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Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026 · as of 12:30 UTC
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nfl.com
Giants' Cam Skattebo: Commanders' disaster 'a sigh of relief' after fumble
Before the Washington Commanders' epic mistake, New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo fumbled a chance to win the contest for Big Blue.
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nbcsports.com
Michael Penix: If we got ball first in OT, I could have stayed in
The final play of Sunday night's game saw Falcons backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throw an interception to seal the Ravens' 30-23 overtime win while starter Michael Penix watched from the sideline with a rib injury.
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motherjones.com
The midterm spending bonanza is threatening democracy like never before.
New on "Stress Test": This cycle's shameless spree is bigger and more brazen than ever. Voters might finally be fed up.
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cbsnews.com
139 people dead, including 15 children, after migrant boat capsizes off Africa: "Overwhelmed with all the bodies"
"What is terrible is that they were buried with no names, in a common grave, like in a war situation," a U.N. official said.
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osvnews.com
Bishops, clergy, religious and faithful offer prayers for Pope Leo ahead of lung surgery - OSV News
After Pope Leo XIV announced his upcoming surgery to remove a lung nodule, Catholic bishops, clergy, religious and faithful in the U.S. offered up prayers.
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nbcnews.com
Bad blood spills over in the Texas Senate race — and it’s tearing Republicans apart
Wounds haven’t healed from the contentious primary in which Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn, and allies of both say the other side needs to do more to bring the party together.
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wired.com
Elon Musk’s America PAC Is Spending Big on the Midterms. We’re Tracking It Daily
To follow Elon Musk’s America PAC money, WIRED created a live-updating tracker that highlights the trillionaire’s overall influence on November’s elections.
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wbur.org
2 American economists win Nobel for overturning assumptions about how to deal with economic shocks
Robert E. Hall, who was born in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and Michael Woodford are sharing the prize. Their work provides a stable foundation for models used by central banks and governments worldwide.
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post-gazette.com
Steelers report card: Jaylen Warren earns an A-plus, of course. Who else shined in the win over the Colts?
Post-Gazette reporter Ray Fittipaldo grades each position group and the coaching staff after the Steelers’ Week 5 win against the Indianapolis Colts. Quarterback On...
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sports.yahoo.com
Winning Ugly
Sometimes in the NFL it’s really about surviving. There are weeks where your team desperately needs a win. It doesn’t matter how you get that win. You just have to get it, someway, somehow. The Jets faced one of those moments in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns. A loss would have sent the team […]
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france24.com
Fire destroys historic French market of Enfants-Rouges in Paris
The historic Marché des Enfants-Rouges in central Paris was gutted by fire early on Monday. The market in the Marais neighbourhood is the oldest covered market in the French capital, dating back to 1615,…
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npr.org
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to an 'energy ceasefire'
President Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an "energy ceasefire," but he offered no details on it and Kyiv reported attacks by Moscow on energy sites after his statement.
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blogs.fangraphs.com
It’s Brewtal Out There: Milwaukee Takes Game 1
“I think my at-bat changed the game,” Enrique Hernández said. “In that situation, I wish I would’ve struck out instead.”
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bbc.com
'They were people who took chances': The Vikings who reached the Americas 500 years before Columbus
The Norse made it to Canada around the year 1000, and used it as a base to explore. The BBC has delved into the "lost history" of the first Europeans to cross the Atlantic.
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abcnews.com
EU imposes sanctions on almost 1,600 Russians and companies linked to arms industry
The European Union has imposed sanctions on nearly 1,600 Russian individuals and companies linked to Russia’s arms industry
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npr.org
Democratic senator talks Trump's Russian diesel deal
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire about President Trump's deal for Russian diesel and his claim of an "energy ceasefire" that did not materialize.
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washingtoninformer.com
Onyx Impact Releases a Propaganda Playbook to Combat Disinformation During 2026 Midterm Elections
Onyx Impact released The Propaganda Playbook to help journalists and organizations combat disinformation ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Three Takeaways From Packers Largest Win Since Week 16 in 2024
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love’s surgical precision and a relentless, five-turnover defensive showing dismantled the Chicago Bears.
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New York Jets News: David Bailey Blows Past Browns
Your daily links to the New York Jets
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'Violent' fire destroys Enfants Rouges food market in Paris, officials say
Fire "completely engulfed" the Enfants Rouges market in Paris early on Monday.
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nypost.com
Man fatally mauled by tiger prayed, bowed down to big cat inside UK wildlife enclosure after stranger tried to pull him back
A man was fatally mauled at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after jumping into a Siberian tiger enclosure and bowing to the animal, witnesses say.
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Brewers overcome Jacob Misiorowski's struggles, rally to steal NLCS Game 1 from the Dodgers
A big hit from Brice Turang and a shutdown bullpen performance led the way for Milwaukee in Game 1.
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nbcnews.com
NFL Week 5: Don’t count out Aaron Rodgers and Drake Maye just yet
Plus, three undefeated and three winless teams remain after a week of bizarre endings and bounce-back performances.
