News from Saturday, October 17, 2026
World
- Heidi Levine undergoes surgery on 'nearly detached' finger, daughter says
Heidi Levine undergoes surgery on 'nearly detached' finger, daughter says Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine, who was brutally attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, has undergone surgery on h…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Deadly fire breaks out at Canada military base
Defence Minister David McGuinty says there are casualties in what the prime minister called a "serious incident".
BBC, Oct 17 - ‘Serious incident’ at Alberta military base causes deaths and injuries, Canada officials say
Incident at CFB Wainwright base in Alberta caused a ‘major fire’ that is spreading to the nearby town because of strong windsPeople have been killed and injured after an incident at one of Canada’s busiest military trai…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Israeli military sat on distress calls about settler attacks for two hours, report says
Israeli military sat on distress calls about settler attacks for two hours, report says The Israeli military sat on distress calls for nearly two hours as activists reported threats from settlers in the occupied West Ba…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Rubio says Trump to 'analyze' global impact of Russia sanctions during pause
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russia would last 60 days, as the move drew bipartisan criticism and raised fears in Ukraine that…
France 24, Oct 17 - Search continues for 11 missing after boat sank off Mexico’s Baja coast
Some of 16 survivors treated for suspected shark bites, US coastguard says.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Fears grow in DRC as former President Joseph Kabila joins rebellion
Kabila’s move raises new questions about the war in eastern Congo and prospects for peace.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Eight Yemeni government forces killed in battle with Houthis
Eight Yemeni government forces killed in battle with Houthis Yemen's government forces say eight of its soldiers have been killed during a battle on the in the southern province of Lahj. The government-affiliated Tur al…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Rubio says Russia sanctions pause to 'analyse' impact on global economy
Rubio says Russia sanctions pause to 'analyse' impact on global economy US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that President Donald Trump's waiver of sweeping sanctions and tariffs on Russia would be a 60-day…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Iran says two tankers catch fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz
The vessels, each carrying about two million barrels of crude oil, used an unauthorised route, the IRGC says.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - ‘Standing up for democracy’: Atlanta ‘No Kings’ rally draws Trump critics ahead of midterms
“No Kings, Vote Now” was the theme of a rally in Atlanta, one of many organised across the US on Saturday. While many demonstrators denounced President Donald Trump’s policies, organisers said the rally was aimed at get…
France 24, Oct 17 - Buildings burn as French protests go into the night
Witnesses say masked protesters set fire to Limoges town hall, which officials say is now ‘largely lost’.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Araghchi says Iran has presented 'concrete' Hormuz reopening proposal
Araghchi says Iran has presented 'concrete' Hormuz reopening proposal Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran has presented a concrete seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Press TV reported. S…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Saudi-led forces try to break Houthi siege of Taiz with airstrikes
Saudi-led forces say they’ve struck multiple positions around the Yemeni city of Taiz to break the Houthi siege.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in the occupied West Bank
Masked Israeli settlers attacked European diplomats, a French mayor and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Saudi-led coalition says drones targeting Riyadh, Eastern Province destroyed
Saudi-led coalition says drones targeting Riyadh, Eastern Province destroyed The Saudi-led coalition says its forces intercepted and destroyed a drone in Riyadh region and another in the eastern province. Houthis, meanw…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Israeli protesters say 'they are conducting ethnic cleansing' in West Bank
Israeli protesters say 'they are conducting ethnic cleansing' in West Bank A group of Israeli demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest against Israeli settler violence targeting Palestinians in the occu…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - US sanctions relief unlikely to ease tanker crisis, Kpler says
US sanctions relief unlikely to ease tanker crisis, Kpler says Washington’s reported plans to ease sanctions on shadow fleet tankers may do little to alleviate record freight rates, analytics firm Kpler said. In a post…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats
Fires reported on three tankers as masked settlers attack European politicians in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Ebike rider, 13, charged with sexual touching after girls and women allegedly harassed on northern beaches trails
Sydney teenager charged with offensive behaviour and sexual touching without consent in relation to incidents involving females aged 13 to 54An ebike riding 13-year-old boy has been charged with multiple sexual offences…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - US wants Israel to 'crack down' on settler attacks, Rubio says
US wants Israel to 'crack down' on settler attacks, Rubio says The United States wants Israel to do more to deter attacks committed by settlers in the West Bank, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday. "We'r…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute attackers of American journalist
Trump-appointed Ambassador Mike Huckabee calls attack in occupied West Bank a 'despicable act of terror'.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Arizona joins Nevada to fight proposed cuts to their shares of Colorado River
Move comes after Trump administration announced restrictions that could slash water suppliesArizona has joined Nevada in its legal battle against the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to their shares of the shrinking…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Israeli forces search homes in Yasouf, set up checkpoints in Bethlehem
Israeli forces search homes in Yasouf, set up checkpoints in Bethlehem Israeli soldiers have stormed and searched homes in the town of Yasouf, east of Salfit in the occupied West Bank, Wafa reported. On Saturday night,…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Hurricane Trudy strengthens to category 2 as it heads toward Mexico
Hurricane warning in effect from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes as storm moves toward Pacific coastTrudy strengthened to a category 2 hurricane as it moved toward Mexico’s south-western and west-central Pacific coast on…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Saudi-led coalition intercepts drones as Egypt weighs sending help
Forces intercepted and destroyed four drones over Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Eastern Province and southern region.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Coalition says two missiles, drone launched towards Saudi Arabia destroyed
Coalition says two missiles, drone launched towards Saudi Arabia destroyed Saudi-led coalition forces have intercepted and destroyed two missiles launched by the Houthis towards Khamis Mushait area and intercepted and d…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - New York City police seek suspect in fatal subway station shooting
Suspect shot a man in his 30s on the E train platform of the 53rd Street-7th Avenue subway station, according to NYPDA man was shot and killed in a New York City subway station Saturday afternoon, and the New York polic…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Drivers warned of frisky deer that pose ‘possible danger to life’ on the roads
National insurance data shows drivers face a 1 in 145 chance of hitting an animal, with deer topping the list of struck wildlife
The Independent, Oct 17 - Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat
Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.
BBC, Oct 17 - Riyadh residents warned of ‘hostile aerial threat’ as Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles
Riyadh residents warned of ‘hostile aerial threat’ as Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles Residents of the Saudi capital Riyadh received a mobile phone alert early on Sunday warning of a "hostile aerial threat", AFP…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Rioters loot stores, set fires in central Milan during cost-of-living protest
The march against wars and rising living costs began peacefully.
ABC News, Oct 17 - Girl, 7, survives being shot in the face in Oregon elementary school attack as community rallies around her
Little Saylor Graham was described as a ‘feisty, loving child’ with a ‘fierce determination to thrive’ by a family friend
The Independent, Oct 17 - Student protests widen into greater social unrest in France
Hundreds of protests took place in cities across France. Most of them were peaceful but some turned chaotic and violent.
NPR, Oct 17 - The state of the State Department in the wake of the Kimberly Guilfoyle scandal
NPR's Joel Rose talks with James B. Story, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, about the state of the State Department in the wake of the Kimberly Guilfoyle scandal.
NPR, Oct 17 - UK should scrap ‘stupid’ ban on petrol cars to close EU trade deal, says Renault boss
The UK government has pledged to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030
The Independent, Oct 17 - Photos: No Kings rallies in US urge midterm voters to cast ballots early
Thousands gathered at events throughout the country on Saturday, building on two years of No Kings marches.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia show the Yemeni rebels' growing strength
At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on the rebels — only to see them grow even stronger.
PBS NewsHour, Oct 17 - Cost of living protests hit Belgium, Italy, Portugal and France
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets for separate demonstrations putting pressure on governments across the EU.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Historic Limoges town hall engulfed in flames amid protests in France
Limoges town hall, a 143-year-old building in central France, was set on fire amid unrest following nationwide protests over the cost of living.
Euronews, Oct 17 - Trump recycles ‘Dumocrats’ attacks at Kentucky rally but behind the scenes is ‘blaming aides’ for gloomy midterms outlook
‘The Republican Party is starting to look pretty good,’ Trump told supporters as polls suggest a potential midterm blue wave
The Independent, Oct 17 - Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania
There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.
BBC, Oct 17 - Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze as hundreds arrested after France protests
Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.
BBC, Oct 17 - Ten killed in fire at beach resort in Bangladesh
Ten people, including six members of the same family, were killed in a fire at a beach resort in Bangladesh.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Netanyahu says 'smear' campaign targeting settlers as attack on French mayor draws condemnation
Netanyahu says 'smear' campaign targeting settlers as attack on French mayor draws condemnation Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday alleged a “smear” campaign against settlers, as the violent attack by…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Looters seize on massive French protests to raid and vandalise shops
Looters on Saturday seized the opportunity to raid and vandalise a host of shops and businesses across France – from bakeries and supermarkets to tech stores – as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets to p…
France 24, Oct 17 - 'No room for violence,' says Macron after rioters and looters hijack peaceful demonstrations across France
Macron pledged to capture all those who incited chaos and hold them to account for the crimes they’ve committed. Prime Minister Lecornu meanwhile stressed that limited public funds cannot endlessly go towards funding th…
Euronews, Oct 17 - France demands Israel arrest settlers who attacked French mayor in West Bank
France demands Israel arrest settlers who attacked French mayor in West Bank French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot demanded Saturday that Israel crack down on “criminal violence” after a French mayor was attacked by…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - At least 17 killed in stampede at religious gathering in India
Incident took place at festival in north Kolkata, in India's West Bengal state, amid big crowds and rainfall, police said.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Lebanon to join trilateral talks with Israel and US in Florida next week, Aoun says
Lebanon to join trilateral talks with Israel and US in Florida next week, Aoun says Lebanon will send a military delegation to a US-backed trilateral meeting with Israel in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday, President Joseph A…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Albanian police fire rubber bullets as protests against Rama escalate
Five days of clashes rock Tirana as students join a wider movement demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Ohio couple accused of locking 9 children in cages and making them stand with nails between toes in ‘deplorable’ case
‘The living conditions in that trailer were horrific,’ said Jay Cook of the Licking County Sheriff’s Office
The Independent, Oct 17 - At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India
Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.
BBC, Oct 17 - Ilhan Omar: The US Democrat targeted by Donald Trump
Donald Trump has described her as "garbage" and a "criminal" who does nothing but "bitch." Congress member Ilhan Omar has long been the target of angry verbal attacks from the US president. But why her?
DW, Oct 17 - Six Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza in a day
Six Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza in a day An Israeli drone strike killed a young Palestinian man and wounded several others in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday evenin…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Hundreds rally in Kyiv to demand the resignation of Mayor Vitali Klitschko
Hundreds of protesters rallied outside the office of Kyiv’s mayor Vitali Klitschko, demanding that he steps down.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - ICE agent who crashed into man in Texas was targeting suspect who died years ago, family says
Federal officer slammed vehicle into a construction worker while pursuing a man who died in similar circumstancesA federal officer slammed a vehicle into a Houston construction worker and broke his leg, believing him to…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Reform candidate filmed saying asylum seekers should be put in ‘concentration camps’
Would-be MP recorded telling undercover reporter in ITV investigation that Muslims could not be British A would-be Reform UK MP told an undercover reporter that Muslims could not be British and asylum seekers should be…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Almost all NSW homes destroyed in black summer bushfires were within 100 metres of flammable vegetation
Exclusive: Research confirms official advice about high-risk properties and warns worsening conditions will make more homes unsafe
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Is the US Embassy in Jerusalem for Israel or America?
What led to the deaths of the nine Americans killed in the occupied West Bank since 2022?
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.
BBC, Oct 17 - Iran’s attacks on Hormuz shipping 'unsuccessful', Centcom says
Iran’s attacks on Hormuz shipping 'unsuccessful', Centcom says The US military says the “vast majority” of Iran’s attempted attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz have failed, and that the waterway remains open. On Sa…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Met Police rules Sarah Helm's post backing Palestine Action not criminal
Met Police rules Sarah Helm's post backing Palestine Action not criminal The Metropolitan Police said Saturday that a social media post by Sarah Helm, the wife of the British prime minister’s national security adviser,…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank
French mayor and archbishop also attacked during violent attempt to stop Palestinians harvesting olivesIsraeli settler militants have attacked European diplomats, a French mayor and the archbishop of Cambrai in Taybeh,…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Romanian F-16s shoot down two drones over Black Sea, authorities say
According to a Defence Ministry press release, two F-16 carrying out air policing missions were involved in the operation to intercept the drones after being scrambled from the 86th air base at Borcea.
Euronews, Oct 17 - Albanian police fire rubber bullets and arrest hundreds as anti-government protests enter fifth day
Violent clashes were reported in the capital, Tirana, where protesters threw stones at police, who responded with tear gas, according to Euronews Albania, as nationwide demonstrations entered their fifth consecutive day.
Euronews, Oct 17 - Six homes burned and two firefighters injured in fast-moving California wildfire
About 6,000 homes under evacuation, affecting 16,000 residents in San Clemente and San Juan CapistranoAt least six homes burned and two firefighters were injured after a fast-moving wildfire blazed through parts of sout…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump
Zelenskyy called Trump's decision unfortunate but avoided directly criticizing the U.S. leader despite deepening tensions between Ukraine and Washington in recent days.
PBS NewsHour, Oct 17 - Yemeni government forces claim heavy Houthi losses in a day of strikes
Yemeni government forces claim heavy Houthi losses in a day of strikes Forces of Yemen's internationally recognised government said on Saturday they had carried out 1,417 strikes against the Houthis over the previous 24…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Riots in Tirana enter a fifth day as Albania's anti-government protests escalate
Clashes broke out near the prime minister’s office in Albania as riots gripped the capital, Tirana, for a fifth day
ABC News, Oct 17 - Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery
Doctors say they are seeing 'continued improvement' after the US-born pope had a lump removed from his lung on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - How Alberta separatism went from fringe cause to referendum
Alberta is not voting to leave Canada on Oct. 19. Instead, voters will decide whether the province should remain in Canada or begin the legal process toward a future referendum on separation.
PBS NewsHour, Oct 17 - Protesters clash with police in Belgium as demonstrations turn violent across Europe
Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin said on Saturday that the situation was "no longer simply a protest," calling it "pure and simple violence."
Euronews, Oct 17 - European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers amid rising violence in occupied West Bank
Belgium’s foreign minister blamed what he called Israel’s “illegal settlement policy” for the attack and pledged to push for further European Union sanctions.
Euronews, Oct 17 - Riots in Tirana enter a fifth day as Albania's anti-government protests escalate
Clashes broke out near the prime minister’s office in Albania as riots gripped the capital, Tirana, for a fifth day
The Independent, Oct 17 - Inside Trump’s four-hour dinner with Bill Maher, Stephen A Smith and Kid Rock: ‘I’m on like beer seven’
‘They were going at it for hours,’ Smith said of Trump and Maher, who also dined together at the White House last year
The Independent, Oct 17 - French mayor attacked by settlers in West Bank says Israel ‘tolerates’ settler violence
French mayor attacked by settlers in West Bank says Israel ‘tolerates’ settler violence The French mayor who was attacked on Saturday by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank said the incident showed that Israel to…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - What sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they could spread across Europe
Here’s everything you need to know about the nationwide movement
The Independent, Oct 17 - Egypt’s el-Sisi vows to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has vowed to take 'any measure' to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Kenya confirms four more Ebola cases, bringing total to seven
Three health workers who treated the country's first Ebola patient are among the latest confirmed cases.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Euronews' crew assaulted by masked individuals while covering protests in Paris
Euronews correspondents in Paris covering the protests reported being targeted by masked individuals on Saturday’s major nationwide demonstrations following calls on social media to target media outlets and professional…
Euronews, Oct 17 - Protesters storm town hall and clash with police in France’s Marseille
Protesters broke into Marseille town hall and clashed with police during nationwide demonstrations over rising prices in France.
Euronews, Oct 17 - TSA quietly reverses benefit for travelers at some US airports just weeks after it was announced
Officials at Norfolk International Airport only discovered the non-traveler access perk had been removed after passengers complained about missing online booking options
The Independent, Oct 17 - India: Police crack down on New Delhi protests
Student activist Neha Bora, a prominent face of the protests, who was detained on Friday as she tried to reach central Delhi with dozens of supporters, was released on Saturday.
France 24, Oct 17 - Masked settlers attack European diplomats in the occupied West Bank
In Saturday's attack in the village of Taybeh, settlers targeted Belgium's consul general, French and Polish diplomats and Catholic representatives, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said.
PBS NewsHour, Oct 17 - Saudi strikes on Yemen kill at least 12, Houthi media report
Saudi strikes on Yemen kill at least 12, Houthi media report Saudi air strikes that began overnight have killed at least 12 people in Yemen, including three children, Houthi media reported on Saturday. Saudi warplanes t…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Violent Albanian protests sparked by luxury Trump resort ramp up amid demands for PM to resign
Police in riot gear responded with tear gas, water canons and rubber bullets as student-led demonstrations turned violent
The Independent, Oct 17 - Brazil: Amazon deforestation at 40-year low
In Brazil, deforestation in the Amazon has reached its lowest level in 40 years. President Lula is bolstering his environmental record just over a week before the second round of the presidential election, in which he f…
France 24, Oct 17 - Buildings and cars set on fire as cost of living protests rock France
Protesters have set fire to cars and buildings in France as demonstrations escalate.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Revealed: French police used UK-funded 4x4 vehicles to charge student protesters
French government launches investigation into why cars funded by UK to prevent asylum seekers crossing Channel were used in school protestsFrench police have used 4x4 vehicles paid for by British taxpayers to charge at…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Scuffles and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students
Demonstrators across France converged with students Saturday to protest rising living costs, as the country's fiscal crisis deepens.
NPR, Oct 17 - Ukraine war: "Mothers of Kherson" opera opens in Poland
"Mothers of Kherson" has opened at Poland's National Opera. The performance was co-produced with New York's Metropolitan Opera and created in close association with Save Ukraine, a group helping to bring back Ukrainian…
France 24, Oct 17 - Protests in France: "Two fires broke out in Place de la République"
Police and protesters clashed in Paris and other French cities on Saturday, with smoke from fires and tear gas filling the air at demonstrations nationwide against high prices, ahead of elections to replace President Em…
France 24, Oct 17 - Trapped civilians in Russian-occupied city in Ukraine face starvation or ‘road of death’
Moscow's forces seized the city on the very first day of their full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022
The Independent, Oct 17 - Pope Leo leaves hospital after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo left Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday after successful lung cancer surgery
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Pro-Western opposition wins big in Czech Senate election, dealing a blow to populist PM Babiš
Pro-Western opposition parties have won big in the Czech Republic's vote for one-third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's ruling coalition
ABC News, Oct 17 - US senator accuses Turkey of ‘thuggish behavior’ toward Greece and Cyprus
Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott accused Turkey of “thuggish behavior” toward Greece and Cyprus and questioned Ankara’s commitment to NATO amid longstanding disputes over Aegean airspace, maritime boundaries and the divi…
ABC News, Oct 17 - SNP says campaign for next referendum on independence ‘has already begun’
John Swinney tells party conference SNP will use ‘six-figure war chest’ to renew argument for leaving UKJohn Swinney has said that the second referendum campaign for Scottish independence “has already begun”, revealing…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - 'We are here to help them,' says yellow vests representative on joining students for nationwide protests
Two separate major protests – one led by trade unions, the other by students – were initially slated to take place in Paris on Saturday. Eyewitnesses say the protests have converged into one massive demonstration demand…
Euronews, Oct 17 - Egyptian parliament to hold emergency session as Sisi seeks approval to defend Saudi Arabia
Egyptian parliament to hold emergency session as Sisi seeks approval to defend Saudi Arabia Egypt's parliament will hold an emergency session on Sunday after President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi requested authorisation that c…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Teen gunman in Oregon mass shooting killed three students and one teacher on school picture day as police investigate motive
Three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher were killed in the shooting
The Independent, Oct 17 - Tourism office set ablaze during cost-of-living protests in Lyon
A branch of Lyon’s tourist office was vandalised and set on fire during nationwide protests over rising prices in France.
