Daily Wire Ledger: Thursday, October 15, 2026

The UK said it was prepared to align its tariffs on Chinese EVs with the EU’s, delivering a boost to Brussels amid trade negotiations with Beijing.

European leaders have adopted a more aggressive stance to shield native businesses from a tidal wave of Chinese imports.

The US is deploying 600 soldiers to a Panama training facility, The New York Times reported.

The Houthis have reportedly struck Riyadh’s airport 20 times this month.

More than 70 retired military leaders had condemned the “barbaric” order.

EU leaders are expected to ask Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy to moderate his rhetoric against US President Donald Trump, the Financial Times reported.

Investors flocked to safer assets on concerns the AI buildout could falter in the face of weak consumer demand and high inflation.

Investors are buying up credit default swaps to protect against default by highly indebted hyperscalers, including CoreWeave and Oracle.

They’re cutting into Republicans’ midterm spending advantage across the map.

AI companies can soften support for statewide data center moratoriums by committing to pay for related electricity costs and lessen local environmental impacts, the poll found.

Heidi Overton’s work on childhood schedule changes was absent from her nomination hearing.

The company’s “AI sandbox," is now an open source project, allowing outside developers to use the tool, which it says can keep AI agents contained.

A “much-needed update” on Arctic scholarship, Rana Foroohar’s latest is “an important book about an important place.”

The fear and exasperation among the lenders whose money fuels the AI boom is sharpening noticeably.

The EU’s decision to delay the implementation of its methane regulations won’t help consumers much, environmental groups argued.

The top 200 US firms are on pace to hire nearly 300 data center lawyers this year, up 21% from the year before.

Rising energy costs were a major driver of the hotter-than-expected US inflation figures reported yesterday.

Mubadala Investment Company is ramping up interest in India as the world’s most populous country strengthens trade ties to Abu Dhabi.

The Yalu River Bridge is now the biggest land crossing between the two allied nations.

African economies have been left badly exposed because of their over-reliance on imported fuels.

Two cargo ships sunk near the Strait of Hormuz were the latest victims of an apparent surge in Iranian attacks.

Washington has pressed Zelenskyy to curb attacks on energy facilities, linking them to the rising fuel prices.

Consumers are keeping their devices for longer, and many have turned to refurbishments, an analyst at research firm Counterpoint said.

Anthropic said its third-quarter revenue grew more than threefold compared to the first three months of the year but traders grow increasingly concerned.

Activate Capital will join Qatar Investment Authority’s $3 billion Fund of Funds platform, eyeing deals in the Gulf and Global South.

Only 27% of Americans view both the State and Justice departments positively, per a new Gallup poll.

Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate campaign is deploying progressives to boost turnout.

Democratic leaders aren’t getting involved in Rep. Sean Casten’s bid to replace Rep. Maxine Waters as Financial Services Committee ranking member.

It’s the latest sign of Congress responding to widespread voter backlash to the AI buildout.

The fuel exports from Moscow complete a trio of economic moves that are roiling his party.

Reflection AI co-founder and CTO Ioannis Antonoglou said this week on Semafor’s Future Proof that in the AI era, companies have to throw out what they’ve done for decades and come up with new ways to measure and carry out their work.

Sen. Bernie Moreno wants his fellow Republicans to cancel their holiday plans and jam through "everything that we could possibly get" if they lose the majorities in November's midterms. Why it matters: Republicans couldn't muster the votes for a megabill this summer, and leadersh

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun not to return a truckload of explosives to Hezbollah after the group tried to smuggle them into Beirut last week, according to a State Department official and another source with knowledge of their call. Why it

The Trump administration is suing California and two election officials over claims that there are suspected ineligible voters who received mail-in ballots for this November's election . Why it matters: The lawsuit is asking the court to prevent about 20,000 voters from having th

Nine former FBI agents and intelligence personnel sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging they were unlawfully fired for working on the investigation into President Trump's handling of classified documents . Why it matters: The agents' bid to regain their jobs adds to a

President Trump said in a Thursday Truth Social post that the execution of the convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad will not be live-streamed. The big picture: The president's post walks back an idea that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pitched last week, settin

Apple and Meta, whose leaders have spent years trading barbs over privacy and the future of computing, are joining forces to bring one of America's most powerful open-weight AI models to Apple's high-end Macs. Why it matters: The collaboration marks a striking detente between two

Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Chart: Courtenay Brown/Axios Data this week has all told the same story: This is a rip-roaring U.S. economy with all the inflationary pressures that might imply. The big picture: It puts Warsh and the Fed in a difficult jam. Top officials have si

The Trump administration is threatening emergency court action unless California officials investigate potential ineligible voters within 48 hours and set aside ballots from anyone whose citizenship they cannot verify, according to two letters sent to state officials from the Jus

