Daily news from around the world · U.S. edition · Last updated Wed, Oct 29, 2025 9:30 pm PDT
NBC News · 10h ago · The Justice Department placed two federal prosecutors on administrative leave after they described the Jan. 6 defendants as a "mob of rioters."
· Politico · 13h ago · The prosecutors made the description in a sentencing memo for a Jan. 6 defendant who was pardoned by Trump but is facing prison time for unrelated crimes.
MSNBC · 14h ago ·
DOJ puts 2 prosecutors on leave after they sought prison sentence for pardoned Jan 6. rioter
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The Department of Justice put two prosecutors on leave for pursuing a prison sentence for a pardoned January 6th rioter who was convicted after carrying illegal guns outside former President Obama’s house in 2023.
Business Insider · 14h ago · The startup is the first major chatbot provider to ban users under 18 from engaging with AI companions.
· BBC · 15h ago · The AI chatbot app, which has millions of users, said it was responding to parents and regulators.
Bloomberg · 16h ago ·
Character.AI to Ban Children Under 18From Talking to Its Chatbots
NBC News · 11h ago · Messages in a bottle written by two Australian soldiers travelling to the battlefields of France during World War I have been found more than a century later on Australia’s coast by the Brown family.
· CBS News · 16h ago · Inside the glass were cheerful letters written in pencil by Privates Malcolm Neville, 27, and William Harley, 37, dated Aug. 15, 1916.
BBC · 17h ago ·
Messages in a bottle from WWI soldiers found on Australian coast
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The notes were thrown overboard just a few days into a voyage to join the battlefields of France more than a century ago.
ABC News · 21h ago ·
WWI soldiers' messages in a bottle found on beach more than 100 years later
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Messages in a bottle written by two World War I soldiers have been discovered on Australia's coast
Washington Post · 5h ago · Kat Abughazaleh, who is running for Illinois’s 9th Congressional District seat, is among six people indicted by a federal grand jury stemming from a clash with a federal agent at an immigration protest last month.
· Rolling Stone · 11h ago · The Democrat, running in Illinois’ 9th District, is accused of impeding a federal agent during an anti-ICE protest
ABC News · 7h ago · The Senate is voting on legislation that would nullify U.S. tariffs on Canada
· CBS News · Oct 28, 2025 · The Senate passed a measure that would block President Trump's tariffs on Brazil, after Democrats drew support from a handful of Republicans.
The Guardian · 9h ago · Progressive Palestinian American candidate Kat Abughazaleh, 26, decries ‘gross attempt at silencing dissent’Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive candidate for Congress, has been indicted on federal charges related to her participation in protests outsi
· NBC News · 11h ago · A special federal grand jury has indicted Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh alongside other protesters who allegedly blocked vehicles outside of a federal immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois.
MSNBC · 11h ago ·
Kat Abughazaleh indicted over protests outside Chicago-area ICE facility
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Kat Abughazaleh among five candidates indicted on federal charges over protests outside an ICE facility outside Chicago.
ABC News · 11h ago · The Times of London has apologized for running an article that falsely claimed ex-New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had criticized current candidate Zohran Mamdani
· NBC News · 11h ago · A British newspaper has removed an article that included quotes attributed to former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio criticizing Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani after de Blasio said the quotes were fabricated."The story in the Times of
Washington Post · 15h ago ·
De Blasio impostor tricks newspaper into running anti-Mamdani quotes
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The Times of London apologized and said someone duped its reporter by claiming to be former New York mayor Bill de Blasio and criticizing Zohran Mamdani.
The Guardian · 13h ago · Enhanced subsidies keeping premiums affordable for millions will expire, threatening to more than double what households pay out of pocketPeople in the US shopping for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces will face a steep 26
NPR · 14h ago · The White House has fired all six members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, the independent federal agency that reviews design plans for monuments, memorials, coins and federal buildings.
· The Guardian · 15h ago · White House says it will appoint new Commission of Fine Arts members ‘more aligned with … America First Policies’Donald Trump has fired all six members of an independent federal agency responsible for reviewing his controversial White House bal
Wall Street Journal · Oct 28, 2025 ·
White House Fires All Commission of Fine Arts Members
NBC News · 15h ago · During a gaggle with reporters on Air Force One, President Trump said the rules were "pretty clear" that he is not allowed to run for a third term as president.
