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Dodgers Weigh Benching Ohtani, Trail Brewers 0-2 — 1dDown 0-2 in the NLCS after a 7-4 Game 2 loss, the Dodgers will discuss benching Shohei Ohtani; Dave Roberts said he "doesn't feel great" and will weigh what's best for player and club.

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Supreme Court Backs FCC on Midterm Ad RatesPolitics — 2dThe Supreme Court again sided with the Trump administration, allowing the FCC to avoid a lower-court deadline to decide Democrats’ challenge to a policy extending discounted political advertising rates to party committees and joint fundraising groups. Democrats say the policy improperly expands candidate-only discounts and could advantage Republicans ahead of the midterms; the court said the FCC may set its own schedule, with Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting.

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Citroën Unveils Low-Cost Electric 2CV Concept — 3dCitroën has unveiled a retro-styled electric 2CV concept previewing a European-built production car planned for 2028, with a target price of about €15,000. The compact, lightweight EV is intended to revive the original’s affordable, practical spirit, though production specifications such as battery size and range have not been announced.

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Pope Leo XIV schedules lung surgery — 3dPope Leo XIV told St. Peter's Square he will have surgery in coming days after doctors found an early, well-localised lung nodule.

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Cyberattack Disrupts Refrigeration at French Supermarkets — 2dA cyberattack on refrigeration controls disrupted supermarket operations across France, reportedly forcing systems at Intermarché and Coopérative U stores into defrost mode and putting perishable food at risk; reports also named E. Leclerc, Carrefour and Monoprix among potentially affected chains. Retailers said they were working to restore operations and investigate, while reported store counts and losses varied and those responsible were not identified.

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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.

Spanish Archbishop Says Migration Serves World Power Structure After Ceuta Surge — 38mOne of the Catholic Church's top prelates in Spain spoke out against mass migration being used for political gain after thousands of illegal aliens stormed a Spanish city.

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DOJ Issues Nearly A Dozen Subpoenas In Immigration Probe Against Ilhan Omar; Includes Members Of Her Family — 38mThe Department of Justice (DOJ) issued roughly a dozen subpoenas as part of the probe into Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's immigration status, a source familiar confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation Wednesday.

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US On Track To Spend Almost $9 Trillion On Healthcare By 2034 — 38mThe U.S. is expected to spend nearly $9 trillion on healthcare by 2034, according to a new report released Wednesday.

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DOJ Investigates Pennsauken Over Alleged Gun Permit Delays — 38mThe Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday it was investigating Pennsauken, New Jersey, for violating the Second Amendment rights of citizens.

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Pool Expert Says Trump’s Reflecting Pool Paint Will Look Sharp — 38mAn expert suggested to The Washington Post on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool paint job will leave it looking "sharp."

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Stanford Study Finds Coral Contact Reverses BleachingScience — 3hStanford researchers found that direct contact between bleached coral and a healthy genetic clone can transfer algae and nutrients through fused tissue, restoring bleached coral in weeks. The lab finding offers a possible reef-restoration method, but researchers say its effectiveness at natural-reef scale remains to be tested.

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Derek Foss Even in controlled tests this might not handle the heat and pollution levels that hit real reefs every year.

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.

The Knot agrees to acquire rival ZolaBusiness — 7hThe Knot Worldwide has agreed to acquire wedding-planning rival Zola, which will remain a standalone brand in The Knot’s 14-brand portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed, and the deal awaits customary closing conditions and any required regulatory approvals. The acquisition expands the companies’ overlapping wedding services, while The Knot faces scrutiny over its treatment of small vendors and Zola’s leadership has pledged continuity for them.

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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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Jury selection begins in Russell Brand rape and assault trial — 2dRussell Brand’s trial is beginning at Southwark Crown Court, where he faces three rape charges, three sexual assault charges and one indecent assault charge involving six women and allegations dating from 1999 to 2009. Brand has pleaded not guilty to all charges; the trial is expected to last up to 10 weeks.