Data: AP-NORC; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios A trio of polls out this week carries a stark message: Americans feel disgruntled, dizzy and down on the man in the White House. Why it matters: The vibes going into the midterms are bleak, with a large majority of voters wanting significant

Ukraine's Starlink and Starshield satellite services - critical tools in its war against Russia that were unexpectedly throttled this week - have been restored to full capacity, a Ukrainian official tells Axios. The official also said that Ukraine conducted a strike overnight aga

Data: The Conference Board and The Business Council; Chart: Axios/Emily Peck CEO confidence in the U.S. economy sank into negative territory earlier this month, finds a survey out Thursday morning from the Conference Board . Why it matters: Business leaders are mind-melding with

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is on the cusp of leading his party to midterm victory and reclaiming his title as Senate majority leader. Winning the majority isn't guaranteed. But this son of Brooklyn, who has been in public life for 52 years, is more than favored

Gen Z and millennials have launched their biggest bid yet to remake Congress, but roughly seven in 10 were out by early September, a new report finds. Why it matters: These two generations are struggling to clear the first hurdles of a political system that rewards experience, fu

The future of war is in outer space - and the U.S. is unprepared for the fallout. Why it matters: An outbreak of space warfare would cripple the global economy by disrupting satellites used for everything from worldwide financial transactions to maritime navigation. It would also

AI companies for years have promised that smarter models would be worth the staggering cost to build them. Anthropic on Wednesday made that case in cash. The company presented eye-popping financials to investors, saying it was cash flow positive in the third quarter, with revenue

Bill Gates is gearing up to dramatically expand his AI safety push , personally leaning on business leaders and considering a major deployment of his resources, sources tell Axios. Why it matters: The formidable, sharp-elbowed Bill Gates who built Microsoft is back, and he's dire

Elon Musk, by far the biggest known midterm donor, is single-handedly keeping the Republican Party afloat in some of its most vital races. Musk's team reached out to Republicans in late August to discuss a train wreck they all saw coming: Unless the GOP poured more money into Tex

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sent civil subpoenas to AI giants seeking documents about safety incidents that have spiraled into an industry crisis . The FTC sought documents from Anthropic and OpenAI in a probe focused on potential consumer protection violations, a p

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The 2026 M6 Mac mini is on sale for $780 on Amazon.

Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds now come with ANC and 10-hour battery life.

More killer horror adaptations to stream for spooky season.

Anyone can now join a call link.

PCMag calls the Evo C6 the best value OLED you can buy, and it's down to $1,500.

The Asus ROG Strix OLED is now $549, down from $759.

"If that's not a bribe, I don't know what is." The post Residents Reject $10,000 Each to Let a Data Center Set Up in Their Town appeared first on Futurism .

"Can't trust anyone these days." The post Meta Glasses Said to Be Recording Even When They're in Sleep Mode appeared first on Futurism .

The evidence is pretty damning. The post The Guy Who Allegedly Bugged OpenAI's Executive Conference Room Had Booked a One-Way Flight to Saudi Arabia With His Family appeared first on Futurism .

Eight states are suing OpenAI. The post OpenAI Hit With Stack of Lawsuits Over ChatGPT Allegedly Coaching Children to Harm Themselves appeared first on Futurism .

"He will die, as scheduled, by firing squad, but this event will not be streamed." The post Trump Backs Down, Cancels Livestreamed Firing Squad Execution appeared first on Futurism .

It's a frustrating blame game. The post Elon Musk Says It Was the Pentagon That Shut Down Starlink for the Ukrainian Military appeared first on Futurism .

"I've got a little bit of cyber psychosis," Musk said. "Maybe a lot actually." The post Elon Musk Says He's Been Struggling With AI Psychosis appeared first on Futurism .

Obviously. The post If AI Models Are Really Conscious Like Anthropic Keeps Suggesting, Forcing Them to Work Is a Horrendous Act of Slavery appeared first on Futurism .

It turns out that middle America REALLY detests data centers. The post Data Centers Are Driving Conservative Rural Voters to The Democratic Party En Masse appeared first on Futurism .

Whalefall review: Worth watching for the bits inside a sperm whale New Scientist

Neanderthal skeleton found with horrific injuries New Scientist

Antarctica’s ‘doomsday’ glacier will keep melting even if oceans cool New Scientist

Why a high school in Virginia is getting a quantum computer New Scientist

Google showcases way to fix quantum computer errors more efficiently New Scientist

Russia and China are using AI to stage relentless cyberattacks against the UK New Scientist

Probiotic cuts risk of respiratory infections in formula-fed babies New Scientist

4 of the most memorable biotech moments in modern scientific history New Scientist

A quarter of male soldiers in the US could have low testosterone New Scientist

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Denise Richards' 'incredible' before-and-after photos as $200,000 facelift compared to 'head transplant' LADbible

Child, 10, almost blinded after copying YouTube influencer's 'life hacks' LADbible

Baba Vanga predicted disaster for Putin as chilling 2026 prophecies resurface LADbible

Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank announces she's expecting third child at 52 LADbible

Celebrity Traitors recruitment choice is genius move as it sets up first ever three-traitor final LADbible

Donald Trump calls off livestream of man due to be executed by firing squad LADbible

Rumoured UK Universal Studios layout is massively dividing Brits LADbible

The MCU since you stopped watching Reddit

Gina Hinojosa Shows Up to Debate, Abbott Is a No-Show Reddit

Trump is less popular than ever among Latino voters, report shows Reddit

Bill Gates’ Daughter Accused of Fraud Reddit

Paxton Canvasser Can’t Defend Paxton to a Texan Voter Reddit

America’s coolest politician, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, dancing with friends in college. (Remember when MAGA goons thought this was going to damage her?) Reddit

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Collins received tens of thousands from Lockheed during a two-month period surrounding a critical 2023 watchdog report. The post Lockheed Martin Showered Susan Collins With Cash as F-35 Program Hit Turbulence appeared first on The Intercept .

Unlike the raid on John Bolton, the targeting of Omar has elicited zero condemnation from NYT, WSJ, and Washington Post. The post Trump Is Targeting Ilhan Omar. Where’s the Elite Media Outrage? appeared first on The Intercept .

Hegseth’s plan to livestream an execution was not without precedent - it tapped into a dark and forgotten U.S. tradition. The post America’s Sordid History of Filming Executions as Entertainment appeared first on The Intercept .

One ICE official said the timing of the raid on Ilhan Omar’s home was “politically motivated.” The post Inside ICE, Officials Question String of Trump Admin “Midterm Panic Moves” appeared first on The Intercept .

The lawsuit alleges that the contractor MVM Inc. and the hotel chain Sonesta detained the family for profit. The post Mother Sues ICE Contractor for Jailing Her and Her Baby in a Hotel Room appeared first on The Intercept .

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Matt Gaetz Hit With Bombshell Sex-Trafficking Lawsuit Alleging Drugs, Payments and Sex With Teen MeidasTouch News

Two Wars: One Common Theme MeidasTouch News

Trump Calls Off Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution After Backlash, Blames Obama MeidasTouch News

GOP Candidate Brandon Herrera Said Water Is Not a Human Right MeidasTouch News

Cancel culture is back in force at Columbia

‘Little treat’ culture is all we’ve got left

Kimberly Guilfoyle is the tip of the fatberg

The state has co-opted children’s books

The president singled out Karl Rove and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn as his endorsed candidate appears to be in a tight race with James Talarico.

Daniels said the Republican Party’s evolution under Trump could create an opening for a party to champion economic freedom.

Gaetz said he would vigorously contest the allegations in the lawsuit.

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Critics say it boasts plenty of Easter eggs, breathtaking animated sequences, and lively action, but it's tonally messy, a little juvenile, and faithful to a fault.

With the proliferation of fancy salts and changing dietary habits, there are signs people aren’t getting enough of the crucial mineral iodine.

An excavation at an iconic Neandertal burial site uncovers evidence for one individual's potential fatal wound as well as an injury endured for years.

The technology could get those with ALS, Parkinson’s disease and brain injuries “talking” again.

Why aren’t we all Neanderthals? These ancient bird figurines suggest that art was essential to our evolutionary success - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon

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A New York City college student died after being drugged and raped in her dorm, prosecutors say AP News

Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices AP News

California sued the Trump administration for the 100th time, challenging the growing practice of ICE agents arresting people for alleged civil immigration violations at or near courthouses.

Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gov. Gavin Newsom marked 20 years of California's landmark climate law, celebrating a rare show of bipartisan unity amid deepening political polarization.

Ultrawealthy donors have spent nearly half a billion dollars trying to convince voters to keep their taxes low via the ballot this November.

Exxon, Tesla, and Goldman Sachs are turning passive investors into an automatic voting bloc built to crush corporate dissent.

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Large study finds no link between ultra-processed food and colorectal cancer NBC News Massive study of 460,000 people challenges ultra-processed food cancer fears Science Daily Replacing just 10% of ultra-processed foods with whole foods linked to drop in bowel cancer rate The Co

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Credible videos of the event show men pushing, hitting and tackling a protester wearing a shirt calling for the release of the Epstein files.

Adele in 2016 " Easy on Me " is a song by English singer Adele from her fourth studio album, 30 (2021). Adele wrote the song with its producer, Greg Kurstin . Columbia Records released it as the album's lead single on 15 October 2021. A torch ballad , "Easy on Me" places emphasis