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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 16:22 UTC
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cbsnews.com
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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bbc.com
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.
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Top U.S. DOJ official orders California to review list of possible noncitizens who received mail ballots
The Justice Department has ordered California to review a list of people who the federal government believes may have received mail-in ballots for the upcoming election despite not being U.S. citizens.
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techcrunch.com
Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff amid intensifying competition for user attention | TechCrunch
Netflix said most of the cuts would affect its product, tech, legal, and human resources departments.
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pewresearch.org
Cost Concerns Dominate as Public’s Economic Ratings Turn More Negative
The costs of many household essentials are a top economic concern for most Americans – much as they were four years ago on the eve of the last midterm election.
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texastribune.org
Democrats hold narrow leads or trail by small margins in Texas midterm elections
Republicans trail behind Democrats in voter enthusiasm, a University of Texas/Texas Politics Project University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows.
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sfgate.com
Thousands in Bay Area could lose power due to PG&E shut-offs
Tens of thousands of California residents could lose power for days.
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theguardian.com
Cornell president acknowledges he knew about fraternity sexual assault but didn’t follow up
Michael Kotlikoff addressed his administration’s handling of the 2024 allegations as he faces calls for his resignation
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fox5atlanta.com
Six Flags Over Georgia Goliath death: Witness describes tragic fall
A parkgoer said he saw Hassan Karim move forward in his seat and then fall from the Goliath roller coaster near the end of the ride.
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news.bgov.com
Another Illinois Democrat Weighs Committee Challenge to Waters
Illinois Rep. Bill Foster is mulling a challenge to California Rep. Maxine Waters to be the top Democrat on the Financial Services Committee, a person familiar said Wednesday, further endangering the 88-year-old ranking member’s perch atop the key panel.
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theverge.com
The Tesla Roadster could have stayed vaporware
The ultimate vaporware should have stayed elusive.
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ktvu.com
Jury chosen in corruption trial against former Oakland mayor, Duongs
Five men and seven women were selected as jurors Tuesday in the federal bribery and corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and executives from the city's recycling contractor.
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foxnews.com
Wisconsin plane crash kills 5 adults, child as authorities probe final communications with air traffic control
A Piper PA-46 crashed in a wooded area in Sauk County, Wisconsin Tuesday night, killing all six people aboard including a child. The FAA is investigating.
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bostonglobe.com
How one northern Maine town explains Susan Collins’ path to re-election - The Boston Globe
Since 2021, Collins has steered some $43 million to projects in Presque Isle, distilling her strategy of banking on bringing home the bacon.
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yahoo.com
Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Justice Department has threatened California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month’s midterm electio...
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U.S. may have withheld warnings to Ukraine of Russian strikes that killed 6, cut power to 600,000, sources say
The Trump administration may have withheld intelligence warnings to Ukraine about Russian strikes that killed 6 and cut power to 600,000 people, sources say.
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Texas prosecutor considering felony charges for ICE agent who ran over man
A conviction on the possible charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon could mean up to 20 years in prison
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sfchronicle.com
Live updates: Corruption trial against former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao is underway
Oakland’s federal corruption trial examines claims that former mayor Sheng Thao and three co-defendants traded political favors for payments and benefits. Follow updates from the courtroom live.
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Mike Pence group urges Trump to reverse Russia diesel plan
Advancing American Freedom, a conservative think tank founded by former Vice President Pence, is calling on the Trump administration not to allow Russia to ship unsanctioned diesel to the U.S., accord...
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theweek.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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cbssports.com
NFL coaching hot-seat rankings: Todd Bowles, Dan Quinn and Jim Harbaugh face mounting pressure
After 10 head coaches lost their jobs during or after the 2025 season, another group is beginning to feel the pressure in 2026.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad Out In Layoffs
The exec had been at the streaming giant since 2024, when he was hired by film chief Dan Lin.
