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Press review · Thursday, 22 October 2026 · as of 03:11 UTC
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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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bbc.com
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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theguardian.com
Elena Rybakina rallies to beat Coco Gauff and book US Open final with Aryna Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and book a US Open championship showdown with two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka
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9/11 anniversary: Victims remembered 25 years on from September 11 attacks - follow live
Memorials to remember those killed in the September 11 attacks will be held at the site of the World Trade Center and at the Pentagon.
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cnbc.com
10-year Treasury yield briefly ticks back above 4.8% as oil prices rise
Treasury yields were slightly higher as investors look ahead to more key economic data releases this week.
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foxnews.com
Mamdani heads to 9/11 memorial despite 110,000-signature push from victims’ families to stay away
Scores of New Yorkers and 9/11 families signed a petition urging Zohran Mamdani to skip the Ground Zero memorial over his Ramzi Kassem pick.
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thehindu.com
Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for U.S. strikes on Houthis: reports
Trump rejects Saudi crown prince's request for US strikes on Houthis, aiming to avoid direct military action in Yemen.
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Weather tracker: Hurricane Lowell pounds Hawaii’s western islands
Widespread damage across Ni‘ihau, Kauaʻi and O‘ahu, while in Japan further heavy rainfall causes widespread flooding
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abc7news.com
'Get them out': Alleged squatters take over $4.4M SF property, neighbors wait for city to act
Neighbors say alleged squatters appear to be taking over a $4 million home in San Francisco's Sea Cliff neighborhood. But they complain the city has failed to take action over the past year until now -- with the city attorney filing a lawsuit this week.
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wired.com
OpenAI Wants to Know if an AI Industry Slowdown Would Even Be Legal
AI leaders worry antitrust law could stand in the way of what they view as an increasingly urgent push to coordinate a slowdown in AI development.
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hollywoodreporter.com
‘Practical Magic 2’ Aims to Make ‘Spider-Man’ Disappear From No. 1 at Box Office
Sony's 'Brand New Day' has held the top spot on the domestic chart for six straight weeks.
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npr.org
After 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England and goes on display in London
The nearly 230-foot long Bayeux Tapestry is back in England for the first time in 900 years. It depicts the 1066 Battle of Hastings, a turning point in English history that ended Anglo-Saxon rule.
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aljazeera.com
In swift advance, Houthis take control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coastline
The Houthis have swept through the last stretch of Yemen’s Red Sea coast after taking the city of Mocha.
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As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next
The convention offered a stark reminder that the Trump era is heading toward its final chapter, the BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush writes.
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BRICS summit: Is the bloc truly challenging a Western-dominated world?
Some experts say BRICS need not replace the West to succeed - only make Western dominance harder to exercise.
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cnbc.com
U.S. diesel price tops $6 per gallon, a record high as Ukraine and Iran wars ripple through economy
U.S. diesel prices hit their highest level ever as fuel supply disruption stemming from the Ukraine and Iran wars lifts transportation costs.
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cbsnews.com
Ex-Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns AI could grow "smart enough to kill us"
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
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hawaiinewsnow.com
Visitors asked to stay away from Kauai during Hurricane Lowell recovery
'You're not going to see the Kauai that you imagined, or you thought you would see.'
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cnbc.com
Treasury yields steady as traders await consumer inflation data amid oil price pressure
Treasurys steadied Friday after surging to multiyear highs, as investors await more economic data.
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dw.com
Hong Kong Tiananmen activists sentenced 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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businessinsider.com
Palantir cofounder and GOP donor says Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend is a 'bribe'
Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale said he's "strongly against bread and circus bribes."
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ksl.com
'Modern-day martyr': Thousands honor Charlie Kirk at UVU memorial
One year after his assassination, Charlie Kirk was remembered for his faith, engagement with young people, and courage to speak up.
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sfgate.com
Another Calif. college was ranked above UC Berkeley this year besides Stanford
California schools crowded Forbes' latest list, but some slipped in the rankings.
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Donald Trump joins well-trodden presidential path to the Emerald Isle
In recent decades, Ireland has become a particularly frequent fixture for US presidential trips.
