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Press review · Monday, 19 October 2026 · as of 07:43 UTC
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deadline.com
'Newlyweds' Co-Creator Gail Lerner Fired As Showrunner Of NBC Sitcom
'Newlyweds' co-creator Gail Lerner has been fired as showrunner of the new NBC sitcom starring Tèa Leoni and Tim Daly ahead of its 10/23 premiere.
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cbsaustin.com
Fort Hood shooting survivor wants to face Hasan at execution, warns against "spectacle"
Alonzo Lunsford says he has forgiven the man who tried to kill him at Fort Hood in 2009. But when Nidal Hasan faces a firing squad, Lunsford wants to be there f
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nbcsports.com
Rap: Lamar Jackson's (ankle) Week 6 status TBD
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Ravens "do not know" whether Lamar Jackson (ankle) will play in Week 6 against the Browns.
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yahoo.com
Cook Political Report shifts 18 more House seats in Democrats' favor ahead of midterms
A new Cook Political Report shifted 18 more House seats in democratic candidates' favor, with midterms just 25 days away. CBS News' political director Fin Gómez breaks it down.
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The history of public executions in the U.S. amid Nidal Hasan's planned firing squad death
The Pentagon is planning a public execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan in December. Charlie D'Agata reports, and Lynn Novick, director of "Crime and Punishment in America," an upcoming PBS seri...
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theguardian.com
One person killed and nine injured in chain-reaction crash in New York City
Motorist, reportedly trying to beat a traffic light, barrels through busy intersection and slams into pedestrians
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sfgate.com
ICE officer shot after passing out drunk on Fresno lawn, police say
The ICE officer is now facing felony assault charges.
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cbssports.com
Week 5 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Vikings and Bengals
SportsLine's model simulates every game 10,000 times and reveals NFL best bets today for spread, over/under and money line
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abc7.com
72-year-old man shoots off-duty ICE agent found asleep on Fresno lawn, agent arrested: Police
Authorities say a woman found the ICE agent sleeping on her front lawn.
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bbc.com
Three men found guilty of murdering two Australian surfer brothers and US friend
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well.
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Trump offers first remarks on Guilfoyle controversy
President Trump on Friday reacted to revelations that his ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, privately solicited cash to pay down her debts ahead of her confirmation hearing, calling the situat...
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calmatters.org
How California insurance commissioner candidates Jane Kim and Ben Allen measure up
Jane Kim and Ben Allen, two Democrats with differing approaches, vie to regulate one of the biggest insurance markets in the world.
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grist.org
The bipartisan energy bill tearing the climate movement apart
Is it more important to build renewables or block dirty fossil fuels?
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sports.yahoo.com
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Justin Boone's lineup advice for Week 5
Justin Boone gets those lineups in shape for Week 5 fantasy football.
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finance.yahoo.com
OpenAI Expects $70 Billion in Annualized Revenue by End of 2026
OpenAI is expecting to reach or exceed $70 billion in annualized revenue by the end of the year, according to people familiar with the matter, driven largely by growth in its enterprise business.
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Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?
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factcheck.org
The Context for Trump's 'Take Out' Los Angeles, San Diego Remarks - FactCheck.org
President Donald Trump’s remarks about the possibility that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego have sparked a firestorm of criticism, with Democrats claiming the president was either calling for a foreign adversary to attack the U.S. or portraying the destruction of two major cities as acceptable collateral damage. That's not our reading of the president's comments.
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vox.com
The Trump administration plans a public killing
Pete Hegseth’s “barbaric” plan for a livestreamed execution, briefly explained.
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chicagobears.com
Injury Update: Bears RB Kyle Monangai ruled out, QB Caleb Williams questionable for Packers game
Bears running back Kyle Monangai has been ruled out of Sunday’s game in Green Bay with a toe injury, while quarterback Caleb Williams returned to practice Friday on a limited basis for the first time since hurting his hamstring Sept. 20 versus the Vikings
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Vikings, Kyler Murray Get Disconcerting News Before Saints Game
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray has struggled mightily over the last two weeks, and things may only get worse in New Orleans. The post Vikings, Kyler Murray Get Disconcerting News Before Saints Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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democracydocket.com
Federal judge shuts down Trump DOJ’s nationwide voter roll crusade, even in states that cooperated
The ruling also reaches voter rolls that states voluntarily turned over. By vacating the policy itself, the court barred DOJ from continuing to use those already-obtained files as part of the nationwide program.
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Kalshi probes suspicious trades tied to Trump press secretary pick, WSJ reports
Oct 9 () - Prediction market Kalshi has launched an investigation into suspicious trades tied to the selection of Katie Zacharia as U. President Donald Trump's new White House press secretary, the ...
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7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, collapsing buildings
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the southern region of Panama on Friday, destroying a number of structures and shaking the capital.
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newson6.com
Ella Langley concert at BOK Center canceled after security threat
An Ella Langley concert set for Friday night at Tulsa's BOK Center has been canceled due to a security threat.
