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Press review · Sunday, 25 October 2026
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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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bbc.com
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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sports.yahoo.com
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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theguardian.com
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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cbsnews.com
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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pbs.org
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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foxbusiness.com
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.
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Why some battleground GOP candidates are skipping this week's Trump-backed midterm convention
President Trump and top GOP leaders are gathering in Dallas for a midterm convention, though some Republicans in competitive races are opting to skip it and campaign in their home districts or states.
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apnews.com
Exclusive: New grand jury subpoenas in investigation targeting Trump-Russia probe, AP sources say
The Justice Department is demanding testimony before a Florida grand jury in an investigation targeting perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump.
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wtop.com
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection as it tries to survive in a smaller version – WTOP News
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 Sau
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vox.com
Trump’s Smithsonian vendetta, briefly explained
After a resignation announcement, what comes next for the Smithsonian?
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nbcnews.com
Supreme Court rejects Missouri Republicans’ request to use new congressional map
Republicans rushed to the high court after the Missouri Supreme Court ruled the state couldn’t use the redrawn map, which was designed to eliminate one Democratic-held seat, this year.
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si.com
ESPN Found a Radiant New Star During Bizarre Florida State-SMU Power Outage
ESPN’s Taylor McGregor put on a reporting masterclass during Monday night’s fiasco.
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Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss expelling LSU over player eligibility dispute
Leaders of the Southeastern Conference plan to meet Thursday to discuss possibly kicking LSU out of the conference.
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LIV Golf owes its top players $64 million. Will they ever get paid?
LIV Golf's stars are among the creditors it now owes money to, and a restructuring plan on could pay some of them in ownership rather than cash.
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haaretz.com
Netanyahu got an explicit warning before Oct. 7. He didn't brief security chiefs
In September '23, UAE President bin Zayed called Netanyahu to deliver a harsh warning. Netanyahu did nothing. An extensive investigation, conducted for a new book, reveals the PM's failures surrounding Oct. 7. Netanyahu: 'This is an absolute lie'
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Former lab analyst sentenced to 10 years in prison for manipulating DNA data
Authorities accused Missy Woods of altering years worth of data in cases involving homicide, sexual assault and robbery
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Harry and Meghan surprised by the way Buckingham Palace released letter on non-working royal status
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, were surprised by the way Buckingham Palace released a letter that made clear they remain non-working members of the royal family.
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Paul Adams: British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades
Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.
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UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response
Britain's foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, as Israel responds by shutting the UK consulate in East Jerusalem.
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foxnews.com
US targets Iranian oil tankers in major escalation of campaign to cripple Tehran’s economy
U.S. Central Command carried out strikes near Iran’s Kharg Island and Jask on Tuesday, targeting crude oil tankers as part of a broader campaign to squeeze Tehran economically, a U.S. official told Fox News.
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about.fb.com
Introducing Muse: The World’s First Personal AI Agent Built for Everyone
Muse is a secure, private personal AI agent that proactively helps people meet their goals and suggests ideas.
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turnto10.com
Smiley, Morales make final push ahead of Providence mayoral primary
Brett Smiley and David Morales are each looking to secure their party’s nomination, which will make them the heavy favorite in November’s general election.
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abc7.com
Orange smoke seen rising from chemical leak in La Habra; shelter-in-place lifted for neighborhood
Crews responded to a reported chemical leak in a La Habra neighborhood, where nearby residents were temporarily asked to shelter in place.
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katu.com
Iceland summons U.S. ambassador after Trump post of American flag covering island
Iceland's foreign minister summoned the U.S. ambassador after President Trump posted a map of the island country being covered by an American flag.
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The US cities where home prices are falling the fastest
Austin, Tampa, and Memphis led the nation in home price declines as pandemic boomtowns continue giving back gains amid rising inventory levels.
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deadline.com
'Musk' Review: World's Richest Man Thrashed In Alex Gibney Documentary
'Musk' review: The world's richest man is thrashed in a damning documentary directed by Alex Gibney, premiering at the Venice Film Festival.
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wired.com
Muse, Meta’s New Personal AI Agent, Needs You to Trust It
Designed to compete with OpenClaw and Instinct, the company says Muse can do everything from sell your car to book you a plane ticket.
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newrepublic.com
GOP Senator Built Fortune Suing People Who Couldn’t Pay Health Bills
Republican Senator Roger Marshall sued hundreds of patients before entering Congress—even getting some of them arrested.
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nbcnews.com
U.K. government bans goods from Israeli settlements and accuses settlers of ‘ethnic cleansing’
France and Canada announced they would take similar action in an attempt to prevent expanding settlements and growing violence from making it impossible to establish a future Palestinian state.
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pff.com
2026 NFL Week 1 Power Rankings: Rams, Seahawks begin season on top
PFF's signature Power Rankings model establishes a hierarchy of all 32 NFL teams going into the 2026 season, with the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks claiming the first two spots.
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variety.com
Penélope Cruz Sobs and Kisses Javier Bardem as ‘Bunker’ Dazzles Venice With Record 15.5-Minute Ovation
Florian Zeller's "Bunker," a psychological thriller starring Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, earned an ovation at its Venice premiere.
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US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship
The U.S. has struck multiple Iranian tankers in response to more attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship.
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nbcnews.com
U.S. strikes Iranian tankers after attempted attacks on Navy warship
It marks the latest tit-for-tat strikes as Washington and Tehran lurch back toward fighting during more than six months of war.
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techcrunch.com
Meta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it? | TechCrunch
Meta's new personal AI agent Muse wants access to users' email, calendars, payments, health services, and more — making the company's biggest consumer AI bet yet a major test of whether people still trust Meta with their data.