Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel US president says agreement needed to lower fuel prices, but move likely to create fresh crisis with Ukraine and Nato allies The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Nearly 39,500 tonnes of illegally dumped waste cleared from Hoad’s Wood, Kent after £15.5M clean-up Nearly 39,500 tonnes of illegally dumped household and construction waste have been cleared from Hoad’s Wood, an ancient woodland in Ashford, Kent, after a 15-month Environment Agency-led operation. The £15.5 million clean-up required 2,500 lorry-loads to remove waste piled up to 15 feet high. Authorities continue investigating organised waste crime… The Times of India · Oct 9
Teen McDonald’s employee killed after 16-year-old coworker attacked him, cops say Reginald ‘RJ’ Harrell, 17, was working on his scheduled day off when he was fatally stabbed inside the restaurant restroom, his family says The Independent UK · Oct 9
Hurricane Isaias heads towards Gulf Coast as houses evacuated amid flood and power outage warnings The Category 3 hurricane is expected to make landfall Friday night and bring significant storm surge, damaging winds, flooding and possibly even tornadoes The Independent UK · Oct 9
James Talarico returns to campaign trail at ACL festival after illness spurred GOP calls for “proof of life” Republican Ken Paxton made hay over the Democrat’s nine-day spell between public appearances, while right-wing commentators ran with unverified theories and dismissed that Talarico's recovery could have been hindered by his Type I diabetes. The Texas Tribune · Oct 9
Republican sexual assault survivor blames Jane Doe in ‘Cornell 7’ case: ‘Not a rape’ Nancy Mace suggested the Cornell University Jane Doe participated in a ‘consensual gangbang’ The Independent UK · Oct 9
New York City’s Marble Hill residents furious after ICE shooting: ‘Why do this?’ Locals also express fear after man shot in the neck while his child was in the back of his car The Guardian - US · Oct 9
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake shakes Panama, prompting evacuations A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama, shaking buildings as far as the capital and prompting evacuations The Independent UK · Oct 9
Is Hair on Your Head "Personal Property" for Purposes of Robbery Law? From the Sept. 30 decision in People v. Barraza by California Court of Appeal Justice Richard Huffman, joined by Justices… The post Is Hair on Your Head "Personal Property" for Purposes of Robbery Law? appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Oct 9
Georgia-Alabama showdown is on schedule despite approach of Hurricane Isaias; Trump will skip game The Southeastern Conference college football game between Georgia and Alabama remains scheduled for Saturday night despite Hurricane Isaias approaching the U.S. Gulf Coast The Independent UK · Oct 9
Prosecutors oppose Luigi Mangione’s push for dismissal of state charges Manhattan prosecutors say murder case over 2024 killing can proceed under ‘exception’ to state double jeopardy law The Guardian - US · Oct 9
US midterm elections: Who is Abdul El-Sayed? The Egyptian-American Rhodes scholar and public health expert taking on Republicans in Michigan’s Senate race Abdul El-Sayed took an unusual route to American politics. Trained in medicine and public health, he spent years studying why people get sick and how public systems can improve their lives. Now, the 41-year-old Egyptian-American is running for the US Senate in Michigan after defeating establishment-backed Haley Stevens in the… The Economic Times · Oct 9
Hurricane Isaias approaches US Gulf Coast, raising storm surge fears Hurricane Isaias is gaining strength while heading towards the Gulf Coast, prompting mandatory evacuations across Florida. Energy firms are pulling personnel from offshore rigs, and significant oil and gas output is being halted. With projections of severe storm surges and heavy rain triggering potential flooding, states like Alabama and Florida… The Times of India · Oct 9
Mexico surf trip triple murder trial nears verdict for accused killers as victims’ family calls for ‘exemplary punishment’ Natalie Rob, the wife of the American victim, addressed the court by video call, saying that living without her husband was ‘the greatest pain of my life’ The Independent UK · Oct 9
The Economic Times · Oct 9 Mike Ditka cause of death: Hall of Fame Bears legend was days away from 87th birthday as health struggles resurface. Full statement of family revealed Mike Ditka, the iconic figure in football, passed away at 86, just before celebrating his 87th birthday on October 18. His family released a touching announcement that paid tribute to him as a cherished husband and father. Remembered fondly as 'Iron Mike', Ditka's legacy includes a remarkable career as both…
Motorsport · Oct 9 In effort to avoid the rain, NASCAR changes practice and qualifying schedule for Charlotte Hurricane Isaias is going to adversely impact the NASCAR weekend at Charlotte, and series officials have reacted
The Guardian - US · Oct 9 Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida as category 2 storm – as it happened This liveblog is now closed.
We Got This Covered · Oct 9 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.'
International Business Times UK · 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.
The Guardian - US · 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 Independent UK · 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 Guardian - US · 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 Independent UK · 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