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Reports Show Short Positions Shifting Across Markets — Oct 7, 2026Nasdaq-reported short interest across its listed securities rose to 23.09 billion shares at Sept. 30, up from 22.52 billion two weeks earlier, while days to cover fell. Separate reports noted a sharp percentage increase in short interest for the Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF and growing leveraged crypto short bets; Sweden’s largest disclosed stock shorts also shifted, with Electrolux posting the biggest increase and AAK the biggest decrease.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Half of Fed Districts Report Rising Price Pressures — 3hThe Federal Reserve’s Beige Book found rising energy, tariff, commodity and insurance costs intensifying price pressures across many districts, while employment was mostly unchanged and economic activity showed modest growth, with expectations leaning toward slight growth. Manufacturing was a relative bright spot, but consumer resistance to higher prices and persistent uncertainty limited businesses’ ability to pass on costs.

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Chris Dalton Tariffs and energy costs are pushing prices up but consumers pushing back means businesses can't easily pass them along.

Iran-US Tensions Escalate as Hormuz Attacks Surge — 6dHouthi forces have intensified attacks on Saudi targets, including Riyadh’s airport, amid escalating Yemen fighting, raising risks to regional shipping and energy markets. The Trump administration is weighing military options against Iran even as Trump has cited productive talks and Tehran says it is open to renewed negotiations.

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ICE Rejects GAO Recommendation for Automatic Body CamerasPolitics — 6hA Government Accountability Office review found ICE and Customs and Border Protection need clearer, updated body-camera policies, with officers often unsure when recording is required; it warned ICE’s lack of automatic activation when weapons are drawn or emergency lights switched on could leave gaps in evidence. The Department of Homeland Security rejected that recommendation, citing risks of accidentally recording sensitive interactions or bystanders, while accepting the review’s other six recommendations.

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Priya Raman ICE rejecting auto-activation leaves too much room for officers to skip recording when it counts most.

Reports: Katie Zacharia Selected as Next White House Press Secretary — 5dWhite House official: Trump 'has offered Katie Zacharia the position' as press secretary. She left DHS after six weeks; Leavitt, her predecessor, joined Fox News.

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Oregon Voter Registration Deadline TuesdayPolitics — 3dOregon voters must register by Tuesday, Oct. 13, for the Nov. 3 general election; officials urge voters to confirm or update their registration and say ballots will begin mailing Wednesday. Voters are encouraged to mail ballots by Oct. 27, though they can return them to a drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

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Pope Leo Expected to Undergo Lung SurgeryWorld — 3dNewfoundland and Labrador’s House of Assembly is resuming with Fred Hutton joining and two seats vacant after Brian Warr’s resignation and Derrick Bragg’s death; the federal government also plans a one-time grocery benefit payment for eligible Canadians. Separately, Pope Leo is scheduled for lung surgery, while Vatican leaders have called for stronger outreach to families and a welcoming approach to migrant and refugee children.

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Bishop: Prayer and Fasting Are ‘Weapons’ to Defeat Virginia Amendments1 source — 6h

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Nicole Hardy I agree with the bishop that prayer can guide leaders, but fasting seems like an odd tactic for blocking amendments that need votes to pass.

Sibley Barn Fire Kills 2,400 PigsWeather — 1dA fire destroyed a hog barn west of Sibley, Iowa, killing about 2,400 pigs. No people were injured, and firefighters from several area departments worked to protect nearby gas tanks and prevent embers from spreading to a cornfield.

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Six Rookies Named to 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team — 5hToronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice and Seattle Storm guard Flau’jae Johnson were named to the 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team after standout debut seasons. Rice averaged 13.4 points despite missing time with an ankle injury, while Johnson averaged 14.9 points and set multiple Storm rookie records; Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, Sydney Taylor and Pauline Astier also made the team.

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Sam Okafor Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles rounding out the group points to a deep rookie class across the league.

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