Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Why caffeine makes some people buzz – and others barely notice – (BBC News)
- Father of Noah Woods pays tribute to 'sweetest little boy' – (BBC News)
Rhys Woods pays tribute to his three-year-old son and offers "deepest gratitude" for community support. - Live updates: Missouri redistricting returns to court; Trump threatens EU over new Canada ties – (The Hill)
The U.S. Appeals Court for the 8th Circuit will wade into the Missouri’s congressional map dispute on Thursday. The hearing in a federal suit filed by Rep. Bob Onder (R-Mo.) follows a week after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a federal judge’s ruling in anoth… - ‘The drought has left its mark’: Slovenia’s potato lovers lament low yields – (Al Jazeera English)
- Trump: EU allowing Canada to become associate member could be ‘hostile act’ – (The Hill)
President Trump said Wednesday the European Union (EU) inviting Canada to join as an associate member could amount to a “hostile act,” threatening tariffs or a trade embargo against the bloc. “If they do that, if I think it’s at all a hostile act, I will put … - Nicholas Brandram's family say he was not 'Putney pusher' – (BBC News)
The family of Nicholas Brandram have insisted he was not the so-called "Putney pusher". - Boy abducted by mum has renewed 'sense of purpose' – (BBC News)
- At least 19 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine – (Al Jazeera English)
- Trump claims direct talks with Iran: Is diplomacy picking up again? – (Al Jazeera English)
- ‘Poor bear the impact’: Sugar prices soar in India, souring festive season – (Al Jazeera English)
- From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes – (Al Jazeera English)
- Fed interest rate hike adds to midterm tremors for GOP – (The Hill)
In today’s issue: ▪ Fed raises interest rates after three-year pause ▪ House leaves Washington ahead of midterms ▪ Ovechkin’s ties to Putin under scrutiny ▪ Iowa emerging as key battleground The Federal Reserve raised interest rates yesterday for the first ti… - Democrat Sherrod Brown seeks 2nd chance in Ohio Senate race – (Associated Press)
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown is asking Ohio voters to send him back to Congress just two years after they rejected him. The 73-year-old Democrat will need to win back voters in places that have increasingly turned Republican in recent years. President Donald Tru… - How Trump Helped Put a Texas Senate Seat In Play – (Time)
Democrats may be within reach of their first statewide win in decades - Redistricting moved 1 in 10 Americans into a new House district, report finds – (Associated Press)
A new report reveals that mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans. The report by Protect Democracy shows that about 34.8 million people now live in different districts than they did less than … - Lebanon security talks in Paris to focus on post-UNIFIL alternatives – (Al Jazeera English)
The security talks come as Israeli forces continue attacks across southern Lebanon despite a “ceasefire”. - After the border: Exclusive data reveals how unprecedented border crossings reshaped America | AP News – (Associated Press)
- Why Southeast Asia Is Facing a Haze Crisis – (Time)
Smoke from intense wildfires in Indonesia is worsening air quality across the region. - Many Venezuelan immigrants now settle in Utah instead of Florida – (Associated Press)
Many Venezuelan immigrants are shunning Florida and turning instead to communities in places like Utah. That's according to an Associated Press analysis of federal data on migrants crossing the border from 2018 to 2025. These areas promise better jobs, cheape… - Mauritanian immigrants establish roots in Lockland, Ohio – (Associated Press)
In 2023, thousands of migrants from West Africa arrived in Lockland, Ohio, nearly doubling the town’s population so suddenly it seemed to some that it happened overnight. Most had fled Mauritania, saying they were persecuted for opposing the authoritarian gov… - How AP analyzed federal migration data on border crossings – (Associated Press)
Newly obtained data on the unprecedented surge of border crossings over the past decade is shedding light on who entered the U.S. and where they went. Each month, the government reports how many people are released in the U.S. The Associated Press wanted to k… - House races for exit, avoiding vote on Hegseth impeachment – (The Hill)
House lawmakers raced for the exits on Wednesday, trimming their final week in Washington ahead of the midterm elections and kicking a controversial vote to impeach Pete Hegseth into the lame duck session. House GOP leaders scrapped votes scheduled for Thursd… - Kennedy Center faces uncertain future after Trump closure – (The Hill)
The fight over the Kennedy Center is not slowing down after President Trump made planned renovations contingent on his name appearing on the building while a Trump-aligned board voted to close the venue down. Federal judge Christopher Cooper has blocked both … - El-Sayed narrowly leads Rogers in Michigan Senate race: Poll – (The Hill)
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed holds a slight lead over his opponent former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a new poll shows. The Hill/Emerson College Polling survey released Thursday found that El-Sayed garnered 48… - GOP lawmakers unhappy with lack of progress on Iran war – (The Hill)
Senate Republicans aren’t happy with the lack of progress in the Iran war and what they say is the administration’s failure to identify clear objectives to end the conflict. The war continues to be a major drag on GOP candidates as the failure to reopen the S… - Iran war puts future US military presence in Middle East in question – (The Hill)
America’s war against Iran is stirring debate inside and outside the U.S. government over the future presence of the U.S. military in the Middle East. Following the Sept, 11, 2001 terror attacks, the U.S. built up a massive configuration of military bases and… - Ocasio-Cortez sees confidence in her White House chances grow – (The Hill)
Confidence is growing among some influential Democrats about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-N.Y.) prospects in the 2028 presidential race. The New York Democrat has quickly become one of the party’s most prominent voices, tapping into a surge of populist… - River that is home to 500 crocodiles chosen to host 2032 Olympic rowing and canoe events – (BBC News)
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games. - Balaclava boys on electric bikes: How to tackle the problem? – (BBC News)
The sight of masked young men on electric bikes or motorcycles is becoming increasingly familiar – what can be done about it? - India warns new US tariffs over Russian oil could impact ties – (Al Jazeera English)
New Delhi says it has ‘made clear’ its determination to ‘protect its trade and economic interests’. - Tech treating AI like humans is mistaken and misguided, Microsoft boss tells BBC – (BBC News)
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious". - Israel weaponises AI for West Bank demolitions – (Al Jazeera English)
AI tools push forced evictions of Palestinians, automating demolitions in occupied territories under Israeli control. - Austin Tice: Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds – (BBC News)
Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims. - Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over book's claim on Charles and Diana – (BBC News)
The row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals – with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events. - Carney to address European Parliament as Canada mulls EU associate membership – (Associated Press)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will address the European Parliament on Thursday after President Donald Trump suggested allowing Canada to become an associate EU member could be a “hostile act” and threatened additional tariffs on Europe. European Commiss… - OpenAI flags new instances of concerning AI behavior – (Associated Press)
OpenAI has disclosed six reports on unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models. The company is introducing a new framework to track and disclose AI misalignment instances. This includes models acting without authorization or evading o… - Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m to aid after Macklemore backlash – (BBC News)
It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum. - Yemeni forces target Houthis and a Saudi base as US rules out direct role – (Al Jazeera English)
Saudi Arabia requests missile defence support from allies as the US sees its own stock of interceptors dwindle. - Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talks – (Al Jazeera English)
President Trump says the US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and claims direct talks with Tehran. - Trump suggests EU allowing Canada as associate member could be a 'hostile act' – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump is suggesting that the European Union allowing Canada to become an associate member could be a “hostile act” and threatened to respond to the proposed move by imposing more tariffs on the bloc. Trump conditioned his threat Wednesday on … - Speaker Johnson recesses the House early ahead of the elections – (Associated Press)
Speaker Mike Johnson is closing up the House early, sending lawmakers home to campaign for the midterm elections. But not without a scathing rebuke Wednesday from Republican Rep. Thomas Massie for all the unfinished business. Massie’s resolution to impeach De… - Both Democrats and Republicans Are Increasingly Worried About AI's Environmental Impact – (Time)
The concern is shared among Democrats and Republicans. - Saudi Arabia Calls Mecca a ‘Red Line’ After Alleged Houthi Drone Attack – (Time)
The Houthis deny targeting the holy site as their Red Sea advances threaten oil supplies and widen a regional conflict shaped by the Iran war. - The Best Ways to Stop Yourself From Crying – (Time)
You can learn to press pause on your tears when now's not a good time. - DOGE Initiative Resulted in Federal Employees Getting Paid Billions to Not Work, New Government Report Finds – (Time)
The U.S. spent $6.7 billion last year on paid leave for workers departing under a DOGE workforce reduction program, a new government report found. - More Americans Are Eating Fruit—But Fewer Are Eating Vegetables – (Time)
A new government report details Americans' produce-eating habits. - The U.S. Just Admitted it Has Weapons in Space. Why That's a Big Deal – (Time)
A surprise announcement by the Secretary of the Air Force Upends global policy. - E.U. Wants Canada to Become Bloc's First 'Associate Member.' Here's What That Could Entail – (Time)
"We share one ocean, one set of values, one way of seeing the world. And we will now build our shared future as well," European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said in her State of the European Union address. - How The Early Spring Ends—And Sets the Stage for More Chinese Dramas on Netflix – (Time)
