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Espolòn Tequila combats surge pricing with ride-hailing refund program
The Fare Share program is timed to Halloween and pushes back against a pricing model used by popular services like Uber and Lyft.
Edits gets carousel editing tools
Users can apply some of the app’s video editing features to enhance carousel layouts, change fonts and add overlays.
Southwest turns notifications into rewards in mobile-forward campaign
Spots narrated by Adam Scott ask travelers if they’ve reached their “booking point” in a tongue-in-cheek effort to address burnout.
Pinterest expands creator content promotions
Brands will be able to sponsor creator Pins, boosting exposure and providing more promotional opportunities.
Your brand can do almost anything — and that’s the problem
Marketers are good at measuring attention, but struggle to understand what that attention means, writes Motto’s Sunny Bonnell and Ashleigh Hansberger.
Meta discusses protocols for agentic commerce
The company is trying to ease concerns from e-commerce businesses about how Muse artificial intelligence agents access websites and communicate online.
How Revlon used Amazon’s interactive video ads to drive outcomes
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Meta outlines political ad restrictions
The company once again plans to limit campaign and candidate-related promotions in the week leading up to the U.S. midterm elections.
CMOs see their internal influence rising. Has it come at a cost?
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Reddit launches updated lead gen ads options
Other new additions include a test of in-market audiences and a new HubSpot integration as the platform expands its partnerships.
How Liquid Death is building an AI-native marketing organization
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Meta tests Reels-first Facebook feed in India
The company, which is also experimenting with the option on Instagram, is expanding its trial of the feature before bringing it to more countries.
Nutella heads to Super Bowl, part of Ferrero’s $50M marketing bet in 2027
The marketer of sweet snacks will air two commercials during next year’s game following a successful 2026 debut for its Kinder Bueno brand.
TikTok highlights creator recommendations for Halloween travel
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Meta introduces new AI-powered tools at Advertising Week
The company is testing importing and creative insight features, as well as improved conversational guidance for its artificial intelligence elements.
How marketers can fuel social, discoverability with experiences
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Last-minute negotiations staved off a full closure of the office that handles Britain’s relations with Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza.
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Oil rises after reports White House weighing Iran strikes
Oil prices rose amid reports on Thursday that the White House is weighing new strike options on Iran, less than a month before the November elections. Brent crude, the global benchmark, increased to $104.60 per barrel with a 4.4 percent jump on Thursday morning. The U.S. benchmar
Judge says search warrants used to seize property from former Prince Andrew were unlawful
The hearing will begin behind closed doors, with any decision announced in open court.
How do we afford retirement? Start by asking the right question
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Bar witness reveals Waiheke mum’s final night before 'suspicious' death
Police believe a 'select few' know what happened to Chantelle McLaughlin-Middlemiss.
South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute
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How the Billions from the Opioid Settlement Are Being Spent
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Why Arturo Béjar left Meta – and blew the whistle: ‘I don’t recall Mark ever being empathetic’
Béjar’s daughter was 14 when she told him Instagram was failing to keep her safe. So when he became part of Meta’s ‘wellbeing team’, he knew he had to speak out – and his testimony cost it billions The Social Reckoning hits cinemas this Friday, but the real world has already been
Looks Like Sony Is Completely Giving Up on PlayStation VR
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With Q2 Sales Growth of 82% and a Backlog of $514 Billion, Is Cloud Now a Bigger Growth Engine for Sundar Pichai's Alphabet Than Google's Search Business?
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Police swarm Jane Doe’s home
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Goodbye, Fire Tablet: Amazon’s New Alexa Tablet Is a Flashy Portable Entertainment Hub
The new tablets tie together the Amazon media ecosystem so you can pick up where you left off from just about anywhere.
Protesters ejected from raucous Trump rally in Texas
Several hecklers were removed from President Trump's rally in Texas late Wednesday, drawing jeers from the crowd as the president made fun of the protesters.
Police accept Andrew search warrants were unlawful, court hears
The former prince is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police after his homes were searched earlier this year.
Police accept Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor search warrants were unlawful, court hears
The former prince is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police after his homes were searched earlier this year.
