The Emmy Awards will move from traditional broadcast TV to Amazon’s Prime Video starting in 2027 under a six-year deal. This ends over 70 years of the show being aired on major broadcast networks and makes the Emmys available on a streaming platform without a subscription fee.
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The Emmy Awards have aired on broadcast networks since 1955.
The new deal with Amazon’s Prime Video lasts six years, beginning with the 79th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2027.
The Emmys will still be free to watch and won’t require a Prime Video subscription.
Previously, the Emmys rotated annually among ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC.
The move reflects a trend toward streaming platforms hosting major award shows, similar to the Oscars going to YouTube in 2029.
Emmy viewership has dropped from over 20 million at its peak to around 7 million now.
Amazon hopes streaming can help grow Emmy audiences, especially younger viewers.
Prime Video has experience broadcasting live events, including NFL games, which may help with the Emmys’ scheduling challenges.
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The White House denied that President Donald Trump blocked Maryland Governor Wes Moore from speaking at a U.S. Navy investment announcement in Baltimore. The dispute centers on who should get credit for a $3.7 billion investment by Anduril Industries to build a new shipyard and create over 3,100 jobs.
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Governor Wes Moore said he was not allowed to speak at a major U.S. Navy investment event in Baltimore.
The investment involves Anduril Industries funding a new shipyard for Virginia-class submarines.
President Trump is scheduled to speak at the event and provide more details about the deal.
The White House said President Trump supports working with anyone to boost U.S. manufacturing and invited Moore as a guest.
The deal is a federal initiative credited to President Trump, not the governor.
Anduril plans to invest $3.7 billion to create over 3,100 jobs in the Baltimore area.
Shipbuilding in Baltimore was historically important but declined in the late 1900s.
The disagreement reflects broader political tensions in Maryland, where Democrats generally have more support than President Trump.
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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, linking French student protests about school conditions to Islam “wanting to take over” France. The protests involve issues like crowded classrooms and poor school buildings, but Trump did not provide evidence linking these problems to Islam.
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French students protested for better education, citing crowded classrooms and poor facilities.
Over 250,000 people joined rallies across France for more education funding.
President Trump claimed the protests were actually about Islam trying to take control of France.
There is no evidence to show the protests were caused by Islam or Muslims.
France has ongoing debates about Islam, immigration, and secularism (keeping religion separate from government).
The French government has not said that Islam is behind the school problems.
Trump’s post frames the issue as a struggle between France and Islam, simplifying the real education concerns.
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Cornell University has hired former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review of how the school handles sexual misconduct cases, including a recent alleged sexual assault at a fraternity. The review will look at the university’s policies, investigations, support systems, and coordination with law enforcement to improve prevention and response efforts.
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Sally Yates, a former top Justice Department official, will lead the review.
The review covers the handling of a 2024 alleged sexual assault at a Cornell fraternity and broader campus sexual misconduct policies.
It will look at how reports are handled, investigations conducted, hearings managed, and support given to students.
The role of campus police and coordination with local law enforcement and prosecutors will be evaluated.
The review is independent and separate from a criminal investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Findings will be reported to Cornell’s Board of Trustees and shared with the university community.
Cornell has faced protests and criticism over its response to the alleged assault, which did not lead to criminal charges.
Sally Yates was fired in 2017 by President Donald Trump for refusing to enforce an immigration order she believed was unlawful.
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A man named Mark Cain has been charged with the murder of Dr. Hannah Terry, a general practitioner found dead at her home in Norfolk. He is in custody and will appear in court soon. The local medical center where she worked is temporarily closed, and many people have paid tribute to her.
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Dr. Hannah Terry, aged 45, was found dead at her home in Dersingham, Norfolk.
Mark Cain, also 45 and from the same area, has been charged with her murder.
Mark Cain is in custody and will appear in Norwich Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
Grimston Medical Centre, where Dr. Terry worked, is temporarily closed due to difficult circumstances.
Tributes, including flowers and a teddy bear, have been left outside the medical center.
The Norfolk and Waveney Local Medical Committee expressed sadness and respect for Dr. Terry.
The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed they are prosecuting Mark Cain for the murder.
The investigation was conducted by Norfolk Police with support from the Crown Prosecution Service.
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A Russian scientist reportedly died after possibly catching plague bacteria in a lab accident in Siberia. Health organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), say the risk to the public is low but are asking Russia for more information about the case.
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Reports say a 28-year-old researcher in Siberia, Darya Shipilova, died after exposure to plague bacteria in a lab.
Russian officials say she died of pneumonia from an unknown cause, denying a lab accident.
The WHO states no plague has been detected and is seeking more details from Russia.
Plague is caused by the Yersinia pestis bacteria and has three forms: bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic.
Pneumonic plague affects the lungs and can spread between people through cough droplets.
The disease is treatable with antibiotics if caught early.
U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have asked Russia for greater transparency.
Experts say the current response to the situation does not match typical plague cases.
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A lawsuit claims Starbucks incorrectly labeled eight of its protein drinks as "sugar-free." These drinks were introduced in September 2025 to compete with other brands offering protein-enhanced beverages.
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Starbucks launched protein drinks in September 2025.
The drinks were marketed as "sugar-free."
A lawsuit has been filed against Starbucks for false labeling.
The lawsuit targets eight different protein drink products.
Starbucks created these drinks to keep up with competitors like Dutch Bros.
Dutch Bros started selling protein coffee drinks in 2024.
The case raises concerns over product labeling accuracy.
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Cambridge University academics have criticized the school's plans to investigate the death of Professor Jason Arday as insufficient. They want a clear, detailed investigation into the university's role in events before his death, including how it handled abuse and support for Arday after his 2023 appointment.
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Jason Arday, a Cambridge professor of sociology of education, died at home on August 14, 2023, nine days after resigning amid plagiarism allegations.
Arday’s family said he faced sustained abuse for more than three years.
More than 40 Cambridge academics signed a letter saying the university’s planned investigation is too limited.
The university has started a two-part review: the first led by Nazir Afzal looks at support right before Arday’s death; the second will review broader university processes but has no chair yet.
The academics want the investigation to identify who made key decisions about Arday’s hiring, media relations, and protection as abuse escalated.
They call for clear accountability and consequences if leadership failures are found.
The letter requests that the university clarifies how responsibility will be handled beyond individual fault, addressing structural problems.
Cambridge has been asked to respond to the letter and concerns raised.
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President Trump made comments at a rally suggesting he would allow Iran to attack the Californian cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. California Governor Gavin Newsom responded by calling for action under the 25th Amendment, which deals with presidential disability.
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President Trump said at a rally that he would allow Iran to “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego.
These remarks caused strong reactions among California Democrats and some Republican candidates for the House of Representatives.
Governor Gavin Newsom called President Trump “mentally ill” in response to the comments.
Newsom urged for the use of the 25th Amendment, a constitutional rule that can remove a president if they are unfit to lead.
The 25th Amendment has rarely been used and deals with presidential incapacity or disability.
The comments came during the midterm election campaign period.
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A California couple, Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan, have been charged with child abuse related to a surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 children. Authorities removed 15 children from their home and found six more living elsewhere; most children were very young, and the investigation began after an infant suffered a head injury.
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Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan were arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit child abuse.
At least 21 children are involved, aged from two months to 13 years, mostly between one and three.
Police removed 15 children from the couple’s home in Arcadia and found another six children living elsewhere.
The investigation started after a two-month-old baby was injured by a nanny shaking the infant.
Zhang gave birth to one or two children; the rest were born via surrogacy.
The couple wanted a large family and provided birth certificates listing Zhang as the mother and Xuan as the father.
Surrogacy involves a woman carrying a child for others, typically using embryo transfer.
California has laws regulating surrogacy, including legal agreements and lawyer involvement before pregnancy begins.
