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Press review · Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · as of 04:02 UTC
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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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dw.com
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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yahoo.com
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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aljazeera.com
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.
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bbc.com
Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.
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theguardian.com
New Jersey congresswoman faces deadline in Trump case days after giving birth
LaMonica McIver is only the 15th member of Congress have a baby while serving, and also the only member indicted for visiting ICE facility
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thefalcoholic.com
Falcons - Saints instant recap: Pure joy as Atlanta dominates
It started well, ended well, and was a blast in between. The Falcons move to 2-2 after wrecking the Saints.
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theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: The PQ is back. The rest of Canada will need to brace for that
Get ready for another rocky chapter on the unity file, even if the PQ were unable to achieve a majority
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cnbc.com
Russian lab worker's suspected plague death leaves experts puzzled
Russian authorities say the situation is stable and there are no reports of secondary cases.
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npr.org
New Hollywood era begins with an epic mega merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.
The Paramount and Warner Bros. merger has survived court challenges, public protests and regulatory scrutiny. Now, the Hollywood heavyweight, named Skydance, begins operating.
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tech.yahoo.com
At $2,000 off, this TV could be the best deal of Amazon Prime Day — but should you buy it?
Everything you need to know before pulling the trigger on one of Prime Day's biggest TV deals.
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arstechnica.com
OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
The reports of OpenAI agents harming 3rd party sites keep coming.
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nbcnews.com
FBI whistleblower says White House pushed unconstitutional probe of protesters
The former analyst says supervisors were told not to put things in writing, so many of the directives came in face-to-face meetings.
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cbsnews.com
Takeaways from Alito's CBS News interview: His future on the Supreme Court, opinion in Dobbs and rise in heated political rhetoric
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito sat down with CBS News chief legal correspondent for a rare interview touching on a host of topics.
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scotusblog.com
The term’s first arguments
Plus, key takeaways from a lengthy order list.
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weartv.com
Tropical formation possible in Gulf this week
We are watching a low that has developed in the Southwestern Gulf.Gradual development is possible as it moves north and a tropical depression could form by the
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Schools blockaded as tens of thousands of protesters take to streets in France
Students, staff and parents march in cities including Marseille and Lyon, while up to 40,000 expected in Paris
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foxnews.com
OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Google stop short of AI safety guarantee
OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and Google representatives stopped short of guaranteeing their AI agents will always obey safeguards during a New York City Council hearing.
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soxmachine.com
White Sox 4, Guardians 3: Heading home up 2-0 - Sox Machine
The White Sox outlasted Gavin Williams, and then outlasted a barrage of deep Cleveland fly balls. The evening for the White Sox started and ended on very shaky notes, but they owned the middle of the game, and that turned out to be enough to return to Rate Field with a 2-0 lead in the…
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justice.gov
Justice Department Announces Charges Involving 16 Aliens for Election Crimes
Today, the Justice Department announced charges involving 16 aliens in connection with illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes across the country. The cases include voting by aliens in federal elections, false claims of U.S. citizenship to register or vote, and false statements on citizenship applications.
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sports.yahoo.com
Michael Penix Jr. 'so thankful' to be healthy after win over Saints
Michael Penix after win over Saints: "I'm just so thankful to be able to be healthy"
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bostonglobe.com
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson grew up in the same rural Maine county. Their experiences were very different. - The Boston Globe
Both candidates in Maine's US Senate race are natives of Aroostook County, whose distinct identity shaped each of them.
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nbcnews.com
We’ve tracked the best October Prime Day deals for weeks — these 73+ are worth buying
The clock is officially ticking on member-exclusive discounts, so start adding household essentials, holiday gifts and more to your cart ASAP.
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jamaicaobserver.com
‘Reckless’ AI firms can’t control models, says whistleblower - Jamaica Observer
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Leading artificial intelligence companies do not know how to keep AI systems from pursuing objectives their developers did not assign, whistleblower Jacob Coxon, a former OpenAI and Anthropic employee, warned Monday. “Companies are being extremely reckless given the stakes,” Coxon told local lawmakers at a hearing before the New York City Council. In early September, the British researcher published a statement on X explaining...
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mlb.com
Relentless Rays give Schlittler fits in 4-run 5th, move 1 win from ALCS
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays knew they were in for a challenge against American League Cy Young Award favorite Cam Schlittler on Monday night at Tropicana Field. The Yankees’ ace has shown in a short time that he’s made for big moments, especially in unfriendly environments, and he is as
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npr.org
What voters in 6 key states could tell us about the 2026 midterms
Morning Edition is heading to Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Michigan to hear what voters say is shaping their choices ahead of the midterm elections.
