Press review · Wednesday, 14 October 2026
14 October 2026
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Bending Spoons skyrockets 35% as Berkshire Hathaway makes $330 million investment
Berkshire's latest investment follows the $600 million it invested in the company's IPO this July.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
CoreWeave shares tumble as bond yields near 15% on concern about AI borrowing binge
Shares of CoreWeave sank 15%, while yields in its bonds blew out further.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
DoJ threatens California over alleged noncitizen voting as Trump tries to rally support for Republicans – US politics live
Justice department gives state officials 48 hours to review list of ‘likely noncitizens’ as president heads to campaign rallies in Arizona and Montana
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
German police seize humanoid robot that allegedly groped teen girl, and phones of young men who had it
German police have seized a humanoid robot after it allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl in an indecent manner and made sexually suggestive gestures.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Starlink restrictions affecting Ukraine's front line operations, Kyiv says
Elon Musk's system allows Kyiv to protect Ukrainian skies and effectively guide drones to Russian targets.
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Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs while working from home.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Cyberleek says 'GTA 6' leaks are over, warns of dead man's switch
Sounds like we're done with all of this.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog lineup for October 2026 announced
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the October 2026 Game Catalog lineup for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers, and Classics Catalog titles for Premium subscribers.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
600,000 without power in Ukraine as Russia launches 'massive' attack amid Trump's 'energy ceasefire'
At least 600,000 people were without power early on Wednesday in Ukraine, after Russia launched an aerial attack that struck energy infrastructure, Zelenskyy said.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Netflix to lay off roughly 1,000 employees, or 6% of workforce
Netflix will lay off roughly 6% of its workforce, according to a memo obtained by CNBC.
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Early voting begins Tuesday for 2026 Georgia midterm elections: What you need to know
Georgia's midterm elections are quickly approaching, and voters can start casting their ballots early on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know to get ready to vote.
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Pope walking and recovering 'as expected' after surgery, doctors say
The 71-year-old Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer after the 90-minute procedure on Tuesday.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Brooklyn store in Kelly Clarkson feud says Molly the mechanical bird is now on sale for $15 million
Art of Play co-owner Adam Rubin spoke with reporters outside his Atlantic Avenue shop Tuesday, saying he’d be willing to part with the automaton bird for millions.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad Is Out Amid Layoffs
Doug Belgrad, Netflix's film VP, has been let go as part of a massive restructuring at the streamer.
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mlb.com Top stories ·
These are the 2026 Gold Glove Award finalists
The 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists were announced on Wednesday, with the winners set to be unveiled on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 1. Each league has three finalists at each position, including the utility spot, which was awarded for the first time in 2022.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Iran says it’s ‘counting the moments’ until it can strike U.S. warships; Saudi Aramco facilities attacked
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Aramco reportedly came under fresh attack overnight.
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Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins
The comedian and actor faces charges including rape and sexual assault from six female complainants who have never met each other, a court is told.
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'It's rough out here': Americans struggle to survive amid rising costs
US inflation continues to rise, and this month the jump was above forecasts. Here's how some are surviving.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Honey, Xbox shrunk its controller
The Xbox Nano is designed for gaming on the go
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
HomePod mini 2 vs HomePod mini: Here’s everything new - 9to5Mac
Apple unveiled HomePod mini 2 yesterday, here’s everything new in HomePod mini 2 compared to the original model.
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Top U.S. DOJ official orders California to review list of possible noncitizens who received mail ballots
The Justice Department has ordered California to review a list of people who the federal government believes may have received mail-in ballots for the upcoming election despite not being U.S. citizens.
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techcrunch.com Top stories ·
Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff amid intensifying competition for user attention | TechCrunch
Netflix said most of the cuts would affect its product, tech, legal, and human resources departments.
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pewresearch.org Top stories ·
Cost Concerns Dominate as Public’s Economic Ratings Turn More Negative
The costs of many household essentials are a top economic concern for most Americans – much as they were four years ago on the eve of the last midterm election.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Democrats hold narrow leads or trail by small margins in Texas midterm elections
Republicans trail behind Democrats in voter enthusiasm, a University of Texas/Texas Politics Project University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows.
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sfgate.com Top stories ·
Thousands in Bay Area could lose power due to PG&E shut-offs
Tens of thousands of California residents could lose power for days.
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Cornell president acknowledges he knew about fraternity sexual assault but didn’t follow up
Michael Kotlikoff addressed his administration’s handling of the 2024 allegations as he faces calls for his resignation
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fox5atlanta.com Top stories ·
Six Flags Over Georgia Goliath death: Witness describes tragic fall
A parkgoer said he saw Hassan Karim move forward in his seat and then fall from the Goliath roller coaster near the end of the ride.
