FBI Supplied Inert AK-47 to Teen in Mall of America Terror Plot Case
The FBI provided an inoperable assault rifle to an 18-year-old suspect accused of plotting an attack at the Mall of America, after nearly two years of monitoring.
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The FBI provided an inoperable assault rifle to an 18-year-old suspect accused of plotting an attack at the Mall of America, after nearly two years of monitoring.
A new federal bill aims to classify digital video game purchases as consumer ownership, granting players rights to games currently offered as revocable licenses.
Katie Zacharia served a historically brief five-day term as White House Press Secretary in October 2026, ending her role amid scrutiny over her credentials and a critical inaugural briefing.
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the agreement with Chrome Holding Co., resolving claims from a 2023 breach that exposed genetic data of 6.9 million customers.
Israeli police arrested 10 individuals on October 19, 2026, on suspicion of involvement in weekend attacks by West Bank settlers, including a severe assault on American photojournalist Heidi Levine.
Wall Street experienced its most significant downturn in the artificial intelligence trade since June 2026, driven by growing investor concerns over AI debt financing.
Israeli police announced October 19, 2026, the arrest of 10 individuals in connection with violent settler attacks in the occupied West Bank over the preceding weekend, including an assault on a US photojournalist.
Wealthy individuals are generating substantial profits by reselling newly delivered private jets, a practice particularly evident in late 2025 and throughout 2026, with a new Gulfstream G700 potentially seeing a 10% resale uplift.
The Democratic Party is strategically positioning Big Tech and AI data centers as a key adversary in its campaign messaging for the 2026 midterm elections, focusing on local economic and environmental impacts.
French President Emmanuel Macron began a Gulf tour for oil supplies on Monday, October 19, 2026, as UK offshore workers announced a strike, Italy experienced protests and riots over gas prices, and US Democrats shifted their stance on technology companies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine received no warning for Russian missile attacks that killed one and injured eight, as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied intelligence-sharing suspension and President Donald Trump criticized Zelenskyy.
Threat actors tracked as UNC7017 hijacked AOMEI Technology update servers between April and July 2026, secretly distributing malware through novel, five-to-ten-minute tampering windows affecting users in at least 11 countries.
The Iran War, which has cost American taxpayers $45.1 billion, has become a key issue in the November 2026 midterm elections, with over 43,000 related campaign ads aired in six weeks.
The Mars Dune Alpha habitat, a 1700-square-foot facility, has successfully cultivated vegetables as part of its simulation of Martian living conditions.
Allison Mjoen, a key figure in NASA's ground operations, envisions the Artemis program creating a lasting public impact similar to the Apollo Moon landings.
Four prominent U.S. banks have implemented restrictions on third-party AI agents from directly accessing customer accounts, citing significant concerns over security and fund management.
A 34-year-old woman drove a Chevrolet pickup truck onto a youth soccer field in Wichita, Kansas, resulting in two fatalities, including a 6-year-old boy, and ten injuries.
A Brazilian electoral court increased financial penalties against Meta for failing to ensure equal treatment for presidential candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro on its platforms.
Republican Shawn Oliver ended his bid for lieutenant governor just 17 days before the election following his arrest on suspicion of operating under the influence in New Bedford.
Abdulrahman Alfozan, a 35-year-old Saudi national, was arrested by the FBI for allegedly planting recording devices at OpenAI, with federal prosecutors stating he received “considerable support” from the Saudi government.