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Press review · Thursday, 22 October 2026 · as of 07:26 UTC · highlighted: last hour
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ms.now
Democrats are preparing for Trump to try disrupting voting on Election Day
Democratic lawmakers are concerned the president may try to halt voting on Election Day, frighten Americans into not going to the polls or create pretexts for questioning the results.
+15 sources- foxnews.com15 days until midterms, Trump rallies GOP as Democrats court Latino, rural voters
President Donald Trump is taking his midterm campaign to Kansas as Democrats look to regain ground with Latino and rural voters in competitive House and Senate races.
- pbs.orgExamining the controversial claims Trump is making at his midterm rallies
Ahead of the midterms, President Trump is on the campaign trail looking to rally his base in battleground races. His controversial comments at those rallies have drawn attention. White House correspondent Liz Landers has a fact check on some of Trump's claims.
- kwch.comLIVE COVERAGE: President Trump visiting Wichita area today for midterm rally
Monday brings President Donald Trump’s first visit to the Wichita area in a decade.
- kshb.comPresident Donald Trump urges Kansans to get out and vote in midterm elections
During a speech that lasted more than one and a half hours, President Donald Trump encouraged Kansans to vote in November’s midterm election — and vote Republican.
- theguardian.comAt Kansas rally, Trump focuses closing midterm message on anti-Muslim racism – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.
- yahoo.comTrump promises US farmers $8 billion in aid ahead of elections
US President Donald Trump has promised farmers billions of dollars in financial relief amid high diesel prices at a campaign rally in the rural state of Kansas, just two weeks before voters head to th...
- kake.comPresident Trump headlines rally in Park City
President Donald Trump is set to headline a midterm rally on Monday in support of Sen. Roger Marshall ahead of the upcoming election.
- motherjones.comDonald Trump asked Texas for five more Republicans. Voters might have other plans.
"I'm meeting more fed-up Republicans than I ever have."
- newsweek.comTrump to rally in North Carolina as Thom Tillis warns of GOP 'train wreck'
Donald Trump is rallying in Greenville, North Carolina, on Tuesday to campaign for Senate nominee Michael Whatley.
- aljazeera.comTrump commits more than $400m ahead of high-stakes midterm elections
The president's Republican Party seeks to maintain its hold over both chambers of Congress, despite declining polls.
- time.comTrump Keeps Promising Cash on the Campaign Trail
The President has promised everything from billions of dollars in aid for struggling farmers to a $5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’ if Republicans win in November, but he has a poor track record of following through.
- wral.comTrump brings a last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina's US Senate race
President Donald Trump will visit South Carolina to support Republican Sen. Darline Graham, who's in a tough campaign against Democratic nominee Annie Andrews. Graham replaced her late brother, Lindsey Graham, in the Senate. Trump appears in the state Wednesday. The president has been deeply inve...
- thedailybeast.comTrump, 80, Unravels in Bizarre Typo-Riddled 1:37 A.M. Rant
The president urged data center companies to pay communities a “dividend” as he panics before the midterms.
- huffpost.comTrump Faces Storm Of Criticism After Baffling New ‘Drunk Uncle’ Moment At Rally
The president, who loves renaming things, tried his hand at renaming a hurricane.
- cnbc.comTrump-aligned super PACs pour millions into once-safe GOP House seats
Trump-aligned PACs are pouring hundreds of millions into House and Senate races as Republicans defend an expanding midterm election battleground map.
- foxnews.com15 days until midterms, Trump rallies GOP as Democrats court Latino, rural voters
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theguardian.com
‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: the US feeds Putin with lies as Ukraine’s children take cover and die | Andrew Roth
Steve Witkoff’s flattery of the Russian leader could be just the start of a mendacious stratagem from a US president who says Moscow ‘has been fine on Ukraine’
+22 sources- rollingstone.comTrump is Selling Out Ukraine to Putin
Donald Trump has stepped through the looking glass in the Ukraine war, selling out Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelensky and siding with Vladimir Putin.
- nytimes.comTrump Is Pushing Ukraine to Surrender to Russia, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he didn’t want to believe that Washington wanted an end to the war at Ukraine’s expense. “But that’s how it looks,” he added.
- euronews.comPutin seeks Ukraine talks with Trump and Xi, refuses to meet Zelenskyy
The proposed talks come as Washington eases economic pressure on Moscow while pressing Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, raising concerns in Kyiv that the Kremlin is securing concessions without making any of its own. #EuropeNews
- yahoo.comPutin proposed meeting with Trump and Xi Jinping on Ukraine war resolution
Russian President Vladimir Putin is proposing a three-way meeting with President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month to discuss the war in Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported.
- cnbc.comTrump says he'd meet with Putin and Xi, criticizes Zelenskyy
President Donald Trump said he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping and criticized Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com‘Time for Zelenskyy to get somebody else to negotiate’: Trump open to Putin-Xi talks on Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he was open to holding trilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, while suggesting that Ukraine should have someone else negotiate on its behalf in the war with Russia.
- cbsnews.comZelenskyy says Russia hit Ukraine again with no "warning from partners," U.S. delaying "vital supplies"
Ukraine's leader rejects Trump's accusations, says Putin is refusing peace, not him, and the U.S. military is delaying "vital supplies."