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CBS News · 18h ago · President Trump appeared to concede Wednesday that he's not allowed to run for reelection in 2028, after teasing the idea on and off for months.
· NPR · 20h ago · President Trump mentioned again this week the possibility of running for a third term. Doing so would be unconstitutional, so why does the president keep floating the idea?
The Guardian · Oct 28, 2025 ·
Too bad I can’t run, but we’ll see what happens, says Trump on unconstitutional third term
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Trump says he has read about constitutional two-term limit preventing him from running for president in 2028 and it was ‘pretty clear’, but that he ‘would love to do it’Donald Trump said “it’s too bad” he is not allowed to run for a thi
NPR · 18h ago · President Trump has confidently predicted striking a deal with China's leader, who he's set to meet Thursday.
· Washington Post · 20h ago · The Chinese leader looks confident ahead of the meeting in South Korea, striking a deal that will largely wind back to the clock to before Trump’s tariff blitz.
CBS News · 1h ago · Just before meeting with China's Xi Jinping, President Trump announced he had directed the Pentagon to resume testing of nuclear weapons "on an equal basis" with other countries.
NBC News · 9h ago · Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy, was convicted Wednesday of second-degree murder in the 2024 death of Sonya Massey, a Black mother of two who had called 911 about a possible prowler
· CBS News · Oct 28, 2025 · Jurors began deliberating late Tuesday morning in the murder trial for former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, in the shooting death of Sonya Massey.
BBC · 9h ago · Officials in Mississippi initially warned the monkeys were carrying diseases, but Tulane University later denied this.
· NBC News · Oct 28, 2025 · A truck transporting monkeys from Tulane University crashed in Jasper County, Mississippi. The monkeys were “destroyed” after Mississippi authorities were mistakenly told they were seriously dangerous.
CBS News · Oct 28, 2025 ·
Monkeys who escaped after truck overturned have been killed, 1 still missing
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The Jasper County Sheriff's Department said all but one of the rhesus monkeys who escaped have since been killed.
The Guardian · 10h ago · Governor tells universities to end use of H-1B visas, though legal experts say states lack authority over federal programFlorida governor, Ron DeSantis, is urging the state’s universities to stop hiring international employees through the H-1B visa
Politico · 12h ago · Democrats, who'd like to close the book on Biden, are horrified at the former press secretary's struggles to explain herself.
ABC News · 9h ago · Ontario's premier wants the U.S. ambassador to Canada to apologize to Ontario’s representative in Washington after the ambassador reportedly shouted profanely at him about the province’s anti-tariff ad
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International Business Times · 23h ago · Authorities in Mississippi warn residents after rhesus monkeys escaped a lorry crash near Heidelberg, sparking health alerts and an ongoing search.
· ABC News · Oct 28, 2025 · Law enforcement says monkeys being transported on a Mississippi highway escaped captivity Tuesday after the truck carrying them overturned
NBC News · 15h ago · A search is underway in California for a murder suspect who was accidentally released from jail last week.
· ABC News · 20h ago · The U.K. government has deported a convicted sex offender from Ethiopia who was mistakenly released from prison last week
BBC · 21h ago ·
Migrant sex offender deported from UK after mistaken release
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Hadush Kebatu arrived in Ethiopia on Wednesday after being removed on a flight last night.
NBC News · 2h ago · A Missouri man is suing Drake, as well as streamer Adin Ross, for allegedly promoting illegal online gambling through his partnership with online gaming platform Stake. NBC News' Chloe Melas has more on the lawsuit.
CBS News · 3h ago · Jamaicans begin surveying damage wrought by Hurricane Melissa; Sober communities thriving as alcohol use drops
CBS News · 4h ago · The most welcome visitor in any neighborhood is the driver of a refrigerated truck loaded with tempting frozen treats. Nancy Giles gets the scoop on a summer tradition.
Financial Times · 3h ago · Labour MPs express dismay at chancellor’s error as Tories demand her sacking
· BBC · 4h ago · Rachel Reeves refers herself to the PM's ethics adviser after "inadvertently" renting out her family home without a licence.
