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Whitmer orders review of fatal Grand Rapids crash after ICE stop attempt
Mario David Coronado Juarez died Sunday in Grand Rapids when his car hit a tree and burst into flames as he tried to avoid an ICE traffic stop. Whitmer ordered a review, and the Grand Rapids police chief asked Michigan State Police to join the investigation. -
Peter Wetche arrested after Sandy Springs PIT stop; no injuries reported
Sandy Springs police arrested Peter Wetche after officers stopped his car with a PIT maneuver on Aug. 22, following a flight from a traffic stop. He faces charges of fleeing or attempting to elude and failure to obey a traffic-control device; no injuries were reported. -
Lawyers say at least 45 Mexican drivers report alleged US forced-labor scheme
Twenty-nine Mexican drivers are plaintiffs in a pending federal suit against Omega and U.S. carriers, alleging forced labor linked to promises of lawful U.S. work, fees, document retention and threats. Their lawyers say they represent at least 45 drivers with similar accounts. -
Emmy-winning bishop Fulton Sheen set for beatification in St Louis
Fulton Sheen, the US bishop whose TV show drew nearly 30 million viewers a week and won an Emmy, is set to be beatified in St Louis on Thursday. The ceremony is the penultimate step in a 25-year process that could make him the first US-born bishop canonized a saint. -
Vladimir Z. can be extradited to Germany in Nord Stream case, Croatian court rules
A Croatian court has ruled that Vladimir Z., a Ukrainian man suspected of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream blasts, can be extradited to Germany, Suspilne reported. He denies involvement; his lawyer says an appeal is planned. -
Economist proposes cash requirements to curb gambling problems
Economist Jay L. Zagorsky proposes requiring U.S. gamblers to use cash to place bets or fund accounts, arguing that in-person transactions could slow impulsive betting and make large wagers more visible. He says it would not solve all gambling problems. -
Drone-related grain export disruption prompts emergency in Russia’s Krasnodar region
The governor of Russia’s Krasnodar region declared a state of emergency Wednesday over Ukrainian drone attacks that have slowed grain exports; affected producers can receive compensation as disrupted sales create a domestic surplus. -
Lindenwold settles recording-policy suit with $15,000 legal-fee payment
Lindenwold agreed to pay $15,000 in legal fees to settle Alfonso Penna’s suit after Mayor Roach ordered him out of a June council meeting for filming. Penna had lost a council primary to two Roach-aligned incumbents the week before; his suit said the timing was no coincidence. -
NJ finds contaminants near Aeromarine, but no evidence they reached homes
NJ DEP found contaminants above state limits at Aeromarine and nearby waterways, but said it found no evidence they reached homes from the landfill. Benzene exceeded residential limits at two Union Beach sites; DEP will test whether vapors can enter nearby homes. -
Police detain 31-year-old after Polish abbey knife attack; local media report one dead, at least four hurt
A knife attack at a Benedictine Sisters monastery in Jaroslaw, southern Poland, left one person dead and at least four injured, local media reported Thursday. Police said a 31-year-old Ukrainian citizen was detained; the motive was not immediately clear. -
Weekly Onswik insulin gains FDA approval for adults with type 2 diabetes
The FDA approved Lilly's weekly Onswik insulin for adults with type 2 diabetes, the company said. Lilly says it offers an alternative to daily long-acting injections that could cut more than 300 shots a year; Lilly expects US availability in coming months. -
Residents report intensified RSF drone attacks in Sudan’s North Kordofan
Residents report intensifying RSF drone attacks in North Kordofan. Emergency Lawyers said a September 8 strike killed about 10 and injured dozens at Um Ruwaba’s courthouse; the next day, al-Obeid’s college dean reported a guard killed and eight classrooms damaged. -
India’s Cockroach Janta Party gives poll chief 48 hours to resign or face nationwide protests
India’s Cockroach Janta Party warns of nationwide protests unless election chief Gyanesh Kumar resigns within 48 hours. The Indian Express reported that two commissioners raised concerns with Kumar at least 14 times in 10 months, mostly over voter-list updates. -
Ryanair's FR7073 resumes Dublin trip after Porto return over false report