- rte.ieTrump open to joint meeting with Xi, Putin next month
US President Donald Trump has said he is open to three-way arms control talks with the leaders of China and Russia as soon as next month.
- pbs.orgTrump escalates clash with Zelenskyy as Russia continues deadly attacks on Ukraine
The war of words between President Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy reached another fever pitch on Monday. Trump again excoriated the embattled Ukrainian leader, putting more pressure on Zelenskyy than on the man in Moscow who started this war, Vladimir Putin. The president's comments come after the U.S. has limited a key technology that Ukraine relies on. Nick Schifrin reports.
- kyivindependent.comZelensky, Rubio discuss critical military systems amid US-Ukraine tensions
"I am grateful for his readiness to help and his clear position," President Volodymyr Zelensky said after the conversation.
- time.comTrump Open to ‘Denuclearization’ Summit with Putin and Xi
Putin had initially called for a summit with the two other leaders but focused on the Ukraine war.
- huffpost.comTrump Says Russia's Been 'Fine On Ukraine' As He Rips Zelenskyy
The president blamed Ukraine’s leader on lives lost in Russia’s invasion and suggested someone else negotiate on behalf of the country.
- ms.nowOpinion | Trump wants to make Zelenskyy his midterms scapegoat
Trump keeps finding irrational reasons to target Ukraine. This time it’s over diesel prices his war in Iran caused to spiral.
- smh.com.auDonald Trump is not only coddling Vladimir Putin. He is becoming Vladimir Putin
Trump is doing more than favouring Putin. He is acting in Putin’s interests even when it harms his own.
- nbcnews.com‘Scandalous’ to say Ukrainians are dying due to U.S. pulling support, Rubio says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was expected to meet with American negotiators in Oslo on Tuesday as Kyiv accuses the U.S. of withdrawing support crucial to the country’s defense against Russian attacks.
- finance.yahoo.comElon Musk's $2-trillion SpaceX faces nationalization calls after Zelenskyy claims Starlink blocked Ukraine's defenses
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said restrictions on SpaceX’s Starlink and Starshield are interfering in its war efforts, which the US Secretary of State denies.
- bbc.comUS envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in Russia as Zelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now'
Ukraine had accused the US of withholding key intelligence - a claim rejected as "scandalous" by Washington.
- aljazeera.com‘I don’t care how it’s done’: Trump pressures Ukraine to cut peace deal
The US president's remarks come amid a deepening feud with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- npr.orgZelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the change happened after talks with his American counterparts, including a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- politico.euRussia ready for 3-way talks on Ukraine war, Kremlin says
“The conflict in Ukraine is coming to an end,” Vladimir Putin’s top aide told reporters.
- foreignpolicy.comWitkoff Pushes Putin to Restart Peace Talks
The Russian leader said he is ready to resume negotiations but refused to compromise on key points.
- abc.net.auPutin seems to have Trump exactly where he wants him
The US president stuns even some of his own Republican colleagues by giving his Russian counterpart his biggest economic and propaganda victory since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- rollingstone.comTrump is Selling Out Ukraine to Putin
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cbsnews.com
In final Michigan Senate debate, El-Sayed ties Rogers to Trump, while Rogers says El-Sayed is untrustworthy
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed clashed onstage Wednesday during the second debate in the increasingly bitter Michigan Senate race.
+6 sources- abcnews.comMichigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers says inroads with Black and Jewish voters will help him beat El-Sayed
He broke with Trump on some tariffs and said he’s “worried” about the economy.
- fox2detroit.comU.S. Senate candidates take questions at Detroit Economic Club
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will take questions during the meeting.
- clickondetroit.comRogers, El-Sayed outline differing economic plans at Detroit Economic Club
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed laid out different approaches to strengthening Michigan’s economy during separate Detroit Economic Club conversations.
- nbcnews.comAbdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers’ final debate clash sets up final sprint in Michigan
The contest was far more tame than a brutal back-and-forth earlier this month, as both men on Wednesday fought over which was more trustworthy.
- wxyz.comFull Recap: Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed face off in final U.S. Senate debate
With just 13 days until Election Day, Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed faced off in the final debate in the race for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday night at WXYZ-TV in Southfield.
- foxnews.comTrump dominates El-Sayed's attacks against Rogers, but GOP rival offers unexpected policy split
Donald Trump was invoked 18 times as Abdul El-Sayed branded Mike Rogers a "sock puppet" and declared "MAGA bingo" in the Michigan Senate debate.
- abcnews.comMichigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers says inroads with Black and Jewish voters will help him beat El-Sayed
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Ilhan Omar says US agents seized 17 items in raid designed to ‘freak’ her out
Democrat, in first interview since pre-dawn raid, denies immigration fraud and says ‘I have a legal right to be a member of Congress’
+4 sources- foxnews.comIlhan Omar finally emerges after DC raid with video pleading for cash to fight Trump
Ilhan Omar's campaign video breaks her silence after the DHS raid on her D.C. home, accusing Trump of trying to intimidate political enemies.
- yahoo.comIlhan Omar finally emerges after DC raid with video pleading for cash to fight Trump
Ilhan Omar's campaign video breaks her silence after the DHS raid on her D.C. home, accusing Trump of trying to intimidate political enemies.
