Meta has banned advertisements in the US from ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 23:35
Russia and the United States are discussing a range of economic projects that could benefit both sides, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He earlier said officials from the two countries discuss possible contacts and economic cooperation during their meetings.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 23:35
Jose Mourinho joked that he may not live to see the end of Manchester City’s legal battle with the Premier League. An independent commission found City guilty of multiple financial-rule breaches; the club denies wrongdoing and has appealed. The appeal will be heard privately.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 23:31
Erling Haaland urged Manchester City to unite after an independent commission found the club guilty of more than 100 financial-rule breaches and failing to cooperate with an investigation. City denies the charges and has appealed. The team travels to Liverpool on Sunday.
A US trade judge approved class-action status for a legal challenge seeking refunds of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs. Importers argued that the move would make it easier for a broader group of companies to recover their money.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 23:30
While much of the world may have turned Creed’s “Higher” into an ironic karaoke staple, Instagram’s algorithm seemed to suggest it as a soundtrack for almost anything that could be photographed or filmed.
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CNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-08 23:30
Political donations from billionaire Les Wexner and other Epstein associates are drawing attention in Ohio’s Senate race. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports from an exhibit of the Epstein files in Columbus and examines how millions of dollars, mostly spent by Democrats, are being used to influence the midterms.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 23:28
A person was shot by ICE officers in an Upper Manhattan neighborhood on Thursday afternoon, according to three law enforcement sources familiar with the matter.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 23:21
Lawyers delivered closing arguments Thursday in the first-degree murder trial of Cody Chubey, charged in the March 10, 2024, death of Danielle Dobersheck in Melfort, Sask.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 23:20
María del Carmen Abascal died after being hospitalized following her eviction from her Madrid apartment, where she had lived for seven decades. Images of her being carried out on a stretcher sparked demonstrations, and she became a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis. The real estate company later agreed to let her return, but she died before moving back.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 23:20
Protests and anger have spread across Spain following the death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, who was evicted from the home where she had lived for seven decades. Her case became a cause célèbre in the country’s housing crisis.
Protesters gathered in Madrid to honour 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal, whose eviction from her longtime home sparked a nationwide housing protest movement. They said her death would strengthen their resolve to continue the campaign.
María del Carmen Abascal, 87, became a public symbol of Spain’s housing crisis after an investment firm sought to raise her rent by 230% and she was evicted. Thousands are expected to march in Madrid in her memory. Her death has made housing a major issue ahead of the forthcoming election.
María del Carmen Abascal, widely known as Maricarmen, died suddenly on Wednesday at 87, two weeks after being evicted from her apartment. Her death is expected to revive the protest movement and deepen polarization in Spain before next month’s national election, where housing will be a central issue.
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, died after being evicted last month from the home where she had lived for more than 70 years. The property had been bought by an investment fund, and her eviction triggered nationwide protests. Some protesters said they believed the stress of being forced out had caused her death.
María del Carmen Abascal died on Wednesday while in hospital, aged 87. Her eviction from her longtime Madrid home sparked nationwide protests across Spain and a political crisis.
The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen, evicted from her longtime Madrid home, has provoked nationwide outrage and protests. Her case has intensified Spain’s housing debate and triggered a political crisis.
Police charged demonstrators with clubs and fired tear gas as protesters resisted a crackdown, pledging to keep fighting for what they describe as France’s broken schools.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 23:17
Russia’s permanent representative to the OPCW, Vladimir Tarabrin, said Ukrainian drone operators are sharing expertise with terrorist and criminal groups in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. He also cited drone attacks on Russia’s embassy and trade mission in Sweden and said the host country had not responded.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 23:15
A new film portrays Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg as a villain amid lawsuits and bad publicity over alleged harms to young users. Yet use of Meta’s apps continues to grow, and users are flocking to its new AI assistant, raising questions about whether the scandals can dent the company’s momentum.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 23:14
Bernadette Greene-Placentia said she is speaking out to support sexual assault survivors.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 23:11
Former Ukrainian security services officer Vitalii Zhykovych told the BBC from prison that he believed senior members of Ukraine’s military intelligence ordered the Monaco bombing targeting businessman Vadym Yermolayev. Zhykovych denies sending Anastasia Berezovska to carry it out or killing her. He and intelligence officer Vladyslav Reut are accused in her murder, and each blames the other.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 23:11
A string of deaths near a short stretch of river trail in Lansing may be linked to a serial killer, authorities said.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 23:10
The first of more than two dozen endangered monarchs fitted with radio trackers on the Prairies this summer has reached Mexico to spend the winter, five weeks after leaving Winnipeg.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 23:08
A man was injured in a shooting involving US Department of Homeland Security agents in Marble Hill, the Bronx, New York City police said. The NYPD denied its officers were involved, while Governor Kathy Hochul called on federal authorities to provide a full and transparent account.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 23:05
A person was shot and injured on Thursday during an encounter with US Department of Homeland Security agents in New York City, according to metropolitan police.
