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GDP growth2.2%2025, World Bank
Inflation3.0%2024, World Bank
Unemployment4.2%2025, World Bank
GDP per person$90,0272025, World Bank

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Energy · New York, United States

Oil hits six-month high on fears of renewed Iran war

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose about 3.5% on Friday and passed $117 a barrel at one point. That was its highest level since April. The US Energy Department approved an emergency loan of up to 400,000 barrels from its strategic reserve to a Louisiana refinery. The reserve is at its lowest since 1982.

Day 4 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 19, Oct 22, Oct 23 · The story so far

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Politics · Anchorage, Alaska

US Justice Department sues over Alaska Senate election

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit to block certification of Alaska's Senate race if the Republican loses. It argues two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the ballot could confuse voters. Trump said he ordered the suit. Democrat Mary Peltola is running against Senator Dan Sullivan.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 23 · The story so far

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Economy · New York, United States

American Express to cut 5% of staff to prepare for AI

American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce to "prepare for AI," CEO Stephen Squeri said. The company is taking a $336 million restructuring charge for the third quarter. AI-linked job losses in the UK are running at twice the rate of the US and Germany, according to an Al Jazeera report.

Day 3 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 22, Oct 23 · The story so far

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Health · Washington, United States

Brain-stimulation PTSD treatment shows strong trial results

A newly FDA-cleared PTSD treatment uses personalized brain mapping and magnetic stimulation. In a clinical trial, symptoms fell by 52% and 68% of patients reached remission. Researchers said the approach could guide more precise treatments for other mental health conditions.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 23 · The story so far

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Economy · Pittsburgh, United States

Nippon Steel to invest $3 billion in new US Steel mill

Nippon Steel will invest $3 billion in a new hot-strip mill at U.S. Steel. It is expected to be the largest project in the company's pledge to invest $11 billion by 2028.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 23 · The story so far

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Sports · United States

Brewers beat Rays 3-2 in World Series Game 1

The Milwaukee Brewers won the first game of the World Series 3-2 over the Tampa Bay Rays. Relief pitcher Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca with runners on second and third to end the game.

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Society · Dallas, Texas, USA

Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders form a union

The Dallas Cowboys recognized the cheerleaders' association as their bargaining representative. The team agreed without a legal fight, after years of squad campaigns for better pay.

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Culture · Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Bronze statue of Cyrus the Great installed in Atlanta

Crews installed a 29-foot bronze statue of Cyrus the Great in Atlanta. Cyrus was the ancient Persian king who wrote an early declaration of religious tolerance.

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Friday, October 23, 2026

Health · Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

Personalized mRNA vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence risk in trial

Trial results show intismeran, a personalized mRNA vaccine from Moderna and Merck custom-made for each patient's tumor, significantly reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence or death within two years after surgery. Six melanoma specialists told CNBC the results are clinically meaningful, despite a negative reaction from Wall Street.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 24 · The story so far

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Politics · Anchorage, Alaska, US

Trump says he ordered DOJ suit over Alaska Senate race certification

The Justice Department filed a suit arguing that two candidates named Dan Sullivan on Alaska's Senate ballot could confuse voters in favor of Democratic nominee Mary Peltola, and seeking to block certification if the Republican loses. Trump said of the lawsuit, 'I'm the one that said do it.' Al Jazeera reported concerns the administration may be seeking to influence midterm races.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 24 · The story so far

CNBC, The Guardian, Al Jazeera · See it on the globe

Economy · Washington, DC, US

US consumer sentiment falls to near-record low before midterms

US consumer sentiment fell to a near-record low, with independent voters showing strong economic anxiety. A CNBC survey found eight in ten Americans rate the economy fair or poor and Trump's approval on the economy at an all-time low, with corruption ranking as voters' top issue.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 22 · The story so far

Al Jazeera, CNBC, CNBC · See it on the globe

Health · Washington, DC, US

Brain-mapping magnetic therapy shows 68% PTSD remission in trial

A newly FDA-cleared PTSD treatment using personalized brain mapping and magnetic stimulation reduced symptoms by 52% and achieved 68% remission in a clinical trial. Researchers said it could lead to more precise treatments for other mental health conditions.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 24 · The story so far

ScienceDaily · See it on the globe

Economy · Washington, DC, US

US designates helium a critical material as supplies tighten

The United States declared helium a critical material as the Middle East war and export curbs by Russia and China squeeze global supply. Helium is vital to chipmaking, and Europe is scrambling to secure its share, Euronews reported.