Euronews, Oct 17 - Florida fisher dragged into water and killed by 12ft alligator
Steve Hamilton was fishing in Winter Garden when he was attacked by gator, which was later killedA man fishing at a pond in Florida was killed on Friday by an alligator that was almost 12ft long in a rare kind of animal…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Ilhan Omar’s lawyers demand the return of property seized in house raid
Omar’s legal team says the search violated safeguards designed to protect constitutional rights of members of Congress.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - US: Four killed in Oregon school shooting
The teenage gunman who shot dead three children and a teacher in an Oregon school was a former special needs student there, officials said Friday, as they praised the heroism of people who helped to shorten the rampage.
France 24, Oct 17 - Protests in France: "Living conditions are too harsh"
Saturday’s mobilisation in France follows calls on social media to revive the Yellow Vests movement, which emerged in 2018 against social injustice. Student groups protesting since mid-September have urged supporters to…
France 24, Oct 17 - Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The Pope left Rome's Gemelli Hospital Saturday, days after surgery for lung cancer removed the lower lobe of his right lung. He is currently scheduled to travel to Latin America in November.
NPR, Oct 17 - France: What's different about today's protests?
In France, protests are under way across the country this Saturday. Demonstrators are protesting against the high cost of living, as well as poor working and studying conditions. We discuss this with France 24's Jamie S…
France 24, Oct 17 - Thousands rally for biggest protest in years against Tunisia’s Saied
Unions, opposition groups unite to demonstrate against poor living conditions and restrictions on political freedoms.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - China's influence in the gaming industry is growing
Home to more than 700 million gamers, China is the world's largest gaming market — but it's also one of the most tightly regulated. The effects reach far beyond China, impacting players around the world.
DW, Oct 17 - Susie Wiles had a hand in setting up Katie Zacharia’s car crash Fox interview: report
Zacharia’s contentious interview with Trump-pal Sean Hannity was described as a ‘sanctioned hit’ by one insider
The Independent, Oct 17 - Elon Musk agrees to settle lawsuits over 2024 election lottery
Trump-boosting billionaire was sued over promise to give away $1m per day to random signatories of petitionElon Musk and his America Pac political action committee said recently that they agreed to settle two proposed…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Gunmen fire on tanker off Yemen's coast southeast of al-Mukalla
Gunmen fire on tanker off Yemen's coast southeast of al-Mukalla A tanker has been fired at off the coast of Yemen, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency. The captain of the LNG tanker said…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - How Alberta separatism went from fringe cause to referendum
For decades, Alberta separatism was a fringe cause
ABC News, Oct 17 - European Council warns companies against Israel's E1 settlement construction
European Council warns companies against Israel's E1 settlement construction The European Council has warned companies they could face "legal, economic and reputational consequences" if they involve themselves with East…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Hurricane Trudy makes its way towards Mexico, threatening heavy rain
Trudy is the latest in successive storms that have hit Mexico's Pacific coast this year.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.
NPR, Oct 17 - Ilhan Omar’s attorneys say federal search of her home was ‘neither justified nor lawful’
Minnesota lawmaker’s attorneys asked for return of seized items and the preservation of any recordings of searchIlhan Omar’s attorneys have asked the US Department of Justice to return property that federal agents remov…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Two charged after family killed in Waterford arson attack
Philip and Kim English and their sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, nine, died in the attack on their home
The Independent, Oct 17 - Egypt’s Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi Arabia
Egyptian president pledges 'any measure' to help defend Saudi Arabia 'if it is requested of us'.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - California Gov Newsom boosts AI regulation as he eyes 2028 presidential run
Newsom signed an executive order to examine kill switches for AI models and other measures he had earlier vetoed.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate as blaze destroys coastal homes
The weather service also issued a red flag warning for parts of central and Northern California
The Independent, Oct 17 - Protesters clash with police during nationwide demonstrations in France
Thousands protest in Paris and other cities against rising cost of living.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Portugal sees protests over cost of living and housing crisis as demonstrations sweep Europe
It comes as major cost-of-living demonstrations in France on Saturday turned violent as protesters clashed with riot police.
Euronews, Oct 17 - Will Paramount’s creation of Skydance test France’s cultural exception?
Skydance’s $110 billion creation tests whether France’s cultural exception can still compel a leveraged global media giant to fund, protect and prioritise French creativity, or merely treat it as a compliance cost.
France 24, Oct 17 - Pope Leo discharged from hospital after cancer operation
Doctors say pontiff is ‘fit for discharge’ after operation to remove cancerous tumour from his lungPope Leo lung cancer surgery: what kind of operation did he have and what happens next?Pope Leo has been discharged from…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Why Trump’s latest White House press secretary lasted just five days
Katie Zacharia is the shortest-serving White House press secretary after a rocky tenure, but she's not the first to go.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Settlers attack diplomatic delegation in West Bank, including French consul
Settlers attack diplomatic delegation in West Bank, including French consul Israeli settlers have attacked a diplomatic delegation, including the French consul, in the occupied West Bank village of Taybeh. The village’s…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Zelenskyy says Trump’s lifting of sanctions on Russia will intensify war in Ukraine
Ukrainian president calls the move a ‘reward’ for Vladimir Putin as Russia strikes country’s power plantsPower plant attacks reflect Russian blueprint to make Ukrainian cities unlivableVolodymyr Zelenskyy has warned tha…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - US media contributor calls for investigation into journalist attacked by Israeli settlers
US media contributor calls for investigation into journalist attacked by Israeli settlers A contributor to The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal and Foreign Policy has called on the Israeli army to investigate Washingto…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Katie Zacharia praises Trump as ‘kind’ and ‘wonderful’ after he fires her five days into new role
Zacharia was mocked online for paying tribute to the president, who had just shown her the door
The Independent, Oct 17 - Outcry as Libya carries out public executions for first time since fall of Gaddafi
The Libyan National Army, which controls eastern Libya, has carried out a sudden wave of executions after a 15 year de facto moratorium. Rights groups tell Alex Croft the legal process was a sham
The Independent, Oct 17 - European Council warns companies not to finance Israel's E1 West Bank settlement construction
European Council warns companies not to finance Israel's E1 West Bank settlement construction Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 10/17/2026 - 12:11 The body that sets the EU's political direction says companies could face '…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - The least favorite McDonald’s locations in America ranked
‘By far the worst service of any McDonald’s,’ one review said of the lowest reviewed restaurant
The Independent, Oct 17 - ‘We’re not playing games’: Parents launch playground protests to fight school field sell-off
School looking to sell piece of open land beloved by people in Devon town to fund refurbishmentsOn Saturdays throughout autumn, residents of Totnes have met at a field on the banks of the River Dart to play ballgames, f…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Inside the long, bitter fight over one man’s quest to build the biggest AI datacenter in California
A modern-day prospector promised rural Imperial thousands of jobs and millions in tax revenue – but his plan has set off a firestorm of resistanceSebastian Rucci zoomed in on a map in late 2024, looking closely at a lar…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Child, four women among Palestinians injured in West Bank pogroms
Attacks follow a religious edict by a prominent far-right rabbi permitting the seizure of Palestinian olives.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Pope to be discharged days after lung cancer surgery
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
BBC, Oct 17 - France tackles new wave of nationwide protests
France is tackling nationwide protests, as students, unions, and activists rally against high prices and inequality.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Bank of England governor walks out of IMF summit in protest against Russia
Andrew Bailey among finance leaders to leave session in Bangkok when Russian finance minister addressed groupThe Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has taken part in a walkout of finance leaders who left an Intern…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Nursery owner in China jailed for life after hundreds of children poisoned
She and five staff members were found to have used the inedible paint in meals to make them look more appealing.
BBC, Oct 17 - “Win, Lose, or Draw,” Pearson Campaign Builds a Progressive Coalition in Rural Tennessee
Will the GOP lose a district redrawn in its favor?
Drop Site News, Oct 17 - Hungarian PM Péter Magyar says Zelenskyy unlikely to visit Budapest later this month
Zelenskyy's deputy chief of staff told Euronews earlier this week that the Ukrainian leader had been invited to Budapest on 23 October, to join events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
Euronews, Oct 17 - From little acorns … to his 1,000th article for the Guardian country diary
As Mark Cocker approaches a landmark for the world’s oldest column in an English-language newspaper, he is still inspired by powerful encounters with natureIn the autumn of 1987, Mark Cocker sat in a field near Norwich…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - CDC to send ‘disease detective’ to help tackle Pennsylvania measles outbreak
State has confirmed six measles-related deaths and county at center of outbreak lacks its own health departmentThe county at the center of Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is at a clear disadvantage because, local offici…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains
United Arab Emirates will reportedly resume payments to Yemeni forces as gains by Iran-backed Houthi fighters alarm Gulf state rulersYemen civil war: what sparked latest escalation and who is involved?The United Arab Em…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - France faces day of cost-of-living protests
French authorities detained dozens on Saturday at the start of nationwide protests against the cost of living, in what is likely to be a key indicator of the social climate heading toward elections to replace President…
France 24, Oct 17 - Russia wants blackout in Ukraine as winter comes — Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to cut electricity and heating to civilians ahead of winter. He also called the US president's waiver of new sanctions on Moscow a boost for Vladimir Putin.
DW, Oct 17 - Five Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza
Five Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza At least one Palestinian has been killed, and another wounded, after Israeli drones hit a vehicle in Rafah, in the south of the Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera reported, quoting sources…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - France protests – live: Forty people arrested in Paris as police fire tear gas at protesters
President Emmanuel Macron has appealed for ‘calm’ as police deploy tear gas and riot gear
The Independent, Oct 17 - Russian strikes kill civilians, injure dozens across Ukraine
At least eight people have been killed and nearly 60 injured in the latest wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Nationwide protests spread across France as ‘yellow vests’ set to join
Demonstrations began in mid-September at schools and have expanded, tapping into wider grievances.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Dozens arrested in Paris as tens of thousands expected to protest across France
Violent clashes are ongoing between police and protesters over high prices and weak public spending
The Independent, Oct 17 - Vatican says Pope Leo to be released from the hospital Saturday, 4 days after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV is being released from the hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery
ABC News, Oct 17 - Hurricane Trudy makes its way toward Mexico as Typhoon Champi threatens Guam
Hurricane Trudy is moving toward southwestern and west-central Mexico's Pacific coast
ABC News, Oct 17 - Cameroonian journalist shot in Bamenda
Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering in hospital after being shot in the legs by gunmen in the north-western city of Bamenda. A young woman was also killed as the attackers opened fire on mourners attendi…
France 24, Oct 17 - Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, but is Europe still buying Moscow’s gas?
Analysts say Russia will benefit most from US sanctions waiver.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed after tankers hit
IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed after tankers hit Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy has declared once again that "the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and the passage of ships of various nationalities throu…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Plaque telling story of African-Caribbean prisoners in Britain stolen within days
Descendants say theft from Portchester Castle reflects spirit of racism that has haunted ‘generation after generation’The theft of a plaque in Hampshire that told the little-known story of African-Caribbean prisoners in…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Egypt's Sisi declares his presidency will end in 2030
Egypt's Sisi declares his presidency will end in 2030 Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 10/17/2026 - 11:23 'The Egyptian constitution will not be touched,' the president says in a speech at the Egyptian Military Academy Eg…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - US corporate lobbyists mounted ‘blitz’ to dilute landmark EU deforestation law, report finds
Environmental watchdog Mighty Earth reveals two-year effort to postpone and weaken EU Deforestation RegulationUS corporate lobbyists launched a two-year “blitz” to postpone and weaken the world’s most progressive legisl…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - ‘We are in hiding’: Briton with severe health issues fears deportation from Sweden
Mark Smith, who is married to a Swedish woman, says he was told three times he needed to do nothing in order to remain after BrexitA seriously ill British man living in Sweden has been forced into hiding amid fears he w…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Key player in false Talarico rumor has history of online posts invoking Nazi Germany
Ryan Amacher, who played role in bid to damage campaign, has also made antisemitic and racist posts on social mediaAn influencer who played a key role in hoax claims that James Talarico was in a mental health facility h…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Uganda launches Ebola vaccine trial
The town of Masaka in southern Uganda is currently conducting a Phase 1 trial of a vaccine candidate against the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which is circulating in the region. There is currently no approved t…
France 24, Oct 17 - Decades after apartheid, South Africans seek justice for crimes of the past
More than three decades after the end of apartheid, families of victims of some of the worst crimes of South Africa's pastare still fighting for justice. As survivors and perpetrators grow older, a new wave of legal eff…
NPR, Oct 17 - Sally Rooney’s books pulled from UK over Palestine Action support
We asked students what they think.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist
The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft.
BBC, Oct 17 - Russia hails Trump waiving sanctions as 'historic'
Russia on Saturday hailed US President Donald Trump's move to waive new sanctions on it as "historic", as Ukraine worries he is taking Moscow's side in Europe's worst conflict since World War II.
France 24, Oct 17 - Trump's new press secretary out after less than week
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was pushed out Friday after less than a week in the high-profile job following a series of blunders that added to distractions for her embattled boss, President Donald Trump.
France 24, Oct 17 - Sarah Helm is speaking 'common sense' on Palestine Action, says Zack Polanski
Sarah Helm is speaking 'common sense' on Palestine Action, says Zack Polanski Prominent journalist and author Sarah Helm has remained defiant after pro-Israel groups urged the Metropolitan Police to investigate her over…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Pope Leo to be discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The 71-year-old had the lower lobe of his right lung removed after doctors detected a suspected cancerous nodule
The Independent, Oct 17 - Sarah Helm doubles down as pro-Israel groups urge police action and Zack Polanski praises her 'bravery'
Sarah Helm doubles down as pro-Israel groups urge police action and Zack Polanski praises her 'bravery' Submitted by Imran Mulla on Sat, 10/17/2026 - 10:25 Helm, wife of UK national security adviser Jonathan Powell, pos…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Ministers must be honest about Russian threat to UK, says former Foreign Office head
Peter Ricketts called for more resilience in protecting banking, energy and water systems from cyber-assaultsMinisters need to be honest with the British public about the immediate threat posed by Russia, which could so…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Pope Leo XIV cleared for discharge from hospital, Vatican says
The 71-year-old pontiff has been recovering in Rome's Gemelli hospital since undergoing a lung operation on Tuesday.
Euronews, Oct 17 - Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged supporters to defend new U.S. sanctions against Russia
The Independent, Oct 17 - Solar power booms in Philippines as war on Iran spikes energy costs
With Southeast Asia's largest electricity bills rising even higher, Filipinos invest in rooftop panels.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Protesters across France rally over rising living costs, joining students' grievances
Protesters across France have called for demonstrations against rising living costs, joining high school students demanding better education conditions
ABC News, Oct 17 - Fire guts a Bangladeshi beach resort, killing 10 people
A fire has gutted a beach resort in southeastern Bangladesh, killing 10 people and injuring four
ABC News, Oct 17 - As Israel blocks PA funding, the West Bank’s healthcare system is failing
Hospitals across the occupied West Bank have been hit by a funding shortage.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Egypt's Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030
Egypt's Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that his presidential term would end in 2030 and that the question of his departure from office was “settled and…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Sudan’s army claims dozens of RSF fighters killed in Nyala attack
Rapid Support Forces accuses army of killing 30 civilians in attack on Nyala's busy livestock market.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Zelensky drums up European backing as Trump ties slump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders Friday to keep financing Kyiv's fight with nearly $80 billion more next year, as he insisted he was standing up for his country amid a fresh row with US President…
France 24, Oct 17 - Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that waived sweeping US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia's energy revenues, marking a new low in Washington's ties with war-torn Ukraine. Our corresponden…
France 24, Oct 17 - Super tanker ablaze after striking mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says
The IRGC navy accused the tanker of having turned off its positioning and radar systems in an effort to evade detection.
Euronews, Oct 17 - Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that means
What we know about the Houthi strikes on Aden’s presidential palace and airport, and why they matter.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Students, trade unions and Yellow Vests set to protest across France
Tens of thousands of people are expected to protest across France on Saturday, as students, trade unionists and remnants of the Yellow Vest movement join forces to demonstrate against high prices and the country's fr…
France 24, Oct 17 - The disturbing ‘new normal’ in the Strait of Hormuz: Attacks on ships at a record high and oil at $100 a barrel
With the prospect of peace in the Middle East looking increasingly remote ahead of the US midterm elections, oil prices remain stubbornly high and attacks have intensified rather than settled. Experts tell Maira Butt th…
The Independent, Oct 17 - All the president’s women: a familiar downward trajectory in Trump’s cabinet
Half of Trump’s female cabinet officials have been replaced by men, while men facing misconduct allegations remainDonald Trump is not, by any measure, a feminist. He has said so himself. But the president has often poin…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Honeybees are barging aside wild pollinators in hunt for pollen and nectar, study finds
As a surge in beekeepers has lead to increased numbers of honeybees, researchers record them pushing bumblebees and other rival species away from flowersHoneybees are outcompeting wild pollinators for resources by aggre…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Stinky business: south London bike shop hit by ‘unbearable’ stench from Thames Water sewer
Owner and mechanics fear for their health and future of the Herne Hill shop with no date for fixing problemThe leafy south London neighbourhood of Herne Hill is a haven for cyclists who can often be seen lapping the loc…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital
Patients travel miles to be treated at public hospitals in Delhi. Those in need get financial aid for their care. But for overnight accommodations, families are often on their own — and on the street.
NPR, Oct 17 - Murder in Malaysia: Justice for Altantuya Shaariibuu
101 East investigates if power and politics are shielding those behind the 2006 murder of a Mongolian woman in Malaysia.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Rubio’s Uzbekistan trip underlines Central Asia’s hunt for diverse partners
Can the United States reassert influence with pragmatic, transactional approach to Central Asia?
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - At the UN, plans for a global coalition to attack LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights
Far-right activists from the U.S. and Latin America are trying to leverage Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ government to form a “pro-life, pro-family” counter to the U.N. LGBTI Core Group.
Global Voices, Oct 17 - White House’s Katie Zacharia sitting down for ‘interview with Wall Street Journal when fired by Trump’
Donald Trump told the newly appointed press secretary to ‘reconsider’ her position
The Independent, Oct 17 - Oregon school shooter was former special-needs student, police sayAl Jazeera, Oct 17
- Wildfire prompts thousands of evacuation orders in Orange County
Firefighters are battling fast-moving wildfires in Orange County as Santa Ana winds fan the flames.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - France braces for nationwide protests
Students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists are taking to French streets to protest high prices and inequality. Authorities say they fear the rallies could turn violent.
DW, Oct 17 - North Korea says it tested new AI-powered torpedo system
It comes after North Korea tested two types of underwater-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday as part of what is believed to be a push to bolster its naval capabilities.
Euronews, Oct 17 - Senegal-sized Antarctic glacier melting faster than thought: Why it matters
Thwaites glacier has been losing ice for decades. Now there are concerns of rapidly accelerating loss.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - 11-year old flying car company mocks Tesla Roadster
California-based Alef Aeronautics mocked Tesla, releasing a video of its flying car soaring over a Tesla Roadster.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Three men jailed for 158 years each over murders of Australian and US surfers in Baja California
Two Australians and one American victim were shot dead in 2024 in a botched robbery
The Independent, Oct 17 - ‘I cannot carry all of this alone’: the couples kept apart by the war in Gaza
Families have been scattered, fathers separated from their children, and couples unable to reunite and marryWijdan Abu Matar, 43, was forced to leave Gaza in November 2023 with her eight children for medical treatment,…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Plan to make firms pay more to train older workers than youth apprentices in England
Exclusive: Ministers considering overhaul of apprenticeship funding scheme to tackle youth jobs crisisEmployers in England are to be forced to pay more to train an older worker than a youth apprentice under plans being…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - No money for Ukraine and EU budget cuts: What could a Le Pen victory mean for the EU?
Le Pen is campaigning on a platform that would reshape France’s relationship with the EU ahead of the 2027 presidential election, potentially setting Paris on a collision course with Brussels with far-reaching implicati…
Euronews, Oct 17 - UKMTO says unknown projectile hit tanker off Saudi Arabia's coast
UKMTO says unknown projectile hit tanker off Saudi Arabia's coast The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has said that a tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Ju…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Can Yemen’s government forces sustain their offensive against the Houthis?
Houthi missile strikes threaten key supply routes on Yemen's Red Sea coast, intensifying pressure on government forces.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia show the Yemeni rebels' growing strength
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have showcased their growing military capabilities, repeatedly striking the airport in Saudi Arabia's capital and seizing territory near a key shipping chokepoint
ABC News, Oct 17 - Trump signs executive order waiving new Russia sanctions package
The move to put the sanctions on hold comes amid increasing criticism from Trump of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and follows the US' diesel deal with Russia.
Euronews, Oct 17 - Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump orders last-minute stay on Russian sanctions and refuses to blame Putin for war
Trump had himself approved the sanctions law only last month. The bipartisan bill was designed to quickly hit Russia's financial resources for its war on Ukraine
The Independent, Oct 17 - Israeli forces arrest two Palestinians, settlers open fire at farmers in West Bank
Israeli forces arrest two Palestinians, settlers open fire at farmers in West Bank Israeli settlers opened fire at and attacked Palestinian farmers in the village of Deir Jarir, east of Ramallah in the occupied West Ban…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Washington Post hits back at Netanyahu’s account of attack on journalist
‘To be clear: Some facts are neither in dispute nor unclear,’ writes executive editor Matt Murray
The Independent, Oct 17 - Oregon school shooting: Police praise 'heroism' of those who intervened to stop more killing
US police have praised the actions of three people who cut short a deadly shooting at a school in the state of Oregon. Three children and a teacher were killed in the attack, carried out by a former pupil at the school.
DW, Oct 17 - France braces for tense day of protests as security concerns take centre stage
The French government is stepping up security measures in anticipation of potential clashes during the 17 October nationwide protests over the cost-of-living crisis, which student groups are also set to join.
Euronews, Oct 17 - Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for fresh missile strike on Aden airport
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group claimed responsibility after two missiles struck Aden International Airport Friday, saying they had targeted a weapons depot as well as a military command headquarters. The Aden Securit…
France 24, Oct 17 - The world’s biggest fine jewellery factory: How Pandora aims to make more and pollute less in Vietnam
Pandora invested $150 million (€132mn) in a Vietnam factory, which it says will operate entirely on renewable electricity. The company also switched to using 100% recycled gold and silver in its jewellery production in…
Euronews, Oct 17 - Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure 'worrying' for Pakistan's outlook, minister says
Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure 'worrying' for Pakistan's outlook, minister says Pakistan's finance minister said on Saturday the country had so far withstood the shock from skyrocketing energy prices due to the I…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - The chatbot murder guide: AI’s struggle between privacy, reporting violence
Experts say balancing the need to govern AI for public safety with user privacy is 'extraordinarily difficult'.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Woman killed, five civilians injured in Houthi shelling and sniper fire
Woman killed, five civilians injured in Houthi shelling and sniper fire Houthi shelling and sniper fire killed a woman and injured five civilians, including a woman and a young girl, in the Sabir al-Mawadim district sou…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Trade unions push for EU law to address menopause at work
The European Trade Union Confederation wants menopause enshrined in EU workplace legislation, as the European Parliament examines the issue and the Commission stops short of proposing a dedicated strategy.
Euronews, Oct 17 - Russian attacks in Ukraine kill at least 8, cut power to 1 million
Russia strikes Kharkiv, Kramatorsk, Volyn and Rivne as Moscow presses its campaign against Ukraine's power grid.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Live: France's Yellow Vests throw their weight behind mounting student protests
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to demonstrate across France on Saturday as students, trade union members and remnants of the Yellow Vest movement join forces to protest rising cost of living and the cou…
France 24, Oct 17 - Smashing pumpkins: Annual squash festival draws thousands to Brussels castle
Organisers in Belgium expect 50,000 visitors at a pumpkin festival that will celebrate the wonderous ways of using the big vegetable.
Euronews, Oct 17 - A winter of hunger looms for residents trapped in Russian-occupied city in Ukraine
Food and medical supplies have been scarce for months in Oleshky, which sits on the Dnipro River that separates Ukrainian forces from the city’s Russian occupiers
ABC News, Oct 17 - North Korea says it tested new torpedo system with AI capabilities
North Korea says it has tested a new torpedo system that uses artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance
ABC News, Oct 17 - Canada condemns Houthi strikes on Maashiq Palace in Aden
Canada condemns Houthi strikes on Maashiq Palace in Aden Canada has condemned the Houthi strikes on Maashiq Palace in Yemen’s Aden, which killed five people and wounded others. “We offer our condolences to the victims’…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - 3 men sentenced to 158 years for the killings of Australian, US surfers in Mexico
Three Mexican men have been sentenced to more than 158 years in prison each for the 2024 murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend in a case that tarnished Mexico’s image by exposing the risks foreign…
ABC News, Oct 17 - Europe’s sponge cities are turning rain from waste into a valuable resource
The EU is creating a ‘Sponge Facility’ to help implement nature-based projects that aim to make cities less prone to droughts and floods.
Euronews, Oct 17 - Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat
Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.
BBC, Oct 17 - The Israeli politicians seeking to replace Netanyahu
A look at Israel's main opposition leaders, their parties and their largely shared positions on Gaza and other wars.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - Data centres are the new front line and Europe’s AI factories should slow down, says UN adviser
Data centres have become prime military targets and the drone strikes in Ukraine should force Europe to rethink where it builds its AI infrastructure, one expert says.
Euronews, Oct 17 - Home Office denies British baby living in Thailand chance to meet great-grandfather in UK
British father would like to take his family to Lancashire to see ill relative but officials refused visa for his partner, a refugee from MyanmarThe Home Office has denied a great-grandfather from Lancashire the chance…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Trip designers, wellness and privacy: What's trending in luxury travel for 2027?
Next year, the luxury travel sector is set to be less about grand displays of opulence, and more about being intentional. From slower itineraries to privacy and dining experiences, here’s what the discerning traveller s…
Euronews, Oct 17 - Pezeshkian calls environmental destruction caused by regional wars 'ecocide'
Pezeshkian calls environmental destruction caused by regional wars 'ecocide' Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has called the destruction of ecosystems caused by the "wars of aggression" an act of "ecocide", urging the…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Albania’s PM blames ‘foreign hands’ for protests
Albanian PM Edi Rama claimed ‘foreign hands’ are driving protests that have rocked the country for months.
Al Jazeera, Oct 17 - US lawmakers demand action after attack on Washington Post journalist
US lawmakers demand action after attack on Washington Post journalist US lawmakers have called on the Trump administration to hold Israeli settlers accountable after an attack on Washington Post photographer Heidi Levin…
Middle East Eye, Oct 17 - Most minors subjected to solitary confinement in Israeli prisons Palestinians, report says
Most minors subjected to solitary confinement in Israeli prisons Palestinians, report says More than half of the minors held in Israeli prisons in 2025 were placed in solitary confinement at least once, including five b…
Middle East Eye, Oct 16 - Southern California wildfire engulfs homes, prompts evacuation orders
The fast-spreading Norte Fire in Orange County is fuelled by intense warm winds and unseasonably high temperatures.
Al Jazeera, Oct 16 - Cameroonians await government reshuffle after Biya’s return
After 10 weeks abroad, Biya returned to Cameroon but has yet to appoint a new government or vice president.
Al Jazeera, Oct 16 - Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.
BBC, Oct 16 - Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hits lowest level on record
Data show a 42 percent drop in forest clearance from a year earlier, giving Lula a boost before the election run-off.
Al Jazeera, Oct 16 - Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect
Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.
BBC, Oct 16 - Trump says US navy carrying out 'effective' blockade of Iran
Trump says US navy carrying out 'effective' blockade of Iran US President Donald Trump says the US Navy is carrying out an effective blockade of Iran and that no Iranian ship has been able to cross the Strait of Hormuz.…
Middle East Eye, Oct 16 - El Niño rains flood South America, sending residents fleeing and cattle swimming
Rivers swollen by El Niño rains have flooded parts of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, driving thousands of people from their homes
ABC News, Oct 16 - Lebanon opens investigation into Syrian militia leader's abduction and transfer to Syria
Lebanese authorities are investigating how a former Syrian militia commander was kidnapped in Lebanon and taken to Syria
ABC News, Oct 16 - Presidential adviser says Ukraine is in talks to lift speed limit on military satellite network
Ukraine is in talks with SpaceX and the Pentagon to lift a speed cap on its military satellite communication service
ABC News, Oct 16 - 2 missiles strike the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden, officials say
Two missiles have struck the airport in Yemen’s port city of Aden, according to police
ABC News, Oct 16 - Mimicking populists will not ease cost of living or boost productivity, Mathias Cormann warns
Former minister and OECD head urges Australia not to adopt migration caps, with research showing migrants boost employment Australia’s mainstream political parti…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - US coastguard rescues 16 after boat sinks off Mexico’s Baja coast
Eleven people are believed to be still missing, with rescue operations under way.
Al Jazeera, Oct 16 - The uncertain future of Canada's 30 rescued belugas
An international rescue operation for the last 30 captive whales in Canada made headlines. Then five of them died.
BBC, Oct 16 - A thousand slogans echoed here - but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site
Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century site almost synonymous with demonstrations in Delhi, has been denotified as a protest site.
BBC, Oct 16 - UN says West Bank olive harvest settler attacks surpass 2025 figure
UN says West Bank olive harvest settler attacks surpass 2025 figure The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) reports that the number of settler attacks in the West Bank affecting the…
Middle East Eye, Oct 16 - Fundraising to protect key natural sites falls short ahead of UN biodiversity summit
Efforts to raise hundreds of billions of dollars to preserve the world's oceans, forests, rivers, lakes and other parts of the natural world have fallen short ahead of a key U.N. summit on biodiversity.
PBS NewsHour, Oct 16 - The mystery of Havana Syndrome and claims of a government cover-up
Unsolved mystery or cover-up? What started out as reports of sonic attacks on American diplomats evolved into a phenomenon affecting at least 1,500 people across six continents. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin di…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 16 - Selma Blair's representatives say she didn't intend to hurt anyone on flight that led to her arrest
Selma Blair's representatives have stated she did not intend to harm anyone during a recent flight incident
The Independent, Oct 16 - Mortgage repayments are now cheaper than rent in some Australian suburbs. Is yours among them?
As house prices plateau, the gap between the cost of buying and renting is narrowing in dozens of suburbs High rents and falling property prices have opened a ra…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - Trump in Georgia falsely claims election of Jon Ossoff was illegitimate
President appears at rally for struggling Mike Collins, dismisses critics and touts ‘most successful’ two-year runAt a rally in north Georgia, Donald Trump again claimed that the 2020 election in Georgia was fraudulent,…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - Reform councillor resigns after being filmed making racist remarks
Alan Feeney, who sat on Solihull and Birmingham councils, said there was ‘no excuse’ for his comments Alan Feeney has resigned as a Reform councillor for Solihull and Birmingham after backlash over racist comments that…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - China says it will curb tech exports, including AI, citing national security risks
The proposal came as China and the U.S. made progress in dialogues over AI safety and governance and on the setting up of a notification mechanism between the two superpowers for AI incidents that could threaten nationa…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 16 - Southern California homes engulfed in flames as multiple fast-moving fires rage
Many Southern California cities experienced coastal erosion from extreme flooding last week
The Independent, Oct 16 - EV sales stalled in 2026 but not because Americans don’t want them, researcher says
The data doesn’t support the claim that electric vehicle sales stalled in 2026 because Americans don’t want them
The Independent, Oct 16 - The fund used to defend President Trump in his numerous court cases is nearly $2M in debt
The Save America PAC has been used to fund Trump’s defense team in his hush money trial and his classified documents case
The Independent, Oct 16 - Katie Zacharia leaving her White House role less than five days on the job
Her public debut as White House press secretary on Tuesday ended with a flurry of media criticism about her credentials and preparedness.
BBC, Oct 16 - KENYA CONFIRMS THIRD EBOLA CASE
In tonight's programme, Kenya confirms a third case of Ebola, a relative of a man who died earlier this month after travelling from DR Congo. Also,Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering in hospital after be…
France 24, Oct 16 - Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelenskyy and Trump
The latest aerial strikes on civilian targets came as fears mount that a sharp deterioration in relations between Ukraine and the United States this week could leave Ukraine further exposed to Russia's escalating aerial…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 16
USA
- Three takeaways from Elon Musk's latest political donations
New filings show the world's richest person spent this summer again trying to help Republicans win office, with most of his focus on one candidate.
BBC, Oct 17 - As an Oregon community mourns 4 killed in school shooting, 2 wounded survivors remain hospitalized
A special-needs teacher and student wounded in a deadly shooting at an Oregon elementary school remained hospitalized Saturday, but friends said their survival was a spot of hope in a community in mourning
ABC News, Oct 17 - Fire crews battle Southern California blaze that burned 6 homes, led to the evacuation of 16,000
Fire crews in Southern California are working to contain a wind-driven blaze that has charred hills and burned at least six large coastal homes
ABC News, Oct 17 - Making Voices CountHeather Cox Richardson, Oct 17
- Oregon governor Tina Kotek reacts to Silver Rail Elementary school shooting
NPR's Joel Rose talks with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek about the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
NPR, Oct 17 - Search continues after boat capsizes off Baja California coast. 16 rescued, but others missing
Authorities are searching for 11 people missing after a boat from Mexico capsized off Baja California
ABC News, Oct 17 - GOP Lawmaker Pronounces Trump Agenda 'Dead' Following Russia Sanctions Reversal
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Saturday warned many fellow Republican lawmakers will no longer be supporting the president’s agenda.
HuffPost Politics, Oct 17 - The Republican governor candidates walking back some of their abortion stances
The candidates' retreat suggests that, even as reproductive rights fade from the national spotlight and polls show voters are far more likely to prioritize cost-of-living concerns, the political ramifications of pushing…
PBS Politics, Oct 17 - Iowa's vote in midterms may help determine balance of power in Congress
Iowa Public Radio's Natalie Krebs reports on how Iowa - a state that reliably votes Republican for president - has some competitive races for Republicans in November, which could help determine the balance of power in C…
NPR, Oct 17 - Biking along the Great American Rail-Trail
Organizers hope to connect more than 150 existing rail-trails, greenways and other paths spanning more than 3,700 miles across America. NPR's Joel Rose checks on their progress in western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and…
NPR, Oct 17 - How public bathrooms reflect America's inequality
Public restrooms are scarce in cities across the U.S. It's a topic historian and Temple University professor Bryant Simon writes about in his new book 'For Customers Only: Public Bathrooms and the Making of American Ine…
NPR, Oct 17 - No Kings Rallies Across U.S. Urge Voters To Cast Ballots Early Ahead Of Midterms
Rallies calling for election integrity and urging voters to cast ballots early in the upcoming midterms have been held in cities and towns across the United States.
HuffPost Politics, Oct 17 - Trump Touts His Power At Kentucky Rally To Energize Voters Ahead Of Midterm Elections
President Donald Trump is emphasizing his influence during his second term at a rally in Kentucky.
HuffPost Politics, Oct 17 - Anthropic’s AI Safety Bill Has an Alarming Threshold for Government Action
As the debate over regulating AI companies rages on, the artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has scaled up its Capitol Hill lobbying. And, as lawmakers propose ways to curb largely unregulated AI development, the co…
Mother Jones, Oct 17 - Oregon father is the latest armed civilian to confront a gunman in a U.S. mass shooting
The heroic "good guy with a gun" who can stop an attack even before law enforcement can arrive has long been a rallying cry by gun rights advocates, arguing that armed citizens can act as a first line of self-defense an…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 17 - Harry Enten Rings Alarm On Latest Midterms Data: 'Big Siren Warning Sign For Democrats'
The CNN chief data analyst warned that Republicans are “very much in the ballgame” despite aggregated polling showing Democrats ahead in key races.
HuffPost Politics, Oct 17 - America's politically divided Jewish community braces for Israel's elections
Netanyahu's supporters, especially among Orthodox Jews, believe he's protecting a country they love as central to their identity. Many liberal and younger Jewish Americans believe his policies have harmed Israel's globa…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 17 - No Kings rallies across U.S. urge voters to cast ballots early ahead of midterms
The hundreds of planned events were being billed as nonpartisan, though they sought to build on nearly two years' worth of No Kings marches and demonstrations by people upset with Trump's presidency.
PBS NewsHour, Oct 17 - Aging Coal Plants Turn Into a Midterm Fight Over Energy Costs
Climate and energy battles are running through campaigns in Michigan, Colorado, Indiana, and beyond.
Truthout, Oct 17 - Fisherman, 71, attacked and killed by 12-foot alligator alongside Florida lake
The presence of other active alligators complicated any chance of rescuing him.
ABC News, Oct 17 - Zelenskyy: Trump is letting Putin off
Ukraine's president condemns suspension of sanctions, Moscow celebrates the decision, both brace for winter attacks
Salon, Oct 17 - Organizers Are Pushing to Reach “Forgotten” Black Voters Ahead of the Midterms
The efforts target college students, first-time voters, and the formerly incarcerated, particularly in the South.
Truthout, Oct 17 - California Is Home to 200 Billionaires. Organizers Say It’s Time to Tax Them.
If passed, California’s Proposition 40 would generate funding for health care, education, and food assistance programs.
Truthout, Oct 17 - This Week in Palestine: Two Videos Show Horrors of Israeli Violence in Gaza and Occupied West Bank
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 17 - Workers Can Govern, but They Need Power First
A new book makes the most rigorous case yet for why so few working-class people hold office. But by treating the lack of workers in office as a law of electoral democracy, its authors underrate how much organized worker…
Jacobin, Oct 17 - House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majority
Ever the optimist, Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes Republicans will hold on to their U.S. House majority, defying a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the midterm elections that will determine co…
PBS Politics, Oct 17 - Want to come over to my house?
A fall jacket, gold hoops, and a few treasures with stories to tell.
Katie Couric, Oct 17 - Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen
Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia's Vladimir Putin.
PBS Politics, Oct 17 - Washington State Invests My Pension in Genocide. I’m Demanding Divestment.
Workers across the US are demanding divestment from firms that profit from weapons and surveillance. I’m one of them.
Truthout, Oct 17 - Colombia’s President Wants US Boots on the Ground
Far-right Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella seeks the return of the disastrous Plan Colombia, this time inviting US troops for joint operations, per Pete Hegseth. The opposition says it’s a violation of Colom…
Jacobin, Oct 17 - Immigrants From Ukraine and Sudan Could Soon Lose Their Protected Status
The Trump administration has moved to eliminate legal protections for more than 1 million immigrants that have TPS.
Truthout, Oct 17 - Exploring the Mirror World of the Chinese Internet
A complacent view contrasts the freedom of the US internet with the tight regimentation of the Chinese version. In reality, the two seem to be converging around a model of state and oligarchic control over online commun…
Jacobin, Oct 17 - Rule Lets Fossil Fuel Companies “Unintentionally” Kill Polar Bears and Walruses
The Trump administration's rule change was a major priority for the Alaska Oil and Gas Association.
Truthout, Oct 17 - Ex-Trump Press Secretary Unloads on the Four Horsemen of the Trump-ocalypse
Sarah Matthews joined Prem to talk about the inside scoops Zeteo is revealing this week in a series of deep profiles on four top Trump officials.
Zeteo, Oct 17 - Just for Skeets and Giggles (10.17.26)
The midterms are just over two weeks away.
Status Kuo (Jay Kuo), Oct 17 - The Left Needs an Answer to the Center’s New Cold War Program
Centrist Democrats like potential 2028 presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel are presenting heightened great-power rivalry as the path to US national renewal. Socialists need to articulate an alternative to their New Cold…
Jacobin, Oct 17 - Texas Woman Sues Anti-Abortion Group Under Law It Helped to Pass
The woman is suing Students for Life for the cost of raising the children of two unplanned pregnancies.
Truthout, Oct 17 - After the unimaginable happens, an Oregon town mourns: ‘You can’t stop thinking about the kids’
A shooting at an elementary school in Bend on Thursday left three children and one teacher deadFor three long hours on Thursday afternoon, Joe Camarlinghi waited at a Bend, Oregon, church for word about his daughter.Cam…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - As Trump Sabotages the ICC With Sanctions, There Are Many Ways to Fight Back
Trump officials now face a temporary restraining order for violating the First Amendment by sanctioning US groups.
