News without the noise · New York Edition
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 5 stories
The faculty senate at Cornell University is preparing to vote on a resolution of no confidence regarding the administration's management of sexual assault allegations involving fraternity members, with the vote scheduled for 2024.
Three individuals, including an infant, were hospitalized following a multi-car accident on Linden Avenue in Linden, New Jersey. The incident occurred when a police vehicle was responding to a call, prompting other cars to pull over, which led to a collision involving a second vehicle that was struck head-on. The driver of the SUV believed to be responsible for the crash has been arrested, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the accident.
Jim Bakker, known for his role in the 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, passed away at the age of 86, as confirmed by his second wife, Lori Bakker. He and his first wife, Tammy Faye Bakker, became cultural icons in the 1980s and 1990s, often featured in parodies and comedic sketches.
Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, has secured a lead in the first round of the presidential elections, indicating the potential rise of a political dynasty. Alongside him, other family members have also been elected to office, although Jair Bolsonaro's wife lost her bid for a state legislature seat.
Reports indicate that a new alliance of armed groups in Tigray, Ethiopia, is forcibly recruiting boys as young as 15 amid renewed fighting that began on September 23. This resurgence of conflict has raised concerns about a potential humanitarian crisis, undermining the peace agreement established in November 2022 between the Ethiopian federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF).