough and exciting
How NPR's team covering AI covers their increasingly important and fast moving beat.
NPR, Oct 10 - What are they saying about AI at San Francisco Tech Week?
Tech workers gathered in San Francisco this week to talk about the opportunities they see for their industry, their mixed feelings about AI, and the high cost of living in the Bay Area.
NPR, Oct 10 - Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe
Is Apple hoping to get into the AI-generated podcast business?
TechCrunch, Oct 10 - This Week In Techdirt History: October 4th – 10th
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Techdirt, Oct 10 - This Android Auto problem is affecting calls on foldable phones
Gemini might be causing some issues with Android Auto.
Engadget, Oct 10 - How to quickly check your Samsung Galaxy's warranty info
You don't have to guess how long is left on your Samsung device's warranty; the company makes it easy to confirm.
Engadget, Oct 10 - What is ray tracing in gaming and does it really make a difference?
Ray tracing makes light's behavior more realistic in supported games, but your PC has to use a lot of horsepower to make that happen.
Engadget, Oct 10 - Anthropic says its AI agents tried to break into government websites
In its latest report, Anthropic has revealed that its AI agents meddled with government websites during testing.
Engadget, Oct 10 - How to reset your Samsung TV
If you have a Frame TV or one of the other Samsung models, you may occasionally need to reboot or factory reset it.
Engadget, Oct 10 - GameStop is hoping PS5 Pro buyers are desperate enough to pay $500 over MSRP
A shortage has driven resale prices through the roof.
Engadget, Oct 10 - King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics
The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre.
BBC, Oct 10 - How Xiaomi, Oppo and other non-US brands are challenging the iPhone Duo
Apple's foldable phone has everyone talking, but competitors have their own offerings in different ways.
Engadget, Oct 10 - 3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 in San Francisco. Over 300 startups will show what they’ve built to 10,000 tech leaders. Plus, 250+ speakers are ready to share insights across 200+ sessions. Register b…
TechCrunch, Oct 10 - 5 Samsung Galaxy features you should be using after updating to One UI 9
Samsung Galaxy phones that have upgraded to Android 17 and One UI 9 have a slew of new features - some more helpful than others.
Engadget, Oct 10 - Why your smart speaker keeps misunderstanding you (and how to fix it)
Smart speakers should recognize your voice to run commands, but you can help them out with a few tricks.
Engadget, Oct 10 - Here are the top AI agents that can live in your text messages
We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work.
TechCrunch, Oct 10 - How to change your home address on Google Maps
Set it to a nearby place instead, if you're concerned about the potential dangers if someone accesses your phone.
Engadget, Oct 10 - How to take care of your foldable phone's hinge
Foldable phones require a little more care than standard ones, but the hinge will do its job as long as you don't make that difficult.
Engadget, Oct 10 - Can you use a screen protector with your foldable phone?
Screen protectors seem like an easy win for keeping your phone in good condition, but there's more to consider with a foldable phone.
Engadget, Oct 10 - Google Japan created one of the strangest keyboards ever, and we're dying to try it
Google Japan created an assembly line-inspired keyboard you can use with one hand.
Engadget, Oct 10 - How to drop a pin on Google Maps
Google Maps makes it easy to save and share any location, even if it's not officially on the map. Dropping pins is a great way to do that.
Engadget, Oct 10 - What is QoS on your router, and should you turn it on?
QoS is another acronym buried in your router's settings that you might have just ignored, but it may be worth turning on in some scenarios.
Engadget, Oct 10 - What's the difference between RAM and ROM memory?
RAM and ROM are two core types of memory used in every computing device, but their meanings haven't stayed the same since their inception.
Engadget, Oct 10 - How to change your Apple ID country (and what you should do beforehand)
Jumping between countries can be a hassle when it comes to Apple apps and services. Luckily, there's a few easy ways to get everything prepared for when you do.
Engadget, Oct 10 - Ex-OpenAI safety lead David Robinson warns of 'broken' tech culture
David Robinson is the latest tech industry employee to quit over AI safety concerns. He tells NPR's Scott Simon the "culture is broken" at OpenAI.
NPR, Oct 10 - A grief-stricken road trip, The Traitors on the go and other new indie games worth checking out
Here's our weekly roundup of indie games to look forward to.
Engadget, Oct 10 - Tesla's Full Self-Driving is now called Assisted Driving in Europe
Tesla has renamed Full Self-Driving in Europe, as it seeks to get it approved in more countries.
Engadget, Oct 10 - Scientists Detect Record-Breaking Radio Signal from the Ancient Universe
A fast radio burst that traveled across 10 billion light years reached Earth in 2024, doubling the distance record for these unexplained and energetic signals from space.
404 Media, Oct 10 - Jon Davis on job titles in the age of AI – cartoonThe Guardian, Oct 10
- How drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms
Dramatic flames from the huge Cairngorms wildfire in July have disappeared - but hot spots can continue to burn beneath the earth.
BBC, Oct 10 - ‘Gaza is a moral tear in the universe’: Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty – podcast
Are we really living through ‘end times fascism’? Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor think so.In a new series from the Guardian, the pair speak to Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty in an extended interview. From Trump…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Polling: Americans Uncertain On RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Stance, Very Certain That They Hate Him
In my many, many posts about RFK Jr. and his disastrous tenure as Secretary of HHS, there are two themes that have hopefully broken through all the noise. The first is that Kennedy is a miserable communicator, in a way…
Techdirt, Oct 9 - Quoting The New York Times
Anthropic detailed the activity of its A.I. agents in a blog post on Friday, without naming the targeted websites. But two sources with knowledge of the incidents said Anthropic’s A.I. agents had submitted 20 visa appli…
Simon Willison, Oct 9 - Anthropic can’t reliably control its AI agents. It’s cutting off its internal evals from the live internet instead
Anthropic said it "turned off live internet access" for "all our internal evaluations" until further notice.
TechCrunch, Oct 9 - Deno is joining Cloudflare
Deno is joining Cloudflare The Deno team released the first version of celld back in August - their open source implementation of the Durable Objects pattern from Cloudflare Workers. Today, Cloudflare are acquiring Deno…
Simon Willison, Oct 9 - Google teases its new 'Fitbit Edge' wearable ahead of an October 12 reveal
Google has seemingly confirmed the rumored "Fitbit Edge" with social media posts teasing a new wearable coming October 12.
Engadget, Oct 9 - Kalshi taps former FBI agent to fight against money laundering
The prediction market company says it wants to prevent its platform from being abused by criminals. The company is facing mounting pressure over market manipulation and insider trading on the site.
NPR, Oct 9 - US Postal Service To Start Exploring Its Always-On Surveillance Options
Here comes the latest in ho-hum dystopia. And by that, I mean surveillance creep has become such a regular occurrence that it takes something truly Overton Window-breaking to gain traction with the general public. But t…
Techdirt, Oct 9 - Ukraine’s drones knock out AI data center belonging to "Russia’s Google"
One damaged data center has supercomputers used for training Yandex’s AI model.
Ars Technica, Oct 9 - The maker of non-text AI model Jev valued at $7.5B just weeks after launch
TypeSafe AI raised $870 million in a round led by a16Z.
TechCrunch, Oct 9 - Fired OpenAI employees question the company's commitment to safety
The three fired workers say OpenAI punished them for being outspoken about safety. The company disputes the claims and says they were fired over mishandling sensitive information.
NPR, Oct 9 - Flock Safety is reportedly planning major layoffs now that everyone hates it
Morale at one of the most reviled companies in America appears to be at an all time low.
Engadget, Oct 9 - Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Like Herding Chats
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or yo…
Techdirt, Oct 9 - An Anthropic model submitted a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police
Thankfully, it does not seem to have diverted police resources.
Engadget, Oct 9 - AI surveillance startup Flock to cut several hundred jobs amid backlash, sources say
Company, which grown rapidly in recent years, has been under scrutiny as privacy concerns growFlock Safety plans to let go of about 18% of its employees, people with direct knowledge of the plans said on Thursday, as t…
The Guardian, Oct 9 - AI coding agents generate more code, but not more software
Study finds coding efficiency gains get "absorbed" by human review "bottleneck."
Ars Technica, Oct 9 - AI disqualification yields new Nikon Small World in Motion winner
New winner is Nguyen Nam Nhat of Vietnam for video of a roundworm and single-celled Dileptus.
