Press review · Thursday, 15 October 2026
15 October 2026
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newrepublic.com Top stories ·
Trump’s New Press Secretary Tries to Backtrack on the China Thing
Katie Zacharia says she misunderstood the question, “What state did [you] pass the bar exam in?”
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Yemen’s government says PM, cabinet survived Houthi attack on Aden palace
Houthis reported to have targeted the al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden with five missiles.
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walb.com Top stories ·
Dougherty County voter turnout low despite state record
In Dougherty County, only about a thousand votes were cast on Tuesday.
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scotusblog.com Top stories ·
Justices grant Trump administration’s request to pause lower court ruling in political ad rate dispute
The Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for political parties and joint fundraising committees to continue to receive favorable advertising rates in the run-up to the 2026 election. In a five-…
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Denmark pushes back as Trump touts Greenland oil and mineral deals
Recent US-Greenland-Denmark agreement excludes mining or drilling rights while reinforcing Greenland's sovereignty.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
How data centres became the sleeper issue that could decide the US midterms
Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Attorney for banned outlets on legal fight over White House press access
A federal judge has once again ordered the White House to restore access for three news organizations President Trump banned last month over their coverage of his administration. The judge ordered full access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico while their legal challenge moves forward. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ted Boutrous, the attorney representing the three outlets.
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vox.com Top stories ·
Trump is taking his midterms anger out on Ukraine
The Ukraine-Trump-SpaceX debacle, briefly explained.
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The Social Security COLA for 2027 is set. Here's what experts say you need to know
This year's increase is 3.6%, based on inflation data, amounting to a little more than $900 next year.
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
Video appears to show confrontation after reported sexual assault at fraternity house near UChicago
Video posted on social media appears to show the friend of a woman, who told police she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago, confronting and chasing a man believed to be the attacker.
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Inside Brooklyn novelty shop at centre of 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird
Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.
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droid-life.com Top stories ·
Google Secretly Sent Out 30% Off Pixel 11 Codes
Google is sending exclusive 30% off discount codes to Google AI Pro subscribers, slashing up to $570 off the Pixel 11 series and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
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mashable.com Top stories ·
OpenAI lawsuit alleges company 'stole' children's data
The proposed class action suit seeks a share of OpenAI equity for young ChatGPT users.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
MS NOW Corrects Report On FBI Director Kash Patel Landing In Russia
The network retracted a scoop that Patel had landed in Russia for a meeting.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Rape reported at another elite college’s frat party — as group cheered on attack, asked ‘when’s my turn’: witness
The alleged assault took place in the early hours of Sunday.
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Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say
Iran-backed Houthi rebels hit the headquarters of the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco in an overnight strike, two regional officials said Wednesday, damaging the offices of the firm’s chief executive and other top officials.
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gothamist.com Top stories ·
Man shot by ICE in NYC's Marble Hill said federal officers never identified themselves
The wounded man said he didn't learn ICE agents were involved until he woke up in the hospital.
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abc7ny.com Top stories ·
Tom Kean Jr. camp downplays exit of major GOP spending; Rebecca Bennett optimistic
The PACs aligned with the President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are shifting priorities as races across the country head down the stretch.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Hochul dodges when pressed over victims of illegal immigrant crime: ‘Will you apologize?’
Bruce Blakeman pressed Kathy Hochul to apologize to families of victims killed by illegal immigrants, but the governor pivoted to ICE-related deaths.
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foreignpolicy.com Top stories ·
Environmentalists Are Wrong to Oppose the Senate’s Permitting Deal
America needs to build more to achieve its energy goals of lower costs, greater security, and more clean energy.
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Albania protests: Student protesters attack government ministries in Tirana
Buildings were set alight on the second day of demonstrations from thousands of students who want better university conditions and job prospects.
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laist.com Top stories ·
LA County red flag warning starts Thursday for ‘extreme fire risk’ potential
The warning is happening because of a combination of strong Santa Ana winds, low humidity and dry brush in the region.
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Starlink: Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".
