India’s Congress Party Holds Mass Protest in New Delhi
Many more are still streaming into the city for what organizers hope will be one of the biggest demonstrations yet in a string of recent rallies.
Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent
The protests in cities across Germany - including Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt - came on the same day hundreds of thousands also protested in France.
'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
Saying the president was "grasping at straws," a federal judge on Saturday threw out Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Xiaomi's October EV deliveries top 50,000, hit 2026 monthly high - Reuters
Xiaomi's October EV deliveries top 50,000, hit 2026 monthly high Reuters
Binance resumes bitcoin withdrawals after covering bulk of stolen $6.3 billion - Reuters
Binance resumes bitcoin withdrawals after covering bulk of stolen $6.3 billion Reuters
Indian authorities tighten security ahead of big opposition march in Delhi - Reuters
Indian authorities tighten security ahead of big opposition march in Delhi Reuters
Malaysia Airlines says customers may be affected by Amadeus breach - Reuters
Malaysia Airlines says customers may be affected by Amadeus breach Reuters
Democratic official says she won’t vote for Iowa Senate candidate over trans ad - The Washington Post
Democratic official says she won’t vote for Iowa Senate candidate over trans ad The Washington Post
The King to speak about slavery with 'unflinching honesty'
The King will speak about slavery with "unflinching honesty" and "sincere sorrow" in a speech to Commonwealth leaders amid increasing pressure for Britain to offer an apology over its role in the transatlantic slave trade.
Bangladesh forms wage board as garment protests turn violent - Reuters
Bangladesh forms wage board as garment protests turn violent Reuters
8 Best Earnings Calendar Tools for Traders
Compare the best earnings calendar tools for timing trades, reading options expectations, and separating useful catalysts from market noise each week. Source
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.
Zelensky presses U.S. for more urgent shipments of Patriot missiles for Ukraine - The Washington Post
Zelensky presses U.S. for more urgent shipments of Patriot missiles for Ukraine The Washington Post
Taiwan says China harassing shipping with east coast patrol - Reuters
Taiwan says China harassing shipping with east coast patrol Reuters
UN demands investigation into death of staff member in Houthi custody
A Yemeni staff member of the UN Human Rights Office has died in Houthi custody after being arbitrarily held for more than two years, the UN human rights chief has said.
How the downfall of Serbia's Vučiċ mirrored that of Hungary's Orbán
Defeat for Serbia's Aleksandar Vučiċ in last weekend's vote was a carbon copy of Viktor Orbán's fall in Hungary.
Trump says Flavio Bolsonaro can stay in US 'as long as he wants' - Reuters
Trump says Flavio Bolsonaro can stay in US 'as long as he wants' Reuters
This oddball reflective lava world is challenging to understand
Among Kepler and TESS's many surprising exoplanet discoveries are the ultra-short-period (USP) planets. These planets move very quickly and complete an orbit in less than 24 hours. Ancient astronomers thought that Mercury was so fast—it goes around the sun every 88 days—that they named it after the Roman god Mercury, who was the fast-traveling messenger of the gods. They couldn't have known how sluggish Mercury is compared to the USPs.
California governor asks US judges to resist Trump attempts to seize ballots - Reuters
California governor asks US judges to resist Trump attempts to seize ballots Reuters
Flights disrupted after 'illegal and persistent' drone activity near airport
Flights have been disrupted at Jersey Airport due to the unlawful operation of drones in the vicinity on Saturday evening, the airport and the island's chief minister have said.
North Korean Hackers Stole Billions, the F.B.I. Says. It’s Not Their First Heist.
This week’s $6.3 billion hack of Binance is the largest to hit crypto, and would be the most that North Koreans have stolen in years of brazen cybercrime.
Russia’s Shadow Fleet Turns to Nets and Rubber Tires for Makeshift Drone Armor
Oil exports help pay for Moscow’s war effort and Ukraine is trying to hit them hard.
Doctors in Ukraine Try Treating Infections Like Biological Warfare Attacks
As many as 40 percent of injured soldiers face severe infections that can lead to amputations and death. One initiative is trying to fix that.
Scott Colom releases ‘Sinners’-themed campaign ad as Mississippi Senate race heats up
Mississippi’s Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom released a “Sinners”-themed campaign ad over Halloween weekend, days ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The ad, released on TikTok, pays homage to the Academy Award-winning movie set in the Mississippi Delta in 1932 starring Michael B. Jordan, who played twins in the movie. The movie’s premise revolves around the twins…
Virginia and D.C. sue to block construction of Trump arch
U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkin ordered both sides to talk and to agree on a proposed briefing schedule on the motion for a temporary restraining order by Saturday evening.
Looking for bats after dark can help science—and change how we see them
What's that chirping sound coming through the detector? Did you feel something whiz past? Those are just some ways people react when they encounter microbats for the first time. Microbats are small, mostly nocturnal mammals that use ultrasonic sounds to navigate and hunt at night. They do this through echolocation, producing calls and listening to the echoes that bounce back from objects and prey.
Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says North Korea was responsible for the hack.