- nypost.comIlhan Omar showed ‘deception’ as she begged for money in video after DC raid, body language expert says
“Squad’ Rep. Ilhan Omar appeared rattled as she tried to keep a brave face in her defiant video message to supporters, a body language expert assessed.
- nbcnews.comRep. Ilhan Omar details federal search of her D.C. home, says she’ll have to move for safety reasons
The Minnesota Democrat said her husband and son were home when federal agents began banging on her doors at 6 a.m. before they conducted an hourslong search.
- foxnews.comIlhan Omar finally emerges after DC raid with video pleading for cash to fight Trump
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Federal agents knock on doors to track down possible noncitizen voters ahead of midterms
Armed and in uniform, agents from the Department of Homeland Security have been knocking on doors to ask residents about their immigration status whether they're registered to vote.
+9 sources- justice.gov11 Foreign Nationals Arrested in California on Federal Charges Alleging They Illegally Registered and Voted in U.S. Elections
Federal law enforcement throughout California today arrested 11 foreign nationals living in the United States who are charged in criminal complaints with federal crimes, including that they fraudulently registered to vote in U.S. elections, electoral contests in which most of them cast illegal and fraudulently obtained ballots.
- theguardian.comDoJ charges 28 green card holders in California over alleged voter fraud
Crackdown marks latest escalation in the Trump justice department’s push to target alleged noncitizen voting
- pbs.orgJustice Department charges more than 2 dozen foreign nationals in California sweep targeting noncitizen voters
Last week, the Justice Department sued the state and later warned that local election workers who knowingly process or tabulate ballots submitted by noncitizen voters are at risk of potential prosecution.
- yahoo.comFeds arrest alleged noncitizen voters in California amid broader election fight with state
Federal authorities charged 28 people in California with alleged illegal voter registration or voting, escalating the Trump administration's fight with state election officials.
- mercurynews.comSan Jose man charged with illegally voting says he’s never voted
The Justice Department charged more than two dozen foreign nationals on Monday with illegally voting or registering to vote.
- npr.orgDOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate
The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal government says are "likely noncitizens."
- ctvnews.caU.S. Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters
Federal officials charged more than two dozen foreign nationals in California as part of a statewide sweep targeting people who officials say have illegally registered or voted in U.S. elections.
- pressdemocrat.comPetaluma woman arrested and charged in Trump DOJ's purge of alleged fraudulent voters
The woman, a permanent legal resident, was among 28 people charged with federal crimes under the U.S. Department of Justice’s roundup of California residents it says registered to vote illegally.
- calmatters.org‘Borders on the absurd.’ California fights Trump lawsuit to set aside 20,000 ballots
California is trying to block the Trump administration's voter lawsuit. Here’s what the attorney general said in a court filing.
- justice.gov11 Foreign Nationals Arrested in California on Federal Charges Alleging They Illegally Registered and Voted in U.S. Elections
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Chemical tank explosion in Toledo, Ohio, prompts mass evacuation
Officials say the explosion released an airborne irritant that can cause burning of the eyes, nose, mouth and skin
+7 sources- toledo.oh.govHazardous Materials Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place Orders in Effect…
At 10:48 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, Toledo Fire & Rescue ordered an evacuation of everyone within a 1-mile radius of 1050 Progress Ave. because of a…
- 13abc.comWATCH LIVE: North Toledo evacuation order due to hazardous material release - TPS, WLS closed
Lucas County EMA has issued an evacuation order for people within one-half mile of 1050 Progress Ave due to a hazardous material leak.
- wxyz.comChemical leak forces evacuation for one-mile radius in Toledo, 3-mile shelter-in-place
Families in a one-mile radius of a HAZMAT incident in northern Toledo have been ordered to evacuate. Video from overnight shows a haze in the air near the area of the Sterling Pipe and Tube Facility.
- toledoblade.comPhoto gallery: Scene of North Toledo hazardous material incident
A plume of smokes rises from MC Tank Transport Inc., where a hazardous materials incident involving the chemical glycidyl methacrylate occurred Tuesday ...
- foxweather.comEvacuations, shelter-in-place order issued after hazardous material is released in Toledo, Ohio amid dense fog
Hazardous materials were released around an industrial facility in northern Toledo late Tuesday that prompted the local fire department to issue evacuation orders for people within a 1-mile radius of the incident.
- yahoo.comHundreds evacuated due to hazmat leak
A dangerous chemical is leaking into the air in part of Toledo, Ohio. Authorities warning families living nearby to evacuate immediately. NBC News’ Sam Brock reports.
- clickondetroit.comToledo residents evacuated from homes near chemical leak waiting for things to ‘run their course’
Toledo’s mayor and other officials were careful not to call what happened Tuesday night an explosion, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a serious situation.
- toledo.oh.govHazardous Materials Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place Orders in Effect…
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abcnews.com
North Korean leader's sister inspects fortifications as tensions rise with the South
State media in North Korea says the sister of leader Kim Jong Un has visited frontline areas where soldiers are reinforcing the heavily armed border with South Korea
+1 source- nbcnews.comNorth Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea
Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister, made the announcement after visiting front-line areas where North Korean troops are reinforcing the border.
