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Press review · Sunday, 25 October 2026
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tmz.com
Former DHS Honcho Corey Lewandowski Allegedly Tried To Sell Government Services For Financial Gain
Corey Lewandowski tried to sell government services for financial profit when he was a "shadow secretary" at the Department of Homeland Security, according to a new report.
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aljazeera.com
Head of Smithsonian museums announces he will be stepping down
The US institution is under pressure from the Trump administration to change how it portrays the country's history.
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dallasnews.com
The Latest: Canada strikes back with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of US goods
Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, in response to his latest round of tariffs on Canada. The outcome could resonate far...
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sports.yahoo.com
2026 Fantasy Football Full-PPR Rankings: Justin Boone's top running backs for Week 1
Check out Justin Boone's full-PPR RB rankings for fantasy football Week 1.
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sfgate.com
Thieves steal 4 Renoirs from a French museum. 2 of the paintings are still missing
Thieves have stolen four valuable Renoir paintings from a museum on the French Riviera. The local mayor says the thieves were well-equipped and entered the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer through the...
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ms.now
As a doctor, GOP’s Roger Marshall garnished patients’ paychecks, pushed arrest warrants
It’s tough for a far-right senator to present himself as a champion of regular people after he’s garnished his former patients’ bank accounts.
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southcarolinapublicradio.org
Invasive yellow-legged hornets from Asia butcher bees in the Lowcountry
Discovered in Georgia three years ago, yellow-legged hornets have made their way to the Lowcountry. The elusive and skilled hunters threaten the lives of honeybees.
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foxnews.com
Trump posthumously awards Medal of Freedom to 9/11's 'man in red bandana'
President Donald Trump awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Welles Crowther, the heroic "man in the red bandana" who saved up to 18 lives during the September 11 attacks.
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nbcnews.com
Lori Loughlin files for divorce from Mossimo Giannulli after nearly 30 years
Their marriage came under intense public scrutiny with their involvement in the 2019 college admissions scandal.
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foxnews.com
Fox News Power Rankings: What’s in an economy?
Trump's economy approval sits at -33 points, but Democrats' competing visions on cost of living and inflation haven't won voters over either.
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independent.co.uk
Mamdani releases undisclosed 9/11 files about air quality at Ground Zero
‘People got sick because the leaders they trusted lied,’ the mayor says
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cnbc.com
U.S. downplays Iran's seizure of unmanned sub in Hormuz Strait
The U.S. and Iran traded new attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump insists oil prices will drop fast once the Iran war ends.
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post-gazette.com
Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following clash with Trump administration
WASHINGTON — Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution following a tumultuous year in which President Donald...
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nbcnews.com
Jerry Sandusky, former Penn State coach convicted of sex abuse, seeks new trial after victim recants
Sandusky, 82, serving a term of at least 30 years, was convicted after multiple young men testified they were sexually abused by the former assistant coach as boys.
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Former GOP lawmakers join Democrats to challenge Trump’s mail-in voting crackdown
Current Democratic members of Congress and former Republican lawmakers are joining forces to call for the courts to stop Trump's mail-in voting executive order.
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triblive.com
Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss expelling LSU over player eligibility dispute
Leaders of the Southeastern Conference will meet Thursday to discuss whether to take the extraordinary step of kicking LSU out of the league in the wake of an ugly feud over whether players who spent time in the NFL should be allowed back on the team’s roster this season. On
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justsecurity.org
The Simplest Way for the Supreme Court to Rule in the USPS Mail Ballots Case
Marty Lederman outlines the easiest and most straightforward way for SCOTUS to decide the USPS mail-in ballot case.
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Trump won the battle over his awful arch. The next Democratic president can win the war.
There is no better way to reverse the lawlessness of the Trump era that than to remove the monuments he has erected to himself.
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13wham.com
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announces retirement
The 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian, Lonnie Bunch, is retiring after nearly four decades with the museum.“It is with very mixed emotions and heartfelt gratitu
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detroitnews.com
Canadian countertariffs escalate trade war
The levies affect more than 600 product categories, including metals, paper and textile products, building materials, dairy products and more.
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bbc.com
US Open 2026 results: Aryna Sabalenka fights back against Linda Noskova to keep title defence alive
Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals.
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democracydocket.com
Gerrymander foes urge Supreme Court not to revive GOP map in Missouri
A voting rights group files its objection to Missouri GOP's appeal to the Supreme Court asking it to greenlight a gerrymander without voters weighing in.
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What is BAPS, the Hindu group whose demands led to Eiffel Tower closure?
The Eiffel Tower closed after workers protested the sidelining of women during the BAPS visit.
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abc7.com
At least 14 homes damaged by powerful waves in Capistrano Beach in Dana Point
Several homes along Beach Road in Dana Point's Capistrano Beach sustained significant damage after powerful waves struck the Orange County coastline, according to local officials and residents.