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Justice · Washington, DC, US

Two former FBI officials charged over Hunter Biden laptop testimony

Two former FBI officials surrendered on charges of lying to Congress about an investigation involving Hunter Biden's laptop, the Justice Department said. A lawyer for one called them 'nonsense charges' and said the department was trying to revive a scandal before the midterm vote.

Day 3 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 21, Oct 22 · The story so far

Al Jazeera, UPI, CNBC · See it on the globe

Economy · New York, US

American Express to cut 5% of workforce to 'prepare for AI'

American Express said it will cut 5% of its workforce and take a $336 million restructuring charge in the third quarter, CEO Stephen Squeri said on Friday. The company framed the cuts as preparation for artificial intelligence.

Day 2 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 22 · Later: Oct 24 · The story so far

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Disaster · Four Corners, US

Flooding in US Four Corners region prompts rooftop rescues

Severe flooding in the Four Corners region on Friday led to water rescues, some from rooftops, and impassable roads. Residents of low-lying areas of Colorado and New Mexico were told to evacuate, and at least one person was injured.

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Economy · Pittsburgh, US

Nippon Steel to invest $3 billion in new US Steel mill

Nippon Steel will invest $3 billion in a new hot-strip mill at US Steel. It is expected to be the largest project under the company's commitment to invest $11 billion by 2028.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 24 · The story so far

Japan Times · See it on the globe

Society · New York, US

New York City votes to ban horse-drawn carriages by 2028

New York's City Council voted 40 to 7 to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park by June 1, 2028. The measure, called Romanch's Law after a teenage Indian tourist died following a carriage accident, is expected to be signed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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Health · Memphis, Tennessee, USA

St. Jude scientists map mechanism behind PARP1 DNA repair

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital described a mechanism in PARP1-mediated DNA repair, which may inform cancer treatment in tumors with DNA damage response vulnerabilities.

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

Economy · Menlo Park, California, United States

Meta shares fall 6% as AI spending turns free cash flow negative

Meta shares fell about 6% after third-quarter results showed spending on artificial intelligence pushed free cash flow negative. Prices of Meta's five-year credit default swaps reached record highs, CNBC reported, a sign of investor concern about its credit.

Day 3 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 12, Oct 13 · The story so far

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Economy · Washington, D.C., United States

US weekly jobless claims fall to near 60-year low

About 194,000 Americans filed new jobless claims last week, close to the lowest weekly count since the 1960s, the Labor Department said Thursday. A CNBC survey separately found eight in 10 Americans rate the economy as fair or poor.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 23 · The story so far

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Politics · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Ilhan Omar says federal raid on her home forces her to move out

US Representative Ilhan Omar said federal agents carried out a pre-dawn raid on her home and seized more than a dozen items, including phones and notebooks, as part of a federal investigation. Omar called the raid bizarre and said it is forcing her to move out.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 18 · The story so far

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Justice · Washington, D.C., United States

Freed American Stephen Hubbard arrives in the United States

Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old American released by Russia during Steve Witkoff's visit, has arrived in the US, his lawyer said. Hubbard had been sentenced to almost seven years in prison on charges of acting as a mercenary for Kyiv; his family says he was living in the Ukrainian city of Izium when he was taken in 2022.

Day 2 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 21 · Later: Oct 23 · The story so far

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Politics · Sacramento, California, United States

Meta strikes deal with Zuckerberg over California wealth tax measure

Meta's board reached an agreement with chief executive Mark Zuckerberg after he said he would leave California if voters approve a proposed wealth tax on the November 3 ballot, according to Reuters reporting. The deal is intended to shield him from the potential tax, which has drawn hundreds of millions of dollars in campaign spending.

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Justice · Miami, Florida, United States

Judge orders Trump to give deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit

A judge ordered President Trump to answer questions under oath by December 11 in his lawsuit against the BBC. The BBC had accused Trump of trying to postpone the deposition until January 2027.

BBC News, Euronews · See it on the globe

Science · New York, United States

Physicists trap electron waves in a metal for the first time

Columbia University researchers reported in Science that quantum interference trapped waves of electrons in place in the metal Pd5AlI2, the first time this has been observed in a metal. The effect had been theorized since quantum mechanics described electrons as waves a century ago.

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Sports · United States

USA to host first Women's Club World Cup in 2028

FIFA announced that the inaugural Women's Club World Cup, with 16 teams, will be held in the United States in 2028.

