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Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to comment on allegations that U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle solicited cash in exchange for access to the Trump administration, according to C-SPAN reporting from Athens. Rubio told reporters that responding to every claim without advance warning is...

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports on preparations underway in Florida, with meteorologist Darren Peck providing updated track and intensity...

An 8-foot gilded statue depicting a naked President Trump — holding a golf club and a globe-shaped ball in one hand and scales in the other — has been installed at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. The figure sits atop the shoulders of a...

Demonstrations that began over public school funding have expanded into large-scale protests across France, with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets. Police clashes have injured teenagers and officers; more than 6,000 people have been arrested, the majority minors. BBC News reports the unrest could...

Hurricane Isaias has reached Category 2 status and is moving toward the Gulf Coast, marking the first hurricane in the Atlantic basin this year. The National Hurricane Center is warning of heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding, storm surge, and possible tornadoes as the storm approaches...

Michael and Susan Dell appeared at a White House press conference on Wednesday in the Oval Office to express support for an initiative referred to as Trump Accounts, according to Forbes Breaking News.

According to CNBC's reporting, billions of dollars have flowed into the 2026 midterm elections, with megadonors from cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and online gambling sectors contributing the majority of funds. The analysis finds that 14 of the 20 largest donor groups are backing Republican candidates or...

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong responded to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s suggestion that ASEAN leaders form a band together, offering light-hearted remarks at the Forbes Global CEO Conference on October 8, 2026. The exchange was moderated by Forbes Media chairman Steve Forbes.

A Dateline investigation examines Sweden's Nordic Model law, which makes purchasing sexual services illegal while permitting the sale of sex. Advocates argue the approach curbs exploitation and trafficking, while opponents contend it pushes the industry underground and increases danger for sex workers. The report includes...

Martin Kao, former CEO of defense contractor Navatek, told FBI investigators in late 2024 that his company won millions in federal contracts by funding campaigns of powerful politicians, with Collins as Navatek's most important patron. FBI agents had gathered sufficient evidence to launch a sweeping...

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih visited temporary shelters in La Guaira State, Venezuela on October 3, 2026, touring command posts and reviewing data on shelter locations with Venezuelan officials. A Venezuelan official delivered a formal presentation to Salih and his delegation during...

A lost dog in Tampa found its way to a local police station, where officers discovered a microchip that enabled them to contact the animal's owner. According to Scripps News, Tampa Police identified the dog through the chip registry and reunited it with its family.

Senator Bernie Sanders held a campaign rally at Bakersfield High School to support Randy Villegas, a 31-year-old community college professor seeking to unseat Republican incumbent David Valadao in California's 22nd Congressional District. Valadao has represented the district for over 12 years. According to CalMatters, the...

Mahmoud Khalil was detained by federal immigration agents at Columbia University after he voiced criticism of Israel, The Intercept reports. He subsequently spent more than 100 days in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, according to The Intercept. The outlet also reports that federal agents have...

Hurricane Isaias is intensifying as it approaches the Gulf Coast, prompting emergency declarations in Alabama and Florida. The FBI announced it disrupted a terror plot targeting the Mall of America by a suspect who pledged allegiance to ISIS. A newly surfaced video documents the immediate...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered remarks Wednesday before the Acropolis in Athens, arguing that Western nations have become ashamed of their history and the qualities that made them powerful. According to Rubio, the West has weakened its militaries and surrendered too much sovereignty to...

President Donald Trump's rally in San Antonio, Texas was interrupted multiple times by protesters during his speech. The disruptions forced Trump to pause his remarks as security managed the incidents, CNN reported.

Christa Pike, convicted of murdering a 19-year-old in 1995, survived two attempted lethal injections in Tennessee and regained consciousness in a hospital bed nearly a week after the execution date, according to her legal team. Pike's lawyers are demanding answers from execution authorities and requesting...

According to the Associated Press, President Trump held a campaign rally in Texas to support Senate candidate Ken Paxton, contending with protesters as Republicans work to hold the state against Democratic gains.

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and his panel discuss the political stances of Candice Hargons, the newly elected president of the American Psychological Association, focusing on her views related to race, culture, and identity in academia and social issues, according to the Fox News segment.

NPR International correspondent Jane Arraf, who has covered the Middle East for more than 15 years, tells 'Sources & Methods' host Mary Louise Kelly that there is a simple, identifiable reason the United States continues to maintain a presence in the region despite repeated attempts...

A federal loophole created by the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived THC products — gummies, drinks, and other consumables — and spawned a $30 billion industry supporting approximately 300,000 jobs nationwide. According to Scripps News, a December 2026 regulatory deadline will close the legal ambiguity...

Chongqing has launched an enforcement campaign against a viral social media trend in which pillion riders are filmed on motorcycles against the city's nightscape, a practice netizens have dubbed a "landing visa." According to the report, local authorities cited dangerous filming practices and noise complaints...

During oral arguments in Anderson v. Intel Corporation Investment Policy Committee on October 7, 2026, Justice Clarence Thomas asked respondent attorney Charles L. McCloud about the concept of a "meaningful comparator" in the case. Forbes Breaking News documented the Supreme Court oral argument session.

A New York Times investigation examines a multi-million dollar agreement signed by the Department of Homeland Security to purchase five aircraft from a company owned by a political donor, occurring during the final hours of Secretary Kristi Noem's tenure.

