Crime and Justice
Washington, District of Columbia
Katie Zacharia’s White House press secretary tenure ended after five days, NBC News reported, as Trump said he would leave the decision to her.
Environment
Big Bear Lake, California
California wildlife officials confirmed Oct. 14 that bird flu caused Jackie’s death after an uncommon infection, necropsy and lab tests showed.
Technology
SpaceX’s proposed spectrum deal could expand Starlink Mobile for U.S. phone users, but FCC approval and ground infrastructure are still needed.
Science
Oxford, United Kingdom
Ocean Census and Schmidt Ocean Institute say a Buenos Aires workshop identified 57 species and proposed five new genera from Argentina canyon samples.
Technology
Washington, District of Columbia
Trump’s Executive Order 14434 directs agencies to replace “AI” with “SI” in communications; the federal definition remains unchanged for now.
Technology
Washington, District of Columbia
Donald Trump named DNI Jay Clayton to lead the Super Intelligence Force, which will assess AI risks and recommend a federal role within 120…
Technology
Washington, District of Columbia
Elon Musk agreed to rename SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI, adopting Trump’s “super intelligence” wording; the proposed change has not taken effect.
Crime and Justice
New York, New York
Tompkins County DA Matthew Van Houten reopened an inquiry into alleged assaults at Cornell’s Chi Phi house in Ithaca, with grand-jury review planned.
Crime and Justice
Washington, District of Columbia
The Supreme Court lifted a federal appeals court stay in Christa Pike’s scheduled execution at Riverbend in Nashville on Sept. 30.
Health
The CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for adults, flu shots from 6 months, and RSV shots for adults 75+ and higher-risk adults ages 50–74.
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