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Migrants using longer, more dangerous routes across Channel

The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings.

BBC 29 Sep 2026 6:12 am

Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid

The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.

BBC 29 Sep 2026 6:10 am

Netanyahu Visits Emirati Leader After Reports on Warning About Hamas Attack

Official statements said bilateral relations were discussed. But the question of who bears responsibility for failing to prevent the Oct. 7 attack is a major election issue in Israel.

The New York Times 29 Sep 2026 6:09 am

Major Pentagon breach exposes sensitive data on nearly 3 million people

A breach of the Pentagons sprawling personnel database exposed sensitive information belonging to a massive swath of military personnel, including Social Security numbers and details about the jobs they held, according to a U.S. defense official. The breach affected 2.76 million living people and another 294,000 who are deceased, the official said. The scope and sensitivity of the exposed information could raise national security concerns, particularly because the files included details about the jobs performed by military and civilian personnel. A Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) information system experienced unauthorized access of personally identifiable information by a small number of unauthorized users between October 2025 and July 2026. Upon discovery, DMDC immediately remediated the vulnerability, the official said. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP - PHOTO: The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One, Sept. 26, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The Defense Manpower Data Center serves as one of the Pentagons main repositories for personnel records, holding information on active-duty and reserve troops, civilian employees, contractors, retirees, veterans and military family members. FBI investigating possible cyber breach of its job application website: Sources The agency maintains more than 60 million personnel records. Military Times first reported the breach last week. The unauthorized access stretched from October 2025 until July, when DMDC discovered the vulnerability and patched the affected system, according to the defense official, adding theres no evidence yet that any of the exposed data has been misused. Defense officials said they have found no evidence so far that the exposed information has been misused and are offering identity protection and credit monitoring resources. The news of the Pentagon breach comes as the FBI sent a notice to employees on Friday outlining their response to a breach of its jobs portal FBIJobs.gov . An threat actor said it would publish data includingFBI employees'names, home address, personal and work contact information, Social Security numbers, date of birth and emergency contact information, sources told ABC News, and the bureau is operating as if every FBI employees personal information was compromised. But in a statement to the New York Times and 404 Media on Monday, the hacking group shinyhunters claimed it won't release the data as it previously said it would. Since the very beginning of this event we have unequivocally and assiduously emphasised this is NOT extortion, this is NOT ransom, this is NOT financially motivated, the statement said. This was all a marketing campaign to protect our business and actively combat disinformation. If we made this statement normally then this much attention to our words and intentions wouldve never been this widespread. ABC News has not independently verified the group's claims. Employees who were impacted have also begun to be notified, and the FBI said that the impacted system --FBIJobs.gov -- was unclassified. The FBI also issued a warning for those who might be impacted, advising them to maintain situational awareness and to not answer suspicious calls. There will also be internal briefings for employees who have been impacted. It also says, according to the warning described to ABC News, that employees should not talk to the media and if the media is trespassing, employees should call911. This article originally appeared on ABC News at https://abcnews.com/Politics/pentagon-breach-exposed-sensitive-data-3-million-people/story?id=136832909

Yahoo 29 Sep 2026 6:09 am

Argentina threatens arbitration over Falklands Sea Lion oil project

Argentina threatens arbitration over Falklands Sea Lion oil project

India Today 29 Sep 2026 5:04 am

U.S., Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war

Irans seven-day plan envisages an end to all hostilities in Iran and Lebanon, the unfreezing of billions of dollars worth of Iranian assets, an end to sanctions on Iranian oil and the lifting of the US blockade on Iranian ports.

The Hindu 29 Sep 2026 4:51 am

US, Iran hold separate talks with mediators in fresh bid to end seven-month war

US, Iran hold separate talks with mediators in fresh bid to end seven-month war

India Today 29 Sep 2026 4:50 am

Temperatures to hit 25C in burst of late September warmth

Temperatures are expected to rise well above the late September average on Tuesday with a very warm night to follow, as Simon King explains.

BBC 29 Sep 2026 4:43 am

Man who spent decades on Utah death row gets bail after DNA doesn't match him

A Utah judge on Monday ordered a 71-year-old man who spent decades on death row for a 1985 killing to be released on bail, despite objections from the victim's family, after prosecutors said newly analyzed DNA evidence did not match him. Douglas Stewart Carter was sentenced to death that same year after a jury found him guilty of murdering Eva Olesen, an aunt of the Provo police chief at the time. The state Supreme Court ordered a new trial last year, citing misconduct by investigators. Carter has maintained his innocence and says a signed confession was coerced. No physical evidence linked him to the crime scene, but the jury convicted Carter, a Black man, based on the confession and two witnesses who said he bragged about killing Olesen, who was white. Those witnesses later recanted. A DNA analysis received Sept. 22 excluded Carter as a possible match to blood found on a doorknob and genetic material recovered from the handle of a knife used to stab Olesen, who was also shot. Judge Derek Pullan said those results further undermined the case against Carter, but a reasonable jury still could conclude that he killed Olesen. Prosecutors are reconsidering the case Pullan ordered Carter to wear a GPS monitor as a condition of his release, and to avoid contact with Olesen's family. Defense attorney Neal Hamilton said Carter was expected to be fitted with the monitor and released Monday night. Carter will be placed in an extended stay accommodation near the family of his son, who was adopted by another family as an infant and didn't learn about the conviction until years later, Hamilton said. Carter also will need therapy to deal with his extended incarceration, the defense attorney said. It's not just as simple as, 'Let's let him go,' Hamilton said. He's being released with 41 years of state-induced trauma and the effect it will have on him is very real. Pullan had scheduled a two-month retrial for 2027, but last week Utah County prosecutors withdrew a notice that they intended to seek the death penalty. Utah County prosecutor Erwin Petilos told the judge Monday that reassessing Carter's bail was necessary and fair as the state continues to look at the remaining evidence in the case. Carter, a Chicago native, had been living with his mother in Utah at the time of Olesen's killing on Feb. 27, 1985. Court documents indicate the investigation eventually focused on Carter, who was suspected of killing Olesen during a robbery. By that April, Carter had fled Utah believing he was a suspect in an unrelated assault case, according to court documents. He was apprehended that June in Nashville, Tennessee, where Carter signed a confession while under interrogation from a Provo detective. Carter said later that he had given a false confession after being repeatedly threatened by police. He was convicted and sentenced to death after a trial in which the defense called no witnesses. He was again sentenced to death after a 1992 retrial, and courts in Utah rejected numerous appeals from Carter in subsequent years. Key witnesses say police gave them cash and gifts A turning point came in 2011, when the two witnesses at his original trial were tracked down in Mexico. They said they had been told to lie in court and were given cash and gifts by police who told them not to disclose the payments. They also said police and prosecutors threatened them and their son with deportation if they did not implicate Carter. More than a decade of legal wrangling followed before the Utah Supreme Court last year ordered a new trial, citing multiple instances of intentional misconduct by police and a prosecutor. A DNA analysis of the evidence was conducted in response to that order and prosecutors said the results arrived last week. They declined Monday to say whether they're using the DNA evidence to search for other suspects with matching DNA. Victim's husband was potential suspect Carter's defense attorneys have said witnesses saw a white man fleeing the crime scene and an investigator suppressed evidence pointing to other suspects, including the victim's husband, Orla Olesen. They allege that prosecutors were close to filing charges against the husband, but a Provo police lieutenant asked them not to so he could continue investigating. Carter was identified as a suspect soon after, according to court documents. Orla Olesen, a painting contractor who died in 2009, told police he found his wife dead in their home, partially undressed and with her hands tied behind her back. Theresa Olesen, a daughter-in-law of Eva Olesen, said during Monday's bond hearing that her family had serious concerns about Carter's release. By golly we were hoping for a concrete match, Olesen said of the DNA analysis. It doesn't mean he wasn't there. We just want justice for Eva. And if he had any part of it we want that to be known, she added. This article originally appeared on Associated Press at https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/man-ordered-released-bail-decades-231121535.html

