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Press review · Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · as of 03:09 UTC
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nbcnews.com
Family of immigrant dad fatally shot by ICE files claim against government, saying death was preventable
Silverio Villegas González was killed in a traffic stop after he had dropped off his two young children in a suburb of Chicago.
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pbs.org
How Moscow’s secrecy about a suspected plague case follows a Soviet-era pattern
The suspicious death last week of a worker at a research lab in Siberia that has fueled global concerns about suspected pneumonic plague is just the latest example of how leaders in Moscow manage the official narrative that often covers up the truth for years.
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deadline.com
Marvel Sets New Live-Action Spy Thriller Series ‘Zodiac’ For 2028
Marvel Television announced a new live-action television series titled 'Zodiac'
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yahoo.com
US, Ukrainians, Europeans to discuss 'new ideas' to end war
President Donald Trump's envoys will meet Ukrainian and European officials in Miami on Friday to discuss "new ideas" and seek a unified proposal to end the war with Russia, two US sources told AFP. Uk...
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bostonglobe.com
Houthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital as witness reports evacuation - The Boston Globe
A witness says explosions have rocked Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, including a blast at the international airport.
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gothamist.com
Person shot during encounter with federal agents in NYC's Marble Hill, NYPD says
Police say the person is conscious and receiving treatment at a hospital. The NYPD says its officers were not involved.
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Catherine Zeta-Jones shocks with sassy response for not having read husband Michael Douglas's book
Catherine Zeta-Jones revealed on Today on October 8 what she really thinks about her husband Michael Douglas' new memoir, One Helluva Ride.
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abc7.com
Person shot during interaction with federal agents in New York City: NYPD
The person's condition was not immediately clear. The New York Police Department, which said it was not involved in the shooting, said the person is conscious.
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amny.com
‘What I signed up for’: A cautious Mamdani stands by Oct. 7 response after getting backlash from both sides | amNewYork
Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended on Thursday his handling of the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, brushing off protesters who called him a traitor
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cbsnews.com
Iran War Updates: Trump promises not to resume strikes before midterm elections
Crude oil prices had shot up on Thursday after reports President Trump was considering more strikes. They immediately dropped again after his new announcement.
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time.com
Student Protesters in France are Holding Signs Referencing May 1968. Here’s Why It’s Significant
A student uprising in France in May 1968 almost toppled the government after millions of workers joined the protest movement and went on strike. The memory of that incident lives on in students and lawmakers alike, experts tell TIME.
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theguardian.com
Hegseth says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed
Nidal Hasan, army psychiatrist who killed 13 people, will be executed by firing squad on 3 December
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foxnews.com
Mamdani dined at NYC restaurant linked to anti-Israel menu after being booed at Oct 7 vigil: report
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly dined at Ayat Hinds Hall, part of a Palestinian restaurant chain whose "From the River to the Sea" menu section sparked backlash.
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buccaneers.com
Week Five Expert Picks: Buccaneers at Cowboys
The Buccaneers go under the prime-time lights on Thursday in Dallas as they seek their first victory of the season against a high-scoring Cowboys squad…What do NFL analysts expect to happen?
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variety.com
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ HBO Series Sets Cast: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Ronny Chieng Returning
The "Crazy Rich Asians" TV series is moving forward at HBO, with film stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Ronny Chieng returning.
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nypost.com
ICE agent shoots, wounds man in NYC: police
A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, law enforcement sources told The Post.
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tampabay.com
DeSantis: ‘Bring criminal charges’ in Hope Florida leak
One day after a court ordered the leaked grand jury report expunged, DeSantis wants prosecutions.
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ISAIAS: AI v. Traditional Forecast Models
Why have the new AI forecast models been so different from traditional models in the early stages of Isaias? Anchor Katie Moore asks Meteorologist Chris Franklin.
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Supreme Court again sides with Trump in dispute over campaign ads
The Trump administration's FCC changed the rules for campaign ad rates in a way that was expected to help Republicans in the midterm elections.
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nbcnews.com
MAHA loyalists accuse Trump administration of ‘broken promises’
A scorecard from MAHA activists suggests the Trump administration has broken most of its promises to the movement. The “burn feels especially raw,” one prominent activist said.
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‘Our Body Our Choice’: TMZ Publishes New Jane Doe Text Message From Cornell 7 Case
The case has grabbed the attention of the country and led to a fierce culture war battle over the highly sensitive topic and disturbing allegations.
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aljazeera.com
Police use tear gas and water cannons on student protestors in Paris
Police fired tear gas and water cannons as demonstrators gathered in Paris to demand more funding and teachers.
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foxnews.com
DeSantis fraud crackdown drives nearly $1B spending plunge after providers billed impossible hours
Florida's Medicaid fraud crackdown uncovered providers billing for more than 24 hours a day, driving a nearly $1 billion drop in ABA therapy spending.
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Kremlin: Russia agrees with Rubio that Ukraine conflict is in a stalemate
Oct 8 (Reuters) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying on Thursday that Russia agreed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the Ukraine conflict was in a stalemate.
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cnbc.com
Nvidia, Oracle, CoreWeave and other AI stocks sink on OpenAI revenue report
OpenAI has told investors that it hit roughly $50 billion in annualized revenue at the end of September, CNBC confirmed.
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Photo shows top Trump aide's daughter with pro-Russia politician in Bosnia
Katie Wiles is a partner at the political lobbying firm Continental Strategy. A spokesperson for the firm acknowledged to CBS News that Wiles had taken the trip to Republika Srpska but on business for another firm's client.