Ars Technica, Oct 9 - Alabama’s TikTok Settlement Comes With An Affiliate Program For Getting Other AGs To Go After TikTok
The big Meta multi-state settlement got most of the headlines, and there’s been plenty of discussion about how it’s a bad deal for kids and pretty clearly anti-competitive. That’s thanks to a very strange clause that en…
Techdirt, Oct 9 - Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar review: A great home theater option all by itself
Bose's latest soundbar pulls double duty as both a TV and music speaker. Plus, it doesn't need a separate subwoofer for adequate bass.
Engadget, Oct 9 - Amazon and others are done keeping data center deals secret. Is it enough to build trust?
Amazon says it will stop using NDAs when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following a similar move from Microsoft earlier this year. Secrecy has fueled community backlash against AI infrastructure,…
TechCrunch, Oct 9 - Amazon drops data center NDAs, and AI agents want your credit card
Amazon says it will stop using NDAs when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following a similar move from Microsoft earlier this year. Secrecy has fueled community backlash against AI infrastructure,…
TechCrunch, Oct 9 - Following 404 Media Investigation, Senator Demands Info About White House's License Plate Surveillance Program
Sen. Ron Wyden is seeking a privacy review report about the HIDTA license plate program.
404 Media, Oct 9 - Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.
BBC, Oct 9 - Lost generation: the AI threat to Britain’s next great directors
Commercials once launched careers from Ridley Scott to Guy Ritchie, now automated production is cutting costs – and the chance to learn by doingWhen Ridley Scott was awarded the UK’s highest accolade for a glittering ca…
The Guardian, Oct 9 - Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems
The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.
BBC, Oct 9 - AI and the climate crisis pose existential risks. The law offers a way to reduce them | Robert Reich
Liability lawsuits have held tobacco, oil and pharma companies to account in the past. AI investors won’t ignore this threatThe most basic function of government is to protect people from harm. Two growing phenomena – t…
The Guardian, Oct 9 - Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'
The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.
BBC, Oct 9 - Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts
Former Labour deputy leader says tech firm would work with a Reform UK government on immigration crackdownsTom Watson, the former Labour deputy leader who recently joined Palantir, has warned against “mob rule” when it…
The Guardian, Oct 9 - 'Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories'
Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.
BBC, Oct 9 - OpenAI caught Russians and Iranians using ChatGPT for influence campaigns
The company says Russian operatives used its AI chatbot to update their bosses, shedding light on influence campaigns previously not attributed to Russia.
NPR, Oct 8
Science and Space
- Scientists may have found a shortcut to fusion energy
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory may have found a dramatically more efficient route to fusion energy by reversing the traditional approach: heating plasma first, then increasing its density. Their calculations could…
ScienceDaily, Oct 10 - Loneliness may steal nearly 6 years of good health
A large study suggests loneliness and social isolation can cost people years of healthy life, especially when it comes to mental health. Men experiencing both lost about 5.8 years free from depression and anxiety, while…
ScienceDaily, Oct 10 - MIT astronomers catch a star in a feast that could last billions of years
Astronomers have discovered a bizarre star system about 300 light-years from Earth where a small star is slowly devouring a nearby brown dwarf, an object too massive to be a planet but too small to be a true star. Unlik…
ScienceDaily, Oct 10 - Hundreds protest over data centre plans
Placard-waving opponents highlight concerns about a data centre development on the local landscape.
BBC, Oct 10 - The origin of the chew: When did we learn to eat like this?
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.
NPR, Oct 10 - Asbestos mystery leaves beloved beach closed
With Mount Batten Beach fenced off since July, residents and campaigners are demanding answers.
BBC, Oct 10 - Chemicals at former fuel depot 'have been removed'
Barrels of forever chemicals left at a development site have been removed, a developer has said.
BBC, Oct 10 - APOD: 2026 October 10 – Lunar Farside
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 10… 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 photograph…
NASA, Oct 10 - A famous quantum effect can finally be predicted in real materials
Scientists have developed a powerful new way to calculate the Kondo effect, a strange quantum phenomenon that appears when magnetic atoms are embedded in metals. Instead of relying on simplified models, the method uses…
ScienceDaily, Oct 9 - 'People don't think recycling at work is part of their job description'
Unclear labelling as well as a lack of recycling facilities at work or in public-facing businesses is an issue.
BBC, Oct 9 - NASA Seeks US Industry Plans for Commercial Space Stations
NASA is advancing American leadership in space by taking the next step toward a future where commercial space stations lead the way in low Earth orbit. On Friday, the agency released its final Request for Proposals invi…
NASA, Oct 9 - Hubble Space Telescope may have found a planet born after its star died
A strange chemical signature in old Hubble observations may point to a planet that formed after its star had already died. Astronomers found unusually high levels of niobium around the white dwarf HS 0209+0832, suggesti…
ScienceDaily, Oct 9 - NASA Demonstrates Next-Generation Heat Shield Technologies
NASA is testing heat shields that can keep astronauts safe as they return from missions to the Moon and Mars in an unusual way: by taking out the trash. When Northrop Grumman 24th cargo resupply mission for NASA undocke…
NASA, Oct 9 - Isaias becomes major category three storm before landfall
Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season has been continuing to strengthen and is now a category three 'major' hurricane.
BBC, Oct 9 - Hurricane Isaias strengthens as it heads towards land
Isaias will bring damaging winds, torrential rain and a storm surge with landfall expected late Friday.
BBC, Oct 9 - Why you've probably been thinking about narcolepsy all wrong
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, Oct 9 - Cosmic House of Mirrors
Galaxies warp and multiply as if in a house of mirrors in this image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on Sept. 29, 2026. The brilliant golden galaxies seen here are part of a galaxy cluster called MACS J0…
NASA, Oct 9 - 'Tropical jungle' of wallabies, porcupines and parrots must move after neighbours complain
James Wale moved to the site two years ago and keeps animals including wallabies and rare birds.
BBC, Oct 9 - Scientists find hidden materials that could improve batteries and solar fuels
Scientists have uncovered a hidden world of “in-between” materials that briefly form as chemical ingredients are heated, revealing structures that conventional methods can miss. Among the discoveries is a previously unk…
ScienceDaily, Oct 9 - Bacteria turn a virus’ own weapon against it
Researchers have uncovered a new way bacteria detect viral attacks: a virus-produced enzyme cuts a bacterial sensor protein, triggering a self-destructing immune response. The discovery could lead to more effective phag…
ScienceDaily, Oct 9 - A 9-billion-year-old signal could help explain dark energy
A Canadian radio telescope has detected the faint glow of hydrogen from billions of years ago using only its own observations, proving a long-awaited way to map the distant universe can actually work. CHIME can use this…
ScienceDaily, Oct 9 - Navajo environmentalists were offered money to drop opposition to energy project
On the Navajo Reservation, a would-be energy developer appears to have tried to bribe a local environmental group to drop opposition to his project.
NPR, Oct 9 - A quantum prediction from 1931 just came to life
Nearly a century after physicist Hans Bethe predicted them, scientists have created and directly observed unusual quantum states known as “Bethe strings” in an ultracold gas. By cooling cesium atoms to near absolute zer…
ScienceDaily, Oct 9 - You have a higher chance of getting cancer at a younger age than your parents. So what went wrong? | Devi Sridhar
Some change in our lifestyles and environments over a generation has caused this increased risk. What, exactly, is a mysteryProf Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of EdinburghIn the field o…
The Guardian, Oct 9 - Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink
Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.
BBC, Oct 9 - Data centre raises noise and wildlife impact fears
The data centre, which will have 72 chiller units on its roof, will generate 150 jobs, planners hear.
BBC, Oct 9 - Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane on collision course with the Gulf Coast
The first hurricane of the Atlantic season was forecast to intensify rapidly and cause dangerous conditions in the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi when it makes landfall late Friday or early…
NPR, Oct 9 - £15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland
Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.
BBC, Oct 9 - APOD: 2026 October 9 – Stickney Crater
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 9… 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 photograph…
NASA, Oct 9 - Floodwaters Overwhelm Thailand
Heavy rains since mid-September have caused widespread flooding that has affected millions of people across the country.
NASA, Oct 9 - NASA astronauts splash down after 100 million miles in space
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts have returned to Earth after 237 days in space, traveling more than 100 million miles and completing over 3,792 orbits while conducting research to prepare for future missions to the Moo…
ScienceDaily, Oct 8 - October’s night sky is full of cosmic tricks and treats
October’s skies are packed with celestial surprises, from Jupiter disappearing behind the Moon to two meteor showers lighting up the darkness. NASA highlights four must-see events, including shooting stars from Halley’s…
ScienceDaily, Oct 8 - Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?
The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.
