MINUTES
About Minutes
MINUTES
About Minutes Content Preferences Settings
MI5 chief warns UK faces unprecedented threats from Iran and RussiaPolitics

MI5 Director General Ken McCallum says the UK faces unprecedented security threats from hostile states including Iran and Russia, while the agency’s caseload has quadrupled in a decade. He says Iran-linked intimidation of opposition figures and media has used criminal proxies, with more than 20 arrests in the past year, and warns of emerging AI-related risks, including its potential use in recruitment.

AAl Jazeera English
Shocking new details emerge in Six Flags roller-coaster deathSociety

A Fox News report mentions the latest developments surrounding a fatal Six Flags roller-coaster incident, alongside Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis and White House press secretary Katie Zacharia’s first briefing.

FFox News
Book Says Russian Diesel Unlikely to Offset Price SurgeEconomy

Kevin Book, managing director of ClearView Energy Partners, says more Russian diesel is unlikely to counter a roughly 70% rise in diesel prices. He estimates higher volumes could offer 5 to 20 cents per gallon of relief by the end of the fourth quarter. Book warns that further Middle East escalation could endanger more critical Saudi energy infrastructure and disrupt oil markets far more severely.

BBloomberg Television
Harry Enten’s guide to the 2026 US midtermsPolitics

CNN’s Harry Enten presents a guide to the upcoming 2026 US midterm elections, examining Trump’s biggest warning signs, overlooked indicators and why fewer than 1% of GOP midterm ads mention him.

CCNN
Georgia early voting begins with Senate control on the linePolitics

Early voting has started in Georgia, one of several swing states that could determine control of the US Senate in the midterm elections. Reuters journalist Jayla Whitfield-Anderson spoke with early voters in Democratic stronghold Fulton County.

RReuters
Rep. Letlow says farmers need relief from diesel pricesPolitics

Republican Senate nominee for Louisiana Julia Letlow says high diesel costs are squeezing farmers during harvest, with some producers warning they may go under. She welcomed the Trump administration’s efforts to explore ways to lower prices, while noting that some options have been controversial. Letlow also discussed her Know Your Risk Act, which would direct the government to develop a common breast cancer risk…

BBloomberg Television
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as ambassador after allegations of improper conductPolitics

The White House publicly asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign Tuesday as accusations of improper conduct mounted. Guilfoyle announced within two hours that she was quitting, ending days of speculation about her professional future.

TThe Associated Press
Why Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned; food pantries face a ‘perfect storm’ of hungerPolitics

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned after being accused of asking a Trump donor for $100,000 in exchange for access to the president and accepting luxury trips from Greek tycoons. She denies the allegations. NBC News correspondent Garrett Haake explains why the White House sought her departure now and what may come next for the longtime Trump loyalist. The program also reports that more Americans are struggling to afford food and turning to food pantries.

NNBC News
Six Flags temporarily closes 9 rides after fatal incident, among top storiesOther

ABC News Live recaps trending stories, including a Six Flags Over Georgia roller-coaster incident that left one person dead and several injured, actor RJ Mitte’s death, the Bills’ overtime win over the Rams, Selma Blair’s arrest and assault charge, and Apple’s HomeView smart-home hub launch.

AABC News
Vatican reveals Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis and surgery detailsWorld

The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The 71-year-old had a 90-minute operation at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and was later diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma; the lump was first found during routine checks.

BBBC News
Meet the Press NOW — Oct. 13Politics

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance campaign heavily in key battleground states, seeking to boost their party despite significant political headwinds. The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and had his right lower lung lobe removed. Texas Democratic candidate Johnny Garcia discusses his campaign for the redrawn 35th congressional district.

NNBC News
OpenAI employee arrested over alleged recording device at headquartersTech

An OpenAI employee was arrested after a recording device was allegedly planted in a conference room at the company’s San Francisco headquarters. OpenAI reportedly found it on September 30 and launched an internal investigation, alongside an FBI inquiry. Investigators say footage showed the device being placed in a television’s USB port two days earlier. The report identifies the employee as 35-year-old Saudi national Abdul Raheem Alosan.

AAl Jazeera English
Iran war costing each US household about $2,000, Moody’s estimatesEconomy

With gas at $4 per gallon, mortgage rates at 7% and airfares surging, the Iran war is sharply increasing living costs for consumers facing inflation. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, estimates the conflict has cost US consumers about $265 billion since late February—roughly $2,000 per household.

CCNN
Apple HomeView: A bet on an AI-upgraded Siri and smart homesTech

Apple put its HomeView smart-home hub at the heart of an event in New York. The product is an important test of the company’s AI strategy as Apple works to catch up with rivals while reinforcing its reputation for protecting user privacy.

RReuters
LIVE: NBC News NOW — Oct. 14Other

NBC News NOW is broadcasting live with real-time coverage of breaking and developing stories, including on-the-scene reporting and deeper looks at issues in the news.

NNBC News
What does Alberta’s separation referendum question actually mean?Politics

On Oct. 19, Albertans will vote on whether the province should remain part of Canada or begin the legal process for discussions that could lead to another referendum in the future. Andrew Chang explains the legal details, the influence of Indigenous treaty rights on the ballot and why a yes vote would not settle the issue.

CCBC News
Affording America: How a Nebraska family struggles to make ends meetSociety

Sydney and Mike Jensen thought they were financially secure, with paid-off cars, a manageable mortgage and full-time jobs. After a run of unexpected expenses, their costs now outstrip their earnings. They want their two young children to face fewer hardships in the future but worry about the cost of living.

NNBC News
Doctor says Pope Leo has ‘one of the more treatable’ cancersHealth

The Vatican said Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove a lung nodule, during which doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung. NBC News medical contributor Dr. John Torres called lung adenocarcinoma “one of the more treatable” cancers. A treatment plan will follow further testing by the pontiff’s medical team.

NNBC News
Older items