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Press review · Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · as of 03:16 UTC
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theguardian.com
US households pay 62% more for water than they did a decade ago, study finds
For-profit water corporations, federal cuts and climate crisis are ‘supercharging water rate hikes’, study co-author says
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bbc.com
AfD candidate Rausch elected speaker of German regional parliament for first time
Although Tobias Rausch's role is largely symbolic, opponents have described the result as a watershed moment.
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dw.com
Germany is shaken by an espionage and treason scandal
The former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, has been accused of spying for a foreign country. Never before has a German official of August Hanning's stature been accused of treason.
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Democrats upbeat as unpopular Trump imperils Republican midterm hopes
Polls show GOP candidates trailing Democrats in Senate races, and Republicans also struggling in House contests
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9to5mac.com
Leaks reveal new Apple TV 4K and HomePod features coming next week - 9to5Mac
Leaks in the latest Apple software reveal several new Apple TV and HomePod features expected to be unveiled.
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cbsnews.com
Protests disrupt hundreds of high schools across France in historic day of student protests, union says
Nationwide protests across France continued for a third week as demonstrators rallied against poor school conditions.
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independent.co.uk
Russian ‘lab leak’ aside, it’s Trump’s sketchy approach to it all that’s worrying
After Trump withdrew from the WHO and slashed funding for medical research, American scientists told me they feared China would take over as the world leader in science. Situations like this underscore how risky that move was, writes Holly Baxter
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kptv.com
Sweet Home teen dies from football injuries, community rallies around family
A 16-year-old Sweet Home High School student who suffered a severe brain injury during a football game has died, according to a friend of the family.
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cbssports.com
2026 College Football Playoff bracket projection: Chaos looms as SEC, Big Ten races tighten
A cloudy CFP picture in the SEC may -- or may not -- clear up in the next two weeks, while Big Ten hopefuls face likely make-or-break scenarios in Week 6
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cnbc.com
Trade deficit hits $105.6 billion, widest since just before Trump tariffs enacted last year
That marked a 13.7% jump from July and was ahead of the Dow Jones consensus estimate for $102 billion.
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US citizen alleges immigration agent in Chicago shot her from behind
CBP says in response to lawsuit use-of-force cases are ‘thoroughly investigated, reviewed, and presented’
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cnbc.com
Yemen forces reclaim key Red Sea port city from Iran-backed Houthis in major counteroffensive
Oil markets remain on edge over potential Middle East supply disruptions, with Brent trading around $100 a barrel as the risk of further escalation persists.
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nationalpost.com
Carney touts Canadian sovereignty in first comments on Parti Québécois win in Quebec
Carney said he spoke with Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and promised to work with him towards increasing sovereignty for Canadians.
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yahoo.com
Queen Camilla expresses 'sadness' in emotional solo message amid 'time of sorrow'
Queen Camilla issued an emotional statement on Tuesday following the death of author Lord Jeffrey Archer, who supported her Queen's Reading Room book club
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abc7.com
SoCal's extreme heat prompts tire blowout warning
Extreme heat is raising concerns about tire blowouts across SoCal freeways. Drivers are urged to check their tires for low tread or cracking before hitting the road.
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wpde.com
'I don’t plan on coming to see you': Caleb Flynn’s daughters' letters read in court
Flynn's oldest daughter wrote that it was "sad that you can’t love anyone but yourself."
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aljazeera.com
Mapping where US bombers are based globally
The US has pulled its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid Iran fears. Here's where else they can fly from.
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sports.yahoo.com
Yankees fans can't believe Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s postgame response to costly error
New York now faces a 2-0 series deficit after Chisholm's error played a role in the Game 2 loss.
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Jeffrey Archer: Queen Camilla pays tribute to 'irrepressible' author and former politician
The bestselling author and former politician died on Monday at the age of 86.
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thetimes.com
Dennis Hastert obituary: Republican Speaker who abused wrestling students
Wrestling coach and House of Representatives leader who was later jailed for using hush money to pay off a boy he had sexually abused dies aged 84
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news.wisc.edu
University of Wisconsin–Madison Professor Francis Halzen named 2026 Nobel laureate in physics
Halzen is the principal investigator of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, the world’s largest telescope.
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Growing outrage in Japan after US Marine arrested in woman’s killing
The 20-year-old soldier denies the charge as protests held on Okinawa and in Tokyo.
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Separatists win Quebec election in test for Canada PM’s national unity strategy
Parti Québécois wins provincial election but will not be able to govern alone, as Mark Carney stresses unity in face of tariffs threat from Donald Trump
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nbcnews.com
A crowd of students protests Cornell’s response to gang rape complaint
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.”
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What do we know about death of anti-plague institute worker in Russia and is there a wider risk?
