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NY governor appoints special prosecutor to oversee investigation of alleged gang rape at Cornell
New York's governor has appointed a special prosecutor to oversee an investigation into allegations a woman was raped at a Cornell University frat house, saying she had lost faith in the local DA.
Google rolls out new Gemini AI model but restricts access over safety concerns
Tech company releases Gemini 4 Argon only to a vetted group of cybersecurity experts to avoid misuse by hackersGoogle on Wednesday said it would withhold its most powerful artificial intelligence model from the public for now, releasing Gemini 4 Argon only to a vetted group of cybersecurity experts to avoid misuse by hackers."Safely releasing frontier capabilities at this level requires a phased approach," wrote Koray Kavukcuoglu, Google's chief AI architect, in a blogpost announcing the model. Continue reading...
Hochul appoints Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell sexual assault case
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued an executive order appointing Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the Cornell sexual assault case. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz has the details. 
Thursday briefing: The long, long wait for a male contraceptive pill may soon be over
In today's newsletter: Reversible male hormonal contraception could reach the market within five to 10 years. But why has this development been so slow?Good morning. Since the first vasectomy was performed in the 1890s (imagine being that volunteer), the male contraceptive armoury has barely advanced. The last reversible method was added to this repertoire centuries ago: while rubber condoms hit the mass market in the 1850s, earlier versions date back beyond ancient Egypt.This looks on the cusp of change. In a landmark announcement last week, the World Health Organization said it expects reversible male contraceptives to be available on the market within five to 10 years.Politics | Senior Downing Street officials have been reaching out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test public support for the UK rejoining the EU.Middle East | One of the pilots of a plane flying from the United Arab Emirates to Israel stabbed his co-pilot and appeared to try to crash the aircraft, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said, as Israeli officials said they were investigating whether the incident was an attempted terror attack on Israelis.UK news | There are "strong indications" that Iran played a role in events in which five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as part of a terror investigation, Andy Burnham has said.Immigration and asylum | The UK government's "one in one out" deal with France, which was supposed to help deter small boat arrivals, is expected to expire on Thursday, as talks stall over French demands for an EU-wide scheme.Television | Esther Rantzen, the Bafta-winning TV presenter and founder of Childline, has died aged 86. In a statement, her family paid tribute to "the most wonderful mother" and "cherished grandmother". Continue reading...
Samsung Galaxy Glasses With Gemini AI to Launch Globally Next Month: Report
Samsung Galaxy Glasses pricing and availability details will be announced in November, according to a report. Apart from this, the Samsung Galaxy Glasses could go on sale in select global markets in November, too, marking Samsung's entry into a new wearable category. To recap, the Samsung Galaxy Glasses are powered by the Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chipset from Qualcomm. The wearable sports a built-in camera, allowing the smart glasses to provide answers to user queries based on visual context. The company says that the smart glasses will deliver up to nine hours of battery life on a single charge. Meanwhile, the wireless charging case will provide up to seven additional full charges.
Lumio Aura 5 Challenges the Soundbar Status Quo With a Different Approach to Home Audio
The Lumio Aura 5 will be available during the Amazon Great Indian Festival starting October 15. The Aura 5 gives the company a product that sits somewhere between the simplicity of a soundbar and the traditional appeal of a stereo speaker setup. Whether that approach can persuade consumers to look beyond the increasingly familiar soundbar remains to be seen. But Lumio is clearly betting that there is still room in the living room for a different kind of speaker.
Asian Games 2026 Day 13 LIVE Updates: India vs Korea Archery Gold Medal Match Up Next, 3 Boxers In Final
India in Action at Asian Games 2026, Day 13 LIVE Updates: The Indian women's recurve archery team stormed into the gold-medal match after beating China in the semifinals of the Asian Games on Friday.
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Poco X8 Pro Max, X8, M8x, More Deals Revealed Ahead of Sale
Poco smartphones will be available at reduced prices during Flipkart's Big Billion Days sale, with discounts spanning the C, M and X series. The Poco X8 Pro Max 5G will be offered in two configurations, while the X8 Pro and X8 Power will also receive price cuts. Buyers can additionally use select bank offers for further savings. The sale begins on October 9 for all customers, with early access for eligible Flipkart members and Credit Card holders starting October 8.
Investigators Seek to Establish Motive in FlyDubai Attack
The United Arab Emirates said it would lead the investigation, including into possible links to terrorism. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the attacker had undergone "Islamist radical indoctrination," though he did not elaborate.
Pulp mill in Howe Sound, B.C., to reopen after shutting 'indefinitely' back in August
GIBSONS - A union representing B.C. pulp mill workers says it's welcoming news that a shuttered facility in Howe Sound is set to reopen later this month.
On TV
Outlander: Blood of My Blood — 2x3: "Rabbits Don't Swim" (STARZ)
Julia welcomes a new member of staff to Leathers and learns unsettling news. Brian and Dougal train their men for battle. Ellen calls on lessons from her father and uses her wit to defend her family and her clan. 
New Music

