New bivalent antivenom shows stronger venom-neutralising ability against Northeast pit vipers
Guwahati: A new antivenom developed specifically against two venomous green pit vipers found in Northeast India has demonstrated stronger venom-neutralising activity than the polyvalent antivenom currently used across the country, according to a new study. Published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, the study evaluated a bivalent antivenom (Bi-AV) developed using the venoms of [] The post New bivalent antivenom shows stronger venom-neutralising ability against Northeast pit vipers appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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North Macedonia v Scotland, Spain v Czechia, and more: Nations League
Meta Ray-Ban glasses ban: In the Netherlands, eyewear retailers are halting the sales of Meta's smart glasses amidst growing public anxiety regarding privacy. Reports reveal an uptick in secret filming of women, with these recordings allegedly circulating in online communities. The Dutch Data Protection Authority is actively investigating this issue fueled by public outrage.
Police authorities found out that cash was belonged to Bank of America and was sent to the bank through vendor Brinks.
Botched execution puts lethal injections more humane promise under scrutiny
The failed execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee on Wednesday has added new fuel to the longstanding debate over the death penalty in the United States. It has also drawn new scrutiny to the question of whether lethal injection, the nation's primary method of execution for the past 40 years, is truly a more humane alternative to other ways of putting someone to death. Pike was given a death sentence in 1996 after being convicted of killing her classmate, Colleen Slemmer, in an attack she carried out with her then boyfriend. After 30 years on death row, and a last-minute legal battle that temporarily delayed her execution, Pike was scheduled to be put to death on Wednesday night. However, the two doses of pentobarbital she was given proved not to be fatal. According to witnesses, Pike remained alive and snored loudly for 40 minutes after the drugs were administered. Eventually, the execution was called off and she was taken to the hospital for treatment. Pike's attorney Randy Spivey reported Thursday afternoon that she was in critical condition and receiving life-saving care. She was unconscious and placed on a ventilator in the hospital, according to a filing by her legal team on Friday. Spivey admonished the state for going forward with lethal injection despite his warnings ahead of time that a blood-clotting disorder called thrombocytosis would cause her to suffer an agonizing death. Pike's attorneys had asked the courts to permit her to die by hanging, but the request was denied. The state of Tennessee has shown once again that they are not capable of carrying out an execution consistent with basic human dignity, he said. Last night was not just inefficient, it was cruel and it was torturous. It was also predictable. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee suspended all other executions in the state and called for a comprehensive, third-party review to determine exactly what occurred. On Saturday, Lee announced that Correction Commissioner Frank Strada, who switched Tennessee to a single-drug pentobarbital protocol in 2024, would resign this month. Pike is the first person in modern U.S. history to survive the administration of lethal injection drugs, according to the nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center . Seven other attempted lethal injections have failed, but in each case, the execution was called off due to difficulties finding a vein to administer the drugs. The doctor who administered Pike's failed execution was reportedly involved in the state's previous botched lethal injection earlier this year. Lethal injection has been by far the most common form of execution in the United States since it was first introduced in the early 1980s, thanks largely to the view that it provides the quiet, non-violent death that other methods do not. But Pike is just one of many examples that contradict that belief, showing that lethal injections can sometimes be complex, error-prone and at times cause extreme suffering. A 'more humane' execution For centuries, executing someone inherently meant subjecting them to a violent death, either through hanging, the electric chair, firing squad or the gas chamber. It wasn't until the 1970s, in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling barring cruel and unusual punishment, that states began seeking less violent methods of executing prisoners. The first law legalizing lethal injection was introduced by an Oklahoma lawmaker who opposed the death penalty entirely, but felt the state should at least find an alternative to what he called the dirty deed of electrocuting a person to death. Supporters of legalizing lethal injection described it as a more humane alternative to electrocution. The first lethal injection was carried out in 1982 in Texas. Injection soon became the primary method of execution throughout the country. Nearly 90% of the 1,693 executions carried out in the United States over the past 50 years have been by lethal injection. Lethal injection is the primary execution method in 25 of the 27 states that allow the death penalty. Only nine states use the electric chair or gas chamber. Christa Gail Pike on April 12, 2012. Dipti