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Press review · Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · as of 01:43 UTC
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theintercept.com
The U.S. Military Struggles to Protect Its Bases Amid Failing Iran War
From Jordan to Kuwait to the United Kingdom, U.S. outposts are increasingly vulnerable to attack.
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pagesix.com
‘The View’ co-host Sunny Hostin name-drops A-lister who phoned her over ‘blunt’ Cornell 7 remarks
Hostin clarified the viral comments she made last week during Monday’s episode of the talk show’s “Behind the Table” podcast.
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finance.yahoo.com
Google signs 20-year nuclear deal with Constellation Energy to power AI build-out
Google has signed a 20-year deal to purchase power from Constellation Energy.
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med.stanford.edu
‘Dad, you’ve won all the prizes’ and other reactions to a Nobel Prize win
Karl Deisseroth won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine Monday — and many people had many things to say about the Stanford University professor.
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foxnews.com
Millions saved by blocking dead people payouts as Trump Treasury drops hammer on federal fraud
Treasury's "Do Not Pay" program screened over 1.1 billion payments worth $3.7 trillion, catching 13,500 improper payments to deceased people.
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sports.yahoo.com
Ravens Dealt Concerning Lamar Jackson Update After Injury vs. Titans
The Ravens face uncertainty after Lamar Jackson exited Sunday’s win over the Titans with a sprained ankle.
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pbs.org
How Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker death
The World Health Organization says a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a “very low” risk outside the country as investigators look into what caused the death of a lab employee there last week.
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nbcnews.com
Coco Gauff hits out at racist abuse after replayed point in Beijing draws backlash
The American was targeted after stopping play to complain about a flickering advertising board at a crucial point in her China Open match against Chinese player Sun Xinran.
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foxnews.com
Trump turns to emerging tech giant in multi-billion bid to ramp up US submarine production
Silicon Valley giant Anduril plans to invest $3.7 billion building a massive Baltimore shipyard to break Virginia-class submarine bottlenecks.
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thecityreporter.nyc
What Happens to New York City When the AI Bubble Bursts
The city’s budget is increasingly dependent on Wall Street profits, which would immediately contract if the AI boom turns into a bust.
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‘Digger’ director weighs in on scathing reviews of Tom Cruise film after disastrous opening weekend
Alejandro González Iñárritu spoke out about the negativity surrounding his new satirical comedy.
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9to5google.com
Google 'Fitbit Edge' reportedly costs around $180 as specs & features leak
A new leak reveals that Google’s upcoming Fitbit Edge tracker will probably have a price somewhere around $180 and offer...
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prideofdetroit.com
Lions film study: Placing the blame for 20 defensive breakdowns vs. Panthers
Breaking down whether the coaching or the players deserve the most blame for the Lions defensive struggles
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nbcsports.com
2026 Fantasy Football Week 5 Defense (DST) Rankings and Streamers
Eric Samulski ranks all fantasy football defenses (DSTs) for Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season
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abcnews4.com
President Trump attacks Democrat Annie Andrews using anti-trans slur
As President Donald Trump begins campaigning on behalf of the Republican Party ahead of the November midterms, he used an anti-trans slur Monday to attack the D
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nbcnews.com
Latino voters feel buyer’s remorse in battleground Texas
Interviews with Latino voters throughout Texas illustrate how concerns about the economy have driven some away from Trump after driving them toward him in 2024.
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nbcnews.com
France shuts down nearly 900 schools as violent protests grow over education funding
A 15-year-old boy lost a hand Monday in an incident involving a police stun grenade.
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abc7.com
Why did the father in an Arcadia surrogacy scandal want 21 kids? Attorney speaks exclusively to ABC7
Why did an Arcadia father at the center of a surrogacy scandal want 21 children? His attorney says he hoped to raise productive adults who would make a difference.
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cnbc.com
Alito plans to stay on Supreme Court, even if Democrats regain Senate: Report
Samuel Alito is one of six conservative justices on the Supreme Court, three of whom were nominated by President Donald Trump.
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yahoo.com
Florida Woman Arrested at Work After 18 Target Trips Left $3,472 Unpaid, Sheriff Says
A Florida woman asks deputies about her children, her job, and whether she can return to work the next day as they prepare to arrest her inside a Naples office. Kimberly McDonnell was arrested in ... ...
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foxnews.com
Raiders fan takes shot at Taylor Swift's looks with sign at Chiefs game, shredded NFL refs & parents gone wild
Screencaps, America's best daily column, delivers a surprising Cracker Barrel breakfast review and a Las Vegas downtown craps cutback report.
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bbc.com
Defence lawyer in Cornell University case calls for special prosecutor Letitia James to be removed
New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the rape allegations, but the lawyer says comments she made on the case should disqualify her.
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foxnews.com
NYT columnist thrashed online for suggesting Trump is to blame for alleged Cornell gang rape
New York Times columnist Michelle Cottle blamed Trump for the culture behind an alleged Cornell University gang rape that occurred under Biden.
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foxnews.com
Trump says Iran war could end soon, claims consumer prices will 'come tumbling down'
President Donald Trump reiterated that the Iran war will end shortly before or after the midterm elections in November, saying that when that happens, gas prices will begin to ease for Americans.
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baltimoreravens.com
News & Notes: Jesse Minter’s Update on Lamar Jackson’s Ankle Injury
Jesse Minter felt better about the pass rush after watching the tape. Ravens' defensive line is improving. Minter explains what happened on missed field goal.
