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Press review · Saturday, 24 October 2026
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ctvnews.ca
Calls for companies that leave Canada to be punished as trade war intensifies. Live updates here.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed new executive orders ramping up retaliation, sparking backlash from both sides of the border. Follow for live updates.
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fox13news.com
US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Hollywood Puts Four Tech Moguls on Trial in October Movie Pileup
Silicon Valley founders and CEOs are the next wave of big screen villains in buzzy projects tackling Zuckerberg, Musk, Holmes and Altman.
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nbcsports.com
How to watch San Francisco 49ers vs LA Rams: Live stream info, kickoff time for Australia NFL game
The 49ers vs LA Rams takes place at 8:35 PM ET this Thursday night on Netflix.
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abc7ny.com
Microsoft, teachers unions announce AI privacy standard for schools
Microsoft and the nation's largest teachers unions have reached a first-of-its-kind agreement that bars the tech giant from tracking students, training AI models with student data or allowing AI to make school decisions without human oversight.
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nbcnews.com
An Anthropic safety researcher resigned with a warning about AI to co-workers on Slack
In a message on Slack, Jacob Coxon told his colleagues that without more caution and cooperation, superintelligent AI created “a risk of causing human extinction.”
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bostonglobe.com
Trump awards Medal of Freedom to ‘the man in the red bandana,’ a Boston College graduate who saved lives on Sept. 11 - The Boston Globe
Welles Crowther wore a red bandana across his face as he helped rescue 18 people inside one of the crumbling towers in New York before losing his life in the collapse.
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macrumors.com
AirPods 5 Announced With Improved Noise Cancellation, Audio Quality, and More
Apple today introduced AirPods 5, bringing Active Noise Cancellation to its entry-level wireless earbuds at a starting price of $129. Apple says AirPods 5 remove up to 50% more external noise than AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. A redesigned acoustic architecture and updated Adaptive EQ also promise richer, more detailed sound, while an improved Transparency mode makes nearby voices and sounds more natural.
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theverge.com
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is ready for the new Siri
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is ready for your next adventure.
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apple.com
Apple unveils iPhone Duo
Apple today introduced iPhone Duo, the first foldable iPhone.
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komonews.com
Nicolas Cage's home threatened by 25-foot-deep sinkhole
The "National Treasure" star's neighborhood evacuated 31 other homes due to the sinkhole.
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npr.org
Andrew Tate is denied bail and will remain in jail during his extradition fight
Prosecutors told the court that Andrew and Tristan Tate boasted about having multiple passports and flying on private jets. But the Tates' lawyers argued they were only playing a role for their fans.
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cbssports.com
Rory McIlroy predicts players will leave LIV Golf for DP World Tour amid bankruptcy filing
McIlroy has been outspoken about LIV Golf for years, and with the league filing for bankruptcy protection, the roster is seemingly in a state of flux
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detroitnews.com
Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed Senate race in tossup territory, poll shows
A new poll of likely Michigan voters found Republican Mike Rogers has a razor thin lead against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the U.S. Senate race.
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vox.com
Republicans suffered a stunning Supreme Court loss. It lasted minutes.
What the hell is going on with Missouri’s congressional election?
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usatoday.com
Jimmy Kimmel slams Trump in first monologue after report of his show ending
Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air after a two-month break and amid a report his show is ending. He slammed Donald Trump for being \
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Apple Announces Apple Watch Series 12 With S11 Chip, Upgraded Health Sensors and Ceramic Models
Apple today announced the Apple Watch Series 12, featuring a new S11 chip, a redesigned health sensing system, and new aluminum, titanium, and ceramic finishes. Series 12 comes in Space Gray, Black, Light Gold, and Dark Bronze aluminum finishes. The aluminum models gain Ceramic Shield, which Apple says makes their screens 60% tougher. Polished titanium models are available in Radiant Gold and Natural, while ceramic models come in Pearl White and Night Blue.
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Apple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple announced iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, delivering an advanced pro camera system and improved battery life and performance.
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cbsnews.com
Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds in move to ease borrowing costs
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
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fire.org
2027 College Free Speech Rankings: Kirk murder adds another difficult topic to dismal climate for student expression
The assassination of Charlie Kirk generated a wave of censorship at America's colleges over the past year, further contributing to a climate in which too many students do not feel free to express themselves on campus.
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ms.now
Opinion | I'm an ER doctor. I use mifepristone to save lives — not end them.
As an ER doctor, I worry about much more than losing one medication. I worry about our patients’ health and safety when doctors cannot provide the care they know is appropriate.
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mauinow.com
Transportation updates on infrastructure for highways, harbors and airports following Hurricane Lowell | Maui Now
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is reporting progress to restore transportation infrastructure following the impacts of Hurricane Lowell.
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nbcnews.com
Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor primary election as Republican and Democrat votes are counted by candidate and county.
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variety.com
‘SNL’ Sets Inde Navarrette, Jalen Brunson, Dakota Johnson and More as Season 52 Hosts
TK has been announced to host the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live," with TK set to be the musical guest.
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techcrunch.com
Suno replaces its AI models with a new one trained on licensed music as copyright suits pile up | TechCrunch
As it grapples with a bevy of lawsuits, Suno said its new model, Suno v6, is not trained using music it used to train previous versions of the AI model.
