New York prosecutors are reopening a criminal investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in 2024. The woman, called Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit claiming she was drugged and assaulted by several fraternity members, and the case may go before a grand jury for possible charges.
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The alleged assault happened on October 19, 2024, at Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity house.
Jane Doe claims she was drugged with ketamine and was too intoxicated to consent.
She reported the incident to Cornell University Police on November 8, 2024.
Prosecutors initially decided not to press charges, saying her statement then did not support claims of drugging or gang rape.
The DA’s office is now reviewing new information and plans to present the case to a grand jury.
A grand jury is a legal group that decides if there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime.
Jane Doe’s lawyer said she was traumatized and did not fully understand the incident at first.
The lawsuit also alleges Cornell University did not properly punish the fraternity members involved.
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Google is planning to end support for its ChromeOS operating system by the year 2034. The company will replace ChromeOS on newer devices with Googlebook OS, which is based on Android and offers more features, including artificial intelligence.
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Google will support ChromeOS until mid-2034, after which it will stop updates.
Newer Chromebooks will be upgraded to Googlebook OS, offering a "direct migration" in many cases.
Googlebook OS is based on Android but includes deeper system capabilities and more AI features.
Googlebooks, running Googlebook OS, will be more expensive than Chromebooks, starting at $899.
Googlebooks aim to replace Chromebooks in education and business markets.
Chromebooks are currently popular in schools and businesses due to low cost and easy management.
Googlebooks currently lack many management tools, which may take over a year to develop.
Google’s announcement was originally in a court document, but now appears on a public support page.
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has indicated she may change plans to make it harder for foreign workers to get permanent residence in the UK. She aims to balance fairness for migrants who come legally and for British citizens, with no final decision made yet.
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Mahmood suggested increasing the time for most migrants to qualify for permanent residence from 5 to 10 years.
Health and social care visa holders might have to wait 15 years, and those on benefits longer than 12 months could wait 20 years.
Labour MPs, including Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, and trade unions have criticized the proposals.
Mahmood said reforms should be fair to migrants legally in the UK and British workers, especially young people.
No final changes to immigration rules have been made; Mahmood is outlining her guiding principles.
A Conservative spokesperson said Mahmood gave in to pressure and criticized the plan for being unfair to taxpayers.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the reforms need to find the right balance after consultation.
Mahmood also mentioned reopening a scheme to resettle refugees in the UK.
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UN experts warned that the United States' policy of deporting thousands of people to countries they have no connection to is causing human rights abuses. These deportations increase the risks of torture, slavery, trafficking, and disappearances, especially for vulnerable groups such as asylum seekers and migrants.
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Since January 2025, the US has deported over 25,000 third-country nationals to more than 35 countries, including Burundi, Libya, and South Sudan.
Many deportees are sent to countries with no ties to them, which can worsen their situation and the reasons they fled.
UN experts say the deportation agreements violate the principle of non-refoulement, which protects people from being sent to places where they face harm.
The deportations raise risks of torture, ill-treatment, forced disappearance, arbitrary detention, slavery, and trafficking.
Vulnerable groups most at risk include children, women, people with disabilities, victims of trafficking, LGBT individuals, human rights defenders, and stateless persons.
Many destination countries lack proper asylum systems, protection facilities, and medical care for deported people.
The UN experts have informed the US and involved governments about these concerns.
The experts are independent and do not officially represent the UN, but work under the UN Human Rights Council.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district in northwest Louisiana shows mixed reactions to a new large Republican tax bill that includes tax breaks and cuts to food and Medicaid programs. While some residents benefit from tax cuts on tips and overtime, others worry about high prices and reductions in aid programs like SNAP.
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The GOP passed a large tax bill with about $4 trillion in tax breaks including for tips and overtime pay.
The bill cuts more than $1 trillion from SNAP food aid and Medicaid by adding work requirements and other changes.
Average tax deductions for Louisiana residents increased by about $2,900, though actual refunds rose by roughly $350 nationwide.
The bill is expected to increase economic growth but also adds over $3 trillion to the federal deficit over ten years.
High gas prices ($4 per gallon for gas and $6 for diesel) are causing concern among voters in Johnson’s district.
Some workers, like restaurant servers and deputies, report real benefits from the tax breaks on taxable income.
Voters find it hard to understand the connection between the tax bill, economic conditions, and rising prices.
Mike Johnson, supported by President Donald Trump, is seeking a sixth term as a U.S. House Representative from this district.
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The U.S. State Department is considering sharing passport records to help verify voters' citizenship. The plan aims to protect personal data, reduce fraud, and ensure the accuracy of U.S. citizenship during elections.
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The State Department holds passport records showing American citizenship.
Officials want to share these records to confirm voter eligibility.
Protecting Americans’ personal information is a top priority.
The goal is to prevent voter fraud by confirming citizenship.
This effort supports maintaining trust in the election process.
Methods will be designed to keep data safe during sharing.
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Fighting has erupted in Baidoa, a city in Somalia, between the national army and local fighters loyal to the ousted regional president. The violence has caused deaths and injuries, damaged medical facilities, and made it hard for civilians to get help.
