Moment Nasa scientist Margaret Hamilton receives presidential medal of honour

BBC - Oct 8, 2026

Barack Obama awarded the Apollo 11 software engineer with the America's highest civilian honour in 2016.

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EU natural gas prices top €100 for first time since 2022

EU natural gas prices top €100 for first time since 2022

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As winter approaches, the price of European natural gas topped €100 / megawatt hour, its highest level since 2022. The EU says it's not worried about supplies, although its storage facilities are only 72% full, but warns households of a 'difficult' season to come. Also in the show - the UK government tries to cushion the impact of high energy bills, and 200 passengers are stranded in Cambodia after their multi-year cruise was cancelled because of high fuel costs.

Fed Holds Rates Steady Despite Lack of Progress on Inflation

Fed Holds Rates Steady Despite Lack of Progress on Inflation

Oct 28, 2026

Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, said an “information-rich” period before the central bank’s gathering in December will help officials determine next steps for policy.

Alphabet’s Revenue Rises 25% as Profit Falls

Alphabet’s Revenue Rises 25% as Profit Falls

Oct 28, 2026

The company has been spending relentlessly to build A.I., but its revenue growth was not as high as investors had anticipated. Profit dropped because of changes to the value of its investments.

CNN, MS Now and Politico Update Lawsuit Against Trump Over White House Access

CNN, MS Now and Politico Update Lawsuit Against Trump Over White House Access

Oct 28, 2026

The news outlets argued in an updated lawsuit that they should be granted access to the White House reporting pools.

Weil Gotshal, Once A Legal Powerhouse, Plans to Dissolve

Weil Gotshal, Once A Legal Powerhouse, Plans to Dissolve

Oct 28, 2026

The prominent law firm has been rocked by an exodus of high profile lawyers, a failed succession plan and a scuttled deal to merge with a rival firm.

Neutrinos Are Everywhere. A Physicist Explains.

Neutrinos Are Everywhere. A Physicist Explains.

Oct 28, 2026

Dr. Francis Halzen, the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics, sheds some light on the mysterious, subatomic particles that whiz through us every day.

Microsoft’s Profit Jumps 32% Despite Big Increase in Spending

Microsoft’s Profit Jumps 32% Despite Big Increase in Spending

Oct 28, 2026

The company’s free cash flow stayed positive in the last quarter even as it spent $45.2 billion on data centers and offered to pay workers to leave.

Restaurants sceptical over 'garlic and gherkins' plan

Restaurants sceptical over 'garlic and gherkins' plan

Oct 28, 2026

Import tariffs on more than 100 items - including garlic, gherkins and plant-based milk - are being removed.

Historic polar vortex collapse coming within days threatening parts of US with bitter cold

Historic polar vortex collapse coming within days threatening parts of US with bitter cold

Oct 28, 2026

A 'polar vortex collapse' could plunge parts of the US into bitter cold as forecasts point to a potentially record-breaking disruption above the Arctic within days.

Urgent FBI warning over midterm scams targeting Americans' money

Urgent FBI warning over midterm scams targeting Americans' money

Oct 28, 2026

Millions are being donated by Americans all over the US with just days until the midterms are decided. However, an expert warns almost all of that money will never make it to your favorite candidate.

From Senate Candidates, Surprising Stances on Fixing Social Security

From Senate Candidates, Surprising Stances on Fixing Social Security

Oct 28, 2026

Congress needs a plan to prevent the program’s funds from running short by 2032. Many Senate candidates have shared their positions — some of them unexpected.

What we now know about the UK economy in four charts

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Oct 28, 2026

The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth.

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