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Ars Technica

EU Plans First Undersea Cable Link to Greenland

The European Union plans to create an undersea Internet cable linking Europe to Greenland, with potential extensions to Canada and Asia. This initiative is part of a new Arctic strategy outlined in a European Commission document published on October 20, 2026.

The Atlantic

Elon Musk's Impact on Ukraine's Starlink Services Amid Conflict

A memo warned Ukrainian military officers of potential disruptions to Starlink services, crucial for drone operations, following a U.S. policy shift. Elon Musk acknowledged causing outages and criticized calls for military aid to Ukraine. Ukraine is exploring alternatives, but none match Starlink's capabilities, while Russia develops its satellite network. Musk's financial interests may impact his decisions regarding service in Ukraine, raising concerns about the military's reliance on Starlink.

The Daily Beast

Kirk Herbstreit Featured at Fundraiser for Political Action Committee

Kirk Herbstreit, an ESPN football analyst, headlined a fundraiser for ProgressPAC, which has donated to Senator Tommy Tuberville. The event, hosted by the Business Council of Alabama, raised funds for pro-business initiatives. Herbstreit had previously claimed to avoid political involvement.

The Hill

Data on over 40,000 DHS Employees Leaked by Nonprofit Collective

Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDoSecrets) has published data on over 40,000 employees of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including some from the intelligence community. The source of the leak remains unidentified, referred to as the 'Department of Peace' by DDoSecrets.

Guardian — US

High Tides Cause Flooding and Disrupt Transportation in California

California is experiencing significant flooding due to historic high tides, impacting communities from San Diego to the San Francisco Bay Area. Streets, homes, and businesses are submerged, and transportation routes are disrupted. Kayakers have been seen navigating flooded areas, while emergency infrastructure has been overwhelmed in some locations.

The Daily Beast

Trump Calls for Removal of Mary Peltola from Ballot Over Allegations

Donald Trump has requested the removal of Mary Peltola from the Alaska Senate ballot, citing allegations of her campaign's involvement in recruiting a candidate with a similar name to confuse voters. The Peltola campaign denies these claims, and the alleged actions are not considered illegal under national election law. Trump has previously filed a lawsuit regarding the election results.