News archive — October 17, 2026
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U.S. considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': report
Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, which erupted with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, have been at an impasse since the summer
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DWTS' Jan Ravnik Pokes Fun at Host Julianne Hough's Gauche Comment Amid Drama
Jan Ravnik is determined to bring more “energy” to Dancing With the Stars next week following his awkward moment with host Julianne Hough on “Super Bowl Night” and amid the drama s
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Why Might Aliens Visit Earth?
I did a web search on the above phrase, in prep for a podcast, and in ten pages of results didn’t find anything I thought reasonable. Which promotes me to write this, hoping
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Researchers work with Māori carvers to discover secrets of pounamu's strength
The toughest variety of jade is five times tougher than stones from other countries.
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Across US, ‘No Kings’ events seek to boost early voting and thwart Trump
Carrying an umbrella painted with the words “vote, power, people”, retired teacher Sabine Carlson said the lesson plan for Saturday’s “No King” marches was clear. “It’s great to vo
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Calum Ritchie takes Pete DeBoer’s Islanders benching message in stride as he sticks on second line
New York Islanders center Calum Ritchie (64) moves the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman J.J. Moser (90) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game at UBS Arena in
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Carrot Top Breaks Silence After Suicide Attempt
Carrot Top is expressing gratitude. Nearly a month after the comedian (real name Scott Thompson) was hospitalized in Las Vegas following a suicide attempt in Las Vegas, he spoke ou
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Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump
French President Emmanuel Macron said it was "crucial" that Ukraine receive "all the means necessary to protect itself" after meeting Mr. Zelenskyy
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In Midterm Campaign’s Final Stretch, Trump Can’t Stop Praising Men’s Bodies
As he stumps for midterm candidates, the president has been especially eager to talk about the physical appearance of some men.
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Ebike rider, 13, charged with sexual touching after girls and women allegedly harassed on northern beaches
Sydney teenager charged with offensive behaviour and sexual touching without consent in relation to incidents involving females aged 13 to 54Get our breaking news email, free app o
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Dodgers fan favorite acknowledges potential final season with LA in message: ‘If this is it for us’
Kiké Hernandez may have played his final game with the Dodgers. The fan favorite acknowledged the uncertain future he faces as he enters free agency in an Instagram post in which H
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US wants Israel to ‘crack down’ on settler violence in West Bank, says Rubio
Israeli settlers in the West Bank have been involved in at least 170 attacks on Palestinians since Sept 27.
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Saudi coalition says missile intercepted in Medina region
Saudi Arabia has in recent days come under sustained attack from the Houthis, including a strike on Riyadh's international airport that was the kingdom's deadliest in years, as the
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At least two killed in explosions near palace in Aden used by Yemen's govt. in latest Houthi attack
Another six people were wounded as Houthis said they attacked a military operations headquarters with the “Saudi enemy”
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Here's What Consumer Reports Found Out When It Looked Into Uber's AI Rideshare Pricing
What is Uber's AI pricing algorithm really doing? See what Consumer Reports uncovered about how dynamic rideshare fares are set.
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Open Thread For Saturday’s Rays @ Guardians
CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 15: A view of the Cleveland city skyline and its three tallest downtown buildings the Key Tower and 200 Public Square and the Terminal Tower on Septembe
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Saudi Arabia reports incoming fire as Egypt weighs sending help
Egypt and Saudi Arabia are historically close and have strategic economic ties.
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Francia estalla contra el costo de vida: cientos de miles protestan y desafían a Macron antes de las elecciones
Cientos de miles de personas salieron a las calles de Francia este sábado para exigir mejores condiciones de vida y expresar su rechazo al encarecimiento de los precios , en una mo
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Jaime Pressly Defends ‘Mom’ Co-Stars As “Beautifully Flawed” After Chuck Lorre Memoir: “Incredible Cast Of Women”
After Anna Faris responded to Mom co-creator Chuck Lorre’s professional criticisms, Jaime Pressly has chimed in. The actress, who played recovering addict Jill Kendall on the CBS s
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Adam Stewart, Sheryl Lee Ralph honoured at AFJ Hummingbird Gala
Sandals Resorts Executive Chairman Adam Stewart and Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph were honoured at the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Hummingbird Gala, held at The
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Hundreds of thousands take to streets over soaring costs as violent clashes, fires and looting rock France
A young protester has lost a hand amid the violent clashes.
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Aussie golfer Min Woo Lee makes ‘sad’ exit from $6m India Championship as sudden stomach bug triggers injury
The top-ranked star went downhill in Delhi and was nowhere to be seen after a delay.
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OpenAI is building a humanoid robot, but the body isn't the real challenge
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants a humanoid that can operate in a world designed for people, though the CEO says a robot 'brain' is a much bigger challenge.
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Study Reveals The Least And Most EV-Friendly Places In The US
The state of EV charging infrastructure across the US varies wildly from one location to the next, and the discrepancies are absolutely massive in some cases. Depending on where yo
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U.S. lawmakers express outrage over foiled plot to attack Hindu temple in Illinois
Indian-American Congressman from Illinois, Raja Krishnamoorthi, said he and his family were at the temple when the 19-year-old man’s planned attack failed
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Delta Flight Attendants Clash So Badly That Pilots Call Supervisor For Help
A Delta pilot made an unusual request with the operations team on the ground during a flight’s descent, whereby he asked for help due to some problematic people onboard. The issue?
