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WorldOct 31A Halloween Tale: Ghost Stories of the U.S. CapitolThe ghost stories, dating back to the 19th century, are fitting for a building where the past rarely stays dead.NYT US
WorldOct 31Osvaldo Santoro, standing after several blows: theater as a supportAt 78, the actor who shines at the Alvear in "Waiting for Godot" talks about wounds and scars. How he takes refuge in writing and astronomy.Clarín
DisasterOct 31A new report indicates what the climate will be like on the Atlantic Coast during January within the framework of the Super NiñoThe trend of colder and rainier days than usual will continue into the summer, according to the National Meteorological Service. Immediately, rain is expected again for this weekend and a gradual rise in temperature for the following days.Clarín
WorldOct 31Boca vs River and the minimal stories behind the Superclásico: debutants, goal scorers and those who already know how to win itAt least eight footballers will play their first Superclásico, although there could be ten. Several have already faced the rival with other jerseys and have particular backgrounds. Two of the three players with the most classics could start on the bench. The numbers, curiosities and stories of the protaClarín
PoliticsOct 31How Luján is preparing to receive the Pope: "ground zero", 11 thousand police and total closure of Acceso Oeste from General Paz for almost a whole dayLeo XIV will arrive in the country on Sunday, November 8 and will close his visit with mass in Luján on Wednesday, November 11. Mayor Leonardo Botto recommends going on Tuesday to avoid complications. How many people are expected to attend this historic event.Clarín
HealthOct 31Do you have seasonal affective disorder? How to tell — and what to do about itThe syndrome can make people feel like a "hibernating bear," says Dr. Norman Rosenthal, who published the first research on SAD. He explains how to identify the symptoms and what to do to feel better.NPR News
PoliticsOct 31How Disabled Children Were Caught Up in Trump’s Homeless CrackdownIn its push to clear out people who live on the street and are mentally ill, the Trump administration is targeting legal protections that cover a much bigger population.NYT US
PoliticsOct 31Voters Usually Ignore Corruption as an Issue. It Now Has Their Attention.Voters have shrugged off accusations of corruption for years, believing all politicians are corrupt, but thanks to President Trump’s unpopularity and growing wealth, the issue is breaking through.NYT US
PoliticsOct 31Democrats in key battlegrounds throw Joe Biden under the bus on the borderDemocratic candidates in 2026 battleground races are criticizing Joe Biden’s handling of border security, seeking to neutralize a political vulnerability.NBC News
PoliticsOct 31Rajasthan directs official records to be updated after Kota govt. school instructor's gender transitionThe instructor had requested permission to change his gender from female to male and his name under Rule 8A of the Rajasthan Service Rules, 1991, in accordance with the relevant government provisionsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 31Democrats Need Big Margins in Houston. Can This Progressive Deliver?Dr. Letitia Plummer has been polling ahead in the race to lead Harris County, where turnout could decide statewide races.NYT US
DisasterOct 31After last year's storm, this remote Alaska town is still picking up the piecesIn October, 2025, the remnants of a typhoon seriously damaged Alaska Native villages in the far western part of the state. A year later, one of the hardest hit communities is still recovering.NPR News
PoliticsOct 31Can I trust the polls? And other questions from listeners about the 2026 midtermsAhead of Election Day, listeners send in questions about whether debates are dead, if polls are reliable for election coverage and how Trump might work with Democrats if they win control of Congress.NPR News
WorldOct 31100 years later, Harry Houdini's death still haunts DetroitThe legacy of magician Harry Houdini still looms large in Detroit 100 years after his death there. Some mark the anniversary of Houdini's death by trying to make contact with his spirit.NPR News
BusinessOct 31Oil company earnings skyrocket — againOil companies are reporting another quarter of sky-high profits as the war in Iran pushes up the price of oil — and prices at the pump.NPR News
Sci & TechOct 31Plans for a data center threaten scenic wilderness and dark skies in West VirginiaResidents are fighting back against plans for a project that would span thousands of acres near the Monongahela National Forest and popular outdoor recreation, ski areas and dark sky sites.NPR News
Sci & TechOct 31Your writing was flagged as AI. What does that actually mean?As editors turn to imperfect AI detection tools to weed out machine-generated submissions, writers who say they were falsely accused of using AI are left wondering what triggered a positive result.NPR News
Sci & TechOct 31Oyster stocks have plunged in the Chesapeake. This resident wants to bring them backOyster reefs once abounded in the Chesapeake, but overharvesting slashed their populations, leading to poorer water quality and less habitat for other species. Now, researchers and local residents are finding creative ways to bring their numbers back up.NPR News
ConflictOct 31A UN protection force must be urgently deployed to PalestineAl Jazeera [en]
HealthOct 31Appeal for private flight to bring critically ill British baby home from Hong KongA UK-registered air ambulance and family support charity has issued an urgent appeal for a donated private flight to bring a critically ill baby boy home from Hong Kong. Lia’s Wings said on Friday that nine-month-old Matthew, from Nottinghamshire, had travelled to Hong Kong with his mother several months ago to visit relatives. He fell ill with influenza A and suffered three cardiac arrests, leaving him critically ill in hospital. His brain was reportedly deprived of oxygen for 47 minutes. His...South China Morning Post
ConflictOct 31Evacuated residents of Oleshky to reach Ukrainian-controlled territory within hours – ArakhamiaThe evacuated residents of Oleshky will be on Ukrainian territory within a few hours.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 31A Bogotá judge ordered the reinstatement of works removed from the National Museum by government orderColombian Justice ruled in favor of three people who questioned the removal of works by decision of the Minister of Culture. The pieces included an exhibition on assassinated left-wing presidential candidates, as well as exhibits related to the LGTBI community and feminist struggles.Clarín
WorldBreakingOct 31Manhunt launched after California Spirit Halloween shooting leaves 1 dead, 6 injuredNBC News
PoliticsOct 31Impasse over UN peace mission Western Sahara: Russia and US veto each other's proposalRusland en de Verenigde Staten hebben een veto uitgesproken over elkaars resolutie over de verlenging van de VN-vredesmissie in de Westelijke Sahara. Hiermee dreigt een einde te komen aan de aanwezigheid van VN-militairen en waarnemers in het gebied. Het mandaat voor de missie loopt officieel vandaag af. Normaal gesproken werd de missie sinds 1991 vrij routinematig verlengd, maar dit keer verliep de stemming in de VN-Veiligheidsraad anders. De VS had een resolutie ingediend waarin stond dat de missie een jaar zou worden verlengd en dat daarbij het Marokkaanse autonomieplan voor het gebied de eNOS Buitenland