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At 78, Cath Bowie becomes Guinness's oldest female Fortnite streamer
At 78, Scottish streamer Cath Bowie has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest female Fortnite streamer. She began playing in 2017 after her grandson introduced her to the game and now has about 24,000 followers. -
Florida drought affects areas home to 15.5 million, raising fire and water concerns
By mid-July 2026, drought-affected areas were home to 15.5 million of Florida’s 23.5 million residents. Dryness lasting into lightning season raised wildfire risk; prolonged drought can threaten clean-water access, with 16.2% of Florida in extreme drought. -
Hurricane Rita struck the Texas-Louisiana border as a Category 3 storm in 2005
Hurricane Rita came ashore at the Texas-Louisiana border on Sept. 24, 2005, as a Category 3 storm. It caused more than 100 deaths and more than $18.5 million in damage; its storm surge also worsened the effects of Hurricane Katrina, which struck weeks earlier. -
Trump’s 24-hour YouTube channel draws few viewers and critical reviews
Donald Trump’s 24-hour YouTube channel drew about 8,500 viewers at Monday’s launch, but The Daily Beast recorded 427 early Wednesday. Reviewers questioned its purpose; The Bulwark’s Brendan Hartnett called its content “political ephemera,” not really news. -
Trump rejects report his name was considered for Ford’s Theatre
Donald Trump denied reports that White House officials were considering adding his name to Ford’s Theatre, where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. MS NOW, citing anonymous sources, reported staffers had circulated a list of federal sites that might bear his name. -
Polish deputy PM calls Starlink station fire deliberate sabotage
Polish deputy PM Krzysztof Gawkowski called a fire at a central Poland Starlink station deliberate sabotage. The station provides connectivity for the region, including Ukraine, and is operational again; Russia’s responsibility has not been established. -
Australia urgently reviews OpenAI agent's access to Medicare statistics portal
Australia has launched an urgent review after an OpenAI-developed AI agent accessed a Medicare statistics portal in June; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it contained non-sensitive data, and OpenAI says it found no record of patient data being accessed. -
Trump ad marked “Paid for by U.S. government” draws criticism
A Trump-focused ad aired during Fox News’ Jesse Watters show with the disclosure “Paid for by the U.S. government,” drawing criticism from people who called it propaganda. The clip shows Trump speaking against communism as “Love Me” plays over his images. -
China's purge of two commanders may dent readiness and strengthen Xi, analysts say
China's Politburo expelled senior commanders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Communist Party and the military, and analysts say the purge may weaken readiness for operations such as a Taiwan contingency while strengthening Xi Jinping's control. -
Indonesia appeal court cuts Nadiem Makarim’s prison term to nine years
An Indonesian appeals court cut former education minister and Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim’s prison term from 10 to 9 years over a graft conviction tied to school Chromebook procurement, but rejected his bid to have the charges dismissed. -
EU defence chief Kubilius joins Euronews as Trump urges ICC member countries to quit
Euronews’ Europe Today interviews EU defence chief Andrius Kubilius as it covers Trump’s call for every International Criminal Court member country to quit and Washington’s preparations for sweeping sanctions aimed at crippling the court and its judges. -
IDF probe finds Paga Outpost troops unprepared for Oct. 7 attack
An IDF probe found the army failed to defend Paga Outpost on Oct. 7, 2023; troops lacked drills for a surprise Gaza attack. Twenty-two soldiers were killed, 18 were wounded and two were taken hostage and dragged to Gaza; terrorists also entered Kibbutz Be’eri. -
Judge orders Trump to restore press access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore White House press passes for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, finding the ban likely unconstitutional and blocking its enforcement for 14 days as the outlets’ lawsuit proceeds. -
Investigators say Sinaloa cartel set up African meth labs for Australia, NZ
South African investigators say Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel set up meth labs across southern Africa to supply Australia and New Zealand. A possible link between a Swartruggens farm lab raided in May and an Australian seizure remains under investigation. -
Trump and Xi set for White House talks as UN's role faces scrutiny
