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Arizona math shirts ignite outrage based on a bunk rumor

Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet claimed Cienega High School teachers used Halloween to mock Charlie Kirk’s death, a death that did not happen. The Vail district said the blood-red “Problem Solved” shirts were math themed, had been worn last year, and targeted no one. The superintendent apologized for the confusion, said they will not be worn again, and condemned online harassment of staff. Kolvet rejected the explanation, citing dye placement as proof, which is quite the geometry lesson in seeing patterns that are not there.

FAA to Congress: fund the government so planes are not playing chicken

The FAA urged lawmakers to approve funding as more air traffic controllers called in sick, warning that thinning ranks threaten safety and operations. Translation, do your jobs so they can do theirs, and let separation standards be handled by radar, not brinkmanship.

Forever Young storms the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar

The Japanese star flew in, settled a score, and took the $7 million Grade I crown. Revenge served cold, jet lag apparently reserved for the humans.

Maher skewers Trump with monarchy gag during shutdown

On HBO’s Real Time, Bill Maher mocked Trump’s “kingly” vibe, riffing on a golden crown bit during an Asia trip segment. Because nothing says shared sacrifice like cosplay of divine right while the lights are off in Washington.

Plaid Cymru pushes to reconnect Nelson, rails against Westminster math

Plaid MSs asked the UK Rail Minister for a feasibility study to reopen the Valleys link to Nelson in Caerphilly, arguing an existing nearby line makes it relatively straightforward and could cut road congestion. The pitch doubles as a critique of funding politics, heavy rail is not devolved, there is no Barnett uplift, and projects like HS2 get booked as England and Wales spending while never touching Wales. Now for the actual study, track condition, engineering, demand, costs, and environmental impact.

Samsung SDI, BMW, and Solid Power team up on solid-state EV batteries

The trio says it has a real-world system for building all-solid-state cells, with Samsung supplying ASSB cells using Solid Power’s sulfide electrolyte and BMW handling packs and modules. The promise, more range, faster charging, lower costs, assuming physics is in a cooperative mood. With Toyota aiming for 2027 to 2028 and Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen testing their own tech, the race is on and the slide decks might finally meet the factory floor.

Family supports vehicular homicide charge after alleged intentional crash

The family of 22-year-old Daniel Waterman says they are satisfied with prosecutors charging his girlfriend, 24-year-old Leigha Mumby, with vehicular homicide after he died on October 8 from injuries sustained in a February crash in Flagler County, Florida. From his hospital bed, Waterman told troopers Mumby intentionally caused the wreck and quoted her as saying, “I do not care what happens. You will get what you deserve.” Her case was upgraded following his death, and she was released on a 150,000 dollar bond. Waterman, a New York native and expectant father, was remembered by his family as determined and full of energy.

DHS arrests Florida man over alleged online death threats against ICE

Homeland Security Investigations agents in Fort Myers arrested Joseph Giancola, who allegedly posted under the handle “Cain Delon” on Bluesky and urged violence against ICE officers, referring to the agency as “Gestapo.” DHS says death threats against ICE are up 8,000 percent and assaults more than 1,000 percent amid an immigration crackdown. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said he will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The department blamed overheated political and media rhetoric for fueling the surge and cited other recent incidents, emphasizing that rhetoric is speech and threats are crimes.

Shutdown fallout widens as Congress hits snooze

At the one-month mark, tens of millions feel the pinch as food aid is disrupted, child care faces cuts, and health insurance premiums spike. The Senate ducked out for a long weekend, the House has not met since September 19, and the shutdown is poised to surpass the 35-day record next week. Washington’s latest bipartisan masterstroke, proving that when essential services stop, recess never does.

Obama privately praises Mamdani, offers post-election “sounding board”

In an unreported 30-minute call Saturday, former President Barack Obama commended New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and offered to serve as a future sounding board, according to two people familiar with the conversation. Obama said he is invested in Mamdani’s success beyond Tuesday’s vote. They discussed staffing a potential administration and building the machinery to deliver on an affordability agenda, no small feat in a city where bureaucracy often costs double and arrives late.

King Charles cuts support for Prince Andrew ahead of historic Vatican visit

After months of careful choreography to spotlight a landmark meeting with the pope, the first such moment for a British monarch since Henry VIII’s split, fresh Prince Andrew scandal chatter threatened to cloud the scene. The King pulled support to keep the Sistine Chapel milestone from getting dragged through his brother’s lingering sleaze, a rare case of royal damage control arriving on time.

