An Oregon college student was held at knifepoint by his brother. He escaped, and police shot him.
Maverick Lyon, a college lacrosse player, filed a federal civil rights case alleging excessive force and negligence on the part of the city of Albany and Benton County. Go to story
Holiday hiring and AI in focus with October jobs report on deck
A lukewarm job market may have picked up some steam last month, although slowing wage growth and the impact of AI remain big concerns. Go to story
Scott Colom blasts Democrats for not investing more in Mississippi
Mississippi U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom (D) says Democrats did not do enough to be competitive in the state as the Senate race remains too close to call. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor joins Meet the Press NOW with more from her interview. Go to…
Delhi’s toxic winter air is back – is the Indian capital prepared for pollution?
The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won’t be enough.Go to story
Pumpkins still rolling in the Ferry
Coveted trophies are presented to the winners in each of the male and female age divisions.Go to story
The 7 Best Early Black Friday TV Deals (2026)
I found discounts of up to half off some of the top WIRED-tested TVs.Go to story
This Halloween, amateur astronomers may be in for a dwarf planet treat
The Vera Rubin Observatory is shedding new light on the faraway regions by Neptune and beyond, including possible solar system building blocks.Go to story
How Elon Musk and Big Tech Poured Millions Into the Midterms, and Lost
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the historic blue wave that swept the midterms and delivered a rebuke to the Trump administration, Big Tech, and data centers.Go to story
6 Best VPN Services (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Every VPN says it’s the best, but only some of them are telling the truth.Go to story
‘Exhumed’ recounts the true story of America’s first vampire
Science, history and fear intersect in a new book from award-winning podcast creator Aaron Mahnke.Go to story