WorldUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian drones and missiles struck energy facilities in Kyiv and nearby areas overnight, killing five people, including a child.
WorldUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian drones and missiles struck energy facilities in Kyiv and nearby areas overnight, killing five people, including a child.
Politics2:49War Secretary Pete Hegseth used a September 30 “State of the Force” speech at the Marine Corps base in Quantico to make six announcements, including a new four-star Autonomous Warfare Command intended to accelerate U.S. military work on autonomous systems and robotic combat capabilities. The Pentagon will also launch Project Meridian to study future warfare, jointly led by SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich.
WorldPresident Donald Trump recounted what he called an “amazing” story from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an Israeli plumber who helped save a FlyDubai plane after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the pilot. Trump said he did not know whether the story was true.
SocietyCornell University’s president has agreed to bring in outside counsel for an independent investigation into how the university handled rape allegations. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she spoke with the president, while NBC News obtained the female student’s six-page statement to Cornell police from 2024.
WorldPassengers on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv reportedly rushed the cockpit after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the pilot and tried to crash the plane. The incident raises questions about how the reportedly prohibited weapon, believed to be a knife, passed through airport security.
WorldGaza is preparing a mass funeral for more than 100 people killed in an Israeli attack in October 2023. Hundreds of bodies have been recovered from the ruins of al-Taj Tower in Gaza City, while families have waited for years to find and bury their relatives.
SocietyAt a local high school football game in Georgia, Alex Henson was surprised when every player gave her a flower and a hug. The mother of two, who is battling cancer, said the gesture made her feel “so much love.”
SocietyIn NBC News’ “Affording America” series, Christine Romans profiles a Chicago mother of three working two jobs and often putting in 11-hour days, yet still bringing home little money as she tries to make ends meet.
SocietyMore than 20 million Americans face a flood threat tonight, with high-water rescues already underway. A tornado watch has also been issued for parts of Kansas.
EconomyGlobal diesel supplies are tightening, driving up costs for transport, farming and industry and threatening to add to inflation. Russia, usually the world’s second-largest diesel exporter, has extended export restrictions through the end of October. Prices have nevertheless reached record highs in the United States, while the White House is reportedly discussing a possible export ban.
WorldFox News correspondent Jeff Paul reports on an alleged crash plot aboard a flight to Israel, where a pilot allegedly attacked the captain. The report examines what remains unknown about the foiled hijacking attempt.
SportsArizona State University says it will place its men’s hockey coach on leave amid mounting anger from players, local officials and the family of a player who collapsed from heatstroke during practice. The university’s account of what happened conflicts with players’ descriptions.
EconomyDonald Trump promoted a $54 billion South Korean liquefied natural gas plan in Alaska. The program also featured debate over AI oversight: Rep. Madeleine Dean said the federal government must establish guardrails, while Scale AI CEO Francis deSouza called for comprehensive testing to assess models’ capabilities and risks before mitigation steps are chosen.
SocietyA Florida woman has been indicted over an incident in which she allegedly drove across the country and fired a rifle at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Los Angeles home. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz pleaded not guilty.
EconomyStelco is cutting 350 jobs at its steel plant in Hamilton, Ont. The CEO of its parent company says the company’s problem can be fixed only by a trade deal, not by money, as the Power Panel weighs in.
SocietyPolice say a man shot three co-workers during an altercation at a business in northern Virginia, killing two. He later took his own life during a police standoff along an interstate highway.
WorldJosh Paul, co-founder of A New Policy and a former director of congressional and public affairs at the State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, analyses the latest development in the US-Iran War. Hegseth says US forces have crippled Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
WorldUS troops are leaving Iraq after more than two decades. Fox News also reports on a stabbing aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Israel and the status of toxicology reports in the deaths of two Ole Miss students.
WorldThe United States said Wednesday that it had completed its withdrawal from Iraq, more than two decades after invading to topple Saddam Hussein. The move was welcomed by Iraq’s government and the Pentagon, as well as Iran and its allies, who claim sustained pressure forced the US departure.
Tech6:41US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will cut its number of generals and admirals by 20 percent and has announced a new command focused on autonomous and robotic warfare. Retired General Mark Kimmitt, a former US assistant secretary for political-military affairs, calls the initiative a good idea.
World2:17President Donald Trump said the U.S. is closely examining an incident near a U.K. air base used by the United States and investigating whether Iran was involved. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Britain believes Iran played a role.
CultureThis week’s “Dancing with the Stars” featured a “Yacht Rock Night” full of memorable highs and lows, from Guillermo Rodriguez appearing in a coconut bra to one couple’s final performance.
SocietyJade Crossfrench supports her three children with a day job selling insurance, but says it does not provide enough for her family. For more than a year, she has earned extra money delivering food for DoorDash around Chicago, often with her children in the back seat.
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