‘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 - US · 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 - UK · 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 The Guardian - US · 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. Medical Daily · 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 Economic Times · 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 The Independent UK · Oct 9
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. Fortune · 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. Reason · Oct 8
Lauren Boebert targeted by ‘Beetlejuice’ ad reminding voters of when she was kicked out The Colorado Republican continues to be haunted by a date gone wrong at a musical in Denver, for which she has apologized The Independent UK · Oct 9
Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn Gulf officials say they are ready for storm but concerns raised about restructured agency’s ability to respond effectively The Guardian - US · Oct 9
US midterms: key takeaways from Senate debates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine Candidates traded personal attacks, sparred over affordability, the economy and abortion win three closely watched US Senate debates on Thursday The Guardian - US · Oct 9
India’s ‘Cockroach’ party accuses government of mass detention of members ahead of weekend protest Thousands expected to march in Delhi on Saturday, as anger mounts over controversial changes to voter lists in world’s largest democracy The Guardian - AU · Oct 9
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy criticises US, calls for more Starlink access, amid deadly Russian assault Ukrainian president says expanded Starlink access will help nation target Russian ballistic-missile launchers. What we know on day 1,689 The Guardian - AU · Oct 8
The Guardian - US · Oct 7 Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers say Lawyers seek preservation of evidence after prisoner received two doses of pentobarbital on 30 September
The Economic Times · Oct 9 Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane; halts 63% of Gulf oil output, 1.3 mln barrels a day off market Hurricane Isaias is predicted to become a dangerous storm as it approaches the Gulf Coast. Preparations are underway, including evacuations and securing boats in coastal areas. The hurricane could bring severe weather, including high winds and heavy rainfall, affecting multiple states. Oil production is also being impacted significantly due to…
Medical Daily · Oct 8 Houston Physician Indicted in Alleged $30 Million Scheme Billing Federal COVID Program for Office Visits That Never Happened A Houston doctor faces fraud charges over an alleged $30 million scheme billing a federal COVID program for uninsured patients. What the case alleges.
Medical Daily · Oct 8 Okaloosa Mandatory Evacuation Covers Zones A and B as Hurricane Isaias Threatens 5- to 7-Foot Storm Surge Okaloosa County ordered Zones A and B to evacuate as Hurricane Isaias nears. Shelter sites, special needs registration, and surge risks are explained.
Medical Daily · Oct 8 Florida Drops Moral Exemption From Vaccine Rule but Still Plans to End Four School and Child Care Requirements Florida removed a proposed moral vaccine exemption but still plans to end four school shot rules. What parents should know after Thursday's hearing.
International Business Times UK · Oct 8 Missouri Deputy Struck Persephone Berger, 16, as Family Accuses Police of Misleading Them About Hit-And-Run Persephone Berger, 16, died after a Missouri deputy struck her on a roadway. Her family says they were initially told it was a hit-and-run.
Motorsport · Oct 8 How to watch NASCAR at Charlotte II: Weekend schedule, start time, entry list, TV NASCAR is racing at the Charlotte Motor Speedway oval this weekend, but inclement weather from an approaching hurricane may impact on-track activity
The Guardian - US · Oct 8 Democratic senator says Hegseth trying to hide costs of Iran war from US public Chris Murphy says Pentagon blocked him from military base in Qatar and Iran strike on US embassy in Riyadh far worse than public led to believe
We Got This Covered · Oct 8 FBI released a 2-minute video featuring El-Sayed and a Michael Jackson beat. Then it’s deleted after experts claim it allegedly violates Hatch Act A formal complaint has been filed at the Office of Special Counsel.
Reason · Oct 8 A Missouri School District Censored a Parent's Negative Facebook Emoji Because It Was 'Upsetting' Annie Palmer was banned from the district's Facebook page for expressing her displeasure at the hiring of a new elementary school principal.
The Independent UK · Oct 8 Republican governor nominee who pushed wife into door says she was ‘fake crying’ and he’d do it again Victor Marx previously claimed that he killed a man when he was seven years old