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Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026 · as of 03:32 UTC
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theguardian.com
Kimberly Guilfoyle steps down as US ambassador to Greece after alleged misconduct
White House asked Guilfoyle, who is alleged to have sought a bill payment from a Trump donor, to resign from post
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pagesix.com
Exclusive | Collin Gosselin threatens to take legal action against mom Kate over alleged abuse: ‘Justice is very important to me’
Collin has been estranged from his mother since 2016, when she sent him to a behavioral health institution at age 11 over alleged behavioral issues.
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finance.yahoo.com
Higher mortgage rates keep home sales stuck around year-to-date lows
Home sales dropped 2.2% from a year ago as mortgage rates rose.
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independent.co.uk
Zacharia gets off to bumpy start in brief, unusual first press briefing
Newly-minted press secretary lasts less than 15 minutes in awkward debut before the White House press corps
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foxnews.com
White House asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as Greece ambassador
The White House press briefing room will see its first event under White House press secretary Katie Zacharia on Tuesday.
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cnbc.com
Trump's diesel deal with Russia equals less than two weeks of U.S. demand
President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia comes as he is under pressure to reduce fuel prices with the U.S. midterm elections less than a month way.
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yahoo.com
Trump tries to explain why he (twice) announced an ‘energy ceasefire’ that didn’t exist
Why would anyone believe Trump’s next boast after he effectively admitted that he’s willing to announce imaginary developments? I honestly don’t know.
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macrumors.com
Apple TV 4K is Now Even More Expensive, 128GB Model Priced at $299
The new Apple TV 4K announced today is even more expensive than the previous model, with U.S. pricing set at $299. The new Apple TV 4K only has a single configuration available with 128GB of storage, Wi-Fi 7, and an Ethernet port. The previous model had two separate configurations that were most recently priced at $199 and $249 in the U.S. following an earlier price increase. following an earlier price increase.
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nbcsports.com
Did Jayden Daniels think overtime would continue after the first period ended?
The problem with everyone taking the blame for a colossal clock-management blunder is that, if everyone is Spartacus, it's impossible to know who's truly at fault.
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Pope Leo arrives at hospital in Rome to have nodule removed from his lung
Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery later in the day to remove a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant ...
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ms.now
Sotomayor and Gorsuch jointly call out ‘constitutional absurdity’ in immigration prosecution
It is the latest instance of the Obama and Trump appointees together spotlighting perceived government abuses.
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npr.org
DOJ launches antitrust probe of TV networks. And, Trump says Ukraine needs new leader
The Justice Department is investigating several TV networks for possible antitrust violations. And, President Trump pressures Ukrainians to elect a new leader.
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tampabay.com
Jolly courts undecided Black voters in race for Florida governor
The Democratic candidate, who is running against GOP U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, said the governor’s race could come down to this group of voters.
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foxnews.com
US military archbishop urges Catholic soldiers to refuse involvement in Army firing squad execution
Archbishop Timothy Broglio urged Catholic soldiers to refuse firing squad duty in the planned execution of Nidal Hasan, calling the livestream barbaric.
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france24.com
Russia pounds Ukrainian cities, spares energy targets for first time since Trump 'ceasefire'
Russia hammered Ukrainian cities and transport links overnight into Tuesday, killing at least four people in the city of Kharkiv, while appearing to spare energy facilities for the first time since US…
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Running on empty, Trump turns to Putin to fuel midterm hopes
US President Donald Trump insists Russia and China are not doing much to help Iran in its war with America and Israel. “If they are, it's at a very low level, but I don't believe they are at all,” the MAGA supremo declared on Monday, arguing that Moscow and Beijing had too much to lose by getting involved.