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A Republican Super PAC called the Senate Leadership Fund is giving $5 million to support Sen. Darline Graham in the South Carolina Senate race. President Donald Trump is actively supporting Graham and criticizing her opponent, Democrat Annie Andrews, focusing on cultural issues like transgender rights.
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The Senate Leadership Fund is investing $5 million to help Republican Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina.
Darline Graham was appointed to the Senate seat after the death of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham.
South Carolina is a strongly Republican state; Trump won it by 18 points in the 2024 election.
President Trump has campaigned heavily for Darline Graham and used a social media post with an anti-transgender slur against her opponent, Annie Andrews.
Annie Andrews is a pediatrician and Democrat who opposes gender transition surgery for minors but does not support biological men playing in women's sports.
The race highlights cultural issues like transgender rights, which Republicans are using to challenge Democrats.
Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley criticized President Trump's remarks about Andrews as disgraceful.
The Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina since the late 20th century.
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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem denied a report saying her Department of Homeland Security bought five planes at high prices from a donor. The planes were bought on the morning before she left her position.
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Five planes were purchased by South Dakota's DHS.
The purchase happened the day before Governor Noem left her role.
Reports claimed the planes were bought at prices higher than normal.
Governor Noem denied these claims.
The planes came from a donor, according to the report.
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The U.S. military in Okinawa is pausing all activities and keeping troops on base for two days after a Marine was arrested for the suspected murder of a local woman. This incident has increased protests against the U.S. military presence on the island and may affect Japan's efforts to strengthen its military ties with the U.S.
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The pause in military operations lasts from Wednesday to Friday and limits troops from leaving the base.
The Marine arrested is Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, stationed at Futenma Air Station, and is suspected of killing Anna Yagi.
Ballard denies the allegations; security footage shows him with the victim and later alone.
The military will hold training on discipline, standards, and community responsibilities during the pause.
The U.S. has about 80,000 people on Okinawa, including 30,000 active military members.
There has been increased local anger due to rising crimes linked to U.S. forces in Okinawa.
Past serious crimes by U.S. service members have sparked large protests against the U.S. military presence on the island.
Okinawa remains strategically important for U.S.-Japan relations, especially concerning concerns about China.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a case about whether Intel was irresponsible in managing its employees' retirement funds, which performed poorly compared to others. Justice Neil Gorsuch advised the Court to focus on defining the right way to compare funds to decide responsibility, rather than deciding if poor performance alone proves mismanagement.
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The case is called Anderson v. Intel and concerns employer-managed retirement funds.
Plaintiffs claim Intel's fund performed worse than other funds, reducing employees' retirement money.
Intel argues poor results do not necessarily mean irresponsible management under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
ERISA requires companies to follow proper processes, not guarantee investment results.
Justice Gorsuch said the Court should define what type of comparison between funds is appropriate to judge mismanagement.
Other justices discussed the importance and kind of benchmarks used to compare fund performance.
Plaintiffs say Intel invested heavily in hedge funds and private equity, which led to lower returns.
The Court’s decision will affect how easy it is for workers to sue over retirement fund investments.
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A California couple, Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, were arrested in connection with a surrogacy scandal. They face charges including conspiracy to commit child abuse and dissuading a witness, with bail requested at $100 million.
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Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang were arrested on Tuesday.
They are charged with conspiracy to commit child abuse and dissuading a witness.
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman is seeking $100 million bail for the couple.
Authorities raided their Arcadia mansion in July 2025 and took 21 children, mostly born through surrogacy, into state custody.
The FBI served a separate search warrant at their home alongside the sheriff's department.
Police and helicopters were seen at the mansion, and the block was taped off during the law enforcement operation.
The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation involving surrogacy-related issues.
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Labour party leaders said they are unlikely to work with the Green party after the Greens adopted a policy calling Zionism a form of racism. The Greens also support a single Palestinian state instead of Israel, which has caused strong reactions from Labour and the Liberal Democrats.
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The Green party voted to treat Zionism as a form of racism and supports replacing Israel with a single Palestinian state.
Senior Labour figures called this Green policy “shameful” and doubt future cooperation with the Greens.
