Learjet Plummets to Ground in Florida, Killing 9
Photos and video posted online showed the business jet diving nose first to the ground and exploding. In a radio call, a pilot said the plane was descending at 20,000 feet per minute.
Can Milei's Success in Argentina Be Repeated Elsewhere?
Javier Milei has defeated the tyranny of the status quo.
Popular Australian children's author jailed over child exploitation offences
The author of Jasper Jones and Runt pleaded guilty in May after police raided his home months earlier.
Democrats Show Strength in Final Days of Race for the Senate, New Polls Find
Democrats are up in Michigan, Texas, Kansas, Maine and Ohio, have an edge in Alaska and are effectively tied with Republicans in Iowa, new New York Times/Siena polls found.
Saudi Arabia’s Economy Shrinks 3.8% as Oil Output Falls
The Arab region’s largest economy struggled to contain the fallout from the Iran war—even before the latest escalations with Yemen’s Houthi militants.
Binance users withdraw $3.6bn after largest-ever crypto hack
The exchange froze transactions following the incident which has been linked to a North Korean group.
Oil Prices Fall More Than 3% as Iran Peace Talks Ease Supply Fears
Iranian Foreign Minister said that discussions with Qatari mediators over a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz were continuing but hadn’t produced an agreement, according to news agency ICANA.
Business jet crashes in Florida, killing all nine on board - The Washington Post
Business jet crashes in Florida, killing all nine on board The Washington Post
Inside the Abdul El-Sayed-Haley Stevens Meltdown in Michigan
The relationship shattered in part because of Israel, but also because of their sensitive egos and hurt feelings. The split had been months in the making.
9 dead as jet nosedives and erupts into fireball near busy roadway in South Florida
U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy says all nine people died aboard a business jet that crashed into a Florida neighborhood. The aircraft departed from Austin, Texas, and was headed to the Bahamas.
The Final Polls Show a Blue Surge. Can We Trust Them?
Democrats lead in all the key states that will decide Senate control, according to new Times/Siena surveys.
Trump Is Using a Trade Law Relic to Illegally Punish Canada
A new lawsuit challenges the administration’s tariff war against an ally.
The Left’s AI Problem
Progressive skepticism toward AI development undermines the Democratic Party’s affordability message going into the midterms.
How Russia is seizing resorts along the Sea of Azov in occupied Ukraine - Reuters
How Russia is seizing resorts along the Sea of Azov in occupied Ukraine Reuters
Morning Bid: Markets hope for relief in Apple margins - Reuters
Morning Bid: Markets hope for relief in Apple margins Reuters
Newsom and Harris Appear Together, With Little Hint of What’s to Come
The two possible presidential candidates showed up in Los Angeles to support Xavier Becerra, the Democratic candidate for California governor.
Bangladesh garment factories reopen as wage protests keep industry on edge - Reuters
Bangladesh garment factories reopen as wage protests keep industry on edge Reuters
Gold rises on softer oil; markets parse Fed signals - Reuters
Gold rises on softer oil; markets parse Fed signals Reuters
Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers - The Washington Post
Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers The Washington Post
China’s Message to Its Rivals: You Need What We Make
It’s not just rare earths. China is making it harder for other countries to shed their dependence on its solar, drone and drugmaking technology.
Senator Chris Murphy Is ‘Awake and Alert’ After Suffering a Stroke
The Connecticut senator, who has been campaigning for fellow Democrats, has been viewed as a potential candidate for president in 2028.
China's Xi says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry - Reuters
China's Xi says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry Reuters
Judge tosses DOJ’s attempt to delay Alaska’s Senate results if Republican loses - The Washington Post
Judge tosses DOJ’s attempt to delay Alaska’s Senate results if Republican loses The Washington Post
South Korean army sergeant dies at frontline unit with external injuries - Reuters
South Korean army sergeant dies at frontline unit with external injuries Reuters
Trump makes fevered campaign push in final weekend before election
The US president rallied in states that Republicans previously won - showcasing how tight Tuesday's elections could be in determining control of Congress.
Facing massive losses, Republicans warn of dire stakes if Democrats win - The Washington Post
Facing massive losses, Republicans warn of dire stakes if Democrats win The Washington Post
China state broadcaster pulls La Liga matches following Mbappé joke
China Media Group, which acknowledged Mbappé's apology, has not said how long the blackout will last.
Newsom on possible Democrat ‘tsunami’ on Election Day: ‘That’s a word I haven’t used lightly’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Sunday said there’s a chance that there could be a massive Democratic victory, or a “blue tsunami,” on Election Day, and that there is momentum behind the party to reclaim one or both chambers of Congress. “It could be that blue tsunami, but you make that legitimate and obvious…
The parties make their final pitches to voters as midterms near - The Washington Post
The parties make their final pitches to voters as midterms near The Washington Post
The U.S. Once Dominated the World’s Oceans. China’s Xi is Changing That.
A colossus in shipbuilding, China is undertaking one of the largest peacetime naval buildups in modern history.
U.S. Pushes to Restore Russian Gas Sales to Europe Via Ukraine
The idea is intended to unlock an energy ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv but it faces resistance in European capitals.
Global sexual health: Why communal knowledge about pleasure and well-being matters
For decades, discussions and decisions about access to contraception, abortion, maternal health care, HIV prevention and treatment, comprehensive sexuality education, gender equity and protection from sexual violence have largely flowed in one direction: from the Global North to the Global South.
Ukraine says air alert system hacked after false radiation warning in Kyiv
Ukraine's Air Force said its air alert system was hacked after false radiation hazard and chemical attack warnings spread panic across Kyiv on Sunday.
The New York City Marathon in Photos and Videos
See how tens of thousands of runners and an estimated 2 million spectators embraced the race across the five boroughs.
France launches attempted murder investigation after petrol bomb thrown at police
There were hundreds of arrests as protesters took to the streets in cities across France for the third weekend in a row.
Iranian ‘ghost fleet’ filmed evading US blockade en route to China, UANI says
Smaller Iranian ghost fleet tankers are slipping past the U.S. naval blockade carrying sanctioned LPG fuel to China via a shadowy Malaysia anchorage.
Trump voices uncertainty about Nvidia CEO, a close tech adviser - The Washington Post
Trump voices uncertainty about Nvidia CEO, a close tech adviser The Washington Post
Trump says he would ‘love to have’ Haley Stevens join Republican Party
President Trump on Sunday said he would “love to have” Rep. Haley Stevens join the Republican Party after she endorsed Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers (R) over the nominee, her former Senate Democratic primary opponent Abdul El-Sayed (D). Reporters spoke with the president outside Air Force One, flanked by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Interior…
Do you know signs of a stroke? BE FAST are the words to remember
Sen. Chris Murphy is expected to fully recover from his stroke. The acronym BE FAST can help you remember the symptoms of stroke and what to do when it happens: Call 911 quickly.
Gulf region on edge as Qatar leads talks with Iran to stave off new U.S. attacks
Qatar has been leading intense mediation efforts over the past 72 hours to prevent a new round of possible U.S. attacks on Iran after Tuesday's midterm elections. The uncertainty has the entire Gulf region on edge.
Climate change is killing the plants of Uluṟu‑Kata Tjuṯa: Aṉangu traditional owners are concerned
When we hear that climate change is damaging natural environments, it conjures images of rising seas eroding coastlines, or heat waves bleaching the Great Barrier Reef. But what about deserts?
Collective human metabolism produces 2 billion metric tons of CO₂ a year, global study estimates
A University of Bath–led study has estimated that the carbon dioxide produced by humans as our bodies turn food into energy rose by 74% between 1985 and 2015, reaching 2.05 billion metric tons a year. Researchers say the findings could help scientists better understand where carbon comes from, where it goes and how human activity fits into the bigger picture.
Preschool case puts LGBTQ and religious rights at odds in Supreme Court
The intersection of religious and LGBTQ rights lands — again — on the Supreme Court’s docket Tuesday. The justices are set to decide whether Colorado can require preschools that receive public dollars to admit the children of same-sex couples. “It seems like there’s short shrift being given to religious liberty in the state of Colorado,”…
Stylish Looks From the New York City Marathon
Newlyweds and a woman celebrating a birthday were among the marathoners, some of whom were extending their Halloween festivities into race day.
Federal Court Rejects Trump Lawsuit Seeking to Block Certification of Alaska Senate Election Results
The court found the administration lacked standing to bring the suit. But there are also major substantive problems with Trump's position.
Serbia’s Gen Z Students Toppled a Strongman. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Their electoral victory is a test for whether youth protest movements can build governments that work.
