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Heavy rain alerts sweep Hong Kong in early October
Hong Kong grapples with squally thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusts up to 70 km/h before the amber warning is cancelled, leaving residents on…
Drone attacks blamed on Saddam Haftar threaten UN-backed Libyan talks
Saddam Haftar’s alleged role in August drone raids threatens Libya’s fragile unity process.
Bosnia-Herzegovina polls open for complex general election on October 4
Bosnia’s citizens head to the polls on Oct. 4, deciding presidents, lawmakers and regional chiefs while the nation’s EU future hangs in the…
Omani co-pilot’s axe assault triggers multinational investigations
A co‑pilot’s axe assault on a Flydubai jet forced an emergency landing and launched a multi‑nation probe into possible terrorism.
Search continues after Gulfstream G-100 wreckage found near Nantucket
Six aboard a medical jet disappeared over the Atlantic; wreckage spotted near Nantucket intensifies the rescue effort.
Why relying on AI chatbots could erode your writing and memory
AI shortcuts feel productive now, but they may quietly erode writing, memory and critical thinking.
Rethinking equality among the Hadza, Tsimane and other foragers
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Trump asks public to call Tom Cotton on daylight saving legislation
President Trump publicly challenged Senator Tom Cotton to approve a bill that would freeze daylight saving time, even sharing the senator’s personal…
September labor market shows weak hiring and rising disparities
September's labor report shows tepid hiring, rising unemployment, wage pressure and a contentious California wealth‑tax vote.
Economic anxiety, Iran war and Trump’s record Time cover shape 2026 midterms
Voters confront a bruised jobs market, record gasoline prices and an unresolved Iran war as Trump repeats his economic bragging rights.
U.S. military may redeploy forces from Europe to Central America
Defense secretary announces possible redeployment of troops from Europe to the Americas amid a broader anti‑drug push.
G7 coordinates 100 million barrel emergency release amid diesel shortage
G7’s emergency oil dump could soften diesel prices, but the impact on U.S. pumps remains uncertain.
Governor Hochul names AG James as special prosecutor in Cornell assault
A 2024 campus assault investigation stalls, state leaders intervene, and fresh messages revive the controversy at Cornell.
Teen cancer survivor Michael George tells his story
Michael George, now 11, opens up about beating cancer and joins the half‑million youths who have survived the disease in the United…
New York AG Letitia James leads Cornell rape investigation
New York’s top prosecutor steps in as the Cornell fraternity rape case resurfaces amid accusations of a botched investigation.
Jack Smith denies Atlanta Hawks attendance as senators spar over facts
A Senate hearing turned into a sports‑name mix‑up, prompting sharp rebuttals and a fact‑check on a supposed Hawks outing.
Pew study shows AI-generated polls lag behind real data
Pew Research Center’s experiment shows AI‑generated survey answers differ dramatically from real‑world public opinion, especially on timely topics.
Thousands rally in Spain after parliament blocks housing decrees
Spain’s renters take to the streets as parliamentary votes sink emergency housing reforms
Iowa eyes massive steel mill and new tax credits after Trump announcement
Trump touts a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa while legislators scramble to expand tax credits, igniting a fierce debate over benefits and…
How vulgar language reshapes US political conversation
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