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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 15:37 UTC
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yahoo.com
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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theguardian.com
‘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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theverge.com
YouTube sticks new labels on AI-generated songs
Is this song AI?
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pbs.org
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.
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finance.yahoo.com
Meet a 23-year-old millionaire who canceled his plan to move to San Francisco because of a billionaire tax he might never have to pay
Ohio-based founder Emil Barr fears broader wealth taxes could follow. It's an "anti-entrepreneurial" attitude, he told Fortune. Jensen Huang disagrees.
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foxnews.com
OpenAI engineer arrested after recording device found at San Francisco office
Federal authorities arrested a Saudi national employed by OpenAI after investigators discovered a thumb-sized recording device concealed in toilet paper inside one of the AI giant's San Francisco offices.
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npr.org
In Kansas, a newly competitive Senate race tests limit of Trump's unpopular policies
Kansas voters could send a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly a century — and flip the governor's office back to Republican control, even in what could be a tough year for the GOP.
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today.com
What to Know About ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor RJ Mitte’s Cause of Death and Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis
The actor, who was best-known for his role as Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on “Breaking Bad,” lived with cerebral palsy.
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nbcnews.com
DOJ issues subpoenas in investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status, including to her family members
The subpoenas were sent just days before federal agents searched the progressive ‘squad’ member’s home.
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rush.edu
Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health Announce Plans to Merge
Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health today announce their intention to come together to form a leading, integrated academic health system committed to ensuring every team member and every neighbor, in every community it serves, has the opportunity to thrive.
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npr.org
Pope Leo's cancer prognosis is 'very good,' according to outside medical experts
Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.
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inquirer.com
Alex Cora was smart. The Phillies will be fine with Don Mattingly. But, really, who cares? | David Murphy
Whatever the marginal difference between Joe Girardi and Rob Thomson and Mattingly and Cora, it is fractional orders of magnitude compared to the impact of a star who emerges from the minor leagues.
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bbc.com
Burnham treads carefully in Zelensky visit, balancing Trump and Ukraine
The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president.
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World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkey, archaeologists say: "Time capsule at the bottom of the sea"
Archaeologists in Turkey have dated the shipwreck to between 4,400 and 4,700 years old.
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kqed.org
Latinos Want More Than a Historic First From Xavier Becerra | KQED
California’s upcoming gubernatorial election includes a potentially monumental feat: Xavier Becerra could become California’s first Latino governor in over 150 years.
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New York City moves to ban horse-drawn carriages
Mamdani and city council leader agree on ban that would make it illegal to operate horse-drawn carriages in the city
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nbcnews.com
Pennsylvania woman stabbed young son and husband to death at Great Wolf Lodge water park, police say
Metallica Rose Harrison called police from Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos, saying she wanted to die by suicide before officers arrived to find two bodies.
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ms.now
Katie Zacharia faces new bar complaint, adding to the White House press secretary’s woes
Trump’s new White House press secretary is facing credible questions about whether she misrepresented her legal credentials.
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Kelly Clarkson’s feud with a Brooklyn store escalates as Art of Play says she ‘put us in danger.’
Clarkson claims that the item she wanted to purchase had a $15,000 price tag, but the Brooklyn store insists it was never for sale. The back-and-forth's since gone viral.
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ncaa.com
6 ranked-vs.-ranked matchups headline Week 7 of college football
Week 7 of college football is headlined by six ranked-vs.-ranked matchups, including two top-10 showdowns. Here's everything you need to know for a high-profile college football slate.
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thedailybeast.com
Under Fire Hegseth Makes Bonkers Comparison to Being on Fox
The controversial Pentagon chief was interrupted four times in four minutes, with protestors describing him as a “coward” and a “war criminal.”
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cnbc.com
Bending Spoons skyrockets 35% as Berkshire Hathaway makes $330 million investment
Berkshire's latest investment follows the $600 million it invested in the company's IPO this July.
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cnbc.com
CoreWeave shares tumble as bond yields near 15% on concern about AI borrowing binge
Shares of CoreWeave sank 15%, while yields in its bonds blew out further.
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DoJ threatens California over alleged noncitizen voting as Trump tries to rally support for Republicans – US politics live
Justice department gives state officials 48 hours to review list of ‘likely noncitizens’ as president heads to campaign rallies in Arizona and Montana
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German police seize humanoid robot that allegedly groped teen girl, and phones of young men who had it
German police have seized a humanoid robot after it allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl in an indecent manner and made sexually suggestive gestures.
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Starlink restrictions affecting Ukraine's front line operations, Kyiv says
Elon Musk's system allows Kyiv to protect Ukrainian skies and effectively guide drones to Russian targets.
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Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs while working from home.
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bostonglobe.com
A.J. Brown practices with Patriots, opening window to return from IR as soon as Sunday vs. the Jets - The Boston Globe
The Patriots have three weeks to activate Brown, the star wide receiver acquired in an offseason trade who suffered a high ankle sprain in his first game with the team.
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abcnews.com
600,000 without power in Ukraine as Russia launches 'massive' attack amid Trump's 'energy ceasefire'
At least 600,000 people were without power early on Wednesday in Ukraine, after Russia launched an aerial attack that struck energy infrastructure, Zelenskyy said.
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cnbc.com
Netflix to lay off roughly 1,000 employees, or 6% of workforce
Netflix will lay off roughly 6% of its workforce, according to a memo obtained by CNBC.
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Early voting begins Tuesday for 2026 Georgia midterm elections: What you need to know
Georgia's midterm elections are quickly approaching, and voters can start casting their ballots early on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know to get ready to vote.
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Pope walking and recovering 'as expected' after surgery, doctors say
The 71-year-old Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer after the 90-minute procedure on Tuesday.
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nbcnews.com
Brooklyn store in Kelly Clarkson feud says Molly the mechanical bird is now on sale for $15 million
Art of Play co-owner Adam Rubin spoke with reporters outside his Atlantic Avenue shop Tuesday, saying he’d be willing to part with the automaton bird for millions.
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variety.com
Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad Is Out Amid Layoffs
Doug Belgrad, Netflix's film VP, has been let go as part of a massive restructuring at the streamer.
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mlb.com
These are the 2026 Gold Glove Award finalists
The 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists were announced on Wednesday, with the winners set to be unveiled on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 1. Each league has three finalists at each position, including the utility spot, which was awarded for the first time in 2022.
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cnbc.com
Iran says it’s ‘counting the moments’ until it can strike U.S. warships; Saudi Aramco facilities attacked
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Aramco reportedly came under fresh attack overnight.
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Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins
The comedian and actor faces charges including rape and sexual assault from six female complainants who have never met each other, a court is told.
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'It's rough out here': Americans struggle to survive amid rising costs
US inflation continues to rise, and this month the jump was above forecasts. Here's how some are surviving.