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

Oct 12, 2026

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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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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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DOJ Probes TV Networks, Iran War Death Toll Rises, and Northern Lights Dazzle England

Oct 11, 2026

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DOJ Probes TV Networks, Iran War Death Toll Rises, and Northern Lights Dazzle England

Five networks face an antitrust probe, U.S. military deaths in the Iran war reach 21, and the Northern Lights glow over England.

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Putin Relays Iran Peace Plan, J.P. Morgan Eyes Bond Opportunity, and Dafoe Tackles Everest

Oct 10, 2026

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Putin Relays Iran Peace Plan, J.P. Morgan Eyes Bond Opportunity, and Dafoe Tackles Everest

Putin passes along Iran's peace terms, J.P. Morgan sees 6.5% bond yields, and Willem Dafoe stars in an Everest drama.

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Trump's Nobel Backlash, an OpenAI Controversy, and a Billionaire Tax Fight

Oct 10, 2026

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Trump's Nobel Backlash, an OpenAI Controversy, and a Billionaire Tax Fight

Plus: A major storm leaves thousands without power, a rare death penalty reversal raises questions, and scientists explore new ways to fight cancer.

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Trump Targets Fed Governor, Gun Rules Ease, and Pitbull Drops “Pitcoin”

Oct 9, 2026

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Trump Targets Fed Governor, Gun Rules Ease, and Pitbull Drops “Pitcoin”

Lisa Cook faces a White House hearing, federal silencer rules lose enforcement, and Pitbull releases a 24-track album.

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