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Cat 5 Melissa Threatens Catastrophe
Environment
3 months ago
Josh Bird

Cat 5 Melissa Threatens Catastrophe

Hurricane Melissa has escalated into an "extraordinary" Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 175 mph, posing an unprecedented and catastrophic threat of flash flooding, landslides, and storm surges to Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. This slow-moving behemoth is anticipated to be the strongest hurricane to make landfall in Jamaica since 1851, with initial impacts already causing fatalities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic as evacuations are underway in eastern Cuba.

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RSF Seizes El Fasher; Darfur Humanitarian
Technology
3 months ago
Norman Metanza

RSF Seizes El Fasher; Darfur Humanitarian

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized El Fasher, the last major city under Sudanese army control in Darfur, marking a critical turning point in the ongoing civil war after an 18-month siege. This strategic victory, confirmed on October 27, 2025, has plunged the region into a catastrophic humanitarian crisis with widespread famine and reports of civilian massacres, prompting urgent UN calls for safe passage for hundreds of thousands of trapped residents.

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NNSA Furloughs 1,400; Security Concerns Rise
Politics
3 months ago
Alex Martinez

NNSA Furloughs 1,400; Security Concerns Rise

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has initiated its first-ever shutdown-related furloughs, sending home 1,400 employees as the U.S.

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Qualcomm Challenges Nvidia with New AI Chips
Technology
3 months ago
Pat Chen

Qualcomm Challenges Nvidia with New AI Chips

Qualcomm has launched its new AI200 and AI250 processors, directly challenging Nvidia's dominance in the data center market with a strategic focus on efficient AI inference workloads. This bold move, which sent Qualcomm's stock soaring, signifies a major expansion beyond its traditional mobile chip business into the lucrative AI hardware landscape.

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German Business Confidence Rebounds in Oct
Business
3 months ago
Jordan Kim

German Business Confidence Rebounds in Oct

German business confidence unexpectedly rose in October to 88.4, driven by renewed optimism for future economic growth, particularly in the services sector. This uptick signals a more hopeful outlook among companies despite persistent economic challenges.

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Hidden Waves Unlock Sun's Corona Secret
Science
3 months ago
Jacob Feldman

Hidden Waves Unlock Sun's Corona Secret

Scientists have finally observed elusive torsional Alfvén waves twisting through the Sun's corona using the Inouye Solar Telescope, solving the long-standing mystery of its extreme heat. This breakthrough confirms an 80-year-old theory and was published in Nature Astronomy.

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Atlantic Reveals Hidden 5-Mile Asteroid
Science
3 months ago
Bridgette Jacobs

Atlantic Reveals Hidden 5-Mile Asteroid

A 5-mile wide asteroid crater, Nadir Crater, was confirmed deep under the Atlantic off West Africa. Formed 66 million years ago, it aligns with the dinosaur extinction event, sparking interest in its impact.

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WHO Unveils New Health Emergency Plan
Health
3 months ago
Josh Bird

WHO Unveils New Health Emergency Plan

The WHO launched its new National Health Emergency Alert and Response Framework on October 23, 2025, to bolster countries' ability to prepare for and respond to increasingly complex health crises, drawing lessons from past pandemics like COVID-19. This guide provides a standardized approach for

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Milei's Far-Right Secures Argentina Midterm
Politics
3 months ago
Norman Metanza

Milei's Far-Right Secures Argentina Midterm

President Milei's far-right party secured a decisive victory in Argentina's midterm elections, gaining 41% of the vote. This strong mandate empowers him to push radical economic reforms despite austerity.

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Cameroon: Election Protests, Tensions
Politics
3 months ago
Alex Martinez

Cameroon: Election Protests, Tensions

Cameroon is gripped by post-election unrest, with at least four protesters killed in clashes over alleged rigging as President Paul Biya seeks an eighth term. Tensions are high as official results are expected today.

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Russia Tests Nuclear Cruise Missile
International
3 months ago
Pat Chen

Russia Tests Nuclear Cruise Missile

Russia claims a successful test of its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, boasting an "unlimited" range and ability to evade defenses, escalating strategic weapons capabilities.

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US, China Near Landmark Trade Deal Ahead of
International
3 months ago
Jordan Kim

US, China Near Landmark Trade Deal Ahead of

The US and China are reportedly finalizing a new trade agreement, with President Trump and Xi Jinping set to meet on October 30, 2025, to formalize a truce that includes the US dropping tariff threats and China resuming agricultural purchases. This breakthrough aims to de-escalate trade tensions

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