‘We Are Coming From Hell’: A Ukrainian City’s Evacuees Tell Survival Stories
Safely out of Oleshky after enduring years in the combat zone and a harrowing 24-hour journey, weary civilians reunited with family and friends.
Thousands demonstrate in Paris as protests spread across Europe
More than 320,000 people demonstrated across France against the rising cost of living and poor public services, with clashes between some protesters and police.
Sir Patrick Stewart, RIP
Stewart's portrayal of Captain Jean Luc Picard was a great achievement, and epitomized the values of Star Trek.
Judge dismisses Trump's Wall Street Journal lawsuit
A US judge has dismissed President Donald Trump's lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday card he allegedly sent Jeffrey Epstein.
Mixed economic forecast weighs heavy ahead of midterms
There was a mixed Halloween bag of economic news this week. GDP growth is up, but so are prices. For now at least, interest rates are staying the same. What does that mean for the midterm elections?
Giant virus yields potassium channel gene that illuminates complex protein evolution
Researchers have discovered a gene for a tandem potassium channel in an algal virus. The finding supports the view that giant viruses may have contributed significantly to the evolution of complex proteins. The study is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Why do people prefer human empathy despite rating AI empathy higher?
More people are turning to artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots for companionship and to address loneliness. But can AI-generated empathy replace human connection?
5 state Supreme Court races to watch on Tuesday
Voters in half of the country will decide who sits on the bench of their state’s highest court next Tuesday. State Supreme Court races are on ballot in two dozen states this November, with partisan, nonpartisan and retention contests determining which candidates win seats or remain on the bench of courts that often have the final word…
Trump vs. WSJ Libel Lawsuit over Trump's Alleged Birthday Wishes to Epstein Thrown out
The court concludes that Trump hadn't adequately alleged facts supporting a showing that the Journal published the article knowing that it was likely false.
France seethes again as youth-led protests sweep Europe
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a "very high risk" of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween, as some 320,000 people nationwide took to the streets.
'We came back from hell', say Ukrainians after years in Russia-occupied front-line city
One evacuated couple says they crossed minefields in Oleshky in search of food.
Judge warns DOJ against ‘dawn raid’ to arrest James Comey
The judge heard arguments Friday on the DOJ's latest attempt to bring charges. A federal judge on Friday did not immediately rule on a request from … Source
Reddit (and everyone else) faces a bleak internet without Google traffic
Google zero, eventually, comes for us all. That's the belief, and fear, that meaningful traffic from Google trends toward zero because of changes to … Source
In Arizona, midterms momentum shifts to the Democrats: ‘I’m ashamed I voted for Trump’
US President Donald Trump won a majority of votes in 2024 in this swing state, but declining purchasing power has fueled a rise in Democratic votes, … Source
Ranked: Countries With the Best-Performing Students in 2025
Save to Inbox Sign me up for the free Visual Capitalist daily newsletter.Send Where Do the World’s Smartest Students Live? Which countries have the … Source
Ohio Denies Evidence of Fracking Waste in Drinking Water. Its Own Records Show Otherwise
This story is published in partnership with DeSmog, the climate investigations site. In Ohio’s rural southeastern corner, Marietta College geology … Source
Ramaswamy among nearly $700K in donations for harassed Red Baron worker
An online fundraiser for a Red Baron Pizza employee in Michigan raised nearly $700,000 after the man was targeted in a viral online prank. The nearly 20,000 donations on GoFundMe include a $38,000 from Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) and his wife Apoorva, his campaign confirmed to The Hill Saturday. In a viral video…
Chemists develop AI tool to convert human ingenuity into life-enhancing enzymes
Many have voiced concerns that artificial intelligence will take jobs away from humans. But assistant professor of chemistry Zhongyue (John) Yang, along with his former doctoral student Qianzhen Shao (now a postdoc at Stanford) and other team members, has created an AI tool that aims to elevate the work that scientists do—not replace them.
Lula and Milei both owe their victories to Trump
Analysis of recent global elections suggests that while transactional support from the Trump administration helps allies like Javier Milei and Nasry Asfura win narrow victories, punitive measures such as those applied to Brazil resulted in the defeat of pro-Washington candidates.
Key takeaways from this week's political meeting in Beijing
The Communist party central committee meeting was focused on discipline and fighting corruption. It comes ahead of next year when Xi is widely expected to try to secure a fourth term.
A simple explainer of the massive $6.3 billion crypto heist at Binance
Here are five things to know about the massive hack of the crypto exchange Binance — from how it happened to what it means for the sector.
Calling species 'invasive'—and culling them—isn't done lightly. But it matters to Australia's threatened species
It may sound abstract, but distinctions between "native," "introduced" or "invasive" species can often be life or death. Species considered invasive in Australia—such as European rabbits and feral pigs—are often culled, while most native animals are generally left alone.
Why are so many young Americans dying?
Recent research indicates a significant rise in mortality among Americans aged 25 to 44 between 2010 and 2021, driven by a combination of substance abuse, chronic diseases, and social factors.
Ukrainian evacuees reunite with family after years trapped in Russia-occupied city
Oleshky residents had been without food, water and electricity, with many resorting to cooking garden weeds to survive.