Truthout, Oct 17 - Suspect in deadly Oregon elementary school shooting was a former student
Authorities say the 16-year-old suspect in a school shooting that killed three children and one teacher at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon was once a student there.
NPR, Oct 17 - Fraud, affordability and Trump policies drive friction in Minnesota Senate debate
The major party candidates for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat faced off in an hourlong debate Friday on MPR News with fraud, affordability and fallout from the Trump administration's policies as key points of friction.
NPR Politics, Oct 17 - $86m in teen pregnancy prevention funds diverted to Trump-linked contractor
NPR has learned that $86 million in teen pregnancy prevention funds meant for local grantees nationwide is instead going to a single large contractor with ties to the Trump administration.
NPR, Oct 17 - Journalist Ronan Farrow on Elon Musk's trillion-dollar political influence
Elon Musk, the world's first trillionaire, has influence across the economy and politics. NPR's Scott Simon talks to reporter Ronan Farrow of The New Yorker about Musk's campaign spending and more.
NPR, Oct 17 - Meet Catherine Ericson, an official New York leaf peeper in Lake Placid
For the past 10 years, Catherine Ericson has spent her autumns tracking the changing leaves around Lake Placid in upstate New York, as one of the state's official leaf peepers.
NPR, Oct 17 - Week in Politics: Trump's Russian diesel deal update; why the DOJ is suing California
We look at where things are in the deal President Trump says he made to import Russian diesel, plus the reason why the Justice Department is suing California.
NPR Politics, Oct 17 - Trump’s Most Devoted Fans Forgave Him Everything. Then Came Epstein.
Since 2018, Trisha Hope has crisscrossed the country to attend 42 of President Trump’s rallies as a “Front Row Joe,” a group of some of Trump’s most committed fans. But she recently told Politico that if Republicans los…
Mother Jones, Oct 17 - Trump Tried to Defund Them, But Green Banks Keep Financing Clean Energy Projects
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A community solar project built for New Orleans’ oldest historically Black Catholic order of nuns. An…
Mother Jones, Oct 17 - The people who are transforming Philly’s vacant lots into green spaces
The organization We Are the Seeds began planting as part of a push to return land sovereignty to Indigenous peopleXiao Hui Star kneeled on her haunches, with her hands in the dirt as she cleared a spot to plant a flower…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - The media’s Ilhan Omar blind spot handed Trump an opening
How mainstream journalism sanitized MAGA's weaponization of justice against the Minnesota Democrat
Salon, Oct 17 - Is Europe Losing the Future?Paul Krugman, Oct 17
- Elon Musk is the donor behind Senate Republicans’ massive rescue mission for Ken Paxton
Musk transformed Texas’ U.S. Senate race with a massive cash infusion to the Senate GOP’s main outside group
Salon, Oct 17 - Trump promised a swing district blitz. He's going to a lot of very red states
President Trump's midterm travel blitz ahead of Election Day includes several red states he won easily 2 years ago, showing the electoral landscape is more challenging for Republicans.
NPR, Oct 17 - Weddings are expensive. How about a grocery store cake?
About a third of couples are willing to save money on cake and dessert, according to the wedding-planning site Zola.
NPR, Oct 17 - No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we know
The coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout. Organizers say Saturday's events are a nonpartisan effort to get people to the polls.
NPR, Oct 17 - Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires
High winds are fueling a fast-moving fire that has burned homes in Southern California. Flames engulfed expensive coastal properties and prompted thousands to evacuate.
NPR, Oct 17 - Trump’s Midterm Madness | The Coffee Klatch for Saturday, October 17, 2026
With Michael Lahanas-Calderón, W. Kamau Bell, and yours truly, Robert Reich
Robert Reich, Oct 17 - Jim Crow Returns…One Congressional District at a Time
2026 would have been a reelection year for Rep. Cleo Fields, who represents the majority-Black 6th Congressional District in Louisiana. But in April, the US Supreme Court handed down a decision that led to the dismantli…
Mother Jones, Oct 17 - An American pope brings American-style governance to the Vatican, even in a health crisis
Pope Leo XIV has brought an American style of governing to the Vatican, including in the way it handles health crises
ABC News, Oct 17 - How a driver, a dad and a teacher tried to stop the Oregon school shooter
A driver, a dad and a teacher are among at least three people who tried to stop a 16-year-old gunman who attacked an Oregon elementary school this week
ABC News, Oct 17 - Iran war votes in Congress become a focal point for campaign ad attacks
Democrats and aligned advocacy groups are hitting the airwaves with a flood of campaign ads on the Iran war as they seek to win back in the House and Senate
ABC News, Oct 17 - Letters from an American: October 16, 2026
Trump’s new pick for White House press secretary lasted less than five days.
Heather Cox Richardson, Oct 17 - Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine
President signed the legislation championed by late senator Lindsey Graham last month but has waived the restrictions as they were due to come into effectDonald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package tar…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - Community leaders say foiled Illinois mass shooting was result of surge in anti-Hindu hate online
Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of attempting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois
ABC News, Oct 16 - Youngest Oregon school shooting victim was a fearless climber who loved stuffed animals
The aunt of the youngest child killed in a shooting at an Oregon elementary school said he was a fast runner and a fearless climber who loved reading
ABC News, Oct 16 - DOJ reaches settlement with Mississippi police department it found routinely violated civil rights
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday it reached a settlement forcing reforms for a Mississippi city and its police department, which the DOJ found discriminated against Black people, used excessive force and…
ABC News, Oct 16 - Painting Eisenhower Building would diminish historic character of White House complex, report says
A draft environmental assessment finds that President Donald Trump's plan to paint a 19th-century landmark office building next to the White House could harm its historic character
ABC News, Oct 16 - This Week in Democracy – Week 91: Trump 'Weaponizes Federal Law Enforcement' to Try to Deport Ilhan Omar
Trump loses yet another press secretary, DOJ abuses, and more in Zeteo’s weekly round-up, documenting the growth of authoritarianism in Trump’s second term.
Zeteo, Oct 16 - Actress Selma Blair says she 'did not intend to harm anyone' in plane altercation
A publicist for the actress said the incident stemmed from a "medical emergency" and said she has a neurological disorder that can cause out-of-control responses.
BBC, Oct 16 - Evacuation orders as fast-moving California wildfire burns homes
Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state.
BBC, Oct 16 - Five Questions with Gina Hinojosa, Democratic Candidate for Texas Governor
Earlier this month, Taegan Goddard wrote on Political Wire that “Heading into the final weeks before Election Day on Nov.
Civil Discourse (Joyce Vance), Oct 16 - DOJ says California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution
The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month's midterm election, warning that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting…
PBS Politics, Oct 16 - Mayor of Bend shares how her community is doing after elementary school shooting
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mayor of Bend Melanie Kebler about how the community is grieving the three children and teacher who were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday.
NPR, Oct 16 - Trump administration threatens California officials if noncitizens vote in midterms
Justice department warns election officials of prosecution if they ‘knowingly tabulate ballots’ cast by noncitizensThe Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month’s midterm elections…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - ‘The Israel Experience with Mike Huckabee’: The Ambassador’s Family Sells Trips to Israel
Mike Huckabee’s family is offering trips to Israel so tourists can ‘hear from top officials,’ even though he’s the ambassador. Meanwhile, he’s done little for U.S. victims of Israeli violence.
Zeteo, Oct 16 - Oregon school shooter attacked special education classroom, police say
Police in Bend, Oregon, are still investigating the motive behind the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. Four people were killed, including three young children and a teacher. Police identified the shoote…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 16 - A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side, captivating New Yorkers
This is the first documented instance of barn owls nesting in Manhattan in modern history, according to one expert, and the owls have attracted nightly crowds of people in the street eager to get a glimpse of the elusiv…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 16 - What makes the Oregon school shooting different – and what can be learned
There are many more questions to be answered about the deadly elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon. To explore some of them, Amna Nawaz spoke with James Densley, professor and chair of criminology and criminal jus…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 16 - News Wrap: Zacharia out as White House press secretary after less than a week on the job
In our news wrap Friday, White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her role after less than a week on the job, three large brush fires in Southern California are forcing people to flee their h…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 16 - Examining the controversial claims Trump is making at his midterm rallies
Ahead of the midterms, President Trump is on the campaign trail looking to rally his base in battleground races. His controversial comments at those rallies have drawn attention. White House correspondent Liz Landers ha…
PBS Politics, Oct 16 - Katie Zacharia Tried To Clean Up Her Own Mess. She Failed.
The former Newsmax commentator stepped into a notoriously difficult role this week at the Trump White House.
HuffPost Politics, Oct 16 - How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the Senate
Alaska could play a pivotal role in Democrats' efforts to reclaim control of the Senate. In a debate, Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan faced questions about rising fuel costs driven by the war with Iran and Democr…
PBS Politics, Oct 16 - Oregon shooting victims: three boys and female teacher killed at elementary school
Father of five-year-old Rhoam Summer says family ‘broken and lost’, while seven-year-old and 54-year-old in hospital Authorities are investigating a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, where a 16-year-old…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - Capehart and Continetti on the White House press secretary's quick exit
Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW and Wall Street Journal opinion columnist Matthew Continetti join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, the White House press secretary's exit after five days on the job, President T…
PBS Politics, Oct 16 - Here's what experts say about the civilian intervention in the Bend school shooting
An armed bystander stopped a shooting at a school in Bend, Ore. We talk with experts about how rarely an armed civilian ends an attack like this and how gun rights groups are responding.
NPR Politics, Oct 16 - Red ink: Federal deficit hits nearly $2 trillion
The federal deficit for the fiscal year that just ended was nearly $2 trillion. That's the biggest budget gap since 2021, when the country was still recovering from the pandemic.
NPR, Oct 16 - A community grieves after a deadly school shooting in Oregon
The community in Bend, Ore., is reeling after a shooter killed three children and a teacher at an elementary school Thursday.
NPR, Oct 16 - Move Over, Mooch — There Is Now A New Unit Of Time For Shortest White House Comms Tenure
Wikipedia’s “List Of Humorous Units Of Measurement” page has been updated.
HuffPost Politics, Oct 16 - Democratic Strategist Slams 'Dimwitted' JD Vance Over Campaign Trail Insults: 'This Charmless Oaf'
Paul Begala torched Vice President JD Vance for his remarks about Democratic Senate hopefuls James Talarico and Abdul El-Sayed.
HuffPost Politics, Oct 16 - What we learned from heated US midterm Senate debates
As the 3 November election approaches and both parties fight for control of Congress, some clear themes have emerged.
BBC, Oct 16 - Katie Zacharia Out As Press Secretary After Just 5 Days
That’s 0.45 Scaramuccis.
HuffPost Politics, Oct 16
518 News
- Cobleskill Fire Department teaches fire safety
COBLESKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With cold temperatures on the way house fires might be more common. Local fire stations like the Cobleskill Fire Department are taking time to educate residents on preventative measures. Hea…
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 17 - Capital Region smash burger chain opens 2-story location in Albany
A Capital Region smash burger chain has officially opened a new location in Albany.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 17 - Capital region nightlife, events and more things to do — Albany Times Union paywallTimes Union, Oct 17
- Meet John Meyers, a one-man taxi service in NY’s North Country
Potsdam solo entrepreneur hopes more drivers can step up to fill transportation voids in St. Lawrence County.
Adirondack Explorer, Oct 17 - 'No Kings' protest in Schuylerville sees small turnout but big energy paywallThe Daily Gazette, Oct 17
- Scotia-Glenville CSD seeking input on next superintendent
The Scotia-Glenville Central School District has begun its search for a new superintendent.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 17 - Capital region nightlife, events and more things to do — Albany Times Union paywallTimes Union, Oct 17
- Strand Theatre, Hudson Falls NY: The Cooper's Cave Composer's Consortium paywallThe Daily Gazette, Oct 17
- Regional Food Bank to host Thanksgiving meal distribution across Capital Region
The Regional Food Bank has announced plans for its 2026 Thanksgiving meal distribution program.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 17 - Multiweekend holiday market, festival to return to Albany
The holidays are quickly approaching and the city of Albany is gearing up to celebrate.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 17 - New York volunteer firefighter tax credit rises to $800
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – New York will increase a state tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers under a new law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the legislation to raise the persona…
WNYT, Oct 17 - Siena men's faces Syracuse in exhibition after title ceremony at MVP Arena paywallTimes Union, Oct 17
- Livin' Poor: a survival guide for the newly unhoused
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Having a place to live is essential, but an increasing number of New Yorkers are experiencing housing insecurity. According to the NY State Comptroller's Office, between January 2022 and January…
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 17 - Albany Institute's 'Mexico Masks/Rituals' is stunning celebration of Mexican traditions, costumes paywallTimes Union, Oct 17
- Community weigh in on proposed Schroon Lake short-term rental permit moratorium
The Town of Schroon is considering a one-year moratorium to evaluate the status of short-term rental permits in the area
Adirondack Explorer, Oct 17 - Healthcare forum provides answers to North Country residents
Retired Dr. Christopher Hoy shared answers to community questions about healthcare based on his 35 years of experience in medicine
Adirondack Explorer, Oct 17 - Cold and blustery today
High temperatures for most won't get out of the 40s today.
Spectrum News 1, Oct 17 - Wake boats in the Adirondacks: A look back at summer inspections
Adirondack Watershed Institute researched the impact of wake boats on lake bottoms, shorelines and infrastructure
Adirondack Explorer, Oct 17 - Encountering AI in elected officials’ statements
City & State set out to survey New York City Council members on affordable housing, but received several AI-generated responses instead.
City & State NY, Oct 17 - Mukul Kumar Agarwal deputed as GGM, National Capital Region Transport Corporationhttps://whispersinthecorridors.net/, Oct 17
- District CommunicationsSchenectady City School District, Oct 17
- 2 Crossgates Mall Rd Apt 1307, Albany, NY 12203Realtor.com, Oct 17
- 12 Bank St, Troy, NY 12180Realtor.com, Oct 16
- Camper strikes bridge in Glenville; driver ticketed
The Glenridge bridge was struck again in Glenville on Thursday morning. The Glenville Police Department responded to the incident at the railroad bridge underpass on Glenridge Road at about 9:30 a.m.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 16 - State Senate GOP Chair George Borrello optimistic about the midterms
Could Senate Republicans prevent Senate Democrats from achieving a veto-proof majority in the upper chamber this election?
Spectrum News 1, Oct 16 - Political insiders break down N.Y. gubernatorial debate
Republican Bruce Blakeman and incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul faced off in their only debate of the election cycle right here on Spectrum News 1.
Spectrum News 1, Oct 16 - Advocates prepare for the potential of ICE agents at polls in N.Y.
The New York Immigration Coalition says it’s “preparing for everything that could potentially be possible” this election season.
Spectrum News 1, Oct 16 - Capital region nightlife, events and more things to do — Albany Times Union paywallTimes Union, Oct 16
- Greenport official says road faces expensive repairs
GREENPORT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After heavy rains washed out the side of Mount Merino Road in July, people are still waiting for repairs to be made. Highway Superintendent John Mausolf said the town is looking at options fo…
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 16 - Schenectady's Melanson a standout among Class of 2026 inductees for area's Aquatic Hall of Fame paywallThe Daily Gazette, Oct 16
- Heating assistance applications to open November 2
As winter approaches, New Yorkers are bracing for more than just the cold, with heating bills, especially for customers who use oil, expected to skyrocket.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 16 - Albany commuter tax proposed to help close $55 million deficit
Albany leaders are weighing a proposed commuter tax, but the plan is not certain and would still need state approval. com Ne…
WNYT, Oct 16 - Colonie: Students walk out to protest discipline after racist incident
About 70 students walked out of Colonie Central High School after questioning how the school disciplined students tied to racist social media comments. The post Colonie: Students walk out to protest discipline after rac…
WNYT, Oct 16 - Saratoga County thrift store lets shoppers support nonprofits
A relocated thrift store in Milton is continuing its effort to give back through local nonprofit partnerships. com NewsChanne…
WNYT, Oct 16 - New fire truck rolls into Menands
"It's monumentous for us. It's our piece of apparatus," Menands Fire Chief David Ognan said while standing in front of the shiny, new Squad 6 fire engine. "To be honest, it drives like a Cadillac."
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 16 - We Salute You, Louis Fontaine
Hudson resident Louis Fontaine is being recognized for his military service during World War I. com NewsChannel 13.
WNYT, Oct 16 - Troy mayor vetoes Flock camera regulation law
Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello has vetoed a law passed by the Troy City Council on October 1 that aims to regulate the city's Flock Safety automated license plate readers. Mantello announced her veto of Local Law 3 on Thu…
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 16 - Ahead of Catskills Comedy Festival, comedian Ophira Eisenberg discusses latest special
The 3rd annual Catskills Comedy Festival starts Friday night, and among the performers is stand-up comedian, Moth storyteller, and former NPR host Ophira Eisenberg. Eisenberg will be at the Community Theater in Catskill…
WAMC, Oct 16 - Tonko, Ambrosio face off in NY-20 debate ahead of midterms
Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko and Republican Ralph Ambrosio faced off on the debate stage Thursday as Election Day nears. The candidates are vying to represent New York's 20th Congressional District. WAMC's…
WAMC, Oct 16 - District CommunicationsSchenectady City School District, Oct 16
- Capital region nightlife, events and more things to do — Albany Times Union paywallTimes Union, Oct 16
- Francis’ peace prayer: A gift from Paul Schaefer
Famed Adirondack wilderness conservationist Paul Schaefer gifted many prints of Saint Francis' peace prayer during his life
Adirondack Explorer, Oct 16 - Dan Stec, candidate for NYS Senate talks issues with News10
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The November General Election is fast approaching, and News10 is speaking with the candidates. In addition to the races for governor and Congress, all New York Assembly and Senate seats are up fo…
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 16 - Gideon Putnam Hotel: State Parks seeks new operator of historic property
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is looking for a new partner to operate the historic Gideon Putman Hotel in Saratoga Springs.
NEWS10 ABC, Oct 16 - Arbetter: Candidates focused on 'that viral moment'
New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman faced off in their only debate of the gubernatorial campaign Tuesday. It was moderated by Susan Arbetter, anchor of "Capital Tonight" on Spe…
WAMC, Oct 16 - Brazil says Amazon deforestation fell to the lowest level since 1988
Brazil’s government announces that annual deforestation in the Amazon has fallen to its lowest level since 1988. Official data show the rainforest lost 3,335 square kilometers from August 2025 through July 2026. This ma…
WNYT, Oct 16 - "Albany Center Gallery Unveils 'Nothing but Flowers' Mural" | Life & Arts paywallThe Daily Gazette, Oct 16
- CGHS asks for help after 42 cats and kittens rescued from Catskill
The Columbia-Greene Humane Society (CGHS) SPCA is asking the community for help after 42 cats and kittens were rescued as part of a Catskill animal cruelty investigation, the shelter said. The post CGHS asks for help af…
WNYT, Oct 16 - North County voters want more discussion of issues and less negativity in campaigns
People at a recent festival in Plattsburgh said they want to hear where candidates stand on the issues
WAMC, Oct 16
Good News
- 9 Engaging, Uplifting Podcasts That Deserve a Spot on Your Playlist
You’ve finished your morning Nice News read but are still craving some uplifting, thought-provoking media — might we suggest turning to a podcast next? We’re big fans of the medium (so much so that we released a season…
Nice News, Oct 17 - 5 little-known facts about ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,’ the special that changed TV
Sixty years later, Linus still inspires.
Upworthy, Oct 17 - Woman’s African grey parrot is obsessed with butts and fart noises. It’s the joy we all need.
They say parrots are on par with 5-year-old humans and, honestly, that tracks.
Upworthy, Oct 17 - At his TV Hall of Fame induction, Mister Rogers was left speechless by a reunion 20 years in the making
He recognized him immediately.
Upworthy, Oct 17 - Coral Bleaching Reversed at Record Speed Using New Stanford Method: ‘Not a Lost Cause, at All’
Coral bleaching has been reversed at record speed using a new method developed at Stanford University. Corals that were ghostly white returned to full health in their lab in a mere seven weeks—the fastest documented rec…
Good News Network, Oct 17 - Why didn’t people smile in old-timey photographs? Smiling meant something different back then.
Our perceptions of smiling have changed dramatically since the 1800s.
Upworthy, Oct 17 - Teacher goes above and beyond for a biology lesson by wearing an anatomically correct suit
That's one way to keep students engaged!
Upworthy, Oct 17 - Psychologist explains 7 personality traits of people who walk fast
Your walking speed says a lot about your character.
Upworthy, Oct 17 - Massive 70lb Dog the Size of Baby Hippo Sheds Pounds and Gets New Home
A massive shelter dog that weighed the same as a baby hippo has shed the pounds—and found a new home. The huge bulldog named Peggy Sue swelled to 70 pounds (32.5kg) before she was taken to the RSPCA’s West Hatch Animal…
Good News Network, Oct 17 - Good News This Week: October 17, 2026 - Trees, Diapers, & Prosthetic Paws
Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
Good Good Good, Oct 17 - Your Positive 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 17 - This 13-Year-Old Was Just Named “America’s Top Young Scientist”: Her Invention Could Help Save Our Oceans
A 13-year-old has earned the distinction of being “America’s top young scientist” for 2026, taking first place in 3M’s prestigious Young Scientist Challenge. Raji Doshi, an eighth grader from Farmington, Connecticut, wo…
Nice News, Oct 16 - Shake Shack founder shares the ‘one question’ people should ask themselves daily for a happier life
“Optimists and pessimists die the same way. They just live differently.”
Upworthy, Oct 16 - Paul McCartney tears up talking about late wife Linda’s ‘Disney-esque’ love for animals
She had a tender heart but didn't hesitate to speak up for animals.
Upworthy, Oct 16 - New ‘chronoworkers’ trend lets employees choose their hours based on when they’re sharpest
Experts say night owls and morning people should work when they're at their peak.
Upworthy, Oct 16 - The Crock-Pot debuted in 1971. These 8 original recipes are nostalgic American classics.
From roasts to ham and scalloped potatoes, these '70s recipes will fill you up.
Upworthy, Oct 16 - New study finds remote work brought teams closer, not further apart
Today, roughly 36% of American workers do at least some of their work from home.
Good Good Good, Oct 16 - 70% of North America's mussels are threatened or endangered. Scientists just uncovered five new species in plain sight
The sustainable shellfish cleans the water as it feeds and breathes.
Good Good Good, Oct 16 - North America’s Largest Wildlife Overpass Is Working: Animal Collisions on I-25 Down 91%
In March, GNN reported that North America’s largest wildlife overpass had opened in December over Interstate 25 near Larkspur, in Colorado. Now, 10 months on from its opening, data has demonstrated that the 6-lane lifel…
Good News Network, Oct 16 - Podcast Transcript October 16th, 2026— Flu is already spreading: why October is the window to get vaccinated, plus nine more solutions
Episode Description: Arielle and Karissa cover ten solutions this week, including 20,000 octopuses hiding in well-studied waters off the California coast, what Indonesian mosque loudspeakers have to do with earthquake s…
The Optimist Daily, Oct 16 - Drape Some of This ‘Plant Armor’ Fabric Over a Strawberry Patch to Triple Yields with Less Pesticides
A new textile used to cover strawberry plants more than tripled fruit yields in field tests, without negatively impacting plant health. Importantly, the technology could also significantly reduce water and pesticide usa…
Good News Network, Oct 16 - Teen’s Disaster Messaging App Can ‘Hop’ Across Bluetooth When Cellular Networks Collapse
It’s not just homes that collapse during an earthquake, but cell towers and the networks they maintain. On February 6th, 2023, earthquakes devastated southern Türkiye and northern Syria. When they were needed most, the…
Good News Network, Oct 16 - Teens Save Grandmother and 2-Year-Old Trapped Underwater in a StrollerSunny Skyz, Oct 16
- The People Rewriting the Rules: Five Unexpected Stories from New York
What happens when the systems we've relied on stop working? And who gets to decide what comes next?A year after the dismantling of USAID sent shockwaves through the international aid sector, the world's leaders, philant…
Fix the News, Oct 16 - Largest Private Conservation Project in the US Hits Major Milestone as Free-Roaming Bison Pass 1,000
As autumn descends upon the Great Plains of North America, the largest private land conservation project in the country is ringing in an inspirational milestone. The resident herd of relatively free-roaming bison now nu…
Good News Network, Oct 16 - What Dementia Taught Me About Living Through a Callous Time
Just as President Joe Biden was showing signs of cognitive decline so conspicuous that he was compelled to drop out of the presidential race in 2024, my own father’s dementia was worsening. He lived with us, and yet he…
Reasons to be Cheerful, Oct 16 - Welcome to the Depolarization Project
If you’re anything like us, you’re not exactly in a congenial mood right now. With the U.S. midterm elections fewer than three weeks away, you might be feeling combat-ready. And who could blame you? Seemingly on the bal…
Reasons to be Cheerful, Oct 16 - What went right this week: the good news that matters
Indonesia’s plummeting poverty rate, America’s largest wildlife bridge, and ‘a new era’ for the River Thames, plus more
Positive News, Oct 16 - What to leave alone in your garden this October to help overwintering bees
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every fall there’s a pull to tidy things up. Cut back the perennials, rake the leaves, clear the beds, put the garden to rest. It feels satisfying, honestly, and spring does seem to…
The Optimist Daily, Oct 15 - What sets Japanese sweet potatoes apart, nutritionally speaking
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve bought a Japanese sweet potato, cut into it expecting orange, and found creamy white instead, you’ve already spotted the first thing that sets it apart. The skin is reddish…
The Optimist Daily, Oct 15 - 357: Living Planet. Martha’s rule. Millennials. Anarchist hippies.
I opened X to a video of a fly playing Beat Saber.
Fix the News, Oct 15 - Fishermen are combing the Chesapeake Bay for abandoned 'ghost' traps and saving wildlife thanks to $225K grant
In the last two year, local watermen of Maryland and Virginia have drudged up roughly 24,000 abandoned fishing traps.
Good Good Good, Oct 15 - The Library Is Closed. Feel Free to Come In.
This story was originally published in the Daily Yonder. For more rural reporting and small-town stories visit dailyyonder.com. For Michael Sayen, visiting the local library after hours is a great way to get work done,…
Reasons to be Cheerful, Oct 15 - In Ukraine, the repair movement is heading underground
A Ukrainian city is preparing to hold a repair festival in an underground shelter, giving new meaning to the act of fixing broken things The post In Ukraine, the repair movement is heading underground appeared first on…
Positive News, Oct 15 - 6 smart things to do with an empty egg carton before you toss it in the recycling bin
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s a half-second every time you finish a carton of eggs. The lid flops open, the last two slots are empty, and you’re already reaching for the recycling bin. Before you do: card…
The Optimist Daily, Oct 14 - Shh! Finland Is Hosting the “World’s Quietest Festival” in a National Park
Welcome to “Quietchella,” where wind, moss, and moths are the headliners, good old-fashioned peace and quiet are the supporting acts, and tickets are open to anyone ready to slow down and leave no trace. The inaugural f…
Nice News, Oct 14 - Climate activists launch floating gardens in British harbor: 'We built a wildlife corridor in a city'
Planet Wild joined WWT in transforming Bristol into a “wetland city.”
Good Good Good, Oct 14 - Facing the Midterms With Courage
Even when discontent is near-universal and the desire for change is palpable, the way forward is not always clear.
YES! Magazine, Oct 14 - Teenagers Worldwide Are Tackling the Plastics Crisis
When students in Singapore looked around their school cafeteria, they could see a problem shared all over the world: Single-use Styrofoam was ubiquitous. They soon learned that the school’s 2,000 students used 72,000 pi…
Reasons to be Cheerful, Oct 14 - Wildlife photographer of the year 2026, the winning images
This year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has attracted a record-breaking number of entries
Positive News, Oct 14
Tech and AI
- You don't have to turn off your phone to switch SIM cards (but you probably should)
Swapping SIM cards isn't something you'll do all the time, but when it does come up, you should do it carefully.
Engadget, Oct 17 - What to check if your Nintendo Switch 2 isn't connecting to the TV
Your Nintendo Switch 2 is made to project its display to a TV. If it's not working, there are some things you should check.
Engadget, Oct 17 - OpenAI is building a humanoid robot, but the body isn't the real challenge
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants a humanoid that can operate in a world designed for people, though the CEO says a robot 'brain' is a much bigger challenge.
Engadget, Oct 17 - These Samsung Galaxy tablets are in their last year of software support
Samsung's latest software update commitment for its tablets is great, but older devices can't take advantage of it.
Engadget, Oct 17 - Why your Wi-Fi speeds can drop in the evening, and what to do about it
Everyone getting online at the same time can slam the network, but working around these slowdowns is possible with a few tricks.
Engadget, Oct 17 - How to keep your smart home running even if the internet goes down
Smart home products most often harness Wi-Fi to function. But what can you do if you lose internet frequently?
Engadget, Oct 17 - Why it's important to monitor your PC's background processes
What your PC is doing in the background doesn't need to be a mystery. Learn about what's happening and how to spot when something looks wrong.
Engadget, Oct 17 - Don't throw away your old PlayStation — Do this instead
Older PlayStations may be past their prime, but there are several ways you can make use of these consoles.
Engadget, Oct 17 - Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns
A Meta spokesperson insisted that the updated terms did not reflect a change in the way Meta crawls the web.
TechCrunch, Oct 17 - The Tesla Roadster is far from the first car to use fans for downforce
Here are some of the other, older vehicles that use fans for downforce like the Tesla Roadster does.
Engadget, Oct 17 - Inline rendering with document.currentScript
Inline rendering with document.currentScript Lean Rada describes a neat trick that takes advantage of the document.currentScript property. You can use that to drop in a tiny inline <script> element that replaces itself…
Simon Willison, Oct 17 - No further action against government adviser's wife over Palestine Action post, police say
Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney.
BBC, Oct 17 - Anthropic says its workforce has become less junior and is spending more time in meetings
The composition of Anthropic’s workforce and the type of work getting done have changed significantly in the past year.
TechCrunch, Oct 17 - Leaked gameplay purports to show a canceled Assassin's Creed game set in ancient China
At least there's still Assassin's Creed Jade to look forward to.
Engadget, Oct 17 - Black Box: The Chatbots | What I Saw at the Double Six Ranch | Ep 6 - podcast
From his remote property in rural Texas, the millionaire businessman Michael Samadi is plotting a new kind of civil rights movement – for the welfare and protection of AI systems. Guardian journalist Michael Safi spends…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - This Week In Techdirt History: October 11th – 17th
This Week in 2016 This Week in 2011 This Week in 2006
Techdirt, Oct 17 - Replit is no longer working with Anthropic, CEO says
Over the weekend, Masad clarified that OpenAI would replace Anthropic as its default model provider. Claude will still be available to customers on the platform.
TechCrunch, Oct 17 - Android Auto can be used outside of your car: Here's how
It might sound weird to use Android Auto outside of a vehicle, but doing so has unexpected productivity benefits.
Engadget, Oct 17 - What's actually eating all the storage space on your Android Phone?
Android phone running out of space? Here's why and what you can do to get rid of old files.
Engadget, Oct 17 - iPhone Duo shipping estimates have already been pushed back to 2027
Apple called the early demand "nothing short of extraordinary."
Engadget, Oct 17 - You might be surprised by how much the Slate truck can carry
Don't underestimate this compact pickup.
Engadget, Oct 17 - What does the yellow light on your Alexa device mean and how do you clear it?
Don't panic if your Amazon Echo is flashing a yellow light. Here's what that color means, how to clear it and how to tweak your Alexa notification settings.
Engadget, Oct 17 - Anbernic's RG DDS is almost double the price of the original Nintendo 3DS
The premium handheld is expected to start shipping in December.
Engadget, Oct 17 - This Samsung Galaxy feature can protect you from untrustworthy apps
Samsung's Auto Blocker protects your Galaxy phone from security threats, but it does have drawbacks. Here's what it does and when you might want to turn it off.
Engadget, Oct 17 - Why are some locations blurred out on Google Maps?
When using Google Maps, it isn't rare to see blurred locations. Why does this happen? The answer is simple, and it has everything to do with security.
Engadget, Oct 17 - Why Britain should reject the lure of cheap – and scary – Chinese AI
In the west the technology comes with at least some effort to provide security and a benign intent – not so from ChinaThere is much to fear from artificial intelligence developed in China and handed to businesses and go…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Common problems with Amazon Alexa and how to fix them
Amazon Alexa is a very useful gadget to have at home, but it isn't exempt from having some issues. Fortunately, troubleshooting is easy as pie.
Engadget, Oct 17 - Should you have both Ethernet and Wi-Fi for your home?
Ethernet will keep your devices connecting online in record time, while Wi-Fi keeps them untethered. But how well can they both work together?
Engadget, Oct 17 - How many watts should your Bluetooth speaker have?
If you're confused by Bluetooth speaker wattage, here's what those numbers actually mean. Spoiler: more wattage doesn't necessarily mean a louder speaker.
Engadget, Oct 17 - Verizon will charge you $10 a month for iPhone Handoff
iPhone Handoff, which lets you share the same number on two devices, will cost you $10 a month on Verizon.
Engadget, Oct 17 - Why Xiaomi phones have so many ads (and how to block them)
Xiaomi phone users know these phones have too many ads, and the reason is very simple. Learn how to remove them so they're not a hassle anymore.
Engadget, Oct 17 - This Might Be the Earliest Known Spear Murder In Earth’s History
Archaeologists have discovered a puncture wound from a spear in the shoulder blade of a Neanderthal that lived 75,000 years ago, offering a possible glimpse of early interpersonal violence.
404 Media, Oct 17 - Microsoft really doesn't want you to buy Office — here's a great free alternative
Microsoft Office used to be a suite you could simply buy and it'd just work. Now, it's largely trapped behind a subscription. Here are some great free options.
Engadget, Oct 17 - These common charging habits could be degrading your EV battery
EVs, with their enormous batteries, can suffer if they're charged in the wrong way. Here's what you should keep in mind when you next juice your vehicle.
Engadget, Oct 17 - Apple updates App Store rules to ensure it doesn't offer AI nudify apps
Apple has tightened the App Store's rules against AI-generated nonconsensual intimate imagery.
Engadget, Oct 17 - How to check your Ethernet cable's speed
Understand the speeds your Ethernet cable can transmit at help you diagnose where the slowdowns on your network are happening.
Engadget, Oct 17 - More than Just Storage: 8 Ways To Repurpose Your Old USB Flash Drive
It's time to do something with that drawer full of old USB flash drives. Breathe new life into unused tech with simple, useful tricks spanning an array of uses.
Engadget, Oct 17 - The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures – as is the fear of ‘falling behind the public’
Westminster appears to be waking up to warnings over AI safety, with concerns over its use by extremist groups and bad actors“I have this sense that, within a few months, AI is going to be all anyone is talking about,”…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Double Fine's first post-Xbox title, first-person Soulslikes and other new indie games worth checking out
There were a host of indie game showcases this week, so we're dig into some of the best announcements from them.
Engadget, Oct 17 - Fake Linda and me: the Agatha Christie-worthy mystery of the fraudster who stole my byline
How a string of bizarre events led writer Linda Geddes to don her sleuthing cap and dig into a world of shadowy impersonatorsIt started with an entirely ordinary interaction on LinkedIn. Someone had tagged me in a post,…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Madeline Horwath on AI food advertising – cartoonThe Guardian, Oct 17
- ‘Countries are defying gravity’: how much longer can global economy resist chaos?
Sky-high oil prices and geopolitical turmoil have made less of a dent than feared … just don’t bank on it to lastInside the vast, glass-walled Queen Sirikit conference centre in Bangkok, the air-conditioned atmosphere w…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - The Tesla Roadster should go into production in 2028, but don't get your hopes up
I drive upside down on the boulevard of broken dreams.
Engadget, Oct 16 - Decluttering your online life: how to get your digital house in order and protect your data from AI
The average person spends 40% of their waking hours online. Clearing out digital clutter can minimise environmental impacts and boost productivity Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Sat…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - Something Else To Look Forward To: AI Worms
Back in the early days of the Internet – 1988 to be precise – the self-replicating computer program known as the Morris worm spread across the network and shut down thousands of online VAX and Sun computers. It was a go…
Techdirt, Oct 16 - Quoting Addy Osmani, Morgan Westlee Lunt, and Qing Wang
We think "did a human read the code?" is an imprecise proxy for "what could go wrong with this change, and which check—automated or human—is the right one to catch it?" Asking that question also changed when review happ…
Simon Willison, Oct 16 - Replit is no longer working with Anthropic, CEO says
Replit CEO and co-founder Amjad Masad made the comments during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
TechCrunch, Oct 16 - OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
The actions could have resulted in criminal charges had humans been behind the keyboard.
Ars Technica, Oct 16 - At SF Tech Week, a vibe check on how people in Silicon Valley feel about the AI boom
In Silicon Valley, the AI boom means a lot of people are excited about this new technology, but concerned about when the music might stop. NPR went to San Francisco Tech Week to take the pulse.
NPR, Oct 16 - A 'flying' Tesla Roadster sounds impossible, until you see what Lockheed Martin built decades ago
Thrusters are as good at flipping cars as they are at hunting ballistic missiles.
Engadget, Oct 16 - “thegentlemanpervert” producing AI CSAM is a NJ prosecutor, say cops
Discord user flagged AI CSAM, triggering arrest of New Jersey deputy AG.
Ars Technica, Oct 16 - Ctrl-Alt-Speech: No Good Feed Goes Unpunished
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 16 - 11 Or 13 Justices Start An Arms Race. 100 Justices Might Actually End It.
For years, the idea of expanding the Supreme Court has been dismissed as a fantasy among “serious” thinkers. However, with it becoming ever more clear that the Supreme Court has gone completely off the rails and is now…
Techdirt, Oct 16 - Daily Deal: The Ultimate Web Coding for Everyone Bundle
The Ultimate Web Coding for Everyone Bundle has 8 introductory courses covering core programming languages and web development frameworks. You’ll learn about Python, Ruby, JavaScript, MySQL, and more. It’s on sale for $…
Techdirt, Oct 16 - India becomes the latest country to report rogue AI agent activity
The agents got in through credentials and connection settings left exposed in app configurations, public code repositories, and overly permissive cloud roles.
TechCrunch, Oct 16 - Analogue returns to the 16-bit era with the Mega Sg+ and Super Nt+
Dust off your old Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo cartridges.
Engadget, Oct 16 - Behind the Blog: Doing Whatever
This week, we discuss a new pod setup, video games, and Elon's spending habits.
404 Media, Oct 16 - If memory shortages last, tech companies should offer cheap battery replacements
If a company like Apple could offer $29 batteries before, it can do so again.
Engadget, Oct 16 - A Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn’t hit its ChatGPT moment, yet
Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms, says robotics is currently in its “Lego era,” with the basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, software, a…
TechCrunch, Oct 16 - Physical AI is more than robots, says the Nvidia veteran now investing in it
Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms, says robotics is currently in its “Lego era,” with the basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, software, a…
TechCrunch, Oct 16 - Meta may use sweeping new commercial TOS to avoid millions in AI licensing fees
Meta “streamlined” its commercial TOS. Legal experts warn it’s an AI power grab.
Ars Technica, Oct 16 - Podcast: Cops Can Use AI to Pinpoint Your Home with Just One Photo
How Raven, previously known as Geospy, can now find which house a photo was taken in; why a judge ruled a Flock search unconstitutional; and the wild AI video in a court case.
404 Media, Oct 16 - Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested
The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.
BBC, Oct 16 - Here’s What Telegram Giving Data to the U.S. Government Looks Like
Newly filed court records include a letter from Telegram to U.S. authorities in which the company shares user data following a court order.
404 Media, Oct 16 - Super Scam Me documentary shows what it takes to catch a romance scammer
Watch an exclusive clip from Super Scam Me where a victim tracks down her scammer.
