Press review · Thursday, 15 October 2026
15 October 2026
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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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gagadget.com Tech ·
NASA's Moon battery survives deep cold, but not lunar night
NASA's SPEARS solid-state cells survived -170°C in tests. The Moon's south pole drops to -200°C, and key data on range and lifespan is still missing.
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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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9to5google.com Tech ·
Gemini AI Plus subscribers will lose access to Pro models next month
Google has begun emailing Gemini AI Plus members to inform them when their Gemini subscription will no longer include access...
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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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futurism.com Tech ·
AI Agent Blamed for Deleting Entire Upcoming Season of TV Show
An AI agent reportedly deleted the entire final cut of the upcoming season of a Swedish reality competition show.
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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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chromeunboxed.com Tech ·
A user has installed Googlebook OS onto a Chromebook Plus, and it runs great
Ever since Google officially launched the new Googlebook platform, one of the biggest questions hanging in the air has been what this means for existing Chromebook hardware. While we wait for official transition paths for existing Chromebook hardware, the enthusiast community isn't sitting on its hands. Over on the r/Googlebook subreddit, user u/mawitime shared photos...
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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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macrumors.com Tech ·
Discover the Best Cases and Screen Protectors for Your New iPhone Duo
iPhone Duo pre-orders kick off this Friday, and in anticipation of the event we've gathered all of the best cases and screen protectors you can get for your new iPhone Duo. This includes accessories from popular brands like OtterBox, Speck, ZAGG/Mophie, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
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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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insider-gaming.com Tech ·
GTA 6 Reviews Will Be Released Before Launch
Insider Gaming has learned that Grand Theft Auto 6's reviews will be released ahead of the game's release. Get the full story here.
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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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wired.com Tech ·
AI Came for Math. Now It’s Chasing the Rest of Science
AI may soon be the default way to solve theoretical problems in economics, high-energy physics, and other fields, MIT researchers tell WIRED.
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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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xda-developers.com Tech ·
As Microsoft kills off Publisher, LibreOffice steps in with free support for your PUB files
No need to convert them.
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xda-developers.com Tech ·
Windows 11 26H2 gave my laptop nearly 2GB of RAM back, but there’s a catch for low-RAM PCs
Windows is reducing it's memory usage, but not where it matters the most
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leagueoflegends.com Tech ·
/dev: League Classic
What’s changing with League Classic
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ign.com Tech ·
PlayStation Plus Catalog Games for October 2026 Revealed, Includes Mafia: The Old Country
The PlayStation Plus game catalog adds some fantastic titles to its library this month, including Mafia: The Old Country. Check out the lineup in full.
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sfgate.com Tech ·
PG&E cuts off power to thousands in Bay Area due to wildfire risk
A fire weather watch has been issued for parts of the North Bay.
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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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Now you can call anyone with WhatsApp, even if they don’t have WhatsApp
No WhatsApp account required.
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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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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Will Support All Existing Zelda Amiibo, With In-Game Item Bonuses Confirmed by Nintendo
The new Ocarina of Time Remake overview trailer has confirmed support for all Zelda amiibo, old and new.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Review: Tales of Eternia Remastered (PS5) - Classic PlayStation RPG Shows Its Age
Third time's the charm
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newsshooter.com Tech ·
Sony ECM-W5 Wireless Microphone System with Audio Recording - Newsshooter
Sony has announced the ECM-W5 Wireless Microphone System with audio recording. The system pairs two transmitters with one receiver.