- nbcnews.comNorth Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea
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businessinsider.com
Where to watch WNBA Finals: Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream live streams, channel, odds
The Golden State Valkyries face the Atlanta Dream in a best-of-seven series. We'll show you where to watch the WNBA Finals online.
+2 sources- sports.yahoo.comHow to watch the 2026 WNBA Finals: Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream Game 3 time, schedule, where to stream and more
Here's how to tune in to the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream
- bleacherreport.comAngel Reese Makes History as Dream Beat Valkyries in WNBA Finals Game 3, Box Score Stats, Highlights
The Atlanta Dream are two wins away from a WNBA championship.
- sports.yahoo.comHow to watch the 2026 WNBA Finals: Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream Game 3 time, schedule, where to stream and more
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bbc.com
PHP cyber-security warning sees sites taken down across Europe
Two critical vulnerabilities have been identified with PHP, a programming language which is widely used across the internet.
+7 sources- thehackernews.comPHP2Shell: Two Unpatched Critical PHP RCE Flaws (CVSS 9.2) Trigger Emergency Security Alert
PHP2Shell involves two critical PHP RCE flaws rated CVSS 9.2, with emergency fixes scheduled following a disclosure leak.
- laravel-news.comCritical PHP Security Release Coming Tomorrow (October 21)
The PHP security team will ship a release on October 21, 2026 at 14:00 UTC that fixes two critical vulnerabilities, both rated CVSS 9.2. Plan your upgrade now.
- wired.com‘This Is Not a Drill’: Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Are Setting the Internet on Fire
The PHP Foundation has revealed two serious vulnerabilities that could impact millions of websites. Security experts warn that failure to quickly patch the flaws could have dire consequences.
- ncsc.gov.ukCritical security issue affecting PHP
Updated: The NCSC is encouraging UK organisations to take immediate action to mitigate a security issue affecting PHP (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619).
- wiz.ioPHP2Shell: AI uncovers critical RCE vulnerabilities affecting 70% of the Internet | Wiz Blog
Core PHP engine flaws enable remote code execution and Heartbleed-style memory disclosure across the web.
- helpnetsecurity.comPHP2Shell: Critical PHP vulnerabilities patched, update now! - Help Net Security
The PHP development team has released emergency security updates to fix PHP2Shell, two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619) that
- techcrunch.comThe internet is having a very bad cybersecurity day | TechCrunch
From AI-discovered PHP vulnerabilities to flaws in Node.js and popular AI tool LiteLLM, cybersecurity teams have plenty to worry about this week.
- thehackernews.comPHP2Shell: Two Unpatched Critical PHP RCE Flaws (CVSS 9.2) Trigger Emergency Security Alert
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npr.org
Mississippi AG says use of force was 'justified' in fatal shooting of toddler
Mississippi's Attorney General says the use of force was justified when a toddler was killed during a police shooting after a shoplifting.
+8 sources- kcbd.comOfficer’s use of force was justified in shooting death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley at a Walmart, AG says
A police officer’s use of force that resulted in the death of a 1-year-old child was justified, the Mississippi Office of the Attorney General announced Monday.
- mississippifreepress.orgPolice Shooting of 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley ‘Was Justified,’ Mississippi Attorney General Says
The police shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley as he sat in his mother’s lap in a Walmart parking lot in Senatobia, Miss., in June “was justified,” Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office announced on Monday.
- theguardian.comMississippi attorney general rules fatal police shooting of one-year-old as ‘justified’
Officers responding to an alleged shoplifting call fired into the vehicle of Vellesiya Wiley, killing her son, Kohen
- nbcnews.comMississippi AG says police shooting that killed 1-year-old was ‘justified’
Kohen Wiley was killed in June when officers fired at a car at a Walmart parking lot. A friend of Wiley’s mother, who was driving, was injured.
- pbs.orgMississippi attorney general says officer's force was justified in death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley
Mississippi’s attorney general says a Senatobia officer was justified in using force when he responded to a shoplifting call and fired at a moving vehicle that investigators said was driving toward police, killing a boy who was in the car.
- wowt.comOfficer’s use of force was justified in shooting death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley at a Walmart, AG says
A police officer’s use of force that resulted in the death of a 1-year-old child was justified, the Mississippi Office of the Attorney General announced Monday.
- yahoo.comAG says Mississippi police were justified in shooting that killed 1-year-old
Footage of the shooting has not been released.
- tmz.comPolice Body Cam Shows Moments Before Cop Fatally Shoots 1-Year-Old Boy
Newly released bodycam footage shows the chaotic moments leading up to a Mississippi police officer fatally shooting a 1-year-old boy during a suspected shoplifting incident at Walmart.
- kcbd.comOfficer’s use of force was justified in shooting death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley at a Walmart, AG says
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yahoo.com
ICE Vehicle Appears to Strike Pedestrian in Woodland, California
Videos appear to show Antonio Moreida being hit by an SUV operated by ICE personnel near Sacramento. Moreida later recounted the incident during a Woodland City council meeting.
+3 sources- mercurynews.comVideo: ICE vehicle appears to strike pedestrian, Northern California police investigating
The public is demanding answers after federal agents appeared to be involved in an apparent hit-and-run accident with a pedestrian, which has launched an investigation by the Woodland Police Department.