Vance says Microsoft is being suspended from program to apply for green cards for H-1B visa workers
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BOE’s Mann Says Labor Market Isn’t Weak Enough to Tame Inflation
Bank of England rate-setter Catherine Mann said the labor market is “static” rather than loose as she warned inflationary pressures are becoming embedded.
A year into Trump’s peace plan, Netanyahu stands in the way of rebuilding
Conditions in Gaza remain bleak, and reconstruction blocked, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fights for reelection three years after the Oct. 7 attack.
Google is launching a one-stop Gemini agent for your work tasks
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Kansas joins a tightening Senate map as Election Day nears
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NZ First surge extends coalition lead in new poll
A new poll shows the coalition has slightly extended its lead over the left bloc thanks to a surge in support for New Zealand First, while both the major parties remain languishing in the twenties.
Husband of woman killed by bus would give anything to say 'I love you' again
Olawande Braimoh was four months pregnant when she died and mother to an 8-year-old boy.
South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon
The test follows North Korea's recent hypersonic missile test. Tensions between the Koreas have increased after land mine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers near the border. North Korea denies responsibility.
A Woman with a Past
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Inside NBA Europe’s $10bn plan that has football clubs queuing to join
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The City With the Best Weather in the U.S. Isn’t Built for This Heat
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Warren Buffett's Top Strategy for Navigating a Market Crash
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Russian strike kills at least 33 in eastern Ukraine in deadliest single attack this year
At least 33 people were killed on Thursday when a Russian strike caused two public buses to catch fire in eastern Ukraine, local authorities said, marking the deadliest attack from a single strike this year.
The Brand-New Apple Watch Series 12 Is Here, and It’s Still $49 Off Even After Prime Day
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How pet insurance can allow you to spend more on your pets
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Three sisters who drowned in sea off Brighton took own lives, inquest finds
Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters, who lived in London, drowned in the sea in May.
Royal Navy sailor in court accused of preparing to spy for Russia
The 24-year-old man appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after being arrested at his home in Bedfordshire.
Trump makes third Texas trip in a month to boost Paxton as Republicans fight to hold the Senate
President Donald Trump fought to rally Texas voters behind Senate candidate Ken Paxton as a series of protests disrupted his rally in San Antonio.
Australian reality TV star denied bail on domestic violence charges
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France’s Le Pen Calls on ECB to Lower Euro-Area Borrowing Costs
French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen called on the European Central Bank to lower borrowing costs to give euro-area countries headroom to invest in their sovereignty, defense and technology.
Ex-Trump officials find new jobs in Venezuela’s lucrative oil industry
Companies and investors are eager to hire those with recent access to the White House and knowledge of the administration’s Venezuela policy or contacts.
Atari is bringing back one of its earliest 8-bit home computers
After resurrecting iconic consoles like the 2600 and Mattel's Intellivision, Atari is relaunching one of the brand's personal computers that originally debuted 43 years ago. The 800XL is a faithful recreation of the all-in-one 8-bit PC that's being resurrected as part of a collab
Trump administration brings fight over political ad rates back to Supreme Court
The Trump administration on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to chastise a lower court for intervening — again — in a legal fight between the two major political parties over who can access cheaper television advertising rates in the lead-up to an election. The Supreme Court side
Royal Navy sailor appears in court on charges of spying for Russia
Young allegedly used the dark web to try to contact Russian authorities, drafting a message that “sought to make contact with a potential threat actor.”
Husband of pregnant woman killed by bus would give anything to say 'I love you' again
The grieving husband of a pregnant woman who was knocked down and killed by a bus says he would give anything to hear her voice again and exchange the words, "I love you".
‘Misguided and unwarranted’: RSA executive wrote $256k off poppy trust debt
The Herald revealed poppy spending – inquiry now reveals the debt was wiped from accounts.
Isaias intensifies to hurricane. And, judge orders Pike execution evidence preserved
People in the Gulf are preparing for bad weather this weekend after Isaias intensified into a hurricane. And, a judge has ordered Christa Pike's failed execution evidence be preserved.
The Battle for the Post-Trump Right
For decades, the Heritage Foundation was a conservative powerhouse. Can it stay relevant in the influencer age?
