Bomb Threat Delays Oktoberfest in Munich
The German authorities said the decision to close the festival grounds was taken after an earlier explosion in a residential area of the city that appeared linked to a domestic dispute.
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Demetre Daskalakis on RFK, Jr., Vaccine Schedule Changes and CDC’s Future
Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. In recent weeks several prominent public health experts have resigned from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, citing concerns about the agency’s shift away from science-based decision-making. Among them was Demetre Daskalakis, who until recently directed the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory…
Luke Hughes signs 7-year, $63 million contract with Devils
The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with young defenseman Luke Hughes on a seven-year contract worth $63 million. General manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the deal Wednesday. Hughes will count $9 million against the salary cap through the 2031-32 NHL season — $1 million more annually than brother and No. 1 center Jack. Luke…
Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban split: Where it all went wrong for their 20-year relationship
By Marianka Swain One of Hollywood’s longest-standing, and seemingly blissful, unions has come to an end: actress Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban are reportedly separating after almost 20 years of marriage. The news broke on Tuesday, but, according to a source who spoke to US tabloid news website TMZ, Kidman and Urban have…
Apple’s next-gen Vision Pro revealed in new regulatory filing
We’ve been hearing rumors about Apple’s plan to launch a new version of its Vision Pro headset for months, and now a new filing with the Federal Communications Commission seemingly confirms the company’s work on the new device. In a filing spotted by MacRumors, Apple includes a diagram of a “Head Mounted Device” that looks…
New Research on How the Best Managers Shape Employees’ Careers
What makes some managers more valuable than others? Organizations tend to assume the answer lies in motivation and control: good managers are those who inspire effort, build team morale, or enforce incentives effectively. But, perhaps, the secret sauce isn’t how hard managers push; it’s how well they place. In new research spanning 200,000 employees and…
The Global Sumud Flotilla Is Approaching Gaza. Here’s What to Know.
Israel’s government has said it will do whatever is necessary to keep the Global Sumud Flotilla from reaching the Gaza Strip.
The best new science fiction books of October 2025, featuring Chris Hadfield and a tribute to Ursula K. Le Guin
Sci-fi writer Ursula K. Le Guin in 2001 Benjamin Brink/The Oregonian/AP/Alamy Like many of you, no doubt, Ursula K. Le Guin is one of my favourite sci-fi writers. So I am really excited about a collection out this month that brings together the maps she would draw when starting a story, and also celebrates her…
Yankees complete rare feat in failure to score in 9th inning vs Red Sox
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New York Yankees came into Game 1 of their American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox with home-field advantage and a desire to make it back to the World Series. But their hopes were dashed on Tuesday night thanks to Red Sox star…
Home Run: Blue Jays’ season finale a ratings hit
By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted September 30, 2025 9:44 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays’ regular-season finale – a 13-4 rout that clinched the division title – was a ratings home run for domestic rights-holder Sportsnet. The network says Toronto’s victory…