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Greta Thunberg warns ‘everything we love is at stake’ as she arrives at UN climate talks

Greta Thunberg warns ‘everything we love is at stake’ as she arrives at UN climate talks

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is at the U.N. climate talks, where she criticized the annual proceedings and stressed the need to put people and the planet ahead of profits and power
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Global Hunger Crisis Intensifies as Acute Food Insecurity Doubles in a Decade

Global Hunger Crisis Intensifies as Acute Food Insecurity Doubles in a Decade

A recent report from Action Against Hunger, highlighted at an Overseas Development Institute (ODI) event, reveals a significant escalation in global hunger. An estimated 266 million people across 47 countries and territories faced acute food insecurity in 2025, a figure that has doubled since 2016. The UK's Minister of State for International Development, Kirsty McNeill, expressed outrage at the situation, noting that 645 million people went hungry last year and a third of humanity could not afford a healthy diet. Famine was confirmed in two locations in the same year, despite the world producing enough food for everyone. McNeill emphasized that hunger is not a supply problem but rather an issue of access, inequality, and political choices. Humanitarian funding for food security has drastically fallen by more than half over the past three years, exacerbating the crisis. Ten countries account for 170 million of those facing acute food insecurity, with Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sudan alo...
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Estonia Prepares AI Agent Accountability Rules, Emphasizing Permissions and Responsibility

Estonia Prepares AI Agent Accountability Rules, Emphasizing Permissions and Responsibility

Estonia is developing new regulations for artificial intelligence agents, as announced by Prime Minister Kristen Michal at the Tallinn Digital Summit on November 5, 2026. The proposed rules will focus on establishing clear permissions for AI agents, maintaining records of their actions, and defining responsibility for their decisions. Prime Minister Michal cited examples such as AI agents preparing tax returns and paying bills to illustrate the need for these safeguards. These preparations are part of a broader agenda to enhance AI capability, trust, and security, building upon Estonia's existing digital government infrastructure. The government aims to extend its use of AI through the Eesti.ai initiative, with applications planned for hospitals, schools, public services, and businesses.
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European Parliament Hosts 'Voices of Change' Conference on Youth Participation

European Parliament Hosts 'Voices of Change' Conference on Youth Participation

The 'Voices of Change' conference recently concluded at the European Parliament in Brussels, organized by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) and the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). The event brought together young people, policymakers, and civil society representatives to discuss how to enhance youth participation in decision-making processes. A central question of the conference was what needs to change for young people to feel that their voices can genuinely influence decisions. Discussions extended beyond mere consultation, exploring who sets agendas, how decision-making power is shared, and how institutions can transparently demonstrate the impact of youth contributions. The conference featured a 'gallery walk' through two years of the project and three parallel 'fishbowl' discussions on topics such as organizational neutrality, the influence of online information on youth, and financial/personal barriers to youth-led initiatives. YMCA Europe contributed its expertise on youth participa...
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Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Delayed Until Spring Due to Lawsuit; Eight Tribes Join Defense

Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Delayed Until Spring Due to Lawsuit; Eight Tribes Join Defense

Online sports betting in Wisconsin faces further delays, with a lawsuit challenging its legality not expected to be settled until spring 2027. The Wisconsin Legislature and Governor Tony Evers approved a law in April to open the door for online sports betting, but it requires state and federal sign-off, including renegotiated compacts with the state's 11 tribes. In August, the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Brown County Taxpayers Association and Citizens Defending Liberty, arguing the law violates the Wisconsin Constitution. On November 9, Waukesha County Judge Arthur Melvin allowed eight tribes—Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Forest County Potawatomi Community, Ho-Chunk Nation, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Oneida Nation, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Sokaogon Chippewa Community, and Stockbridge-Munsee Community—to join the case as intervenors to defend the law.
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University of Oregon Graduate Students Vote to Strike Over Wages and Healthcare

University of Oregon Graduate Students Vote to Strike Over Wages and Healthcare

Graduate students at the University of Oregon (UO), represented by the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF), have overwhelmingly voted to strike by November 16. This decision comes after eight months of unsuccessful contract negotiations with the university administration regarding wages, healthcare, and job security. While both sides agreed to a wage freeze in the first year of a new contract, the GTFF is demanding 3.5% and 4% wage increases in the second and third years, respectively, whereas UO is offering only 2.5% for each of those years. A key point of contention in healthcare is the cost-sharing for increases exceeding 10%. The GTFF insists that any such increase in the first year should maintain the current 95% university / 5% student split, with a 50-50 split only applying in subsequent years. Mediated talks resumed on November 9 in an attempt to avert the strike.
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Ukrainian 38th Marine Brigade Intercepts Two Russian Shahed Drones on Donetsk Front

Ukrainian 38th Marine Brigade Intercepts Two Russian Shahed Drones on Donetsk Front

On the Donetsk front, a Ukrainian interceptor drone successfully shot down two Russian Shahed strike drones simultaneously. The Come Back Alive Foundation reported this incident, noting that the two Russian drones were flying in close proximity to each other. A specialized team of drone operators from the 38th Marine Brigade was deployed to intercept the incoming threats. Ground-based monitoring subsequently confirmed that both targets were successfully hit and neutralized. The interceptor drones utilized in this operation were provided to the brigade through the Dronopad (Drone Fall) project, an initiative under which the Come Back Alive Foundation procures essential equipment for air defense units. This event highlights the ongoing aerial engagements in the region and the evolving tactics used to counter drone attacks.
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5 Films Like Return of the Jedi You'll Wish You'd Found Sooner

5 Films Like Return of the Jedi You'll Wish You'd Found Sooner

Loved the epic conclusion of the original Star Wars trilogy? Here are 5 hidden-gem sci-fi and fantasy films that capture the magic of Return of the Jedi.
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COP31 Conference Highlights Need for Improved Climate Communication Strategies

COP31 Conference Highlights Need for Improved Climate Communication Strategies

The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, is underscoring the urgent need for more effective climate communication. Despite decades of discussions and the Paris Agreement, the world is still not acting fast enough to prevent exceeding the 1.5°C warming threshold, which the U.N. Environment Programme warns is now almost inevitable. A new report from the Potential Energy Coalition, commissioned by The Rockefeller Foundation, analyzed over 83,000 survey responses to identify better ways to communicate about climate change to inspire action. Key findings suggest that direct communication about climate change consequences is effective, focusing on potential gains rather than just losses, making the issue personal, and avoiding jargon. The report emphasizes that while the science is serious, communication needs to be honest, useful, and hopeful to resonate with a broader audience.
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UT Austin Utilizes NVIDIA Isaac for Advanced Robot Training in Simulation

UT Austin Utilizes NVIDIA Isaac for Advanced Robot Training in Simulation

The University of Texas at Austin is leveraging NVIDIA Isaac's open robotics platform to train its humanoid soccer team, UT Austin Villa, and other robotics projects. This simulation-first approach allows students to develop and test robot skills in virtual 3D environments before deploying them on physical robots. The university has integrated eight Dell-built nodes, each equipped with eight NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs, into the Texas Advanced Computing Center's (TACC) Stampede3 supercomputer. This infrastructure enables students to use NVIDIA Isaac Sim for creating simulated environments and NVIDIA Isaac Lab for training robot skills across numerous parallel simulations. This method addresses the challenge of limited physical robots by providing extensive hands-on experience for a larger number of students, allowing them to train complex behaviors like humanoid walking and high-speed off-road driving in a safe and scalable manner. The trained policies are then transferred to real rob...
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Neutral Shoes Are Not Always the Most Versatile Shoes in a Wardrobe

Neutral Shoes Are Not Always the Most Versatile Shoes in a Wardrobe

Fashion experts say neutral-colored shoes aren't always your most versatile option. Discover why metallics and 'near-neutrals' can be better.
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7 Songwriters in the Spirit of Fats Domino

7 Songwriters in the Spirit of Fats Domino

Explore seven artists, from New Orleans legends to modern songwriters, who carry the joyful, piano-driven spirit of rock and roll pioneer Fats Domino.
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If You Loved WALL-E, These 4 Directors Should Be Next

If You Loved WALL-E, These 4 Directors Should Be Next

Enjoyed WALL-E's mix of sci-fi, heart, and stunning visuals? Discover four directors whose films explore similar themes of humanity and hope.
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Comfortable Trousers Do Not Need an Elastic Waistband

Comfortable Trousers Do Not Need an Elastic Waistband

Discover why the most comfortable trousers often rely on superior fabric and tailoring, not an elastic waistband, for all-day wearability and style.
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Why Critics Compare These 5 Films to As Good as It Get

Why Critics Compare These 5 Films to As Good as It Get

Discover five films that critics have compared to the classic dramedy 'As Good as It Gets,' from 'Silver Linings Playbook' to 'A Man Called Otto.'
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Global Fossil Fuel Emissions Projected to Decline by 0.4% This Year, Driven by Renewables and Iran Conflict

Global Fossil Fuel Emissions Projected to Decline by 0.4% This Year, Driven by Renewables and Iran Conflict

According to the 2026 Global Carbon Budget report, annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels are projected to decrease by 0.4% this year. This marks the first decline since the 2020 pandemic and is attributed partly to the expansion of solar and wind power capacity and the price increases caused by the Iran conflict. The report, published in the journal Earth System Science Data, indicates that while global energy demand has grown, about two-thirds of this increase is being met by clean technologies like solar, wind, and electric vehicles. However, the 0.4% reduction is also significantly influenced by a 1.9% drop in oil emissions, a short-term response to global supply constraints and increased prices resulting from the Iran conflict. Joeri Rogelj, a climate scientist at Imperial College London, noted that while the slowing growth of emissions is encouraging, the projected decline is very small. Total global CO2 emissions from all sources, including human-caused peat fires, deforestation, an...
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China Engages in Communication Regarding Potential Trilateral Leaders' Summit

China Engages in Communication Regarding Potential Trilateral Leaders' Summit

China is actively communicating with relevant parties concerning a possible trilateral summit involving the leaders of China, Russia, and the United States. This development was confirmed by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun on Tuesday. Guo addressed inquiries about a Wall Street Journal report that highlighted differences regarding the proposed summit's format and agenda. While acknowledging the ongoing discussions, Guo stated that he currently had no specific information to provide on the issues raised in the report. The Chinese Foreign Ministry's engagement suggests a diplomatic effort to facilitate high-level talks between these three global powers, despite reported complexities in the planning stages.
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University of Alaska Board of Regents Delays AI Statement Amid Feedback

University of Alaska Board of Regents Delays AI Statement Amid Feedback

The University of Alaska Board of Regents has postponed the release of its statement of intent regarding the system's use of artificial intelligence. This delay comes after receiving feedback, indicating a need for further consideration and possibly revisions to the proposed guidelines. The initial statement was intended to outline the university system's approach to integrating and managing AI technologies across its various campuses and programs. The decision to delay suggests that the Board is taking a cautious and deliberative approach to a rapidly evolving technological landscape, aiming to ensure that the final policy adequately addresses concerns and incorporates diverse perspectives from stakeholders within and outside the university community. The specific nature of the feedback received has not been publicly detailed, but it has been significant enough to warrant a pause in the policy's progression.
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Road Home Program Secures Federal Grant to Advance Precision Medicine for Veteran PTSD Treatment

Road Home Program Secures Federal Grant to Advance Precision Medicine for Veteran PTSD Treatment

The Road Home Program: The National Center of Excellence for Veterans and their Families at Rush has received a federal grant of up to $4 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). This funding will support a project aimed at bringing precision medicine to PTSD care for veterans and active-duty service members. The program seeks to develop tools that predict which individuals will respond best to accelerated treatment and who might be at higher risk for symptom recurrence. By integrating machine learning and artificial intelligence with new data streams, including audio from therapy sessions and physiological data from wearable devices like fitness trackers and EEG devices, researchers aim to tailor treatments more precisely to each individual. This initiative focuses on improving outcomes for the 16% of participants who do not achieve optimal recovery with current treatments.
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See Bruce Springsteen Finally Play Western Stars Songs in Public

See Bruce Springsteen Finally Play Western Stars Songs in Public

He also told dirty jokes at the annual Stand Up For Heroes charity show, which raised nearly $6 million for veterans groups and their families