Press review · Wednesday, 14 October 2026
14 October 2026
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
Legendary FPS level designer Richard "Levelord" Gray dies at 68
Tributes pour in for the man behind iconic Duke Nukem 3D levels and much more.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple Says HomePod Mini 2 Won't Support Siri AI Right Away
Siri AI support on the new HomePod mini 2 will be "available later" as part of a "future software update," according to Apple. In other words, do not expect Siri AI to be available on the speaker when it launches on Friday, October 30. In other words, do not expect Siri AI to be available on the speaker when it launches on Friday, October 30.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Ex-fiance of US Rep. Nancy Mace and 2 others charged with sex crimes she detailed in a House speech
The ex-fiance of U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace and two of his business associates have been charged with sex crimes and voyeurism
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Trump says 'massive' oil, gas, mineral exploration to begin in Greenland
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil, gas and mineral exploration was preparing to begin in Greenland, and hailed the Arctic island's position for US and European security."Massive Oil, G...
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lawfaremedia.org Top stories ·
The Russian Bots Went Silent. Or Did They?
Did Ukrainian strikes on Yandex silence Russian bots? The evidence doesn’t show it, and shrinking data access makes it harder to check.
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Texas DA says ICE intentionally hit immigrant with a car and may have withheld evidence
Harris County DA Sean Teare told NBC News his office has collected multiple videos for its own investigation but isn’t getting cooperation from the federal government.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Rise and Fall as Trump’s Ambassador to Greece
President Trump cut her loose after damaging news reports about her tenure as ambassador to Greece. Once a prominent Trump insider, she suggested she will now fight to defend her reputation.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Champions League – live
Minute-by-minute report: City return home as they take on PSG. Join Scott Murray for all the latest news
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ suffered head injury after prison attack by Jamaican drug lord: report
The “Act Bad” emcee got into a fight with a kingpin known as “Dudus” at the Fort Dix prison in New Jersey, TMZ reported.
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finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
'Yikes': CoreWeave stock tanks on bond yield woes, CEO blames market 'irrationally'
CoreWeave stock fell more than 16% in morning trading on Wednesday, a day after a chart of its rising borrowing costs drew a one-word reply from Elon Musk: "Yikes."
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
34 years ago today, my time as a baseball fan ended
A complex stew of factors combined to result in the creation of this specific NFL news outlet, which launched 25 years ago as of November 1.
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Election Updates: Polls Show Texas Senate Race Tightens; Trump to Rally in Arizona and Montana
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Megyn Kelly Says New Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Needs to ‘Dial’ Back Her Look After Shaky First Outing
Megyn Kelly evaluated Katie Zacharia’s first White House press briefing on Tuesday, October 13, noting a cautious start and presentation critiques. The political commentator discussed President Donald...
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polygon.com Tech ·
7 Major New GTA 6 Details Officially Revealed by Rockstar
A new Bloomberg report dives deep into the biggest game of the decade
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Researchers use AI to design proteins that cut up other proteins
AI design tools make proteins that break bonds that are stable for hundreds of years.
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news.xbox.com Tech ·
Meet the XBOX Nano Controller
Today, we’re introducing the XBOX Nano Controller, designed to fit nearly every pocket and budget. Its compact design offers a great option for younger players, smaller hands, or anyone seeking something portable for play on the go. The XBOX Nano Controller, at a little over 5 inches in length and just 3.5 ounces, is our […]
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
US regulator accuses nation's largest banks of debanking customers over political views
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released a report Wednesday into debanking practices in the U.S., saying it has found "irrefutable evidence."
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing President Donald Trump's tariff regime.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Russia detains Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying
Russia’s foreign ministry identified the journalist as Yuki Imai. He was detained in the far eastern Sakhalin region the day before he planned to leave the country, the security agency said.
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Austin resident sues Hegseth, DOD over execution livestream plan
They argue that, while they could avoid watching the livestream, they couldn't avoid clips on social media.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
‘Spiraling’Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Post-Firing Meltdown Revealed
The Greek ambassador did not take her humiliating live TV firing well, a MAGA source has claimed.
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South Americans pray for Pope Leo’s recovery as uncertainty hangs over his visit
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Roman Catholics across South America responded to news of Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis with an outpouring of prayers and support, along with concerns about whether the first ...
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
9 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for October 2026 Announced
Spooky scary
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‘Like being in a vortex’: US report details extent of ‘devastating’ dating-app scams
Congress calls for Match Group and others to do more to help victims like Mary, who lost $100,000 to app scammer
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Players Are Furious About Total War: Shogun 2's AI-Upscaled 'Enhanced' Edition
Steam users say it runs worse, looks worse, adds more bugs, and clearly used genAI to enlarge the artwork
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Oil price hikes, Saudi-Houthi strikes carry on amid Trump's midterm pause on Iran war
President Donald Trump is holding off on Iran strikes in the Strait of Hormuz comes, but Houthi terrorists and Saudi Arabia are in a live war over terrorizing the key oil shipping lanes near Yemen. Get the latest Iran war news live today.
