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OpenAI Employee Charged in Recorder Case — 1dOpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, was arrested Oct. 9 after a device hidden in toilet paper on a conference-room TV USB port was found Sept. 30.

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Priya Raman They caught him fast after finding it, which shows OpenAI is watching their internal setup closely now.

Hinojosa's Moderate Image vs. Record on ICE: A Closer Look1 source — 7h

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Sam Okafor The gap between his speeches and actual ICE positions makes it hard to trust the moderate branding.

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.

Dem Rep. Ilhan Omar's team got birthdate changed in public records after she was elected to House1 source — 1d

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Marcus Bell Voters deserve accurate information from the start, so altering birth dates like this is not acceptable behavior.

Saudi OpenAI engineer charged in boardroom recorder case — 7hProsecutors say a Saudi national at OpenAI hid a $24 bug in an executive room. The case turns on national security, physical access, and what the record shows about intent.

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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.

SCOTUS to Weigh Group's Request for DOGE Records1 source — 1d

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Nicole Hardy The Supreme Court needs to clarify whether DOGE must release basic records on its spending recommendations like any other advisory body.

Supreme Court Takes Up DOGE FOIA Dispute — 1dThe Supreme Court on Oct. 13, 2026, agreed to hear the Trump administration’s appeal over whether DOGE must release FOIA records to CREW; a ruling is due by June 2027.

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Jared Kim The Supreme Court should make clear that DOGE has no special exemption from FOIA disclosure rules.

California Weigh-Off Set for 2,857-Pound Record BidLifestyle — 4dGiant-pumpkin growers are competing at weigh-offs in California and Ohio, with Half Moon Bay’s event drawing a world-record contender after a new record was set in England. Canfield’s contest offered a record $50,000 prize pool, including awards for a potential world record.

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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.

Jordan Jersey Sets $14 Million Memorabilia Record — 2dMichael Jordan’s Game 2 1998 Finals jersey sold for $14M, a basketball record second only to Babe Ruth’s $24.12M jersey.

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Rhode Island Grower Sets Uncertified Pumpkin RecordLifestyle — 3dRhode Island grower Ron Wallace presented a 3,156-pound pumpkin at a Warren weigh-off, potentially setting a world record and becoming the first recorded pumpkin to top 3,000 pounds. Guinness has not yet formally certified its weight.

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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.

St. Louis City ties MLS 20-game unbeaten record — 3dSt. Louis City beat the LA Galaxy 6-2, with Carlo Holse scoring a hat trick in the opening 21 minutes, to extend its unbeaten run to 20 matches and tie the MLS record. The team’s next match against Vancouver offers a chance to break the record, clinch a playoff spot and move into first place in the Western Conference.

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Sioux City, Sioux Falls Set Record HighsWeather — 4dRecord or near-record heat and strong winds are raising fire concerns across parts of the region, with temperatures staying unusually warm Sunday. A cooldown is expected early next week, followed by rain midweek and much cooler conditions by Friday.

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El Niño pushes Pacific Nino3.4 region to 29.70°C recordWeather — 3dNino3.4 hit a record 29.70C in September, Copernicus said Monday, topping 1982-83, 1997-98 and 2015-16 peaks before El Nino’s expected December crest.

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Former Michigan inmate sues over alleged birth filmingHealth — 2dNatalie Forrest has filed a federal lawsuit alleging Michigan corrections officers used body cameras to record her during labor, childbirth and postpartum care while she was in custody at a hospital. The suit names five officers and senior prison officials and seeks damages, alleging the recordings violated her privacy and caused lasting emotional harm; the state had not responded to one outlet’s request for comment.

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

Hurricanes Send Flyers to Record Seventh Straight Loss — 3dCarolina beat Philadelphia 4-1, sending the Flyers to a franchise-record seventh straight loss and an 0-5-2 start while the Hurricanes extended a five-game win streak.

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Regions Expect Near-Record Heat, Late-Week CoolingWeather — 2dUnseasonably warm, near-record temperatures are forecast across several U.S. regions early in the week, with sunshine and lower humidity in New Orleans and possible showers or storms in parts of the Midwest. Cold fronts will bring cooler, more seasonal weather later in the week, especially across northern areas.

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Amazon’s ‘Carrie’ Sets A Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Record — 4d

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Eastern Pacific Sets Record for Cyclone EnergyWeather — 3dThe eastern and central Pacific has set a record for accumulated cyclone energy, surpassing the 2018 mark as long-lived, powerful hurricanes drove an exceptionally active season. Scientists say a strong El Niño, unusually warm ocean waters and favorable atmospheric conditions helped fuel the storms, while El Niño suppressed hurricane activity in the Atlantic.

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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.

Raconteurs Reunite at Jack White’s Nashville Show — 3dThe Raconteurs reunited for the first time since 2019 during the encore of Jack White’s Nashville concert, playing five songs. The reunion coincided with Third Man Records’ announcement of a 20th-anniversary edition of the band’s debut album, featuring demos, outtakes and a recording of its first concert.

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Collins, Jackson Hold Third Maine Senate Debate — 1dGeorgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican Rep. Mike Collins faced off in a televised debate as early voting began in their closely watched U.S. Senate race, which could affect control of Congress. The candidates clashed over issues including affordability, health care and immigration, with Collins emphasizing his support for President Trump and Ossoff highlighting his record and cross-party backing.

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Nicole Hardy Ossoff's cross-party support could be key if voters care more about results than party loyalty in this race.

Record tanker rates hit $80 million for U.S. crude to Asia — 5dRecord tanker rates have made American crude too expensive for Asian refiners, who are turning to Middle Eastern and South American oil instead.

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Sam Okafor South American crude looks like the smarter buy for Asia right now with US shipping rates this extreme.

Jahmyr Gibbs Breaks Sanders’ Under-25 TD Record — 5dDetroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs first tied Barry Sanders’ record of 57 career touchdowns before age 25, then broke it with a fourth-quarter score against Arizona, reaching 58. Gibbs turns 25 in March 2027, giving him the rest of the season and more time to extend the record.

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