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Press review · Sunday, 25 October 2026
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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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bbc.com
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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cbsnews.com
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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theguardian.com
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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apnews.com
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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pbs.org
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.
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fortune.com
Dell’s latest reinvention is here — and it reveals the AI boom happening ‘on-premise.’ The markets missed it | Fortune
The latest blowout quarter may be the 12th reinvention for the tech company that began in Michael Dell’s dorm room.
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vox.com
The mystery at the heart of Trump’s trade war
There is no prominent think tank, industry or pundit that wants an all-out clash with Canada. So why is Trump obsessed?
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nbcnews.com
House Republicans split over attending ‘Trumpapalooza’ convention as president’s approval ratings slide
Some GOP lawmakers in highly competitive races are going to the party’s midterm convention in Dallas this week, while others are skipping it.
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Fantasy Football Week 1 Rankings: Justin Boone's top overall players
Check out Justin Boone's Week 1 fantasy football rankings.
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golfdigest.com
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy, with Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm owed millions
LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and the players it owes the most money to are Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm
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Trump Wants to Make It Easier to Bribe Public Officials
Donald Trump wants to roll back a key Security and Exchange Commission rule.
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nbcsports.com
Baker Mayfield agrees to three-year extension with Buccaneers
Mayfield's deal is reportedly worth $165 million.
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dw.com
Merkel's 'heart bleeds' after AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel called the results in Saxony-Anhalt "simply shocking," and warned of the dangers of feelings trumping facts. The latest PISA education test scores also have Germany reeling. DW has more.
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theatlantic.com
Voters Have a Message for Democrats
Fight harder.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Missouri from using old House map after Supreme Court declined case
A federal judge in Missouri has temporarily blocked the state from using its old congressional districts in the November election, after the U.S.
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wral.com
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection as it tries to survive in a smaller version
LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday in New Jersey with more than $500 million in debt, part of its goal to revive the league without Saudi funding.
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OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.
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nbcnews.com
Man pleads not guilty to misdemeanor charges in Ohio fair incident involving Amy Acton
Prosecutor Lynn Maro said that the suspect, Patrick Havas, was armed at the time of the incident but did not brandish a weapon.
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usatoday.com
Supreme Court turns away religious vaccine appeal for kindergartener
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from a New York mother seeking a religious exemption for school vaccines for her kindergartner.
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dallasnews.com
Federal judge temporarily blocks Missouri from using old House map after Supreme Court declined case
A federal judge in Missouri has temporarily blocked the state from using its old congressional districts in the November election, after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to get involved in the twisting...
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foxnews.com
MAC files appeal to FBS committee to overturn Western Michigan-Michigan game, declare Broncos as winners
The MAC filed a formal NCAA appeal claiming the Western Michigan Broncos should be recognized as winners after a replay protocol error at Michigan.
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chicago.suntimes.com
Lincoln-Way East students plan walkout over racial harassment incident at Homewood-Flossmoor football game
Lincoln-Way East principal Toriano Griggs addressed a possible student walkout in an email sent to school families on Tuesday.
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LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection
LIV Golf, the breakaway tour that spent billions of dollars luring top players away from the PGA and triggered bitter divisions within the sport, filed Tuesday for bankruptcy protection.Widespread reports have linked several LIV stars with potential returns to the PGA Tour and other series, though the PGA said it currently has no plans to offer LIV players a pathway back.
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US says Iranian tankers destroyed after missile attacks on American warship
Military officials say navy warship evaded IRGC missile attacks and US struck Iranian tankers in response
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detroitnews.com
ESPN pundits aren't buying Big Ten's reason for clock fiasco: 'Nonsense'
Dan Orlovsky and Stephen A. Smith were wholly unimpressed with the Big Ten's reasoning for giving Michigan one final play in its win over WMU.
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21 Air, operator of plane in Miami crash, had prior safety complaints by former employees
The Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo plane that crashed off a Miami runway on Sunday, killing five people, was operated by a North Carolina company that has been accused by past employees of violating safety regulations, legal documents reveal.
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golfweek.usatoday.com
To whom does LIV Golf owe money? Here are top 30 unsecured creditors
LIV Golf formally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday, and the filing has provided long-awaited clarity on months of uncertainty surrounding the league's future.
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coloradosun.com
Former CBI scientist Missy Woods sentenced to prison in DNA scandal
Yvonne “Missy” Woods was ordered to serve 10 years behind bars after pleading guilty to four felonies in June
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Fact-checking Trump's stories about his own 9/11 response
President Donald Trump recounted his response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in an interview and event leading up to the 25th anniversary this week, repeating statements that lack evidence about aiding in the recovery.
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npr.org
New report shows the economic toll of ICE raids
A new study shows the steep economic cost of 2025's ICE raids in Chicago. Fear kept many immigrants home, draining the area of more than $1.26 billion in lost retail, restaurant, and sales-tax revenue.
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foxnews.com
Mamdani drops massive 9/11 records trove as old claims about Ground Zero come under fire
Over 170,000 pages released by Mayor Zohran Mamdani reveal internal memos questioning whether Ground Zero air was safe after the 9/11 attacks.
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American retailer closes 25 stores as it pares back footprint to boost profits
Footwear retailer Genesco closed 25 stores during fiscal its fiscal second quarter of 2027 as part of a strategy to cut overhead, boost gross margins and lower total debt.
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foxnews.com
Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch to retire amid allegations of far-left woke messaging at museums
Lonnie Bunch III announced his retirement from the Smithsonian Institution amid an escalating clash with the Trump administration over museum leadership.
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US supreme court blocks Missouri’s new congressional map backed by Trump
Decision marks setback for president and Republicans, who set in motion national redistricting battle last year
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Channel Islands flights impacted by UK air traffic control issue
Flights to and from the Channel Islands are delayed or cancelled following a technical issue in UK.
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nationalreview.com
The Press Looks Beyond the Midterms to the Democratic Civil War of 2027 | National Review
Once GOP legislators have been swept aside, the Democratic Party’s real challenges with its socialist upstarts will begin.
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notus.org
Pritzker Jumps Into Midterms Money Battle With New $20M PAC
Pritzker, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, plans to target Ohio’s Rep. Max Miller and Texas’ Brandon Herrera with ad buys.