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Press review · Monday, 19 October 2026 · as of 23:08 UTC
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finance.yahoo.com
Telecom stocks sink after SpaceX's Starlink picks up spectrum assets
Shares of mobile phone service carriers fell in after-hours trading on Thursday after SpaceX (SPCX) announced it reached an agreement to acquire a nationwide low-band spectrum license portfolio.
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nbcnews.com
U.S. indictment charges Maduro with overseeing machine of repression, torture of Americans
The torture charges add to pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader and his wife, Cilia Flores, who were seized from their Caracas home by the U.S. military in January.
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euronews.com
French students 'retake Bastille', Trump 'unwilling' to help Ukraine
French students have “retaken the Bastille”, says Jean-Luc Mélenchon, after a mass rally in Paris. Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses the US of “unwillingness” to help Ukraine. And former New Zealand PM Helen Clark joins us on critical minerals as MEP Rima Hassan faces fallout over flags row. #EuropeToday
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foxnews.com
Mamdani demands Trump release illegal immigrant shot by ICE agent as protests erupt in the Bronx
Mayor Zohran Mamdani demanded President Donald Trump release the man shot and injured by an ICE agent on Thursday in an incident that set off protests across New York City.
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theguardian.com
LeBron James shines in pre-season debut for revamped Philadelphia 76ers
The 41-year-old scored 10 points and added five assists in his first outing for the Sixers, who fell 114-108 to Brooklyn
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rollcall.com
Oh my, how the midterm battlegrounds have shifted
ANALYSIS — When you cover elections on a week-to-week, day-to-day, or even hour-to-hour basis, it can be easy to miss how the midterm battleground has evolved since the beginning of the cycle. But a fresh look at the list of competitive races demonstrates a significant shift and additional evidence that Democrats are well positioned to […]
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bbc.com
Residents airlifted to safety in central Chile as El Niño blamed for torrential rains
The Mapocho river has burst its banks after an unusually large amount of rain fell in recent days.
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nbcnews.com
Latinos unhappy with Trump immigration agenda and U.S. military preps Iran war options: Morning Rundown
Plus, Christa Pike’s lawyer said she had been set to be taken off life support Tuesday but instead woke up, to everyone’s surprise.
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yahoo.com
Donald Trump Has a New Name for AI & a Warning for Anyone Who Ignores It
President Donald Trump has drawn a hard line in the debate over AI, warning that his White House will treat anyone who rejects his preferred terminology as an adversary. The declaration, made on Thurs...
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cbssports.com
Guardians erupt in sixth inning to stun White Sox in Game 4 of ALDS, force deciding Game 5
The Guardians have taken both games in Chicago after trailing 2-0 in the best-of-five ALDS
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space.com
Northern lights possible across the US this weekend as 3 CMEs head for Earth
Multiple CMEs could give the northern lights a boost across the northern US from Oct. 9, with further geomagnetic activity possible into the weekend.
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Donald Trump Has a New Name for AI & a Warning for Anyone Who Ignores It
President Donald Trump has drawn a hard line in the debate over AI, warning that his White House will treat anyone who rejects his preferred terminology as an adversary. The declaration, made on Thurs...
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Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Iran attacks, China restarts fuel exports – business live
Brent crude prices fell on Friday as president Donald Trump promised not to attack Iran ahead of the US midterm elections in November
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weather.com
Hurricane Isaias strengthens ahead of Deep South winds, flooding
Isaias could become the first major hurricane of the season in the last day before a southern landfall. Here's the latest.
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nbcnews.com
Semi-synthetic kratom products linked to four deaths in Utah, state officials say
Officials found that some products sold under the label “cat’s claw” instead contained potent opioid-like chemicals.
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npr.org
Christa Pike is walking with help and eating after failed execution attempt
Pike has begun walking and eating again at a hospital a week after surviving Tennessee's attempt to execute her with lethal drugs, her attorneys said Thursday.
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france24.com
Trump envoys, European officials to discuss ‘new ideas’ for Ukraine peace in Miami
US President Donald Trump’s envoys will meet Ukrainian negotiators and European officials in Miami on Friday to discuss a new proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner…
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nbcnews.com
Poll: Latino voters reject Trump’s immigration policies — and detail the personal impact
Two-thirds of Latino voters in the national NBC News/Telemundo poll say Trump’s enforcement actions have gone too far.
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capitolnewsillinois.com
Trump administration denies Illinois' request for disaster relief — again
Trump administration denies Illinois FEMA disaster relief after August storms, leaving eight counties without federal aid.
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independent.co.uk
A dad went viral teaching his sons about consent — and showed how simple it can be
Utah father and content creator Alan Gilliam has documented his conversations with his sons, aged nine and 11, about consent in the wake of the alleged 2024 gang rape by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity at Cornell University. Ellie Muir asks: If a nine-year-old understands that ‘No means no’, then why can’t grown men?
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foxnews.com
Guardians force decisive ALDS Game 5 as White Sox miss chance to reach first ALCS since 2005
White Sox-Guardians ALDS Game 4 saw Cleveland erupt for two fifth-inning home runs to erase Chicago's lead and force a decisive Game 5 Saturday.
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sports.yahoo.com
White Sox look to bounce back after 2 straight losses to Guardians at home in ALDS
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox had two chances to clinch a postseason series at home for the first time in more than a century.Now they have one chance to avoid a frustrating end to a surprising season.
