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UAE Calls Flydubai Cockpit Axe Attack Attempted Terrorism

An Omani co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash axe on a flight to Tel Aviv in what UAE officials called a terrorist act. Passengers subdued the attacker; Trump warned Iran amid probes into extremism links.

Polls Show Democrats Competitive in Five Trump-Won Senate Races

Trump Rallies in Red States to Spur Midterm Turnout

Daily Briefing

The UAE has classified a cockpit axe attack on a Flydubai flight as an attempted terrorist act, while the sale of Lukoil assets remains tied to talks between Trump and Putin on Ukraine.

September jobs data showed just 29,000 gains, well below forecasts, though heavy AI infrastructure spending is cited as an economic buffer. Recent polls indicate Democrats are competitive in five Trump-won Senate races, prompting the former president to rally supporters in Republican strongholds.

Tennessee paused executions after a failed lethal injection, and a special prosecutor was appointed in the 2024 Cornell assault case. Separately, growing AI risk concerns are fueling calls for development pauses and a US-China pact.

Tennessee Pauses Executions After Pike Survives Lethal Injection

Death-row inmate Christa Pike survived lethal injection and was placed on a ventilator, sparking renewed debate over the death penalty. Lawyers called it cruel and highlighted prior botched cases in the state.

Special Prosecutor Named in 2024 Cornell Assault Case

NY Governor Hochul appointed a special prosecutor after the local DA declined to pursue new evidence in a 2024 student gang rape. The case exposed gaps in campus sexual assault protocols and intoxication laws.