Vaidya-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images/Reuters 'A circus of suffering' For decades, the primary approach was to inject the condemned person with a three-drug cocktail designed to put them to sleep, paralyze them and then stop their heart. In theory, this would mean that they died without experiencing any pain. But the procedure is also much more complex than some other execution methods, which increases the chances that something can go wrong. Between 1982 and 2010, there were 75 botched injection executions that featured unanticipated problems or unnecessary agony for the prisoner, according to research by Amherst College professor Austin Sarat. Lethal injections face complications at a significantly higher rate than any other execution method. There's also growing evidence that lethal injection may not provide a peaceful death even when everything appears to go right. In 2020, NPR looked at the autopsies of more than 200 people who had died by lethal injection. It found that the overwhelming majority of their bodies showed signs that the prisoners likely endured what one medical expert described as a circus of suffering before dying that wasn't visible to witnesses. More than 20 pharmaceutical companies have also refused to have their products used in executions, which has left states struggling to find the drugs they need to perform lethal injections. In some cases, they have experimented with unproven alternatives, with disastrous results. An Oklahoma prisoner named Michael Lee Wilson said he could feel his whole body burning as he was being executed using a controversial drug cocktail in 2014. There have also been instances of prisoners gasping for air , heaving and coughing , convulsing and being subjected to three hours of pain before finally dying. Other methods are gaining support Mounting awareness of the shortcomings of lethal injection has led to calls for the revival of execution methods that had previously been largely abandoned. While there should be a thorough review of what happened and why the process failed, the answer is simple: bring back the electric chair and deliver justice for these victims swiftly, Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn, the current GOP nominee to become Tennessee's next governor, wrote on social media Thursday. Some legal scholars have made the case that firing squads, for all of their brutality, may be the least inhumane way to put someone to death. That includes liberal Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who wrote in a 2015 opinion that such visible yet relatively painless violence may be vastly preferable to an excruciatingly painful death hidden behind a veneer of medication. Early last year, a convicted murderer in South Carolina named Brad Sigmon became the first person to die by firing squad in the U.S. in more than 15 years. The state carried out two more firing squad executions before the end of the year. All three inmates chose to die by firing squad. Sigmon's lawyers told the Associated Press that he chose to die by firing squad to avoid the monstrous results of a botched lethal injection. Five other states also allow the use of firing squads. That includes Idaho, which recently made it the state's primary method of execution . The Department of Justice announced in April that it would add the firing squad to its list of potential execution methods in federal death penalty cases. Another novel execution method, nitrogen gas, was used for the first time in Alabama in 2024. Though research suggests these other methods are less prone to error than lethal injections, there are still many examples of how things can go horribly wrong. Past electrocutions have involved inmates catching fire or surviving multiple waves of shocks before dying. Mikal Mahdi, a man who was killed by a firing squad last year, appeared to suffer tremendously before dying. He reportedly cried out after being shot, groaned twice and continued to breathe for more than a minute before falling motionless. A later autopsy showed that only two of the three bullets that were fired at Mahdi hit him, and neither of them struck his heart as intended. The first person executed with nitrogen gas spent two minutes making thrashing spasms and seizure-like movements before falling still and wasn't declared dead until 10 minutes later. A later execution using the same method took more than 30 minutes to take effect and involved the inmate taking a long series of heaving breaths. Some Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have said the state should reconsider single-drug lethal injections and look at other options, the Associated Press reported . It's unclear whether the state will change its execution method. This article originally appeared on Yahoo News at https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/article/christa-pikes-botched-execution-fuels-questions-over-whether-lethal-injection-is-the-more-humane-way-to-put-people-to-death-192059157.html
Sally Quinn and Ben Bradlee bought Grey Gardens for $220,000; it later sold for $15.5M
Egypt navigates Mecca pact, steps up ties with India
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deliberate over the Mecca Pact. Their talks centered on fostering robust bilateral strategic partnerships, amid Egypt's choice to refrain from joining the defense pact. Observers remark that the Mecca Pact's relevance is questionable due to a shared enemy's absence. Nonetheless, Egypt positions itself as a crucial stabilizing force within the region.
