A new poll shows the race for Wisconsin governor between Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley is very close. Tiffany recently disagreed with President Donald Trump on some issues, and the poll reflects a small lead for Crowley but within the margin of error, meaning the contest is effectively tied.
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The Marquette Law poll shows Crowley with 49% and Tiffany with 46% among likely voters, with a 4.8% margin of error.
Among registered voters, Crowley has 46%, Tiffany 45%, with 9% undecided.
Tiffany has recently broken with President Trump on several issues like beef imports and renaming Lake Ontario.
Crowley’s campaign states Tiffany receives large financial support from billionaires linked to Trump.
Tiffany criticizes Crowley for raising taxes and supporting benefits for illegal immigrants.
Compared to last month, Tiffany’s support increased among Republicans, while Crowley’s support fell among Democrats and independents.
President Trump’s approval rating in Wisconsin dropped from 40% to 38%, with disapproval rising to 60%.
The current governor, Tony Evers, a Democrat, is retiring after two terms, making this an open race.
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Nikon’s annual Small World In Motion photography contest is reviewing the winning video after scientists questioned whether it was created using artificial intelligence (AI). The video shows tiny moving structures called cilia inside a child’s airway, and the contest organizers say no rules were broken so far, but the investigation continues.
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The contest accepts photos and videos taken through powerful microscopes and has been running for 15 years.
The winning entry was submitted by Dr. Ning Xu from Tsinghua University in China.
The video shows cilia, which are tiny hair-like structures, moving inside the airways of a child with a rare disease.
Some scientists noticed unusual shapes and movements in the video that did not match normal biological behavior.
There are claims a watermark suggests parts of the video were generated by AI.
Dr. Xu said AI was only used to help highlight features in grayscale images but did not create the video or the motion of the cilia.
Nikon stated their rules do not allow AI to generate images but allow AI for image processing, and no violations have been found yet.
Former judges and other scientists have expressed concerns about the authenticity of the winning video.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to support the military invasion of Ukraine despite battlefield losses and economic problems. Russia is also increasing attacks on European countries to try to reduce their support for Ukraine.
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Russia held recent elections that gave more power to Putin’s ruling party, United Russia.
Putin calls the invasion a "special military operation" and shows no signs of stopping it.
Russia is encouraged by Ukraine’s limited air defense missiles and expects to increase attacks this winter.
Russian forces use ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones to attack Ukraine daily.
Moscow wants European countries to reduce military and financial help to Ukraine.
Russia is accused of conducting cyber-attacks, sabotage, and drone flights over Europe.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov describes the conflict as a European war against Russia.
Despite tensions, Russia is unlikely to start a direct military conflict with NATO countries.
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The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Tennessee to proceed with the execution of Christa Pike, ending a last-minute pause from a lower court. This decision means Tennessee can carry out the first execution of a woman in the state in over 200 years.
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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Tennessee allowing Christa Pike's execution to proceed.
A lower appeals court had temporarily paused the execution shortly before it was scheduled.
This is the first time Tennessee will execute a woman in more than 200 years.
The ruling was not unanimous; three Supreme Court justices disagreed with the decision.
Christa Pike’s case has drawn significant legal attention due to the rarity of female executions in Tennessee.
The execution is part of Tennessee’s criminal justice and capital punishment system.
The Supreme Court’s decision removes any legal obstacles delaying the execution.
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The Democratic Women’s Caucus criticized President Trump’s administration for weakening Title IX rules, which protect students from sexual harassment and assault. They also showed support for Jane Doe, who accused several men of raping her at a Cornell University fraternity.
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The Democratic Women’s Caucus spoke out against the rollback of Title IX protections by the Trump administration.
Title IX is a law that helps protect students from sexual violence and discrimination in schools.
Jane Doe accused seven men of raping her over several hours at the Chi Phi fraternity on Cornell’s campus.
The caucus chair is Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández from New Mexico.
