Europeans Told to Stockpile Food in Case of War With Russia

A new EU report advises citizens to stockpile essential supplies to prepare for potential crises like war, pandemics, or extreme weather. Written by former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, the report highlights the EU’s lack of readiness for events like COVID-19 and Russia’s actions in Ukraine, calling for proactive emergency preparedness. It recommends that households be equipped to sustain themselves for at least 72 hours, with … Continue reading Europeans Told to Stockpile Food in Case of War With Russia

At least 13 killed after railway station roof collapses in Serbia

At least 13 people have died and over 30 were injured after a railway station roof collapsed in Novi Sad, Serbia. Rescue operations are ongoing, with nearly 80 responders on-site, and contact has been made with two people still trapped. Serbia’s Interior Minister Ivica Dačić confirmed the death toll and the serious condition of one hospitalized survivor. Prime Minister Milos Vucevic expressed condolences and pledged … Continue reading At least 13 killed after railway station roof collapses in Serbia

Armed group kidnaps military personnel and seizes base in central Bolivia, military says

An armed group seized a military post in central Bolivia, kidnapping personnel and taking weapons, the Bolivian military reported. President Luis Arce claimed the group is linked to former president Evo Morales, though no evidence was provided. The military called for the group’s peaceful exit, labeling the takeover as “treason.” This incident adds to recent tensions as Morales and Arce clash ahead of the 2025 … Continue reading Armed group kidnaps military personnel and seizes base in central Bolivia, military says

Israel hammers Beirut suburbs as US pushes for cease-fire

Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut’s suburbs, targeting Hezbollah’s command centers and ammunition facilities, amid U.S. efforts to negotiate a cease-fire. Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee shared evacuation orders for residents of southern Beirut, where Israeli troops are positioned. The strikes followed a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. officials, in which Israel emphasized the need to neutralize threats from Lebanon. Over 2,800 people have … Continue reading Israel hammers Beirut suburbs as US pushes for cease-fire

Halloween shootings in Orlando nightlife district leave 2 dead, 6 wounded

In downtown Orlando, a 17-year-old opened fire at two Halloween celebration spots, killing two and injuring six, prompting police to quickly arrest him on charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder. Victims ranged from 19 to 39, with two initially in critical condition now stable. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer declared a state of emergency, setting a midnight alcohol cutoff and a curfew from 1 a.m. … Continue reading Halloween shootings in Orlando nightlife district leave 2 dead, 6 wounded

NASA panel calls on SpaceX to “maintain focus” on Dragon safety after recent anomalies

NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel has urged SpaceX to maintain focus on safety amid recent issues with its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft, noting the importance of vigilance as mission frequency rises. The panel highlighted several recent incidents, including a Falcon 9 second-stage launch failure in July, an engine anomaly in September, and a delayed Crew-8 parachute deployment. The panel also supported SpaceX’s decision … Continue reading NASA panel calls on SpaceX to “maintain focus” on Dragon safety after recent anomalies

Sun erupts with X-class solar flare on Halloween, causes radio blackouts

On Halloween, sunspot AR 3878 unleashed a powerful X2.0 solar flare at 5:20 p.m. EDT. Though intense, it did not produce a coronal mass ejection (CME), meaning no geomagnetic storm or aurora effects for Earth this time. The flare was strong enough to cause a shortwave radio blackout over parts of the Pacific, Space.com has reported. X-class flares are the most intense solar flares, and … Continue reading Sun erupts with X-class solar flare on Halloween, causes radio blackouts

Voyager 1 spacecraft phones home with transmitter that hasn’t been used since 1981

NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft recently switched to a backup radio transmitter, unused since 1981, following communication issues. On Oct. 16, a command to turn on a heater triggered the spacecraft’s fault protection system, causing it to conserve power and switch off its primary X-band transmitter. Communication was lost but resumed on Oct. 24 when NASA connected through the lower-power S-band transmitter. The team is now … Continue reading Voyager 1 spacecraft phones home with transmitter that hasn’t been used since 1981