As Hurricane Isaias rapidly intensifies and speeds toward the coast, families are scrambling to prepare and some have been ordered to evacuate. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch is in the storm zone.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 23:04
Hurricane Isaias continued to strengthen Thursday morning despite persistent crosswinds, increasing the threat of damaging winds and flooding across a broad stretch of the US Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Isaias strengthened on Thursday while moving toward the US Gulf Coast. Parts of Florida ordered mandatory evacuations, and Alabama declared an emergency as forecasters warned of life-threatening storm surges, tornadoes and flooding.
Isaias has strengthened into the Atlantic season’s first hurricane and is moving toward the northern US Gulf Coast. It is forecast to make landfall in parts of Florida, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi late Friday or early Saturday, bringing up to 10 inches of rain and risks of flooding and storm surges. Some offshore oil and gas production in the Gulf has been halted ahead of the storm.
Hurricane Isaias threatens to disrupt U.S. oil and gasoline production as retail gas and diesel prices are already squeezing American consumers.
Hurricane Isaias is moving quickly toward the Gulf Coast and is expected to strengthen into a Category 2 storm. Preparations are underway at Pensacola Beach after Florida declared a state of emergency in 25 counties.
After Tropical Storm Isaias strengthened into a hurricane and headed toward the Gulf Coast, officials issued warnings from Louisiana to Florida and preparations began. Nearly a foot of rain, dangerous storm surge and possible tornadoes are expected over the weekend.
Isaias, the Atlantic season’s first hurricane, is moving quickly toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. The governors of Florida and Alabama declared emergencies in dozens of counties.
Curtis Flowers, a Black man who spent more than 22 years in prison and was once on death row in Mississippi, has died. The Supreme Court overturned his death sentence.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 23:00
Curtis Flowers, a Black man who spent more than 22 years in prison and was on death row in Mississippi, has died at 56. The U.S. Supreme Court had overturned his conviction and death sentence.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is introducing rebates to help Canadians switch to electric heat pumps, offering households up to C$10,000 ($7,021).
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 23:00
AI is advancing faster than many businesses can absorb. Brands across Asia are testing tools, automating workflows and rethinking customer outreach, but it remains unclear whether companies are transforming or merely adding AI to old practices. Hong Kong has long presented itself as a bridge between the Chinese mainland and the world, a role with high stakes in the AI era.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 23:00
Bitcoin Core merged a privacy change into its 32.x branch to prevent private-broadcast connections from being linked to ordinary node activity. The 31.x backport is still open, leaving users of the latest stable release, 31.1, waiting for the repair. Private broadcast is off by default.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 23:00
Land Registry data show that a long-established local developer sold a Central retail shop it had held for more than 50 years to an heir of Swiss underwear maker Triumph. Analysts called the deal highly unusual, as international capital rarely acquires local retail assets in Hong Kong.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 23:00
US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to meet Friday to discuss conflict-settlement proposals developed by Washington with Russia and Ukraine. The E3—Germany, the UK and France—as well as EU and NATO representatives were also invited. Topics include security guarantees for Ukraine and its post-conflict development.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 22:57
The Pentagon says it will livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter, who killed 13 people in 2009. President Trump has ordered that the execution be carried out by firing squad.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:56
Anonymous Defense Department officials told the BBC and Associated Press that the execution of Nidal Hasan, the former US Army major convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood, will be livestreamed. The firing-squad execution is scheduled for December 3 at 2PM ET. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it would be public so people understand the serious consequences of such acts.
The Pentagon says it will livestream the firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. War Secretary Pete Hegseth had earlier said the execution would be public.
A Pentagon official said the US will livestream the Army firing squad’s execution of Nidal Hasan on December 3. Hasan killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in a 2009 shooting spree; the livestream would be unprecedented.
The Pentagon said Nidal Malik Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, will be executed by firing squad on December 3, with the execution livestreamed. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday it would be public. Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 in a 2009 shooting at the Texas military base.
The US will livestream the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter. Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 people and wounded 32 at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the public would be able to watch former Army major Nidal Hasan's execution by firing squad. A Defense Department official told the BBC it would be livestreamed; the execution is scheduled for 3 December at Fort Hood, Texas.
