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POLITICS1d agoFormer officials urge Congress to reform permittingWelcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story  Former officials urge Congress to reform permitting A group of economic and national security officials across multiple presidential administrations are urging Congress to pass permitting reform legislation.  © Greg Nash In a letter to Senate Majority Leader…The Hill
WORLD1d agoThe Argentine Billie Jean King Cup team, with the Davis Cup syndrome: the reason for the massive withdrawals to visit Japan, without Naomi OsakaThe absence of the eight best Argentine players changed the outlook and brought to mind what happened last February with the men's team in South Korea. The analysis by captain Paola Suárez.Clarín
MILITARY1d agoPakistan and the US factor as China looks to sell its J-35 stealth jetsLast month, the US published the fine print of a US$686 million upgrade deal for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets. The deal is for data link systems, new encryption gear and a refit that keeps the jets flying until 2040. The notice says Pakistan can protect the technology to “substantially the same degree” as the US government. The Pakistan Air Force is also the only declared interested buyer of China’s J-35 stealth fighter, a generational leap in technology. The Chinese jet first flew at the Zhuhai...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH1d agoThousands of Aircraft Now Equipped for Autoland“Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced that more than 2,500 aircraft are now equipped with Garmin Autoland, a major milestone achieved just over six years after the technology’s initial certification. Now available on more than 15 aircraft models, including piston-powered aircraft and twin-engine jets… Designed for an emergency situation, such as a pilot incapacitation, a passenger […] The post Thousands of Aircraft Now Equipped for Autoland appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
BUSINESS1d agoAirbnb's new rules limit cleaning chores for guestsUnder the new policy, hosts can no longer require guests to strip beds or wash and put away dishes.ABC News
POLITICS1d agoDisappointed after meeting, French unions call for 5 November actionTrade unions, unanimously disappointed after their meeting with the government, are calling for a large mobilisation on 5 November. The CGT's general secretary is urging workers to "generalise the strike".EuroNews [en]
WORLD1d agoDeclan Rice grabs Arsenal draw at Bayern Munich in Champions LeagueEze gave Arsenal the lead, but Davies levelled and Kane netted a penalty for the hosts before Rice made it 2-2.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoMilei got involved in the Spanish campaign and Pedro Sánchez took advantage to benefitThe President called the PSOE leader "dictator and delinquent" during a speech in Madrid. In response, Sánchez defended his management on social media and the socialist headquarters displayed an ironic welcome banner for Milei with the figure of a chainsaw.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoDNC denies Bankhead’s claim she was offered job to drop out of Montana Senate raceDemocrat Alani Bankhead said in a recent interview she was offered a Democratic National Committee (DNC) job to drop out of the Montana Senate race — an allegation the DNC denies. Bankhead is running against Independent Seth Bodnar and Republican Kurt Alme for the open Senate seat. She’s faced calls to exit the race to…The Hill
DISASTER1d agoOregon school shooting survivor recounts being shotBecky Drury, the 54-year-old teacher wounded in the shooting at an Oregon elementary school last week, says she was shot before she had "any chance to act."CBS News
CYBER1d agoAI uncovers massive flaw in web's foundational codeAxios
POLITICS1d agoIn run-up to mass protests and riots, pro-Russian accounts amplified French anger, NGO findsResearch carried out by the Alliance4Europe NGO suggests that pro-Russian networks manipulated information online in an effort to exacerbate anger in France ahead of last weekend's massive protests and subsequent unrest. After analysing more than half a million posts across various social media platforms, the group says it was able to track the campaign back to the start of September. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Omri Preiss, Managing Director at the Alliance4Europe.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoMexico charges prosecutor with treason over US involvement in drug raidThe participation of US agents in an April drug operation has raised questions about whether Mexico's laws were upheld.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD1d agoDisenfranchised former grand champion Hakuho aims to transform sumo into worldwide sportThe first overseas sumo jungyo (provincial tour) of the postwar period took place in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1962. It was that visit that inspired a muscular youth from…Japan Today
CONFLICT1d agoDiving into Musk's order to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX satellitesThe order to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX's satellite network came from Elon Musk, sources told CBS News. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports and Clayton Swope, deputy director of the CSIS Aerospace Security Project, has more.CBS News
WORLD1d agoArsenal Hold Bayern Munich To Draw In Champions LeagueIt means the Gunners have seven points from three Champions League outings, while Bayern are on five points. The post Rice Rescues Arsenal In Champions League Tie Against Bayern Munich appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLD1d agoProvince Lottery: results of today's Vespertina draw, Wednesday, October 21Find out which numbers won today and everything you need to know. Cross your fingers.Clarín
WORLD1d agoCórdoba Lottery: result of today's Vespertina draw, Wednesday, October 21Conocé los números ganadores, cuáles salieron hoy a la cabeza y todo lo que necesitás saber.Clarín
SCI & TECH1d agoBarcelona Releases Mosquitoes to Curb Disease Risk“More than half a million male mosquitoes carrying a parasite called wolbachia have been released in Barcelona. When these mate with females, the eggs won’t hatch, reducing the number of mosquitoes in the city and the risk of people getting mosquito-borne infections, such as dengue. The approach is already being used in Singapore, but this […] The post Barcelona Releases Mosquitoes to Curb Disease Risk appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
CYBER1d agoIn run-up to mass protests and riots, pro-Russian accounts amplified French anger, NGO findsResearch carried out by the Alliance4Europe NGO suggests that pro-Russian networks manipulated information online in an effort to exacerbate anger in France ahead of last weekend's massive protests and subsequent unrest. After analysing more than half a million posts across various social media platforms, the group says it was able to track the campaign back to the start of September. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Omri Preiss, Managing Director at the Alliance4Europe.France 24 [en]
BUSINESS1d agoMeta fined $25 billion in New Mexico over Cambridge Analytica scandalFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoTrump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Border Wall ConstructionA lower court judge had halted the administration’s plan to erect hundreds of miles of barriers in the Big Bend region of Texas.NYT US
BUSINESS1d agoAppetite for AI returns and Wall Street closes higherWall Street cerró en verde gracias a los sólidos resultados de varias firmas, destacando el impulso de SpaceX, que elevó el optimismo en IA. El Nasdaq lideró las ganancias, mientras SpaceX y Super Micro Computer sorprendieron con cifras que reflejan una creciente demanda en plataformas tecnológicas.Clarín
CONFLICT1d agoUS orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid fear of Houthi attacksClarín