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A Sudden Resignation, an Ancient Shipwreck, and a Diesel Squeeze

Oct 14, 2026

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5 min read

A Sudden Resignation, an Ancient Shipwreck, and a Diesel Squeeze

Plus, a major White House court ruling, growing concerns over AI and jobs, a turning point in a decades-old murder case, and an unusual Yellowstone mystery.

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Cornell Bans Frat Parties, Walmart Offers Free Meds, and Jackson Gets Documentary

Oct 13, 2026

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6 min read

Cornell Bans Frat Parties, Walmart Offers Free Meds, and Jackson Gets Documentary

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, Walmart offers 250-plus medications free to employees, and Michael Jackson's Super Bowl show gets a documentary.

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A Six Flags Tragedy, a Bumble Buyout, and a Record-Breaking Pumpkin

Oct 13, 2026

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5 min read

A Six Flags Tragedy, a Bumble Buyout, and a Record-Breaking Pumpkin

Plus: A $22 million advertising controversy, a sharp sell-off in chip stocks, the return of stolen masterpieces, and a surprising discovery from the Ice Age.

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Musk's Midterm Push, McDonald's Chicken Battle, and Affleck's Film Regrets

Oct 12, 2026

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5 min read

Musk's Midterm Push, McDonald's Chicken Battle, and Affleck's Film Regrets

Musk becomes the biggest known midterm donor, McDonald's loses spending to rivals, and Ben Affleck reflects on his toughest film experience.

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A Ukraine Ceasefire, a Police Drone Dilemma, and a $13 Billion Halloween

Oct 12, 2026

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5 min read

A Ukraine Ceasefire, a Police Drone Dilemma, and a $13 Billion Halloween

Plus: A Justice Department shake-up, North Korean missile launches, and a surprising new study involving blue muffins. Plus, the latest from Wall Street and Hollywood.

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Riyadh Airport Hit, Trump Strikes Russian Diesel Deal, and Paramount Takes Over Warner Bros.

Oct 11, 2026

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4 min read

Riyadh Airport Hit, Trump Strikes Russian Diesel Deal, and Paramount Takes Over Warner Bros.

A deadly Houthi strike raises fears of a wider war, Russian diesel heads to the U.S., and a $110 billion Hollywood merger closes.

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