Florida high-schooler and one other killed in school bus rollover crash 05. October 2026 (20:19) Authorities say crash in Winter Haven involved three vehicles, including bus filled with dozens of schoolchildrenA high school student and one other person were killed in a crash that caused a school bus to flip over on to its roof in central Florida early on Monday, according to authorities.About 26 students traveling on the public school bus involved in the crash were taken to the hospital, the Polk county sheriff’s office said in a statement posted to Facebook. The bus had 39 occupants: 37 high school students, the bus driver and the driver’s daughter, officials said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Astronomers Confirm Discovery of the Youngest Known Exoplanet Ever 05. October 2026 (20:15) Under 1 million years old, “Elias 2-24b” is now the youngest exoplanet ever observed, and it may force researchers to reevaluate theories about how planets are formed.(Wired)
Nashville Symphony Receives $10 Million Lifeline From Oracle 05. October 2026 (20:14) The symphony announced last week that it was pausing the rest of the season after disclosing financial trouble. The concerts are back on now, thanks to a tech company gift.(New York Times)