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cbssports.com
Best Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55: Collect $55 bonus for Delaware-MTSU, Guardians-Rays, MLB on Tuesday
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Peltola Raises $17 Million as Trump Heads to Alaska
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tmz.com
Cornell Jane Doe Didn't Look Intoxicated, Distressed At Chi Phi Frat Party, Witnesses Claim
Jane Doe was coherent when she was in a room at the Chi Phi fraternity house with several other men ... and she didn't look to be in distress when she exited that same room with several frat bros hours later ... at least according to two Cornell students who say they were there.
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nypost.com
‘Cornell 7’ accuser sent roommate 3-letter text during alleged gang rape, newly released messages show
The text appears to have been sent from Jane Doe’s phone in the middle of what she later alleged was a drunken, ketamine-fuelled gang-rape in the Chi Phi frat house.
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Trump defends Russian diesel deal amid backlash; Ilhan Omar blames him for raid on her home
Plus, newly released 911 recordings reveal a half-hour delay in getting help to Christa Pike after her failed execution. And Selma Blair is arrested following alleged assaults aboard a Delta flight.
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cbssports.com
Best Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55: Get $55 bonus for Rays-Guardians, FIU-Jacksonville State, MLB on Tuesday
Kalshi offers sign-up promotions for MLB, college football and NFL trading on Tuesday with the best Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55
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bbc.com
Spanish royals make rare visit to Ceuta after migrant crisis
Spain's exclave in North Africa is still dealing with the aftermath of an influx of 70,000 people from Morocco in July.
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foxnews.com
Trump-linked super PAC pulls funding from 2 House Republicans as GOP fights to keep majority
House Republicans face growing pressure as Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. pulls planned spending from Tom Kean and Marianette Miller-Meeks' districts.
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ktvu.com
Mill Valley murder-suicide: What to know about former SFPD officers
A retired San Francisco police sergeant killed his wife – also a former police officer – and their 24-year-old daughter in Mill Valley in what is believed to be a murder-suicide. Here's what we know.
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Zelenskyy says Russia ‘did not heed’ Trump’s call for ceasefire and Ukraine had ‘no early warning’ before strikes on Kyiv – Europe live
Ukraine’s president says his country has halted strikes on Russian oil refineries for two days after Trump’s energy ceasefire announcement
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Apple Announces 'HomeView' Smart Home Hub
Apple today announced the "HomeView," an all-new kind of smart home hub featuring a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and Siri AI. Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing Greg Joswiak said: Apple HomeView is designed to be shared by everyone in the home yet feel completely personal to each user.
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fortune.com
'The cost to us, the United States, is high': Trump's 'financial lifeline' diesel deal with Putin sparks bipartisan backlash in Congress | Fortune
Six Democrat and Republican senators urged Trump to reverse course, saying the U.S. "should not provide Putin with a financial lifeline."
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nbcnews.com
White House asks Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece, to resign amid misconduct allegations
Guilfoyle, a former Fox News personality, was a top Trump campaign surrogate.
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A 63-Year-Old Will Load Trucks Four Hours a Night at UPS. The Paycheck Will Be About $1,800 a Month. The Union Health Plan Will Be Worth More
Loading trucks four hours a night at 63 sounds like a step backward, but for someone sitting on $900,000 in a traditional 401(k) with two years until Medicare, it might be the most profitable financial move available.
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Man orders a $30 filet mignon at Texas Roadhouse. Then he realizes it’s the third time they’ve allegedly swapped his meat: ‘Y’all be careful’
Kenneth Card (@kennethcard3) shared a story about his recent visit to Texas Roadhouse, where he ordered a filet mignon. As a former cook who has experience with different cuts of meat and the ability ...
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nbcsports.com
Josh Allen "trusting our guys to be pros" while staying West on a short week
The Bills are not traveling home after beating the Rams on Monday night, and that means they need to be totally focused on the job at hand, according to quarterback Josh Allen.
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Ken Paxton Attended Party in Dubai With Girlfriend and Two Fugitives
Donald Trump’s scandal-plagued Senate nominee in Texas faces a fresh nightmare over claims he partied in Dubai with his lover and two fugitives wanted by the Justice Department. State Attorney General...
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cnbc.com
Iran reportedly fortifies nuclear sites as it prepares for possible U.S. strikes after midterms
A Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis – a Yemeni militant group backed by Tehran – said it had intercepted another attack on Riyadh.
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'Don’t post videos, stay indoors': Embassy issues fresh advisory for Indians in Saudi Arabia
Indian embassies in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday issued fresh advisories for Indian nationals amid flight disruptions following the suspension of services by Indian airlines to several Saudi cities until October 17.
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foxnews.com
Suspected terror plot to target key UK base 'highly likely' to be 'coordinated in Iran,' PM says
The U.S., Britain and other allies condemned Iran Monday, saying an alleged attempt to target RAF Fairford shows Tehran's "continued willingness to project hostile activity beyond its borders through covert networks and proxy actors."
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JPMorgan profit misses analyst estimates as Jamie Dimon warns economic forces 'shift under the surface'
JPMorgan reported Q3 earnings before the bell Tuesday.
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newrepublic.com
Ken Paxton Caught Partying With U.S. Fugitives in Dubai
Why was the Texas attorney general hanging out with wanted fugitives?
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commondreams.org
El-Sayed Releases Policy Proposal to Get AI Development 'Under Control' | Common Dreams
US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is taking a stand against Silicon Valley billionaires controlling the future of AI. El-Sayed's "AI Under Control" proposal offers a solution to prevent a potential global crisis.
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Apple's Next Launch is Today: 'Welcome Home' in New York
Apple plans to unveil the HomeView, a HomePod mini 2, and an updated Apple TV 4K as part of its "Welcome home" launch today. The devices will likely be unveiled in press releases shared on the Apple Newsroom website at around 9 a.m. Eastern Time today, as that is when Apple's private "Welcome home" experience in New York begins. At the experience, invited reporters and content creators will likely receive hands-on time with the devices.
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nbcnews.com
Supreme Court to hear Trump attempt to withhold DOGE documents
The justices took up an appeal by the Trump administration seeking to prevent the disclosure of information about the inner workings of the agency used to downsize government.
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tribtoday.com
At Youngstown rally, president urges support for Republican candidates
YOUNGSTOWN — In between saying gas prices were going to “drop like a rock,” and that he’d end the wars in Iran and between Ukraine and Russia, President Donald Trump urged Ohio voters to support U.S. Sen. Jon Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in this election. During Monday’s rally at Covelli Centre, Trump, a […]
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sports.yahoo.com
Dodgers will have 'conversation' about benching Shohei Ohtani as star's struggles continue this postseason
The Dodgers are considering the unthinkable down 0-2 to the Brewers.
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‘Wow, dude. You’re an idiot’: why Kelly Clarkson is fighting over a $15,000 bird on social media
After having a Pretty Woman moment in a Brooklyn store, the singer-songwriter let rip on X
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cnbc.com
Why this little known Chinese chipmaker has caused a global stock rout
China's leading memory chipmaker CXMT has reportedly made progress on new designs.
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nbcnews.com
Florida to execute a prisoner who killed his cellmate in hopes of getting a death sentence
James Robertson, 63, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and waived all appeals in the 2008 strangling of Frank Hart.
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bleacherreport.com
Shohei Ohtani Benching Considered amid MLB Playoff Struggles & Injury, Dodgers' Dave Roberts Says
The Los Angeles Dodgers are searching for answers after falling behind 2-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, and that could result in the benching of arguably the best player in baseball.
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Ken Paxton Caught Partying With U.S. Fugitives in Dubai
Why was the Texas attorney general hanging out with wanted fugitives?
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wral.com
Did you see it? SpaceX launch visible in NC skies Tuesday morning
A SpaceX launch was visible in North Carolina skies on Tuesday morning.
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electrek.co
No single person has spent more money to harm EVs than Tesla CEO Elon Musk
After spending $288 million on anti-EV campaigns in '24, he's one-upped himself with at least $366 million in '26. It's cost Tesla billions.