Tennessee Prisons Chief To Step Down After Christa Pike's Failed Execution
Frank Strada, commissioner of the Department of Correction, will step down this month, Governor Bill Lee said.
Will sign those checks: Trump repeats $5,000 promise to US adults if Republicans win 2026 midterms
Man shot dead as families gather for memorial
The 40-year-old died at the scene in west London from a gunshot wound, the Met Police said.
'All adult US citizens...':Trump reiterates $5,000 promise if Republicans win 2026 midterm elections
'All adult US citizens...':Trump reiterates $5,000 promise if Republicans win 2026 midterm elections
Louis Rees-Zammit scores two tries as Bristol defeat champions Northampton
I don't take this bulls**t: Thom Tillis fiery private messages to Trump expose bitter rift
I don't take this bulls**t: Thom Tillis fiery private messages to Trump expose bitter rift
Death row convict, alleged associate of Azmeri Osman, arrested in Narayanganj
Arrestee was sentenced to death in absentia over the murder of an auto-rickshaw driver in 2011
Four North Carolina homes repaired after Helene face demolition after FEMA buyouts
Greg Lui was charged by the Department of Justice for allegedly exporting restricted computer servers to China. The indictment includes conspiracy to violate export control laws and money laundering. Lui and associates misrepresented shipments through Malaysia and Singapore to bypass regulations. It is claimed that over $300 million of advanced technology was involved in the scheme. If convicted, Lui faces significant prison time for these serious offenses.
Queensland dairy farmer opened four campsites after drought forced her family to sell 40 cows
Super League Grand Final: Warrington Wolves v Wakefield Trinity
Desmond targeted by Celtic fan protest at Alfred Dunhill
Celtic's largest shareholder Dermot Desmond is targeted in a protest at the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament in St Andrews as tennis balls were thrown towards him.
Bangladesh targets tourism growth through better connectivity, infrastructure
Government moves ahead with a national tourism master plan, while officials stress easier visas, stronger global promotion and investment to boost international arrivals
US hails Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for foiling Flydubai terror bid
US hails Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for foiling Flydubai terror bid
Nikki Kelly did not set out to build a jewellery company. After losing her corporate job at 38 weeks pregnant, she used $1,000 from family savings to start making personalised pieces at home. An Etsy store became her first shopfront, and a small garage operation slowly grew into Kellective by Nikki. It is now a 13 person business with $2.5 million in turnover.
Ethiopia's Tigray rebels abandon regional capital as government advances
Fighting erupted on September 23 in northern Ethiopia as the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launched attacks into neighbouring states, raising fears of a return to the devastating 2020-2022 civil war.
Bhutan's 'Gateway To World' Takes Shape With Gelephu Airport Construction
The airfield package is one of the two largest remaining construction contracts for the airport, alongside the Passenger Terminal Building and associated landside works.
Thousands rally across Spain over housing crisis as parliament blocks key reforms
Thousands rally across Spain over housing crisis as parliament blocks key reforms
Brazil breeze past India 4-0 in historic Kolkata friendly
India impressed during the opening 27 minutes, but Brazil gradually took control and scored twice before half-time before adding two more goals after the break.
UK-Iranian man arrested over suspected RAF Fairford terror plot released on bail
The identities of two pilots who played a crucial role in bringing a FlyDubai aircraft under control during a terrifying mid-air emergency are still unknown. The incident happened three days ago when the Israel-bound flight, carrying 182 passengers and
Uncertainty is the new normal in global economy: finance minister
Uncertainty has become the new normal in the global economy, with slowing growth, high borrowing costs and rising trade protectionism making evidence-based policymaking increasingly important, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said today.
New-look NCL begins with seven new faces
In the absence of national cricketers, seven players made their first-class debuts for their respective sides on the opening day of the National Cricket League 2026-27, which got underway in a festive atmosphere at four venues across the country today.
Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix to go ahead despite Middle East conflict, says F1 chief
Asia-Pacific youth urged to turn climate ideas into COP31 recommendations
Bangladesh hosts regional youth conference for the first time, with more than 500 participants from 28 countries
Governor says Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
The head of Tennessees prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike
America In Focus: Unemployment rate climbs, mortgage rate hits nearly 3 year high
U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, the government reported Friday
Argentina's friendly against Burkina Faso hangs in the balance
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Arunachal Minister Dasanglu Pul Visits Ladakh
Itanagar, October 3: Arunachal Pradesh Science and Technology Minister Dasanglu Pul visited the ONGC Geothermal Project at Puga Valley in Ladakh to study geothermal exploration, drilling and clean-energy generation models suited to challenging Himalayan conditions. The minister was accompanied by Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CES&HS) Director Tana Tage and geologists from the... The post Arunachal Minister Dasanglu Pul Visits Ladakhs Puga Geothermal Project, Explores Geothermal Energy Potential first appeared on Northeast Today .
India in focus globally as UN row, Hasina case and Ukraine talks unfold
India in focus globally as UN row, Hasina case and Ukraine talks unfold
North Korea Tests AI-Enabled Ballistic Missile That Can 'Change Flight Orbit'
The launch took place days after Seoul's military demanded an apology from Pyongyang for a blast that wounded three South Korean soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that it blamed on the North.
1987 Buick GNX with 30 miles jumps from $200,000 to $427,000 in 2 years
Georgia begins 10-year forest restoration at 132-acre Towaliga Preserve with data-centre partnership
Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine, damage Kyiv's Northern Bridge
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said the strike on the bridge damaged the road surface and trolleybus cables, forcing traffic to be suspended. There were no casualties reported.
US country singer Zach Bryan wore a Free Palestine T-shirt during his performance at Robert Krafts Gillette Stadium, while bandmate Nate Head wore a Palestine jersey bearing the name of Hind Rajab. The on-stage message comes amid the controversy over Macklemores removal from Ed Sheerans US tour after his pro-Palestinian remarks, with Kraft linked to the decision.
Kartal wins again as Zverev sets up Djokovic tie
Great Britain's Sonay Kartal reaches last-32 at the China Open as Alexander Zverev sets up a quarter-final clash against Novak Djokovic in Beijing.
Ukraine ready to consider Indias ceasefire proposal: FM Sybiha
We have four proposals; the broadest one is Indias proposal; we are ready for an energy and Black Sea ceasefire, but only in this combination, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha
US Launches Search For Plane That Lost Contact On Trip From Bermuda
A plane with six people aboard lost contact during a flight from Bermuda to Boston
Indian stock markets may stay flat in October amid global pressures
Indian equities could remain flat or decline in October due to global headwinds following a sharp September sell-off.
Vijay Mallya debt recovery: SBI-led consortium tells Bombay High Court 8,752 crore still recoverable
An SBI-led consortium has told the Bombay High Court that 8,751.86 crore remains recoverable from Vijay Mallya as of August 31, 2026, despite 10,270 crore being temporarily recovered. The lenders' claim counters Mallya's argument that banks have already recovered more than his outstanding dues.
CBI files chargesheet against Reliance Communications and executives in LIC fraud case
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against Reliance Communications and senior executives in a Rs 3,750 crore LIC investment fraud case.
Litton laments missed opportunity after bronze slip
Bangladesh won gold at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou before securing bronze medals in the next two editions, in 2014 and 2022.
Nushrratt Bharuccha returned to Mumbai via an air ambulance after suffering a severe spine fracture in an accident in Bali. Videos from her arrival show the actress being taken out of the ambulance on a stretcher, accompanied by family and friends, including Ishita Raj.
Deadheading pilots save FlyDubai flight after cockpit attack, says passenger
Deadheading pilots save FlyDubai flight after cockpit attack, says passenger
Unsafe Nestl dairy product found at The Lalit hotel, FSSAI issues notice
FSSAI has directed The Lalit hotel to halt sale of unsafe Nestle Low Fat Dairy Whitener found substandard in lab tests.
