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- 1Supreme Court Lets Expanded Voter-Citizenship Checks ResumeโผSupreme Court Allows Expanded Voter-Citizenship Checks to Resume Before Midterms
The US Supreme Court has allowed expanded voter-citizenship checks to resume ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The decision permits states to proceed with verifying the citizenship status of registered voters, a move supporters say protects election integrity and critics warn could purge eligible voters from the rolls. The ruling is set to shape voting access debates heading into the midterms.
- 2Activist works to expand Black voting power after Supreme Court rulingโผActivist fights to expand Black voting power after Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling
An activist is campaigning to strengthen Black voting power following a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act. The case has prompted local organizing efforts, with advocates working to register voters and redraw districts in response to the decision, which weakened protections that previously helped challenge discriminatory electoral maps.
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The Register argues that major AI companies are building products on copyrighted creative and journalistic work without paying for it, while capturing the financial returns themselves. The piece frames this as a growing content problem for the industry, with publishers and creators increasingly demanding compensation as AI models compete directly with the sources they were trained on.
- 4Texas voter registrations left unprocessed after DPS errorโUnknown number of Texas voter registrations went unprocessed due to DPS error
An unknown number of voter registration applications in Texas went unprocessed because of an error at the Department of Public Safety. The failure means some applicants may believe they are registered to vote when they are not. Election officials and voting-rights groups are pressing for answers on how many applications were affected and how the state plans to notify and fix the problem before upcoming elections.
- 5ShinyHunters claims FBI hack, denies financial motiveโShinyHunters claims FBI hack: 'This is NOT financially motivated'
The hacking group ShinyHunters says it breached the FBI, stating the operation was 'NOT financially motivated'. The claim, reported by The Register, is drawing attention because the group is known for data theft and extortion, and a successful intrusion into the FBI would be a major security failure. The bureau has not confirmed the breach, and details of what was taken, if anything, remain unclear.
- 6Five more Apex-linked businesses traced to vacant buildingโFive more Apex-tied businesses found at non-operational building
Five additional businesses tied to Apex have been found registered at a building that is not operational, KTIV News 4 reports. The discovery adds to scrutiny of the company's network of affiliated businesses, with investigators and the public questioning why multiple firms share the same inactive address and what that indicates about how the operation is run.
- 7Darker Mary Poppins TV Series AnnouncedโผA Darker Mary Poppins TV Series Is Coming That Will Be Nothing Like The Classic Disney Musical
A new Mary Poppins television series is in the works, and reports say it will take a much darker approach than the classic Disney musical. The adaptation is expected to move away from the cheerful tone of the 1964 film and explore the source material in a more serious register.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has extended the candidacy nomination period for the planned legislative elections, according to Anadolu Agency. The move gives political factions and candidates additional time to register ahead of the vote, which would be the first Palestinian legislative election since 2006. Observers are watching closely for signs the long-delayed elections will actually take place.
- 948-hour deluge flattens Western Australian crops ahead of harvestโ48-hour deluge flattens crops as farmers prepare for harvest By Andrew Chounding In the WA's Goldfields, Kalgoorlie-Boul
Heavy rain over 48 hours has flattened crops across Western Australia just as farmers prepared to begin harvest. Kalgoorlie-Boulder in the Goldfields recorded four times its normal September rainfall, while some gauges in the south of the state registered close to 100 millimetres. Growers are assessing damage to waterlogged paddocks and bracing for reduced yields at the start of what had looked like a promising season.
- 10Decades-old file security flaws found across major operating systemsโThe Register - Article "Decades-old file security flaws found in Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows"... https://www. the
A report by The Register describes long-standing file security vulnerabilities affecting Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows. The flaws, described as decades old, span all major desktop and mobile platforms, raising concerns about how widely shared code or inherited designs carried the weakness across the industry. Security professionals are discussing the disclosure and its implications for systems that have gone unpatched for years.
- 11Canton Fair launches membership programme for overseas buyersโThe # CantonFair is introducing a # membership # programme for # overseas # buyers at its 140th edition, adding loyalty
The Canton Fair is introducing a membership programme for overseas buyers at its 140th edition. All registered international buyers will be automatically enrolled, with the scheme adding loyalty points, permanent status levels and redeemable benefits to China's largest sourcing event. The move aims to encourage repeat attendance and deepen ties with the fair's global buyer base.
- 12Deebo Samuel posts bizarre stat line in NFL firstโผDeebo Samuel makes NFL history with 0 catches for 80 receiving yards and 1 TD
Deebo Samuel has become the first player in NFL history to record 80 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown without catching a single pass. The unusual line came via plays that were officially credited as receptions despite Samuel never registering a catch himself. The statistical oddity has drawn attention from football fans and analysts.
- 13Army sends dietitian to the HimalayasโผNews - The Army sent a dietitian to the Himalayas. Here's why.
The US Army has deployed a registered dietitian to the Himalayas, a rare posting for a nutrition specialist. The move highlights the growing focus on nutrition and performance in extreme, high-altitude conditions, where soldiers face challenges like calorie deficits and altitude sickness. Details of the assignment remain limited, but the unusual deployment has drawn attention to how the military supports troops in demanding environments.
- 14Cal State Fullerton researchers test Ladera Ranch soil for contaminantsโCal State Fullerton researchers testing Ladera Ranch soil for contaminants
Researchers at Cal State Fullerton are collecting and analyzing soil samples from Ladera Ranch, an Orange County community, to check for contaminants. Local outlets including the Orange County Register and Press Telegram are covering the testing effort. The findings could matter for residents concerned about environmental safety in the area.
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A Boone County election judge organized a block party aimed at encouraging residents to register to vote. The community event combined voter registration outreach with a neighborhood gathering, offering locals a chance to sign up ahead of upcoming elections. The effort highlights ongoing local push to boost voter participation in the county.
- 16Bexar County extends elections office hours to fix registration errorโBexar County extends elections office hours to fix DPS online voter registration error
Bexar County, Texas is extending its elections office hours to help voters affected by an error in online voter registrations processed through the Texas Department of Public Safety system. The move gives residents extra time to verify or correct their registration ahead of the deadline, and election officials are urging anyone who registered online through DPS to double-check their status.