News Above the Noise—Week of October 4, 2026
1. How a Cockpit Emergency Tool Became the Weapon Used Against a Flydubai Captain
It marked the 14th time the Senate has weighed in on the Iran war since Trump launched it in February, and the closest the vote has come to passing. War powers resolutions carry no legal force and don't require the president's signature, but the near-even split is one of the starkest signs yet of GOP unease with the war. Read more here.
2. The Work of Student Reporters Sent Shockwaves Across the Country
Senior editor Cerese Qusba had been digging into the case for months before the lawsuit became public, building trust with the plaintiff and studying Cornell's own policies so the paper was ready when it landed. Editor-in-chief Sophia Dasser explains why the staff chose to publish an editorial naming the seven men sued and calling out their school's secrecy. The two also share what they plan to do next. Read more here.
3. Why Lethal Injection Is Under Scrutiny After Tennessee’s Failed Execution Attempt
Christa Pike, the only woman on the state's death row, was scheduled to die Wednesday for a 1995 killing, but reports say she survived two rounds of drugs. It was the state's second botched attempt this year, and the fallout has already reached the top of the corrections department, where the commissioner is stepping down.. Read more here.
4. The Overlooked Leg Condition That Can Raise Risks for Women
Peripheral artery disease affects at least 7 million Americans, but women are less likely to get the textbook warning sign. In one study of nearly 1,000 older women with PAD, most reported no classic pain at all. Instead, it may show up as tired, numb, or slower-moving limbs that are easy to blame on getting older. Read more here.
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