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scientificamerican.com
OpenAI claims blockbuster math breakthrough amid swirl of controversy
Prior to the announcement, rumors were circulating online among mathematicians over the proof’s origins—OpenAI has denied all allegations
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abcnews.com
TSA launches program allowing non-travelers past security
Gateside by TSA PreCheck is now available at 13 airports across the U.S.
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calonews.com
Latino voting trends point to a potential 'swing vote' for the 2026 midterm
During the 2024 presidential election, Latino voters played a key role in securing Donald Trump's victory. According to the American Community Media (ACOM), that voting shift prompted predictions of a
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wired.com
OpenAI Just Claimed a Huge Math Discovery. Some Academics Are Crying Foul
A landmark announcement by the frontier AI lab has been overshadowed by accusations of impropriety.
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nbcsports.com
Mid-American Conference appeals to have Western Michigan recognized as winner of game against Michigan
Western Michigan's last-second loss to Michigan on a Hail Mary after a controversial replay review granted the Wolverines an extra play was the biggest story of the college football weekend, but Western Michigan's conference isn't ready to let it go just yet.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Alex Gibney’s Bold Elon Musk Documentary Unsettles Venice at Well-Received World Premiere
The Oscar-winning filmmaker’s nearly four-hour portrait picks apart the tech mogul’s mythology while examining his growing influence over tech, politics and American democracy.
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techcrunch.com
How to watch Apple's foldable iPhone announcement | TechCrunch
Apple's annual iPhone event will stream live on September 9 at 10 a.m. PDT, and we're expecting big news.
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Fantasy Football: Justin Boone's Week 1 RB Rankings
Here's a look at Justin Boone's RB fantasy football rankings for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
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theguardian.com
South Park changes name to South America in response to Trump changes
Satirical program’s new title is ‘inspired by bravery and patriotism’ of Apple and Google, who capitulated to Trump’s requests to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’
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wmtv15news.com
The northern lights could be visible this week. Here’s where
Aurora activity tends to be more common around the equinoxes due to the orientation of Earth’s magnetic field.
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nbcnews.com
The Senate is up for grabs, as Democrats navigate a tough map and Republicans face a stormy environment
President Donald Trump’s struggles are hitting Republican Senate candidates, while Democrats are managing skepticism about their party and a red-leaning map.
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esa.int
Anak Krakatau eruption by Sentinel-3
Copernicus Sentinel-3 captured a plume from the eruption of Anak Krakatau on Saturday, 5 September.
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apnews.com
Canada’s tariffs take effect as it seeks closer EU ties and awaits Trump response
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada would move faster to reduce its economic reliance on the United States as retaliatory tariffs took effect on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods and the country braced for President Donald Trump’s response.
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foxnews.com
Craig Carton blasts Michigan fans for storming field after controversial win: 'They’re a bunch of morons'
Craig Carton ripped Michigan fans for storming the field after Bryce Underwood's controversial Hail Mary barely beat Western Michigan 13-12.
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cnbc.com
AstraZeneca's COPD drug scores two late-stage trial wins as full data boosts blockbuster hopes
The full data reinforces hopes that the drug could be a breakthrough COPD treatment and reach AstraZeneca's peak annual sales forecast of more than $5 billion.
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nfl.com
NFL news roundup: Brandon Graham retires again; Jets' Breece Hall trending toward playing
NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.
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Ballon d'Or: Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi nominated - but when will Africa win again?
Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?
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wctv.tv
FSU game against SMU resumes after almost two hour power outage
Monday night's game against Florida State and SMU eventually kicked off at 9:15 p.m.
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getsomemaction.com
Official Statement Regarding Western Michigan - Michigan Football Game
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pbs.org
Armed man charged toward Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, law enforcement says
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says an armed assailant charged toward the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people before he was stopped by troopers.
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clarionledger.com
Could SEC vote to expel LSU cancel Ole Miss football game? Latest updates
Here's what an upcoming vote from SEC presidents about expelling LSU could mean for Ole Miss football
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US students' reading scores take a dive, new data shows
A new report shows U.S. reading scores dropped 14 points among 15-year-old students.
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nbcnews.com
Oil nears $100 after Saudi Arabia says energy infrastructure was attacked
Experts warn that oil could exceed $120 per barrel if attacks and restricted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz persist.
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todoalicante.es
Deportations Risk Trump's Hispanic Support in Key Elections | TodoAlicante
ICE Raids Spark Division Among Republicans and Hispanic Voters
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Trump floats renaming New Mexico 'New America'
President Donald Trump has posted numerous memes on social media over the long weekend appearing to propose renaming the state of New Mexico to "New America."
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nbcnews.com
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney asks for Trump pardon in first interview since state mistrial
Kevin Reddington posed the request on “Good Morning America” on Tuesday, even though the president can only pardon federal crimes.