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Former MIT scientist wins defamation case over sexual-harassment accusations
A former Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor forced to leave his job over sexual-harassment allegations won a defamation lawsuit against his accuser, with a jury ordering her to pay him $6 million in damages. David M. Sabatini, a biology professor and scientist, left a lab he ran at the Whitehead Institute in 2021 after allegations from Kristin Knouse, a younger employee at Whitehead, led to an investigation that found Sabatini sexually harassed employees.
How New Yorkers Rallied to Answer One Teen’s Cry for Career Help
18.10.2026 19:00 The Wall Street Journal By Joseph Pisani, The Wall Street Journal Share You’ve Heard of Fashion Week. This Is Dog Week. Here’s what happened when hotels, restaurants and runways in Paris welcomed dogs for several days this fall By Chantel Tatolli, The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal By Chantel Tatolli, The Wall Street Journal Avi Lichtenstein’s entreaties landed him a part-time job at Midnight Noodle Mart in the Bronx.
Former MIT Scientist Wins Defamation Case Over Sexual-Harassment Accusations
Jury orders accuser to pay $6 million in damages to David Sabatini A former Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor forced to leave his job over sexual-harassment allegations won a defamation lawsuit against his accuser, with a jury ordering her to pay him $6 million in damages. David M.
Trump Waives Sanctions Against Russia Just Before New Law Takes Effect
The Secret to Getting Colleagues to Say ‘Yes’ When You Ask for Something
A father and a teacher risked their lives to stop Oregon elementary school shooter
Police said two people—a teacher and a father—heroically intervened to stop a 16-year-old shooter at a Bend, Ore., elementary school , saving others' lives. “That is true heroism,” Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said at a news conference Friday. “And we don't see that a lot in society.” The father, a 36-year-old from Bend, was in his car when he saw the armed suspect enter the Silver Rail Elementary School Thursday around 1 p.m., police said. He has children who attend the school, Krantz said.
A Teacher and a Father Risked Their Lives to Stop Oregon Elementary School Shooter
Police said a 16-year-old was responsible for killing three students and a teacher Police said two people—a teacher and a father—heroically stepped in to stop a 16-year-old shooter at a Bend, Ore., elementary school, saving others’ lives. “That is true heroism,” Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said at a news conference Friday. “And we don’t see that a lot in society.” Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Three children and one teacher killed in elementary school shooting in Oregon
Three children and one teacher were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Ore., on Thursday, local police said. The suspect, a 16-year-old who lived in Bend, was shot and killed by a community member who followed the shooter into Silver Rail Elementary School, police said. The children who were killed were ages 5, 8 and 11, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said at a news conference Thursday night.
Three Children and One Teacher Killed in Elementary School Shooting in Oregon
Police say the suspect was a 16-year-old who was shot and killed by a community member Three children and one teacher were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Ore., on Thursday, local police said. The suspect, a 16-year-old who lived in Bend, was shot and killed by a community member who followed the shooter into Silver Rail Elementary School, police said. Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
How New Yorkers Rallied to Answer One Teen’s Cry for Career Help
To ease his anxiety, a 16-year-old put up signs asking to shadow people on the job. It’s working. “Do you have a cool job and a big heart?,” read a sign taped to a New York City lightpole. “Let me shadow you. I’m 16 pls.” The flyer is from high-school junior Avi Lichtenstein, who is so worried about his future that he’s asking strangers if he can follow them to work. Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
How New Yorkers rallied to answer one teen's cry for career help
“Do you have a cool job and a big heart?,” read a sign taped to a New York City lightpole. “Let me shadow you. I'm 16 pls.” The flyer is from high-school junior Avi Lichtenstein, who is so worried about his future that he's asking strangers if he can follow them to work. “Every night I'm like, ‘What am I going to do with my life?,'” the curly-haired teen says. “I just couldn't put my mind to rest.” He came up with the plan last month.
Four dead after Isaias crashes into Gulf Coast
Four people are dead and hundreds of thousands of customers were without power Saturday afternoon after Isaias crashed into the U.S. Gulf Coast overnight, bringing heavy rain and strong winds even as it moved inland. Two of the deaths were in Alabama, according to Gov. Kay Ivey, who didn't provide details. Earlier, authorities said one of the deaths was due to a tree falling on a house.
