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Press review · Monday, 19 October 2026 · as of 11:57 UTC
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6abc.com
Man shot, killed by police after confrontation along Ben Franklin Parkway in Center City: Sources
A man was shot and killed by police after a confrontation on the Ben Franklin Parkway late Friday morning in Center City Philadelphia.
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kcrg.com
Grassley responds to complaints from Democrats over Jack Smith hearing
Democrats called on Sen. Grassley to apologize to Jack Smith. Grassley says it's Smith who owes an apology.
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foxnews.com
El-Sayed refuses to answer whether Iran or Israel is more dangerous | Fox News Video
Fox News correspondent Chanley Painter and Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers join ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss his heated debate against Abdul El-Sayed.
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theguardian.com
Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream execution puts US in dubious company
Only Iran and Afghanistan routinely carry out sentences in public, with Saudi Arabia appearing to have ended practice
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9to5mac.com
Apple’s new ‘second-party’ HomeKit products will have this exclusive iPhone feature - 9to5Mac
Apple could showcase its new co-developed smart home accessories as soon as next week. Ahead of that, a new leak...
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boston.com
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86
Nicknamed “Iron Mike” as a player, Ditka helped revolutionize the tight-end position, then moved to the sidelines and took over as Chicago’s coach.
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nbcnews.com
The Super Bowl hopefuls making major changes only a month into the season
The head coaches of the Denver Broncos and the Houston Texans are taking over play-calling duties after subpar starts to their seasons.
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bbc.com
Two paintings stolen from Renoir Museum in France are recovered
The two works were seized last month when thieves cut through a fence and smashed a window at the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera.
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nbcsports.com
After Jalon Daniels leads Bucs over Cowboys, NFL teams are 8-4 when starting a backup QB
Injuries to starting quarterbacks have not derailed teams this season.
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LeBron James: NBA superstar makes Philadelphia 76ers debut in pre-season defeat by Brooklyn Nets
LeBron James says it's "going to take some time" for his new team-mates to gel after suffering defeat on his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in a pre-season game.
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yahoo.com
Internal GOP Polls Show Vulnerability in Red House Districts
Scores of House Republicans are preparing for the worst-case scenario after internal polling showed just how doomed the GOP could be in the midterms, according to a report. Senior Republicans, House G...
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cbsnews.com
NYPD body camera footage shows aftermath of ICE agent shooting of man in Marble Hill
Oscar Belgal, 28, was shot once in the neck by an ICE agent who fired shots at his car Thursday afternoon, according to authorities. The child was in the back seat, and was not struck.
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US impose sanctions on ICC with threat to 'end' international court
The US says the measures are aimed at restricting the tribunal's resources and ability to operate.
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finance.yahoo.com
Why AT&T Stock Tumbled Today
SpaceX is buying spectrum, and AT&T investors are nervous.
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Trump ally who claims Kimberly Guilfoyle asked for $100,000 speaks to CBS News
Trump donor and businessman Eric Deters spoke to CBS News' Weijia Jiang about his allegations involving Kimberly Guilfoyle. Deters says she asked for $100,000 to pay her American Express bill in excha...
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triblive.com
Pitt great, Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka dies at age 86
Mike Ditka, who initially cultivated his Iron Mike reputation at Pitt when he refused to leave a game after dislocating his shoulder and who later became a Hall of Fame tight end and coach in the NFL, has died, his family announced Friday. He was 86. It’s with a heavy
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Thieves in Italy steal 30,000 bottles of wine worth €5m, reports say
The heist at the Florence-based winery is believed to be one of the largest thefts of its kind in Italy.
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ms.now
Trump heads to upstate New York to boost GOP turnout — but could energize Democrats, too
President Trump heads to deep blue New York to campaign for Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman while also hoping to boost excitement for GOP candidates in central parts of the state.
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abc7ny.com
ICE agent fired 7 rounds into car with 5-year-old inside in Marble Hill, authorities say
There are growing calls for transparency Friday morning after an ICE agent shot a man in Manhattan, with his 5-year-old son in the backseat of his car.
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Nobel Peace Prize 2026 awarded to Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, former International Criminal Court judge
Nobel Peace Prize 2026 was awarded to Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a former judge on the International Criminal Court, drawing a quick, angry rebuke from Israel.
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nbcsports.com
Bucky Irving breaks out in upset win over Cowboys
Bucky Irvin rushed 21 times for 165 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' Week 5 win over the Cowboys, adding 10 yards and a touchdown on two receptions.
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futurism.com
AI Bubble Teetering on the Brink as OpenAI Admits to Massive Financial Failure in Leaked Documents
It turns out that AI demand is significantly lower than expected, as OpenAI shaves $20 billion off its revenue expectations for 2026.
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cbssports.com
Week 5 NFL bold predictions: Bijan Robinson makes NFL primetime history, struggling Packers upset Bears
Plus, the Dolphins finally get more points on the board and other bold predictions for Week 5
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newrepublic.com
Election Denier’s Lawyer Reveals Trump’s Chilling Midterm Plan
Notorious election fraudster Tina Peters recently met with the president to discuss the midterm elections.