The Beatles — "Rubber Soul (Super Deluxe)" (Apple Records)

Dead Poet Society — "Monarch" (Spinefarm Music Group)

Andrea Bejar — "In Bloom" ([no label])

Haywire — "I Don't Wanna Say Goodbye" (Roadrunner Records)

Mac Miller — "The Divine Feminine" (Warner Records)

Dexter and The Moonrocks — "Friends That I Don't Like" (Big Loud Rock)

In theaters
The Last First: Winter K2 (98 minutes)
A historic race to become the first to summit K2 in winter unravels into tragedy, exposing how ambition, ego, and the pursuit of glory can be as dangerous as the mountain itself.
Rolling Loud: The Movie (99 minutes)
Desperate to reconnect with his 13-year-old son, Hank secretly takes him to Rolling Loud against his wife's wishes. When Zion disappears inside the massive festival, Hank teams with two unlikely allies and plunges into an increasingly insane search—while hiding the truth from his wife and confronting the harder truth that his son is growing up.
Launching today
Falcon Heavy | NROL-97 — SpaceX (03:53 UTC)
Classified payload for the US National Reconnaissance Office.
Useless Fact

The king of hearts is the only king without a mustache.

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Today In History
2017 — Tom Petty, Pioneering Rock Musician, Dies at 66
American singer and songwriter Tom Petty, whose roots-oriented guitar rock arose from the new-wave movement of the late 1970s and resulted in a string of hit singles and albums, died at age 66
2005 — Death of Pulitzer-Winning Playwright August Wilson
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson—who was best known for a cycle of plays, each set in a different decade of the 20th century, about Black American life—died at age 60. theatre quiz Ted S. Warren/AP Images
1985 — Rock Hudson's AIDS Death Raises Disease Awareness
American actor Rock Hudson died, becoming one of the first Hollywood celebrities known to succumb to AIDS-related complications; the extensive publicity surrounding his death drew attention to the disease. What's the difference between HIV and AIDS?
1967 — Thurgood Marshall Appointed to Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1967, becoming its first African American member. The U.S. Supreme Court has had nine justices since 1869.
1959 — The Twilight Zone TV Series Debut in 1959
The science-fiction anthology TV series The Twilight Zone debuted and became hugely popular, known for its unexpected plot twists and moral lessons; the show was created by Rod Serling
1957 — The Bridge on the River Kwai Wins Best Picture in 1957
The British-American war classic The Bridge on the River Kwai had its world premiere, and it later won the Academy Award for best picture. How much do you know about the Academy Awards?
1935 — Haile Selassie Orders Mobilization Against Italian Invasion
Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassieordered mobilization upon learning that Italian forces had crossed the frontier to begin the Italo-Ethiopian War
1879 — Poet Wallace Stevens Born in Reading, PA
American poet Wallace Stevens, whose influential poetry explored the interaction of reality and imagination, was born in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1879.
1836 — Charles Darwin's return to England
Naturalist Charles Darwin returned to England this day in 1836 after a five-year journey on the HMS Beagle, on which he gathered the specimens and observations that led to his theory of evolution by natural selection
1780 — British Spy John André Executed by Americans
British army officer John André was executed by the Americans as a spy after conducting secret meetings with American General Benedict Arnold during the American Revolution.How much do you know about the American Revolution?Photos.com/Jupiterimages

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