Apple aesthetics, AMD attitude

A storage-focused tech firm is moonlighting in the mini PC game, rolling out Mac Pro and Mac mini look-alikes that swap Cupertino lock-in for Ryzen CPUs and your choice of Windows or Linux. It is brushed aluminum cosplay for people who like the vibe, not the walled garden.

Researchers flag gaping security holes in AI browsers Atlas and Comet

Security teams say OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser and Perplexity’s Comet are dangerously easy to abuse, from malicious prompts smuggled via URLs and spoofed AI sidebars to a reported CSRF chain in Atlas that writes into the assistant’s persistent memory and can survive across sessions and devices. In tests, Edge blocked 53 percent of live threats, Chrome 47 percent, Comet 7 percent, and Atlas 5.8 percent. Experts warn these tools treat their AI agent as a trusted super user across sites, which torches the web’s basic sandboxing model. What could go wrong? Apparently, quite a lot.

RCI Hospitality execs indicted in alleged tax bribe scheme

New York’s attorney general announced a 79-count indictment alleging the parent company of several Manhattan strip clubs and multiple executives bribed a state tax auditor with cash, luxury trips, and private dances to dodge more than 8 million dollars in sales taxes from 2010 to 2024. The company and three clubs are among those charged, and the top counts carry potential 25-year sentences. Defense calls the case sensational and denies any quid pro quo. If proven, it is the rare audit with frequent-flier miles and a VIP wristband.

Early-release inmate charged with murder, policy under scrutiny

A man freed under the government’s overcrowding-driven scheme, which lets some determinate-sentence prisoners out at 40 percent of their term instead of 50 percent, has been charged with murder. He cannot be named for legal reasons. Officials say it is the most serious alleged offense linked to the policy, which excludes sexual, domestic abuse, and terrorism cases, as well as violent offenders jailed for more than four years. Those released remain on licence and can be recalled. The Ministry of Justice offered condolences, said it inherited a prisons system on the brink, and pledged 14,000 new places. Since September 2024, 38,042 prisoners have been released. The overall population dipped from a February 2024 peak of 88,439 to 87,465 in September 2025, still higher than September 2024. Recalls hit 11,041 between April and June 2025, up 13 percent year on year and at historically high levels, which the MoJ links to both the early release scheme and an April 2024 law change requiring short fixed-term recalls for sentences under 12 months. Policy arithmetic is colliding with public safety, and the sums are unforgiving.

Prosecutor says Charlie Kirk was targeted for his influence

Career prosecutor Dr. Wendy Patrick argues the Turning Point USA founder, fatally shot on September 10 during The American Comeback Tour at Utah Valley University, may have been attacked not only for his words but for the reach of his message. She cites global vigils from London to Sydney and a Glendale memorial drawing an estimated 90,000 to 100,000, and credits his bold, gentle, conversational style for why people listened. Commentators across the spectrum, including Ezra Klein, have acknowledged his campus impact. Patrick’s concern aligns with a Network Contagion Research Institute report noting rising justification for lethal violence among some left-aligned younger people. Months before his killing, Kirk warned of a spreading assassination culture. In Patrick’s view, his ability to reach minds and hearts made him a target.

Big districts steer teachers to Zinn Education Project resources

Major public school systems, including New York City, Chicago, Portland, Berkeley, and Columbus, are directing educators to curricula from the Zinn Education Project, named for historian Howard Zinn, which emphasizes teaching U.S. history through lenses of racial and sexual oppression. The nonprofit says more than 176,000 teachers have downloaded over 765,000 materials and partners with the NEA on its annual Teach Truth Day of Action. Examples include NYC highlighting Teaching with Seizing Freedom on Black resistance, Disability Pride links like 10 Quick Ways to Analyze Children’s Books for Ableism, and Black History pages recommending titles such as The Real Ebonics Debate. In 2021, Columbus City Schools assigned an eighth-grade lesson describing Christopher Columbus’ actions as enslavement, terrorism, and mass murder, complete with a quiz. Teacher testimonials tout activities from a climate-crisis mock trial to deconstructing narratives about Columbus and Abraham Lincoln’s roles in white supremacy. Districts cited did not respond to requests for comment. File this under education by download, where bureaucracies outsource nuance to a one-click toolkit and call it critical thinking.

