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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.

NYC Deal Would Phase Out Horse-Drawn Carriages — 1dMamdani and Menin backed Romanch's Law to end NYC horse carriages by June 1, 2028, named for an 18-year-old tourist who died after a crash.

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Ex-Baltimore County Paramedic Gets 25 Years for ContaminationHealth — 1dEx-Baltimore County paramedic Christopher Carroll got 25 years after pleading guilty to three counts of causing coworkers to ingest his bodily fluids.

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Priya Raman The fact that he targeted people he worked with every day makes the whole thing worse. His coworkers deserved better protection from that kind of behavior.

Red Wings Near Seven-Year, $91M DeBrincat Deal — 1dRed Wings and DeBrincat reportedly agree to seven-year, $90M-$91M extension; deal unsigned, would make him Detroit's highest-paid player.

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Tom Gallagher Spending ninety one million over seven years feels steep even for a proven scorer, but it might keep Detroit competitive.

Chesapeake Bay Posts 40-Year-High Health ScoreEnvironment — 1dThe Chesapeake Bay scored a C+ (56%) on its 2026 report card, the highest overall mark in 40 years of tracking.

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Derek Foss My uncle's oyster beds might finally see a real rebound if this trend holds.

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.

Detroit Drive-By Shooting Kills 16-Year-Old Girl, Wounds OneWorld — 1dA 16-year-old girl was killed and another person wounded when someone in a dark-colored sedan fired on a Jeep carrying four people on Detroit’s east side. Police are investigating, with suspects still at large, and say increased patrols are expected in the area.

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Trump Says Taiwan Plans 30% Alaska Gas Deal — 1dTrump said Taiwan will buy 30% of Alaska LNG gas for 20 years and add $4.4B; Taiwan has not confirmed, and Seoul ties its $50B pledge to viability.

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Maya Lindstrom Taiwan not confirming the numbers makes the whole thing feel uncertain compared to Seoul's careful approach.

Trump Administration Ends ACA Subsidies for 189,000 Deceased or Overlapping Enrollees — 10hThe Trump administration is ending Affordable Care Act subsidies for about 189,000 people flagged as deceased or as having duplicate coverage through Medicare, Medicaid or CHIP, estimating the move will prevent $738 million in improper payments this year. Officials say affected people can challenge the finding within 30 days, and those with other coverage will retain it.

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Jared Kim Cutting duplicate payments makes sense, no one needs subsidies from two programs at once.

How Bezos turned years of losses into Amazon's moat — 9hThe Everything Store shows Bezos converting customer obsession and multi-year losses into logistics and cloud advantages rivals could not copy.

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Passenger rescued alive after 20 hours at seaWorld — 1dA 44-year-old woman from El Salvador was rescued conscious from the Ionian Sea near Greece after spending nearly 24 hours in the water following an overboard incident on Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas. A cargo ship assisting in the search pulled her aboard; she received first aid and was taken to a hospital, while authorities investigate.

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Florida Selected SEC Preseason Favorite for Second Year, Haugh Named Player of the Year — 2dFlorida was picked to win the SEC men’s basketball title for a second straight year, with senior Thomas Haugh named preseason Player of the Year. Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu made the preseason All-SEC first team, while Alex Condon earned second-team honors.

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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.

Van Gogh painting returns to public view after 60 years — 1dHundreds queued in Hong Kong for Van Gogh's Chestnut Trees in Blossom, unseen 60 years, ahead of a $180M Sotheby's sale that could set a record.

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Cornell Bans All Fraternity Parties For The Rest Of Academic Year — 1dAn Ivy League school suspended all fraternity house parties for the rest of the school year as an alleged 2024 gang rape continues to receive national attention.

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Kenya confirms second Ebola case in quarantined relative — 10hKenya confirmed a second Bundibugyo Ebola case: a 39-year-old relative who fell ill on 13 October while already in quarantine and tested positive at two labs.

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Priya Raman Keeping travel and gatherings open makes sense if the response team stays on top of every contact.

Singapore Q3 GDP growth slows to 5.4% — 1dSingapore’s economy grew 5.4% year over year in the third quarter, slowing from 6.2% in the second quarter but exceeding economists’ forecasts; manufacturing growth cooled while construction accelerated, and quarterly growth eased to 1.1%. The central bank held its exchange-rate policy steady after two rounds of tightening, while the government’s 2026 growth forecast stands at 4.5% to 5.5%.

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Derek Foss Still solid at 5.4 percent and above forecasts, though the manufacturing slowdown is worth watching next quarter.

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

Celtics Agree to $44.2M Pritchard Extension — 2dThe Boston Celtics have agreed to a fully guaranteed, two-year, $44.2 million extension with guard Payton Pritchard, who won the 2025 Sixth Man of the Year award. The deal includes a mutual option for the 2029-30 season.

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Authorities seek three missing people across statesWorld — 2dAuthorities are seeking the public’s help finding three missing people: 17-year-old Nicholas Louallen in Land O’ Lakes, Florida; 16-year-old Auwynn Kraeger in Waupaca County, Wisconsin; and 27-year-old Isiah Terrell near Lake Waco in Texas. Anyone with information is urged to contact the relevant sheriff’s office or police department.

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Uncovered Video: El-Sayed Was Radical ‘Queer’ Sister’s Guardian and Dowry Manager in Her Sharia Marriage–Years After She Said Family Had ‘Long Been Muslim Brotherhood’1 source — 11h

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Jared Kim Direct involvement in a religious ceremony does not automatically conflict with his public statements on other issues.

Corvallis Workers Strike After City Rejects Union Proposal on PayPolitics — 1dCorvallis city workers represented by AFSCME Local 2975 went on strike Oct. 14 after contract talks failed, with the union citing inadequate raises, higher health premiums and other unresolved demands. The city says its offer—including a 6% first-year raise and 3% increases in each of the next two years—balances compensation with budget pressures, and has plans to keep services running, though some operations may be limited; emergency response is expected to continue unchanged.

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Tempe rebuilds one year after historic microburstWeather — 1dA year after a historic microburst battered Tempe with winds topping 90 mph, residents and businesses are still rebuilding from widespread damage and displacement. City crews, community groups and federal assistance have supported recovery, including repairs and efforts to replant the lost urban tree canopy.

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La Jolla Kayaker Search Suspended; Arkansas Search ContinuesWorld — 1dCoast Guard suspended its search Tuesday evening for 27-year-old Samantha Youngs after covering 484 square miles over more than 11 hours near La Jolla.

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Nicole Hardy Suspending operations after a few days makes sense with the currents there, but it still feels like giving up too quick on the kayaker.

Malaysian Court Rejects Najib’s 1MDB Sentence Stay — 18hKuala Lumpur High Court on Oct. 14 dismissed Najib Razak's bid to stay a 15-year sentence and RM11.38 billion fine in an RM2.28 billion 1MDB case.

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Jared Kim The court was right to deny any delay since no special circumstances were shown for the 1MDB case.

Citigroup Q3 Profit Jumps 40% — 1dCitigroup’s third-quarter profit rose 40% year over year to about $5.2 billion, beating analyst expectations as revenue reached a decade-high for the quarter, supported by growth in services, wealth management and investment banking. Fixed-income trading had its strongest third quarter in at least a decade, though overall trading was weaker than the previous quarter, particularly in equities.

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Rachel Meyers Wealth management growth like this could mean steadier income ahead if markets stay calm.

Muhammad Is The Top Baby Name For Boys In England And Wales For Third Year In A Row — 1hA new report sparks backlash over the rapid growth of the United Kingdom's Muslim population.

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