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Mahmoud Khalil asks Supreme Court to take up his detention case

Activist Mahmoud Khalil asked the Supreme Court on Monday to take up his case, NBC News, the Guardian and the Washington Examiner reported. He wants federal judges to be able to rule on his detention now. The Homeland Security Department said the government acted within its power.
Trump calls on New Mexico to rename itself 'New America'

President Donald Trump on Monday urged New Mexico to change its name to "New America," CNN, Fox News and KVIA reported. The state's governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, rejected the idea. CNN reported that a president cannot legally rename a state, and the name is in the state constitution.
Trump rallies for Marshall in Kansas, again uses antisemitic slur

President Donald Trump spoke at a rally near Wichita on Monday for Senator Roger Marshall, the Guardian, the Washington Examiner and KCUR reported. Marshall is in a tight race with Democrat Adam Hamilton. In his speech, Trump used the antisemitic slur "shylock" as he took on ads that hit Marshall.
Supreme Court to hear Maryland magnet school admissions case

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a challenge to the lottery a Maryland county uses for its magnet middle schools, according to the court's order list. Parents say the plan was meant to cut the number of Asian American students. The school district in Montgomery County says it wants fair access for all.
Supreme Court agrees to weigh federal ban on home distilling

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether a federal ban on distilling spirits at home is constitutional, the Washington Post, Reason and JURIST reported. A lower court struck down the nearly 160-year-old law, while another upheld it. The case will probably be argued early next year.
Trump says 'somebody else' should negotiate for Ukraine

President Donald Trump said Monday it was time for "somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine," CNN, the Washington Examiner and CNBC reported. He said Zelensky "doesn't know what he's talking about." Zelensky said Ukraine has welcomed every bid by its partners to end the war with dignity.
Slotkin draws GOP fire over warning to graduates about Trump jobs

Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is under fire from President Donald Trump and other Republicans. She said probes by a Democratic Congress could make young graduates think twice about working for the Trump team. Slotkin says she meant that people who break the law should be held to account.
On this day, 1973: Nixon's 'Saturday Night Massacre'

On October 20, 1973, President Richard Nixon wanted Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox fired. The attorney general and his deputy both quit in protest rather than do it. Then Robert Bork fired Cox that night in what became known as the Saturday Night Massacre.
Trump points to France riots as warning for midterm voters

President Donald Trump blamed France's riots on migrants and urged American voters to look at France before the midterms. He said Paris will be a Muslim city very soon. The protests in France began over school conditions and the rising cost of living.
Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu a day after Trump backs him

Vice President JD Vance would not back Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu in his race on Monday. Vance said he backs US candidates and is focused on the midterms. President Donald Trump had just given Netanyahu his full support before Israel votes on October 27.
Judge Reyes drops DOJ brief order after long golf course hearing

Judge Ana Reyes on Monday withdrew her order that the Justice Department refile a brief with the names of career lawyers who agreed with it. She reversed course after a hearing of more than six hours on the East Potomac golf course. She had refused a DOJ bid to remove her.

Business

US bank stocks hit longest losing streak since 2008

Big US bank stocks are on their longest weekly losing streak since the 2008 financial crisis. The KBW bank index has fallen for six straight weeks. The slide comes even though the biggest banks just reported solid results for the third quarter.
French bonds and stocks slide as violent protests rattle investors

French government bonds and stocks fell Monday after violent weekend protests, the Guardian and CNBC reported. The 10-year bond yield rose as much as 16 basis points to 4.94%, the Guardian reported. Investors worry the unrest will make it harder for France to cut its deficit.
Musk pledges one SpaceX share to every child in America

Elon Musk said Monday he will give one of his SpaceX shares to every child in the US next year, CNBC, CNN and The Verge reported. That would be worth about $10.5 billion, per CNBC. President Donald Trump said the shares would go through Trump Accounts.
UK unemployment unexpectedly falls to 4.7% as job vacancies drop

UK unemployment unexpectedly fell to 4.7% in the three months to August, the Guardian and the BBC reported. Job vacancies dropped to 691,000, as small firms cut back on hiring. The figures are the last jobs snapshot before next week's budget.
Saudi Arabia postpones 'Davos in the Desert' to 2027 amid Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia postponed its big Future Investment Initiative conference, set for next week in Riyadh, until 2027, CNBC and the Washington Post reported. The move follows weeks of Houthi missile and drone attacks, including a deadly strike on Riyadh's airport. Organizers said new dates will come "very soon."
Seoul stocks slide 3.7% as chipmakers lead Asian sell-off