Christa Pike discharged from hospital after surviving execution attempt
Christa Pike, the Tennessee inmate who survived the state's attempt to execute her by lethal injection, was discharged from the hospital and is back in prison, her attorneys said Saturday. Pike, who is 50, returned to Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Nashville where she has been for more than 30 years. “She is continuing to receive medical care at the prison, and we will continue to track her recovery,” Pike's attorneys said.
Christa Pike Discharged From Hospital After Surviving Execution Attempt
Tennessee inmate has returned to prison and is receiving medical care, attorneys say Christa Pike, the Tennessee inmate who survived the state’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection, was discharged from the hospital and is back in prison, her attorneys said Saturday. Pike, who is 50, returned to Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Nashville where she has been for more than 30 years. Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Two dead after Isaias crashes into Gulf Coast
Two people are dead and hundreds of thousands of customers were without power Saturday morning after Isaias crashed into the U.S. Gulf Coast overnight, bringing heavy rain and strong winds even as it moves inland. The deaths happened in separate incidents in Alabama and Florida after trees fell on their homes, authorities said. Isaias made landfall Friday night near Destin, Fla., as a Category 2 hurricane with 105 mph winds that downed trees and knocked out power lines.
Greece Wins EU Approval to Spend More on Energy Resilience
Finance 10.10.2026 17:15 Finance Newsroom Share Pierrakakis: Heating Allowance to Rise, Eligibility Unchanged The finance minister said existing recipients will receive more, while the government is also preparing measures aimed at bringing heating oil prices below last season’s closing level Finance 10.10.2026 17:15 Finance Newsroom Share The decision opens the way for investment expected to reach about €1 billion by 2028, giving Greece extra room under the EU’s expenditure growth rule.
Fire at Athens Clothes Dye Works Spreads, Smoke Reaches Piraeus (vids)
Society 10.10.2026 15:30 Society Newsroom Share Greece to Hire 1,200 Firefighters by 2027 The government plans to recruit 600 firefighters this year and another 600 in 2027, as authorities report fewer fires and less burned land during the 2026 wildfire season Society 10.10.2026 15:30 Society Newsroom Share Smoke has affected the air over Piraeus and surrounding areas, and damage so far is extensive.
Greece Tourism: 85% of Trips Are Domestic, Eurostat Shows
Travel 10.10.2026 14:45 Travel Newsroom Share Forum Seeks Fresh Tourism Narratives for Santorini and Mykonos Tourism industry stakeholders gather to explore emerging travel trends and lesser-known experiences across both islands Travel 10.10.2026 14:45 Travel Newsroom Share EU residents made 1.20 billion personal and business trips in 2025, up 1.4% on 2024 (17 million more).
Anthropic AI Model Went Rogue, Submitted Fake Unsolved Murder Tip
10.10.2026 12:00 The Wall Street Journal By Georgia Wells and Joseph Pisani, The Wall Street Journal Share Pentagon Used Anthropic’s Claude in Maduro Venezuela Raid Use of the model through a contract with Palantir highlights growing role of AI in the Pentagon By Amrith Ramkumar & Keach Hagey, The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal By Amrith Ramkumar & Keach Hagey, The Wall Street Journal An Anthropic logo at a Claude coding event in May.
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Fla., Friday night, bringing heavy rains, damaging winds and the possibility of life-threatening flooding to the region. “Buckle down at this point,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said. “Don't be getting out on the roads.” The Category 2 hurricane hit the U.S. Gulf Coast around 9:30 p.m. Eastern time with 105 mph winds, pulling out trees and knocking down power lines.
