Monday · October 19, 2026 Vol. I · No. 291
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‘The Suicidal Fall of Europe’: Russia Reacts to Riots in France Colts blasted for Daniel Jones 'mistake' that may have cost GM Chris Ballard his job Energy storage systems to appear in Crimea, Moscow Region — Energy Ministry Brain connectivity patterns map onto sensory processing styles in autistic youth IDF chief puts military on highest alert, orders leave freeze, ahead of Oct. 27 vote Dwight Howard retires from professional basketball after Hall of Fame career The week ahead: It’s not getting any easier for the Penguins Albania accused of rushing through Trump-linked resort in formerly protected landscape ‘The Suicidal Fall of Europe’: Russia Reacts to Riots in France Colts blasted for Daniel Jones 'mistake' that may have cost GM Chris Ballard his job Energy storage systems to appear in Crimea, Moscow Region — Energy Ministry Brain connectivity patterns map onto sensory processing styles in autistic youth IDF chief puts military on highest alert, orders leave freeze, ahead of Oct. 27 vote Dwight Howard retires from professional basketball after Hall of Fame career The week ahead: It’s not getting any easier for the Penguins Albania accused of rushing through Trump-linked resort in formerly protected landscape

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Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'

A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arre…

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2026 midterms could be the most expensive on record. And, Macron condemns protests

More than $15 billion has been raised in this year's midterm elections. And, France's president is condemning the violent protests erupting across the country.

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Deadly fire at Canada military base moved a kilometre 'in 30 to 60 seconds'

The blaze that killed four men and injured dozens of others spread with alarming speed, accounts suggest.

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Alberta heads to polls to decide whether to hold vote on separation from Canada

Polling suggests most Albertans favour remaining part of the country, although the debate alone has proven divisive.

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Possible wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane likely to be trees, say researchers

Researchers travelled to a remote Pacific Island to confirm whether an object first spotted on satellite imagery in 2020 solved the mystery of the pilot's disappearance.

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A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming

A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.

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The real reason it's going to take a while to know who won in some midterm races

Hint: It's not only because California counts slowly.

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Morning news brief

Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes as relations between U.S. and Ukraine deteriorate, the midterms are on track to be the most expensive on record, French president denounces vio…

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Michigan's Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed campaigns in GOP stronghold

Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is campaigning in the GOP stronghold of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, an area that hasn't voted for a Democrat in Congress…

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Solar power is changing agriculture in Pakistan, but some fear it could cause issues

Solar power is transforming agriculture in Pakistan. But in a country already facing water scarcity and extreme weather, some fear their widespread use could cause problems.

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Alberta voters weigh future in Canada

On Monday voters in the oil-rich Canadian province of Alberta are deciding whether to take the first step toward a future referendum on independence.

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Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection

Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran."

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Trump to close and renovate D.C. golf course, despite legal battle

President Trump continues his efforts to remake Washington, D.C. He wants to turn an area used by the public into a world-class golf course.

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What does a White House press secretary do?

Katie Zacharia's short time as White House press secretary has brought renewed attention to the high-profile role.

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The father and son on opposite sides of Alberta’s separation referendum

Albertans are voting on Monday on whether to stay in Canada or pursue independence, splitting even some close-knit families.

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Major fire at Canada military base leaves four dead, dozens injured

Prime Minister Carney said military and emergency crews fought the flames throughout the night in "some of the worst conditions imaginable".

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Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US

A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States, raising fear of a worsening drug crisis. The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from the frontlines in South Sid…

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Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' after death of son Presley at 27

Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose.

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What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base

At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base.

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Ukraine and the U.S. are at odds over Starshield. Here's what to know

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he believes the U.S. government is behind his military's loss of normal access to the key satellite communications service used by…

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Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died

One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of Americans.

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Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.

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Trump defers federal diesel taxes to help farmers, but states issue warnings

President Trump's executive order deferring federal taxes on diesel is aimed at helping farmers but it's more complicated than it sounds and states are warning drivers they may ow…

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If you have the scratch, they have the scares

Scary stories are more than fun, they're big business.