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Press review · Thursday, 22 October 2026 · as of 04:44 UTC
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bbc.com
Practical Magic 2 star: 'People long for simpler times'
Actresses Maisie Williams and Joey King feature in the upcoming sequel of the 1998 fantasy romcom.
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france24.com
Middle East live: Trump says he has no regrets about launching Iran war
US President Donald Trump told Fox News Thursday he didn't have any regrets about launching the US-Israeli war against Iran, insisting he would do "exactly" as he had done again if given another chance.…
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news3lv.com
Salvadoran TPS protections remain despite Sept. 9 expiration
Thousands of Salvadoran nationals living in the United States are facing uncertainty after a September 9 deadline tied to Temporary Protected Status, or TPS.TPS
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foxnews.com
Country singer Ernest says he felt 'lost' after abruptly leaving Ella Langley's tour
Ernest revealed he's reconnecting with God and his faith after dropping out of Ella Langley's The Dandelion Tour to focus on his mental health.
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Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
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Philippine rescuers board burning ferry 40 hours after blaze began
Thick, toxic fumes and extreme temperatures pose a challenge to rescuers who have boarded the ship.
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nfl.com
Niners-Rams in Australia: What We Learned from San Francisco's 27-7 win
NFL.com's Grant Gordon breaks down the top takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
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cnbc.com
Bessent says 'a large bank' will be sanctioned on Monday as part of Iran strategy
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that a large bank would be sanctioned next week.
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foxnews.com
Vance declares Democrats ‘party of hatred,’ says party has moved beyond big government, censorship
Vice President JD Vance will use a deeply personal speech to reflect on the legacy of late friend Charlie Kirk, the joys of fatherhood and the future he hopes America can provide.
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theguardian.com
Aryna Sabalenka on brink of US Open trifecta after blitzing Jessica Pegula
Two-time defending champion beats Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach her fourth straight final at Flushing Meadows and keep her three-peat bid alive
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pbs.org
Republicans are touting their 'big beautiful bill' to voters. Here's what the law has actually done
A year on, what's known as the One Big Beautiful Bill has produced mixed results. Millions of people have received enhanced tax breaks, while millions are also losing access to federal food aid and health care. More immigrants are being arrested, many deported, some dying during the process.
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nbcsports.com
Brock Purdy, 49ers dominate Rams 27-7 in Australia
The 49ers quarterback outplayed Matthew Stafford, completing 25 of 34 passes for 205 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.
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Anthropic blocks 'malicious use' of AI that could develop biological weapons
The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.
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aljazeera.com
Republican midterm convention wraps up in Dallas, Texas: Key takeaways
Protesters gather on final night as US Republicans seek to rally base ahead of consequential legislative elections.
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nbcnews.com
Mercury may be shrinking faster than scientists expected
The solar system’s smallest and innermost planet has been shrinking ever since it formed, but a new study shows the shrinkage may be greater than previously known.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
How Iranian arms helped Houthis seize key Red Sea port in 'lightning' blitz
The Houthi takeover of Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Mocha was backed by a rapid offensive involving Iranian-supplied weapons, drones and direct guidance from commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to Reuters. The attack came as Tehran seeks to open another pressure point against the United States and its ally Saudi Arabia.
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US Open tennis 2026 women’s semi-finals: Rybakina beats Gauff to set up Sabalenka final – as it happened
Game-by-game report: Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in the US Open final. Ella Brockway had updates from the semi-finals
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cnbc.com
CNBC Daily Open: 'Welcome to Foldables' Samsung roasts Apple for being late to party
Samsung trolls Apple's foldable debut; oil back above $100, pushing the Fed toward a hike next week.
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cbsnews.com
Trump's $5,000 dividend would reignite inflation and swell the U.S. deficit, economists say
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
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texastribune.org
At midterm convention, Trump vows to campaign hard for Paxton
The president used his winding, nearly two-hour keynote address to try to boost Republicans around the country, telling his supporters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot” this fall.
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independent.co.uk
Trump lost 23 legal battles over voter data. Now DOJ is demanding states hand it over
Republican and Democratic election officials in 30 states receive ‘threatening’ letters to retain sensitive voter data
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usatoday.com
Civil rights group says sending ICE to polls would 'intimidate voters'
Civil rights groups filed a lawsuit seeking to keep ICE away from polling places, arguing the agency's presence could intimidate voters.
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US Open 2026 results: Elena Rybakina beats Coco Gauff to set up Aryna Sabalenka final
Soon-to-be world number one Elena Rybakina will face Aryna Sabalenka in a blockbuster US Open final between the tournament's top two seeds.
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Mariska Hargitay calls pre-Emmy wardrobe malfunction good luck - 'Damn straight'
Mariska Hargitay, who is hosting Emmys 2026, teases a few surprises for the show after kicking off the weekend with a good luck wardrobe malfunction.
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Spain's spy agency warned of Ceuta border breach before crisis, declassified files show
Spain's national intelligence agency issued multiple warnings about a potential mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, declassified documents show.
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bleacherreport.com
Tua Injury Status Revealed in NFL Rumors After Suffering Oblique Injury in Video at Falcons Practice
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was officially limited at Thursday's practice after suffering an oblique injury.
