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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 09:16 UTC
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abc7chicago.com
Palatine man charged with terrorism offenses in alleged shooting plot targeting Aurora Hindu temple
New details were revealed about a 19-year-old man facing terrorism charges after authorities uncovered a planned attack targeting the Balaji Temple in Aurora. Officials said a coworker at a Taco Bell alerted police about the threat.
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foxnews.com
Iran peace has been made more difficult by taking out Iranian leaders, Trump laments
President Trump says peace with Iran and ending IRGC attacks in the Strait of Hormuz may have been easier without removing key leaders, as Saudi Arabia battles Houthi terrorists amid the Iran war, oil price concerns and rising regional tensions. Get the latest news today live.
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npr.org
Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, after brief truce
Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Russia's Ryazan region early Thursday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a brief truce spurned by Moscow was over.
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bbc.com
Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says
Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
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Brazil's Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula
Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.
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theguardian.com
Trump’s ambassadors: the loyalists and allies at the center of controversy
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s departure has renewed scrutiny of the president’s picks for diplomatic posts, from France to Jamaica
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statesman.com
Elizabeth Holmes' Austin life comes into focus in new documentary
A new A24 documentary follows Elizabeth Holmes and her partner in Austin as he pursues a new venture and raises questions about her legacy.
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apnorc.org
Ahead of the midterms, most voters cite the economy and cost of living as top issues and favor political change - AP-NORC
Eight in 10 voters want substantial change or total upheaval in how the country is run. Most are pessimistic about the state of U.S. politics, and nearly half express pessimism about the future of democracy in America.
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ms.now
Trump’s newest attempt to coerce Ukraine makes the same old mistake
Restrictions on Ukrainian satellite access are unlikely to succeed where previous pressure campaigns failed.
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citizenlab.ca
Exposing AdFection: How Discover-Tech Turned Targeted Ads Into a Pipeline for Zero-Click Mercenary Spyware - The Citizen Lab
This is the first-ever public confirmation of zero-click mercenary spyware delivered via targeted ads. We call the technique AdFection, and show how it was used to infect devices at Al Jazeera with Candiru’s spyware. We also uncover Discover-Tech, and show how the company helps mercenary surveillance vendors track and hack devices around the world.
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Meghan makes first official public appearance since moving back to UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are taking part in a series of events linked to their charitable work in Nottingham.
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cnbc.com
What to know about Starshield, SpaceX's military-focused Starlink service
Elon Musk distinguished Starshield from Starlink, which he said could not be used for offensive military operations.
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tradewindsnews.com
Turkish Black Sea coast becoming ‘ship graveyard’ as new drone-hit tanker washes ashore
Storms in the region have forced two abandoned ships towards the coast
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slate.com
Republicans Have One Huge Advantage Ahead of the Election, and They’re Banking On It to Avoid a Midterm Wipeout
It’s a tough time to be a GOP candidate, but the party sees a silver lining.
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Man killed by tiger died from 'multiple traumatic injuries', inquest hears
William Chapman climbed two fences to enter a tiger's pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, an inquest hears.
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nbcnews.com
‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries as anger mounts with Trump
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced intense frustration over what he said was the “dangerous” withdrawal of U.S. intelligence sharing and restrictions on the Starlink internet service.
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cbsnews.com
Pakistan school roof collapses in Peshawar, killing almost 30 young students and a teacher
Almost 30 students and a teacher were killed when the roof of a small private school collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, local officials say.
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npr.org
Essential items to stock in your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season
Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet.
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nbcnews.com
Some Republicans in key races break with Trump over tariffs
Some battleground candidates see benefits in splitting with Trump on his key economic initiative.
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Key US voters say economy is getting worse ahead of midterms, exclusive poll finds
Nearly 61% believe country is in recession and 65% of independents say economy is worse, according to new Harris poll
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yahoo.com
An FBI arrest revives fears that U.S. tech companies are hiring spies
On paper, Abdulrahman Alfozan seemed like an ideal candidate for one of Silicon Valley's most coveted artificial intelligence jobs. The Saudi national attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technolog...
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npr.org
These swing voters regret voting for Trump and it's influencing their midterm choices
Some key voters in Georgia say deep frustration and disappointment with President Trump are motivating their election plans just weeks before Election Day.
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Art of Play Have Revealed Kelly Clarkson 'Policy' After Public Row With Brooklyn Store
Art of Play co-owner Adam Rubin has revealed whether or not Kelly Clarkson is still "welcome" in the Brooklyn shop.
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npr.org
For some Christians, Hegseth's plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate
Defense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier.
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nbcnews.com
Cornell president pressed by faculty over handling of fraternity rape allegations
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faced angry members of the school’s faculty as he acknowledged some missteps, but defended his leadership.
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semafor.com
Exclusive: Jeffries neutral in Financial Services Committee clash
Democratic leaders are taking a hands-off approach to Rep. Sean Casten’s bid to replace Rep. Maxine Waters as Financial Services Committee ranking member.