Ryanair flight FR7073 returned to Porto shortly after taking off for Dublin on 22 September following a false security report, the airline said. The issue was quickly resolved, and the flight continued to Dublin after a two-hour, 33-minute delay. -
Senate Democrats seek Iran war-powers vote before midterms
Senate Democrats seek a nonbinding vote as soon as Thursday, urging President Donald Trump to end the Iran war or get Congress' authorization to continue it. The vote would put Republicans on record before November's midterms but is largely symbolic. -
More Russian hybrid attacks expected in coming months, Denmark says
Denmark’s defence intelligence service says Russia is likely to intensify hybrid warfare against the West in coming months, with more frequent, more consequential attacks on NATO. It sees a low but growing risk of a limited military attack on NATO states bordering Russia. -
Pope Leo renews AI warning and presses leaders for global rules
Pope Leo renewed a warning Thursday that artificial intelligence poses dangers to security and international peace, urging leaders to govern it wisely. He has called for global rules and oversight of weapons systems he says have advanced beyond practical human control. -
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro diverge on Brazil’s fiscal-adjustment pace
Brazil’s leading candidates Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro offer different fiscal timelines but leave politically costly measures unspecified. Lula’s team targets a primary surplus of about 1.3% of GDP by 2030; Bolsonaro’s team pledges an adjustment of about 1.5% of GDP in 18 months. -
EDGE board raises Legacy at Countrywood TIF to $60 million
The EDGE board voted Sept. 16 to increase tax-increment financing (TIF) for the $400 million Legacy at Countrywood project in Cordova from $23 million to $60 million. The eight-year term stays unchanged, and the revised TIF now includes some single-family housing. -
Overnight Houthi attacks on Taiz-Aden pass repelled, Yemen says
Yemen's government forces repelled overnight Houthi attacks on the Hejat al-Abd pass, a key Taiz-Aden route, government sources said Thursday. The road carries goods to Taiz; Houthi control of parts could tighten their grip around the city. -
Roger Marshall urges ICE to coordinate with southwest Kansas police
Sen. Roger Marshall urged ICE to coordinate with local police during southwest Kansas warrant operations, saying it would help keep residents safe. Officials in Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal said they learned of the operations only after agents appeared. -
US will reclassify some flight disruptions from Oct. 19, potentially affecting compensation
From Oct. 19, the US Department of Transportation will classify some flight delays and cancellations differently. The change could make compensation harder to obtain; the department expects it to reduce the value of airline-provided amenities and compensation. -
UW–Madison professor rethinks writing assignments after flagging 60 suspected AI essays
UW–Madison professor Timothy Paustian says hidden prompts and newer detectors helped flag 60 suspected AI essays in one assignment for his 350-student online microbiology course; 59 students admitted using AI. He is reconsidering writing assignments. -
Campus paper reports names of two Ole Miss students found dead
The Daily Mississippian reported that the two University of Mississippi students found dead this week were Aidan Hamilton, 18, and Robert Strang, 20. One was found at Stewart Hall Monday and the other at an off-campus residence; the causes remain under investigation. -
Computer science grads turn to AI skills as entry-level hiring slows
Computer science graduates face a tougher entry-level market as software job postings fall and employers seek people able to manage AI tools. Tulane graduate Jack Zemke found work at an engineering firm after presenting an AI project, then joined an AI startup this summer. -
Study: Healthier US packaged-food sales could delay 150,000 diet-related deaths
A study by Access to Nutrition Initiative and ShareAction estimates US packaged food and beverage makers could delay around 150,000 diet-related deaths in a year by shifting sales toward healthier products already on the market. It analyzed nearly 10,000 products from 24 firms. -
Gaza residents doubt Israel’s election will improve their lives
Israel’s Oct. 27 election will shape Gaza policy, but displaced Palestinians in Gaza expect little improvement and fear renewed escalation. An expert says an opposition-led government could respond more to international pressure, but would face far-right pressure.
