A woman allegedly posed as a substitute teacher in her old high school before telling the polices she ‘hates kids’ A fake substitute teacher said she 'hates kids.' We Got This Covered · Oct 9
'Hail Satan' Erupts at Iowa City Council Meeting as Pastor Demands 'Curse' Be Reversed Ottumwa erupts in controversy after a city council invocation ends with 'Hail Satan', prompting a pastor to demand a curse reversal as officials review the policy. International Business Times UK · Oct 9
Trump establishes committee to investigate Fed governor Lisa Cook US president renews his efforts to oust Cook despite supreme court ruling that her firing was unconstitutional The Guardian - US · Oct 9
Hurricane Isaias could nudge fuel prices higher if Gulf of Mexico refineries lose power Hurricane Isaias is forecast to miss the oil industry’s biggest hubs along the Gulf Coast The Independent UK · Oct 9
Hurricane Simon update: Storm expected to become Category 4 before landfall Category 4 hurricanes on the Saffir-Simpson scale have maximum sustained winds of 210-250 kph The Independent UK · Oct 9
Democratic Senate candidate responds to anti-trans attacks pushed by Republicans Dr Annie Andrews voices opposition to ‘biological men … in women’s sports’ in response to Republican attacks The Guardian - US · Oct 9
‘Life-threatening storm surge’ headed to US Gulf coast as residents brace for Isaias Alabama, Florida and Mississippi declare emergencies, with preparations under way for ‘long-duration power outages’ The Guardian - US · Oct 9
Virginia county sues to stop Trump from building his beloved triumphal arch The lawsuit marks the first time a government entity has challenged the proposed arch in court The Independent UK · Oct 9
‘Abolish ICE’: Mamdani, AOC and other Democrats urge action after New York shooting Immigration officer shot man in car where five-year-old child was sitting, sparking fierce protests The Guardian - US · Oct 9
No, the French army did not deploy tanks against protesting students France's student protests have sparked a wave of misleading content online. A viral TikTok falsely claimed the French army had deployed an armoured vehicle against protesters, when it was actually returning to a nearby military base. Other posts recycle 2023 footage of retirement protests as current events, while an AI-generated… France 24 · Oct 9
'He's Not Making Sense': MAGA Diehards Explain What Will Reportedly Sink Donald Trump in the Midterms Former Trump supporters in western Michigan say they feel confused or disengaged ahead of the midterms, while polling suggests a decline in MAGA identification among Republicans. International Business Times UK · Oct 9
Hurricane Isaias update: Storm strengthens to Category 3 as it surges toward Gulf Coast The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane is set to make landfall late on Friday The Independent UK · Oct 9
EU denies US pressure behind withdrawal from disinformation conference The European Union has denied that pressure from the United States prompted it to withdraw its logo from a major conference on disinformation in Lithuania, insisting that the decision was instead linked to the way organisers had drawn up the programme. Radio France Internationale · Oct 9
Suspect linked to bombing of Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco claims Kyiv intelligence ordered attack Former Ukrainian security service officer was accused of killing woman who allegedly planted bomb The Independent UK · Oct 9
The Economic Times · Oct 9 Two Hurricanes, Two Coasts: Hurricane Isaias could strengthen to Cat 3 as category 4 Simon threatens Pacific Coast Hurricane Isaias is set to strengthen into a Category 3 storm just before it makes landfall in either Florida, Mississippi, or Alabama. The National Hurricane Center has issued storm surge warnings and alerts for hurricane conditions in impacted regions. In a similar vein, Hurricane Simon is on track to become…
Medical Daily · Oct 9 Dallas County Records First West Nile Death of 2026 as Officials Warn Cooler Weather Has Not Ended Threat A Dallas County man in his 60s has died of West Nile virus, the county's first death of 2026. Officials urge residents to keep using repellent.
The Guardian - US · Oct 9 ‘I want to thank President Putin’, Trump says after agreeing to lift sanctions on Russian diesel – as it happened This liveblog is now closed.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9 Isaias strengthens to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 season Storm expected to make landfall on US’s northern Gulf coast with risk of flash floods and isolated river flooding
The Guardian - US · Oct 9 Christa Pike’s botched execution is a reminder of the horror of the death penalty Lethal injection was a way for us to deny the reality of capital punishment. Pike’s experience shows us what it is
Medical Daily · Oct 9 Mifepristone Access by Mail Continues as FDA Tells Louisiana Court Its Safety Review Should Finish by March 2027 The FDA told a Louisiana federal court that its mifepristone safety review should finish by March 2027. Telehealth and mail access remain in place for now.
Medical Daily · Oct 9 Pennsylvania Confirms Five Measles Deaths as CDC National Count Lists Only Two Under Its Death-Certificate Standard Pennsylvania has confirmed five measles deaths in 2026, but the CDC's national count lists two. Here is why the numbers differ and what families should know.
The Economic Times · Oct 9 Hurricane Isaias path tracker update: Airports closed, oil and gas production hit as dangerous Tropical storm to make landfall Florida, Alabama, or Mississippi. Check timings, date Hurricane warning was in effect from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to the Gulf County Line in Florida, the NHC said in its latest update.
The Independent UK · Oct 9 Trump's memorial arch faces new lawsuit from Arlington County, Virginia The Arlington County Board in Virginia has filed a lawsuit opposing the construction of the Triumphal Arch, becoming the first governmental body to take legal action against President Donald Trump’s planned monument
Fortune · Oct 8 NFL urges Supreme Court to back state gambling rules—breaking with other leagues on prediction markets The league wants clarity “before another NFL season goes by” to preserve game integrity.
Reason · Oct 8 D.C. Wants To Protect Ride-Share Jobs. Riders Could Pay the Price. Unions rallied against a D.C. robotaxi bill that already favors them. Riders would pay for their win in higher fares and more dangerous roads.