NBC Nightly News reports President Trump stated he would speak with Russian President Putin 'very soon' following the death of a lab worker at an anti-plague facility in Siberia. The broadcast also covers Christa Pike, who survived what would have been Tennessee's first female execution...

Fox News reports that hundreds of thousands of demonstrators gathered in French cities including Paris, Lyon, and Strasbourg to protest education policy. According to Fox News, the protests escalated into clashes with police, with footage showing fires and tear gas deployment; France's interior ministry said...

President Trump announced a major defense investment at Sparrows Point Shipyard in Baltimore on Tuesday, declaring the construction of a new shipyard to manufacture components for Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines. Trump described it as "the largest new shipyard in the United States" and stated that...

President Trump told supporters at a campaign stop in Nebraska that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles or San Diego, calling it 'a small price to pay for keeping the world safe.' California Gov. Gavin Newsom called Trump 'deranged and dangerous,' and LA Mayor Karen...

Sen. Thom Tillis announced he is leaving the U.S. Senate after clashing with President Donald Trump, according to a 60 Minutes interview.

The Supreme Court began its 2026 term on Monday, October 5, with major cases on its docket including an appeal from energy companies seeking to block climate change liability lawsuits, immigration enforcement cases tied to President Trump's policies, and religious rights matters. The climate case...

ABC News investigates abandoned and old mines across the United States that pose infrastructure and safety risks, including sinkholes and subsurface collapse. The investigation examines why federal and state governments may lack complete records of these sites' locations and current conditions. The report has prompted...

Federal authorities have charged James Cody Bryant, a 30-year-old Bellingham, Washington resident, with conspiring with an 18-year-old in a February mass shooting at a Canadian school. According to the U.S. attorney's office in Seattle, the two individuals communicated for six months prior to the incident.

A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts docked with the International Space Station on October 1, 2026, in the Crew-13 mission. AP Archive footage shows the hatch opening and crew members being welcomed aboard by the Expedition 75 crew already stationed in orbit.

During a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing held before the Congressional recess, Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) spoke about the costs of student loans for graduate students, according to Forbes Breaking News.

The Texas Tribune interviewed Votebeat reporter Natalia Contreras on TribCast to examine the state of Texas voter rolls ahead of the November 2026 election, one month before election day. Contreras addressed whether voter registration systems are prepared for the upcoming election cycle. The segment aired...

According to Bloomberg Television's 'Balance of Power' segment, Trump said the United States is engaged in deep discussions regarding a suspected plague outbreak originating in Russia. The segment also featured Senate Majority PAC senior advisor Lauren French discussing week-by-week spending decisions in competitive races, and...

A Russian laboratory worker who studied pneumonic plague fell ill and died, prompting U.S. officials to closely monitor the case for potential disease spread. Russian authorities have imposed quarantines and other measures at several medical facilities in Siberia but have stated there is no cause...

According to CNBC, auto repair prices have risen faster than overall inflation, with mechanics citing new vehicle software, parts, and safety technology as key drivers. CNBC reports that repair shops are paying more for software access licenses and safety calibration equipment needed to service modern...

Vice President JD Vance defended the use of taxpayer dollars to advertise Trump administration policies on Monday, stating the practice has historical precedent. Vance cited the Obama administration's promotion of the Affordable Care Act as an example of government use of tax dollars for policy...

The U.S. Pentagon relocated approximately a dozen B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK back to their home stations in the United States, citing security threats to the base. President Trump confirmed the decision on Monday, stating the military had identified a threat that...

NBC News reports a school bus crashed on October 5, 2026, killing two people including a high school student, with more than 30 students on board at the time. NBC News is also reporting on disciplinary action taken against seven men involved in sexual assault...

According to More Perfect Union, research scientist Chris Jones has documented that Iowa's cancer rates are growing faster than anywhere else in the United States, and his investigation points to industrial agriculture pig farming as the likely culprit. Jones is now running for Iowa Agriculture...

Warner Bros., once described as the gold standard for Hollywood, is being sold for the third time in a decade. WSJ reporter Ben Fritz analyzes the business and creative missteps that brought the iconic movie studio to this point.

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and his panel discuss President Trump's public disagreement with Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas over Daylight Saving Time policy. The segment examines Trump's decision to publicly call out the senator on the issue.

Brazil's presidential election is headed to a runoff, Democracy Now! reports, after leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received 45 percent of Sunday's vote and far-right Senator Flávio Bolsonaro received 47 percent, with neither candidate reaching the 50 percent threshold required to win outright....

Caleb Flynn, a former music pastor from Ohio who appeared on American Idol, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering his wife Ashley Flynn. The sentencing follows Flynn's conviction in connection with his wife's death while he was engaged in an...

RM, leader of the K-pop group BTS, has organized a personal art collection exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, marking the first museum show to feature his curatorial work. At a press briefing, RM discussed his passion for collecting art while acknowledging...

Singapore's Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing announced in parliament on October 6 that eight public officers have been referred to police over property purchases near unannounced MRT stations. The referrals follow a review of 191 property transactions conducted by the Public Service...

Intercontinental Exchange, which owns the New York Stock Exchange, filed with the SEC on Saturday through a joint venture with OKX to enable round-the-clock trading of more than 60 US stocks on a crypto exchange. The offering would settle trades in stablecoins held in customer-controlled...