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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 02:19 UTC
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nbcnews.com
Democrats eye a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to flip state legislative chambers
With the national political winds at their backs, Democrats are targeting eight states for potential state government trifectas.
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mprnews.org
As Medicare Advantage plans disappear across Minnesota, seniors face difficult choices
Nearly 390,000 Minnesotans received notices this month that their Medicare Advantage plans would be discontinued next year, leading them to reconsider their coverage.
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npr.org
Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision
A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024.
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npr.org
Do Americans own the president's papers? Appeals court to weigh in
The administration says papers created in the White House belong to Donald Trump, not to the American people. The case could ultimately end up at the conservative-leaning Supreme Court.
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npr.org
How much money has Musk given to Republican groups since July? The quiz knows
Plus, this week saw comings and goings at the White House, the revenge of a child (reality) star, and Elon Musk doing Elon Musk things.
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jpost.com
Flying cars: Musk's new Tesla Roadster uses SpaceX thrusters to turn in the air | The Jerusalem Post
The reveal gives Tesla a showpiece car after years of missed Roadster deadlines, but it comes as the company shifts its focus to self-driving technology and robotics.
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npr.org
Trump cancels public execution, but a line may already have been crossed
President Trump has canceled the livestreaming of the execution of the man behind the attack at Fort Hood in 2009. Some say the public proposal itself - from a Cabinet member - changes norms.
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npr.org
Investigation details who donated to the White House ballroom project
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Washington Post investigative reporter Sarah Blaskey about new documents obtained by the Post that detail donors to the White House ballroom project.
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yahoo.com
Oregon Elementary School Shooting: Five Dead, Including Suspect
Five people are dead, including the assailant, after a school shooting on Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, police said. Three children ages 5, 8 and 11, along with a teacher and the...
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independent.co.uk
Katie Zacharia says failing the bar exam was ‘inconsequential’
‘Absolutely, absolutely across the board you can call yourself a lawyer,’ Zacharia claims she was told
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Katie Zacharia says failing the bar exam was ‘inconsequential’ in describing herself as lawyer
‘Absolutely, absolutely across the board you can call yourself a lawyer,’ Zacharia claims she was told
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npr.org
DOJ sues California to block the counting of mail-in ballots from alleged noncitizens
The Department of Justice is suing California to block the state from counting ballots from people the government says are "likely" not citizens. California says the accusations are "unsupported."
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bbc.com
Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls latest strikes a 'disgrace'
EU leaders rally around Ukraine's president after new criticism from Donald Trump, who says Zelensky is "more difficult to work with than Putin".
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Israelis prefer unity gov't to another election, Benjamin Netanyahu falls behind Gadi Eisenkot | The Jerusalem Post
The Maariv poll also found that 48% of people think Gadi Eisenkot would make a better prime minister than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had 41% support, giving Eisenkot a significant lead.
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the-race.com
Why one F1 test day decided a 2027 driver choice
Haas would have likely made a different choice for its 2027 F1 driver line-up if it hadn't started its own Testing of Previous Cars programme
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dw.com
Strong winds fuel fires near Los Angeles as the region recovers from last year's deadly blazes
A fast-moving fire near Malibu has forced evacuations. Stronger overnight winds threaten to spread the flames further.
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nbcsports.com
Sam Darnold: Unfair to our team that I keep turning the ball over, I have to be better
"No way to sugarcoat it: That one sucked. Can't turn the ball over," Darnold said.
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cnbc.com
U.S. Starlink curbs embolden Russia to intensify attacks on Ukraine, minister tells CNBC
Ukraine is seeking winter energy and air-defense support as Russian strikes intensify and Starlink limits disrupt military operations.
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Families of children killed in Pakistan school roof collapse demand justice
The families of children killed in a roof collapse at a school in northwest Pakistan called for "justice" on Friday, the day after more than 30 pupils and a teacher were crushed to death.Dozens of peo...
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Donald Trump Ally Who Introduced Him to Melania Loses Job After Bitter Feud
Paolo Zampolli, the man who says he brought Donald Trump and Melania Trump together, has lost his State Department post. His exit caps a months-long battle with a senior official and a swirl of legal ...
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Donald Trump Ally Who Introduced Him to Melania Loses Job After Bitter Feud
Paolo Zampolli, the man who says he brought Donald Trump and Melania Trump together, has lost his State Department post. His exit caps a months-long battle with a senior official and a swirl of legal ...
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cnbc.com
Trump says he won't use nuclear weapons or send ground troops to Iran
Trump said he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran or send ground troops as the U.S. reportedly weighs new strike options.
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thenextweb.com
Nvidia and Apple each gave $25M to Trump’s ballroom, Washington Post says
Nvidia and Apple each gave $25m to Trump’s White House ballroom, a confidential list obtained by The Washington Post shows.
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nbcnews.com
Car registered to man accused of planning mass shooting was at Hindu temple he targeted, police say
Prosecutors have said Alexandros Paporakis’s co-workers called 911 after he told them he “couldn’t wait to kill Indian people.”
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ewtnvatican.com
Doctors confirm Pope Leo XIV’s operated lung is recovering well
Doctors confirmed Pope Leo XIV’s operated lung is recovering favorably, as the pontiff resumed daily tasks and work at Gemelli Hospital.
