Supreme Court majority may embrace ATF's ghost gun rule The ATF classifies the kits as firearms under the 1968 Gun Control Act, but kit manufacturers and sellers challenged the rule in court, asserting that the ATF had exceeded its authority. Nina Totenberg
Azerbaijan’s human-rights record is under fire as it prepares to host UN climate talks Azerbaijan has carried out an “escalating crackdown” on government critics and activists over the past two years, according to Human Rights Watch and Freedom Now. Michael Copley
Two Jewish Democrats reflect on Congressional efforts to combat surge in antisemitism On the anniversary of Hamas’ attacks on Israel, Jewish lawmakers reflect on what role Congress can play in addressing rising antisemitism in the U.S. Barbara Sprunt
Hurricane preparedness: Expert guidance on flooding, power outages and more The Atlantic hurricane season isn't over yet. Get ahead of the next storm with these emergency preparedness tips to protect you, your family and your home. Life Kit
Concerns about an all-out war in the Middle East continue to intensify Israel sent more troops to its border with Lebanon on Tuesday as it expands its ground invasion into the country. Israel and Hezbollah also continued to trade heavy aerial attacks.
Tampa hospital hopes 'aquafence' flood barrier holds The hospital installed a temporary floodwall that held back storm surge during Hurricane Helene last month, but Milton is expected to bring much more.
Floridians reconsider staying home as Hurricane Milton edges closer Communities along Florida's west coast are bracing for a life-threatening storm. Many residents are taking Milton very seriously, heeding calls to evacuate to higher ground. Others are staying put. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Alive on paper but dead in reality — why fewer people may be reaching advanced age Research into some areas of the world that have a lot of centenarians shows that some of those people are no longer alive. Sometimes the fault is bad record-keeping and sometimes it’s outright fraud. Ari Daniel
Mortgage rates have dropped. Should you refinance your home? Interested in seeing if you can save money on your mortgage? Here’s what to know about refinancing – and how to think about timing. Laurel Wamsley
