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Chemical leak in Toledo forces evacuations, shelter-in-place

A massive chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, is forcing some people out of their homes while others have been told to shelter in place.

Toledo Residents Ordered to Evacuate After Chemical Explosion

Nearly 1,000 people were told to leave the area and others were urged to shelter in place, as a hazardous chemical was still leaking on Wednesday, officials said.

Thousands of California public employees set to strike over contract

SEIU Local 1000, representing nurses and teachers, pushing for higher wages, telework and affordable healthcare Thousands of California state workers were set to strike on…

Trump hails Russia’s release of US teacher amid Witkoff’s visit – live

US was not required to give anything in return for Stephen Hubbard’s release ‘out of respect for President Trump’, he claims Sign up for Breaking News US email Send us your…

"I am giving you money!" Nvidia's CEO wants every country to build its own AI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is crisscrossing Europe with a multibillion-dollar checkbook and a grand ambition: Make his company the indispensable backbone of the global AI economy.…

Critical vulnerabilities in commonly used web code spark rush to update systems

Crucial vulnerabilities in the PHP language is so severe that global authorities have recommended websites temporarily go offline until it can be fixed.

‘Trump’ caged and Serbian students on the march: photos of the day – Wednesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."

CBS News tested what was marketed as an experimental weight loss drug bought from several sources to find out what's actually in the vials.

NYC built a monument to Khalil Gibran and Little Syria. Why was there global uproar?

Lebanese officials were furious, claiming the city erased Gibran’s identity. Yet there was a time when Arab immigrants in the US thought ‘we were all Syrians’ This is Muslim New…

The permitting bill enters a critical stretch

Data: Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy; Table: Ben Geman/Axios The push to pass a sweeping permitting bill is gaining powerful allies and encountering fresh…

‘Invasive and extreme’: doctors fight anti-trans measure requiring genital exams for student athletes

A Washington referendum has drawn broad opposition from adults who work with queer and trans teens For Kelsey Gellner, a Seattle-based pediatric nurse, a statewide proposal to bar…

New York congressional candidate Brad Lander says he was detained by IDF in the occupied West Bank

Congressional candidate Brad Lander said Wednesday in a post on X that he was detained in the occupied West Bank by the Israel Defense Forces while participating in an olive…

Trump suggests he could be ‘arbitrator’ in DoJ anti-fraud whistleblower scheme

President makes suggestion while announcing new program to reward tipsters who submit fraud allegations Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that he would serve as “the arbitrator”…

Philly officer murdered in line of duty promoted to sergeant as police from around US attend his funeral

Thousands of officers gathered as Shane Seiber was promoted posthumously to sergeant during an emotional Philadelphia funeral service Tuesday.

AI is getting better at hacking power and water systems, new research shows

The world's most advanced AI models are suddenly capable of blueprinting cyberttacks on critical services like power grids and water systems with alarming success rates, according…

Up to 20% of MS diagnoses may be wrong, like Christina Applegate's

A multiple sclerosis expert answers questions about MS misdiagnosis after Christina Applegate said she doesn't have the chronic condition after all.

Christianity Today, a Voice of Centrist Evangelicalism, Is in Turmoil

Former employees of the publication say new leadership has been pushing back on independent journalism. About half of its staff members have left or been laid off over 14 months.

Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media Reports

The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the President Vladimir V. Putin — who is wanted for war crimes — little.

Hazardous Chemical Leak in Ohio Prompts Evacuations

A hazardous chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, has prompted the evacuation of homes and businesses within a one-mile radius of a pipe factory. Anyone living within three miles of the…

Russia Frees American Stephen Hubbard After 4-Year Detention

Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired American teacher from Michigan, is now on his way back to the United States after being detained in a Russian prison for more than four…

She Braved Sharks and Storms to Swim the Length of California

“It feels surreal being done, this has been my entire life for nearly four months,” said Catherine Breed, who finished her historic journey near the Mexico border on Monday.

Witkoff asks Putin to resume direct peace talks, Russia releases U.S. detainee

White House envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow the resumption of trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. in order…

Kansas soccer field crash raises red flags for former investigator who questions key theories

Jamie Copenhaver, a former detective, questions why no charges were filed after a driver killed two at Wichita's Stryker Sports Complex.

Electricity bills force 1 in 5 to cut back on food, survey finds

Americans living on a fixed income are particularly vulnerable when electricity costs surge, a Consumer Reports expert says.

Mississippi AG says use of force was 'justified' in fatal shooting of toddler

Mississippi's Attorney General says the use of force was justified when a toddler was killed during a police shooting after a shoplifting.

Imprisoned American teacher Stephen Hubbard released by Russia and more top headlines

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Student says she was sexually assaulted at Arizona frat house

The sexual assault allegations surfaced two weeks after the university had suspended activities for its 21 fraternities amid reports of misconduct.

Race for crucial midterms attracting vast sums of money on both sides | First Thing

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is spending $80m to help Democratic candidates, while Trump has promised Republicans $400m. Plus a vital investigation into justice in Louisiana…

Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has freed an American, Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump.