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gsmarena.com Tech ·
Amazon Kids Tablets are now official in two sizes
They come with curated content for kids and built-in parental controls. Today Amazon has unveiled two tablets aimed at kids, and they're unsurprisingly...
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kotaku.com Tech ·
How Over-reliance On Google Calendar Ruined My Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Playthrough - Kotaku
'Added to your calendar' meant something totally different than what I've become used to
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple Says These Products Are Now Obsolete
Apple today added the 12-inch MacBook (2017), iPad (6th generation), and BeatsX headphones to the obsolete products list on its website. Apple considers a product to be obsolete once seven years have passed since it last distributed the product for sale, including to resellers. Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers are instructed to discontinue hardware service for obsolete products and generally cannot order parts for these products as a result.
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news.bgov.com Top stories ·
Another Illinois Democrat Weighs Committee Challenge to Waters
Illinois Rep. Bill Foster is mulling a challenge to California Rep. Maxine Waters to be the top Democrat on the Financial Services Committee, a person familiar said Wednesday, further endangering the 88-year-old ranking member’s perch atop the key panel.
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The Tesla Roadster could have stayed vaporware
The ultimate vaporware should have stayed elusive.
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ktvu.com Top stories ·
Jury chosen in corruption trial against former Oakland mayor, Duongs
Five men and seven women were selected as jurors Tuesday in the federal bribery and corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and executives from the city's recycling contractor.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Wisconsin plane crash kills 5 adults, child as authorities probe final communications with air traffic control
A Piper PA-46 crashed in a wooded area in Sauk County, Wisconsin Tuesday night, killing all six people aboard including a child. The FAA is investigating.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
How one northern Maine town explains Susan Collins’ path to re-election - The Boston Globe
Since 2021, Collins has steered some $43 million to projects in Presque Isle, distilling her strategy of banking on bringing home the bacon.
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thedrive.com Tech ·
This 245-HP Farm Tractor Just Set a Lap Record at the Red Bull Ring
The sleek-looking tractor is powered by a 7.5-liter six-cylinder engine with 245 hp and enough torque to tow a planet.
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Justice Department has threatened California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month’s midterm electio...
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U.S. may have withheld warnings to Ukraine of Russian strikes that killed 6, cut power to 600,000, sources say
The Trump administration may have withheld intelligence warnings to Ukraine about Russian strikes that killed 6 and cut power to 600,000 people, sources say.
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Texas prosecutor considering felony charges for ICE agent who ran over man
A conviction on the possible charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon could mean up to 20 years in prison
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sfchronicle.com Top stories ·
Live updates: Corruption trial against former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao is underway
Oakland’s federal corruption trial examines claims that former mayor Sheng Thao and three co-defendants traded political favors for payments and benefits. Follow updates from the courtroom live.
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Mike Pence group urges Trump to reverse Russia diesel plan
Advancing American Freedom, a conservative think tank founded by former Vice President Pence, is calling on the Trump administration not to allow Russia to ship unsanctioned diesel to the U.S., accord...
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theweek.com Top stories ·
Livestreaming an execution: cruelty or an added deterrent?
The Defense Department wants to make a public example of a soldier-turned-terrorist
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
NFL coaching hot-seat rankings: Todd Bowles, Dan Quinn and Jim Harbaugh face mounting pressure
After 10 head coaches lost their jobs during or after the 2025 season, another group is beginning to feel the pressure in 2026.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad Out In Layoffs
The exec had been at the streaming giant since 2024, when he was hired by film chief Dan Lin.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Site News: So, Where's Our Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review?
What is a review?
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Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.
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finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Bending Spoons stock soars on new Berkshire Hathaway investment
Bending Spoons stock soared as much as 54% in morning trading on Wednesday after the Italian tech company said Berkshire Hathaway will invest another $330 million in it.
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democracydocket.com Top stories ·
Trump administration threatens to sue California over alleged noncitizens on rolls
A DOJ spokesperson confirmed to Democracy Docket that the department “has sent letters to California election officials demanding immediate action to ensure that noncitizens do not vote in the upcoming federal election.”
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Apple's new hardware strategy capitalizes on trust — just in time for the AI era
Apple's smart home strategy is about selling more hardware. But it's also about more tightly binding iPhone customers to its ecosystem.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Zelenskyy sits down with NPR. And, Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a sit-down interview with NPR as Russia's full-scale invasion nears the 5-year mark. And, Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer.