News archive — October 20, 2026
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Netanyahu blames French unrest on ‘invasion of extremist Islam’; France set to deploy troops
As relative calm returns amid targeted curfews, PM claims he told Macron after Oct. 7 that 'if we don't eliminate them here, you will have them in Paris -- and that is exactly what
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Netflix Touts New Measurement Capabilities As It Struggles With “Modest” Engagement Growth
Netflix's revenue grew 12% YOY to $12.9 billion in Q3, which it maintains is in line with its forecast. Its ads business, however, is lagging slightly compared with expectations, c
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A 'Star Wars' version of the Super Bowl will stream on Disney+ next year
An animated 'Star Wars' version of Super Bowl LXI featuring iconic characters will be available live on Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney XD.
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Health Minister Ryan Park reveals major ADHD shake-up that could save NSW patients $1500 a year
The changes will enable patients to access a GP within days or weeks compared with waiting many months to see a specialist.
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Prince Harry says he hopes to reconcile with royal family
Prince Harry and his family returned to live in the U.K. six years after a very public split from the royals, including his father, King Charles. Harry is now hoping for a very pub
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The Empty Desks & Hope That Teaches in La Guaira, Venezuela
Returning to school in La Guaira, following the two major earthquakes and a vaguely defined vacation period, has been marked by absence, sadness, and desolation. The post The Empt
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Borneo burning: Life on the frontline of South East Asia's toxic haze
A "Super El Niño" has fuelled months-long fires in Indonesia, making hundreds of thousands of people sick.
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Former CMU worker details university’s accounting, banking systems
A former senior member of staff of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is expected to continue testimony regarding the school's finances on Wednesday, with information on the n
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Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, Answers—Wednesday, October 21 (On A Higher Level)
Looking for help with today's NYT Strands puzzle? Here's an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today's answers and Spangram.
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Elena Kagan accuses SCOTUS’ conservative majority of undermining democracy
The liberal Supreme Court justice took aim at various recent rulings, including one that paved the way for rampant partisan gerrymandering of legislative districts.
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The Stream Team: Another year, another hauntingly fun Mad King festival in Guild Wars 2.
Spooky critters? Creative costumes — for people and mounts? Trick-or-treating? Pumpkin smashing… er, carving? Decorated houses? Psychotic killer slaying? Check, check, check, and a
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Locke’s Moral Philosophy
[Revised entry by Patricia Sheridan on October 20, 2026. Changes to: Main text, Bibliography] Locke's greatest philosophical work, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, is gen
- ‘Old school’ singer Sass Jordan was known for her raw vocal power
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In ‘the weave’: A legislative agenda for Trump’s final years
By John T. Bennett, CQ-Roll Call WASHINGTON — Hidden within President Donald Trump’s midterms campaign sales pitch is what amounts to a legislative agenda for his final two years i
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In ‘the weave’: A legislative agenda for Trump’s final years
By John T. Bennett, CQ-Roll Call WASHINGTON — Hidden within President Donald Trump’s midterms campaign sales pitch is what amounts to a legislative agenda for his final two years i
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Dozens of International Media Organizations Back Australian Creatives in Warning Against Copyright Changes
Maryland Governor Wes Moore just issued an Executive Order "Directing State Media and Advertising Procurement Spending to Maryland News Organizations," which requires Maryland stat
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Emissions fall as fuel prices deter motorists
Overall, gross emissions fell by 550,000 tonnes and were now lower than they were during the first Covid lockdown.
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Get a 35% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy
American Express launched a new transfer bonus today, this time giving a 35% bonus when transferring Membership Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy. The Deal Get a 35% transfer bon
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Italy agrees to send Texas man accused of killing pregnant wife back to U.S.
A Texas man who was accused of killing his pregnant wife two years ago fled to Italy. Officials there have agreed to send him back to the U.S. to face charges on the condition that
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Fear, outrage in New Jersey after ICE questions young person outside high school
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested nine undocumented migrants, all with criminal records, near a high school in north
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School building under cost pressures as extra projects added
The School Property Agency says it's delivering additional building projects since the original budget was set, and it doesn't need extra money.
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GAP se dispara 8% y lidera en la BMV; Wall Street busca ganancias fuera de la IA
Las acciones de Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) se dispararon cerca de 8% este martes, tras la publicación de sus resultados del tercer trimestre, y encabezaron las gananc
- Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS. Here’s what an expert says
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Police not ruling out more ‘serious’ charges against driver as MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition
Motivations behind the alleged attack remain under investigation.