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The clashes involve Somali government forces and fighters loyal to former South West State President Laftagareen.
The fighting intensified on Monday with use of fighter jets and drones.
The army says it forced the local fighters out after heavy casualties.
Local fighters reportedly used vehicles and drones loaded with explosives.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's government sent troops to remove Laftagareen in March.
Medical group Doctors Without Borders reported three deaths and many injured, including children.
Roads and hospitals in Baidoa are blocked, limiting access to medical care.
This is the third outbreak of fighting in Baidoa in six weeks, causing serious harm to civilians and health services.
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Scientists studied an 1871 report about a strong magnetic disturbance that affected railway telegraphs in Exeter, England. They found the reported date of 1841 was likely a mistake because the railway line was not built until 1846.
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The Carrington Event of 1859 is known as the first extreme space weather event.
An 1871 article in Nature described a strong magnetic disturbance causing train delays in Exeter in 1841.
Researchers found the 1841 date was probably a typo since the railway was built after 1844 and opened in 1846.
The disturbance interfered with telegraph signals used for train control.
The telegraph was a new technology in the 1830s and vulnerable to space weather effects.
Strong geomagnetic storms like the Carrington Event can cause electrical disruptions, fires, and auroras.
Scientists study past events to better predict and prepare for future space weather impacts on technology.
Nathaniel John Holmes, an electrical engineer, may have written the anonymous 1871 report.
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Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of a bomb plot but were released on bail without charges. There is no clear evidence linking Iran directly to the alleged plot, though the base has been a target of concern due to its use by the US military for operations against Iran.
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Five men were stopped at RAF Fairford, a US air force base in the UK, early Sunday morning and later released on bail.
The men were arrested on suspicion of carrying explosives and planning a terror attack but no explosives were found.
UK security services acted on last-minute warnings and a local farmer’s phone call reporting the vans blocking her driveway.
RAF Fairford stores US bombers used in military actions, including strikes against Iran.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had warned bases like Fairford were "legitimate targets" after US attacks on Iranian sites.
Police said all five men are UK nationals from London.
UK threat levels around the base were high due to general concerns about attacks on US military sites, not specific intelligence about this event.
There is no clear evidence yet showing Iran’s involvement in this incident.
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Hispanic voters in South Texas and South Florida are shifting away from President Donald Trump and the Republican Party just weeks before the midterm elections. This change is making some Republican-held House seats more competitive and raising hopes for Democrats in Texas.
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Hispanic voters in key areas of Texas and Florida are moving away from President Trump and GOP candidates.
Trump made significant gains with Latino voters in these regions during the 2024 election.
The Cook Political Report has moved several Texas and Florida House races toward Democrats.
In Texas, Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton among Hispanic voters.
Many Hispanic voters disapprove of Trump's job performance and immigration policies.
Immigration enforcement policies, especially deportation, are unpopular with about two-thirds of surveyed Hispanic voters.
Economic concerns remain the top priority for Hispanic voters, more than immigration.
Several Texas House districts previously solidly Republican have become competitive or lean Democratic.
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Tom Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican congressman, and Rebecca Bennett, a Democrat, debated their views ahead of the November midterm elections. They disagreed mainly on tariffs set by President Trump and the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Tom Kean Jr. is a Republican congressman seeking a third term in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.
Kean was absent from the House for four months due to treatment for depression.
Rebecca Bennett is a Democrat, Navy veteran, and political newcomer challenging Kean.
Kean supports President Trump's tariffs on imports and backs military action against Iran.
Bennett wants to end the war with Iran and calls on Congress to limit Trump's use of tariffs.
The 7th District is a competitive area and has switched parties in recent midterm elections.
Both candidates have received significant campaign funding, including millions from PACs linked to each party.
Redistricting after the 2020 census made the district slightly more favorable to Republicans.
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Aldi's UK boss, Giles Hurley, criticized other supermarkets for using loyalty discounts that start from very high prices and only seem to save money because of this. Aldi focuses on everyday low prices instead of short-term deals and plans to open 40 new stores next year while investing £900 million in the UK.
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Giles Hurley, Aldi UK chief executive, said some loyalty discounts "dupe customers" by starting with unrealistically high prices.
Aldi does not run a loyalty scheme like many other UK supermarkets.
The UK competition watchdog found that shoppers usually save money with supermarket loyalty schemes.
Aldi’s sales rose by 5% to £19 billion from 2024 to 2025, but profits fell slightly due to higher staff pay and investments.
Aldi claims it offers lower prices this summer compared to last summer, unlike most retailers.
The company spent £340 million on cutting prices this year.
Aldi will open 40 new stores next year as part of a £900 million investment plan.
Hurley urged the UK to boost domestic food production to reduce vulnerability to global supply problems.
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Iran says it has successfully attacked ships near the Strait of Hormuz, causing the US Navy to move its warships further away from Iran’s coast. US reports confirm some service members were injured during recent attacks, while the Strait continues to see significant oil shipments despite ongoing tensions.
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Iran claims it attacked ships, including US Navy vessels, near the Strait of Hormuz.