Hurricane Isaias Makes Landfall in Florida
Category 2 storm brings 105 mph winds; over 500,000 customers in Alabama and Florida without power Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Fla., Friday night, bringing heavy rains, damaging winds and the possibility of life-threatening flooding to the region. “Buckle down at this point,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said. “Don’t be getting out on the roads.” Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Hurricane Isaias Makes Landfall in Florida
0:37 1 hour ago US: Hurricane Isaias Batters Florida Panhandle With Fierce Winds and Heavy Rain 5. StringersHub • 1h Fort Walton Beach, United States - October 09, 2026 Hurricane Isaias battered the Florida Panhandle on Friday, October 9, bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain and dangerous surf to beach communities.
Anthropic AI model went rogue, submitted fake unsolved murder tip
Rogue AI models have hacked companies and tried to break into government websites. Now one has submitted a fake tip for an unsolved crime. Police in Philadelphia say Anthropic alerted them this week that one of its artificial-intelligence models submitted a false homicide tip through PhillyUnsolvedMurders.com In a blog post, Anthropic said the fake tip was among a group of rogue actions the company uncovered recently.
Anthropic AI model goes rogue, submits fake unsolved murder tip
Rogue AI models have hacked companies and tried to break into government websites. Now they are submitting fake tips for unsolved crimes. Police in Philadelphia say Anthropic alerted it this week that one of its artificial-intelligence models submitted a false homicide tip through PhillyUnsolvedMurders.com . The incident happened in July. Anthropic didn't realize it until September. “The City of Philadelphia takes this incident very seriously,” the police department said in a statement on Friday.
Greek-Style Exhaustion: The Wrong Recipe Sinking Europe
Can worker exhaustion save an economy? Europe is currently facing a serious competitiveness crisis in its industry, and many point to “high labor costs” as the culprit. However, Judith Kirton-Darling, General Secretary of industriAll Europe (a European federation of trade unions), debunks this myth in an article for Social Europe. Using Greece as the ultimate example of failure, she shows that grueling work schedules and the erosion of rights do not bring growth.
ICE officer shoots and injures man in New York City
A federal immigration officer shot and injured a man in New York City on Thursday while making an arrest, angering local politicians who called for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to leave the city. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said officers surrounded the man while he was in a car with a 5-year-old child and then fired. The child is believed to be unharmed, he said.
DHS Secretary Criticizes New York Mayor After ICE Shooting Sparks Protests
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday lashed out at New York’s so-called sanctuary city policies and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a day after ICE shot a man in Manhattan. Mullin said the city’s policies limiting cooperation with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement put the community in danger.
Trump angers lawmakers with $810 million in cuts
President Trump announced Friday night that he is clawing back $810 million in funding already approved by Congress, again challenging lawmakers' authority over government spending and sparking criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. The cuts, known as pocket rescissions, were mainly for programs that provide health and education services and support for immigrants, refugees and minority-owned businesses.
Trump Angers Lawmakers With $810 Million in Cuts — WSJ
Trump Angers Lawmakers With $810 Million in Cuts — WSJ President Trump announced Friday night that he is clawing back $810 million in funding already approved by Congress, again challenging lawmakers' authority over government spending and sparking criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. The cuts, known as pocket rescissions, were mainly for programs that provide health and education services and support for immigrants, refugees and minority-owned businesses.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell Resigns After Probe Finds Misconduct
Gov. Mikie Sherrill asked him to step down when an independent investigation found he committed sexual harassment and ethical violations New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned Friday after an independent investigation found he tried to get his girlfriend a promotion and made a sexual comment to a staffer. Caldwell’s resignation comes one day after Gov.
NJ governor asks her lieutenant governor to resign after probe finds misconduct
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called for the resignation of Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell after an independent investigation found that he made a sexual comment to a staffer and tried to get a promotion for a romantic partner. Sherrill, who is seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, hired former New Jersey Attorney General Chris Porrino to lead the probe, which was prompted by an anonymous letter sent in May. She said the investigation found that Caldwell repeatedly violated state policy.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she is cancer-free
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said Wednesday that she was cancer-free after undergoing treatment for breast cancer earlier this year. “After a medical appointment at the Mayo Clinic this week, my pathology results came back clear,” Wiles, 69 years old, said in a social-media post . “I am cancer free.” President Trump announced in March that Wiles had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and that she would start treatment immediately.
Trump calls for George Washington statue, exhibit at Smithsonian
President Trump wants more George Washington at the Smithsonian Institution, and less oppression talk. In a pair of late-night Truth Social posts , Trump called on the institution to install a 30-foot-tall statue of Washington in front of the National Museum of American History and to “immediately design and display” a five-year exhibition about the country's first president.
Trump Calls for George Washington Statue, Exhibit at Smithsonian
Move is latest salvo in drive to shift focus of historical exhibits The president said the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., is too focused ‘on those who have been oppressed.’ Nathan Howard/Reuters President Trump wants more George Washington at the Smithsonian Institution, and less oppression talk.
Chemical storm vs. backseat BO.: The battle over Uber air fresheners
William Hargrave couldn't believe his nose. “It was just really overwhelming,” the 25-year-old said of the smell enveloping the Uber he took to the airport. “I don't struggle with motion sickness, but I was feeling kind of car sick.” He looked up to find the culprit: tree-shaped air fresheners that reeked of cheap cologne. Seven of them. Getting into an Uber or Lyft has become an assault on the nostrils. Drivers pack their cars with air fresheners—and not just the dangling kind.
Hey Uber Driver, Do You Really Need 30 Air Fresheners?!? — WSJ
William Hargrave couldn't believe his nose. "It was just really overwhelming," the 25-year-old said of the smell enveloping the Uber he took to the airport. "I don't struggle with motion sickness, but I was feeling kind of car sick." He looked up to find the culprit: tree-shaped air fresheners that reeked of cheap cologne. Seven of them. Getting into an Uber or Lyft has become an assault on the nostrils. Drivers pack their cars with air fresheners-and not just the dangling kind.
Chemical Storm vs. Backseat B.O.: The Battle Over Uber Air Fresheners
Alexandra Citrin-Safadi/WSJ; iStock Alexandra Citrin-Safadi/WSJ; iStock Sept. 11, 2026 5:30 am ET William Hargrave couldn’t believe his nose. “It was just really overwhelming,” the 25-year-old said of the smell enveloping the Uber he took to the airport. “I don’t struggle with motion sickness, but I was feeling kind of car sick.” Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 Already a subscriber? Sign In
Work on Trump’s 250-Foot Arch in Washington to Start in Next Two Weeks
04.09.2026 22:00 The Wall Street Journal By Joseph Pisani, The Wall Street Journal Share ‘The Boss Wants This Money’: Trump’s Fundraising Operation Meredith O’Rourke, nicknamed ‘princess of darkness,’ carries out president’s desire to wring hundreds of millions from companies for his projects BY Josh Dawsey, Dana Mattioli, Annie Linskey and Emily Glazer, The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal BY Josh Dawsey, Dana Mattioli, Annie Linskey and Emily Glazer, The Wall Street Journal Cars...
Trump names Adam Telle acting Army secretary after Driscoll resignation
President Trump named Adam Telle as acting Army secretary, succeeding Dan Driscoll, who resigned earlier this week after months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Trump said Telle, assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, would start in his new job immediately. “He is a Great Patriot, who is respected by all,” Trump said Thursday evening on Truth Social. Telle previously served as chief of staff to Sen. Bill Hagerty (R., Tenn.) and as Trump's chief liaison to the Senate.
Missouri Supreme Court rules state can't use redrawn map in midterms
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state can't use redrawn congressional districts that could have benefited Republicans in November's midterm elections, and voters must decide if they should be used in future elections. The unanimous decision was a blow to Republicans who were hoping to gain one U.S. House seat with the redrawn map in the midterms. Around the country, both parties have been changing congressional maps hoping to gain an advantage in the House.
Missouri Supreme Court Rules State Can’t Use Redrawn Map in Midterms
Trump blasts the ruling, which is a blow to Republicans who were hoping to gain one House seat with new map Activists and concerned voters protest redistricting maps at the Missouri state capitol in 2025. Michael Thomas/Getty Images The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state can’t use redrawn congressional districts that could have benefited Republicans in November’s midterm elections, and voters must decide if they should be used in future elections.