Sussex Police seek suspect after daylight rape of teenage girl in Haywards Heath

Police have launched an urgent search after a teenage girl was raped in Clair Park, Haywards Heath, on October 21 as she walked from Oathall Road. Sussex Police say the victim is receiving support from specially trained officers and have deployed high-visibility patrols. Detectives are appealing for witnesses and any CCTV, doorbell, dashcam, or mobile footage from the time of the attack. The suspect is described as a man of Black or mixed ethnic background, wearing a black hooded top with a grey zip and black jogging bottoms with cargo pockets. Detective Chief Superintendent Karrie Bohanna called it a highly distressing incident and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Major demonstrations planned for first anniversary of Novi Sad train station awning collapse

Major demonstrations planned for the first anniversary of the Novi Sad train station awning collapse will cap nearly a year of nationwide protests sparked by the disaster, which killed 16 people. Protesters have framed the collapse as emblematic of gross mismanagement and corruption, and the anniversary rallies are expected to amplify demands for accountability.

Drone footage reveals widespread destruction across the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa

Drone footage reveals widespread destruction across the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa, as days of torrential rain and flooding devastate communities in Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic—displacing families and disrupting essential services across the region.

German exhibition explores the scents of war, feminism, and love

German exhibition explores the scents of war, feminism, and love, inviting visitors to sample 81 aromas across 37 galleries in a fully nose-led tour of culture. For once, a museum that wants you to skip the wall text and follow the whiff.

This Week’s Most-Read Stories on Guido

This Week’s Most-Read Stories on Guido drew 728,643 visitors and 861,004 page views, with clicks piling onto: ‘Ethics Adviser Given “New Information” About Reeves’ Illegal House Rental,’ ‘Labour Achieves Worst Ever YouGov Poll Rating,’ Starmer warning Sarah Pochin’s advert complaint will “tear our country apart,” and a clip of David Lammy blowing his top at Robert Jenrick—because nothing juices traffic like scandal, doom, and a televised tantrum.

London bus routes set for timetable changes in November

London bus routes are set for timetable changes in November, as TfL rejigs services in early month to navigate yet more roadworks. Expect altered frequencies and timings while the network tiptoes around cones and temporary lights. In other words, check before you travel—unless you enjoy the thrill of guessing which bus lane is open today.

Complete list of Lloyds and Santander branch closures in London this November

Complete list of Lloyds and Santander branch closures in London this November: another chapter in the slow-motion vanishing act of the British high street. According to Which?, more than 6,500 bank and building society branches have shut since January 2015—so consider this month’s London cuts less an anomaly than the house style. Because nothing says “personal banking” like a locked door and a nudge toward an app.

Perfume hailed by shoppers as 'most luxurious I've smelled' is 50% off until Monday

Perfume hailed by shoppers as “the most luxurious I’ve smelled” is 50% off until Monday, prompting the usual arc from “just a spritz” to “take my money.” One admirer put it plainly: “Smelt this in a shop and couldn’t stop thinking about it.” If you’re aiming to smell like old money without spending it, the clock’s ticking.

Christmas market in commuter city an hour from London named among Europe’s best

Christmas market in commuter city an hour from London named among Europe’s best—and for once, the hype comes with a practical perk: you can be clinking mulled wine glasses in under an hour from the capital. Perfect for a pre-Christmas dash, it’s twinkly lights, festive stalls, and zero airport drama.

Parma Opens Its Dairies to Visitors for Caseifici Aperti, Italy’s Signature Cheese Festival

Parma opens its dairies to visitors for Caseifici Aperti, Italy’s signature cheese festival— a twice‑a‑year chance to step inside Parmigiano Reggiano production for tours, workshops, and tastings, proving that in Parma, the only thing better than aged wisdom is aged cheese.

Orange flower that blankets Mexico for Day of the Dead faces climate change threat

The orange flower that blankets Mexico for Day of the Dead faces a climate change threat: growers are getting hammered by whiplash weather—heavy rains, drought, floods—making it harder to keep marigold fields alive and on time for the altars. The bloom that colors remembrance now doubles as a barometer, wilting under extremes while officials still debate whether “unprecedented” means “every year now.” If traditions are to endure, growers need support and smarter adaptation—not thoughts and prayers with a side of carbon emissions.

Can autonomous tractors help address agriculture’s labor shortage?