The Democratic Women’s Caucus expressed public support for Jane Doe amid these allegations.
The case involves serious accusations of sexual assault at a university fraternity house.
The rollback of Title IX rules has been controversial because it changes how schools handle such complaints.
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Farmers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to better predict the best time to harvest fruit. AI systems analyze images and weather data to estimate crop readiness, helping farmers plan labor and avoid losses from bad timing.
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Extreme weather, like high heat, can stop farmers from working at harvest time.
AI models help predict ideal harvest dates by using crop images and weather data.
Okanagan Specialty Fruits in Washington uses AI cameras on tractors to count buds and fruit on apple trees.
The AI predictions depend on detailed, farm-specific historical data for accuracy.
Apples have a longer harvest window, but berries like strawberries require precise timing to avoid crop loss.
FruitCast, a UK company, provides harvest forecasts for many types of berries and tomatoes.
Farmers can gather images using drones, smartphones, or farm vehicles for AI analysis.
FruitCast claims their forecasts are about 90% accurate one week ahead and 83% accurate three weeks ahead.
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The UK government has introduced a new tax on vaping products to make them more expensive and less appealing, especially to young people. This tax will charge £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid and aims to reduce vaping rates, while also fighting illegal vape sales.
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A new Vaping Product Duty of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid starts now, but sellers have six months to sell existing stock without the tax.
The tax applies to all vaping products, whether they contain nicotine or not.
Tobacco product taxes also increased by £2.20 per 100 cigarettes or 50 grams of tobacco.
The government wants to discourage youth vaping by making products more expensive and harder to buy.
Vaping products sold in the UK must carry a traceable stamp starting in April to help fight illegal trade.
New planning laws require vape shops to get local council approval before opening in England.
Vaping industry groups say the tax may harm adult smokers who use vapes to quit cigarettes.
Some vapers say they will stock up before prices rise, while others may cut down or quit due to higher costs.
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Northern Ireland has introduced new driving rules for young and new drivers called graduated driver licensing (GDL) to reduce road accidents. These include a minimum six-month learning period before taking the driving test and restrictions on young drivers carrying passengers at night.
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Northern Ireland is the first UK region to start graduated driver licensing (GDL) for new drivers.
GDL focuses on drivers aged 17 to 23 and requires learners to have at least six months of driving practice before testing.
Newly qualified drivers under 24 cannot carry young passengers at night.
Breaking the rules can lead to penalty points or fines up to £1,000.
Young drivers (17-23) cause 24% of crashes but make up only 8% of license holders in Northern Ireland.
In 2024, 251 people were killed or seriously hurt in crashes involving young drivers; 65% of these crashes were the young driver’s fault.
In England and Wales, there is now a minimum waiting time before driving tests, but full GDL is not introduced.
Some rural young people feel the new rules make it harder for them to get around due to limited transport options.
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Scientists and fishers in Cornwall are testing bird-shaped kites and a floating scarecrow buoy to stop seabirds from drowning in fishing nets. These devices have cut seabird deaths by up to two-thirds in trials, offering a way to protect endangered birds without harming fishing activities.
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About 95,000 diving seabirds die each year after getting caught in fishing nets off European coasts.
Simple devices like a floating scarecrow buoy with big eyes and bird-shaped kites were tested to scare birds away from nets.
The floating scarecrow buoy reduced seabird capture by 59%, while the kites reduced it by 71%.
Ten Cornish fishers and Fishtek Marine worked together to test these devices over two years.
Cameras on fishing boats monitored how seabirds reacted to the devices.
Most seabird deaths in Cornwall happen during winter, helping target when to use these deterrents.
The research was done by the University of Exeter and published in a scientific journal called Conservation Letters.
The RSPB supports the use of these tools as a major step to protect seabirds while allowing fishing to continue safely.