South Korea's main stock index fell 3.7% on Tuesday as foreign investors sold, Chosun Biz reported. SK hynix lost about 4% and Samsung lost 3%, Chosun Biz and AFP reported. Tokyo and Hong Kong also fell as worries about the AI spending boom grew ahead of big earnings reports, AFP reported.
Jio Platforms draws record anchor demand before India's biggest IPO

Jio Platforms drew bids worth about 2.5 trillion rupees from big investors, more than 30 times the shares set aside for them, ahead of its stock market debut. The company sold 81.1 billion rupees of shares to 212 anchor investors. The public offering opens Wednesday.
Supreme Court can't hear song rights case as four justices recuse

Four Supreme Court justices sat out a music copyright case, leaving the court short of the six it needs to act. That means a lower court ruling stands. It lets songwriters who take back their rights reclaim them worldwide, not just in the US.
Nedbank completes takeover of Kenya's NCBA in about Sh110 billion deal

South Africa's Nedbank has completed its purchase of a 66% stake in Kenya's NCBA Group, a deal worth about 110 billion Kenyan shillings. NCBA keeps its brand, Nairobi headquarters and stock listing. The Kenyatta and Ndegwa families are cashing out most of their stakes.
Hyundai Rotem buys Hyundai Wia's defense unit for 358.4 billion won

Hyundai Rotem, maker of the K2 tank, will buy Hyundai Wia's defense unit for 358.4 billion won, or about $252 million to $267 million. The unit makes main guns for the K2 tank and barrels for the K9 howitzer. The deal is set to close by March 31 next year.
GCash owner Mynt starts trading after record Philippine IPO

Mynt, the company behind the GCash e-wallet, began trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange on Tuesday. Its 60.9 billion peso offering at 6.60 pesos a share is the largest IPO in the country's history. The stock opened slightly above that price in its first trades.

Sports

Rams' Davante Adams out 6 to 10 weeks with ruptured hamstring

Los Angeles Rams receiver Davante Adams tore his hamstring in Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He will miss six to 10 weeks, coach Sean McVay said. Kicker Blake Grupe and lineman Poona Ford are out for the rest of the season after the 18-16 defeat.
Ronaldo gets 30-day ban for walking out on Portugal camp

Portugal's football federation suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days and fined him 255 euros for leaving the national team camp. He walked out after a row with coach Jorge Jesus over playing time. AFP reports he has already served most of the ban, while Reuters says that is unclear.
NBA season opens with Knicks rings night and LeBron's 76ers debut

The NBA season starts Tuesday with three games, led by LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers visiting the champion New York Knicks, the AP and the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The Knicks will get their title rings before the game. James is starting a record 24th season.
Sarina Wiegman extends England women's contract through Euro 2029

Sarina Wiegman has signed a contract extension to coach England's women's team through Euro 2029, the BBC, the Guardian and Sky Sports reported. Her old deal was due to end after next summer's World Cup. She has led England to two straight European titles.
Elina Svitolina announces separation from Gaël Monfils

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina said she and her husband, French player Gaël Monfils, have separated, the Guardian and Sky Sports reported. In an Instagram post, she said the war in Ukraine had taken a toll on her. The couple married in 2021 and have a four-year-old daughter.
Tottenham beat Coventry 3-1 for first Premier League win of season

Tottenham beat Coventry 3-1 on Monday for their first Premier League win of the season, moving off the bottom of the table, the Guardian and BBC Sport reported. James Maddison scored in his first start in 18 months. Omar Marmoush and Ben Davies also scored.
Colts fire general manager Chris Ballard after 2-4 start

The Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard on Monday after a 2-4 start, CBS Sports and ESPN reported. The latest loss came at home to the previously winless Titans. Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon said a change in leadership was needed to compete for titles.
49ers hold off Commanders 23-17 to stay unbeaten at 6-0

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 on Monday night to improve to 6-0, the San Francisco Chronicle and NBC Sports Bay Area reported. San Francisco led 23-3 early in the second half. Safety Malik Mustapha made key late stops to save the win.
49ers' Mike Evans avoids torn Achilles but may miss time

