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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 17:54 UTC
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nypost.com
Exclusive | Major banks closed accounts of MAGA, pro-life and other conservative groups disfavored by Biden admin: bombshell report
The banks also restricted financing for “disfavored” industries such as firearms makers and retailers, Arctic oil and gas, coal, detention facilities, tobacco and e-cigarettes.
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tomshardware.com
FBI shuts down over 40 North Korean laptop farms used by fake remote workers — over 200 devices seized in Texas, although no arrests were made so far
This is one of the largest operations dedicated to shutting down North Korean laptop farms in the U.S. so far.
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yahoo.com
Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before US vote, officials say
DUBAI/LONDON/WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Iran is deploying new tactics to target ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz as it seeks to keep oil prices high and influence the US midterm election...
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finance.yahoo.com
GLND, GRML, CRML Stocks Surge Premarket: Trump Announces ‘Massive’ Oil, Gas And Mineral Exploration Plans In Greenland
In a Truth Social post, U.S. President Donald Trump said experts believe Greenland could hold some of the world’s largest easily accessible oil reserves.
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opb.org
Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct
The White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation on Tuesday as she faced mounting accusations of improper conduct.
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bleacherreport.com
B/R NFL Scouting Dept.'s 2027 NFL Mock Draft 1 Month Before Trade Deadline
The 2027 NFL draft class looks drastically different six weeks into the 2026 campaign when compared to preseason hype placed upon next year's group of talent.
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cbsnews.com
Live Updates: Houthis launch new attack on Saudi capital as Trump mulls U.S. role in Mideast war's new front
Iran's Houthi allies launch a new attack on Saudi Arabia and promise more to come as Trump considers U.S. action on the new front line in the wider Mideast war.
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Surging gas prices pushed CPI inflation to 3.7% in September. The Fed is watching.
Annual inflation jumped to 3.7%, accelerating from 3.4% in August and outpacing economists' expected 3.6% jump.
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nbcnews.com
U.S. halts prosecution of former CIA analyst accused of aiding South Korean intelligence
Federal prosecutors said Sue Mi Terry shared nonpublic government information and accepted luxury gifts in exchange for advocating South Korean government positions.
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foxnews.com
Schumer warns of Republican advantage that could change the battle for Senate control
Senate Democrats face a Republican money tsunami as Chuck Schumer warns colleagues that massive GOP spending could overwhelm their candidates.
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foreignaffairs.com
Ukraine Can Turn Imminent Peril to Its Advantage
How a true “energy cease-Fire” can curb Putin.
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ms.now
Federal judge indefinitely reverses White House ban on national news organizations in victory for press
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly sided with MS NOW, CNN and Politico in their bid for access to the White House under the Trump administration.
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foxnews.com
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Collin Gosselin accuses mom of trying to 'bury' him to ‘protect her reputation’
Collin Gosselin alleges Kate Gosselin tried to "bury" him to protect her reputation, detailing childhood abuse claims and demanding accountability.
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nbcnews.com
Inflation jumps to 3.7% as gas and diesel prices squeeze consumers ahead of the midterms
Friday’s number is the final inflation report before November’s pivotal midterm elections, in which business owners and consumers have said they will be voting with their bottom line in mind.
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tvline.com
Quote Of The Day By Denzel Washington: 'I Never Shed A Tear For My Father. I Never Did All Through The Funeral. There Was...' - TVLine
Denzel Washington talks about how he didn't cry at his father's funeral. His quote shows us that feelings are valid, even if you don't feel anything.
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cnbc.com
Social Security Administration announces 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027
With a 3.6% COLA for 2027, Social Security retirement benefit checks will go up by $75 per month, on average, the agency said.
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tmz.com
Diddy Head Injury From Prison Fight with Jamaican Drug Lord Dudus
Diddy busted his head during a fight with another famous, or infamous, inmate ... a Jamaican drug lord known as "Dudus," and TMZ has learned the fight was over Diddy getting all the inmates in trouble.
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ca.news.yahoo.com
Opinion - Election time is here, and voters have caught on to con-man Trump
Attorney A. Scott Bolden argues that President Trump's track record of false claims and unpopular policies warrants holding him accountable through Democratic victories in the midterms.
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variety.com
Netflix Lays Off 6% of Employees, Elimination About 1,000 Jobs in Biggest Cutbacks to Date
Netflix is swinging the axe -- laying off around 1,000 employees, representing 6% of its workforce, in what is its biggest layoff to date.
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foxnews.com
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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sports.yahoo.com
Freddy Peralta goes back to his roots, leans on 4-seam fastball to shut down the Guardians in Rays' ALCS-tying victory
Seventy-one of the 99 pitches Peralta threw in Game 2 were four-seamers — his highest usage in a start since 2019.
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abcnews.com
Newly released surveillance video shows Kelly Clarkson in Brooklyn store
New surveillance video is shedding light about the circumstances behind the viral feud between singer Kelly Clarkson and a novelty store.
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theverge.com
The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is almost the Android tablet we needed
Nanomatte: good! Alexa Plus: less good.
