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Press review · Saturday, 24 October 2026
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abc7.com
Boardwalk damaged, structural integrity of homes questioned due to destructive Long Beach waves
Long Beach neighbors are assessing damage and preparing to rebuild after massive swells battered waterfront homes, damaging the boardwalk and eroding sand.
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apnews.com
US says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers after Tehran fired missiles at a US warship
The U.S. military has destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers following attacks on a U.S. warship by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday.
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nypost.com
‘South Park’ to rebrand as ‘South America’ ahead of Season 29 premiere in cheeky jab at President Trump
Trump’s recent patriotic renaming spree included the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario, newly dubbing them the Gulf of America and Lake America, respectively.
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6abc.com
City leaders, parents react to violent teen takeovers in Center City
Parents tell Action News they want to see legal ramifications for the teens involved and their parents.
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spectrumlocalnews.com
New York braces for impact of retaliatory tariffs
As the issue becomes a flashpoint in the November midterm elections on one hand, the real day-to-day economic impact is playing out on the other.
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aljazeera.com
US attacks 5 Iranian oil tankers, Tehran retaliates with strikes on Jordan
US military says it struck the five Iranian tankers after the IRGC targeted a US warship twice in two days.
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Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes
New data show the number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon.
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cnbc.com
Brent crude nears $100 a barrel as U.S.-Iran tit-for-tat strikes stoke supply worries
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran fueled concerns over further disruptions to Middle East energy supplies,
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bbc.com
Donald Trump shares misleading video of King Charles and fainting worker
The president shares a misleading video which appears to show Charles shrugging and walking away from a man who fainted during a royal visit.
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Hegseth shakes up the Pentagon as US wages war - but at what cost?
The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
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nbcnews.com
Lindsay Clancy juror ‘admitted he had reasonable doubt,’ foreperson says
In an interview, three jurors spoke about being frustrated with one holdout who wouldn’t listen to the rest of the panel before a mistrial was declared.
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cbssports.com
College Football Playoff triggers 30-day window to negotiate expanding the field to 24 teams
The exclusive window allows the CFP to weigh offers for a 24-team field before a Dec. 1 deadline to enact changes for the 2027 season
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TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11
The Transportation Security Administration is allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without tickets to pass through security and enter gate areas at some U.S. airports.
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nola.com
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy. It owes Louisiana over $1.2 million.
The filing follows the abrupt cancelation of the tournament's planned stop in New Orleans earlier this year
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foxnews.com
Trump's unusual role at midterm convention revealed as schedule goes public
Trump headlines both nights of the RNC's first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas, with JD Vance delivering the Thursday keynote speech.
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pbs.org
WATCH: Trump remembers 9/11 victims and heroes at Steel Across America anniversary event
Nearly a quarter century after a day “etched forever into the memories of Americans,” President Donald Trump honored the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on Tuesday by vowing to “never forget.”
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cbsnews.com
Lindsay Clancy juror speaks after mistrial: "There was so much doubt"
A woman who served as a juror in Lindsay Clancy's high-profile Massachusetts murder trial provided a look at deliberations, saying there was too much doubt for her to reach a guilty verdict.
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theguardian.com
Congressman Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary
Pappas fends off challenge from progressive Karishma Manzur in seat to be vacated by retiring Jeanne Shaheen
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cbssports.com
Chiefs expect Patrick Mahomes to start against Broncos, but key lineman likely out
Patrick Mahomes is ready to return from injury with the Chiefs taking on the Denver Broncos.
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nbcnews.com
TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11
The move applies to eligible TSA PreCheck members. Before the 2001 attacks, people without tickets generally could accompany ticketed passengers to their gates.
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usatoday.com
SEC says it can expel LSU as legal battle over Tigers' roster escalates
An SEC court filing argues the league can remove LSU from the conference, escalating an already extraordinary showdown over player eligibility.
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si.com
The Baker Mayfield Extension Has Destroyed the Middle-Class NFL QB Contract
Much like your millennial friends who won’t shut the hell up about it, the Buccaneers purchased their most important asset at the perfect time. In you friends’
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tmz.com
Jimmy Kimmel's Late-Night Show Reportedly Ending After Next Season, ABC Denies
Jimmy Kimmel has spent more than 20 years saying goodnight to viewers on ABC ... and he may soon be doing it for the last time, TMZ has confirmed.
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow use of database to check voters' citizenship
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over the use of a controversial data system to review state voter rolls.
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mediaite.com
Fox Weather Reporter Nearly Gets Swept Away By Ocean Wave While Covering Hurricane in Hawaii
Fox Weather storm specialist Mike Seidel was nearly knocked over by a powerful ocean wave while covering Hurricane Lowell in Hawaii.
