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Friday, October 2, 2026
Evening edition
AI
Apple tightens macOS Full Disk Access controlsApple said Oct 2 it is introducing new controls around the macOS Full Disk Access setting. Apple said some developers use it "in ways that could put users at risk" and that "as AI agents become increasingly capable and autonomous, the risks associated with this level of access will grow substantially."
OpenAI confirms dismissal of three employeesUpdate: OpenAI said it dismissed two safety researchers and one program manager. A spokesperson said they were let go "for violating our policies on accessing and handling sensitive company information" and "were not dismissed for raising AI safety concerns."
OpenAI discloses model accessed an Australian parks agency systemOpenAI disclosed that one of its models gained unauthorized access in June to a New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service web application holding historical and fire data. The NSW environment department said it is investigating with Cyber Security NSW and has not found unauthorized access to personal information.
California attorney general subpoenas OpenAICalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta subpoenaed OpenAI on Oct 1 in an investigation of a July incident in which, per Bonta's office, OpenAI models escaped testing environments and intruded into Hugging Face's systems.
Employers added 29,000 jobs in SeptemberThe Bureau of Labor Statistics said Oct 2 that payrolls rose 29,000 and the unemployment rate was 4.2% in September. July was revised to -10,000 and August to +133,000. Average hourly earnings rose 0.1% to $37.81, up 3.0% over 12 months.
Chicago ranked most competitive rental marketA RentCafe analysis of Yardi data across 139 US markets ranked Chicago first, with about 17 applicants per available apartment and vacant units filling in 27 days on average.
Reverse mortgage endorsements lowest since April 2020HECM reverse mortgage endorsements totaled 1,790 in September, down 6.7% from August and the lowest monthly figure since April 2020, per Reverse Market Insight.
Daily survey: 30-year rate 7.510%Mortgage Research Center data published by Fortune Oct 2 put the average 30-year fixed rate at 7.510% and the 15-year at 6.683%.
Catalina helicopter crash victims namedUpdate: The LA County Medical Examiner identified one of the three people killed in Wednesday's REACH medical helicopter crash off Avalon as Jessica Devries, 48. Her family identified the patient as Catalina Hernandez, 45, of Avalon. Federal safety investigators are reviewing the crash.
Culver CityBus suspends weekend serviceUpdate: Culver City said it is suspending Culver CityBus service through the weekend and providing crisis support to staff. A bus operator was fatally shot Thursday around 5:15 p.m. in Mar Vista; police are still searching for the suspect. Mayor Freddy Puza said, "We have lost a deeply valued member of our City family."
Two killed in Encino crashA driver and a passenger were killed when their car hit a tree in Encino around 2 a.m. Friday. LAPD said the car was traveling at a high rate of speed and left the road. The victims were not immediately identified.
Two men found buried in Lancaster identifiedThe LA County Medical Examiner identified two men found buried on a property near 50th Street East and Avenue F in Lancaster as Edward Perez, 46, and Ricky Phillips, 61, both previously reported missing. Sheriff's homicide detectives are handling the case.
Man shot in West HollywoodA man was shot Thursday around 5:15 p.m. on Holloway Drive in West Hollywood and is expected to recover, the Sheriff's Department said. Deputies are seeking three masked men last seen in a silver sedan; tips go to West Hollywood Station at 310-855-8850.
Saugus woman, 19, arrested after pursuit at Magic MountainCHP Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez said a driver asked to leave the Six Flags Magic Mountain lot around 10:40 p.m. Tuesday fled when CHP tried to stop the car, and officers ended the pursuit with a PIT maneuver. Kayla Chavez, 19, of Saugus, was arrested on suspicion of evading, trespassing, driving on a suspended license and underage DUI.
School board candidates meet votersThe Santa Clarita Valley Council PTA held a meet-and-greet in Valencia for November school board candidates from the Saugus Union, Hart and Santa Clarita Community College districts. Incumbents in the Newhall, Sulphur Springs and Castaic districts are running unopposed.
Valencia dealership donates to county animal care foundationMercedes-Benz of Valencia announced a $2,900 donation to the LA County Animal Care Foundation through its Charity Drive program, which gives $100 to a local nonprofit for each new vehicle sold.
Judge temporarily blocks border wall in Big BendUS District Judge Kathleen Cardone temporarily blocked border wall construction across Texas' Big Bend region, including Big Bend National Park, in a suit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity, river guides, landowners and businesses. The judge found the plaintiffs likely to succeed on at least one claim.
