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California deputies use magnet-equipped drone to disarm knife-wielding sex offender hidden in garage

Austin Carter, a 30-year-old violent offender, had a SWAT team outside his cluttered home in Sacramento. Deputies used a drone to disarm him without risking the lives of officers.

Air Canada flight with 61 passengers diverts to Boston after captain is removed from cockpit midair

An Air Canada flight diverted to Boston's Logan Airport after the captain suffered a midair medical emergency, according to airline officials.

Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels

The Supreme Court has struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into places such as stores and hotels.

Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure a fourth trial

New York prosecutors say they’ll drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying the former movie mogul for a fourth time in the state.

Barry Morphew used fake name, lived with woman until arrest in wife’s murder case exposed him: police

Barry Morphew allegedly used the fake name "Lee Moore" while living in Arizona before his arrest on first-degree murder charges in his wife's death.

Arby’s manager charged with felony poisoning after customer claims tainted food caused herpes infection

An Oklahoma Arby's manager faces a felony poisoning charge after police say surveillance video allegedly showed her spitting into a customer's food.

Former Las Vegas youth pastor accused of murder in death of wife at Zion National Park

Former youth pastor David Vander Meer arrested for allegedly murdering his wife in Zion National Park in 2006 and committing insurance fraud.

Around the world

Shark attack survivor wakes from 10-day coma and shares first words with family at her hospital bedside

Leah Stewart awoke from an induced coma after a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, sharing her first words 'I love you' with her family.

Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 164

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked northern Venezuela, killing at least 164 people.

Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon

Shiite Muslims around the world are marking Ashoura, a holy day symbolizing sacrifice and martyrdom that holds special significance for many this year after months of war in Iran and Lebanon.

Major dispute to threaten Trump's Iran deal over billions in frozen Tehran funds: expert

U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland face their first major test over who controls billions in potentially unfrozen Iranian assets, an analyst warned.

Suspect 'neutralized' after Montreal shooting leaves at least 2 dead including officer

Authorities in Montreal neutralized a suspected gunman after a fatal shooting Monday in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood left two people dead.

Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested on suspicion of election influence

The 95-year-old leader of a secretive South Korean church has been arrested on suspicion of election influence.

Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Technology

Sense and Sensibility trailer has fans labelling new movie version 'unnecessary'

The first trailer for the Daisy Edgar-Jones-led adaptation of Sense and Sensibility is here — and frustrated fans might be overlooking an important casting.

How to watch Morocco vs Haiti: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere for FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Ayoub El Kaabi leads the line for Morocco against Haiti in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group C clash for free online and from anywhere, as the Atlas Lions hunt top spot.

The 3.5 billion-year-old R&D lab right in front of us

Below, Owen Jones shares five key insights from his new book, Force of Nature: Understanding Evolution’s Deepest Logic―and Putting It to Use. Jones is a professor of law and biology at Vanderbilt University.

The real reason people hate AI data centers so much

When I shared my predictions for AI in 2026 earlier this year, I snuck in a one-sentence nugget that turned out to be surprisingly prescient: “In 2026, I expect a populist backlash against the fact that data centers’ voracious energy demands are raising electricity rates for everyday people.

What Bundesliga’s Captain tells us about AI-powered CX

The Bundesliga has long talked about turning “data into devotion,” and now it has an agentic AI companion in its official app that lets fans chat in natural language, access live stats and historical context, and view personalized video highlights—all without leaving the app.

Rami Rahim’s message for network pros: Legacy networks can’t withstand rigors of AI

Last week’s HPE Discover event in Las Vegas marked the first time the annual user conference included the now-fully-absorbed Juniper Networks.

Sense and Sensibility trailer has fans labelling new movie version 'unnecessary'

The first trailer for the Daisy Edgar-Jones-led adaptation of Sense and Sensibility is here — and frustrated fans might be overlooking an important casting.

Sports News

Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time

Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time.

South Africa Reaches World Cup Knockout Round For First Time, Will Face Canada

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

Former NFL star says he 'would definitely be' frustrated with NFL letting FIFA bring grass to turf fields

NFL stadiums converted turf to grass for the World Cup, frustrating Andrew Whitworth, who had long pushed for natural surfaces despite league resistance.

Christian Pulisic says he feels '100%' ahead of Team USA's final World Cup group stage match against Türkiye

Christian Pulisic said he feels 100% healthy ahead of Team USA's final World Cup group stage match against Türkiye after missing the Australia game.

Terrion Arnold, Lions' 2024 first-round pick, charged with kidnapping and armed robbery in Florida

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold faces four counts of kidnapping and armed robbery charges in connection to a February incident in Tampa, police announced on Wednesday.

Qatar's Assim Madibo handed five-match FIFA World Cup ban after tackle broke Canada star's leg

Qatar's Assim Madibo received a five-match FIFA World Cup ban after his tackle broke Canada's Ismaël Koné's leg during their group stage match.

Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time

Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time.

Politics News

Most Trump supporters still back NATO despite years of Trump's criticism, new poll finds

A new Reagan Institute poll finds 73% of Americans, including 61% of MAGA Republicans, say keeping the U.S. in NATO is important to national security.

Upcoming hemp-THC ban to tank some breweries

A federal ban that could wipe out Minnesota’s booming low-dose, hemp-THC edible market is approaching in November. Despite that, some breweries are continuing to make THC drinks up until the deadline. They hope Congress steps in before it’s too late.

Judge tosses federal subpoenas of Walz, other leaders

A judge has short-circuited an investigation into Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and other Minnesota leaders targeted for scrutiny by the Department of Justice. A set of subpoenas was thrown out with the judge declaring them to be baseless.

Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, in latest sign of tension with his party

The decision to cancel a signing ceremony for the bipartisan housing bill comes at a moment when Trump and some Republicans are split over what GOP priorities should be ahead of the midterm elections.

New York congressional primary becomes second most expensive House race ever amid AI fight

New York's 12th Congressional District primary became the second-most expensive House primary ever, with $26.3 million in ad spending over AI regulation.

Most Trump supporters still back NATO despite years of Trump's criticism, new poll finds

A new Reagan Institute poll finds 73% of Americans, including 61% of MAGA Republicans, say keeping the U.S. in NATO is important to national security.

Upcoming hemp-THC ban to tank some breweries

A federal ban that could wipe out Minnesota’s booming low-dose, hemp-THC edible market is approaching in November. Despite that, some breweries are continuing to make THC drinks up until the deadline. They hope Congress steps in before it’s too late.