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The internet's hidden security nightmare — and how AI exposed it Original
Governments and companies worldwide took websites offline Oct. 21 after two critical security flaws were discovered in the widely used PHP programming language. Photo: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images The websites you use every day may have been vulnerable to hackers for years because of hidden flaws in their code that AI only recently discovered.
Exclusive: How small businesses in California use AI
Data: Goldman Sachs; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Small businesses in California are embracing AI, but how they're using it and what they're willing to spend varies, according to Goldman Sachs data exclusively shared with Axios. The big picture: Companies nationwide, big and small, are figuring out how best to incorporate AI into their workforces and what that means for productivity.
Exclusive: How small businesses are really using AI around the country
Data: Goldman Sachs; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Small businesses across America are embracing AI, but usage and spending vary dramatically by state, according to exclusive Goldman Sachs data shared with Axios. The big picture: Companies nationwide, big and small, are figuring out how best to incorporate AI into their workforces and what that means for productivity.
Exclusive: How small businesses are really using AI around the country
1 hour ago Should you ditch the 60/40? For optimal returns over the next 10-15 years, the answer might be yes, according to JPMorgan Asset Management. In its "2027 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions" report published this week, the firm offered another portfolio structure to consider in place of the classic …
Hegseth approves testing of heat ray at the border. Here's how it works
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Hegseth approves testing of "heat ray" at the border. Here's how it works Original
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved testing of a military-grade "heat ray" for potential use along the U.S.-Mexico border — a weapon that uses invisible energy beams to produce an intense burning sensation on human skin. Why it matters: The potential use of a military weapon against migrants raises significant safety and legal questions, including whether the technology could cause injuries or endanger people attempting to cross the border.
The manosphere stars who helped Trump win are losing their shine
The manosphere stars who helped mobilize young men for Donald Trump in 2024 are losing their shine with that very audience. Why it matters: Trump and Republicans rode a wave of cultural cachet to reach young male voters.
Exclusive: Phoenix owner Mat Ishbia says "building a sports empire" doesn't always work Original
Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia told Axios Tuesday that "trying to build a sports empire" through private equity doesn't always equate to a winning experience. Why it matters: Private equity firms are pouring billions into professional sports as franchise valuations soar. Zoom in: Ishbia, who acquired a majority stake in the franchises at a roughly $4 billion valuation, has emphasized long-term investment in his teams rather than maximizing short-term profits.
Trump goes full apocalypse in anti-Dems midterms message
President Trump speaks at a campaign rally ahead of the midterm elections in Park City, Kan., on Oct. 19. Photo: Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images President Trump is escalating his doomsday warnings about a Democratic takeover of Congress, painting a nightmarish vision of an America consumed by burning cities, economic collapse, mutilated children and the destruction of Western civilization. Why it matters: Trump has long portrayed Democrats as an existential threat to the country.
Where midterms early voting is surging
Data: UF Election Lab tracker. Map: David Adkins/Axios More than 12.6 million Americans have already cast ballots in the midterm elections, according to the University of Florida Election Lab's tracker. Why it matters: Early turnout is offering a first glimpse of voter engagement in the final weeks of the campaign with control of Congress at stake. States with competitive Senate races, including Georgia and Michigan, are already seeing significant early voting activity.
The manosphere stars who helped Trump win are losing their shine Original
Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photo: Vivian Zink/Syfy/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images The manosphere stars who helped mobilize young men for Donald Trump in 2024 are losing their shine with that very audience. Why it matters: Trump and Republicans rode a wave of cultural cachet to reach young male voters. Now, the president and some of his most influential online allies are showing signs of losing their grip on that audience ahead of the 2026 midterms.
What lies ahead for Elizabeth Holmes after explosive doc Original
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is scheduled to move from federal prison to a Texas halfway house in August 2027, years before her expected release. Why it matters: The move would give Holmes more freedom as she serves her sentence for her role in a fraud scheme that cost investors hundreds of millions of dollars at Theranos, her failed blood-testing startup.
Could you soon make your own moonshine? SCOTUS takes up 160-year-old ban
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to the Reconstruction-era ban on distilling alcohol in private homes. Why it matters: Americans can legally brew beer or make wine at home, but making whiskey, vodka or other spirits can land them in federal prison. The Supreme Court could change that. Driving the booze: SCOTUS will review Department of Justice v.
Trump's Canada feud collides with Alberta's separatist vote
A push for independence by vocal Canadian separatists is colliding with heightened tensions between President Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Why it matters: As internal and external feuds threaten the country, Carney is using the moment as a rallying cry for Canada's economic independence and national pride.
Trump's Canada feud collides with Alberta's separatist vote
A push for independence by vocal Canadian separatists is colliding with heightened tensions between President Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Why it matters: As internal and external feuds threaten the country, Carney is using the moment as a rallying cry for Canada's economic independence and national pride.
Could Ilhan Omar be stripped of her citizenship? Here's what it takes
Investigations into Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) are raising questions about whether she could be stripped of her citizenship and deported, according to the Wall Street Journal. Why it matters: Federal law allows the government to revoke citizenship in limited circumstances, but Omar's path to citizenship through her father could complicate such an effort. Catch up quick: Earlier this week, federal agents raided Omar's home as part of an ongoing immigration probe.
Could Ilhan Omar be stripped of her citizenship? Here's what it takes
Investigations into Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) are raising questions about whether she could be stripped of her citizenship and deported, according to the Wall Street Journal. Why it matters: Federal law allows the government to revoke citizenship in limited circumstances, but Omar's path to citizenship through her father could complicate such an effort. Catch up quick: Earlier this week, federal agents raided Omar's home as part of an ongoing immigration probe.
France is facing crisis after crisis. Here's what's happening Original
France is grappling with a barrage of crises right now, including destructive fires in Paris, hackers rattling supermarkets, widespread student protests and a significant national debt. Why it matters: The chaos in France comes as the country faces pressures also affecting the U.S. — rising costs from the Iran war and a ballooning national deficit ahead of an election. Here's what to know.
Americans are losing faith in their fellow voters
Data: Gallup; Chart: Axios Americans' trust in their fellow citizens' democratic judgment has fallen to its lowest recorded level in more than five decades, according to a new Gallup survey. The big picture: Americans' growing distrust of political leaders and institutions now extends to one another, with Democrats and Republicans showing similar levels of skepticism.
Hegseth wants a livestream execution. Here's how firing squads work Original
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to livestream the December execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by using a firing squad, one of the rarest forms of capital punishment in the United States. Why it matters: The planned livestream would mark the first public U.S. execution in roughly 90 years, but it has already drawn scrutiny, with President Trump expressing doubt it'll happen. Catch up quick: Hegseth said Oct.
Hegseth wants a livestream execution. Here's how firing squads work
Politics 5 hours ago Donald Trump Got Mugged by Reality The Bulwark - William Kristol, Andrew Egger, and Jim Swift • 5h All he has now is shtick. The midterms hammer hasn’t fallen yet, but it’s getting closer every day. Today, the New York Times reported that top … Arkansas 1 hour ago Former Arkansas Farmer Hallie Shoffner Lost Her Family Farm. Now She’s Running to Unseat Sen. Tom Cotton.
Hegseth's public execution plan meets the age of viral violence Original
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement that the Fort Hood shooter's execution will be livestreamed reflects a shift toward putting raw, real-world violence on display for unlimited audiences. Why it matters: The Trump administration has made a show of flexing American power, sometimes with grisly footage. Now, it's preparing to make the government's ultimate punishment available for all to see.
Here's why you might be getting a $90 check from Social Security
More than 20 million Americans enrolled in Medicare may have noticed an extra $90 from the Social Security Administration in their bank accounts this month. Why it matters: Any extra cash is going to excite Americans, many of whom are upset with the country's rising costs for groceries, gas and other bills. The payments arrive less than a month before the midterm elections, as President Trump faces some of the worst economic polling of any president in the last decade.
Here's where plague strikes most as Russia rejects outbreak scare
Data: Suspected and confirmed plague cases from WHO and reported U.S. plague cases from the CDC, 2019–2025; Map: Herb Scribner/Axios As Russia denies an outbreak of the pneumonic plague , global data shows where the disease has popped up most in recent years. Why it matters: Plague is treatable with antibiotics, but delayed treatment can be deadly, making early detection critical in regions where the disease persists.
Here's where plague strikes most as Russia rejects outbreak scare
Data: Suspected and confirmed plague cases from WHO and reported U.S. plague cases from the CDC, 2019–2025; Map: Herb Scribner/Axios As Russia denies an outbreak of the pneumonic plague, global data shows where the disease has popped up most in recent years. Why it matters: Plague is treatable with antibiotics, but delayed treatment can be deadly, making early detection critical in regions where the disease persists.
Hegseth says public can watch execution
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday the public will be able to watch the execution of the Fort Hood shooter by firing squad. Why it matters: The U.S. hasn't held a public execution in 90 years, and Hegseth's remarks raise questions about how the military would allow people to watch. Driving the news: Hegseth was asked about Nidal Hasan, the man convicted of killing 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. Hasan is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on Dec. 3 at Fort Hood.
Hegseth says public can watch execution
1 hour ago 'GOD'S WILL': Why Fort Hood survivor will 'ABSOLUTELY' attend Hasan's execution www.youtube.com on YouTube • 1h Fort Hood shooting survivor Alonzo Lunsford reacts to the military setting an execution date for shooter Nidal Hasan. Lunsford discusses the trauma of the 2009 attack and his reaction to President Trump's approval of a firing squad.
H-1B visas aren't suspended. Here's what Vance is really targeting Original
Vice President JD Vance announced a crackdown Thursday on the ability of Big Tech companies to sponsor workers seeking green cards to live and work in America.
Trump: Anyone saying "AI" is "THE ENEMY!" The White House uses it Original
President Trump on Thursday called anyone who uses "Artificial Intelligence" instead of "Super Intelligence" "THE ENEMY!" — even as the White House continues using the term "AI." Why it matters: Trump's push to rebrand AI as "super intelligence" clashes with established terminology in the technology industry. Trump's branding blurs the distinction between AI and super intelligence, a hypothetical version of AI more advanced than human intelligence.
Trump, WHO pressure Russia over plague case. Where the mystery stands
Pressure continues to mount on Russia to release information about the suspected pneumonic plague case, which remains shrouded in uncertainty nearly a week after reports first surfaced. Why it matters: Russia says there's no pneumonic plague outbreak or broader public health risk, but international officials say they have insufficient information to assess what happened.
U.S. tracking Siberia travelers after suspected plague case
The U.S. is coordinating across federal agencies to monitor travelers arriving from Siberia as a pneumonic plague case draws international concern, CDC director Erica Schwartz said Wednesday. Why it matters: Pneumonic plague can spread from person to person and is the deadliest version of the disease, with a near 100% fatality rate if left untreated. Russia says its epidemiological situation remains stable and there is no risk of an epidemic breaking out in Siberia.
U.S. tracking Siberia travelers after suspected plague case
World News 5 hours ago UN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague case Associated Press - By JAMEY KEATEN • 5h GENEVA (AP) — A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday it doesn’t know how a lab worker in Siberia died, and she urged Russia to provide more information about a case that prompted global concerns about suspected pneumonic plague.
Trump fears Iran could target U.S. cities. See which get extra safeguards
President Trump suggested Tuesday that the financial cost of the Iran war to Americans is a price worth paying to keep the U.S. safe. Why it matters: Trump's comments ignited backlash, but the federal government has spent years helping high-risk U.S. urban areas detect radiological and nuclear materials that could be used in an attack.
CDC: Monitoring Russian plague risk, "prepared" for any threat
CDC: Monitoring Russian plague risk, "prepared" for any threat Updated Tue, October 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM EDT A woman walks past the Rospotrebnadzor health watchdog headquarters in Moscow on Oct. 5, as Russian officials disputed reports that a Siberian laboratory technician died of plague. Photo: Igor Ivanko/AFP via Getty Images Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article.
CDC: Monitoring Russian plague risk, "prepared" for any threat Original
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is monitoring reports of a suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia and says it is prepared for any threat that emerges. Why it matters: Pneumonic plague is the most dangerous form of plague and is almost always fatal unless if left untreated.
Russia's plague mystery: What we know about the suspected outbreak
The White House is monitoring a suspected outbreak of pneumonic plague in Russia, raising immediate concerns for scientists, researchers and health officials worldwide. Why it matters: Pneumonic plague is the most dangerous form of plague and can spread between people through respiratory droplets. Without treatment, it is nearly always fatal, but antibiotics can be highly effective when started quickly.
How pneumonic plague spreads, and how it is and isn't like COVID
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Trump: U.S. willing to help Russia with potential pneumonic plague outbreak
President Trump said Monday that the United States will help Russia amid a potential case of pneumonic plague, though he hasn't spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin about it. Why it matters: International concern spiked over the weekend over the news that a Russian lab worker had died from a possible case of pneumonic plague, reminding some of how the COVID-19 epidemic began.
How pneumonic plague spreads, and how it is and isn't like COVID
A suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia rattled health officials, the White House and social media over the weekend, stoking fears about what might happen if the disease spreads around the world. Why it matters: Pneumonic plague can spread between people and can be deadly without rapid treatment, but it moves differently than COVID-19 and is highly treatable with modern medicine.
Russia's plague mystery: What we know about the suspected outbreak
The White House is monitoring a suspected outbreak of pneumonic plague in Russia, raising immediate concerns for scientists, researchers and health officials worldwide. Why it matters: Pneumonic plague is the most dangerous form of plague and can spread between people through respiratory droplets. Without treatment, it is nearly always fatal, but antibiotics can be highly effective when started quickly.
Utah reserves firing squad option as doubts rise over lethal injection
Tennessee's failed attemptto execute Christa Pike is renewing scrutiny of lethal injection — but Utah law still reserves the firing squad as a backup plan. Why it matters: Lethal injection is Utah's primary execution method, used for five of the state's eight executions since the U.S. Supreme Court approved the death penalty 50 years ago.
Christa Pike survived lethal injection. How your state carries out executions
Data: Death Penalty Information Center; Note: New Hampshire abolished the death penalty but retains one prisoner on death row; Map: Erin Davis/Axios Christa Pike's survival after two lethal injection doses has put state execution protocols nationwide under new scrutiny. The big picture: How prisoners are executed varies by state, with lethal injection, electrocution, lethal gas and firing squads among the methods authorized.
Failed Tennessee execution puts Ohio death penalty back in focus
Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axios Tennessee's failed attemptto execute Christa Pike is renewing scrutiny of lethal injection — an issue with a troubled history in Ohio. Why it matters: Ohio still has the death penalty, but hasn't carried out an execution in more than eight years. Gov. Mike DeWine has cited Ohio's persistent problems obtaining lethal injection drugs, and now says the death penalty should be abolished.
"Algorithms lack the spark": Pope Leo XIV calls on church to ally with artists against AI Original
Pope Leo XIV called Friday for the church to form an alliance with artists to protect human creativity during an era of AI-generated content. Why it matters: Though he has acknowledged the technology's potential benefits, the pope continues to warn that AI progress cannot come at the expense of human dignity. The statement comes after the New York Times reported on Anthropic's efforts to confer with religious scholars to infuse religious morals into Claude.
Pope Leo says AI lacks the "spark of humanity" — and wants artists and the church to fight back
Pope Leo says AI lacks the "spark of humanity" — and wants artists and the church to fight back Updated Fri, October 2, 2026 at 8:50 AM EDT Pope Leo XIV leads a rosary prayer for peace with hundreds of children at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens on Oct. 1. Photo: Antonelli Vatican Pool/Corbis via Getty Images Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article.
Christa Pike's failed execution puts lethal injection in focus
Lethal injections are under scrutiny after Christa Pike survived two rounds of drugs during Tennessee's failed attempt to execute her. Why it matters: Lethal injection has been the dominant U.S. execution method for decades, accounting for roughly 89% of the 1,683 executions carried out since 1976, per the Death Penalty Information Center.
5 takeaways from Trump's combative Time interview
President Donald Trump during an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House on Sept. 30. Photo: Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg via Getty Images President Trump's 75-minute interview with Time revealed his latest thinking on the Iran war, the AI race (or in his words, SI), the media and more. Why it matters: The interview with one of America's most historic news publications gives voters insight into the direction of the country roughly a month ahead of the midterms.
5 takeaways from Trump's combative Time interview
Politics 9 hours ago What Is Trump Doing? The Atlantic - By Jonathan Lemire • 9h Poll after poll shows that Trump’s presidency is not going well. And he has only himself to blame. The White House’s South Lawn was prepared just so: A full honor guard, complete with American and Chinese flags, stood at attention.
FlyDubai flight spirals into chaos. What we know and what remains a mystery
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