Democrats now favored in key midterm races that could give them control of US Senate, new projections find – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Oct 6
Trump spends campaign rally complaining about how he is treated by media amid record-low approval ratings Trump tried to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over unfavorable coverage, but a judge ordered that their access be restored The Independent UK · Oct 6
MAGAnomics is starting to look uncomfortably like Bidenomics Trump once called Biden-era inflation a “country-buster” and a “colossal tax on American families.” Now the shoe is on the other foot. Fortune · Oct 5
White House bans Politico from Air Force One in latest Trump attack on media Trump administration continues to block reporters from covering the president during legal battle over press access The Independent UK · Oct 5
Christa Pike Remains Unconscious After Failed Execution as Lawyer Warns 'She May Not Fully Recover' Christa Pike remains unconscious on a ventilator after Tennessee's failed execution as her lawyer seeks a life sentence and state review International Business Times UK · Oct 5
Bought for $30 at a Michigan estate sale, this forgotten painting sold for $1.35 million after a tiny signature revealed its secret A small painting titled 'Alderman Merriam’s Shells' was sold at auction for $1.35 million. The anonymous buyer initially purchased it for just $30 at a Michigan estate sale. The painting features signature details that enabled its authentication as Gertrude Abercrombie's work. After significant research and conservation, its value soared beyond… The Economic Times · Oct 5
Mark Thompson will remain chief executive at CNN after Paramount sale Decision by Paramount Skydance executive David Ellison was relief to employees who feared overhaul – and possibility of Bari Weiss taking over The Guardian - US · Oct 5
Christa Pike’s lawyers had warned execution would be ‘difficult and perhaps cruel’ due to her veins Ex-lawyer for woman Tennessee attempted to execute says defense filings said she was at risk for ‘exactly what happened’ The Guardian - US · Oct 5
All about the Russian anti-plague research center in Siberia from where an unknown and dangerous infection got leaked Last week, a laboratory technician at a Russian anti-plague research institute succumbed to pneumonia of unknown origin, prompting worldwide alarm. This unsettling event took place at the Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, Irkutsk. Rospotrebnadzor indicated the infection's source remains a mystery while assuring the public that local conditions are stable.… The Economic Times · Oct 5
Russian plague lab researcher dies of pneumonia of ‘unknown’ origin, nearly 200 under observation A 28-year-old worker at an Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, Siberia, died from unknown pneumonia. Russian authorities are investigating the incident, and special measures have been implemented in the region. Although there are concerns about pneumonic plague, officials emphasize that there is no outbreak. Close contacts of the deceased worker… The Economic Times · Oct 5
Russia's pneumonic plague scare: Nearly 200 quarantined after lab worker's death Nearly 200 people have been placed under medical observation in Russia's Irkutsk region after a laboratory worker died following severe pneumonia, with reports suggesting she may have contracted plague at a research facility in Siberia. Russian authorities, however, have not publicly confirmed that the woman died from pneumonic plague and… The Times of India · Oct 5
Omani co-pilot in Flydubai attack likely acted alone: Israeli officials New reports suggest that the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain and trying to seize control of a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv probably acted alone. The Times of India · Oct 5
Cornell rape accuser faces threats as lawsuit sparks campus, political uproar A woman has filed a lawsuit against Cornell University students, alleging they drugged and raped her in 2024. Her lawyer reports receiving threats aimed at silencing the accuser and himself. The university president has vowed to review the role of fraternities on campus due to the controversy. New York's Governor… The Economic Times · Oct 5
Cornell Rape Accuser Threatened With Harm Unless She Withdraws Lawsuit Against Fraternity Members, Lawyer Says Cornell faces fresh scrutiny after Jane Doe's lawyer said she received multiple threats and warned that women wrongly identified online were also targeted. International Business Times UK · Oct 4
The Times of India · Oct 4 €100 typewriter turns out to be WWII Enigma machine, sold for €45,000 at auction A German Enigma machine sold for €100 at a Romanian flea market surprised many when it fetched €45,000 at auction. The machine, thought to be a regular typewriter, was identified by a cryptography professor who recognized its historical significance. After purchasing it, the professor cleaned and repaired the machine to…
The Independent UK · Oct 4 Trump lashes out at Fox News as his midterm fears spiral out of control Trump’s sagging approval has many Republicans in red states trailing in the polls
The Economic Times · Oct 4 Russia plague scare: ‘Dangerous infection’ that killed one may have been released after researcher broke a test tube. Here’s what we know In a shocking incident, a female researcher from the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute has died due to severe pneumonia of unknown cause. Close to 200 people who could have been exposed are being carefully observed by health officials. It appears she accidently broke a test tube filled with live plague bacteria…
The Independent UK · Oct 4 Christa Pike remains ‘critically ill’ on ventilator as lawyers unsure she’ll recover from botched execution Christa Pike, 50, has remained in hospital on a ventilator since her execution failed
France 24 · Oct 4 Woman at centre of Cornell gang rape lawsuit targeted with threats, lawyer says The woman who alleged that she was drugged and raped by seven male students at a Cornell University fraternity house has been the target of threats, her lawyer told CNN on Sunday. Cornell's president earlier voiced support for an external review of the Ivy League institution facing widespread outcry over…
The Times of India · Oct 4 Cornell sexual assault case: Woman at centre of rape allegations got threats to withdraw lawsuit, lawyer says A woman who has alleged that she was drugged and raped by several Cornell University fraternity members has been threatened with harm if she does not withdraw her civil lawsuit, her lawyer said on Sunday.
The Economic Times · Oct 4 Flydubai incident: Multiple countries probe co-pilot’s background after cockpit attack: Reports Authorities are investigating Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami for an attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight. The incident occurred during flight FZ1073, resulting in severe injuries to Captain Smit Machchhar. Investigators from Australia and Israel are examining al-Hammami's ties and motives. He was previously banned from flying in Oman due to…
We Got This Covered · Oct 4 Trump tells Ohio rally crowd the polls are wrong about the midterms. Then he asked them to ‘pretend that I’m on the ballot’ He believes the Republicans are going to defy the odds.
The Independent UK · Oct 3 House GOP reportedly in ‘triage mode’ as midterm bloodbath fears spiral President Donald Trump has once agian promised voters $5,000 checks if they vote for Republicans in the midterm elections next month
Latin Times · Oct 3 CNN Booted From Trump's Travel Pool Again — Here's The Legal Gap The White House Is Exploiting The White House dropped CNN from Trump's Texas trip for the second time in a week, defying a federal court order and raising First Amendment stakes.
Latin Times · Oct 3 Inside the Financial Web Linking Jared Kushner's Peace Talks to Israel's War Economy: Report Kushner's firm pocketed $343M from Phoenix Financial while he helped broker Gaza talks, as a CNN investigation exposes a stunning conflict of interest.