Avride rolls out its next-gen sidewalk delivery robots

Avride, a robotics company spun out from Yandex, has unveiled a new, energy-efficient, four-wheeled delivery robot designed to enhance Uber Eats deliveries in Austin and South Korea. The updated design reduces friction and battery drain, thanks to an innovative wheel arrangement for better maneuverability and precision. Equipped with Nvidia’s Jetson Orin platform, a modular cargo area, and a friendly LED display with digital eyes, the … Continue reading Avride rolls out its next-gen sidewalk delivery robots

Ford to halt production of electric F-150 Lightning next month until January

Ford will pause production of its electric F-150 Lightning from mid-November until early January to manage high inventory levels and reduce losses on the vehicle. The Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan will undergo a seven-week shutdown, including holiday downtime. Around 730 workers will be temporarily laid off, though not all for the full period. Despite an 86% sales increase, Ford’s electric vehicle (EV) division … Continue reading Ford to halt production of electric F-150 Lightning next month until January

Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September

Inflation edged up in September, nearing the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index showing a 0.2% monthly increase and a 2.1% annual rate. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, rose 2.7% year-over-year. Service prices increased by 0.3%, while goods saw a 0.1% drop. Despite inflation concerns, income rose 0.3%, consumer spending increased 0.5%, and the personal savings rate dropped to … Continue reading Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September

Striking Boeing workers to vote on 38% pay rise deal on Monday

Boeing workers on strike since September 13 will vote Monday on a new contract offer, which includes a 38% pay raise over four years, a $12,000 signing bonus, and an annual bonus plan. Represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), over 30,000 factory workers have already rejected two prior offers, seeking a 40% wage increase and a return of a defined-benefit … Continue reading Striking Boeing workers to vote on 38% pay rise deal on Monday

Trump sues CBS over ‘misleading’ interview with rival VP Kamala Harris

U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump has sued CBS News, alleging that it aired a “misleading” interview with his opponent, Kamala Harris. The lawsuit, filed in Texas, claims CBS’s 60 Minutes omitted parts of Harris’s response to a question on the Israel-Hamas conflict, making her position appear clearer than it was. CBS has denied the allegations, Al-Jazeera has reported. The case was filed in Amarillo, Texas, in a … Continue reading Trump sues CBS over ‘misleading’ interview with rival VP Kamala Harris

8 of 11 members of Mexico’s Supreme Court to resign

Eight Mexican Supreme Court justices, including Chief Justice Norma Piña, announced they would resign rather than participate in judicial elections mandated by a recent judicial overhaul. The reform, championed by former President López Obrador and his successor Claudia Sheinbaum, shifts judicial appointments from Senate selection to public elections, aiming to reduce corruption. However, critics warn this threatens judicial independence and subjects courts to political influence, … Continue reading 8 of 11 members of Mexico’s Supreme Court to resign

UK still suffering from trauma of Liz Truss, says Treasury chief

UK Treasury Chief Secretary Darren Jones stated the country is still feeling the effects of former PM Liz Truss’s economic missteps, as market concerns arise following the recent budget. Jones contrasted the current fiscal situation with the turmoil after Truss’s unfunded £45bn tax cuts, noting that today’s approach includes verified fiscal plans by the Office for Budget Responsibility. He defended the £950 daily rate for … Continue reading UK still suffering from trauma of Liz Truss, says Treasury chief

Botswana president concedes election, ending his party’s 58-year rule

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on Friday after the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), in power since 1966, lost in general elections. Preliminary results showed opposition parties had won over half of the 61 seats in parliament, ending the BDP’s nearly six-decade rule. The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), led by human rights lawyer Duma Boko, secured at least 24 seats, with the Botswana … Continue reading Botswana president concedes election, ending his party’s 58-year rule

Transcript of Biden’s ‘garbage’ remarks altered by White House

An internal email obtained by the Associated Press reveals a dispute within the White House over President Biden’s recent remarks calling someone “garbage.” During a livestreamed video call, Biden appeared to criticize Trump supporters, but the official transcript was altered to suggest he was only referring to comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who made offensive comments about Puerto Rico. The White House stenographers’ office, responsible for accurate … Continue reading Transcript of Biden’s ‘garbage’ remarks altered by White House