‘Vibrant, design-led and surprisingly green’: why the Dutch city of Eindhoven is perfect for a relaxed arty break
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A Rare Image of Mars at Dawn Reveals the Beauty of Its Ancient Cliffs
NASA's Curiosity rover captured the soft morning light illuminating the Martian landscape.
IREN's AI Cloud Business Is Surging. Can the Economics Keep Up?
IREN has already proven that AI customers want its infrastructure. The bigger question is what happens after the contracts are signed and the real economics begin to matter.
New CNN polls give Democrats hope in a pair of red states
Widespread dissatisfaction with the state of the country has opened up a prime Senate pickup opportunity for Democrats in Ohio and made for a razor-thin contest in Iowa, according to new CNN polls conducted by SSRS.
Is That Picture AI? Google’s SynthID Detector Launches to Identify AI-Generated Media
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How inflation can change your retirement plan
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Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC
A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.
Three sisters who drowned in sea off Brighton took own lives, inquest finds
Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters, who lived in London, drowned in the sea in May.
Texas socialists are building a movement, one sandwich at at time
The Democratic Socialists of America has seen its membership more than double to 126,000 over the past two years.
Lescure Says France Is Far From Needing ECB Help on Debt
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said the country is far from needing the European Central Bank to step in even as it wrestles with soaring bond yields.
He said looking like Trump would get him elected. He got 161 votes.
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Alexa Plus is better at running my home, but it’s not ready to run my life
Of all the things Alexa Plus can do, I never expected it to make me cry. Since my son left for college, the Echo Show in my office has been making then-and-now photo montages: the toddler with his first tennis racket next to the captain of his varsity team; me hugging him as a tw
A rare healthcare issue both parties agree on: A solution to Alzheimer’s that can’t wait
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Houthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital as witness reports evacuation
The cause of the blasts was not immediately known and there was no immediate claim of responsibility.
'Lazy, beneficiary bashing': Labour, Greens slam National's random drug testing promise
Labour and the Greens have labelled National's promise to drug test unemployed beneficiaries cruel and deplorable, while Winston Peters has warned it borders on fascist.
I hated Taika Waititi’s breast cancer ad until I realised why
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Strike on Ukrainian public bus leaves 30 dead as blackouts worsen in Kyiv
Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine have killed 30 people and injured at least 18, according to authorities. The attacks included a strike on a public bus and have worsened power outages in Kyiv.
Year of the Horse
After a young tourist was killed in a Central Park carriage accident this summer, the City Council is considering whether to ban horse-drawn carriages forever.
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This is one of Norway’s most pristine fjords. So why is it being used as a dumping site for mine waste?
The Norwegian government has given a permit to a mining company to release waste into Førde fjord despite a 17-year battle by campaigners and a supreme court ruling against it Shortly after the Norwegian stock market closed on 17 June 2026, a few dozen local people from the small
Amazon Fire Tablets Are Dead. Long Live Alexa Tablets
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Here's What a $10,000 Investment in Amazon Stock Could Be Worth in 2035
Amazon stock has the potential to deliver massive returns over several years.
Inside rape culture’s strong grip
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Oil prices surge as Trump reportedly mulls pre-midterms strikes on Iran
Crude oil prices spike again as The Atlantic reports Trump is considering new attacks on Iran before the U.S. midterms and fighting in Yemen intensifies.
Chrysler Building to get its crown restored after being sold
The distinctive Manhattan skyscraper will undergo a major renovation and provide a new supply of offices.
Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
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The midterm elections won’t keep Trump from college football on Saturday. A hurricane might
A hurricane is menacing the Gulf Coast, but President Donald Trump remains eager to attend a big college football game in Alabama on Saturday night.
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The US economic expansion is in its seventh year, and there is no recession in sight.
Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer covering violence in West Bank
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Can you trust Meta’s Muse or OpenAI’s Dots to run your life?
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White House on possible Iran strikes before midterms: Trump ‘has all options’
President Trump has “all options” available concerning the next steps with Iran, amid reports the president is weighing whether to resume major combat operations before or after elections in the U.S. and Israel. “The Commander-in-Chief has all options available at any time. The U
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in literature
Ingrid Carlberg, permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, said the author was in Iceland “listening to the wind” when the academy reached her to notify her of the win.
