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Press review · Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · as of 11:40 UTC
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vox.com
How October 7 changed everything
We still live in the long shadow of Hamas’s brutal 2023 attack — and Israel’s devastating response to it.
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broadbandtvnews.com
HBO Max and Paramount+ to become single streaming service
Skydance has confirmed plans to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service following the completion of its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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techcrunch.com
Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11 | TechCrunch
Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.
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variety.com
‘The Social Reckoning’ Review: Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ Follow-Up Is Missing More Than Just David Fincher
Starring Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong, Aaron Sorkin's Facebook drama 'The Social Reckoning' already feels behind the curve.
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cnbc.com
Supertanker chartered from Gulf Coast to China for $76 million, 10 times higher than pre-war level
Shipping costs have exploded as the war in the Persian Gulf has led to a shortage of available tankers.
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bleacherreport.com
Lionel Messi Scores in Final Match with Argentina, Top Moments, Highlights and Reaction
It's only fitting that Lionel Messi is going out a winner with a brilliant individual performance.
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bostonglobe.com
Trump’s school choice expansion sparks heated debate in Mass. But public school families could tap the money too. - The Boston Globe
Under Trump’s initiative, the school choice scholarships would be generated through donations from individual taxpayers, who can contribute up to $1,700 to a “student scholarship organization” and then apply the amount towards a new federal tax credit.
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independent.co.uk
Trump wants his West Palm Beach golf club to be a ‘presidential retreat’
A letter proposing the golf course compared it to Windsor Castle and the Élysée Palace
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theguardian.com
WHO says it does not have ‘full picture’ from Russia following suspected plague death
‘Transparent information sharing’ from Moscow is required to conduct full risk assessment, UN agency says
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actionnetwork.com
Guardians vs White Sox Prediction, Odds: Expert MLB Pick for American League Division Series Game 3
Read our Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox prediction, odds, and expert MLB pick for American League Division Series Game 3 on Wednesday, October 7.
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propublica.org
Homeless Shelters Around Phoenix Are Full. His Phone Is the Unofficial Hotline for Struggling Families.
Austin Davis, 26, has become a lifeline for some homeless families in the Phoenix area who’d otherwise wait months for shelter. His work has highlighted how the system to care for local families who are homeless is failing them.
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cbssports.com
2026 NFL trade deadline: Three more players Eagles could shop after dealing Cam Jurgens
A franchise icon could be a popular target.
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yahoo.com
Trump’s 'Super Intelligence' order: Will it stick? This linguist thinks not
The president is seeking to rename artificial intelligence, but some analysts question the staying power of what Trump has dubbed 'super intelligence.'
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nbcnews.com
Texas Latino leaders turn up the pressure on the Democratic Governors Association
Latino leaders in Texas, including members of Congress, are meeting Wednesday as they call for more resources for Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s race, sources said.
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Scientists win chemistry Nobel for discoveries about mirrored molecules that led to many drugs - The Boston Globe
The findings have enabled the development of better medicines and a fuller understanding of the chemical architecture of life.
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Hegseth tells USS Lincoln sailors controversial deployment ‘wasn’t easy’
Pentagon chief tries to play down problems onboard carrier as it returns to dock after 260 days at sea without port call
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Marking 3 years since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel
Wednesday marks three years since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook looks back at what has transpired in the region since then.
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gsmarena.com
Amazon US Prime Deals: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is 30% off
Despite the recent price hike that put the base model at $1,400 MSRP, you can still get an S26 Ultra under $1,000. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launched at...
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tradingview.com
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Futures Fall as 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 2002 High; Iran Mocks US Economy — STZ, PENG, LEVI in Focus (UPDATED)
Editor’s Note: The ETFs tracking benchmark indices, lede, and the headline were updated in the story.U.S. stocks look set to open on a negative note on Wednesday, with futures of the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices falling, following Tuesday’s higher close.Adding to the market’s headwinds…
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Texas set to carry out first US execution since botched lethal injection of Christa Pike
Jamaal Howard’s lawyers urge halt, citing risk of another failed execution after Pike’s ordeal in Tennessee
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House proposal would clarify liability rules for AI agents
Developers would be liable under the draft legislation for AI-caused injuries unless a user that modified the system was at fault.
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bbc.com
Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.
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ctvnews.ca
‘I think this day is a hurt locker’: London Jewish Community marks Oct. 7 anniversary
A series of commemorations in London’s Jewish community Wednesday to mark the three year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack against Israel.
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Trump's AI Task Force Favors Faster Development
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legis1.com
Senate Probes Rogue AI Agents, Eyes OpenAI Liability | Legis1
Senators examined rogue AI agents and homeland security as Josh Hawley pressed for corporate liability. Read what the hearing means for AI oversight today.
