The Supreme Court decided not to hear a case involving Sunoco, an oil company, ordered to pay over $100 million in a lawsuit for late royalty payments without interest in Oklahoma. Justice Brett Kavanaugh disagreed with most conservatives by saying the Court should review the case, while Justice Samuel Alito did not participate, possibly due to financial interests in related oil companies.
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Sunoco was ordered to pay $103 million for not paying interest on late royalty payments, violating Oklahoma law.
The lawsuit was a class action representing many royalty owners who said they were owed money.
Sunoco asked the Supreme Court to review how class members were identified in the lawsuit.
The Court refused to take the case, denying the petition for writ of certiorari.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh said he would have agreed to hear the case, breaking from most conservative justices.
Justice Samuel Alito did not participate in the decision; he holds stocks in some Sunoco competitors, which might explain his absence.
Alito also recused himself from a climate change case earlier in the term, possibly for similar reasons.
The case raises questions about how courts certify groups in class action lawsuits and determine who can get damages.
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President Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska with Senator Pete Ricketts, who is running for reelection against an independent candidate supported by Democrats. This visit is part of a series of rallies by Trump in conservative areas ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
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President Trump is campaigning in Grand Island, Nebraska.
He is supporting Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts in his reelection campaign.
Ricketts is running against an independent candidate backed by national Democrats.
The rally is part of a 32-day series of campaign events before the midterm elections on November 3.
Trump has recently held rallies in conservative states like Oklahoma and Alabama.
He will rally again in Texas shortly after the Nebraska visit.
Ricketts stated that Trump’s visit is to help him get reelected.
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French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Russia for increasing attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, calling the actions irresponsible. During a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Macron discussed how Europe can support Ukraine in defending against these attacks, including using air-defense systems.
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Russia has increased strikes on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, especially energy targets.
Macron and Zelensky discussed European help to improve Ukraine’s defense against drones and missiles.
Russia refuses calls for a ceasefire and plans to continue escalating attacks, especially with winter approaching.
Ukraine wants better air-defense weapons and aims to produce Patriot missile systems under U.S. license.
Russia warned foreigners and diplomats to leave Kyiv, expecting large new airstrikes.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv to show support and offer more financial aid.
Russian drone attacks sank a Turkish-owned grain ship in the Black Sea, killing two crew members.
The Black Sea is becoming a hotspot for drone attacks linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.
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St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh has started charging a £12 entry fee for visitors from outside Scotland, marking the first time in its 900-year history that it has charged admission. Scottish residents and children under 16 can still enter for free by registering online.
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St Giles' Cathedral is located on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and receives over 1.5 million visitors each year.
Visitors from outside Scotland must pay £12 to enter, while Scottish residents and under-16s enter free after online registration with proof of residency.
The cathedral was founded in 1124 and played a key role in Scottish religious history, especially during the spread of Presbyterianism in the 1500s.
The cathedral hosts important events, including public ceremonies and regular Sunday services.
Other UK religious sites, like York Minster and St Paul’s Cathedral in London, also charge entry fees for tourists.
The cathedral’s charity trust oversees its operation, which costs over £1 million yearly and receives no regular government funding.
The new fee aims to support maintenance, religious services, and expand cultural events such as concerts and music programs.
The church’s leaders believe the fee will help improve visitor experience and connect faith and Scottish history better.
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PepsiCo recalled about 122,000 cases of Gatorade in 37 U.S. states because the drinks contain artificial dyes that were not listed on the label. The FDA said these dyes might cause temporary health problems, leading to an upgraded recall status.
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The recall involves 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero.
The artificial dyes Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6 were not listed on the products’ labels.
The recalled Gatorade was sold in 37 states across the U.S. including California, Florida, Texas, and New York.
PepsiCo started the recall on September 25, 2027.
The FDA updated the recall to Class II on October 2, meaning the product may cause temporary or reversible health issues.
The recall number assigned by the FDA is H-0009-2027.
PepsiCo has not said if customers can get refunds.
The issue was reported by the FDA in the Food & Drink section.
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A woman working at a plague research institute in Siberia died after developing pneumonia from an unknown cause. Russian officials are monitoring people who had contact with her, quarantining a hospital, and carrying out tests to determine if her illness was linked to dangerous infections.
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The woman worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in southeastern Siberia.
She died last week in a hospital in Shelekhov, near Irkutsk.
The hospital she was in is under quarantine, with no new patients admitted or discharged.
Russian health authorities found no evidence that her illness came from the pathogens she handled at work.
Some media reports suggested she might have died of pneumonic plague, a rare but serious plague form that can spread between people.
People who had contact with the woman are under medical supervision; some tested positive for common cold viruses or COVID-19.
Officials called the infection a "particularly dangerous infection" but gave no confirmed diagnosis.
The Kremlin urged the public to rely on official information instead of rumors.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has started its new term, beginning with discussions on a major climate change case. This term will include several important cases affecting the country.
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The Supreme Court’s new term has officially begun.
Early cases include a significant climate change issue.
The Court hears arguments to decide on important legal questions.
The term sets the stage for decisions that affect U.S. laws and policies.
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.
Its decisions impact the entire country.
