DEA proposes placing certain concentrated kratom-derived compounds under Schedule I, the strictest category of federal drug control.

GOP Sen. John Kennedy draws criticism after claiming Abdul El-Sayed “sleeps in a Bin Laden jersey" at a Michigan campaign event.

Michael Saylor's Strategy buys another 250 Bitcoin for $21.5 million, repurchases $192 million of STRC preferred stock.

US mortgage rates surge for 7 consecutive weeks, the longest streak of increases in 3 years.

UK Prime Minister reveals it is "highly likely" that the suspected plot against RAF Fairford was coordinated in Iran & directed by the IRGC.

EU leaders will host British Prime Minister Andy Burnham for a summit on November 20 to discuss closer ties with the UK.

Delta suspends plans to launch nonstop service to Saudi Arabia until March 2027.

Anti-Troy Jackson ads intended for Maine voters are reportedly appearing in Oregon, sparking speculation that advertisers confused Portland, Maine, with Portland, Oregon.

Man sentenced to 18 months in prison after generating hundreds of thousands of AI songs & using bots to stream them billions of times, outstreaming Taylor Swift & earning $8 million.

Pivotal Research raises its SpaceX price target from $230, citing Starlink Mobile's massive growth potential.

Kid Rock reveals he collaborated with Eminem on his new Christian album, "Halfway 2 Jesus," despite their political differences.

NASA investigates massive hole on the Moon that scientists believe could lead into an enormous cave potentially suitable for future astronaut bases.

Hackers remotely defrost refrigerators at hundreds of French supermarkets, causing massive food spoilage.

Former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warns there is "no easy way out" of the Iran conflict, as both countries believe they can outlast each other.

Starbucks declares "we are not buying Chipotle," dismissing rumors of what could have been the largest restaurant deal in history.

Global smartphone shipments plunge 20%, marking the worst third quarter in 14 years as AI-driven memory shortages drive up prices.

Activity on several major U.S. political subreddits plunges following attacks on Russian data centers.

New video game "Hood Warfare 2" lets players join rival Chicago gangs, customize weapons, & battle for control of the city's streets.

ICE agents raid Rep. Ilhan Omar's home in a search tied to alleged immigration paperwork fraud.

Mamdani to skip NYC’s Columbus Day parade on Fifth Avenue, breaking with decades of mayoral tradition.

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Trump announces Katie Zacharia will give her introductory White House press conference Tuesday morning as she begins her term as Press Secretary.

Trump administration reportedly lifts restrictions on U.S. AI companies sharing their latest models with Britain's AI Security Institute for safety evaluations.

Will Swiss Parliament pass the UBS capital law?

Taiwan's defense minister announces the military is “closely monitoring” Chinese live-fire exercises across five coastal areas.

Chinese AI startup Moonshot is reportedly in talks to settle a $700+ million shareholder dispute ahead of its IPO.

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South Korean won surges to its highest level in two years.

China sanctions officials from Paraguay & Belize over their countries' diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea off its eastern coast.

Federal judge orders Trump administration to stop using taxpayer money to fund political advertisements featuring Trump ahead of the midterms.

New Yorkers are now outliving the average American by more than 4 years, with NYC's life expectancy reaching a record high of 83.2 years.

Microsoft President Brad Smith warns that AI is “less regulated than milk.”

Deep-sea rocks collected by U.S. government scientists unexpectedly burst into flames during laboratory testing.

Next Claude Fable model projected to be released within two weeks — 62% chance.

India condemns JD Vance's remarks about H-1B workers as “deeply offensive”

Mike Tyson declares “I think Donald Trump will win” when asked about Republicans' chances in the midterm elections.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparks backlash after celebrating Italian Heritage Month by praising a former congressman with ties to the Communist Party.

Texas Senate race shifts into “Tossup” territory amid growing questions surrounding James Talarico's mysterious 13-day absence. Paxton surges to a 42% chance to win.

Tobey Maguire marries his ex-wife to another man, officiating her lavish Hawaiian wedding to billionaire heir Geoff Ogunlesi.

Amazon reportedly in talks to acquire AI startup Decart for approximately $7,000,000,000.00.

Georgia police officer fired after investigators found he repeatedly used Flock surveillance cameras to track his ex-girlfriend's vehicle.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reveals the league may introduce “smart basketballs” with embedded microchips as early as 2027.

Treasure hunter discovers nearly 1,000 ancient Roman silver coins buried in a German field — a fortune equivalent to roughly 6 years of a Roman soldier's disposable income.

Kentucky GOP Senate candidate Andy Barr calls his Democratic opponent Charles Booker the “Mamdani of Kentucky.”

Trump administration reportedly warns Ukraine it could lose access to U.S. weapons & intelligence if it continues striking Russian oil refineries. — FT

Sen. Chuck Grassley, third in line for the U.S. presidency, files paperwork for reelection in 2028 — would be 101 by the end of his term.

Zelenskyy offers to hold elections in Ukraine if Putin agrees to a 60-day ceasefire, after Trump said it was “time for Ukraine to get a new president.”

“The Social Reckoning” flops in its opening weekend, earning just $5.5 million compared to the original The Social Network's $22 million debut in 2010.

Kamala Harris's husband, Doug Emhoff, has reportedly told multiple people in private that he doesn't want her to run for president again. — WSJ

Trump brings out Kid Rock at Tennessee rally, hoping the rock star will motivate Republican voters to turn out for the midterms.

Scientists warn Pacific Ocean temperatures have surged to a record 6°F above normal, fueling what could become the strongest El Niño in recorded history.

Zelensky says Trump's announcement of an energy ceasefire between Russia & Ukraine “was news to me.”

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham claims Russia “clearly” interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote.

Trump announces an immediate “energy ceasefire” between Russia & Ukraine, with both countries agreeing to halt attacks on energy infrastructure.

Democratic Socialists of America demand NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, abolish two police units, & “drive ICE out of the city.”

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Students in Azerbaijan walk out of classrooms in protest over government restrictions on Islamic hijabs in schools.

Spanish lawyer Miriam González Durántez launches Democracy21, a new centrist party promising to challenge Spain's political establishment.

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UK government launches emergency weather preparedness taskforce as forecasters warn of an “unusually stormy winter.”

Gyanesh Kumar out as Chief Election Commissioner of India by December 31?

Eritrea urges the United Nations to intervene in its escalating military standoff with Ethiopia.

6,500+ healthcare workers worldwide sign petition demanding the Israeli Medical Association be expelled from the World Medical Association.

Japan holds competitive sleeping tournament, offering $15,000 to whoever can fall asleep fastest & sleep the deepest during a 90-minute contest.

South Korea completes its first commercial round trip to Europe through the Arctic, opening the door to a shipping route that could slash voyage times by roughly one-third.

2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay condemns Trump's sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court as “unheard of”

Virginia animal shelter claims noise from a nearby AI data center is “terrifying” its rescue dogs & disrupting their daily walks.

U.S. home prices have skyrocketed +441% since 1984, more than double the +210% rise in inflation over the same period.

Bitcoin now more likely to crash below $70,000 than reclaim $100,000 this year.

Reno, Nevada, moves to shut down its entire city-operated Flock surveillance camera network.