Скачать или смотреть Pentagon Blocked, China Denies, Alaska Floods, Baby Found & Rat Hole SOLVED | October 17, 2025

Today, US media outlets are pushing back after new Pentagon rules led them to return their passes, limiting access to defense officials. Meanwhile, the UK Cabinet Office has denied explosive claims by Dominic Cummings regarding China's alleged breach of high-level systems. In Alaska, hundreds are being airlifted from coastal villages ravaged by severe flooding, highlighting an unfolding humanitarian crisis. Disturbingly, a newborn baby was found buried alive, with her gender potentially being a factor. Internationally, Donald Trump signals intentions to 'get Russia done' following the recent Gaza ceasefire, and researchers now believe Chicago's famous 'rat hole' was likely created by another critter.

Today's Stories

US media return Pentagon passes, giving up access after new rules kick in
Reporters from more than 30 news outlets have vacated the Pentagon, refusing to comply with new reporting restrictions.
(Source: Al Jazeera English)
Read the full story here: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1...

Cabinet Office rejects Cummings' claim that China breached high-level systems
Boris Johnson's ex-Downing Street aide says Beijing obtained "vast amounts" of "secret" data.
(Source: BBC News)
Read the full story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c...

Alaska airlifting hundreds from coastal villages devastated by flooding
The storm brought record water levels to two low-lying communities and washed away homes — some with people inside.
(Source: CBS News)
Read the full story here: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alaska-a...

A newborn baby was found buried alive. The reason may have been her gender
Wrapped in a towel, barely stirring, but slightly breathing, was a newborn baby girl buried beneath a foot of earth.
(Source: CNN)
Read the full story here: https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/16/india/...

Trump looks to 'get Russia done' after Gaza ceasefire in place
With a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire holding, President Donald Trump says he's now focused on ending Russia's war on Ukraine. He is considering providing Kyiv with long-range Tomahawk missiles if Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn't agree to end the war …
(Source: Associated Press)
Read the full story here: https://apnews.com/article/trump-zele...

Ah, rats! Researchers say some other critter likely created Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ sidewalk landmark
Researchers think they have debunked the origin of Chicago’s so-called “rat hole,” one of the Windy City’s weirdest local landmarks.
(Source: CNN)
Read the full story here: https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/15/us/chi...


Question of the Day: Do you believe new restrictions on media access, like those at the Pentagon, help or hinder public understanding of critical issues?