The US reported eight Marines suffered smoke inhalation and possible brain injuries from an Iranian missile strike on September 14.
US officials said the vessel hit was not a US Navy ship.
The Pentagon has quietly reported 861 service members wounded and 19 deaths since the war began on February 28.
US warships reportedly moved further into the Arabian Sea to avoid Iranian missile threats.
Iran’s Supreme Leader said US forces pull back due to “painful blows” from Iranian fighters.
The US maintains a naval blockade of Iran’s southern ports and rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Nearly 13 million barrels of crude oil are passing daily through the Strait despite conflict and blockade efforts.
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Google Earth updated satellite images of Gaza show widespread destruction caused by the conflict between Israel and Hamas. According to data, about 82 percent of buildings in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed due to Israeli military actions following Hamas attacks in October 2023.
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The new Google Earth images display heavy damage to Gaza’s buildings and neighborhoods.
The images highlight destruction in cities like Rafah and around Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.
At least 82% of Gaza’s structures, around 200,000 buildings, have been damaged or destroyed.
The conflict began after Hamas attacks on southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
Since then, 74,016 Palestinians have died and 175,068 have been injured, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
A ceasefire started on October 10, 2025, but Israeli strikes continue in response to threats.
About 1.9 million people in Gaza have been displaced, with over 60% losing their homes.
The destruction includes damage near critical infrastructure and hospitals amidst dense population areas.
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David Steiner, leader of the U.S. Postal Service, faced criticism for his role in enforcing President Trump's rules limiting mail-in voting. Steiner finalized a rule to restrict mail ballots after Trump's executive order but stopped part of the plan after the Supreme Court blocked it. He says the Postal Service follows orders from the government and courts, not personal choices.
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David Steiner is the top official of the U.S. Postal Service.
President Trump signed an order this year limiting mail-in voting.
Steiner helped create a rule to enforce Trump's order.
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked part of the Trump administration’s mail voting rules.
Steiner stopped work on a government portal for voter rolls after the court decision.
Some Democrats and Republicans criticized Steiner for supporting Trump’s actions.
Steiner says the Postal Service is an independent agency and must follow legal orders.
Steiner previously criticized Trump’s leadership style in 2007, before Trump’s presidency.
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Russian drones attacked several civilian targets in Kyiv, Ukraine, including the National Academy of Sciences, killing at least seven people and injuring more than 80. The strikes also hit other cities like Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa, damaging homes, offices, and cultural sites.
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Russian drones struck Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv.
At least seven people died and over 80 were wounded from the attacks.
A woman was killed when a high-speed drone hit the academy building near the German embassy.
Firefighters helped people escape as the building caught fire.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko called the strikes terror aimed at hurting civilians’ morale.
Three people were killed in a strike on an office center in Dnipro.
Other cities hit by attacks include Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa.
Russia says it targets military sites, but Ukraine says Russia is attacking civilians and infrastructure to harm its economy and force peace concessions.
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Andrew Bailey, co-Deputy Director of the FBI, announced his resignation to spend more time with his family. He was the first person to hold this new role and worked on election investigations. FBI Director Kash Patel and President Donald Trump thanked him for his service.
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Andrew Bailey served as FBI co-Deputy Director starting last year.
He was the first to hold the co-Deputy Director position, which was sometimes unclear in duties.
Bailey resigned to return to his family in Missouri.
Before the FBI, Bailey was Missouri’s attorney general.
He worked alongside Dan Bongino and Christopher Raia as co-Deputy Directors.
Bailey helped lead FBI investigations into election integrity, including a raid in Fulton County, Georgia.
FBI Director Kash Patel praised Bailey for helping to return the FBI to its main mission.
Bailey thanked President Trump, Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Director Patel for the opportunity.
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British police have released five men on bail after arresting them in connection with a suspected terror incident at a Royal Air Force (RAF) base. The investigation is still ongoing, and the men must follow strict rules about their movements and who they can contact.
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Five men were arrested over a suspected terror incident at an RAF base in the UK.
All five suspects have been released on police bail.
The men are under strict conditions limiting their movement and contacts.
The investigation is still active and ongoing.
British counter-terrorism officials are leading the investigation.
Police described the suspects’ release on bail as part of the ongoing process.
The incident involved concerns about terrorism at a military site.
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A fraternity at the University of Arizona was suspended after new members were allegedly forced to drink alcohol and swallow live goldfish as part of hazing rituals. The university is investigating, and the fraternity is banned from most activities until the investigation is finished.
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The University of Arizona suspended the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity due to alleged hazing.
New recruits were reportedly forced to drink lots of alcohol and swallow live goldfish.
The fraternity chapter is only allowed to hold essential meetings during the investigation.
Hazing includes actions that risk causing physical harm or emotional distress to members.
Six University of Arizona fraternities faced hazing investigations in 2026.
Other recent hazing cases have occurred at universities in Wisconsin and New York.
Sigma Tau Gamma has a history of hazing problems, including a previous chapter shutdown in 2020.
The university warned that further violations or interference with witnesses could bring harsher punishment.
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