Women given free cycling shorts to prevent upskirting on Oktoberfest amusement ride
Distinguishing truth from falsehood a major challenge: Info state minister
Yaser calls for alert and responsible role by youth to counter misinformation
'No deadline for Sheikh Hasina's return', says Indian high commissioner in Bangladesh
High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi addressed the extradition request for Sheikh Hasina from Bangladesh, stating that the matter is under legal review, preventing a set timeline for her repatriation. He clarified that India had no involvement in her arrival, citing the dire circumstances in Bangladesh. As relations between India and Bangladesh grow increasingly strained, the new Bangladeshi government remains resolute in pursuing Hasina's extradition.
Ireland cut short news conference as mood darkens further before Israel game
Video: Reporter And Cameraperson Struck By Car During Live Broadcast In Mexico
Monterrey reporter and cameraperson were hit by a vehicle during a live news report on heavy rain damage.
Tories plan to extend cuts beyond
Students angry over the state of the country
Section 163 remains in force in New Delhi, no permission for protest today: Delhi Police
Addressing the gathering, CJP founder Abhijit Dipke criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He said the movement would continue under the 'Jail Bharo' call and described peaceful assembly in support of voting rights
Jaya Bachchan's cheerful appearance at a Mumbai book launch caught fans' attention as she laughed and posed alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Gulzar. Videos showed the actress smiling and laughing as the trio posed together. Her cheerful mood quickly became a talking point online.
flydubai crew demanded tied-up Omani co-pilot be freed, Israeli passengers claim
flydubai crew demanded tied-up Omani co-pilot be freed, Israeli passengers claim
236 women, children faced violence in September: HRSS
79 women and girls raped, 47 of them children and adolescents, rights body says
Zigiotti Olme capitalises on Liverpool mistake to keep Manchester United moving up WSL
'I'll be happy': Trump adds $3.2bn Alabama bridge to long list of things hed like named after him
'I'll be happy': Trump adds $3.2bn Alabama bridge to long list of things hed like named after him
The Trump administration is actively utilizing 13 taxpayer-funded, campaign-style ads to promote its policies. These advertisements showcase military accomplishments and various initiatives from the administration, with officials arguing they serve as public service announcements. The titles of the ads include God made Trump, The Country He Loves. However, lawmakers from both parties express concerns over the legality of this advertising approach, igniting discussions about potential misuse of government funds.
When I saw my husbands records: Widow exposes how Hospitals deleted COVID patients' files
When I saw my husbands records: Widow exposes how Hospitals deleted COVID patients' files
Croatia v England: Nations League football
Flight with 6 aboard takes off from Bermuda, goes missing en route to Boston
Flight with 6 aboard takes off from Bermuda, goes missing en route to Boston
Alleged FlyDubai attacker was previously identified as security risk, officials say
The co-pilot of the FlyDubai plane who allegedly attacked the plane's captain and attempted to crash a flight bound for Israel on Wednesday is an Omani national who was previously suspended from flying by Oman Air after being identified as a security risk, according to senior intelligence and law enforcement officials. Multiple sources familiar with the investigation identified the suspected attacker as 29-year-old Hamam Al Hammami. The officials told ABC News that Al Hammami, while working as a co-pilot trainee for Oman Air in 2024, was found to be in possession of extremist materials. The suspect was allowed to continue working for the airline in an administrative role, the sources said. United Arab Emirates Attorney General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi on Saturday said the aircraft's co-pilot had attempted to carry out a terrorist act and that he began executing his plan during the flight by assaulting the pilot inside the cockpit using a crash axe and attempted to seize control of the aircraft's controls, according to WAM state news agency. This is the first confirmation by UAE authorities that the co-pilot had attacked the captain and identified the weapon used as a crash axe. Previous UAE statements had described the incident as a security incident and said an investigation was underway to determine whether it involved terrorist activity or prior planning. 