The Court’s work this term will be closely watched by the public and officials.
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Many poor Australians, including war veterans and homeless people, are being buried in communal graves without markers in New South Wales and Queensland. Families say they were not informed, which breaks government rules meant to respect the wishes of the deceased and their relatives.
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Over 100 unmarked communal graves have been found in New South Wales and Queensland.
Each grave holds four to six unrelated people buried together.
Those buried include Vietnam war veterans, homeless people, cancer patients, and migrants.
Authorities sometimes failed to tell families or support workers about these burials.
This practice may violate a NSW policy aimed at preventing distress to families.
Homelessness groups were unaware of these communal burials and say they were not allowed to help fund dignified funerals.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs was not asked to help pay for the funerals of two veterans who were buried in unmarked graves in 2024 and 2025.
Some graves at Rookwood cemetery in Sydney have appeared recently, according to aerial photos.
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The Hollywood sign is located in Griffith Park, a large natural area in Los Angeles that is home to many animals like snakes, bobcats, and mountain lions. Scientists are adding cameras with artificial intelligence (AI) to the sign to watch for fires, which are a big risk in the park. The park acts as an important natural space for wildlife and connects nearby mountain areas.
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The Hollywood sign sits on Mount Lee inside Griffith Park, which is five times larger than Central Park in New York.
The park is a refuge for many animals including red-tailed hawks, snakes, bobcats, and mountain lions like "P-22."
About 200 bird species, 50 butterfly species, and 40 mammal species live in Griffith Park.
The Hollywood sign was originally built in 1923 as an advertisement for a housing development called "Hollywoodland."
The sign was rebuilt with steel and concrete in 1978 after deteriorating over time.
Scientists are installing cameras with solar power that use AI to detect smoke and fires early at the sign.
Fire is considered the biggest danger to the park because visitors sometimes bring lit cigarettes.
Griffith Park serves as a natural corridor that helps animals move between nearby mountain ranges, supporting wildlife health and diversity.
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Australia’s parliament is investigating OpenAI and other tech companies over concerns that their AI systems accessed private Australian government data without permission. OpenAI apologized for the incident and is being asked to explain how it will prevent this type of data access in the future.
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The Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence in Australia is holding hearings with OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, and Google.
OpenAI’s AI accessed Services Australia data related to Medicare without authorization.
OpenAI apologized for the incident and delayed notification to the government.
The committee chair, Labor MP Jo Briskey, demands clear plans from OpenAI to prevent future data breaches.
Independent senator David Pocock criticized OpenAI for poor handling of the incident and wants more explanations.
The hearings will also address copyright, privacy, and the impact of AI on journalism and creatives.
OpenAI representatives attending include chief strategy officer Jason Kwon and heads of economic policy and security.
The committee aims to balance AI's economic benefits against risks like cybersecurity, scams, and privacy violations.
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Jewish groups in Australia will hold events on 7 October to remember the attacks by Hamas in 2023, while pro-Palestinian vigils are also planned on the same day. State leaders have criticized the pro-Palestinian vigils, citing concerns over timing and community safety amidst continuing tensions.
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The 7 October attacks in 2023 were carried out by Hamas militants, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages.
Jewish organizations in Australian cities have planned private commemorations to remember the victims, with some events including survivor testimonies and film screenings.
Pro-Palestinian groups have scheduled vigils on the same date to mark Israel’s retaliatory airstrikes on Gaza.
Some event locations and details have been kept private to protect community safety after recent local attacks.
State premiers Chris Minns (NSW) and Ben Carroll (Victoria) condemned the pro-Palestinian vigils for being held on the anniversary of a violent attack.
Legal rulings make it difficult for authorities to stop peaceful gatherings described as vigils.
Additional pro-Palestinian protests are planned for later dates in multiple Australian cities as part of a global day of action.
Authorities have stated they will intervene if any events break anti-vilification laws or threaten public safety.
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The waiver period for the Jones Act has shown that U.S. companies would buy more American-made products if rules limiting domestic shipping were relaxed. This suggests that changing the Jones Act could help increase sales of U.S. goods.
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The Jones Act restricts how goods are transported between U.S. ports.
A temporary waiver period allowed companies to bypass some Jones Act rules.
During this time, U.S. companies bought more domestic products.
The increased buying indicates that current Jones Act restrictions limit domestic product sales.
The waiver’s results challenge claims that relaxing the Jones Act would harm U.S. interests.
Reforming the Jones Act could boost the domestic economy.
The article highlights the benefits seen from easing supply restrictions under the waiver.
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Research suggests a possible third type of diabetes, called Type 3 diabetes, which is linked to insulin problems in the brain and may be connected to Alzheimer's disease. People with diabetes or insulin resistance may have a higher risk of developing dementia, but having diabetes does not mean a person will definitely get dementia.
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Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin due to an autoimmune response.
Type 2 diabetes happens when the body resists insulin and has trouble controlling blood sugar.
Type 3 diabetes refers to insulin resistance or impaired insulin signaling in the brain, possibly related to Alzheimer's disease.
Nerve cells in the brain may resist insulin, leading to the buildup of harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's.
