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Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026 · as of 01:13 UTC
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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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cbsnews.com
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.
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aljazeera.com
Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, PM says
Two ships were hit in the attack, including the Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3, which sustained damage.
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Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery, Vatican says
Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung cancer for Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican said in a medical update after he underwent surgery.
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huffpost.com
They Asked Me To Care For A 2-Month-Old Until She Died. Her Story Didn't End The Way Anyone Expected.
“A small shape lay wrapped tightly in a faded hospital blanket. Wires slipped out from beneath the folds.”
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hollywoodreporter.com
Six Flags Closes 9 Coasters After Rider Dies in “Gruesome” Fall
More coasters are temporarily shut down in "abundance of caution" following a rider reportedly falling from Goliath in Georgia.
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npr.org
Cornell University bans frat parties, vows to address 'disturbing' campus culture
In a letter, Cornell's president apologized for what happened to the student who alleges she was raped by several men at a fraternity house in 2024 and promised 'meaningful action.'
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pbs.org
WATCH: Georgia's Ossoff and Collins face off in Senate debate
Sen. Jon Ossoff is scheduled to face Republican Rep. Mike Collins Tuesday in a debate for Georgia’s key U.S. Senate race.
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cnbc.com
Bank of America fined $1.2 billion over money-laundering violations
The action by the Treasury Department was announced less than a day before Bank of America reports quarterly earnings.
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nbcnews.com
Why advanced U.S. weapons aren’t stopping Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia
The Gulf kingdom is the world’s top purchaser of American weapons, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
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thetexan.news
UH Poll: Talarico Leads Paxton by 22 Points in Harris County
In addition, 72 percent of likely voters disapprove of Harris County’s historic property tax increase.
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theguardian.com
Enter the Zachbot: Trump’s new press secretary malfunctions on podium debut
Katie Zacharia’s maiden briefing was excruciating – at least her predecessor had delivered her propaganda hot
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gothamist.com
A visit to Art of Play, the Brooklyn store in an animatronic bird beef with Kelly Clarkson
"Kelly Clarkson has put us in danger," says the co-owner of Art of Play.
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yahoo.com
New York City to ban horse-drawn carriages in 2028, City Council speaker says
The bill would prohibit horses from being sold to slaughterhouses.
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npr.org
The Trump administration warns Ukraine it could cut off intel, Zelenskyy tells NPR
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sat down for an interview with NPR at a time of renewed tensions with the White House.
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California coastal homes battered and bruised after weekend of intense waves and flooding
Boardwalk destroyed in Long Beach and homes damaged, while Baja California in Mexico and Las Vegas also affected
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abcnews.com
Late 'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte remembered for cerebral palsy advocacy
Late actor RJ Mitte is being remembered for his advocacy work for the disability community.
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Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI
New products from Apple include the HomeView, an iPad-like device that acts as a hub for other smart home gadgets
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foxnews.com
French supermarkets face millions in losses after cyberattack hits refrigerators nationwide
Hackers targeted Danfoss refrigerator controls across French supermarkets, forcing chains like Carrefour and Monoprix to discard massive food stocks.
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independent.co.uk
The cost breakdown which lays out why Americans are struggling on $100,000 salaries
Dollar General CEO recently said $100,000 earners have adopted the shopping habits of lower-income households
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foxnews.com
Democrats' fury over Ilhan Omar raid draws stinging GOP reminder about raid from the past: ‘Set the precedent’
Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home, igniting fierce partisan debate over immigration fraud and weaponization.
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alaskapublic.org
Trump's Wasilla rally draws supporters and protesters
Some Alaskans lined up hours early for President Trump's rally, while others gathered in protest of his policies.
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vaticannews.va
Cardinal Parolin: 'I spoke with Pope Leo, who is an example of great serenity' - Vatican News
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin shares with journalists his hope for the Pope's quick recovery from surgery, saying everyone is ...
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Judge orders Trump administration to halt work on historic DC golf course
District judge Ana Reyes halts tree-cutting at the East Potomac golf course until 26 October, and now requires advance notice before making course changes
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Selma Blair Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges Following Violent Outburst on Delta Flight
New details emerged late Monday about what allegedly occurred on board the flight and in the aftermath when Blair was detained at JFK and transported to a local hospital.
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vulture.com
Bryan Cranston Mourns His Breaking Bad TV Son, RJ Mitte
“All that promise and potential now is such a loss,” Cranston wrote.
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New York City Council set to pass bill banning horse carriages next week, officials say
The City Council is poised to pass a bill banning the carriage horse industry in New York City, officials said Tuesday.