Can autonomous tractors help address agriculture’s labor shortage? At FIRA USA 2025 in California, driverless tractors, drones, and AI-powered rigs roamed fields to show how robotics could keep crops tended when human crews are scarce—machines that don’t call in sick, just reboot—though real-world adoption will depend on cost, reliability, and farm-friendly regulations.

UK post-Brexit payments to the EU expected to exceed £50 billion amid criticism over cost

UK post-Brexit payments to the EU expected to exceed £50 billion amid criticism over cost: New ONS data shows the UK sent £3.25 billion to Brussels last year, bringing total post-2020 payments to roughly £44 billion, with at least £8 billion more committed under the Withdrawal Agreement—pushing the bill past £50 billion, comfortably above what ministers once swore they’d tolerate. Most of it covers obligations racked up while the UK was still a member and during the 2020 transition, a fine-print detail doing little to soothe taxpayers bracing for possible tax rises. Former Tory Brexit minister turned Reform UK figure David Jones calls it a “slap in the face,” while critics say negotiators were outplayed and the Commission is “laughing to the bank.” The settlement was originally pitched at £35–£39 billion; Downing Street even dismissed an EU estimate of £41 billion in 2021. Sovereignty, it seems, came with a surprisingly pricey goodbye card.

North Korea dismisses Korean Peninsula denuclearization as a “pipe dream”

North Korea dismisses Korean Peninsula denuclearization as a “pipe dream,” declaring it can “never be realized” just ahead of a planned Lee–Xi summit on Saturday. Classic pre-summit theater from Pyongyang: why consider concessions when a sneer does the job? The timing signals defiance as Seoul and Beijing prepare to compare notes.

Dominic Cooper says "Frontier" explores truth and morality

Dominic Cooper says "Frontier" explores truth and morality, pitching his new thriller The Last Frontier as compelling entertainment that also tackles big questions. He told UPI the series blends watchability with themes of truth and morality—because apparently even shootouts can pause for a little ethics.

Wicker and Reed call on Hegseth to disclose Caribbean strike orders

Wicker and Reed call on Hegseth to disclose Caribbean strike orders, demanding the Pentagon hand over the directives authorizing strikes on boats the Trump administration labeled drug traffickers. The bipartisan duo released two letters to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, including one dated Sept. 23 pressing the legal rationale and requesting copies of the orders—Congress, in other words, would like receipts for this high-seas war-on-drugs pageant.

Judge blocks Trump’s order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration

Judge blocks Trump’s order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration: On Friday in Washington, D.C., U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly sided with civil rights groups and halted the executive order, noting that regulating elections is the job of the states and Congress— not a presidential Sharpie. Federalism, it seems, is still on the books, despite recent attempts at creative reinterpretation.

OpenAI Unveils Aardvark to Find and Fix Hidden Code Bugs

OpenAI Unveils Aardvark to Find and Fix Hidden Code Bugs, a GPT-5-powered autonomous agent that embeds in the development pipeline to scan, reason about, and patch code like a tireless security researcher with fewer coffee breaks. It maps entire repositories, builds a contextual threat model, and watches every new commit for risk or pattern violations—then actually tries to exploit its findings in a sandbox before sounding the alarm, aiming to slash the usual avalanche of false positives. When a vulnerability is real, Aardvark teams with Codex to propose a patch and re-analyzes the fix to ensure it didn’t trade one hole for two. OpenAI claims benchmarks show it catching 92% of known and synthetically introduced flaws across test repos. If that holds outside the lab, developers might finally get a tool that knows the difference between real danger and lint with delusions of grandeur.

Judge blocks citizenship-proof voter registration order

A federal judge told the White House to put down the Sharpie and pick up a civics textbook, ruling that the president cannot require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship on the federal voter registration form. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly barred both the administration and the Election Assistance Commission from enforcing the mandate, agreeing with civil rights groups that the Constitution leaves these rules to states and Congress. Other planks in the March 25 order, like paper ballots and accepting only mail ballots that arrive by Election Day, remain under review. Translation, one executive shortcut to election law is out, the rest are still in the queue.

Wrexham rally, Moore’s perfect hat-trick snaps Coventry streak

Wrexham came from behind after Ephron Mason-Clark’s opener, then Kieffer Moore assembled the full collector’s set, right foot, left foot, header, to flip the script before Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s late consolation. Phil Parkinson called it a statement win, crediting disciplined off-ball work and momentum from a Middlesbrough draw and three straight promotions as Wrexham climbed to 11th. Coventry’s six-game unbeaten run ended one shy of a club record, and Frank Lampard admitted standards slipped, offered praise to Wrexham, and labeled it a reality check. Sometimes the aura takes a night off, and a poacher does not.