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Donald Trump’s Press Secretary Gives Bizarre Reason for Failing the Bar Exam
Katie Zacharia, the newly appointed press secretary for Donald Trump, has broken her silence on questions surrounding her legal credentials. She admitted she never passed the California bar exam and g...
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Donald Trump’s Press Secretary Gives Bizarre Reason for Failing the Bar Exam
Katie Zacharia, the newly appointed press secretary for Donald Trump, has broken her silence on questions surrounding her legal credentials. She admitted she never passed the California bar exam and g...
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Elon Musk Points to Trump Over Ukraine’s Starshield Restrictions
Elon Musk just threw the ball into Trump’s court over Ukraine’s Starshield controversy. The SpaceX CEO addressed who actually controls the military satellite network amid accusations of disrupted Ukra...
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npr.org
A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivated
Manhattan's Upper West Side has been reveling in the company of its latest celebrities: A family of barn owls nested in a water tower atop a building near Central Park.
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abcnews.com
Dodgers' dream of World Series 3-peat unravels as Brewers storm back to sweep NLCS
The Los Angeles Dodgers' hopes of winning three consecutive World Series titles are over
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Donald Trump Recalls Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Marriage to Newsom, Not Engagement to Don Jr.
President Donald Trump gave a curious version of Kimberly Guilfoyle’s place in his orbit this week, highlighting her former marriage to California Governor Gavin Newsom while saying nothing about her ...
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npr.org
Brewers sweep the Dodgers to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982
Propelled by a lockdown bullpen and repeated comebacks, the Brewers swept the two-time defending champion LA Dodgers out of the playoffs Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.
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Trump’s New Mouthpiece Suffers Savage Snub From Sean Hannity
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has suffered a savage snub in what should have been a safe space: Fox News. Conservative host Sean Hannity offered Zacharia a chance to explain herself on Pr...
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nypost.com
Harrowing final moments of Six Flags parkgoer Hassan Kariem who fell to his death riding Goliath roller coaster: ‘He passed out’
Kariem’s niece, who was celebrating her 13th birthday at the park, called her dad in a panic after the ride.
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inews.co.uk
Inside Trump's latest play to cheat the US midterms
The Department of Justice is suing California over claims that non-citizens were given ballots the state says it is nonsense
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Zelensky defies Trump after accusing US of ‘betraying’ Ukraine
Ukrainian forces had their access to the technology restricted this week after Trump announced a new diesel deal with Russia
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interestingengineering.com
Elon Musk showcases 'flying car' Tesla Roadster at SpaceX facility
In a a product reveal staged at a SpaceX rocket development facility, Elon Musk showcased a prototype of the long-delayed Tesla Roadster.
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Trump's new press secretary says China lacked 'proper' toilets
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia, who was appointed less than a week ago, said China lacked "proper toilets" in an interview that aired on Thursday.The press secretary, who previously lived ...
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alaskapublic.org
Sullivan, Peltola trade verbal blows, accuse the other of lying during ‘Debate for the State’
Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and his Democratic challenger, Mary Peltola, traded barbs over affordability, Alaska’s energy future and accused each other of lying.
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aljazeera.com
Rubio presses Lebanon on confiscation of weapons from Hezbollah
Lebanon's president reaffirms the commitment to bring all arms under state control.
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deadline.com
Box Office: 'Street Fighter' $4M U.S. Previews, 'You Can See Everything' $2M
Box Office previews are solid on Thursday with Paramount's 'Street Fighter' leading with $4M followed by A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary 'You Can See Everything' at $2M.
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nbcnews.com
Warsh says Fed is focused on taming rising prices, but gives no hint about next rate hike
Two inflation reports this week set the stage for a rate hike potentially sooner than previously expected.
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Elon Musk Points to Trump Over Ukraine’s Starshield Restrictions
Elon Musk just threw the ball into Trump’s court over Ukraine’s Starshield controversy. The SpaceX CEO addressed who actually controls the military satellite network amid accusations of disrupted Ukra...
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sports.yahoo.com
Brewers Sweep Dodgers to Win First Pennant Since 1982
It's been a long time coming on the shores of Lake Michigan. Thursday night saw the Milwaukee Brewers sweep the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series with a 6-4 Game 4 victory. It is the Brew Crew's first National League pennant, and their first trip to the World Series since 1982, when …
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cnbc.com
One Singapore ship was sunk, but here's why others are still transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Singapore vessels are set to continue navigating the perilous Strait of Hormuz despite attacks on two container ships, said maritime experts.
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nbcsports.com
Ryan Fitzpatrick on Bo Nix's night: "That right there is garbage"
Quarterback-turned-analyst repeatedly tees off on Denver QB.
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michiganpublic.org
Abdul El-Sayed, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaign in U.P. to mobilize Senate voters
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed campaigned across Michigan's Upper Peninsula with New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, touting healthcare and affordability as priorities.
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japantimes.co.jp
Nerves rattled in Japan as alert for magnitude 9.9 quake withdrawn minutes later
Initial alerts warned of strong shaking across northern, eastern and central Japan.
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nbcsports.com
Bo Nix plays horribly, Broncos beat Seahawks
Bo Nix completed 17-of-27 passes for 107 yards in the Broncos' 17-14, Week 6 win over the Seahawks, adding two yards on four carries.
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theguardian.com
College football player Tyler Ulrich dies five days after ‘traumatic injury’ during game
Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma announced the death of a player described as the ‘ultimate example of quiet strength’