Russia has denied that Darya Shipilova died from plague after becoming ill at work but experts say there are still questions to answer
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Taylor Swift Celebrates Travis Kelce’s 37th Birthday in a Plunging Lace LBD and Outfit Worth Over $10,000
The newlyweds color-coordinated for the Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s first birthday as a married man.
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nbcnews.com
Paramount completes $110B Warner Bros. merger to form Skydance
The deal puts CEO David Ellison in control of one of the world’s largest entertainment companies.
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adn.com
Scientist who hunts mysterious ghost particles in the Antarctic ice wins Nobel Prize for physics
Belgian-born scientist Francis Halzen has worked to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that researchers believe offer clues to how the universe evolved.
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thedailybeast.com
Mom, 66, and Son, 41, Identified as Victims in Medical Jet Crash
She was getting treatment after suffering a stroke, according to a family friend.
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Kenya confirms first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus
The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.
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Germany's far-right AfD makes history again in Saxony-Anhalt
For the first time since the end of World War II, a German state parliament has chosen parliamentary speaker from the far right: Tobias Rausch of the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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How dilapidated are French schools and how bad is inequality in the education system?
France’s prime minister has promised to address ‘legitimate’ complaints raised by those taking part in protests
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nbcsports.com
Falcons average NFL-high 40.0 points with Michael Penix, after NFL-low 8.0 without him
Falcons safety Jessie Bates wasn't exaggerating when he said they're a different team with Michael Penix.
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usatoday.com
Today's biggest TV deal? $2,000 off a 100-inch Hisense TV (yes, really)
Prime Big Deal Days brings major savings on Hisense U7SG MiniLED TVs, with discounts ranging from $650 to $2,000 off. Shop every size from 55 inches to 100 inches.
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newrepublic.com
Trump Throws Full-Fledged Tantrum Over Reports on His Latest Rally
Donald Trump insisted his Ohio event was “packed.” Photos show otherwise.
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finance.yahoo.com
Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger closes after nearly yearlong battle, paving the way for Skydance
The $110 billion merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery closed on Tuesday.
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cnbc.com
Why deep-red Kansas has become an unexpected Senate battleground
A combination of local, national and international events has contributed to making the Kansas Senate race one to watch.
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nbcnews.com
Russia says no plague found in contacts of Siberian lab worker who died
News that a female staffer at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia and the Far East had died from a “pneumonia of undetermined” origin last week has spread fears worldwide.
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cbssports.com
Yankees staring at sweep after ALDS Game 2 loss to Rays; Falcons run roughshod over Saints on 'MNF'
Plus, Oregon got good news about star QB Dante Moore
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npr.org
Vietnamese police arrest 12 suspected of prowling city streets at night, snatching cats for meat
State media cited investigators who said the network recruited people to ride motorcycles through neighborhoods at night, trapping up to 10 cats a night.
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npr.org
As Trump focuses the FBI on immigration, counterintelligence is falling behind
The cuts come as a consequence of President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel's focus on violent crime and immigration, leaving other priorities understaffed.
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nbcnews.com
Cornell faculty senate introduces no-confidence resolution over handling of alleged 2024 sexual assault
The resolution was submitted to the University Faculty Committee Monday evening, according to a copy obtained by NBC News.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Done Deal: Paramount Completes Warner Bros. Takeover, Creating Hollywood Giant
The combined company, Skydance, will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange this week.
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foxnews.com
Privacy fears push vacation spot to consider ban on favorite accessory for travelers
AI smart glasses at beaches, parks, museums and shopping centers could be banned in Norway over growing concerns about the hidden recording of citizens.
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cnbc.com
Mistral unveils new AI model it says rivals best open systems from China
Western developers are racing to compete with Chinese companies in open weight and open source AI.
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cbssports.com
Coco Gauff details 'insane' racist remarks after China Open match following win over 16-year-old Sun Xinran
America's highest-ranked singles player on the women's side described ugliness she encountered after the win
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Germany faces a triple threat from Russia, China and domestic far-right extremists
At a rare public hearing Germany's intelligence agencies identified Russia as the country's most dangerous adversary. The threat from China is also coming into focus. And the homegrown far right also poses a challenge.
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Televangelist Jim Bakker of PTL ministry and SC-based ‘Christian Disneyland’ fame dies
FORT MILL — Jim Bakker, the televangelist who saw his South Carolina-based religious broadcasting and Christian-themed amusement park empire toppled by scandal, died Oct. 5 at age 86.
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Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad: All to know
The US Army is averse to capital punishment and has not carried out an execution in decades.
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indiewire.com
‘Artificial’ Review: Luca Guadagnino’s Dark and Campy Tech Comedy Shows Just How Stupid the Road to Smarter AI Has Already Been
Andrew Garfield is a diabolical villain as techno-nihilist Sam Altman in the sequel "The Social Network" deserves.