'The last push, Smit': FlyDubai captain Smit Machchhar recounts harrowing cockpit attack The attorney general stressed that investigations are still ongoing to establish all the circumstances and motives surrounding the incident, as well as any related links. He added that technical examinations and the analysis of physical and digital evidence are also being completed, with the final findings to be announced once the necessary procedures have been concluded. Officials investigating the incident are still trying to determine how the suspected attacker was subsequently permitted to fly for FlyDubai and how he ended up as the first officer in the cockpit of a plane headed for Israel, the sources said. Al Hammami -- who was transferred Thursday from Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates -- is said to be cooperating with authorities investigating the incident and has indicated that his intent was to crash the aircraft in Israel, according to sources briefed on the investigation. We recognise that there are many questions at this stage; however, the circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation, FlyDubai said in a statement obtained by ABC News on Saturday. We are therefore not in a position to comment further beyond our published statements. We remain fully committed to supporting the ongoing investigation and are in close coordination with the relevant government authorities and regulators. Representatives for Oman Air and the Omani Embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment from ABC News. FlyDubaiissued a statement earlier Friday, attributed to its chief executive officer, saying that, at the request of the authorities,FlyDubaihad temporarily suspended operations to Tel Aviv until further notice, and saying a full official investigation, led by the relevant authorities and fully supported byflydubai, is underway. A disaster was averted when the flight's captain, Smit Machchhar, fought back and a number of passengers subdued and restrained the attacker, who had sent the plane into a rapid dive . Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images - PHOTO: A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft prepares for landing at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Lod, Sept. 30, 2026. One of the passengers, Israeli plumber Yaniv Hayoun, said he pulled back on the controls to steady the plane until a third pilot, who was traveling in the passenger cabin, took over. The flight eventually landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. One of the passengers who ran to the front of the plane, Dr. Shota Musaev, told ABC News in an interview this week that the attacker -- who was bloodied and restrained on the floor outside the cockpit -- told him he was from Oman. Musaev said that at one point the suspect asked Musaev to kill him. He said, 'Kill me please, kill me please,' Musaev said. Israeli officials are expected to be on the ground and involved in the questioning of Al Hammami, sources said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said that the suspected attacker, who he didn't name, had undergone Islamist radicalization. He came to crash the plane with all passengers on board, Netanyahu said in a video released by his office. We are investigating whether he was sent, and whoever sent him will pay a very heavy price. Netanyahu also again heaped praise on Hayoun and the other heroic passengers for preventing a tragedy like 9/11. A threadbare internet biography page believed to belong to the suspect indicated that he had studied aviation management at a British university and engineering at an Australian university. A source at the Buckinghamshire New University confirmed that Al Hammami completed a three-year distance-learning course and graduated with a degree in aviation management in 2023. The source stressed that Al Hammami did not take any pilot training at the school. Royal Air Maroc -- Morocco's national carrier --confirmed to ABC News that Al Hammami completed a three-month theoretical training period with the airline in 2025 as part of its pre-employment process. At the end of the training, he was not selected for employment, the airline confirmed, but it wouldn't say why. A representative for the school in Australia declined to comment and referred an inquiry from ABC News to the Australian federal police. - ABC News' Dragana Jovanovic contributed to this report. This story has been updated. This article originally appeared on ABC News at https://abcnews.com/US/suspect-flydubai-incident-previously-identified-security-risk-officials/story?id=136960488
India rebuts Pakistan at UN, says J&K and Ladakh are integral parts
India rebuts Pakistan at UN, says J&K and Ladakh are integral parts
Why is Trump redirecting $2 billion into $90 Medicare checks, and who qualifies for the payment?
President Donald Trump has announced one-time $90 payments for more than 20 million Medicare Part B enrollees. The White House says the money will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which has about $2 billion available. Most eligible recipients are expected to receive the payment in October, without filing a separate application.
India's Russia-Ukraine peace proposal 'most comprehensive' among four plans: Kyiv
Ukraine is evaluating four international proposals to resolve the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting India's comprehensive approach. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha noted India's newfound willingness to engage in the peace process. Other proposals include initiatives from Turkiye and Egypt for grain truce and a U.S. energy truce. Both Zelenskyy and Putin have acknowledged India's principled stance and Modi's diplomatic efforts.
