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Press review · Monday, 19 October 2026 · as of 09:50 UTC
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cnbc.com
Trump strikes deal with Putin to supply Russian diesel to U.S. and global markets
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cbsnews.com
Eight injured during severe turbulence that forced New York City-bound flight to divert to MIA, officials say
The Avianca flight was headed from Colombia to New York City when the turbulence forced it to divert to MIA, officials say.
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newsday.com
Ravens rule out injured stars Lamar Jackson and Trey Hendrickson for game vs. Falcons
The Baltimore Ravens have ruled out quarterback Lamar Jackson and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson for their upcoming game at Atlanta because of injuries.
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abc30.com
Dad accused of child abuse for allowing 7-year-old to climb Yosemite's El Capitan
A Colorado dad who climbed Yosemite's El Capitan with his seven-year-old son is speaking out. Joe Evermore revealed that someone called Child Protective Services.
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finance.yahoo.com
Trump slashes tariffs to flood U.S. with 661 million pounds of foreign beef — Nebraska ranchers push back
Beef prices hit $6.92 per pound as Trump cuts tariffs on Brazilian and Argentine imports, angering U.S. ranchers.
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scotusblog.com
Trump announces committee investigation of Fed Governor Lisa Cook
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thedailybeast.com
Catholic Vance Cornered on Hegseth's Barbaric Execution Plan
The vice president was confronted about Pete Hegseth’s plan to stream an execution.
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theguardian.com
US imposes new sanctions on international criminal court
Trump administration says US ‘doesn’t need’ ICC after accusing court of unfairly targeting Americans for war crime charges
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bbc.com
Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.
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deadline.com
Sadie Sink To Star In 'The Guest' Movie Based On Emma Cline Book
A24 and Square Peg are in rights talks for Emma Cline's The Guest, with Sadie Sink in talks to star and Lorene Scafaria in talks to write and direct.
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Trump picks conservative commentator Katie Zacharia to be next press secretary
Zacharia will replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the role at the end of August after giving birth to her second child
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nobelprize.org
Nobel Prize in Literature 2026
The Nobel Prize in Literature 2026 was awarded to Anne Carson “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.”
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defector.com
Motor Matters | Defector
I know how the faint praise goes, but a lot of the important things Angel Reese does actually do show up in the box score. They certainly did in Atlanta’s Game 2 win over New York on Wednesday, a 101-98 overtime thriller that gave the Dream a 2-0 lead in the semifinals. This showed up in the…
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baltimoreravens.com
Lamar Jackson Ruled Out for Falcons Game
Cornerback Marlon Humphrey (hamstring/calf) returned to practice, while wide receiver Zay Flowers (foot) is practicing again before the Ravens take on the Falcons.
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ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis.
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dallascowboys.com
Brian Schottenheimer 'disappointed', plans to evaluate 'everything' after loss to Bucs
Nothing about what happened in the Cowboys' loss to the Buccaneers makes sense for Brian Schottenheimer, who will force the team to do some soul searching going into Week 6.
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fox7austin.com
Talarico continues to lead polls as spending ramps up in Texas Senate race
The U.S. Senate race in Texas is shaping up to be the most expensive Senate race of all time as polling shows Democrat James Talarico extending his lead over Republican Ken Paxton.
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yahoo.com
Trump Sanctions ICC Hours After Losing Nobel Prize to Former Judge
The Trump administration announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court at quite the moment.
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gizmodo.com
The Most Amazing Cosplay of New York Comic Con 2026, Day 1
We saw a Matt Murdock and a Daredevil, plus a literal Storm.
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pbs.org
Long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay
The reunion followed an emotional rollercoaster for families who described crying and losing sleep after hearing reports of supply shortages and deteriorating mental health among the crew during the deployment that spent a record 265 days of uninterrupted time at sea.
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nytimes.com
Will Trump’s Visit to Syracuse Help or Hurt Blakeman in the NY Governor’s Race?
The president is scheduled to appear on Friday at a rally with the Republican nominee for governor, but it’s not clear whether his presence will mobilize upstate Republicans.
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abcnews.com
7.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Panama, sparking tsunami threat in region
The U.S. Tsunami Warning System has issued potential tsunami threats for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Nicaragua, Colombia and Ecuador.
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FlyDubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say a FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the captain of a flight to Tel Aviv last month intending to crash the plane into Israel's main airport terminal.
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South African judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Navi Pillay of South Africa, a judge and former UN rights chief whose career has seen her tackle allegations of genocide in Gaza, Rwanda and Myanmar, prompt...
