German Chancellor Merz Visits Kyiv and Pledges Continued Support
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on October 4 for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy focused on defense, resilience and the coming winter.
Flood Watch Covers Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia Through Monday
A Flood Watch is in effect from noon Sunday through Monday morning as repeated downpours could produce 3 to 5 inches of rain in parts of Northeast Florida and Southeast…
FTC Urges Parents to Talk With Children About Deepfakes and Online Safety
The FTC's October consumer alert gives parents practical ways to discuss deepfakes, boundaries and how to seek help when an intimate image is shared.
OpenAI Parts Ways With Three Researchers Over Information-Handling Claims
OpenAI confirmed it parted ways with three researchers over alleged mishandling of sensitive information, while declining to detail the material involved.
Great Value and Trader Joe’s Frozen Berry Recall Expands
A frozen berry recall expanded to additional Great Value and Trader Joe's lots because of possible E. coli O145:H28 contamination.
FDA Plans 10 Cyclospora Prevention Steps After Record Lettuce Outbreak
The FDA announced 10 actions through the 2027 growing season after closing its investigation into a record Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce.
Stewart’s Recalls Two Ice Cream Flavors Over Possible Metal
Stewart's Shops recalled two half-gallon ice cream flavors sold in New York, Vermont and New Hampshire after a consumer found a metal object.
G7 Orders 100 Million-Barrel Emergency Oil and Diesel Release
G7 leaders agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel reserves over four months, with diesel supplies front-loaded in the first 20 days.
U.S. Added 29,000 Jobs in September as Unemployment Rose to 4.2%
U.S. payrolls increased by 29,000 in September while unemployment rose to 4.2%, according to the Labor Department's October 2 report.
Extreme Heat Warnings Span Southern California Through Thursday
Extreme Heat Warnings remain in force across much of Southern California through Thursday, with inland highs near 105°F and unusually warm nights.