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Hong Kong court hands stiff jail sentences to Tiananmen vigil activists
Convictions came under draconian national security law imposed on Hong Kong in 2020 following huge protests.
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thefalcoholic.com
Tua Tagovailoa exited practice with oblique injury, Cooper Rush next man up
Feel the Rush? We might.
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independent.co.uk
Hecklers shout ‘hE should be shot’ as Ted Cruz calls out El-Sayed and Talarico
Republicans increasingly seek to tie Democrats to left-wing members of the caucus and personalities like Hasan Piker
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LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations
Recent accusations against the electronics company have raised new questions about the nonconsensual data it harvests.
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scmp.com
China rebuts US’ Marco Rubio over ‘Communist Party-backed projects’ in Peru
Embassy in Lima defends US$30 billion investment stock and takes aim at visa curbs as Fujimori joins Trump’s Shield of the Americas.
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wtatennis.com
Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina: Everything to know about the US Open final
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet for the third time in a Grand Slam final in Saturday's US Open championship. Rybakina seeks her first US Open title while Sabalenka could become the first player to three-peat since Serena Williams 2012-14.
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news.bloomberglaw.com
H-1B Worker Grace Period After Layoff Nixed in DHS Proposal (2)
The 60-day window granted to foreign workers to find a new sponsor after a job loss would be eliminated in a Trump administration proposal.
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npr.org
Why Houthi military gains in Yemen may further increase gas prices
A Houthi advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast could help push gas prices up even more as the Iran-backed group also launches attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities
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coloradosun.com
Lauren Boebert again asks judge to show her son mercy
Colorado congresswoman says Tyler Boebert needs to be present and provide for his young son .
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Trump says no after Saudi crown prince pushes for US strikes on Houthis: report
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called President Donald Trump twice on Thursday and urged him to launch strikes against the Houthis
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Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison
Hong Kong used to be one of the only places in Chinese territory where people could gather to mark the 1989 crackdown.
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usatoday.com
Republican convention recap: Trump, Vance rally GOP voters before key midterms
Vance delivered the keynote address and Trump gave closing remarks on the final night of the Republican Party's two-day Dallas convention.
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U.S. Diesel Prices Top $6 a Gallon for First Time Ever | OilPrice.com
U.S. diesel prices have crossed $6 per gallon for the first time as geopolitical disruptions and tight refining capacity squeeze global fuel supplies.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Saudi crown prince allegedly asked Trump to hit Houthis; US president declined: Report
US President Donald Trump rejected phone calls from Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman twice, urging him to launch strikes against Houthis, Axios reported, citing US officials.
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theconversation.com
‘We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans’: if AI labs are so worried about AI doom, why don’t they stop?
A powerful mix of hopes, fears and arms-race dynamics means AI companies won’t slow down unless they’re forced.
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Kauai 'in dire straits' after Hurricane Lowell
One small business is gone, while others begin cleaning up.
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mercurynews.com
El Niño: Why chances are increasing for lots of rain this winter in the Bay Area and across California
Concerns are rising about high waves, coastal flooding and major storms as ocean continues to warm
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sports.yahoo.com
US Open: Elena Rybakina to face Aryna Sabalenka in final after comeback win over Coco Gauff
It will be the new No. 1 against the old No. 1 in the US Open women's final.
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Diesel prices are nearing $6 a gallon for the first time ever
The price of diesel has soared more than 60% over the last year, a surge energy experts said is likely to continue. Here's why.
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nypost.com
Kamala Harris faces first big test for presidential run as she explodes back on to political stage
Harris will campaign for Marni von Wilpert and Richard Pan as Democrats target competitive House seats under California’s new congressional map.
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foxnews.com
Trump's $5,000 dividend checks would come with a major catch under GOP senator's plan
Trump's $5,000 tariff dividend plan could cost $1.2 trillion as Sen. Bernie Moreno pushes legislation to fund checks through market access fees.
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factcheck.org
FactChecking Trump's Midterm Convention Speech - FactCheck.org
In a nearly two-hour speech at the first Republican midterm convention, President Donald Trump promised to pay Americans if Republicans won, and he repeatedly said communists could take over Congress if they didn't, among other familiar claims.