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Grand Canyon flash flood kills two, over a dozen hikers missing — 3dThe Grand Canyon flood disaster left about 15 hikers unaccounted for as rescue teams patrol the canyon floor, with officials confirming multiple fatalities while focusing on ongoing search efforts; among the missing is Dr. John Giusti, a Texas chiropractor and father of three, whose wife has publicly pleaded for prayers as authorities continue to locate those affected.

Erin Andrews pursues second child at 48 after surrogate miscarriage — 1dErin Andrews, 48, remains determined to welcome a second child with husband Jarret Stoll after their surrogate miscarriage in 2025, saying it’s harder at her age and that she’s not done trying. She’s been open about the fertility journey for years, advocates leaning on loved ones for support, and is promoting Cancerguard as she marks ten years since her cervical cancer diagnosis while continuing her family-building efforts.

Marcus Bell Fertility struggles at any age are hard, but being open about it like she is probably helps a lot of women feel less alone.

Georgia Mom Among Thousands Missing in Nepal Floods — 2dMary Sorensen, a 60-year-old Georgia mother who was on a spiritual Kailash pilgrimage, is among thousands reported missing after catastrophic floods near the Nepal-Tibet border, with the death toll surpassing 1,000. Families remain hopeful for her return as rescue efforts continue and officials say hundreds of Americans are among the missing.

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Ukraine's students open fifth school year in bunkers and online classes — 1dAcross Ukraine, the return to school amid Russia’s ongoing invasion is characterized by a heavy shift to remote, hybrid, or basement/underground learning as ballistic missiles and drones keep air-raid alerts frequent in cities like Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia. Officials warn of war-inflicted losses—unreachable classrooms, destroyed textbooks, and the looming winter—amid a sprawling, resilient effort to keep education going through shelters, basements, and fortified schools.

Marcus Bell Hard to imagine studying while listening for air raid sirens. Winter is going to make this so much harder for these students.

Trump Renames Lake Ontario Amid Trade Dispute — 6dRep. Debbie Dingell plans to introduce the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act to nullify President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America and restore the lake's original name. The effort follows the broader U.S.-Canada trade tensions, with Dingell stressing the lake’s name should reflect its American context and linking the rename to ongoing tariffs and diplomacy with Canada.

UK boosts Ebola funding to £78m as DRC outbreak death toll nears 3,000 — 1dThe UK has pledged more than £50 million to help contain the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, bringing total UK funding to about £78 million as confirmed cases exceed 6,000 in the deadliest and fastest-spreading outbreak on record. The package funds surveillance, frontline health workers, treatment access, infection prevention, community outreach and safe burials, with public health experts deployed to support on-the-ground efforts.

Sam Okafor Good to see UK stepping up but the real test is whether it reaches frontline workers on the ground, not just pledges on paper.

Trump urges Congress to pass federal film tax incentive after Voight meeting — 2dPresident Trump endorses a federal tax incentive to boost film and television production in the United States, arguing it will create jobs and counter industry flight to Canada and other countries, and he is pushing for bipartisan legislation after meetings with Hollywood ambassador Jon Voight. The push is framed as a bipartisan effort to save the U.S. entertainment sector and revitalize production nationwide.

Priya Raman Jon Voight as a Hollywood ambassador is a wild sentence but if it gets bipartisan support to save studio jobs, fine by me.

Michigan, Nationwide Fight Over Mail-In Voting EscalatesPolitics — 3dA wave of developments around mail-in voting shows growing dependence on absentee ballots amid ongoing tensions with federal policy and postal delivery reliability. Michigan faces increased late-ballot rejections and efforts by anti-voter groups, while statewide and national trends—plus USPS disruptions—could influence election outcomes and market expectations for key races.

Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja jailed two years for bribery — 3dHan Hak-ja, leader of the Unification Church, was sentenced to two years in prison in Seoul on bribery and political-funding charges tied to efforts to influence former President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration and former first lady Kim Keon Hee, including gifts such as a Chanel bag and a luxury necklace. The case centers on providing favors to political figures through intermediaries while the church sought policy influence.

Pope Sends Aid to Nepal After Floods — 3dPope Leo XIV called for the immediate release of hostages in Haiti and urged continued aid for the flood- and mudslide-affected people in Nepal and Tibet, renewing prayers for the victims and coordinating financial assistance through Caritas Nepal. He also urged prayers for peace and urged Christians to support relief and rescue efforts across the affected regions.

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GenAI boosts climate modeling and ESG reporting as ethics debate growsTech — 3dGenAI is being positioned as a tool to accelerate sustainability and ESG efforts, from climate risk modelling to streamlined reporting, while sparking debates over ethics, governance, and licensing. The collection of pieces—from Gates’s call on AI ethics to Catholic prudence, a conference on sustainable AI, and licensing considerations—highlights AI’s broad implications for policy, education, and business practice.

Scientists inject 6,000 elms to breed disease-tolerant stock — 2dU.S. researchers are using Dutch elm disease to breed and restore American elm trees, injecting thousands of young elms to test disease resistance and then propagating survivors for seed orchards and future reforestation. This effort is part of a broader push to protect forests from pests and pathogens that threaten biodiversity and hydrology, including challenges to other species like ash trees.