Hunter’s remains found after suspected bear mauling in Alaska

Authorities in Alaska have confirmed the death of 50-year-old Tad Fujioka, whose remains were found after he was reported overdue from a deer hunting trip in the Sitka area. The Alaska State Troopers were alerted on October 30, and search teams conducted land-based searches before locating Fujioka’s remains around 11:30 a.m. Investigations suggest he was likely the victim of a fatal bear mauling, but details … Continue reading Hunter’s remains found after suspected bear mauling in Alaska

New York state officials seize Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut from owner

Mark Longo, a New York man, is urging state authorities to return his pet squirrel, Peanut, a social media star with hundreds of thousands of followers, seized during a Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) raid. The DEC, responding to complaints about illegal wildlife housing, confiscated Peanut along with a raccoon named Fred. Longo, who rescued Peanut seven years ago, started an animal sanctuary inspired by … Continue reading New York state officials seize Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut from owner

Montana man found dead in tent welcomed suspect to camp and gave him a beer, officials say

Daren Christopher Abbey, 41, has been charged with the murder of 35-year-old Dustin Kjersem, whom he encountered at a campsite near Big Sky, Montana. Abbey, a stranger to Kjersem, allegedly accepted Kjersem’s hospitality before fatally attacking him with a piece of wood, a screwdriver, and an ax. Kjersem, planning to camp with his girlfriend, was found dead on October 12 after he failed to meet … Continue reading Montana man found dead in tent welcomed suspect to camp and gave him a beer, officials say

Soldier charged with murder after Fort Leonard Wood sergeant found dead in dumpster

A 21-year-old soldier, Spc. Wooster Rancy, stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, faces murder and obstruction charges in the death of Sgt. Sarah Roque, whose body was discovered in a dumpster on base on October 21. Roque, 23, went missing from her morning formation, leading to a search by her unit. Rancy, now in pretrial confinement, awaits a preliminary hearing. Roque, a Texas native and … Continue reading Soldier charged with murder after Fort Leonard Wood sergeant found dead in dumpster

Miami bank robber tells judge to give ‘me the max’; Wants to be in prison

South Florida serial bank robber Terry Meach, who requested maximum prison time to avoid “self-destruction” and embrace prison life, was sentenced to 20 years last week. Meach, who openly admitted to repeated offenses, had been previously imprisoned for bank robberies in 2012 and 2016. Just two weeks after his most recent release in February, he committed multiple robberies, once even attempting to surrender to deputies, … Continue reading Miami bank robber tells judge to give ‘me the max’; Wants to be in prison

Bronze Age town with tombs full of weapons discovered hidden in Arabian oasis

The discovery of a 4,000-year-old fortified town called al-Natah in Saudi Arabia’s Khaybar oasis reveals early shifts from nomadic to urban life. Archaeologists, led by Guillaume Charloux, uncovered a 14.5-km wall surrounding the town, suggesting a structured habitat that housed up to 500 people around 2,400 BC. Abandoned around 1,000 years later for unknown reasons, al-Natah challenges previous views of Northwest Arabia as a barren … Continue reading Bronze Age town with tombs full of weapons discovered hidden in Arabian oasis

Man arrested after 24 tons of cheddar totaling $390,000 is stolen in London

A 63-year-old man was arrested in connection with the theft of over 24 tons of artisanal cheddar, valued at more than $390,000, from Neal’s Yard Dairy in London. The cheese, stolen on October 21, was fraudulently ordered by someone posing as a distributor for a major French retailer. Neal’s Yard Dairy paid their suppliers despite the theft, and British chef Jamie Oliver urged the public … Continue reading Man arrested after 24 tons of cheddar totaling $390,000 is stolen in London

Tropical Storm Kong-rey threatens Shanghai and China’s coast after hitting Taiwan as a typhoon

Typhoon Kong-rey weakened to a tropical storm and was expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Shanghai and China’s east coast on Friday. After crossing Taiwan on Thursday, the storm caused landslides, toppled trees, and injured over 500 people, with two fatalities reported. Authorities in Taiwan located a missing Czech couple, who were safe. Kong-rey is forecast to affect Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Shanghai … Continue reading Tropical Storm Kong-rey threatens Shanghai and China’s coast after hitting Taiwan as a typhoon