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Press review · Saturday, 24 October 2026
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businessinsider.com
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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theguardian.com
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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bbc.com
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
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abc7.com
Apple Event 2026: New CEO to unveil latest iPhone lineup with foldable version expected
Apple is unveiling its latest generation of iPhones, widely expected to include a foldable version, on Wednesday at an event headlined by new CEO John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on Sept. 1.
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Germany’s Merz cancels phone call with Trump after social media post celebrating AfD win – Europe live
Spokesperson for Merz declines to give a reason for cancellation, but notes that it was not due to scheduling
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cnbc.com
Bessent bond plan details to be revealed as Treasury secretary warns FX traders he's 'the house now'
The department is expected to announce around 11 a.m. the size of a buyback operation it announced Aug. 19.
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firehouse.com
Volunteer Firefighter, the 'Man in the Red Bandana,' Honored for 9/11 Heroics
Welles Crowther, credited with saving 18 strangers in the World Trade Center, was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Tuesday.
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Merz accuses AfD of ‘ethnic cleansing’ policy and cancels call with Trump
German chancellor attacks Alternative für Deutschland after far-right party’s win in Saxony-Anhalt election
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cnbc.com
‘This is not a joke’: Iceland condemns Trump’s post showing island under American flag
Denmark and Mexico also objected, underscoring the diplomatic backlash to Trump's territorial ambitions.
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newsweek.com
Oil above $100 puts Trump on two timers before the midterms
A problem created in weeks is answered by a solution that can take months, creating an awkward political misalignment for Trump.
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midhudsonnews.com
Trump honors Nyack 9/11 hero Welles Crowther with Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump held a White House ceremony Tuesday honoring 9/11 first responders and officials and posthumously presented the Presidential
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jewishinsider.com
Pappas romps, 'shill for AIPAC' smear flops
Plus, Michigan rabbis set red lines for El-Sayed
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Miliband rejects chief rabbi's claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move
The foreign secretary disagrees that sanctions on Israeli settlements could put British Jews at greater risk.
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Germany's Merz attacks AfD in parliament after far-right election win
Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
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theverge.com
Worried Anthropic researchers warn that AI ‘could kill all humans’
A departing researcher says AI companies are ‘gambling with our lives’ by racing to develop self-improving AI.
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abcnews.com
Airlines scramble to dig out from tech problems that canceled 1,750 flights in the UK
The head of Britain’s air traffic control system has been summoned to a meeting with the country’s transport minister as airlines scramble to dig out from the backlog triggered by technical problems that have forced the cancellation of more than 1,750 ...
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foxnews.com
Can the 'best showman in politics' deliver again? GOP bets on Trump at historic midterm convention
Donald Trump headlines the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas, aiming to energize low-propensity MAGA voters ahead of key 2026 races.
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49ers.com
Evans, Warner, McCaffrey on Adjusting to Australia, Week 1 Outlook
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans, LB Fred Warner, and RB Christian McCaffrey discussed embracing the experience of playing in Melbourne, the team's smooth travel and acclimation process, and what to expect facing the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1.
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floridianpress.com
JUICE🍊— 9.9.2026 — GOP Takes Hit With Latino Voters in Swing Districts — FL Lawmakers Denounce Sanctions Against Israel — and More...
Republicans Lose Latino Voters Across House Swing Districts A new poll reveals Rep
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time.com
Iceland Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Trump’s Expansionist Map
“There is nothing funny or normal about making fun of the sovereignty of states,” Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told reporters.
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cbsnews.com
4,300-year-old tomb of judge and his father discovered in Egypt: "Exceptionally well-preserved"
Many of the paintings in the tomb have retained their original colors despite spending more than 40 centuries buried beneath the desert sands, officials said.
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golf.com
'Time will tell': Jon Rahm offers blunt answers on LIV-PGA Tour future
Will Jon Rahm stick with LIV Golf in 2027 or return to the PGA Tour? At the Irish Open, Rahm provided answers that only raised more questions.
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abc7chicago.com
Trump floats renaming New Mexico 'New America'
President Trump has posted numerous memes on social media that appear to propose renaming the state of New Mexico "New America."
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cnbc.com
U.K. defends sanctions on Israeli settlements after 30-day consulate closure order
Britain's foreign minister Ed Miliband said the U.K. "could not simply stand by because we feared Israeli reaction.”
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globalnation.inquirer.net
Praying for rain as fires, haze plague Indonesian Borneo
This aerial picture shows haze from land and forest fires blanketing the Cathedral Church in the city of Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on September 7, 2026. Agence France-Presse PONTIANAK,
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aljazeera.com
‘Overdue first step’: UK reacts to gov’t ban on Israeli settlement trade
UK bans imports from illegal Israeli settlements in a strong policy move after recognising a Palestinian state last year.
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South Park creators rename show 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump
Since beginning his second term, the US president has said he wanted to use the word 'America' to rename a lake, a gulf and even a US state.
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Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in U.S. Open's latest-finishing match ever
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
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The UK’s ban on Israeli settlement goods has holes
Over a year, the UK imported just £6m ($8.1m) in goods recorded as Palestinian, including Israeli settlement goods.
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independent.co.uk
South Park creators announce new Trump-inspired name for the show
In a statement, the creators of the long-running animated satire say they’re changing the show’s name to ‘South America’
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US Open 2026 results: Carlos Alcaraz beaten by Ben Shelton in epic quarter-final
Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton which ends at 03:34 local time.
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nbcnews.com
Norway bids final farewell to King Harald V with funeral attended by royalty and dignitaries
Harald was Europe’s oldest monarch and had modernized the royal house, but refused to follow in the footsteps of other aging monarchs who have abdicated in recent times.
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npr.org
Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared border
Relations between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine in return for economic and military assistance.
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sports.yahoo.com
WIll the Rams' Unique Travel Plans to Australia Pay Off vs 49ers
The Rams and 49ers are taking extremely different travel approaches ahead of their NFL Week 1 meeting in Australia. San Francisco arrived about a week before kickoff, while LA isn't leaving until the day before the game.
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Iran War Updates: Oil hits $100 per barrel as Tehran fires missiles in retaliation for U.S. blowing up tankers
The price of crude oil hit a seven-week high after the U.S. said it blew up five more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
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Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
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Trump gave $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp, 2 other aides, financial disclosures show
A White House spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday that Mr. Trump "has a longstanding practice of giving Christmas gifts to people in his orbit."
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jpost.com
John Malkovich cancels Israel performance over false quote attributed to him | The Jerusalem Post
“I did not utter these phrases, and they most certainly are not approved by me, nor do they reflect my feelings." said actor John Malkovich.
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9to5mac.com
The new Apple Watch will use microphone and other sensors to generate AI recaps of your day - 9to5Mac
Apple will announce the new Apple Watch lineup later today, and Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has the early scoop. He...
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nbcnews.com
Missouri congressional map confusion and Tesla Cybercab safety concerns: Morning Rundown
Plus, the leaders of a pro-AI super PAC talk data center backlash in an exclusive interview.
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therams.com
Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: How to watch, listen to and live stream Week 1
How to watch, listen and stream the Rams' Week 1 matchup against the 49ers on Sept. 10.