Yahoo 29 Sep 2026 4:41 am

Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk

Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was for sure building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.

BBC 29 Sep 2026 4:40 am

Unis are offering degrees in content creation for 30,000. But are they worth it?

Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts.

BBC 29 Sep 2026 4:40 am

Hoax: Trump Denies Report On Iran Sanctions Relief

The Axios story reported that Trump is willing to give Iran sanctions relief and release Iranian frozen funds in return for concrete Iranian steps regarding the nuclear program. It quoted unnamed US officials.

NDTV 29 Sep 2026 4:34 am

Nvidias Answer to Rogue Agents Is an Open-Source AI Security System

In the wake of a series of high-profile AI safety incidents, Nvidia is introducing a new software tool that helps keep agents from escaping containmen... Nvidias Answer to Rogue Agents Is an Open-Source AI Security System

India Vision 29 Sep 2026 4:33 am

AI Agents Are About to Flood the Workforce. No Ones Ready for It

Your next coworker might well be an AI agentand will require a whole new model of workplace interactions. AI Agents Are About to Flood the Workforce. No Ones Ready for It

India Vision 29 Sep 2026 4:32 am

US sanctions waiver to reopen Iran-Najaf air route for Shiite pilgrims

US sanctions waiver to reopen Iran-Najaf air route for Shiite pilgrims

India Today 29 Sep 2026 4:24 am

Anthropic, OpenAI sound AI doomsday warning, Nvidia may have an answer. Here's explainer

AI safety debate has divided the industry, with the heads of Anthropic and OpenAI championing a coordinated slowdown of Artificial Intelligence development to let safety efforts catch up. However, Nvidia may have a plan.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 4:22 am

FBI deputy director Andrew Bailey quits after a year, returns to Missouri

FBI deputy director Andrew Bailey quits after a year, returns to Missouri

India Today 29 Sep 2026 3:56 am

UAE confirms Netanyahu visit, says talks focused on bilateral ties and Iran

UAE confirms Netanyahu visit, says talks focused on bilateral ties and Iran

India Today 29 Sep 2026 3:37 am

Nations League: Olise

The Guardian 29 Sep 2026 3:15 am

Trump puts sanctions relief on the table as U.S.-Iran talks continue, U.S. official says

A satellite view shows an overview of the Natanz nuclear facility near Natanz, Iran, on June 30. - Vantor/Reuters President Donald Trump is willing to give Iran sanctions relief and release frozen funds as part of a final deal, but only if Tehran offers concrete progress on the nuclear issue, a US official told CNN Monday, as mediators try to bring both countries back to the negotiating table. The United States is having positive and constructive discussions through the mediators, the official said, though they noted that there will not be a deal unless nuclear issues are addressed. Trump on Saturday rejected Irans latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling it unacceptable. On Sunday, Trump told Axios that he expects more talks with Iran to occur this week. The official said that special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are leading the talks on the US side. On Monday, he also disputed the idea he had offered Iran any concession, saying on Truth Social that he offered them NOTHING! They want to make a deal, but it is not the deal that I want to make, the president said Sunday. It is what we would have maybe agreed to a year ago. They overplayed their hand. According to the official, Iran has indicated they are flexible on nuclear issues but both sides have not reached an agreement on the timing of the commitments. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told CNNs Jake Tapper on Sunday that Trump rejected the proposal because he did not believe Iran was negotiating in good faith, arguing that it was unacceptable that Tehran was asking for everything up front. The bottom line is they were asking for everything up front with a promise that they would then talk, Waltz said on State of the Union. Waltz later told NBCs Meet the Press that its kind of common sense Trump doesnt have a lot of confidence in the Iranian proposal. He dismissed Tehrans latest offer as a pretty cynical attempt to put something on the table that they knew was unacceptable. The US official reiterated Waltzs assertion that the United States is skeptical of Irans promises, given the country violated the US-Iran memorandum of understanding reached in July by firing on commercial vessels. This story has been updated with additional context and developments. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com This article originally appeared on CNN at https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/politics/trump-iran-deal-sanctions-nuclear

Yahoo 29 Sep 2026 3:14 am

U.S. prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape case after outcry

The newly-released details of the alleged incident have fuelled allegations that the university was too lenient and reignited a debate over sexual assault on U.S. campuses

The Hindu 29 Sep 2026 3:14 am

Yankees vs Red Sox: Aaron Judge to feature in playing XI for New York Yankees against Boston Red Sox in AL Wild Card Series opener? Check latest update

Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees for AL Wild Card Series opener is set to take place on Tuesday and all eyes will be on star player Aaron Judge.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 3:03 am

SpaceX sends Starship to orbit, deploys 26 Starlinks before early return

SpaceX sends Starship to orbit, deploys 26 Starlinks before early return

India Today 29 Sep 2026 2:56 am

In 1989, the first space mission to understand positions, distances, motions, brightness and colors of stars was launched. Four years later, ESA's Hipparcos achieved its goals and ceased operations

In 1989, European Space Agency's Hipparcos mission looked to understand positions, distances, motions, brightness and colors of stars for the first time. In 1993, the operations were ceased after the fulfillment of the mission goals.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 2:55 am

