Private aerospace startup completes 1st test flight of its orbital launch vehicle

A Texas mother, Kaura Taylor, has resurfaced in Scotland, living with the ‘Kingdom of Kubala’ as the second wife of its leader, King Atehene. The group claims to be a lost Hebrew tribe seeking to reclaim land they assert was stolen from their ancestors 400 years ago, raising concerns from Taylor’s family about her wellbeing and the welfare of her child. Want More Context? 🔎

Tens of thousands protested across Australia, demanding action to support Palestinians facing famine and violence in Gaza, with over 300,000 estimated participants. Demonstrators called for sanctions against Israel, emphasizing the country's obligations under the Genocide Convention, as global solidarity rallies occurred in various countries, highlighting the humanitarian crisis. Want More Context? 🔎

On "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan discusses President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Washington to combat crime, with Maryland Governor Wes Moore expressing opposition due to sustainability, constitutional concerns, and the impact on local policing. The episode also features insights from Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Congressman Mike Lawler, economist Mohamed El-Erian, and UNICEF's Catherine Russell on various pressing issues. Want More Context? 🔎

Apple is in preliminary talks to license Google's Gemini AI model to enhance its Siri voice assistant, following setbacks in Siri's upgrade timeline. The company is internally testing two versions of Siri, one powered by its own models (Linwood) and another using external technology (Glenwood), while considering collaborations with other AI firms like Anthropic and OpenAI. Want More Context? 🔎

The US ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, expressed concern in a letter to President Emmanuel Macron regarding the rise of antisemitism in France, coinciding with remarks from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Both criticized Macron's comments on Israel and his plans for Palestinian statehood, linking them to increased hate crimes against Jews amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎

A posthumous memoir by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein, titled "Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice," is set for release on October 21. Giuffre, who died by suicide in April, aimed to shed light on systemic failures in trafficking and share intimate details about her experiences with Epstein and influential figures like Prince Andrew. Want More Context? 🔎