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Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions
It is hoped that coordinated action minimises the blowback to any one country from Israel or America, our political editor writes.
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nbcnews.com
Trump escalates trade war with Canada, moving to ban the import of some autos, dairy and alcohol
Tuesday’s announcement comes as the U.S.-Canadian relationship severely deteriorates. The White House said the import bans will go into effect in about three weeks.
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foxnews.com
Lindsay Clancy juror admitted 'reasonable doubt' but still refused insanity verdict, foreperson says
Three Lindsay Clancy jurors say a lone holdout admitted having reasonable doubt but still refused to deliver a not guilty by insanity verdict.
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Ex-60 Minutes managing editor says fired staffers ‘refused to be accomplices’ in show’s ‘destruction’
Guy Campanile addresses ouster in Facebook post and says ‘we were told to leave because we insisted on doing our jobs’
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ms.now
South Park rebrands to ‘South America,’ mocking Trump over 'Lake America' order
The adult animated sitcom thanked Apple and Google for their “bravery” in showing the body of water as “Lake America” to some users of their map apps.
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theverge.com
Meta bets on AI agent Muse to catch up in AI race
Meta drills down on ease of use and privacy options after spending billions overhauling its AI strategy.
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Families' interest in their kids' education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows
Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores.
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abcnews.com
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch resigns amid attacks from Trump administration
Amid attacks from the White House, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from his position after seven years of leading the Smithsonian Institution.
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US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods
It is the latest escalation in a trade war between the two countries, and comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on US goods come into force.
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gsmarena.com
Apple wanted the iPhone Ultra to cost $1,999, new report says
But the RAM apocalypse intervened. Apple is holding its big annual iPhone launch event on September 9, and it's widely expected to unveil the iPhone Ultra...
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Apple event expected to deliver foldable iPhone and debut of new CEO John Ternus
Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.
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OpenAI claims to have solved maths problem that stumped humans for decades
Company behind ChatGPT says 10,000 of its AI systems cracked the Navier-Stokes problem in 88 hours
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nbcnews.com
New Hampshire Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results: Chris Pappas, Karishma Manzur, John Sununu and More
See live results from the 2026 New Hampshire Senate primary election as Republican and Democrat votes are counted by candidate and county.
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newrepublic.com
Why Trump’s Angry New Tirade at Canada Is About to Backfire On Him
Trump’s latest threats to punish Canada could hurt a lot of American workers—including in states with big races this fall—even as they reveal MAGA’s deepest failings.
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Americans' satisfaction with schools is at a low point, new Gallup poll shows
A new poll shows that only 32% of Americans are satisfied with the quality of K-12 education in the country.
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13wham.com
Reading scores drop among U.S. teens, new assessment finds
A new international assessment shows reading scores among American teenagers have declined, raising concerns as students return to classrooms for a new school year.
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foxbusiness.com
US hits Iranian airlines with 'sweeping sanctions' under Operation Economic Outcast
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Treasury Department's latest actions are a "warning to anyone doing business with Iran’s remaining airlines."
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Republicans were confident about keeping the Senate. Now the battle is wide open
Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the majority at the start of the 2026 election cycle. But Democrats are now competing in states that once seemed well beyond their reach.
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nbcsports.com
Bucs announce three-year extension with Baker Mayfield
The third deal the QB has signed with the Bucs will keep him under contract with the team through the 2029 season.
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sports.yahoo.com
Andy Reid: Chiefs Planning To Have Patrick Mahomes Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said there's a "pretty good chance" Patrick Mahomes plays in Monday night's season-opener
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cnbc.com
Trump administration expresses 'profound concern' over Ford's ties to China
In a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley, U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy questioned the automaker's strategic trajectory involving Chinese companies.
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fool.com
Not Nvidia. Not Micron. This Is My Top AI Infrastructure Stock to Buy Right Now (Hint: It Can Double Within 3 Years) | The Motley Fool
Dell Technologies has delivered stunning gains in 2026, and the good news is that it can continue soaring.
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SEC's hypocrisy on full display in LSU fight, but it might give league the chance to prove it can handle its own business
For decades, the SEC has been toothless in regulating its own schools. LSU and the band of loudmouth sycophants leading the university could have delivered the league a chance to grab control.
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politico.eu
Far right’s rise in rapidly re-arming Germany gives Poland cause for concern
“Only idiots or traitors” in Poland could celebrate successes of German far right, says Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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pagesix.com
Exclusive | Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show set to end in 2027 after 24 years on air
A source told Page Six ABC didn’t renew the late night host’s year-to-year contract, which ends May, 2027.