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Press review · Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · as of 10:01 UTC
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sports.yahoo.com
Rex Ryan Fires off 1-Word After Jets Loss to Bears
ESPN NFL analyst Rex Ryan had one word to describe the New York Jets Week 4 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, October 4. The post Rex Ryan Fires off 1-Word After Jets Loss to Bears appeared first on HEAVY.
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bbc.com
Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.
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foxnews.com
Washington family requests SCOTUS injunction after daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted by trans athlete
Alliance Defending Freedom filed an emergency Supreme Court application seeking to let a Washington teenage wrestler compete without facing a male athlete.
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ms.now
Job numbers make clear that Trump has a reality problem, not a public relations problem
To date, the White House hasn’t even tried to explain why the job market worsened after the president’s second term began.
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komu.com
Former press secretary Karoline Leavitt lands her next gig: Fox News contributor
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor starting Nov. 1. The network announced the move on Monday. Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott
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yahoo.com
German duo, US scientist win Nobel Medicine Prize for brain research
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to German duo Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel and US researcher Karl Deisseroth for their discoveries in the field of optogenetics. The Nobel ...
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foxnews.com
Former Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert dead at 84
Former Republican Rep. Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving GOP House Speaker, died at 84 after a career marred by his bank fraud conviction.
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variety.com
‘The Batman 2’ Pauses Production as Director Matt Reeves Steps Away for a ‘Family Matter’
'The Batman 2' has paused production after Matt Reeves has stepped away for a personal matter.
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Trump heads to Nebraska for another red-state rally
Republicans have found themselves defending Senate seats in deep red states. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Nebraska was “a good place for the president to be.”
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What we learned from the Bills' loss to the Patriots in Week 4
Here is what we learned from the Bills' loss to the Patriots in Week 4.
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theguardian.com
Republican Ken Paxton admits forces in DC control his Texas Senate campaign
‘I don’t control message or what we’re doing,’ scandal- hit state attorney general reportedly says at private event
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nbcnews.com
Some Democrats don’t expect to fill a Supreme Court vacancy under Trump
Democrats need a net gain of four seats to capture the Senate. If so, they’d control what happens in a vacancy, as Justice Samuel Alito admits he’s thought about retirement.
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White House Blocks Politico From Traveling On Air Force One
President Trump’s escalating war on free speech continues.
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The most controversial cases SCOTUS is hearing
Cases include voter registration and gun rights.
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fortune.com
Trump won Nebraska by 20 points. Now he’s trying to rescue a GOP Senate seat after angering ranchers with his plan to import more beef | Fortune
Sen. Pete Ricketts is facing an unexpectedly competitive race as ranchers rebel against a White House plan meant to lower beef prices
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Barack Obama will campaign for Democrats in Michigan
The former president plans to hold a Get-Out-the-Vote rally on Oct. 24 in Detroit.
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nytimes.com
Hegseth Talks Tough as Republican Doubts About His Leadership Grow
Pete Hegseth has held onto his job by projecting a tough guy image, but his relationship with Republican lawmakers has never been worse.
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cnbc.com
More than 20 million Medicare beneficiaries may get one-time $90 payment — here's who qualifies
The White House announced on Friday that it plans to send one-time payments to Medicare Part B beneficiaries to help them pay for their premiums.
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euronews.com
Euro hits 17-month low on French debt fears and Spanish turmoil
The euro slid to its weakest level against the US dollar since May 2025 on Monday, as France's debt troubles and Spain's political turmoil, capped by a snap election call, fuelled fears of a fresh eurozone crisis and of contagion across the bloc's bond markets.
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cnbc.com
Fairshake crypto PAC network backs 32 House candidates in midterms
The CLARITY Act failed in the Senate, raising the stakes for which lawmakers return to Congress to shape crypto regulation after the midterm elections.
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calmatters.org
5 tax measures are on the California ballot. Here’s how to make sense of them all
California voters haven’t had to make so many decisions about tax policy at the ballot since 1994. Our analysis shows voters to reject new taxes.
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komonews.com
Crew call-outs cause major disruptions to state ferry service, 72% not in operation
Ferry riders will have a tough commute -- or maybe none at all Monday -- due to crew shortages at Washington State Ferries (WSF).
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pbs.org
Supreme Court rejects Michigan woman's appeal over school's ban on 'Let's Go Brandon' sweatshirts
The mother of two boys says their First Amendment rights were violated when they were told to take off the sweatshirts she bought them for Christmas in 2022.
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wtop.com
Former Prince Andrew files a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residence – WTOP News
Britain’s former Prince Andrew has filed a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residences.
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Letitia James Takes Over Cornell Rape Investigation Amid Reports DA Never Saw Student’s Full Police Interview
The case of a Cornell University student who alleges that she was raped by several members of a fraternity has turned into a growing scandal for the university and for authorities who have been accuse...
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Alex Ovechkin announces 2026-27 Capitals campaign will be final season of NHL career
No one has scored more regular-season goals in NHL history than Ovechkin.
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theverge.com
Nvidia’s Shield TV Pro just got a $100 price hike
Nvidia’s powerful streaming box will now cost you a lot more.
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Dan Campbell’s latest coaching blunder is just one of many
Campbell faces mounting pressure after another questionable decision.
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Trump wants brighter evenings. Cotton says not so fast
Lawmakers disagree over which hours should get the daylight — and whether permanent daylight saving time is the answer.
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US book bans in public schools reach record annual high of 12,000
Texas tops list with 8,100 bans while Stephen King is again most banned author, PEN America finds
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What prompted the US bombers to leave RAF Fairford?
The mass evacuation of American bombers from the UK points to concern in the Pentagon, our security correspondent writes.
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bleacherreport.com
Alex Ovechkin's NHL Retirement Decision Revealed in Emotional Video After Historic Capitals Career
Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin announced the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL.
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neworleanssaints.com
ESPN wants to make sure Monday's broadcast tells New Orleans' story the right way
'We want to make sure that this is a celebration of the rebirth'
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miamidolphins.com
Three Takeaways: Dolphins Rally Comes Up Just Short in Minnesota
Dolphins fall 15-10 to the undefeated Vikings,
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deadline.com
'The Batman Part II' Pauses Production For Matt Reeves
'The Batman Part II' has paused production due to Matt Reeves stepping away for personal reasons, Warner Bros and DC Studios says.
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macrumors.com
Apple's Newest Macs Just Got Their Biggest Price Cuts Yet on Amazon
Prime Big Deal Days sales are already starting, and have now hit Apple's brand new Mac mini and Mac Studio computers. You can get up to $199 off these 2026 devices with Amazon's latest savings. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
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nbcsports.com
Jim Harbaugh: Justin Herbert had one of the grittiest performances I've seen on Sunday
The Chargers are 0-4, but the coach has not lost any confidence in his quarterback.
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cnbc.com
Trump tells South Korea to sign on to Alaska LNG deal or 'I'll just charge them more'
Trump is ramping up pressure on South Korea over Alaska LNG as Seoul remains cautious over investment projects announced by the U.S. president.
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phillyvoice.com
Analyzing the Eagles' 0 for 12 on third down against the Rams
What were the issues that led to the Eagles failing to convert any of their third downs on Sunday?
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Bears LB Devin Bush Throws Shade at New York Jets
Chicago’s suffocating defense and relentless ground game left the Jets gasping for air, prompting the veteran linebacker to mock New York’s inability to even stay on the field.
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newrepublic.com
Trump Gives Wild Excuse for Doxing Republican Senator
Donald Trump posted what appears to be Tom Cotton’s private phone number after the Arkansas senator refused to back a bill to end daylight saving time.
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goldderby.com
‘Lanterns’ showrunner tells all: Who killed Hal Jordan, and what’s next for John Stewart
Chris Mundy on Aaron Pierre's Green Lantern sharing Earth with Guy Gardner, the Manhunter twist, 'Man of Tomorrow,' Sinestro, and Season 2.
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Apple Quietly Triples iCloud Mail Alias Limit to Nine
Apple appears to have quietly tripled the number of iCloud Mail aliases users can create, increasing the limit from three to nine. The increase was first noticed last week by a Reddit user, and picked up shortly after by a member of the MacRumors forums. MacRumors can confirm the change is live at iCloud.com. The increased limit has not been mentioned by Apple, so it could conceivably be a test, but that seems unlikely.
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americasquarterly.org
REACTION: Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula Advance to Brazil's Presidential Runoff
The eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro now looks like the favorite against the incumbent in the October 25 runoff.
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nbcnews.com
Plea agreement hearing set for ex-CIA officer found with gold bars
David Rush has been held in custody since his arrest in May, and his defense team had been working with federal prosecutors on a possible plea deal.
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Good, bad and ugly from Bears' dominant win vs. Jets in Week 4
Here is a look at the good, bad and ugly in the Chicago Bears' 23-12 win over the New York Jets to move to 3-1 on the season.
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A new Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s new term begins Monday with cases on climate change, religious rights and President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration high on the agenda.
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arstechnica.com
Controlling the brain with light earns a physiology Nobel
The entire field of optogenetics traces back to light-seeking algae.
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Lula shake-ups campaign as Flávio Bolsonaro reaches for more support ahead of Brazil's runoff
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will spend Monday trying to shake-up his campaign after losing the first round of national elections to Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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detroitlions.com
TWENTYMAN: Week 4 observations
Tim Twentyman shares his observations from the Detroit Lions' Week 4 loss to the Carolina Panthers.