Edition 55 · Sunday, October 11, 2026
Here's what happened.
Eight people, including two children and a pregnant woman, were shot dead at a house in Pennsylvania. Police said all but one of the victims, including the gunman, were related, and a motive was not yet known.
Raw milk is becoming increasingly popular in the United States as the industry experiences record growth. Recent disease outbreaks linked to the product have alarmed public-health officials, and the American Academy of Pediatrics has called for a ban on sales of unpasteurized milk.
California’s iconic redwoods are showing signs of stress as their environment warms. A new study found that the trees slow their photosynthesis when temperatures rise.
Riyadh airport was attacked again on Saturday after days of Houthi strikes, temporarily suspending operations. The strike was described as the deadliest attack in a Gulf Arab country since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began in February.
President Trump rebuked Ukraine over oil strikes and said it should get a new president. The remarks came hours after he said the United States would buy Russian diesel, while the Kremlin said discussions to end the war would not immediately resume.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella argues that all AI models should be treated as potentially compromised. He says AI systems can no longer remain “nested black boxes” whose advice and actions users simply accept, and calls for stronger safeguards against advanced-model risks.
Apple has disclosed a deal to hire the team and license technology from personalized podcast startup Huxe. The agreement raises the possibility that Apple is pursuing AI-generated podcasts, though the supplied report does not confirm a product launch or specific plans.
Cloudflare has acquired Deno to improve the programming model and platform for its Workers service. The deal brings the JavaScript and TypeScript runtime company into Cloudflare as the infrastructure provider develops its developer platform.
A record-setting 2026 Super El Niño is unfolding on an already record-hot planet. The story examines how the event relates to climate change and the key questions scientists are trying to answer.
An examination of 21 Viking graves explores the lives and deaths of people who identified as Vikings. The findings portray a diverse society that included hunters, nomads and sorceresses.
Maternity wards across the United States are facing closures as reductions in federal Medicaid funding take effect. An analysis by Protect Our Care says 52 maternity wards have closed since the HR1 bill was announced in July 2025, while eight more have announced planned closures.
An antibiotic morning-after pill has been shown to help prevent sexually transmitted infections among gay men, but some doctors are concerned about the risk of antibiotic resistance. The report also discusses STIs and their symptoms.
Kevin Warsh may become the most hawkish Federal Reserve chair since Paul Volcker, according to Fortune. The September Treasury sell-off illustrates the potential cost of a more aggressive approach to monetary policy.
Bond-market turmoil has raised borrowing costs across major economies, with heavily indebted developing countries bearing much of the impact. The disruption followed investors’ response to the war in the Middle East and spending by the White House, according to The Guardian.
A cancer charity and a minibus-hire company say they are struggling with diesel pump prices. Their experiences show how fuel costs are pressuring charities and small businesses.
The Justice Department is investigating five television networks for possible antitrust violations after they suspended pool coverage of President Trump. The move escalates the administration’s conflict with the press while a court battle continues over access restrictions involving CNN, Politico and MS NOW.
The Justice Department’s civil rights division has been reshaped under Harmeet Dhillon, who has pushed out hundreds of longtime attorneys and replaced many with inexperienced ideological allies. The division’s enforcement powers are now being used to pursue the president’s agenda.
Candidates in US Senate and gubernatorial races are competing to position themselves as opponents of data centers. The races could help determine the political future of data-center development, making infrastructure expansion a campaign issue.
As artificial intelligence automates office tasks, it is also creating a new type of human work. Employees must spend time checking and reworking AI-generated output, creating what the article calls a “verification tax” that can weigh on efficiency.
People who lose their jobs are taking longer to find new work in the current economy. Nearly four in 10 exhaust their unemployment benefits before landing another job.
Eliud Kipchoge won the Melbourne Marathon in a course-record time at age 41. The double Olympic champion said his body is still peaking after the performance.
Marco Bezzecchi won the Indonesian Grand Prix, while Jorge Martin finished third to retake the lead in the MotoGP world championship from Marc Marquez. The result reshapes the championship fight with the season ongoing.
Influencers in the Muslim manosphere are combining hypermasculine and misogynistic messages with religious language. The coverage examines how figures including Red Pill coaches and “Dawah Bros” are finding audiences across social platforms.
LGBTQ and plus-sized businesses claim that Meta deleted their Instagram accounts. Meta has responded to the allegations, though the supplied source summary does not provide the company’s explanation.
Phasmophobia has sold more than 30 million copies across PC and console since entering Early Access in 2020. Its Crimson Eye Halloween event is returning, marking a major commercial milestone for the horror game.
Arc Raiders’ 2.0 update drove the game’s Steam concurrent player count to a seven-month high. The surge followed the addition of a Spider-Man-inspired grappling hook, a new map, and a free weekend.
Cloud Imperium Games has unveiled a new cinematic trailer for Squadron 42, the single-player Star Citizen spinoff. The presentation also included Steam wishlists and a full cast reveal.
EA producer discovered the original full-motion-video source tapes for Wing Commander 3 in the company’s archives. Plans for a 30th Anniversary Edition of the classic space sim were revealed at Portland Gaming Expo, suggesting the game is being prepared for a remaster.
Records show how members of Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity responded after a fellow student accused them of sexual assault. The reporting focuses on the fraternity members’ reactions and the evidence in the records.
Three friends who studied at the same time now have sharply different student-debt experiences. One has paid off the debt, another is gradually reducing it, while the third’s balance is growing.
The Kennedy Center has named Rick Canny as its new artistic director amid concerns about the institution. The center’s executive director selected the agent, whose past clients have included ZZ Top and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, to lead arts programming.
Stephen King and Mike Flanagan discuss the revived “Carrie.” Flanagan is described as a trusted steward of King’s work as the pair revisit the story that first made King famous.
Hurricane Simon was just off Mexico’s Pacific coast early Sunday, carrying winds of up to 155 mph. The extremely powerful storm was expected to move inland later in the day, raising fears of flooding.
Navi Pillay, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, called US sanctions on the International Criminal Court unacceptable. She described the Trump administration’s sweeping penalties against the tribunal as unheard of.