US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
Experts and lawyers called the apparent recovery unprecedented, noting she is believed to be the only known person to survive a lethal injection.
Politkovskaya 'predicted' Russia's turn under Putin, editor says on 20th anniversary of her death
Assassinated Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya "predicted" Moscow's trajectory under President Vladimir Putin 20 years ago, her former editor said ahead of the anniversary of her death on Wednesday. Politkovskaya had reported on the war in…
Woman who killed partner with air rifle given supervision order for PTSD
A woman who killed her partner by shooting him in the chest with an air rifle has been sentenced to a three-year supervision and treatment order.
Israel, three years after October 7: A nation's traumas and blind spots
Amid an election campaign, Israel is commemorating the victims of the Hamas terrorist attack. Since the tragedy, the country has continued an endless war, driven by a desire for revenge, without questioning the failures that led to the disaster.
Right-wing surge could give Flávio Bolsonaro power his father never had
The favorite to win Brazil’s election has promised to free his imprisoned father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, grant amnesty to supporters and impeach Supreme Court justices.
October 7: Israelis mark three years since Hamas attacks
Israel is marking the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack on Wednesday with memorials across the country. At the site of the Nova music festival, where more than 300 people were killed, families gathered at dawn for a…
Israel marks third anniversary of October 7 Hamas terror attacks with memorials
Families gathered at the Nova music festival site and other attack locations in memory of those killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
Many Nepalis swept away in the floods aren't officially dead, leaving families in limbo
Relatives are finding themselves with no compensation and facing an administrative nightmare.
At least two killed in fire caused by 'massive strikes' on Kyiv
At least two people were killed in a fire in Kyiv after what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as"massive strikes" on the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday. Ukraine has come under increased attack in recent weeks as Russian attacks have targeted…
Indian Opposition Leader Detained After Voter Roll Standoff
Police in New Delhi temporarily detained key opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to end an almost nine-hour standoff during a protest seeking the resignation of the chief election official. (Source: Bloomberg)
Husband of Norfolk GP found dead at home appears in court charged with her murder
Mark Cain, 45, charged on Tuesday after Hannah Cain was found dead in Fern Hill, Dersingham, on Sunday night The husband of a GP has appeared in court charged with her murder. Dr Hannah Cain, 45, was found dead at her home in Fern Hill, Dersingham…
Când va fi repornită centrala de la Cernavodă. Secretar de stat: „Nu putem risca să se deterioreze pompele”
Secretarul de stat în Ministerul Energiei Cristian Buşoi a declarat miercuri seară, la Digi24, că nu știe când va putea fi repornită Centrala Nucleară de la Cernavodă, precizând că prognozele indică în continuare un debit scăzut al Dunării. El a…
SUA pregătesc noi acuzații împotriva lui Nicolas Maduro. Ar putea fi inculpat pentru torturarea unor americani
Procurorii din New York se pregătesc să formuleze noi acuzații împotriva fostului președinte venezuelean Nicolas Maduro și a soției sale, Cilia Flores, în legătură cu presupusa torturare a unor cetățeni...
Hinrichtungsversuch in Tennessee: US-Amerikanerin nach gescheiterter Hinrichtung wohl bei Bewusstein
Christa Pike sollte in Tennessee hingerichtet werden, überlebte aber die Giftspritze. Laut ihren Anwälten ist sie bei Bewusstsei, »wütend und verwirrt«.
Westjordanland: Palästinenser während der Olivenernte von israelischen Siedlern getötet
Im besetzten Westjordanland ist ein 44-jähriger Palästinenser bei einem Angriff israelischer Siedler getötet worden. Siedler-Gewalt erschwert palästinensischen Bauern zunehmend den Zugang zu ihren Olivenhainen.
Donald Trump nu crede că incidentul de la centrul de cercetare din Rusia are legătură cu o armă biologică
Statele Unite nu consideră că moartea unei angajate de la un centru pentru cercetarea ciumei din Siberia ar avea legătură cu o armă biologică, a declarat miercuri preşedintele Donald Trump, relatează AFP,...
China Might Lap the United States on AI Adoption
Beijing’s collaborative approach is winning over other states.
Can Regional Powers Prevent Ethiopia’s Conflict From Spreading?
Addis Ababa’s forces have recaptured a key town as rifts deepen in the Horn of Africa.
French PM tries to defuse anger over schools, fuel and agriculture in sweeping speech
PARIS — French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Wednesday pledged to address protesting high school students’ concerns while also announcing the release of strategic fuel reserves to lower prices. “The anger among young people didn’t come out of…
Trump rebukes political advisers for taking other work during midterms
The president, who generally resists admitting fault, has recently made several reversals responding to ethical concerns.
EU Parliament defends secret ballots that kept far right out of top committee jobs
LUXEMBOURG — The European Parliament can’t review the secret ballot votes that blocked the far right from key positions, its lawyers told a court in Luxembourg today. In court, the Parliament’s lawyer, Niklas Görlitz, said: “The results of the vote…
Micron Rallies as AI Tailwinds Drive a Street-High Price Target | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Scarlet Fu, Jess Menton, Carol Massar and Lisa Mateo. (Source: Bloomberg)
First Brands’ Brothers Say They’ll Blame Each Other at Trial
The two brothers who built First Brands Group into a global business, and whom prosecutors accuse of driving it into bankruptcy through a multibillion-dollar fraud, are now pointing the finger at each other.
US-Staatsanleihen: US-Anleiheauktion: Starke Nachfrage bremst den Renditeanstieg
Die Rendite langjähriger US-Staatsanleihen stieg zeitweise auf den höchsten Stand seit 2002. Hohe Ölpreise und die Zinspolitik verstärken den Druck. Investoren verschaffen eine Atempause.
Fed Minutes Show Hawkish Unity Behind September Rate Hike
Bloomberg's Mike McKee said that the Fed's decision to raise rates was unanimous among all nineteen members of the FOMC, including non-voting participants, according to minutes from the Fed's September meeting. McKee said the minutes showed that…
Midterm Elections Are Potential Test for US Defense Investors
The US midterm elections are a test of investor sentiment in the rapidly growing defense sector, market watchers said.
Android’s physical navigation buttons are back on Googlebooks, but not the way you think
A common misconception I've seen with Googlebooks is that the Quick Insert and Google logo keys are new. They're not, as they first debuted a couple of years ago on some Chromebooks. But there is something new for Googlebooks that's ripped straight…
The Science Behind the Nobel-Winning Technology That Controls Neurons With Light
Optogenetics revolutionized neuroscience, but its origins come from an entirely brainless organism—an alga.
We found some great October Prime Day deals under $50
Getting in on the Prime Day action doesn’t have to result in an empty wallet. Just as we found a couple handfuls of goodies that are under $25, there are plenty of deals during Amazon’s October sale that are $50 or less, many of which offer a lot…
The Best Amazon Prime Day Pet Deals on Feeders, Litter Boxes, and More (2026)
The sale is almost over. Here’s the WIRED-tested gear I recommend for less scooping, easier feeding, and keeping tabs on your pets.
Microsoft stellt Agentic Windows Desktop und neue Hardware vor
Am Mittwochabend deutscher Zeit hat Microsoft die agentische Erweiterung von Windows vorgestellt. Außerdem wurde passende Hardware gezeigt.
Everything announced at Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra event
Microsoft just wrapped up a big Windows and Surface-focused keynote in San Francisco. The biggest announcement was arguably the release details about the Surface Laptop Ultra, its new laptop that’s powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark Arm-based chip. The…
Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files
At today's Windows and Surface event, Microsoft showed off an upgrade to its Copilot AI system that will give it access to local files on your PC and the ability to take actions across the OS. It's part of an idea Microsoft is calling "Hybrid…
Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is available for preorder for $5,999
Microsoft's Nvidia-powered Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is available for preorder now directly, and slated to ship in November for just about $6,000. It's pricier than the DGX Spark mini PC Nvidia launched last year, but PC prices have been climbing…
OpenAI’s release of mathematical findings draws concerns from experts
Leaders worry OpenAI is not doing due diligence to vet results and that AI models aren’t accessible to broader field of mathematicians OpenAI has astounded mathematicians after releasing hundreds of new mathematical findings on Tuesday. The company…
Flexible tails could boost ancient sea predators' ambush speeds, fossil-based models suggest
Some of the giant marine reptiles that ruled the seas during the age of dinosaurs were better built for surprise attacks, while their relatives were better suited to chasing prey through open water, according to a Rutgers-led study.
Cutting unnecessary tasks shows surprising links to greater employee exhaustion
Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, attention is turning to the question of what causes psychological strain at work. A study by Bielefeld University shows that inappropriate tasks are not the only factor associated with exhaustion…
Polymer coating tackles MXene's water stability challenge, boosting CO₂-to-methane production
A research team has developed a photocatalytic technology that improves the stability of MXene, an emerging material vulnerable to water, to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into methane.
Radio galaxy from 12.5 billion years ago may be most powerful ever found
Astronomers have confirmed a powerful radio galaxy from nearly 12.5 billion years ago. The source, TXS 2354+015, was originally identified as a high-redshift candidate from its characteristic drop in optical light, and follow-up spectroscopy placed…
Enzymes could unlock biological recycling of difficult plastic waste
They are durable, cheap and everyday life is now hardly imaginable without them: plastics. More then 400 million metric tons are produced every year. As a large proportion is only insufficiently recycled, the environmental burden caused by plastic…
STAT+: PhRMA sues over Trump policy mandating lower drug prices in Medicare
WASHINGTON — The brand drug industry’s main trade group is suing the Trump administration over a pilot program tying Medicare drug prices to those in peer countries. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America said Wednesday that it…
She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'
As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal. (Image credit: Sue Julian)
STAT+: Merck suffers a setback in Europe over its new Keytruda formulation
In a setback for Merck, a Dutch court ruled that the company infringed on a patent pertaining to a subcutaneous formulation of its Keytruda cancer treatment and was ordered to halt manufacturing and marketing the medication in several European…
STAT+: Forbion raises $2.6 billion, its largest fundraise to date
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning. Today, STAT released our 2026 Wunderkinds, a group of early-career researchers recognized for doing innovative…
STAT+: Why health AI pilots in Utah may be on a collision course with the FDA
This is the web edition of STAT’s AI Prognosis newsletter, our guide to artificial intelligence in health care and medicine. Sign up to get it delivered in your inbox every Wednesday. I have refused to read or watch “The Love Hypothesis” — I…
Maine’s Next Governor Will Walk a Tightrope Between Energy Affordability and Climate Action
As Mainers prepare to choose a new governor in November, climate and energy issues may not be top of mind for every voter—but they are having big effects on residents’ lives. The average cost of heating oil recently soared to a record high of more…
‘A real-life moment from The Castle’: the retired Australian couple who took on a coal giant and won
Wendy Wales and Tony Lonergan’s four-year fight over MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coalmine went all the way to the high court Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here When Wendy Wales and Tony Lonergan…
Flávio Bolsonaro’s advance in Brazil’s election is an unnerving jolt for climate campaigners
Inquest under way into why President Lula’s success in curbing deforestation in the Amazon did not lead to success at polls More fire, more ash, more crime, more death. And a globally important ecosystem driven ever more rapidly towards a point of…
Heatstroke ruined his health. Years before, it took the life of another farm worker at the same company
A farm labor contractor exposed laborers on H-2A agricultural visas to heat-related health hazards, but is still bringing hundreds of migrant farm workers to North Carolina It was 4pm and 90F (32C) when Carlos Vargas Moreno and other farm workers…
‘We’ll borrow a stargazing kit next’: first public nature library in US helps visitors explore great outdoors
As well as books, the new facility offers hundreds of kits to connect people with the natural world, including hammocks and nightvision binoculars. We asked five of the first visitors what they thought of it Mark Fink knows exactly why he opened…
Oklahoma judge’s Flock ruling shows the power of Supreme Court’s digital evidence decision
How a recent Supreme Court decision on geofencing influenced a federal judge to toss a sheriff's Flock camera evidence in a drug trafficking case.
Cyber experts call on CISA to create mandatory federal OT rules
The Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition released a white paper urging the CISA to create a new directive centered around operational technology, which is used to monitor and control critical infrastructure.
Senate passes healthcare cybersecurity bill after 190 million impacted by Change Healthcare breach
The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026 was passed by unanimous consent last week, potentially expanding federal cyber requirements for healthcare organizations.
Russian cyberattacks against UK are 'Putin Tax' costing $3.3 billion, says lawmaker
A report by a Labour MP and an academic argues that if the British public cannot see what Russian activity costs, it cannot weigh that burden against the cost of defending against it.
FBI, Secret Service add to warnings of FortiBleed credential stealing campaign
Users of two types of Fortinet hardware should take steps to limit their exposure to a now-global credential stealing campaign, U.S. federal law enforcement says.
Sauce calls his effort in Colts' London win 'embarrassing'
Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner said he gave his team an "embarrassing" effort in London and vowed there would not be a repeat performance.
Alabama, Georgia prepare for storm to hit Saturday's game
Alabama and Georgia are preparing for a big storm to hit Tuscaloosa this weekend.
Ravens acquire two-time Pro Bowl center Jurgens in trade with Eagles
The Ravens have acquired two-time Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens in a trade with the Eagles.
Rahm leaving LIV Golf in blow to future of bankrupt league
Two-time major champion Jon Rahm is leaving the LIV Golf League and is working to finalize a separation agreement by Oct. 15, his attorney said.
Altman retires as winningest coach in Oregon hoops history
Dana Altman, the winningest coach in Oregon men's basketball history with 382 victories and nine NCAA tournament berths, has retired after 16 seasons.