UK police arrest a 7th man in connection with a security incident at a US-run air base
ABC News · 10h ago · British police have arrested a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of a terror offense linked to Iran
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Politics
Trump suggests letting Iran "take out" LA, San Diego during rally
CBS News · 18h ago · Gov. Gavin Newsom called President Trump "deranged and dangerous" after he suggested letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
Trump says he plans to speak with Putin about possible pneumonic plague case in Russia
NBC News · 1h ago · Trump has said that the U.S. was willing to help Russia, where the death of a staffer at an anti-plague lab has sparked global public health concerns.
Trump announces $6.6bn defense shipyard owned by top Republican donor’s firm
The Guardian · 2h ago · Baltimore project to be partly funded by US government but owned by defense firm Anduril, founded by Palmer LuckeyDonald Trump on Tuesday announced the opening of a new $6.6bn shipbuilding factory in Baltimore, partly funded by the US government but
Why Democrats may need a gut check on their midterm ambitions: From the Politics Desk
NBC News · 2h ago · Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.
U.S. Presses Russia for Details on Plague Lab Death
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Boulder Gives Away Its Climate Game in the Suncor Case
Wall Street Journal · 2h ago
Trump says he is weighing suspension of federal gas tax
The Guardian · 2h ago · President floats idea as voter anger over rising costs threatens Republican hopes in November midtermsDonald Trump said on Tuesday his administration was considering suspending the federal gasoline tax, a sign the president is noticing voter anger ov
Three Senate races shift toward Democrats in Cook ratings
Washington Post · 2h ago · The latest changes reflect growing worries for Republicans.
Democrats ‘heartened’ by Republicans pouring money and playing defense in deep red states
NBC News · 2h ago · President Trump continues hit the campaign trail with four weeks to go until the midterm elections. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell, Sahil Kapur, Ben Kamisar, Shaquille Brewster and Ryan Chandler join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of play in the battle for control of Congress.
Nation
Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86
ABC News · 17h ago · Jim Bakker, who along with his first-wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died
Jim Bakker, who built 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, has died at 86
· NPR · 18h ago · Jim Bakker, along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes.
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Jim Bakker, televangelist who co-founded "The PTL Club" empire, dies at 86
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Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died at 86.
Ex-Army major who killed 13 at Fort Hood set to be executed by firing squad
NBC News · 21h ago · Nidal Hasan’s execution by firing squad would mark the first time the U.S. military has put someone to death using the method since World War II.
Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad - a first for US military since World War Two
· BBC · 21h ago · Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 unarmed US soldiers and injured another 32 and his execution will be the first by the US military since 1961.
California Democrats slam Trump’s comment on Iran
NBC News · 32m ago · California Democrats are accusing President Trump of suggesting Iran could attack two American cities with a nuclear weapon. The White House said he was touting his efforts to keep those cities safe by removing the Iranian nuclear threat.
U.S. resident charged with helping Canadian school shooter in rampage that killed 8
NBC News · 1h ago · A 30-year-old Washington state resident was charged with providing assistance to a teenager who killed eight people in Canada, including schoolchildren, U.S. prosecutors said Tuesday.
Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
CBS News · 1h ago · Christa Pike, a death row inmate who was subject to a failed execution attempt in Tennessee last week, is conscious and speaking from her hospital bed, her attorneys said Tuesday.
Sally Yates, former acting attorney general who defied Trump, to lead Cornell investigation
NBC News · 1h ago · A longtime federal prosecutor, she became known in 2017 for refusing to enforce President Trump’s ban on travelers to the U.S. from predominantly Muslim countries.
NTSB releases preliminary report on L.A. news chopper crash
NBC News · 1h ago · The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the news helicopter that crashed in Los Angeles on September 15.
Christa Pike now conscious and speaking following failed execution
NBC News · 2h ago · Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who was unconscious and on a ventilator after a failed execution, is now awake and speaking, according to her lawyers. In a statement, attorneys for Pike said she remains handcuffed and shackled.
Orphaned kittens meet sharks and stingrays on an aquarium field trip at the Mall of America
ABC News · 2h ago · Rescue kittens with names like Turkey Leg and Mouth Trap got to explore the aquarium at the Mall of America in Minnesota, watching in awe as fish soared by just out of reach
Eva Marie Saint, "North by Northwest" star, dies at 102
CBS News · 2h ago · Eva Marie Saint won an Oscar for her film debut opposite Marlon Brando in "On the Waterfront." She bucked many Hollywood conventions throughout her lengthy career.
