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Court rules man should be resentenced after AI video of victim was shown in court

Can an AI-generated video of a victim that's played in criminal court influence someone's sentence? A case in Arizona prompted courts to dig in.

Voters in Providence, Rhode Island, will decide whether city divests from Israel

In Providence, Rhode Island, voters will weigh in on a ballot measure requiring the city to divest from Israel.

After monthslong pause, U.S. could renew conflict with Iran after midterms

The U.S.-Iran war has been mostly on pause for the past several months. But there's a strong sense in the U.S. and the Middle East that this could change shortly after the U.S.…

Former deputy CENTCOM commander on Trump's Iran war strategy

Steve Inskeep speaks with former deputy CENTCOM commander Robert Harward about President Trump's Iran war strategy.

Republicans' redistricting efforts fuel turnout among young Black voters

Redistricting by Republicans across the South is one reason more young Black voters are mobilizing this year.

Cities across the country report spike in ICE activity ahead of midterm elections

There has been a flurry of ICE activity in U.S. cities in the weeks leading to the election.

The humans burning out on AI's cyber frontlines

The people at the frontlines of the ongoing barrage of AI-enabled cyberattacks are being pummeled with attacks, vulnerabilities and false alarms. Why it matters: Humans are still…

Manish Pandey included in the probables for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

The tournament begins on November 14. Pandey's last competitive match was in May this year, when he featured in Kolkata Knight Riders' home game against Delhi Capitals.

IPL 2027: Amidst winds of change, Rohit Sharma is the glue Mumbai Indians need right now

Mumbai Indians are undergoing a major overhaul, with Kieron Pollard taking charge as head coach and several key members exiting the support staff. Amid the uncertainty, bringing…

Jack Grealish’s absence reveals an alarming reality for Everton star

Grealish was dropped for the 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Newcastle after breaching discipline rules, with the former England star at a crossroads with the Merseyside club targeting a…

Amazon falls 7%, Intel plunges 25% in premarket trading, as pressure mounts after earnings

Investors are nervous about the massive AI spending from the tech giants and whether that will pay off.

How Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scam

The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.

Opinion: What a mother’s 1834 letter about measles tells us about MAHA

An 1834 letter about a measles outbreak sheds light on today’s anti-vaccine movement, writes a medical historian.

STAT+: FDA, CMS scramble to avoid regulatory logjam as more states look to test AI in clinical settings

Officials are moving behind the scenes to head off a conflict brewing between states and the federal government over regulating AI.

The health care issues STAT reporters are watching in the midterms

In this week's "STATus Report," STAT reporters break down how the midterms could shape federal health and science policy, and an El-Sayed interview.

Opinion: How Congress can fix expert advisory committees

“This evisceration of scientific advice is untenable,” write C. Joseph Ross Daval and Aaron S. Kesselheim.

STAT+: How a simple UTI turns into a $1,756 bill

They visited for what they thought were obvious urgent care issues — coughs, congestion, flu — and were shocked to get bills for ER care instead, totaling thousands of dollars.

Binance hacked for an estimated $6.3 billion in record crypto theft

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been hit with a record $6.3 billion hack.

NBA: Cameron Boozer tallies first triple-double, Grizzlies remain unbeaten

Pelicans earn first victory over still-winless Kings as Hawks withstand late push to hold off Cavaliers.

Sudan investigation maps commanders linked to wartime rape

Investigative unit CIR identifies 25 commanders present at five sites during periods of reported sexual violence.

Smoke from wildfires killed 3,500 people in Indonesia in September: Report

Persistent wildfires sparked by drought have enveloped the region in smog.

‘Elite North Korean group’ blamed for $6.3bn Binance hack in biggest ever crypto heist

Cryptocurrency exchange scrambles to freeze affected, with about $3bn located so far The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has been hit by an industry-record $6.3bn (£4.6bn)…

Everton beat Newcastle to set up League Cup quarterfinal with Fleetwood

Holders Man City will take on Bradford City, Crystal Palace will welcome Sunderland, while Bournemouth play Liverpool.

Annecy Winner ‘The Violinist’ Found Its Italian Co-Producers at Tokyo Market, Director Ervin Han Tells Anime Co-Production Panel

A meeting at TIFFCOM in 2023 brought Italian co-producers to “The Violinist,” the animated feature that went on to win the top prize at France’s Annecy International Animation…

Kenya’s 2029 World Athletics bid: A win for Africa under scrutiny

Kenya aims to turn its rich athletics heritage into a lasting legacy for the continent.

Josh Jacobs scores twice as Packers dispatch Panthers

Carolina made a game of it late, but Green Bay held on for the Thursday night win.

What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack

BBC business reporter Archana Shukla explains more about what is suspected to be the largest hack in history.

Are Trump’s global actions, from Ukraine to Iran, going to hurt him in elections?