Trump Names Adam Telle Acting Army Secretary After Driscoll Resignation
Telle is the current assistant secretary of the Army for civil works Adam Telle at a House hearing in April. Michael Brochstein/ZUMA Press President Trump named Adam Telle as acting Army secretary, succeeding Dan Driscoll, who resigned earlier this week after months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Trump said Telle, assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, would start in his new job immediately.
トランプ氏の「凱旋門」、ワシントンで2週間以内に着工へ
ドナルド・トランプ米大統領が首都ワシントンで建設を計画している高さ250フィート（約76メートル）の「凱旋（がいせん）門」は、今後2週間以内に掘削作業が始まる見通しだ。トランプ政権が3日、明らかにした。 このプロジェクトは、トランプ氏がワシントンで進めている複数の「美化計画」の一つだが、訴訟を抱えている。反対派は、同氏が建設を進めるには議会の承認が必要だと主張している。凱旋門を巡っては、周囲の歴史的記念碑の景観を遮ったり、損なったりする恐れがあるとの批判も出ている。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Work on Trump’s 250-Foot Arch in Washington to Start in Next Two Weeks
Plan to build structure between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery faces legal challenges Site of the planned arch, near the Arlington Memorial Bridge. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Excavation work on President Trump’s 250-foot-tall arch in Washington, is expected to start over the next two weeks, the administration said Thursday. The project, one of Trump’s many so-called beautification projects in the nation’s capital, is facing litigation.
Work on Trump's 250-foot arch in Washington to start in next two weeks
Excavation work on President Trump's 250-foot-tall arch in Washington, is expected to start over the next two weeks, the administration said Thursday. The project, one of Trump's many so-called beautification projects in the nation's capital, is facing litigation. Opponents have argued Trump needs congressional approval to build it. The triumphal arch would block or disrupt the sightline of other monuments, critics have said.
Wildfires destroy hundreds of homes in Washington state
Wildfires ripped through the Spokane area of eastern Washington state, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing thousands of people to evacuate. Three blazes, which started Saturday, burned through 7,500 acres in what Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called “the worst natural disaster our region has faced.” More than 900 firefighters were working to contain the fires in Spokane County. The causes of the fires are still under investigation.
Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Homes in Washington State
Three blazes near Spokane are ‘the worst natural disaster our region has faced,’ mayor says A home destroyed by a wildfire in Spokane. David Ryder/Reuters Wildfires ripped through the Spokane area of eastern Washington state, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing thousands of people to evacuate. Three blazes, which started Saturday, burned through 7,500 acres in what Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called “the worst natural disaster our region has faced.” Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Three dead, seven injured in Idaho shooting at In-N-Out restaurant
The suspect in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, was a 24-year-old who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said Sunday. The shooting, which happened just before 2:30 p.m. Saturday, left three people dead and seven injured, police said. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks named the suspect as Chad Williams. Hicks didn't provide a motive or any additional details about Williams, but said the suspect's family is cooperating with police.
Three dead, at least five injured in Idaho shooting at In-N-Out restaurant
Three people were killed and at least five others wounded in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, officials said. Twin Falls police received a call just before 2:30 p.m. local time about an active shooter at the restaurant, according to Joshua Palmer, a city spokesman. Multiple people were transported to St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center. The suspected shooter is dead, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said at a Saturday press briefing.
Suspect in deadly Berlin Pride attack killed by police
The main suspect in a car-ramming attack that left at least one dead in Berlin was killed by police special forces on Sunday evening, German police said. Police had tracked down Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German citizen, to the Western Berlin district of Spandau and were seeking to detain him when he attacked them with a knife, Berlin police spokesman Florian Nath said. The officers opened fire in response, fatally wounding the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene, said Nath.
Van rams into crowd at Berlin Pride Parade, killing one
One person died and more than a dozen others were injured after a van rammed into a crowd during an LGBTQ pride parade in Berlin on Saturday. Police said that shortly before 10 p.m. a white van drove into Tiergarten, a park in the German capital, hitting people. The parade was canceled, and authorities said they were searching for one or more suspects.
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