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Press review · Saturday, 24 October 2026
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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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bbc.com
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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theguardian.com
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
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Republican seeking to implicate Abdul El-Sayed over 9/11 voted twice against benefits for first responders
Mike Rogers has also helped kill other bills that would have provided healthcare to responders and survivors
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foxnews.com
Sold out Melbourne crowd stands for 25th anniversary commemoration of 9/11 at NFL's first Australia game
The sold-out Melbourne Cricket Ground crowd stood for a sobering 9/11 tribute before the Los Angeles Rams faced the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.
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slate.com
Democrats Have Several Ways to Take Control of the Senate. Let’s Break Down Their Best Chance.
Democratic control of the Senate would grind Trump’s agenda to a halt. Here’s how the party can get there.
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Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Democrat James Talarico won't air on TV
The White House denies Kimmel's allegations regarding his interview with James Talarico, accusing the TV host of "play acting".
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9/11 anniversary: How the lessons of the attacks are still being learnt
Twenty-five years on, the attacks have come to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy, the BBC's security correspondent writes.
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dallasnews.com
Trump blamed bathroom breaks for empty seats at Dallas convention
Trump said the American Airlines Center was packed for his Wednesday night speech, despite open areas in the arena’s upper level.
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Joe diGenova abruptly resigns from DOJ after overseeing "grand conspiracy" probe into Biden and Obama officials
Joe diGenova, the prosecutor who was tapped by Attorney General Todd Blanche to supervise the "grand conspiracy" investigation targeting Obama- and Biden-era officials, told CBS News he has resigned.
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foxnews.com
WATCH: Socialist protester blames 'provocateurs' after assaults at 'closest entry point' to Trump convention
A socialist protester blamed right-wing provocateurs after Dallas police in riot gear arrested two near the Republican National Committee convention.
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fantasylife.com
Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers Fantasy Football Matchup Breakdown For Week 1
John Laghezza breaks down the fantasy football rankings and projections surrounding Week 1's TNF tilt between the Rams and Niners in Australia.
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Anthropic details bad actors’ efforts to misuse its AI for bioweapons
The 154-page report comes two days after former employee Jacob Coxon resigned due to Anthropic racing to improve its models that would cause human extinction by 2030
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staradvertiser.com
Appeals court rejects Trump mail-in ballot restrictions | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
BOSTON >> A U.S. appeals court today declined to allow President Donald Trump’s administration to implement a new U.S. Postal Service rule that would tighten mail-in voting requirements before November’s congressional elections, as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs a similar request.