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nbcsports.com
FLEX Finder Week 1: Where to find value before roles take shape
Rivers McCown comes up with a list of players he hopes will defy their low cost to be fantasy football heroes for Week 1.
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Shelton outlasts Alcaraz in five-set thriller to make US Open semifinals
Jessica Pegula, Aryna Sabalenka, Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton each won tight quarterfinal matches to end the latest night in US Open history.
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sfchronicle.com
While Rams are MIA and flipping the emu to Australia, 49ers are winning over locals
Despite being the designated home team and campaigning to face the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, the Rams are nowhere to be found, sending a message they have no interest in courting fans.
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businessinsider.com
Buyback backfire: Bond yields are surging despite the Treasury's $6 billion plan to lower them
The move higher in yields on Wednesday followed an announcement about the details of a $6 billionTreasury buyback program.
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bbc.com
Mother demands answers, weeks after black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
Her demands for information about what happened to Tasia Fortune have been echoed by shocked locals.
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militarytimes.com
‘Playful banter’ over Army grooming rules ends with Guardsman drawing loaded pistol
A Georgia National Guardsman serving in Washington, D.C., was arrested after allegedly pointing a loaded service pistol at a fellow soldier.
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nbcnews.com
Gas prices, tumult in the Middle East and the midterm elections collide
Plus Nathan Fielder’s documentary about convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is capturing buzz at the Telluride Film Festival
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staradvertiser.com
Court rules IRS unlawfully shared taxpayer data with ICE | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld an injunction blocking an Internal Revenue Service policy that allowed it to share thousands of taxpayers’ addresses with immigration authorities, saying the Trump administration’s practice violated federal law.
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Sacramento County woman killed by man she had restraining order against, sheriff says
The sheriff's office says the victim had reported months of stalking before the suspect shot and killed her in Arden-Arcade.
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nbcnews.com
Rhode Island Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Rhode Island Senate primary election as Republican and Democrat votes are counted by candidate and county.
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Barred MP Ellie Chown 'had no intention of visiting Israel anyway'
The North Herefordshire MP for the Greens, was one of 12 people recently barred from the country.
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nymag.com
Trump Repeats Disputed Yarn About His 9/11 Role
He’s doubling down on his dubious story that firefighters carried him away from an at-risk building near ground zero.
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ctvnews.ca
Republican U.S. senator calls on Trump to ‘de-escalate’ trade war with Canada. Live updates here.
As U.S. President Donald Trump signs a flurry of executive orders, escalating his trade war with Canada by banning certain products and imposing new tariffs, a Republican senator is urging the administration to defuse the situation and "reach a trade resolution." Follow for live updates.
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nhpr.org
NH voters at the polls express disgust, distrust and apathy towards primary candidates
Voters said they're at the polls because it's their civic duty, not out of enthusiasm for any one candidate.
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theguardian.com
Trump’s top six falsehoods about 9/11 as 25th anniversary nears
US president often brings up al-Qaida attack that struck his home town New York City almost 25 years ago
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mprnews.org
St. Paul man arrested in ICE surge sent to Guantanamo Bay
Adam Abdullah has no criminal record, but the government is holding him at a military prison set up for terrorism suspects after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
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nbcnews.com
Driveway collapses in pounding surf at beachfront Malibu home
Homeowners were scrambling to place sandbags and board up windows as high surf threatened to flood residences along the shorelines in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
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nbcnews.com
Wife of man killed when Amazon-branded plane overran runway files wrongful death lawsuit
The wife of Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo filed the lawsuit Wednesday, three days after the fatal incident at Miami International Airport that also killed four others and injured five.
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foxnews.com
Traffic drama threatens to end Dem governor's tenure as voters head to polls in Rhode Island
Democratic Gov. Dan McKee could become the first elected governor in 12 years to lose renomination as Rhode Island's primary centers on a bridge crisis.
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aljazeera.com
Torrential rains, winds from Hurricane Lowell leaves 30,000 without power
Kauai grapples with flooding and dangerous debris as Hurricane Lowell batters Hawaii’s western coastline overnight.
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democratandchronicle.com
Inside the courtroom as justice was delivered for Sam Norquist
Photos from the sentencings of Precious Arzuaga and Jennifer Quijano in the murder of Sam Norquist.
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foxnews.com
Lindsay Clancy lawyer says he plans new motion to dismiss after jurors speak out on mistrial: report
Lindsay Clancy trial jurors reveal the lone holdout wasn't the only one who initially favored a guilty verdict in the postpartum psychosis case.
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Opinion | Maria Bartiromo’s departure from Fox’s airwaves looks bad for both
The abrupt end of the anchor’s long tenure came after reportedly being too loyal to Trump.
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abcnews.com
NYC Mayor Mamdani releases thousands of long-sought city documents on 9/11 air quality
First responders who rushed to the World Trade Center on and immediately after the 9/11 attacks were likely exposed to dangerous toxins, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said.
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A rare thing in American politics may happen in Rhode Island on Wednesday
Gov. Dan McKee barely beat Helena Foulkes in 2022. For Wednesday’s rematch, the former CVS executive has outraised him and appears well positioned to win.