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U.S. Approves First Sunscreen Ingredient in 25 Years — 9hFDA approved bemotrizinol in June 2026, the first new U.S. sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years; Neutrogena products with BEMT are now hitting shelves.

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Dana Whitfield Safety data showing low skin absorption makes this approval feel like a solid step forward for better protection options.

Bank of America Hit With $1.2B AML Fine — 1dTreasury imposed more than $1.2 billion in penalties on Bank of America on October 13, 2026, including a record $750 million OCC fine, after the bank failed to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions.

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Elena Vasquez This record OCC penalty highlights just how widespread the reporting failures were at one of the largest US banks.

China’s Nine-Month Trade Surplus Hits $938 BillionFinance — 23hChina's September trade surplus hit $133.53 billion, a 20-month high, as exports surged 36.3% to a record $447.18 billion.

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Marcus Bell China's export boom is impressive but that gap with imports points to real weakness inside their economy.

One dead, Six Flags Goliath evacuated — 2dOne person died Oct. 12 at Six Flags Over Georgia after witnesses said a man fell from Goliath and hit the car three times; riders were evacuated and the park closed.

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IEA Warns Diesel Markets Stay Tight Through 2027Finance — 17hIEA Oct. 14: diesel stays tight into 2027 after 1.3 mmbbl/d Middle East-Russia losses; wholesale hit ~$220/bbl and Europe prices "could rise again."

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Sam Okafor Europe should expand its own refining capacity now instead of hoping the shortage eases by 2027.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Houthi Missile Reportedly Hits Saudi Aramco HeadquartersWorld — 1dHouthi missile and drone attacks and Saudi-led coalition strikes have intensified the conflict, with explosions reported in Riyadh and a missile strike causing a limited fire at an Aramco administrative building in Dhahran. Saudi authorities reported four people injured by debris and damage to homes in Riyadh; accounts differ on the extent of damage to the Aramco complex.

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Reported Drone Strike Injures Three Near SirikWorld — 17hThree fishermen hurt near Sirik after a drone hit their wooden boat; Tasnim blames the U.S., Iran’s governor’s office says the drone is unidentified.

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Marcus Bell The conflicting accounts from Iranian officials make this incident even more confusing. They should focus on the investigation instead of pointing fingers without proof.

Loved every raid until the calendar hit 2025 — 1dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Hit-and-Runs Injure Children, Adults; Multiple ArrestsWorld — 3dAuthorities reported hit-and-run cases in Maine, Louisiana and Wisconsin: suspects were arrested after crashes seriously injured a motorcyclist, a family’s 10-year-old girl and an 11-year-old bicyclist, respectively. Separately, police in Grafton, West Virginia, sought the public’s help identifying someone connected to another hit-and-run.

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Reported Houthi Strike Hits Aramco HQWorld — 1dOct. 13 fire at Aramco's Dhahran HQ left no injuries, ministry said; a source reported one missile damaged the top three floors as Riyadh debris wounded four.

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Elena Vasquez It's good no one was hurt, but these attacks on oil facilities will keep driving up energy prices worldwide.

Houthis Report Yemen Airstrikes; Drone Hits Hormuz TankerWorld — 2dYemen’s Houthi rebels accused Saudi Arabia of airstrikes in Sanaa and other areas, reporting deaths and injuries in the capital; Saudi Arabia had not publicly responded. Separately, a drone strike on a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz left two Indian sailors missing, while a second vessel was hit by a projectile and its crew was reported safe.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Missile hits Riyadh terminal injuring dozens as U.S. issues warning — 3dA missile hit a Riyadh passenger terminal on Oct. 10, wounding dozens and emptying the airport as President Trump said he was not happy and U.S. citizens were told to stay away.

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Maya Lindstrom Whoever fired that missile needs to face consequences for targeting a passenger terminal full of civilians.

Browns Rookie Concepcion Ruled Out After Penalized Hit by Fitzpatrick — 3dBrowns rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion was ruled out of the game against the Jets with a head injury after a hard hit from safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who was penalized for the play. Concepcion was Cleveland’s leading receiver in targets entering the game.

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Analyst warns California diesel prices may reach neighboring states — 7hCalifornia’s troubled refineries threaten to spread a diesel price virus hitting drivers and businesses across the West, an analyst warns.

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Ukraine will stop hitting refineries if Russia halts energy attacks, Zelenskiy says — 3d

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Derek Foss Zelenskiy linking the two sets of targets is a practical way to reduce damage to civilian energy supplies on both sides.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

EPA proposes full reallocation of 2025 biofuel waiversEnvironment — 1dEPA on Oct. 13 proposed 100% reallocation of a 770 million RIN gap after 2025 small-refinery exemptions hit 1.76 billion RINs, above forecast.

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Priya Raman The 1.76 billion RINs in exemptions shows the program needs tighter caps rather than just shifting the shortfall around.

Texas DA probes alleged ICE vehicle assaultWorld — 1dA Houston man was seriously injured when an unmarked ICE SUV struck him during a pursuit, and the county district attorney says video appears to show an intentional hit that could support aggravated-assault charges. ICE says the man ran in front of the vehicle; the agency’s account is disputed as local investigators seek evidence and pursue the case.

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Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgarian coast as Radev summons Russian ambassador3 sources — 1dOne ship sank and all 15 Chelsea 3 crew were rescued after drones hit two merchant vessels off Bulgaria; Radev summoned Russia's ambassador.

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Derek Foss If the drones came from Russian forces, Radev's move is the least they should do to protect their coastline and shipping.

Diesel hits record $6.06 a gallon despite reserve releases — 4dDiesel hit a record near $6.06 as Hormuz disruptions and full U.S. refineries push food, freight, and inflation higher—SPR draws cannot repeal geography or lag.

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Maya Lindstrom Truckers will pass these diesel costs straight to freight rates, which means groceries and goods get more expensive fast.

Missile reportedly strikes Riyadh airport, injuring dozens — 4dDozens injured and five Saudis in ICU after a missile reportedly hit Riyadh's King Khalid passenger terminal on Oct. 10; 225-plus flights cancelled.

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Bulgaria PM Says Drones Sank One of Two Black Sea Ships — 1dDrones hit two ships off Bulgaria overnight into Oct. 13, 2026, sinking one; all 15 Chelsea 3 crew rescued after three-drone strike, PM Radev says.

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Tens of Thousands Protest Austerity, Clashes Hit Brussels — 5dAbout 30,000 marched in Brussels against €10bn budget cuts as masked protesters clashed with police; 21 detained, including 13 minors, as fires hit bikes and buses.

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India Retail Inflation Rises to 5.54% in September — 2dIndia's retail inflation rose to 5.54% in September, above the 5.40% forecast, as food inflation hit 7.74% and onion inflation more than doubled to 108.09%.

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Cyberattack raises temperatures in hundreds of French supermarket freezers — 1dAttackers drove supermarket fridges to 122°F across hundreds of French stores overnight. Food spoiled, fires broke out, and losses hit the tens of millions with no claim of responsibility.

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