422-Megawatt Project Sparks Local Backlash in India

Hundreds of families in Thane formed a human chain to oppose Amazon’s planned 422-megawatt data center over heat, noise, and diesel exhaust risks documented in project filings.Story SnapshotResidents protested a hyperscale data center near...
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U.S. Citizen Mistakenly Detained by ICE

Cellphone video and police records show federal immigration agents tackled and injured a U.S. citizen in Evanston, Illinois, before releasing him when they realized...
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Campuses Shift From Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day

On campuses nationwide, renaming Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day is spreading, even as federal proclamations link Columbus Day to a painful chapter of anti-Italian discrimination.Story HighlightsUniversities continue to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day on campus calendars.Federal proclamations tie Columbus Day to the 1892 response after 11 Italian Americans were lynched in New Orleans.Campus leaders say the change honors Native peoples and confronts harms tied to colonization.The clash reflects a wider fight over how public institutions remember history and identity.What Changed On Campus Calendars This OctoberBoston University, Brown University, and other schools have moved their October observance...
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Israel Closes West Bank, Gaza Crossings

Israel ordered a full closure of West Bank checkpoints and Gaza crossings on October 5 and October 7, citing security needs tied to the October 7 anniversary.Story SnapshotDefense Minister Israel Katz directed the closures after a security review.Passage is limited to humanitarian and medical exceptions with approval.The dates align with public events marking the October 7 attacks.The move follows years of tight movement controls that affect daily life.What Officials Ordered and When It Takes EffectIsrael’s Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered crossings into the West Bank and Gaza closed on October 5 and October 7, 2026. Officials tied the shutdown...
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Three Students Arrested Over Alleged Trump Threats

Hours before President Trump’s Mobile rally, three University of South Alabama students were arrested on federal charges tied to alleged social media threats.Story SnapshotFederal...
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Hot-Liquid Attack Leaves Man Severely Burned

A stranger walked up behind a man outside a Harlem restaurant and hurled a scalding liquid in his face, leaving him with severe burns, police say.Story SnapshotSurveillance video shows a random hot-liquid attack outside a Harlem eatery.Police say the victim, 44, suffered severe burns to his face and neck.The assailant approached from behind and fled; the substance remains unknown.The case highlights rising fear over unpredictable street attacks in big cities.What Police Say Happened Outside Cravin CrispyNew York City police say a 44-year-old man was waiting for food outside Cravin Crispy near East 116th Street and Park Avenue on Monday...
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ICE Custody Brings Detainer Debate Back Into Focus

Federal immigration officers took a Honduran man back into custody after local officials released him despite serious child sex charges, highlighting a growing clash over detainers and public safety.Story SnapshotDepartment of Homeland Security says ICE arrested Oscar Evaristo Nunez on September 15, 2026.DHS links the arrest to 2025 charges in Fairfax County involving alleged sexual offenses against minors.DHS says Fairfax County released Nunez despite an immigration detainer request.Nunez remains in federal custody while immigration proceedings continue.What DHS Says HappenedThe Department of Homeland Security said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Oscar Evaristo Nunez, a Honduran national unlawfully in the...
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Perjury Claim Meets Complicated Evidence

Senators revealed Justice Department records showing Jack Smith’s team obtained text data involving 44 lawmakers, turning a heated perjury accusation into a broader fight...
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Former CIA Chief Subpoenaed in DOJ Probe

Despite two high-profile resignations, the Justice Department says its “grand conspiracy” probe is pressing forward with grand jury subpoenas to key former officials.Story SnapshotAttorney General Todd Blanche said the investigation continues after staffing exits.A grand jury subpoena was issued to former Central Intelligence Agency Director John Brennan.Lead prosecutor Joe diGenova resigned after months on the case.A second prosecutor also left the probe weeks later.Justice Department Says Work Continues After Prosecutor ExitsAttorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department will continue investigations that former lead prosecutor Joe diGenova handled. Blanche stated that probes do not stop when a prosecutor leaves...
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Russian Strikes Disrupt Kyiv Media Networks

Russian strikes on Kyiv data centers knocked multiple Ukrainian TV channels and news services offline, cutting a key line of information to civilians.Story HighlightsStrikes on Kyiv data centers disrupted TV and online news across Ukraine.Novyny.Live and Army TV suspended broadcasting; Suspilne’s site video players failed.Cosmonova’s data center reported severe damage and halted operations.Attacks fit a growing pattern of targeting dual-use communications hubs.What Happened: Broadcasts and Websites Went DarkUkrainian media outlets reported widespread service problems on September 26 after Russian strikes hit data centers in Kyiv. Novyny.Live said it temporarily suspended broadcasting. Army TV also paused operations. Public broadcaster Suspilne...
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