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- Live updates: Inflation rises in September; Trump jets to Arizona, Montana – (The Hill)
Inflation rose in September, giving Republicans no relief as they campaign to retain both chambers of Congress. Consumer prices rose 3.7 percent, compared with a year earlier, up from 3.4 percent in August, according to Labor Department data released Wednesda… - St Mellons crash: Mechanic who falsified car MOT given community order – (BBC News)
Eve Smith, Darcy Ross and Rafel Jeanne died when the car crashed into woodland in Cardiff in 2023. - Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears – (BBC News)
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs while working from home. - Trump’s Supreme Court emergency docket scorecard, by the numbers – (The Hill)
President Trump’s administration has filed 42 emergency pleas to the Supreme Court since retaking the White House — surpassing the count from his entire first term. And it doesn’t look like he’s hitting the brakes any time soon. Just last week, the Justice D… - Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missile launched towards Riyadh – (Al Jazeera English)
Saudi civil defence authority says danger passed after it issued alerts via its national early warning platform. - 'I applied for 200 jobs' – How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire – (BBC News)
Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice. - Davina McCall says memory loss after brain surgery felt like 'advanced Alzheimer's' – (BBC News)
The TV presenter says she suffered memory loss following her operation to remove a benign tumour. - Republicans retreat from front-line districts, Chinese parts in Ukraine’s drone arsenal, theme park safety – (Associated Press)
Enjoying Morning Wire online? Get tomorrow's edition of AP’s free flagship newsletter delivered straight to your inbox before you start the day. Subscribe here. - Iowa Senate candidates face off amid flurry of debates – (The Hill)
In today’s issue: ▪ A busy debate night ▪ Guilfoyle resigns ▪ Zacharia’s rocky start ▪ Trump adds more red state stops Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson (R) and state Rep. Josh Turek (D) went head-to-head for the second and final time Tuesday night, just as early in-pe… - Iran steps up Hormuz surveillance: Attacks soar, oil flows crash again – (Al Jazeera English)
Ships in the Strait of Hormuz have been experiencing the worst spate of attacks since the start of the war. - Court will hear arguments on National Guard deployment in DC – (Associated Press)
The District of Columbia is set to argue in federal appeals court about the National Guard's deployment in the city. Wednesday's hearing follows a court pause on a ruling that deemed the deployment illegal. President Donald Trump deployed the guard in August … - Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist: Why are tensions rising? – (Al Jazeera English)
Japanese journalist Imai Yuki arrested on Sakhalin for allegedly spying on Russian defence capabilities, says the FSB. - Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show – (BBC News)
The prime minister has been under growing pressure since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches. - Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine, as Starlink restrictions affect front line operations – (BBC News)
Critical energy infrastructure is hit, as Ukraine says speed restrictions of Elon Musk's Starlink are disrupting battlefield missions. - Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics – (BBC News)
The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total. - Musk steps back into politics with redefined DC role – (The Hill)
Elon Musk is jumping back into the political fray, reviving his role as a massive election spender and technology leader with a seat at the table again in Washington. Following a brief hiatus from President Trump’s orbit last year, Musk’s latest appearances … - Surprise Russia diesel deal spurned by growing number of GOP senators – (The Hill)
A growing number of Senate Republicans are criticizing President Trump’s surprise deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import 2.2 million tons of Russian diesel into the U.S. market. At least eight Republican senators have expressed public concerns o… - Trump, Vance signal unease with Hegseth’s public execution plan – (The Hill)
The White House has signalled a potential reversal of course after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to livestream the firing squad execution of former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, the 2009 Fort Hood shooter, prompting bipartisan outcry. President Trum… - How a radio glitch triggered a false hijack alert in Germany – (Al Jazeera English)