The romantic drama was on the streamer's global top 10 for weeks - 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
- Will AI really kill everyone? How, exactly? – (CNN)
Industry insiders are once again warning that a superpowered artificial intelligence could exterminate the human race. But how? And which scenarios are actually plausible? - Homeowners in the heart of America’s AI boom are getting an unexpected payoff – (Fox News)
Loudoun County homeowners save $5,800 a year in property taxes thanks to data centers, which generate 45% of all local tax revenue on just 3% of land. - Champion athlete soils herself mid-race and keeps going, prompting fitness competition to change rules – (Fox News)
HYROX Beijing 2026 winner Joanna Wietrzyk faced online backlash after an incontinence incident during the race, prompting new competition rule changes. - Kavanaugh throws Trump 'a lifeline' on mail ballot rules despite Supreme Court loss before midterms – (Fox News)
The Supreme Court denied Trump's emergency request, but Justice Brett Kavanaugh's concurrence signals the USPS rule may survive for 2028. - Britain’s royal family wracked by fresh turmoil after brief summer respite – (CNN)
King Charles III wanted all eyes on AI, as he prepared to host a summit to discuss the technology. But a new book by Princess Diana’s brother shattered those hopes. - The body of the last victim of Hurricane Helene in Tennessee has been found, 2 years later – (CNN)
The remains of the final missing Tennessee victim from Hurricane Helene were found two years after the storm devastated Appalachian mountain towns with floods that wiped away whole communities. - Dem megadonor unleashes reality check on Harris for 2028 while eying socialist firebrand – (Fox News)
Reid Hoffman, a top Silicon Valley donor, calls another Kamala Harris 2028 presidential run a "very challenging path" while expressing surprising openness to supporting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. - Ridiculous USA Today column proves that the demand for misogyny in sports far exceeds the supply – (Fox News)
A USA Today columnist cited Sydney Sweeney's betting ad, an Arch Manning joke and an arena rendering as proof sports don't want women around. - Man says meat-only 'lion diet' cleared psoriasis covering 90% of his body, ended decades of depression – (Fox News)
Stephen Lashbrook says the "lion diet" cleared his severe psoriasis and ended decades of depression, but doctors warn the carnivore approach has risks. - Trump claims he has spoken to Iran 'directly,' says war is 'hopefully' near an end – (Fox News)
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he has spoken to Tehran "directly," adding that the Iranians "want to make a deal" with the United States. He also said the war, which began on Feb. 28, is "hopefully" coming to an end in the near term. - Testosterone scripts for women rise, along with denials and delays – (CNN)
Women increasingly turning to testosterone therapy to manage menopause symptoms are running into unexpected prescription delays and denials at pharmacies, according to interviews with more than half a dozen doctors, nurses and patients. - Scammers are coming for your money. Here’s the one thing you must never do – (Fox News)
Phone spoofing lets scammers impersonate your bank with the correct caller ID and account details. These critical steps can help prevent identity theft. - An engaged reporter, a soon-to-retire pilot and a young tourist: What we know about the L.A. helicopter crash victims – (CNN)
Eliana Moreno, an aerial photojournalist-reporter, was engaged to be married. George Marciniw, a veteran pilot, was planning on retiring soon. Edy Gutierrez Mejia, a tourist from Guatemala, had arrived in L.A. just hours before. - Plane passengers scream in harrowing mid-flight video as violent shaking sends cabin ceiling panels flying – (Fox News)
A Sepehran Airlines flight in Iran carrying 127 passengers and crew returned to the airport after a reported tire blowout and possible engine damage. - Governor Shapiro pushes back on Secretary Kennedy’s claims of politicizing measles deaths | CNN Politics – (CNN)
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and HHS Secretary RFK Jr. are trading accusations over playing politics with a deadly outbreak of measles. - OpenAI says it found more instances of AI models acting deceptively – (CNN)
OpenAI found additional incidents of AI models acting deceptively and taking unsanctioned actions during training, the company announced Wednesday. It’s also introducing a new process for the company to publicly report such instances. - CNN Office Hours | CNN – (CNN)
Step into the conversation with CNN’s John Berman in exclusive, interactive events for CNN All Access subscribers. - Paramount's California future in doubt amid escalating legal fight – (Fox News)
Paramount declined to comment on reports it may leave California, prompting responses from state officials as the company battles a lawsuit over its Warner Bros. Discovery deal. - Nebraska Senate candidate responds to leaked audio criticizing Trump voters: ‘We’re all angry right now’ – (CNN)
Nebraska independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn on Wednesday appeared to confirm the authenticity of a leaked recording in which he is purported to criticize voters who support President Donald Trump. - Stream the CNN experience now | CNN – (CNN)
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