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Archaeologists and local volunteers on the small Scottish island of Lismore found important signs of an early Christian monastery from the sixth century. Their discoveries include burial grounds, decorated stones, early buildings, and tools used to make gold and silver jewelry, showing that the site was once a major religious center.
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Lismore is a small Scottish island with about 190 people and no shops or pubs.
The island was home to a monastery founded in the sixth century AD by missionaries spreading Christianity from Ireland.
Before this excavation, only a few pieces of early carved crosses were known from the site.
Local volunteers raised money and worked with archaeologist Dr Clare Ellis to dig at a medieval cathedral site.
They found burial grounds, decorated stonework, early buildings, and many crucibles (small melting pots) used for casting gold and silver.
The monastery, named Lios Mór after Saint Mo Luóc, was an important international Christian site, similar to the famous Iona monastery.
The discovery included evidence of high-status craftwork, such as jewelry making in the seventh century.
Experts say this find changes the understanding of Christian history in northern Britain and highlights local community involvement in archaeology.
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The US Senate voted 57 to 43 against a bill that would ask states to consider making big electricity users like data centres pay for the power grid costs they cause. The bill had passed the House easily but lacked enough support in the Senate to overcome a filibuster, a Senate rule that blocks some bills unless 60 votes agree.
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The bill aimed to make data centres, which use a lot of electricity, responsible for some infrastructure upgrade costs.
Only four Democrats joined Republicans to support the bill in the Senate.
The bill needed 60 votes to pass but got 57, so it failed.
The measure had passed the House with a vote of 417 to 3.
Data centres support artificial intelligence and are increasing in number, with about 5,400 in the US.
Critics say the bill does not force data centres to pay enough and only suggests states “consider” rate changes.
Senate Democrats want stronger laws to protect consumers from higher electricity bills caused by data centres.
Virginia and Texas have the most data centres, with California, Ohio, and New York also hosting many facilities.
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President Trump announced that South Korea plans to invest in a natural gas pipeline project in Alaska, aimed at exporting liquefied natural gas to Asia and lowering energy costs in Alaska. The project is supported by Senator Dan Sullivan, who is in a competitive reelection race, and is part of broader South Korean investment promises tied to a 2025 trade deal with the U.S.
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South Korea will invest in an 807-mile natural gas pipeline in Alaska connecting the North Slope to a gas export terminal.
The pipeline project is expected to take three years to build, with exports starting two years after completion, depending on full funding.
Liquefied natural gas exported from Alaska could be sold to Asian markets.
The project is supported by Senator Dan Sullivan, who is running for reelection in Alaska.
The investment comes from South Korea’s pledge of nearly $200 billion in U.S. projects linked to a 2025 trade deal reducing tariffs on South Korean goods.
President Trump highlighted this project after announcing a $15 billion steel plant investment in Iowa to support Republican candidates in tight Senate races.
The announcement aims to show foreign investments benefiting states with competitive elections ahead of the midterms.
President Trump acknowledged challenges Republicans face in the upcoming midterms and plans to campaign heavily in support of GOP candidates.
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About 170 people on a flight to Tel Aviv were safe after one pilot stabbed the other in a possible attempt to crash the plane. Passengers and crew stopped the attacker, who was arrested in Saudi Arabia.
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The incident happened on a flight heading to Tel Aviv, Israel.
One pilot stabbed the other during the flight.
The attack may have been an attempt to crash the plane.
Passengers and crew acted quickly to stop the attacker.
All about 170 people on board survived and are now safe.
The attacker is in custody in Saudi Arabia.
Israeli officials confirmed the incident and response.
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Middle East oil exports have recovered to 80% of the levels seen before the war began. The Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for oil transport, remains open, which may be helping the situation.
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Middle East oil exports are at 80% of prewar levels.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route, is open.
This development is seen as a positive sign for oil supply stability.
The analysis was provided by CBS News national security expert Aaron MacLean.
The article mentions a strategy linked to President Trump that could be influencing the outcome.