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aol.com
POLITICO Blocked From Traveling With Trump on Air Force One Amid Battle Over Media Access - AOL
The move prevents the outlet from carrying out its White House press pool duties as Trump travels to Nebraska for a campaign rally.
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montreal.citynews.ca
'Defeat is mine': Fréchette concedes after Quebecers hand a stunning loss to CAQ
After eight years leading a majority government, it all came crumbling down Monday night for the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ). Quebec voters decisively turned away from the CAQ and leader Christine Fréchette on election night as the party was projected to win no seats. Quebecers voted in Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and the Parti Québécois (PQ), […]
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thedispatch.com
Fallout From a Failed Execution
Plus: The Yemeni government claims territorial gains, the Supreme Court starts new term, and protests in France.
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npr.org
What happened during Christa Pike's failed execution
Catherine Sweeney was in the witness room when Tennessee attempted to execute Christa Pike on Sept. 30. An attempted execution in May had also failed. Here's what Sweeney saw and heard.
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Trump sparks outrage with remarks about LA, San Diego at rally
California leaders are condemning President Trump after he suggested that destroying Los Angeles or San Diego is a small price to pay for Iran War.
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foxnews.com
New York declares measles disaster emergency as cases surge in Pennsylvania
Kathy Hochul declared a statewide New York emergency as 108 measles cases spread from Pennsylvania, expanding who can administer MMR vaccines.
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nbcnews.com
Republicans fight red-state midterm chaos with hundreds of millions in late money
Republicans have made more than $700 million of new advertising bookings in congressional races since Sept. 1, with the Trump-aligned super PAC pouring in funds.
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Court declines to hear cases on “Let’s Go Brandon” sweatshirts, felons’ Second Amendment rights, COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and other notable issues
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Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack
It is not clear who is behind the attacks which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea as part of its war against Ukraine.
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npr.org
Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in physics for work on high-energy neutrinos from space
The 82-year-old scientist, originally from Belgium, is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research into capturing neutrinos at the South Pole dates back to the 1980s.
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British national arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident
It is the seventh arrest in connection to the incident near RAF Fairford last month.
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thenationalnews.com
Lionel Messi set for 'Last Tango' with Argentina as Cristiano Ronaldo pouts on Portugal sidelines | The National
While one veteran attacking superstar is calling it quits on the international stage, another is in the middle of an undignified row with his country's coach
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hollywoodreporter.com
Now It’s Clear Why Amazon Didn’t Want to Release ‘Artificial’: It’s Withering AF
Luca Guadagnino’s new film skewers OpenAI's Sam Altman and almost anyone who ever aligned with him. It’s also largely accurate.
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cnbc.com
Russia’s neighbor backs push to lift ban on nuclear weapons, prompting outcry from Moscow
Lithuania is seeking to bolster its security amid growing concerns over Russia.
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California leaders hit back after Trump says Iran can 'take out' LA and San Diego
The US president said rising gas prices were a "small price to pay for keeping the world safe" at an election rally in Nebraska.
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Ho Chi Minh city: Twelve arrested for allegedly running cat trafficking ring in Vietnam
The men are accused of stealing around 2,700 cats in Ho Chi Minh City, allegedly to be slaughtered for food.
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China Open: Coco Gauff condemns racist abuse on social media after incident during Sun Xinran match
Coco Gauff says she suffered racial abuse on social media after an incident during her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open.
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foxnews.com
Jim Bakker, 'PTL Club' televangelist and fmr. husband of Tammy Faye, dead at 86
Televangelist Jim Bakker, the host of the popular “The PTL Club" TV show with his former wife Tammy Faye Bakker, died Monday at the age of 86.
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nfl.com
Falcons 'a whole different team' with Michael Penix Jr. at QB
The Atlanta Falcons have averaged 40 points per game over the past two contests since Michael Penix Jr. returned from his ACL injury.
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politico.eu
France’s debt troubles stir memories of the euro crisis
How long before Paris and others start looking to the ECB to rescue them?
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‘American Idol’ Wife Killer Caleb Flynn’s Daughters Send Heartbreaking Messages
Alyssa and Ava both urged their father to admit his guilt.
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foxnews.com
Russian bio-leak secrecy follows Chernobyl playbook, ex-CIA officer warns
Vladimir Putin faces compounding crises as a Siberian plague researcher's death adds to the Ukraine war toll and Russia's faltering economy.