A Defense Department official says Nidal Hasan’s execution will be livestreamed on Dec. 3.
Pennsylvania’s top election official explains how voter fraud claims make it harder to secure elections.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 22:54
Islamic Relief says Israeli attacks have killed or wounded a Palestinian in Gaza every 90 minutes on average since the ceasefire was announced last October. It called for international action as humanitarian conditions worsen. Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 1,471 Palestinians killed and 5,189 wounded since the ceasefire, including four killed and 28 wounded in the past 24 hours.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 22:54
The Kremlin said former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder attended Russian President Vladimir Putin’s birthday gathering in Moscow on Wednesday. Schröder was in the capital on business, visiting a supermarket chain whose supervisory board he joined last week. His ties to Russia have remained controversial, especially since the invasion of Ukraine.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:53
Putin invited Gerhard Schröder to his home after learning from media reports that the former German chancellor was in Moscow on business for Globus, the Kremlin said. Schröder joined Putin’s birthday celebrations, and the Kremlin released photos of their meeting.
The Kremlin said Putin invited his “old friend” Gerhard Schröder to his home after learning on October 7 that the former German chancellor had arrived in Moscow. The Kremlin press office said they spent Putin’s birthday together and published a photograph of the two on October 8.
A law enforcement source said preliminary information indicates that a person was shot during an encounter with ICE agents in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:34
Alireza Sepahi, 25, was executed at Isfahan Central Prison on Oct. 5, hours after exchanging vows by prison phone with his imprisoned fiancée, student activist Mahshad Keshani. The informal ceremony could not stop the execution. Keshani remains in custody and faces additional security charges.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:33
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Moscow would do everything it could to help end the US-led war on Iran. They met in Turkmenistan ahead of a regional summit as US-Iran talks appeared deadlocked.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 22:30
PG&E says customers in Northern California could lose power this weekend as dry winds raise wildfire risks.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 22:30
As the Texas Senate race enters a critical stretch, Democratic nominee James Talarico has been off the campaign trail for 12 days, prompting Republicans to launch a new line of attack. His campaign says he is recovering from the flu.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:30
James Talarico has been off the campaign trail for 12 days with the flu. Democrats believe the fight for a Texas Senate seat is within reach for the first time in decades, and the campaign should be intensifying now.
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in San Diego after spending more than 300 days at sea, where thousands of crew members were welcomed by family. The carrier had supported the US-Israel war with Iran; its return had been scheduled for May, but the conflict kept it at sea for one of the longest deployments on record.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:26
The USS Lincoln returned to San Diego Bay after a 322-day deployment that drew scrutiny. Reported suicide attempts, dwindling supplies and harsh conditions had become associated with the deployment, and crew members’ families arrived hours before the carrier returned.
Following its record-setting tour, the carrier group arrived at its base in Southern California on Thursday.
The Lincoln returned to San Diego after spending more than 10 months at sea. On its way back from the Middle East, it stopped in Thailand last month.
The USS Lincoln reached San Diego after a record-long, 10-month deployment. Reporting from aboard the ship, NBC News correspondent Courtney Kube said service members were getting ready to see their families again.
The USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to dock in San Diego on Thursday after a nearly year-long deployment to the Middle East. The carrier has about 5,000 service members aboard and faced supply shortages and low morale during the difficult assignment, with emotional family reunions expected on its return.
Southwest Airlines is leaning toward the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as its first widebody aircraft while considering whether to launch long-haul international flights, according to three people familiar with its fleet planning.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 22:25
US President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to visit Moscow in late October to discuss a settlement in Ukraine, Axios reported, citing sources. They said the US administration hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough before the congressional midterm elections and winter. The two presented Trump with proposals to resolve the conflict on Thursday and received instructions ahead of upcoming talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Miami.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 22:22
US President Donald Trump’s envoys are due to meet Ukrainian negotiators and European officials in Miami on Friday to discuss proposals for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will present ideas developed in recent talks with both sides, a source said.
Trump’s envoys are set to meet Ukrainian and European officials in Miami to discuss what are described as “new” ideas for peace.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet a Ukrainian delegation in Miami on Friday to discuss new ideas and seek a unified proposal to resolve the war in Ukraine, an American source familiar with the plan said. The report said the Ukrainian delegation would include Kirill Budanov, Sergey Kislitsa, David Arakhamia and Rustem Umerov, and that a meeting involving Russia, the US and Ukraine would also be discussed.