Business
‘A Skydance Corp.’: David Ellison immediately puts his stamp on Warner Bros.
NBC News · 59m ago · LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday, as some employees at Warner Bros.
SpaceX looks to raise $40bn to buy Nvidia chips in financing led by Apollo
Financial Times · 1h ago · Blockbuster debt deal is the latest sign of the vast spending on chips and other infrastructure underpinning AI
We set home safes on fire to test their durability, and our top pick is on rare sale for Prime Day
Business Insider · 1h ago · The best safe we tested from SentrySafe is $50 off and protects against fire and forced entry. Here's why it's one of the best Prime Day buys.
Putin’s Exploding Nuclear Threats May Presage Incursion On NATO State
Forbes · 1h ago · Putin’s new ramped-up threats to target European democracies with his arsenal of nuclear super-bombs could foreshadow an armed attack by Russian troops on a NATO nation.
Anduril Investing $3.7 Billion In New High-Tech Maryland Shipyard
Forbes · 1h ago · The autonomous technology developer secured an additional $2.9 billion contract from the US Navy to build the two million square-foot ‘Arsenal-2' in Baltimore, Maryland
Everything Florence Pugh has worn in 2026, ranked from least to most daring
Business Insider · 2h ago · "East of Eden" star Florence Pugh has had fun with daring fashion in 2026, from sheer outfits to bold sets.
The S&P 500 Hits a New Record High, Powered by Tech—and Not Much Else
Wall Street Journal · 2h ago
Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ LA. Its missiles can’t reach that far.
Business Insider · 2h ago · Iran lacks a nuclear program to build weapons capable of reaching California, proliferation watchers say, despite Trump's talk about LA and San Diego.
Trump says he is considering suspending federal petrol tax
Financial Times · 2h ago · Surging fuel prices are heaping pressure on the president and his Republican Party four weeks ahead of midterm elections
‘Most dangerous product in crypto’ vexes Singapore
Financial Times · 3h ago · City-state averse to risk and scandal tries to distance itself from homegrown Hyperliquid Labs and its popular ‘perps’
Technology
You Probably Aren’t Going to Get the Plague
Wired · 21m ago · The death of a lab worker in Russia has authorities looking at whether plague played a role. Even if it did, though, the odds of it spreading are very low.
Braid-creator Jonathan Blow on making the 'biggest puzzle game ever'
BBC · 29m ago · Order of the Sinking Star is due out on Thursday and has roughly 1,500 puzzles for players to try
Whales With A Tale: AI For Good Award Goes To Happywhale
Forbes · 1h ago · An AI whale identification platform, powered by photos from citizens and scientists alike, is revolutionizing marine research. Plus, it's fun for whale-watching tourists.
‘Carrie’ Release Time: Here’s When All 8 Episodes Of The New Stephen King Adaptation Come Out On Prime Video
Forbes · 1h ago · Here’s when Mike Flanagan’s 'Carrie' series comes out on Prime Video, including the release time, all eight episodes, cast, Rotten Tomatoes score and Season 2 status.
Cramer says these blue-chip stocks are among the best ways to invest in the AI boom
CNBC · 1h ago · Jim Cramer said established tech giants with strong businesses and multiple ways to benefit from AI are some of the best places to invest in the boom.
Xbox has secured exclusive GTA 6 streaming rights
The Verge · 1h ago · Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told employees that Microsoft is getting ready to do something around Grand Theft Auto VI that "no other platform holder is doing" during an employee all-hands this morning.
‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4, Episode 10 Release Time And Preview: Prepare For An Emotional Finale
Forbes · 1h ago · Here’s when Ted Lasso Season 4, Episode 10 and the season finale releases on Apple TV, plus the runtime, schedule and what we know about Season 5.
The best robot vacuum and mop deals during October Prime Day
The Verge · 2h ago · Spending too much time constantly sweeping and mopping? If you have the money to delegate those chores to a robot cleaner, you could save a lot of personal time.
Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat
The Verge · 2h ago · Apple is collaborating with LG on a new lineup of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, and more, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Drones sink ships near NATO countries in “unacceptable” attacks, EU says
Ars Technica · 2h ago · Two cargo ships have sunk, one ship was afire, and sailors are dead or missing.
Entertainment
Lucy Hale To Headline ‘Scarlett Holmes’ Limited Series At Roku
Deadline Hollywood · 11h ago · Roku has given a green light to Scarlett Holmes, a new Roku Original limited series, with Lucy Hale set to star and executive produce. Said to “put a fresh, romantic spin on the legendary world of Sherlock Holmes,” Scarlett Holmes, produced by Ja
Lucy Hale to Star in Roku Limited Series ‘Scarlett Holmes’
· Variety · 11h ago · “Pretty Little Liars” actress Lucy Hale is solving new mysteries as the lead in Roku’s upcoming limited series “Scarlett Holmes,” which will take a romantic spin on the world of Sherlock Holmes.
Casey Bloys Re-Ups Contract As He Embarks On Integrating HBO Max & Paramount+ Teams
Deadline Hollywood · 21h ago · Casey Bloys’ new role at a new company comes with a new contract too. Deadline has confirmed that Bloys, named earlier today Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer, Skydance DTC, has signed a multi-year extension to his current Warner Bros.
Casey Bloys Signs New Multiyear Deal to Continue Overseeing HBO Max and Paramount+ As He Assumes His New Role at Skydance
· Variety · 23h ago · Having just been named to the hefty position of co-chair and chief content officer for Skydance DTC — overseeing both HBO Max and Paramount+, Casey Bloys is staying put.
Josh Goldstine to Oversee Marketing and Distribution at Warner Bros., Paramount and All Skydance Film Labels (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety · 6m ago · Seasoned Hollywood marketer Josh Goldstine will be tapped for a massive new role at Skydance — encompassing Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures and all subsequent film labels — sources told Variety.
Ben Shapiro Decries Suspension Of Production On Daily Wire Immigration Movie ‘Pawn Shop’ As Production Resumes: “Politics, Pure And Simple”
Deadline Hollywood · 17m ago · Ben Shapiro has officially responded to the recent shutdown of production on his immigration-themed Daily Wire movie Pawn Shop, which is now back in production in Livingston, Montana.
Randall Park, Manny Jacinto, and the Women Of ‘The Pitt’ Celebrated at CAPE’s 35th Anniversary Gala
Rolling Stone · 21m ago · The event brought together the Asian and Pacific Islander community across film, television, and media
Marvel Unlimited is shutting down after 19 years, will be replaced by Webtoon comics app
Los Angeles Times · 23m ago · Marvel has announced that a new Marvel Comics app powered by Webtoon will replace Marvel Unlimited, its digital service of nearly 19 years.
The 16 Best October Prime Day Deals on Bluetooth Speakers and Home Audio
Rolling Stone · 24m ago · We've rounded up the best speakers to buy, from portable speakers to hi-fi options
André Holland Joins Universal’s ‘Miami Vice ’85’
Deadline Hollywood · 25m ago · EXCLUSIVE: André Holland (Moonlight, The Knick) is the latest to join the all-star cast of Universal’s Miami Vice ’85, led by Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler.
Jeff Ament on Pearl Jam’s Future — and Why His Band Actually Enjoyed the Nineties
Rolling Stone · 31m ago · With his new photo book, Since Forever, out now, the bassist looks back at some of the highlights of Pearl Jam's career
‘Saved By The Bell’ Star Dennis Haskins’ Cause Of Death Revealed
Deadline Hollywood · 40m ago · We now have an official cause of death for Dennis Haskins. The actor, best known for playing Mr. Belding in Saved by the Bell, died from Parkinson’s disease, according to his death certficate obtained by TMZ.
Sports
Djokovic seals 7th China Open title after De Minaur retires injured in final
ABC News · 9h ago · Novak Djokovic has been handed the China Open trophy after Alex de Minaur retired injured in the final in Beijing
Djokovic wins China Open to claim 102nd career title
· BBC · 10h ago · Novak Djokovic claims the 102nd title of his astonishing career as Alex de Minaur retires injured from the China Open final.