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Culture · Los Angeles, USA

Prime Video renews Mike Flanagan's Carrie for Season 2

Prime Video has renewed the horror series Carrie, Mike Flanagan's reimagining of the Stephen King novel, for a second season.

UPI · See it on the globe

Health · Hoboken, New Jersey, USA

Study finds entrepreneurs tend to live longer than salaried workers

Research led by Stevens Institute of Technology's Cristiano Bellavitis found that entrepreneurs tend to live longer than people who work for others.

Phys.org · See it on the globe

Sports · St. Louis, Missouri, USA

St. Louis City SC wins U.S. Open Cup

St. Louis City SC beat Columbus Crew on penalties in the U.S. Open Cup final, its first trophy since starting play in 2023.

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Sports · Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Atlanta Dream beat Golden State Valkyries in WNBA Finals Game 3

The Atlanta Dream won Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

CBC Sports, ABC News (Australia) · See it on the globe

Society · Chiricahua, Arizona, USA

Chiricahua redesignated as a U.S. national park

Arizona's Chiricahua has been officially redesignated as the 64th U.S. national park.

UPI · See it on the globe

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Justice · Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Meta ordered to pay $25bn in New Mexico data privacy case

A judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a New Mexico jury found it misled consumers about data privacy in a case tied to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. It is the largest penalty against the company to date, exceeding an $18 billion deal with California.

BBC News, CNBC, CBC News · See it on the globe

Economy · Austin, Texas, United States

Musk confirms Tesla and SpaceX are exploring a merger

Elon Musk said on a SpaceX earnings call that special committees at both companies are examining a merger, though no agreement has been reached. SpaceX shares rose 10% after it reported strong third-quarter revenue growth, ahead of Tesla's results.

BBC News, CNBC, The Guardian · See it on the globe

Economy · New York, United States

Lawsuit challenges US tariffs on Canada as trade deal hopes fade

A lawsuit filed in the US Court of International Trade argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing tariffs on Canada and harmed American businesses. CBC sources said hopes of a Canada-US trade deal before the US midterms have faded.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 20 · The story so far

CBC News, BBC News · See it on the globe

Space · Pasadena, California, United States (mission control)

NASA's Perseverance sets record for longest drive on another world

NASA's Perseverance rover reached 45.22 km on its odometer, surpassing Opportunity's off-world driving record in about five and a half years, helped by its self-driving system. It is now exploring some of the oldest rocks in the solar system.

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Technology · Washington, DC, United States

Trump says AI data centers should pay communities a dividend

President Trump said companies building AI data centers should pay local communities a dividend to win support. Data centers have become a political issue across the US over their use of water and power, with opposition crossing party lines.

CNBC, Al Jazeera · See it on the globe

Culture · Los Angeles, United States

Glee reboot greenlit at Disney+ and Hulu

Disney+ and Hulu have greenlit a reboot of the Fox musical series Glee, which ran for a decade before its end.

UPI, BBC Culture · See it on the globe

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Politics · Washington, DC

Trump says he is ready to meet Putin and Xi in China

President Trump said he was ready to meet Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in China and said it was time for someone else to negotiate on Ukraine's behalf. Several Republican lawmakers, including Nebraska congressman Don Bacon, criticized his approach to Russia, citing a diesel deal and a pause in sanctions. Ukraine and Russia exchanged large drone and missile strikes over the weekend.

Day 4 of 8 · Earlier: Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19 · Later: Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 24 · The story so far

Euronews, CNBC, The Guardian · See it on the globe

Politics · Wichita, Kansas

Trump tells Kansas rally US will 'burn' like France if Democrats win

At a rally near Wichita for Senator Roger Marshall, President Trump said France was being "conquered, looted, and burned" by migrants and others, and warned the US would "burn" like France if Democrats win the midterms. He also said Paris would soon be "a Muslim city" and that he had told Macron he was making "a big mistake" on immigration. The midterm elections are on November 3.

Day 2 of 5 · Earlier: Oct 19 · Later: Oct 21, Oct 23, Oct 24 · The story so far

The Hindu, Euronews, France 24 · See it on the globe

Economy · New York, United States

Lawsuit challenges Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

A lawsuit filed in the US Court of International Trade argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing tariffs on Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, causing harm to US businesses. Sources told CBC that hopes of a Canada-US trade deal before the US midterms have faded.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 21 · The story so far

CNBC, CBC News, BBC News · See it on the globe

Economy · Washington, DC

US housing data weakens as Fed weighs further rate hikes

September data showed US home sales, construction and builder sentiment all falling more than expected. The 10-year Treasury yield moved lower after the reports as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's rate decision next week.