'I saw its eye … a big black eye': Australian surfer recalls moments before shark attack
A West Australian firefighter who escaped a shark after it severed his leg has recalled the moment he looked the apex predator in the eye.
Travis Barker explains need for hospital stay
The Blink-182 drummer said he hopes to be back playing in a few weeks.
ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say
Throughout the summer, rumors have been bubbling in North New Jersey that ICE has quietly been using a warehouse as a detention center. NPR investigated.
The Battle to Pass a Billionaire Tax
Most Democratic voters say that they favor a wealth tax, but a California ballot initiative has plenty of liberal opponents.
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Germany is right to rearm. But Europe has well-founded fears about that | Paul Taylor
Berlin’s allies are right to be wary of a sudden surge in German military spending that shuns cooperation with them When the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, visited the White House earlier this year for a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump, he invited a Washington-based Ger
‘Shin Godzilla 2’ Is Reportedly Filming This November
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The internet traffic cop continues to benefit from the shift to AI.
While the death of a lab technician has sparked global concern, local people say they have been left in the dark
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Utah Now Allows AI to Scan Your Face and Prescribe Acne Medication
The program is limited in scope and can only prescribe medication for acne.
Attorney for accused student in Cornell rape case speaks out
The attorney for one of the seven Cornell students accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a fraternity house in 2024 is speaking out. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge
Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible.
Watch: Why was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed?
The consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.
The cost of drugs from Canada is set to soar for millions of Americans because of a federal rule
Millions of Americans who buy cheap drugs from Canada could soon lose access due to a new customs rule.
'Insane': Child-abusing Melbourne monk lauded by supporters
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ECB’s Rehn Says Energy Shock Hasn’t Yet Spread to Wages
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Woman’s killing stirs a long-simmering rage over U.S. military in Okinawa
The arrest of a Marine has provoked impassioned protest at a time when the two countries are seeking to bolster security in the region.
Artificial is a wicked satire that also sticks to the facts
At the New York Film Festival premiere of Artificial, Luca Guadagnino's satirical Sam Altman biopic, the director said onstage that "[when] someone wants to play God, that's very interesting to me." The idea of playing God, and power in general - who has it, who desperately wants
Cornell defendant fighting Letitia James appointment as special prosecutor
One of the men accused in the Cornell University gang rape lawsuit is fighting the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor on the case, pointing to concerns of bias. Gillio Lopes, one of the seven men named by Jane Doe’s lawsuit, argues comm
Strike on Ukrainian public bus leaves 30 dead as Russian attacks surge before winter
The attacks follow deadly missile strikes a day earlier in the northern Ukrainian town of Pryluky, where the death toll rose to 22.
RSA audit finds 'significant governance mistakes, failures', but no evidence of fraud
A review has found no evidence of fraud or misappropriation by an RSA that used poppy trust funds to prop up its club.
Clooney family become French citizens after making France home
Renovation is reportedly under way at the former Les 3 Marches premises.
Medical debt is crushing hospital patients in LA. Health officials may have a fix
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Back to School, in Gaza
My nephews study in a big tent surrounded by bombed-out houses. They have no access to chairs or desks, so they sit on the dirt.
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A death, a plagiarism scandal and a quest for revenge: the bizarre tale of Otto Z
After his mother died, Otto became convinced he’d been wronged by the forensic investigators – and that one of them was a fraud. The truth was even stranger On a balmy, quiet evening in June 2020, Otto’s elderly mother, Doria, was fading in her Munich apartment. As she lay with h
Do Cats Really Love Us?
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Pfizer Trades Under 10 Times Forward Earnings With a Yield Near 6%. Here's What History Says Happens Next.
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How deadly is pneumonic plague? The disease explained by the numbers
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See the moment a police dog found a missing boy in the Maryland woods
A K-9 bloodhound named Beau helped rescue a missing boy in the Maryland woods after an hourslong search. Police body camera shows the storybook ending. Tom Hanson reports.