How can Nick Sirianni save his job? Eagles' path becomes more difficult without Lane Johnson
CBS News · 24m ago · Sirianni has his work cut out for him after his star right tackle called it a career
Brewers vs. Padres prediction, odds, line, time: 2026 MLB NLDS Game 3 picks for Tuesday, Oct. 6, by top model
CBS News · 30m ago · SportsLine's model simulated Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Tuesday's NL Division Series Game 3 matchup
College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 6, 2026: Computer likes Arkansas, Nebraska
CBS News · 1h ago · SportsLine's model has revealed its 2026 Week 6 college football picks for matchups such as Alabama vs. Georgia, Oregon vs. UCLA and LSU vs. Kentucky
Fantasy football Week 5 WR preview: Zay Flowers a cautious start with Lamar Jackson likely out
CBS News · 1h ago · Lamar's injury lowers the ceiling for Baltimore's breakout star with Huntley under center, plus key Week 5 stats for Metcalf, London and Coleman
Fantasy football Week 5 TE preview: Trey McBride leads volatile position with seven must-start options
CBS News · 1h ago · Heath Cummings identifies seven must-start tight ends, with T.J. Hockenson and Mike Gesicki among the top Week 5 streamers
Southern Miss vs. Troy prediction, odds, time: Week 6 college football Tuesday picks by proven model
CBS News · 2h ago · The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its best bets for the Tuesday Sun Belt matchup between the Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Troy Trojans
Brewers vs. Padres NLDS Game 3 parlay, picks: Home cooking should save San Diego's season for one more game
CBS News · 2h ago · San Diego's season is on the line Tuesday against Milwaukee as the NLDS shifts to Petco Park
Roberts moves struggling Ohtani to No. 5 spot in Dodgers' lineup in NLDS Game 3 against Braves
ABC News · 2h ago · Manager Dave Roberts has juggled the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, moving designated hitter Shohei Ohtani to the No. 5 spot
NFL sets penalty record through Week 4 as tensions flare between teams, officials
CBS News · 2h ago · Coaches, players and officials have not seen eye to eye during a flag-happy start to the season
World
NFL Suspends Jeff Seeman, Adrian Hill After Week 4 Incidents as NFLPA Calls Seeman's Conduct 'Unacceptable'
International Business Times · 9h ago · The NFL has suspended officials Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill for unprofessional conduct towards players during separate Week 4 incidents involving the Cardinals and Vikings.
NFL suspends two officials for player incidents
· BBC · 17h ago · The NFL suspends officials Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill for instances of unprofessional conduct towards a player.
Ex-spy chief is arrested in Germany on suspicion of trading state secrets and treason
NPR · 12h ago · A former head of Germany 's foreign intelligence service was arrested on suspicion that he had passed state secrets to a foreign intelligence service, the federal prosecutor's office said.
Ex-spy chief is arrested in Germany on suspicion of trading state secrets and treason
· ABC News · 13h ago · Germany's federal prosecutor's office says a former foreign intelligence chief has been arrested on espionage allegations
Former German Spy Chief Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage
Wall Street Journal · 13h ago
Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
· BBC · 13h ago · August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.
Coco Gauff decries "insane" amount of online racism after China match dispute
CBS News · 14h ago · Coco Gauff said she received an "insane" amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in her China Open match against home player Sun Xinran.
Coco Gauff calls out racist abuse after following rules to stop play in China Open win
· Los Angeles Times · 21h ago · Coco Gauff has called out the racist abuse she's recieved for following the rules in her China Open win against Sun Xinran.
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Gauff condemns racist abuse after China Open win
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Coco Gauff says she suffered racial abuse on social media after an incident during her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open.
Trump Faces 25th Amendment Call After Saying He Would Let Iran 'Take Out' Los Angeles and San Diego
International Business Times · 37m ago · Donald Trump's remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego at a Nebraska rally prompted condemnation from California leaders and renewed debate over his fitness for office.
Christa Pike Conscious and Speaking After Two Lethal Injection Doses Failed to Kill Her During Tennessee Execution
International Business Times · 49m ago · Death row prisoner Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after surviving Tennessee's failed lethal-injection attempt. She remains seriously ill as officials review the state's execution protocol.
Texas Mum Holly Flores Accused of Stabbing Husband in Head as Two Children Found With Chest Wounds
International Business Times · 2h ago · Holly Leeann Flores was arrested in Northlake after police said her husband and two young children suffered stab wounds. Investigators are examining the incident and its possible motive.
