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Press review · Saturday, 24 October 2026
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news.gallup.com
Satisfaction With K-12 Education Hits New Low
Americans' satisfaction with the quality of K-12 education in the U.S. has fallen to 32%, a new low in Gallup's 27-year trend.
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news3lv.com
Former pilot raises questions after deadly Miami cargo plane crash
Authorities have identified the five people who were killed on the ground after an Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport Sunday.
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theconversation.com
Anak Krakatau is erupting. In 1883, Krakatau was devastating – could that happen again?
It’s hard to overstate just how big the 1883 eruptions were, and the catastrophic and often strange impacts that followed. For starters, the Moon went blue.
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nbcnews.com
Trump gave $45,000 holiday gifts to Natalie Harp and two other White House aides
A White House official said the cash gifts were not related to the “individuals’ official government duties, and therefore are entirely permissible under relevant legal and ethical standards.”
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apnews.com
Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
A jury foreperson says the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn’t acquit.
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nytimes.com
LSU football ends quest to add ex-NFL players to roster this season
By filling his 105 roster spots, Lane Kiffin removes possibility of adding Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris this season.
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foxnews.com
Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers go from being at odds at start of camp to a monster contract to start season
Baker Mayfield's $165 million Buccaneers extension ties him with Joe Burrow and Josh Allen as the NFL's third-highest-paid quarterbacks overall.
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sports.yahoo.com
Yes, the SEC really could 'terminate' LSU. Here's an inside look at the fight that could reshape college football
The SEC evicting LSU from the league would serve as an unprecedented move that will invariably cause ripple effects across the country.
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usatoday.com
Amazon cargo plane pilots may have considered aborting landing, NTSB says
Federal investigators say flight data suggests the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane may have attempted a go-around moments before the deadly crash.
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cfr.org
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11, the United States Is Unprepared for Terrorism’s Next Wave | Council on Foreign Relations
Twenty-five years after al-Qaeda terrorists killed nearly three thousand civilians, technology is driving new terrorism threats to the U.S. homeland. Policymakers have been slow to recognize the danger.
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cbsnews.com
Former Colorado DNA analyst guilty of manipulating data sentenced to prison on 4 counts
A former Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA analyst has been sentenced after pleading guilty to four counts, with three of the sentences being served concurrent to the first count sentence, which carries 10 years in prison.
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profootballrumors.com
Bucs Sign QB Baker Mayfield To Extension
Despite setting a July negotiating deadline, Baker Mayfield has a big-ticket Buccaneers extension in place
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nationalreview.com
The Countdown to Iran’s ‘October Surprise’ | National Review
The Islamic regime’s remnants are keenly aware of American electoral dynamics — their best opportunity for an advantageous settlement to the war.
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foxnews.com
Incumbent GOP governor rolls to primary victory after keeping Trump at a distance
Kelly Ayotte cruised past Republican primary challengers, setting up a high-stakes New Hampshire governor's race against Democrat Cinde Warmington.
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aljazeera.com
The shift in British policy on Israel is palpable
But progress could be threatened if there is a new more diplomatic government in Israel.
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deadline.com
Paramount Warns California AG, Others About What Happens If Antitrust Suit Fails
David Ellison is very serious he wants the coalition of 12 blue states & the WGA to put up a nearly $2B bond while the legal battle over the WBD merger continues
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hola.com
King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Queen Sofía arrive in Oslo for King Harald’s funeral as special family bond comes into focus
Their presence carries particular significance.
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theverge.com
Apple’s foldable ‘iPhone Duo’ will reportedly start at $2,000
Duplicate.
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6abc.com
5 killed in Miami Amazon cargo jet crash identified; 5 others injured
The five people killed when an Amazon cargo jet ran off the runway at Miami International Airport were all inside a van used to shuttle crews that clean planes, authorities said.
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foxbusiness.com
Major burger chain In-N-Out changes two key ingredients, sending fans into a frenzy
The California-based burger chain said its latest updates reflect an ongoing commitment to quality food, but customers remain divided over the move.
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New TSA program will allow some people to go through security without a ticket
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
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huffpost.com
The Newest COVID Shot Is Here — Doctors Suggest The Best Time To Get It For The Most Protection
Who should get the vaccine, when to get it and more.
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US forces and Iran attack oil tankers as oil heads to $100
Iran's IRGC urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning it will target ships following US attack.
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abcnews.com
Trump honors 9/11 victims at the Ellipse, pledging to 'never forget'
President Donald Trump has honored the victims of the Sept_ 11, 2001, attacks by vowing to “never forget.”
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bbc.com
More flight delays expected after hundreds cancelled by air traffic control glitch
Departures from a number of airports are affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.
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chalkbeat.org
U.S. students score above average in reading. Here’s why that’s not good news.
PISA international test results show concerning global declines in student learning. U.S. students posted some of their lowest scores ever in math and reading, but other countries are doing worse.
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theguardian.com
Wednesday briefing: Inside sweeping UK sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements
In today’s newsletter: Ed Miliband has announced the strongest statement on Israel’s actions ever issued by the the UK government, but will it make a meaningful difference to Palestinians?