Ultracold atoms simulate hard-to-observe matter-antimatter pair production
According to quantum electrodynamics, the theory describing interactions between light and electrically charged particles, a sufficiently strong electric field can, in principle, convert some of its energy into particles and their antimatter partners. A particle's antimatter partner has the same mass and, for electrically charged particles, the opposite electric charge.
Trump administration retools its battle over elections to keep fights alive after Election Day - The Washington Post
Trump administration retools its battle over elections to keep fights alive after Election Day The Washington Post
Four superconducting cables link two large quantum processors into one
As quantum computers grow more ambitious, many researchers believe the best way forward is to build them in multiple interconnected parts. In these modular designs, separate quantum processors are linked so they can work together as one larger machine. For this to happen, however, connections must carry fragile quantum information without destroying it.
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.
More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak
Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.
Rare Iron Age Celtic helmet discovered in northeastern Poland far from its homeland
Around 2,400 years ago, at Łysa Góra in Poland, a group of people took a bronze helmet, crushed it, broke it into pieces and threw it into a pit with iron adzes and a scythe. Such helmets are sometimes found in lavish graves of the Celtic warrior elite, from Champagne, France, to Dürrnberg, Austria.
Majority of funds stolen in cryptocurrency hack replenished, Binance says
Around 90% of stolen cryptocurrency assets following a hack on a major exchange has been replenished, according to Binance.
Ethiopian PM puts ministers through military training
The prime minister has previously emphasised military preparedness as central to his government's ambitions.
Man charged with explosives offences in Belfast
A man has been charged under the Explosives Act and Firearms Order following searches at properties in Belfast.
Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots amid criminal probe over Senate candidate
The latest developments come amid allegations, first reported by The New York Times, that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate in the toss-up U.S. Senate race.
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.
Man dies and another injured after attack at centre housing migrants
A man has died following an attack at a centre housing migrants in Ireland.
American Cities, Population >50K, Named After Foreign (Excluding British) Political Figures
What American cities, with population over 50,000, are named after foreign political figures, but excluding the many named after British… The post American Cities, Population >50K, Named After Foreign (Excluding British) Political Figures appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Perspective: Forget the ballroom, we're headed to Cheesecake Factory!
Former President Obama caused a kerfuffle with his comments about President Trump's interior decorating at the White House. But maybe state dinners should happen at The Cheesecake Factory.
Our Best Stuff From the Last Week Before the Midterms. Finally.
Will Trump meddle if the GOP loses? What races are worth watching?
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?
Today in Supreme Court History: October 31, 1963
10/31/1963: Cleveland Police Detective patted down, and arrested John W. Terry. The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 31, 1963 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
For Libertarians, Election Day Is the Cruelest Day of the Year
There is rarely anyone worth voting for who might actually win in most races. That's got to change.
Why Do Cormac McCarthy’s Books Exist?
Something had to make the writer into the ultimate chronicler of human evil.
Virgin Media O2 to axe thousands of jobs in sweeping shake-up
The telecoms giant Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) is to axe thousands of jobs as it slashes its cost base amid investor concerns about its ability to service its £22bn debt mountain.
As Midterms Near, Top Law Firms That Capitulated to Trump Are on the Sidelines
None of the firms that struck deals to avoid crippling executive orders are publicly involved in the major legal efforts to check the Trump administration’s attempts to meddle in the midterm elections, a review by The New York Times shows.
Do you have seasonal affective disorder? How to tell — and what to do about it
The syndrome can make people feel like a "hibernating bear," says Dr. Norman Rosenthal, who published the first research on SAD. He explains how to identify the symptoms and what to do to feel better.
Voters Usually Ignore Corruption as an Issue. It Now Has Their Attention.
Voters have shrugged off accusations of corruption for years, believing all politicians are corrupt, but thanks to President Trump’s unpopularity and growing wealth, the issue is breaking through.
Spain train disaster clouds Sánchez chances of re-election
The Spanish PM is hit by a succession of crises just weeks before a snap general election.
Christine Lagarde’s Lonely Next Act: Defender of a Fading Globalist Order
The departing leader of the European Central Bank wagers that her brand of politics still has a place in a world increasingly driven by polarization.
Retired preschool teacher takes a solo stand against Trump’s arch - The Washington Post
Retired preschool teacher takes a solo stand against Trump’s arch The Washington Post
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.
A Libertarian Perspective on the 2026 Election
Why we should vote "Democrat by Default" for federal offices - with a few rare exceptions. I build on a post by political philosopher Dan Shapiro.
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.
Court Blocks W. Va. AG's Subpoena to Environmentalist Nonprofits
Part of the AG's argument was that the nonprofits relied on a climate change scenario, RCP8.5, that has been recently "retired."
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.
Getting a Jump on the Blame Game
Guess who won’t be accepting any of the responsibility for a blue wave?
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.
Oil Prices Rise as Middle East, Ukraine-Russia Conflict Fuel Supply Worries
Oil prices rose with the market on edge about possible military escalation in the Middle East, while an attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, Houthi claims of more attacks on Saudi refineries and a Ukrainian strike on a Russian refinery fed supply concerns.
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