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Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026 · as of 05:04 UTC
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ewn.co.za
Fire destroys 400-year-old Parisian market
"I think it was ranked fifth in the world for street food this year," said Barbara Friedman of Primedia+.
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mashable.com
Did Ukraine’s drone strikes on Yandex data centers silence Russian bots?
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says bot activity dropped after his country attacked Russian data centers.
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theguardian.com
US midterm elections: 10 under-the-radar races worth watching
Though Democrats have a strong edge heading into the midterms, some races have openings for Republicans
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yahoo.com
Trump Sparks Big Reaction After Admitting He Checked Out Republican Senator’s Body
'Is he getting gayer as he gets older? Is that a thing?'
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newyorkjets.com
Jets Turned to Garrett Wilson & Braelon Allen to Power Offense in the Sunday Rain
2-Man Combo Provided Almost 80% of Scrimmage Yards Green & White Needed to Down the Browns
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independent.co.uk
Trump gushes about how attractive, athletic Jon Husted is: ‘I looked at his a**’
Trump’s rally in Youngstown, Ohio, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters, whom the president insulted with ‘your mom’ and fat jokes, like he did in Texas
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npr.org
Government spent millions on Trump ads. And, federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's home
The government is using millions of taxpayers' dollars on pro-Trump ads, even after the president said this would not happen. And, federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home.
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cbssports.com
Texas A&M's Mike Elko apologizes for 'cesspool' comment, criticism of fans
Elko drew backlash for his characterization of a section of the Aggies' fan base following Saturday's 21-point loss to Missouri
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sports.yahoo.com
Josh Allen delivers another unbelievable performance as Bills escape Rams in overtime
What a game on Monday Night Football to close out Week 5.
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nbcnews.com
Trump attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar and Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed at Ohio rally
The crowd chanted “deport” at several points as Trump denigrated Omar, who was born in Somalia and immigrated to the U.S., and El-Sayed, who was born in Michigan.
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aljazeera.com
One killed, several injured in Georgia rollercoaster ‘incident’
Six Flags temporarily closes nine similar rollercoasters after a fatal accident at its Georgia amusement park.
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npr.org
Voters here will decide whether to force cities to build cheaper, smaller homes
Voters in Massachusetts will decide whether to require cities and towns to allow smaller homes on smaller lots. A growing number of states are doing the same to help ease a housing shortage.
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cnbc.com
Anthropic warns AI models could soon copy themselves across home devices
Anthropic's latest research adds to the growing safety concerns around AI from the ability for models to carry out cyberattacks to the technology going rogue.
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Selma Blair Arraigned on 2 Felony Charges After Plane Incident Arrest
Selma Blair was arraigned in New York on Oct. 12 on two counts of assault in the second degree for allegedly kicking a police officer and a nurse following an incident on a Delta flight.
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buffalobills.com
Khalil Shakir makes 17-yard catch for red-zone access | Bills vs. Rams Highlights
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir endures hit-stick tackle as he makes 17-yard catch for red-zone access.
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euronews.com
Trump insists Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire' is in place
Trump insisted an energy ceasefire was in place between Russia and Ukraine despite reported Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy sites. A Russian drone hit a Kyiv apartment block, killing one woman and injuring at least five. #EuropeNews
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Kelly Clarkson and a local business are beefing on social media over a $15k bird
‘So you’re not only rude, you’re also a liar,’ the singer said
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Millions of Medicaid recipients to face draconian requirements as of 1 January
Trump’s reform law that seeks to make coverage harder to get, and to keep, includes working 80 hours per month
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nbcnews.com
Reaction to Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ and judge slams tree removal from D.C. golf course: Morning Rundown
Plus, why conservatives’ effort to spread a rumor that Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was absent from the campaign trail backfired.
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cbsnews.com
Would access to Russian diesel help drive down prices in the U.S.?
Average U.S. diesel prices remain stuck above $6 a gallon, raising fuel costs in trucking, agriculture and construction.
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jpost.com
Iran may be digging in for next war, raising stakes for US, Israel, and Gulf | The Jerusalem Post
The emerging picture is of an Iran continuing its efforts to rebuild its missile and drone programs despite the damage inflicted by previous US and Israeli strikes.
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npr.org
Actor Selma Blair removed from plane by police after altercation
Authorities say Blair was physically abusive and injured two flight attendants while traveling from Los Angeles to New York. A Blair representative said she had a medical emergency aboard the plane.
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wfmj.com
Trump rally high in energy despite sluggish attendance numbers
President Donald Trump’s supporters were more than satisfied with the president's remarks in Youngstown Monday night.
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Sherrill: Democrats Should Emphasize 'All of the Ways Trump Is Ruining the Economy'
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill tells Scott MacFarlane her fellow Democrats should blend a lower-costs message with amplifying Trump's handling of the War in Iran.
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Commanders DC Daronte Jones has a big problem
New Commanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones has a big problem.
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abcnews.com
Judge explodes at Trump admin lawyers after hundreds of trees felled at DC public golf course
"I am just beyond disappointed in the government," federal Judge Ana Reyes said.