UK police say two Latvian men were arrested after breaching the perimeter fence at RAF Molesworth in southeastern England. The US Air Force-managed facility hosts personnel from US Africa Command and NATO’s Intelligence Fusion Center. Police said there was nothing to suggest the incident was linked to recent events at RAF Fairford.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:19
A person was shot during an interaction with federal agents in New York City, the NYPD said. The department said it was not involved in the shooting and that the person was conscious; their condition was not immediately clear.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:18
Firmus Technologies has scrapped its planned stock-market debut after investor demand for its AI data centre business fell short. The company said its board judged the offer was no longer in the best interests of Firmus and its shareholders. It will seek private-market capital and consider other options.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 22:17
Netherlands-based Refresco and owner KKR have heard pitches from investment banks in recent weeks for roles in a potential IPO of the beverage maker, one of the world’s largest independent producers, people familiar with the matter said.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 22:15
Apple plans to introduce its first touchscreen MacBook and a new iPad mini in late October.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 22:15
Apple may unveil a touchscreen MacBook Pro and an updated iPad mini around October 27th, Bloomberg reports. The MacBook Pro is said to feature an OLED touchscreen and an iPhone-like Dynamic Island, with another version retaining the current design and using an M6 chip. The iPad mini may get a repositioned front camera and revamped speakers.
Fars news agency, citing military sources, reported that several tankers struck naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz’s southern passage, triggering powerful explosions. The number of affected vessels is unknown, and no casualties have been reported.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 22:15
Six-time French champions Bordeaux will play in the country’s sixth tier this season after sanctions for failing to provide about 10 million euros needed for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 financial years and to meet debt payments. The Nouvelle-Aquitaine league approved the club for Regional 1. Its new owners are due in commercial court on October 20 to ratify a 12-year continuation plan that halves debt from 26 million to 13 million euros.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:10
Albania and Montenegro were still coping with severe flooding on Thursday, 8 January, after days of torrential rain and heavy snow. Swollen rivers burst their banks, leaving homes surrounded by water and roads and farmland submerged.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:07
A notice describes a team of public lawyers, arranged out of view by the Trump administration, to speak for migrant children without an adult accompanying them during immigration court proceedings.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:06
A US regulator found “systemic” failures at American Express that left $13bn in suspicious transactions unreported and fined the company $350mn.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:03
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ordered American Express National Bank to pay a $350 million civil penalty over deficiencies in its anti-money laundering program. The agency said the bank failed to establish and maintain a program required under the Bank Secrecy Act to flag suspicious transactions and prevent illicit payments.
Major League Baseball proposed in negotiations with players that the regular season be reduced from 162 games to 154 starting in 2029, while the Division Series would become a best-of-seven series.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 22:00
Pump.fun generated about $18.6 million in protocol revenue in the seven days through Oct. 7, even as a Talos study found 81% of a selected group of memecoins had dropped at least 90% from their highs. Talos found recoveries were rare, underscoring that trading activity can benefit the platform without restoring value for holders of fading tokens.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 22:00
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected Cilia Flores's request for house arrest, CBS News reported. The judge cited the seriousness of the charges and what the report described as alleged solid evidence. Flores's defense had sought her release from pretrial custody, citing health concerns.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 22:00
Republican groups across the country are airing ads attacking Democratic Senate candidates over gender surgery for children. CNN reviewed ads in competitive races and found they used various false or misleading tactics.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 21:59
Hundreds of French farmers drove tractors into Paris to protest the EU-Mercosur deal, warning that it could bring unfair competition and calling for stronger protections.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 21:57
Four astronauts returned to Earth on Thursday after an eight-month mission to the International Space Station. Their spacecraft made a parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off California.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 21:55
SpaceX brought Sophie Adenot, Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway and Andrey Fedyaev back to Earth on Thursday after an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station. During the mission, Adenot became the first French woman to walk in space.
Four astronauts have returned to Earth after spending eight months aboard the International Space Station. Their SpaceX capsule splashed down in the Pacific on Thursday.
