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Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026 · as of 00:39 UTC
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abc7chicago.com
Mom of 3 accused of orchestrating armed robbery that ended in deadly shooting at Oak Brook mall
Prosecutors accused a Chicago woman of orchestrating an armed robbery that ended in a deadly shooting at Oak Brook mall.
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mercurynews.com
Letters: Plan for public execution is an unprecedented mistake
Also: Public display | Leaders, wake up | Children’s voice | Buying votes | Return to competence. Bay Area News Group reader letters to the editor for Oct. 14, 2026.
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si.com
The Brewers Are Making the Dodgers Look Old, Tired and Vulnerable
Through two games of the NLCS, Milwaukee is thoroughly outplaying Los Angeles. A 12-pitch battle from Game 2 shows the difference between the teams.
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variety.com
Dropout Sets ‘MP3’ Starring Jeremy Culhane, Paul F. Tompkins as Its First Scripted Live-Action Series in Seven Years (EXCLUSIVE)
The rebranded CollegeHumor will launch a three-episode music video countdown show spoof "MP3" on its comedy streaming service Dropout this November.
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nbcnews.com
NFL legend Terry Bradshaw says he realizes his TV career is ‘coming to an end’
Bradshaw made the comments while speaking with NBC News about his new memoir, “Looking for Terry.”
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pbs.org
White House press secretary's debut brings news of Guilfoyle's exit
On her first day at the podium, new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made news. She announced that President Trump has asked his son's former fiancée and ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, to resign amid allegations that she sought $100,000 from a donor. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.
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theguardian.com
Man who died in Six Flags rollercoaster fall in Georgia was a father and educator
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was a father of 10-year-old daughter, and overcame two bouts of cancer, his family says
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gsmarena.com
Apple Home Collection launches with LG and Schneider cameras, thermostats, and sensors
None of them need a separate app or account. Apple had a busy day today. The company introduced its HomeView smart display, the next-generation Apple TV...
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foxbusiness.com
Kroger plans to cut 3,000 corporate jobs as grocery giant expands AI use
Kroger is reportedly planning to cut roughly 37% of its corporate workforce over three years as it expands AI use and seeks to reduce costs and grocery prices.
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vaticannews.va
Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery - Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV has undergone surgery at Gemelli Hospital, during which doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, according to the Holy See Press ...
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cbsnews.com
Trump officials now leaning against livestream of execution, sources say
Last week, the Pentagon had said the execution of the ex-Army major convicted of killing 13 in 2009 would be livestreamed.
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Following deadly Six Flags incident, carnival operator explains how rides are inspected
As investigators work to determine what caused a deadly roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia, more attention is being paid to how rides at fairs across Georgia stay safe for visiting families.
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nbcnews.com
Vatican says pope has lung cancer and had part of his right lung removed
The surgery typically requires a weeklong hospital stay; the Vatican on Monday canceled all of Leo’s audiences through Oct. 20.
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nhl.com
NHL Frozen Frenzy live blog | NHL.com
All the sights, sounds, highlights from 16-game night
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cnbc.com
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 may be above average. Some say it's not enough
The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the cost-of-living adjustment for 2027. Projections point to a higher-than-average increase.
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nbcsports.com
Micah Parsons: "Jayden Daniels probably cost Dan Quinn his job"
Packers LB minces no words about QB's role in clock disaster.
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sports.yahoo.com
Valkyries Owner Says He Pressured WNBA Over Dream's 3,500-Seat Finals Venue
Joe Lacob said he pressured NBA and WNBA leadership over plans for the Dream to host Finals games at 3,500-seat Gateway Center Arena.
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lufkindailynews.com
Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives Sean Casten of Illinois
Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Illinois, running for re-election to the U.S.
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pressdemocrat.com
PG&E eyes power shutoffs across North Bay amid growing fire concerns
Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties are among 22 counties under a PG&E shutoff watch, with winds expected to peak Thursday in Northern California.
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foxnews.com
Ilhan Omar's wealth scandal takes a turn just one day after raid of her DC home
Jeanine Pirro says her office is investigating Ilhan Omar's financial disclosures after business valuations tied to her husband surged dramatically.
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ramblinwreck.com
Georgia Tech’s Efford Medically Retires from Football
Two-time all-ACC LB and two-year team captain Kyle Efford steps away after making 250 career tackles
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hollywoodreporter.com
‘Girls’ Is Returning to HBO, for a Limited Time
Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet and Jemima Kirke will reprise their roles, with filming set to start in 2027.
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Colorado ski resorts celebrate their first snowfall of the season
Multiple ski resorts across Colorado shared their excitement on Tuesday after receiving their first snowfall of the 2026-2027 season.
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nfl.com
Rams LT Alaric Jackson struck Bills LB Bradley Chubb after Monday night's overtime game
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advocate.com
JD Vance, who once thought he was gay before changing his name twice, suggests James Talarico is gay
“I love you too, sir. In a totally platonic way, to be clear. I’m the vice president, not James Talarico.”