Some Labour members want to officially rule out any coalition or formal ties with the Greens in the future.
The Liberal Democrats are facing pressure to end their coalition with the Greens in Southwark because of the policy.
Despite the controversy, four of the five Green MPs opposed the policy, but the party as a whole adopted it at their conference.
Zack Polanski, a Green politician, is trying to win a byelection seat held by Labour, with the Greens focusing heavily on this race.
The Greens and Liberal Democrats currently govern together in Southwark, south London.
Some members of the Jewish Labour movement believe the Green policy may violate equality laws because of how it affects Jewish members.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles III’s brother, is challenging search warrants related to an investigation about leaked confidential information tied to Jeffrey Epstein. This legal action follows Prince Harry’s unsuccessful lawsuit against the British government and raises questions about Andrew’s finances and King Charles’ support.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in February by Thames Valley police for suspected misconduct related to leaking information to Jeffrey Epstein.
Police searched two properties: his current home at Marsh Farm, Sandringham, and former home, Royal Lodge in Windsor.
Andrew filed for a judicial review at the High Court to challenge the search warrants issued by the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey).
In 2022, Prince Harry sued the British government over losing his police protection but lost his appeal in May 2025.
King Charles III had previously made Andrew leave Royal Lodge and move to Sandringham, while providing some financial support.
Charles reportedly told Andrew not to use the financial support for the legal challenge.
Andrew’s finances have been unclear; his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson previously had financial problems and asked Epstein for help.
The first hearing will decide if parts of the case remain private at the request of Thames Valley police.
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Kosovo is facing political turmoil as protests against war crime convictions of former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders coincide with a deadline to elect a new president. If lawmakers fail to agree on a president by midnight, new elections are likely amid rising tensions and disagreement over changes to laws related to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague.
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Former KLA leaders, including ex-President Hashim Thaci, were convicted on September 16 by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers for war crimes.
Protesters demand changes to the law governing the Specialist Chambers, such as reducing prison terms and allowing sentences to be served in Kosovo.
The Specialist Chambers operates in The Hague but is part of Kosovo’s judicial system, causing controversy as many Kosovo Albanians revere the KLA.
Kosovo’s parliament approved the proposed amendments in the first reading but has not finalized them.
A political deadlock continues after President Vjosa Osmani’s term ended in April, with the National Assembly unable to elect a new president.
The largest opposition party, the Democratic Party of Kosovo, is divided and unable to negotiate a presidential agreement.
On the day of the presidential vote, clashes between protesters and police occurred, with police using tear gas and water cannons.
New elections are expected around November 15 if no president is elected by the midnight deadline.
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Saudi Arabia reported that three people were hurt in attacks on its airports in Najran and Jizan, amid ongoing fighting with Yemen’s Houthi rebels. In Gaza City, Israeli airstrikes killed two people, while violence and tensions continue in the broader Middle East region, involving multiple countries.
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Airports in Najran and Jizan, Saudi Arabia, were hit, causing damage and injuring three people lightly.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for firing missiles and drones at Saudi airports.
Saudi-led forces intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Khamis Mushait, home to a key Saudi military base.
Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthis continues near the strategic town of Dhubab.
A tanker traveling through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unidentified projectile, but no casualties or environmental damage were reported.
Two people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City targeting militants.
More than 1,460 Palestinians have died since the ceasefire nearly a year ago, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of possible Hamas attacks linked to upcoming Israeli elections.
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A separatist party called Parti Québécois (PQ) has won enough seats to form a minority government in Quebec's provincial election. The party wants to hold a new vote on Quebec’s independence, but they will need help from other parties to make it happen.
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Parti Québécois (PQ) is projected to form a minority government in Quebec.
This is the first time PQ will be in power since 2014.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will become the new leader of Quebec.
PQ aims to hold a referendum on Quebec’s independence from Canada.
Plamondon said the referendum would happen after President Donald Trump leaves office.
He believes the vote needs the right conditions for calm and clear debate.
PQ will need support from other political parties to pursue their independence plan.
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