Anthropic’s new OSS Scanner will provide free, periodic vulnerability scans for open-source projects that opt in, using its strongest models, including Claude Mythos. The reports are generated without human review or triage, so they may be incorrect or invalid.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 21:53
The US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Thursday that about 71% of people enrolled in Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans are currently covered by contracts set to receive four stars or more in 2027.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 21:50
A Toronto-area man who admitted smuggling cocaine for a drug network allegedly connected to former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding was sentenced to 68 months in a U.S. prison, a little over five and a half years.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 21:50
Manchester City are set to play Liverpool at Anfield for their first match since an independent panel found multiple breaches of Premier League financial rules. Liverpool supporters are expected to protest, while clubs are reportedly considering claims over losses. Liverpool’s closest title races against City came after the period under investigation, though it finished second in 2013–14, within the period.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 21:49
The Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing financial documents shared with investors, that OpenAI's annualized revenue is about $20 billion lower than previously signaled.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 21:45
Egypt’s Sada el-Balad TV reported that Israel barred members of Palestine’s central election commission from entering Gaza to prepare for parliamentary elections, contributing to the postponement. Palestinian National Administration officials are still registering candidates, a process that can be halted only by an official executive order signed by President Mahmoud Abbas. A previous report said Palestinian factions agreed in Cairo to delay the legislative council vote, scheduled for late November.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 21:45
President Donald Trump joined some of America’s most powerful technology leaders at a summit on Thursday, which the White House described as ushering in a “golden age” for American science. Trump presented National Medals of Science to Musk and other tech figures.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 21:43
Vance suspended Microsoft from a green card program and accused the company of fraud.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 21:40
The Trump administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe and other tech firms from using the Permanent Labor Certification Program to seek green cards for foreign workers. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling cited ongoing federal investigations. Microsoft said it would provide further information and that most of its employees are Americans.
The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft and some other companies from seeking permanent residency for foreign workers hired through the H-1B visa program. It accuses them of exploiting the process to replace American citizens with cheaper labor.
The US government is suspending Microsoft, Adobe and other major tech firms from a programme offering skilled foreign workers a path to permanent residency, amid allegations of visa fraud. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling said Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services are also among the firms affected. Officials separately announced a crackdown on alleged J-1 visa fraud at nine universities, accused of using international students to undercut US wages. JD Vance said Microsoft laid off 6,000 US workers while obtaining 6,300 H-1B visas and nearly 3,000 green cards.
The US has suspended major IT firms, including Microsoft and Adobe, from the green card programme. Vice President JD Vance made an announcement about H-1B fraud at an anti-fraud initiatives press conference in Washington on October 8.
The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft and other tech companies from an immigration program that allows employers to hire foreign workers who can live permanently in the US. Vice President JD Vance said the program had become rife with fraud and accused Microsoft of abusing it more than any other company. Adobe, Cognizant, and Infosys were also suspended; Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling cited multiple active federal investigations into Microsoft and Adobe's involvement in the program on Thursday.
Democrats are focusing on the Pentagon and defense contractors as they plan to examine possible conflicts of interest in the Trump administration if they gain control of Congress, lawmakers and people familiar with the plans said.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 21:40
Forty-four European industry associations called on EU members on Thursday to act immediately against what they described as unfair Chinese trade practices, saying these threaten EU manufacturing and could cause further job losses.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 21:40
At the International Astronautical Congress in Turkey, SpaceX executive Michael Nicolls urged satellite operators to share data on satellite locations and trajectories. He said there is room for more megaconstellations if operators are willing to exchange that information. Starlink has more than 11,000 satellites, about two-thirds of active spacecraft in low-Earth orbit.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 21:37
NBC News’ Politics Desk newsletter spotlights an impending debate over Social Security and brings together the team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 21:35
Regional officials said Ukrainian drone strikes killed two people on Thursday in Russia’s border region of Belgorod.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 21:35
ABC News’ Rocsi Diaz looks at trending stories, including Mia Goth filing for divorce from Shia LaBeouf and Indian cinema losing a giant.
AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-08 21:26
The B.C. Conservatives removed Joachim Agou as their candidate in Victoria-Beacon Hill after offensive social media posts surfaced. Leader Lorne Doerkson said there was “no excuse,” while the B.C. NDP had called for Agou to be fired over what it described as “absolutely horrific racism.”
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 21:24
SpaceX has acquired low-band spectrum licenses, saying they will help Starlink Mobile become a major US carrier. If the FCC approves the deal, the company plans to combine its satellite-to-mobile constellation with a terrestrial network and compete directly with T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-08 21:23
SpaceX reached a deal on Thursday to acquire a nationwide portfolio of low-band spectrum, positioning Elon Musk’s satellite venture to challenge established US wireless giants directly from orbit.
CENTCOM said US forces had supported Gulf partners in shipping more than 1.25 billion barrels of crude through the Strait of Hormuz in recent months. The report says the US and Israel began a war against Iran on February 28, and that Washington has recently signaled a shift from large-scale force to sanctions and economic pressure.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 21:23
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