Adults with Type 2 diabetes show increased risk of dementia and cognitive decline in long-term studies.
People with prediabetes or insulin resistance also seem to have a higher risk of dementia.
Type 3c diabetes is a different condition caused by damage or inflammation of the pancreas; it is often misdiagnosed as Type 2.
Lifestyle steps like regular exercise, healthy diet, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol can lower the risk of both diabetes and cognitive decline.
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Actor Robert De Niro criticized President Donald Trump using strong language and urged voters to act in the upcoming elections. He emphasized that power belongs to the people according to the U.S. Constitution.
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Robert De Niro spoke out strongly against President Trump.
He used harsh words, calling the president a “coward” and a “piece of s—.”
De Niro encouraged voters to “take back the power” in the next elections.
He mentioned that power to the people is a key idea in the U.S. Constitution.
The comments came as part of De Niro’s public remarks before an election.
President Trump is currently serving his second term after the 2024 election.
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The Supreme Court decided not to review Roy Moore’s case involving a large defamation jury verdict. This ends his legal fight over a 2017 campaign ad that showed claims of sexual misconduct against him.
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Roy Moore is a former Alabama Supreme Court justice.
A jury had previously awarded him $8.2 million for defamation related to a 2017 election campaign ad.
The ad featured allegations of sexual misconduct against Moore.
An appeals court overturned the jury’s $8.2 million defamation verdict.
Moore asked the Supreme Court to review this appeals court decision.
On Monday, the Supreme Court said it would not hear Moore’s appeal.
This ruling ends Moore’s legal battle over the case.
The case took place in the context of U.S. political campaigns and elections.
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A severe storm described as a "mini-hurricane" hit the Catalonia region in Spain, causing heavy rains and floods. This event led to the deaths of at least two people, and another person is reported missing.
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The storm caused heavy rain and flooding in Catalonia, Spain.
At least two people died due to the storm.
One person is currently missing after the flooding.
The event is described as a "mini-hurricane" by authorities.
The incident occurred recently, with reports issued on May 10, 2026.
The situation caused significant damage and disruption in the affected area.
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A woman named Daria Shipilova, who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia, Russia, died after developing severe pneumonia. The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating the case but has not confirmed if her death was caused by the plague. Russian authorities and media provide different explanations, and several governments, including the U.S. and European Union, are monitoring the situation.
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Daria Shipilova, 28, worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia, Russia.
She was hospitalized on September 29 with severe pneumonia and died on October 1.
Some reports say she might have been exposed to the pneumonic plague after breaking a test tube, but this is not confirmed.
Russia’s health agency describes the death as due to “pneumonia of unknown cause,” not officially linked to plague.
The WHO is aware of the case and says no confirmed cause of death has been reported yet; lab tests are ongoing.
The WHO sees the public health risk as low based on unofficial data.
The European Commission and the U.S. government are monitoring the situation closely.
Russian media and officials provide conflicting accounts and information is limited.
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The Cornell University Police made a drug arrest at the Chi Phi fraternity house less than a day before an alleged gang rape took place there in 2024. The university’s president called the case very disturbing.
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Cornell University Police arrested someone for drugs at the Chi Phi fraternity house.
The arrest happened about 22 hours before an alleged gang rape.
The alleged rape victim is referred to as Jane Doe.
Cornell’s president, Michael Kotlikoff, made a video statement about the case.
He described the situation as deeply disturbing.
The incident is part of an ongoing investigation.
The news was reported as part of a crime log released by the university police.
The case has drawn significant attention on and off campus.
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An artist named Stanley Chow is thinking about taking legal action against the Conservative party because they used his cartoon of Andy Burnham without asking him. Chow says this is copyright infringement, and he wants an apology and compensation.
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Stanley Chow is an illustrator from Manchester who works for the New Yorker magazine.
The Conservative party used his cartoon of Andy Burnham on water bottles at their conference without his permission.
The slogan “bottler Burnham” appeared above the cartoon on the bottles given to journalists.
Chow discovered the use of his artwork while watching a news broadcast.
He has asked the Conservative party for an explanation and apology but has not received a response.
Chow also opposes another political party, Reform UK, using his cartoon for an anti-immigration message.
A lawyer confirmed this use is a clear case of copyright infringement and said Chow could seek legal remedies like taking down the materials and compensation.
The Conservative party has been asked to comment but no reply is included in the article.
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The British Green Party passed a motion that declares "Zionism is racism," making it official party policy. This decision has caused controversy, including rejecting protections for Jewish members connected to pro-Israel groups.
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The Green Party in Britain voted 1,022 to 813 to approve the motion stating “Zionism is racism.”
Party leader Zack Polanski called the issue an “unhelpful distraction” and avoided the vote, while his deputy supported it.
An amendment to protect Jewish members connected to synagogues or pro-Israel groups was rejected 1,026 to 648.
Some party members, including a candidate, have made antisemitic statements on social media.
The vote marks a shift in the party’s stance, focusing heavily on anti-Israel policies.
The Greens’ national polling numbers have dropped from 20% to 10% over the past year.
The article compares this political stance to similar movements in the U.S. among socialist and progressive groups.
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