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militarytimes.com Top stories ·
Disrupt, Strike, Assault and Endure: The 4 pillars of the US Army’s new warfare guidance
“How The Army Fights” is a new 46-page U.S. Army-issued guide on how the service should fight — and survive — on the modern battlefield.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Netflix TV Executives Lisa Lang McMullen, James Oh, Carolina Garcia and Andrew McQuinn Among Layoffs
As were Jason Pan, Aaron Davidson and Dan Evans.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Week 6 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Patriots and Cardinals
SportsLine's model simulates every Week 6 game 10,000 times and reveals NFL best bets for spread, over/under and money line
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ynetnews.com Top stories ·
Big dogs age faster, die younger than smaller breeds. Scientists may have discovered why
A large-scale study reveals how 'jumping genes' may explain why bigger dogs age faster and die younger than smaller breeds; Researchers also found sex-based differences in aging, with potential implications for understanding human longevity
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Cornell president pressed by faculty frustrated by his handling of fraternity rape allegations
(AP) — Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faced angry members of the school’s faculty Wednesday at a meeting that underscored deep frustration over his administration’s handling of a woman...
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theverge.com Top stories ·
YouTube sticks new labels on AI-generated songs
Is this song AI?
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New York plans to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death
The City Council is expected to approve a bill next week that would end the rides by 2028. Three consecutive mayors had called for an end to the carriage rides because of safety concerns, only to have lawmakers yank back the reins.
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finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Meet a 23-year-old millionaire who canceled his plan to move to San Francisco because of a billionaire tax he might never have to pay
Ohio-based founder Emil Barr fears broader wealth taxes could follow. It's an "anti-entrepreneurial" attitude, he told Fortune. Jensen Huang disagrees.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Under Fire Hegseth Makes Bonkers Comparison to Being on Fox
The controversial Pentagon chief was interrupted four times in four minutes, with protestors describing him as a “coward” and a “war criminal.”
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variety.com Top stories ·
For the Love of Television, Please Watch ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2: TV Review
Ethan Hawke returns as Tulsa "truthstorian" Lee Raybon in Season 2 of the FX series 'The Lowdown' from "Reservation Dogs" boss Sterlin Harjo.
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healthcaredive.com Top stories ·
Trump administration boots 189,000 deceased, duplicate enrollees off ACA subsidies
It comes amid a broader crackdown on the ACA exchanges as the Trump administration continues its efforts to identify “fraud, waste and abuse” in federal programs.
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democracydocket.com Top stories ·
More Trump propaganda videos posted to YouTube despite court order
The Trump administration posted more political ads on YouTube, appearing to defy a court order that blocked the ads from airing.
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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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Two scenarios for the Yemen war
What comes next is either a retreat for the Houthis or a war of attrition.
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Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.
Just weeks before the midterm elections, 90% of Americans say prices in the U.S. are the main factor shaping their view of the economy. These charts show why.
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votebeat.org Top stories ·
Texas election officials clear thousands of backlogged voter registrations held up by state error
County officials worked nights and weekends to get it done, the head of their association said.
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wpr.org Top stories ·
What to know about Wisconsin's November 2026 referendums
Wisconsin's Nov. 3, 2026 election includes three statewide referendums that seek to amend the state constitution. Here's what voters need to know.
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‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 9, damages power sites
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine's partners failed to warn of Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv.
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newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org Top stories ·
First Presidency Conveys Message of Healing and Comfort to Pope Leo XIV
The First Presidency has shared the following statement about the health of Pope Leo XIV.
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Over $500 million spent on ads during Texas Senate campaign, AdImpact data shows
Hundreds of millions have been spent on the Senate race in Texas as Ken Paxton and James Talarico battle it out with only weeks left before the midterms. CBS News' Kaia Hubbard reports.
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WATCH: Georgia's Ossoff and Collins face off in Senate debate
Sen. Jon Ossoff is scheduled to face Republican Rep. Mike Collins Tuesday in a debate for Georgia’s key U.S. Senate race.
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alaskapublic.org Top stories ·
Trump's Wasilla rally draws supporters and protesters
Some Alaskans lined up hours early for President Trump's rally, while others gathered in protest of his policies.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Trail Ridge Road in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park temporarily closed due to snow, ice
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park was temporarily closed on Tuesday due to poor visibility and ice and snow on the road.
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koaa.com Top stories ·
Vail Mountain & Beaver Creek to begin snowmaking operations after 1st snowfall
The first snow of the season has fallen at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek Resort and Butte Mountain Resort.
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ms.now Top stories ·
Sotomayor and Gorsuch jointly call out ‘constitutional absurdity’ in immigration prosecution
It is the latest instance of the Obama and Trump appointees together spotlighting perceived government abuses.
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nhpr.org Top stories ·
A political Rorschach test: Pappas's DC record is up for interpretation in Senate race
Pappas' four terms representing New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District are his main credential as he runs for Senate. But critics say Pappas’ Washington record lacks major accomplishment.
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Will Ukraine survive the winter?
Washington's position on Ukraine remains ambivalent while losses mount and an energy crisis deepens.