Press review · Wednesday, 14 October 2026
14 October 2026
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Jury sees horror pics of pregnant sex abuse victim Sandra Birchmore’s body after cop ‘staged it to look like a suicide’
A jury was shown grim photos of Sandra Birchmore’s body allegedly staged to look like a suicide by the cop accused of killing her.
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gizmodo.com Top stories ·
How Much Has the Iran War Cost the Average Family So Far?
About $2,000 per household, according to Moody's.
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fox7austin.com Top stories ·
Texas U.S. Senate race: New poll shows voter discontent, raising hopes of write-in candidates
A new poll shows the race for the U.S. Senate in Texas remains close, but that poll also shows there is growing discontent with both leading candidates.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Elon Musk becomes biggest donor of US midterms cycle with $366m spent
Musk’s midterm donations, mostly for rightwing candidates and causes, surpass his contributions to Trump in 2024
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Houthi missile hits Aramco building after Saudi-led coalition hits Yemen fuel depot
The Saudi energy ministry says the Houthi attack caused a "limited fire" at Aramco's headquarters complex in Dhahran.
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ny1.com Top stories ·
Full Debate: Kathy Hochul, Bruce Blakeman spar off in gubernatorial debate
Watch the full debate here.
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npr.org Top stories ·
CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now
A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage - at least, not until the matter goes to a formal trial.
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Mike Tyson Recalls 'Being in Bed With' His Late Mother During Her Sex Work
In the four-part series 'TYSON,' the former champ describes a home where violence and sex work were prevalent.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Russell Brand Was ‘Ruthless and Calculated’ With a ‘Voracious’ Desire for ‘Sexual Contact,’ Prosecution Alleges in Rape Trial Opening Statement
Russell Brand was "ruthless and calculated" with a "voracious" desire for sexual contact, the prosecution said in the opening of his rape trial.
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vox.com Top stories ·
Two US cities could soon ban one of the world’s most controversial foods
There’s an obscure but high-stakes animal rights issue in the coming election.
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makeuseof.com Tech ·
This Windows 11 version loses security support tomorrow, here’s how to check yours
Besides security, installing newer Windows 11 versions can free up memory and give you a smoother performance.
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theverge.com Tech ·
8BitDo’s new gamepad brings adjustable TMR sticks to PCs and Android for $40.
The Ultimate 3C Plus features a pair of TMR thumbsticks with adjustable tension, switchable Hall effect triggers, an extra pair of shoulder buttons, two lockable back buttons, and a 2.4GHz USB dongle that magnetically sticks to the back for storage. It’s available for preorder starting today for $39.99 in frost white, stealth black, and avocado green colors with shipping starting on October 30th. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/8bitdo1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/8bitdo2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/8bitdo3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
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Savannah Guthrie’s ‘Deafening Silence’ Amid SNL Controversy Sparks Backlash — Source
Savannah Guthrie is facing criticism from an NBC insider for staying publicly silent during the latest SNL controversy. The “Today” co-anchor was singled out after Shane Gillis’ October 10 “Saturday N...
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wtop.com Top stories ·
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool refilling after algae bloom, troubled restoration – WTOP News
Water is flowing back into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after months of repairs following an algae bloom, peeling sealant and a dropped vandalism case.
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bostonherald.com Top stories ·
Iran says a ship sank after striking a mine in Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East developments
Meanwhile, a hospital in Gaza said that an Israeli strike has killed a woman.
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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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macrumors.com Tech ·
RIP, homeOS
MacRumors was first to reveal the name "HomeView" last week, after discovering a trademark filing from a secretive shell company that we correctly suspected was linked to Apple. Apple was likely behind a "homeOS" trademark filing as well, but the company ultimately decided to stick with generic "HomeView software" naming, just like it refers to the HomePod's operating system as "HomePod software".
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mashable.com Tech ·
'GTA 6' Cyberleek release updates: What leaked, what's next
Maybe don't watch these videos on your work device.
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sammobile.com Tech ·
One UI 9 on the Galaxy S25 vs S26 series: What’s different?
Samsung’s One UI 9 update brings plenty of the same improvements to the Galaxy S25 and S26 series, but there are some differences.
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maritime-executive.com Top stories ·
Two More Ship Strikes Reported in the Strait of Hormuz
On Tuesday, strikes on merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continued with two reported attacks, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. UKMTO...
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gsmarena.com Tech ·
Samsung Health update improves Sleep Coaching and Running Coach
Sleep Coaching can start sooner and Running Coach gets more training tiers. Samsung Health has had Sleep Coaching for a while now, but getting it going...
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte’s ex-girlfriend pays emotional tribute after his tragic death at 34
“RJ was the first person to show me how a man is supposed to treat a woman,” Saint Sasha wrote.
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eonline.com Top stories ·
Amelia Earhart's Plane May Have Been Found in Lagoon on Remote Island: Everything to Know About Search
A research crew looking for Amelia Earhart's lost plane landed on Nikumaroro, a remote South Pacific island, after satellite images showed a mysterious object resembling an aircraft in its lagoon.
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Republicans are paying the price for Trump in the midterms | Opinion
Total fealty to Donald Trump is hurting GOP candidates as they face a potential loss of the House and Senate.
