Cornell's Sweeping Changes, AI 'Worm' Warning & Flag Football Boom - Wednesday, October 14, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, October 14, 2026!

We'll tell you about Cornell University's sweeping new response to sexual assault concerns on campus — from what's now banned, to a change in who will help investigate these cases — and why it's already dividing students.

Also, a well-known American diplomat is stepping down.

And how your smart home devices could become part of a new A.I. security threat.

Plus, what's driving a shortage of skilled workers, what NASA hopes to find as it logs more miles on Mars, and which sport is suddenly taking off with high-school girls and some big-name athletes.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!

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