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Ukraine’s military faced fresh communication problems on Wednesday after restrictions on SpaceX’s Starlink service affected drone operations. The disruption came during a growing dispute between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump. Starlink, owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, plays a key role in Ukraine’s military communications. Ukrainian forces use the satellite network to share information, guide reconnaissance drones and operate systems designed to intercept Russian drones. The service also supports communication between troops and helps coordinate operations across the battlefield. Ukrainian officials said the restrictions began on Tuesday night. Service partly returned the next day, but the military…

A man died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, October 12. The incident took place shortly before 4 p.m. during a busy Columbus Day visit. Several other park visitors were also reported injured. The victim was identified as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, of Atlanta. Police found him unresponsive and not breathing after the fall. Officials have not yet explained what caused the incident. The Cobb County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. The park was crowded during the holiday. Many families had time off from school, and some…

Senior Republican lawmakers are growing more worried about losing control of the US House of Representatives in the midterm elections. Some party members now believe it may be too late to save their majority. They are focusing on limiting losses and keeping control of the Senate. Five senior Republicans shared their concerns in private talks. They spoke without giving their names so they could discuss the party’s position openly. All five said the House race had become much harder for their party. One senior House Republican said the main goal was now to save as many Republican seats as possible.…

A 21-year-old woman has reported an alleged sexual assault at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago. The case has drawn new attention to safety at college parties and the conduct of Greek groups across the United States. The alleged incident took place early Sunday at an off-campus house linked to Alpha Epsilon Pi. The university’s daily crime log placed the report at about 1.50am. According to a police report, the woman told officers she was not fully conscious when she was found in a bathroom with a man. Both were partly undressed, the report said. The woman also…

President Donald Trump is reviewing plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. The president has raised concerns about showing the event to the public, according to people familiar with private talks. Trump supports the decision to execute Hasan by firing squad. However, he was not fully aware of the details when Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth first announced plans for a public broadcast last week. Two sources said Trump later learned that Hasan is paralyzed from the waist down and uses a wheelchair. Hasan suffered a gunshot wound to his back during the 2009 attack at Fort…

Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as the US ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to leave the post. The decision came after reports about a request for money from a Republican donor raised questions about her conduct. White House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the move on Tuesday. She said the administration had asked Guilfoyle to resign. She also praised her work and wished her well. President Donald Trump said Guilfoyle had done a good job. However, he added that he did not like what he had read in recent reports. He also played down his personal ties…

Cornell University has banned fraternity parties through the 2026-27 school year. The move comes after protests over its handling of a sexual assault case from 2024. The university will also work with New York State Police to investigate reports of sexual assault on campus. Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff announced the new steps on Tuesday. The ban covers parties and social events at houses run by the Interfraternity Council. The school has also set a zero-tolerance rule. Fraternity chapters that break the new rules will face an immediate suspension. Kotlikoff said the changes would give Cornell time to review fraternity life.…

Meta is stepping up its artificial intelligence push with two new models designed to compete with leading systems from major technology firms. The company introduced Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full on Monday, saying the models can support advanced personal and business AI agents. The models are available now and form part of Meta’s wider effort to build more powerful AI tools. The company hopes the launch will strengthen its position in a market led by firms such as OpenAI, Google and Anthropic. The new systems were developed through Meta Superintelligence Labs, which has received major funding from the company.…

President Donald Trump is considering whether to remove Kimberly Guilfoyle as the US ambassador to Greece after reports raised questions about her conduct in Athens. Guilfoyle has denied the allegations, while her legal team says key claims against her are false. Asked about the reports, Trump told reporters that his administration was reviewing the matter. “We’re looking at it. Yeah, we’re not happy,” he said. The comments suggest that Guilfoyle’s position may be at risk as the White House weighs the claims. However, Trump has not announced a final decision, and no public finding has established that she committed misconduct.…

Federal agents searched the Washington home of US Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday morning. The action has sparked fresh debate over a federal probe and claims about her immigration history. Three people familiar with the matter said the search took place at Omar’s home in Washington, DC. Homeland Security Investigations carried out the operation. The agency works under the Department of Homeland Security and investigates federal crimes. The Justice Department confirmed that it had obtained a court-approved warrant for a law enforcement action. However, officials did not name Omar or explain which case led to the search. The department said…