State of play: Officials from the U.S., Israel and Qatar are all feeling optimistic that a deal to end the war in Gaza could be reached this week, several sources involved in or briefed on the ongoin… [+2865 chars]

The issues under debate are enormously sensitive, but officials remain optimistic.

Axios

Trump expects Gaza deal soon and may travel to Egypt for signing - Axios

The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite scored new all-time intraday and closing highs on Wednesday, a day after the broad market index snapped a seven-day winning streak because of a drop in Oracle tha… [+3356 chars]

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite scored all-time intraday and closing highs on Wednesday, a day after the broad market index snapped a seven-day winning streak.

CNBC

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs as Wall Street looks past U.S. government shutdown - CNBC

During a Wednesday afternoon news conference, Pritzker condemned the presidents call for his and Johnsons arrest and warned the president: If you come for my people, you come through me. So come and … [+2670 chars]

The rhetoric marks an intensification in Trump’s clash with Illinois leaders.

Politico

Trump says Illinois’ Pritzker and Johnson ‘should be in jail’ - Politico

New England Patriots
Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels are 2-3 to start the season. AP Photo/Chris Seward
By Conor Ryan
October 8, 2025 | 3:06 PM
Could Bill Belichick’s tenure at Chapel Hill alrea… [+5142 chars]

According to 247Sports, "exit strategy" talks have begun at UNC over the future of Bill Belichick as the Tar Heels' head coach.

Boston.com

Report: ‘Potential exit strategy’ talks have started at UNC over Bill Belichick - Boston.com

FT Digital Edition: todays FT, cover to cover on any device. This subscription does not include access to ft.com or the FT App.
<ul><li>FT Digital Edition: our digitised print edition</li><li>Global… [+201 chars]

Sébastien Lecornu says prospect of a snap parliamentary election is receding

Financial Times

Emmanuel Macron could name a new French PM in next 48 hours, says outgoing premier - Financial Times

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a criminal case that has highlighted the Justice Departments efforts to target adversaries of President Donald Trump, with lawyers for… [+6709 chars]

Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty in a criminal case that has highlighted the Justice Department’s efforts to target adversaries of President Donald Trump. Comey's lawyers said Wednesday they plan to argue the prosecution is politically m…

Associated Press

Comey pleads not guilty as lawyers signal intent to argue Trump foe's case is politically motivated - AP News

Twenty years worth of imagery captured by two orbiters circling Mars has revealed raging winds on the red planet.
Wind on the barren planet would be invisible if it werent for Mars iconic red dust, … [+9358 chars]

Whirling dust devils and winds on Mars can move at an unexpected 99 miles per hour. The dust they send into the atmosphere could affect future missions.

Dust devils reveal surprising raging winds on Mars - CNN

WASHINGTON White House officials have held increasingly serious discussions in recent days about President Donald Trump invoking the Insurrection Act, a rarely used 19th century law that gives the pr… [+6990 chars]

A decision is not expected to be imminent, one source said, but debate within the administration has shifted recently to more deeply exploring how and when the act might be invoked.

NBC News

Trump administration officials seriously discussing invoking Insurrection Act, sources say - NBC News

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 prisoners who had been on the run since escaping jail in New Orleans nearly five months ago, has been captured at a residence in Atlanta, according to the US Marshals.… [+3293 chars]

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 prisoners who had been on the run since escaping jail in New Orleans nearly five months ago, has been captured at a residence in Atlanta, according to the US Marshals.

Last of 10 New Orleans escapees captured after nearly 5 months following standoff with Atlanta police - CNN

At least 14 soldiers were killed and several others injured in South Sudan after a suspected "love triangle" dispute led to a deadly shootout, the army said on Wednesday.
A clash between members of … [+3671 chars]

At least 14 soldiers were killed in South Sudan after a suspected "love triangle" dispute led to a shootout, the army said.

CBS News

At least 14 soldiers killed as "love triangle" turns deadly in South Sudan, army says - CBS News

Logitech’s interest in the smart home has appeared to wane in recent years.

Ars Technica

Logitech will brick its $100 Pop smart home buttons on October 15 - Ars Technica

Taylor Swift has broken the first-week, equivalent-unit sales record long held by Adele for her 2015 album 25, making The Life of a Showgirl the fastest-selling-and-streaming album of the modern era,… [+1138 chars]

Swift’s new album surpasses Adele’s 25 with 3.5 million equivalent unit sales, and nears the record for actual copies sold

Pitchfork

Taylor Swift Beats Adele’s First-Week Album Sales Record With The Life of a Showgirl - Pitchfork

Dolly Parton has a message for fans in the wake of her sister Freida Partons worrying message: She aint dead yet!
The country singer shared an Instagram video on Wednesday, in which she was filmed i… [+3865 chars]

Freida Parton initially said that she was "up all night praying" for Dolly, who previously shared she had developed an infection caused by a kidney stone.

Yahoo Entertainment

Dolly Parton says 'I ain't dead yet!' after sister's call for prayers sparks worry about the singer's health - Yahoo

Gallego accused Johnson of wanting to “cover up for pedophiles on the Epstein list."

Speaker clashes with Dem senators over Epstein files amid shutdown - Politico

Google delivers another phone that is slightly better than its predecessor—is that enough?

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: The ultimate Google phone - Ars Technica

CINCINNATI  Joe Flacco may not have been the Bengals' first choice of quarterback options to try to save the 2025 season. 
ESPN's Dan Graziano reported the team never had any interest in Russell Wil… [+2417 chars]

Cincinnati Bengals Reportedly 'Chattered' About Multiple QB Options Before Adding Joe Flacco

Sports Illustrated

Bengals Reportedly 'Chattered' About Multiple QB Options Before Adding Joe Flacco - Sports Illustrated

<ul><li>Bryan joins others who have challenged President Trump's immigration policy as ICE faces widespreadscrutiny, protests and legal challenges.</li><li>"I served this country," Bryan posted in an… [+3335 chars]

DHS and the White House have criticized and mocked Bryan over the song.

DHS escalates fight over Zach Bryan's controversial ICE lyric - Axios

Amid concerns about political violence, some say the party risks looking hypocritical by sticking with the nominee for Virginia attorney general.
October 8, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. EDTToday at 6:00 a.m. E… [+1 chars]

Amid concerns about political violence, some say the party risks looking hypocritical by sticking with the nominee for Virginia attorney general.

The Washington Post

Democrats largely stand behind Jay Jones after violent texts - The Washington Post

The combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine better known as the MMR shot should be split into three separate vaccines, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Acting Director Jim ONeill … [+6972 chars]

While President Donald Trump is pushing to split the MMR vaccine into three shots, experts say there’s no scientific reason for it, and it could lead to lower vaccination rates.

Politics