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'Trump has cost us': After midterm losses, MAGA asks if it's over
MAGA supporters are reflecting on the recent midterm election losses and their implications for the movement. Many are questioning Trump's role in the party's electoral failures and expressing frustration with party leaders. The elections have raised concerns about the future direction of the MAGA movement, prompting some to call for a re-evaluation of its goals. Discontent over economic issues like living costs has contributed to this disillusionment among supporters.
Why did you come back? The Indian dream beyond India's borders
The trend of Indian emigration continues, driven by aspirations for better opportunities abroad. Despite improvements in India, many individuals still seek to leave the country. Historical patterns of migration are linked to economic conditions and personal ambitions. The allure of the United States remains significant for many professionals. However, immigration policies may restrict future movement and opportunities for those seeking success.
Madonna banned her youngest son from having a phone after what happened with her older children: ‘It ended my relationship with them’
Madonna revealed why she refused to give her youngest son David a mobile phone at 13 after regretting the decision with her older children, Lourdes and Rocco. In a 2019 Vogue interview, the singer said smartphones and social media affected her relationship with them, exposing them to constant images and comparisons with others. Here's what she said about her parenting decision and how technology changed her relationship with her children.
US Midterms 2026: Cost of living and government corruption are top issues, AP Voter Poll says
Voters are participating in Election Day to influence control of the U.S. House and Senate. Many electorate members express dissatisfaction with the current economic situation attributed to Trump's policies. Polls indicate a significant desire for checks and balances on the presidency from Congress. Various gubernatorial candidates, along with major ballot measures, also shape the election landscape. Early voting statistics show heightened engagement compared to previous elections and reflect voter concerns.
See data centres less as energy-sucking private warehouses, and more as quasi-public utilities
We need data centres. They run far more than ChatGPT. Search, banking, streaming, social networks, cloud software, government services, hospitals and almost every company's digital operations depend on them. AI simply raises the requirement dramatically. Google says its Vizag hub will provide new subsea connectivity for India. IEA says electricity use by AI-focused data centres jumped 50% in 2025. A country without serious compute infrastructure risks becoming a consumer, rather than a producer, of the AI revolution.
Indian patch patrol sets out to resolve PHP risk
Two critical security flaws in PHP, the programming language underpinning an estimated 70% of the internet, have triggered emergency cybersecurity measures in India. Banks are auditing applications and preparing backups, while the government is patching official websites. Razorpay has deployed AI-led vulnerability detection and warned merchants about potential breaches.
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PHP security vulnerabilities: Indian govt rushes to fix official websites, banks audit apps
Banks have begun auditing applications for weaknesses, taking some non-critical services offline and preparing backups to divert traffic if parts of their websites or mobile applications experience downtime, according to executives.
Rush is on to patch a software vulnerability that could impact 70% of websites worldwide
Many government sites appeared to be functioning normally Thursday, but outages or limited service continued while security work was under way.
Veolia opens India disaster hub as climate risks mount, commits over €1 million globally to emergency response
Veolia has opened a New Delhi hub to deploy mobile water-treatment units and trained personnel for disaster response across South and Southeast Asia.
Multiple websites go offline after critical PHP security flaw; FBI urges immediate updates. Here's what you should do
In light of critical vulnerabilities discovered in PHP, numerous websites have been taken offline. The FBI has strongly recommended that organizations either update their PHP installations or disconnect vulnerable systems. Cybersecurity experts warn that these flaws pose a significant risk of data theft and cyberattacks. In response, website administrators are implementing urgent maintenance. Users are encouraged to exercise caution and adhere to online safety protocols.
Pete McPherson launched DoYouEvenBlog with just $100 in 2017; by 2025, his online publishing business was generating recurring income from its audience
Pete McPherson had a career as a certified public accountant, but he had spent years experimenting with blogs and other online businesses. More than 50 of those projects failed to produce the results he wanted. Then, in 2017, he launched Do You Even Blog, a website and podcast about building an audience and making money online.
Saudi Arabia’s Houthi trap: The underdog sets the price of war
The Houthis have demonstrated their capability to threaten Saudi Arabia's military superiority and economic infrastructure. The conflict continues as Saudi Arabia struggles to contain the Houthi advances, particularly in Taiz. The Houthis leverage their local knowledge and increased arms capabilities, complicating Saudi military efforts. Saudi reliance on fragmented Yemeni forces for support has not proven effective against Houthi strategies.
Mexico to require digital platforms to protect minors from violent, sexual content
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she would sign a presidential decree later in the day requiring digital platforms, including social networks and streaming sites, to shield children and teenagers from violent, sexual and other harmful content
PM GatiShakti completes 5 years, next phase focuses on multimodal connectivity: Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan would continue to support multimodal connectivity, faster infrastructure development and greater logistics efficiency as the initiative completed five years.
A timeline of developments in AI safety since the attack on Hugging Face
The episodes have highlighted the vulnerabilities in AI security and raised questions over how the fast-growing technology can be developed safely as its usage becomes more widespread globally.
Trump names commentator Katie Zacharia of his media company as next White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia has been appointed as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt announced her resignation from the position and will transition to a role at Fox News. Zacharia previously worked as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security and contributed to Trump Media & Technology Group. Donald Trump praised Zacharia for her loyalty and involvement in his presidential campaigns.
The Comeback of the Physical Store—and What It Means for Your Business
Brick-and-mortar retail is not declining but evolving, as stores take on new roles as logistics hubs, experiential destinations, and powerful drivers of demand and brand equity. Rising digital acquisition costs and operational challenges are pushing companies to integrate physical and online channels, using stores to improve fulfillment, customer engagement, and marketing effectiveness. The broader lesson for leaders: assets once viewed as liabilities can become competitive advantages when their role is reimagined and aligned with changing economics and customer behavior.
As Thailand cracks down on foreigners, a tourist paradise reconsiders its welcome
Thailand is facing a growing backlash against foreign influence in its tourist hotspots, particularly southern islands such as Koh Phangan, Phuket and Koh Samui. Locals fear foreign investors and businesses are reshaping communities, driving up property prices and pushing residents out.
Finnish town braces for change from Google data centres
In the northern Finnish town of Muhos, 36-year-old farmer Joni Pitkanen is preparing for life with a new neighbour -- just kilometers away, tech giant Google is planning to build new data centres. The planned data centres are part of an announced 13-billion-euro ($15-billion) investment in Finland over the next two years -- the US tech giant's single biggest investment in Europe.
Tamil Nadu scraps plans for greenfield airport in Parandur, risks falling a decade behind rival aviation hubs
Tamil Nadu, a $400 billion-plus economy with more than 10% annual growth, lacks an airport that matches its economic scale. Chennai’s Meenambakkam airport handled 23 million passengers in FY26, well below Bengaluru and Hyderabad, while the state’s other airports also lack the capacity to meet growing demand.
In 1957, two Minnesota brothers built a tiny loader to clean a turkey barn; their unusual 3-wheel machine led to Bobcat, which later sold more than 1 million loaders
In the 1950s, Cyril and Louis Keller engineered a groundbreaking compact loader tailored for turkey farmer Eddie Velo. Using simple materials to meet the unique demands of limited spaces, their inventive creation gained prominence at the 1958 Minnesota State Fair, drawing interest from Melroe Manufacturing Company. This marked the birth of the Bobcat skid-steer loader, a game-changer for farming and construction techniques.
Meta misled consumers in case over Cambridge Analytica scandal, New Mexico jury says
The verdict followed a two-week trial over a lawsuit filed by New Mexico's attorney general in 2021, three years after news reports revealed that personal data from as many as 87 million Facebook users had been harvested through a third-party app and used in efforts to profile voters.
UK conspiracy theorists are vandalizing traffic lights: Who are 'Blade Runners' and what do they believe?
In the United Kingdom, a group named Blade Runners is vandalizing traffic light sensors, claiming that they act as electronic assault weapons. They believe these sensors pose serious health threats, including cancer and sudden death. Recent vandalism incidents have been reported across various locations, particularly in Cambridge area.
OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges
OpenAI's ongoing battle also reflects a yawning gap between the strength of the models the company is testing and its capacity to oversee or even track their actions.
Meta shares soar after launch of Muse AI
Meta shares bounced back to their summer 2025 highs this week, riding a wave of investor excitement about Muse, the social media giant's AI agent which presents an opportunity to generate revenue beyond advertising. Concerns linger about whether Meta, which generates almost all of its revenue from advertising, will be able to make such monumental investments pay off.
Trump lays out the pomp for Xi but says little about the significant tensions in US-China relations
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met for important discussions regarding trade relations and artificial intelligence advancements. Both leaders emphasized maintaining healthy competition to avoid conflict, especially concerning Taiwan. Discussions also touched upon the ongoing war in Iran and China's role in the peace process. The two sides agreed to extend a trade truce while processing trade disagreements.
IRDAI proposal hits insurance stocks; FSSAI vs ecomm giants
The insurance regulator has proposed new limits on commissions as part of a wider overhaul. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Vladimir Putin using fake Facebook ads promising film roles to recruit soldiers for Russia? All about the ‘global casting call’ luring youngsters
Recruitment networks reportedly linked to Russia have been accused of using deceptive job advertisements to attract people from Africa and elsewhere, with some listings promoting supposed opportunities in acting, construction and security work.
Trump inaugurates new White House helipad; TV networks boycott coverage over CNN ban
US President Trump inaugurated a new White House helipad with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Major television networks boycotted the event in protest of CNN's ban. Trump posted about the helipad's maiden voyage on his social media. Media access restrictions have overshadowed the helipad project and a state visit. The president has focused on building projects during his term.
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