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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 20:48 UTC
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cbsnews.com
Trump says "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is "getting ready to begin"
The announcement comes four weeks after the U.S. signed a deal with Greenland and Denmark to bolster American military presence on the island.
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abcnews.com
Ukraine received no intelligence from partners on incoming missile strike on Kyiv
Ukraine received no early warning from its partners about five Russian ballistic missiles that hit civilian infrastructure in the capital of Kyiv
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yahoo.com
JD Vance’s Gay Joke About James Talarico Draws Sharp Criticism
JD Vance’s rally joke about James Talarico just backfired spectacularly. Critics from across the political spectrum slammed the Vice President’s remarks as homophobic and desperate. Critics object to ...
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abc7.com
Bass, Raman clash over homelessness, public safety and leadership in LA mayoral debate
As the L.A. mayor's race enters its final weeks, Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman traded sharp attacks during a debate.
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Donald Trump Has Chilly 8-Word Remark About Kimberly Guilfoyle After Her Exit
Kimberly Guilfoyle has quit as US ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to resign, and Donald Trump had a sharp response to that. The president wasted little time putting distance betwe...
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nbcsports.com
NFL has been "monitoring developments" in Tyreek Hill case
On Tuesday, a jury entered a mixed verdict in the civil lawsuit filed against free-agent receiver Tyreek Hill by his former wife, Keeta Vaccaro.
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aljazeera.com
US fines Bank of America $1.2bn for money laundering, sanctions violations
The second-largest US bank faces record penalties for failing to comply with money laundering and sanctions laws.
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independent.co.uk
Saudi engineer accused of planting secret listening device inside OpenAI HQ
An engineer at OpenAI has been charged with secretly installing a recording device inside a conference room in what officials say was an effort to capture sensitive conversations about the company’s technology
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bbc.com
US emergency call records reveal confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike
The killer of Colleen Slemmer was ultimately taken to hospital after two doses of lethal injection did not kill her.
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dw.com
Cornell suspends frat parties after gang rape case
Cornell said no parties will be held at frat houses until the end of the academic year. The university is trying to mend its reputation following its handling of a gang rape case in 2024.
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Donald Trump’s New Press Secretary Confuses Her Husband With the President
A question about balancing motherhood with a demanding government job became the most memorable moment of Donald Trump’s new Press Secretary Katie Zacharia’s first White House briefing. The new press ...
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mmafighting.com
Dana White responds to Sean Strickland’s complaints: ‘When isn’t Sean Strickland upset about something?’
Dana White reacts to Sean Strickland’s complaints about fighter pay
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vaticannews.va
Pope Leo has calm night in hospital after successful lung surgery - Vatican News
The Holy See Press Office says Pope Leo XIV had a calm first night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital after he underwent a successful lung operation without ...
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis sentenced to 40 years for rapper Tupac Shakur's murder
Davis was found guilty last month over his role in the late rap superstar's death in a drive-by shooting in 1996.
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‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 9, damages power sites
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine's partners failed to warn of Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv.
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nbcsports.com
Bo Nix: Playing good and playing bad, it’s a narrative and something made up
Bo Nix dismisses the numbers.
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Saudi employee charged with planting recording device at OpenAI office
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.
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Georgia father takes his son to Six Flags. Then the company shuts down 9 roller coasters across 6 parks: ‘deeply saddened by the guest incident’
Six Flags temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks on October 12 after one person died and several others were injured in an incident at Six Flags Over Georgia. The incident ...
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bloomberg.com
Iran Escalates Attacks on Ships, Threatening Oil Export Recovery
Iranian attacks on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz have surged, potentially threatening the recent recovery in Persian Gulf oil exports.
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abc7chicago.com
Chicago doctors explain Pope Leo XIV's cancer diagnosis; prayer held at his childhood home in Dolton
Chicago-area Catholics spent the day in prayer and reflection after learning of Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis.
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denverpost.com
Lauren Boebert, Eileen Laubacher talk tariffs and inflation during televised debate
The two women vying to represent Colorado’s easternmost congressional district engaged in a feisty back-and-forth during a televised debate Monday night, touching on topics ranging from tariffs to the Iran war to diesel prices.
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cnbc.com
Taiwan agrees to buy 30% of gas from Alaska LNG project, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Taiwan had agreed to buy 30% of the gas from a pipeline project in Alaska.
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Bulgarian PM summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attack
Six crew members are rescued but 10 are missing after a merchant ship was sunk overnight, Bulgaria says.
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FBI arrests OpenAI employee for allegedly planting recording device in company offices
A Saudi national who worked at OpenAI as an engineer is suspected of planting a recording device in one of the company's conference rooms.
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rawstory.com
Republicans fear their own members won’t bother showing up for work after midterms
Republicans on Capitol Hill are worried that some of their own members won’t bother returning to work after the November midterms, according to Politico.Lawmakers will come back to a long to-do list and, Politico reported, a mere 24 legislative days to get anything done.“The question becomes: Who sh...
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rollingstone.com
Jimmy Kimmel Takes Aim at Trump's New Press Secretary: 'Her Reading is Good for an 11 Year Old'
Jimmy Kimmel critiqued the first day of work for Donald Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.'
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Argentina targets UK in legal claim over Falklands oil exploration
The action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands.
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Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack
William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
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MI5 tackling more state threats than during Cold War, warns intelligence chief
Sir Ken McCallum says operations to tackle terrorism and state threats are now roughly of an "equal scale".
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si.com
Pat Forde: The Truth Behind Will Wade’s ‘Gotcha Questions’ Rant
The LSU coach’s angry response to my questions about LSU’s roster offered a revealing glimpse of a program still operating on a collision course with the SEC.
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Manchester United’s Martinez blasts board’s lack of investment
Manchester United beaten 2-0 at Atletico Madrid, but defender Lisandro Martinez slams club's failure to invest in team.
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deadline.com
'Dancing With The Stars' Season 35, Week 5 Recap: Super Bowl Night
'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35's remaining couples competed to songs by past Super Bowl halftime performers on Tuesday
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nbcnews.com
Federal judge issues longer-term decision blocking Trump’s White House media ban
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued an injunction preventing CNN, Politico and MS NOW from being booted from the White House complex until the case is decided.
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therams.com
Sean McVay confirms Rams waiving kicker Harrison Mevis, signing Blake Grupe
Rams head coach Sean McVay explains the team's decision to let kicker Harrison Mevis go and replace him with Blake Grupe
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wbbjtv.com
Jury returns mixed verdict after NFL star Tyreek Hill’s estranged wife accuses him of abuse
A jury has found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by his estranged wife.
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SNL stars and alum weigh in on Shane Gillis’ sexist monologue
Gillis’s comments on the late night sketch comedy show have sparked intense backlash
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thedailybeast.com
Desperate Must-Win Republican Throws Trump Under the Bus
Susan Collins slammed one of the president’s favorite topics.
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click2houston.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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Six Flags Over Georgia to reopen after deadly Goliath roller coaster fall
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CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Has 1 Brutal Word for Donald Trump’s Press Secretary Debut
Katie Zacharia’s first appearance as White House press secretary ended almost as quickly as it began. This left CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins questioning how a major media event could provide so l...
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sports.yahoo.com
Packers’ Micah Parsons Points Finger at Jayden Daniels Over Dan Quinn’s Future
Green Bay's star pass rusher didn't hold back about a costly overtime blunder, putting much of the blame on one player. The post Packers’ Micah Parsons Points Finger at Jayden Daniels Over Dan Quinn’s Future appeared first on HEAVY.
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mlb.com
Here's the root of Ohtani's slump. Is there time to fix it?
Shohei Ohtani will be in the Game 3 lineup on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. That it was ever even a question otherwise tells you a whole lot about how badly things have gone lately for the four-time Most Valuable Player and reigning Greatest Player Who Ever Lived. It’s
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news4jax.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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thehackernews.com
OpenAI Employee Arrested for Allegedly Planting Hidden Recorder in Executive Conference Room
An OpenAI engineering lead was arrested over an allegedly planted audio recorder in an executive conference room.
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nfl.com
Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to Hill's estranged wife
A Miami jury on Tuesday found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by Lakeeta Vaccaro.
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ms.now
Senate ratings change: Kansas and Minnesota tighten
Polls show tight races in a state Trump won by 16 points and one Harris carried by four. Here is what is driving our ratings changes and what the polls might be missing.
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CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Has 1 Brutal Word for Donald Trump’s Press Secretary Debut
Katie Zacharia’s first appearance as White House press secretary ended almost as quickly as it began. This left CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins questioning how a major media event could provide so l...
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theguardian.com
Judge extends White House access to banned media outlets CNN, MS Now and Politico
District court judge Timothy Kelly was ruling after the Trump administration blocked access to the three outlets in September
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ksat.com
Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star's estranged wife
A Miami jury has found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by his estranged wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro.
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Ex-gang leader gets 40 years to life for rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder
A 30-year hunt for justice ends with the sentencing of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, who has written about Shakur's shooting.