Episode Details

Good morning, I'm Alex, and here's what's happening today. Starting off with international news. First up is the F1 sprint qualifying live coverage from the Singapore Grand Prix 2026. You can catch all the times, results, and commentary on BBC for everything you need to know about this exciting race weekend. Moving on to another story in the same category, a report suggests ADHD and autism may be at risk of over-diagnosis, as an author warns of a rise in mental ill health. This is according to the latest from BBC. Now shifting gears to world news. The Washington Post reports that Iranian hackers planted fake articles in real U.S. publications using ChatGPT. And USA Today has Donald Trump passing on the Nobel Peace Prize he's long coveted, with no mention of why this time around. In top headlines today, Reuters is reporting Ethiopia says it must defend itself against Eritrea's 'all-out invasion.' Over at CNBC, stock futures are rising as tech shares rebound following a sell-off. Live updates can be found there for more details. Business news follows next. Yahoo Finance has SpaceX planning its next Starlink move which could squeeze AT&T and Verizon — even Apple and Samsung. And the Wall Street Journal is noting that the mood in markets improves after Trump vows not to strike Iran before midterm elections. In technology, Syracuse.com brings us a story about a Southern Tier hunter who got his crossbow buck. That's all we have for tech news today. And now moving on to entertainment. The Independent has Slow Horses star responding after their character was killed off: ‘I’m not alright about it.’ It’s always tough when characters leave the show, but this one seems particularly impactful. That wraps up our main stories. And finally, some good news for you all. First up, the world's largest 'glacial archaeology' expedition has recovered 48 stone age arrowheads and shafts. This is a significant find that sheds light on ancient human history. On a lighter note, today marks Good News in History, October 9th. That's it for today, I'm Alex, thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow.