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Press review · Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · as of 18:44 UTC
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semafor.com
Disagreements reemerge in bipartisan AI safety talks
Disagreements over how far to go on AI safety legislation portend a rocky road ahead for bipartisan Senate talks on a bill that remains the most likely vehicle for action this year.
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uk.news.yahoo.com
Dolly Parton’s Sister Says the Late Singer’s Marriage to Carl Thomas Dean ‘Was Very Unique and Deep’
Parton and Dean wed in 1966 and were together up until his death in March 2025
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theconversation.com
Why the Trump administration’s bid to end diversity efforts at nonprofit schools is likely to get tied up in court
A proposed Trump administration rule aimed at quashing diversity efforts could jeopardize the nonprofit status of private schools. It could take effect in mid-2027.
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6abc.com
Jury acquits rapper Lil Durk of all federal charges in 2022 murder-for-hire case
A jury found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of a man near the Beverly Center in 2022.
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usatoday.com
Mail in ballot rules spark voter confusion. Where do things stand?
Legal battles over USPS rules are causing confusion for voters. Learn how to ensure your ballot is counted.
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bbc.com
Lil Durk: Grammy-winning US rapper acquitted in murder-for-hire trial
The Chicago rapper was arrested in 2024 and accused of involvement in a shooting that killed the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo.
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aljazeera.com
How Canadians are bracing for the impact of Trump’s trade war
Canada’s buy-local movement remains strong, but new tariffs could test how much more shoppers are willing to pay.
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aa.com.tr
US links Chinese satellite imagery to Iranian strike that killed 3 soldiers: Report
Finding could deepen US-China tensions ahead of Trump-Xi summit later this month, says Wall Street Journal | Anadolu
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Firefighters say glutathione helped them - their union warns it could be risky
Glutathione, an antioxidant, has been offered as a treatment at some of the largest US wildfires in recent years.
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thefalcoholic.com
Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. both inactive for Week 1, no timetable for return
The quarterback saga continues, and it’s apparently Cooper Rush time.
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chicago.suntimes.com
Horoscope for Saturday, September 12, 2026
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cbsnews.com
Sweden's election could mark major milestone for Europe's populist right
Once shunned over its extremist roots, the Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time as voters weigh immigration, crime and Sweden's political transformation.
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Garcia vs Benn: WBC welterweight title fight predictions from fighters and pundits
Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's WBC welterweight world title fight between Ryan Garcia and Briton Conor Benn.
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theguardian.com
Sabalenka and Rybakina resume epic rivalry at US Open after switch at No 1
Rybakina will top rankings after tournament as pair continue to meet one another in grand slam finals
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9to5mac.com
Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Ultra 3: Here’s everything new - 9to5Mac
Apple Watch Ultra 4 might look just like Ultra 3, but it packs big internal upgrades. Here’s everything new in Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs 3.
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foxbusiness.com
Billionaire warns 'evil empire' wants to 'cripple Trump,' calls out America's northern neighbor
John Catsimatidis says Russia, China, Iran and North Korea will do "anything" to cripple Trump ahead of the November election amid tensions.
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npr.org
Yemen's Houthis capture a Red Sea island in threat to shipping
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move threatens Saudi oil exports through a key commercial lane. And Saudi Arabia said it shut down a major oil pipeline as a precaution after it came under attack.
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kqed.org
PG&E Warns 14,000 Northern California Residents Could See Power Cuts Due to Fire Risk | KQED
Residents across the Sierra Nevada and Sacramento Valley are bracing for possible shutoffs this weekend due to high winds and dry conditions.
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app.watchduty.org
Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts
Real-time information about wildfire and firefighting efforts nearby
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time.com
Trump Administration Proposes Cutting Grace Period for H-1B and Other Visas
Under the proposal, some foreign workers would be considered immediately removable from the U.S. if they no longer work for an employer linked to their visa status.
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Trump pledges $500 Obamacare refund checks to 1 million Americans
Eligible Americans in 30 states would begin receiving payments in October, funded by a surplus of fees, the White House said.
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independent.co.uk
Newly released Top Secret docs show warnings about Osama bin Laden before 9/11
CIA declassifies presidential briefings that trace al-Qaeda threats to hijack plans and target US cities before 9/11
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The 9/11 attacks of 2001 – in pictures
Twenty-five years ago, three planes were hijacked by terrorists loyal to the al-Qaida leader, Osama bin Laden, and flown into the twin towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Virginia. A fourth was downed in Pennsylvania
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faroutmagazine.co.uk
The 1970s band Rick Rubin called as powerful as The Beatles
Although Rick Rubin was an avid Beatles fan, he felt that some bands got the same power from playing the most simple tunes. Read more here.
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CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on Bin Laden and al-Qaida from before 9/11
The presidential briefing documents were declassified on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks
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news4jax.com
Iraq confirms attacks on Saudi pipeline originated from Iraqi territory and other Mideast news
Iraq's government says attacks on a key Saudi oil pipeline were launched from Iraqi territory, pledging to investigate further.
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buzzfeed.com
People Are Stunned After Sandra Bullock Revealed What Was Actually Done To Create One Of Her Most Iconic Film Looks
“We need more accountability and reality about what bodies actually look like.”
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kfdm.com
Never forgotten: Southeast Texans reflect 25 years after 9/11 attacks
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, America pauses to remember the nearly 3,000 people killed.
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indianexpress.com
Hormuz crisis: UAE builds new routes as India turns to US LPG
India’s trade with the UAE runs into hundreds of billions of dollars, while the disruption to the Strait has hit crude, LNG and LPG supplies, forcing New Delhi to seek alternative sources
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Families of British victims mark 25th anniversary of 9/11
An event in London featured a video from Prime Minister Andy Burnham as well as speeches from family members of victims of the attacks
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wbur.org
Congresswoman who helped create 9/11 health fund says she has a 9/11-related illness
Former New York Rep. Carolyn Maloney was instrumental in the creation of the World Trade Center Health Program and September 11 Victim Compensation Fund. She says she is now suffering from the "World Trade Center cough."
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
‘Clearest evidence’ of Chinese support? Iran got satellite images before Jordan attack: Report
Iran had reportedly obtained high-resolution satellite imagery from Chinese sources before launching a missile attack on a US military base in Jordan that killed three American soldiers in July.
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federalnewsnetwork.com
OPM details expectations for new RIF rules | Federal News Network
After a final rule upending the RIF process took full effect, performance will now be the top priority, with seniority and tenure serving as tiebreakers.
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ynetnews.com
Iran obtained Chinese satellite images before deadly strike on US troops, officials say
US officials say Tehran obtained high-resolution imagery from Chinese sources before missiles hit a base in Jordan, killing three American soldiers; Beijing denies involvement as Trump prepares to host Xi Jinping
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Donald Trump: Protests expected as US president visits Ireland
Donald Trump is to arrive later on Saturday at Dublin Airport for a two-day visit to the country.
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Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missing
Access to the burnt-out boat has been slowed by toxic fumes and lingering heat, the country's coast guard says.
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Pierce Brosnan and His Wife Are Leaving Their $100 Million Home After 26 Years for This Safety Reason
The couple plan to relocate to their secondary home in Hawaii.
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pbs.org
Trial remains elusive for purported mastermind accused of plotting 9/11 attacks
A judge recently set a 2028 date for Mohammed to finally be tried before a military tribunal, but some lawyers predict it will never happen — not that year or any other year.
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wtatennis.com
Making the case for Sabalenka and Rybakina in the US Open final
Who has the edge when top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina meet in the US Open final on Saturday? Here's what to watch for.
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riverheadlocal.com
Riverhead marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with ceremony in Calverton
Riverhead Town’s annual 9/11 memorial ceremony drew a large crowd to Calverton Friday, where speakers shared vivid memories of the attacks that shook the nation in 2001.
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Photographer who took the 'Falling Man' photo remembers that moment
Associated Press photographer Richard Drew captured the agony of 9/11 with an image that became known around the world as 'The Falling Man.' The subject of the photo appears to fall head-first to his death from one of the burning World Trade Center towers.
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Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq
The East-West pipeline has helped the country - the world's largest crude oil exporter - bypass closures in the Strait of Hormuz.
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CIA releases dozens of declassified documents on bin Laden prior to 9/11
A briefer told Clinton in 1998 that bin Laden’s 'preferred option is to strike the US on its own soil in Washington'.
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Nearly 50,000 Yemeni civilians flee as Houthis advance along Red Sea coast
Global struggle for control of Bab al-Mandab strait threatens to turn Yemen’s on-off conflict into a forever war
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abcnews.com
Students with President George W. Bush on 9/11 reflect on the day: 'You could see it on his face'
Students of Emma E. Booker Elementary School in 2001 remember watching President George W. Bush react to 9/11.
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foxnews.com
Yankees, sports world remember 25th anniversary of 9/11 with 'God Bless America' and moments of silence
The New York Mets and New York Yankees wore first-responder caps at Yankee Stadium as MLB marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with league-wide tributes.
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How anti-bribery laws apply to Trump’s promise of $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress
Bribery involves offering money to a particular person, but Trump did not make his $5,000 offer to any single voter or set of voters.
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stamfordadvocate.com
Who is the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy case? Here's what we know
"He really did not take anything that anybody said," another juror said of the holdout.
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cityandstateny.com
Mamdani attends Staten Island 9/11 event, over GOP rancor
Unlike in past years, the mayor and other electeds were not asked to speak at the Postcards memorial event, hosted by GOP Borough President Vito Fossella.
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Hunter Biden lashes out after $LAPTOP meme coin collapse
Former first son Hunter Biden erupted online after his $LAPTOP meme coin collapsed, blaming a "f--k up" that left four out of five investors with losses.