Sparks fly at first Iowa governor debate: 5 takeaways
October 7, 2026
The first Iowa governor debate between Zach Lahn and Rob Sand featured sharp clashes over residency, wealth, and culture-war issues. Here are 5 takeaways.
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Midterm elections polls point to Democratic edge
October 7, 2026
Midterm elections polls show Democrats favored to take the House and gain in the Senate, as Skydance’s mega-merger closes and Russia probes a lab worker’s death.
CDC HIV prevention funding redirected to state agencies
October 6, 2026
CDC HIV prevention funding that once went to nonprofits is now routed to state health departments, shifting priorities and oversight under recent policy.
Trump says Fort Hood shooter can face firing squad execution
October 6, 2026
Trump says the Fort Hood shooter can be executed by firing squad, pointing to rare historical precedent. The last military firing-squad execution was in 1945.
IceCube ‘ghost particle’ work earns 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
October 6, 2026
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics honors IceCube’s neutrino detections, opening a new view of extreme cosmic events and their origins.
Dividend stocks stumble as bond yields lure income seekers
October 6, 2026
Dividend stocks are sliding as rising bond yields draw investor cash. Advisors share strategies for boomers to protect income and manage risk.
Falcons vs. Saints: 3 key takeaways from 45-24 rout
October 6, 2026
Atlanta throttled New Orleans 45-24 at the Superdome. Michael Penix Jr. improved to 2-0 as a starter while Bijan Robinson powered the run game, though pass rush remains a concern.
NYT columnist Cornell assault comments spark backlash
October 6, 2026
A New York Times columnist’s remarks tying Cornell’s assault culture to Trump drew swift backlash. A civil suit names seven men, and no charges have been filed.
Backlash grows as governments rethink license plate readers
October 6, 2026
States and cities are moving to curb license plate readers amid privacy concerns, introducing bans and audit changes after rapid adoption by law enforcement.
Trump blasts Maricopa County ballots error after early mailing
October 6, 2026
Trump criticized a Maricopa County ballots error after roughly 3,000 ballots were mailed early. Officials say the ballots remain valid and can be returned.
DJ_Dave Hardcore Software blends code and club energy
October 6, 2026
DJ_Dave’s debut album, Hardcore Software, is written and performed with code, channeling tech optimism and an open-source algorave ethos into the club.
Planet Fitness assault: Suspect accused of attacking 2 women
October 6, 2026
A 40-year-old man is accused of attacking a woman and a Planet Fitness employee in Cambridge. He is held without bail ahead of a dangerousness hearing.