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Arizona joins Nevada to fight proposed cuts to their shares of Colorado River
Move comes after Trump administration announced restrictions that could slash water suppliesArizona has joined Nevada in its legal battle against the Trump administration’s propose
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Netflix names former Disney executive Rice as new content chief as Bajaria departs
Mr. Rice will oversee Netflix's content strategy from October 26, including series, films and live events across regions
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ALCS Game Four discussion 10/17
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 13: Shawn Armstrong #43 of the Cleveland Guardians looks on while pitching in the seventh inning during Game Two of the American League Championship Se
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'DJ f... off': University event turns hostile as crowd boos DJ twins
Items were thrown while abuse was hurled towards two sisters, as their DJ set was curtailed by technical difficulties.
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Iran offers US deal to reopen Hormuz within a week
Tehran says normal shipping through the vital oil route could resume within seven days if Washington accepts its peace terms Iran
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Busy Skegness road closed by police after crash as 'air ambulance lands at scene'
Eyewitnesses say police and ambulance crews have been called
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Trump's new press secretary defends 'lawyer' title
Appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Ms. Zacharia has described herself as a lawyer during television appearances and on social media, and listed herself as general counsel of
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Google says "magic state cultivation" works in practice on its Willow quantum processor, calling it a breakthrough that reduces errors by about 40x (Google)
Google: Google says “magic state cultivation” works in practice on its Willow quantum processor, calling it a breakthrough that reduces errors by about 40x — We've shown that mag
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When She Died In 2016, Her Own Family Was Stunned To Learn That A Brooklyn Secretary Had Built A $9 Million Fortune. Here’s What Every Investor Can Learn From The Unusual Story Of Sylvia Bloom
The post When She Died In 2016, Her Own Family Was Stunned To Learn That A Brooklyn Secretary Had Built A $9 Million Fortune. Here’s What Every Investor Can Learn From The Un
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Two Utah hikers rescued after perilous, freezing 36-hour trek on Mt. Shasta
Two Utah hikers survived freezing 15-degree temperatures and a 36-hour ordeal on Mt. Shasta after getting lost off-trail with dead phone batteries.
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Warframe players can now fuel the journey to Warframe: Tau in a limited time event
Warframe players can hop into Epoch Operation: Taubound to earn rewards and help collect fuel to drive progress to a new Star System. Players can also play a new experimental game
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Burger King Japan now selling hamburgers minus everything but the meat
On the Beef is back, but in a sense it never really left. Burger King Japan has made a linguistically confusing addition to its menu, and it’s one that’s culinarily puzzling too.
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This Titanium-Coated Whiskey Glass Has an Aurora-Inspired Finish
Thanksgiving is on the horizon, and for those of us who celebrate, preparations often start long before guests arrive. First comes the menu planning, then the grocery shopping, coo
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Goldman Sachs CEO Sees Tokenization as Wall Street’s Next Act
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon sees tokenization reshaping financial markets, potentially opening new revenue opportunities rather than simply threatening traditional finance (Tra
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Pennsylvania's aging prisons weren't built for today's extreme weather—leaving women and seniors at risk
When outdoor temperatures spike to 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius), or drop to -9 F (-23 C), like they did across Pennsylvania last year, people locked up in jails and
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ALCS GAME FOUR: RAYS AT GUARDIANS, Armstrong vs. Martinez, discussion
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 15: Brayan Rocchio #4 of the Cleveland Guardians high-fives Angel Genao #17 after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game Three of the American League Champion
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These Samsung Galaxy tablets are in their last year of software support
Samsung's latest software update commitment for its tablets is great, but older devices can't take advantage of it.
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Why a ‘killer switch’ to tackle Europe’s trade issues with China may not be so straightforward
There is no consensus yet on what a trade “cut-off” would mean in practice – and how it can be implemented.
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Justin Bieber surprises Far North diners with impromptu performance
Other than the staff, only four or five people had "clocked him" because he had lifted the piano's lid, according to the co-owner of the Duke of Marlborough Hotel.
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Mets top prospect Jefferson Rojas clubs two homers in Dominican Pro Baseball League
Jefferson Rojas - the Mets' #1 prospect according to SNY's most recent top 30 rankings - is making big waves in the Caribbean.Rojas, who was recently assigned to the Gigant
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Magyar says Zelensky’s visit to Budapest later this month unlikely
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said he does not expect Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to visit Budapest later this month, despite Kyiv having received an invitation.
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Clive Barker Teases ‘Hellraiser: Revival’ Video Game Has Reignited “Many Ideas” For Film Franchise: “Planning To Keep My Fingers In That Pie”
Nearly 40 years after first opening the Lament Configuration on screen, Clive Barker is ready to explore pain and pleasure again in the Hellraiser film franchise. With the recent r
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Knicks make final roster decision on James Wiseman, Bruce Brown
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: James Wiseman #35 of the New York Knicks in action against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City. NO
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Here's How Much 2021 BMW M340is Have Depreciated In 5 Years
Whether you consider it an "M" car or not, the BMW M340i clears 0-60 mph as fast as a sports car while delivering daily practicality. But are used ones cheap?