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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 14:51 UTC
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fortworthreport.org
Fort Worth judge denies request to reinstate 92 polling sites for Tarrant County midterms
The county will continue using the list of sites that plaintiffs allege disproportionately impact Black and Latino voters.
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kffhealthnews.org
California’s Billionaire Tax Promises Healthcare Relief. The Fine Print Is Murkier. - KFF Health News
An initiative on the California ballot would levy the nation’s first wealth tax on billionaires. Supporters say the proceeds would help offset President Donald Trump’s sweeping healthcare cuts. But critics argue that the temporary infusion of cash is a giveaway to politicians.
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yahoo.com
Livestreaming an execution: cruelty or an added deterrent?
The Defense Department wants to make a public example of a soldier-turned-terrorist
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theguardian.com
Trump’s new press secretary says she passed bar exam ‘when I moved to China’, raising questions of US authority
Katie Zacharia maintains she ‘practiced international transaction law, with all the appropriate credentials’
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theverge.com
HomeView doesn’t natively support any video apps yet — not even Apple’s
Is CarPlay the best fit for this?
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cnbc.com
Bank of America hired 1,000 contractors to patch software flaws exposed by Anthropic's Mythos
Bank of America hired 1,000 contractors to patch software flaws exposed by Anthropic’s Mythos, offering a rare look at costs involved in defending against AI.
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rollingstone.com
New Numbers Show Just How Badly Trump Wrecked the Economy
Inflation was up big in September, showing just how badly Donald Trump has tanked the economy through his war against Iran.
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en.apa.az
FBI Director Patel visits in Russia
FBI Director Kash Patel has arrived in Russia for negotiations, APA reports citing MS NOW television
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formula1.com
Mekies signs long-term contract extension with Red Bull
Red Bull have confirmed that Laurent Mekies will continue his role as Team Principal through 2031.
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foxnews.com
Mystery woman sought after American found dead in Costa Rican tourist destination
Costa Rican authorities say a 74-year-old American citizen identified as "Fleming" was found dead with head injuries inside a Playas del Coco condo.
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today.com
Chick-fil-A’s CEO Was Asked About His Company’s Position on LGBTQ+ Rights. This Is What He Said
Andrew Cathy also touched on why the fast-food chain is closed on Sundays, the Christian faith that guides the family-owned business and more.
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foxnews.com
Ilhan Omar’s husband insists he has ‘no concerns’ amid federal immigration investigation
Tim Mynett says he has "no concerns" after HSI agents raided his and Ilhan Omar's D.C. home as subpoenas reach multiple family members nearby.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Netflix TV Executives Lisa Lang McMullen, James Oh, Carolina Garcia and Andrew McQuinn Among Layoffs
As were Jason Pan, Aaron Davidson and Dan Evans.
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buffalonews.com
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If Democrats take control of the House after the midterms, crypto leaders are worried that Rep. Sean Casten, seen in 2025 in Chicago, may challenge Maxine Waters for chair of
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arstechnica.com
Trump commercial railing against his enemies kept airing after court blocked it
US attorney apologized to court, said government has stopped running Trump ads.
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Trump urges Alaskans to vote for the ‘real’ Dan Sullivan in tight midterms battle
Republican senator Dan S Sullivan is vying for re-election against Democrat Mary Peltola – and another candidate called Dan J Sullivan
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cbssports.com
Week 6 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Patriots and Cardinals
SportsLine's model simulates every Week 6 game 10,000 times and reveals NFL best bets for spread, over/under and money line
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abcnews.com
Ex-fiance of US Rep. Nancy Mace and 2 others charged with sex crimes she detailed in a House speech
The ex-fiance of U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace and two of his business associates have been charged with sex crimes and voyeurism
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Trump says 'massive' oil, gas, mineral exploration to begin in Greenland
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil, gas and mineral exploration was preparing to begin in Greenland, and hailed the Arctic island's position for US and European security."Massive Oil, G...
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lawfaremedia.org
The Russian Bots Went Silent. Or Did They?
Did Ukrainian strikes on Yandex silence Russian bots? The evidence doesn’t show it, and shrinking data access makes it harder to check.
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Texas DA says ICE intentionally hit immigrant with a car and may have withheld evidence
Harris County DA Sean Teare told NBC News his office has collected multiple videos for its own investigation but isn’t getting cooperation from the federal government.
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nytimes.com
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Rise and Fall as Trump’s Ambassador to Greece
President Trump cut her loose after damaging news reports about her tenure as ambassador to Greece. Once a prominent Trump insider, she suggested she will now fight to defend her reputation.
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Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Champions League – live
Minute-by-minute report: City return home as they take on PSG. Join Scott Murray for all the latest news
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pagesix.com
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ suffered head injury after prison attack by Jamaican drug lord: report
The “Act Bad” emcee got into a fight with a kingpin known as “Dudus” at the Fort Dix prison in New Jersey, TMZ reported.