No specific details on which countries or companies are involved in the export changes were provided.
The news was presented in a short video segment by CBS News.
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The Federal Reserve's Inspector General found no criminal activity by Chair Jerome Powell related to the central bank's building renovation. The Pentagon plans to reduce its number of generals and admirals by about 20%. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported that Russian attacks killed at least seven people, including a child.
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The Federal Reserve's Inspector General investigated Jerome Powell over the Fed's headquarters renovation.
No criminal activity was found by Jerome Powell in this investigation.
The Pentagon announced it will cut roughly 20% of its generals and admirals.
Ukrainian officials reported Russian strikes resulting in at least seven deaths.
Among the victims of the Russian strikes was a child.
These events were reported together in a news summary on Wednesday.
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President Donald Trump announced that South Korea will invest $54 billion in a natural gas project in Alaska. This investment aims to develop energy resources and strengthen economic ties between the U.S. and South Korea.
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South Korea is investing $54 billion in an Alaska natural gas project.
President Trump made this announcement on Wednesday.
The project involves developing natural gas resources in Alaska.
The investment is intended to boost energy production and economic cooperation.
This is a major international business deal between the U.S. and South Korea.
The announcement highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen U.S. energy infrastructure.
The investment supports jobs and economic growth in Alaska.
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U.S. forces have officially left Iraq, ending a lengthy military mission. While some people in Iraq celebrated the withdrawal, others are worried about the country's future.
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The U.S. military formally withdrew from Iraq today.
This ends a long and difficult time of U.S. military presence in Iraq.
Many people in Iraq's capital city celebrated the U.S. withdrawal.
There are also concerns about what will happen in Iraq after the U.S. leaves.
Geoff Bennett spoke with two diplomats for analysis: James Jeffrey, who was the U.S. ambassador to Iraq, and Feisal Istrabadi, who was Iraq’s ambassador to the United Nations.
James Jeffrey served under President Obama.
Feisal Istrabadi has experience representing Iraq at the U.N.
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The Conservative Party in the UK plans to introduce new rules for young people under 25 who claim benefits without working for six months. These rules would require young people to attend job centers or training daily and take part in a six-month "Get to Work" program, or their benefits could be reduced.
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The new rules target young people aged 18 to 24 who have not worked for six months continuously.
Those affected would join a "Get to Work" scheme involving daily attendance at job centers, work experience, and training courses.
Participants would be assigned a manager and attend job search and interview workshops.
The program lasts up to six months or until the person finds a job.
If unemployed after six months on the scheme, benefits could be cut by 30%.
Young people with prior work experience, health issues, caring duties, or estrangement would be exempt.
The Conservative Party wants to reconsider how parents' earnings affect their children’s welfare benefits.
The proposal aims to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (called Neets).
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Texas law enforcement stopped a possible violent attack at the Texas State Capitol in Austin and arrested one suspect, Benny Caldera Jr. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) acted on credible information and is working with the FBI to investigate.
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DPS received a credible tip about a planned attack at the Texas Capitol on Tuesday night.
Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested early Wednesday at his home in Converse, Texas.
He faces a felony charge for making a terroristic threat against a public servant.
The Texas Capitol remained open with increased security after the arrest.
DPS informed Texas State Legislators about the threat and arrest.
The FBI cooperated with DPS but deferred comment to them.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott praised DPS for preventing the attack.
The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released.
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Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, was released from Russian detention in 2024 through a prisoner swap involving 16 people from seven countries. He talked about his arrest, his experience in prison, and his new book in an interview with Amna Nawaz.
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Evan Gershkovich works as a correspondent for the Wall Street Journal.
He was detained in Russia and released in 2024.
His release was part of a prisoner swap involving 16 people from seven different countries.
He discussed his arrest and time in prison in a recent interview.
Gershkovich has written a new book called “This Cursed Beautiful Land.”
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