BBC, Oct 8 - Study finds 194-year-old tortoise is 'aging more slowly than you would expect'
Researchers are studying the genome of the world's oldest land animal — a 194-year-old tortoise named Jonathan — to uncover secrets about his longevity.
NPR, Oct 8 - NASA Briefing to Highlight Contributions to Martian Moons Mission
Media are invited to join NASA for a media teleconference at 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Oct. 15, to preview the agency’s contributions to JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission. T…
NASA, Oct 8 - NASA Announces Bold Science Initiatives for America’s Golden Age Summit
NASA is launching two new science and technology initiatives to deepen scientific understanding and accelerate the innovation that will shape America’s future in space. The initiatives are announced in conjunction with…
NASA, Oct 8 - NASA’s SSPICY Mission to Demonstrate In-Space Inspection Technologies
A new NASA-supported spacecraft will get up close to satellites that are no longer in service, demonstrating technologies that could support future in-space repairs and reduce orbital debris. The Small Spacecraft Propul…
NASA, Oct 8 - Four astronauts return to Earth from ISS after medical relief mission
Crew hurried to International Space Station eight months ago after astronaut fell ill in spaceFour astronauts returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Thursday after hurrying there eight months ago to r…
The Guardian, Oct 8 - Medical debt is crushing hospital patients in LA. Health officials may have a fix
In Los Angeles County, the nation's most populous, a new system could screen hospital patients for financial aid, preventing hundreds of thousands from getting bills they can't pay.
NPR, Oct 8 - Gene therapy can partly restore sight in blind people, researchers reveal
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…
The Guardian, Oct 7 - All the news and science from the 2026 Nobel prizes – podcast
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…
The Guardian, Oct 7
History
- The Dirty Business of Making Leather in the Middle Ages
Discover the dirty business of medieval leather-making, from tanning hides with urine and dung to the pollution caused by tanneries in medieval towns.
Medievalists.net, Oct 10 - A King in Crisis: Why King John Lost His Subjects’ Loyalty
Why did King John lose his subjects’ loyalty? His troubled reign brought Magna Carta, baronial rebellion and a foreign invasion that threatened his dynasty.
Medievalists.net, Oct 10 - Don’t rebuild the dam: Ukrainian experts urge Unesco to protect site uncovered by Russian sabotage
As archaeologists find treasure trove along new floodplain, conservationists say another Nova Kakhovka would be ecocideOn a warm September day, a group of underwater archaeologists and researchers were boiling water for…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Chris Wickham, Leading Historian of Medieval Europe, Passes Away
Chris Wickham, one of the most influential historians of medieval Europe, has passed away. His research transformed how scholars understand the transition from the Roman Empire to the Middle Ages, while his books introd…
Medievalists.net, Oct 10 - Archaeologists Uncover Medieval Fortified Settlement in Kazakhstan
Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have uncovered a sixth- to seventh-century fortified settlement, revealing ancient walls, pottery and a rare bird figurine.
Medievalists.net, Oct 9 - Evidence for Agricultural Transition Identified in Cave Overlooking the Adriatic Sea
TRIESTE, ITALY—La Brújula Verde reports that a camp used by Mesolithic hunter-gatherers has been found […] The post Evidence for Agricultural Transition Identified in Cave Overlooking the Adriatic Sea appeared first on…
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 9 - More Stone Circles Uncovered at Ancient Burial Ground in Norway
OSLO, NORWAY—Additional ring ditches have been discovered at the Hunn burial ground in eastern Norway
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 9 - Gut Microbiome Analysis Links Populations in Africa and South America
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA—According to a statement released by the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB),
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 9 - How to Keep Track of Your Sources on JSTOR
Learn where to find bibliographic information so you have the details you need when it’s time to cite your research.
JSTOR Daily, Oct 9 - Drinking Customs in Merry Olde England
Raising toasts, sharing cups of cheer, and singing raucous songs while partaking of alcohol are customs which date back to the early Middle Ages in England. Several of the more formal customs persist today in public and…
World History Encyclopedia, Oct 9 - Bone Comb Unearthed at South Carolina Colonial Town
DORCHESTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA—WCBD reports that a bone comb has been unearthed at Colonial Dorchester
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 8 - The Rogue Hospitallers: Criminals on Crusade
Dr Steve Tibble takes us on a riotous tour of the Hospitallers who went rogue in the Holy Land…interspersed with hilarious reminisces of…
Medievalists.net, Oct 8 - Scandinavian Domestic Burials Studied
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK—Analysis of more than 190 bones from people who were buried in Scandinavia between
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 8 - Symeon the New Theologian: Queer Desire in Devotional Poetry, with Derek Krueger
A conversation with Derek Krueger on homoerotic language and imagery in the works of the eleventh-century writer Symeon the New Theologian. These passages are unusual enough that earlier editors and scholars were made u…
Medievalists.net, Oct 8 - Ring with Lighthouse of Alexandria Image Recovered
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT—According to a report in La Brújula Verde, a bronze signet ring engraved with
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 8 - Celebrating Indigenous Peoples and Cultures
Discover scholarship that challenges myths and explores the histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples.
JSTOR Daily, Oct 8 - Why King Arthur Still Shapes Pop Culture
Eight centuries after the legends took shape, Arthur's world continues to inspire filmmakers, musicians, advertisers, and ideologues.
JSTOR Daily, Oct 8 - From Slasher Films to Vampire Flicks, Horror Movies Are More Popular Than Ever. Relive the Genre's Scariest Moments—if You Dare—at a New Exhibition
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' latest show features nearly 350 props, costumes and artifacts from such films as "Psycho," "The Shining" and "Sinners"
Smithsonian Magazine, Oct 8 - Officers of the Roman Army
With the appearance of the legionary, the Roman army was able to maintain a vast empire that totally embraced the Mediterranean Sea. Although the success of the army rested on the backs of the foot-soldiers and cavalry,…
World History Encyclopedia, Oct 8 - How Music and Politics Intertwined in the Time of Louis XIV
During the reign of Louis XIV of France (1643-1715), music accompanied some of the most visible occasions of royal life: entrances, diplomatic receptions, religious services, court festivals, ballets, and eventually tra…
World History Encyclopedia, Oct 8 - Black Ivy in the Classroom: How Black Teachers Used Style as Pedagogy
Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, I viewed Black teachers as icons of fashion and style. Mr. Willie Cain, The post Black Ivy in the Classroom: How Black Teachers Used Style as Pedagogy first appeared on AAIHS.
Black Perspectives (AAIHS), Oct 8 - Coca Leaves Found in Llama Wool at Peru’s Tambo Viejo
CALGARY, CANADA—According to a Phys.org report, coca leaves have been found in the fur of
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 7 - Roman Settlement Found Near Ancient Fort in Germany
HESSE, GERMANY—Live Science reports that a temple dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of war,
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 7 - When Did People Arrive in the Americas?
LAWRENCE, KANSAS—Bethany Potter of the University of Kansas and her colleagues reviewed migration models for
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 7 - Contracts for War: How Medieval Bishops Raised Armies
How did medieval bishops raise armies for war? David Bachrach reveals how military contracts helped them secure the troops their kings demanded.
Medievalists.net, Oct 7 - The Radical History of Italian Americans
In the early twentieth century, immigrant anarchists organized across U.S. cities and stood at the center of major labor struggles.
JSTOR Daily, Oct 7 - Paul Carus’ The History of the Devil and the Idea of Evil (1899)
A history of the Evil One, from the earliest times to the present.
The Public Domain Review, Oct 7 - Khmer Empire Developed Massive State Healthcare System, Study Finds
A new study examines how the Khmer Empire under Jayavarman VII created a remarkable network of 102 hospitals offering free healthcare across its territories.
Medievalists.net, Oct 7 - Ming Taxation & the Silver Economy
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…
World History Encyclopedia, Oct 7 - 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, Oct 6 - 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, Oct 6 - “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, Oct 6 - 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, Oct 6 - Inventing Pad Thai
A government campaign transformed a Chinese-inspired noodle dish into a symbol of Thailand's national identity.
JSTOR Daily, Oct 6 - 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, Oct 6
Health
- FDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review. Experts are alarmed
Regulator looks to expand loophole to allow dangerous compounds in food as long as they’re not carcinogenicThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to expand a controversial loophole to allow some of the w…
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Ongoing lawsuits allege GLP-1s can cause serious harm. But we don't know how often
Scant data about serious adverse effects makes it harder to answer scientific and legal questions about how often the drugs might cause serious harm like blindness or pancreatitis.