The NBA star helping protect his opponents’ feet

NBA star Damian Lillard co-founded an insoles company. It turns out his biggest competition on the court are wearing them.

OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush wanted to join ‘Titanic mythology’ when Titan sub imploded, friend claims

Karl Stanley claims OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush intentionally designed the Titan submersible to implode, calling it a "mousetrap for billionaires."

‘What are you implying?’: El-Sayed confronts critics head-on as attacks ramp up

Against a backdrop of rising Islamophobia, Michigan Senate hopeful has challenged premise of repeated questions on Muslim Brotherhood, Israel and faith As a candidate positioned…

US extreme weather survivors are a growing group – now they want to be a political force

At a gathering in Texas, near where floods killed 136 people last year, survivors are united on the need for urgent action It may be a club none of its members actually want to be…

Usha Vance is a closed book – but her Goodreads account is surprisingly revealing | Arwa Mahdawi

From Roman-era political potboilers to stories of Catholic priests struggling to impose their authority, what could the reading list of vice-president JD Vance’s wife be trying to…

Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters

Armed and in uniform, agents from the Department of Homeland Security have been knocking on doors to ask residents about their immigration status whether they're registered to…

Executives are more likely to trust AI over themselves

Executives are twice as likely as rank-and-file workers to trust AI over their own judgment, per a survey out Wednesday morning. Why it matters: It's a worrying development.…

Russia frees retired American teacher as Trump envoy meets with Putin

Russia has released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, 74, the latest sign of warmer ties between the two countries as Washington pressures Kyiv to agree to a deal to end…

Inside the "To Catch a Predator" election's ad wars

Republicans and Democrats are flooding the midterm airwaves with explosive TV ads accusing their opponents of protecting pedophiles and child sexual abusers. Why it matters: The…

Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll Finds

Likely voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in their congressional district, a New York Times/Siena poll found.

Secret Service study explores how to prevent workplace violence

The law enforcement agency best known for protecting the president is using its knowledge to prevent attacks.

Why Anthropic can't afford to delay its IPO

Anthropic's impending IPO will test a jittery Wall Street , but investors say the timing isn't optional. The reason is simple math: The AI giant has grown too big for private…

Gabby Thomas, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and the doping tensions dividing sprinting

As women’s sprinting enters a golden era in the run-up to LA 2028, controversy surrounding a top coach threatens to overshadow the sport’s biggest stars When Olympic 200m champion…

Troy Aikman and Joe Buck: what next for the NFL’s $165m TV power couple as they head for a split?

The duo have carved out lucrative and successful careers as TV audiences elsewhere are falling. It seems they won’t be together for much longer Troy Aikman knew when it was time…

2025 policing trend: Fewer serious crimes, more minor arrests

Arrests for more minor offenses, including vagrancy, rose in the U.S., even as violent crime rates dropped to historic lows, according to an analysis from criminal justice reform…

FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service

Nearly a decade after Boeing unveiled its largest 737 Max jet, the company has cleared a major hurdle in its effort to bring the plane to airlines.

Flamingo Birdnapping in Las Vegas Ends With a Cruelty Conviction

The man, visiting from Canada, carried a flamingo named Peachy from its habitat to his hotel room. He was convicted of felony and misdemeanor charges.

United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution

The U.S. is the only major economy where planet-warming pollution dramatically increased last year. The United Nations warns the planet is on track for catastrophic warming.

A Billionaire Wanted a Trump Pardon. His Family Gave Alina Habba a $50 Million Deal.

Julio Herrera Velutini, a prominent Venezuelan, was seeking clemency. He got it not long after his daughter gave Ms. Habba, a lawyer close to President Trump, an extraordinarily…

DHS launches nationwide ICE operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of SNAP food stamp fraud

The Department of Homeland Security launched a nationwide ICE operation arresting illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently obtaining SNAP benefits.

Memphis fails to pass 1-year data center moratorium, opts for shorter-term ban

Memphis has become a hotspot for data centers driven by Elon Musk's SpaceXAI.

Texas couple charged in shooting death of Missouri high schooler on her way to the zoo

Alyssa Wilson was driving to the St. Louis Zoo for Halloween-themed festivities when she was attacked. Authorities said she had no connection to the suspects.

New Video Shows Chaotic Moments Before Police Shot 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley

The body-camera and surveillance footage provides the first glimpse of a confrontation in a Walmart parking lot that left 1-year-old Kohen Wiley dead.

Trump Wields an Unprecedented $277 Million in Final Midterm Stretch

The enormous spending by the term-limited president’s super PAC has no parallel in American history, and could offer struggling Republican candidates a lifeline.

MAGA Inc. Unleashes Millions to Turn Out Republicans At the Polls

MAGA Inc. is now flooding the social media platforms with targeted ads as it seeks to turn out Republicans amid the president’s historically low approval ratings.