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abcnews.com
OpenAI fires 3 safety researchers in dispute over AI risks
OpenAI has fired three safety researchers for a "breach of trust," defending the decision after the trio accused the company of prioritizing corporate interests over safety
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Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin'
Ukraine's president said allowing Russia to sell petroleum products would prolong a war that must be ended.
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nbcsports.com
Jeanty (ankle/foot) not spotted at Friday practice
Ashton Jeanty (ankle/foot) was not spotted at Friday's practice.
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dailynews.com
Bloodied ‘Pretty Little Liars’ star describes West Hollywood gunpoint attack on video
Keegan Allen posted the video to his Instagram around 9:15 p.m. Thursday directly following the robbery, where he appeared bloody and breathless outside a high-end grocery store on Santa Monica Blvd.
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Politico’s Dasha Burns Asks Byron Donalds if Trump Is ‘Liability’ for His Campaign
Politico correspondent Dasha Burns asked U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) if President Donald Trump was a "liability" for his gubernatorial campaign.
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abc7ny.com
JFK-bound Avianca flight diverted to Miami after turbulence; 8 passengers hospitalized
An Avianca Airlines flight bound for New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport was diverted to Miami after several passengers were injured during turbulence.
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Georgia vs. Alabama game preview: College fantasy football breakdown, weather impact for key SEC matchup in Week 6
Eric Froton breaks down the key SEC matchup between Georgia and Alabama for college fantasy football in Week 6.
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aljazeera.com
US judge rules Trump administration’s use of voter data unlawful
A federal judge ruled against the Justice Department's use of voter data to cross-reference an immigration database.
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vulture.com
Pretty Little Liars’s Keegan Allen Robbed at Gunpoint
The actor posted a video to his Instagram with blood running down his face and neck.
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cbssports.com
Cowboys' Jerry Jones expresses interest in making trades despite embarrassing loss to Buccaneers
Despite a stunning home loss to Tampa Bay, Dallas sits at 2-3 in a wide-open NFC East with enough draft capital to make another splash before the deadline.
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abc30.com
Off-duty ICE agent shot after assaulting 72-year-old man and his daughter at Fresno home, police say
An ICE agent is in custody at a local hospital after police say he was shot after assaulting an elderly man and his daughter at a home in central Fresno.
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cbsnews.com
Judge presses Justice Department on justifications for White House media ban
Lawyers for CNN, MS NOW and Politico were back in court as the legal battle continues over President Trump's decision to ban their reporters from the White House.
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nbcnews.com
James Talarico back on the trail after an absence with the flu drew scrutiny
Talarico’s Republican opponent Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race had asked for “proof of life” after Talarico’s last event on Sept. 30, which he attended virtually.
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fortune.com
‘Piece by piece’: Trump administration vows to dismantle International Criminal Court | Fortune
The sanctions cut the court off from U.S. dollars, financial services and technology companies, giving American businesses six months to end ties.
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‘Sometimes she publishes notes she’s scribbled on her hand’: Édouard Louis on 10 reasons to love Anne Carson
The French author discovered Carson on a bus while stranded in a snowstorm and has been enthralled by her fearless imagination ever since
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foxnews.com
‘Pretty Little Liars’ actor pistol-whipped in Southern California robbery, shares bloody aftermath video
"Pretty Little Liars" star Keegan Allen shared graphic video of his bloodied face after two armed men robbed him at gunpoint in West Hollywood.
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Russian search engine Yandex struggles after Ukrainian strikes on data centres
Often dubbed "Russia's Google", the tech firm admits customers may experience disruption to digital services due to the attacks.
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foxnews.com
Behind France's student riots: Communists, unions and a global propaganda network
A transnational pro-communist network funded by Neville Roy Singham is amplifying French student protests, seeking better schools.
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euronews.com
Tsunami threat after 7.6-magnitude quake strikes Panama, USGS says
Local footage showed a cathedral collapsing and a hotel facade falling onto a car in Penonomé, central Panama. No casualties were immediately reported.
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Trump picks "loyal" Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
"I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next White House Press Secretary," President Trump said.
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US sanctions International Criminal Court in major escalation
Latest action seeks to stem resources to international tribunal Trump administration has vowed to dismantle.
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Trump forms committee to investigate Fed's Lisa Cook
President Trump has established a committee to investigate allegations that Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, made false statements in mortgage documents. The move comes...
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npr.org
South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong defense of human rights and international law.
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npr.org
Trump says U.S. to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms
Trump says the U.S. will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of U.S. pressure on Moscow, to combat prices before midterms. He said he struck the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Gail Lerner Fired From Her Own NBC Comedy ‘Newlyweds’
The series hasn't even debuted yet.
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nbcnews.com
Katie Zacharia will be the next White House press secretary
The conservative commentator, currently an adviser to Trump Media & Technology Group, will replace Karoline Leavitt.