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Press review · Saturday, 24 October 2026
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aljazeera.com
As the UK sanctions Israeli settlements, is the two-state solution dead?
Analysts say UK move far from enough to drive momentum for Palestinian statehood.
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ninersnation.com
5 Questions with Turf Show times ahead of 49ers-Rams opener
We get some insight into the 49ers’ Week 1 opponent ahead of an historic season opener Down Under.
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metro.co.uk
30-foot sinkhole opens outside Nicolas Cage's Malibu home after driveway collaps
The crater appeared following heavy rain and high waves across Southern California in recent days, while no injuries have been reported.
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businessinsider.com
Apple event live updates: New CEO John Ternus expected to reveal first foldable iPhone
A new CEO will lead Apple's big fall event today at 1 p.m. ET for the first time in 15 years. New iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods are expected.
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nbcnews.com
Missouri court opens contempt probe into Republican official over redistricting fight
The Missouri Supreme Court has asked Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to respond to claims that he is defying a ruling that bars the state from using a new, GOP-friendly congressional map.
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sfstandard.com
49ers vs. Rams: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions
Kyle Shanahan’s 10th season with San Francisco starts in Melbourne, Australia, against Sean McVay and Los Angeles.
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democracynow.org
Federal Appeals Court Blocks IRS from Sharing Taxpayer Data with ICE
A federal appeals court has blocked the IRS from sharing taxpayer data with ICE. ICE had demanded the last known addresses of 1.28 million people it says are in the U.S. unlawfully. The three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., found that ICE’s request violated laws passed after the Watergate scandal, when the Nixon administration weaponized tax files against its enemies. The IRS and ICE had set up a mechanism that allowed immigration officials to submit lists to tax authorities to check against their records. Judge Cornelia Pillard wrote, “The IRS is now on notice twice over regarding the legal inadequacies of its summer 2025 disclosures. The government and its personnel face steep civil and criminal consequences for willful disclosure of information.”
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Canada, France and the U.K. Ban Trade with Israeli Settlements
The governments of Canada, France and the United Kingdom said Tuesday they will ban goods and some services from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. They join several other U.S. allies, including Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Spain, who’ve already taken steps to ban imports from settlements. U.K. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced the sanctions in a speech to the House of Commons Tuesday, where he accused Israel of carrying out “ethnic cleansing” in the occupied West Bank. Ed Miliband: “Ethnic cleansing is defined by the U.N. as a purposeful policy designed by one ethnic or religious group to remove, by violent and terror-inspiring means, the civilian population of another ethnic or religious group from certain geographic areas. The British government agrees that there is ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in areas of the West Bank, perpetrated by settler terrorists, and all too often the Israeli government has turned a blind eye to this.” Miliband also tightened restrictions on U.K. arms exports to Israel; however, the limited embargo does not exclude the transfer of F-35 fighter jet parts. Israel responded by closing the British Consulate in East Jerusalem. Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared the Oslo Accords “null and void” and demanded the expulsion of the British ambassador. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports British diplomats privately told the U.S. that the sanctions are largely symbolic and will have no material impact on the U.K.’s wider relationship with Israel on trade or security.
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sports.yahoo.com
LSU adds 2 players to lock roster; former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris will not play for Tigers this season
Wright and Harris were both on rosters during the NFL preseason, and their potential return to college football sparked plenty of controversy.
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cbssports.com
NCAA changes replay timing protocol after Michigan's controversial win vs. Western Michigan
Under the new standardized protocol, the Broncos would have pulled off the upset of Michigan last week
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inquirer.com
Trump disses 25th anniversary memorial for 9/11 while opening the door to more terrorism at home | Trudy Rubin
The Trump team fires FBI and DOJ units specializing in fighting domestic terror attacks, including those from Iran, while POTUS incites violence against his political opponents.
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rollingstone.com
Jon Stewart Takes Aim at Trump's 'Relentless Denial of Reality'
Jon Stewart criticized Donald Trump's "relentless denial of reality" on a new episode of 'The Daily Show.'
