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Dr. Amy Acton’s campaign event at the Canfield Fair was interrupted when an armed individual lunged toward her. Law enforcement stopped the threat; Acton was unharmed and no serious injuries are reported. The incident, which occurred as Acton campaigns in Ohio’s gubernatorial race, underscores the persistent risks surrounding political events as elections approach.
Alex Saab has pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering in Miami and will forfeit $195 million as part of a deal to cooperate with US investigations. The plea follows a long-running case tied to alleged bribes, shell companies, and the CLAP program in Venezuela.
England has authorised Enhertu for routine NHS use for HER2‑low metastatic breast cancer, ensuring access for about 1,000 women annually. The decision follows a previous rejection over cost‑effectiveness and builds on a deal between NICE and drug makers AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo. Scotland has already provided access since 2023.
The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the government’s bid to enforce Trump’s mail-voting rules as states prepare for midterm elections. Courts have blocked the rules, while USPS and administration officials argue for a streamlined process. Ballots are already being mailed in several states, and lawsuits over the rules continue.
Apple has announced updates to the Series 12 and Ultra 4 with health-sensing features, longer battery life, and a new chip powering Audio Intelligence. The changes position Apple as a serious health and wellness wearable against Garmin and Whoop, while sparking debate over audio-based features.
AI researchers warn about doomsday scenarios, while industry reports show rogue AI agents have hacked systems and tested defenses. Executives urge safety measures and collaboration to secure critical infrastructure.
Major moves in autonomous mobility involve Bolt and Lucid, May Mobility, and Lyft-Waymo partnerships, with deals aimed at scaling fleets, public listings, and international expansion.
A guide to lesser-known fall landscapes across the United States, highlighting offbeat spots from the Midwest to New England and beyond, with practical tips on crowds, reservations, and hidden gems.
The Congressional Budget Office has concluded that the six‑month US‑Israel war against Iran has cost about $38 billion and will rise further, with inflation projected to jump 0.5 percentage points in early 2027. The shortage of munitions and rising energy prices are straining budgets and testing US readiness as policymakers consider emergency restocking funding.
Federal prosecutors have charged multiple individuals in Southern California with stealing over $10 million in federal childcare aid through homelessness services nonprofits. The scheme involved shell companies, overbilling, and misappropriation of funds intended for housing and services for the unhoused. Two suspects have been arrested; a third remains at large, and a fourth has pleaded guilty to related charges. The broader campaign against program fraud is drawing political reaction.
NHL enforcer Ryan Reaves has announced his retirement after 16 seasons, ending a career defined by physical play and leadership. He has played for multiple teams, including the Blues, Golden Knights, Rangers and Wild, and leaves with 66 goals, 140 points and more than 1,100 penalty minutes.
Progressive Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has been targeted in a January town hall attack. A man, Anthony James Kazmierczak, has pled guilty to planning and carrying out the assault, acknowledging his political motivations. The sentence includes federal charges and a related state case; Omar was unharmed and continued with her event.
The White House has withdrawn Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE after Sen. Rand Paul’s push for more information about deadly Minneapolis shootings stalls confirmation. Schroyer, a longtime Oklahoma state trooper, had been nominated in June. ICE has not had a Senate-confirmed director since 2017 and is currently led by an acting head.
The federal tax-credit scholarship program is expanding scrutiny and renewed political clash as New York considers opting in. Governors and unions frame the move as school choice versus public funding, while proponents say the program expands opportunity without diverting public dollars.
The Department of Homeland Security has released a national plan to bolster election security, while President Trump continues pressing for stricter voting rules and broader scrutiny of voter rolls. Officials say the plan aims to protect voting systems and reassure the public as states prepare for the midterms. Early voting is under way in several states.
Investors are recalibrating portfolios as fresh data and ongoing policy updates push markets toward new equilibria. Experts say the changes will shape asset valuations, inflation expectations, and risk appetite in the near term.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Christian Castro has a federal count of making false statements about the January shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis. He has appeared in state court on assault charges and was extradition battles; Minnesota prosecutors sought his transfer from Texas. The hearings mark the first Justice Department case against a federal officer tied to Operation Metro Surge.
Federal immigration officers have shot a man in Austin during a traffic stop and foot pursuit on Sunday; the 28-year-old Venezuelan, identified by relatives and his lawyer as Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, has been taken to hospital in serious but stable condition. Austin officials have demanded an independent investigation and criticised ICE for not providing details.
Paramount has settled its antitrust lawsuit over the Paramount-Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, agreeing to distribute a specified number of films annually and to safeguard editorial independence for CBS News and CNN. The settlement clears a major obstacle to closing the deal, with integration and job-security questions still to be resolved.
Free speech and media groups challenge a California-backed settlement with Paramount that would let the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger proceed under behavioral remedies. States previously sued to block the deal, arguing it would reduce competition. Judge Martinez-Olguín is weighing whether the settlement addresses antitrust concerns while ensuring fair remedies.
The White House has announced a plan to invest about $15 billion to build the largest U.S. steel plant in Iowa, powered by a $2.5 billion Minnesota iron ore mine. Production is slated to begin in 2030, creating thousands of jobs and reshoring steel production in a bid to bolster national security and manufacturing. The plan is being pitched ahead of the midterm elections as part of a broader economic push.