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Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026 · as of 05:39 UTC
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theguardian.com
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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sports.yahoo.com
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.
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npr.org
Trump Midterm Campaigning, Rep. Omar Home Searched, Europe Pushes Back on Russia Deal : Up First from NPR
President Trump is ramping up campaign travel and putting himself at the center of the midterms as Republicans fight increasingly competitive races in states he won easily.Federal agents searched Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar’s home as part of a criminal investigation just weeks before the midterms, prompting her to accuse the Trump administration of political targeting.European allies are pushing back on Trump’s approach to Russia, with the E-U tightening sanctions and NATO’s top commander warning the alliance is ready to fight if attacked.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Miguel Macias, Padma Rama, Tina Kraja, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott.Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Supervising Senior Producer is Vince Pearson.(0:00) Introduction(01:52) Trump Midterm Campaigning(05:20) Rep. Omar Home Searched(08:56) Europe Pushes Back on Russia Deal
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ynetnews.com
Report: Iran threatens ground incursions into neighboring countries if US attacks
Tehran also warns of attacks on Saudi oil facilities, US warships and Gulf infrastructure as Washington reinforces its military presence and Iran prepares for possible renewed fighting after the November 3 midterm elections
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foxnews.com
Trump's new press secretary faces first major test as White House briefing room enters new era
Katie Zacharia makes her White House press briefing room debut Tuesday, ending a weekslong stretch without a permanent press secretary at the podium.
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cnbc.com
Bank earnings live updates: JPMorgan stock falls on rare earnings miss
Follow live bank earnings coverage for JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, with third-quarter results, calls and stock moves.
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yahoo.com
Donald Trump’s DC Golf Course Plans Face New Court Scrutiny Over Trees
A federal judge has frozen further tree-cutting at a Washington, DC, public course that Donald Trump wants to remodel into a golf course. This comes after the administration cleared at least 430 trees...
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If 'everything' is on the table, is a QB change coming for Texas A&M?
Texas A&M coach Mike Elko says "everything has to be on the table" after a blowout loss as the team seeks offensive answers.
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cbssports.com
Brewers top Dodgers behind William Contreras, take 2-0 NLCS lead
Four relievers retired the final 15 Los Angeles batters in order, pushing the defending champions into a two-game hole while moving within two victories of their first World Series trip since 1982.
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bbc.com
Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before midterms
As election day looms, the president turns his eyes overseas for help with a pressing domestic problem.
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npr.org
Trump's diesel deal with Putin angers Europe
President Trump's diesel deal with Russia sparks European fury, as Ukraine's President Zelenskyy questions Washington's motives and allies vow to keep pressure on Moscow.
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Donald Trump’s DC Golf Course Plans Face New Court Scrutiny Over Trees
A federal judge has frozen further tree-cutting at a Washington, DC, public course that Donald Trump wants to remodel into a golf course. This comes after the administration cleared at least 430 trees...
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mlb.com
Dodgers to discuss sitting Ohtani for NLCS Game 3 (report)
MILWAUKEE -- Shohei Ohtani has not performed to his capabilities for more than two months. With the Dodgers down 0-2 in the NL Championship Series following a 7-4 loss to the Brewers on Monday, they will discuss benching him in Game 3 on Wednesday, according to a report from Katie
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snopes.com
Did Denzel Washington say he's 'never met anyone braver, smarter' than Trump?
The alleged quote has also been attributed to Matthew McConaughey and Mick Jagger.
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sfchronicle.com
Marin murder-suicide victim Ann Mannix remembered as SFPD pioneer: ‘She embraced the whole job’
Friends and former colleagues are remembering Ann Mannix as a calming presence and a trailblazer who helped reshape the San Francisco police force.
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One dead, several others hurt on Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia
Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off.
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whio.com
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Trump says Kimberly Guilfoyle could be fired as Greece envoy after alleged misconduct
"We're not happy," says the president about his son's ex-fiancée following reports of improper behaviour.
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popular.info
Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, claims she’s a lawyer. Is she?
There is no evidence Zacharia has ever been licensed to practice law — and the White House did not provide any
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houstonchronicle.com
Why Gina Hinojosa has our whole-hearted support for Texas governor | Endorsement
An offhand remark as Hinojosa prepared to leave the editorial board meeting stayed with us. “I think people are tired of fighting,” she said.
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independent.co.uk
Ukraine war live: Nato member blames Putin after two ships struck in Black Sea
EU chief calls strikes on merchant vessels off Bulgaria ‘unacceptable’ and ‘another front of escalation’ in Russia’s war on Ukraine
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csmonitor.com
Calls are rising for an AI kill switch. Would it work?