President Trump announces new $15 billion steel plant to be built in Iowa

Washington President Trump on Monday announced that the company Mesabi Metallics will build a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa over the coming years, in what would be the largest of its kind in U.S. history. There's a company known as Mesabi, the president said in the Oval Office. And they're going to make a big investment in a place called Iowa. I love Iowa. I won Iowa every time. Today, we're thrilled to announce that Mesabi Metallics will be building the largest steel plant in American history in the great state of Iowa. The president and the Minnesota-based Mesabi Metallics unveiled the company's plans for what the White House is calling a mega steel plant, alongside Mesabi executives and Iowa officials. The announcement comes as several Iowa Republicans face competitive elections in the November midterms, including the party's candidates for Senate and governor. Although Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Monday the steel plant won't receive direct federal support, he acknowledged that the government-run Export-Import Bank financed Mesabi's iron ore plant in Minnesota, which will provide the raw materials essential to making steel. Once it's up and running in 2030, the plant is expected to produce 7.5 million or more tons of steel per year. A White House official said the plant is expected to create 1,750 permanent jobs in Iowa. The plans for a new plant mark the Trump administration's latest move to boost domestic steel manufacturing in the face of overseas competition, a centerpiece of the president's trade agenda. Last year, he doubled tariffs on imported steel to 50% , and steel levies have been part of the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada. He also approved a deal for Japan-based Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel, an arrangement that calls for new investments in the iconic Pittsburgh-based company. Mesabi has not announced where in Iowa the steel plant will be, but Energy Secretary Chris Wright mentioned that it would be in the southeast part of the state. A White House official said this will be the first mega steel plant built in the U.S. since the 1960s. The Trump administration expects the steel could support U.S. defense projects in the future. The Wall Street Journal was first to report the president's anticipated announcement of the new steel plant. The Export-Import Bank's board approved a $770 million direct loan to Mesabi Metallics for its iron ore endeavors on Sept. 24, a spokesperson for EXIM told CBS News. The board was initially considering up to $10 billion in support, according to a March news release . Mesabi Metallics is owned by India-based Essar Group, but its operations haven't always been known as Mesabi Metallics. In 2008, the Essar Group's Essar Steel Minnesota LLC began work on a massive iron mine and processing facility in Minnesota. But after years of delays, missed deadlines and financial challenges, Essar Steel Minnesota LLC filed for bankruptcy in 2016. Frustrated with the delays, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources took steps in 2019 to potentially bar Essar Global from working with the state, although the company sued over that move , and the state ultimately did not complete the debarment process. This is a step in the right direction after northern Minnesotans have waited patiently too patiently, in fact for economic gains that have been dangled in front of their eyes for many years, Democratic state Reps. Julie Sandstede and Rob Ecklund said in a statement at the time . What was known as Essar Steel Minnesota LLC was eventually reborn from the ashes of bankruptcy and was bought by Chippewa Capital Partners. But Essar Group eventually regained control starting in 2019. CBS News has reached out to Mesabi Metallics and the Essar Group for comment. State aid could potentially be on the way for Mesabi Metallics, too. The Des Moines Register reported state lawmakers are being alerted they may need to return to the statehouse to approve tax breaks for Mesabi. CBS News has reached out to top members of the Iowa statehouse for comment. I'm so excited about this project, Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst said, thanking Mr. Trump and Essar. It's not clear why the steel plant is in Iowa, instead of Minnesota, closer to the iron ore mine. Iowa Republicans are facing competitive races for the U.S. House, Senate and governor's mansion. Republicans, who currently hold the governor's mansion and both Senate seats, are trying to fend off Democrats from changing that. In the governor's race, Democratic Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand is facing off against Republican businessman Zach Lahn in what's expected to be a close race. In the open U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Joni Ernst's departure, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson faces Democratic state lawmaker Josh Turek. In the House, there are closely watched races in two Iowa congressional districts, between Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democratic former state Rep. Christina Bohannan, and between Republican Rep. Zach Nunn and Democratic state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott. Mr. Trump gave Hinson a shoutout in the Oval Office Monday, saying she will be hopefully elected to the Senate, and she's outstanding. The president said he'll visit Iowa for a great rally there before the midterms. A reporter asked the president why Republicans are having to work so hard to win seats in Iowa, a state he won by 13 points. The president said he thinks the polls, which show close statewide races in the Hawkeye State, are inaccurate. I don't know, I love Iowa, he said. I've always been very strong with Iowa. This article originally appeared on CBS News at https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-steel-plant-iowa/

Yahoo 29 Sep 2026 2:42 am

FDA Chlorthalidone dissolution testing recall: More than 25,000 bottles of blood pressure medication recalled. Check which tablets are impacted?

Blood Pressure tablets FDA chlorthalidone dissolution testing recall: Chlorthalidone medication is prescribed to keep the blood pressure in check. The pills generally decrease the water and salt in the body through uptick in urine flow.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 2:39 am

Michael Palin in the Philippines review

The Guardian 29 Sep 2026 2:30 am

US-Denmark-Greenland deal boosts Arctic defence and calms Trump tensions

US-Denmark-Greenland deal boosts Arctic defence and calms Trump tensions

India Today 29 Sep 2026 2:18 am

Congo Ebola cases cross 8,000 as health worker shortages hamper response

Congo Ebola cases cross 8,000 as health worker shortages hamper response

India Today 29 Sep 2026 2:16 am

In 1662, Pieter Bronck bought 1,900 acres near Coxsackie, New York. 364 years later, his 1663 home remains Upstate New Yorks oldest, after 8 generations lived there too

Bronck House, built in 1663, is the oldest house in upstate New York located in Coxsackie. Pieter Bronck established his family home after settling on 1,900 acres and has served various functions over centuries. The Bronck family and their descendants contributed significantly to local history, including supporting the Patriot cause during American Revolution. The property has remained open to the public since 1939 and showcases early Dutch architecture.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 2:15 am

The Voices Behind

In a faltering Chinese economy, working-class stories are striking a chord.