Business Insider · Oct 28, 2025 · Los Angeles leads Toronto 2-1 in the 2025 World Series. We'll show you where to watch the Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Game 4.
· CBS News · 11h ago · The 2025 World Series will be decided this weekend in Toronto
ESPN · Oct 28, 2025 ·
Takeaways: Blue Jays tie series with huge Game 4 win
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The Jays even the Fall Classic by stealing a game in L.A. to ensure the series goes back to Toronto.
CBS News · 15h ago · The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will announce its decision on if it will cut its benchmark interest rate again. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what to expect.
· NBC News · 20h ago · Investors are nearly certain that the Federal Reserve will announce a quarter-point cut to its benchmark interest rate Wednesday afternoon.
ABC News · Oct 28, 2025 ·
Federal Reserve to cut key rate Wednesday, may signal another cut to follow
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The Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut its key interest rate on Wednesday and could signal it expects another cut in December as the central bank seeks to bolster hiring
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ABC News · 9h ago · Boeing on Wednesday reported mixed third-quarter results, with higher aircraft deliveries and a growing order backlog offset by certification delays for its 777X jet
· CNBC · 16h ago · Boeing reported third-quarter results before the market opens on Wednesday.
ABC News · 11h ago · General Motors is laying off about 1,700 workers across manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio, as the auto giant adjusts to slowing demand for electric vehicles
· CNBC · 13h ago · General Motors laid off more than 1,700 workers across manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio, the company confirmed to CNBC.
Business Insider · 13h ago · Nvidia just hit $5 trillion market cap. CEO Jensen Huang is doing quite well himself, too.
· Gizmodo · 14h ago · The company hit a historic record just 4 months after the last one.
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NBC News · 16h ago · Paramount began a sweeping round of layoffs on Wednesday, according to a memo from CEO David Ellison, just months after the Trump administration greenlit its controversial $8 billion merger with Skydance, an entertainment group looking to shake up the entire media ecosystem.
· Business Insider · 18h ago · Paramount Skydance just cut about 1,000 employees. Read the memo that CEO David Ellison sent to staffers about the layoffs.
Variety · 18h ago ·
Paramount Layoffs Underway: CEO David Ellison Says Cuts Are ‘Necessary’ for Company’s Long-Term Success
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Paramount Skydance, aiming to get leaner and meaner, today is laying off about 1,000 employees, mostly in the U.S. David Ellison, chairman and CEO of Paramount, sent employees a memo about the companywide cuts, saying “these steps are necessary to
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Financial Times · 18h ago · Aston Martin now able to ship cars to US at lower tariff rate without hitting quota limit following JLR hack
· CNBC · 22h ago · The attack on Jaguar Land Rover could be the most economically damaging in UK history. Now, attention turns to what happens next.
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· New Yorker · Oct 9, 2025 · Like the clothes at a vintage store: four letters.
Forbes · Oct 7, 2025 ·
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· Forbes · 12h ago · The San Francisco-based startup that provides AI tools for lawyers has raised a new round of funding, its third in 2025 alone, led by Andreessen Horowitz.
The Verge · 8h ago · AOL will soon have a new owner. Bending Spoons, the Italian software company that has bought up a range of other digital businesses like Evernote, MeetUp, WeTransfer, and soon Vimeo, announced plans to purchase AOL from Yahoo after securing a $2.8 billion debt financing package.
· Forbes · 13h ago · Milan's Bending Spoons has bought AOL and raised $2.8 billion to finance its biggest takeover to date, and future deals.
Variety · 9h ago · You’ve got… a new owner! AOL, the trailblazing internet company, is being acquired by Italian tech roll-up company Bending Spoons. Bending Spoons is buying AOL from private-equity firm Apollo Global Management, which in 2021 bought Yahoo (inclusive of the AOL brand) from Verizon for $5 billion.
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Forbes · 10h ago · A Congressional Budget Office report shows federal spending delays threaten to cut into GDP.
· The Guardian · 10h ago · Federal agency also estimates country’s GDP will reduce by one to two percentage points over shrinking demandThe US is set to lose between $7bn and $14bn as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown, according to the congressional budget
Forbes · 10h ago · Minecraft and several other popular games are experiencing connection issues as Microsoft struggles to restore the Azure server outage.
· ABC News · 11h ago · Microsoft says users of its Azure cloud portal may be not be able to access Office 365, Minecraft or other services due to issues with its domain name system
Forbes · 10h ago · Gemini for Home is rolling out: Get early access to the new AI assistant replacing Google Assistant.
· The Verge · 14h ago · Google smart home users in the US can now get an early taste of the new Gemini for Home assistant, which began rolling out in early access on Tuesday. It’s slated to replace the current Google Assistant on Nest devices, marking one of the most sign
Forbes · 11h ago · What could go wrong?
· International Business Times · 18h ago · 1X Technologies unveils Neo, a $20,000 humanoid robot designed to cook, clean and assist at home, sparking debate over privacy, AI and the future of domestic work.
Forbes · 11h ago · The Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel Pro 7 lack accurate lost item tracking using UWB technology, but Google hasn't explained why.
· The Verge · 13h ago · Google introduced support for the ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless protocol with the Pixel 6 Pro in 2021. But if you’ve been struggling to get your Pixel phone to precisely locate one of the few Android-compatible trackers that support UWB, it’s bec
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· Business Insider · 17h ago · Uber, Lucid, and Nuro plan to put robotaxis on the streets of San Francisco in 2026.
Gizmodo · 4h ago · Big Cloud is about to get a whole lot bigger.
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Los Angeles Times · 4h ago · Colin Farrell was fairly blotto one morning when he arrived on the set of 'Minority Report.' His co-star Tom Cruise 'wasn't very happy with me,' the actor says.
· Variety · 11h ago · Colin Farrell revealed to Stephen Colbert on “The Late Show” that Tom Cruise “was not happy” with him during the making of Steven Spielberg’s “Minority Report.” Farrell was in the midst of his substance abuse struggles during production
CNBC · 6h ago · In an internal memo to staff, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said the platform is reorganizing its product teams for the first time in a decade.
· Business Insider · 6h ago · YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said in a memo to staff that the company was offering buyouts as part of a reorganization intended to capitalize on AI.
Variety · 5h ago ·
YouTube, as Part of AI-Focused Reorganization, Is Offering Employees Voluntarily Exit Packages With Severance
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AI is “the next frontier” for YouTube, according to CEO Neal Mohan — and it might result in the video platform’s shrinking its employee headcount.
Deadline Hollywood · 8h ago · A number of television executives have been affected by the major round of layoffs at Paramount, the first since the company was established by the $8.4 billion merger of Paramount Global and Skydance in August.
· CBS News · 9h ago · Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
ABC News · 12h ago ·
Paramount to lay off 2,000 employees shortly after its merger with Skydance
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In long-awaited cuts just months after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance, Paramount has begun layoffs set to impact about 2,000 employees
Deadline Hollywood · 8h ago · YouTube ad revenue topped $10 billion for the first time in a single quarter, helping push parent Alphabet past Wall Street expectations for the July-to-September period.
· Variety · 8h ago · YouTube, the internet’s biggest video streaming platform, continues to flex its muscles as an advertising powerhouse, again delivering solid double-digit growth for the third quarter of 2025.
Deadline Hollywood · 9h ago · Colin Farrell has nothing but praise for the script Matt Reeves wrote for The Batman Part II. The actor is set to reprise his role of The Penguin for the sequel, starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader and gave insight into the script.
· Gizmodo · 10h ago · 'The Penguin' star is returning to the role for Matt Reeves but almost played a different DC antihero as well.
Deadline Hollywood · 11h ago · H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Lea Salonga, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto and Jenny Slate are booking a trip to DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island. The action-adventure comedy directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado centers on lifelong best friends forgetting about themselves.
· Variety · 11h ago · DreamWorks Animation has assembled a buzzy voice cast for “Forgotten Island,” an animated adventure that’s set to release in 2026. Lea Salonga, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, H.E.R.
Rolling Stone · 11h ago · A judge previously dismissed the lawsuit filed against Universal Music Group, stating Kendrick Lamar’s allegedly defamatory lyrics in "Not Like Us" qualified as “nonactionable opinion”
· Variety · 12h ago · As expected, Drake has filed a notice of appeal in his defamation case against Universal Music Group over the promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” In a filing on Wednesday morning, representatives for Drake wrote that the rapper was pro
Deadline Hollywood · 13h ago · While Japan has bolstered its production incentives ecosystem, infrastructure remains a key challenge in the country, Shogun producer Eriko Miyagawa highlighted at an MPA seminar at the Tokyo International Film Festival today.
· Variety · 19h ago · Future seasons of the Emmy-winning “Shogun” could finally film in Japan if the country addresses critical infrastructure and incentive gaps, Emmy-winning producer Miyagawa Eriko indicated during a candid MPA industry panel at the Tokyo International Film Festival on Wednesday.
Rolling Stone · 14h ago · Newly-announced performers and presenters also include Mick Fleetwood, Janelle Monáe’, Nancy Wilson, and more
· Variety · 19h ago · The lineup for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles Nov. 8 is beginning to look stuffed nearly to the gills, with 17 more performers or presenters officially added Tuesday to the list of celebrities participating in the inductions.
Deadline Hollywood · 14h ago · Tony winner Daniel Radcliffe will be returning to Broadway this spring in Duncan Macmillanand Jonny Donahoe’sEvery Brilliant Thing. The solo play, currently making its West End debut after previous runs at Edinburgh Fringe and Off-Broadway, will begin previews Feb.
· Variety · 14h ago · Daniel Radcliffe is returning to Broadway this spring in the solo play “Every Brilliant Thing.” The actor, who became famous for playing the Boy Who Lived in eight wildly popular “Harry Potter” films, won his first Tony Award for the 2023 “
Deadline Hollywood · 15h ago · Cameras have started rolling on Andrew Haigh’s latest feature, A Long Winter, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Caitriona Balfe have been added to the cast.
· Variety · 15h ago · Ebon Moss-Bachrach (“The Bear,” “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”) and Caitriona Balfe (“Belfast,” “Ford v Ferrari,” “Outlander”) have joined the cast of Andrew Haigh’s “A Long Winter,” which also stars Fred Hechinger (“Th
Deadline Hollywood · 17h ago · Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, shot by cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, is among the official lineup at Poland’s Camerimage Film Festival. The festival will take place from November 15 to 22, 2025, in Toruń, Poland.
· Variety · 18h ago · The 33rd EnergaCamerimage Film Festival has unveiled this year’s lineup competition for the Golden Frog, honoring the best in cinematography in film.
CBS News · 7h ago · Pacific Classic winner Fierceness is the 5-2 favorite for Saturday's Classic, but his billionaire owner has rabbits on his mind
· Los Angeles Times · 10h ago · Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby, Belmont and Travers winner, will not run in the $7-million Breeders' Cup Classic after spiking a fever this week.
ABC News · 14h ago ·
Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty scratched from the Breeders' Cup Classic because of a fever
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Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner and Breeders' Cup Classic favorite Sovereignty has been scratched from the $7 million world championship race after catching a fever
ESPN · 9h ago · NFL survivor pool strategy, predictions and picks for ESPN Eliminator Challenge Week 9, including teams to pick or save for later.
· CBS News · 13h ago · SportsLine's advanced computer model just locked in its top Week 9 NFL survivor picks
ESPN · 9h ago · The Lions' second overall pick in 2022 became the NFL's fourth-highest-paid non-QB on Wednesday.
· CBS News · 12h ago · One of the NFL's young defensive stars gets a massive deal
CBS News · 14h ago · Pacquiao said Mayweather is among the fighters he's negotiating with for his next fight
· ESPN · 17h ago · Manny Pacquiao has hinted a rematch of his 2015 blockbuster with Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be in the cards next year amid "a lot of negotiations about my next fight."