Authorities scrambled fighter jets to escort a plane from Corfu to Nuremberg after a pilot sent a hijack alert. - Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is set to begin. It's not that simple – (Associated Press)
U.S. President Donald Trump said “massive” oil, gas and mineral exploration is set to begin in “our new and beautiful Greenland.” Trump’s comments on Truth Social early Wednesday about the Arctic island come less than a month after he and the leaders of Denma… - Kamala Harris adds midterm campaign stops: Mississippi, New Hampshire, Wisconsin – (Associated Press)
Kamala Harris is building out her final fall campaign blitz on behalf of other Democrats. It will complete a midterm schedule that by Election Day will have taken her to multiple early presidential primary states on Democrats’ 2028 calendar as the former vice… - In India, a Dark Shadow Falls on Its Vaunted Elections – (Time)
"Mass protests have convulsed India after 130 million Indians were removed from electoral rolls by the country’s election commission," writes Gautam Bhatia. - Tensions with teachers, pupils and Turkiye: Inside Azerbaijan’s hijab row – (Al Jazeera English)
Teachers fear losing their livelihoods and students risk being excluded as Baku’s close ally appears critical. - How Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ is reshaping southern Lebanon – (Al Jazeera English)
Demolished homes, shifting military lines, stalled withdrawals leave Lebanese uncertain if they can return. - Ex-DRC President Kabila’s alliance with M23 rebels: Why it matters – (Al Jazeera English)
Kabila’s move confirms numerous accusations from the government in Kinshasa of his ties to armed rebels. - ‘Like we don’t exist’: Palestinians in West Bank denied say in Israel vote – (Al Jazeera English)
- ‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least six, cuts power in Kyiv – (Al Jazeera English)
At least six people have been killed in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine. - Live updates: Battle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts – (Associated Press)
Republicans are retreating from front-line districts in the midterm races, Kamala Harris adds stops to her midterm campaign stretch, and a judge blocks Trump from banning CNN, MSNOW, Politico. - World's oldest shipwreck found off Kekova Island in Turkey – (BBC News)
Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age. - One stolen every four minutes – inside the police battle against vehicle thieves – (BBC News)
Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals. - Inflation worsened to 3.7% in September – (Associated Press)
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas, clothes, and air fares got more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before the midterm elections. The consumer price index rose 3.7% in September compared with a ye… - Hinson, Turek tangle in fierce final Iowa Senate debate – (The Hill)
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R) and state Rep. Josh Turek (D) squared off in a heated second and final debate for the open Iowa Senate seat on Tuesday. The pair, who clashed in their first debate last week, are locked in a toss-up race for outgoing Sen. Joni Ernst’s… - House Democrats plan 100-days agenda if they win majority in midterms – (Associated Press)
Democrats are preparing an ambitious 100-days agenda if they win the House majority in the midterm elections. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said the Democrats will be united “right out of the gate” on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing … - Iowa faces reckoning over water quality, cancer rates in midterms – (Associated Press)
Iowa is grappling with water quality and cancer rates, bringing these issues to the forefront of state politics. These topics have typically been politically sensitive due to Iowa's powerful agricultural industry. Chemical fertilizers and animal waste contain… - New press secretary at White House inaugurates new questions about the job – (Associated Press)
The new press secretary for Donald Trump’s White House stepped to the podium. The eyes of a packed room of journalists — and many in their audiences — were upon her. Like her predecessor before her, she smiled broadly at the sea of faces both probing and frie… - Judge extends order allowing CNN, Politico, MS NOW White House press access – (The Hill)
A federal judge on Tuesday issued a longer block on President Trump’s ban of three major news organizations from the White House, finding that the revocation of the outlets’ hard badges likely violated their constitutional rights. U.S. District Judge Timothy … - Judge extends order blocking Trump administration from banning reporters from White House – (Associated Press)
A federal judge has extended an order blocking the Trump administration from banning reporters for three news outlets from the White House, as the extraordinary case pitting the president against the media makes its way through the legal system. U.S. District… - Ossoff, Collins clash in second Georgia Senate debate: 4 takeaways – (The Hill)