- aol.comICE Runs Over Another California Man, Victim Claims Agents 'Never Stepped Out of Their Vehicles Whatsoever to Check on Me': Watch - AOL
ICE agents appeared to deliberately run over a man in Woodland, Calif. , on Tuesday, October 20, marking the second time Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers allegedly weaponized their vehicle against a Californian in a week.
- cbsnews.comWoodland police dispute DHS account of ICE agent's collision with pedestrian
The Woodland Police Department is disputing the Department of Homeland Security's account of a collision involving an ICE vehicle and a pedestrian, saying video evidence contradicts claims made by the federal agency.
- mercurynews.comVideo: ICE vehicle appears to strike pedestrian, Northern California police investigating
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nbcnews.com
Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton face off in fiery final Kansas Senate debate
The Republican incumbent and his Democratic challenger participated in their second debate Wednesday night as a surprise battleground race heads toward the finish line.
+2 sources- theguardian.comIn ruby-red Kansas, Trump contemplates the possibility of a Democratic win in the state
The president came out in support of Senator Roger Marshall, who is facing and unexpectedly strong challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton
- abcnews.comTrump attacks Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton at Kansas rally as Senate race tightens
President Donald Trump took the stage in Kansas on Monday night to campaign for Sen. Roger Marshall, a one-term incumbent facing a close race against Adam Hamilton.
- theguardian.comIn ruby-red Kansas, Trump contemplates the possibility of a Democratic win in the state
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Washington orders US embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia
The United States has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Wednesday, as the kingdom comes under sustained deadly attacks by Ye...
+1 source- dw.comUS orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threat
The US State Department has asked some US diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia because of the threat of Houthi attacks on the Gulf kingdom.
- dw.comUS orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threat
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cnbc.com
SpaceX up 10% in premarket after earnings beat and Musk hints at Tesla tie-up
SpaceX shares jumped after the company reported surging revenue growth in its third quarter, and owner Elon Musk floated a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger.
+5 sources- aljazeera.comElon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla exploring largest merger in history
Tech mogul says tie-up has a 'lot of merit', given firms' complementary work on AI.
- foxbusiness.comElon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger would be 'a good idea' as companies form special committees
Both Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to explore a potential merger, with Elon Musk citing overlap in robotics and chip design.
- techcrunch.comSpaceX and Tesla boards form special committees to review merger | TechCrunch
Elon Musk likes the idea but says he is not on either committee, which is made up of independent directors.
- finance.yahoo.comTSLA, SPCX Slip Overnight: Musk Reportedly Pushes Merger Before Trump’s Exit — ARK Sees Tesla Holders ‘5x Better Off’ By 2036
Balancing the benefits implies a 30% Tesla premium using ARK’s 2031 projections, but a 50% discount using its 2036 projections.
- bbc.comTesla and SpaceX: Why does Elon Musk want to merge the companies?
Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.
- aljazeera.comElon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla exploring largest merger in history
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fortune.com
Zuckerberg told Meta directors he might leave California, where he could lose billions to a wealth tax. Now Meta is issuing a new class of stock | Fortune
Meta could have raised about $700 billion in equity capital before Zuckerberg lost majority control, a filing shows. The new share class will raise money without diluting him—and allow him to foot a potential bill in California.
+1 source- sfgate.comMark Zuckerberg threatened to leave California over billionaire tax
Meta negotiated a new stock deal to keep the CEO put in the state.
- sfgate.comMark Zuckerberg threatened to leave California over billionaire tax
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ctvnews.ca
U.S. embassy accuses Canadian politicians of interfering in American elections
The U.S. embassy in Canada has released a list of quotes from Canadian politicians which it says indicate 'plans to influence American politics.'
+1 source- aljazeera.comUS accuses Canada of election interference ahead of midterms
Washington cites Canadian tariffs, political meetings and anti-Trump ads as evidence of attempted election interference.
- aljazeera.comUS accuses Canada of election interference ahead of midterms
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theverge.com
The iPhone Duo is a messy, expensive, good time
The iPhone Duo is the riskiest Apple product in years.
+5 sources- 9to5mac.comHere’s how iPhone Duo’s battery capacity compares to other iPhones - 9to5Mac
After pre-orders for iPhone Duo opened, Apple uploaded an EU regulatory document that finally revealed the true battery capacity for...
- 9to5google.comiPhone Duo has a bigger battery than Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Apple’s iPhone Duo may be thicker and heavier than most Android foldables, but it makes use of that space with...
- yahoo.comA look at the iPhone Duo before its official release this week
The iPhone Duo is officially launching on Friday. Pre-orders for the $1,999 phone started last week and have already sold out. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News with the ne...
- daringfireball.netThe iPhone Duo
It’s been a lot of fun trying the Duo out for a week, but it feels like I’ve gotten to use an extraordinarily polished prototype — not a finished product that I’d want to buy and carry.
- macrumors.comiPhone Duo Reviewers Really Miss Face ID
Touch ID on the iPhone Duo might end up being frustrating for some users, based on media reviews that came out today. Multiple reviewers found Touch ID to be slow to unlock, which can be jarring coming from Face ID. According to Marques Brownlee, Apple added an intentional delay to "every single" Touch ID unlock. After you touch a finger to the side button to unlock, it pauses on the Lock Screen. If you keep your finger there, it continues to the Home Screen. It's technically smart.
- 9to5mac.comHere’s how iPhone Duo’s battery capacity compares to other iPhones - 9to5Mac
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macrumors.com
Apple Stores Will Have 'Limited' Availability of iPhone Duo for Walk-In Customers
In a statement shared with MacRumors today, an Apple spokesperson said there will be "limited" availability of the iPhone Duo for walk-in customers at Apple Stores in select countries when the device launches this Friday, October 23. Apple's full statement: On Friday morning, our teams look forward to welcoming customers at Apple Stores to experience iPhone Duo and the incredible iPhone line-up for themselves.
+1 source- staradvertiser.comApple says iPhone Duo supply will be limited for Friday launch | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
SAN FRANCISCO >> Apple today said it will have ‘limited’ numbers of its folding iPhone Duo phone available for walk-in customers when the device launches Friday, after initial online orders sold out in minutes and pushed delivery times for some customers to January.
- staradvertiser.comApple says iPhone Duo supply will be limited for Friday launch | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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phillyvoice.com
NFL Players Association calls for 'full investigation' of Jalen Hurts situation
Questions about the Eagles' handling of Hurts are not going away.
+17 sources- bleacherreport.comLatest on Jalen Hurts' Timeline for Eagles Return After Being Placed IR With Blood Clots
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve on Saturday after being diagnosed with blood clots but he is expected to be able to eventually resume football activities in the future, his agent confirmed on Monday, though ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Hurts will miss the remainder of this season:
- nbcsports.comJalen Hurts has deep vein thrombosis, multiple pulmonary embolisms
Eagles QB most likely will not play again this season.
- kstp.comEagles QB Jalen Hurts is out for the season with blood clots, AP source says
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the season with blood clots in his lungs, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of a health matter. The team placed Hurts on injured reserve Saturday after revealing he has a blood clot in his calf. On Monday, the Eagles and Hurts' agent provided more details. Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and a bilateral pulmonary emboli, meaning a clot has traveled from his legs to his lungs. His treatment involves blood thinners, and he cannot participate in football activities until he's off them.
- sports.yahoo.comEagles QB Jalen Hurts reportedly out for 2026 season after being diagnosed with blood clots in lungs
Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the 2026 season due to the issue.
- nbcnews.comEagles quarterback Jalen Hurts likely out for season after blood clots found in lungs and leg
The Super Bowl MVP will be sidelined indefinitely as he receives treatment for deep vein thrombosis in his calf and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
- nypost.comJalen Hurts lost for the season as blood clots worse than Eagles feared
Jalen Hurts is out for the next three months as he recovers from a more serious health issue than previously believed.
- 6abc.comWhat are deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli? Understanding Jalen Hurts' blood clots
Blood clots have sidelined Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts for the rest of the season.
- cbssports.comJalen Hurts expected to miss rest of 2026 season after blood clots found in lungs
Philadelphia will move forward with Tanner McKee after announcing that Jalen Hurts cannot participate in contact activities during his treatment.
- nfl.comNFL Network: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts likely out for rest of 2026 season due to blood clots
Jalen Hurts' season is likely over. The Eagles and Hurts' agent released a statement on Monday, relaying that doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs.
- theguardian.comEagles QB Jalen Hurts to miss rest of season after blood clots travel to his lungs
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will remain sidelined indefinitely with blood clots that have traveled to his lungs
- inquirer.comDoctors found blood clots in Jalen Hurts' lungs. Here's what that means.
Hurts will probably need to be on blood thinners for at least three months, local experts say. People on these medicines generally cannot play contact sports because the risk of bleeding is high.
- foxnews.comJalen Hurts to reportedly miss remainder of NFL season after blood clots found in quarterback's lungs
Jalen Hurts played in London after being awake 36 straight hours due to a blood clot discovery, but deeper testing revealed a far more serious diagnosis.
- time.comJalen Hurts Has Deep Vein Thrombosis and Blood Clots in His Lungs. Here’s What to Know
How to spot a blood clot—and why some people need blood thinners longer than others.
- yahoo.comJalen Hurts' devastating diagnosis rattles sports world
Jalen Hurts, star quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, may be out for the season after doctors discovered a serious blood clot that could have been life-threatening. Tom Hanson reports.
- nytimes.comEagles won’t be punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots: Source
Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots in both lungs and has been ruled out for the remainder of the NFL season.
- cbsnews.comWhat to know about Jalen Hurts' condition after blood clots found in Eagles star's lungs, leg
Jalen Hurts' agent and the Eagles said in a statement Monday his "prognosis is very good, and we anticipate a full recovery."
- abcnews.comNFL commissioner says protocols were 'incredibly good' and welcomes investigation after Jalen Hurts injury
The NFL Players Association is calling for full investigation into the handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts’ medical care after the NFL defended the way it was managed.
- bleacherreport.comLatest on Jalen Hurts' Timeline for Eagles Return After Being Placed IR With Blood Clots
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Pope will not need further cancer treatment, doctors say
Medics indicate pontiff’s tumour had not spread, but doubts remain about planned trip to South America next month
+4 sources- abcnews.comPope Leo's doctors say no further treatment is necessary after lung cancer surgery
"The results confirmed that the tumor was a pulmonary adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localized," Dr. Luigi Carbone and Prof. Stefano Margaritora said.