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wjla.com
Trump administration takes aim at ICC with sweeping sanctions
The Trump administration on Friday imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court.
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cnbc.com
Trump Media advisor Katie Zacharia offered White House press secretary role
The White House has tapped Katie Zacharia to be its next press secretary, a White House official confirmed to CNBC.
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cnbc.com
Trump's former defense secretary sees no end in sight for Iran war — to the benefit of America's 'greatest adversary'
Mark Esper, who served as U.S. Secretary of Defense during Trump's first presidential term, said he did not see the conflict ending in the foreseeable future.
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nbcnews.com
Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears coach, dies at 86
Ditka, an iconic head coach and a former NFL player himself, led the Bears to the team’s only Super Bowl victory in 1986.
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thedailybeast.com
Must-Win MAGA Candidate Exposed Blaming Wife in Fraud Probe
Ken Paxton’s deposition is the latest leak to hit his struggling campaign.
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cnbc.com
Trump created a committee to dig into the Fed's Lisa Cook. What is it and what comes next?
Trump’s bid to fire the Fed's Lisa Cook follows a Supreme Court ruling and could affect Jerome Powell, central bank independence and interest rates.
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foxnews.com
Marco Rubio announces sweeping financial sanctions against the International Criminal Court
Marco Rubio announced the Trump administration will soon freeze ICC assets and bar all U.S. transactions with the International Criminal Court.
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thecut.com
Hugh Hefner’s Widow Has a Reminder for Jessica Biel
Crystal Harris asked Biel to “reconsider” her upcoming role as Hefner’s wife in Playmates if it will in any way “romanticize” the Playboy founder.
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Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems
The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.
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JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he won't watch it
The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.
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Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?
The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.
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si.com
4 NFL DFS Lineup Stacks for Week 5, Including a Geno Smith, Garrett Wilson Pairing
The best DFS lineup stacks that fantasy managers can play in Week 5 feature Geno Smith and Garrett Wilson at a low-owned duo.
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mlbtraderumors.com
The Opener:
Jose Ramirez came through with another big offensive game. Grant Taylor faltered for the first time.
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Report: GOP Polls Show Safe House Seats Slipping
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cato.org
The Good, the Bad, and the Uncertain in Senator Cantwell’s Frontier AI Framework
A federal AI framework could have a positive impact on consumers and industry. But to do so, it must be a unifying, preemptive statute. The experience with other digital technologies has taught the United States that a regulatory patchwork is costly, confusing, and self-defeating.
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dw.com
UAE: Omani Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack
A Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight into the terminal at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, according to a UAE official.
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foxnews.com
Who is Navi Pillay? Nobel Peace Prize winner's UN record renews fierce antisemitism accusations
Navi Pillay's 2026 Nobel Peace Prize sparked backlash from Jewish advocacy groups and UN Watch over allegations of anti-Israel bias and antisemitism.
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nbcsports.com
Todd Bowles flirted with disaster by passing on fourth-quarter field goal
With 8:36 remaining in Thursday night's game, the Buccaneers led the Cowboys, 24-10.
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9to5mac.com
Apple event: Three new products are coming next week - 9to5Mac
Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ event is October 13. Here’s what to expect, including the HomePad smart display, a new Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX just made a huge play to challenge the phone industry, and AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon stocks are getting crushed
Big move for Starlink!
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'Avatar: Seven Havens' Renewed For 2 More Seasons At Paramount+
'Avatar: Seven Havens' has been renewed for Seasons 3 and 4 at Paramount+.
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foxnews.com
Talarico disappearance has Dem volunteers worrying and Trump asking, 'What is going on?'
Trump called James Talarico "MISSING IN ACTION" as the Texas Democrat's nearly two-week campaign trail absence sparks concerns about losing momentum.
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cbssports.com
Self-learning AI releases NFL picks, score predictions for every Week 5 game
SportsLine's self-learning AI reveals its betting guide and projections for the Week 5 NFL schedule
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dhs.gov
DHS Issues Statement After ICE Arrests Illegal Alien from Nigeria Who Exposed Himself in Public While Working for Congressional Campaign in Pennsylvania | Homeland Security
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal alien from Nigeria who, while working as a canvasser for a congressional campaign, was arrested for exposing himself in public in Pennsylvania.
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Eric Deters says he paid Kimberly Guilfoyle $300K for festival appearances | NEWSNATION
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece and former fiancee of Donald Trump Jr., is under new scrutiny for allegedly requesting a direct deposit of $100,000 from a MAGA donor to clear her cre...
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US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man while his child was in the car
Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.