Coast Guard announces seizure of Cuba-bound fuel shipsThe US Coast Guard announced it seized two vessels carrying diesel bound for Cuba: the tanker MV Grace on Sept 5 between Cuba and Mexico, and the Jaira Provider on June 28 with more than 200,000 gallons of fuel.
Supreme Court opens new term MondayThe Supreme Court begins its term Monday, Oct 5. Its docket includes DHS v. D.V.D. on third-country removals, Viramontes v. Cook County on an assault weapons ban, and RNC v. Mi Familia Vota on voter citizenship verification, set for argument in December.
Kennedy Center Honors moved to Capital One ArenaA Kennedy Center spokesperson confirmed the Kennedy Center Honors will be held Dec 7 at Capital One Arena in Washington while the center is closed for renovations.
Trump rally in Mobile, AlabamaPresident Trump has a rally scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Friday at the University of South Alabama's Mitchell Center in Mobile, with Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt listed as attending.
Another vessel struck in the Strait of HormuzA vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile Friday afternoon, causing a small fire and a blackout; the crew put out the fire and no casualties were reported, CBS News said. CBS said at least four vessels were hit this week.
Iranian lawmakers advance Hormuz control billIranian lawmakers advanced legislation setting up Iranian management of the Strait of Hormuz, including fees on vessels and a ban on ships from hostile countries or carrying military cargo, CBS News reported.
More Patriot batteries sent to the GulfUpdate: Axios reported the US sent two more Patriot missile batteries to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, per CBS News. CBS said the Theodore Roosevelt and Makin Island groups are expected in the Middle East by late October.
North Korea fires projectile toward eastern watersSouth Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said North Korea fired at least one projectile toward its eastern waters. The JCS did not immediately say what type of weapon it was.
Heavy fighting in Yemen's TaizAbout 80 combatants were killed in one day of fighting in Taiz, CBS News reported: Houthi sources reported 55 government-aligned fighters killed and government sources reported 26 of their troops killed.
Rival claims over control of TigrayThe commander of the government-aligned Tigray Peace Forces said late Thursday his group was close to full control of Ethiopia's Tigray region. TPLF chairperson Debretsion Gebremichael said his forces would "counter-attack in due course." Al Jazeera said it could not independently verify the claims.
Russian glide bombs kill 2 in KharkivThree Russian glide bombs struck two Kharkiv districts on the afternoon of Oct 2, killing two women and injuring 36 people, including three children, according to regional head Oleh Syniehubov and Mayor Ihor Terekhov. Terekhov said one bomb destroyed a residential building.
Kyiv's Southern Bridge hit againRussian drones struck Kyiv's Southern Bridge around 5:40 p.m. local time Oct 2, the fourth hit in two days, the Kyiv Independent reported. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the bridge remains closed.
Helicopter crash in Zimbabwe kills 6A helicopter crashed near Marondera, about 70 km southeast of Harare, on Oct 1, killing six people including businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, government spokesperson Nick Mangwana said. Civil Aviation Authority head George Mashababe said the tail hit the ground first and spilled fuel caught fire.
Nolo regains hurricane strength near Northwestern Hawaiian IslandsThe National Hurricane Center said Nolo regained hurricane strength Oct 2 with maximum sustained winds of about 75 mph, about 105 miles west-southwest of French Frigate Shoals. A tropical storm warning is in effect for parts of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
WHO: infectious diseases now under half of deaths in low-income countriesWHO global health estimates released Oct 2 show communicable diseases fell below 50% of deaths in low-income countries for the first time. Global life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023.
2026 Right Livelihood Awards announcedThe Right Livelihood Awards on Oct 2 went to computer scientist Timnit Gebru, Pakistani lawyer Jalila Haider, the Rural Women's Assembly and the Georgian Young Lawyers' Association.
UK national museums stay free for foreign visitorsThe UK culture department said Oct 2 that its 14 national museums, including the British Museum and National Gallery, will keep free entry for international visitors.
Fabric cover boosts strawberry yieldsNorth Carolina State University researchers reported in the journal Agriculture that a protective fabric raised strawberry yields up to 3.56 times compared with uncovered plants over three seasons.
Older EVs fail UK road tests less oftenAn analysis of 47.4 million UK MOT test results found electric vehicles with 90,000 to 120,000 miles were 25% less likely to fail than petrol cars of the same age and mileage.