San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans hurt his Achilles and left Monday night's 23-17 win over Washington. His coach, Kyle Shanahan, said it is tendinitis and not a serious injury. A local reporter said Evans may miss a little time, likely until after the team's bye.
Jalen Hurts likely out for season with blood clots in lungs

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after tests found blood clots in his leg and both lungs. He is on blood thinners and cannot play contact football while taking them. The team says a full recovery is expected.
Angel Reese scores 30 as Dream beat Valkyries to even Finals

Angel Reese scored 30 points as the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 on Monday. The win evened the WNBA Finals at one game each. Golden State turned the ball over 19 times, and Game 3 is Wednesday in Atlanta.
Rays beat Guardians 7-3 to win pennant, will face Brewers

The Tampa Bay Rays beat Cleveland 7-3 on Monday to win the American League pennant in six games. Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each hit two-run homers. The Rays will meet the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series starting Friday in Milwaukee.

World

Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie convicted of 191 murders

A Kenyan court found cult leader Paul Mackenzie and others guilty of murder on Monday over the starvation deaths of 190 children and one adult, Reuters, the BBC and the Daily Nation reported. Prosecutors said he ordered followers to starve to death to reach heaven. He is due to be sentenced on November 6.
Takaichi cabinet support falls below 50% for the first time

Support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet fell to 49.1% in a new poll, the lowest since she took office a year ago, according to Kyodo News. Most people polled said she was too slow to drop her farm minister. He quit over a road funding scandal.
Pakistan and Afghan Taliban forces keep trading fire along border

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban kept trading fire on their border over the weekend. Afghan sources said seven Pakistani soldiers died, and Pakistan said it destroyed Taliban posts. No one could confirm either side's claims, and Russian and European officials want talks.
Myanmar shows rare photos of Suu Kyi getting King Charles books

Myanmar's military-backed government released rare photos of jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi getting two books from Britain's King Charles III. Officials also handed her a sealed letter. The handover in the capital, Naypyitaw, lasted about 10 minutes, the government said.
Researchers find Pegasus spyware on Belgrade university rector's phone

Researchers said the phone of Vladan Djokic, the head of the University of Belgrade and a backer of student protests, was hacked with Pegasus spyware this year, the AP and CyberScoop reported. Serbia holds national elections on Sunday. Officials there have denied a role in past spyware attacks.
Zelensky adviser says gaps in US missile warnings have cost lives

A top adviser to Ukraine's president said Ukrainians have died because Kyiv still isn't getting reliable US warnings of Russian missile attacks, the BBC and NV reported. A White House official said there were no changes to intelligence sharing. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied any pause.
UN food agency cuts Gaza aid to half a million people

The World Food Programme is cutting food aid to about 500,000 people in Gaza because of funding shortfalls, according to the UN agency. It now supports 1.1 million people there, down from 1.6 million, and has halved rations. ABC News Australia also reported the cuts.
Exiled critic of Rwanda's president found beheaded in Uganda

Robert Kabera, an exiled critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame, was found beheaded near Kampala, Uganda, the BBC and ChimpReports reported. Police said Monday his head has not been found and no suspects have been identified. Rwanda's government has not publicly commented.
Australian MP Helen Haines loses a leg after alleged car attack

Australian independent MP Helen Haines lost a leg after she was hit by a car outside her office in Wangaratta on Monday, the Guardian and ABC News reported. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it a deliberate act. The man in custody was identified as Brendan Nugent, 43, and has not been charged.
Lithuania raises security at 15 sites after Starlink arson attempt

Lithuania is raising security at more than 15 key infrastructure sites after someone tried to set fire to Starlink equipment in Vilnius. Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius says Molotov cocktails were used and the attack is being treated as sabotage. A guard put out the fire.
Israeli police arrest 10 after settler attacks on journalist and diplomats

Israeli police said Monday they arrested 10 suspects over weekend violence in the West Bank. The attacks included an assault on a Washington Post photojournalist and on French, Belgian and Polish diplomats. The US and the diplomats' home countries had urged Israel to act.
France has calm first night under curfews after weekend of riots

France had a mostly calm night after curfews took effect in parts of Paris and other cities, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Tuesday. The curfews followed a weekend of riots and looting. Officials say more than 2,500 people have been arrested since the unrest began.