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finance.yahoo.com
'Yikes': CoreWeave stock tanks on bond yield woes, CEO blames market 'irrationally'
CoreWeave stock fell more than 16% in morning trading on Wednesday, a day after a chart of its rising borrowing costs drew a one-word reply from Elon Musk: "Yikes."
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nbcsports.com
34 years ago today, my time as a baseball fan ended
A complex stew of factors combined to result in the creation of this specific NFL news outlet, which launched 25 years ago as of November 1.
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Election Updates: Polls Show Texas Senate Race Tightens; Trump to Rally in Arizona and Montana
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Megyn Kelly Says New Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Needs to ‘Dial’ Back Her Look After Shaky First Outing
Megyn Kelly evaluated Katie Zacharia’s first White House press briefing on Tuesday, October 13, noting a cautious start and presentation critiques. The political commentator discussed President Donald...
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goldmountaincanews.com
Roseville PD investigating possible homicide of homeless woman
The body of a woman was found early in the morning on Wednesday after reports of a stabbing. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide.
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ynetnews.com
Big dogs age faster, die younger than smaller breeds. Scientists may have discovered why
A large-scale study reveals how 'jumping genes' may explain why bigger dogs age faster and die younger than smaller breeds; Researchers also found sex-based differences in aging, with potential implications for understanding human longevity
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purdue.edu
Earhart expedition update: Underwater survey of Taraia Object begins
NIKUMARORO, Kiribati — The search in Nikumaroro’s lagoon for what could be Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Electra 10-E is underway. On Wednesday (Oct. 14), members of the Taraia Object expedition…
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foxbusiness.com
US regulator accuses nation's largest banks of debanking customers over political views
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released a report Wednesday into debanking practices in the U.S., saying it has found "irrefutable evidence."
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pbs.org
Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing President Donald Trump's tariff regime.
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nbcnews.com
Russia detains Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying
Russia’s foreign ministry identified the journalist as Yuki Imai. He was detained in the far eastern Sakhalin region the day before he planned to leave the country, the security agency said.
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Austin resident sues Hegseth, DOD over execution livestream plan
They argue that, while they could avoid watching the livestream, they couldn't avoid clips on social media.
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thedailybeast.com
‘Spiraling’Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Post-Firing Meltdown Revealed
The Greek ambassador did not take her humiliating live TV firing well, a MAGA source has claimed.
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South Americans pray for Pope Leo’s recovery as uncertainty hangs over his visit
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Roman Catholics across South America responded to news of Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis with an outpouring of prayers and support, along with concerns about whether the first ...
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‘Like being in a vortex’: US report details extent of ‘devastating’ dating-app scams
Congress calls for Match Group and others to do more to help victims like Mary, who lost $100,000 to app scammer
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Cornell president pressed by faculty frustrated by his handling of fraternity rape allegations
(AP) — Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faced angry members of the school’s faculty Wednesday at a meeting that underscored deep frustration over his administration’s handling of a woman...
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foxnews.com
Oil price hikes, Saudi-Houthi strikes carry on amid Trump's midterm pause on Iran war
President Donald Trump is holding off on Iran strikes in the Strait of Hormuz comes, but Houthi terrorists and Saudi Arabia are in a live war over terrorizing the key oil shipping lanes near Yemen. Get the latest Iran war news live today.
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Ukrainian soldier led team of divers sent to blow up Nord Stream gas pipelines, court hears
Special forces officer Serhii Kuznetsov denies involvement in the 2022 blasts that left pipelines badly damaged
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foxweather.com
Two strong hurricanes could be brewing in the Pacific as the basin reaches an all-time milestone
Tropical Storm Trudy is forecast to rapidly intensify into a powerful Category 4 hurricane and approach the western coast of Mexico this weekend.
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foxnews.com
‘Paid for the bullets’: Dem challenger hits senator with stunning ICE accusation during fiery Senate debate
Troy Jackson accused Susan Collins of paying for the bullets that killed Johan Sebastián Guerrero, igniting a fierce clash over ICE funding.
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reason.com
Trump's plan to buy Russian diesel would violate federal law
If laws passed by Congress do not apply to presidential actions, then we no longer live in a democracy.
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Dem senator says 'zero interest in running for president' in debate with GOP opponent
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, who has repeatedly indicated that he is not interested in running for president in 2028, reiterated his position during a Georgia U.S. Senate debate.
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abc7.com
Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation.
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cbsnews.com
Pope Leo's lung cancer prognosis could depend on these factors, doctors say
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer after a surgery that removed a nodular lesion from his right lung, the Vatican said.
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foxnews.com
Foul-mouthed anti-war protesters repeatedly derail Hegseth's remarks at Army event in DC
Protesters branded Pete Hegseth a "war criminal" and "coward" at his AUSA panel focused on Project Agincourt and autonomous weapons systems.
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YouTube sticks new labels on AI-generated songs
Is this song AI?
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New York plans to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death
The City Council is expected to approve a bill next week that would end the rides by 2028. Three consecutive mayors had called for an end to the carriage rides because of safety concerns, only to have lawmakers yank back the reins.