Ars Technica, Oct 16 - Cops Used AI Generated Photos of a Child to Lure Out a Suspected Predator
Christopher Thomas Mertens, a high school maintenance worker, was arrested after attempting to meet up with an AI persona that he thought was a 15 year old boy.
404 Media, Oct 16 - AI threatens democracy. But we are not powerless: here’s how to fight back | Carine Fouteau
Tech platforms pillage public-interest journalism for profit. But we have leverage as they sow the seeds of their own downfallCarine Fouteau is president and publishing director of the French investigative news outlet M…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - Snapchat and Instagram grooming becoming 'easier'
Online grooming is rising, with children as young as five targeted, prompting calls for reform.
BBC, Oct 16 - Meta releases Muse Spark Open, a new ‘open-weight’ AI model
Meta says Muse excels at ‘multi-step reasoning’ and ‘complex software engineering’ as it races to catch up to Chinese rivalsMeta on Thursday launched a new open-weight AI model which it claims rivals, and in some cases…
The Guardian, Oct 15 - Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin
BBC, Oct 15 - Living with a stink? Technology might help
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
BBC, Oct 15 - To train robots, AI companies are paying people in India to film themselves doing chores
Men and women across India are being paid to record themselves doing domestic jobs as developers train AI robots to do household chores.
NPR, Oct 15
Science and Space
- NASA’s Roman Space Telescope exceeds expectations by nearly 30%
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has exceeded expectations after engineers made incredibly tiny adjustments to sharpen its view of the universe. By moving a mirror just one-sixteenth the width of a human hair, t…
ScienceDaily, Oct 17 - This bird flies thousands of miles, but its wings have a catch
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected trade-off in the wings of the European nightjar, a bird that migrates thousands of kilometers but sacrifices high-speed flight efficiency to hunt insects with remarkable agility.…
ScienceDaily, Oct 17 - Brain cells meant to protect us may be fueling cognitive decline
Scientists have uncovered a surprising cause of age-related cognitive decline involving brain cells previously thought to be entirely beneficial. As these cells become dysfunctional, they can produce abnormal amounts of…
ScienceDaily, Oct 17 - NASA’s Webb reveals the wild weather of a mysterious world 20 light-years away
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed that a turbulent world 20 light-years away has a surprisingly orderly weather system, with three recurring atmospheric states driven by temperature changes and shifting clo…
ScienceDaily, Oct 17 - Dozens of critically endangered orangutans rescued from Indonesian wildfires
Rescuers in Indonesia have saved dozens of orangutans from wildfires. The critically endangered species is fighting for their lives and habitats during this deadly wildfire season.
NPR, Oct 17 - Scientists discover how deep sleep builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain
Scientists have discovered a surprising two-way relationship between sleep and growth hormone, revealing how the brain carefully balances physical recovery with wakefulness. The findings could help explain why poor slee…
ScienceDaily, Oct 17 - Avian flu and costs among reasons for loss of captive birds at Castle Espie
Difficulties in transporting animals since Brexit has contributed to the decline in the number of captive birds.
BBC, Oct 17 - APOD: 2026 October 17 – 3D 67P
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 17… 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 17 - Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.
BBC, Oct 16 - Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet?
So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?
BBC, Oct 16 - Scientists predicted doomsday for November 13, 2026. Should we be worried?
In 1960, scientists predicted that runaway population growth would bring humanity to the brink of destruction on November 13, 2026, and their mathematical forecasts remained surprisingly accurate for decades. But as bir…
ScienceDaily, Oct 16 - Long-serving ABC broadcaster Robyn Williams to leave The Science Show after 51 years
No replacement has been named as the 82-year-old departs, with the media announcement referring only to ‘the next generation’
The Guardian, Oct 16 - SpaceX just delivered some very strange cargo to the International Space Station
SpaceX just delivered some surprisingly strange cargo to the International Space Station, including tiny brain models, 3D heart tissue, and technology for making artificial retinas in space. Scientists hope these experi…
ScienceDaily, Oct 16 - James Webb reveals a strange bulge in an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered that a distant alien planet's atmosphere is surprisingly lopsided. Located 1,300 light-years away, the scorching gas giant WASP-17b experiences powerful w…
ScienceDaily, Oct 16 - NASA Names Stephen Cash Marshall Space Flight Center Director
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has named Stephen Cash director of the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, effective Monday, Oct. 19. Cash, a veteran NASA engineer and aerospace executive, re…
NASA, Oct 16 - Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatment
For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause.
NPR, Oct 16 - Artemis II Heat Shield After Splashdown
Shortly after NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down on April 10, 2026, U.S. Navy divers captured underwater imagery of the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield. In the months after, the agency measured whether the thermal p…
NASA, Oct 16 - I Am Artemis: Allison Mjoen
As the supercooled propellant flowed into the core stage, and NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket roared to life, Allison Mjoen and her family watched with awe and pride. Mjoen, NASA’s operations manager for the age…
NASA, Oct 16 - USC scientists discover how to create a never-ending supply of cancer-fighting cells
USC scientists have discovered a way to create a potentially renewable supply of genetically engineered immune cells that can attack cancer and strengthen the body's natural defenses. By growing and modifying immature i…
ScienceDaily, Oct 16 - NASA’s Hubble Spies Spiral’s Edge
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features the edge-on, intermediate spiral galaxy NGC 1827, located roughly 37 million light-years away in the constellation Columba, the Dove.
NASA, Oct 16 - The uranium cubes that exposed Nazi Germany’s nuclear failure
Scientists investigating Nazi Germany's secret nuclear program have uncovered evidence that its final experimental reactor was nowhere near as close to working as previously claimed. Analysis of surviving uranium cubes…
ScienceDaily, Oct 16 - Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.
BBC, Oct 16 - Yale scientists discover how stress changes the brain to make memories stronger
Yale scientists have uncovered how the stress hormone cortisol helps the brain turn emotional experiences into stronger, longer-lasting memories. The discovery reveals that stress can reshape communication between brain…
ScienceDaily, Oct 16 - Elon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event
The Tesla Roadster 2 drove up a curved ramp before using SpaceX rocket thrusters to fly, flip and landElon Musk has revealed Tesla’s latest model, which he claims will be the world’s first flying car, using technology f…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - Astronomers discover a strange universal rule behind black hole eruptions
Scientists have discovered that black holes of vastly different sizes appear to launch powerful jets according to the same universal rule. The breakthrough could explain why some black holes suddenly erupt years after d…
ScienceDaily, Oct 16 - Scientists discover a plastic-eating “Pac-Man” enzyme with a surprising secret
Scientists have discovered a remarkable “Pac-Man enzyme” that helps bacteria devour certain types of plastic and may offer new hope in the fight against plastic pollution. Researchers found that several biodegradable pl…
ScienceDaily, Oct 16 - What is behind the success of dark skies festival?
Stargazers are preparing to enjoy an annual festival that celebrates the beauty of the night sky.
BBC, Oct 16 - NASA captures strange waves high above Hurricane Simon
As Hurricane Simon unleashed destructive winds and flooding along Mexico’s coast, NASA satellites captured an extraordinary sight: massive atmospheric waves rippling high above the storm. The rare images reveal how powe…
ScienceDaily, Oct 16 - A protein that fuels cancer could also be the key to fighting it
Scientists have discovered how to turn a protein that normally fuels cancer growth into a weapon against it. By activating PPARD in immune cells, researchers made them better at burning fat and attacking tumors, slowing…
ScienceDaily, Oct 16 - A quantum highway just one atom high could transform superconductors
Scientists discovered that atomic steps just one atom high can guide quantum vortices through superconductors, making them move more than 1,000 times more easily in one direction than another. This remarkable control ov…
ScienceDaily, Oct 16 - APOD: 2026 October 16 – Chasing the International Space Station
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 16 –… 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 photogra…
NASA, Oct 16 - Isaias Dims the Gulf Coast
High-definition images of nighttime lights show where the hurricane knocked out power along the Florida Panhandle and how quickly the lights came back.
NASA, Oct 16 - This week in science: sea monsters, long COVID patients' microbiome, elephant carcasses
NPR's science podcast Short Wave brings us stories about the hunting habits of ancient sea monsters, the microbiome of long COVID patients, and how elephant carcasses replenish the savannah.
NPR, Oct 15 - BBC Inside Science
How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs?
BBC, Oct 15 - NASA to Help Unlock Mysteries of Mars’ Moons in Upcoming Mission
NASA is playing an important role in JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) MMX (Martian Moons eXploration) mission, to advance our understanding of Mars’ moons and build on the agency’s long history of exploring t…
NASA, Oct 15 - Suspected fly tippers shamed with online photos
Hillingdon Council has shared social media posts showing people allegedly dumping rubbish illegally.
BBC, Oct 15 - NASA Satellites Observe Historic 2026 El Niño
A phenomenon rarer than a solar eclipse and more powerful than any single storm system is unfolding this fall, and NASA is tracking it closely. El Niño is a natural climate pattern that emerges roughly every two to seve…
NASA, Oct 15 - Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?
Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.
BBC, Oct 15 - Time’s up for the leap second as scientists swap it for the leap hour
Delegates from 69 countries approve clock changeover after decades of debate – but switch may not take effect for thousands of yearsAfter decades of discussion, quibbling and worrying about clocks in computer systems, t…
The Guardian, Oct 15 - SpaceX rocket launch creates glowing 'space jellyfish' cloud – video
The sun illuminated the exhaust plume of a SpaceX rocket launch on 13 October, creating a glowing jellyfish-like cloud in the sky, according to Nasa.
The Guardian, Oct 14 - Researchers are tracking Monarch butterflies to learn more about their journey
Researchers all over North America are attaching tiny transmitters to Monarch butterflies as they begin their migration to Mexico, to learn more about their stops and challenges.
NPR, Oct 13
History
- Who Was the Medieval Executioner?
Who carried out executions in the Middle Ages? Lorris Chevalier explores how medieval executioners emerged as professionals and how they were portrayed in French literature.
Medievalists.net, Oct 17 - 7 Things You Might Not Know About Medieval Algeria
Explore seven fascinating facts about medieval Algeria, from Fibonacci and Ibn Khaldun to powerful dynasties, historic cities and Islamic architecture.
Medievalists.net, Oct 17 - A Date, Two Parents, and a Gift: The Story Behind the World’s Oldest Dated Printed Book
The Diamond Sutra, printed in China in 868, is the world's oldest surviving complete dated printed book. Its dedication reveals a personal story of family and Buddhist generosity.
Medievalists.net, Oct 17 - New Medieval Books: Emperors and Imperial Dynasties of Byzantium
This extensive collection of translated texts explores the emperors of Byzantium from the fourth to the fifteenth centuries. Drawing on chronicles, letters and other historical sources, it offers a sweeping tour of Byza…
Medievalists.net, Oct 16 - Study Suggests Etruscan Statue’s Black Coating May Be Original
FLORENCE, ITALY—A bronze statue of an Etruscan man wearing a toga found in 1567 may
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 16 - Submerged Sites Identified Off Australia’s Northwestern Coastline
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA—According to a statement released by Flinders University, underwater archaeologists working with the Murujuga […] The post Submerged Sites Identified Off Australia’s Northwestern Coastline appeared f…
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 16 - Fragments of Colossal Statues Uncovered in Northern Egypt
GHARBIA GOVERNARATE, EGYPT—According to an Ahram Online report, fragments of two colossal statues have been
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 16 - Medieval Castles and Churches in England Receive New Conservation Funding
Medieval castles and churches across England, including Hastings Castle and Dover Castle, will benefit from new government conservation funding.
Medievalists.net, Oct 16 - The Women Breaking the Rules of Balinese Dance
Middle-aged performers are taking on roles once reserved for men, challenging expectations about age and gender in Bali.
JSTOR Daily, Oct 16 - Arthur Conan Doyle Based Sherlock Holmes on a Real-Life Scottish Surgeon Who Used Deduction to Diagnose Patients and Investigate Crimes
A new book chronicles the exploits of Joseph Bell, an Edinburgh lecturer whose lessons sparked the creation of the world's most famous detective
Smithsonian Magazine, Oct 16 - Why Ibn Khaldun Still Matters 600 Years Later
A new open-access book explores why Ibn Khaldun’s medieval ideas about the rise and fall of civilizations still matter more than 600 years later.
Medievalists.net, Oct 16 - Lugalbanda and the Anzud Bird: A Sumerian Hero's Journey
Lugalbanda and the Anzud Bird is a Sumerian myth dated to the Ur III period (circa 2112 to circa 2004 BCE) featuring the hero-king of Uruk, Lugalbanda, father of Gilgamesh, in his younger years as an honorable officer i…
World History Encyclopedia, Oct 16 - How Beer Came to Medieval England
Dutch immigrants brought hopped beer to medieval England in the 14th century, gradually transforming English brewing and drinking habits.
Medievalists.net, Oct 15 - Possible Fatal Wound Identified in Neanderthal Bone
CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND—Haaretz reports that Emma Pomeroy of the University of Cambridge and her colleagues examined
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 15 - Frontier Tavern Site Excavated in Ohio
TROY, OHIO—More than 18,000 artifacts were recovered during a rescue excavation conducted at a 200-year-old
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 15 - World's Oldest Shipwreck Discovered in the Mediterranean
ANTALYA, TURKEY—BBC News reports that a Bronze Age shipwreck identified near Kekova Island off the
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 15 - New Medieval Books: De Observatione Ciborum
What did people eat in the early Middle Ages? Or, more precisely, what were they advised to eat? This sixth-century text, presented here in an edited translation, offers dietary advice and recipes intended for a Frankis…
Medievalists.net, Oct 15 - Neanderthal remains may be earliest human ancestor find killed by a spear
Adult excavated in an Iraqi Kurdistan cave died more than 70,000 years ago and bears ‘kill shot’ shoulder woundA smooth round hole in the shoulder blade of a Neanderthal who died more than 70,000 years ago may be the ol…
The Guardian, Oct 15 - Archaeologists Uncover Early Medieval Palace Complex in France
Archaeologists in France have uncovered an early medieval palace complex near Dijon, featuring a large church, stone buildings and Roman-style heating.
Medievalists.net, Oct 15 - Ten Poems about Sleep and Dreaming
Visions of the unconscious by Emily Dickinson, Louise Glück, Lucille Clifton, Carl Phillips, and more.
JSTOR Daily, Oct 15 - 75 Images of the Pacific War
In this gallery of 75 images, we examine the key features of WWII's Pacific War. After the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the US naval base in Hawaii, Japan continued to expand its empire until the turning point of the Ba…
World History Encyclopedia, Oct 15 - How DNA Is Rewriting the History of Early Medieval Europe
A major DNA study of 7,700 early medieval burials reveals new insights into migration, family life, disease and cultural identity across Europe.
Medievalists.net, Oct 14 - Australia Returns Prehistoric Sculpture Fragment to Jordan
AMMAN, JORDAN—According to a Menafn report, Australian officials handed over a carved stone slab unearthed
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 14 - “Harvie’s Dyke” Discovered in Scotland
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND—According to a report in the Glasgow Times, a team of researchers from the
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 14 - Giant Steel Ball Unearthed at North Carolina Mill Site
CANTON, NORTH CAROLINA—WLOS reports that the demolition of a paper mill in western North Carolina
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 14 - Tooth Enamel Records Rise of Medieval England’s Lead Industry
DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND—According to a statement released by the University of Nottingham, chemical analysis of the
Archaeology Magazine, Oct 14 - The Photographer Who Preserved Everyday Architecture
Frances Benjamin Johnston looked beyond grand estates to document the ordinary buildings that defined American life.
JSTOR Daily, Oct 14 - The Man Who Should Have Lost the Battle of Hastings
Kelly DeVries tells the remarkable story of Swegen Godwinson, whose murder, scandals and exile left his younger brother Harold to face William the Conqueror at Hastings.
Medievalists.net, Oct 14 - “Men with Queer Nerves”: The Jumping Frenchmen of Maine
In the late nineteenth century, visitors to Maine observed something strange: French-Canadian lumberjacks who, at the slightest stimulus, seemed to jump, strike out with their limbs, or mimic languages they could not sp…
The Public Domain Review, Oct 14 - Matter of Aratta: The Great Sumerian Epic
The Matter of Aratta is the modern-day title for a collection of four poems – Enmerkar and the Lord of Aratta, Enmerkar and En-suhgir-ana, Lugalbanda in the Mountain Cave, and Lugalbanda and the Anzud Bird – concerning…
World History Encyclopedia, Oct 14 - 10 Open-Access Medieval Studies Articles Published in August 2026
Read 10 open-access medieval studies articles published in August 2026, covering Viking trade, medieval floods, political power, religion and more.
Medievalists.net, Oct 13 - First Days in the Union Army: Recruitment and Training in the Civil War
Recruitment and training practices during the American Civil War varied according to the year, the commanding officer, and between the opposing forces, but followed the same basic model. When the war began in 1861, both…
World History Encyclopedia, Oct 13 - What Do Cops Train For?
Research on police training finds that realistic simulations may reinforce expectations of violence instead of preventing it.
JSTOR Daily, Oct 13 - Rudolf Kalvach’s Wiener Werkstätte Postcards (1907)
Postcards that summon medieval grotesques and brightly coloured folk art, but also feel distinctly modern.
The Public Domain Review, Oct 13 - Mary Church Terrell, Reproductive Loss, and the Meaning of Motherhood
Mary Church Terrell provides us with a unique glimpse into the struggles of infertility for a Black woman at the The post Mary Church Terrell, Reproductive Loss, and the Meaning of Motherhood first appeared on AAIHS.
Black Perspectives (AAIHS), Oct 13
Health
- Yvette Cooper pledges £140m to boost urgent care as NHS faces ‘tough’ winter
Health secretary says government has been preparing early and will spend money on ambulances and A&E upgradesThe NHS faces a more challenging winter than normal, the health secretary has warned, as she announced a £140m…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Health workers run out of patience with Stormont budget delay
The practical impact of Northern Ireland's budget delay seemed relatively muted until earlier this week when hospital doctors announced two strikes.
BBC, Oct 17 - Fifteen NHS staff sacked after accessing medical records of Valdo Calocane victims
Healthcare professionals retrieved files belonging to 19-year old students and a caretaker killed in Nottingham attackA total of 15 NHS staff have now been sacked after accessing medical records belonging to the victims…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - My week wearing ankle weights: 'I was helping kickstart my muscles'
When a knee injury forced me to change my fitness routine, I added Sportneer ankle weights – and got a decent workoutI’m a personal trainer. Here’s the equipment I use
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Online event offers support for menopause and pain
Menopause Matters is holding a county-wide online forum on Sunday for World Menopause Day.
BBC, Oct 17 - Palantir patient data tech rejected by many NHS trusts in England
Exclusive: health bodies across country say controversial US firm’s data platform no better than systems already in useNHS organisations that care for millions of people in England are rejecting Palantir’s patient data…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - The Letby case inquiry will lead to more blame and suspicion in the NHS – and patients will be less safe | Mark McDonald
I fear for what comes next because medics must be able to ask questions, raise concerns and admit mistakes. A defensive staff is dangerous for everyoneMark McDonald is a barrister representing Lucy LetbyI have been Lucy…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vaping
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
BBC, Oct 16 - The fight to say 'vagina' on social mediaBBC, Oct 16
- Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.
BBC, Oct 16 - Judith Lucy on her cancer diagnosis: ‘I’m a bit over getting so much material out of my life’
One of Australia’s hardest-working comedians is still laughing at the timing of a breast cancer diagnosis just as she set out to launch a book about wellness. Two days out from surgery, she talks burnout, Buddhism and s…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - School's plan to use toilet chaperones puts pupils at risk, says campaigner
Some pupils will have to be escorted to the toilet over vandalism and attendance problems.
BBC, Oct 16 - After Booting 760K People From ACA Plans, Trump Administration Has Added Some Back
The Trump administration has provided few details about its process for canceling hundreds of thousands of Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollments — even as the next stage of the anti-fraud effort is underway.
KFF Health News, Oct 16 - Next Governor To Face Thorny Choices After California’s Rapid Medicaid Expansion
Medi-Cal, the nation’s largest Medicaid program, was in trouble even before the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Rapid expansion, spiraling costs, and billions in federal funding cuts will mean tough challenges for Cal…
KFF Health News, Oct 16 - Public health nurse talks about the moment she learned to ask for help
For StoryCorps, a public health nurse in Minnesota speaks with her college mentor about a moment when she almost gave up on her career aspirations.
NPR, Oct 16 - ‘Clean air is not a favour’: Indonesia’s neighbours fed up with acrid haze as Singapore threatens to prosecute
Companies behind fires in Indonesia threatened with legal action as region dogged by persistent, transboundary hazeSingapore is threatening to prosecute companies responsible for some of the worst fires in years in neig…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - Same-day test 'saved her life'
The pioneering test offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
BBC, Oct 16 - Charity 'terrified' closure could leave mums suicidal
The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.
BBC, Oct 16 - Teen's death inspires mum's drive for earlier rare cancer diagnosis
Hannah York hopes new guidance will help doctors spot signs of soft tissue sarcomas sooner.
BBC, Oct 16 - Commercial kitchen staff exposed to high levels of air pollution, study finds
US research says nitrogen dioxide in restaurants that cook with gas can exceed WHO limits, which also affects dinersEach time we enjoy a meal out or order a takeaway, someone cooks for us in a commercial kitchen. In the…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - Pope Leo lung cancer surgery: what kind of operation did he have and what happens next?
Pontiff is recovering from a lobectomy, which is standard treatment for lung cancer caught early and can be curativeOn Tuesday, surgeons in Rome removed the lower part of Pope Leo’s right lung, after a routine health ch…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - 'We got penalised for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram'
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
BBC, Oct 15 - Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children
Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
BBC, Oct 15 - Hit a midlife wall? This test identifies your strengths and what matters to you
In this first episode of Your Turn with Allison Aubrey, we explore the science of the flow state with violinist Diane Allen, who lost her flow and then tried to find it again, and also from Dr. Richard Huskey, who studi…
NPR, Oct 15 - The Guardian view on food security: we have just-in-time, we need just-in-case | Editorial
Experts are warning that the UK is unprepared for crises. A refrigerator cyber-attack scare in France is the latest reminder of the risksWhat’s worrying French supermarket bosses should be prompting British ministers to…
The Guardian, Oct 15 - Trans women no longer to be placed on female-only wards under new NHS England guidance
Rules mean single-sex wards, toilets and changing rooms will now be used by people based on their biological sexTrans women will no longer be placed on female-only wards under new NHS England guidance on single-sex spac…
The Guardian, Oct 15 - The hidden costs of fracking: boom in Argentina linked to trail of sickness
Families in Vaca Muerta, the centre of Patagonia’s shale operation, report cancers, miscarriages and pollutionIn Allen, a small town in Argentine Patagonia, many people living on the same street ended up falling ill. Fo…
The Guardian, Oct 15 - Essential items to stock in your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season
Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet.
NPR, Oct 15 - 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 15 - What Texas Reveals About the Obstacles to Getting Hospital Financial Aid
Hospitals can prevent medical debt by offering financial help before sending big bills. A Tradeoffs investigation found that nearly half of nonprofit facilities in Texas say they will bill patients before screening them…
KFF Health News, Oct 15 - Medicare Advantage plans are shutting down, leaving millions without coverage
Medicare open enrollment starts Thursday, Oct. 15. And for several million seniors across the country it will be especially important. That's because some insurers are shutting their Medicare Advantage plans, especially…
NPR, Oct 14 - ‘Try to eat really well, 80% of the time’: nutrition expert says healthy eating is easier than you think
Christopher Gardner, the author of Food Sense and director of nutrition studies at Stanford, says we have overcomplicated the question of what to eatFinally, some good news: eating well is more straightforward than you…
The Guardian, Oct 14 - These workers help train robots who could one day steal their jobs
Factory workers in India are being asked to wear GoPros to record the way they do their jobs. The ultimate goal is to train robots to take over. Will it work?
NPR, Oct 14 - The skincare sample is free. What happens next can cost thousands
For years, customers have complained of aggressive sales tactics and charges at mall skincare stores. NPR investigated the business that connects many of them.
NPR, Oct 14 - Aging Life Care Managers Can Be a ‘Godsend’ for Families
These service providers, formerly known as geriatric care managers, can arrange a move to a senior living facility, deal with Medicare and Medicaid, recommend doctors, drive a client to the dentist, and much more.
KFF Health News, Oct 14 - California’s Billionaire Tax Promises Healthcare Relief. The Fine Print Is Murkier.
An initiative on the California ballot would levy the nation’s first wealth tax on billionaires. Supporters say the proceeds would help offset President Donald Trump’s sweeping healthcare cuts. But critics argue that th…
KFF Health News, Oct 14 - Writer Yiyun Li lost both of her sons. When words fell short, she turned to music
Li won a Pulitzer for her memoir about the suicides of her two sons. In her new novel, Music Against the Night, she writes about two young prodigies in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
NPR, Oct 13 - Fears About Kids’ Online Safety Unite Democrats and Republicans
Amid a decline in youth mental health, momentum builds for a federal crackdown on social media companies over protections for kids.
KFF Health News, Oct 13
Climate
- The fire retardant in the seafood chain
A chemical additive helped stop fishmeal from catching fire on ships, but it carried a downstream carcinogenic risk to modern food systems.
Grist, Oct 17 - Squash down: smaller pumpkins expected this Halloween after drought in England
Data shows 2026 could be worst harvest on record, as growers suggest painting faces on vegetables instead of carvingIn the lead-up to Halloween, front porches across the country feature fat, proudly carved pumpkins, lit…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - How the Climate Crisis Fueled the Youth Protests Roiling France
PARIS—By the time Cléo made it to Greek class, she had gone completely pale. It was a Wednesday in June during France’s second consecutive heat wave this year, and the 16-year-old was struggling to cope with the rising…
Inside Climate News, Oct 17 - A Carcinogenic Pesticide ‘No One Needs’ Is Found in Dangerous Quantities in a Quarter of US Rivers
From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by producer Aynsley O’Neill with Nathan Donley from the Center for Biological Diversity. Atrazine is the second-…
Inside Climate News, Oct 17 - Groundwater Cleanup Set to Begin This Fall at North Florida Site, Decades After Superfund Designation
Plenty of storms have hit Pensacola, Florida’s westernmost city, in the 450 years since its founding, but among the worst has been the storm over the toxic waste site nicknamed “Mount Dioxin.” Bureaucratic mismanagement…
Inside Climate News, Oct 17 - Arizona Joins Lawsuit Challenging the Federal Government’s Plan for the Colorado River
The Arizona Department of Water Resources filed a motion Friday to join in a lawsuit against the federal government’s plan for Colorado River operations over the next 10 years. “Arizona believes the federal government’s…
Inside Climate News, Oct 16 - Congress has a plan to stop Trump’s attack on offshore wind. It may not be enough.
Senators made a deal to protect clean energy, but presidential interference continues.
Grist, Oct 16 - For restaurants Covid-19 was a crisis – pandemic loans are proving a disaster
Low-interest loans kept many eateries afloat. But the industry never recovered enough for them to repay the debtFor almost 20 years, Jai Mazumdar has served vegetarian curries, samosas, gulab jamun and other Indian deli…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - Iguazu Falls in South America hits record 10 times normal water flow – video
Iguazu Falls, an Unesco world heritage site, has reached a record water flow after heavy rains across the river basin. El Niño weather patterns are said to have driven the water flow to hit 10 times the normal amount. U…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - Floundering North Carolina Fisheries Agency Endangers Workers and Wildlife
On a misty and breezy morning last fall, Marc Hamric, a North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries veteran, and two other technicians were conducting field work in Turnagain Bay, a remote area near Cedar Island. They h…
Inside Climate News, Oct 16 - Modern Aquaculture’s Invisible Cost: Its Putrid Stench
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 August 2022, dozens of protesters spilled into the streets of K…
Inside Climate News, Oct 16 - Long after the Maui fires, toxic metals linger in residents’ bodies
The toxic exposures didn’t begin with the flames. Researchers are examining how fires impacted a community already harmed by plantation agriculture, development, and colonialism.
Grist, Oct 16 - Advice from a climate therapist: Touch grass. (No, really.)
Caring about nature can feel hollow when we lead a life disconnected from it. Therapist Leslie Davenport offers advice for building in moments of connection.
Grist, Oct 16 - Trump just effectively killed a popular solar energy program for rural America
Solar panels can be an economic lifeline for farmers. Now they're going to be a lot harder to build.
Grist, Oct 16 - Is coal really making a comeback?
Headlines say the dirtiest fossil fuel is “back in fashion” — but there's much more to the story.
Grist, Oct 16 - The week in wildlife: a penguin posse, a little leopard cat and a chonky squirrel
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world
The Guardian, Oct 16 - Watchdog Questions Zeldin’s Tour With Embattled GOP Candidates
It’s not unusual for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to be on the road touting the Trump administration’s agenda, but his travel itinerary in the weeks before the midterm election looks like a t…
Inside Climate News, Oct 15 - A new report just busted another myth about heat pumps
Don't worry: There is there plenty of room on the grid for these electrical wonders — and they'll save ratepayers tons of cash.
Grist, Oct 15 - Arctic Wildlife Research Suffers as Geopolitical Competition Grows
With Arctic nations increasingly focused on national security and the hunt for rare minerals, wildlife research is taking a hit. Scientists say the collapse in support for wildlife monitoring is unprecedented and comes…
Yale Environment 360, Oct 15 - ‘Like selling wolves from Yellowstone’: how protected US sharks are being sold off to foreign aquariums
While anglers cannot take endangered sand tiger sharks, a loophole lets private firms catch the fish to sell abroad, profiting from Delaware Bay’s conservation successShortly after 12.45pm, what remains of a 300-metre l…
The Guardian, Oct 15 - As Wildfires Intensify, Communities Have a Bigger Role to Play
On July 22, Aurélie Filleau and her husband were given 10 minutes to get their children and a few possessions into the car before evacuating their house in Le Porge, a town near Bordeaux, France. The family managed to b…
Inside Climate News, Oct 15 - Texas Land Commissioner Treads Carefully as Trump Border Wall Advances on State Property
Border wall construction in the Big Bend region puts Republican Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham in a bind: back President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda or respond to growing bipartisan opposition to the wall…
Inside Climate News, Oct 15 - Regenerative Growers in Florida Aim to Improve Soil for Health of Food, Environment, Consumers and Workers
Blueberries, green beans, yellow squash, red onions, purple cabbage, oranges. At markets across Florida, colorful produce signals freshness and nutrition and attracts consumers. Here, as in other states, food’s journey…
Inside Climate News, Oct 15 - Brazil’s election could determine the fate of the Amazon
The next president’s policies on deforestation will come at a critical moment for the rainforest’s survival.
Grist, Oct 15 - Magic: The Gathering draws a bad hand with El Niño
El Niño-related shipping delays have left fans waiting for the game’s latest release.
Grist, Oct 15 - Isaias Made It To Birmingham. The Consequences Were Deadly.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—It’s hard to forget Uncle Bobo. And on this humid October day, his nephew says it’s hard to remember him, too. Devolin “Bobo” Webster, 66, died unexpectedly in his home Saturday morning as the remnants…
Inside Climate News, Oct 14 - New York Candidates for Governor Clash Over Energy Policy
Incumbent New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman clashed over high energy costs in the state’s only gubernatorial debate, offering sharply different visions for how to keep electricity affor…
Inside Climate News, Oct 14 - How Rewilding Could Help Atoll Islands Keep Pace With Rising Seas
Coral-fringed tropical atolls are among the landforms most threatened by global warming, but many have a potential superpower: Healthy ecosystems may help them keep pace with rising seas. Atoll islands with native veget…
Inside Climate News, Oct 14 - Climate Change Is Increasing Simultaneous Exposure to Heat Waves and Wildfire Smoke
More than 1 billion people per year were exposed to heat waves and fire pollution at the same time from 2010-2019, a sharp jump from the decade before it, according to a new study that highlights the growing public heal…
Inside Climate News, Oct 14 - For the future of green politics, look beyond the Green party | Zoe Williams
Environmentalists of all political hues must find the language and ideas that turn passion for climate action into impetusThe future of Green politics is under constant discussion after the Holborn and St Pancras byelec…
The Guardian, Oct 14 - Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10%
Government says ambition for 2036 will be good for food and climate resilience, but concerns remain over fundingThe government has set an ambition to increase the share of English land farmed organically to 10% by 2036,…
The Guardian, Oct 14 - Is it really ‘madness’ to account for emissions from fossil fuels burned overseas? The Coalition sure thinks so |Temperature Check
The emissions might occur elsewhere, but they generate global harm that scientists can now quantifyThe Coalition has come up with the perfect solution to deal with the climate pollution from when Australian fossil fuels…
The Guardian, Oct 14 - Scientists Are Teaching Birds to Sing Lost Songs
When bird populations decline, fledglings may struggle to learn the songs they need to attract mates. But new research suggests it is possible to teach birds lost songs.Read more on E360 →
Yale Environment 360, Oct 14 - I work for a major insurer. Much of my industry is fudging the numbers in the face of the climate crisis | Anonymous
Insurers are taking on more risk than they should. If – or when – a major disaster hits, the catastrophe will have far-reaching consequencesI work for a major insurer, assessing the risk posed by natural disasters on pr…
The Guardian, Oct 14 - Indonesia to Reverse Course on 'World's Largest Deforestation Project'
Indonesia appears to be reversing course on a plan to turn vast swaths of tropical rainforest into rice and sugarcane plantations.Read more on E360 →
Yale Environment 360, Oct 13
Business
- How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France
Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.
BBC, Oct 17 - Low-cost clinic helps pet owners with vet bills
RSPCA Medway West launches its clinic for the pets of people with low incomes.
BBC, Oct 17 - Call for more food funding due to high living cost
Deputy Louise Doublet does not think the cost of living was considered in the ending of a trial.
BBC, Oct 17 - Charity reflects on changing needs over 25 years
Help a Guernsey Child says it has provided in excess of £1.2m worth of essential support.
BBC, Oct 17 - Nightclubs are disappearing - and it's affecting young people
One young person said with no nightlife in their town they cannot "let loose and mess around".
BBC, Oct 17 - If inflation persists, what comes next?www.marketplace.org, Oct 16
- What are the economics of putting on a marathon or 5K race?Marketplace.org, Oct 16
- A view of AI, from Mumbaimarketplace.org, Oct 16
- Farmers face high fertilizer prices — with no end in sightwww.marketplace.org, Oct 16
- Inside a global AI company built in rapidly-growing IndiaMarketplace.org, Oct 16
- How workplace language, dress, and more change over timeMarketplace.org, Oct 16
- Fed chair Warsh says price stability is key but shies away from signals about rates
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said Friday he won't prejudge what the U.S. central bank will do about interest rates at its upcoming meetings in October and December.
PBS NewsHour, Oct 16 - Minnesota's data center debatemarketplace.org, Oct 16
- Consumers are pulling back on some discretionary spendingwww.marketplace.org, Oct 16
- Earlier screening for financial aid in hospitals could help lower billswww.marketplace.org, Oct 16
- What hospitals can do about healthcare costsmarketplace.org, Oct 16
- What this bankruptcy says about AI startups
Character.AI collected millions of users, making it a very appealing acquisition. Google took a unique route to "acquiring" it, hiring away its founders and licensing its technology. Now Character.AI is filing for bankr…
NPR, Oct 16 - AI borrowing slowdown raises questions about investor exposuremarketplace.org, Oct 16
- Fuel costs squeezing margins for some businesses
Diesel recently topped £2 per litre and there is concern that a duty freeze will not go far enough.
BBC, Oct 16 - 'TV and cheap booze' blamed for landlord quitting
Lincolnshire has lost 27% of its pubs and bars since 2009 and some are calling on the government to act against cheap supermarket booze.
BBC, Oct 16 - ‘People’s dignity, and democracy, is at stake’: meet the economist ditching ideology for reality
Exclusive: Isabella Weber prescribes a common-sense solution to poverty, inequality and fascism – making life’s essentials affordable for allThe trouble with economists, Isabella Weber believes, is they do not behave li…
The Guardian, Oct 16 - Consumers expect to spend as much or more this holiday seasonMarketplace.org, Oct 15
- I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
BBC, Oct 15 - Where producer prices go, consumer prices are likely followmarketplace.org, Oct 15
- Retail sales saw 0.8% bump in September, but big chunk of spending went to paying for gas
Excluding business at gas stations, retail sales rose 0.2% in September. The government figures aren't adjusted for inflation, which accelerated last month as gasoline and many other goods and services became more expen…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 15 - A family business in Mumbai is finding growth in a complicated global economyMarketplace.org, Oct 15
- Not everything is suffering from inflationwww.marketplace.org, Oct 15
- How much longer will consumers be willing to muscle through higher prices?
High gas prices are intensifying inflation and vacuuming up more of Americans' dollars, yet consumers are still digging deep to spend, powering the economy, at least for now
PBS NewsHour, Oct 15 - Wholesale inflation hits levels not seen since 2022
Wholesale inflation rose more than expected last month on a big jump in fuel costs as rising prices become a bigger economic challenge for millions of Americans, and a growing political problem for Republicans in the up…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 15 - 'I'd spend $1,000 on a wedding present'
New Yorkers share how much they spend on a wedding gift - and how they decide.
BBC, Oct 15 - Gen Z wrestle with shame from ordering delivery food: ‘This economy is not for the weak’
As Americans use apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats more habitually, they confront the guilt of paying extra fees for convenienceWhen it comes to food, Caroline Bauldree does not like to “deprive” herself of anything. She…
The Guardian, Oct 15 - The Chicago Fed President answers questions on inflation numbers
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, about the inflation data that was released on Wednesday.
NPR, Oct 14 - Inflation sizzled in September — and Social Security benefits will get a boost
Consumer prices in September jumped 3.7% from a year ago. The Social Security Administration said benefits will increase next year to help keep pace with the rising cost of living.
NPR, Oct 14 - Diesel squeeze expected to continue into 2027 despite Trump’s deal with Russia – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the IMF meeting in Thailand and the IEA’s new oil market reportGlobal financial system is failing developing countries, says Ed MilibandUK government…
The Guardian, Oct 14 - The skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints, lawsuits and a federal investigation
Free samples, high-pressure pitches and $50,000 bills: An NPR investigation reveals how a network of mall skincare stores systematically targeted older adults and people with disabilities across the U.S..
NPR, Oct 14 - BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition as part of his $10bn lawsuit
BBC asks US federal judge to compel Trump’s lawyers to schedule deposition after his team canceled initial sessionThe BBC is asking a federal judge in Florida to force Donald Trump to sit for a deposition as part of the…
The Guardian, Oct 13
Music
- SNL UK Mocks Recent SNL Host Shane Gillis
SNL UK skewered Gillis over his misogynistic monologue and use of the N-word. SNL UK Mocks Recent SNL Host Shane Gillis Alex Young
Consequence, Oct 17 - WILLIAM SHATNER Says His RIOT FEST Performance 'Proved' To Him The 'Viability' Of His Upcoming Heavy Metal Album: 'This Is Gonna Be A Major Thing'
In a new interview with Fox News, 95-year-old "Star Trek" legend William Shatner spoke about his upcoming hard rock/heavy metal album "What The F Is Heavy Metal?", which is tentatively due in 2027 via Cleopatra Records.…
Blabbermouth, Oct 17 - RUSH Postpones Tonight's Concert In San Jose After Drummer ANIKA NILLES Falls Ill
RUSH has postponed tonight's (Saturday, October 17) concert at the SAP Center at San Jose, California due to the fact that drummer Anika Nilles is battling the flu. Earlier today, RUSH released the following statement v…
Blabbermouth, Oct 17 - Wynonna Judd Doesn’t Think Politics Belong at Her Concerts
The country singer says her job is to entertain, connect with fans, and send them home feeling better than when they arrived. Wynonna Judd Doesn’t Think Politics Belong at Her Concerts Alex Krinsky
Consequence, Oct 17 - EVAN SEINFELD On BIOHAZARD's Classic-Lineup Reunion: 'It's Incredible That We're All Alive'
In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, BIOHAZARD bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld spoke about the reunited band's latest album, "Divided We Fall", which was recorded and released in 2025 after he and…
Blabbermouth, Oct 17 - Eminem Defends New Kid Rock CollaborationStereogum, Oct 17
- AL JOURGENSEN: 'I Think That MINISTRY Has Run Its Course'
In a new interview with Hit Parader, MINISTRY leader Al Jourgensen spoke about his decision to call it quits after the touring cycle in support of the band's final album, "Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)", which will…
Blabbermouth, Oct 17 - Test your knowledge with our Iron Maiden trivia quiz
Iron Maiden wanted a horror icon to appear on The Number of the Beast, but rejected his £25,000 fee. Who was it? Test your knowledge with our quiz
Louder, Oct 17 - ANDREW WATT Believes TONY IOMMI's Comment About Potential Final BLACK SABBATH Album Was 'Taken Out Of Context'
In a new interview with Brian Hiatt of The Rolling Stone Studio podcast, producer Andrew Watt claims that Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler all wanted to make one more BLACK SABBATH album with the group's orig…
Blabbermouth, Oct 17 - Complete List Of Jimmy Buffett Songs From A to Z
Jimmy Buffett turned songs about travel, heartache, boats, bars, and the freedom to get away into an American musical universe. Born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on December 25, 1946, and raised in Mobile, Alabama, he be…
Classic Rock History, Oct 17 - What kept Jarboe stuck with Swans until she was stupefied with exhaustion?
Despite the trauma she never stopped loving the band’s music, she confirms, as latest solo album Sightings sees her continuing to explore without expectations
Louder, Oct 17 - STEEL PANTHER's New Album To Arrive In Spring 2027: 'It Is Mastered' And 'All The Songs Are Done'
In a new interview with Tommy London and Tor of The Mighty VH podcast, vocalist Michael Starr of California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER confirmed that fresh music from him and his bandmates is on the way. He said…
Blabbermouth, Oct 17 - Emimen Defends Kid Rock Collab: “Just Choosing to Make Music with My Old Friend”
Eminem is standing by his decision to appear on Kid Rock's new Christian music album, Halfway 2 Jesus. Emimen Defends Kid Rock Collab: “Just Choosing to Make Music with My Old Friend” Alex Young
Consequence, Oct 17 - Nice As Fuck Reunite For First Show In A DecadeStereogum, Oct 17
- SHAVO ODADJIAN On Playing Stadiums With SYSTEM OF A DOWN: 'We're Having Fun Again'
In a new interview with the Essential Watches podcast, SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian addressed the fact that his band remains one of the most commercially significant heavy acts of its era despite not having r…
Blabbermouth, Oct 17 - Liam Gallagher Is Still Marding With Fontaines D.C.Stereogum, Oct 17
- Eight Beatles Songs Paul McCartney Didn't Like
Not a bad track record for a catalog of over 200 songs.
Ultimate Classic Rock, Oct 17 - 10 Years Later: Will We Ever See Another Desert Trip?
We look back at the epic festival -- and imagine who could play Desert Trip 2.
Ultimate Classic Rock, Oct 17 - Miley Cyrus Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton at Hollywood Bowl Comeback Concert
The Hollywood Bowl show marked Cyrus' full public concert in four years. Miley Cyrus Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton at Hollywood Bowl Comeback Concert Alex Young
Consequence, Oct 17 - Rockers We've Lost in 2026
The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir and 3 Doors Down's Brad Arnold lead our list of rock star deaths so far in 2026.
Loudwire, Oct 17 - Traveling Wilburys’ Debut: Just Your Basic Dylan-Petty-Harrison-Orbison-Lynne Supergroup
Their unexpected union was a landmark combining an array of distinctive voices into something no individual could create alone. The post Traveling Wilburys’ Debut: Just Your Basic Dylan-Petty-Harrison-Orbison-Lynne Supe…
Best Classic Bands, Oct 17 - Ashdown Engineering’s 2am amp emergency with The Who’s John Entwistle
After stripping the amp down and retesting it, Ashdown finally discovered the culprit – and it had nothing to do with the amp
Guitar World, Oct 17 - IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH: 'I Think We're Enjoying Playing Live As Much, If Not More Than Ever'
In a new interview with Peru's Radio Oxigeno, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked how he and his bandmates are doing nowadays, more than 50 years since bassist Steve Harris founded MAIDEN in late 1975. He said…
Blabbermouth, Oct 17 - Kid Rock Drops Christian Music Album with Eminem Collaboration “Heal My Faith”
Eminem says of their track: "Not about choosing sides, just choosing to make music with my old friend. Praying for all of us." Kid Rock Drops Christian Music Album with Eminem Collaboration “Heal My Faith” Alex Young
Consequence, Oct 17 - ELOY CASAGRANDE Says SLIPKNOT Is Recording 'A Lot Of Songs' For Upcoming Album: 'We Are Making Real Music'
In a new interview with Camilo Guzmán of Colombia's Radiónica, SLIPKNOT drummer Eloy Casagrande confirmed that the band is working on new music following the release of the "Arsenal" single, which came out in September.…
Blabbermouth, Oct 17 - I played David Gilmour’s $14.5 million Black Strat as a teenager – and had no idea
The 15-year-old me was devastated when my dream guitar got scratched. It led to an unforgettable moment in a luthier’s workshop, with a guy I didn’t recognise and an instrument I didn’t like the look of
Guitar World, Oct 17 - Complete List Of Parker McCollum Songs From A to Z
Parker McCollum emerged from the Texas country scene with a voice that could deliver a bruised-heart ballad as convincingly as a loud, guitar-driven country rocker. Born in Conroe, Texas, McCollum began writing songs as…
Classic Rock History, Oct 17 - Dave Stewart on his partnership with Annie Lennox and favorite Eurythmics guitar moments
Guitars are up-front and center of new solo album, The Way It Was Before, but as Dave Stewart explains, the guitars were always there in the Eurythmics sound
Guitar World, Oct 17 - Meet Getdown Services, the self-proclaimed best band in Britain
Minehead duo Getdown Service's DIY roots have led to TV spots and rocking all over the world – and two nights headlining London's iconic Roundhouse
Louder, Oct 17 - The best new guitar gear this week, ft. a major moment for Fender, the ultimate overdrive pedal, and a pocket-sized guitar studio
Big new releases from Fender, Gibson, JHS Pedals, Jackson and more...
Guitar World, Oct 17 - Metal Hammer's Tracks Of The Week: October 16 2026
Tarja Turunen, Blackgold and Heilung are among the best new metal songs this week
Louder, Oct 17 - The Guide #265: Your favourite record labels, from Motown to Flying Nun
In this week’s newsletter: Record labels always push music forward into interesting new places. Here’s a celebration of their power by readers and Guardian music writers• Don’t get The Guide delivered to your inbox? Sig…
The Guardian, Oct 17 - Apple Watch Ultra 3 Drops to Record-Low $649
The deal marks a whopping $150 discount on the smart wearable. Apple Watch Ultra 3 Drops to Record-Low $649 Eddie Fu
Consequence, Oct 17 - “The flute felt like a stupid instrument. Then I saw Focus”: Bobbie Dazzle on merging glam and prog
A YouTube video of Hocus Pocus led her to Genesis, Traffic and Heart – and she’s proud to be merging two genres she believes have strong similarities anyway
Louder, Oct 17 - Watch Metallica perform ...And Justice for All at Las Vegas Sphere
Metallica share official footage of title track from classic 1988 album filmed during Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere
Louder, Oct 16 - Rodrigo Y Gabriela on the new album, outrunning the law, and the pleasures/perils of busking
Mexican acoustic duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela's seventh studio album OurHome is a compassionate collection for chaotic times
Louder, Oct 16 - The Smashing Pumpkins Debut “Black Stars,” First Song with Butch Vig Since ‘Siamese Dream’
“Black Stars” is a new song from The Smashing Pumpkins debuted by the alternative rock icons on Friday. It’s a […] The post The Smashing Pumpkins Debut “Black Stars,” First Song with Butch Vig Since ‘Siamese Dream’ appe…
Rock Cellar, Oct 16 - How Genesis ex Anthony Phillips helped build the band, lost his mojo and started to rebuild himself
Co-founding guitarist fell victim to illness, heartbreak and stage fright – and he’s never really got over the latter. But far from being a prog also-ran, he became a respected genre-crossing artist
Louder, Oct 16 - At $50 Off, the Base iPad Is Back Down to Its Prime Day Price
The 11-inch iPad is discounted back to $399 for a limited time. At $50 Off, the Base iPad Is Back Down to Its Prime Day Price Eddie Fu
Consequence, Oct 16 - JOHN LYDON Blasts His Longtime SEX PISTOLS Bandmates As 'Deceitful, Lying Hyenas': 'I Never Want Another Thing To Do With Them'
During an appearance on the October 15 episode of Good Morning Britain, the British breakfast television program that is broadcast on ITV, former SEX PISTOLS frontman John Lydon was asked about his previous criticism of…
Blabbermouth, Oct 16 - Zebra Celebrates First New Album in 23 Years With Tour Dates
Randy Jackson tells UCR about their newest work, including the first single, which he wrote with Paul Stanley.
Ultimate Classic Rock, Oct 16 - Antonio Banderas and Nicolas Cage Confirmed for True Detective Season 5
The new season, set in Jamaica Bay, New York, will go into production in 2027. Antonio Banderas and Nicolas Cage Confirmed for True Detective Season 5 Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence, Oct 16 - The 5 Best Songs Of The WeekStereogum, Oct 16
- See Pro-Shot Video Of NEVERMORE Performing 'The River Dragon Has Come' At 2026 BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
Professionally filmed video of NEVERMORE performing the song "The River Dragon Has Come" at the 2026 edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival on August 8 at Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom can be seen be…
Blabbermouth, Oct 16 - K.K. DOWNING On IAN HILL's Retirement From JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Wish Him Well, And All The Best For The Future'
During an October 14 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", original JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing was asked to comment on bassist Ian Hill's recent announcement that he was retiring from JUDAS…
Blabbermouth, Oct 16 - To Madvillainy and beyond: How Stones Throw Records created a galaxy of taste
From generational classics like J Dilla's Donuts to the star turns of Sudan Archives and Anderson .Paak, one small LA label has made history for 30 years — without losing its roots.
NPR Music, Oct 16 - Why Slipknot's 2027 Tour Includes a B Stage in Some Cities
Slipknot's back with stadium shows in 2027, and the stage setup hints at something bigger than a typical tour.
Loudwire, Oct 16 - Method Man Reacts to Once Upon a Time in Shaolin for First Time: “I Don’t Hate It”
At a listening party organized by journalist Pablo Torre, the Wu-Tang Clan MC said he thought the album was a "valid piece of art." Method Man Reacts to Once Upon a Time in Shaolin for First Time: “I Don’t Hate It” Eddi…
Consequence, Oct 16 - "Tonex sounds wrapped in a worthwhile, but imperfect floorboard": IK Multimedia Tonex Board review
IK Multimedia's flagship Tonex unit features a high-definition touchscreen, AmpliTube multi-effects, and significantly increased functionality.
Guitar World, Oct 16 - Tierra Whack Shares Seven New Songs On Deluxe Whack’s MuseumStereogum, Oct 16
- Review: Chuck Berry’s 1987 Concert Film, “Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll”
The classic film features the master rock pioneer joined by Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Linda Ronstadt, Etta James and more. The post Review: Chuck Berry’s 1987 Concert Film, “Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll” appeared first…
Best Classic Bands, Oct 16 - Knocked Loose Vocalist Names His Country + Pop Dream Collabs
Knocked Loose frontman names both country and pop stars as his dream collaborations.
Loudwire, Oct 16 - THE PRETTY RECKLESS Teams Up With DAVE GROHL For 'About You' (Bonus Version)
THE PRETTY RECKLESS has released "About You" (Bonus Version) originally featured on the band's fifth studio album, "Dear God". The new version features FOO FIGHTERS' Dave Grohl on drums, guitar, and backing vocals, alon…
Blabbermouth, Oct 16 - Neko Engineering unveils the NAM-compatible wireless studio tool that fits in your pocket
The Neko packs NAM tones, recording, stem separation, GenAI features, wireless connectivity, and audio-to-tab features into one tiny powerhouse
Guitar World, Oct 16 - How Emily Wolfe ended up with the Epiphone that’s defined her career – after missing out on her dream Gibson
Going for a cheaper alternative has been a life-changing compromise
Guitar World, Oct 16 - Hollywood Undead's 'Paranormal Prison' Ghost Hunt
In a new episode of 'Paranormal Prison,' Hollywood Undead come up with a genius way to learn the name of a spirit they make contact with.
Loudwire, Oct 16 - Hear Bob Weir’s previously unreleased ‘Blue Mountain’ song “The Ground Don’t Want Me”
The studio recording features John Mayer and arrives on Weir’s birthday, ahead of a 10th anniversary deluxe edition of his 2016 solo album.
Goldmine, Oct 16 - Billy Gibbons on his epic late-night guitar summit with Prince
The ZZ Top frontman admits he only recognized just how gifted Prince was as a player when he saw him bring the house down at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Awards
Guitar World, Oct 16 - 16 Artists Who Have Pulled Double Duty on 'Saturday Night Live'
Not an easy role — host and musical guest on the same episode – but these folks handled it.
Ultimate Classic Rock, Oct 16 - Iron Maiden announce surprise 2027 North American return for final ‘Run for Your Lives’ dates
The 16-show spring trek will feature Bullet for My Valentine and The Raven Age, with tickets going on sale October 23.
Goldmine, Oct 16
SEO/AI
- Google’s Indexing API Docs No Longer Explain How To Get Approval
Google removed the Indexing API approval form and steps from its docs. Default quotas are listed, but the pages don't say how to request more. The post Google’s Indexing API Docs No Longer Explain How To Get Approval ap…
Search Engine Journal, Oct 17 - Long-tail keywords in 2027: how to turn specific searches into useful pagesSearch Engine Watch, Oct 17
- Rank Tracker Data, ChatGPT Tags & AI Search Links – SEO Pulse
A rank tracker logged Google pages missing their usual sites, some ChatGPT links lost tracking tags, and Google and Bing changed AI search links. The post Rank Tracker Data, ChatGPT Tags & AI Search Links – SEO Pulse ap…
Search Engine Journal, Oct 17 - Canvas in Google AI Mode shows up in IndiaSearch Engine Watch, Oct 17
- Meta’s New Terms Expand Crawling Rights Beyond Advertisers
New terms let Meta crawl sites tied to business users and use the content to train its products, widening rights ad buyers had already granted. The post Meta’s New Terms Expand Crawling Rights Beyond Advertisers appeare…
Search Engine Journal, Oct 16 - Google Merchant Center adds warranty attribute for product listingsSearch Engine Land, Oct 16
- How to use meta tags for SEO in 2027Search Engine Watch, Oct 16
- Google Ads extends Demand Gen cost adjustments from 3 weeks to 60 daysSearch Engine Land, Oct 16
- ChatGPT Ads introduces new measurement tools and visual ad formatsSearch Engine Land, Oct 16
- Google begins testing ads in AI Mode for users with Personal Intelligence enabledSearch Engine Land, Oct 16
- 23 content marketing examples that drive results in 2026Search Engine Land, Oct 16
- 10 ways to create helpful content + examples and checklistSearch Engine Land, Oct 16
- Cost per action (CPA) marketing: The ultimate guide [Updated]Search Engine Land, Oct 16
- Google tests new ad format below AI OverviewsSearch Engine Watch, Oct 16
- How to create SEO-friendly URLsSearch Engine Land, Oct 16
- It’s Possible Your Migration Issues May Be Due To Site Quality
If your new domain won’t index and there’s no technical fix, the problem may be originality. Read Marie Haynes’ theory and what to do next. The post It’s Possible Your Migration Issues May Be Due To Site Quality appeare…
Search Engine Journal, Oct 16 - Daily Search Forum Recap: October 16, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today...
Search Engine Roundtable, Oct 16 - Google Ads launches Automotive Model Feeds for OEMs in betaSearch Engine Watch, Oct 16
- Google Poisoning Tracking Tools, Google AI Results Updates, Discover To Change, Google Ads, ChatGPT & SEO
Google seems to be poisoning the third-party tracking tools with fake data and paywalls; this is wreaking havoc on keyword tracking. Google launched Gemini 4 Argon and it is in AI Mode. Google made several...
Search Engine Roundtable, Oct 16 - Google Takes Applications For A UGC Pipeline Separate From Crawling
Google is accepting applications from forums and social platforms for a UGC pipeline separate from crawling.
Search Engine Journal, Oct 16 - Google Search Ranking Volatility & Chatter Spikes Today
It has been a while since I reported on a Google Search ranking update. I blame the tools, but in all seriousness, I am seeing a spike in volatility and, now probably more importantly, a spike in chatter over the past 2…
Search Engine Roundtable, Oct 16 - Google Ads To Allow Certification For Online Gambling Advertisers
Google Ads will allow some advertisers to apply for certification for the category of online gambling. This started this month, October 2026, and will gradually be available to some advertisers in Google Ads.
Search Engine Roundtable, Oct 16 - Bing adds white arrows to sitelinks in adsSearch Engine Watch, Oct 16
- How to Automate Content Creation: A Follow-Along Guide
When people hear “automated content creation”, I imagine they picture something like this: Enter a keyword, click a button, and poof! An article is made. From there, they’ll generate 500 articles before the day ends and…
Ahrefs Blog, Oct 16 - 2027 SEO Planning Workbook
Walk into next year’s budget meeting with a confident plan
Kevin Indig, Oct 16 - ChatGPT Traffic Drop Appears To Be A Tracking Problem
ChatGPT-attributed traffic fell sharply in several analytics datasets this month, and analysts tie the drop to ChatGPT links that open without tracking tags. The post ChatGPT Traffic Drop Appears To Be A Tracking Proble…
Search Engine Journal, Oct 15 - How Do We Move Forward if the SERP Is Generative?
Google has been moving the results page away from fixed modules for a couple of years, and a Google Research paper, Generative UI: LLMs are Effective UI Generators, spells out where that road may end: a model writes the…
Mike King (iPullRank), Oct 15 - 400 publications are now partnering with us on our News AI pilot program.
People’s information habits are evolving quickly, and platforms and publishers of all sizes are navigating these changes. To help meet this moment, we’re evolving our pa…
Google Search blog, Oct 15 - More ways to connect with the web from Search
We’re updating AI Mode and AI Overviews to include clearer links, context about sources, and more.
Google Search blog, Oct 15 - Three Ways to Spend Q4 Budget on AI Search (and Prove It Worked by February)
Every year the same thing happens. Money surfaces in October. Finance wants it committed by December. And it gets shoveled into whatever can absorb cash fast: a paid media bump, a rushed refresh of outdated content, ano…
Mike King (iPullRank), Oct 15 - An intelligent new shopping cart
Universal Cart helps make holiday shopping easier. It’s now available in the U.S. across Search and the Gemini app.
Google Search blog, Oct 15 - Demystifying Grounding Queries with Real Data
Stop targeting zero-volume keywords. Discover how Google Gemini uses grounding queries to source real-time facts, and how to optimize your content for machine search.
Moz Blog, Oct 14 - Check out this year’s buzziest Halloween trends.
Ready or not, spooky season is here. To help you prepare, we’re launching Google Frightgeist, our annual interactive website highlighting the top trending searches for H…
Google Search blog, Oct 14 - Operationalizing AI: Proven Workflows That Generate Measurable Revenue
Most teams use AI. Almost none compound it. Eric Siu shows how Single Grain turns repeat work into skills, evals, and loops that improve every week.
Moz Blog, Oct 13 - How to Build a Marketing Strategy When Buyers Don’t Follow a Linear Journey Anymore
We’re in the midst of a brand renaissance. For the past twenty years, we’ve built digital marketing strategies around one fundamental objective: getting consumers to visit our websites. We’ve invested billions in search…
Previsible, Oct 13 - Why Unedited AI Content Triggers Google Penalties
In this week’s episode of Voices of Search, we spoke with Kaspar Szymanski, founder and senior director at SearchBrothers and a former member of Google’s search quality team, where he investigated web spam and applied m…
Previsible, Oct 13