A Gulfstream G100 medical evacuation aircraft vanished shortly after departing from Bermuda, carrying six individuals headed for Boston. The U.S. Coast Guard promptly launched a search operation following the moment contact with the plane was lost. Preliminary reports suggest the aircraft descended significantly before disappearing from radar, while authorities are still investigating if a patient was aboard.
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Wisconsin diver finds 17-foot canoe in lake; tests show it is 1,000 years old
A fascinating discovery was made by diver Mark Schachtner: an ancient dugout canoe dating back about 1,000 years in Pewaukee Lake. In partnership with Native Nations, the Wisconsin Historical Society is carefully documenting this important archaeological treasure. Researchers have assessed its condition and theorized its submersion history. This find not only contributes to Wisconsin's storied history of ancient canoes but also sheds light on Indigenous practices.
Michigan commits $89 million to restore polluted Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers by 2040
Man adopted 60 years ago learns Grammy winner Michael McDonald is his father
A St. Louis man adopted as a baby nearly 60 years ago discovered that Grammy-winning musician Michael McDonald was his biological father after a previously unknown half-brother took a 23andMe DNA test. The discovery led to meetings with both his birth mother and McDonald, followed by a family reunion that also introduced McDonald to his grandchildren.
Tens of thousands protest across Spain over housing crisis, demand government action
Saturdays demonstrations followed a parliamentary setback for measures intended to address growing public anger over housing-related concerns
Iran-linked plot suspects remanded over Manchester Jewish sites surveillance
Iran-linked plot suspects remanded over Manchester Jewish sites surveillance
Brazil make seven changes for historic India friendly
Five-time world champions Brazil face India for the first time in an international friendly, with the historic match taking place at Kolkata
Dubai Crown Prince Meets Smit Machchhar, Praises His
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has received praise from Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum after surviving a violent attack inside the cockpit of a flight bound for Israel. Dubai Crown Prince Visits Smit Machchhar Machchhar
Trump announces $90 Medicare payment for more than 20 million Americans
The proposed payments come as the Trump administration announces additional financial measures for Americans ahead of Novembers midterm elections
Republicans are wary of the $200 million-plus price tag to save Ken Paxton
Republicans know they have to spend big to save Ken Paxton. Theyre increasingly worried MAGA Inc. wont throw down in time. In private conversations over recent weeks, senior Hill Republicans and GOP officials have nudged President Donald Trumps team to start spending more on the Texas Senate race before its too late, according to three people with direct knowledge of those conversations, who were granted anonymity to discuss them. Those fears escalated after audio leaked of Paxton privately trashing Trumps midterm convention, with some worrying it could impact whether MAGA Inc. continues spending after a current wave of GOP ad bookings run out Oct. 12. A Trump operative told POLITICO that MAGA Inc. and its affiliates are expected to spend near $45 million on direct mail, TV, and digital advertising in Texas through Oct. 12, an increase from its previous $20 million to boost Paxton. But they said the team is still assessing how much more money to send in the final weeks, in consultation with Senate Republicans and their top super PAC, the Senate Leadership Fund. The Trump operative, who like others in this article was granted anonymity to speak candidly, would not commit to any plans when asked by POLITICO. With national Democrats starting to finally spend for their Senate nominee, James Talarico, after months of holding off, and as polling of the race tightens, Republicans expect the cost of salvaging Paxtons campaign will only skyrocket. And, theyve started to panic. Its a five-alarm fire, no doubt, one GOP senator said. Can we put it out? I hope so. This is a slow-moving car crash that we're witnessing right now, a Republican strategist in the state said. And there's a 75% chance that the ultimate result here will be catastrophic from a GOP Senate majority standpoint. A fourth Republican, a national operative, spoke to the urgency factor: While its money we shouldnt have needed to spend, it needs to be spent now, said a national GOP operative, describing the state as more winnable than North Carolina, Georgia and potentially Ohio. Even with a massive war chest, Texas is turning into a huge money sink for the GOP that senators worry could hurt them in other tight races as they work to defend deep-red states and try to flip blue seats in Michigan and New Hampshire. Trump himself nodded to some of the concerns at a rally just across the Texas border