PoliticsThe Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict mail ballots in the midterm elections. The ruling capped a burst of last-minute legal action as voting was already underway.
PoliticsThe Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict mail ballots in the midterm elections. The ruling capped a burst of last-minute legal action as voting was already underway.
Tech6:27President Donald Trump attacked concerns about rogue artificial intelligence on Monday, calling efforts to restrict the technology part of a “SICK conspiracy.” His focus appears to be defeating China in an increasingly intense AI development race, France 24 says.
WorldThailand’s shorter visa-free stay for tourists from at least 60 countries, including EU member states and the United States, took effect Tuesday. The government announced the measure in May amid concerns that longer stays were contributing to overtourism and crime.
WorldTurkish police fired tear gas at demonstrators in Izmir on Monday as they protested what they described as growing targeting of LGBTQ activists. The rally followed nationwide raids the previous day in which dozens were arrested; the government said the campaign aimed to promote traditional family values.
Economy1:18Average US diesel prices climbed to just under $6.27 a gallon on Tuesday, a record high that puts pressure on Donald Trump ahead of the congressional midterms. Prices have surged as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts global fuel flows, while Trump has downplayed the impact and blamed Kyiv for attacks on Russian refineries.
World3:56A drone struck a petrol station in Kyiv early Tuesday, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, one day after Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed not to attack each other’s energy assets. France 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg said the incident shows that what counts as an energy target remains unclear.
EconomyDoubleLine Capital Deputy Chief Investment Officer Jeffrey Sherman says the Federal Reserve must act rather than remain silent. With bond yields above 5%, he argues that raising interest rates would be the best course.
SocietyThe chair of an inquiry said British nurse Lucy Letby was able to murder seven babies because the hospital where she worked had completely failed to protect them. Some of the deaths, the chair said, could have been avoided.
EconomyA new analysis finds that Americans spend nearly $5,900 a year on average for auto insurance, gas and maintenance.
CultureFood & Wine has named Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., one of its Best New Chefs. She discusses moving from an NFL cheerleading career to becoming a D.C. food figure and shares a favorite recipe.
EconomyPrime Minister Mark Carney said at Toronto’s first investment summit that Canada is seeking private investment in its airports, while the federal government will retain the land and assets. He said the country is entering an investment period from a strong fiscal position and is on track to balance its operating budget next year.
PoliticsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he will meet with China’s He Lifeng this weekend. Testifying before the House Financial Services Committee, he also says the UAE has taken forward-leaning steps against Iran-linked finance, including cutting off financial transactions and trade with Iran.
World12:38A Russian drone strike hit a train near Ukraine’s border with Poland as former Western officials were traveling out of the country. Ukraine’s railway network said dignitaries nearby, including former CIA chief David Petraeus and former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, were likely targeted. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the attack showed how desperate Putin had become.
TechWith only months before the US midterm election, the rapid growth of artificial intelligence is opening a new political fault line in Republican strongholds across Texas. A Texas Tribune analysis found that nearly 60% of planned data centres would be built in congressional districts that voted for Donald Trump in 2024, yet the AI boom is provoking resistance from some of his supporters.
CultureElin Hilderbrand and her daughter Shelby Cunningham joined CBS Mornings to discuss The Thoroughbreds, the latest installment in their co-written The Academy Series.
PoliticsA Fox News segment examines new findings concerning Thomas Crooks, the would-be assassin of Trump, alongside FBI Director Kash Patel’s testimony before the Senate. It features David Spunt and retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent James Gagliano.
OtherMiami Fire Rescue says a BMW driver reversed at the last moment, narrowly avoiding a direct strike from the massive drilling rig and potentially saving her life.
CultureThe program covers the latest developments in the death of Hayden Panettiere, AC/DC discussing a rock revival during its new stadium tour, Celine Dion’s return to the stage, and a remembrance of Bob Mackie.
PoliticsProtesters repeatedly interrupted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. He was appearing before the House Financial Services Committee to discuss the international financial system, and police removed the protesters from the room without incident.
PoliticsThe broadcast covers Trump contesting mounting fears around AI, the justices rejecting his mail-voting approach, and Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate after three months away.
PoliticsSenior Labour politician Louise Haigh is expected to address the risks of artificial intelligence in her keynote speech at the Trade Unions Congress conference in Brighton.
WorldA DW investigation finds that Russia allegedly runs a network of “disposable agents” recruited from Latin America to carry out sabotage attacks across Europe. It examines arson attacks in Poland, a Cuban-born dance teacher linked to the ring, and the recruitment of Colombians through job forums.
PoliticsProminent Greek neo-Nazi Ilias Kasidiaris has left prison and says he plans to return to politics. He had been serving a 13-year sentence as a senior figure in a criminal organisation linked for years to attacks on migrants and political opponents, as well as the 2013 murder of anti-fascist rapper Pavlos Fyssas.
World4:47ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy discusses the latest headlines related to the war in Iran, including Saudi Arabia’s escalation of strikes on the Houthis.