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Press review · Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · as of 13:18 UTC
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thedispatch.com
Can Democrats Flip the Senate?
Plus: the Yemeni government launches an offensive against the Houthis, a sale of energy corporation Lukoil’s assets reportedly enters U.S.-Russia talks over Ukraine, and an inexpensive holiday option to consider.
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cnbc.com
Why airfares could rise even more, but airline profits won't
Airlines are trimming capacity as jet fuel prices keep climbing and travelers keep booking.
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cbsnews.com
Dennis Hastert, disgraced former House speaker, dies at 84
Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert represented Illinois for two decades in Congress and was later jailed on charges related to his concealment of hush money payments made to cover up sexual abuse.
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seahawks.com
Seahawks Defense Closed Out Game With ‘Death Zone’ Football, Aim To Clean Up Penalties
The Seahawks finished Sunday’s game with two interceptions, 4.0 sacks, a forced fumble and recovery and more penalties than they would have liked.
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cnbc.com
Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Meta execs set to testify at NYC Council hearing on AI risks
The leading AI labs facing intensifying scrutiny over their safety and security practices.
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npr.org
FlyDubai attacker intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, investigation finds
The ongoing investigation has found the attacker intended to crash the plane into Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, a person familiar with the matter but not authorized to speak publicly told NPR.
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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 scientist Karl Deisseroth for their discoveries in the field of optogenetics. The Nobel A...
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abcnews.com
As election looms, Supreme Court reconvenes to new wave of Trump cases
The Supreme Court formally begins a new term, taking on a wave of appeals from President Trump along with major cases on guns, religious freedom, and climate change.
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the-race.com
Edd Straw's 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia F1 driver rankings
Wet weather, tyre choices, software bug chaos and safety cars make assessing the Sepang field against their circumstances all the more critical. Here's Edd Straw's final verdict
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sports.yahoo.com
Win over Bills a ‘turning point’ for Maye, Pats
Mike Florio and Chris Simms praise Drake Maye’s ability to bounce back and deliver the Patriots a big win over the Buffalo Bills, which serves as a “turning point” in their young season.
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bbc.com
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers & Minnesota Vikings stay unbeaten - week four round-up
Five teams went into week four of the NFL season with a 100% record, but only three teams remain unbeaten after Sunday's action.
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ktvu.com
Stanford scientist among Nobel winners for research into brain activity
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works.
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Why has Spain's PM called a snap election?
A series of measures to tackle the housing crisis were defeated in parliament on Friday
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foxnews.com
Catholic schools, banned rifles and ‘climate lawfare’: Blockbuster fights await Supreme Court
From AR-15 restrictions to Catholic preschool funding, the Supreme Court faces blockbuster cases testing Second Amendment and religious freedom limits.
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theverge.com
Google admits not every Android app runs great on Intel Googlebooks
‘A small handful’ of apps apparently need some ‘developer tuning.’
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foxnews.com
Middle East oil supply looms over midterms, while Yemen seeks to root out Houthis
The US and Iran battle over oil shipping routes in the Middle East has the Yemeni government seeking to root out Houthi terrorists final territory with a full-on military campaign. President Donald Trump and Israel weigh retaliation on Iran after a thwarted FlyDubai terrorist attack.
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abc7chicago.com
Woman charged in stabbing death of 7-year-old girl in Chatham due in court Monday
A woman charged in the stabbing death of 7-year-old girl is due in court Monday.
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bleacherreport.com
'Played Like Ass,' Becky Hammon Video of Honest Quote Goes Viral After Aces' Loss to Valkyries
Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon had a blunt assessment of her team's performance in a 71-60 loss to the Golden State Valkyries.
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John Harbaugh gives awkward answer to question about Mike McDaniel's job security after Chargers' 0-4 start
Los Angeles' offensive struggles under Mike McDaniel continued in Week 4.
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Mike Macdonald: Seven personal fouls "unacceptable on any level"
The Seahawks had a 21-point lead over the Chargers in the third quarter on Sunday, but the Chargers had the ball with a chance to tie or win the game with less than two minutes to play.
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No 10 says RAF Fairford is 'safe' after US withdraws bombers
US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week.
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aljazeera.com
Trapped in occupied Oleshky: Ukrainians face hunger, drones and landmines
Ukrainians are turning to weeds for sustenance in a town where bodies are reportedly eaten by feral dogs.
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nbcnews.com
How Trump’s strikes against Houthis foreshadowed struggles in Iran war
Airstrikes last year against the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen showed that a weaker adversary could hold the U.S. military at bay with inexpensive drones and missiles.
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theguardian.com
No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws its bombers from base
A dozen B-1 bombers stationed at Gloucestershire base were redeployed to US on Sunday amid concerns over possible threat from Iran
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vikings.com
Mailbag: Fans’ Reactions After Vikings Close Out Dolphins for 4-0 Start
Minnesota Vikings Latest News
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wral.com
Wake County leaders expected to discuss property revaluations on Monday
County commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss the rules and regulations of the revaluation process. The Board of Commissioners will have a vote to approve the schedule of values by Oct. 19 before the rest of the process can move forward.
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bostonglobe.com
Efton Chism has earned his playing time with the Patriots, and vs. the Bills he had the ‘snag of the year’ - The Boston Globe
"It’s really cool to see guys like that take advantage of their opportunities," Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said after Chism's catch provided the game-winning touchdown.
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Monday briefing: You asked, we answered – how will the US midterms go?
In today’s newsletter: As Americans get ready to vote on whether the Republican party remains in control of Congress, our Washington editor talks about the disconnect between Trump and his supporters
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nypost.com
Indiana murder suspect arrested 20 years after allegedly killing boy and stepmom when he was a teen
An Indiana man accused of killing a boy and stepmom when he was a teen has been arrested after 20 years on the run.
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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.
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Georgia officials hunt for suspect in shooting that killed two and injured 35
A homecoming celebration turned into a scene of deadly violence, as dozens of shots were fired into a crowd.
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nbcnews.com
New Supreme Court term begins with a climate change case seeking to hold energy companies liable
The justices return from summer break to hear arguments in a lawsuit Boulder, Colorado, brought against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy.
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cnbc.com
Russia plague: What we know about the suspected case reportedly linked to a lab worker’s death
According to local media reports, as many as 189 people have also been placed under medical observation in Irkutsk in Eastern Russia.
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npr.org
Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for research into brain activity
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on, or off, the activity of individual nerve cells.
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foxnews.com
Sam Altman says world should accept some risks for AI benefits
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI’s benefits are worth accepting some risks as President Trump launches a new federal effort focused on U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence.
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FBI arrests woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader’s family for China
Wanying Zhang surveilled Taiwanese president’s son and family for China while in US, according to FBI
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scotusblog.com
The first Monday in October
Plus, Justice Alito’s press tour for his new book is underway.
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bleedinggreennation.com
Eagles vs. Rams: 9 winners, 9 losers, and 4 IDKs
The Birds lost a game they came close to stealing.
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hollywoodreporter.com
‘The Social Reckoning’ Is an Even Bigger Burn on Mark Zuckerberg Than You Think
Aaron Sorkin's film takes on a sitting mogul in a way Hollywood rarely attempts.
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US coastguard suspends search for six on board crashed medical jet
Debris found off Nantucket island after the air ambulance disappeared while flying from Bermuda to Boston.
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Deonte Banks Pick-Six Seals Giants’ Second Straight Comeback Win
Deonte Banks turned a late pass-interference penalty into a 98-yard pick-six on the final play, sealing the Giants' 36-24 win over Arizona.
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Middle East oil exports surpass pre-war levels despite tensions, data shows
IRGC commander says oil flows through US-supervised route in Hormuz are ‘negligible’.
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nbcsports.com
Lamar Jackson is believed to be "week to week," pending an MRI
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NFL Week 4 INSTANT reactions: Cowboys & Jags offenses are unstoppable, Chiefs & 49ers are 4-0
Nate Tice & Hayden Winks are LIVE with their instant takeaways from Week 4 of NFL action.
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si.com
Five Instant Overreactions to Dolphins-Vikings Matchup
The Miami Dolphins battled back late, but lost a 15-10 decision against to the Minnesota Vikings. Let’s overreact to the fourth straight loss to begin the Jeff
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The terrifying, unbeaten Chiefs would like you to know your predictions were wrong
Kansas City beat the surprisingly feisty Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. They already look like a very real contender after a lost season in 2025
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ocregister.com
Pastor Jack Hibbs urges followers to vote for ‘reprobate’ Steve Hilton
Given all of the legitimate problems in the state, it’s telling that California Republicans still aren’t taken seriously as a credible alternative.
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Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into airport, reports suggest
The Omani national was a "lone wolf" extremist, according to the reports.
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cnbc.com
Trump's nemesis in Europe: Why Spain's Sanchez is calling a snap election
Pedro Sánchez has been Europe's voice of dissent on U.S. foreign policy. Back home, the plight of an 87-year-old woman has ignited public anger.
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nbcsports.com
CeeDee Lamb: What can I do next time to capitalize off Sunday's performance?
Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb grew up outside of Houston and he made his first NFL game in the city one to remember.