Press review · Friday, 16 October 2026
16 October 2026
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ms.now Top stories ·
Michael Steele says Americans ‘turned the hand’ of Trump on execution livestream
MS NOW’s Michael Steele says public opposition pushed Trump to call off plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Hot, windy weather stokes brush fires in SoCal; power turned off for many across state
The Bryson Fire in Malibu, which prompted evacuation orders and warnings, is among several brush fires burning in Southern California, stoked by hot, windy weather that's led to tens of thousands of people in the state without power after their electricity was turned off.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just 5 days on the job
Zacharia had come under scrutiny after a shaky first news briefing and the revelation that she represented herself as a lawyer but did not pass her bar exam after law school.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Dodgers face 'murky' future after NLCS sweep
After running into a "buzzsaw" against the Brewers in the NLCS, the Dodgers enter an offseason full of questions, with Andrew Perloff and Paul Pabst sharing why the organization needs a "jolt of energy."
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Selma Blair Breaks Her Silence on Plane Arrest in Lengthy Statement from Rep: ‘Selma Did Not Intend to Harm Anyone’ (Exclusive)
“There is much more to this story than has been reported,” Blair’s spokesperson told PEOPLE
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Oil surges to $110 per barrel for the first time since May
Renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and growing doubts about a U.S.-Russia diesel deal helped push crude prices to levels not seen in five months.
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semafor.com Top stories ·
AOC and El-Sayed test-drive a national platform for the left
The progressive duo toured through some of Michigan’s reddest territory with clear eyes on bigger stages.
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sacurrent.com Top stories ·
Trump blames John Cornyn, Karl Rove for sabotaging Ken Paxton's Senate campaign
In a Thursday Truth Social rant, the president said if Paxton loses Texas, it will be because of 'political hacks' like Cornyn and Rove.
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President Trump’s Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Out After 5 Days on the Job
President Donald Trump‘s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, is already packing her bags after less than a week on the job. Though some reports claim that the 42-year-old was fired, Fox News reported...
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
NFL longshot parlay picks, bets, player props for Week 6, 2026: Get an epic return of +8,000,000
SportsLine's NFL parlay for Week 6 would return $800,000 on a $10 bet
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Community leaders say foiled Illinois mass shooting was result of surge in anti-Hindu hate online
A thwarted mass shooting targeting a large Hindu temple in suburban Chicago was fueled by years of hateful rhetoric on social media against Hindus and Indians, community leaders say.Authorities on Wed...
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Malibu wildfire rages, triggering evacuations in Southern California
Firefighters battling the Bryson Fire will find little relief from weather conditions, which will see gusty Santa Ana winds and low humidity.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Why Apple is finally making its own smart home devices
The Home Collection might not be for you
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menshealth.com Top stories ·
Go See ‘You Can See Everything’ as Soon as Humanly Possible
Nathan Fielder’s new Elizabeth Holmes documentary is three hours long. You’ll wish it went on for three more.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Nick Saban opposes 24-team College Football Playoff expansion, says money is 'the bottom line'
The former Alabama coach is okay with postseason changes, but wants something different
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Sobbing mom of Oregon shooter John Griffin insists son was ‘good boy’ after killing 4 at school
The weeping mother insisted she would have tried to prevent the massacre if she could.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
The Austin Powers steamroller: How to trade CoreWeave's slow moving crisis
After a 27.5% drop from last Friday's close to this Thursday morning's 52-week lows, followed by a 17% rebound, equity traders holding CoreWeave are dazed.
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time.com Top stories ·
Carney Warns U.S. Is Trying to ‘Break’ Canada as Trump Revives ‘51st State’ Threat
Carney referenced the external pressures as he urged Albertans to vote to remain in Canada. His remarks came shortly after Trump threatened that Canada will "end up being the 51st state."
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startribune.com Top stories ·
The latest: Flanagan, Tafoya clash over Trump, Iran war and fraud in only scheduled Senate debate
Tafoya sought distance from the president, while both candidates called for tougher action on fraud during the hourlong MPR News debate.
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sfgate.com Top stories ·
Forget the Oscars, give 'You Can See Everything' a Pulitzer
As bizarre as it is, the film is an incredible piece of journalism.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
NOAA’s winter outlook favors a warmer-than-average Minnesota winter as a historic El Niño builds
NOAA’s outlook for December through February favors above-average temperatures from the Pacific Northwest across the northern U.S., including Minnesota. It shows no strong signal on precipitation, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Man who confronted Oregon elementary school gunman identified by brother
Kaylub Giamanco was driving home when he heard gunshots and saw a gunman entering Silver Rail Elementary School, his brother said.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. is trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path
“This referendum comes at the worst possible time,” Carney told a large pro-Canada rally in Calgary. “The world has become more dangerous and divided. Some outside our borders are working to break us so they can own us.”
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
U.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single year
The Treasury Department published the U.S. budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year.
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staradvertiser.com Tech ·
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia ‘let go’ from role | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was “let go” from the role, a White House official said today, after President Donald Trump said he had told her to reconsider the job following public scrutiny.