An artificial intelligence “kill switch” is seen as a potential safeguard, but the technology makes the concept more complicated than it is for other mach…
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nhpr.org
A political Rorschach test: Pappas's DC record is up for interpretation in Senate race
Pappas' four terms representing New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District are his main credential as he runs for Senate. But critics say Pappas’ Washington record lacks major accomplishment.
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Crew searching for Amelia Earhart plane lands at remote island infested with carnivorous crabs
Researchers will sleep on their ship to avoid giant crabs that can lift heavy weights, split open coconuts, and may have played a role in Earhart's demise.
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aljazeera.com
Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row
Saudi Arabia claims it downed a ballistic missile fired at Riyadh, as the Houthis say they targeted King Khalid airport.
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pbs.org
Suspected plot at U.S.-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says
A suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in England was “almost certainly” directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday.
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nbcsports.com
Sean McVay: Field goal unit "cost us the game tonight"
The Rams fell to 2-3 on Monday night, due in part to a couple of missed field goals from kicker Harrison Mevis — including a blocked field goal in overtime that, if good, would have won the game.
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nbcnews.com
Trump rallies for Republican candidates in Ohio
U.S. immigration agents searched the Washington, D.C., home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. The DOJ said a search warrant was executed as part of a criminal probe.
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cbssports.com
Fantasy Buy or Sell: Drake Maye's market rising FAST Stream of Fantasy Football
Fantasy Buy or Sell: Drake Maye's market rising FAST
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Mailers promoting a socialist candidate in Ohio Senate race have links to MAGA super PAC vendor
The mailers are sponsored by Enough Promises Ohio PAC and began arriving in voters' mailboxes in recent days.
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Selma Blair Arrested After Allegedly Biting Flight Attendant, Trying to Open Plane Door Midair
Selma Blair was arrested Sunday night following an altercation aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York, where she reportedly attempted to open the aircraft door… The post Selma Bl...
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finance.yahoo.com
Microsoft reveals Maia 300 AI chip as it works to reduce dependence on Nvidia, AMD
Microsoft has launched its new Maia 300 AI chip.
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Iran Threatens AI Data Centers, Undersea Internet Cables: Prediction Market Weighs Likelihood
Iran’s threat to target critical digital infrastructure has drawn fresh attention to the potential risks to undersea internet cables, with prediction markets putting relatively low odds on Tehran or i...
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insidehighered.com
Yale President on Hot Mike Talking About “Pissed-Off” Student
Yale President Maurie McInnis and the dean of Yale College, Pericles Lewis, were overheard on a hot mike at a recent event discussing students and trustees.
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cbsnews.com
Talarico was at home in Texas during campaign trail absence, photos appear to show
James Talarico's campaign shared security camera footage with CBS News that appears to show him at his home in Texas for the first eight days of this month — pushing back on claims that Talarico was hiding the reasons for his disappearance.
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Chip selloff extends as South Korean stock market sinks 6%
Micron and SK Hynix shares dropped in a sell-off of the KOSPI as Chinese chip makers ramp up competition.
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variety.com
In Defense of Kelly Clarkson (Kind Of) and the $15,000 Singing Bird Saga
Kelly Clarkson has declared war on a Brooklyn magic store over a $15,000 bird
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Selma Blair charged with second-degree assault after plane incident
A representative has claimed Selma Blair experienced a "medical emergency" while on the flight.
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CHP identifies Sacramento man killed in fatal Folsom Boulevard hit-and-run
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wfmj.com
Youngstown warns residents to brace for downtown traffic ahead of Trump visit
Residents can expect congestion, longer commute times and potential traffic delays.
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Saudis probe how defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly, said the initial probe showed that Yemen's Houthis first fired multiple drones to pave the way for a mix of cruise and ballistic missiles to reach Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Selma Blair charged with assault on police officer and nurse; actress released on USD 20,000 cash bail
Actor Selma Blair was arrested after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip from Los Angeles to New York. She was also charged Monday with assaulting a police officer taking her to the hospital and a nurse after she arrived there.
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foxnews.com
Retired police sergeant shoots deputy chief wife and their daughter in wealthy, coastal enclave home
Ann Mannix, San Francisco's first female SWAT commander, and her daughter Katie were found dead in their Mill Valley home in a suspected murder-suicide.
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kake.com
Sen. Roger Marshall rallies faith leaders in Wichita: 'A time when the real debates happen'
And today, Marshall made a stop in Wichita, to a room packed with more than 150 pastors and faith leaders as he tries to move the needle on the polls.
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Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.
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foxnews.com
Rays bullpen suffers embarrassing late meltdown as Cleveland bullies Tampa Bay in Game 1
Jose Ramirez's clutch ninth-inning single sparked a four-run Cleveland Guardians rally that broke open ALCS Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays.