Petra Hartmann
Democratic local officials cross party lines to back Ciattarelli in New Jersey governor’s race
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As New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial contest tightens, Republican Jack Ciattarelli has notched endorsements from several Democratic mayors and local officials, even as most recent independent polls still show Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill with a mid–single-digit lead. One Emerson survey finds the race statistically tied. Conservative activist Scott Presler says affordability concerns are energizing GOP turnout.
Videos show federal agents using unmarked or plate-altered cars in immigration arrests, stirring accountability concerns
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A review of bystander videos and activist reports from Illinois, California, and Washington indicates that federal officers have used vehicles without license plates—or with swapped or altered plates—during immigration arrests in 2025. Officials say exemptions can be lawful in limited circumstances, but state authorities and advocates warn the tactics erode public trust.
Pope Leo XIV marks Nostra Aetate’s 60th anniversary, reiterates Church’s rejection of antisemitism
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At a Vatican commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, Pope Leo XIV underscored the declaration’s enduring call to interreligious dialogue and reaffirmed the Church’s rejection of antisemitism and all forms of discrimination.
Bill Gates says climate change is serious but not apocalyptic, urging focus on reducing human suffering
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates writes in a new memo that climate change, while a major problem, "will not lead to humanity’s demise" and argues policymakers should prioritize reducing human suffering—especially in poorer countries. The memo arrives ahead of next month’s United Nations climate summit in Brazil.
Senate hearing highlights rising left-wing political violence
29 ottobre 2025 15:35Scientists warn earth has hit first climate tipping point
29 ottobre 2025 11:33U.S. power outages increase due to aging grid and severe weather
29 ottobre 2025 06:18Antarctic robot reveals thousands of icefish nests in Weddell Sea
29 ottobre 2025 06:06Scientists warn of grim new chapter in Earth's climate crisis
Blue Shield donation to Newsom committee draws scrutiny as California’s Prop 50 advances
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Blue Shield of California donated $500,000 this year to Governor Gavin Newsom’s ballot-measure committee backing Proposition 50, a November 4 special-election measure to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional map. The insurer says it has not taken a position on Prop 50, while polls show the proposal leading.
Trump says Constitution bars third term, tamping down 2028 speculation
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Aboard Air Force One on October 29, 2025, en route to South Korea, President Donald Trump said the Constitution is "pretty clear" that he cannot run again in 2028, after weeks of hints and a fresh push from ally Steve Bannon. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951 after Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four elections, limits presidents to two terms.
El Fasher falls to Sudan’s RSF after 18‑month siege as UN warns of mass atrocities
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Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces seized El Fasher, the army’s last holdout in Darfur, after a prolonged siege that trapped about 260,000 civilians. Rights groups verified videos showing executions as the army withdrew, saying it was to spare civilians.
Islamophobia charges roil New York City mayoral race
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Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is facing a wave of attacks invoking 9/11 and terrorism — from Republicans and, in some cases, Democratic figures — even as multiple late-October polls show him leading Andrew Cuomo in the Nov. 4 election.
Musk’s Grokipedia launches as AI-built rival to Wikipedia
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Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia, an AI-generated online encyclopedia tied to his xAI chatbot Grok, positioning it as a challenger to Wikipedia. Musk said on X that his goal is to build “an open source, comprehensive collection of all knowledge,” after repeatedly criticizing what he calls Wikipedia’s left-leaning bias.
Chubb edits diversity pages on website, citing focus on meritocracy
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Chubb has edited and, in some cases, removed webpages describing diversity and racial-justice initiatives. A company spokesperson told The Daily Wire the updates were made to better reflect a merit-based culture.
Trump says U.S.–South Korea trade deal is ‘pretty much finalized’ in Gyeongju ahead of Xi meeting
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On October 29, 2025, President Donald Trump said in Gyeongju that the United States and South Korea had essentially finalized a trade agreement as APEC events got underway, and he voiced optimism about a planned meeting with China’s Xi Jinping amid fraught tariff talks.
Israel says Gaza ceasefire resumes after strikes following soldier’s death
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The Israeli military said Wednesday it resumed enforcing a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire after overnight strikes launched in response to the killing of an Israeli reservist in Rafah. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance said the truce remained intact despite the flare-up.
Nonprofit revives NOAA's billion-dollar disaster database
Climate Central has resurrected the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's billion-dollar disaster database, which the Trump administration discontinued in May. The nonprofit updated the tool to track escalating costs of weather and climate catastrophes amid federal cutbacks. This effort highlights a growing reliance on nonprofits to preserve climate data as government resources diminish.
QUT scientists reveal coral attachment process for reef restoration
Researchers at Queensland University of Technology have discovered a three-phase biological process that allows coral fragments to reattach to reefs, offering new insights for global restoration efforts. The study, published in Royal Society Open Science, highlights species-specific differences that affect attachment speed and strength. This finding could help predict which corals will recover best in damaged ecosystems.
Oregon campaign seeks constitutional protections for marriage equality, abortion rights and gender-affirming care
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A coalition in Oregon is advancing a 2026 ballot initiative to amend the state constitution and explicitly protect marriage equality, reproductive access and gender-affirming care. The Equal Rights for All campaign says it needs roughly 156,000 valid signatures by summer 2026 to qualify; organizers are aiming well above that threshold and report early volunteer momentum, according to The Nation.