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finance.yahoo.com
'Not a USA deal': Trump downplays Russian diesel plan in the face of GOP criticism
President Trump has begun to downplay his new deal with Russia after the plan to allow imports of Russian diesel into the US came under withering criticism.
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npr.org
Kimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to resign among corruption allegations
Kimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to resign as US ambassador to Greece following allegations that she sought payment from a Trump donor in exchange for access to administration officials
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work on historic DC golf course until Oct. 26
District Judge Ana Reyes on Tuesday ordered a halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course until Oct. 26, putting a further pause on work at the historic D.
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curbed.com
‘Kelly Clarkson Has Put Us in Danger’
Talking with the beleaguered owner of Art of Play, a tiny toy shop in Brooklyn Heights that had a truly horrible weekend.
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Archbishop of the U.S. military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squad
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who oversees the Catholic Church’s pastoral services to Catholics in the U. military, is condemning the proposed livestream of the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan.
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How Iran made the Houthis into such a problem for the U.S. and its allies
10 years ago, few people had heard of the Houthis. Here's how the Yemeni rebels have become Iran's "most powerful proxy."
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statements.cornell.edu
Immediate measures to strengthen campus safety and better support survivors
Cornell University contains seven undergraduate colleges plus the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Law School, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City and Doha, Qatar, and the 93 fields of study in the Graduate School.
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kwch.com
POTUS to Wichita: Trump flying in next week to rally for Roger Marshall
Following President Donald Trump’s promise for a “Kansas Style Rally” in support of Senator Roger Marshall, a representative of the Republican National Convention confirmed plans for a rally in Wichita on Monday, Oct. 19.
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6abc.com
Double homicide being investigated at Great Wolf Lodge in Pocono Mountains: Coroner
Officials are investigating a double homicide at the Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun, Monroe County.
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amny.com
BREAKING | Horse carriage industry in Central Park nears extinction as Mamdani and Menin strike deal on phase-out bill | amNewYork
A nearly two-decade-long fight by animal rights activists and several lawmakers to ban horse carriages in Central Park appears to be on the verge of success.
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Is Zelensky right to say data centre strikes have taken down Russian bots?
Experts say there is no evidence that Russian trolls have been affected by Ukraine’s Yandex attacks.
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comicbookmovie.com
VisionQuest: An Updated Ranking Of Every Live-Action MCU TV Series According To Rotten Tomatoes
VisionQuest is the latest MCU TV show to be "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes, so we're now revisiting how each live-action series compares according to those all-important scores.
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nfl.com
NFL Network: Rams releasing kicker Harrison Mevis, signing K Blake Grupe off Jets' practice squad
The Los Angeles Rams are releasing kicker Harrison Mevis following their Monday night loss to the Buffalo Bills and signing Blake Grupe off the New York Jets' practice squad.
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MI5 chief warns against overstating Russian interference in Brexit vote
It comes after Andy Burnham said Moscow had tried to interfere in the 2016 referendum.
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Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in lawsuit seeking records on Elon Musk’s DOGE
The Trump administration argues that DOGE is exempt from FOIA’s requirements as a presidential advisory body.
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foxnews.com
Americans draw the line at livestreaming ‘spectacle’ of Fort Hood shooter's execution: ‘It’s an abomination’
Americans blast Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution as "absolutely absurd" and dangerous.
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NFL insiders provide injury updates for Patriots' TreVeyon Henderson, Will Campbell
The Patriots have won two straight, but lost TreVeyon Henderson and Will Campbell to injuries in their victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
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Cyberattacks disrupt refrigeration systems at European supermarkets
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure told Parliament on Tuesday that about 700 of the country’s 10,000 supermarkets were affected.
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gothamist.com
NYC Council set to ban Central Park's carriage horse industry
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he supports the ban, and a majority of city councilmembers have signed on to support legislation that would end the industry.
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Saudi Arabia strikes oil depots in Yemen as conflict with Houthis escalates
Civilians warned to leave target area near Sana’a before attacks following deadly strike on Riyadh airport
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cnbc.com
More Republicans come out against Trump's diesel deal with Putin
Senators told Trump, the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin "will not achieve just ends, nor will it benefit Americans."
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nbcsports.com
Rams replace Mevis with Blake Grupe
Rams signed K Blake Grupe off the Jets practice squad.
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businessinsider.com
AI agent company Decagon held early M&A talks with ServiceNow, others
Buzzy AI agent company Decagon is in early talks to be acquired by ServiceNow, and has hired an investment bank to evaluate M&A interest.