NPR, Oct 10 - Journalists Go Behind Health Headlines From Georgia, Michigan, and Russia
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 10 - 'What terminal cancer has taught me about life'
A Gloucestershire man with terminal cancer shares the life lessons he wishes he'd learned sooner.
BBC, Oct 10 - What happens when you don't know your family medical history?
People who have been adopted or in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which would be crucial to their own health.
BBC, Oct 10 - NHS faces exodus of ADHD and autism services staff to private clinics
Brain drain of psychologists, psychiatrists and nurses leaves NHS ‘weaker’, driving patients to seek care elsewhereFull report | NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry findsTh…
The Guardian, Oct 9 - Insurance model is no substitute for the NHS | Letter
Susan Jones points out that an NHS-style system does not require either sales costs or shareholder profitsIn Dining across the divide (4 October), the young participant, Ted, is quoted as expressing his “desire to aboli…
The Guardian, Oct 9 - Yes, hang-xiety is a real thing
Waking up feeling hungover AND anxious? BBC Health's Chloe Hayward explains the science behind hang-xiety.
BBC, Oct 9 - Report highlights flaws in ADHD and autism care
There is a risk of people being over-diagnosed with ADHD and autism, an official review in England has found.
BBC, Oct 9 - Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?
BBC, Oct 9 - Fund launched to back community wellbeing projects
The fund aims to attract support from individuals, families, businesses and charitable trusts.
BBC, Oct 9 - ChatGPT for Teens has special safeguards. A watchdog group finds most don't work
A study from Common Sense Media says most safeguards in ChatGPT for Teens failed. The chatbot talks to teens like a friend and doesn't alert parents when users talk about self-harm and suicide.
NPR, Oct 9 - AI, Tech Leaders Are Lobbying Trump Health Officials in a Government-Run Chat Room
A Slack workspace managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has served as an extraordinary war room for AI industry insiders and Trump administration officials to launch a rapid campaign aimed at persuadin…
KFF Health News, Oct 9 - ‘We Are Seen as Disposable’: Rural Residents Fight a Proposed Gas Pipeline
Research shows natural gas pipelines — and the public health risks they carry — are concentrated in low-income and minority areas where people suffer higher rates of poverty and physical disabilities and have fewer mean…
KFF Health News, Oct 9 - RFK Jr. touts vaccine injury initiative, worrying experts
Heath Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces new steps aimed at identifying and treating complications from vaccines.
NPR, Oct 9 - 'I rage and I don't care': Why women are reclaiming their anger
Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?
BBC, Oct 8 - 'You can talk about your feelings without anybody judging you'
Around 100 school children have taken part in an art project to help them deal with bereavement.
BBC, Oct 8 - ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
The review, which focuses on younger age groups, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis or mis-diagnosis.
BBC, Oct 8 - Health Secretary Kennedy touts an initiative to study vaccine safety
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has established a new clinic at the National Institutes of Health to study vaccine injuries. It's part of a larger administration effort on vaccine safety.
NPR, Oct 8 - Harry says he 'slipped into depression' during royal exit
The Duke of Sussex says he had an "adrenaline crash" while visiting Vancouver Island to "get some space".
BBC, Oct 8 - Suicide is up among Black Americans. We need to talk about it.
NPR's Michel Martin hosted a panel conversation about mental health and suicide in the Black community, exploring a difficult subject in deeply personal conversations.
NPR, Oct 8 - The Guardian view on cancers in under-50s: the risks of obesity must be confronted | Editorial
More research into the troubling rise in early onset cancers is needed. But we already know that food is among the culpritsThe latest findings about the rise in cancers in people under 50, from the World Cancer Research…
The Guardian, Oct 8 - I’m a personal trainer and this compact dumbbell set is the best additon to my home gym
If you want to step up your strength training at home, snag this compact set at a deal
The Guardian, Oct 8 - ‘Cancer is tripling and will keep increasing’: first African to lead global action against disease ready for battle
With cancer cases rising fastest in poorer countries, Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, president-elect of the Union for International Cancer Control, says Africa needs investment in research, diagnosis and preventionWhen Dr Zain…
The Guardian, Oct 8 - Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’
The "KFF Health News Minute" brings original healthcare and health policy reporting from our newsroom to the airwaves each week.
KFF Health News, Oct 8 - ‘Medicare for All’ Is Back. Now Comes the Hard Part.
At a time when more than 100 million Americans carry medical debt, it’s easy to get behind a promise of free, or free-ish, no-hassle health care. But turning an inspirational slogan into law gets gnarly.
KFF Health News, Oct 8 - Medical Debt Is Crushing Hospital Patients in Los Angeles. Health Officials May Have a Fix.
In Los Angeles County, the nation’s most populous, a new system could screen hospital patients for financial aid, preventing hundreds of thousands from getting bills they can’t pay.
KFF Health News, Oct 8 - New Maryland law requires radiologists inform patients of heart disease warning sign
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with radiologist Dr. Lisa Mullen about a new Maryland law requiring that patients be notified if mammogram results show calcium deposits in blood vessels.
NPR, Oct 8 - 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 now them.
NPR, Oct 7 - The WHO seeks more details on the death of a plague research lab employee in Russia
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, Oct 7 - Doomscrolling too much? Try these tips to put the phone down and plug into real life
NPR Life Kit provides tips to help you reduce your screentime.
NPR, Oct 7 - ‘Medicare for All’ Message Attracts Voters Buckling Under Medical Bills
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…
KFF Health News, Oct 7 - Food Aid Enrollment Tanks After SNAP Rule Changes
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…
KFF Health News, Oct 7 - The generation raised on sugar rations – and what their health reveals 70 years later
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…
The Guardian, Oct 7 - 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, Oct 6
Climate
- Blooming beautiful! The Tesselaar tulip festival – in pictures
The annual month-long festival takes place at a flower farm in the Victorian town of Silvan when the tulips are at their best
The Guardian, Oct 10 - Fifty billion seedlings: Can Ethiopia replant its ravaged forests?
A legacy of deforestation has left Ethiopia struggling with more intense flooding and drought. The country is trying to restore its native forests through one of the world’s most ambitious and well-funded tree-planting…
Grist, Oct 10 - Greece’s Seafood Problem Starts Elsewhere
This story is part of an investigation conducted by an international team of journalists based at The Outlaw Ocean Project. Read the other stories here. In May, the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization gathered i…
Inside Climate News, Oct 10 - In One Historically Black Florida Community, the Drinking Water Is Brown
WHITTED, Fla.—When Ann Jones runs her kitchen faucet, the water flows clear only some of the time. Sometimes the water is brown. Fill a pitcher, and the water is the color of iced tea. Jones, 81, is a gentle woman who h…
Inside Climate News, Oct 10 - Unpacking the Environmental Issues in Susan Collins’ Tough Race in Maine
From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with veteran Maine journalist Kevin Miller. The closely watched race for U.S. Senate in Ma…
Inside Climate News, Oct 10 - Climate crisis is coming to crush many of world’s best surf breaks, study warns
Changing tide levels, shifting sands and hardened shorelines put waves at risk, affecting more than just surfersThe climate crisis is coming for some of the world’s greatest surf breaks, submerging some as sea level ris…
The Guardian, Oct 9 - Northern California Community Wants Stronger Oversight of Dangerous Refineries Nearby
MARTINEZ, Calif.—Scores of people tired of living near accident-prone refineries packed an elementary school auditorium to hear what their government officials were doing to protect them. Two local refineries, Marathon…
Inside Climate News, Oct 9 - Looking for Oil in Alaska, No Environmental Strings Attached
Oil companies will no longer be required to conduct environmental reviews before exploring for fossil fuel reservoirs in the Western Arctic, the largest tract of federally managed public land in the United States. The B…
Inside Climate News, Oct 9 - Michigan Spill Prompts Federal Probe of Energy Transfer Pipelines’ Safety
A crude oil pipeline spill last month in the Detroit suburbs has prompted federal authorities to open an investigation into the safety of all 20,000 miles of hazardous liquids pipelines operated by Energy Transfer. The…
Inside Climate News, Oct 9 - SEC Issues Warning to Investment Firms That Challenged ExxonMobil
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued an unusual warning this week to the country’s largest asset managers and a climate-focused investor group over their roles in a 2021 campaign that replaced board direct…
Inside Climate News, Oct 9 - Instagram Photo Reveals New Species of Giant Waterlily
Researchers have recorded a new species of giant waterlily after first spotting the plant in an Instagram photo. Read more on E360 →
Yale Environment 360, Oct 9 - China’s Blue Mirage
This story is part of an investigation conducted by an international team of journalists based at The Outlaw Ocean Project. Read the other stories here. Xinjiang is a land of unforgiving extremes. Across its 600,000 squ…
Inside Climate News, Oct 9 - South Baltimore Residents Grapple With Contradictory Incinerator Decisions
Around 100 Baltimore residents packed a community hall in the Curtis Bay neighborhood on the evening of Oct. 1. One after another, they implored the Maryland Department of the Environment not to renew the air permit for…
Inside Climate News, Oct 9 - The Louisiana wind industry’s plan for survival: Outlast Trump
Trump brought offshore wind development to a near standstill. Louisiana companies plan to "wait for the clock to run out" in 2029.