Pilot's last words before jet crashes in Florida, killing all nine on board
A business jet has crashed in a Florida neighbourhood killing all nine people on board.
Mars dust may be less abrasive than lunar dust, spacesuit samples suggest
Tucked away among its sensors, cameras and navigation tools, NASA's Mars rover Perseverance is wearing small swatches of spacesuit material. A rover doesn't need a spacesuit, but the swatches—each less than a square inch (6.5 square centimeters) in size—serve an important purpose: They're helping scientists assess the potential damage caused by ubiquitous Martian dust.
From Italy to Croatia, a warming climate threatens prized white truffles
Guided by the beam of a flashlight, Tino Marolo follows his dog Stella through the darkness of a Piedmont woodland, searching for one of Italy's most prized culinary treasures hidden beneath the soil.
Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy is hospitalized with a stroke
Murphy's office says he was taken to the hospital this weekend after experiencing numbness in his arm. His chief of staff said he is responding well to treatment and expected to make a full recovery.
Warmer seas and shifting pressure systems: The signs that suggest the Mediterranean's climate is 'tropicalizing'
Nowhere in the Iberian Peninsula or the Balearic Islands has a tropical climate—for this to be the case, the average temperature in the coldest month would have to be 18°C (64 degrees Fahrenheit) or higher. The contrast between Spain's winters and summers, and the low temperatures reached in winter, do not resemble those of any tropical climate.
Hegseth digs in as confident Democrats plan to go on offense after midterms - The Washington Post
Hegseth digs in as confident Democrats plan to go on offense after midterms The Washington Post
How to think about the midterms — and the political moment the country is in
Polls show Democrats with an advantage in the midterm election but there are potential limitations and results may take a while to roll in.
An unfolding disaster in Alaska could cost Democrats the Senate
DEMOCRATS NEED a net gain of four Senate seats to take control of the upper chamber of Congress. Now, with election day looming on November 3rd, a … Source
Brazilian lawyers busted for attempting to manipulate court’s AI with prompt injection hidden in filing
A Brazilian labor court fined two lawyers after it discovered that their latest filing contained hidden text that attempted to influence its AI tool. … Source
China’s US$938 Billion Surplus: Evidence That US Tariffs Have Failed To Restrain Beijing? – Analysis – Eurasia Review
Key Takeaways: China’s trade surplus hit $938.1 billion in January–September 2026 (a record $133.53 billion in September alone), driven by … Source
AMD might have accidentally created the best value GPU in 2026
The release of FSR 4.1 for the RDNA 2-based RX 6000 series was a complete game changer. Finally, these relatively ancient cards got an optimized … Source
Spectacular photos show Russian oil plants burn as Trump truce collapses
Over the course of three days, Ukraine has bombarded Russian fuel facilities with a barrage of drones and missile strikes despite Donald Trump’s … Source
Microsoft AI beats doctors in simulated diagnosis test
Ever leave a doctor's appointment with more questions than answers? Maybe you've gone through several tests, only to hear that your doctor still isn't sure what's causing your symptoms. That uncertainty can be exhausting, especially when you want answers. Now, Microsoft says its new artificial … Source
Energy Costs Dominate Midterms; Climate Battles Play Out Down Ballot
In the final stretch of the 2026 midterm campaigns, the most potent climate issue in American politics arrived by delivery truck across the … Source
Why some trees thrive far from home—and what that means for carbon sinks
In a study spanning 192 sites and four continents, researchers have discovered that conifers planted in the Southern Hemisphere grow up to four times faster and are more drought-resistant than those growing in their native ranges.
Microsoft Patents an AI That Can Literally Put Words in People’s Mouths in Real Time
There's simply no way something like this wouldn't get abused almost immediately. Microsoft just filed a patent for an AI product that would be able … Source
The midterms will test the nation's political direction and confidence
At least some portion of the nation is likely to have its political confidence — and perhaps even its sense of security — tested in the days and weeks ahead. That test could also continue for some time to come.
Armed police start patrols in Sydney after Bondi Beach attack
The new police unit is a security measure in response to last year's deadly shooting attack at a Hanukkah festival.
The U.S. Is Bullying Europe Like Never Before
The Trump administration tries to micromanage the domestic politics of American allies. At a dinner in Athens in March, Kimberly Guilfoyle, then the U.S. ambassador to Greece, made a statement that elegantly combined arrogance with menace. According to The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times, … Source
Panic and Anger Spread as Europe’s Great Pension Covenant Unravels
Governments in the region are straining to honor the entitlements of future pensioners, threatening a fragile generational contract.
