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Press review · Saturday, 24 October 2026
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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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cbsnews.com
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.
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aljazeera.com
Did Iran capture a US submarine? What we know about the underwater drone
Tehran lauds capturing Dive-LD vessel, while Washington insists that the submersible 'had malfunctioned a day ago'.
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huffpost.com
Trump White House's Attempt To Hijack Beloved Character Backfires Spectacularly
Critics hit back with reminders of a few things the president would probably rather forget.
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polygon.com
'Zelda' 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Consoles Sell Out Everywhere, With One Exception
What to know about the Zelda Switch 2 hardware pre-order situation at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target (and how much things cost)
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apnews.com
Sen. John Fetterman's isolation from Democrats grows stark in Pennsylvania
Sen. John Fetterman is on shaky ground with Democrats in his home state of Pennsylvania. The senator's approval ratings with Democrats in the state have plunged, and some Democrats are openly talking about running against Fetterman in 2028.
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npr.org
Citing the 'Deep State,' Trump overhauls the intelligence community
The catastrophic 9/11 attacks forced the intelligence community to radically revamp its ways of doing business. Now, critics say, President Trump is dismantling much of what was built since then.
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abcnews.com
Federal appeals court to hear arguments in case on access to mail-order abortion pill mifepristone
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeal in Louisiana will hear arguments on Wednesday in a case that could decide future telehealth access to mifepristone.
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bostonglobe.com
The Clancy trial is over. The story is far from finished. - The Boston Globe
After the mistrial, courtroom debates are spilling into the public.
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businessinsider.com
Iran says it captured an 'advanced' American underwater drone. The US says it was older, malfunctioning, and ‘dead in the water.’
A spokesperson for US Central Command said the underwater drone had malfunctioned before Iran claimed to have seized it near the Strait of Hormuz.
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fortune.com
‘I am the house now’: Scott Bessent dares the currency markets to move against him | Fortune
Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.
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watchOS 27 code reveals four changes for Apple Watch Ultra 4, more - 9to5Mac
Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 will be unveiled tomorrow, and a last-minute leak may reveal new features coming in watchOS 27.
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uk.finance.yahoo.com
New Apple CEO to face first test with foldable iPhone launch
Apple is expected to unveil a slew of new and updated devices, including a long-rumored foldable iPhone, when it holds its annual late-summer hardware event on Wednesday in Cupertino, California.The tech giant is expected to finally reveal a long-awaited foldable iPhone, currently rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra, which will start at $2,000, according to reports.
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nbcnews.com
U.S. agencies say top Chinese AI companies systematically copied American models
In its most detailed accusation yet, the U.S. government named six Chinese AI companies that it says copied American models. China has dismissed such accusations as groundless.
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foxnews.com
LIZ PEEK: We cannot let the left rewrite what happened on 9/11
As the United States marks 25 years since 9/11, Ilhan Omar's dismissive remarks and leftist curricula threaten to erase the truth about Ground Zero.
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notebookcheck.net
Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console sells out as scalpers inflate pre-order price
Buyers counting on a Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 for the holidays may be out of luck. Console pre-orders are out of stock at several stores, benefiting eBay scalpers. With the Ocarina of Time remake looming, the console and Zelda-themed Pro Controller are selling for well above MSRPs.
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cnbc.com
Trump told Putin U.S.-Russia ties could be 'fully restored' with swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says
The leaders were said to have discussed recent U.S. envoy visits to Moscow and Kyiv as peace talks remain stalled.
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Three takeaways from New Hampshire’s state primary - The Boston Globe
Unlike Massachusetts and other states, New Hampshire’s story lines were wholly unique, especially in the state’s highest-profile contests.
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bbc.com
Nicolas Cage: Sinkhole opens up in front of actor's home in Malibu
A 30ft crater opened up outside the actor's home in Malibu after heavy rain in Southern California.
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foxnews.com
Fetterman leans on unlikely GOP ally as Dems sharpen their knives over explosive report
Senate Democrat John Fetterman calls leaked staff texts about skipping constituent meetings "smears" as Dave McCormick defends him on social media.
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usatoday.com
New Hampshire election results: Latest on primary races for House, Senate, governor
Two long-serving public figures ran in Senate primary.
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cnbc.com
Anthropic researcher says AI has more than 10% chance of 'killing all humans' after colleague quits
An Anthropic safety researcher said there is a greater than 10% chance AI could "kill all humans" after a former colleague quits over safety concerns.
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foxnews.com
Senator's daughter wins Democratic nod in closely watched race to replace outgoing Dem incumbent
Stefany Shaheen defeated Maura Sullivan and a crowded Democratic field in the NH primary to replace Chris Pappas, who is pursuing a Senate bid.
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theguardian.com
Republicans in fight to hold on to majority look to ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularity
Republicans plan to center the US president at the two-day event, while slamming Democrats as socialists
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thedailybeast.com
Trump Tries Desperate Excuse for MAGA ‘Convention’ Boycott
The president is making every effort to make the event appealing as Republicans flee.
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ign.com
40 Changes We Noticed in the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Footage on Nintendo Switch 2
Here are 40 changes we saw when comparing Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 to the N64 version, from things as large as the art style all the way to small menu changes and UI differences.
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npr.org
A Louisiana case could upend telehealth abortion. What exactly is it?
As a federal appeals court considers Louisiana's lawsuit to end telehealth abortion access, a longtime OB-GYN in Arizona explains how telehealth works in his clinic.
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dallasnews.com
How Texas Republicans are getting into Trump’s unusual Dallas convention
With no nominee to select or party business to conduct, there’s no traditional delegation – and no single way into the American Airlines Center.
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hawaiinewsnow.com
Kauai residents urged to report storm damage from Hurricane Lowell
Kauaʻi officials are urging residents and businesses to document and report property damage online to help the county qualify for state or federal aid.
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yaleclimateconnections.org
Hurricane Lowell slams Hawaii, triggering historic tornado watch and widespread flooding » Yale Climate Connections
Lowell never officially made landfall, but its widespread impacts made it one of Hawaii's most consequential tropical cyclones in decades.
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wbur.org
Former Sen. John E. Sununu to face Rep. Chris Pappas in N.H. Senate race
Republican John E. Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas will compete for an open U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire in a race that has emerged as one of a handful around the country that could determine control of the chamber in November.
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npr.org
TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11
The move is a start toward reviving a tradition that largely disappeared after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks 25 years ago this week.
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nypost.com
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s daughter Stefany wins nasty primary for New Hampshire House seat
Stefany Shaheen, whose mother is retiring from the Senate, edged out veteran Maura Sullivan in a bruising primary, defying sparse polling that had her down in the competitive contest.
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nhpr.org
Pappas, Sununu sweep to victory in U.S. Senate primaries
Pappas, a four-term Democratic congressman, will face off against Republican and former U.S. Senator John E. Sununu.
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pagesix.com
Exclusive | King Charles and Prince Harry ‘dragging’ public in family feud with letter — just weeks after UK move
Charles sent a letter clarifying that Markle and Harry still can’t use the titles of “His and Her Royal Highness,” Lord Chamberlain told the BBC.
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gizmodo.com
‘The People Building AI Earnestly Believe That It Could Kill Us All’: Anthropic Researcher Quits Dramatically
He says AI development is the most dangerous thing humans are doing.
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Sinkhole appears outside Malibu home thought to belong to Nicolas Cage
The driveway of the beach-front house collapsed on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.
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foxnews.com
Data shows Amazon jet’s key braking systems did not deploy during deadly Miami crash: NTSB
The NTSB said the cargo jet’s wheel brakes were applied, but its speed brakes and thrust reversers did not deploy, according to available data.
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Trump and GOP hosting first midterm convention, but notable Republicans plan to skip
President Trump and Republicans will support the slate of candidates running this year and tout the administration’s agenda in the first-ever GOP midterm convention.
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coloradosun.com
Colorado judge hikes Barry Morphew’s bond to $10M
The jailed murder defendant, awaiting trial in the killing of his wife, Suzanne, “has shown time and again he has no respect for any order of this court,” judge says
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sfgate.com
Horoscope for Wednesday, 09/09/26 by Christopher Renstrom
GEMINI (May 20 - June 20): You receive an offer or bid.
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npr.org
National Guard member arrested in DC, accused of drawing gun on fellow Guard member
A member of the Georgia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of a task force to fight crime, has been arrested for pulling a gun on a fellow Guard member in an alleged dispute over regulation haircuts.
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Patrick Clancy's attorneys threaten legal action over 'defamation campaign'
Since his testimony in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, there has been a tsunami of social media commentary criticizing Patrick Clancy and questioning whether he had some involvement in the deaths of the children.