ABC News · 19h ago ·
Manny Pacquiao hints at possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather
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Manny Pacquiao has hinted at a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. He has mentioned ongoing negotiations during a news conference
CBS News · 4h ago · Dig into the players who might be tough start/sit calls in your lineup based on game film notes, stats, more
CBS News · 4h ago · Baltimore vs. Miami takes place on Thursday Night Football, and bettors can use NFL sportsbook promos at the best NFL betting sites and NFL betting apps
CBS News · 4h ago · Plus your toughest start/sit decisions at every position
CBS News · 4h ago · SportsLine's computer model has revealed its Week 10 college football picks after 10,000 simulations of each game
ESPN · 4h ago · Arne Slot's Liverpool continue their bad run of form following their elimination at the hands of Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup, adding more pressure for the Dutchman.
CBS News · 4h ago · The SportsLine Projection Model has locked in its top anytime TD scorer picks for Baltimore vs. Miami on Thursday Night Football
Washington Post · 10h ago · None of France’s crown jewels have been recovered. Paris’s public prosecutor said she remains hopeful, with two suspects in custody.
· BBC · 11h ago · The Paris prosecutor says the jewels are not yet recovered and there could be a bigger gang behind the theft.
CBS News · 11h ago ·
No sign yet of French crown jewels taken in Louvre heist, official says
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10 days after the brazen robbery of the Louvre Museum in Paris, a prosecutor says there's no sign of the missing jewels, and still only 2 people in custody.
NPR · 8h ago · More than 130 people were killed in Rio de Janeiro's deadliest-ever police raid targeting a major drug cartel.
· ABC News · 11h ago · Brazilian police say the death toll in a massive raid on a notorious drug gang in Rio de Janeiro has risen to 119 killed, including four policemen
Politico · 13h ago · “We came to a conclusion on a lot of very different items,” the president said after meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
· NBC News · Oct 28, 2025 · Watch live coverage as President Trump delivers a speech and meets with South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung during his trip to Asia.
International Business Times · 12h ago · A massive police and military raid in Rio's favelas targeted the Red Command gang, leaving 64 dead and 81 arrested. The operation, the deadliest in recent history, involved gunfire, burning cars, barricades, and weaponised drones.
· CBS News · 17h ago · The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil's recent history, with human rights organizations calling for investigations into the deaths.
NPR · 23h ago ·
Huge Brazilian raid on Rio gang leaves at least 64 people dead and 81 under arrest
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Brazilian police and soldiers launched a raid on a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, sparking shootouts that left at least 60 suspects and four police officers dead, officials said.
Washington Post · Oct 28, 2025 ·
Police raid of Rio favelas leaves at least 64 dead
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The operation was the deadliest in Rio state history. Authorities said they were targeting the Red Command, one of Brazil’s most powerful organized crime groups.
BBC · Oct 28, 2025 ·
At least 64 killed in Rio's largest police raid on gangs
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Fierce clashes erupted in the Brazilian city, with the Red Command gang dropping bombs with drones.
ABC News · Oct 28, 2025 ·
Huge raid on Rio gang leaves at least 10 people dead and 80 under arrest
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About 2,500 Brazilian police and soldiers have launched a massive raid on criminal gangs in Rio de Janeiro and arrested 80 suspects while sparking shootouts that left at least 10 people dead
Washington Post · 12h ago · It is the first announcement of the Trump administration’s plans to scale back forces in Europe, where the U.S. has underpinned security since World War II.
· ABC News · 16h ago · The United States has informed NATO allies that it will reduce its troop presence along Europe’s eastern border with Ukraine
Bloomberg · 19h ago ·
Romania Says US Will Pull Troops From Some of Eastern Europe
ABC News · Oct 28, 2025 · Polls open in Tanzania’s general election as ruling party seeks to extend decades in power
ABC News · 21h ago · Polls open across the Netherlands in a knife-edge snap election focused on migration and a housing crisis
· BBC · 21h ago · Wilders was the clear winner last time Dutch voters went to the polls in November 2023, but this time the race is far tighter.
NBC News · 17h ago · Hurricane Melissa is wreaking havoc in Cuba after absolutely devastating the island of Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with destructive 185-mile-per-hour winds and heavy rain that caused catastrophic flooding and landslides.
· CBS News · 17h ago · Hurricane Melissa made landfall over eastern Cuba early Wednesday as an "extremely dangerous" Category 3 storm, forecasters said, after pummeling Jamaica.