Tech

Bullhorn takes staffing platform offline after cyberattack

Staffing software company Bullhorn shut down access to its platform over the weekend after a cyberattack. It says it has contained the threat and is working with CrowdStrike to restore service. It has not yet determined whether any customer data was stolen in the attack.
Hacker used AI agents to break into over 100 company websites

A hacker used AI agents to break into websites of more than 100 companies, including Deere, SharkNinja and Cummins, according to Reuters, citing a security researcher. The AI did almost all the work on its own. The companies said the damage was limited or under review.
Minnesota attorney general challenges Google data center power deal

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says a deal for Xcel Energy to power a Google data center could push costs onto other customers, MPR News and CBS Minnesota reported. The data center is planned for Pine Island. Xcel disputes that. CNBC reported that Google would pay for new wind and solar power.
Indie game studios pull public demos over AI cloning fears

Some indie game studios are pulling public demos because they fear AI tools could be used to copy their games before launch, Polygon, GamesRadar+, Kotaku and The Verge reported. Alliance Arts canceled its Steam Next Fest demo of Drunken Goddess Reflux. Digital Sun moved its ReVamp playtest to Discord.
Germany signs industrial AI pact with Nvidia at Berlin summit

Germany's government signed an agreement with Nvidia on Monday to develop AI for industry, CNBC, ZDF and The Next Web reported. Nvidia also named four German startups it plans to back. Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged companies to "open your doors for AI."
WhatsApp help pages exposed hidden instructions for Meta chatbot

According to WIRED, about 80 WhatsApp help pages carried hidden instructions for Meta's support chatbot. One instructed it not to suggest contacting a data protection regulator. WhatsApp said a bug exposed the text, which was removed after WIRED asked about it.
Apple sets 'Pro and tell' launch in Los Angeles for October 28

Apple will hold a "Pro and tell" product launch in Los Angeles on October 28, MacRumors, Engadget and Reuters reported. Apple has not said what it will show. Bloomberg has reported that touchscreen MacBook Pros with OLED screens are expected, along with other new Macs and an iPad mini.
Microsoft says October Windows Server updates are breaking some Exchange servers

Microsoft says its October Windows Server updates can break some on-premises Exchange email servers. Users may be unable to sign in to Outlook on the web, and mail can get stuck. A registry change is the only fix for now, and Microsoft says not to uninstall the updates.
Nikkei discloses third data breach in a month, 1.83 million records

Japan's Nikkei says hackers used stolen login details to reach a cloud system and exposed about 1.83 million records. About 150,000 held details such as names, emails or addresses. It is the company's third breach disclosure in about a month, and it says no misuse has been found so far.
Waymo aims for 20,000 robotaxis as Chinese-built vans draw scrutiny

Waymo plans to double its 4,000-car robotaxi fleet by year's end and reach 20,000 by the end of 2027, Semafor reports. The New York Post reports it is on pace to import about 5,100 Chinese-built vans this year. Some US lawmakers have raised security concerns.
OpenCode breach exposes users' AI keys, runs up charges

Hackers broke into an older system at the AI coding tool OpenCode and exposed API keys stored by 1.4% of its Console users. Some users reported hundreds or even more than $1,700 in charges overnight. OpenCode says refunds for the charges are underway.
Judge orders ex-OpenAI engineer held without bail over Saudi ties

A federal judge in San Francisco ordered former OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan held without bail on Monday. The judge said he might flee and questioned a Saudi offer to pay his bond. Alfozan is charged with hiding a recording device at OpenAI and is due back in court November 6.

Entertainment

Betty McGuire, grandmother on 'Growing Pains,' dies at 100

Betty McGuire, who played grandmother Kate Malone on the ABC sitcom Growing Pains, has died at 100, according to Variety. She died of natural causes in Woodland Hills, California, a friend said. She also played a nun in Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke and appeared on Broadway.
Richard Riehle, 'Office Space' character actor, dies at 78

Richard Riehle, the character actor best known as Tom Smykowski in the comedy Office Space, has died at 78, his representatives said Monday. He had more than 400 film and TV credits, including The Fugitive and Bridesmaids. Fellow actors praised his kindness and talent.
Met Opera premieres 'Lincoln in the Bardo' by Missy Mazzoli

The Metropolitan Opera opened a new opera based on George Saunders' novel Lincoln in the Bardo on Monday night. Missy Mazzoli wrote the music. She is the first woman composer to have a world premiere at the Met since it was founded in 1883.
Gwyneth Paltrow to star in Netflix thriller series 'The Apology'