Sydney Sweeney Reportedly Meets With Two Rabbis as She Considers Converting to Judaism for Future With Scooter Braun
International Business Times · 2h ago · Sydney Sweeney has reportedly met with two rabbis while discussing Judaism, marriage and children with Scooter Braun, but neither has confirmed that she plans to convert.
Vladimir Putin and the pariah problem
The Economist · 2h ago · Emphasising the Russian leader’s wickedness must not come at Ukraine’s expense
Russia Plague Latest: WHO Addresses Irkutsk Scare as Officials Clarify Quarantine Measures
International Business Times · 2h ago · WHO says the risk remains low as Russia investigates a lab worker's pneumonia death and contacts test negative for dangerous pathogens
Science
Trump Uses Anti-Trans Slur Against Annie Andrews as South Carolina Senate Race Tightens
International Business Times · 13h ago · Donald Trump attacked South Carolina Senate nominee Annie Andrews with an anti-trans slur as polls show Republican Darline Graham leading by about one point.
Trump uses anti-trans slur against Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina
· NBC News · 22h ago · Annie Andrews is a physician running against Sen. Darline Graham.
Nobel Prize in physics to be awarded in Stockholm
ABC News · 16h ago · The Nobel Prize in physics will be announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm
What Are Medieval English Coins Doing in Rome? They Could Be Rare Evidence of a 'Little England' Enclave That Received Special Papal Privileges
Smithsonian · 3h ago · Researchers argue that the tenth-century coins provide new evidence of a bustling English community located next to the Vatican that was permitted to use its own currency
Physicist Wins Nobel Prize for Developing a Massive, Ice-Embedded Observatory That Detects Ghostly Cosmic Particles
Smithsonian · 4h ago · Francis Halzen of the University of Wisconsin-Madison led the effort to build the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica. His work birthed the field of neutrino astronomy
NASA to Cover Northrop Grumman CRS-24 Spacecraft Departure
NASA · 5h ago · After delivering more than 11,000 pounds of supplies, science experiments, and other cargo to the International Space Station for NASA, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL spacecraft is scheduled to depart Friday, Oct. 9, as part of the company’s Comm
October 2026 Satellite Puzzler
NASA · 5h ago · Your challenge is to tell us the location of the satellite image and why it is interesting.
Lunar Grounding Challenge
NASA · 5h ago · As an astronaut traverses the lunar South Pole, tribocharging from walking on the lunar surface and plasma charging from the ambient plasma generate electric charge on the spacesuit.
NASA Glenn Invites Phase 1 Proposals for Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory
NASA · 6h ago · NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is seeking Phase 1 proposals for the design and construction of the Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory. The principal purpose of this procurement is to deliver a laboratory facility to support the testing a
A Nobel for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos
The Economist · 6h ago · The ghostly particles shed light on the distant universe
The telescope that could reveal what dark matter and dark energy are
New Scientist · 7h ago · The Roman telescope is NASA’s newest space observatory. Every 10 months, it will get the equivalent of about 1000 years' worth of Hubble observations. Will it find the answers to our questions about dark matter and dark energy?
Health
CDC funding for HIV prevention shifted from providers to states under Trump
NPR · 3h ago · Nonprofits fighting HIV used get direct funding from the CDC. Now that money is going to state health departments that may have other priorities.
An early start to flu season moves up vaccination timing
NPR · 4h ago · This year's flu season is unusual. It started early and in the West, instead of the South. A new variant with a mutation that helps the virus evade immunity may be playing a role.
The No. 1 Plant-Based Protein to Lower Cholesterol, According to a Dietitian
NBC News · 5h ago · High cholesterol can sneak up on you, but making smart food choices can add up. Look for these plant proteins to get healthy fiber every day, a dietitian says.
National Rape Hotline Calls Are Up 60% Since the Cornell Case Broke. It’s Just One Way Survivors Are Speaking Up
NBC News · 7h ago · For survivors of sexual assault, social media can be a traumatizing place — a smiling picture of a person who questioned your story in one swipe, a news article about a similar act of violence in the next.