Florida puts 77-year-old man to death for deputy's murder as state closes in on execution record

A 77-year-old Florida man was put to death in the Sunshine State's 18th execution this year as Gov. Ron DeSantis continues the state's accelerated execution pace.

Florida executes man who killed deputy after fighting for gun

Florida carried out its 18th execution this year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' aggressive use of the death penalty.

U.S. Begins Disclosing C.I.A. Interview Reports From Scrutiny of Post-9/11 Torture

The rolling release of long-secret files could add detail to the history of a legally disputed Bush-era counterterrorism program.

Ramaswamy Campaign Attack Ad Featuring Amy Acton’s Mother Turns Ohio Governor’s Race Uglier

A Republican ad features Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling her daughter a liar. The two have not spoken since Dr. Acton’s mother backed her husband after his arrest on rape…

When AI models refuse to fight hackers

In the race to fend off AI-enabled cyber threats , security teams are confronting a new problem: The AI models they rely on to investigate attacks can suddenly refuse to help. Why…

Honduran illegal immigrant charged with assaulting ICE officers with hammer during New Jersey traffic stop

Reinieri De Jesus Licona Amador allegedly grabbed a hammer and swung it at ICE officers during a New Jersey traffic stop before being pepper sprayed.

The AI doom scenario you've never heard of may be hardest to stop

The time to prepare for "gradual disempowerment" is now, according to researchers. One calls it "a civilization-scale problem."

How Zelensky Is Trying to Navigate Trump’s Tilt Toward Russia

Peter Baker, our chief White House correspondent, reports from Oslo, where Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, met with President Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff.

Ahead of Midterms, Justice Kagan Says Rulings Have Intensified Polarization

The justice said during a discussion that recent Supreme Court decisions on voting rights, gerrymandering and campaign finance have deepened America’s divides.

Mailers About Transgender Students Mysteriously Appear at Texas Homes

The messages purporting to offer help for transgender students are tied to a group set up last month in Wyoming.

Stranger in Biden mask pulls bizarre Texas doorstep stunt as police issue warning

Doorbell camera video captures a person in a Joe Biden mask eating a banana on a Texas doorstep, prompting Watauga police to issue a warning.

Cornell responds to Jane Doe letter saying she felt disbelieved

Cornell has denied claims made in a letter from a former student, known as Jane Doe, about a remark by the school's president.

Exclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on explosive ad featuring rival's mother, despite backlash

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor is pouring $4 million into a bombshell ad in which his opponent's estranged mother attacks her daughter — doubling down on the message…

Eighth graders rally around new classmate to help her dazzle at big Halloween party

After one student's family moved to Florida, she felt she had to really wow the other kids at her new neighborhood's Halloween party. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

Prince Harry says he hopes to reconcile with royal family

Prince Harry and his family returned to live in the U.K. six years after a very public split from the royals, including his father, King Charles. Harry is now hoping for a very…

Elena Kagan accuses Supreme Court’s conservative majority of undermining democracy

The liberal Supreme Court justice took aim at various recent rulings, including one that paved the way for rampant partisan gerrymandering of legislative districts.

Italy agrees to send Texas man accused of killing pregnant wife back to U.S.

A Texas man who was accused of killing his pregnant wife two years ago fled to Italy. Officials there have agreed to send him back to the U.S. to face charges on the condition…

Fear, outrage in New Jersey after ICE questions young person outside high school

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested nine undocumented migrants, all with criminal records, near a high school in…

Trump criss-crosses U.S. for Republican candidates

With two weeks until election day and control of Congress on the line, President Trump says he plans to spend more than $400 million on the races. Nancy Cordes reports.

Christina Applegate says new technology revealed her MS misdiagnosis

Christina Applegate, who has been waging a public battle with the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis, announced Tuesday that she discovered she does not, in fact, have MS. She…

House Democrats forced to make tough choices with limited midterm cash

House Democrats' main super PAC is winding down its spending in several races where the party has struggled to make headway despite national trends working in their favor . Why it…

ADL condemns Trump’s antisemitic slur but fails to mention him by name

Anti-Defamation League post decries ‘shylock’ slur but does not explain that president used it at Kansas rally on Monday The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) denounced the use of the…

Witkoff to present Putin with peace proposal after talks with Zelensky

White House envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday and present him with an updated proposal to end the war in Ukraine , a…

How Two Colorado House Candidates Are Thinking About AI

In Colorado, two millennial candidates are thinking about A.I.

Convicted bank robber returns to old tricks with ‘old man’ mask in Florida heists, feds say

David Sartin Jr. allegedly robbed two Florida banks in a prosthetic "old man" mask weeks after starting supervised release from a 10-year bank robbery sentence.

LeBron James and Sixers spoil Knicks’ title party as Thunder and Pistons win NBA openers

James makes winning Sixers debut as Knicks fall Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 as Thunder beat Spurs Pistons erase 22-point deficit to stun Celtics The Philadelphia 76ers sent an…