Netflix ordered two seasons of "The Apology," an A24 thriller starring Gwyneth Paltrow in her first lead TV role, according to Deadline. She plays a mother whose son was murdered 18 years earlier. Thomas Vinterberg will direct the series, and Joe Murtagh is the showrunner.
Netflix film chief Dan Lin is out as executive shake-up widens

Netflix film chief Dan Lin is leaving after more than two and a half years, the latest exit in a shake-up at the streamer. It comes a week after Netflix replaced content chief Bela Bajaria with Peter Rice and cut 6% of its staff. Rice will oversee films until a new head is named.
Judge tosses Mariah Carey's brother's defamation suit over her memoir

A New York judge dismissed the defamation lawsuit Mariah Carey's brother Morgan filed over her 2020 memoir, TheWrap and Rolling Stone reported. The judge found he failed to show she acted with "actual malice." His lawyer said they plan to appeal.
Apu speaks again on 'The Simpsons,' now voiced by Sunil Malhotra

Apu spoke on "The Simpsons" on Sunday for the first time since 2017, Variety, the Guardian, CBC and the BBC reported. He is now voiced by Indian American actor Sunil Malhotra. Hank Azaria gave up the role in 2020 after critics said the character was a racial stereotype.
Eric Dane's posthumous memoir details addiction during 'Grey's Anatomy'

Eric Dane's posthumous memoir describes his long struggle with drug addiction, including during his years on "Grey's Anatomy," Entertainment Weekly and Us Weekly reported. He wrote that he entered treatment five times during the show's run. The book also covers his ALS diagnosis.
Donnie Wahlberg's jet skids off Las Vegas runway, no one hurt

A private jet carrying Donnie Wahlberg skidded off a runway and hit a fence at Las Vegas' Harry Reid airport on Sunday after an aborted takeoff, CBS Boston, the New York Post and People reported. Eight people were on board and no one was hurt. Wahlberg said "these pilots saved our lives."
Ann Hornaday, longtime Washington Post film critic, dies at 66

Ann Hornaday, the longtime film critic at The Washington Post, died Sunday at her home in Baltimore at age 66, The Baltimore Banner and The Hollywood Reporter reported. The cause was glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, her husband said. She was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for criticism in 2008.
Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN in June after 43 years

Christiane Amanpour, CNN's chief international anchor, will leave the network at the end of June after 43 years, Deadline and NBC News reported. Her daily CNN International show and her PBS show end this year. A weekly CNN show will run through May.
Drakeo the Ruler's mother and son settle with Live Nation

The mother and young son of slain rapper Drakeo the Ruler have reached conditional settlements with Live Nation and other companies over his 2021 backstage stabbing. The terms were not disclosed. Claims by his brother, bodyguard and friends are still set for trial.

Health

Edwards pulls some Sapien M3 heart valve delivery systems after death

Edwards Lifesciences has asked hospitals to pull four lots of the system used to place its Sapien M3 mitral heart valve. Balloons burst during inflation in three cases, and the company linked one death and one serious injury to the problem. The FDA issued an early alert.
FDA approves Enspryng as first at-home shot for thyroid eye disease

The FDA approved Enspryng as the first at-home shot for adults with thyroid eye disease, according to Ophthalmology Times. Patients get a shot every two weeks for three doses, then once every four weeks. In one of two trials, about 53% saw less eye bulging, versus 23% on a placebo.
Study links GLP-1 drugs to fewer heart problems after surgery

Patients taking GLP-1 drugs before elective surgery had fewer heart complications and infections afterward, according to Newsweek, which reported on a new study. The study of more than 2 million patients found 11% lower odds of major heart problems. It shows a link, not proof that the drugs caused it.
Medicare proposes rule to fix plan directories and rein in PBMs

Medicare officials proposed a rule requiring Medicare Advantage plans to check their doctor directories at least every 90 days, Healthcare Dive and Fierce Healthcare reported. Seniors misled by a wrong listing would pay only in-network costs. The rule would also change how drug middlemen are paid.
Model finds delaying hepatitis B shots could sharply raise infections

Delaying the hepatitis B shot past birth could sharply raise chronic infections in US children, according to TIME, which reported on a new modeling study. If only about 26% of babies got the shot, chronic cases could rise 225%, the study found. Only TIME has reported it so far.
Rabies reports rise in California, and experts aren't sure why

