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CyberOct 31AI could turn China’s social credit system into surveillance tool: government-funded studyChina’s social credit system, stereotypically imagined as an all-powerful numerical scoring project for authoritarian control, has gained notoriety in the West – although people inside the country actually feel little of its presence or practical influence. In a government-funded study, however, a Chinese legal scholar warned that deploying artificial intelligence (AI) risked turning the rating system into a “large-scale surveillance tool”. The paper was published in the Journal of Sichuan...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 31Across the lineThis month’s Useful Fiction story explores how Army infantry, armor, and robotic systems might fight together.Defense One
PoliticsOct 31Blackburn’s move to governor leaves Hegseth with potential parachuteSen. Marsha Blackburn’s (R-Tenn.) bid to become Tennessee’s next governor is leaving a potential opening for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is viewed as one of the top oversight targets in the next Congress if House Democrats take the majority.  Hegseth, a former Army National Guard Major, is interested in the open Tennessee Senate seat,…The Hill
MilitaryOct 31Khmara, Drapatyi discuss key security risks, planning of combat operationsUkraine's Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara and Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Mykhailo Drapatyi held a joint meeting to discuss key security risks and the planning of combat operations.Ukrinform [en]
BusinessOct 31Proposed billionaire tax could impact California sports teamsThe proposed billionaire tax on California's November ballot could slap a one-time 5% levy on wealthy residents, including sports team owners, to raise healthcare fundsLA Times
PoliticsOct 31A historically paralyzed Congress faces its votersThe current Congress has passed fewer bills and conducted less oversight than any of its predecessors in modern history, according to congressional scholars.LA Times
HealthOct 31New autism study complicates Trump administration’s search for causeA recently published found associations between certain maternal health conditions during pregnancy and autism diagnoses across racial and ethnic groups, underscoring how much remains unknown as the Trump administration searches for a cause of autism. Researchers from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine and the Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine published a study earlier this…The Hill
PoliticsOct 31BJP terms Musi Project public hearing a ‘farce’, demands dialogue with displaced familiesThe BJP has characterized a public hearing for the Musi Project as a "farce" and is demanding direct dialogue with families affected by the project. This indicates political opposition and concerns regarding community engagement for the development project.The Hindu
DisasterOct 31The last victims of the accident identified: the composer Marisa; the engineer David; the crew member Nelson; Andrea, Mango window dresser...El Mundo
DisasterOct 31The 7 worst train accidents that have shaken the worldLes trains sont très lourds et circulent à grande vitesse ; par conséquent, lorsqu'un accident se produit, ils entrent en collision ou déraillent, ce qui provoque le renversement des wagons ou leur chute dans un ravin.BBC Afrique
WorldOct 31Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, American actor, on his cheat meal breakfast: "It includes 12 eggs, 5 biscuits and a lot of honey"El actor compartió su menú libre de domingo, que contrasta con su disciplina diaria alimentaria.Clarín
MilitaryOct 31Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes charge as new Chief of Air StaffThe IAF accorded a ceremonial guard of honour to the outgoing Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh at the Race Course Air Force Station before he handed over the baton to Ashutosh DixitThe Hindu
WorldOct 31PSG secure 9th consecutive win thanks to Achraf Hakimi hat-trickA night to remember for PSG in Le Havre. In the opening fixture of Ligue 1's ninth round, the French champions thrashed Le Havre at the Stade Océane, inspired by an outstanding performance from Achraf Hakimi. The Moroccan star scored a hat-trick and provided two assists, playing a decisive role in all five of his team's goals. PSG strengthened their grip on top spot, while Le Havre remain rooted to the bottom of the table.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 31Y. S. Sharmila announces shifting of daughter’s wedding venue amid row over Yelahanka propertyThe Congress leader said it was every parent’s cherished wish to celebrate their child’s wedding at their own home and expressed anguish over her inability to fulfil her daughter’s aspirationThe Hindu
WorldOct 31Liverpool vs Arsenal: Premier League – Predictions, news, teams, lineupsArsenal, second in the table, travel to Anfield looking to bounce back from their shock League Cup fourth-round exit.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 31Massive Gen Z protests set to sweep cities across GermanyYoung people in Germany are taking to the streets in some 34 cities, calling for greater political say and a more hopeful future. The protests come amid a wave of youth demonstrations across Europe. DW has more.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 31'Atmosphere of fear': Trump moves to curtail voting rights ahead of the midtermsAmericans vote on November 3 in midterm elections that could see Republicans lose control of Congress, endangering US President Donald Trump's legislative agenda. Under the US Constitution, elections are organized by the respective states – but that has not halted US President Donald Trump from trying to wield his influence ahead of the vote.France 24 [en]
WorldOct 31What is it about calling the "number ones" "goat"?Una "clase" sobre neologismos que vienen de las redes, entre Messi, Elvis y los roarball.Clarín
WorldOct 31Senegal hosts Africa’s first ever Youth Olympic GamesSenegal is set to host the first Youth Olympic Games ever held in Africa. This marks a significant milestone for both the country and the continent in international sports.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 31PM: $458m allocated for police overtimePRIME MINISTER Kamla Persad-Bissessar acknowledged that her Government might not have been able to give police officers everything they wanted, but said it was making every effort to meet its obligations to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), including…trinidadexpress · trinidad and tobago
PoliticsOct 31El Cajon Protests Erupt Over Fatal Police Shooting of Alfred OlangoHundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of El Cajon following the fatal police shooting of 28-year-old Alfred Olango, an unarmed Ugandan refugee. The largely peaceful protest involved marches from the shooting scene to City Hall, with participants chanting for justice and holding Black Lives Matter signs. Police deployed officers in riot gear to manage the crowd after minor scuffles, but tensions gradually subsided as the evening progressed.headtopics · united states of america
PoliticsOct 31Labour’s £71bn stealth tax raid to drag 13MILLION hard-working Brits into paying more in brutal cash grabTHIRTEEN million working Brits have been dragged into paying more with income tax thresholds staying frozen in a brazen cash grab. Some 7million more people will be pushed into paying income tax they previously wouldn't have been if thresholds rose with inflation. It follows a freeze on the thresholds introduced five years ago. Another six...thesun · united kingdom
WorldOct 31Hatfield Remembrance service and parade to take place in NovemberHatfield Town Council invites residents to Remembrance service on November 8, with parade from Hatfield House, plus Armistice Day service on November 11.whtimes_uk · united kingdom
WorldOct 31Sri Lanka Clinch Final Berth with Dominant Victory Over PakistanSri Lanka secured a resounding eight-wicket win against Pakistan on Tuesday, effectively ending England's hopes of reaching the ODI tri-serIes final. The victory was largely driven by a stellar performance from swift bowler Dilshan Madushanka,who captured a career-best five wickets for 34 runs, dismantling the Pakistani batting lineup.headtopics · united states of america