Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Grid With Nearly 190 Drones and Missiles
Russia’s September 30 drone-and-missile attack hit energy infrastructure across Ukraine, killed seven people and prompted emergency power preparations before winter.
HPE Wins $1.2 Billion Vultr Order for AMD AI Systems
HPE says Vultr ordered $1.2 billion of AMD Helios AI racks for U.S. data centers as HPE raised its long-term networking growth targets.
Severe Storm Risk Expands Across the Central and Southern Plains Wednesday
The Storm Prediction Center’s Wednesday outlook places parts of the central and southern Plains under a slight risk, with damaging winds, hail and brief tornadoes possible into the night.
GAO Says White House Cannot Let $810 Million in Funds Lapse
In a September 29 opinion, the Government Accountability Office said the White House’s $810 million rescission proposal cannot be used to withhold funds until they expire.
Northeast New Mexico Faces More Flood Risk Through Wednesday Evening
The National Weather Service expects another 1–2 inches in north-central and northeast New Mexico through Wednesday night, with isolated higher totals and runoff risk on saturated ground.
Graziers Raw Milk Cheese Recalled Nationwide Amid E. coli Investigation
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company recalled all Graziers raw milk cheese on the market. The FDA and CDC are investigating 13 E. coli illnesses across nine states.
USDA and HUD Agree to Coordinate Rural Housing Reviews: What Changes
USDA and HUD signed an agreement to coordinate environmental reviews and examine joint inspections for housing projects. It does not create a new household benefit.
USDA Plans $1 Billion for 2027 Regenerative Farming Pilot: How to Apply
USDA plans $1 billion in fiscal 2027 assistance for its regenerative farming pilot. Farmers can apply through local NRCS offices by state ranking dates.
WHO Discussion Asks Who Controls Traditional Medicine Knowledge in the AI Era
WHO and partners examined consent, attribution and benefit-sharing as AI research uses traditional medicine knowledge. The discussion did not create a new global rule.
NASA Adds New Glenn 9×4 to Launch Contract, With No Mission Assigned Yet
NASA added Blue Origin’s New Glenn 9×4 to its launch-services contract. The vehicle can now be considered for future work, but no specific mission was announced.