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futurism.com Top stories ·
Rogue AI Swarm Responds to Reporter's Questions
A New York Times reporter had the opportunity to "interview" a swarm of Chinese AI agents that had gone rogue.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Sean Combs Moved To New Prison After Fort Dix Altercation
A week after Sean Combs ended up in the hospital from a still-unspecified head injury, he has been transferred to a new prison.
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faroutmagazine.co.uk Top stories ·
The 1966 song Gordon Lightfoot wished he had never written: “I learned a lesson”
Sometimes, time allows songwriters to view their work in a different light, and Gordon Lightfoot was certainly not proud of his early work after consideration.
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samsung.gadgethacks.com Tech ·
Samsung Galaxy OS Replacing One UI: What the Leak Claims
Samsung Galaxy OS replacing One UI: what the leak claims A new leak claims Samsung is considering a plan to replace One UI with something called...
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Amber Guyger, police officer who murdered black neighbor in his home, released from prison
Guyger, convicted of murder of Botham Jean in Dallas in 2018, served seven years of 10-year sentence
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npr.org Top stories ·
Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatment
For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause.
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finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Palantir's record breakout unravels as software stocks shed $260 billion
Palantir was breaking records earlier this week and is now heading for correction territory.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Cardinals rule Jeremiyah Love out for Week 6
The Rams will not have to contend with running back Jeremiyah Love this weekend.
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foxsports.com Top stories ·
Will Dodgers Recover From Unsuccessful 3-Peat? MLB History Says It's Complicated
Will the Los Angeles Dodgers get back on track after failing to three-peat? Here's what happened the last 10 times an MLB team was in the situation.
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Week 6 Best Touchdown Bets Parlay Offers Massive 44-to-1 Value
Efton Chism III, Dallas Goedert, and Isaiah Likely feature in a high-upside 44-to-1 touchdown parlay for Week 6 of the NFL season. Chism sees expanded playing time following Mack Hollins' injury, while Goedert brings exceptional long-shot touchdown value as a premier red-zone threat. Rounded out by Likely continuing his strong momentum, this three-leg combination presents outstanding betting potential.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Sean 'Diddy' Combs moves from New Jersey prison to facility in Pennsylvania
The decision to move the rap mogul while he is serving out his 50-month sentence was made with 'safety and security in mind'.
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macrumors.com Top stories ·
Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini Price Increases 'Much More Striking' Than New Features
Daring Fireball's John Gruber shared his first impressions of the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 this week, and he concluded that the price increases the devices received are "much more striking" than any of the new features introduced. Prior to receiving price increases in late June, the previous Apple TV 4K started at $129 in the U.S., while the previous HomePod mini was priced at $99.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Who is MLB's next superteam? Why possible Dodgers decline could open door for Brewers, Yankees, others to rise
The Dodgers' quest for a World Series threepeat came to an unceremonious ending in the NLCS
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Elizabeth Holmes’ fiance shown fully naked in ballsy scene in new documentary
You really can see everything, it seems.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Week 6 NFL picks, best bets from proven model: This 5-leg parlay returns more than 25-1
SportsLine's model has simulated Week 6 NFL games 10,000 times and revealed parlay picks and predictions
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Trump says new White House press secretary Zacharia should 'reconsider' job days after starting role
Katie Zacharia has given only one White House briefing after she was picked for the job a week ago.
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prospect.org Top stories ·
Downvoting Data Centers in Maine - The American Prospect
During the final debate between Troy Jackson and Susan Collins, a contrite protester puts the issue back on the table.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Brent oil touches $110 as Iran escalates Hormuz attacks, Ukraine vows to hit Russian refineries
U.S. crude oil prices rose sharply Friday as Iran escalated attacks in the Strait of Hormuz this week.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Katie Zacharia out as Trump's White House press secretary: Reports
Trump made the remarks about Zacharia before heading to Georgia for a rally aimed at boosting Republicans in the final days before the midterm elections.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Damning Poll Reveals Trump’s Desperate Hail Mary Has Failed
Voters have little interest in what the Trump administration considers a massive win, according to a survey.
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5-year-old Oregon school shooting victim identified by family
Memorials with flowers, balloons and stuffed animals popped up around Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, after the shooting.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Frantic White House Scramble to Undo Pentagon Pete Disaster Revealed
A mix of “universal revulsion” within the White House and incessant calls from panicked lawmakers forced the president to act.
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govexec.com Top stories ·
Judge again orders reinstatement of Bureau of Prisons union contracts, but stops short of contempt
U.S. District Judge Jordan Oliver found that the agency’s re-termination of its collective bargaining agreements last week violated last month’s preliminary injunction but said he would not police individual contract infractions.
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mlb.com Top stories ·
The Brewers have ‘gamers’ … and some potential Hall of Famers
“They may have a bunch of Hall of Famers, but we’ve got a bunch of gamers,” said Brewers manager Pat Murphy after Milwaukee’s overwhelming four-game NLCS sweep of the star-studded, two-time defending champion Dodgers. “And the gamers won this week.” We won’t try to identify gamers, a generally ambiguous term
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Oregon school shooter identified, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
Investigators are combing through the 16-year-old's computer, phone, social media and search history for clues after the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, sources say.