Mega sports events, big buzz, fuzzy math

Playoff and marquee tournaments juice hotel bookings, bar tabs, and merch sales, but sports economists keep pointing to the fine print. Spending leaks to non-local vendors, regular tourists avoid the crush, and most jobs are short-lived and low wage. Government impact reports often read like a confetti cannon aimed at a spreadsheet. Canada’s 2026 World Cup co-hosting promises hundreds of millions for Toronto and Vancouver plus global exposure, which is nice, but brand lift for famous cities is incremental, environmental costs are real, and the house that always wins is FIFA. The smart play is to count net impact, factor displacement and leakage, lock in community and environmental safeguards, and turn the spotlight into repeat tourism. Great party, yes. Long-term value requires receipts, not ribbon cuttings.

Denmark shelves client-side scanning plan

After a domestic and international backlash, Denmark is dropping its proposal to force providers to scan users' messages and files on their own devices for child abuse material. The U-turn arrives while Copenhagen holds the rotating EU Council presidency until December, a timely reminder that leading Europe does not require rummaging through everyone’s phones. Privacy gets a breather, now bring solutions that catch predators without deputizing every device.

Ribbon Communications discloses year-long supply chain breach

Ribbon says a nation-state actor slipped in via a supplier, lingered for months, and was discovered in early September, according to an SEC filing. For a telecom and networking vendor tied to critical infrastructure, that is less a breach and more a long-term sublease with utilities included.

Russia arrests alleged Meduza infostealer developers

Moscow police detained three young IT specialists accused of building and selling the Meduza data-grabbing malware. Investigators say the tool was used to hit a Russian government institution in May, which suggests the thieves did not just raid enemy pantries, they allegedly raided their own fridge.

UN cybercrime treaty draws privacy alarms

Editors and advocates warn the pact’s vague powers could supercharge cross-border data grabs under a cybercrime banner. That is a dream for overreaching states and a nightmare for due process and privacy, unless negotiators add guardrails that mean something outside a press release.

Hospital Snapchat scandal underscores HIPAA exposure

Staff at Baptist Jay Hospital reportedly posted candid patient photos to Snapchat, triggering legal fallout and a very expensive reminder that patient care includes protecting dignity. Save the memes for the break room, invest in training and auditing, and maybe try leadership that reads its own policies.

Private equity targets Jamf, Apple enterprise tightens

Francisco Partners is acquiring Apple device management firm Jamf, a move that signals more consolidation and tighter control of the Apple enterprise stack. Expect the usual private equity seasoning, higher ARPU, auto renew by default, and a cancel button that hides like a shy raccoon.

Snowflake files 8-K after TikTok sidewalk scoop

Snowflake rushed an 8-K after its CRO casually told a TikTok creator outside the NYSE that revenue could top 4.5 billion this year and hit 10 billion in a couple of years. The company said he was not authorized to share financials and reaffirmed prior guidance. Nothing says investor relations like material statements delivered to a ring light and an algorithm.

Blind Item: K-pop Phenom, Tax-Friendly Zip Codes, and a Social Network Cofounder

Unverified gossip alert: the rumor mill claims a two-color K-pop star has migrated to a Southeast Asian low-tax locale and is allegedly cozy with a Facebook cofounder, not the hydrofoiling CEO, and not one of the rowing twins. If true, it is a perfect mashup of international pop and fiscal yoga. If false, it is still a reminder that tax havens have better nightlife than accountants want you to know.

Blind Item: Influencer Dynasty, Private Photos, Public Ethics

Another unverified blind item says the sibling of an A-list YouTube or TikTok star is allegedly selling the star’s private photos, with the sourcing as murky as the morals. If this is real, it is a masterclass in monetizing proximity. If it is not, file it under internet fiction written by people who do not deserve Wi-Fi.

Substrate Bets on Particle-Accelerator X-rays to Outflank EUV

U.S. startup Substrate says particle-accelerator X-ray lithography can deliver 2 nm class chips at a tenth the cost of EUV, then adds a plot twist by planning to build its own fabs instead of selling tools. If the physics holds and the logistics do not revolt, wafer costs could plunge and resolution could leap. If reality intrudes, chalk it up as another moonshot that tripped over the launchpad.