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AI in your oven? Anthropic warns models ‘months away’ from self-replication on smart devices
Researchers say ‘AI worms’ could soon infiltrate internet-connected devices amid calls for increased guardrails
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fox4news.com
FBI raids Texas 'laptop farms' helping North Korea fund nuclear weapons
Federal officers confiscated more than 100 devices from laptop farms in North Texas. These setups allowed North Korean operatives to land remote American jobs and send millions of dollars back to North Korea.
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NATO commander says alliance does not want war but is 'ready to fight tonight'
European officials warn Russia could test NATO's defenses with covert attacks or a limited military incursion. Recently, European nations have faced increased covert Russian activity.
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yahoo.com
Archbishop Urges Catholic Soldiers to Refuse Firing Squad Orders Over Pentagon’s Planned Livestream Execution
A prominent Catholic archbishop has urged U.S. soldiers to refuse participation in a planned military firing squad execution, warning that broadcasting the killing could turn it into a disturbing publ...
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cnbc.com
Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove lobe of lung, Vatican says
Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer after a lower lobe of the Pope's right lung was removed in a curative surgery, the Vatican said.
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foxnews.com
‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte’s cause of death revealed as co-stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul mourn actor
RJ Mitte's representative confirmed the "Breaking Bad" actor and cerebral palsy advocate died by suicide at his Brownsville, Texas, home. He was 34.
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mashable.com
Report indicates 'GTA 6' launching on PC in early 2027
That's sooner than expected.
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anthropic.com
Redesigning source control at Anthropic
As our merges per day grew more than tenfold, source control became our biggest development bottleneck. Here, we share how we migrated to an in-house version control system in five months.
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Trump's diesel deal with Putin draws bipartisan criticism from a frustrated Congress
The deal is being criticized by both Republicans and Democrats as fueling Russia's war against Ukraine, violating existing U.S. laws and drawing the U.S. closer to Russia.
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click2houston.com
DA: ICE allegedly removed critical evidence after vehicle hit Miguel Parra-Hernandez in northwest Harris County
Harris County DA Sean Teare has launched a criminal investigation into an ICE officer’s collision with a man, raising questions about whether the man was intentionally struck and whether critical evidence was lost.
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nbcnews.com
Diesel futures jump, signaling higher prices to come despite Trump’s Russia deal
“Absolutely stunning price spikes in wholesale diesel today,” a top energy analyst said.
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talkbusiness.net
Shoffner, Wadlin hold Senate debate; Cotton a no-show - Talk Business & Politics
A public, televised debate for the open U.S. Senate seat in Arkansas was held Monday (Oct. 12) at Arkansas TV in Conway, but two-term incumbent U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton R-Ark.,...
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thenationaldesk.com
Democrats push Medicare for All as Republicans, including Cruz, slam single-payer plan
From New York to Michigan, Medicare-for-all has become a major campaign issue this election cycle, drawing sharp opposition from many Republicans.
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kyivpost.com
Putin’s Protector in the White House
The world is astounded by how Trump’s worship of Putin has led him to renounce America’s noblest ideals.
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tricitiesbusinessnews.com
Washington must move quickly to regulate AI
We’re entering a new world of cyberattacks, and Washington isn’t ready.
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nypost.com
Kelly Clarkson’s mad she was ‘treated like everyone else,’ made Brooklyn toy shop target of sick threats: furious owner
Kelly Clarkson’s rant at a Brooklyn toy shop over a $15,000 mechanical bird has sparked thousands of threats, the co-owner told The Post — as he said the Grammy winner was mad she got “treate…
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Internet can’t stop laughing at White House press secretary’s short and awkward briefing: ‘Is this a hostage video’
Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new White House press secretary, pulled the plug on the briefing after 14 minutes
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BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition as part of his $10bn lawsuit
BBC asks US federal judge to compel Trump’s lawyers to schedule deposition after his team canceled initial session
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Bank of America hit with $1.2B in penalties over money laundering compliance failures
The Treasury Department announced approximately $1.21 billion in penalties against Bank of America over failures to investigate suspicious transactions and comply with U.S. sanctions laws
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cnbc.com
FBI arrests Saudi OpenAI employee who allegedly planted recording device in conference room
The Tuesday incident comes as the ChatGPT-maker, along with competitors, faces heightened scrutiny over its safety practices.
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Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings from Justin Boone
Here's a look at Justin Boone's Week 6 fantasy football rankings.
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Patriots sign running back Hassan Haskins, cornerback D’Shawn Jamison to practice squad
Outside linebacker Jose Ramirez was released in a corresponding move.
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nbcnews.com
Bryan Cranston mourns ‘Breaking Bad’ co-star RJ Mitte: ‘My sweet son’
The pair had been planning to get together for lunch before Mitte’s death by suicide, and Cranston lamented their inability to make that happen.
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bbc.com
Horse carriages in New York City expected to be outlawed
Both the speaker of the city council and the mayor have expressed support for ending the practice.
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Friend of woman allegedly killed by Massachusetts police officer: "It was complete, 100% exploitation"
Lauren Andrews says she spoke with Sandra Birchmore just two weeks before her death and never believed the medical examiner's initial conclusion that Birchmore died by suicide.