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Ukrainian soldier led team of divers sent to blow up Nord Stream gas pipelines, court hears
Special forces officer Serhii Kuznetsov denies involvement in the 2022 blasts that left pipelines badly damaged
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foxweather.com Top stories ·
Two strong hurricanes could be brewing in the Pacific as the basin reaches an all-time milestone
Tropical Storm Trudy is forecast to rapidly intensify into a powerful Category 4 hurricane and approach the western coast of Mexico this weekend.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
‘Paid for the bullets’: Dem challenger hits senator with stunning ICE accusation during fiery Senate debate
Troy Jackson accused Susan Collins of paying for the bullets that killed Johan Sebastián Guerrero, igniting a fierce clash over ICE funding.
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reason.com Top stories ·
Trump's plan to buy Russian diesel would violate federal law
If laws passed by Congress do not apply to presidential actions, then we no longer live in a democracy.
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Dem senator says 'zero interest in running for president' in debate with GOP opponent
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, who has repeatedly indicated that he is not interested in running for president in 2028, reiterated his position during a Georgia U.S. Senate debate.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Pope Leo's lung cancer prognosis could depend on these factors, doctors say
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer after a surgery that removed a nodular lesion from his right lung, the Vatican said.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Foul-mouthed anti-war protesters repeatedly derail Hegseth's remarks at Army event in DC
Protesters branded Pete Hegseth a "war criminal" and "coward" at his AUSA panel focused on Project Agincourt and autonomous weapons systems.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Kotaro Uchikoshi establishes new studio CRASH KEYS
Zero Escape and AI: The Somnium Files creator Kotaro Uchikoshi has announced the establishment of CRASH KEYS, a new game studio headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
OpenAI engineer arrested after recording device found at San Francisco office
Federal authorities arrested a Saudi national employed by OpenAI after investigators discovered a thumb-sized recording device concealed in toilet paper inside one of the AI giant's San Francisco offices.
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npr.org Top stories ·
In Kansas, a newly competitive Senate race tests limit of Trump's unpopular policies
Kansas voters could send a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly a century — and flip the governor's office back to Republican control, even in what could be a tough year for the GOP.
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today.com Top stories ·
What to Know About ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor RJ Mitte’s Cause of Death and Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis
The actor, who was best-known for his role as Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on “Breaking Bad,” lived with cerebral palsy.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
DOJ issues subpoenas in investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status, including to her family members
The subpoenas were sent just days before federal agents searched the progressive ‘squad’ member’s home.
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rush.edu Top stories ·
Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health Announce Plans to Merge
Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health today announce their intention to come together to form a leading, integrated academic health system committed to ensuring every team member and every neighbor, in every community it serves, has the opportunity to thrive.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Pope Leo's cancer prognosis is 'very good,' according to outside medical experts
Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.
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inquirer.com Top stories ·
Alex Cora was smart. The Phillies will be fine with Don Mattingly. But, really, who cares? | David Murphy
Whatever the marginal difference between Joe Girardi and Rob Thomson and Mattingly and Cora, it is fractional orders of magnitude compared to the impact of a star who emerges from the minor leagues.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Burnham treads carefully in Zelensky visit, balancing Trump and Ukraine
The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president.
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World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkey, archaeologists say: "Time capsule at the bottom of the sea"
Archaeologists in Turkey have dated the shipwreck to between 4,400 and 4,700 years old.
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kqed.org Top stories ·
Latinos Want More Than a Historic First From Xavier Becerra | KQED
California’s upcoming gubernatorial election includes a potentially monumental feat: Xavier Becerra could become California’s first Latino governor in over 150 years.
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New York City moves to ban horse-drawn carriages
Mamdani and city council leader agree on ban that would make it illegal to operate horse-drawn carriages in the city
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Pennsylvania woman stabbed young son and husband to death at Great Wolf Lodge water park, police say
Metallica Rose Harrison called police from Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos, saying she wanted to die by suicide before officers arrived to find two bodies.
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ms.now Top stories ·
Katie Zacharia faces new bar complaint, adding to the White House press secretary’s woes
Trump’s new White House press secretary is facing credible questions about whether she misrepresented her legal credentials.
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Kelly Clarkson’s feud with a Brooklyn store escalates as Art of Play says she ‘put us in danger.’
Clarkson claims that the item she wanted to purchase had a $15,000 price tag, but the Brooklyn store insists it was never for sale. The back-and-forth's since gone viral.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Rockstar Swears You Won’t Have To Wait Nearly A Decade For Its Next Game After GTA6 - Kotaku
The wait between Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 6 was just under a decade