Royal Navy sailor in court accused of preparing to spy for Russia
The 24-year-old man appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after being arrested at his home in Bedfordshire.
Death of 12-year-old girl prompts call for allergy management ratings
Mia St Hilaire had a tree nut allergy and suffered an anaphylactic shock after drinking a milkshake.
Rubio refuses to comment on Guilfoyle allegations
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has flatly refused to comment on a new report alleging that U.S.
French Student Protests Disrupt Paris
Protesters in Paris chant and block streets as the student-led movement demanding more money for education rocks France. Hundreds of high schools across the nation are shut Tuesday as teacher unions join the demonstrations. (Source: Associated Press)
AI-powered robots are next in war tech, Ukraine’s former defense minister says
Mykhailo Fedorov, an architect of Ukraine’s drone program, says his country needs to deploy AI on the battlefield to defend against Russia — no matter the risks.
Amazon’s new Kids Tablets let parents manage access to the Google Play store
Alongside its new collection of Alexa Tablets that run Android with full access to the Google Play store, Amazon is introducing kid versions with similar functionality but the ability for parents to limit what software and content they have access to. The Amazon Kids Tablets also
Support for businesses taking public stances on issues drops: Gallup
Americans’ support for businesses taking public stances has dipped, according to a new poll, as many companies have curried favor with President Trump during his second term. Forty-seven percent of 3,270 respondents to a Gallup survey said businesses should take a stance on curre
Wife of ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro seeks release from US jail
Their attorneys have asked for the case to be dismissed on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
National takes aim at coalition partners in scramble for 'soft centre' voters
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'It was brutal': Andrew Garfield hid in toilets to avoid school dinners
His Sam Altman role in Artificial is already attracting awards attention.
Syrian general accused of atrocities is protected by U.S. and Lebanon, NPR and BBC find
A former Syrian general wanted for crimes against humanity is living quietly in Lebanon, bankrolled and protected by American and Lebanese authorities, a BBC/NPR investigation has found.
Will Netanyahu Escape His Reckoning?
In his bid for reëlection, the Israeli Prime Minister is doing everything in his power to smear his opponents and evade blame for the security fiasco of October 7th.
Russian attack on bus kills at least 30 people near Ukraine frontline
Zelenskyy says Kremlin deliberately targeted ‘ordinary public transport stop’ in Kramatorsk, with 18 wounded Europe live – latest updates A Russian missile strike on a bus in the eastern city of Kramatorsk has killed at least 30 people, officials have said, in one of the worst at
Behold! Jason Momoa’s ‘Street Fighter’ Toy Has Been Revealed
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1 Millionaire-Maker AI Cybersecurity Stock to Buy and Hold
Fortinet's services provide critical protection for physical AI infrastructure, and its stock trades at a more reasonable valuation than its peers.
A hurricane could cripple US refining when the world can least afford it
The global energy system is already being pushed to the brink. A hurricane barreling down on America’s refining nerve center is the last thing that’s needed.
Your New Apple Watch and AirPods Still Fall Short on Repairability, iFixit Teardowns Reveal
If you’re hoping to replace the batteries in your Apple wearables one day, it might be a tricky fix.
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution
Attorneys for Christa Pike, the Tennessee inmate who survived two doses of a lethal injection during her botched execution last week, shared an update on her health condition.
Could Christa Pike face execution again and by what method?
Killer Christa Pike has survived lethal injection, raising questions about whether Tennessee will try again.
Up to 50 Scottish police officers suspended over alleged crimes against women, says chief constable
Chief Constable Jo Farrell says more officers are likely to be suspended as officers are re-vetted.
RFK Jr.’s embrace of AI confuses MAHA allies and medical experts
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British Workers Are Missing Out On Labour’s Growth Revival
The UK economy has outpaced its major European peers in the two years since Labour came to power. That’s not helping the 1.8 million people looking for work.
Right-wing surge could give Flávio Bolsonaro power his father never had
The favorite to win Brazil’s election has promised to free his imprisoned father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, grant amnesty to supporters and impeach Supreme Court justices.
GTA VI leaks continue with a lengthy (and very nude) gameplay video
The GTA VI leaks keep coming - and the latest is almost as long as the game's official "extended look" on Netflix. Only instead of showing off all the various gameplay details, this one is more of an "extended look" at Jason running around Vice City naked. As Kotaku reports, GTA
Bipartisan Senate duo proposes filibuster rules reform to fix gridlock
Sens. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) have teamed up in calling for several major reforms to the Senate rules that they say are needed restore bipartisanship and bring the slow-moving institution into the modern age. “Both our parties have been hamstrung by the S
Russia's public health watchdog denies a second infection in suspected pneumonic plague case
In Thursday’s statement, Rospotrebnadzor rejected reports about a second person falling ill after coming into contact with the lab worker as fake.
Plan to evict rough sleepers from disused sports ground put on hold
Controversial plans to evict rough sleepers from a disused sports ground in Whangārei have put on hold, mayor Ken Couper says.
Champion trainer hospitalised after being ‘double-barrelled’ by horse
Kiwi superstar Mark Purdon is one of the world's greatest harness racing trainers.
Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map
Both parties are spending heavily in roughly 60 House districts — where Trump won by an average of nine points in 2024 — that could be key to deciding control of the chamber, an NPR analysis finds.
ICE Is Everywhere and Acting with Impunity
Arrests have reached a record high—nearly fifty-one thousand in August alone—with agents conducting operations nationwide at hospitals, at airports, and outside schools.
French protest leaders warn action will continue until education demands are met – Europe live
Protesters are gathering in Paris to rally against government policies on school and education in Athens Over in Athens, Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, has been forced, yet again, to address allegations of misconduct by Kimberly Guilfoyle, America’s ambassador to Greece.
Report Suggests OpenAI Has Clawed Tons of Market Share Back From Anthropic in 2026
Maybe OpenAI's pivot to productivity has worked.
Boeing's $715 Billion Backlog, Explained
Investors need to take a balanced perspective on the company's backlog.
Anne Carson, the genre-bending Canadian writer, wins Nobel Prize in literature
Anne Carson, the Canadian writer and classicist whose work blends verse, prose and essay with influences from classical myths, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in literature for her “bold and inventive oeuvre.”
The Surface Laptop Ultra Is Here: Microsoft and Nvidia Built a Premium Computer for the AI Age
With Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip and platform, Microsoft’s newest laptop is ready to compete with AI heavyweights.
Iowa is grappling with Trump's economic policies despite being a reliably Republican state
Iowa voters are dealing with the impact of the current U.S. economy and may cast their votes seeking to distance themselves from President Trump. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Actor Simon Pegg reveals ADHD diagnosis: 'It's just who I am'
The Shaun of the Dead and Mission: Impossible films star had previously put symptoms down to "character fault".
'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.
Czech Inflation Breaches Target in Boost to Rate Hike Odds
Czech inflation accelerated more than expected last month, bolstering arguments for the central bank to tighten monetary policy further.
Three years after Oct. 7, Israeli strikes in Gaza grind on and deaths climb
Almost a year has passed since President Donald Trump declared the fighting over and “peace in the Middle East” achieved.
Hands-on with Amazon’s Alexa Tablet 12 Pro and its wild new matte display
Amazon's Fire tablets are notable for being dirt cheap. While they're great for kids, they don't offer a premium Android tablet experience. The company's new $499 Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is an attempt to build a device someone might actually want to use. It's one of a few new Android
Watch live: Vance lays out steps to combat alleged work visa fraud
Vice President Vance is expected to announce new measures Thursday aimed at tackling alleged work visa fraud. Vance, who leads President Trump’s White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, has been spearheading efforts to identify potential abuses of federal programs, including im
Watch: Police fire tear gas at a barricaded high school in Paris as school protests rage on
Police have made more than 6,600 arrests since late September, when students, most of them under 18, started protesting to demand more education funding, according to the Interior Ministry.
Serial rapist, convicted murderer Malcolm Rewa appeals for earlier release
One of the country's worst serial rapists is appealing to remain eligible for release next year.
Sandesh Singh’s search for a better future ends in Queenstown tragedy
The 29-year-old had come from India to work and support his family.