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cbsnews.com
Rhode Island's governor faces formidable primary opponent and more to watch today
The incumbent governor and the mayor of Providence may be ousted by their Democratic challengers.
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islands.com
Forget Florida, Retire To This East Coast Region With Vibrant Cities, Boardwalks, And Tasty Restaurants - Islands
Forget Florida and explore retirement options in Pittsburgh, Charlottesville, Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach, Rehoboth Beach, and Ocean City.
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bleacherreport.com
Bleacher Report's Expert Week 1 2026 NFL Picks
It's a new year for Bleacher Report's experts, and they're ready to lead you through another profitable season.
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theguardian.com
New Mexicans slam Trump’s threat to change state’s name
Residents denounced suggestion to rename state ‘New America’, save some Republicans who insist it was ‘satire’
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abcnews.com
NTSB to release readout from cockpit voice recorder following Amazon cargo plane crash that killed 5
The National Transportation Safety Board expects to interview the two pilots who were in the cockpit of an Amazon Air cargo plane that overran a runway.
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scotusblog.com
More election-related action on the interim docket
Plus, should the Supreme Court try to shorten oral arguments?
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nbcnews.com
New Apple CEO to unveil latest iPhone lineup
Apple is expected to unveil a foldable version of the iPhone, following rivals such as Samsung, Motorola and Google.
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csis.org
New Satellite Imagery Analysis Reveals an Uptick in 2026 Construction Activity at Pickaxe Mountain
Multisource imagery analysis reveals a new phase of construction at Pickaxe Mountain, Iran's underground nuclear facility. Images indicate more construction activity in 2026 than at any point in the site's history.
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npr.org
U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers. And, the Smithsonian head resigns
The U.S. military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers as the conflict continues to escalate. And, Smithsonian head Lonnie G. Bunch III says he plans to step down by the end of the year.
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usatoday.com
NTSB will release 'full readout' of cockpit voice recorder from crashed Amazon plane
Federal authorities are investigating the crash of an Amazon Air Boeing after it overran a runway at MIA, striking cars and killing five people.
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laist.com
Record humidity to create sweltering conditions in SoCal
Remnants of Hurricane Marie continue to mix with high temperatures.
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npr.org
Mail-in voters weigh flying to vote in person and other backup plans amid uncertainty
Voters and election officials are navigating uncertainty about mail-in voting for the midterms as the legal fight drags on over the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's bid for restrictions.
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macrumors.com
Apple Shares Mysterious Teaser Video Before 'iPhone Duo' Event Today
Apple will be holding an event today starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with the company expected to unveil new iPhones and much more. Ahead of the event, Apple's new CEO John Ternus just shared a mysterious teaser video. The short clip appears to show a beam of light that is shining onto the edge of an iPhone. The light is coming from a hexagonal shape that changes size, which could hint at the iPhone 18 Pro's rumored mechanical aperture upgrade.
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bbc.com
Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations
The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations.
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Apple Event Today: 20 Last-Minute 'iPhone Duo' and iPhone 18 Pro Rumors
Apple will be holding an event today starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with the company expected to unveil its first-ever foldable iPhone, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods 5, and potentially more. Below, we have recapped 20 last-minute rumors about these devices. All of the details below were reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today. Apple's foldable iPhone will be named iPhone Duo.
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npr.org
GOP kicks off 'Trumpapalooza' midterm convention : Trump's Terms
At the unconventional midterm convention kicking off in Dallas Wednesday, President Trump will be the star of the show, serving as headliner both nights of the two-night event. It is being billed as a "Trumpapalooza," a term Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters has been wearing out from overuse. NPR's Tamara Keith reports.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
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foxnews.com
Chris Rock exposes LA's dark ‘underbelly’ that people pretend doesn't exist
Chris Rock's new film "Misty Green" explores L.A.'s dichotomy of $40 million homes and homelessness as he opens up about fame's dark side in Hollywood.
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foxnews.com
Iran attacks US forces in Jordan as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate
Iran targeted US forces in Jordan and ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Tehran would lose oil tankers for trying to attack US warships.
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nomanssky.com
Cosmos Update - No Man's Sky
Become director of a space station, join a galactic alliance, construct a space base and discover deep-space marvels in No Man's Sky Cosmos. Navigate space with a new star system map, strip colossal hulks for parts before hull integrity fails, recover and haul physical salvage to remote space outposts, celebrate 10 years of No Man’s Sky in the Our Journey Continues expedition, and much, much more
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clickondetroit.com
1 second, 1 Hail Mary: Michigan football-Western Michigan controversy takes another turn after NCAA decision
The Michigan Wolverines have fallen out of the AP Top 25 after opening the season with a controversial Hail Mary victory over the Western Michigan Broncos, but the NCAA says the result will stand.
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Oddsmakers react to the differing travel strategies for NFL game in Australia: 'My first thought is the Rams are nuts'
Is the Rams or 49ers' travel strategy better for a game in Australia? We asked handicappers and oddsmakers.
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oilprice.com
California Heat Wave Tests Grid as Power Demand Surges | OilPrice.com
A widespread California heat wave is driving sharply higher electricity demand and wholesale power prices as temperatures climb into the triple digits.
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Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war
Riyadh says it will retaliate after overnight attacks by Iran-backed Yemen group on oil facilities wound more than 70
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Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he's going to ask for case to be thrown out after hearing from jurors
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
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arstechnica.com
Man told ChatGPT he was feeling delusional. ChatGPT insisted he was Jesus.
Man with bipolar disorder sued OpenAI after surviving ChatGPT-linked suicide attempt.
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What to know about US Republican ‘midterm convention’ in Dallas, Texas
Trump and JD Vance headline the unusual two-day Republican convention before the November midterm elections.
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An Anthropic researcher just quit, saying OpenAI and Anthropic are 'gambling with our lives'
An Anthropic researcher who once worked at OpenAI just quit. He's the latest insider warning that the AI race has become dangerously reckless.
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euronews.com
Calls for action in Europe as PISA results show fall in child literacy
The OECD's latest PISA report, based on a standardised test taken by 15-year-olds, found that student performance across OECD countries reached a record low in maths and reading. #EuropeNews
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cnbc.com
Apple event live updates: First foldable iPhone, new watch series expected as Ternus makes debut
Follow Apple’s Sept. 9 event live for new product announcements, prices, release dates and the company’s first launch under CEO John Ternus.
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Western Hawaii islands survey damage after Hurricane Lowell passes by
Downed trees cause widespread power outages on Kauai as winds and rains rip up roads and coat homes in mud
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foxsports.com
Urban Meyer: Michigan Has Issues ‘Even Greater’ Than Bryce Underwood
FOX Sports' Joel Klatt and Urban Meyer weigh in on Michigan's Week 1 win and how the Wolverines can bounce back against No. 11 Oklahoma.
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Air traffic control boss has one week to deliver investigation into glitch, No 10 says, as UK flight cancellations top 2,000 – business live
Technical issue at Nats resolved but flights to and from UK airports still disrupted; oil prices hit $100 a barrel for first time since July and gas prices also jump
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nbcnews.com
Ex-Colorado crime analyst who manipulated DNA data sentenced to 10 years in prison
Prosecutors were forced to review hundreds of cases, and at least one murder conviction was vacated as a result of Yvonne Woods’ misconduct.
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Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
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npr.org
Ballot seizures seemed impossible. Now judges are training on what to do if it happens
The idea of law enforcement taking possession of ballots in the middle of an active election used to be considered impossible. Now, it's a scenario voting officials — and judges — are training for.
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bostonglobe.com
Trump honors Sept. 11 victims at the Ellipse, pledging to ‘never forget’ - The Boston Globe
The event showcased a massive, 21-foot, nearly 17,000-pound steel beam recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center, which traveled for months across the country as part of the Steel Across America tour.
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sfchronicle.com
California sweated more and burned less this summer. Here are the numbers
Record humidity, a quiet wildfire season and a sharp coastal temperature divide defined California’s summer.
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cbssports.com
2026 US Open: Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in five-set thriller to advance to an all-American semifinal
Shelton and Alcaraz played the latest match in US Open history, with Shelton winning with an ace at 3:33 a.m. ET