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Press review · Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · as of 17:04 UTC
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npr.org
An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shot
Flu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.
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cbsnews.com
From million-dollar mansions to surveillance missions, the life and travels of an alleged Chinese agent
A CBS News investigation reveals new details about the life and background of a California mom accused of conducting surveillance for China.
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pbs.org
WATCH: Gov. Wes Moore, GOP challenger Dan Cox face off in Maryland governor’s debate
Gov. Wes Moore, a possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, is set to face a familiar GOP opponent, former state Del. Dan Cox, in a debate Tuesday, as he bids for a second term as Maryland’s chief executive.
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time.com
Could Texas Elect a Democratic Governor? Polls Show a Tight Race
Republicans have led the state for more than 30 years. But Gov. Greg Abbott appears to be facing an unusually competitive bid from his Democratic challenger.
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yahoo.com
Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint dies aged 102
She starred opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, then alongside Cary Grant in Hitchcock's North by Northwest.
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consequence.net
The Social Reckoning Review: Aaron Sorkin Goes Scorched Earth on Facebook
Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, and Jeremy Strong star in this often haunting social media polemic.
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foxnews.com
Newsom again calls for Trump’s removal under 25th Amendment, White House hits back
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called Trump "mentally ill" and demanded the 25th Amendment after the president's remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego.
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cnbc.com
10-year Treasury note yield hits highest level since 2002 as traders brace for key bond sale
U.S. Treasury yields climbed Wednesday after retreating in the previous session, as oil prices moved higher.
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goodhousekeeping.com
Prime Day Ends at Midnight: Save Up to 70% Off Apple, Carhartt, LEGO, Sony
The sales are still live!
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dw.com
Germany: Ex-spy chief sent to pretrial detention on treason charges
August Hanning has been remanded into pretrial detention after his arrest. The case has prompted calls for transparency when spies leave the government.
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variety.com
‘The Social Reckoning’ First Reactions: A ‘Solid Sequel,’ ‘Good, Just Not Great Film’ and a ‘Harsh Assessment of Zuckerberg’
The first reactions for 'The Social Reckoning' have come in, with critics calling it a 'good, not great' film that's 'harsh on Zuckerberg,'
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theverge.com
Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat
LG on the label but Apple behind the scenes?
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nypost.com
Woman allegedly stabs girl after SUV hits semi as soldiers step in to stop horrific roadside attack
The 35-year-old is under investigation for DUI, vehicular assault and first-degree assault after her SUV rolled over.
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newsweek.com
Collins vs. Jackson: who won the first debate?
Both candidates had their strong moments during the Tuesday evening showdown, one of four planned ahead of Election Day.
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The Social Reckoning’s First Reactions Are Saying the Same Things About Zuckerberg Sequel
Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning just screened for critics, and they all agree on one thing about Jeremy Strong’s Zuckerberg. Early reactions range from praise for the performances to concerns abou...
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techcrunch.com
Apple is reportedly partnering with LG to launch a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell | TechCrunch
Apple appears poised to push into the smart home market with a slate of new devices and a key partner.
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shopping.yahoo.com
October Prime Day ends tonight: The best Amazon deals we're shopping from Hanes, Carhartt, Apple and more
We've rounded up the best discounts from Amazon's Big Deal Days, including home essentials, fall style upgrades and more.
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newyorker.com
Will Netanyahu Escape His Reckoning?
In his bid for reëlection, the Israeli Prime Minister is doing everything in his power to smear his opponents and evade blame for the security fiasco of October 7th.
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nbcnews.com
Live updates: Trump to campaign for Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio
Live updates and the latest news as Trump campaigns for Senate candidate Ken Paxton in Texas and the Republican candidates for governor and Senate in Florida lead the Democratic nominees in a new NBC South Florida/Telemundo Station Group poll.
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newsweek.com
Amy Coney Barrett raises "quibble" in Big Oil Supreme Court case
The potentially landmark case asks whether states can sue fossil fuel giants under state law for their role in climate change.
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androidauthority.com
Google sounds really excited about 'massive' feature update hitting Pixel Buds right now
From dynamic ANC, to tap-to-mute for your microphone, to even new Live Translate capabilities, this sounds like one major update!
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aljazeera.com
French-Japanese duo win chemistry Nobel for ‘mirror image’ breakthrough
Scientists honoured for solving mystery of asymmetric molecules that has helped in manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
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tech.yahoo.com
October Prime Day tech deals: Live updates on the best Big Deal Days sales from Anker, Apple, Amazon devices and more
Amazon just marked down some of the tech our editors recommend.
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bbc.com
Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 20
Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.
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foxnews.com
Vance presses Iran for 'meaningful' reduction in nuclear capability to end war
Vice President JD Vance said in an interview that the Iranian regime must show a commitment to “not building a nuclear weapon" for the U.S. to end Operation Epic Fury.
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si.com
Steelers Are Stuck With Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers, Whether They Like It or Not
Pittsburgh’s middle-aged quarterback and his former coach are holding the team back. Plus, Dallas is still mediocre in Gilberto Manzano’s Fact or Fiction.
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German ex-spy chief arrested for treason: What we know
Former top spy August Hanning led the Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005.
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sports.yahoo.com
Barcelona director Deco pays tribute to Messi following Argentina retirement: ‘A legendary journey’
The footballing world witnessed Lionel Messi in an Argentina shirt for one last time, as the Albiceleste secured a 3-0 win over Benin on Tuesday. It was an emotional moment for the entire nation and i...
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newrepublic.com
Transcript: Trump Spirals into Fury as GOP Pollsters Deliver Bad News
As Trump explodes at South Carolina Senate candidate Annie Andrews—who is doing surprisingly well in GOP-aligned surveys—a Democratic operative in the state discusses the very uphill climb that lies ahead.
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prospect.org
The Red Tide Goes Out—With a Blue Splashback - The American Prospect
Democrats are surging in Republican states but have some problems in their own strongholds.
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purdue.edu
Earhart expedition update: Crew arrives at Tarawa, prepares for departure
TARAWA, Kiribati — Fourteen members of the Taraia Object expedition — the Archaeological Legacy Institute, Purdue Research Foundation and Purdue University’s joint expedition to explore a Pacific…
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finance.yahoo.com
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall after tech rally
US stock futures were little changed on Wednesday morning as investors awaited minutes from the Fed's September meeting.
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cnbc.com
Mortgage rates sit at nearly 3-year high, and demand continues to shrink
Mortgage rates rose to the highest level in nearly three years, causing demand for both refinancing and homebuying to decline even further.
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Kenya's first Ebola case: Ten people quarantined as screening concerns grow
The patient passed through multiple cities in DR Congo, drove to Uganda and eventually flew to Kenya.
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abcnews.com
Okinawa governor wants discipline for US military in Japan after murder
The governor of Okinawa has demanded the central government do more to ensure discipline among U.S. troops on the southern Japanese island
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foxnews.com
A blue wave in governors' mansions could hurt families more than a blue Congress
Republicans risk losing their governor majority for the first time since 2011, with five toss-up races and Democratic momentum in key states.
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nymag.com
The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals, According to Our Writers
Robot vacuums, cozy bedding, and so much skin care.
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foxnews.com
Alleged killing by Marine prompts US military to restrict off-base liberty in Okinawa
The U.S. military in Okinawa banned troops from leaving base after a Marine was arrested for allegedly killing a woman at a Naha hotel on Saturday.
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Are the Blue Wave Polls Too Good to Be True?
If Democrats don’t win by as much as the polls suggest, many liberals will be disappointed and the media will downplay the anti-Trump wave.
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legal-planet.org
The Arguments We Did and Didn't Hear in Suncor v. Boulder - Legal Planet
Oral arguments in the climate case before the Supreme Court gave hints to possible outcomes. But one argument went largely unmade.
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cnbc.com
Rubio says Tehran missed 'multiple' chances for nuclear deal amid Iran stalemate
Iran has failed to take advantage of "multiple opportunities" to reach a deal on its nuclear program, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday.
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thedailybeast.com
Trump Goon’s Disgusting Restaurant Meltdown Revealed
The vile revelation was just one of many damning details exposed in a shock report about the top Cabinet member.
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foxnews.com
Ex-Obama spy chief prepped for anti-Trump trial by Biden-era special counsel's team, new records reveal
Declassified FBI memo reveals Jack Smith's team met with Trump-critic and former CIA Director John Brennan to discuss Trump's case, despite Smith telling GOP lawmakers he had never met Brennan before.
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wgme.com
Collins, Jackson clash over Voter ID in first Senate debate
The candidates debated the war in Iran, housing, affordability, healthcare and voter ID.
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Oscar-winning On the Waterfront actress Eva Marie Saint dies aged 102
She starred opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, then alongside Cary Grant in Hitchcock's North by Northwest.
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theguardian.com
Flávio Bolsonaro’s advance in Brazil’s election is grim jolt for climate campaigners
Inquest under way into why President Lula’s success in curbing Amazon deforestation has not lead to success at polls
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tmz.com
Kevin Hart's Sex Tape Partner May Be Dragged Into His Court Battle
The woman in the infamous sex tape with Kevin Hart could be dragged into one of the comedian's ongoing court battles ... TMZ has learned.
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today.com
Argentina Bids Lionel Messi Farewell in Final National Team Match, Ending an Era
“Even through the worst moments we went through, I never stopped fighting, battling, giving everything I had, wanting to always be here,” Messi told the fans.
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Tropical Storm Isaias forecast to make landfall as hurricane Friday
The storm may become the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, the latest first hurricane on record, on Thursday.
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fox4news.com
Dallas weather: Sunny skies, warm temperatures continue as Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf
As Tropical Storm Isaias targets the Gulf Coast, the Dallas-Fort Worth weather forecast promises a rain-free weekend with sunny skies and warm afternoon highs in the mid to upper 80s across North Texas.