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nbcnews.com
Starbucks says it’s focused on turnaround after report it explored Chipotle merger
A tie-up would reuinite Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol with the company he led before he took the helm at the coffee giant.
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independent.co.uk
Ukraine war live: Zelensky hits back after Rubio claims conflict at stalemate
Ukrainian president says ‘we are not backed into a diplomatic corner’
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nbcnews.com
U.K. rebrands east Jerusalem consulate after Israel orders closure
The consulate handles Britain’s relations with Palestinians in Jerusalem, the occupied West Bank and Gaza. It also provides services to Palestinians.
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wctv.tv
Appeals court rules Hope Florida Grand Jury report should be expunged
The court’s opinion, issued on Tuesday, says the Leon County grand jury went behind its authority when it failed to return an indictment after alleging criminal misconduct.
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mmafighting.com
Christian Leroy Duncan eyes Dricus Du Plessis — or a straight title shot — after UFC Vegas 122: ‘I don’t see why not’
CLD headlines UFC Vegas 122 against Brendan Allen
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Skydance’s JB Perrette Makes First Moves After Re-Upping Contract
Perrette, who is Co-Chair & Chief Business Officer, Skydance TV and Co-Chair & Chief Business Officer, Skydance Direct-To-Consumer, signed a new deal.
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businessinsider.com
Chipotle stock pops on reports of a possible takeover by Starbucks
Chipotle stock is surging on a report that Starbucks has explored a a takeover of the iconic Mexican fast-casual chain.
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abcnews.com
Hegseth says Hasan execution will be public
Hegseth said he would make sure "people are able to watch it, that it's public."
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Hurricane Isaias tracker: Category 1 storm expected to strengthen before making landfall along Gulf Coast; evacuations ordered in Alabama and Florida
Officials are urging coastal residents from Mississippi to the Florida Panhandle to take the season's first Atlantic hurricane seriously.
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Trump isn't on the ballot, but Michigan voters' views of him may still shape November races
President Trump is seeing a disapproval rating of 56% among likely Michigan voters and an approval rating of 42% as the Nov. 3 election approaches, according to Mitchell Research & Communications.
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finance.yahoo.com
“An Expensive Distraction”: The $39+ Billion Mistake Starbucks Can Still Avoid
Key TakeawaysStarbucks has reportedly explored a takeover of Chipotle, a company worth nearly $39 billion, more than three times Burger King’s 2014 purchase of Tim Hortons. A deal this size would pull Starbucks’ focus just as its own turnaround starts to show up in its sales and margins.
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kyivpost.com
Kushner, Putin Aide Dmitriev, Discuss US Investor Stake in Sanctioned Nord Stream Pipelines, Sources Say
A White House official said any gas deal must benefit US taxpayers, while Germany stated that reopening the sanctioned pipelines remains unwanted.
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foxnews.com
Schumer, Jeffries dodge Mamdani controversy as fellow New York Dem unloads
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Oct. 7 anniversary statement drew sharp criticism, but Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries have stayed notably silent.
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Army finds systemic failures behind DC midair collision and calls for safety fixes
A U.S. Army report has highlighted the many systemic breakdowns that led to last year’s midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C. The military has also recommended numerous steps it should take ...
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5townscentral.com
Agudah: An Update on The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit of $3400/Couple - 5 Towns Central
Last week, the Department of the Treasury released the long-awaited rules for new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. The document contained a number of victories for families and reflected the culmination of months of advocacy efforts by Agudah and its coalition partners. In a major breakthrough, the new rule clarifies that a married couple filing jointly
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Heinous fugitive spent 14 years hiding as San Diego chef until federal agents unraveled it all
The double life ended Tuesday when US Marshals took him into custody.
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bbc.com
UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF
The tuna is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in a major new report from WWF.
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pravda.com.ua
Zelenskyy responds to Rubio: You cannot negotiate with Russia and talk about a diplomatic stalemate at the same time
Zelenskyy says it is contradictory to call the war a diplomatic stalemate while the US discusses future economic projects with Russia, arguing that Moscow should instead face greater economic pressure.
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wlrn.org
U.S. seizes almost $3 million in fuel bound illicitly for Cuba from Florida and Texas ports
U.S. authorities announced Wednesday they had intercepted more than 600,000 gallons of biodiesel fuel headed for a state importer in Cuba in violation of a de facto Trump administration blockade on the island.
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‘Cornell 7’ Jane Doe was ‘misled’ by DA about status of criminal probe into alleged gang rape: attorney
It turned out the probe wrapped shortly after it started, when Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten decided against pressing charges days after cops first spoke with her.
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Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after leaving UK for Canada
The Duke of Sussex says he had an "adrenaline crash" while visiting Vancouver Island to "get some space".
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calmatters.org
California’s biggest state worker union authorizes strike in Newsom’s last months
Demanding better pay and a more flexible work-from-home policy, state workers in SEIU Local 1000 voted to authorize a strike as the union negotiates with Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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‘It’s still an issue’: Rick Scott demands Hope Florida answers, clashing with DeSantis
A day after an appeals court ruled a grand jury was wrong to say state leaders “misappropriated” public money, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott said he still wants to know what happened.
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nbcnews.com
‘We don’t want this right now’: Texas Senate candidate James Talarico off the trail with the flu
Talarico has not appeared at an in-person event in Texas since Sept. 26; he is expected to be back this weekend. Opponent Ken Paxton is calling for “proof of life.”