The New York Times 29 Sep 2026 2:13 am

Quote of the day by Kevin Costner: 'Sometimes we worry about the things that you know that matter the...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on misplaced energy, neglected priorities, distraction and inner peace

Quote of the day by Kevin Costner stresses on the need to relax and not worry too much about small problems. And in turn, ignore important parts of life. The saying talks about misplaced energy, neglected priorities, distraction and human nature. The quote encourages people to review their worries, value relationships, accept what they cannot control and focus on family, personal goals, health and inner peace.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 2:12 am

FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey resigns in latest shake-up at bureau

The conservative firebrand whom the Trump administration installed as a No. 2 at the FBI announced Monday that he is resigning from the bureau. Andrew Bailey, the former Missouri attorney general who has supported debunked claims that the 2020 election was stolen, told bureau employees in an email that he was leaving to spend more time with this family, according to three people familiar with the personnel move who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a matter they were not authorized to speak about. Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. Bailey, who was hired for the leadership role about a year ago, confirmed his departure in a social media post. With great pride in what we have accomplished, I am announcing that I am stepping down to return to my family in Missouri, Bailey wrote on social media. I am confident Director Patel will continue to reform the FBI, combat violent crime, defend the homeland, ensure strong organizational accountability, and restore public trust in this institution of excellence. The departure marks a dramatic turn for Bailey, a loyalist of President Donald Trump who had been floated as a candidate early in the administration to run the FBI or Justice Department. It is also the latest shake-up at the federal law enforcement agency under FBI Director Kash Patel. Bailey was hired to serve as the co-deputy director alongside Dan Bongino, a conservative podcast host and former Secret Service officer. Neither Bongino nor Bailey had FBI experience, which made them highly unusual picks for a position that typically goes to a veteran of the bureau. The position does not require Senate confirmation and is tasked with running the day-to-day operations of the FBI. Earlier this year, Bongino quit amid frustrations about the demands of the position, The Washington Post previously reported. He was replaced with Christopher Raia, a career FBI official. During Baileys tenure, the department has seen an unprecedented wave of dismissals and transfers of experienced FBI agents. Last week, for example, the top two agents running the counterterrorism division in the Washington field office were transferred because of their work investigating threats against Katie Miller - a conservative podcaster who is the wife of top Trump aide Stephen Miller - according to three people familiar with the matter. The officials were transferred because top officials felt work on the probe was moving too slowly, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a personnel matter. Bailey resigned from his position as Missouri attorney general last September to assume the role as FBI co-deputy director. He is a military veteran who as Missouris chief legal officer mounted high-profile legal fights aligned with Trumps agenda. He sued Starbucks over its diversity, equity and inclusion policies; fought transgender care policies; and waged legal battles against sanctuary city policies. Among the most notable parts of Baileys short FBI tenure was his presence on the scene as the FBI executed search warrants in January to seize 2020 ballots and other election material from Fulton County, Georgia. It is rare for an FBI deputy director to personally oversee such a routine development in an investigation, but Baileys presence was also notable given the political tensions surrounding the probe and Trumps repeated insistence, without evidence, that the 2020 election was stolen. The FBI has said it is investigating whether what it has described in court filings as deficiencies in the 2020 vote tabulation in Fulton County, home to Atlanta, were the result of intentional wrongdoing that could constitute a crime. Related Content This article originally appeared on Washington Post at https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/andrew-bailey-no-2-fbi-161002023.html

Yahoo 29 Sep 2026 2:04 am

Manchester City chief maintains club

The Guardian 29 Sep 2026 2:00 am

Trump disputes envoy's claim on offering US arms to China

Trump disputes envoy's claim on offering US arms to China

India Today 29 Sep 2026 1:52 am

Pope Leo XIV urges urgent AI risk debate, rejects fake news claims

Pope Leo XIV urges urgent AI risk debate, rejects fake news claims

India Today 29 Sep 2026 1:50 am

India's Essar Group to build largest US steel plant. Trump unveils $15 bn project

India's Essar Group to build largest US steel plant. Trump unveils $15 bn project

India Today 29 Sep 2026 1:43 am

Weekly Love Horoscope: Theres no hiding much this week, 12 zodiac signs face love, truth and old issues

In astrology, Scorpio is linked to deep emotions, trust and intense connections. Surface-level conversations may feel less satisfying during this period. Old relationship problems could come up again. Feelings from the past may be harder to ignore. For some zodiac signs, an ex could reappear or an unfinished conversation may finally return.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 1:40 am

FBI adds Goldy Brar to Ten Most Wanted list, offers USD 1 million reward

FBI adds Goldy Brar to Ten Most Wanted list, offers USD 1 million reward

India Today 29 Sep 2026 1:34 am

SpaceX's Starship rocket reaches orbit for 1st time despite failure of an engine

SpaceX ( SPCX ) put Starship into Earth orbit for the first time on Monday and deployed all 26 Starlink V3 satellites on board, despite an engine going out during ascent, a SpaceX representative said during the company's live broadcast. Payload deploy complete. All 26 @Starlink V3 satellites are in orbit, SpaceX posted on X at 9:54 a.m. ET, about half an hour after the ship began releasing them. Ship 41 lost one of its six Raptor engines during ascent but finished its ascent burn and coasted on what SpaceX called a passively safe suborbital trajectory while engineers checked the ship's systems. At 9:11 a.m. ET, the company gave the Go for orbit! call. SpaceX stock fell 2.2% on Monday, falling in sympathy with the broader tech trade. Starship then fired a single Raptor engine for its orbital insertion burn. SpaceX said the burn put the ship in orbit of Earth for the first time. The company had said it was targeting an orbit of about 275 kilometers. Super Heavy Booster 21 successfully separated from Starship and splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico. Every previous Starship flight stopped short of orbit, flying suborbital paths that ended in splashdowns or, on several tests, the loss of the vehicle. Starship's payload included 26 Starlink V3 satellites, built to fly on Starship because they are too large for Falcon 9, which is SpaceX's workhorse rocket. SpaceX has said each V3 satellite will carry more than 1 terabit per second of downlink capacity, well above the V2 Mini satellites now in service. Starship releases them in sequence through a door in the side of the ship. Starship has begun deploying its payload of 26 @Starlink V3 satellites. This deployment sequence will take ~30 minutes pic.twitter.com/ycIdAx5Lbe SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 28, 2026 Monday's deployment marks the first time Starship has delivered an operational payload to orbit. Starlink is SpaceX's largest business, and a working Starship is central to how the company plans to expand the network's capacity and reduce the cost of launching each satellite into orbit. Monday's flight also comes as SpaceX is now a public company, putting the rocket program under investor scrutiny. Shortly before launch, SpaceX posted that it is building the infrastructure of the future, from supercomputers to Terafab to Gigasat to a new Starbase in Louisiana. Recently, SpaceX's AI compute business has helped push the stock higher, after it dipped below $100 shortly after its IPO. Pras Subramanian is Lead Transportation Reporter for Yahoo Finance. You can follow him on X and on Instagram . Click here for the latest technology news that will impact the stock market . Read the latest financial and business news from Yahoo Finance This article originally appeared on Yahoo Finance at https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/spacex-starship-test-reaches-earth-orbit-26-starlink-satellites-deployed-141955092.html

Yahoo 29 Sep 2026 1:33 am

Russian drones hit science academy in the historic heart of Kyiv

A residential building was hit in the eastern city of Kharkiv (SERGEY BOBOK) Russian drones struck Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in the historic heart of Kyiv on Monday, in the latest deadly daytime attack on the Ukrainian capital. Kyiv has increasingly faced Russian drones and missiles as Europe's worst conflict since World War II grinds through its fifth year. The capital again came under fire after an air force alert warning of approaching drones. Video footage shared online appeared to show a high-speed drone smashing into the National Academy of Sciences at a sharp angle, exploding and sending acrid smoke into the blue sky above. People were seen leaning out of windows as bright orange flames engulfed part of the building. Ukraine's former national security and defence council secretary Volodymyr Gorbulin told state broadcaster Suspilne that he was at work at the academy at the time and was slightly wounded. But he said his assistant, who was near the building, was killed. The National Academy of Sciences is close to the German embassy, a cathedral, the national opera and government buildings. Kyiv cultural sites, government buildings and schools have all been targeted before, according to Ukrainian authorities. The academy called the attack Russian terror and barbarity, targeting peaceful people who were simply at their workplaces... Ukrainian science, education and culture. President Volodymyr Zelensky said a separate strike in the capital hit a medical facility. Elsewhere, Russian strikes killed four and wounded at least 19 at a business centre in the central city of Dnipro while authorities reported an unspecified number of fatalities in a strike on a residential area in eastern Kharkiv. Prime Minister Sergiy Koretsky said Russian forces damaged an ice cream factory in the Zhytomyr region west of Kyiv, and residential buildings in Sumy, in the north, Rivne, in the northwest, and southern Odesa. Thirty civilians were wounded, three of them seriously, in strikes on Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine, the regional military administration said. A Russian jet-powered drone struck a Ukrainian village near the Polish border earlier Monday, damaging a border checkpoint, a regional Ukrainian official said. - Winter fears - Russia has been deploying newer jet-powered drones that move faster and are harder to intercept than the traditional models, which are based on Iranian Shahed drones. Zelensky last week renewed his appeal to Ukraine's Western allies to step up their military support, including for US-made Patriot interceptors capable of downing powerful ballistic missiles. His request comes as Ukrainians consider their options with winter approaching, after Russian attacks last year on energy infrastructure cut power and heating as temperatures plunged to as low as -20C. In an interview with Ukrainian television broadcast on Sunday night, Koretsky stopped short of saying that all residents in cities should leave before winter sets in, calling that an extreme step. But he suggested that vulnerable people should relocate, to avoid overloading the hard-pressed emergency services as they deal with the aftermath of the relentless Russian strikes. If a person lives, for example, on the 16th floor and for instance the power gets cut, why at that moment, when the state emergency service specialists need to focus on dealing with the consequences, should we be... handling people who need extra attention? he told TSN television. For such people, it's worth finding an alternative place to stay for the winter period. Meanwhile, European defence ministers discussed whether the European Union needed its own NATO-style emergency mechanism to bolster coordination against hybrid attacks by Russia. European governments say Moscow is stepping up its campaign of sabotage and interference against Ukraine's supporters, as Kremlin troops struggle to make headway on the frontlines. Ukraine will postpone some spending commitments, including reconstruction work, because of delays in receiving aid from its foreign backers, Ukraine's prime minister said Monday. burs/ach This article originally appeared on AFP at https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/russia-pummels-kyiv-latest-deadly-133512181.html

Yahoo 29 Sep 2026 1:29 am

In 1978, 15-year-old Jensen Huang got his first job as a dishwasher at Dennys. 45 years later, he returned to the diner to unveil a plaque marking where Nvidia began

In his first job in 1978, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, at the age of 15, used to wash dishes at Dennys. Later, he was promoted to the role of busboy. Now, the advanced chip manufacturer company's CEO is worth billions of dollars.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 1:25 am

Trump Denies Offering To Sell Arms To Xi Jinping

Donald Trump on Monday denied asking Xi Jinping if he would like to buy American weapons, after the US ambassador to Beijing said the US president made the offer to his Chinese counterpart.

NDTV 29 Sep 2026 1:16 am

Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says

A new study finds that metal mixtures found in smoke, ash and debris after the 2023 Maui wildfires affected human lung health

ABC News 29 Sep 2026 1:16 am

North Korea tells UN it will rely on itself amid rising regional tensions

North Korea tells UN it will rely on itself amid rising regional tensions

India Today 29 Sep 2026 1:08 am

Watch: RAF Fairford suspects are bailed, what happens now?

The men were all UK nationals in their 20s who live in London and were arrested under the Explosives Act and on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.

BBC 29 Sep 2026 12:58 am

How much money is considered rich in America? $2.3 million may be the benchmark, but where you live changes everything

There is no number that suddenly makes a person rich. Still, Americans have a figure in mind. A 2025 Charles Schwab survey found that people believe an average net worth of $2.3 million is needed to be considered rich. That is a useful glimpse into how Americans view wealth, but it is not a fixed rule. Two households with the same amount of money can have very different financial lives.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 12:57 am

Bangladesh Missions abroad go offline due to technical issues with DIP server

Processing of NVR, visa applications, and the issuance of visas at the Bangladesh Missions abroad are experiencing a temporary delay

The Daily Star 29 Sep 2026 12:54 am

FBI adds fugitive Goldy Brar to its 10 most wanted list, offers $1 million reward

FBI adds fugitive Goldy Brar to its 10 most wanted list, offers $1 million reward

India Today 29 Sep 2026 12:51 am

Nick Walker aka The Mutant's 2026 Mr Olympia diet revealed and heres how it compared to all-time great Ronnie Coleman

In a spectacular turnaround, Nick Walker clinched the Mr Olympia title in 2026, following a sixth-place finish the previous year. His victory was largely attributed to a strategic high-carbohydrate diet, which he implemented to optimize muscle glycogen levels and enhance his overall appearance. Drawing from past competition insights, Walker adhered to a disciplined meal plan, solidifying his remarkable achievement in the bodybuilding realm.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 12:47 am

Five men arrested in RAF Fairford incident released on police bail

Police are exploring whether proxies or individuals working on behalf of a foreign state are involved.