CNBC, CNBC, CNBC · See it on the globe

Technology · Washington, DC

US bans Chinese AI app DeepSeek from federal agency systems

The Department of Homeland Security banned DeepSeek-related technology from federal civilian agency IT systems. The move comes amid competition between the US and China over artificial intelligence.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 19 · The story so far

CNBC, BBC Business, UPI · See it on the globe

Justice · New York, United States

US judge vacates $16 billion YPF judgment against Argentina

New York federal judge Loretta Preska vacated her 2023 judgment ordering Argentina to pay more than $16bn over the expropriation of oil company YPF and closed the case at first instance. Its future depends on whether the US Supreme Court agrees to review it, as litigation funder Burford Capital has requested.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 17 · The story so far

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Migration · Washington, DC

US grants temporary deportation reprieve to Ukrainian and Sudanese migrants

The Department of Homeland Security said more than 100,000 people from Ukraine and Sudan whose temporary protected status was set to expire on Monday retain protections for now. Separately, a Trump administration official said a record 300,000 visas had been revoked.

The Guardian, Al Jazeera · See it on the globe

Monday, October 19, 2026

Politics · Washington, DC, United States

Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver and says others should negotiate for Ukraine

Trump said he suspended sweeping new sanctions on Russia, mandated by the Graham law, to keep peace talks alive, and claimed Zelenskyy does not want to end the war. Zelenskyy called the waiver wrong and spoke with US envoys; polls show Trump's approval at a record low.

Day 3 of 8 · Earlier: Oct 17, Oct 18 · Later: Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 24 · The story so far

BBC News, CNBC, OilPrice · See it on the globe

Technology · San Francisco, United States

Ex-OpenAI worker accused of bugging HQ had Saudi backing, prosecutors say

US prosecutors allege Abdulrahman Alfozan, accused of planting a recording device in an OpenAI executive conference room, was in frequent contact with an unnamed Saudi royal and that a Saudi military member paid for his family's flight home. He is being held without bail.

Al Jazeera, BBC News, CNBC · See it on the globe

Politics · Wichita, Kansas, United States

Trump approval hits record low as Iran war weighs on Republicans

A Reuters/Ipsos poll put Trump's approval at 31% and showed Democrats leading the generic congressional ballot by 12 points ahead of the 3 November midterms. Opposition to the Iran war is cited as a threat to Republican control, as Trump rallied in Kansas.

Day 1 of 5 · Later: Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 23, Oct 24 · The story so far

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera, The Hindu · See it on the globe

Technology · Washington, DC, United States

US bans China's DeepSeek AI from government use

The US barred government use of DeepSeek, the popular low-cost Chinese AI model, as technology tensions between Washington and Beijing continue.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 20 · The story so far

BBC Business · See it on the globe

Technology · San Francisco, United States

Anthropic and Musk pledge public share giveaways

Anthropic committed 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund that could address AI job disruption ahead of an expected IPO, and Elon Musk said he will give a SpaceX share to every US child next year without saying how.

BBC Business, CNBC, CNBC · See it on the globe

Justice · Florida, United States

Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuba's Raúl Castro

Florida issued an arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, mirroring a federal indictment from May as Washington steps up pressure on Havana.

Al Jazeera · See it on the globe

Sports · Coronado, San Diego, United States

Athlete completes first swim along entire 900-mile California coast

Ultra-endurance swimmer Catherine Breed, 33, finished an unprecedented 900-mile swim down California's coast in under four months, averaging 10 miles a day, ending at Coronado beach.

Day 3 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 8, Oct 9 · The story so far

The Guardian · See it on the globe

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Politics · Washington, DC

Trump pauses new Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy grows

President Trump signed an order temporarily waiving many Russia sanctions recently passed by Congress, citing national security; Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it a 60-day pause to assess global impact, including tariffs on countries such as India. Zelenskyy called the move a boost for Putin and urged support for the sanctions, while at least eight Republican senators criticised the waiver or a related Russian diesel deal.

Day 2 of 8 · Earlier: Oct 17 · Later: Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 24 · The story so far

Al Jazeera, BBC News, The Hindu · See it on the globe

Society · Oregon

Deadly shooting at Oregon elementary school

A 16-year-old former pupil attacked an elementary school in Oregon, targeting a special educational needs classroom, according to police; one report said at least five died. A teacher fought the attacker before an armed parent shot him multiple times.