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news4jax.com
Smoke from charred ferry in Philippines hampers rescuers looking for 84 missing
Rescuers are being hampered by the smoky, charred condition of a ferry drifting in Philippine waters after a fire onboard that left 84 people missing.
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$5,000 DBT scheme in US: Trump says Congress' approval not needed for payout
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said his administration would not require congressional approval to implement his proposed "Trump Dividend", under which every American citizen could receive $5,000 after the midterm elections.
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tmz.com
Los Angeles Clippers Under Federal Investigation Over Salary Cap Allegations
Federal prosecutors have reportedly launched a criminal investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers over allegations the team skirted the NBA’s salary-cap rules in connection with Kawhi Leonard.
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Ukraine's fortress cities under fire as Russia bids to seize rest of Donbas
Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.
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democracydocket.com
Civil rights group and city of Denver ask court to block any plans for armed federal agents at polls during midterms
It aims to counter what one group calls “an intentional climate of fear and intimidation,” that threatens to chill participation among minority voters.
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nbcsports.com
Brock Purdy long ball to Demarcus Robinson gives 49ers the lead back
Demarcus Robinson was with the Rams in 2023-24.
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nhl.com
Golden Knights Sign Braeden Bowman to Six-Year Contract Extension | Vegas Golden Knights
The forward inks a new deal that will keep him in Vegas through the 2032-33 season
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fox9.com
Trump's $5,000 dividend promise draws backlash, legal questions
President Trump made a bold pledge at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, something critics labeled a “desperate gimmick" and “half-baked political scheme."
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popville.com
“Antoinette Forbes Missing Person Alert – She is a beloved mother, sister, daughter, friend and colleague who always puts her family first.” - PoPville
From MPD: "Missing Person 53-year-old Antoinette Forbes, who was last seen in the 3200 block of Nebraska Avenue, NW, on Friday, September 4, 2026. Have info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411." From an email: "Antoinette Forbes Missing Person Alert Antoinette Forbes, a 53-year-old single Asian-American mother, has gone missing from her home in upper Northwest
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indystar.com
What channel is 49ers-Rams game tonight live on Thursday Night Football?
The 2026 NFL season continues tonight when the Los Angeles Rams host the San Francsico 49ers. Start time, how to watch live, streaming and NFL TV schedule.
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thedailybeast.com
Bombshell Leak Reveals Vance Kept Trump’s Ugly War Reality Under Wraps
Vance has known about the pitfalls of Trump’s war for a while.
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bostonglobe.com
Lindsay Clancy juror can’t shake feeling jury failed by not reaching verdict - The Boston Globe
Paula Devlin said a video of Lindsay Clancy being interviewed in April at Tewksbury Hospital by a psychiatrist and psychologist convinced her Clancy was in a deep depression.
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aa.com.tr
US provides Saudi Arabia intelligence, targeting support against Houthis: Report
Over 100 US military advisers on ground in Saudi Arabia as fighting with Iran-backed group intensifies, CNN reports | Anadolu
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npr.org
Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country
The sweeping lawsuit brought by Common Cause argues federal agencies are illegally surveilling and intimidating people who try to peacefully observe federal immigration enforcement activity.
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foxnews.com
Crowd erupts as Vance smacks down protester waving Mexican flag: 'Get your a-- over there'
JD Vance fired back at a protester waving Mexican and Palestinian flags on the GOP convention floor, offering to buy them a plane ticket to Mexico.
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Trump faces growing scrutiny over ‘profoundly concerning’ cash gifts for aides including Natalie Harp
The payments amounted to 30% of each aide’s $150,000 annual salary
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US Open 2026 LIVE: Coco Gauff vs Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula - scores & live text updates
New world number one Elena Rybakina plays former champion Coco Gauff for a place in the US Open final.
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nbcnews.com
15-year-old survives after fishing boat capsizes off Alaskan island, killing his brother and cousin
The teen was rescued Monday after he was found clinging to the overturned vessel about 4 miles east of St. Lawrence Island, the Coast Guard said.
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detroitnews.com
What time is Rams vs. 49ers in Australia? NFL Melbourne game kickoff
Week 1 of the NFL season continues with the Rams and 49ers clashing in a morning matchup in Australia.
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vox.com
The Supreme Court just handed Republicans a surprisingly decisive midterm loss
For the second time this week, the Court rules against Missouri’s Republican gerrymander.
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npr.org
'Practical Magic 2' can't break the curse of the Hollywood sequel
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock return, playing witchy sisters living under a centuries-old family spell. Practical Magic 2 is a mildly enjoyable sequel that's bigger on fan service than freshness.
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foxnews.com
Family of critically missing DC mother says police still treating home as active crime scene
Antoinette Forbes' sister says alarming discoveries inside the Washington, D.C., home prompted police to reclassify her as critically missing.
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Fenerbahce coach resigns after draw with Roma – but president insists he will stay
Ismail Kartal told reporters after the Champions League draw with Roma that he was leaving ‘never to return’ – but his employer had a different view
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sports.yahoo.com
MLB insider accuses Shohei Ohtani of misleading Dodgers about injury issues
Shohei Ohtani accused of misleading Dodgers about injury issues by MLB insider