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Press review · Thursday, 22 October 2026 · as of 02:38 UTC
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tech.yahoo.com
Sam Altman says OpenAI is open to slowing AI development
OpenAI's CEO said the company could pace its AI development in conjunction with other labs, but acknowledged some may not agree
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ctvnews.ca
9/11 anniversary: Would Canada respond the same way now given tensions?
Canada has supported the United States as its closest ally on numerous occasions over the decades. But since 9/11, the relationship has also faced its fair share of challenges.
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aljazeera.com
Why US-Iran war over Hormuz is threatening the Gulf’s waters
US-Iran attacks on tankers around Hormuz are raising fears of devastating oil spills across the Gulf.
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wired.com
Why So Many AI Researchers Think the Machines Could Kill Everyone
A combination of rapid advances, recursive self-improvement, and agentic swarms are genuinely “spooking people” inside big labs.
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bbc.com
Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
The powerful blast registered as the equivalent of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey.
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Brics 2026: Trump shadow looms large over Delhi summit as Modi hosts Putin and Xi
As Brics leaders meet in Delhi, divisions within the bloc make a united response to Washington unlikely.
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sfgate.com
Rams jet lag celebration completely backfires against 49ers
The 49ers got the last laugh.
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foxnews.com
Trump set to honor 9/11 victims, first responders at Pentagon on 25th anniversary
President Donald Trump will attend a Pentagon ceremony on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 while JD Vance joins former presidents at the World Trade Center.
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F1 practice LIVE: Spanish Grand Prix 226 times, results, radio & updates from Madrid
Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 commentary of the first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix.
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cnbc.com
Why fears of AI self-improvement are causing ‘existential’ concerns at Anthropic and OpenAI
AI researchers are warning that faster AI self-improvement could eventually make advanced systems harder for humans to control.
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abc7.com
California hasn't issued a Flex Alert in nearly 4 years. Here's why
California hasn't needed a Flex Alert in nearly four years, and officials say battery storage is a big reason why.
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theglobeandmail.com
Morning Update: Gander remembers, 25 years later
Also in today’s edition: Ukraine and Canada’s 100-year partnership and Céline Dion’s return to the stage
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usatoday.com
Jimmy Kimmel releases James Talarico interview online amid FCC dispute
Jimmy Kimmel released his interview with James Talarico after telling viewers it would not air on TV because of what he described as FCC threats.
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nypost.com
Lindsay Clancy juror says lone holdout fixated on amount of blood found in killer mom’s home
A juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial said the lone holdout whose reluctance to acquit forced an 11-1 hung jury was fixated on the amount of blood found in the bedroom at the couple’s home.
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ms.now
Opinion | Trump's $5,000 checks scheme is an insult to Americans
The president’s promise to deliver hefty checks to all Americans if he wins is as a preposterously shallow gimmick.
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cbsnews.com
Live Updates: 25 years after Sept. 11 attacks, America reflects and remembers
Four former presidents plan to gather at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump will visit the Pentagon.
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nbcnews.com
Key Democrats oppose transgender athletes in female sports as issue hits the campaign airwaves
Democrats say the goal is to “defuse” Republican attacks on the issue before they start and to keep their campaigns focused on affordability.
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Black Axe in South Africa: Six Nigerians Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US
The six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say.
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Jessica Pegula has another wild beverage exchange after US Open semis loss
Jessica Pegula’s post-match press conference beverage choice has become as much of a topic as her play on the court over the years.
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cnbc.com
Oracle jumps 6% after reporting 30% revenue growth fueled by AI cloud demand
Oracle's cloud infrastructure revenue jumped 121% since last year, reflecting demand for its AI cloud services.
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theglobeandmail.com
On a sombre anniversary, Gander welcomes the ‘plane people’ back to the Rock
With Canadian-American tensions at a fever pitch, the kindness and generosity of townsfolk still overwhelms 25 years after 9/11
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cnbc.com
Dow futures jump more than 200 points as oil prices slide; consumer inflation data ahead: Live updates
The three major averages are heading for a losing week as higher oil prices and a surge in Treasury yields weigh on stocks.
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I guarded Ground Zero and served in Middle East. Then I saw a pattern.
The Constitution gives Congress responsibility to declare war. To someone who has been sent to war, that is not a procedural technicality.
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Bayeux Tapestry replica goes on display in Aberdeenshire
Ian Williams' work - about a third the size of the original - is on show in Macduff in Aberdeenshire.
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foxnews.com
Franklin Graham calls on America to 'turn back' to God 25 years after 9/11: 'We still need His help today'
Franklin Graham urges America to rediscover the faith that filled churches after 9/11 as the nation marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks.
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abcnews.com
9/11 then and now: Photos show how the World Trade Center area has changed in 25 years
Photos from the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center and photos taken in 2026 show how New York City's Lower Manhattan has changed in 25 years.
