Trump aide Natalie Harp played major role to ensure he was properly glorified in taxpayer-funded ads: report The taxpayer-funded ads that have aired across networks have cost roughly $20 million The Independent UK · Oct 4
Netizen Dubs Donald Trump an 'Evil Creature' Following Foul-Mouthed Ohio Speech Donald Trump's profane Ohio rally speech prompted criticism online and renewed questions about Republican enthusiasm as he urged supporters to turn out in the 2026 midterms. International Business Times UK · Oct 4
Take Voters' Economic Concerns Seriously, Republican Senator Warns As Midterm Polling Continues To Favor Democrats. Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana said that telling voters to "ignore their lying checkbooks" is a poor campaign strategy for the midterms. International Business Times · Oct 4
Sceptic Michael Shermer Reportedly Bets That 'Extraterrestrials Will Not Be Confirmed by 2030' Michael Shermer has bet $1,000 that NASA, the NSF and the American Astronomical Society will not confirm extraterrestrial intelligence by 31 December 2030, despite new UAP records International Business Times UK · Oct 4
Angry Key State Voters Reportedly Revolt as Donald Trump Campaign Promises Are Moving Wrong Way Trump voters in Alaska voice frustration as petrol prices remain above $5 a gallon, adding economic pressure before the 3 November midterms. International Business Times UK · Oct 4
Social security check USD 5,000: When will U.S. citizens receive Trump Dividend? White House published details outlining Donald Trump's plan on its official website, noting that the majority of qualifying seniors will obtain the distribution via direct deposits valued at USD 90 early in October. The Economic Times · Oct 4
Brazilians vote in first round of presidential election Nearly 160 million Brazilians were eligible to vote in Sunday's presidential election. Polls close at 17:00 Brasília time. With voting conducted digitally, the first results are expected about three hours later, overnight in Europe Euronews · Oct 4
‘This Is Why Everyone Hates America’—Jesse Marsch Puts USMNT on Blast Canada’s U.S.-born national team manager opened up about the World Cup, his childhood in the States and why no U.S. President would support Everton. Sports Illustrated · Oct 4
Donald Trump’s climate cuts left thousands jobless; Climate Reserve created a lifeline for 50 experts Donald Trump’s second-term climate cuts scrapped billions in research funding and left thousands of federal workers jobless. In response, climate experts launched Climate Reserve, a multimillion-dollar initiative helping displaced scientists find new roles and revive disrupted projects. The group expected to place 50 experts in new positions while preserving critical… The Times of India · Oct 4
Elon Musk says SpaceXAI will be renamed SpaceXSI after Trump's 'super intelligence' push The plan comes days after Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to use the term. The order, signed on September 29, 2026, replaces "artificial intelligence" with "Super Intelligence," or "SI," on official websites, policy documents and government press releases. The Economic Times · Oct 4
Saturday Night Live: Dakota Johnson struggles through weak episode as Taylor Swift gatecrashes The Verity star’s awkwardness with live comedy is matched with similarly sub-par writing in an episode featuring a surprise cameo from her superstar friend The Guardian - US · Oct 4
Donald Trump States He Feels 'Badly' for Cornell 7 and Uses 'Peekaboo' Nickname for Letitia James Donald Trump has criticised Letitia James's appointment to investigate sexual assault allegations involving seven Cornell fraternity members. International Business Times UK · Oct 4
Trump Defends Ohio AI Data Centres, Warns Projects Could Go to China as Electricity Backlash Grows Donald Trump defended Ohio's data centre expansion while endorsing a bill aimed at protecting households from paying for the power infrastructure required by major technology projects. International Business Times UK · Oct 4
JD Vance flexing Maha connections as he eyes 2028 election Considered Republican frontrunner for presidential election, Vance is cozying up to the movement – as it splits The Guardian - US · Oct 4
The Guardian - US · Oct 4 Before Cornell turmoil, successive US administrations seesawed in attitudes towards campus assaults Federal government has struggled to affect lasting change in how accusers and accused are treated in higher education
The Economic Times · Oct 4 Spy chief Jay Clayton, the Trump loyalist tech bosses trust on AI The 60-year-old lawyer, who will keep his post as director of national intelligence, is unlikely to question the central place of artificial intelligence in the US economy, even as opposition to the technology grows among American voters.
International Business Times UK · Oct 4 'This Will Not Stand': Bruce Springsteen Decries Trump's 'Lawless' Government Over ICE Killings Bruce Springsteen condemned Donald Trump's administration as 'lawless' during a Maryland festival, criticising its response to the deaths of Renée Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
The Economic Times · Oct 4 Trump forms 'Super Intelligence Force' to cement US dominance in next-gen AI In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Following the Historic White House Accord on Super Intelligence, where the World's most important Technology Companies came together, and confirmed their responsibilities to the American People, I am announcing the formation of the Super Intelligence Force (SIF)."
International Business Times UK · Oct 4 Netizens Call Donald Trump 'Nasty' After He Kisses Female Staffer and Touts 'Racehorse Theory' Donald Trump faced online criticism after kissing adviser Margo Martin at an Oklahoma rally and commenting on her appearance, parents and genetics using his controversial 'racehorse theory.'
The Guardian - US · Oct 4 Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new White House AI czar Clayton had said AI was a ‘gamechanger’ but also posed ‘a threat’ during his confirmation hearing
International Business Times UK · Oct 4 Donald Trump Reportedly Admits Taking Daily Preventative Medication Amid Ongoing Health Concerns Donald Trump said his daily aspirin use is partly psychological as earlier medical records confirm a 325mg dose and lower-dose advice.
The Independent UK · Oct 4 Trump tells voters to ‘pretend’ he’s on the ballot in bizarre midterm plea IN FULL
International Business Times · Oct 4 Lula And Bolsonaro Face Off In Knife-Edge Contest As Brazilians Head To The Polls. Trump Is Watching 'Very Closely'. The Brazilian presidential elections between incumbent left-winger Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and pro-Trump right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro are taking place on Sunday.
International Business Times UK · Oct 4 Alaskan Trump Voters Finally Express Regret Over High Petrol Costs Saying 'Like He's Just Lying' Alaskan Trump voters told MS NOW that petrol prices as high as $9 a gallon have fuelled disappointment with President Donald Trump's unfulfilled campaign promises.
The Independent UK · Oct 4 Trump attempts to fire up Ohio voters by saying he wants to shove a win up Dem’s ‘a**es’ Trump also used the rally to take shots at some of his favorite targets including Kaitlan Collins and James Talarico