Tom Gallagher Grew up watching massive elms line every street in my town before disease wiped them out, would love to see that canopy come back someday.

Maryland Plans Speed Cameras in Charles CorridorsAuto — 3dAcross Maryland, Ireland, Pennsylvania and Minnesota, authorities are expanding speed-control measures—from state-sanctioned speed cameras in Charles County safety corridors to radar-equipped and electronic speed-sign installations aimed at curbing speeding and protecting pedestrians. The efforts, supported by local councils and safety programs, seek to reduce crash risks by making drivers more aware of their speed and roadway conditions.

Nepal-China Floods Trap Tunnels as Toll RisesWorld — 5dAmid catastrophic floods in Nepal, the Nepal Army rescued a Bihar family and ongoing operations highlight the scale of devastation with hundreds dead and thousands missing. Meanwhile, a German family of four narrowly escaped disaster after altering trekking plans, were airlifted to safety as bridges were destroyed and relief efforts, including Germany's potential support, continued amid a large number of missing.

Idaho's $20.8 million wildlife underpass nears fall completion after years of planning — 3dCrews are close to finishing the Rocky Point Wildlife Underpass on U.S. Highway 30 in southeast Idaho, a three-underpass crossing with fencing designed to steer deer and other wildlife away from traffic. The effort, a collaboration among state agencies, conservation groups and Bear Lake County, is backed by a $20.8 million grant to improve driver safety and wildlife connectivity.

Trump Seeks U.S. Control of Venezuelan Oil — 6dThe United States, under the current president, is in talks to acquire ownership stakes in Venezuela’s oil fields, potentially involving more than a dozen fields and a deal described as massive. The effort would significantly boost U.S. oil reserves and energy security as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to a 40-year low and global supplies face disruptions.

Nine more drugmakers join Trump's MFN pricing deals, terms still unclear — 2dPresident Trump announced a new wave of drug-pricing deals aimed at lowering U.S. prescription costs by tying prices to what is paid in other developed countries, with multiple manufacturers participating and promises of substantial domestic manufacturing investments. The White House has positioned these MFN-style agreements as a continuation of efforts ahead of the midterms, with ongoing rollout across a mix of large and mid-sized drugmakers and accompanying tools like patient-access portals and tariff relief.

Dana Whitfield companies signing on is a big number, but the real test is whether insurers pass those savings to patients.

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 6,000 cases as containment grows harder — 2dThe Democratic Republic of Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases and about 2,911 deaths, marking the deadliest outbreak in the country’s history as it spreads across six provinces amid insecurity and distrust that hinder response efforts. Health workers face elevated safety risks while vaccination campaigns and ongoing vaccine development, including Ervebo use and new candidates, are under way, with WHO stressing the outbreak remains out of control and highlighting the need for global R&D support.

Norway’s Harald V Dies as Haakon Becomes King Haakon VIII — 6dNorway’s King Harald V dies, and his son Haakon Magnus becomes King Haakon VIII, marking a transition after decades of preparation and regency duties. Haakon’s early reign faces public scrutiny over his family’s past but is framed as a continuation of Norway’s constitutional monarchy and the monarchy’s effort to stabilize its popularity and duties on the world stage.

Nepal Floods Kill 350, Rescue UnderwayWeather — 6dNepal is grappling with catastrophic floods linked to glacier collapse, with hundreds killed and many missing as rescue efforts continue and clean water access becomes critical. The global discourse on disasters also encompasses rising weather-prediction markets and debates over how human rights are framed during ongoing catastrophes.

Nepal–Tibet Flood Crisis: Toll Rises, Rescue ExpandsWorld — 6dIn Nepal, rescue efforts were paused as warnings of a new flood threat emerged after a high-altitude lake overflowed, with authorities reporting hundreds dead or missing and ongoing monitoring of major dams amid difficult access to isolated communities. In Pakistan, after a fatal fire at the PIMS nursery ward killed 14 newborns, the Health Ministry ordered comprehensive fire-safety audits of all public hospitals and formed an inquiry committee.

Lesotho expands male midwife workforce to curb deathsHealth — 4dLesotho is increasingly recruiting male midwives to expand the skilled birth attendant workforce and bring care closer to rural communities, a shift that supports a target to cut maternal deaths and is already seeing higher shares of births attended by trained providers. While male midwives face cultural barriers, outreach efforts and visible role models like Sehloho Ntlhane are slowly normalizing the profession and expanding access for women in remote areas.

European critics barred from Gaza coordination centerWorld — 5dThe United Kingdom and other European governments warn Israel against expelling officials from the Gaza ceasefire coordination center, arguing such moves would undermine the 20-point peace plan and humanitarian efforts. Reports of Dutch and Spanish diplomats being removed, along with broader tensions over Israeli settlement policy, raise concerns about the consistency of diplomacy and global energy/shipping stability in a volatile region.

Trump plans talks with refiners on gas prices — 6dPresident Trump is convening a meeting with U.S. refiners and fuel retailers to press for lower gasoline prices amid the Iran war, marking the administration's most direct effort to cushion consumers ahead of the midterm elections. Attendees are expected to include major refiners and retailers, signaling intensified government pressure on the industry to curb costs as prices remain elevated.

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