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Jeffries neutral in Financial Services Committee clash
Democratic leaders are taking a hands-off approach to Rep. Sean Casten’s bid to replace Rep. Maxine Waters as Financial Services Committee ranking member.
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foxnews.com
MORNING GLORY: The polls got Michigan badly wrong. Now Democrats may face a bigger reckoning
Here's why Abdul El-Sayed's ties to far-left streamer Hasan Piker and his refusal to call Israel an ally over Iran could cost him the Michigan Senate race against Mike Rogers.
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english.elpais.com
An unbridled Trump embarks on a headlong dash to salvage the midterms
The US president is on a campaign tour in which he gives free rein to his obsessions, unconcerned about the effect on the polls
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npr.org
Saudi Arabia issues new security alerts after Houthi rebels hit Saudi oil company
Houthi rebels hit Saudi oil company building after deadly attacks on the capital's airport.
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Elon Musk suggests US government was behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – Europe live
Zelenskyy said he felt ‘betrayed’ by the US after Trump’s diesel deal with Russia and the Starlink restrictions
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wpln.org
911 recordings show why ambulance was delayed after Pike's failed execution
After the second round of lethal drugs failed to kill Christa Pike, she lay on a gurney for an hour an a half before an ambulance took her to a hospital. Newly released recordings from Nashville's emergency dispatch reveal why.
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sports.yahoo.com
NLCS: Jackson Chourio sucks life out of Dodger Stadium with first-pitch home run off Blake Snell to spark Brewers' Game 3 win
Chourio's was the first of three home runs Snell surrendered to the Brewers as Milwaukee pushed the Dodgers to the brink.
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aljazeera.com
School roof collapses in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 29 people
At least 28 students and one teacher killed in incident at Al-Khair Education Centre, a private school in Peshawar.
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finance.yahoo.com
Global chip sell-off deepens as South Korean market plunges
Samsung and SK Hynix shares led the South Korean KOSPI lower as a global chip stock sell-off deepened.
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bleacherreport.com
'We're Playing Like S--t,' Dodgers' Max Muncy Reacts to 3-0 NLCS Deficit vs. Brewers
With the Los Angeles Dodgers down 3-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, Max Muncy kept his assessment of the matchup straightforward.
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tvline.com
Quote Of The Day By Jennifer Aniston: 'I Would've Given Anything If Someone Had Said To Me...' - TVLine
Jennifer Aniston talks about her struggles with IVF and how the press speculated about her plans for motherhood.
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nbcnews.com
How the House landscape is evolving: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump’s latest moves leave Ukraine on the defensive.
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Seven crew missing after drone attack leaves tanker ablaze off Romania's coast
A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after the latest attack in the area.
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npr.org
School roof collapse kills at least 29, injures more than 3 dozen in Pakistan
The roof of a private school collapsed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 28 children and a female teacher and injuring more than 50 other people.
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Rep. Nancy Mace's ex-fiance, two others charged with sex crimes
Authorities charged three men Rep. Nancy Mace accused in a 2025 House floor speech of sexually abusing women and girls with sexual assault offenses.
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nbcnews.com
School roof collapse in Pakistan kills at least 27 students and one teacher
Peshawar police chief Mian Saeed said he feared the death toll could rise as just 47 of the 110 students in three classrooms at the time had been rescued.
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Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says a pause is over after fresh Russian attacks and US attempts to pressure Kyiv, while suggesting a Starlink slowdown is deliberate.
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cnbc.com
Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, shattering hopes of an 'energy ceasefire'
Ukraine will now resume attacks on Russian energy targets after Moscow hasn't held up its end of the proposed deal brokered by Trump.
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warontherocks.com
Golden Dome Is Technologically and Financially Infeasible
For as long as nuclear-armed, intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles have existed, strategists and engineers have
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
FBI gives update on spy device found at OpenAI's office; says: Saudi National arrested; shares 'crime photos'
OpenAI fired an employee after a hidden recording device was discovered inside one of its San Francisco offices. Now, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has shared an official press release sharing an update on the spy device found at the ChatGPT-maker’s office.
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electrek.co
Apple and Schneider’s new smart thermostat could help cut your electric bill
Apple and Schneider's smart thermostat uses your iPhone to adjust temperatures and can shift energy use to cheaper, cleaner hours.
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tradingview.com
Tether paid millions to Bo Hines’ firm while he worked at the White House
Tether sent approximately $6.3 million to a consulting firm co-founded by Bo Hines, according to The Wall Street Journal. At least part of that money moved while Hines was still working in the White House.Hines later joined Tether and now runs its US operations. The sequence is drawing conflict-of…
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nbcnews.com
Advocates fear potential witnesses handcuffed in back of ICE vehicle that struck Houston man could be deported
Nidia Delfín said her brother was handcuffed in the back of the ICE vehicle when it hit a man, adding that he has no arrest warrants and that he was getting his green card when he was arrested.
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foxnews.com
Furious crowds protest sky-high housing costs and mass tourism in major city
Barcelona's mayor says tourist taxes still aren't high enough as Spain's mass tourism and vacation rental crisis continue to spark angry and loud protests by residents.