MSNBC · 18h ago ·
Hurricane Melissa slams into Cuba as a dangerous Category 3 after devastating Jamaica
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Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane around 1 p.m. ET yesterday as the strongest hurricane in the island's history. The storm made landfall on Cuba this morning as an "extremely dangerous" Category 3 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
NPR · 20h ago ·
Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm
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Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba near the city of Chivirico early Wednesday as a Category 3 storm after pummeling Jamaica.
International Business Times · 51m ago · Planet Labs' stock has soared over 215% in 2025, driven by AI integration and global Earth monitoring. Investors are optimistic about its role in the satellite revolution, but is it still a good buy?
International Business Times · 52m ago · Amazon ramps up hiring for the holiday season with 250,000 seasonal workers, even as it begins laying off 30,000 corporate employees. The company is accelerating its push into automation and AI.
Smithsonian · 7h ago · "Sing the 50 United States!" will go on sale June 2, just in time to help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
Smithsonian · 8h ago · The newly identified species was small, hornless and possibly covered in fur, which would have helped it survive dark, cold winters above the Arctic Circle
Smithsonian · 8h ago · One of the few Black soldiers to receive the Waterloo Medal in recognition of his service, Private Thomas James' overlooked story is now being told
New Scientist · 8h ago · One of the Milky Way’s smallest galactic neighbours seems to have a supermassive black hole at its centre, upending assumptions that it was dominated by dark matter
Smithsonian · 9h ago · Tim Andrews was the fourth patient in the United States to receive a pig kidney transplant. He will now return to dialysis and wait for a kidney from a human donor
The Economist · 9h ago · A broad-spectrum antivenom could save thousands of lives a year
The Economist · 9h ago · The system should soon become harder to jam or fool
Smithsonian · 9h ago · The Caribbean’s unusually hot waters allowed Hurricane Melissa to intensify rapidly, officials say
Smithsonian · 10h ago · Critters consuming species that harbor deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm’s way. Scientists are starting to unravel how these protections work on the molecular level
New Scientist · 11h ago · Ochre artefacts found in Crimea show signs of having been used for drawing, adding to evidence that Neanderthals used pigments in symbolic ways
New Scientist · 5h ago · People who receive stem cell therapy within a week of their first heart attack have nearly a 60 per cent lower risk of developing heart failure years later
ABC News · 6h ago · Younger generations of Americans are increasingly citing climate change as making them reticent to have children
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NPR · 10h ago · USAID was the lead American agency in disaster response. Now that it's been dismantled, questions are arising about how effective U.S. relief efforts will be in Jamaica after the hurricane.
CNBC · 10h ago · It's the Trump administration's latest move to rein in high prescription drug costs in the U.S., and could be a blow to pharmaceutical companies.
CNBC · 10h ago · Starting in mid-November, cash-paying patients can purchase Zepbound vials at discounts of 50% or more through the retailer's locations or via home delivery.
NPR · 15h ago · Young teens who use cannabis are more likely to be frequent users than people who start later, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. They are also more likely to seek care for health problems.
NBC News · 15h ago · Fall is in full swing and while the changing foliage may make for beautiful scenery, the shift also means the start of seasonal allergies. NBC medical contributor Dr.
New Scientist · 18h ago · During sleep, your brain cleans itself by flushing through cerebrospinal fluid to prevent damage to brain cells. If you're lacking in sleep, this happens when you are awake – and seems to cause momentary lapses in attention
New Scientist · 18h ago · During sleep, your brain cleans itself by flushing through cerebrospinal fluid to prevent damage to brain cells. If you're lacking in sleep, this happens when you are awake – and seems to cause momentary lapses in attention
NPR · 18h ago · In this follow-up to her hit novel, Catherine Newman reprises her beloved Rocky, a sharp-witted, neurotically doting mother.
NPR · Oct 28, 2025 · Apatow began collecting autographs and memorabilia when he was 10 — and he never stopped. He shares decades of photographs, letters, scripts and journals in a new memoir.
NPR · Oct 28, 2025 · A coalition of charitable foundations are creating the Literary Arts Fund, which will distribute at least $50 million to various organizations over 5 years.