Grist, Oct 9 - ‘Digger’ has a lot of haters. Here’s why they’re wrong.
In trying to capture the absurdity of the climate crisis, Alejandro Iñárritu made something weird, messy, and downright thrilling.
Grist, Oct 9 - Week in wildlife: a friendly seal, a furious goldcrest and ‘the swanfather’
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world
The Guardian, Oct 9 - Wildlife Populations Have Plunged Globally, But Some Buck the Trend
A new report paints a dark picture of the state of global wildlife—but also highlights flickers of light where some populations are on the upswing. Over the past half-century, populations of thousands of vertebrate spec…
Inside Climate News, Oct 8 - The bipartisan energy bill tearing the climate movement apart
A long-awaited permitting reform proposal would make renewables easier to build, but at a potential cost to communities and the environment.
Grist, Oct 8 - Hurricane Isaias is a typical storm — but it’s also ‘astounding’
Hurricane season began all the way back in June, but Isaias is the first to form in the Atlantic, smashing a previous record.
Grist, Oct 8 - Can hope save the planet? An endangered parrot that is beating the odds can help us find out | Helen Pilcher
A new global biodiversity report strikes an encouraging note. But we cannot rest on our laurels – and resilience is keyThe new Living Planet Report is out. Published every two years, it assesses the health of the natura…
The Guardian, Oct 8 - To Block Solar Energy Projects, One Community Lumped Them in With Junkyards and Adult Bookstores
In Montgomery County, Indiana, utility-scale solar projects appear on an official list of undesirable land uses that also includes “adult-oriented businesses.” So it wasn’t surprising that the county Board of Commission…
Inside Climate News, Oct 8 - As monarch butterflies migrate for the fall, meet the Chicago woman trying to protect them
Claudia Galeno-Sánchez has turned her home into a sanctuary for the insects by planting native milkweed and wildflowers – and sharing her experienceAlong the concrete streets of Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, a vividly…
The Guardian, Oct 8 - Former NOAA official on coastal cities' vulnerabilities during severe weather
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with former NOAA official Carolyn Gruber about vulnerabilities in the infrastructure of coastal cities during extreme weather events.
NPR, Oct 8 - Trump is gutting the Endangered Species Act. These 10 species show what’s at stake.
Hundreds of imperiled species, including North Atlantic right whales and rusty patched bumble bees, could face greater threats from industry and development.
Grist, Oct 8 - How the U.S. Public Lost Its Say on Environmental Policy
Federal agencies have long been required to seek public comment when writing new regulations or approving large projects, from highways to data centers. The Trump administration is systematically undercutting that proce…
Yale Environment 360, Oct 8 - From the farm to your door: How our global food system exploits workers
Colonialism and land dispossession created a system based on exploitation. Climate change is making it worse.
Grist, Oct 8 - Britons kept in dark about scale of climate crisis, say viewers of ‘first-of-its-kind’ emergency briefing
Nine out of 10 people felt motivated to act after watching film outlining threats to food security, economy and public healthThe British government must be honest about the scale of the threat posed by climate and natur…
The Guardian, Oct 8 - Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season
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.
NPR, Oct 8 - Stockpile food – and wash your hands: is that really how to prepare for environmental catastrophe? | George Monbiot
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…
The Guardian, Oct 8 - Next UK banknotes to feature barn owls, bumblebees, puffins and hedgehogs
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 Guardian, Oct 8 - This is one of Norway’s most pristine fjords. So why is it being used as a dumping site for mine waste?
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…
The Guardian, Oct 8 - Jonathan, a 192-Year-Old Giant Tortoise, Holds Insights for Aging Well
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 →
Yale Environment 360, Oct 7 - Powering data centers on nuclear? That’s a tough sell in Utah’s coal country.
To power two new data centers, Carbon County is getting a giant gas plant and 456 small nuclear reactors. Locals are pushing back.
Grist, Oct 7 - The Northeast’s reliance on heating oil is turning into a crisis
The war in Iran has sent heating oil prices soaring, and families may not be able to keep their homes warm this winter.
Grist, Oct 7 - 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, Oct 6
Business
- Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?
BBC, Oct 9 - Surprise, you've got medical bills!marketplace.org, Oct 9
- Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices
The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.
BBC, Oct 9 - Cole Brauer sailed solo around the world. She plans to do it againwww.marketplace.org, Oct 9
- The stock market isn’t the economy — except when maybe it is?www.marketplace.org, Oct 9
- Who are the people who set earnings expectations?Marketplace.org, Oct 9
- In the agricultural heart of the country, it's a tale of two farm economieswww.marketplace.org, Oct 9
- How a law to protect patients from surprise billing shifted the cost to employerswww.marketplace.org, Oct 9
- How the beverage aisle got so wild
Planet Money traced many new beverage flavors to one laboratory that serves dozens of companies to see how new flavors are created and why we're seeing such an explosion of options right now.
NPR, Oct 9 - Despite the controversy, data centers could be attractive to struggling rural towns
There's lots of debate over data centers and where they should be located. In a struggling rural town data center development can look a lot more attractive.
NPR, Oct 9 - How the oil industry is preparing for Hurricane Isaias
Hurricane Isaias is this season's first Atlantic hurricane, and is on a path to hit the northern Gulf Coast. How is the oil industry preparing?
NPR, Oct 9 - America’s dirtiest beaches are also the toughest to reach. Trump’s DOGE made them even harder to clean.www.marketplace.org, Oct 9
- A beach full of trash with nowhere to gomarketplace.org, Oct 9
- Ex-Deutsche Bank trader jailed for rigging rates has conviction overturned
The Court of Appeal quashes the conviction of Christian Bittar, a former Deutsche Bank trader jailed in 2018.
BBC, Oct 9 - Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".
BBC, Oct 9 - International students could see a massive fee increase for OPT work visaMarketplace.org, Oct 9
- From lake to table: Turning Minnesota's invasive crayfish into a local delicacyMarketplace.org, Oct 9
- Trump's crackdown on foreign students and workersmarketplace.org, Oct 9
- Thieves make off with €5m haul from prestigious Italian winery
Gang breaks into cellar of Marchesi Antinori in Cortona and loads two trucks with 30,000 bottles before getawayThousands of bottles of wine worth €5m (£4.2m) have been stolen from a prestigious winery in Tuscany in what…
The Guardian, Oct 9 - Why American investors love European defense startups
As European defense spending takes off, just about half of the funding in Europe's defense tech industry is coming from American investors this year. One reason why: European investment firms have restrictions on how th…
NPR, Oct 9 - Trump names his new AI task force the "Super Intelligence Force"marketplace.org, Oct 9
- Judge weighs arguments by CNN and other media outlets over Trump ban
A judge is weighing arguments by CNN, MS NOW and Politico that President Trump violated their constitutional rights by stripping them of their White House credentials.
NPR, Oct 9 - Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover
Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.
BBC, Oct 9 - Industry leaders discuss island high value scheme
More than 260 industry leaders met to discuss the role wealthy residents play in Jersey's economy.
BBC, Oct 9 - 'You cannot build this car anywhere else in the world'
Car maker Longbow, which hopes to build thousands of cars, says the region has the talent and know-how.
BBC, Oct 9 - Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?
The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.
BBC, Oct 9 - Only in San Francisco: A picnic to discuss AI riskMarketplace.org, Oct 8
- Trump made ‘clear’ that media ban was due to critical coverage, court told
Lawyer for CNN, MS Now and Politico says Trump admitted he banned networks from White House over their coverageDonald Trump continues to be the strongest witness for the media companies arguing that they were unfairly b…
The Guardian, Oct 8 - Starbucks reportedly exploring Chipotle takeover
Move would reunite chief executive Brian Niccol with chain he led before joining coffee company two years agoStarbucks has explored a takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, in a mo…
The Guardian, Oct 8 - WATCH: Vance says Microsoft is being suspended from green card program for H-1B visa workers
President Donald Trump's administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply for green cards for workers who come to the U.S. to live and work using H-1B visas as it accuses the company of fraud.
