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Press review · Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · as of 05:23 UTC
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bbc.com
Yemeni military says it has retaken Mokha and 'secured' Red Sea waterway
Saudi-backed forces gave conflicting reports of whether they had also seized the port city of Mokha, near the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
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aljazeera.com
Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood attacker Nidal Hasan
Pentagon confirms execution order for Nidal Hasan, convicted of killing 13 in Fort Hood shooting in 2009.
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thedailybeast.com
Vance Rally Derailed by Heckler With Blistering Insult
The vice president was interrupted while touting Alaska’s Republican Senate candidate.
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'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space.
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Secessionist party wins Quebec election in Canada
Parti Quebecois returns to power, promising a third referendum on Quebec's independence from Canada.
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nypost.com
Aaron Boone’s toughest decision immediately backfired in Yankees’ Game 2 debacle
It took two pitches from Cam Schlittler for that decision to blow up on the Yankees.
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abcnews4.com
Jim Bakker, who lost his televangelism empire in sex and money scandals, dies at 86
Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a
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Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.
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weather.com
Tropical Storm Isaias could form in the Gulf later this week
The National Hurricane Center says we could have our next tropical system later this week; the next storm is Isaias. It could soak the Gulf Coast this weekend.
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US pulls bombers from UK base: Is Iran manoeuvring Trump’s war plans?
The withdrawal means the US lost a convenient launchpad, not its underlying strike capability, said an expert.
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nbcsports.com
Kellen Moore: Really disappointing how Saints played on an incredible night in New Orleans
On the 20th anniversary of the Saints' return to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, it was the Falcons who had a big game.
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hollywoodreporter.com
‘Artificial’ Review: Andrew Garfield and Yura Borisov Shine as Ethical Opposites in Luca Guadagnino’s Riveting Real-World Tech Nightmare
Monica Barbaro, Mark Rylance, Ike Barinholtz and Jason Schwartzman also star in this account of history unfolding, tracing how we arrived at the current crisis point in AI evolution.
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yahoo.com
Confused Trump, 80, Suffers String of Mental Slips Onstage
Donald Trump has made multiple humiliating errors during a rambling campaign speech in Nebraska. The 80-year-old president is desperately trying to shore up his MAGA base before critical midterm elect...
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androidauthority.com
We're witnessing a critical moment for Amazon Kindles
Amazon is finally listening to Kindle fans, bringing back physical buttons and adding fresh accessories. But, there's a catch.
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aboutamazon.com
Prime Big Deal Days: Our biggest deals to kick off fall and holiday shopping October 6-7
Prime members can shop millions of deals during the 48-hour event, from fall fashion and trending beauty to holiday gifting, and everyday essentials.
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nbcnews.com
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to selling radioactive material from Russia
Jacob D. Miller, 44, pleaded guilty to illegally importing plutonium and selling it.
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What are the US midterms? A simple guide
US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.
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npr.org
How the economy and other key issues are factoring into the midterms for Maine voters
NPR's Leila Fadel drives some 700 miles across Maine talking to voters about the issues that are shaping their decisions in the midterm elections.
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theguardian.com
Trump approval ratings plummet to new low, polls show
President says ‘I’m doing great’ despite polls showing 32% approval rating and loss of support from 2024 voters
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Latest US military strike on alleged drug boat kills four in Caribbean
UN warns US boat strikes in the Caribbean counter-drug war may violate international law and human rights principles.
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nbcnews.com
Ex-‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn sentenced to life without parole in wife’s murder
The “American Idol” contestant and music pastor was found guilty last week in the shooting death of his wife in their Ohio home.
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fortune.com
The Supreme Court takes up climate costs. CEOs should worry about the cost of doing nothing | Fortune
Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.
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Trump is fueling a culture of misogynistic impunity | Robert Reich
The allegations against seven men at Cornell University come amid a climate of belligerent sexism
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wired.com
The 13 Amazon Device Deals Actually Worth Snagging This Prime Day
Prime Day deals on Amazon devices aren’t as attractive as they were before the August price hike, but these discounts are still worth grabbing.
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US televangelist Jim Bakker, ensnared in fraud and sex scandal, dies at 86
Bakker spent four and a half years in prison after being convicted in 1989 of defrauding followers in a scheme involving holidays at his Christian theme park
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shopping.yahoo.com
October Prime Day deals are live: The best Amazon savings from Hanes, Carhartt, Apple and more start now
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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pbs.org
Supreme Court hears case on holding energy companies liable for climate change
Supreme Court justices heard arguments in a major climate change case that could shape how communities hold industries accountable. Officials in Boulder, Colorado, are seeking compensation from energy companies for the costs of natural disasters they say are caused by climate change. Ali Rogin discussed more with News Hour Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSBlog cofounder Amy Howe.
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independent.co.uk
Trump calls the polls ‘fake.’ His rants prove they’re right
Donald Trump is trying to maintain his approval bubble with right-leaning polling shops. His Republican allies aren’t playing ball, writes John Bowden
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foxbusiness.com
Oprah-backed True Food Kitchen files for bankruptcy after shuttering a dozen restaurants
True Food Kitchen filed for Chapter 11 protection and closed 12 locations after management turmoil and failed expansion bets.
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Prime Big Deal Days 2026 is here: Check out 95+ of the best deals to shop now
From trending beauty and fall fashion to holiday gifting and everyday essentials, here are some of the top deals to grab during the 48-hour event.
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france24.com
Live: Tens of thousands expected at Paris protests as unions join students
Up to 40,000 people are expected to march in Paris on Tuesday as French trade unions join high school students protesting school conditions. The demonstrations have been marked by clashes with police,…
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France school protests: Students joined by parents and unions in mass protests
Students have blockaded hundreds of schools in the past week, with 215 students and 715 police officers injured, the government says.
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foxnews.com
Trump clears way for Fort Hood terrorist to face Army firing squad nearly 17 years after massacre
President Trump cleared the way for Nidal Malik Hasan to face an Army firing squad nearly 17 years after the Fort Hood massacre that killed 13 people.
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Co-founders of luxury women’s fashion brand found shot dead at their California home
Police are investigating whether Michelle Min and Bryan Walker died in a murder-suicide, with family members claiming the couple lost over $100 million due to risky financial decisions
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finance.yahoo.com
Trump Says US Will Help Russia After Plague Death in Siberia
President Donald Trump said the US was looking into a suspected plague case in Russia following the death of a worker at a laboratory and would offer authorities there assistance.
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abcnews.com
US citizen who was shot by immigration agent files lawsuit
An American citizen shot by a federal agent one year ago during an immigration crackdown in Chicago has filed suit against the federal government, alleging the agent lied about the shooting and had fired into her vehicle from behind
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Trump suggests he would let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
Gavin Newsom calls comments ‘deranged and dangerous’ after president tells Nebraska rally: ‘They can take out a city’
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berkeleyside.org
Bryn Walker couple found dead in Berkeley Hills: What we know
Michelle Min and Bryan Walker’s Berkeley-born fashion company grew into a national brand. Walker was in a mental health crisis, and the incident may be a murder-suicide.
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grist.org
Supreme Court wrestles with who should pay for climate change
The Supreme Court's decision on a Colorado lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor could shape dozens of efforts to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damages.
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Death row inmate spared after botched Christa Pike execution killed pal moments after bailing him out
Convicted killer Gary Wayne Sutton was scheduled to be executed on Dec. 3, but will now dodge death — at least for a bit longer.
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militarytimes.com
Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan to die by US Army firing squad
Hasan, a former Army officer who killed 13 people and injured 32 others during a mass shooting at Fort Hood in 2009, will be executed by firing squad.
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npr.org
Jim Bakker, who built 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, has died at 86
Jim Bakker, along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes.
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Trump says he will stop using US taxpayer funds for ads
The ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.
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variety.com
‘Artificial’ First Reactions: Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Drama is ‘Provocative,’ ‘Downright Horrifying’ and His ‘Best Film in a Decade’
Luca Guadagnino’s “Artificial” premiered Monday night, and early reviews have members of the film press championing the Sam Altman-centered movie.
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cornellsun.com
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | An Open Letter to President Michael Kotlikoff Regarding the Chi Phi Lawsuit
Marco Fuentes ’85 sends an open letter to President Kotlikoff regarding the Chi Phi case, demanding his resignation and a series of steps to repair the University's reputation.
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cbsnews.com
Jim Bakker, televangelist who co-founded "The PTL Club" empire but fell into disgrace, dies at 86
Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died at 86.
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wpr.org
Wisconsin State Patrol mourns trooper who died after fall during traffic pursuit
Wisconsin State Trooper Bradley Ritger died Oct. 2 after falling from a bridge in the line of duty. He was 29.
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Trump is sending ACA and Medicare checks. Are they enough to cover rising healthcare costs?
President Trump sent $500 checks to some Affordable Care Act enrollees, while 20 million Medicare recipients will soon get $90 checks. Will they make a difference?
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abc7.com
Trump suggests letting Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign event
"They can take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles...," Trump said about the Iran war. "This is a very small price to pay, and it's going to be over with very soon."
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Trump says his super PAC will start paying for controversial taxpayer-funded ads
President Trump says he'll start paying for the pro-Trump ads that have blanketed the airwaves in recent weeks, using money from his super PAC instead of taxpayer dollars.