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Press review · Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · as of 07:41 UTC
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abcnews.com
FlyDubai suspected attacker intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, sources say
ABC News spoke with two senior U.S. officials and an Israeli source familiar with the investigation.
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whitehouse.gov
President Trump Takes Decisive Action to Lower Diesel Costs for American Truckers, Farmers
Tonight, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to immediately cut diesel costs for the truckers and farmers who keep America moving. The
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thedailybeast.com
Karoline Leavitt Busted as Hypocrite by Taking Fox News Perk
Do as she says—not what she does.
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bbc.com
France braces for national day of student protests after injuries and mass arrests
France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.
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theguardian.com
Former American Idol contestant and pastor sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife
Prosecutors had said Caleb Flynn staged a home invasion after shooting his wife while he was having an affair
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deadline.com
Robert Kelker-Kelly Dead: 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Was 62
Robert Kelker-Kelly, known best for his role as Bo Brady on NBC soap Days Of Our Lives and for his work on Another World, died October 3.
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9to5mac.com
macOS 27.2 reveals new clues about Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro - 9to5Mac
Apple is widely expected to release a new touchscreen MacBook Pro as soon as this month. This will mark the...
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science.nasa.gov
Suspected Second-generation Planet Solves NASA Hubble Cold Case - NASA Science
New analysis of archival Hubble data points to the possibility of "dead" white dwarf stars hosting second-generation planetary systems.
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abc7.com
3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes near Dana Point
A preliminary 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck about 19 miles southwest of Dana Point in Orange County at 1:22 p.m. Monday, according to the USGS.
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foxnews.com
Teen's hand blown off by police grenade during French student protests: report
A 15-year-old lost his hand after picking up a police grenade as French school protests over underfunding and teacher shortages enter their third week.
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nbcnews.com
Trump uses anti-trans slur against Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina
Annie Andrews is a physician running against Sen. Darline Graham.
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baptistnews.com
What could your church do with $122 million?
what does it mean for voters who try to follow Jesus’ teachings that the GOP has poured $122 million into advertising Ken Paxton in Texas?
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nbcnews.com
Schools banned a record 12,000 books in a year, according to annual report
Themes of race, sexuality and gender remain common reasons to ban books, as some school administrators use AI to determine what gets pulled, a new report finds.
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local10.com
2 people killed, including a student, after Florida school bus rolls over in crash
A Florida school bus carrying nearly 40 people overturned after being struck by an oncoming car on the way to a high school early Monday, killing a student and the driver of another vehicle that caught fire, authorities said.
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wbur.org
What is optogenetics? Nobel Prize winner Karl Deisseroth explains how light could help treat brain disorders
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was jointly awarded on Monday to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their work in optogenetics, a field of neuroscience that looks at the activity of individual neurons to link them to specific behaviors.
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aljazeera.com
Teenager loses hand in blast amid French school protest clashes
Police watchdog probes Lens blast as nationwide protests over teacher shortages and school conditions enter a third week
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pbs.org
What to know about a Russian lab worker's death and speculation about pneumonic plague
Local officials have confirmed the illness and death of a lab worker at an anti-plague research institute in Russia.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Robert Kelker-Kelly, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘General Hospital’ Star, Dies at 62
He also appeared on two other soap operas, 'Another World' and 'Port Charles.'
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sports.yahoo.com
Falcons vs. Saints score, live updates: Bijan Robinson gets Atlanta off to a hot start with 2 TDs, lead New Orleans 24-7 at halftime
The Saints host the Falcons in an NFC South clash to close out Week 4 on Monday Night Football.
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foxnews.com
Alex Ovechkin announces this will be his final NHL season as all-time great career comes to a close
Alex Ovechkin announced his NHL retirement before the Capitals' home opener, closing out a 22-season career as the all-time goal-scoring leader.
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Plaintiffs Make Last Ditch Effort To Halt Paramount-WBD Merger
The petition is a Hail Mary pass to stave off the deal, scheduled to close on Tuesday.
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baltimoreravens.com
Late for Work: Pundits React to Ravens’ ‘Painful’ Win Over Titans
After flying high in the first half, the Ravens limp to a victory. With Lamar Jackson down, the defense stepped up. The Jackson-Zay Flowers connection is ‘something special.’ Tyler Loop is becoming another weapon for the Ravens’ offense.
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PGA Tour backs Donald Trump's push for permanent Daylight Saving Time
President Donald Trump revealed PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp recently sent him a letter in "strong support" of adopting permanent Daylight Saving Time.
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dw.com
This island in Kiribati could be the key to solve the Amelia Earhart mystery
Nearly 90 years after US aviator Amelia Earhart vanished over the Pacific, a new expedition to the remote island of Nikumaroro hopes a lagoon anomaly could finally reveal the fate of her missing aircraft.
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cbssports.com
Saints vs. Falcons picks, player props: Expert's best bets for NFL Week 4 Monday Night Football
Target a high-scoring NFC South clash in New Orleans with top player props for Bijan Robinson and Chris Olave, plus value on anytime touchdowns
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bleacherreport.com
NFL Suspends Officials Jeff Seeman, Adrian Hill After Viral Videos with Trey McBride, Eric Wilson
The NFL confirmed on Monday that line judge Jeff Seeman has been suspended for two games after he was seen yelling at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride and referee Adrian Hill has been suspended for one game after his response to Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson inadvertently knocking him over, per The Ringer's Tom Pelissero.
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Week 5: Will Shipley, Dohnte Meyers among top pickups
Justin Boone takes you through his top fantasy football waiver wire options for Week 5.
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finance.yahoo.com
Stock market today: Nasdaq, Nvidia post record highs as tech strength outshines bond weakness
Investors took stock of rising bond yields and the upcoming earnings season ahead of a relatively quiet week.
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cnbc.com
Trump says he'll pay for TV ads that praised him and which government funded
The New York Times reported "Trump personally instructed his budget director to use taxpayer money for TV ads praising him and his presidency."
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paramount.com
David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz Announce their CEO Leadership Team for Skydance Following Anticipated Close of Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition | Paramount
Paramount is one of the world’s leading producers of premium entertainment content that connects billions of people in nearly every country in the world.
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boredpanda.com
Leaked Photo Of Christa Pike After Botched Lethal Injection May Explain Why She Survived
Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner has stepped down after Christa Pike’s botched capital sentencing forces the state to call for a third-party review. Crime, Society
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thenation.com
The People vs. the Supreme Court
This term the Supreme Court has plans to trampleeven more of our rights. But we, the people, are not powerlessin the face of their power grab.
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yahoo.com
Trump says U.S. is “looking strongly” at alleged Russian plague case
A 28-year-old lab technician's could be a highly fatal disease but a cause of death has yet to be released
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cornellsun.com
Records Reveal Cornell’s Punishments for Seven Chi Phi Defendants
More than 1,000 pages of interview transcripts, police reports and Cornell investigative records obtained by The New York Times reveal the punishments imposed on each of the seven student defendants in the Chi Phi sexual assault case.
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gsmarena.com
Gurman: touchscreen MacBook Pros are launching next month
They will be “significantly lighter” than the current 14” and 16” Pros. The touchscreen MacBook has earned mythical creature status over the years, and...
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independent.co.uk
Trump to issue executive order to bring down diesel prices amid grim midterm polls
The president is expected to unveil his multi-pronged strategy during a campaign appearance in Nebraska, where farmers and ranchers have been hit hard by high fuel costs
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MPs call for investigation after Howard Lutnick-Jeffrey Epstein whistleblower dies
Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.
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npr.org
The Supreme Court cases to watch this term : Consider This from NPR
The Supreme Court began a new term on Monday. The signature feature of the Trump presidency has been an effort to expand his own power as the executive and test his constitutional limits. So, it's not surprising that a lot of his agenda has wound up before the Supreme Court.This episode was produced by Connor Donevan, Jason Fuller and Brianna Scott, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Dana Farrington, Anna Yukhananov, Christopher Intagliata, Patrick Jarenwattananon, and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
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cbsnews.com
In Cornell University investigation, attorney calls for Letitia James to step down as special prosecutor
An attorney for one of the seven men accused in the alleged sexual assault of a former Cornell University student at a fraternity house in 2024 is calling for Attorney General Letitia James to step down as special prosecutor.
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foxbusiness.com
Baby boomers are poised to unleash millions of homes — but there's a catch for first-time buyers
Nearly 14 million baby boomer homes will hit the housing market by 2036, but starter home supply for first-time buyers may see limited relief.
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abc7chicago.com
Dennis Hastert, former US speaker from Illinois convicted in hush money case, dies at Plano home
Former U.S. Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert who served time in prison for a hush money case, has died at age 84
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nbcnews.com
Tips came in just minutes after Cornell alerted students to an alleged sex assault at a frat house
Newly reviewed records obtained by NBC News detail witness accounts, fraternity messages and anonymous tips collected in a campus investigation that is now facing renewed scrutiny.
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NFL Injury Report, Week 5: Latest news, updates on Ja'Marr Chase, Saquon Barkley for fantasy football
Injuries continue to pile up and we're here to track all the latest news and info for fantasy football in Week 5.
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time.com
POLITICO Blocked From Air Force One Amid Battle Over Media Access
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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slate.com
How Trump Can—and Cannot—Still Mess With the Midterms
If everyone remains vigilant and ready, we should make it safely to January.
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newrepublic.com
Karoline Leavitt’s New Job Will Surprise No One
Trump’s “machine gun” will be at Fox News very soon.
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dallasnews.com
2026 Nobel laureate learned techniques from a UTSW scientist
A 2026 Nobel laureate, Georg Nagel, spent time working at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the early 1990s.
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New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason reflects on his 15-year ALS fight
New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason is opening up about his 15-year ALS fight and how it has brought him closer to other NFL players.
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Longshot Bid to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Filed to Supreme Court
Paramount subscribers say the deal should be stopped until the Supreme Court considers their case.
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Permanent daylight saving time: Why this Republican senator disagrees with it, despite Trump’s support
Trump went so far as to share his personal cellphone number online. Still, Sen. Cotton isn't supporting permanent daylight saving time.