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Press review · Saturday, 24 October 2026
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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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sfgate.com
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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cbsnews.com
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.
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foxnews.com
American Jessica Pegula falls to top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in US Open semifinal
Aryna Sabalenka dominated Jessica Pegula with 29 winners to reach the U.S. Open final, where Coco Gauff or Elena Rybakina awaits Saturday night.
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pbs.org
Pentagon 9/11 survivor Kevin Shaeffer reflects on his escape: 'I had to fight'
On 9/11, retired Navy Lt. Kevin Shaeffer was one of the few people in the Pentagon's Navy Command Center to survive the attack. Geoff Bennett spoke with Shaeffer about what he experienced on that day and the 25 years since.
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cnbc.com
Oil prices set to end week above $100 for first time in nearly 4 months
Oil prices rose on Friday and both major benchmarks are on track to end the week above $100 a barrel for the first time since mid-May.
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wtop.com
Thousands of Salvadoran immigrants in Montgomery Co. could soon lose legal protections – WTOP News
Thousands of Montgomery County residents from El Salvador could soon lose protections if the Trump administration doesn't extend their temporary legal status.
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nbcnews.com
Organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigils sentenced to up to 7 years and 3 months in national security case
Hong Kong residents’ freedoms have significantly eroded since Beijing imposed a controversial 2020 national security law, used to jail a number of pro-democracy activists.
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npr.org
Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port in Yemen
The rebel group took over Yemen's port of Mokha, an area vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea, Houthi and Yemeni officials said. Mokha is about 50 miles from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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deadline.com
Box Office: 'Practical Magic 2' Makes $3.5M+ In Previews on Thursday
The Sandra Bullock-Nicole Kidman reteam 'Practical Magic 2' is off to a great start with $3.5M-$4M in previews at the domestic box office.
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How to watch 9/11 memorial events as U.S. marks 25th anniversary
Here’s a short guide to three 9/11 sites and the events taking place there on the 25th anniversary.
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independent.co.uk
Iran war latest: Trump says no regrets about war after Houthis seize key Red Sea port
The capture could give Iran another potential point of leverage in its war with the US
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theguardian.com
JD Vance pitches himself as Trump’s political heir on day two of Republican midterm convention
Vice-president dog-whistled, exaggerated claims of success and echoed Trump talking points to excited audience
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kptv.com
Young child hit, killed by SUV at residential parking lot in Gresham
A child is dead after being hit by an SUV at a residential parking lot near East Burnside in Gresham on Thursday morning, according to police.
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mashable.com
Apple Watch Series 12 vs. 11: Everything that changed (and didn't)
Welcome back, ceramic cases!
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The CPI report arrives tomorrow. It could determine whether the Fed hikes rates next week.
Friday's August CPI report could set the stage for the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in more than three years.
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foxnews.com
Spain basketball star Megan DiLeo weighs in on Caitlin Clark's World Cup bench role ahead of semifinal
Megan DiLeo helped recruit Caitlin Clark to Iowa, but now the Spain center aims to upset her former school's star in the FIBA World Cup semifinal.
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12 key races that will determine who controls the Senate
Republicans are fighting to hold onto their majority in the Senate, where the GOP currently controls 53 seats. To take control, Democrats would need to net four seats in November's election.
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aljazeera.com
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE: What we know
Algiers ends relations with Gulf state over 'provocative and hostile' actions, after years of tensions.
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theatlantic.com
Trump’s Weird Loyalty Pledge
In a night of wild emotions and odd ideas, one moment stood out.
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bbc.com
MPs to vote on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
The proposal was backed by a majority of MPs earlier this year but did not become law after its progress was stalled by peers.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.