- nbcnews.comPope Leo will not require further treatment after lung surgery, doctors say
His doctors said Wednesday the pontiff suffered pulmonary adenocarcinoma, which was localized.
- bostonglobe.comPope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer - The Boston Globe
Pope Leo’s doctors confirm that his lung cancer was localized, and no further treatment is needed.
- pbs.orgPope Leo's tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer, his doctors say
Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
- abcnews.comPope Leo's doctors say no further treatment is necessary after lung cancer surgery
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Vivek Ramaswamy confronted over Amy Acton mother ad as backlash grows
A protester interrupted Vivek Ramaswamy at an Ohio event over a campaign ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s mother.
+8 sources- theguardian.comOhio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad
Amy Acton’s brother calls campaigning on his sister’s sexual abuse from their mother’s husband ‘a despicable low’
- rollingstone.comDem Candidate's Family Rips Vivek Ramaswamy Over 'Despicable' Attack Ad
Amy Acton's brother condemned Vivek Ramaswamy over an ad featuring the candidate's estranged mother, who is accused of enabling sexual abuse.
- bostonglobe.comDemocrat in Ohio governor’s race denounces unattributed ad featuring her estranged mother - The Boston Globe
Amy Acton is in a tight race with Republican billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy. The online ad does not include a "paid for" tag indicating who created it.
- abc6onyourside.comActon campaign slams "desperate, disgusting" political ad featuring Acton's estranged mom
A political ad featuring Democratic gubenatorial candidate Dr. Amy ActonDr. Amy Acton’s Brother’s Statement on Ramaswamy Platforming Their Estranged and Abusi
- nbcnews.comAttack ad spreading online rattles Ohio governor’s race — and no one is taking credit for it
Democrat Amy Acton’s campaign condemned the video featuring her estranged mother. The campaign of her opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, declined to confirm or deny its involvement.
- abcnews.comAmy Acton campaign slams Ramaswamy over controversial ad featuring estranged mother
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton’s campaign alleged her opponent's campaign is using her estranged mother in a controversial political ad against her.
- boston.comVance says he’s ‘disgusted’ by GOP pushback to Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
The advertisement features Acton’s birth mother, Donna Arthur, calling her “a liar” and insinuating she has mental health issues. Arthur lost custody of her children after their stepfather was indicted for raping Acton.
- staradvertiser.comVance defends Ramaswamy’s explosive attack ad in Ohio governor race | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Vice President JD Vance today defended an explosive attack ad by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign against his Democratic rival in the Ohio governor’s race.
- theguardian.comOhio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad
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Macron blasts ‘unacceptable’ and ‘stupid’ commentary on protests from other leaders – Europe live
Macron says he is frustrated by the ‘visible manipulation of information’ about the events in France
+7 sources- yahoo.comIn apparent swipe at Trump, Macron slams 'stupid comments' by foreign leaders on France protests
Speaking in Doha on Wednesday, Macron called out leaders for instrumentalising unrest in France for their own political gain, following riots which occurred across the country over the weekend.
- independent.co.ukMacron hits back at Trump's ‘stupid’ comments about French riots
President Donald Trump has used the violence to rally his political supporters, urging Macron to ‘close your borders and take control before it is too late!’
- bbc.comMacron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting French riots for political gain
The comment is an apparent swipe at Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, who both face elections in coming weeks.
- france24.comTruth or Fake - Trump exploits France riots to push false immigration claims ahead of midterms
Donald Trump and his inner circle are using unrest in France to push unsubstantiated claims blaming the riots on immigration, even showing French protest footage at midterm rallies. But there is no evidence…
- foxnews.comTrump warns France riots won't happen in US: 'Not going to put up with it'
President Donald Trump vowed to crack down on potential threats facing the U.S. as French President Emmanuel Macron's government is under pressure, with riots impacting Paris and other key cities.
- boston.comMacron slams as ‘stupid’ claims by Trump and others blaming Muslim migrants for French riots
Macron said foreign leaders were seeking to exploit France’s tense social climate for political gain following a weekend of street violence.
- dw.comFrance bans protests in parts of Paris as Macron slams Trump comment
French President Emmanuel Macron railed against "stupid" comments made by foreign leaders for their political purposes. Plus, Paris police are set to extend restrictions on gatherings in parts of the city on Thursday.
- yahoo.comIn apparent swipe at Trump, Macron slams 'stupid comments' by foreign leaders on France protests
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‘He was a great kid’: Chiefs mourn death of former player Allen Bailey at age of 37
Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid have spoken of their sadness after former Kansas City Chief Allen Bailey died at the age of 37
+2 sources- tmz.comFormer NFL Defensive End Allen Bailey Dead at 37
Former NFL defensive end Allen Bailey has died at age 37 ... TMZ has learned.
- foxnews.comFormer Chiefs, Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey dead at 37
Former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey died at 37 years old. He was reportedly found dead in his Florida home.
- tmz.comFormer NFL Defensive End Allen Bailey Dead at 37
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Elon Musk says he will retaliate against Democrats who investigate him
Elon Musk vowed to fight back after reports that Democratic lawmakers are weighing investigations into Tesla, SpaceX and his DOGE involvement.
+2 sources- yahoo.comDemocrats Salivating Over Chance to Probe Elon Musk If They Win Midterms
Democratic lawmakers are gearing up to probe Elon Musk over DOGE and SpaceX if they retake control of the House of Representatives, Politico reported on Tuesday.
- independent.co.ukElon Musk reportedly on top of Dems’ list to investigate after midterms
- yahoo.comDemocrats Salivating Over Chance to Probe Elon Musk If They Win Midterms
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Sherrod Brown brings Senate campaign to Athens
The independent voice of Athens and Ohio University
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State workers rally in Redding, demand better pay and benefits amid contract negotiations
State workers gathered at the intersection of Cypress Avenue and Hilltop Drive in Redding to demand better pay, more affordable health care and greater flexibil
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China's stock market sinks into bear territory as CSI 300 extends 10-week rout
China's benchmark CSI 300 index has entered bear-market territory, falling 20% from its June peak, as a prolonged selloff in mainland equities deepens.
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Brit Hume responds to Steve Witkoff calling Vladimir Putin a 'humanitarian' | Fox News Video
Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume discusses presidential envoy Steve Witkoff calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a 'humanitarian' on 'Special Report.'
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Dillon Danis provides update on Conor McGregor after injury-ending comeback: ‘He was in a dark place’
Dillon Danis updates Conor McGregor’s condition affer his knee injury at UFC 329
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County Music Star John Anderson Dead at 71
John Anderson, the legendary country singer known for hits like "Swingin'" and "Straight Tequila Night," has died ... according to his family.
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JD Vance downplays choice not endorse Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu alongside Donald Trump | The Jerusalem Post
"I'm going to be focused on the midterm elections here in the United States of America," Vance told reporters.
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Wisconsin governor candidates tangle over the economy, Trump and the 2020 election in tense debate
Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany faced off Wednesday night in the only debate in the race to succeed Gov. Tony Evers in the perennial battleground.
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GOP Donor Thiel Breaks With Trump Over Iran War
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In their SoFi Stadium incident, Troy Aikman's position to Joe Buck was: "You f—ked me over!"
New report adds details to the tension in the MNF booth.
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James Talarico fires back at Elon Musk in Texas Senate race feud
Musk in September donated $158 million to a Republican Super PAC, which sent that cash to a PAC backing GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton, Talarico's opponent.
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Sherrod Brown holds campaign rally in Athens
Sherrod Brown, democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, laid out his goals to help lower the cost of living and curb government corruption at a campaign rally in Athens on Tuesday. Other speakers praised his commitment to the working class and attacked his opponent incumbent Sen. Jon Husted’s record.
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Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region
The best night to see the Orionids is Wednesday into Thursday, but could the weather get in your way? Here is the forecast.
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Flood risk, severe storms threat from California to Colorado
A multiday flood threat is possible for the Southwest this week, including Los Angeles and Phoenix. Here's the latest forecast.
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Brendan Carr: Reporting on polls may violate broadcast license terms
Ethically challenged regulator is the last person who should be lecturing anyone on journalistic ethics
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Chemist explains risks of glycidyl methacrylate after leak at North Toledo facility
A chemistry expert sat down with Meteorologist Derek Witt to explain what glycidyl methacrylate is and the danger it poses when released in the air.
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El Niño is threatening California’s fragile coast again – the 1982-83 El Niño opened eyes to the serious erosion risks
The destructive 1982-83 El Niño, then the strongest on record, eroded cliffs, leaving homes hanging precariously over the edges. A coastal scientist explains the escalating risks.
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Officials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife
USDA says screwworm found in elk in Texas, and warns hunters and ranchers to be vigilant to help stop spread
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JD Vance visits Cincinnati Bengals practice and quarterback Joe Burrow is convinced it was mostly about him
JD Vance toured the Cincinnati Bengals locker room and watched practice, but star quarterback Joe Burrow says the two never actually talked.
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Chiricahua National Monument Becomes America’s Newest National Park - Chiricahua National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Chiricahua National Monument Becomes America’s Newest National Park
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Tesla's Optimus robots are finally rolling off the production line
Musk said he expects to begin delivering Optimus to customers at the end of 2027.
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Trump’s growing list of campaign pledges: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Witkoff’s praise for Putin draws bipartisan backlash.
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Olivia Cooke on Returning to ‘Slow Horses,’ On-Set Injuries and That Shocking Finale Cliffhanger: ‘I Want a Showdown!’
Olivia Cooke discusses her return to 'Slow Horses' as Sid Baker, working with Jack Lowden and the Season 6 finale cliffhanger
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Making whiskey at home could land you in prison, but Supreme Court may change that
The Supreme Court will review an 1868 federal law that makes home distilling a felony, a case that could redefine congressional taxing power.
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arstechnica.com
Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought
Time-based a la carte charges come on top of the purchase price for the games themselves.
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Fox News Poll: Gender gap and pocketbook pain shape Ohio Senate race
Sherrod Brown leads Jon Husted 52% to 47% in the Ohio U.S. Senate race, fueled by a major gender gap and Trump's sliding approval in the Buckeye State.