AMD Reverses Course, Keeps RDNA 1 and 2 in the Fast Lane

AMD now says RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 will keep getting day-zero game support and driver updates, with new features added based on market needs. Translation, the wallets spoke, the company listened. Owners of aging GPUs just dodged the dreaded maintenance mode parking lot.

Nick Clegg Floated for Ofcom Chair, Revolving Door Spins Briskly

Former UK deputy prime minister and current Meta insider Nick Clegg is being touted for Ofcom’s top job as Lord Grade prepares to step down next year. Clegg has been selling a Save the Internet shtick on the event circuit, which is convenient branding for someone fresh from Big Tech’s strategy table. If appointed, Ofcom would be chaired by a man who knows Silicon Valley’s playbook intimately, because he helped write it.

Speech Synthesis on a 10 Cent Microcontroller, Yesterday’s Magic in a Thrift-Store Bottle

A tinkerer shoved six seconds of compressed audio into a CH32V003, a 48 MHz RISC-V chip with 16 KB of flash and 2 KB of SRAM, then ported the Talkie library to recreate classic LPC speech. The result drives a speaker through a one-transistor amp and speaks like a budget Speak and Spell. It is open source, absurdly cheap, and a delightful reminder that the cutting edge ages faster than milk.

Netherlands Train and Truck Collide at Level Crossing, Five Injured

A train struck a truck at a level crossing in the Netherlands, leaving five people with minor injuries. Emergency crews responded promptly, and investigators are now asking the obvious question of how a road vehicle and several hundred tons of rail traffic tried to share the same square of track. At level crossings, physics does not yield.

Aberystwyth named Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature

Aberystwyth named Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature, as the Ceredigion seaside town joins the global Creative Cities Network—Wales’ first UNESCO Creative City and now in the same literary club as Dublin, Barcelona and Seattle. The successful bid, led by the Dinas Llên partnership of local councils, universities, the National Library of Wales and the Books Council, spotlights a bilingual Welsh–English culture powered by festivals, publishers, theatres, and nationally significant institutions. With ties to hundreds of poets and a tradition that runs from the promenade to the stacks of the National Library, the designation celebrates a living, everyday literature rather than museum-piece nostalgia. The mayor called it a “worldwide stage,” the First Minister offered a hearty “Llongyfarchiadau,” and UNESCO nodded to inclusion, sustainability and cultural heft. Not a city in the traditional sense, perhaps—but when your streets are practically paved with poetry, the planning department can take a seat.

Dunelm halves price of ‘luxe’ bedding set praised by shoppers for better sleep

Dunelm halves price of ‘luxe’ bedding set praised by shoppers for better sleep, trimming the cost on a set buyers say “looks and feels really high quality.” If it actually upgrades your shut-eye, that’s a sale doing more than fluffing a marketing pillow.

Judge urges USDA to tap emergency funds for SNAP benefits

Judge urges USDA to tap emergency funds for SNAP benefits: In Boston, Judge Indira Talwani all but slapped the government’s hand away from the off switch, signaling she’ll order the USDA to deploy a $5.5 billion emergency fund so nearly 42 million Americans don’t lose food aid during the shutdown. The Trump administration argued those dollars are only for natural disasters—because apparently hunger isn’t an emergency unless it arrives with a storm surge—but more than two dozen states sued, insisting families shouldn’t starve because Washington can’t count to “pass a budget.” Talwani said benefits can’t just be cut off, noting, “Congress has put money in an emergency fund, and it is hard for me to understand how this is not an emergency.” The cash won’t cover a full month, but it could allow partial payments as states scramble to reload EBT cards. A ruling could land as early as Friday, with the judge warning that absent a decisive win, benefits won’t be there on Nov. 1.

Why the Budapest Summit Was Canceled

Why the Budapest Summit Was Canceled: Washington scrapped President Trump’s planned sit-down with Vladimir Putin after Moscow sent a memo doubling down on hard-line demands over Ukraine, promptly followed by a tense call between the countries’ top diplomats. When the pregame is ultimatums and icy phone diplomacy, the main event doesn’t make it to air.

Families begin burials after Rio favela police raid leaves at least 132 dead

Families begin burials after a Rio favela police raid leaves at least 132 dead, as authorities say the operation aimed to capture leaders and curb the Red Command’s territorial expansion, which has tightened its hold on favelas in recent years.