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SpaceX launches Starship rocket, fails to recover booster

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UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years

World News ·

World's fastest ocean liner is sunk to break another record: largest artificial reef

Crime & Justice ·

UN report reveals AI fuels online violence against Middle Eastern women

Politics ·

U.S. House blocks impeachment bid against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Business ·

Reuters survey reveals 10% use AI chatbots for news weekly

Politics ·

Federal judge confronts Trump DOJ lawyer over lack of candor on comments

World News

SpaceX launches Starship rocket, fails to recover booster

US company SpaceX has successfully launched the latest flight of its Starship spacecraft into orbit but did not recover the booster rocket as planned. The company, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk , is...

DW World · 8 hours ago · 1 min read

World News

The government says it will close a beloved D.C. park Sunday. Will a judge step in?

The National Park Service wants to close most of East Potomac Park, far more than just the golf course. The perimeter loop is beloved by runners and cyclists. National Park Service hide caption Federal judge...

NPR News · 13 hours ago · 13 min read

Politics

Trump administration continues voter fraud investigations in California despite court losses.

The Trump administration's investigations into alleged voter fraud, especially regarding noncitizen voting in California, will continue despite court rulings rejecting their claims and lawsuits. This ongoing...

NPR News · 17 hours ago · 2 min read

Business

UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years

The UK economy grew at its fastest rate for more than two years in the three months to September. Between July and September, the economy expanded by 0.7%, accelerating from the three months previously...

BBC Business · 2 days ago · 1 min read

World News

World's fastest ocean liner is sunk to break another record: largest artificial reef

The SS United States, without its smokestacks, at port in Mobile, Ala., before its sinking on Wednesday. Destin-Fort Walton Beach/Screenshot by NPR hide caption The fastest passenger liner in the world crossed...

NPR News · 2 days ago · 1 min read

Crime & Justice

UN report reveals AI fuels online violence against Middle Eastern women

AI tools are exacerbating online violence against women in the Middle East, with a UN Women report revealing that 25% of those who faced digital abuse attribute it to these technologies. As internet usage...

DW World · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

U.S. House blocks impeachment bid against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The U.S. House of Representatives blocked an impeachment bid against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over accusations of unauthorized military actions, with a 211-204 vote to refer the articles to committee....

BBC World News · 3 days ago · 1 min read

Health

Why honesty is not always the best policy

Sometimes the hardest part about talking to other people isn't finding the right words to say, but deciding if you should say anything at all. Abi Inman/NPR hide caption Never miss a story or episode from Life...

NPR Health · 4 days ago · 1 min read

Business

Reuters survey reveals 10% use AI chatbots for news weekly

A Reuters survey shows that 10% of people now use AI chatbots for news weekly, raising concerns among publishers about lost ad revenue as AI tools bypass original reporting. Media companies are advocating for...

DW World · 6 days ago · 2 min read

Religion & Faith

Pope Leo begins Latin America tour, greeted by thousands in Uruguay

Pope Leo began a 12-day tour of Latin America, starting in Uruguay, where thousands welcomed him. His visit aims to strengthen ties with the Catholic community and address pressing social issues amid declining...

Sky News · 6 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

Democrats criticize Trump for promoting Stephen Miller to chief of staff

President Trump has promoted Stephen Miller to chief of staff, prompting backlash from Democrats who view it as a dangerous endorsement of extremist views that contradict the moderate shift seen in the 2022...

The Hill · 7 days ago · 2 min read

Health

U.S. and Zambia sign health partnership agreement amid Trump’s foreign aid changes

U.S. and Zambian officials signed a health agreement on October 8, shifting from a donor-recipient model to a partnership emphasizing Zambian leadership. This change occurs amid a chaotic overhaul of U.S....

NPR News · 7 days ago · 2 min read

Markets & Finance

Figma sinks after earnings beat as company prioritizes long-term growth with AI changes

Figma shares tumbled 7% in extended trading after the company reported third-quarter results and guidance that surpassed Wall Street's predictions. Here's how the company performed relative to LSEG consensus...

CNBC Earnings · 8 days ago · 1 min read

Crime & Justice

Government proposes fines for drunk e-bike riders to improve safety

The government is proposing on-the-spot fines for drunk or dangerous e-bike riders to enhance pedestrian safety amid rising e-bike usage. New regulations will require better fleet management and designated...

BBC Business · 8 days ago · 1 min read

Religion & Faith

Federal judge allows Satanic Temple to host holiday event in Iowa Capitol

A federal judge has ordered Iowa to permit the Satanic Temple to hold a one-day holiday event at the state Capitol, ruling that the state's refusal violated the First Amendment and federal law. This decision...

Religion News Service · 8 days ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Archival research reveals motives behind James Starkey's 1938 assassination

New archival research has identified political motives behind the 1938 assassination of British archaeologist James Starkey, suggesting he was targeted for his controversial work that challenged local...

Phys.org · 10 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

California rejects Trump administration's demand to eliminate broadband laws

California is resisting the Trump administration's demand to eliminate state broadband laws to access federal funding, arguing these laws are essential for equitable internet access. The state's refusal could...

Ars Technica · 10 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

Washoe County officials correct mail ballot printing error for voters

Thousands of voters in Washoe County, Nevada, received mail-in ballot envelopes incorrectly marked "FALSE," raising concerns about voter confusion and election integrity. County officials are addressing the...

The Hill · 11 days ago · 1 min read

Health

It's ACA open enrollment time. Here are the changes for health insurance shoppers

Christine Meehan, a hair stylist in Upper Chichester, Pa., has purchased health insurance through Pennie , the ACA marketplace for Pennsylvania. She's pictured here in October 2025. ACA open enrollment runs...

NPR Health · 12 days ago · 2 min read

Business

Wyoming partners with Trump administration to fast-track $10 billion energy projects

Wyoming has signed an agreement with the Trump administration to expedite federal permits for energy and industrial projects, aiming to reduce delays that hinder investment. This initiative could unlock up to...

Inside Climate News · 14 days ago · 2 min read