Day 4 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17 · The story so far

BBC News, The Hindu · See it on the globe

Politics · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Trump border czar says Ilhan Omar could be stripped of citizenship

Tom Homan said the administration could 'of course' denaturalise and deport Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar, whose home was raided by federal agents. Officials allege she or family violated law to obtain citizenship.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 22 · The story so far

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Economy · Washington, DC

US federal interest costs hit record $1 trillion

Net interest costs on US government debt reached $1.05 trillion for the fiscal year through September, up more than 8% from $970 billion a year earlier.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 17 · The story so far

Japan Times · See it on the globe

Politics · Washington, DC

'No Kings' protests across US pivot to early voting

The fourth round of No Kings protests against President Trump took varied forms, from convoys to concerts, aimed at boosting early voting before the midterms. Organisers were angered when Meta temporarily suspended the group's Instagram account during the events.

The Guardian, Japan Times, AFP · See it on the globe

Disaster · Southern California

Fast-moving Norte Fire burns homes in California

Fanned by Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire destroyed homes and forced evacuations; it is one of 13 wildfires burning across the state.

Day 4 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 17 · The story so far

BBC Science · See it on the globe

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Politics · Washington, D.C.

Trump puts new Russia sanctions law on hold

President Trump signed an executive order pausing parts of a sweeping new sanctions package aimed at Russia's economy, saying they run against US national interests and citing energy prices. The move came two days before a sanctions deadline and a week after a diesel deal with Moscow.

Day 1 of 8 · Later: Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 24 · The story so far

Al Jazeera, BBC News, CBC News · See it on the globe

Society · Bend, Oregon

Three children and a teacher killed in Oregon school shooting

A 16-year-old former student opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher. Police say a teacher threw her phone at the attacker and tackled him before an armed parent shot him.

Day 3 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 15, Oct 16 · Later: Oct 18 · The story so far

CBC News, CBC News, The Guardian · See it on the globe

Disaster · Orange County, California

Fast-moving Norte Fire burns homes in Southern California

Fanned by hot Santa Ana winds and unseasonable temperatures, the Norte Fire burned at least six homes in Orange County and prompted mandatory evacuation orders. It is one of 13 fires burning across California.

Day 3 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 9, Oct 10 · Later: Oct 18 · The story so far

Al Jazeera, BBC Science, CBC News · See it on the globe

Economy · Federal Reserve, Washington

Fed chair Warsh keeps rate path open before October meeting

Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh gave no signal on another interest rate hike in his last public remarks before the central bank's October meeting, while praising a 'synchronous tightening' by central banks worldwide. Upcoming inflation data may decide the move.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 18 · The story so far

CNBC, CNBC · See it on the globe

Energy · Gulf Coast, United States

US offers 17 million more barrels from its emergency reserve

The United States put another 17 million barrels of crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve on offer as a fuel crisis deepens, even as US drillers held their rig count flat despite soaring prices.

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Economy · Livingston, New Jersey

AI debt fears grow as CoreWeave's credit signals distress

Credit default swaps on cloud company CoreWeave hit distressed levels as investors sour on the debt behind the AI data-centre boom. The loss-making firm carries about $50 billion in debt.

CNBC, Japan Times · See it on the globe

Health · Los Angeles, California

Scientists find a way to grow a renewable supply of cancer-fighting cells

Researchers at the University of Southern California found a way to create a potentially renewable supply of genetically engineered immune cells for fighting cancer.

ScienceDaily · See it on the globe

Justice · New York, United States

Venezuela's Maduro charged in US with ordering torture

US prosecutors charged Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro with ordering the torture of opponents and Americans.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 20 · The story so far

The Hindu · See it on the globe

Friday, October 16, 2026

Society · Bend, Oregon

School shooting in Bend, Oregon kills three children and a teacher

A 16-year-old gunman killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, and wounded two others. A bystander shot and killed the attacker.

Day 2 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 15 · Later: Oct 17, Oct 18 · The story so far

AP · See it on the globe

Justice · Washington, D.C.

Trump says Pentagon dropped plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution

President Donald Trump announced that the Defense Department had reversed a plan to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, scheduled for 3 December, following broad backlash.

Day 4 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 15 · The story so far

France 24 · See it on the globe

Sports · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach first World Series since 1982

The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series to reach the 2026 World Series, their first appearance since 1982.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 15 · The story so far

ESPN · See it on the globe

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Society · Bend, Oregon

School shooting in Bend, Oregon, kills three children and a teacher

A 16-year-old gunman killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, and wounded two others. A bystander shot and killed the attacker.

Day 1 of 4 · Later: Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18 · The story so far

AP · See it on the globe

Justice · Washington, D.C.

Pentagon drops plan to livestream Nidal Hasan execution

President Trump said the Defense Department had reversed its plan to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the 2009 Fort Hood gunman, set for December 3. The reversal followed broad backlash.

Day 3 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 8, Oct 9 · Later: Oct 16 · The story so far

France 24 · See it on the globe

Sports · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach first World Series since 1982

The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. They advance to the 2026 World Series, their first appearance since 1982.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 16 · The story so far

ESPN · See it on the globe

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Technology · Texas, United States

FBI busts alleged North Korean remote-work laptop farms

The FBI arrested two men in Ohio and Pennsylvania over an alleged North Korean remote IT-work scheme and seized about 187 computers and devices from over 40 suspected laptop farms in Texas.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 13 · The story so far

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Disaster · Florida, United States

Hurricane Isaias death toll in Florida rises to six

Six deaths have been confirmed in Florida following Hurricane Isaias's landfall.

Day 7 of 7 · Earlier: Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 13 · The story so far

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Justice · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Ex-gang leader sentenced to at least 40 years for Tupac killing

A Nevada court sentenced former Crips leader Duane 'Keffe D' Davis to a minimum of 40 years in prison for orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.

Day 4 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 13 · The story so far

France 24 · See it on the globe

Society · Ithaca, New York, United States

Cornell suspends fraternity parties after alleged gang rape

Cornell University suspended all fraternity parties and social events for the rest of the 2026–27 academic year after allegations that seven Chi Phi members drugged and raped a student in 2024.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 13 · The story so far

AFP · See it on the globe

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Disaster · Florida, United States

Hurricane Isaias death toll in Florida rises to six

Six deaths in Florida have been confirmed from Hurricane Isaias. The storm made a dangerous landfall in the state.

Day 6 of 7 · Earlier: Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 · Later: Oct 14 · The story so far

Fox Weather · See it on the globe

Technology · Texas, United States

FBI arrests two and raids Texas 'laptop farms' in North Korea IT scheme

The FBI arrested two men in Ohio and Pennsylvania over an alleged scheme in which North Korean remote workers obtained jobs. Agents seized about 187 computers and devices from more than 40 suspected laptop farms in Texas.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 14 · The story so far

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Justice · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Ex-gang leader Keffe D gets at least 40 years for Tupac Shakur murder

A Clark County court in Nevada sentenced former Crips leader Duane 'Keffe D' Davis to a minimum of 40 years in prison. He was convicted of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.

Day 3 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 8, Oct 9 · Later: Oct 14 · The story so far

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Economy · Seattle, Washington, United States

Getty Images to file for Chapter 11 and go private

Getty Images said it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing is part of a restructuring deal under which the company will go private.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 12 · The story so far

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Technology · Menlo Park, California, United States

Character.ai files for bankruptcy citing costs and teen-suicide lawsuits

Chatbot company Character.ai filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It cited its costs and litigation, including lawsuits linked to teen suicides.

Day 2 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 12 · Later: Oct 22 · The story so far

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Economy · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Delta postpones Atlanta–Riyadh flights after Houthi attacks

Delta Air Lines postponed its planned direct service between Atlanta and Riyadh. The airline acted after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Day 2 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 12 · Later: Oct 17 · The story so far

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Society · Ithaca, New York, United States

Cornell suspends fraternity social events after alleged gang rape

Cornell University suspended all fraternity parties and social events for the rest of the 2026–27 academic year. The move follows allegations that seven Chi Phi members drugged and gang-raped a student in 2024.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 14 · The story so far

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Society · Mableton, Georgia, United States

One dead, four hurt in Goliath roller coaster accident at Six Flags Georgia

One person was killed and four others were injured in an accident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Mableton.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 12 · The story so far

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Monday, October 12, 2026

Economy · Seattle, Washington, United States

Getty Images to file for Chapter 11 and go private

Visual media company Getty Images said it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a restructuring deal that will take it private.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 13 · The story so far

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Technology · Menlo Park, California, United States

Character.ai files for bankruptcy citing costs and lawsuits

AI chatbot company Character.ai filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It cited high costs and litigation, including lawsuits linked to teen suicides.

Day 1 of 3 · Later: Oct 13, Oct 22 · The story so far

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Economy · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Delta postpones Atlanta–Riyadh flights after Houthi attacks

Delta Air Lines postponed its planned direct service between Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson airport and Riyadh. The decision followed the Houthi attacks on Saudi airports.

Day 1 of 3 · Later: Oct 13, Oct 17 · The story so far

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Society · Mableton, Georgia, United States

Roller coaster accident at Six Flags Over Georgia kills one

One person died and four were injured after an accident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Mableton. Reports say the man fell from the ride.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 13 · The story so far

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Justice · Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, United States

Woman kills husband and young son at Pennsylvania resort

A woman stabbed her husband and three-year-old son to death while the family was on vacation at a Great Wolf Lodge in Pennsylvania, according to reports.

NBC News · See it on the globe

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Disaster · Destin, Florida, United States

Hurricane Isaias kills four after Florida landfall

Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, before weakening to a post-tropical cyclone, the National Hurricane Center said. Four deaths were reported, two in Escambia County, Florida, and two in Alabama.

Day 5 of 7 · Earlier: Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 · Later: Oct 13, Oct 14 · The story so far

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Sports · Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Kentucky edges LSU 35–34 in record overtime win

Kentucky beat LSU 35–34 with a two-point conversion in overtime, becoming the first FBS team to win consecutive overtime games by one point since overtime was introduced in 1996.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 10 · The story so far

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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Disaster · Destin, Florida

Hurricane Isaias hits Florida Panhandle, killing four

Isaias strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane before weakening and making landfall near Destin, Florida, later becoming post-tropical. Four people died, two in Escambia County, Florida, and two in Alabama, and about 365,000 people lost power before landfall.

Day 4 of 7 · Earlier: Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 · Later: Oct 11, Oct 13, Oct 14 · The story so far

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Justice · Washington, D.C.

US sanctions International Criminal Court after Nobel award

The United States imposed sanctions on the ICC, freezing its US-held assets and restricting US companies from dealing with it. The move came after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Day 2 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 9 · Later: Oct 17, Oct 22 · The story so far

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Conflict · Arlington, Virginia

Pentagon raises US military death toll in Iran war to 21

The Pentagon updated the number of US service members killed in the war with Iran to 21. The increase reflects two noncombat deaths.

Day 3 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 8, Oct 9 · The story so far

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Climate · Long Beach, California

Tropical storm warning and flooding hit Southern California

Flooding was reported in Long Beach and Newport Beach as Tropical Storm Rachel approached. The tropical storm warning is the first for San Diego County since Hurricane Hilary in 2023.

Day 2 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 9 · Later: Oct 17, Oct 18 · The story so far

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Migration · New York City

Clashes in New York after ICE agents shoot man in car

Protesters clashed with police in New York City after ICE agents shot a Dominican national with a criminal conviction who was in a car with a child. The wounded man was then detained.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 9 · The story so far

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Society · Erie, Pennsylvania

Eight dead in mass shooting at Erie home

Eight people, including the gunman, were killed in a shooting at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 9 · The story so far

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Sports · Lexington, Kentucky

Kentucky edges LSU 35-34 in record overtime win

Kentucky beat LSU 35-34 with a two-point conversion in overtime. It became the first FBS team to win consecutive overtime games by one point since overtime began in 1996.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 11 · The story so far

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Friday, October 9, 2026

Disaster · Mobile, Alabama

Hurricane Isaias nears US Gulf Coast as hundreds of thousands lose power

Isaias reached category 3 strength in the Atlantic before weakening to category 2 ahead of landfall. About 365,000 people in Alabama and Florida were reported without power, and Georgia's governor declared a statewide emergency.

Day 3 of 7 · Earlier: Oct 7, Oct 8 · Later: Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 13, Oct 14 · The story so far

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Conflict · Washington, D.C.

Pentagon raises US Iran war toll to 21; Trump rules out strikes before midterms

The Pentagon reported two noncombat deaths, bringing US military fatalities in the Iran war to 21. President Trump said the US military would not attack Iran before next month's midterm elections.

Day 2 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 8 · Later: Oct 10 · The story so far

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Disaster · Long Beach, California

Tropical Storm Rachel brings flooding to Southern California

Flooding was reported in Long Beach and Newport Beach as forecasters issued a tropical storm warning. It is the first such warning for San Diego County since Hurricane Hilary in 2023.