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gamesindustry.biz Tech ·
Ubisoft closing Trials developer RedLynx and cutting jobs in Singapore studio
Latest round of cuts proposes the loss of 52 roles in Finland and 70 in Singapore
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Here are all the new HomePod Mini 2 colors
We saw the HomePod Mini 2 in action.
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arrowheadpride.com Top stories ·
Chiefs News: Jury returns mixed verdict in Tyreek Hill civil battery case
The latest Chiefs news, brought fresh to you every morning!
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Bank of America posts third-quarter profit drop due to $1.2 billion Treasury fine
The U.S. Treasury Department announced a $1.2 billion penalty against Bank of America on Tuesday.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
What’s fueling inflation? Fuel.
The final CPI report before the midterms is expected to reflect soaring energy costs compounded by higher airfares, pricier iPhones and rising car prices.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Chiefs News: Jury returns mixed verdict in Tyreek Hill civil battery case
The latest Chiefs news, brought fresh to you every morning!
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ms.now Top stories ·
Opinion | Katie Zacharia’s debut proved there’s no meritocracy in Trump’s White House
David Litt: Trump’s new press secretary showed how MAGA die-hards get promoted — despite being unqualified for their jobs.
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Trump mastered the 24-hour news cycle. Now it’s hurting the GOP.
The president is spending Republican campaigns’ most valuable currency: time.
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nashvillebanner.com Top stories ·
911 calls reveal chaos after Christa Pike execution attempt - Nashville Banner
Records of 911 calls reveals chaos and confusion in the moments Christa Pike's botched execution as officials struggled to verify the emergency.
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npr.org Top stories ·
The skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints, lawsuits and a federal investigation
Free samples, high-pressure pitches and $50,000 bills: An NPR investigation reveals how a network of mall skincare stores systematically targeted older adults and people with disabilities across the U.S..
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Sean McVay on Alaric Jackson: "He has to consistently do a better job"
On Monday, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson sucker punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb.
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Russian attacks on Ukraine leave 600,000 without power as Zelenskyy says Moscow ‘disrespecting’ US – Europe live
Zelenskyy says Russia attacked ‘infrastructure covered by the ceasefire announced by the American president’
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Pope Leo spends a peaceful night in the hospital after cancer surgery
The Vatican said more information would follow later Wednesday, after the 71-year-old American pontiff had part of his right lung removed.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Mamdani, City Council move to end iconic NYC horse-drawn carriage industry as workers face uncertain future
Romanch's Law would phase out Central Park horse-drawn carriages by 2028, but Mayor Zohran Mamdani's transition plan guarantees no financial payouts.
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Netflix’s Mike Tyson docuseries offers an incomplete portrait of a troubling figure
The once heroic boxer showcases a frankness in this compelling new series but also an unwillingness to take accountability for his darkest moments
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Cornell bans fraternity parties for the rest of the academic year amid investigation into alleged sexual assault
The university will also bring on “experienced, trauma-informed criminal investigators” to review allegations of sexual assault on campus.
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chromeunboxed.com Tech ·
One of my biggest Googlebook gripes is the overly-basic Virtual Desks feature
Over the years, ChromeOS quietly built one of the best, most fluid window management setups of any operating system. Between the intuitive four-finger trackpad swipe, the ability to label workspaces, moving windows freely across setups, and the persistent shelf indicator, virtual desks became an indispensable cornerstone of my daily productivity workflow. So, as I’ve started...
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mashable.com Tech ·
'GTA 6' on PC: What we know about the PC release
Rockstar's highly anticipated sequel launches on consoles only this November, leaving PC players waiting.
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Susan Collins Accused of Failing to Rein In Trump Over Iran War During Maine Debate
Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson sparred over the Iran war during their debate, with Jackson accusing Collins and other Republicans of giving up their role as a ...
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kyivindependent.com Top stories ·
Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree to energy strike ceasefire 'because I said they agreed'
The U.S. president's comments came after he unilaterally announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Oct. 11, causing confusion in Kyiv. According to a senior Ukrainian official, Ukraine had no prior information about an energy ceasefire.
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npr.org Top stories ·
'They're stealing from the poor': A major source of SNAP fraud robs recipients of millions
Organized criminal rings target SNAP recipients because of the government program's outdated security features. But upgrading the tech costs money and states' SNAP budgets are getting squeezed.
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rotoballer.com Top stories ·
FAAB Waiver Wire Advice: Week 6 Fantasy Pickups (2026)
Nick Mariano's fantasy football waiver wire FAAB bidding guide for Week 6 (2026) -- how many FAAB dollars (free agent acquisition budget) to spend on waivers.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Round Up: The Reviews For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Are In
Here's what the critics think
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump ‘blindsided his own Ukraine peace envoys by agreeing deal with Putin’
Officials were left ‘surprised’ at the announcement having just offered Kyiv new security guarantees
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Ryan Coogler's 'X-Files' reboot picked up by Hulu
Ryan Coogler's reboot of "The X-Files" has been picked up to series, Hulu said on Tuesday.
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Zelenskyy adviser: Starlink operations restricted in Ukraine overnight
The development has raised concerns that access to critical American satellite communications could become another source of leverage over Kyiv. #EuropeNews