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OpenAI acquires Orchestra Bio to bring AI agents into drug development
OpenAI Group PBC revealed today that it has acquired drug development software startup Orchestra Bio Inc. Orchestra builds artificial intelligence agents that help pharmaceutical t
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Kristi Noem’s mass deportation jet fleet sits grounded at Louisiana airport
By Siddharth Philip, Alicia A. Caldwell and Myles Miller, Bloomberg News Seven Boeing Co. 737-700 jets, acquired for hundreds of millions of dollars and meant to ramp up President
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Kristi Noem’s mass deportation jet fleet sits grounded at Louisiana airport
By Siddharth Philip, Alicia A. Caldwell and Myles Miller, Bloomberg News Seven Boeing Co. 737-700 jets, acquired for hundreds of millions of dollars and meant to ramp up President
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Forgotten samples from Greenland's Cold War base reveal warmer summers during ancient ice-free period
The site of a former U.S. military base in Greenland was ice-free at a time when summers were a few degrees warmer than today, according to a new University at Buffalo–led study of
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Feds tease new 'batch' of noncitizen California voters as L.A. slams previous list
Filings in the Justice Department's lawsuit accusing California officials of facilitating election fraud reveal new details about the underlying investigations.
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Lawyer tells court Brendan Nugent has rare neurological condition
The 43-year-old charged with three offences over the alleged attack on independent MP for Indi Helen Haines has appeared in Wangaratta Magistrates' Court.
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Football regulator has ‘absolute power’ to force Manchester City sale if verdict upheld
IFR chair David Kogan insists regulator has power to actCity have appealed against Premier League’s chargesThe Independent Football Regulator (IFR) will have “absolute power” to fo
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Woman charged in West Auckland triple stabbing to seek insanity defence
Three people including a baby were injured in the incident at a home in Glendene earlier this month.
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Kiwi-Tongan leader urges Pasifika youth to push past barriers and back themselves
Feature - Louise Amelia Murphy is encouraging Pasifika young people in Aotearoa to push past education barriers to pursue their career goals.
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Ukraine war briefing: US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin after ‘constructive’ talks with Zelenskyy in Norway
Talks in Oslo made ‘meaningful progress’ toward engaging Russia, a US official said. What we know on day 1,701US envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian president Vladimir Putin on W
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Trump criss-crosses U.S. for Republican candidates
With two weeks until election day and control of Congress on the line, President Trump says he plans to spend more than $400 million on the races. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Hotesur-Los Sauces: Kirchner family corruption cases to be heard in single trial
Appeals court rules that Hotesur and Los Sauces graft cases, involving alleged money-laundering and kickbacks linked to the Kirchner family and businessman Lázaro Báez, will be hea
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Australsk politi advarer om nettekstremisme etter angrep på politiker
Lederen for Australias føderale politi advarer om økende ekstremisme på nett som nærer opp under politisk polarisering. – Dessverre ser vi en økning i ekstremistiske holdninger, og
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SpaceX touts possible Tesla merger after profits soar
After a stellar SpaceX earnings announcement, Chief Executive Elon Musk said the rocket company is considering a merger with Tesla, the electric car company he also helms.
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6 Tile Trends Shaping Design From Cersaie 2026
“Warm, moody colors dominated the aisles of Cersaie 2026 and the windows of almost every storefront in Bologna,” notes Danielle McWilliams, principal at Novità, the communications
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Oboro’s Silver Moon Calendar Is Wall Art You’ll Actually Use
Most of the time, when you need to check a day or date, you open your phone’s default calendar app. For those of us who still use planners, we also like to flip through the calenda
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House Democrats forced to make tough choices with limited midterm cash
House Democrats' main super PAC is winding down its spending in several races where the party has struggled to make headway despite national trends working in their favor.Why it ma
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Malaysia Expects Tourism Fallout From Indonesia Haze
Australian tourist Cathy Hamilton was experiencing pangs of regret about her visit to Malaysia as she struggled to take pictures of the haze-shrouded Petronas Twin Towers.
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Brazil again accuses Milei of election interference after Lula remark
President Milei claims Lula might "steal the election" Brasilia condemns Argentine president’s remarks as an “unacceptable” attempt to interfere in Sunday’s presidential run-off.
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Tennis star Elina Svitolina shares more details of shock split with Gael Monfils: ‘More to it’
‘Unfortunately he had many accusations thrown at him and he didn’t deserve that.’
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Youth aren't disengaged, they're unheard - rangatahi
As the enrolment deadline looms, rangatahi urge peers to make their voices heard at this year's election.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Is Sharper Than Anyone Expected
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has achieved nearly 30% better optical performance than required, promising stunningly sharp views of the universe and its greatest mysteries. NASA’s N
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Petrol, diesel drivers should pay road-user tax plus fuel excise in Australia, says one auto brand
Polestar is lobbying for taxation changes that encourage a switch to electric vehicles, including a universal road-user charge to join the existing fuel excise.
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Florida kills 77-year-old man in state’s 18th execution of year
Vietnam veteran William Reaves executed by lethal injection despite letter from fellow veterans urging haltFlorida carried out its 18th execution of the year on Tuesday under Repub
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Nato-forsterkninger til Svartehavet
Nato sender forsterkninger til Svartehavet og medlemslandene Bulgaria og Romania etter de siste droneangrepene i området. Ifølge EUs utenrikspolitiske sjef Kaja Kallas har Bulgaria
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Is Donald Trump ready to do business with Myanmar?
There are signs the United States is shifting its policy towards Myanmar, formerly a global pariah.