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yahoo.com
Kelly Clarkson Calls Brooklyn Store Owner ‘Rude’ and a ‘Liar’ in Fiery Response to Their Claims About Her “Pretty Woman” Experience
“So you’re not only rude, you’re also a liar. Got it,” Clarkson wrote of the Brooklyn business’ claims
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cnbc.com
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Salesforce, First Solar, Biogen & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in early trading.
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theguardian.com
Virgil van Dijk warns Manchester City players to get used to hostile atmospheres
Virgil van Dijk has suggested Manchester City’s treatment at the hands of the Liverpool crowd on Sunday was a sign of things to come
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nbcsports.com
Cam Skattebo: I try to fight for extra yards, it bit me on Sunday
The Giants didn't win on Sunday, but running back Cam Skattebo still let out "a sigh of relief" when the clock ran out in overtime against the Commanders in Washington.
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abc7.com
'Violent' fire destroys Enfants Rouges food market in Paris, officials say
Fire "completely engulfed" the Enfants Rouges market in Paris early on Monday.
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wral.com
EU sanctions nearly 1,600 Russian people and firms linked to drone and missile parts
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union imposed sanctions on Monday on almost 1,600 Russian people and companies linked to Russia’s arms industry, notably targeting those suspected of involvement in making parts for drones and missiles.
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Judge Orders Stop to Trump’s $20M Taxpayer-Funded Ad Blitz
Plaintiffs sued to stop the campaign, arguing Trump was improperly using public money for political propaganda ahead of the November midterm elections.
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thedispatch.com
A New Middle East Takes Shape
Plus: Trump’s Russian diesel deal draws bipartisan criticism, the Justice Department opens an antitrust probe of TV networks, and Mr. Sparklepants and his friends hide from the storm.
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abc13.com
'Violent' fire destroys Enfants Rouges food market in Paris, officials say
Fire "completely engulfed" the Enfants Rouges market in Paris early on Monday.
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bostonglobe.com
Drake Maye back to his old superstar self in dominating Raiders - The Boston Globe
When the season started Drake Maye looked a mess, but Sunday's stunner shows the quarterback has turned things around.
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cnbc.com
Global travel warnings after Iran-backed Houthi militants strike Riyadh airport
The Saudi-led coalition responding to the attacks said Monday it was dealing with more drones and missiles heading toward the Kingdom.
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9to5mac.com
Bloomberg: New iPad mini with OLED display will be significantly more expensive than current model - 9to5Mac
The current iPad mini sells for $599 in its starting 128 GB configuration. Apple is set to introduce the next-generation...
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finance.yahoo.com
Nvidia and Micron Technology Just Received Some Very Bad News From an Unlikely Place
Australian investors just rejected one of the country's biggest artificial intelligence companies.
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cbssports.com
Raiders' Fernando Mendoza makes NFL debut: A look at how No. 1 overall pick performed
The Raiders rookie QB was solid out of the gate in the Raiders' blowout loss.
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nbcnews.com
Facing smaller crowds and low approval ratings, Trump tries to rally the base for the midterms
Trump has so far done eight rallies in October in an effort to boost turnout for Republicans in the elections next month.
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cnbc.com
India’s retail inflation jumps to 5.54% in September, above estimates
India inflations jumps for the 11-straight month, raising prospects of a further interest rate hike
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2 victims of Pa. grandpa’s murder-suicide that killed 9 ID’d as friends who carried out brave final act
The two friends are believed to have been the last to be killed before the cowardly shooter turned the gun on himself.
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European Leaders Back Zelensky After Trump Calls For New Ukrainian President
European leaders have reaffirmed their support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukraine needed a new leader.
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ksl.com
139 migrants, including children, die after boat capsizes off Djibouti
At least 139 people, including children, have died after a boat carrying more than 300 migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti in east Africa
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Iran War Updates: Deadly Houthi attacks keep Saudi airport closed as Trump considers U.S. strikes in Yemen
Trump considers joining Saudi attacks on Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen after a week of Houthi strikes kills 20 people, including an American, at Riyadh's airport.
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Jets takeaways, report card from NFL Week 5 win over Browns
Takeaways from Sunday’s 17-12 Jets win over the Browns.
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unherd.com
Rioters could hand Le Pen the presidency
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npr.org
Here's what to know if you're unsure about your measles immunity status
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles. For most adults, one shot of the MMR is considered enough protection. But there are certain situations that call for a second dose.
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vaticannews.va
Prayers pour in for Pope Leo XIV's upcoming surgery - Vatican News
Following Pope Leo XIV’s announcement that he will undergo surgery this week to remove a lung nodule, Catholics around the world send their prayers ...
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sny.tv
Jets' David Bailey delivers first NFL statement game with three-sack performance against Browns
David Bailey recorded three sacks and led the Jets' eight-sack performance in a breakout game -- and a needed win -- against the Browns.
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patriots.com
Locker Room Celebration After the Win Over the Las Vegas Raiders | NFL Week 5
Go inside the Patriots locker room immediately after New England's 45-17 Week 5 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Watch as head coach Mike Vrabel gives his postgame speech to the players and hands out game balls. Plus, Kindle Vildor breaks down the team hu
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abc11.com
Storms, possible tornadoes leave damage across parts of central NC, Sandhills
Severe thunderstorm, strong winds and possible tornadoes leave a mess of downed trees, other damage in parts of central NC and Fayetteville