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Tennessee death‑row inmate Christa Pike was placed on a ventilator after a lethal‑injection attempt failed. Lawyers allege improper IV placement prevented the drug from entering her bloodstream.
In Tennessee, inmate Christa Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital during a lethal‑injection attempt. Governor Bill Lee halted executions and ordered an independent review of the state’s protocol.
Governor Kathy Hochul said the woman at the centre of the Cornell University rape investigation was failed by officials at every turn. She appointed Attorney General Letitia James to take over the case and pledged to close a state‑law loophole that shields perpetrators when victims are voluntarily intoxicated.
September’s jobs report showed employers added only 29,000 positions, down sharply from August’s 133,000. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%, a modest rise as the midterm election season looms.
Students at Cornell University gathered for a protest assembly demanding accountability after a civil lawsuit alleged a 2022 gang rape at a fraternity house. The university has launched an independent investigation while the state attorney general has been appointed as special prosecutor.
Nike posted quarterly revenue of $11 billion, missing analysts’ forecasts, and its shares slipped more than 8% in after‑hours trading. The brand also saw football star Kylian Mbappé end a two‑decade partnership to join Swiss rival On.
A Nova Scotia judge dismissed the sexual‑assault case against Mike Smith after the Crown offered no evidence. The actor, best known for playing Bubbles on Trailer Park Boys, can now resume his work on the series.
Jane Doe has sued Cornell University, alleging she was drugged and raped by seven men in 2024. Her lawyer claims the university’s health system failed to provide appropriate medical care after the assault.
Mark Carney announced a fast‑tracked 1,250‑km oil pipeline to the Pacific coast, citing U.S. protectionist tariffs as a driver. The project, called Pacific Link, aims to diversify Canada’s export markets while facing environmental and Indigenous opposition.
Ye’s two scheduled concerts at St Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena have been officially cancelled after weeks of uncertainty. Organisers cited the venue’s refusal to sign a rental agreement and complaints about the rapper’s past remarks.
A Washington DC judge dismissed the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn, citing political pressure from President Trump. The Justice Department had already dropped the charges after new evidence showed contractor errors caused the Reflecting Pool damage.
The family of Renee Good has filed two lawsuits accusing the U.S. government and senior Trump administration officials of responsibility for her death. The suits allege civil‑rights violations, negligence and a conspiracy to interfere with her rights.
President Donald Trump said supplies of some munitions are lower because of the war with Iran, while polling shows declining public approval of his handling of the economy.
Christa Pike survived a lethal‑injection attempt in Tennessee after two doses of pentobarbital failed to stop her heartbeat. The botched execution has prompted a third‑party review and renewed debate over the reliability of capital‑punishment protocols.
A Michael Jordan game‑worn jersey from Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for £9.3 million, setting a new record for Jordan memorabilia. The sale, conducted by Joopiter, outpaced the previous high of £7.6 million for a different 1998 Finals jersey.
Two elders were killed and two others injured when a vehicle struck participants in a community walk on Tsawwassen First Nation land. Police say the driver may have suffered a medical emergency, and the incident is not believed to be linked to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
A former Cornell student filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and raped by fraternity members in 2024. The case has drawn attention to the complex and often confusing reporting systems that students must navigate on college campuses.
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted a stay on the execution of Tennessee inmate Christa Pike, allowing the lethal‑injection schedule to proceed. The decision was issued by Justice Brett Kavanaugh with the three liberal justices dissenting.
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to announce the dismissal of roughly 20% of the armed forces’ senior officers at a ceremony in Quantico, Virginia. The move follows earlier personnel cuts and has drawn criticism from lawmakers and civil‑rights groups.
A federal appeals court halted the execution of Christa Pike about an hour before it was scheduled. The pause follows a recent Supreme Court denial of a reprieve and a clemency request that was also rejected.