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For the Love of Television, Please Watch ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2: TV Review
Ethan Hawke returns as Tulsa "truthstorian" Lee Raybon in Season 2 of the FX series 'The Lowdown' from "Reservation Dogs" boss Sterlin Harjo.
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Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.
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finance.yahoo.com
Bending Spoons stock soars on new Berkshire Hathaway investment
Bending Spoons stock soared as much as 54% in morning trading on Wednesday after the Italian tech company said Berkshire Hathaway will invest another $330 million in it.
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democracydocket.com
Trump administration threatens to sue California over alleged noncitizens on rolls
A DOJ spokesperson confirmed to Democracy Docket that the department “has sent letters to California election officials demanding immediate action to ensure that noncitizens do not vote in the upcoming federal election.”
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Apple's new hardware strategy capitalizes on trust — just in time for the AI era
Apple's smart home strategy is about selling more hardware. But it's also about more tightly binding iPhone customers to its ecosystem.
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npr.org
Zelenskyy sits down with NPR. And, Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a sit-down interview with NPR as Russia's full-scale invasion nears the 5-year mark. And, Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
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weau.com
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cnbc.com
Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks
Iran has escalated its strikes on commercial ships transiting Hormuz in recent weeks, as it tries to choke off a rebound in crude oil exports.
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triblive.com
The Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager on a 2-year deal
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager, removing his interim tag and giving him a two-year deal even after a late-season collapse nearly cost the team a playoff spot. Team president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced the move Wednesday. Mattingly led the team to a
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wbez.org
Endeavor Health, Rush announce proposed merged healthcare system
The combined health care system in the Chicago area could become one of the largest with 12 hospitals in the city and surrounding suburbs.
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hellgatenyc.com
Bruce Blakeman Still Doesn't Know Mayor Mamdani's Name
And more things we learned from last night's gubernatorial debate. Plus news for your Wednesday.
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As Kimberly Guilfoyle leaves Athens post, Greece feels further from Trump orbit
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — News about U. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle dominated in Greece Wednesday a day after her resignation, as government officials fretted about potentially losing Washington's atten...
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6abc.com
Phillies to keep Don Mattingly as manager on 2-year deal
The Philadelphia Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager on a two-year contract.
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foxbusiness.com
Social Security announces cost-of-living adjustment for 2027
The Social Security Administration announced new the new cost-of-living adjustment after the latest consumer inflation data was released on Wednesday.
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abc7.com
Brush fire breaks out in Brentwood as return of Santa Ana winds elevate fire danger
A brush fire broke out in Brentwood overnight as the region braces for a Santa Ana wind event that's prompting a Red Flag Warning and critical fire danger.
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nbcnews.com
Trump says ‘massive’ oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland
Despite Trump’s optimism, resource exploration and extraction in Greenland has stymied companies for decades thanks to the island’s harsh climate, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology.
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newyorker.com
What a Public Execution Looks Like
A reporter who covered the war in Afghanistan—and saw a man executed there—reflects on what it’s like to witness a public killing.
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newrepublic.com
Kimberly Guilfoyle Reportedly Threatening Trump Family With Burn Book
“Kimberly knows where the bodies are buried,” one source said.
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mlbtraderumors.com
Joe Espada Will Not Return As Astros Manager
The Astros will look for a new manager this offseason. Head to MLB Trade Rumors for more details.
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9to5google.com
Google's new 'Shop devices' tab sells Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices side by side
Google has launched a new “Shop devices” portal that lets interested buyers pick up a Samsung Galaxy smartphone from the...
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'Yikes': CoreWeave stock sinks after its bond yield touched 15%
CoreWeave stock fell as much as 15% 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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mlb.com
'When they smell blood, they take it and run': Rays create havoc to even up ALCS
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays landed their counterpunch Tuesday night in Game 2 and the ALCS is headed back to Cleveland as a best-of-five series. Tampa Bay’s 3-1 win looked more like what we’d expected from this series, an airtight game with excellent pitching on each side that was decided