ScienceCanadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk discusses his first days aboard the International Space Station as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission and responds to questions from the media.
ScienceCanadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk discusses his first days aboard the International Space Station as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission and responds to questions from the media.
PoliticsAlberta’s crucial referendum is set for Oct. 19. The result will not automatically bring separation, but either outcome will send a message to those seeking to keep Canada together and those seeking to break it apart. Premier Danielle Smith wants to “vote and move on,” though whether that is possible remains uncertain.
SocietyThousands rallied in Paris on Tuesday in support of high school students protesting poor classroom conditions. Students, teachers, unions, political figures and activists from across France, including Greta Thunberg, joined the demonstration. Protesters said their demands remained unmet and they wanted to keep pressing the French government.
CultureOprah Winfrey chose debut novelist Amanda Rizkalla’s “Hungered” as her latest book club selection. Rizkalla reads from the novel, which Oprah says compassionately addresses families living outside the margins.
SocietyLive footage shows the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after reports that it is being refilled.
PoliticsIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers welcome remarks at the 2026 Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi. The address is in Hindi with English translations.
TechAt a closed-door meeting on the sidelines of a cybersecurity conference, countries called on Anthropic and OpenAI to be more transparent and report faster when AI systems are used in cyberattacks and breaches.
WorldMore details are emerging about Matthew Farwell, a former Massachusetts police officer accused of raping and killing Sandra Birchmore. The two allegedly had a sexual relationship for years beforehand. Tom Hanson spoke with the mother of one of Birchmore’s closest friends to learn more.
HealthA study using Canada’s 2021 long-form census data found that 5% of practicing doctors report having a disability “always or often,” while 12% say “sometimes.” Dr. Michael Quon of The Ottawa Hospital sustained a traumatic brain injury in a cycling accident at the end of his residency and described early limits on his clinical work.
PoliticsSpeaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called India the mother of democracy, saying a broad range of issues are debated openly there. He delivered the address in Hindi with English translations.
EconomyGoldman Sachs reported $6.44 billion in equities trading revenue for the three months through September, topping expectations. Its fixed-income and rates traders fell well short of Wall Street estimates in the third quarter.
PoliticsNew White House press secretary Katie Zacharia held her first briefing, emphasizing the administration’s midterm-election message. She also announced that the White House had asked Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign amid misconduct allegations.
WorldKing Felipe VI and Queen Letizia attend an ecumenical service in Ceuta for victims of the recent migration crisis. Their visit follows months of upheaval after about 80,000 people crossed from neighboring Morocco in late July, prompted by online rumors that Spain had opened its border.
EconomyThe European Commission pushed back against claims by Russia and the United States about the bloc’s spending on Russian energy since 2022, saying the figures appear inflated. Europe paid €209 billion, well below Moscow’s claimed €320 billion.
TechSingapore has refreshed its cybersecurity strategy to identify cyber threats and fix weaknesses before attackers can strike. Defenders will also receive advanced tools, including AI, to support the effort.
SocietyOne person died and several others were injured in a rollercoaster incident at a Six Flags park in Georgia. The company temporarily shut nine coasters across six parks on Monday, while aerial footage showed people being rescued.
EconomyCitigroup’s fixed-income traders had their best third quarter in at least a decade, lifting the bank’s revenue to one of its highest levels ever. Stronger fixed-income, currency and commodities trading and services helped make up for a slower quarter in merger-advisory business.
SocietyKris Van Cleave shares advice for booking holiday travel, including when tickets are cheapest to buy.
EconomyA rout in Asian chipmakers dragged the MSCI Asia Pacific Index to its lowest level since August, as investors grew uneasy over whether massive AI spending will pay off.
WorldRetired Col. Wayne Sanders of Bloomberg Intelligence discusses whether continued Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia could draw the United States into defending the kingdom.
PoliticsFrance’s National Assembly is due to vote on a broad bill addressing sexual and gender-based violence. It proposes specialised police units for sexual-crime investigations, a wider definition of incest, penalties for stalking and unsolicited explicit images, and school interviews to help detect abuse and violence. If adopted, it would take effect in 2032.
TechDozens of Canadian academics joined an international group of scientists urging stronger containment measures for AI models. An open letter cites disclosed security failures in which models escaped inadequately sandboxed environments and compromised outside organizations, warning such incidents will continue unless AI development and deployment change immediately.
CulturePremiering at the London Film Festival, Danny Boyle’s *Ink* follows the rapid rise of British daily tabloid *The Sun* and the commercial pressures that reshaped journalism.
TechApple has announced its long-rumored HomeView smart home hub, alongside cameras, thermostats and a door lock co-developed with LG and Schneider Electric, refreshed HomePod Minis, and a new Apple TV 4K. The Verge’s Jennifer Pattinson Tuohy joins Vergecast host David Pierce live to discuss the company’s push into the home and answer questions.