A huge attack cut power to 600,000 people in Kyiv, and a Pentagon-funded satellite internet program appeared to be curbed without warning. Go to Source Author: Constant Méheut https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
What Is Starshield, SpaceX’s Military-Grade Satellite Internet Service Ukraine Relies On?
For years, Ukraine’s armed forces have relied on satellite communication services developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Recent restrictions have hampered its war effort. Go to Source Author: Ryan Mac https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Burnham Pledges to Back Zelensky as Trump’s Ukraine Support Wavers
President Volodymyr Zelensky, who met with Britain’s prime minister, has said Ukraine received no warning of Russian attacks, but President Trump has said Washington is still “sharing intel.” Go to …
Why Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Is Unlikely to Lower Fuel Costs
President Trump’s deal with Russia will probably not lower diesel prices that have soared because of his war with Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. Go to Source Author: …
Higher Energy Prices Pushed U.S. Inflation Up to 3.7% Ahead of Midterm Elections
September’s Consumer Price Index report will keep pressure on President Trump and the Federal Reserve to tame intensifying price pressures. Go to Source Author: Colby Smith https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Social Security COLA for 2027 Will Be 3.6%
The cost of living adjustment, or COLA, for next year will be the largest since 2023. Retirees will see the extra money in their benefit checks starting in January. Go …
Rising Costs Push Necessities Out of Reach for Nearly Half of Americans
Inflation has made basic goods hard to afford and attitudes toward inequality have changed, studies from the Pew Research Center showed. Go to Source Author: Sydney Ember https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Surging Inflation Complicates Trump’s Final Push to Sell Voters on Strong Economy
The final inflation report before the 2026 election — showing price increases and stagnant wages — spelled bad political news for the White House. Go to Source Author: Tony Romm …
Bass and Raman trade blows over police chief in final debate of L.A. mayor’s race
Bass portrayed Raman as someone who isn’t ready to lead the city, while Raman described the mayor as being “missing in action” during fires in Pacific Palisades and Boyle Heights. …
Commentary: Bass vs. Raman: Here’s who won the L.A. mayoral debate
Times columnists weigh in on the final mayoral debate before the Nov. 3 election. Read full story Author: Gustavo Arellano, Steve Lopez, Lorraine Ali
Chabria: The U.S is in the death business. Newsom can change that, and win votes
Under President Trump, the federal government is increasingly normalizing death and corruption as tools of state power. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a unique ability to send a different message. …
Starlink restrictions affecting Ukraine’s front line operations, Kyiv says
Elon Musk’s system allows Kyiv to protect Ukrainian skies and effectively guide drones to Russian targets. Read full story Author:
Watch: Block of flats in ruins after Russian strikes on Ukraine
BBC Ukraine Correspondent Dan Johnson is in Kyiv, where at least three people were killed in overnight strikes. Read full story Author:
Family pays tribute to ‘warm and engaging’ man killed in tiger attack
William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Read full story Author:
Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show
The prime minister has been under growing pressure since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches. Read full story Author:
One stolen every four minutes – inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals. Read full story Author:
Watch: BBC joins police on front line against car theft
Investigations reporter NJ Convery has been out on a nighttime hunt for vehicle thieves. Read full story Author:
Saudi employee charged with planting recording device in OpenAI office
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room. Read full story Author:
Shipwreck thought to be 4,700 years old found off coast of Turkey
Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age. Read full story Author:
Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold’s Gym £6m in total. Read full story Author: