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Hegseth says Hasan’s scheduled execution will be made public
Pete Hegseth says the US government will make the scheduled firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan public, arguing that people should understand the consequences of attacking service members. Hasan, a former Army major, was convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009; it is unclear whether…
Army leaders knew of Black Hawk faults before fatal Washington collision
An Army report completed in May found that military leadership knew of dangerous faults with the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the January 2025 collision with American Airlines flight 5342 over Washington DC, but failed to fix them or alert pilots to the hazards. The crash, which killed…
Common Sense Media rates ChatGPT for Teens an unacceptable risk for children
Common Sense Media has published a formal risk assessment calling ChatGPT for Teens an "unacceptable risk" for all children under 18. The child safety organisation found that the platform fails to work as advertised in five key areas, raising concerns that parents may develop false confidence in guardrails…
Paramount and CD Projekt Red develop live-action Cyberpunk 2077 film
Paramount Pictures and CD Projekt Red are developing a live-action film adaptation of the video game Cyberpunk 2077, with the game developer producing. This continues the trend of successful video game film adaptations as Hollywood increasingly capitalises on popular gaming franchises. Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, known for action…
Trump allies brace for congressional scrutiny of family if Democrats win midterms
The article reports that Democratic leaders and advisers are discussing investigations into Donald Trump and his family if Democrats regain control of either chamber of Congress in November’s midterm elections. It says Melania Trump and Barron Trump could be among those scrutinised, a prospect that has reportedly angered…
Defence Ministry Objects to Hope Moor Wind Farm Over Military Radar Concerns
The Ministry of Defence has objected to plans for the Hope Moor wind farm in County Durham, warning that its turbines could interfere with military radar and leave aircraft undetected in an RAF low-flying area. The objection is the latest in a series of defence concerns that could…
American Airlines to Deploy Starlink Wi-Fi Across Entire Mainline Fleet Starting 2027
American Airlines has committed to equipping its complete mainline fleet of over 1,030 aircraft with Starlink satellite internet connectivity beginning in 2027, more than doubling its initial deployment target. This expa
California is trying to shut down robot vs. human cage matches
California's State Athletic Commission has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Rek, a startup that held a novel human-versus-robot fight in September, demanding it cease all unsanctioned boxing and mixed martial arts contests involving humans in the state. The fight between human fighter Frankie LaPenna and a robot piloted…
Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute misconduct claims, warn of chilling effect
Three OpenAI safety researchers—Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni—have disputed misconduct claims after being fired last week, publishing an open letter that warns their dismissal signals a troubling shift in the company's culture. They argue that the terminations will have a chilling effect on employees' willingness to…
Let’s Encrypt cuts certificate lifetimes to 64 days starting February 2027
Let’s Encrypt will shorten the lifetime of its free SSL/TLS certificates from 90 days to 64 days on 10 February 2027. The change is intended to limit the impact of compromised or wrongly issued certificates and encourage administrators to automate renewals fully. Testing begins on 14 October 2026,…
US prosecutors seek indictment of former aide Cassidy Hutchinson for alleged perjury
The Justice Department is seeking a federal grand jury indictment of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, alleging she lied to Congress about Donald Trump’s conduct on 6 January 2021. The case matters because Hutchinson’s 2022 testimony was a prominent account of Trump’s response to the Capitol attack,…
BBC settles defamation claim over false allegations against PinkNews founder and husband
The BBC has apologised and agreed to pay damages to PinkNews founder Benjamin Cohen and his husband, Anthony James, after accepting that allegations of sexual misconduct broadcast in a 2024 programme were false and defamatory. The settlement follows the couple’s libel claim and matters because the BBC has…
Georgia detainees used video calls to report harsh conditions and alleged reprisals
Four detainees at the Folkston ICE Processing Center in Georgia used its video-calling system to describe harsh conditions and what they say is a dysfunctional immigration court system keeping people in custody for months or years. The video drew attention to the costs and limits detainees face when…
Driver wins $76 after ALPR led to bogus traffic stop, drug searches
A federal jury in Texas awarded Alek Schott $76 in a civil lawsuit against Bexar County Sheriff's Office after he was subjected to a bogus traffic stop and warrantless vehicle search. The stop was enabled by an AI-powered licence plate reader that flagged his truck for making a…
GP murder charge; actor guilty of child abuse images; police warn danger
A Norfolk man has been charged with murdering his GP wife, while Coronation Street actor Eric Potts pleaded guilty to child abuse images. Police warn early-release schemes pose serious dangers to the public.
Microsoft redesigns Windows Search with faster results and system controls
Microsoft is overhauling Windows Search with a significant redesign that addresses long-standing frustrations with the feature in Windows 11. Built on WinUI 3, the new version is faster, more capable, and modernised, with substantial improvements in performance and memory usage without adding bloat. The redesigned interface features speedy…
Police seek three people after racially aggravated assault in Bournemouth
A man in his 30s was found unconscious on Westover Road in Bournemouth after being subjected to racial abuse and assaulted by a group of people. The incident, which occurred around 10:40pm on Friday, 2 October, is being treated as a racially aggravated assault by Dorset Police. The…
Kennedy launches four-part federal investigation into alleged vaccine injuries
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has launched a comprehensive federal initiative to investigate injuries claimed to be linked to vaccines. The four-part initiative includes a new clinic at the National Institutes of Health dedicated to studying post-vaccination health problems, a proposal to reimburse doctors for reporting suspected…
Camello’s scoring surge coincides with Rayo Vallecano’s homecoming after months away
Sergio Camello, Rayo Vallecano's forward, has emerged as one of Europe's elite goalscorers this season with seven goals in seven league games, placing him second only to Raphinha across the continent's top five leagues. His exceptional form comes as his club prepares to return to their home stadium…
NatureScot urges assessment of goose impacts from Larbert data centre plan
NatureScot has advised Falkirk Council to assess whether a proposed 300MW AI data centre near Larbert could affect protected pink-footed geese. The recommendation adds an environmental assessment requirement to a contentious development, but NatureScot has not formally objected and does not expect harm to nearby natural heritage interests.…