BBC 29 Sep 2026 12:46 am

Trump willing to release frozen Iran funds for concrete nuclear concessions

Trump willing to release frozen Iran funds for concrete nuclear concessions

India Today 29 Sep 2026 12:42 am

Nvidia unveils record $150 billion stock buyback plan

The valuation on Nvidia ( NVDA ) is too appetizing for CEO Jensen Huang to ignore any longer. The king of AI chips revealed a stunning new $150 billion stock buyback plan on Monday the largest share repurchase authorization increase in history. It brings the company's total buyback authorization to $235 billion. NVIDIA's growth is being driven by a once-in-a-generation platform shift to AI and accelerated computing, Huang said in a statement. Our cash generation gives us the capacity to invest in the technologies that advance this transformation and return capital to shareholders. This authorization reflects our confidence in the long-term opportunity ahead. Read more: Nvidia launches AI safety platform after Jensen Huang calls Anthropic, OpenAI warnings 'odd' Huang likely sees a great moment to buy back Nvidia shares on the cheap, ahead of further acceleration in AI development. Nvidia's forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple has declined steadily since August 2024, when artificial intelligence began to take hold, unleashing a boom in the company's stock price and earnings growth. The decline has only accelerated this year despite a series of strong quarters. The forward P/E ratio for Nvidia currently stands at 24 times, not too far removed from the S&P 500's ( ^GSPC ) 20-times multiple, despite the company being one of the fastest-growing companies in corporate America. Huang sees the disconnect. Brian Sozzi is Yahoo Finance's Executive Editor, host of the Sozzi Unleashed morning show, the ' Power Players With Brian Sozzi' podcast and a member of Yahoo Finance's editorial leadership team. Follow Sozzi on X @BrianSozzi , Instagram , and LinkedIn . Tips on stories? Email brian.sozzi@yahoofinance.com. Click here for in-depth analysis of the latest stock market news and events moving stock prices Read the latest financial and business news from Yahoo Finance This article originally appeared on Yahoo Finance at https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/article/nvidia-announces-jaw-dropping-150-billion-stock-buyback-largest-single-authorization-in-history-121342628.html

Yahoo 29 Sep 2026 12:41 am

UK terror plot: All five suspects released on bail

The five suspects, who haven't been named, were initially held over suspected explosives offenses, and later also arrested on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism. Police said the men are all British nationals from London and in their 20s.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 12:40 am

Beijing widens travel curbs to kin of top chip, AI talent

Government agencies have recently begun to share the wider restrictions with affected people, which include prominent startup founders as well as the heads of strategically important companies in AI-related fields, people familiar with the matter said. Direct relatives such as spouses and children of certain AI and chip executives, whose work is considered paramount to state security, are now required to obtain approval from Beijing before going abroad even for short trips, the people said.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 12:34 am

Iran's Araghchi To Meet Qatari Mediators In New York Today

The report comes after state news agency IRNA reported earlier in the day that the Iranian delegation in New York for the UN General Assembly was not planning further talks with the United States, after Trump said he expected more negotiations soon.

NDTV 29 Sep 2026 12:30 am

Russian foreign minister questions 'what will become of UK' and future of 'the Celts'

In response, Plaid Cymru said Wales' future was ot for the Kremlin to endorse, oppose or exploit.

BBC 29 Sep 2026 12:28 am

Bangladesh PM Rahman plans Japan, Saudi, Turkey trips; India visit still uncertain

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit Japan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey in October and November, but there is no confirmed schedule yet for a trip to India despite an invitation from New Delhi. While speculation continues over a possible India visit later this year, people familiar with India-Bangladesh ties said no date has been finalised.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 12:28 am

China is building a new rulebook for dealing with the US tariffs are only the beginning of a much broader reset

China and the United States have established a reciprocal framework for tariff reductions on approximately $30 billion of goods from each side. They created two new boards to facilitate trading and investment discussions as a means of ongoing economic cooperation. Additionally, a dedicated dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) issues has been initiated between the two nations. The Kuala Lumpur trade arrangement has also been extended for further negotiations.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 12:25 am