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sports.yahoo.com
Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Hall of Fame legend, dies at 86
Ditka was best known for leading the 1985 Chicago Bears to the only Super Bowl title in franchise history.
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thedailybeast.com
Republican Panic Explodes Over Catastrophic Secret Polls
Even candidates in strong red states are apparently not safe from voter backlash to Donald Trump.
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thedailybeast.com
Putin’s Nightmare Deepens as More Drones Hit ‘Russia’s Google’
Ukraine’s drone strikes battered the tech giant that millions of Russians depend on.
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Democrats are candid about what they will do if they get control of the Senate and House – here are their priorities
Control of Congress after the 2026 midterm elections would give Democrats power to subpoena documents and testimony
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Trump’s triumphal arch faces new pushback from Arlington County
The lawsuit comes ahead of a National Capital Planning Commission final vote on the project scheduled two days after the midterm elections.
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newyorker.com
The French Student Protesters’ Demands Are Extremely Clear
A growing movement has mobilized France’s youth against diminished school conditions and accumulating problems—and provided, for its detractors, a pretext for blaming the country’s ills on febrile adolescents.
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nypost.com
Jane Doe texted with Cornell frat bro to find ‘jealous’ rat gossiping about them: ‘Stupid bitches like to yap’
Jane Doe texted that “everyone needs to grow up cause sexuality and sex and sh-t is changing and stuff like this is going to become more common.”
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foxnews.com
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to UN jurist who accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza
Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay chaired the UN commission that accused Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant of inciting genocide in Gaza.
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cbssports.com
College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 6, 2026: Computer likes Arkansas and Nebraska
SportsLine's model has revealed best bets for every Week 6 college football game after 10,000 simulations
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theweek.com
Political cartoons for October 7
Wednesday's political cartoons include Flock cameras, undecided voters, and rogue AI
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Democrats eye Guilfoyle’s ouster and possible prosecution following corruption allegations
A variety of Democratic lawmakers made the case that the ambassador’s underlying scandal deserves to be treated as a criminal matter.
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cnbc.com
Hurricane Isaias disrupts U.S. oil production in Gulf of Mexico, threatens refineries
The hurricane could tighten a fuel market that is already facing big disruptions from the wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
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‘People are feeling the real impacts’: influencers are targeting private equity with satire and rage
The trillion-dollar industry has taken over social media, inspiring skits and parody raps with millions of views
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pewresearch.org
Trump’s Approval Rating Drops as Fewer Americans Are Confident in His Handling of the Economy, Other Issues
This rating is near the lowest reached in his first term. And 31% of those who voted for him in 2024 now disapprove of his performance.
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npr.org
ChatGPT for Teens has special safeguards. A watchdog group finds most don't work
A study from Common Sense Media says most safeguards in ChatGPT for Teens failed. The chatbot talks to teens like a friend and doesn't alert parents when users talk about self-harm and suicide.
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cbssports.com
Week 5 NFL betting guide, props, spreads: Model, expert, parlay, DFS and season-long fantasy picks unveiled
Week 5 NFL picks from SportsLine's model and team of Vegas experts
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Zack Polanski vows to stay as Green leader as he faces criticism after by-election defeat
Jewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.
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Rubio slaps fresh sanctions on ‘rogue’ International Criminal Court, vows to ‘end the ICC’ if prosecution threats go on
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday the US is barring all transactions with the International Criminal Court and told America’s allies he expects their help in reinin…
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SpaceX's next Starlink move could squeeze AT&T, Verizon — and even Apple and Samsung
If SpaceX CEO Elon Musk wants to put pressure on wireless carriers — and even Apple and Samsung — he would develop a phone to run specifically on Starlink.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Alleged $100K Plea to Trump Donor Exposed
Kimberly Guilfoyle gained recognition as a Fox News co-host before serving as a senior adviser to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. However, she is now making headlines over reports that she alleg...
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US Office star Brian Baumgartner in the running to be new St Andrews Uni rector
Brian Baumgartner is among six people vying for the role, after he visited St Andrews in the summer.
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theverge.com
Trump’s attempt to rename AI is looking awfully artificial
A ‘super’ new euphemism probably isn’t enough to make Americans forget their concerns about AI.
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ynetnews.com
Trump sanctions entire ICC over Netanyahu warrant hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize
Rubio vows to ‘cripple’ the court over arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, as Navi Pillay receives the Nobel Peace Prize for advancing international justice; unprecedented US sanctions threaten financial services and deepen tensions with European allies
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cnbc.com
Trump appoints committee to investigate statements by the Fed's Lisa Cook
Trump tried to fire Cook, a nominee of former President Joe Biden, but the Supreme Court blocked his first attempt.
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rollingstone.com
Journey Drummer Deen Castronovo Suffers Medical Emergency During Tulsa Concert
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo suffered a medical emergency during the band's concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Thursday night.
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aljazeera.com
‘Indentured servants’: US green card move will hit thousands of IT workers
The US is suspending top tech firms, including Microsoft, from a key programme to sponsor foreign workers’ green cards.