PBS NewsHour, Oct 8 - Oil and gas prices jump on Middle East shipping attacks, sending bond yields higher and stocks lower – business live
Brent crude tops $105 a barrel amid attacks on tankers and squeeze on US oil output in Gulf of Mexico as storm Isaias approachesHere’s our wrap of the moves in markets:The sell-off in bond markets has put the euro under…
The Guardian, Oct 8 - 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, Oct 6
Music
- King Crimson were only around for half of the 70s. Here’s what they did with the time
10 of the best tracks from In The Wake Of Poseidon, Lizard, Islands, Larks’ Tongues In Aspic, Starless And Bible Black and Red
Louder, Oct 10 - How Judas Priest made the iconic album that saved their career
Fifty years after Sad Wings Of Destiny was released, Judas Priest‘s second album still sounds like the birth of a legend
Louder, Oct 10 - Complete List Of George Strait Songs From A to Z
Few artists have represented the sound of traditional country music as consistently as George Strait. Born in Poteet, Texas, on May 18, 1952, and raised in nearby Pearsall, Strait built his reputation with the kind of s…
Classic Rock History, Oct 10 - Mastodon announce Marrow Deep Bone Dust edition vinyl containing fragments of actual mastodon fossil
Mastodon vinyl album containing actual mastodon fossil is limited to just 170 copies – for obvious reasons
Louder, Oct 10 - 'Genius grant' winner Immanuel Wilkins explains how he weaves Black history into his music
Saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins talks about the impact that winning a 2026 MacArthur Fellowship will have on his art.
NPR Music, Oct 10 - Tom Morello on the future hair metal guitar hero who blew him away
How a teenage guitar hero from Boston had the pre-fame Tom Morello picking his jaw up off the floor – and the friendship that resulted years later
Louder, Oct 10 - HATEBREED's JAMEY JASTA Says Fans Won't Have To Wait Long For Follow-Up To Upcoming 'Fatal Paradox' Album
In a new interview with Nik Nocturnal, studio album, HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta spoke about the title of the band's upcoming studio album, "Fatal Paradox", which will arrive on November 6 via BLKIIBLK, the heavy met…
Blabbermouth, Oct 10 - ‘John Prine’: A Debut for the Ages for a Songwriter’s Songwriter
The album is a quiet masterpiece, a portrait of a young singer-songwriter already fully formed and crafting songs for the ages. The post ‘John Prine’: A Debut for the Ages for a Songwriter’s Songwriter appeared first on…
Best Classic Bands, Oct 10 - Barry Manilow’s Vegas Comeback Derailed by Bronchitis
The 83-year-old singer was forced to cut short his concert in Las Vegas on Friday night after just two songs and subsequently canceled his scheduled Saturday night performance. Barry Manilow’s Vegas Comeback Derailed by…
Consequence, Oct 10 - RIK EMMETT Reveals He Lost 'All' His Hair After TRIUMPH's 2026 Comeback Tour: 'You May See Me Wearing A Lot Of Hats' At Upcoming Shows
In a new interview with Rob Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, TRIUMPH's Rik Emmett opened up about returning to the road for a North American tour after a 30-year hiatus. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Emmett…
Blabbermouth, Oct 10 - Beyond Nirvana: how Sub Pop shed its grunge origins to become one of the world's most daringly disruptive record labels
The post-grunge Sub Pop story told via five essential records
Louder, Oct 10 - Danny Trejo Says He’s “Not Pro-ICE” Amid Backlash Over Daily Wire Movie
The Machete star says he took the role to play a positive Latino veteran and insists his involvement should not be read as support for ICE. Danny Trejo Says He’s “Not Pro-ICE” Amid Backlash Over Daily Wire Movie Alex Kr…
Consequence, Oct 10 - STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' DEAN DELEO Is 'Very Grateful' For JEFF GUTT: The 'Peace Of Mind' That He Brings To The Band Is 'Immeasurable'
In a new interview with Baby Huey and Chasta of the San Francisco radio station 107.7 The Bone, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS guitarist Dean DeLeo spoke about the band's decision, nine years ago, to move forward with a new singer…
Blabbermouth, Oct 10 - Sex Pistols Berate Dude for Infiltrating Women-Only Mosh Pit
Frank Carter lost his cool at the offending concert-goer: "Ask any one of them if they feel safe in every mosh pit!" Sex Pistols Berate Dude for Infiltrating Women-Only Mosh Pit Alex Young
Consequence, Oct 10 - Watch Billy Joel Perform on ‘The Midnight Special’ Before True Stardom
When he appeared on the popular musical TV series in 1975, it was still two years before his true breakthrough LP, The Stranger. The post Watch Billy Joel Perform on ‘The Midnight Special’ Before True Stardom appeared f…
Best Classic Bands, Oct 10 - Modest Mouse Deliver Good Vibes and Birthday Wishes at New York’s Rooftop at Pier 17: Photos + Setlist
The band is closing in on the end of their tour supporting new album An Eraser and a Maze. Modest Mouse Deliver Good Vibes and Birthday Wishes at New York’s Rooftop at Pier 17: Photos + Setlist Ben Kaye
Consequence, Oct 10 - DEVIN TOWNSEND To Release DREAMPEACE 'Harmonic Dharma' Album Next Week: 'I Hope It Brings You The Peace It Has Brought Me'
In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend has announced that he will release a new album, "Harmonic Dharma", under the DREAMPEACE banner on Friday, October 16. Ha…
Blabbermouth, Oct 10 - Yes’ Jon Davison discovered the Moody Blues when he married John Lodge’s daughter. But she’s not a fan of either band
Singer celebrates being in a band with his hero, the best-value album he ever bought, rumours of what “Rush” really means, and the guitarist he’d most like to work with
Louder, Oct 10 - 5 basslines that made Paul Simon a superstar
From David Hood’s deep Southern grooves to Bakithi Kumalo’s groundbreaking fretless work, Paul Simon has always known the value of a great bassist
Guitar World, Oct 10 - SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'I Know That Some People Feel That Christianity Doesn't Belong In Rock Music'
In a new interview with Brian Storm of Rock Feed, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band SKILLET, talked about how regularly speaking about his faith in secular spaces and voi…
Blabbermouth, Oct 10 - Charlotte Church: “I love Radiohead more than I could possibly love anything other than my kids.”
"I love Radiohead more than I could possibly love anything other than my kids"
Louder, Oct 10 - Tom Morello: Why Not All Rock Bands Need to Be Political
Rock Hall champion of heavy bands is proud of his contribution to making the scene bigger than ever.
Ultimate Classic Rock, Oct 10 - Charli XCX Brings Out Tinashe At ACL
Charli XCX's Music, Fashion, Film and Tinashe's Popstar are easily two of the best albums of the year. Last weekend, Charli brought out Troye Sivan for her Austin City Limits headlining set. Last night for the second we…
Stereogum, Oct 10 - The Beach Boys’ ‘Good Vibrations’: Brian’s Masterpiece
1966 was a watershed year for the group, with the release of Brian Wilson's genius album, Pet Sounds, and this song, recorded with the Wrecking Crew. The post The Beach Boys’ ‘Good Vibrations’: Brian’s Masterpiece appea…
Best Classic Bands, Oct 10 - Indigo Girls’ Bus Driver Killed in Crash
No other members of the band or crew were were onboard at the time of the crash. Indigo Girls’ Bus Driver Killed in Crash Alex Young
Consequence, Oct 10 - Sammy Hagar Plays First of Three Birthday Shows: Set List, Video
Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony did not participate this year. Here's why.
Ultimate Classic Rock, Oct 10 - Ella Langley Cancels Tulsa Concert Due To Bomb Threat
On Friday (Oct. 9), Ella Langley canceled her show in Tulsa due to a bomb threat. The "Choosin' Texas" singer was supposed to play the BOK Center, but "your safety will always mean more to me than anything else," she wr…
Stereogum, Oct 10 - MATT SORUM Says THE CULT Was His Favorite Band To Play In: It Was 'Right In My Lane As Far As How I Like To Approach The Drum Kit'
In a new interview with Joann Butler In Studio With..., Matt Sorum, the American drummer best known for his work with GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT and VELVET REVOLVER, was asked to name his "favorite band to play in". He sai…
Blabbermouth, Oct 10 - Lou Gramm Says 'It’ll Take a Miracle' to Bring Real Rock Back
Foreigner vocalist dismisses current music as commercial and poppy, and says radio wouldn't play his band's hits today.
Ultimate Classic Rock, Oct 10 - How an unassuming college professor became one of the world’s leading authorities on Van Halen
Greg Renoff’s research skills allowed him to gather stories about the band’s early days that may otherwise have been forgotten, including the accident that led to the recording of EVH’s masterpiece, Eruption
Guitar World, Oct 10 - Paul Simon Sets ‘The Quiet Celebration Concert’ Album
His surprising news in 2025 that he would return to the stage followed a self-imposed retirement after his 2018 "Homeward Bound" tour.
Best Classic Bands, Oct 10 - BEAT Launches Fall Tour: Set List, Video
Terry Bozzio has now made his official debut with the band.
Ultimate Classic Rock, Oct 10 - RANDY BLYTHE: 'With LAMB OF GOD, I Would Love To Do More Clean Vocals, But I Only Really Put Clean Vocals Where They Fit'
In a new interview with Jai Setright of Australia's Metal On Tap, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe spoke about how he manages to remain one of metal's most physically dynamic performers more than three decades into the…
Blabbermouth, Oct 10 - Complete List Of Um, Jennifer? Songs From A to Z
Um, Jennifer? is a New York City indie rock duo made up of Fig Regan and Elijah “Eli” Scarpati. The two met through Brooklyn’s queer social scene and began writing together in early 2023, developing a sound that mixes p…
Classic Rock History, Oct 10 - How Stereophonics' gritty, poetic debut album Word Gets Around set the small-town trio up for a big, bright future
Word Gets Around found Kelly Jones shining a light on a community filled with both characters and character
Louder, Oct 10 - Eric Gales shows you 7 ways to get across the fretboard that unlock his secret to improv
The blues-rock maestro explains how position shifts can shape melodic ideas in his latest lesson column
Guitar World, Oct 10 - Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Looks Back On 'Reign In Blood': 'It Still Gives Me The Chills When I Listen To That Album'
In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, original SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo reflected on one of the most uncompromising metal records of all time, SLAYER's classic third full-length effort, "Reign In Bl…
Blabbermouth, Oct 10 - Childhood Myths We Accepted as Absolute Fact (and Maybe Still Do)
Wishing at 11:11, lifting your feet over railroad tracks, and fearing Bloody Mary: the childhood myths and rituals we swore by.
Ultimate Classic Rock, Oct 10 - Complete List Of Sarah Kinsley Songs From A to Z
Sarah Kinsley is a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist born in Mountain View, California, and raised in Connecticut and Singapore. Classically trained on piano and violin, she later studied music at…
Classic Rock History, Oct 10 - Trivium, Power Trip and Calva Louise are all in Metal Hammer's new Tracks Of The Week
Trivium, Power Trip and Hanabie. are among this week's best new metal songs.
Louder, Oct 10 - Test your Pink Floyd knowledge with our quiz
How well do you know Pink Floyd: the legendary gear, the iconic songs, and the guitarists who lent them an occasional hand along the way? Test your knowledge in our quiz
Guitar World, Oct 10 - Wayne Hussey looks back on The Mission's debut album, God's Own Medicine
Celebrating 40 years of their debut album God’s Own Medicine, The Mission play four London shows next month, each with a different spin
Louder, Oct 10 - The week in gear, ft. Castle Rat’s medieval signature model, Joe Bonamassa’s digital Twin and much, much more
Fender, Dunable, Boss, Gibson and more come through with the goods in a very good week for the reputation of digital guitar amps
Guitar World, Oct 10 - Ghost’s Tobias Forge brings his long-lost death metal band Repugnant back from the dead
A ‘new’ Repugnant song features in the latest instalment of horror franchise V/H/S – and it’s got a black metal A-lister on vocals
Louder, Oct 10 - The Aerosmith albums you should definitely listen to
Aerosmith are making a surprise return to the stage the end of October. These are the classic albums to crank up
Louder, Oct 9 - Brian May on Queen’s epic new concert film and the future of the band
Queen’s Brian May an Roger Taylor look back on the band’s landmark 1986 gig behind the Iron Curtain – and what may be next for the rock icons
Louder, Oct 9 - Blackie Lawless on what Kiss got right, why rock'n'roll is disappearing, and the price of fame
These are the things WASP's Blackie Lawless has learned while travelling life’s highway
Louder, Oct 9 - Journey's Deen Castronovo 'Doing Great' After Mid-Show Emergency
The drummer had been taken to a hospital after playing just two songs on Thursday night.
Ultimate Classic Rock, Oct 9 - Scarlett Johansson Faces Down Evil in First Trailer for The Exorcist: Martyrs: Watch
On March 12th, 2027, Mike Flanagan brings his take on the devil to theaters. Scarlett Johansson Faces Down Evil in First Trailer for The Exorcist: Martyrs: Watch Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence, Oct 9 - Ella Langley Cancels Tulsa Concert Following Bomb Threat: Report
A preliminary sweep of the venue by officers and K-9 units found no indication of a threat, but the show was nonetheless cancelled. Ella Langley Cancels Tulsa Concert Following Bomb Threat: Report Alex Young
Consequence, Oct 9 - Katie Dey Announces New Album universal will: Hear “for you”
Unless you count last year's rarities collection, it's been three years since the Melbourne digital pop auteur Katie Dey released her last album, never falter hero girl. That streak is about to end. In just four weeks,…
Stereogum, Oct 9 - Is It 'THE SWEET' Or Just 'SWEET'? Guitarist ANDY SCOTT Sets Record Straight On Influential Glam Rock Band's Name
In a new interview with Steve Mascord of White Line Fever TV, Andy Scott — the lead guitarist and a key songwriter of SWEET, one of the most influential glam rock bands of the 1970s — was asked if people should still re…
Blabbermouth, Oct 9 - Rocketship Announce New Album Hurt Feelings: Hear “New Threats”
Portland indie-pop veterans Rocketship recently reissued their essential 1996 album A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness for its 30th anniversary and reunited for their first tour in eight years. This is not a strictly no…
Stereogum, Oct 9 - Virga – “Perception Management” & “Impassable Monolith II”
I'd never heard of the Lawrence, Kansas trio Virga before they got booked to open the first leg of Chat Pile and Soul Glo's current North American tour, but I'm very glad that I smashed "subscribe" on their Bandcamp. (T…
Stereogum, Oct 9 - Genesis’ Debut Album, ‘From Genesis to Revelation,’ Gets Expanded, Deluxe Editions
Originally released in 1969, the LP marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey, the first chapter in the story of a band that would go on to achieve immense success and lasting acclaim. The post Genesis’ Debut Alb…
Best Classic Bands, Oct 9 - Should Heavy Metal Bands Be More Political In Their Messaging? TOM MORELLO Weighs In
In a recent interview with Berlin, Germany's Star FM 87.9 radio station, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello spoke about his active role as a champion for heavy metal icons JUDAS PRIEST and IRON MAIDEN, both…
Blabbermouth, Oct 9 - Twin Temple says blending Satanic lyrics and doo-wop 'transcends what's expected'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the "Satanic doo-wop" duo Twin Temple about their new album Doomed Lovers and what drew them to Satanism and the occult.
NPR Music, Oct 9 - Rockers Salute Judas Priest's Ian Hill Following Retirement
Members of the rock and metal community are weighing in after Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill announced his retirement.
Loudwire, Oct 9 - "We got caught in industry hell. It felt like I was dying." How making new album Doomed Lovers rescued Satanic doo-wop duo Twin Temple from "soul-crushing depression"
"We've had every door slammed in our face"
Louder, Oct 9 - The Violent Hour (Carla Harvey, Charlie Benante) Announce Debut Album, Unleash “Already Dead”: Stream
The Violent Hour's debut album Pretty Girls Do Ugly Things will be out January 22nd. The Violent Hour (Carla Harvey, Charlie Benante) Announce Debut Album, Unleash “Already Dead”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Consequence, Oct 9 - The History of Metallica's James Hetfield's Hair in 30 Photos
For a band that isn't hair metal, the subject of "hair" sure has continued to follow Metallica around. James Hetfield's latest hairstyle choice is no exception.
Loudwire, Oct 9 - BLACK VEIL BRIDES' ANDY BIERSACK: 'Vindicate' Has Been 'One Of Our Most Well-Received Records We've Ever Made'
In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music Podcast, BLACK VEIL BRIDES vocalist Andy Biersack spoke about the fan response to the band's seventh studio album, "Vindicate", which came out in May via Spinefarm. He…
Blabbermouth, Oct 9 - Mastodon Announce Vinyl Pressed With Mastodon Fossils
Every Mastodon record has Mastodon on it, but the new pressing of Marrow Deep has mastodon in it. The Atlanta metal legends have announced a new version of their latest album featuring actual mastodon fossils. The recor…
Stereogum, Oct 9 - The Decemberists Return with New Song “The Better Part of Bravery”: Stream
Written for the animated stop-motion film Wildwood, based on frontman Colin Meloy's debut novel. The Decemberists Return with New Song “The Better Part of Bravery”: Stream Eddie Fu
Consequence, Oct 9 - Judas Priest Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide
In a Spinal Tap-esque twist, they spent most of their career trying to hold onto a drummer.