Monday Night Club - Man City reaction

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

BBC 29 Sep 2026 12:21 am

Cornell rape civil lawsuit prompts prosecutor to reopen criminal investigation

Editor's note: This story c ontains graphi c des c riptions taken from the alleged vi c tim's initial statement to poli c e. Prosecutors in central New York say they are reopening the investigation of an alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity in 2024 after a civil lawsuit filed earlier this month sparked outrage about the incident. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said in a statement that his office is considering whether to bring criminal charges related to the incident, though he said the allegations in the civil complaint are dramatically different than the womans statement to police two years ago. It's our intention to present the case to the Tompkins County grand jury with Jane Doe's cooperation, Van Houten told ABC News. We want to reexamine whether there's additional evidence that we were not aware of in November of 2024, that exists now that would change our assessment of the case and would result in the grand jury finding that there was criminal conduct. Cornell University president accused of backing into student in parking lot confrontation The reopening of the case comes less than two weeks after a former Cornell student filed a civil lawsuit alleging that she was drugged, assaulted and gang raped by seven former and current members of the Chi Phi fraternity at Cornell. Cornells Chi Phi chapter was barred from campus after the alleged Oct. 19, 2024, incident, though none of the individuals allegedly involved faced criminal charges, according to the DA. Van Houten said his office did not bring charges in 2024 because the womans statement to authorities did not allege she was drugged without her knowledge or that she did not consent to engage in sexualactivities. Walter Bibikow/Getty Images - PHOTO: USA, New York, Ithaca, Cornell University She never says that she was drugged without her knowledge. She admits to taking drugs and alcohol voluntarily and with knowledge. She does not allege that she was forced to engage in any acts. She does not say that she was physically helpless or unconscious or incapacitated at any point during the time at the fraternity house, Van Houten said. Van Houten said that he considered Jane Doe, the alleged victim, credible.He also said neither Jane Doe nor her attorneys ever contacted his office to ask for reconsideration of her case or to suggest that her sworn statement was inaccurate. Jane Doe's attorney faults police investigation Thomas P. Giuffra, attorney for Jane Doe, the alleged victim, disputed Van Houtens description of the woman's initial statement to the Cornell University Police Department and faulted authorities for never following up with his client. In my experience, speaking with an abuse survivor requires delicacy, understanding and specialized training. An average University Police officer would not have these skills. It would be the role of a specially trained detective or district attorney. However, Ms. Doe was never contacted by anybody with those skills, he said. Prosecutor releases summary of Jane Doe's initial statement Van Houten on Monday released certain information taken from Jane Doe's sworn initial statement to Cornell police officers to explain his office's decision not to seek criminal charges in the case. While I generally refrain from commenting publicly on criminal investigations, the community outrage stemming from the incomplete news and social media coverage requires that I provide an answer to why the investigation resulted in a lack of criminal charges, Van Houten said in a statement. According to a summary of the six-page typewritten statement Van Houten said Jane Doe provided to the Cornell University Police Department in November 2024, Jane Doe told police that she agreed to have a threesome with two Chi Phi fraternity brothers in part due to how attracted [she] was to one of them and in part because of her drunken curiousness. The statement goes on to say that Jane Doe and the two fraternity brothers then engaged in a 'threesome' involving sexual activity. Another man then entered the room and shook her hand, according to the document. When [Jane Doe] made contact with [Male Number 3s] hand, [Male Number 3] pulled [Jane Doe] into him and [they] began making out. While [Male Number 3] was kissing [her], [Male Number 2] began groping [her]. Eventually, [Male Number 2, Male Number 3, and Jane Doe] would end up on the bed next to where [Male Number 1] was sleeping and [they] began to have a threesome, the document said. Other men were also in and out of the room, according to the document. ABC News - PHOTO: This photo shows the former Chi Phi fraternity house in Ithaca, where a former Cornell University student alleges that she was drugged and gang-raped in 2024. Jane Doe had difficulty remembering parts of what happened next. She remembered '[Male Number 7] said something very rude and mean to [her].' Male Number 7 apologized and grabbed [her] face and started kissing [her].' Jane Doe quickly backed away to stop [Male Number 7] from kissing [her],' according to the document. The summary then said some of the fraternity brothers began complimenting Jane Doe's looks and asked if they could ingest drugs off of her body. While the men were doing drugs off of her body, [Male Number 3] and [another male] entered the room and said something like, Ok were shutting down whatever the [expletive] this is,' the document said. While the behavior of certain Chi Phi fraternity members was without question disgusting and morally reprehensible, the foundation of the criminal justice system is that criminal prosecutions must be based upon evidence and not emotion, Van Houten said. DA says his offi c e didn't 'independently' investigate the allegations In an interview with ABC News, Van Houten acknowledged that he relied on the investigation conducted by Cornell Police and said his office didnt independently investigate the allegations -- a policy he said was in line with many upstate New York counties. Van Houten also said that a screenshot of part of a Snapchat group chat included in the complaint -- in which Jane Doe claimsmembers of the fraternity discuss the alleged incident -- was never provided to his office. Giuffra said the messages are a critical piece of evidence that were provided to authorities in 2024. My client went to the Cornell University Police because a crime was committed. It was the obligation of the police to investigate the complaints. They were given the group chat inviting the members of the fraternity to rape my client, Giuffra said. This was a critical piece of evidence supporting that a crime had occurred. Despite this there was no follow-up with Ms. Doe either by the Cornell Police or the Tompkins County District Attorney. ABC News has reached out to the named defendants in the lawsuit, including the seven fraternity members, Cornell University and others. Cornell said in a Sept. 21 statement that it takes allegations of sexual violence extremely seriously and that its Office of Civil Rights and Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards investigated and adjudicated the allegations consistent with university policies. The university said federal privacy law prevents it from publicly disclosing specific information about individual students or disciplinary responses. Cornell said violations of university policies could result in sanctions up to and including suspension or expulsion. Trump administration halts $1 billion for Cornell, $790 million for Northwestern, White House officials say Cornell also said the Xi chapter of Chi Phi remains barred from our campus. The university said in a new statement on Monday that it supports the decision of the Tompkins County District Attorney (DA) to provide an opportunity for the victims story, in the 2024 Chi Phi fraternity Sexual Assault case, to be heard by a criminal grand jury. Cornell also conducted a thorough Title IX investigation, which is separate from a criminal proceeding, over the course of several months, Monday's statement said. During that investigation temporary suspensions and other restrictive measures were used. After investigation, and pursuant to federal law, the matter was sent to a hearing where a panel of trained faculty and staff heard evidence over multiple days. The complainant and respondents had the opportunity to testify and present evidence. At its conclusion, the hearing panel issued a range of sanctions, which included expulsions and suspensions from Cornell. None of the individuals charged were offered the opportunity to write essays as a sole consequence of their involvement. Jane Does lawyers allege that the fraternity members were afforded the opportunity to mitigate their conduct by submitting essays to Cornell. The fraternity was closed in 2024, the school said. Any suggestion that the University did not impose consequential punishments for those involved is false, Cornell said on Monday. A continuation of the false narrative that there were minimal consequences in this case is irresponsible, will make survivors feel less safe and supported, and will perpetuate the underreporting of sexual assault. An attorney fordefendant Scott Kretzschmar denied the allegations and said the incident detailed in the complaint did not happen. At bottom, Scott never sexually assaulted or even touched the plaintiff in any way. Period, said attorney Jeremy Saland. We look forward to confronting the plaintiff in a court of law for her selfishly false claims with both the evidence and her own words. Defendant Scott Norris denied engaging in sexual activity or drug use, though he acknowledged that he sent a message that was included in the complaint. I did not participate in any sexual activity or drug use. I was not found responsible by Cornell for any of the accusations involving sexual activity and drug use for which others received serious consequences. I thoughtlessly engaged in Snapchat and briefly stopped in the room where misconduct happened but not when it happened, he said through an attorney. This article originally appeared on ABC News at https://abcnews.com/US/district-attorney-reopens-case-alleged-cornell-university-gang/story?id=136806149

Yahoo 29 Sep 2026 12:21 am

'Is it really worth it to keep going on?' Economic pain hits America's farm belt.