Reports of rabid animals are rising in California this year, mostly in bats, and experts can't yet explain why, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. The state has logged 368 reports so far, up from 342 all of last year. Health officials urge people not to touch wild animals.
FDA approves GSK's Jemperli for a type of rectal cancer

The FDA has given fast-track approval to GSK's drug Jemperli for some people with rectal cancer that has spread nearby, Fierce Pharma and OncLive reported. It is the first drug of its kind for these patients. It may help some of them skip chemo, radiation and surgery.
Gilead colitis pill beats placebo in mid-stage trial

Gilead's once-daily pill emvistegrast put 31% of ulcerative colitis patients into remission at 12 weeks, compared with 8% on placebo, Fierce Biotech reported. Gilead plans a larger, late-stage trial in 2027, Fierce Biotech and Endpoints News reported. The pill could one day compete with Takeda's injected drug Entyvio.
Some states skip Medicaid hardship exemptions ahead of work rules

Missouri and Iowa will not use optional exemptions that could help some people keep Medicaid when new work rules start in January. The exemptions cover hospital stays, travel for care, disasters and high jobless rates. Missouri says it wants less paperwork, but critics say more people could lose care.
Bangladesh dengue deaths reach 352 as experts blame treatment delays

Four more people died of dengue in Bangladesh, raising this year's death toll to 352. More than 114,000 patients have been hospitalized. Doctors say many patients arrive in shock after late diagnosis and long journeys, and urge high-risk people to seek care early.
Kenya's Ebola cases rise to eight after new infection

Kenya's confirmed Ebola cases rose to eight after a 49-year-old man tested positive on Sunday. Health officials say he had attended to the country's first Ebola patient and was already in quarantine. Thirty-eight people were tested that day, and only he was positive.
CDC disease detective joins Pennsylvania measles response as cases hit 1,286

A CDC disease detective joined Pennsylvania's measles response on site Monday. The state has 1,286 cases this year, up 26 since Friday, and five deaths linked to measles. The federal expert will help track where the outbreak is going, and officials are looking into a possible sixth death.

Science & Climate

Super Typhoon Champi enters Philippine area as Taiwan watches its path

Super Typhoon Champi entered the Philippine monitoring area on Tuesday and was given the local name Rosal. It had winds of 185 kilometers per hour far east of Luzon. Forecasters do not expect it to hit the Philippines, but Taiwan says it could turn north near the island or cross it.
Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning

The Orionid meteor shower, made of dust from Halley's Comet, will peak overnight Wednesday into Thursday, Space.com, BBC Weather and Forbes reported. A bright moon sets after about 2 AM, leaving a dark window before dawn. Viewers may see 10 to 20 meteors an hour.
AI racing drone posts faster times than human world champions

An AI-powered racing drone flew a title course faster than three former human world champions, according to Live Science. The drone, called MonoRace, uses just one camera and a tiny computer on board. It was built by a team at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.
On this day, 2020: NASA's OSIRIS-REx touches asteroid Bennu

On October 20, 2020, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft briefly touched the asteroid Bennu to grab a sample of rock and dust, SpaceNews and the BBC reported. The probe later brought 121.6 grams of material back to Earth in 2023, according to NASA. That was twice the mission's goal.
Astronomers identify the first known green star, a white dwarf

Astronomers have identified what they say is the first known green star, Reuters and Space.com reported. It is a white dwarf about 280 light-years away that swallowed rocky debris from its old planets. Sodium in its dense atmosphere absorbs orange and yellow light, leaving a green glow.
SpaceX targets Tuesday launch of Bandwagon-5 with Starfall capsule

SpaceX is aiming to launch its Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission from Cape Canaveral early Tuesday after bad weather called off a Monday try, Spaceflight Now and NASASpaceFlight reported. The Falcon 9 carries 32 payloads. One is SpaceX's second Starfall capsule, built to bring cargo back from space.
Russian satellite moves extremely close to radar satellite used by Ukraine

A Russian satellite moved within about 500 meters of a commercial radar satellite used by Ukraine, tracking firm LeoLabs said, CNN, Ars Technica and Breaking Defense reported. It stayed close through the weekend and then moved away. Analysts said it may be the first such approach in low orbit without the owner's consent.
Rocket Lab pushes first Neutron launch to 2027 after tank flaw

Rocket Lab says its new Neutron rocket will not fly until 2027. Engineers found air pockets in a carbon fiber dome on a fuel tank of the rocket's first stage. CEO Peter Beck says the problem is solved, but building a new dome pushed the date back.
Thwaites glacier would keep losing ice even if oceans cooled

Antarctica's Thwaites glacier would keep losing ice for at least 150 years even if ocean melting stopped, according to New Scientist. Researchers turned off ocean melt in three computer models. The glacier still shrank, though more slowly, while its neighbor, Pine Island, grew again.
Trudy's moisture sets up flash flood threat across the Southwest

Moisture from former Hurricane Trudy and a strong Pacific storm will bring days of flood risk to the Southwest this week. The highest risk on Wednesday covers much of Arizona and parts of New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. Forecasters warn of rain falling at up to 2 inches an hour.
Storm Adam drenches western Mallorca as Balearic alerts are lowered

Storm Adam swept across Mallorca on Monday, dropping more than 53 liters of rain per square meter in places. It had already flooded parts of Ibiza's airport. Balearic officials then lowered their alert levels and said school classes would resume as normal on Tuesday.

Lifestyle

Lufthansa to fly Columbus to Frankfurt, the city's first Europe nonstop

Lufthansa will start nonstop flights between Columbus, Ohio, and Frankfurt on May 5, 2027. It will be the city's first nonstop flight to Europe. Flights will run three times a week on a 287-seat Boeing 787-9, and tickets go on sale Tuesday.
UK pledges better protection for disabled air passengers and their wheelchairs

The UK government says disabled air passengers will get better protection, including more trained staff, according to The Guardian. It plans to remove the cap on payouts for wheelchairs lost or damaged on domestic flights. More than 1,000 wheelchairs were damaged in transit in 2023, the government says.
UK drivers get parking grace periods and £20 cap on slips

UK drivers will get five minutes to decide whether to park and 10 minutes to leave after a session ends under new private parking rules. Fines for small slips, like a mistyped number plate, will be capped at £20 on appeal. The top charge stays at £100.
Some dental floss makers drop Teflon-like PFAS material

Some dental floss makers are quietly moving away from PTFE, a material in the PFAS family of "forever chemicals," according to The Washington Post. Procter and Gamble confirmed that Oral-B Glide floss has been reformulated without PTFE and PFAS. Experts say people should keep flossing.
Bomb threat diverts Austrian Airlines Tel Aviv flight to Sofia

An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sunday night after a reported bomb threat, the BBC and Euronews reported. A Bulgarian fighter jet escorted the plane. No threat was found, and no one was hurt.
US raises Kenya travel advisory to 'Reconsider Travel' amid Ebola

The State Department raised its travel advisory for Kenya to Level 3, "Reconsider Travel," on Monday, citing health risks tied to Ebola, Reuters and Kenyans.co.ke reported. It also cited crime, kidnapping and terrorism. Some parts of Nairobi and other areas stay at the top Level 4 warning.
Transportation Department delays airline delay-category rule to February

The Transportation Department has pushed back a rule changing how airlines report the causes of some delays until February 1, 2027, CBS News Philadelphia and AFAR reported. It had been set to start Monday. Critics say it could mean fewer meal and hotel vouchers for stranded travelers.
Kayem recalls about 1.58 million pounds of hot dogs and meats

Kayem Foods is recalling about 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry after a cooler problem, according to the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. The Boston Globe reported that the products include Fenway Franks. No illnesses have been confirmed.
Most UK first-time buyers now pay more on mortgages than rent

More than half of first-time buyers in the United Kingdom now pay more on their mortgage than they paid in rent, estate agent Hamptons found. In September, 56% did, up from 28% five years ago. Rising mortgage rates since the war in Iran began are behind the shift.
Canadian trips to US rise again but stay far below 2024

Canadians made 1.9 million return trips from the US in September, up 6.8% from a year earlier and the sixth straight monthly rise. But trips were still about 29% below September 2024. Statistics Canada says the gain is largely due to how low 2025 travel was.
Ticket resellers sue to block DC cap on resale prices

SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, Gametime and TickPick sued Washington, DC, to block its new ticket resale law. Starting January 1, it caps resale prices at 10% above the original price and limits fees to another 10%. The companies call the law unconstitutional, and its author pushed back.

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