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businessinsider.com
Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary goes for the jugular in these 3 scenes
Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary is a hard-hitting examination of Tesla, AI, and his relationships with women like Ashley St. Clair.
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foxnews.com
Georgia Bulldogs place game one highlights behind paywall as post-NIL college football becomes more soulless
The Georgia Bulldogs posted a game highlight film behind a $20 paywall on a third-party site called Glory Glory, and fans are furious about it.
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abc7.com
Malibu driveway collapses into sinkhole, prompting evacuation order
A driveway to a home in Malibu collapsed into a sinkhole amid coastal erosion, prompting the city to declare a local emergency and issue an evacuation order.
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cnbc.com
China's wholesale inflation tops estimates in August on commodity costs, tech demand as consumer price increases meet forecast
Much of the anticipated pickup reflects a favorable base-effect comparison and higher commodity costs, rather than a genuine strengthening in household demand.
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nfl.com
NFL Network: Buccaneers, QB Baker Mayfield agree to three-year, $165 million extension
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
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bleacherreport.com
Lane Kiffin Reportedly Makes Final LSU Roster Decision on Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris
Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris reportedly will not join LSU's roster for the 2026 season.
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macrumors.com
Foldable iPhone Development History and Price Revealed in New Report
Former Apple CEO Tim Cook played a major role in the development of the foldable iPhone, which could reach around $3,000 with storage upgrades, according to new details shared by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Early in the development of the foldable iPhone, the company reportedly targeted a starting retail price of $1,999, hoping to come under the "potentially controversial $2,000 barrier". The idea was to replicate the debut of the iPhone X in 2017, which started at $999.
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npr.org
Smithsonian chief Lonnie G. Bunch III resigns
Bunch has spent the last few months defending the Smithsonian against attacks from President Trump. In a statement, Bunch says he leaves with "mixed emotions."
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thedailybeast.com
Trump’s Jaw-Dropping Secret Gift to Blonde Aide, 35, Exposed
Natalie Harp received tens of thousands in cash gifts, new records reveal.
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foxnews.com
Trump-backed candidate wins high-stakes GOP primary for New Hampshire battleground district
Donald Trump endorsed Anthony DiLorenzo defeated Novel Iron Works owner Hollie Noveletsky and state Rep. Brian Cole to clinch the GOP nomination for the Granite State's 1st Congressional District.
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247sports.com
Inside Michigan football's players-only meeting after the Western Michigan game
During his postgame press conference after Michigan football survived Western Michigan with a Hail Mary on Saturday night, defensive end Dominic Nichols described himself as…
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japantimes.co.jp
Bessent pushes BOJ as he signals end of Abenomics
A September hike is likely already planned, and what the market is expecting is “hawkish communication” from the BOJ.
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US reading scores hit near-25-year low in latest global assessment
Scores among US 15-year-olds dropped 14 points from 2022, as the Trump administration pushes for 'school choice'.
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pbs.org
Fighter pilot reflects on order to sacrifice herself to stop Flight 93 on 9/11
On 9/11, the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 stormed the cockpit, forcing the hijacked jet to crash in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. But before the world knew of their bravery, members of Washington, D.C.’s Air National Guard were prepared to make their own sacrifice. Nick Schifrin brings us the story of pilot Heather “Lucky” Penney.
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nbcsports.com
LSU finalizes roster, preventing the addition of two former NFL players
LSU is apparently throwing in the towel in its fight to add two fifth-year players who signed NFL teams from joining the Tigers football team.
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abc7chicago.com
Person pushed to death from moving Red Line train on South Side; CPD investigating
Chicago police are conducting a homicide investigation after a person was pushed from a moving CTA Red Line train Monday afternoon, CPD said Tuesday.
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OpenAI touts math breakthrough. Mathematicians dispute credit
Professor Tristan Buckmaster said he and Anthropic researcher Levent Alpöge have spent much of the past year working on the Navier-Stokes problem.
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King Harald V’s final farewell: Inside the historic funeral set to bring Norway to a standstill
Norway prepares to bid farewell to King Harald V with a solemn funeral and procession in Oslo, as European royals gather to honor the late monarch.
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Mamdani releases records on toxic air in New York after 9/11 attacks
The New York City mayor said the document release shows victims were 'lied to' about health impacts from the attacks.
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Trump gave $45,000 to Natalie Harp and other White House aides as holiday gifts
The president’s substantial holiday gifts to four White House aides were made public via financial disclosures released by the administration
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Trump expands Canada trade fight with sweeping ban on Canadian imports
The Trump administration announced a ban on imports of Canadian dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles, escalating a trade dispute.
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Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out on what led to mistrial
The three jurors said after 40 hours, a lone male juror wouldn't agree with the rest of the panel to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity.
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cbssports.com
LSU roster finalized: Lane Kiffin doesn't add ex-NFL players Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris to team
The Tigers' roster will be locked for the season after adding two players, but not the ex-NFL players who were attempting to play for Kiffin