John Yeley is the seventh generation to run his family's farm in Illinois. - Courtesy John Yeley John Yeley has spent the last 26 years working on his farm, which his family has owned since 1852. Yeley is the seventh generation to run his farm in Illinois, just over the state line from Indiana. Although he plans to keep doing so, hes not sure he wants his 16-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter to take over because the current economics are so rough. Right now, the way all of this is now, no, I wouldnt wish it on them, he said about farming. Farmers like Yeley as well as agriculture experts agree that the farming sector is in a painful recession. Farms are dealing with record-high diesel prices , a fuel that is critical to their equipment. Trade disputes have cut off access to vital markets. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have sent fertilizer costs soaring, just as farmers pay higher interest rates on the loans needed to get from planting to harvest season. Yeley is not sure hell earn a profit this season, even with prices up for for his corn and soybeans. Were not a big county, but weve had three farmers go under this year, said Yeley. I know thats on the minds of everybody, is it really worth it to keep going on? The stress level is pretty high. Record high costs to power the farm Currently, the price of diesel is the most pressing problem for farmers. Diesel is a workhouse fuel that powers farming equipment, like tractors and combines. The national average for diesel has accelerated faster than the price of gasoline and is now near its recent an all-time high of $6.53. In many states in the Midwest farm belt, the cost is even greater: The average price in Illinois, for example, was $6.82 as of Friday. Sue Ferreri, executive director of Rockland Community Farm Network, drives a tractor at a community farm in New York on April 8, 2026. Farm owners face soaring fuel prices. - Diane Desobeau/AFP/Getty Images Farmers generally buy thousands of gallons each year. Yeley usually buys 8,500 gallons twice a year to run his equipment. This is the first year in my adult life that we have not bought an entire transport load either spring or fall due to fuel cost. Weve been buying it piecemeal 1,000 or 1,500 gallons at a time, hoping that wed see a price drop, he said. Unfortunately, its not happening. You work so hard not making money Sammy Tookey grows all manner of produce tomatoes, corn, melons, peppers, squash, lettuce and chiles on 10 acres in northern Californias wine country. He sells about half his harvest to a food co-op and the other half at three farmers markets each week. Hes feeling the squeeze from higher prices for diesel, as well as cardboard boxes and fertilizer costs of which have also increased by double digits over the past year. Russias war with Ukraine first cut off supply of some of the raw materials needed to make fertilizer, boosting prices. That only got worse this year, when the war in the Middle East cut off fertilizer exports. Fertilizer prices are as much as 50% higher in the last year, according to experts and farmers. Sammy Tookey, left, and his stepfather, George Kibby, grow vegetables and fruits on Tookey's farm in northern California. - George Kibby/Sammy Tookey Tookey has raised his prices but not enough to keep up with ballooning expenses. He said he doesnt want to scare off customers. While he plans to plant again in the spring, hes uncertain how long hell remain a farmer. Tookey is getting married in late October and worries about how hell support children. Being able to have a family and a farm seems almost impossible, he said. Tookeys stepfather, George Kibby, has a bleaker view of the current state of farming. He retired in July after 40 years in the industry because the land he leased in Orange County, California, was sold for housing. The cost of land, equipment, labor along with the instability of prices for essentials, such as diesel and fertilizer makes it impossible to earn a living these days, he said. Us little farmers dont have much of a chance, said Kibby, who moved north with his wife this summer to help Tookey. You work so hard not making money. Mounting losses, bankruptcies Besides the cost of raw materials, there are many other factors squeezing farmers. Most farmers take out short-term loans to cover costs between planting and harvest. Interest rates are higher as central banks raise rates to tamp down inflation, pushing up borrowing costs. Various US trade wars, particularly with China, have cut off critical markets for products like soybeans. Thats driving down prices in the short term, and farmers worry that market share will be lost in the long term. Our farm and the vast majority of the farms (I know) are anticipating theyre going to be losing money this year, and the vast majority lost money last year, said Aaron Lehman, president of the Iowa Farmers Union and a fifth-generation farmer. Farming does have ups and downs naturally, but when it happens year after year after year, eventually youre no longer a good credit risk, and you cant borrow money to keep farming, added Lehman, who grows corn, soybeans, oats and hay. Aaron Lehman, president of the Iowa Farmers Union, grows corn, soybeans, oats and hay as a fifth-generation farmer. - Courtesy Aaron Lehman The number of farm bankruptcies rose 20% in the 12 months ending in June compared to a year ago, according to federal bankruptcy filing data. But the worst is yet to come, said Tom Ajamie, an attorney active in the farming sector. A lot of these farmers are on the edge, he said. So yeah, Its a 20% increase right now, but what happens in the next two, four, five months? A lot of farmers are just barely clinging on right now. You will see that number increase, I guarantee it. Some congressional members from farm states, like Republican Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, have pressed the Trump administration to ban US diesel exports as a way to get immediate relief. But many energy experts doubt that will lower diesel prices. The American Farm Bureau Federation and other agriculture groups seek the passage of a new farm bill, which has cleared the House. The proposed legislation includes help for farmers, like raising federal farm loan limits that havent changed since 2018. You get into the lame duck session, and I think we can find a bipartisan path forward on a lot of things, said John Newton, vice president of public policy and economic analysis for the American Farm Bureau Federation, referring to the period after midterms and before the new Congress begins. Even if a bill eventually passes, even if diesel comes down later this year, that wont help the farmers harvesting crops right now. Many told CNN that they feel like victims of things set in motion around the globe over which they have no control. Farmers are used to dealing with unpredictability with weather, you know, soil conditions, livestock, Lehman said. Policy decisions that have put farmers at the right in the front of economic damage - thats whats very frustrating. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com This article originally appeared on CNN Business at https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/business/american-farmers-economic-pain-diesel

Yahoo 29 Sep 2026 12:18 am

What is Anthropic Claude Sonnet 5.5?

Anthropic has released Claude Sonnet 5.5 on Monday. It is the second model in its Claude 5.5 family. The AI lab is expanding its product lineup ahead of a planned IPO. Sonnet 5.5 is a faster and lower-cost option than Claude Opus 5.5.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 12:18 am

Meta-Led Anti-Terrorism Group Faces Mass Resignation of Expert Advisers

Meta and other tech giants are pushing through structural changes at the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism that outside researchers allege will weaken oversight of an already embattled consortium.

Wired 29 Sep 2026 12:17 am

A user says Meta

A YouTuber says Metas Muse agent gave his home address to a Facebook Marketplace buyer and then told the buyer he was home when he wasnt. Matt Robb described what happened in a post on Threads. Just found out it told people my address and agreed a lowball price, Robb wrote. Robb had let Muse [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 29 Sep 2026 12:15 am

Meta is starting an enterprise business to justify its massive AI spending

Meta wants to sell its AI products and services to other companies.

Engadget 29 Sep 2026 12:07 am

Psychology says people who carry a charger everywhere may hate one feeling more than a dead phone

A dead phone can create problems that barely existed a few decades ago. Smartphones now help people find their way around and stay connected to work. Many also keep tickets and payment apps on their devices.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 12:05 am

In 1932, J. Paul Getty bought Tidewater oil shares for $2.50 each during the crash. 25 years later, Fortune named him the wealthiest American with a $700 million fortune

J. Paul Getty bought Tide Water oil shares for just $2.12 in 1932, as the stock market was still reeling from the Great Depression. The Dow had plunged about 90% from its 1929 peak. Gettys timing proved remarkable. Tide Water shares climbed above $20 by 1937, according to the supplied material. That was more than nine times his original purchase price.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 12:01 am