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Politics
Elon Musk has directed over $200 million to Republican super PACs ahead of the 2026 midterms, with record spending targeting key Senate races and a strategic focus on Texas politics.
Others
Synthetic drugs laced with fentanyl and xylazine are fueling a deadly wave across the US, overwhelming recovery systems and challenging law enforcement. From alleyway use in Ohio to jailhouse raids in Chicago, the crisis deepens as users...
Others
A major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, officials confirm, as emergency services manage a rapidly spreading blaze during live-fire training.
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Two senior police officers were killed and three inspectors injured after an explosive attack on a divisional police headquarters in Abia State. Authorities have since restored calm and launched a manhunt to apprehend those responsible.
Others
NAFDAC destroyed ₦2.6 billion worth of counterfeit and unwholesome goods in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The seizure included pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food items from Onne Port.
Others
FG warns fuel subsidy return could trigger capital flight, pressure the naira, and undo reform gains. Officials stress no policy reversal as election cycle nears.
Others
Nationwide protests rocked France on October 17, 2026, as demonstrators demanding relief from soaring costs clashed with police, prompting over 130 arrests and violent scenes in major cities.
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At least 19 people died and 25 were injured during a stampede at a Durga Puja festival in Kolkata Saturday, triggered by sudden rainfall and overcrowding. Officials say narrow lanes and poor crowd management contributed to the tragedy.
Entertainment
Indie developers have canceled the public demo for Drunken Goddess Reflux over fears that AI tools could quickly clone the game's unique presentation and gameplay. The studio will instead host closed sessions with a limited participant...
News
TikTok has permanently suspended the official promotional account for the new Elon Musk documentary, citing political content violations. The distributor, Bleecker Street, is appealing the ban as the film expands to nearly 500 U.S....
News
Stuck on today's NYT Connections Sports Edition? Get category hints, full answers and solving strategies for puzzle #755, released October 18, 2026.
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Business
Business
Anthropic's internal report reveals a shifting workforce: fewer junior hires, expanding non-technical roles, and rising meeting times as AI tools like Claude reshape daily operations and productivity.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Indie developers have canceled the public demo for Drunken Goddess Reflux over fears that AI tools could quickly clone the game's unique presentation and gameplay. The studio will instead host closed sessions with a limited participant...
News
News
TikTok has permanently suspended the official promotional account for the new Elon Musk documentary, citing political content violations. The distributor, Bleecker Street, is appealing the ban as the film expands to nearly 500 U.S....
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News
President Trump boasts about U.S. economic performance on Truth Social while attacking major outlets as 'fake news,' as a federal judge restores White House press access and major networks coordinate a boycott.
Politics
President Trump headlines the Presidents Cup final in Chicago while Iranian officials face US media grilling, as diplomatic tensions and golf diplomacy collide on the same Sunday.
Politics
A new Texas poll shows Democratic candidate James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton by 5 points in the Senate race, with less than a month until the November midterm elections.
Politics
House Democrats detail their investigation priorities, impeachment stance and oversight agenda should they win control of the chamber in the 2026 elections.
Business
The Trump administration is canceling nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved funds, targeting immigrant services, diversity programs, and federal research, sparking fierce political and legal backlash.
Politics
Billionaire Peter Thiel critiques the Trump administration's second-term loyalty purge, warning staff are 'not very smart but very loyal' as he reflects on political shifts and voter fatigue.