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Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while trying to repair campaign sign
Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she is sharing her story in order to fight for victims of sexual assault
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María del Carmen Abascal, symbol of Spain’s housing protests, dies aged 87
Maricarmen’s eviction from Madrid apartment after over seven decades set off wave of protests against housing crisis
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npr.org
Judge orders Tennessee to preserve evidence in failed execution
Lawyers for Christa Pike, the woman who survived an execution in Tennessee, were in court Wednesday as she regained consciousness.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Indian students' American dream hits a $ 70,000 toll
Not too long ago, MAGA boss Donald Trump said foreign graduates should leave American universities with a green card “as part of your diploma.” Forget the green card; on Wednesday, his administration, under pressure from the nativist MAGA base, proposed a $70,000 fee to let those graduates work in America.
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Trump backs away from top aides who reportedly advised pro-Russia government
President floats firing Chris LaCivita and James Blair over any ‘conflict’ after reports of work in Republika Srpska
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nbcnews.com
Christa Pike has pneumonia and no function in her arms after failed execution, lawyer says
A Tennessee judge ruled that the state must preserve evidence related to Pike’s failed execution for a murder she committed at 18. The victim, Colleen Slemmer, was 19.
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nbcsports.com
Eagles trade Cam Jurgens to Ravens
Baltimore has acquired the two-time Pro Bowler to help solve its injury issues along the offensive line.
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nbcsports.com
In joint statement, NFL and NFLPA say drinking celebrations will be permitted
For "gray area" celebrations, NFL will communicate with player before fining him.
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emeraldbook.org
Why AI Tech CEOs Should Be in Prison for the Hackings They Enabled – Emerald Book
◆ Emerald Pages ◆ Technology / AI Accountability Why AI Tech CEOs Should Be in Prison for the Hackings They Enabled Emerald Book Publication October 7, 2026 7 min read Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg authorized the deployment of AI systems that hacked corporations, governments, and critical infrastructure. The law is
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British Jewish groups hold London vigil for victims of 7 October attacks
Organisations honour those who died three years ago as Andy Burnham says government stands with British Jews
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Stephen A. Smith Apologizes for Lane Johnson Retirement Comments on Mental Health
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith apologized Wednesday for his criticism of Lane Johnson's decision to retire this week after suggesting that the Philadelphia Eagles' tackle retired due to the team's struggles this season rather than the "personal and family priorities" and "mental health" reasons Johnson cited.
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Trump administration sued over plans to send election monitors to voting sites
NAACP files lawsuit after head of DoJ’s civil rights division says she hopes to send election monitors to polls
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fragomen.com
DHS Proposes $70,000 Fee for Initial OPT and $30,000 Fee for Subsequent OPT Periods
• DHS has issued a proposed regulation that would require U.S. universities to pay a $70,000 fee to recommend an F-1 student for an initial period of Optional Practical Training (OPT) and a $30,000 fee for each subsequent OPT recommendation. Universities would be permitted to recoup the costs of the fee from the student or employer. • The agency will accept public comments for 30 days after the rule is formally published on October 8. The rule would not take effect until the agency considers public comments and finalizes the proposal into a final rule. • If the rule is finalized for implementation, court challenges are likely.
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npr.org
Why Trump just loosened the rules on 'dyed diesel' — normally a farm fuel
Trump is temporarily allowing this fuel to be used on highways, although it's typically just for off-road farm and construction vehicles. Could that lower the price of diesel?
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Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims as Gaza lies in ruins three years on
Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war.
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abcnews.com
'Accidents happen': What the Supreme Court has said about survivors of botched executions
As Tennessee officials consider another execution attempt for Christa Pike, legal scholars say a 1947 Supreme Court decision could be a key factor in any legal challenge.
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arstechnica.com
PA measles outbreak tops 1,000 cases, largest since disease was eliminated
Pennsylvania reported 1,066 outbreak-linked cases on Wednesday.
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wtop.com
Ravens acquire G/C Cam Jurgens from the Eagles for draft picks, including a 2nd-rounder in 2028 – WTOP News
The Philadelphia Eagles traded offensive lineman Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday for second- and fifth-round draft picks.
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finance.yahoo.com
Microsoft debuts Nvidia-powered Surface Laptop Ultra, as it aims for AI market
Microsoft debuted its Surface Laptop Ultra, powered by Nvidia's RTX chip on Wednesday.
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Texas man to be executed with same drug as Christa Pike
A death row inmate in Texas was scheduled to be executed Wednesday, the first to be carried out since the failed execution of Christa Pike.
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statnews.com
Trump administration proposes $70,000 fee for popular international student work program
The Trump administration has proposed a $70,000 fee for a popular work authorization program meant to give students professional experience
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The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope
Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.
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kstp.com
FBI arrests man who allegedly planned to shoot up Mall of America in support of Islamic State group
Federal authorities have arrested a man accused of plotting a terrorist attack at Mall of America and pledging his allegiance to the Islamic State group.
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Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness
People with mental illness alone were to be eligible for assisted dying in Canada in March 2027, but that has now been paused indefinitely.
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sfchronicle.com
Forecast for California’s El Niño winter just got even wetter. These are the new numbers
Nearly every corner of California, from Eureka to San Diego, is forecast to see its heaviest rain in January during the historically strong upcoming El Niño winter, according to new data.