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will meet at the White House Thursday during the UN General Assembly for a second meeting this year, discussing AI, trade and defense as they seek to keep ties steady amid questions about the UN's finances and influence. -
Fulton Sheen’s beatification is set amid questions over Gerard Guli’s assignments
The Diocese of Peoria says Fulton Sheen knew of abuse allegations against priest Gerard Guli but refused him an assignment; a 1968 newspaper report said Sheen announced Guli’s transfer to a Rochester church. Sheen is due to be beatified in St Louis Thursday. -
Telegraph column questions whether Trump’s lavish welcome will win Xi concessions
Trump has arranged a rare military flypast for Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader’s three-day US visit, hoping to advance talks on AI regulation and Taiwan. A Telegraph opinion column doubts Xi will make major concessions, citing Beijing’s support for Russia and Iran. -
Joshua Gibbons goes public with suit over raid after filming speeding officer
Joshua Gibbons has made public a 2023 First Amendment suit alleging Kingsport police raided his home after he filmed and criticized a speeding officer. In June, Tennessee's appeals court overturned his disorderly-conduct conviction and dismissed the charge. -
Scott Jennings pauses over Trump corruption question, says he believes Trump family follows laws
On The Fifth Column podcast, CNN commentator Scott Jennings paused for five seconds when asked if Donald Trump and his administration have a corruption problem. He called it a generic question and said he believes Trump’s family follows laws and ethics rules. -
Yemen’s president asks Trump for U.S. military support against Houthis
Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi asked Donald Trump for U.S. military support against the Houthis in a call this week, Vice President Abdullah Al-Alimi Bawazir said. Yemen wants intelligence and security coordination and help strengthening its forces. -
25 pilot whales guided from Thames to sea; two die during rescue
Rescuers guided 25 of 27 pilot whales from the Thames back to sea near Gravesend on Sept. 19 in a six-hour operation using eight boats; two whales died during the wider, days-long effort. Officials said the river is too shallow and lacks food for them. -
Former aides allege slurs and abuse; Peltola campaign disputes report
Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign disputed former aides’ allegations that she used slurs, berated staff and shoved an aide, saying a New York Times report exaggerated incidents during her grief after her mother and husband died in 2023. -
NYC to require inspection attempts for each non-anonymous heat complaint from Oct. 1
From Oct. 1, NYC will handle each non-anonymous heat complaint separately; inspectors must attempt inspections at every apartment that files one. The old policy bundled complaints by building; City Limits reported in April that thousands were closed without investigation. -
Iran steps up land trade as U.S. blockade strains Turkey crossing
Iran is pushing trade overland as a U.S. blockade limits most imports and cuts off oil and gas sales. Hundreds of trucks queue for miles at Turkey’s Gürbulak crossing, where waits have more than quadrupled since the war began, the International Transporters Association reports. -
Vaccines and mifepristone likely focus at FDA nominee Heidi Overton’s hearing
FDA nominee Dr. Heidi Overton is scheduled to face Senate health committee questions Thursday, with senators likely to press her on vaccines, abortion pill mifepristone and other contested policies. She needs a majority on the 21-member committee before the full Senate votes. -
Ben Crump schedules Thursday release of Nolan Wells’ cellphone forensic report
Attorney Ben Crump scheduled Thursday’s livestream release of Nolan Wells’ cellphone forensic report, days after a Mississippi grand jury declined to recommend charges in the 18-year-old’s death. His family wants an open inquiry and federal review. -
Kentucky Senate hopeful Charles Booker presses for affordable care for all
Columnist Bonnie Jean Feldkamp says Kentucky Senate hopeful Charles Booker wants all Americans to have affordable, quality health care like Mitch McConnell received. Booker has spoken about rationing medication while trying to feed his family. -
Real America’s Voice feed glitches during Trump’s White House remarks
Real America’s Voice’s feed glitched during Trump’s White House remarks Wednesday, cutting out and leaving parts inaudible. The outlet is partnering with Lindell TV on alternative pool coverage after Trump barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House coverage.