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nbcsports.com
Tyler Shough: Fans are understandably upset, I'd boo too
Monday night's game in New Orleans started with a tribute to a storybook night in Saints history, but there was no happily ever after once the game got underway.
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shopping.yahoo.com
October Prime Day deals are live: The best Amazon sales from Hanes, Carhartt, Apple and more during Big Deal Days
We have the scoop on the top Prime Day discounts of the October savings event, including tech must-haves, vacuums, fall style upgrades and more.
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Exclusive | KJ Biermann, 15, pleads not guilty in sexual battery, sodomy case
Via his attorney, the eldest son of Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann filed documents in Fulton County Superior Court on Monday.
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nfl.com
NFL Power Rankings, Week 5: Cowboys, Pats rising at quarter mark; unbeaten Vikings fall out of top 10
How high do the Cowboys fly in Nick Shook's Power Rankings after winning the battle for Texas? Have the Patriots regained our trust? Are the undefeated Vikings fraudulent? Check out the full league hierarchy, 1-32, entering Week 5.
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bleacherreport.com
Yankees Errors Lead to Game 2 Loss to Rays, Box Score Stats, Highlights, Updated MLB Playoff Bracket
Four errors paved the way for the New York Yankees' Game 2, 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, dropping them to 0-2 in the American League Divisional Series on the road.
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Affordable Prime Day deals: Our top finds for $45 or less
Shop Amazon Prime Big Deal Days must-have finds for $45 or less.
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cnbc.com
Rebounding oil exports through Strait of Hormuz are vulnerable to stepped-up Iranian tanker attacks
Nearly 20 commercial ships, mostly tankers, have come under attack over the past month while sailing through the Hormuz choke point.
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macrumors.com
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Offers Major Discounts on AirPods, iPads, and Much More
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days has officially kicked off, offering shoppers the first chance to save on holiday shopping from a major retailer. Similar to last year's fall Prime Day, it will last for two days, and you can find a large selection of deals across Amazon's storefront, covering savings on tech, clothing, video games, groceries, and much, much more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon.
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theguardian.com
Trump’s suggestion that Iran could ‘take out’ LA or San Diego draws Republican rebuke
Congressional candidate Jim Desmond says he ‘served to protect Americans, not write off American cities’
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CFP Playoff Bracket, Scenarios and Bowl Projections After 2026-27 Week 6 AP Rankings
A rare status quo week occurred at the top of the AP Top 25.
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nbcnews.com
The Prime Day deals so good we secretly shopped them at work
NBC Selected editors are shopping Prime Day, too – here’s what they decided was worth adding to their carts.
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today.com
Caleb Flynn’s Daughters, 12 and 10, Pen Devastating Letters Read at His Sentencing for Their Mom’s Murder
“Mommy was the perfect person, the absolute perfect person. What did she ever do to make you hate her so much?” one daughter said.
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nbcnews.com
Top Republican super PAC pledges $5 million for South Carolina Senate race
The Senate Leadership Fund’s commitment comes amid a tight contest between GOP Sen. Darline Graham and Democratic challenger Annie Andrews.
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nbcnews.com
Flydubai pilot planned 9/11-style attack, source tells NBC News
The suspect is currently being questioned by investigators in the United Arab Emirates.
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Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. Faces Backlash for Comments After ALDS Loss
The New York Yankees entered Monday night’s ALDS matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays in need of a win to even the series at one game apiece.Instead, they had one of their sloppiest performances of the entire season with ace Cam Schlittler on the mound.New York committed four errors in the game, three of which […] The post Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. Faces Backlash for Comments After ALDS Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
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fantasylife.com
Sneaky Fantasy Football Pickups To Target For Week 5
In today's Fantasy Life Newsletter, presented by Xfinity.
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US televangelist Jim Bakker, disgraced from sex scandal and fraud, dies at 86
US televangelist Jim Bakker co-founded The PTL Club with his then-wife Tammy Faye before being jailed for fraud and conspiracy.
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foxbusiness.com
Trump admin invoking Defense Production Act for new Alaska power grid project touted by Vance
JD Vance announced $150 million in Defense Production Act funding for Alaska's Beluga-Healy Transmission Project, promising lower energy costs statewide.
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deadline.com
Amazon Strikes 6-Year Deal For Emmys Worth More Than $20 Million A Year
Amazon has taken global rights to the Emmy Awards but will make it free to view on its Prime Video service each September.
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foxnews.com
Coco Gauff calls out 'insane' racist comments after 16-year-old opponent gets emotional following controversy
Coco Gauff fired back at racist comments after a controversial point replay against Sun Xinran at the China Open sparked online backlash.
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npr.org
Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey's new Pentagon roles raise ethics worries
Musk's company, SpaceX, and Luckey's company Anduril, could potentially benefit from recommendations made in the study about future autonomous weapon systems.
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US justice department moves to strip citizenship of 40 naturalized citizens
Officials file ‘denaturalization actions’ against people accused of crimes in what they call ‘largest’ such initiative
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nytimes.com
Strikes, Barricades and Fiscal Turmoil: An Autumn of Discontent Grips France
Chaos in schools, on the streets and in the markets is rooted in France’s struggles to fund its social welfare state, with a presidential election approaching.
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The Separatist Parti Québécois Wins Quebec Election, Reviving Sovereignty Push
The separatist party’s victory fell short of clinching a majority that would have all but guaranteed a potential showdown with Ottawa over Canada’s future.
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today.com
A Crowd of Students Protests Cornell’s Response to Gang Rape Allegations
At a demonstration in front of the school’s student center, students, faculty members and others held signs with such messages as “support survivors, expel rapists.”