in Oklahoma Thursday night, saying those voters arent the ones hes concerned about. Were worried about Michigan. Were worried about Texas, he told the crowd. Were worried about a few states.The president is scheduled to visit Texas again next week for a rally in San Antonio next Wednesday. SLF poured another $60 million into Texas on Wednesday, bringing its total expenditure there to a record-breaking $131 million. With the MAGA Inc. money and additional GOP ad reservations, the race is already on track to top $200 million from outside Republican groups hoping to save Paxton. Paxtons own campaign recently announced a $20 million ad buy one of the largest single media investments in a Texas Senate race. Some Republicans want MAGA Inc. to take over spending for Paxton in Texas in the final few weeks, so SLF can focus its resources elsewhere. MAGA Inc. could also funnel money into SLFs recently established Texas PAC. But, according to two people with direct knowledge of that matter, that hasnt happened. At some point I think the people spending that money are going to have to make hard choices and figure out where the money can have the biggest impact, and certainly Texas is the most expensive, Sen. John Cornyn, who lost to Trump-backed Paxton in the primary, recently told POLITICO . SLF Executive Director Alex Latcham indicated to POLITICO the group will keep spending in Texas: Senate Leadership Funds investment through Texas PAC affirms our commitment to maintaining the Republican majority and defeating Far-Left liberals like James Talarico. But Republicans money concerns have been complicated by Paxton himself. A growing number of GOP senators and top operatives have been stunned by what they described as unforced errors by the Texas Senate nominee. For example, he crossed one of the brightest red lines with Trump, telling a group of donors that everybodys numbers dropped after the presidents GOP convention in Dallas last month, according to the audio leak reported by The New York Times. There seems to be very little strategy there, said another Republican senator, granted anonymity to candidly discuss the race. Sometimes, I think [Paxton] wants to lose. The White House did not respond to a request for comment. Trump, while on his way to Texas to tour a motor facility on Thursday, told reporters he hadnt talked to Paxton about his convention comments. Later, he told a crowd in Texas that Ken Paxton was at my side more than anybody, and I have to always remember that because he can be a pain in the ass sometimes. Ill be honest. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) told reporters this week that he hadnt seen the audio of Paxton trashing Trumps convention. He acknowledged the stakes in his home state were high and that the influx of cash is key. The reason that it is a serious race and a close race right now is that for several months the Democrats were massively outspending us, he said, and I am glad now that we are seeing money invested in communicating with the voters. The White House has attempted to reassure concerned senators, with chief of staff Susie Wiles telling Senate Republicans this week that there will be enough money available for competitive races in the final stretch, according to two people with knowledge of the meeting. GOP operatives in both Michigan and New Hampshire said they feel that some of the cash being shoveled toward Texas should be going to their states instead. Most polls show Republicans running narrowly behind or neck and neck in both states, even though they hold a spending advantage on the airwaves there. Were focusing so much on weve got to put this money into Texas. Why? Weve never had a problem in Texas. Lets focus on taking back a seat we havent had in years, said an ally of former Sen. John E. Sununu, whos in a tight race against Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas. There are real chances in Michigan and New Hampshire, said the person, who was granted anonymity to speak candidly about the dynamics. Sununus campaign did not respond to a request for comment. Latcham, who heads SLF, said that Texas PAC is a dedicated effort that will not take resources from our other ongoing investments across the Senate map. Recent polling still shows the Texas Senate race with a razor-thin margin. Most public polling over the past two months shows Talarico with an edge, though Paxtons campaign released an internal poll Tuesday that shows Paxton leading by three points among likely voters, 48% to 45%. I don't think the needle has moved in the last month, said one Texas Republican elected official, granted anonymity to speak frankly. Unless it's the worst polling that's ever been done in political history, all this spend hasn't changed anything, and I think people have made their mind up. Lisa Kashinsky, Samuel Benson, Alex Gangitano and Kelsey Brugger contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Politico at https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/03/paxton-texas-senate-trump-gop-money-woes-01105707
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