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and Rep. Mike Collins (R) traded barbs in a Tuesday night debate, tangling over the Jeffrey Epstein files, the 2020 election and more. Ossoff, the only Senate Democrat running for reelection in a state President Trump won in 2024, tied his… - Iran war live: Saudi coalition hits Houthi sites; Aramco office hit in east – (Al Jazeera English)
A Saudi Aramco building has been hit in Dhahran, following Saudi coalition strikes on Houthi “vital assets” in Yemen. - Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack – (BBC News)
William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. - Most Americans Think Trump Is Profiting From the Presidency Illegally or Unethically, Poll Finds – (Time)
New polling shows that Americans see the President focused far more on his business interests than on people like them. - Lawmakers Argue Trump's Russia Diesel Deal 'Violates' the Law. Here's What Legal Experts Say – (Time)
President Donald Trump is facing growing backlash over his plan to import diesel from Russia, with some Republican and Democratic lawmakers insisting that the controversial deal runs directly counter to an existing law. - Cornell Halts Fraternity Parties After Jane Doe’s Lawsuit – (Time)
In addition to suspending social events at frat houses, the university will allow state police to investigate reported sexual assaults on campus. - Vance announces plan to use wartime authority to boost fuel production at Texas refinery – (The Hill)
The Trump administration will use wartime authority to augment fuel production at a refinery in Texas, Vice President JD Vance announced on Tuesday. The move comes as high energy prices are putting a strain on the economy and are becoming a political liabilit… - These Infections Are Linked to 12% of New Cancer Cases – (Time)
A recent report finds that pathogens contribute to a significant number of cancer cases. - Friday the 13th Series Crystal Lake Is Everything Wrong With Film-to-TV Adaptations – (Time)
Peacock reboots the 'Friday the 13th' franchise, and the result is the one thing this horror classic should never be: boring - Guilfoyle Resigns at Trump's Request Following Credit Card Scandal – (Time)
The announcement follows allegations Guilfoyle asked a political donor to pay a $100,000 personal credit card bill - The New Campaign Strategy: Don’t Debate – (Time)
Candidates are increasingly forgoing the hallowed tradition of facing their opponent to debate ideas - Artificial Is a Hugely Entertaining Movie About Despair for the Future – (Time)
In his portrait of Sam Altman and the rise of OpenAI, Luca Guadagnino has made a movie that's despairing, but also exhilarating. - Omar Sy on Lupin Season 4 and His 'Stunned' Reaction to the Louvre Heist – (Time)
The French actor, who has been living in the United States for about ten years, spoke to TIME France about his profession, his country, and more. - JD Vance reveals what he thinks UFOs are – (Newsweek)
Vance pledged to “get to the bottom“ of UFOs on Friday. - Joe Rogan Hits Trump on Iran War: ‘Nobody Thinks It’s a Good Idea’ – (Newsweek)
The podcaster was commenting on the president's reported daily video montage briefings on the conflict in the Middle East. - Tiger Woods Rollover Crash: Full List of Car Wrecks Involving Golf Legend – (Newsweek)
Woods has been involved in several high‑profile vehicle incidents over the years. - White House Reveals New App After Cryptic Posts: Full List of Features – (Newsweek)
After cryptic teasers, the White House unveiled a new app promising direct access, live streams and real‑time updates. - Trump Admin Stress Forced ICE Chief Todd Lyons to Hospital: Report – (Newsweek)
Todd Lyons was reported to have been hospitalized twice due to stress-related issues. - Jenny Storms on NBC100 and Reinventing the Playbook – (Newsweek)
At Newsweek’s Women’s Global Impact Forum 2026, Jenny Storms told Newsweek “everything was done differently” across NBCU. - Tiger Woods in Florida car crash: What to know – (Newsweek)
Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, authorities said. - Viral "looksmaxxing'" influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charges – (Newsweek)
Viral “looksmaxxing“ influencer Clavicular was arrested in Florida on battery charges tied to a fight at a rental home. - Kash Patel’s Odds to Be Out as FBI Chief Surge After Email Hack – (Newsweek)
Kash Patel's personal emails were leaked by an Iran-backed group in seeming retribution. - Fury as Veteran Dies After Migrant Allegedly Pushed Him Onto Subway Tracks – (Newsweek)
The DHS has characterized Hernandez, a Honduran national, as a “serial criminal“ who had repeatedly deported from the U.S.