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cnbc.com
Six Flags shares plunge after-hours following report of deadly roller coaster incident
Six Flags shares plunged more than 10% in after-hours trading Monday following reports of a deadly roller coaster incident at its Georgia amusement park.
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nbcnews.com
11 sailors missing after drone sinks ships in Black Sea
Bulgaria stopped short of explicitly accusing Russia of carrying out the attacks but Prime Minister Rumen Radev said their outcome “benefits the Russian Federation.”
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cnbc.com
French supermarket fridges get hacked, heating to 122°F and sparking fires
Hackers targeted hundreds of French supermarkets in a large-scale cyberattack, causing refrigerators to overheat, spoiling food, and sparking fires.
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profootballrumors.com
Marvin Harrison Jr. Passes Texans Physical; Houston's Week 5 Result Affected Trade?
The Texans' Week 5 result looks to have affected their talks with the Cardinals on Marvin Harrison Jr.
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finance.yahoo.com
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures trade mixed with bank earnings on deck
US stock futures were muted on Tuesday as crosscurrents from bank earnings, a chip sell-off, and volatile oil prices clouded the market outlook.
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newsweek.com
How Ukraine Could Explode Trump’s ‘Deal With the Devil’
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nbcsports.com
Rams' Alaric Jackson punched Bills' Bradley Chubb after game
Jackson will be facing NFL discipline for approaching Chubb after the game and throwing a punch.
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Panicked Trump Launches 544-Word Rant to Save Flailing MAGA Senator
President Donald Trump freaked out on the state of the Kansas Senate race on Monday with a fiery post defending embattled MAGA Senator Roger Marshall. The president hit the panic button on Truth Socia...
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therams.com
Game Recap: Rams fall to Bills 37-34 in overtime on Monday Night Football
Bills kicker Tyler Bass' game-winning, 45-yard field goal in overtime the difference after Rams kicker Harrison Mevis' 48-yard attempt was blocked.
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nbcnews.com
Deadly Saudi airport strikes mark major Mideast escalation
An attack by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis over the weekend appeared to be the deadliest on the kingdom in more than a decade.
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sfchronicle.com
3,500 seats for WNBA Finals game? Valkyries, Dream deserve better than this embarrassment
The WNBA Finals reflect the contrast of the two WNBAs, with the arenas for the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries highlighting the league’s recent past and brighter future.
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nbcnews.com
Investigators hunt hackers who heated French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spiling food
The Paris prosecutor’s office said that a “large-scale” attack was “affecting connected refrigerators in several major food retailers across France,” leading to food losses and fires.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Nuclear sites fortified, loyalists rallied: Iran braces for possible US attacks after midterms
Iran has strengthened defences around sensitive nuclear sites and stepped up efforts to rally domestic support as it prepares for possible renewed US strikes after the November 3 midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported. Tehran has also warned regional officials that a fresh conflict could spill across the Gulf, with threats of land incursions into neighbouring countries and attacks on regional infrastructure, US forces and commercial shipping.
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kpbs.org
ICE launching 'Operation Safe California' crackdown starting in San Diego
Agents were told to “go after anybody,” regardless of criminal history, according to the Washington Examiner.
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Ex-Chicago detective identified as killing child in 65-year cold case
Police used recently discovered DNA to pin murder of eight-year-old girl on Thomas McInerney, who died in 2006
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npr.org
What ice cream has to do with this year's Nobel Prize in economics
Prices can get sticky. That helps explain why recessions hurt so much — and what policymakers can do about them.
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houstonchronicle.com
Did Texans overpay for Marvin Harrison Jr.? It depends on whom you ask
The Houston Chronicle spoke with half a dozen current and former NFL executives about the Texans' trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. Here's what they said.
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buffalobills.com
Tyler Bass' Overtime 45-yard kick sends Bills to 37-34 victory | Bills vs. Rams Highlights
Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass makes the game-winning 45-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Bills to a 37-34 victory over the Rams in Week 5.
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Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Security forces use helicopters to rescue dozens of people as the two storms damage infrastructure and cause flash flooding
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bleacherreport.com
QB Report Cards for 2026 NFL Week 5
The NFL is reaching the point where quarterback changes may become necessary.Some are inevitable due to injury. Others are internal, with an individual responding to adversity, as the New England Patriots' Drake Maye did in Week 5 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Some are more literal, as seen by the Raiders allowing this year's No. 1 overall pick, Fernando Mendoza, to get his first playing time during a blowout loss.
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wbur.org
Question 8: Mass. voters weigh measure that would topple recreational marijuana industry
Question 8 will ask voters whether to repeal the laws that made Massachusetts the sixth state in the country to legalize recreational marijuana sales.
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npr.org
DNA and vehicle-tracking help French investigators recover stolen Renoirs
DNA left on a protective painting cover helped investigators recover two stolen Renoirs and uncover what they suspected were preparations for another art heist, a French prosecutor said Monday.
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Today on Pinstripe Alley – 10/13/25
The LCS has started off well for the hate-watchers.
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nbcnews.com
The Bills and Rams just played the thriller of the NFL season — and perhaps a Super Bowl preview
Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen won the first overtime game of his career, leading the Bills to a 37-34 victory over Los Angeles.