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npr.org
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a divided U.S. gathers to remember and grieve
The U.S. marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Events will honor those lost, at a time when Americans are divided about the meaning and legacy of the terrorist attacks.
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npr.org
From DOGE to space lasers, Alex Gibney peels back the many layers of Elon Musk
In the Oscar-winning filmmaker's latest documentary, director Alex Gibney investigates the rise of Elon Musk and says what's behind Musk's success are distressing truths.
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Live Updates: Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as, reports say, Houthis take key Red Sea port city
Diesel prices in the U.S. have hit a painful new milestone, $6 a gallon as, reports said, Houthi rebels in Yemen took the key Red Sea port city of Mokha.
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nbcnews.com
Remembering 9/11 and more AI researchers warn of safety risks: Morning Rundown
Plus, why Trump’s $5,000 checks could face obstacles and diesel hits a record high.
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dw.com
Hong Kong Tiananmen activists jailed for up to 7 years
Three pro-democracy activists who organized annual commemorations of China's deadly 1989 Tiananmen crackdown were charged under Hong Kong's Beijing-backed national security law.
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pbs.org
WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks at Pentagon's Sept. 11 observance ceremony
The Pentagon's observance ceremony Friday morning will include a reading of victims' names and remarks by Trump.
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nbcnews.com
August inflation report could set the course for interest rates, affordability crisis
“The fate of the September [Fed] meeting lies with August CPI,” wrote Citigroup economists.
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france24.com
Trump absent as New York marks 25 years since 9/11 with first Muslim mayor
New York on Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, with President Donald Trump set to attend a ceremony at the Pentagon while Vice President JD Vance and four former presidents…
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theguardian.com
Mistakes, mistrust and misdirection: 25 years after 9/11, its dark legacy continues to unfold
The world’s most powerful country responded to the worst terrorist attack in its history by inflicting terror of its own – around the world, and at home
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cnbc.com
Global bond sell-off deepens as $100 oil stokes stagflation fears
The yield on German 10-year bonds, seen as the euro area benchmark, crossed 3.5% on Friday for the first time since April 2011.
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foxnews.com
Rams' disaster in Australia raises the question: Should the team have followed the 49ers there earlier?
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams looked gassed in a 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne as their travel strategy faces scrutiny.
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bruegel.org
What is driving the global rise in long-term interest rates?
Rising bond yields are likely down to stronger investment demand, more supply of long-duration debt and less absorption by yield-insensitive investors
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nbcnews.com
9/11 anniversary live updates: Memorial ceremonies planned at Ground Zero, Trump to visit Pentagon
Follow live coverage of 9/11 memorial ceremonies 25 years later as Americans reflects on the attacks.
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whyy.org
Here’s the Pennsylvania politicians who joined Trumpapalooza
While U.S. Sen. John Fetterman said he was there as a "pragmatic" senator, U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean joined some Democrats for “counter-programming.”
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ynetnews.com
Escalation with Iran: On the way to tense high holidays after destruction of Hezbollah's key ridge
Following the strike on the Ali Taher Ridge, Israel raises readiness for possible Iranian retaliation and other multi-front threats during the High Holidays, from the target bank prepared for Iran, through preparations for Hamas attacks
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thedailybeast.com
Rattled Trump Reveals Petty Revenge Plan if He Loses
The president is ready for what comes next if he loses control of Congress.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
US sends over 100 military advisors to help Saudi Arabia fight Iran-backed Houthis: Report
More than 100 US military advisers are in Saudi Arabia helping the kingdom with intelligence and targeting as it battles Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen, five sources familiar with the operations told CNN.
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Houthis take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, key shipping route
Rapid advance of Iran-backed force threatens key alternative shipping route to Strait of Hormuz.
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npr.org
Empty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm convention
The two day Republican convention in Dallas showcased the party's biggest asset in trying to win competitive midterm races and its greatest obstacle: President Trump.
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nbcnews.com
In Australia, the NFL’s Super Bowl favorite looked a world away from its potential
The Los Angeles Rams built a star-studded roster, only to sleepwalk through a “humbling experience” in a season-opening loss.
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Aurigny boss felt 'total numbness' after September 11 attacks
Aurigny's chief commercial officer says airlines needed to rethink safety procedures.
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mprnews.org
Two doctors with Minnesota ties missing after Nepal flooding
The University of Minnesota’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery said that Dr. Ishan Patel and his wife, Dr. Akanksha Patel, were on a pilgrimage after his graduation from a medical fellowship.
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oilprice.com
Oil Prices Could Top $120 as Middle East Conflict Escalates | OilPrice.com
RBC Capital Markets warns Brent could approach $122 this year as Houthi gains near the Bab el-Mandeb compound disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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npr.org
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