Headlines from CNN and Fox News
- 'Big Bang Theory' producer says societies who abandon God drift toward tyranny – (Fox News)
Famous producer Chuck Lorre told Joe Rogan that societies replacing God with extreme ideologies like communism or fascism becoming tyrannical and dystopian - Six Flags rider who fell to his death was in remission from cancer, survived 'crazy' car fire, sister says – (Fox News)
Six Flags Over Georgia's Goliath roller coaster remains under investigation after Hassan Kariem fell from the 200-foot-tall ride during a park visit. - Consumer inflation rose at a faster pace than expected in September – (Fox News)
The Labor Department released the latest consumer price index data for September which showed CPI inflation rose further from the Fed's target for the month. - Powerful hurricane Simon batters the coast of Jalisco, Mexico | CNN – (CNN)
Hurricane Simon has been causing heavy rainfall and strong winds as it moved off Mexico’s west coast. In Mexico’s southwestern Guerrero state, an elderly person died, according to Mexico’s national Civil Protection coordinator. - Selma Blair's lawyer cites missed medication, head injury after in-flight arrest: What doctors say – (Fox News)
Selma Blair's attorney claims she missed doses of a powerful MS medication, triggering severe neurological symptoms before her in-flight arrest. - New York governor debate heats up as Blakeman, Hochul spar over Trump, sanctuary status, ICE shooting – (Fox News)
The New York gubernatorial race heated up Tuesday as Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Brad Blakeman clashed on the debate stage. - Criminologist professor at Big Ten college offers warning to students as police probe possible serial killer – (Fox News)
A Michigan State University criminology professor warns Lansing residents to avoid the River Trail as police probe five possibly connected deaths. - Thousands of refrigerators were hacked across France. How worried should you be? – (CNN)
Supermarket staffers were confronted by pools of water beneath freezers and spoiled produce earlier this week after hackers took control of refrigerators in hundreds of grocery stores across France. - Washington girls walk off cross country meet in protest of male athlete, parents reveal how it came to this – (Fox News)
Holly Burns and teammates walked off a Washington cross-country race rather than compete against an athlete who switched from the boys' team. - Trump signs pardons for Alaska diesel mechanics onstage during rally touting major energy deals – (Fox News)
President Donald Trump signed clemency documents onstage in Alaska while also announcing that a major natural gas pipeline secured federal permits. - There’s a hidden world behind Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar that hasn’t changed in centuries – (CNN)
Inside Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, hidden centuries-old workshops keep traditional craftsmanship alive as artisans collaborate to transform a rare stones into exquisite jewelry. - Trump admin silent as Russia hits American businesses with ‘drones and missiles’ in Ukraine – (CNN)
As President Donald Trump and his administration have ratcheted up pressure on Ukraine to stop striking Russian refineries, citing harm to American consumers, they have remained silent on recent Russian strikes on US businesses in Ukraine. - NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he won't fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch despite socialist pressure – (Fox News)
Zohran Mamdani backed NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch despite Democratic Socialists of America demanding her removal over the Bronx ICE shooting. - Brady Tkachuk Makes NHL History with Hat Trick on 3 Assists From Brother Matthew in Panthers' Win – (CNN)
The Tkachuk brothers made NHL history in a Tuesday night win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. - USWNT vs. Spain Score, Highlights, Stats and Reaction – (CNN)
The United States women's national team didn't want a repeat of Saturday's 2-0 loss against Spain on Tuesday night. It took a pretty epic second half to avoid some unwanted déjà vu. - Saudi national accused of planting recording device in OpenAI executive conference room – (Fox News)
Federal prosecutors allege the device was planted in a conference room used for confidential discussions about OpenAI's proprietary research, product plans and business opportunities. - Bank of America fined $1.2 billion by Treasury Department for money laundering and sanctions laws violations – (CNN)
The US Treasury Department has imposed a more than $1.2 billion fine on Bank of America, accusing it of violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. - White House ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece – (CNN)
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the embattled US ambassador to Greece, has been forced out of her job by the White House following a string of reports about alleged misconduct, marking a sudden and spectacular downfall for a high-profile figure in the MAGA movement with … - B/R Experts Week 6 NFL Power Rankings – (CNN)
We're five weeks into the 2026 NFL season, and for everything we know, there are two things we do not. - Stream the CNN experience now | CNN – (CNN)
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