Voters who backed the US president in the last election are saying they can’t vote for him today: ‘This is an abomination’ Outside the Ukrainian educational and cultural center in…

Resurfaced Peltola 'criminal offense' quote comes back to haunt her after explosive report: 'Turn yourself in'

Mary Peltola faces social media criticism after a resurfaced quote clashes with a New York Times report on spoiler candidates in the Alaska Senate race.

Terrence Howard Says He Might Run for President to Bring Real Change

Terrence Howard has his sights set on the White House ... telling TMZ he might just have to run for president if nobody else is willing to make a real difference. We caught up…

Jamie Dornan Boards ‘Nostalgie,’ Starring Aidan Gillen as Washed-up Pop Star, as Executive Producer (Exclusive)

Kathryn Ferguson’s IFTA-winning short film features original music by Bastille’s Dan Smith and cinematography by two-time Oscar nominee Robbie Ryan.

New ‘Call of Duty’ Game Draws Criticism for Using Footage of Deadly Seoul Crowd Crush

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 uses actual visuals from a crowd crush in South Korea, in which over 150 Halloween carousers died in a narrow alleyway.

BP’s third-quarter profit nearly quadruples to $8.5 billion as refining margins surge

The oil major was the latest to smash profit expectations as global conflicts continue to drive energy market volatility.

‘My life is buried here’: Iranian man whose 12 family members were killed

Hamed Mirzaei lost his wife, parents and many others in a devastating US-Israeli attack on Tehran.

Handsy In Mexico -- Guess The Sexy Star!

Work hard, play hard, vacation harder ... Selfies in the pool are year 'round when you're an influencer, can you guess the sexy star sporting this cheeky bikini?! Her fit figure…

General Motors agrees to pay $220 million to settle multi-state data privacy lawsuit

GM has settled the Smart Driver program lawsuit brought by 35 attorneys general.

Taiwanese Feature ‘Uncle’ Wins Top Prize at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market Awards

Taiwanese project “Uncle,” directed by Yen Hao-hsuan, won the Tokyo Project Award on Friday at the seventh Tokyo Gap-Financing Market (TGFM) in Tokyo. “Uncle” had already picked…

Philippines raises alert as Mayon Volcano erupts

The Philippines’ Mayon Volcano has erupted, sending ash plumes 3,000 metres above its summit.

Packers WR Watson returns to play with broken rib after trip to hospital

Christian Watson was determined to get back on the field Thursday despite coughing up blood and having to take an ambulance ride to get an X-ray and a CT scan.

Packers' Jacobs says TD celebration was ode to gospel song, not mocking arrest

The Packers' Josh Jacobs said he was surprised his first-half TD celebration was perceived by some as mocking his May arrest, saying it was an ode to a gospel song.

Red Wings suspend Larkin as team explores trade options; players keen to move on

The Red Wings announced Thursday that star forward Dylan Larkin has been suspended without pay after informing the team he no longer wanted to play for Detroit.

Iran claims 4 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz

A tanker was also struck by a projectile in the strait on Thursday night.

Crypto giant Binance hit by $6.3bn hack suspected to be largest in history

Two analytics firms have attributed the incident to a North Korean hacking unit called TraderTraitor.

AI’s real bottleneck is electricity. Who will pay for it?

Big Tech’s nuclear power deals raise urgent questions about who will bear the cost of AI’s growing energy demands.

Iran claims four tankers struck mines in Hormuz as strike fears grow after U.S. midterms

Iran said four tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran disputed a U.S. claim that key shipping lanes had been cleared.

Britain must sanction Israel, not just its settlers

Israeli forces detained our parliamentary delegation and barred us from the West Bank. The violence is state policy.

How Israel choked off Hebron at 10 entrances, as 5,000 forced to flee

Our analysis exposes the heavy humanitarian and economic toll of the military siege suffocating Palestinians in Hebron.

Cole In 'The Babysitter' 'Memba Him?!

American actor Judah Lewis was 16 years old when he played Cole -- the innocent, introverted kid who kills his babysitter -- in the horror/comedy film "The Babysitter" back in…

Waymo taps Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the U.K.

Waymo will begin testing self-driving versions of Toyota's electric bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year as part of a broader partnership with the automaker.

Gay Filipino Couple’s Homecoming Documentary ‘We Had a Plan’ Boarded by Cat&Docs Ahead of IDFA Premiere, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

“We Had a Plan,” a documentary about a gay Filipino couple who head home after a decade as undocumented cleaners in the Netherlands, has been picked up for international sales by…

UK denies entry to Swedish academic due to speak at Palestine event

Home Office cancels Andreas Malm's planned travel to the UK, saying his presence 'not conducive to the public good'.

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With No Clear Winner, How Could Israel Get a Prime Minister?

Deadlock is possible, as neither the bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger have won a majority. But there are still paths to a new government.

What Israeli Election Results Reveal About the Electorate

Some groups stood by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party, but support fell off among others. Turnout was also a striking factor in the election.

Trump visits South Carolina, Peltola speaks out and more from the trail

With Election Day less than a week away, more than 44 million Americans have voted early, and candidates in closely watched midterm contests are making their final pitches.

How the Japanese Spy Drama ‘Vivant’ Became The Target of China’s Anger

“Vivant,” a Japanese thriller that features Chinese spies, has drawn intense criticism from Beijing. Its creators defend the show, saying it is “completely fictional.”

Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC she put others at risk but backlash was traumatic

In her first interview since the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk told the BBC she takes responsibility for it but did not deserve such a severe backlash.

Japan’s Anime Market Hits Record $28.2 Billion as Local Sales Surge

Spending on Japanese anime worldwide reached a record JPY4.45 trillion ($28.2 billion) in 2025. That is up 15.8% on the previous year, and overseas consumers now account for well…

Syrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recovery

End of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.

A pharma giant is moving past one patent cliff — but another is already looming

Disappointing data highlights Novartis' challenge to build its next generation of blockbuster medicines, following a series of clinical trial setbacks.

The Perils of Glittering Skylines

Glass skyscrapers are transforming cities, but do they make sense in a world that’s getting hotter?

Rishab Shetty’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Epic ‘The Pride of Bharat’ Lands T-Series, Set as Two-Part Saga (EXCLUSIVE)

India’s T-Series has boarded “The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,” Sandeep Singh’s historical epic starring “Kantara” actor Rishab Shetty as the Maratha king. The…

How One Country Became the Unlikely Crossroads of the Global A.I. Boom

In Malaysia, U.S. and Chinese tech giants are pouring billions into vast data centers, straining local resources and testing the limits of Washington’s restrictions on advanced…

China Is Not Happy About Fan-made A.I. Videos of Sun Wukong and Lin Daiyu

Mash-up videos of beloved characters from Chinese classics — some made with A.I. — have caught the attention of the authorities.

Peltola says she "knew nothing about" the other Dan Sullivan

"I am not interested in tricking voters," Democratic Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola said, after operatives were accused of recruiting a person with the same name as Sen. Dan…

Oldest Recording of Louisiana’s Vanishing Creole Language Is Published

The rediscovery of a forgotten recording from 1935 sheds light on a language rooted in the state’s history of slavery and French colonialism.

Week 9 has the ACC in the spotlight and backup QBs taking over the Big Ten

It's fitting the ACC is finally in the spotlight after wild weeks in the SEC and Big 12.

'Be a problem solver': Why Chip Kelly went in the rabbit hole for his offense

The Wildcats are playing their best offense in a decade. All it took was an old-school scheme and mad tinkerer.

‘American Horror Story’ Finale: Paul Anthony Kelly on the Season 13 Ending and Whether He’ll Return

The 'Love Story' star speaks with THR about playing young Mr. Nas and his reaction to this season's conclusion: "I was flabbergasted."

Alaska gov. orders probe into Peltola over 2nd Dan Sullivan on ballot

A report alleged that people aligned with Democrat Mary Peltola's campaign helped recruit a candidate with the same first and last name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. Peltola…

Venezuela’s Machado lauds Trump for ‘freedom’, urges 2027 elections

Nobel winner returns to Venezuela from exile, urging elections and criticising a controversial US oil deal with Caracas.

2 Helicopters Collide Midair in Oregon, Killing All 3 Aboard

A student pilot and a flight instructor were killed, along with the person in the second helicopter, officials said. The cause has not been determined.

What to know about Alaska's Senate race with 2 Dan Sullivans

In Alaska's Senate race, voters will choose between four candidates, including GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan and a man with the same first and last name — a situation that has frustrated…

US judge blocks Trump’s Medicaid rule forcing ill to prove impairment

A US district judge sided with 25 states and the District of Columbia, which sued the administration.

‘You look like hell’, Trump lashes out at reporter in tarmac tirade

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at a reporter’s appearance.

Who's on the CFP bubble? Did Week 8 burst the Big 12's two-bid dreams?

A conference-by-conference look at who is contending for the playoff, who's close and who's out.

DOJ escalates Alaska Senate lawsuit over dueling Sullivan candidacies

Alaska's election could determine which party has a majority in the Senate. GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a strong challenge from Democrat Mary Peltola.

BOJ holds rates as underlying inflation aligns with 2% target for first time since 2013

The BOJ declared that its underlying inflation target of 2% has been met, the first time the central bank has done so since it set the target in 2013.

Israeli actress slams occupation in accidental ‘hot mic’ moment

Veteran Israeli actress Chelli Goldenberg was left shocked after she was caught ripping into Israel's policies.

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’: First Reactions

The sequel to the critically-acclaimed and Oscar-winning 'Godzilla Minus One' will hit theaters in Japan on Nov. 3 and North America on Nov. 6.