NPR · Oct 28, 2025 · New titles include Dead and Alive from Smith, The Uncool by Crowe and Wreck by Catherine Newman. Plus, fresh fiction from Susan Straight and Mark Z. Danielewski and a biography of Jesse Jackson.
NPR · Oct 27, 2025 · John Grisham reflects on his new mystery, The Widow, and why stories of flawed lawyers still captivate readers after more than fifty books
NPR · Oct 27, 2025 · While some might be bothered by a biography that regularly, and proudly, takes liberties with facts and chronology, such artistry is the heart and strength of Kate Evans' delightful and illuminating work.
NPR · Oct 25, 2025 · "Bust of a Woman with a Flowered Hat," a vividly hued Picasso portrait of longtime muse and partner Dora Maar, had remained hidden from public view for more than eight decades.
NPR · Oct 25, 2025 · Chef Roy Choi, known for his Korean-Mexican fusion food trucks, focuses on veggie-forward dishes in a new cookbook. He shares techniques to get you excited about your greens, plus 3 flavorful sauces.
Christian Science Monitor · Oct 24, 2025 · “Hostage” is a frank account of Eli Sharabi’s time in captivity, our critic writes. It is both difficult to read and difficult to put down.
Christian Science Monitor · Oct 23, 2025 · The midautumn crop of books includes a captivating South Seas saga and a lively history of the stock market crash that sparked the Great Depression.
NPR · 3h ago · Soyinka, the first African to win the Nobel Prize in literature, believes his non-resident visa could have been rejected because he likened President Trump to a former Ugandan dictator.
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Forbes · 9h ago · ‘Chainsaw Man–The Movie: Reze Arc’ teases the second season of the anime, and plunges Denji into an explosive love affair—here’s the ending and post-credits, explained.
Forbes · 11h ago · New York City is a takeout town, and Thanksgiving is no exception. Restaurants churn out holiday meals for pick up and delivery so New Yorkers can have top-notch feasts.
Forbes · 13h ago · he beloved flimsy yellow MetroCard, a pass to nearly 500 subway stops across all five boroughs, plus bus lines, will no longer be sold as of January 1, 2026.
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Christian Science Monitor · 16h ago · Scottish clans come together to trace their genealogy and enjoy music and games.
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Forbes · 4h ago · Finish Line Auto Club's location in Costa Mesa, California, recently completed construction on two new buildings that take collector car storage to a whole new level.
Forbes · 8h ago · Dallas-based company True Brvnd partners up with Pennzoil for streetwear that makes a statement - and benefits drivers everywhere. Read more here.
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Forbes · 11h ago · Some of the world's most notorious prisons have transformed into museums where visitors can get an inkling of what it must have been like for those locked within.
Forbes · 12h ago · The reveal of the Lamborghini Fenomeno, the brand's newest and most powerful supercar. isn't just a performance pinnacle, it's also the tip of the marketing spear.
The Independent UK · 12h ago · Exclusive: East Coast Main Line passengers face two-hour rail-replacement bus journey
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Longreads · 11h ago · "Marian Fraser once ran the go-to day care for Waco’s elite. But the community turned against her after she was arrested for the death of a child in her charge.
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Longreads · Oct 28, 2025 · "Anatomy of a credibility crisis."
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New Scientist · Oct 28, 2025 · Plague, leprosy, smallpox and other diseases didn't jump from animals to humans when we thought. Ancient DNA is revealing where they come from and how they changed history
Longreads · Oct 28, 2025 · "Nannie, and the land around her, was thoroughly haunted. In less than a year we would break the lease, perform a binding ritual, and leave."
Longreads · Oct 28, 2025 · Stevie Chedid | Longreads | October 28, 2025 | 3,757 words (13 minutes) Levantine Arabic brims with untranslatable words, each of them a portal to the culture that first spoke them.
Longreads · Oct 27, 2025 · "After his daughter's diagnosis, Budimir Šobat gave up drinking and devoted himself to her care. Years later, he found a new obsession: holding his breath longer than anyone in history."
New Scientist · Oct 27, 2025 · If we admit that quantum numbers are the true essence of reality – not particles, space or time – then a surprising and beautiful new vision of reality opens up to us