Ultimate Classic Rock, Oct 9 - LOU GRAMM: 'The Rock That's In The Charts Right Now Is Not Of My Liking. I Don't Even Know If I Would Call It Rock.'
In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm was asked to weigh in on KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons's comment that "rock is dead.". Lou said (as transcribed by…
Blabbermouth, Oct 9 - Donnie Iris, Rocker Who First Earned Fame With the Jaggerz (“The Rapper”), Retires
He also spent time with the funk rock band Wild Cherry and later forged a solo career achieving success with a number of hits in the '80s. The post Donnie Iris, Rocker Who First Earned Fame With the Jaggerz (“The Rapper…
Best Classic Bands, Oct 9 - Journey Drummer Deen Castronovo Suffers Medical Emergency During Concert
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo was sent to the hospital Thursday night following a medical emergency of some sort he suffered […] The post Journey Drummer Deen Castronovo Suffers Medical Emergency During Concert appear…
Rock Cellar, Oct 9 - Lorna Shore's 'Paranormal Prison' Ghost Hunt
Deathcore titans Lorna Shore are the latest guest on 'Paranormal Prison' in what might be the funniest episode yet!
Loudwire, Oct 9 - Metallica Switch Up Setlist Again During Third Sphere Show
Metallica switched up the setlist a little bit again with a classic song during their third Las Vegas Sphere residency show last night (Oct. 8).
Loudwire, Oct 9 - The Who: Loud as Ever at Solid 2016 Coachella Show
On the final night of Desert Trip's first weekend, they gave a career-spanning performance and showed they can still play as feverishly and loudly as ever. The post The Who: Loud as Ever at Solid 2016 Coachella Show app…
Best Classic Bands, Oct 9 - Oasis Doc ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ Lands on Disney+ and Hulu: Is It Worth Your Time?
Writer/music journalist Jeff Slate, who’s covered Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour (and the Britpop band’s storied history) extensively for Rock Cellar, […] The post Oasis Doc ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ Lands on Disney+ and Hul…
Rock Cellar, Oct 9 - John Prine on music, cancer and why he never thought he'd be a recording artist
Prine died in 2020 from complications of COVID-19. To mark what would have been his 80th birthday, we listen to an interview from 2018 in which he talked about the surgeries that altered his voice.
NPR Music, Oct 9 - Watch Ian Hill's Final Judas Priest Concert
The bassist joined the heavy metal legends in 1970.
Ultimate Classic Rock, Oct 9
SEO/AI
- Google Ends Spam Update, Shares Crawl Timing Ranges – SEO Pulse
Google's spam update finishes, a talk recap puts site moves in months, Search Console combines countries, and new guidance targets fake author profiles. The post Google Ends Spam Update, Shares Crawl Timing Ranges – SEO…
Search Engine Journal, Oct 10 - Google Explains How To Use HTML Sitemaps For SEO
Google explains why HTML sitemaps may still be useful even though the XML standard has largely replaced it.
Search Engine Journal, Oct 9 - Shopify SEO: The complete beginner’s guideSearch Engine Land, Oct 9
- Google Ads adds automatic text overlays to Demand Gen video adsSearch Engine Land, Oct 9
- Google launches Display & Video 360 Structured Data Files v11 with expanded targetingSearch Engine Land, Oct 9
- Your boss is nervous about AI, tooSearch Engine Land, Oct 9
- Google tests new design for ads at bottom of AI Mode responsesSearch Engine Watch, Oct 9
- Google Ads PMax adds option to send users to Google Business ProfileSearch Engine Watch, Oct 9
- Daily Search Forum Recap: October 9, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google launched a new UGC fresh data program document that Reddit...
Search Engine Roundtable, Oct 9 - What Google AI Mode follow-up questions reveal about your contentSearch Engine Land, Oct 9
- Google AI Mode ads: Everything you need to knowSearch Engine Land, Oct 9
- Bing tests light blue bubbles for sitelinks on desktopSearch Engine Watch, Oct 9
- Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Spam Update Done, Penalties Rise, Factcheck AI, Content Quality, Fake Authors, Ads & So Much More
was a super busy week, so there is a lot more content in this recap compared to most. We start off with the Google September 2026 spam update completing, it had its third and final phase earlier in the week. Google may…
Search Engine Roundtable, Oct 9 - AI Overviews Have Spread To Most Big-Brand Searches
Recent tracking data found AI Overviews on most brand-name searches it checked.
Search Engine Journal, Oct 9 - The PPC marketer’s guide to Google’s MeridianSearch Engine Land, Oct 9
- Google Ads Enables Text Customization Asset Previews
Google Ads now lets you preview the assets generated by Google AI for your Google Ads AI Max campaigns. Google added these details to the About text customization in Search campaigns help page under a new section named…
Search Engine Roundtable, Oct 9 - Bing Testing Local Pack Without Borders
Microsoft Bing is testing showing the local pack results without borders. Normally, the local pack has a small outline border around the results, but for some reason, Microsoft is testing not placing the outline around…
Search Engine Roundtable, Oct 9 - Google Updates Reader Revenue Manager Home Page
Google has made major updates to the Reader Revenue Manager homepage. It was a large redesign of the page, it also now lists AI Mode, AI Overviews, and Gemini, added a matrix to the page and moved things around as well.
Search Engine Roundtable, Oct 9 - Bing Tests Faded Stylish Line Separators
Microsoft Bing is getting fancy and stylish with its line separators in Bing Search. Bing is testing fading the line separators at the end of the lines.
Search Engine Roundtable, Oct 9 - Bing Tests Removing Favicons From Search Result Snippets
Microsoft Bing is testing dropping favicons from Bing search result snippets. This makes the search results page look much less graphical.
Search Engine Roundtable, Oct 9 - Google tests larger three-dot menu icon on adsSearch Engine Watch, Oct 9
- Claude’s New Rules Target Fake Sources Built To Sway AI Answers
Anthropic's updated usage policy names seeding search and AI answer sources with misleading content, and drops automated publishing from its high-risk list. The post Claude’s New Rules Target Fake Sources Built To Sway…
Search Engine Journal, Oct 9 - - Search Engine LandSearch Engine Land, Oct 9
- Jetpack 16.3 WordPress Plugin Update Is A Winner
Jetpack announced the release of version 16.3, a major update that adds three new blocks, expands existing features, improves accessibility and security, and reorganizes settings to bring related controls together in th…
Search Engine Journal, Oct 9 - AI In Regulated Paid Media: The Default Settings That Put Compliance At Risk
Understand how to address both ad platform and organizational AI concerns for paid media advertisers in regulated industries The post AI In Regulated Paid Media: The Default Settings That Put Compliance At Risk appeared…
Search Engine Journal, Oct 8 - Commercial intent keywords: What they are and how to rankSearch Engine Land, Oct 8
- Does AI Admit When it Can’t Diagnose an SEO Problem?
Nearly every marketer has probably lived through a similar situation in which traffic drops, but there are multiple plausible reasons why. It could be a crawling issue, broken tracking, or other possible options, but yo…
Mike King (iPullRank), Oct 8 - Competitive Analysis for Paid Media: How To Find the Broken Stage
TL;DR Competitive research can show which stage of your funnel is broken (Be Seen, Be Believed, or Be Chosen) and which channel to fix it in.
Seer Interactive, Oct 7 - Google’s September Spam Update Is Rolling Out. Here’s What the August One Did to Page One
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…
Previsible, Oct 7 - Share of Model vs. Share of Voice: Everything You Need to Know About These AI Era Metrics
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…
Previsible, Oct 7 - Why AI Search Demands Cross-Team Ownership, Not Silos
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…
Previsible, Oct 7 - 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, Oct 6 - 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, Oct 6 - How product thinking can make you a better SEOsearchengineland.com, Oct 6
- Google warns against using fake author information on your contentsearchengineland.com, Oct 6
- Reddit for organic and AI search: 7 ways to build visibilitysearchengineland.com, Oct 6
- Google appears to reduce AI answers in People Also Asksearchenginewatch.com, Oct 6