Day 1 of 4 · Later: Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 18 · The story so far

Los Angeles Times · See it on the globe

Migration · New York City

Clashes in New York after ICE agents shoot man in car with child

Protesters clashed with police in New York City after ICE agents shot a Dominican national with a criminal conviction. The man, who was in a car with a child, was detained while wounded.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 10 · The story so far

Al Jazeera · See it on the globe

Justice · Erie, Pennsylvania

Eight killed in mass shooting at Erie, Pennsylvania home

Eight people, including the gunman, died in a shooting at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania. Further details were not given in the input.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 10 · The story so far

AP · See it on the globe

Conflict · San Diego, California

USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after Middle East deployment

The aircraft carrier returned to North Island Naval Air Station after nearly seven months deployed in the Middle East. Its return comes as the US says it will hold off attacks on Iran until after the midterms.

Day 2 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 8 · Later: Oct 19 · The story so far

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Justice · Washington, D.C.

Hegseth says Fort Hood shooter's execution will be broadcast

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who carried out the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, will be publicly broadcast.

Day 2 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 8 · Later: Oct 15, Oct 16 · The story so far

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Sports · Las Vegas, Nevada

A'ja Wilson wins record fifth WNBA MVP

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson won her fifth WNBA Most Valuable Player award, a league record, and became the first to win it three years in a row.

Day 2 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 8 · Later: Oct 13, Oct 14 · The story so far

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Thursday, October 8, 2026

Politics · Washington, D.C., United States

Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterm elections

President Donald Trump said the US military will not strike Iran ahead of next month's midterm elections. The remark comes amid ongoing regional tensions.

Day 1 of 3 · Later: Oct 9, Oct 10 · The story so far

AP · See it on the globe

Disaster · Gulf Coast, Alabama, United States

Hurricane Isaias strengthens; Alabama and Georgia declare emergencies

Isaias became the first Atlantic hurricane of an unusually quiet season and strengthened to Category 2 as the US Gulf Coast prepared for landfall. Alabama declared an emergency for 40 counties and Georgia declared a statewide emergency.

Day 2 of 7 · Earlier: Oct 7 · Later: Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 13, Oct 14 · The story so far

AP, Reuters, Fox 5 Atlanta · See it on the globe

Justice · Fort Hood, Texas, United States

Hegseth says Fort Hood shooter's execution will be broadcast

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who carried out the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, will be publicly broadcast.

Day 1 of 4 · Later: Oct 9, Oct 15, Oct 16 · The story so far

RFI · See it on the globe

Conflict · San Diego, California, United States

USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after Middle East deployment

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego. It had been deployed in the Middle East for nearly seven months.

Day 1 of 3 · Later: Oct 9, Oct 19 · The story so far

The Guardian · See it on the globe

Sports · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

A'ja Wilson wins record fifth WNBA MVP award

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson won a record fifth WNBA Most Valuable Player award. She is the first player to win it three years in a row.

Day 1 of 4 · Later: Oct 9, Oct 13, Oct 14 · The story so far

ESPN · See it on the globe

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Disaster · Mobile, Alabama, United States

Isaias becomes Atlantic's first hurricane; Alabama declares emergency

Isaias strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane, the first of an unusually quiet Atlantic season attributed to El Niño. Alabama governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency for 40 counties as the US Gulf Coast prepared for landfall.

Day 1 of 7 · Later: Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 13, Oct 14 · The story so far

AP, Reuters · See it on the globe

Economy · Los Angeles, United States

Paramount Skydance completes Warner Bros. Discovery takeover

The merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery took effect, combining the two US media groups into a single company named Skydance.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 6 · The story so far

AFP · See it on the globe

Science · Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in Physics for IceCube neutrinos

Belgian physicist Francis Halzen of the University of Wisconsin–Madison won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy astrophysical neutrinos.

Day 2 of 6 · Earlier: Oct 6 · Later: Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 12, Oct 13 · The story so far

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Technology · San Francisco, United States

OpenAI releases 377 results on open mathematics problems

OpenAI published 377 results on open problems spanning algebra, number theory, combinatorics and theoretical computer science.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 6 · The story so far

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Economy · Los Angeles, United States

Paramount Skydance completes Warner Bros. Discovery takeover

The merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery took effect, combining the two media groups into a company named Skydance.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 7 · The story so far

AFP · See it on the globe

Technology · San Francisco, United States

OpenAI releases 377 results on open math problems

OpenAI released 377 results on open problems in mathematics spanning algebra, number theory, combinatorics and theoretical computer science.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 7 · The story so far

The New York Times · See it on the globe

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