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aljazeera.com
Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist: Why are tensions rising?
Japanese journalist Imai Yuki arrested on Sakhalin for allegedly spying on Russian defence capabilities, says the FSB.
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rollingstone.com
'Abbott Is Struggling': Ken Paxton Gripes About Texas GOP and Campaign Woes in New Leaked Audio
Ken Paxton gripes about Texas Republicans and his own Senate campaign woes in new audio obtained by Rolling Stone.
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foxbusiness.com
Consumer inflation rose faster than expected in September, CPI report shows
The Labor Department released the latest consumer price index data for September which showed CPI inflation rose further from the Fed's target for the month.
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Iran steps up Hormuz surveillance: Attacks soar, oil flows crash again
Ships in the Strait of Hormuz have been experiencing the worst spate of attacks since the start of the war.
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nfl.com
NFL news roundup: A.J. Brown returns to Patriots practice; Rams OT Alaric Jackson's suspension reduced to one game
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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foxnews.com
Criminologist professor at Big Ten college offers warning to students as police probe possible serial killer
A Michigan State University criminology professor warns Lansing residents to avoid the River Trail as police probe five possibly connected deaths.
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Even MAGA stalwart Lauren Boebert is speaking out against the Iran war
‘I never wanted us to be in war,’ Boebert said, describing the conflict as ‘detrimental on many levels’
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npr.org
These workers help train robots who could one day steal their jobs
Factory workers in India are being asked to wear GoPro cameras to record the way they do their jobs. The ultimate goal is to train robots to take over. Will it work?
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foxnews.com
Washington girls walk off cross country meet in protest of male athlete, parents reveal how it came to this
Holly Burns and teammates walked off a Washington cross-country race rather than compete against an athlete who switched from the boys' team.
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ssa.gov
2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Fact Sheet
2027 SOCIAL SECURITY CHANGES Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2025 through …
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theguardian.com
US inflation rose to 3.7% in September in blow to Republicans before midterms
Final inflation report before voters go to polls comes amid widespread anger over cost of living under Trump
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independent.co.uk
Container ship sinks after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Guards claim
A vessel carrying more than 2,500 containers is reported to have caught fire and sunk after hitting a naval mine in the 24-mile Strait of Hormuz
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Kimberly Guilfoyle tried to blame her money-requesting texts on AI: report
The former Fox News star also asked US officials whether they could scrub a negative story about her from the internet
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wilmerhale.com
Lame Duck, High Stakes: Congress's Postelection Agenda
Congressional postelection sessions often promise more than they deliver. This year’s lame-duck session could be different.
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Fire breaks out at Saudi Aramco HQ after suspected Houthi attack
An attack by Yemen's Houthi militia is suspected of causing a fire at the headquarters of state-owned Saudi oil giant Aramco, the Saudi Energy Ministry in Riyadh said on Wednesday. It described the fi...
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Hunt for Amelia Earhart’s plane enters critical phase
Purdue University researchers will spend nights away from the search site because of the three-foot-wide, 9lb coconut crabs
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Ossoff, Collins clash in second Georgia Senate debate
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and Rep. Mike Collins (R) traded barbs in a Tuesday night debate, tangling over the Jeffrey Epstein files, the 2020 election and more.
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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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contrariannews.org
So, You Want to Run for POTUS
🚨 20 Days to the Midterms 🚨
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Candidates clash in Senate debates in Georgia, Iowa and Maine
Senate nominees in Georgia, Iowa and Maine clashed over the Iran war, the economy and more. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Fin Gómez and Lana Zak have team coverage.
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thedailybeast.com
Desperate Trump Tries to Dodge Being Put Under Oath
The president’s deposition was originally set for October 16, but his team demanded a last-minute delay.
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Trump’s DOJ threatens to block California votes in explosive pre-election showdown
The Justice Department on Tuesday gave California officials 48 hours to review a list of alleged noncitizen voters or face legal action
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Bank of America stock on track for worst day since 2025 as $1.2 billion fine weighs on Q3 earnings
Bank of America said Wednesday that its third quarter profit fell 17% from a year earlier as a $1.2 billion regulatory penalty and a slowdown in its Wall Street machine dented higher lending income.
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Poll: Two years out, Harris remains frontrunner in 2028 presidential primary
(The Center Square) – Former Vice President Kamala Harris remains the top choice for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination among nearly 30% of Democratic and left-leaning independent voters surv...
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wbay.com
Series of suspicious deaths along river trail sparks serial killer fears
Police say the five victims, all men, were homeless and possibly sleeping outside.
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Russell Brand was ‘ruthless and calculated’, prosecutors tell jury as rape and sexual assault trial begins – live
Brand is in Southwark crown court today where his rape and sexual assault trial begins
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Saudi Aramco Building Hit as Houthi Attacks Intensify
Saudi Arabia's stock market fell on Wednesday after an attack on a Saudi Aramco facility heightened concerns over the escalating conflict between the kingdom and Yemen's Houthi rebels