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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 19:27 UTC
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abc7chicago.com
Pritzker and Bailey clash early in their only debate before November election
Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey met Tuesday night for their only scheduled debate ahead of next month's election, a rematch of their contest four years ago.
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aljazeera.com
Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland
The US president also praises the security advantages of last month's deal with Denmark and Greenland.
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pagesix.com
‘Dancing With the Stars’ wraps first-ever ‘Super Bowl Night’ with heartbreaking elimination
It’s game over for a fan-favorite couple…
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newrepublic.com
Transcript: Trump Rages as New Press Sec Harshly Mocked Even by MAGA
As Trump fumes over his inability to control events, a sharp observer of White House follies explains how his disastrous new press secretary epitomizes something unexpectedly dark and dangerous.
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yahoo.com
Trump Eyes Fall Guy Ahead of Looming Midterm Humiliation
President Donald Trump has a scapegoat in mind in case the midterms go south for Republicans. Trump, 80, is looking at James Blair, his former deputy chief of staff and the architect of the GOP’s fran...
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nbcnews.com
Prosecutor calls Russell Brand a ‘ruthless’ sexual predator at trial
The actor and comedian had recently built a large online following with videos mixing wellness, conspiracy theories and discussions of his religious devotion.
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bbc.com
Cornell cancels fraternity parties over sexual assault case
The school has faced an uproar over how it handled assault allegations brought by a woman known as Jane Doe.
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'A window into its soul': The rare elephant behaviour that reveals the depths of their emotions
The winner of the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year captures a rarely seen elephant behaviour, revealing the complexity of their emotional lives.
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cnet.com
Apple Just Declared War on Smart Home Security - CNET
Starting this December, Apple’s unleashing its own version of the smart home. We saw what’s in store with our own eyes.
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nypost.com
Jury sees horror pics of pregnant sex abuse victim Sandra Birchmore’s body after cop ‘staged it to look like a suicide’
A jury was shown grim photos of Sandra Birchmore’s body allegedly staged to look like a suicide by the cop accused of killing her.
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gizmodo.com
How Much Has the Iran War Cost the Average Family So Far?
About $2,000 per household, according to Moody's.
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fox7austin.com
Texas U.S. Senate race: New poll shows voter discontent, raising hopes of write-in candidates
A new poll shows the race for the U.S. Senate in Texas remains close, but that poll also shows there is growing discontent with both leading candidates.
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theguardian.com
Elon Musk becomes biggest donor of US midterms cycle with $366m spent
Musk’s midterm donations, mostly for rightwing candidates and causes, surpass his contributions to Trump in 2024
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Houthi missile hits Aramco building after Saudi-led coalition hits Yemen fuel depot
The Saudi energy ministry says the Houthi attack caused a "limited fire" at Aramco's headquarters complex in Dhahran.
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ny1.com
Full Debate: Kathy Hochul, Bruce Blakeman spar off in gubernatorial debate
Watch the full debate here.
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npr.org
CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now
A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage - at least, not until the matter goes to a formal trial.
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Mike Tyson Recalls 'Being in Bed With' His Late Mother During Her Sex Work
In the four-part series 'TYSON,' the former champ describes a home where violence and sex work were prevalent.
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variety.com
Russell Brand Was ‘Ruthless and Calculated’ With a ‘Voracious’ Desire for ‘Sexual Contact,’ Prosecution Alleges in Rape Trial Opening Statement
Russell Brand was "ruthless and calculated" with a "voracious" desire for sexual contact, the prosecution said in the opening of his rape trial.
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vox.com
Two US cities could soon ban one of the world’s most controversial foods
There’s an obscure but high-stakes animal rights issue in the coming election.
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Savannah Guthrie’s ‘Deafening Silence’ Amid SNL Controversy Sparks Backlash — Source
Savannah Guthrie is facing criticism from an NBC insider for staying publicly silent during the latest SNL controversy. The “Today” co-anchor was singled out after Shane Gillis’ October 10 “Saturday N...
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wtop.com
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool refilling after algae bloom, troubled restoration – WTOP News
Water is flowing back into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after months of repairs following an algae bloom, peeling sealant and a dropped vandalism case.
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bostonherald.com
Iran says a ship sank after striking a mine in Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East developments
Meanwhile, a hospital in Gaza said that an Israeli strike has killed a woman.
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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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maritime-executive.com
Two More Ship Strikes Reported in the Strait of Hormuz
On Tuesday, strikes on merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continued with two reported attacks, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. UKMTO...
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‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte’s ex-girlfriend pays emotional tribute after his tragic death at 34
“RJ was the first person to show me how a man is supposed to treat a woman,” Saint Sasha wrote.
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eonline.com
Amelia Earhart's Plane May Have Been Found in Lagoon on Remote Island: Everything to Know About Search
A research crew looking for Amelia Earhart's lost plane landed on Nikumaroro, a remote South Pacific island, after satellite images showed a mysterious object resembling an aircraft in its lagoon.
