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Trump’s Russian diesel deal draws bipartisan and European criticism

President Donald Trump’s agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to release diesel to the global market has drawn criticism from Democrats and some Republicans in the United States. European officials have also reacted with concern, while the agreement’s effect on fuel prices and its legality have been questioned. The Washington Post - The New York Times

Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home

Homeland Security officials searched the Washington residence of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, according to The Wall Street Journal. Omar called the search an attempt to target political opponents; authorities have not publicly disclosed details of the investigation. The Wall Street Journal - BBC

One person dies in Six Flags Georgia incident; similar rides closed

One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, northwest of Atlanta. Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar rides across six parks while it responds to the incident. The Guardian - BBC

National News

Storm Rachel brings flooding to Las Vegas and waves to Southern California

The post-tropical storm brought flooding to parts of Las Vegas near the Strip and large waves that battered homes in Long Beach, California. BBC

Chicago police say newly discovered DNA evidence tied former homicide detective Thomas McInerney to the 1960 murder of 8-year-old Gloria Kowalewicz. McInerney died in 2006. The Guardian

Emergency calls show delays after failed execution of Christa Pike

Newly released emergency call records reveal confusion after two doses of lethal injection failed to kill Christa Pike, who was taken to a hospital. The first 911 call from inside the prison was made at 8:40 p.m.; it took about 30 minutes to verify it was authentic. The New York Times - BBC

Politics

Ten less-publicized midterm contests could shape November races

Democrats have a strong polling advantage heading into the November midterms, but a group of lower-profile contests across the country could still produce upsets. The races span several states and include contests for Congress and the Senate. The Guardian

Musk amplifies false theory about Texas Senate candidate James Talarico

A fringe conspiracy theory about Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico spread online before Elon Musk weighed in, according to The Washington Post. The report says Musk’s control of X gives him significant influence as the midterms approach. The Washington Post

Trump says he is considering firing ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle

Trump said he was “looking at” firing Guilfoyle after reports that she asked a Republican donor to help pay her credit card bill. The president said he was unhappy with his ambassador to Greece. The New York Times - BBC

Business & Finance

IMF warns global economy could face a sharper test of resilience

The International Monetary Fund said the global economy has weathered the Middle East conflict better than expected over the past six months, but warned that low emergency oil stocks and strained government budgets leave it vulnerable. The fund also warned that high AI-company valuations and rising debt pose risks to financial stability. The Guardian - The Guardian

AI stock selloff weighs on chip shares and Nasdaq futures

Nasdaq futures fell as a selloff in AI stocks intensified amid concerns about competition from China. Asian markets also came under pressure as investors weighed technology valuations, Chinese competition and geopolitical tensions. The Wall Street Journal

BMW deliveries fall as weakness in China continues

BMW Group said overall sales fell 6.3%, citing continued weakness in China. The group includes the BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brands, as well as a motorcycle business. The Wall Street Journal

World News

Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast

Bulgaria’s prime minister said two merchant ships were hit by drones and that he suspected Russia was behind the attacks. One ship sank, and the prime minister summoned the Russian ambassador. BBC - Al Jazeera

Ukraine reports more Russian strikes despite announced energy truce

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said six Ukrainian energy sites had been hit since Trump announced a ceasefire on energy infrastructure. Russia has said little about the proposed truce, while reports of further strikes have raised doubts about whether it is holding. BBC - The Wall Street Journal

Israelis remain divided over responsibility for Oct. 7 attack as election nears

As Israelis prepare to vote for the first time since the Hamas-led assault, voters remain split over whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be held responsible for negligence or whether military leaders were at fault. The New York Times

Iran fortifies nuclear sites and prepares public for possible renewed fighting

Iran is reinforcing its nuclear sites and rallying the public for a return to fighting, according to The Wall Street Journal. The report says the regime views the preparations as a deterrent and believes Trump is ready to attack again. The Wall Street Journal

Indian police detain journalists covering anti-government protests

Police in New Delhi detained at least 35 media workers covering protests over a 48-hour period, Al Jazeera reported. The demonstrations are part of opposition to revisions of voter lists that, according to The Guardian, removed 130 million people from the register. Al Jazeera - The Guardian

China’s young people question whether hard work still leads to success

Young people in China are losing faith that hard work will deliver the future they expected as job losses mount and milestones of adulthood move further out of reach. Some college graduates are turning to farming amid a competitive job market. The Wall Street Journal - The New York Times

Arts & Culture

RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights advocate, dies at 34

Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on “Breaking Bad,” died in Brownsville, Texas, on Monday, according to The Washington Post. Born with cerebral palsy, he drew on his experience for the role and advocated for disability awareness and inclusion. The Washington Post - The Guardian

Tech & Society

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns of risks from increasingly capable systems

Geoffrey Hinton, whose work helped lay the foundations of modern AI, reiterated his warnings that AI models could pose an existential threat to humanity. He also criticized claims that the industry can regulate itself. The Guardian

Anthropic warns smaller AI models could soon replicate across personal devices

Anthropic said small AI models may soon be capable of self-replication without access to a data center, potentially within months. Al Jazeera

Practical steps can help people reclaim attention from their phones

The Washington Post offers evidence-backed strategies for reducing phone distraction, including creating physical and psychological distance from devices. The Washington Post

Sports

Bills beat Rams in overtime as Josh Allen earns first career OT win

Buffalo defeated Los Angeles 37-34 after Greg Rousseau blocked a Rams field-goal attempt and Tyler Bass made a 45-yard kick with 1:55 left in overtime. Allen accounted for 331 total yards and two touchdowns, earning his first overtime victory after going 0-7. The Guardian - Los Angeles Times

Brewers take 2-0 lead over Dodgers in NL Championship Series

Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 7-4 in Game 2, with William Contreras hitting a tying home run and later driving in the go-ahead run. Four Brewers relievers retired the final 15 Dodgers batters in order. The Guardian

Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ jersey sells for $14 million

A jersey from Jordan’s “Last Dance” era sold for $14 million, making it the second-highest-priced game-worn sports jersey, according to Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera

Rwanda lands 10-year deal to host Formula 1 races

Rwanda has signed a 10-year agreement to host Formula 1 races, with the first event expected in the early 2030s. It would be the first F1 race in Africa since 1993. BBC

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