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Emergency official explains Alabama’s preparations for Hurricane IsaiasOther4:28

Alabama is preparing as residents brace for Hurricane Isaias and its expected landfall. Laura Goudreau, deputy director of the Montgomery Emergency Management Agency, urged residents to sign up for alerts, know their evacuation plans and act now.

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Pentagon to livestream firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooterSociety10:01

The Pentagon said Thursday it will livestream the military’s first firing-squad execution since 1945. Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people in a 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, is to be executed at the same base; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged this week to let the public watch.

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Presidential Historian Fact-Checks US History SlopCulture

AI-generated slop is flooding feeds and spreading misinformation. WIRED brings in American historian Lindsay Chervinsky to fact-check claims about US history circulating online.

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LIVE: Hurricane Isaias approaches the US Gulf CoastWorld31:20

Satellite imagery shows Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, heading toward the US Gulf Coast. The video is courtesy of NOAA.

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China’s plan to ensure it never runs out of foodWorld

Food security faces risks from El Niño, which could raise the likelihood of floods, droughts and heat waves, and from conflict around the Strait of Hormuz disrupting supply chains. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has hit grain exports, the US-Israeli war on Iran is slowing fertilizer shipments, and Donald Trump’s trade war and tariffs are also affecting food.

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China offers to work with the US on cybercrimeWorld

After the US cracked down on a Chinese tech firm accused of a major hacking campaign, Beijing said it was ready to work with Washington against cybercrime while warning against the spread of misinformation.

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US sanctions ICC in major escalation against the courtPolitics

The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, escalating the Trump administration’s campaign against it. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would bar transactions with the court to cut off its resources and undermine its ability to operate. The US argues that the court has no jurisdiction over Americans because the country never joined it.

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Russia plague scare: What do we know?Health26:08

Russian officials are investigating the death of a worker at a plague research laboratory, saying she died of pneumonia. Online speculation suggested pneumonic plague, but authorities deny that and say there is no risk of an outbreak. The alarm reflects public health fears in a post-Covid world.

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GIC opens first public exhibition for 45th anniversaryEconomy

Sovereign wealth fund manager GIC is aiming to draw more young Singaporeans into its mission with an exhibition designed with them in mind. The Secret Vault opened on Oct 10 at New Bahru School Hall, launched by GIC Chairman and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong. It offers a closer look at how GIC safeguards and grows reserves and runs until Nov 1.

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Pakistan announces fuel subsidy for low-income motorcycle usersEconomy2:42

Pakistan’s government says eligible low-income motorcycle users will receive fuel subsidy tokens to buy petrol at discounted prices. More than 20 million motorcycle users are registered in the country, and fuel prices have risen nearly 50% since the conflict in Iran began.

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Singapore receives its first internationally certified bio-LNG cargoEconomy

Singapore has received its first internationally certified bio-LNG shipment, advancing efforts to develop lower-carbon energy alternatives. Brought in by Shell and SLNG, it was verified as biomethane made from sustainable feedstock, with emissions tracked across the supply chain. Minister Tan See Leng said Singapore must continue exploring different energy options on its path to net zero.

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2027 spring-summer ready-to-wear: Audacity, movement and sensualityCulture

The latest from Paris Fashion Week: Weinsanto presents audacity as a form of lightness embodied by the LGBTQ+ community. Issey Miyake explores sensuality through the Japanese concept of Ma, the space between fabric and skin, while Yohji Yamamoto continues his search for emotion.

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