12 Defendants Indicted for Threats Aimed at Causing University of Michigan and Others to Sever Ties with Israel
Some excerpts from the long First Superseding Indictment in U.S. v. Hakim (E.D. Mich.), filed Oct. 21, alleging conspiracy to… The post 12 Defendants Indicted for Threats Aimed at Causing University of Michigan and Others to Sever Ties with Israel appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Today in Supreme Court History: November 1, 1961
11/1/1961: Planned Parenthood League of Connecticut opens center in New Haven, CT. The post Today in Supreme Court History: November 1, 1961 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Washington, D.C.'s Proposed Foie Gras Ban Is Built on a Lie
A goose with a taped X over its face with the red D.C. flag in the background
Why Christian Institutions Fail
Not connecting what you profess with how you live produces aimless organizations.
Jacksonville Is Spending $775 Million To Renovate a Stadium It Won't Use Next Year
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence
Colombia's 'El Tigre' takes fight to cartels as Trump alliance takes shape
Abelardo de la Espriella claims over 32,000 arrests in 10 weeks as Colombia joins Trump's anti-cartel coalition, pivoting away from predecessor's policies.
Former Ireland European 1,500m champion dies at age of 34
Former European 1,500m champion Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34.
National Grid sparks deal to pave way for giant UK data centre
National Grid has struck a deal paving the way for Britain’s biggest electricity substation to be built on Teesside as the government races to avoid missing out on global demand for AI infrastructure development.
What I Learned in ‘Dalifornia,’ China’s Laid-Back Capital of Doing Nothing
A trend among China’s youth of fleeing the rat race and doing the bare minimum has prompted concern in Beijing. But most young Chinese do want to work.
Kennedy Center leaders threatened payroll to push Trump naming, lawmaker alleges - The Washington Post
Kennedy Center leaders threatened payroll to push Trump naming, lawmaker alleges The Washington Post
Kittens covered in bleach and thrown from truck are adopted together - The Washington Post
Kittens covered in bleach and thrown from truck are adopted together The Washington Post
US Embassy warns of credible 'mass casualty' threat at popular Moscow tourist attraction
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow warned of a credible threat of a mass casualty event at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve, urging people to avoid the area.
EXCLUSIVE: State Department accuses politicians of endangering Afrikaner lives after gruesome farm attacks
The State Department accused South African politicians of endangering Afrikaners' lives after a farmer was allegedly tortured and a woman beaten to death.
Our Best Stuff From the Last Week Before the Midterms. Finally.
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Seabirds racing home over the ocean can get jet-lagged
A long flight home from feeding grounds messes with birds' internal clocks.
The FDA wants to pull its approval of a drug. It’s not so easy.
The regulator says Tavneos was approved on the basis of manipulated study data. Should patients still have access to it?
Why Do Cormac McCarthy’s Books Exist?
Something had to make the writer into the ultimate chronicler of human evil.
How Iran Battered U.S. Bases and Caused Billions in Damage
Satellite imagery shows damage at more than two dozen installations, in the fullest accounting of the destruction yet.
The Methodology Behind the Journal’s Investigation of Damage to U.S. Bases
Tens of thousands of satellite images, Iranian media statements and a custom-built computer program helped reporters pierce a U.S. blackout.
Once again, NASA is asking for ideas to rescue Hubble from certain death
The space agency solicited ideas for reboosting Hubble four years ago, but they didn't go anywhere.
Anthony Davis Going To Halloween Party Right After Game
The post Anthony Davis Going To Halloween Party Right After Game appeared first on The Onion.
Flesh-eating screwworms spread to third state and are attacking pets
USDA has identified 74 animal cases in US since parasitic flies invaded in June.
Polish president turns plane around after 'coup' at nation’s top court
Tensions between Poland’s president and prime minister intensified as demonstrators rally outside the country’s top court.
Supersonic airliner in doubt as company shifts to powering AI data centers
Boom’s airliner may be delayed, and its data center power business lost a customer.
Anthropic VS code extension on Cursor backdoored for nearly 12 hours
It's still unknown how attackers got access to Anthropic's verified Cursor account.
Dartmouth's provost warned us about AI cheating—but his own AI use cost him his job
People who love AI don't always love telling others they used it.
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