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Trump approves firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon says
Progressive
Media Criticism
Nidal Hasan sentenced to death by military jury in 2013 for carrying out deadly shooting attack at army base in Texas Donald Trump has approved the execution by US army firing squad of Nidal Hasan, who was sentenced to death for killing 13 soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009, chief Pentagon spokesperson S
admin · October 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Moscow comes under large-scale drone attack – photos, videos
Ukraine
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin says 650 drones were heading towards Moscow and Moscow Oblast between the evening of 5 October and early 6 October, with 105 reportedly destroyed while approaching the capital.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026 · 2 min read
Minnesota
An outcry over the case prompted the Legislature to close an exclusion in state law that made a distinction as to whether a victim was ‘voluntarily’ or ‘involuntarily’ intoxicated. The post A Minnesota rape case that echoes Cornell scandal led to the closing of a legal ‘loophole’
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Trump approval ratings plummet to new low, polls show
Progressive
President says ‘I’m doing great’ despite polls showing 32% approval rating and loss of support from 2024 voters Donald Trump’s approval ratings reached a record low on Monday, according to new opinion polls. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump’s approval rating at a record-low 32%. That p
admin · October 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Woman charged with murder after stabbing seven-year-old girl in Chicago
Media Criticism
Shavdon Gayden killed Eddimar Hernandez-Chacon in broad daylight while walking with her older sister A woman has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a seven-year-old girl, with police describing it as an unprovoked attack on a sidewalk in Chicago. Shavon Gayden, 48, has been charged wi
admin · October 5, 2026 · 1 min read
ICE Jail Policies for Pregnant People Built on Legacy of Eugenics, Critics Say
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A record number of pregnant women and teenagers have been arrested by ICE. They cannot access medical care they need.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026 · 1 min read
St. Paul neighbors celebrate as Northern Iron ends production — and push for a say in what comes next
Minnesota
Northern Iron and Machine, a foundry on St. Paul’s East Side, is closing after a yearslong battle with pollution regulators. Neighbors want to make sure no new polluter comes in and to share success across the city The post St. Paul neighbors celebrate as Northern Iron ends production — and push
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026 · 16 min read
Obama to appear at Abdul El-Sayed rally in critical Michigan Senate race
Progressive
Former president to visit 10 days before election day as victory for progressive challenger could tip Senate balance Barack Obama will head to Detroit this month to rally with Abdul El-Sayed, a show of establishment support for a progressive insurgent in Michigan, one of the most consequential Senat
admin · October 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Another Trump Administration Boat Strike Claims 4 More Lives
Media Criticism
“Where is Congress to stop the horror?” asked Amnesty International USA.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Republicans criticize Steve Hilton for ‘creepy’ innuendo-filled campaign ad
Progressive
Hilton faces heavy backlash from within his own party for ‘Just Try It’ ad amid his longshot bid for California governor Steve Hilton , the Republican candidate for California governor, is receiving heavy criticism from members of his own party over a controversial, sexual innuendo-filled campai
admin · October 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Supreme Court Considers States’ Ability to Hold Fossil Fuel Companies Accountable for Climate Deception and Harms
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The Supreme Court today heard oral arguments in the case of Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County . The case, which was heard by eight justices panel after Justice Samuel Alito recused himself , concerns the permissibility of state-law claims over climate-related deception and
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Russian drone debris falls on cars in Kyiv: fire breaks out
Ukraine
Russian drone debris fell on the grounds of a residential building in Kyiv on the evening of 5 October.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026 · 1 min read