Flock is catching flak. Experts say other police surveillance tools are more worrisome
Real-time crime-center software is a sometimes overlooked but powerful tool allowing police to aggregate immense amounts of data, significantly expanding their surveillance reach.
Christa Pike and the Absurdity of Humane Execution
A witness said that what happened in Tennessee’s death chamber this week was “not normal.” Of course it wasn’t.
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French minister invites UK to ‘come all the way back’ to the EU
Finance minister, Roland Lescure, welcomes Burnham’s pledge to explore closer ties with bloc Europe live – latest updates The French finance minister has invited the UK to “come all the way back” to the European Union after Andy Burnham raised the prospect of a new referendum to
3 Fired OpenAI Employees Write Plea for Chain of Thought Monitoring to Be Preserved
OpenAI fired them, but says it agrees with their recommendations.
Redwire's Defense Business Is Getting Bigger. Can Profits Follow?
Redwire's defense business is scaling quickly, but the next phase depends on backlog, margins, cash flow, and dilution. Here's what investors should watch as the story develops.
The country at the epicenter of ‘90s cool
It was time when IRL was the only life. Now a new exhibition at London’s Tate Britain explores the gritty, DIY creative spirit of the ’90s.
Looking at Smart Home Deals for Amazon Prime Day? Here Are 6 Picks I Use in My Own Home
Amazon Prime Days are the time to adopt new smart devices to save time and money. Here’s what I’ve found most useful.
Isaias becomes first hurricane of 2026 Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias developed late Wednesday as the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026, taking aim at the Gulf Coast from Mississippi to the Florida Panhandle.
We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips
Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.
Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC
A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.
The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is returning home to San Diego after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war.
UK Builders Delay Major Decisions as Outlook Dims, PMI Shows
UK builders grew less optimistic about the outlook in September, putting off decisions on major projects even as the downturn in the sector showed signs of easing, a key survey showed.
Israelis scarred by Oct. 7 attack weigh Netanyahu’s political future
Some survivors of the deadliest day in Israel’s history see this month’s election as a long-delayed reckoning for the officials in charge when the country dropped its guard.
Amazon’s Alexa Tablets are coming for the iPad
Amazon is launching a new lineup of tablets that bear almost no resemblance to any tablet Amazon has ever launched before. They're not even called Fire, the name Amazon has used for its tablets for the last 15 years. They're called Alexa Tablets, and they're designed to do two th
Ukraine’s migration challenge won’t end with a peace deal
For many Ukrainians, the question will not be whether they love their country or miss home; it will be whether returning makes sense for their family.
Legal minefield over whether woman who survived lethal injection should face second attempt
After Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, the unsettled question of whether the state will try again could push Tennessee into uncharted legal territory, experts say.
Is NZ's animal welfare system strong enough?
A parliamentary committee has partially endorsed concerns raised by tens of thousands of petitioners, recommending the government investigate improvements to animal welfare oversight.
On The Up: Teen footballer gets European agent, club deal after mum's highlight reel
His mother sent game footage to agents, leading to four trials in Spain.
As crypto and prediction markets expand, their regulator shrinks
Even as the agency is tasked with drawing up new rules for crypto and prediction markets, its staffing and enforcement actions have dropped precipitously during the second Trump administration.
Why the War in Iran Is Likely to Heat Up Again
Oil exports in the Gulf have rebounded as the U.S. escorts ships through the Strait of Hormuz. But the obstacles to a lasting peace are greater than ever.
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EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website The Trump administration pressured multiple countries to withdraw their sponsorship of a leading European conference on disinformation, with Canada, Lithuania and the
I’ll Be Honest, I’ve Always Wanted a PC Like the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
The 140W, magnetic USB-C port matters way more than you think.
1 Stat That Makes Nike Hard to Ignore This October
Nike's sales forecast offers a clear message that more trouble could be ahead.
The ‘glass skin’ Korean beauty trend has risks, experts warn
The “glass skin” social media trend promises a dewy glow, but dermatologists warn that complicated routines can irritate skin and damage its protective barrier.
Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Thursday, Oct. 8, #1937
Need a Wordle hint today? Get spoiler-free hints for NYT Wordle No. 1,937 on Thursday, Oct. 8, then the answer, plus yesterday’s word.
U.S. service member describes low ammunition at Kuwait base, says Iran "hit us bad"
Newly obtained video shows an Iranian drone over Camp Buehring, a U.S. military base in Kuwait, before slamming into a building and causing an explosion. Jonah Kaplan has more.
'Bold and inventive' Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Literature Prize
Carson, 76, is celebrated for works that often cross boundaries between poetry, fiction and scholarship.
Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge
Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible.
A quarter century later, the legacy of the US-led invasion of Afghanistan endures
A U.S.-led coalition invaded Afghanistan 25 years ago and launched Operation Enduring Freedom to dismantle al-Qaida.
Hungary’s Industrial Output Surges On High-Value Manufacturing
Hungary’s industrial production jumped in August by more than double the amount forecast by analysts, helped by strong growth in the high-value automotive and electronics manufacturing sectors, the statistics office said.
Pullout of B-1 bombers shows how an outgunned Iran is keeping the U.S. on edge
Tehran has also used the threat of unconventional attacks to inflict chaos on global energy markets and threaten the safety of Air Force One.
Bessent rips Wall Street Journal after report on ‘tension, turnover’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday went after The Wall Street Journal for a report about strife within his department. “Look, the Wall Street Journal is a shadow of its former self, and I think it’s a disgrace for you to say that they’re like TMZ. TMZ does a good job o
New sports bar with room for 450 patrons opens on Wellington’s waterfront
A new-school sports bar dedicated to group viewing and social entertainment has opened on Wellington’s waterfront.
'Look what you made me do': Judge suggests inmate address his victim-blaming
Warning: This article discusses family violence.
Irish firm scoops up NZ healthtech business, circles second as it splashes $150m
Dublin player has already bought a clutch of local firms: The factors attracting it to NZ.
The Soccer Club Fighting Against the Premium Experience
As the global game gets entwined with global capital, some fans are finding relief in the ninth tier of English football.
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Giorgia Meloni wins vote on controversial ‘bonus seat’ changes to electoral system
Italy’s opposition parties vow to challenge law in court, arguing that extra reward for those with 42% of support distorts public representation Europe live – latest updates A controversial overhaul to electoral law that critics say is aimed at boosting Giorgia Meloni’s chances o
Someone Vibe Coded a Free Knockoff of Adobe Creative Suite
It's janky for now, but it sort of works.
Data Centers Are Running Out of Transformers. Here's the Industrial Stock With a 3-Year Backlog.
Eaton is experiencing unprecedented demand as the AI race continues.
Abu Dhabi energizes its investments in China with a jolt of coffee
An Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund paid $1 billion for a stake in Chinese chain Luckin Coffee. It’s just one example of how the Gulf state is investing in China.
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Thursday, Oct. 8, #1215
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Houthis claim they struck Riyadh's main airport in Saudi Arabia
Houthi rebels are claiming they attacked Saudi Arabia's main airport in Riyadh. Semafor Gulf's Mohammed Sergie breaks down whether this signals a full-blown regional war in the Middle East.
UK and Germany will face threats together, says Burnham in Berlin
Ahead of a UK-EU summit next month, Burnham said he was committed to "see if we can bring the UK closer to Europe".
Hungarian Central Banker Floats 2031 Euro Adoption Scenario
Hungary could adopt the euro as early as 2031 if the government set an ambitious goal of meeting the common currency criteria by 2029, according to central bank Deputy Governor Zoltan Kurali.
Protests sweep France, as student walkouts tap into public discontent
Thousands have been detained and classes were canceled for the rest of this week as the student protests tapped into French anger over austerity measures.
30 percent of Trump voters enthusiastic about casting ballots: Survey
Fewer voters who backed President Trump in 2024 than those who voted for Vice President Kamala Harris say they are “very enthusiastic” to cast ballots in November, according to new polling. The latest Reuters/Ipsos survey, released Thursday, found 30 percent of Trump voters say t
One dead after crash on SH1 in South Canterbury
A person has died after a two-vehicle crash on a South Canterbury highway.