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Zelenskiy accuses US of inaction as Russian strikes kill over 70 in two days
By Yuliia Dysa and Max Hunder KYIV, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused the US of being unwilling to help Ukraine after a Russian bomb attack on Thursday killed at least
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kcrg.com
US Senate Dems demand apology from Chuck Grassley to Jack Smith for attacks at hearing
Democrats demand an apology after false accusations at the recent hearing for Jack Smith.
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cbssports.com
College Football Playoff resume rankings: Alabama can leap Texas for No. 1 with win over Georgia
How a truly meritocratic CFP resume ranking shakes out entering Week 6
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sfgate.com
All eyes are on this new El Niño forecast for California
"Everything's lining up to be a very risky winter."
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This is what the green card freeze means for Microsoft
STORY: :: The US has frozen Microsoft's green card filings. Here's what happens next :: Akash Sriram, Tech Sector Specialist :: October 8, 2026 "The Trump administration froze green card filings at M...
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npr.org
OpenAI caught Russians and Iranians using ChatGPT for influence campaigns
The company says Russian operatives used its AI chatbot to update their bosses, shedding light on influence campaigns previously not attributed to Russia.
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npr.org
Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed
The Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be "public.
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nbcsports.com
Thursday Night Football: Bucs upset Cowboys 24-16
The Bucs ran for 241 yards, including 165 by Bucky Irving.
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mlb.com
All signs pointing to a dream Skubal-Miz showdown for NLCS Game 1
What do you get when you cross a two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner with the pitcher who is a shoo-in to win it in the National League this year? You get what’s shaping up to be pretty much the best pitching matchup you could ask for in
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tmz.com
Christa Pike Suffering 'Profound Psychological Trauma' After Surviving Botched Execution
Christa Pike is going through some major psychological trauma after surviving her botched execution ... this according to her legal team.
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cnbc.com
SpaceX deal to acquire spectrum license hammers shares of AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile
SpaceX agreed to purchase a nationwide spectrum portfolio as it to pushes its Starlink service deeper into the U.S. telecommunications market.
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mmafighting.com
Morning Report | Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov have heated run-in at the UFC P.I.
Nassourdine Imavov tried to confront Sean Strickland at the UFC P.I. in Las Vegas
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Zack Polanski defends leadership after row over Zionism motion
The Green Party leader has been criticised for his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.
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nfl.com
Broncos' Sean Payton takes over offensive play-calling duties after slow start for Bo Nix and Co.
Broncos coach Sean Payton confirmed Thursday that he will take over offensive play-calling duties from first-year coordinator Davis Webb.
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democrats-homeland.house.gov
Reps. Carter, Thompson Reintroduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Securing AI Task Force Act to Address the Evolving Challenges Posed by AI | House Committee on Homeland Security
The Official Website of the House Committee on Homeland Security
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variety.com
‘Animals’ Review: Ben Affleck Returns to the Director’s Chair for a Nasty, Compulsive Kidnapping Thriller
Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson and Steven Yeun join director Ben Affleck in the ensemble of the pulpy Netflix thriller 'Animals.'
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foxnews.com
Caitlin Clark left off 19 WNBA MVP ballots despite historic season as A’ja Wilson wins fifth award
Caitlin Clark became the first WNBA player to average 20 points and eight assists in a season, yet 19 voters left her off MVP ballots entirely.
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Iran live: Plane damaged and flights suspended after Houthi strike on Riyadh airport
Almost half of departures from the Riyadh airport had been cancelled by 1500 GMT yesterday, with more cancellations expected for Friday
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nbcnews.com
Russian operation that used ChatGPT tricked schools, a politician and media, OpenAI says
OpenAI says the campaign is the most far-reaching influence operation it has disrupted.
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Christa Pike's health has seen 'profound turnaround' in last three days, lawyers say
Pike's lawyers say her recovery is "remarkable" as they give an update on her condition after she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.
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nbcnews.com
Trump urges Minnesotans to ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants
The president has repeatedly attacked Somalis, as well as Rep. Ilhan Omar, who was born in Somalia.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
8 IT firms including TCS, Infosys suspended from US green card programme: How does it hit Indian professionals?
In yet another blow to the Indian IT sector and its professionals, the Donald Trump administration has barred as many as eight technology companies from participating in a programme that is used to seek green cards for foreign workers. The move has the potential to affect tens of thousands of India’s IT professionals.
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cbsnews.com
El-Sayed and Rogers spar over Iran and Trump, and toss insults, in Michigan Senate debate
In Thursday's Michigan Senate debate, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers sparred over the Iran war and cost-of-living issues — and flung insults across the stage in nearly every exchange.
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wbrc.com
Hurricane forecasters get help from AI to track storms
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is partnering with Google DeepMind to test a new AI hurricane forecast model, which was run experimentally during the 2025 season.
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hollywoodreporter.com
‘Eternally Yours’ Review: CBS’ Vampire Comedy From ‘Ghosts’ Creators Is Severely Anemic
Ed Weeks and Allegra Edwards star as bloodsuckers whose 500-year marriage has lost its spark.
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Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
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cbssports.com
Broncos experiment ends in failure: Sean Payton to reclaim play-calling duties after just four weeks
Denver's offense ranks near the bottom of the NFL in several key categories, prompting Payton to take a larger role after handing play-calling responsibilities to Davis Webb during the offseason.
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abc7ny.com
Mayor Mamdani defends Oct. 7 remarks as critics demand apology
Mayor Mamdani was determined to carry on Thursday morning, despite facing backlash for his statement on October 7.