Tips on how to be liked from a behavorial researcher
CBS News · 8h ago · Behavioral researcher Vanessa Van Edwards joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book, "Conversation: How to Connect with Anyone & Make Every Interaction Count," which offers tips for anyone looking to improve their people skills.
Alice Cooper Found Comfort in Making People Uncomfortable
Wall Street Journal · 8h ago
Kenya confirms first Ebola case after traveler from Congo dies in Nairobi
ABC News · 10h ago · Kenyan authorities on Tuesday confirmed the country’s first imported Ebola case from Congo
Why You Should Be Wary of Cholesterol Advice on Social Media
NBC News · 10h ago · An analysis of social media content shows that almost half of cholesterol-related videos on TikTok are inaccurate and potentially harmful. NBC’s Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to set the record straight, explain how high cholesterol is a risk for a h
Russian lab worker's suspected plague death leaves experts puzzled
CNBC · 11h ago · Russian authorities say the situation is stable and there are no reports of secondary cases.
The No. 1 Exercise That Everyone Over 50 Should Do Daily, According to a Physical Therapist
NBC News · 11h ago · Maintaining mobility is critical as we age, says Karena Wu, doctor of physical therapy and Start TODAY trainer. This is the move she recommends for your back.
Books
Here are the finalists for the 2026 National Book Awards
NPR · 9h ago · Three-time National Book Award finalist Edwidge Danticat and debut novelist Morgan Thomas are up for the fiction prize. Nonfiction books cover the prison system and music, and queer parenthood.
A bestselling classicist embarks on a fresh odyssey
Christian Science Monitor · 15h ago · Emily Wilson, the first woman to translate Homer, offers a series of essays that examine modern interpretations of ancient literature.
Ayad Akhtar's 'The Radiance' addresses provocative subjects head-on
NPR · Oct 5, 2026 · Like his previous work, including Homeland Elegies, The Radiance exposes the fissures of American racial, political and economic identity.
Theaster Gates bets on fine china
NPR · Oct 3, 2026 · The famed Chicago-based artist's career is taking a new direction with the purchase of Pickard China, the sole remaining maker of fine china in the United States.
No one expected Leo to be pope — except everyone who knew him as 'Bob'
NPR · Oct 3, 2026 · When the 2025 conclave began, no one expected an American pope. But by its end, Cardinal Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo. Here's a look behind the scenes.
10 books we are looking forward to this fall
NPR · Oct 2, 2026 · Move over, beach reads. With the fall equinox behind us, we can now curl up with cozy autumn books. There are new titles coming from Barbara Kingsolver, Chad Harbach, Jasmine Guillory and more.
Why Howard Zinn became a ‘people’s historian’
Christian Science Monitor · Oct 1, 2026 · A new biography connects the dots between the professor’s labor-union beginnings and the left-wing outlook that shaped his bestselling history book.
How a British bookstore has extended its shelf life
Christian Science Monitor · Sep 30, 2026 · Katie Clapham offers warm and witty dispatches about her experiences as the owner of Storytellers, an independent bookshop in a coastal England town.
At the bookend of summer, here are September’s best reads
Christian Science Monitor · Sep 30, 2026 · Monitor reviewers recommend titles by Emily St. John Mandel, Min Jin Lee, and Paul Theroux.
Mahmoud Khalil on his detention by ICE: 'It is a stain on the U.S. consciousness'
NPR · Sep 29, 2026 · Khalil was the face of the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University when immigration agents arrested him and sent him to detention in Louisiana. His new memoir is No Land to Stand On.
Lifestyle
Spherex Expands Colorado Cannabis Operations With First Acquisition
Forbes · 5h ago · Spherex’s acquisition brings two cultivation facilities in-house as the cannabis manufacturer expands its operations and prepares for potential federal rescheduling.
How To Get Your Hands Dirty, Bette Midler Style
Forbes · 6h ago · The icon of stage and screen is channeling her love of gardening and her storied career giving back into a new collection of clothing that will look just as chic and out of the garden.
First Look: Srixon ZXi RKT Woods
Forbes · 11h ago · If you're in the market for new woods, these are worth a look.
Active Travel Dream Trips—New Hiking And Adventure Travel Collaboration
Forbes · 13h ago · Two leaders in outdoor adventure & recreation have joined forces to offer a new kind of guided trip to some of the world's greatest destinations with the right gear.
Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz Bring Their Collection Into Conversation
Forbes · 15h ago · Here, they talk about what it means to collect in public, to support artists over time, and to let a collection take on a life beyond its owners.
Over 1.7 Million Gallons Of Beer Flowed During Oktoberfest 2026
Forbes · Oct 5, 2026 · It’s the world’s largest annual beer party and the 191st edition was no exception, despite being the shortest edition in modern times.
With parallel parking turning competitive, one producer gets a lesson
NPR · Oct 5, 2026 · Philadelphia held a parallel parking competition, and crowned Mario Zucca the winner after three rounds of challenges.
Where To Eat In London This Month—October 2026
Forbes · Oct 5, 2026 · While you can get a table, here are the bookings worth making in London this October.
Where To Experience New York’s Art Deco And Gilded Age Grandeur
Forbes · Oct 5, 2026 · New York City hotels are home to some of the best in Art Deco and Gilded Age interiors—here’s where to go to find them
New Aldila Shafts Aim To Straighten Your Tee Shots Relatively Inexpensively
Forbes · Oct 5, 2026 · For less than half the price of buying a new driver, just plug this shaft into your current driver for much better tee shots.
Travel
New York Is The Best City In The World, According To Oxford Economics Report
Forbes · 3h ago · New York City, London, and Paris snagged to top spots for the world's best cities.
7 Unexpected Fall Trips To The Balkans, According To Travel Experts
Forbes · 4h ago · Fall is a good time to visit the Balkans as cooler weather. brings autumn color and distinctly seasonal experiences. Here are 7 ways to experience the Balkans this fall.
Hot Scooters For Fall 2026—7 Rides Worth A Look
Forbes · 4h ago · If you live in a city, this is the best way to get around.
Test-Driving The 2026 Mazda CX-5 AWD
Forbes · 6h ago · The redesigned 2026 Mazda CX-5 trades turbo power for more space and smarter tech, but its stylish looks and engaging handling keep the compact family SUV fun.
This New Maldives Resort Solves The Vacation Dilemma: Beach Or Overwater Villa?
Forbes · 11h ago · Step inside the dual-island .Here Baa Atoll, one of the country’s smallest ultra-luxury resorts.
Visit ‘Ted Lasso’ Filming Locations, From Richmond To Kansas City
Forbes · 11h ago · From Richmond’s Crown & Anchor and Paved Court to Gates Bar-B-Q and CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, here are the real Ted Lasso filming locations fans can visit.
Rising Singer-Songwriter Bella Cuomo Shares Her New York And Nashville Loves
Forbes · 14h ago · The up-and-coming singer-songwriter shares her favorite spots in New York and Nashville and how both cities influence her music.
Fine scenery, historic towns and great pubs: a weekend walk on the Shropshire Way
The Guardian · 18h ago · A new series of rambles cuts the 185-mile trail into bitesize portions reachable by train, with urban beavers, the Devil’s Chair tor and some delicious food along the wayFew pubs boast a more idyllic setting.
Bridgestone Named FIA Formula E’s GEN4 Exclusive Tire Supplier
Forbes · 23h ago · Bridgestone’s Formula E return puts its new EV tires through an 815-hp, all-wheel-drive laboratory—where race-day lessons will shape longer-lasting consumer road tires.
How Africa’s Top-Ranked City Hotel Masters The Art Of Living Like A Local
Forbes · Oct 5, 2026 · How Cape Town's Cape Cadogan hotel will have you experiencing the city like a local
Opinion
I give animals an ethical death. Christa Pike deserved the same.
Washington Post · 3h ago · Christa Pike's execution and more in readers' eyes.
Brian Schimpf: Drone warfare is changing everything
Washington Post · 9h ago · How is artificial intelligence changing modern warfare, and what does it mean for the U.S. military? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Damir Marusic talks with Anduril co-founder and CEO Brian Schimpf about rogue AI, autonomous weapons, th
‘Always a good morning’: Five writers’ favorite podcasts
Washington Post · 9h ago · While away your commute with these hosts.
Small nuclear reactors reach a big milestone
Washington Post · 12h ago · The technology could help scale advanced nuclear power to meet America's energy needs.
The mysterious case of Russian troops and a saintly hand fragment
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