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Republicans are paying the price for Trump in the midterms | Opinion
Total fealty to Donald Trump is hurting GOP candidates as they face a potential loss of the House and Senate.
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arrowheadpride.com
Chiefs News: Jury returns mixed verdict in Tyreek Hill civil battery case
The latest Chiefs news, brought fresh to you every morning!
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cnbc.com
Bank of America posts third-quarter profit drop due to $1.2 billion Treasury fine
The U.S. Treasury Department announced a $1.2 billion penalty against Bank of America on Tuesday.
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nbcnews.com
What’s fueling inflation? Fuel.
The final CPI report before the midterms is expected to reflect soaring energy costs compounded by higher airfares, pricier iPhones and rising car prices.
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dw.com
What is the US Super Intelligence Force and who leads it?
Trump announced a new Super Intelligence task force with the White House AI czar Jay Clayton in charge of a group responsible for making sure the US leads international competition in artificial intelligence development.
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sports.yahoo.com
Chiefs News: Jury returns mixed verdict in Tyreek Hill civil battery case
The latest Chiefs news, brought fresh to you every morning!
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ms.now
Opinion | Katie Zacharia’s debut proved there’s no meritocracy in Trump’s White House
David Litt: Trump’s new press secretary showed how MAGA die-hards get promoted — despite being unqualified for their jobs.
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Trump mastered the 24-hour news cycle. Now it’s hurting the GOP.
The president is spending Republican campaigns’ most valuable currency: time.
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nashvillebanner.com
911 calls reveal chaos after Christa Pike execution attempt - Nashville Banner
Records of 911 calls reveals chaos and confusion in the moments Christa Pike's botched execution as officials struggled to verify the emergency.
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npr.org
The skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints, lawsuits and a federal investigation
Free samples, high-pressure pitches and $50,000 bills: An NPR investigation reveals how a network of mall skincare stores systematically targeted older adults and people with disabilities across the U.S..
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nbcsports.com
Sean McVay on Alaric Jackson: "He has to consistently do a better job"
On Monday, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson sucker punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb.
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Russian attacks on Ukraine leave 600,000 without power as Zelenskyy says Moscow ‘disrespecting’ US – Europe live
Zelenskyy says Russia attacked ‘infrastructure covered by the ceasefire announced by the American president’
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nbcnews.com
Pope Leo spends a peaceful night in the hospital after cancer surgery
The Vatican said more information would follow later Wednesday, after the 71-year-old American pontiff had part of his right lung removed.
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whyy.org
Philadelphia ‘No Kings’ protest 2026: What to know ahead of early vote rallies
This time around, organizers are mobilizing early voters in November’s high-stakes midterm elections.
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foxnews.com
Mamdani, City Council move to end iconic NYC horse-drawn carriage industry as workers face uncertain future
Romanch's Law would phase out Central Park horse-drawn carriages by 2028, but Mayor Zohran Mamdani's transition plan guarantees no financial payouts.
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Netflix’s Mike Tyson docuseries offers an incomplete portrait of a troubling figure
The once heroic boxer showcases a frankness in this compelling new series but also an unwillingness to take accountability for his darkest moments
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nbcnews.com
Cornell bans fraternity parties for the rest of the academic year amid investigation into alleged sexual assault
The university will also bring on “experienced, trauma-informed criminal investigators” to review allegations of sexual assault on campus.
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votebeat.org
Texas election officials clear thousands of backlogged voter registrations held up by state error
County officials worked nights and weekends to get it done, the head of their association said.
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Susan Collins Accused of Failing to Rein In Trump Over Iran War During Maine Debate
Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson sparred over the Iran war during their debate, with Jackson accusing Collins and other Republicans of giving up their role as a ...
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kyivindependent.com
Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree to energy strike ceasefire 'because I said they agreed'
The U.S. president's comments came after he unilaterally announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Oct. 11, causing confusion in Kyiv. According to a senior Ukrainian official, Ukraine had no prior information about an energy ceasefire.
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npr.org
'They're stealing from the poor': A major source of SNAP fraud robs recipients of millions
Organized criminal rings target SNAP recipients because of the government program's outdated security features. But upgrading the tech costs money and states' SNAP budgets are getting squeezed.
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rotoballer.com
FAAB Waiver Wire Advice: Week 6 Fantasy Pickups (2026)
Nick Mariano's fantasy football waiver wire FAAB bidding guide for Week 6 (2026) -- how many FAAB dollars (free agent acquisition budget) to spend on waivers.
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wpr.org
What to know about Wisconsin's November 2026 referendums
Wisconsin's Nov. 3, 2026 election includes three statewide referendums that seek to amend the state constitution. Here's what voters need to know.
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independent.co.uk
Trump ‘blindsided his own Ukraine peace envoys by agreeing deal with Putin’
Officials were left ‘surprised’ at the announcement having just offered Kyiv new security guarantees