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BBC

UK Synagogue Attack Was "Terror"

Two people were killed and three others injured in a car ramming and stabbing attack outside a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, which police are treating as a terrorist incident.

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MLB

Yankees Beat Red Sox, Advance

The Yankees advanced to the ALDS with a 4-0 win over the Red Sox, highlighted by rookie Cam Schlittler’s record 12-strikeout performance that etched new lore in the storied rivalry.

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USA Today

Swift's Playful "Showgirl" Shines

Taylor Swift’s 12th album “The Life of a Showgirl” blends playful pop and sharp lyricism with reflections on love, resilience, and her relationship with Travis Kelce, marking a shift from last year’s melancholy.

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NBC News

Polls: Trump, GOP Blamed for Shutdown

Early polls show more Americans are blaming President Donald Trump and Republicans than Democrats for the recent government shutdown, though many voters remain unsure who is truly at fault.

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The New York Times

Americans Worry We Can't Fix It

A new Times/Siena poll finds that only a third of Americans believe the nation’s political system can still solve its problems, with most saying deep divisions cannot be overcome.

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NJ.com

Teen Charged in NJ Girls' Deaths

Vincent P. Battiloro, 17, has been charged with murder after allegedly deliberately ramming his SUV into an e-bike, killing teenagers Isabella Salas and Maria Niotis.

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Gallup

Media Trust Hits New Low

Americans’ trust in the mass media has fallen to a record low of 28%, with Republicans’ confidence dropping to just 8%, Independents to 27%, and Democrats showing only a slim majority at 51%.

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ABC News

Trump Says We're at War With Cartels

Trump declared that the U.S. is now in a formal "armed conflict" with drug cartels deemed terrorist organizations, following a series of deadly military strikes on alleged smuggling boats from Venezuela.

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WATE

Execution Date Set for Tennessee Female

Tennessee has set a September 2026 execution date for Christa Pike, convicted in the 1995 stabbing murder of Colleen Slemmer, which would make her the first woman executed in the state since 1819.

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ProPublica

Investigation: Homan Cashes In

A ProPublica investigation reveals that border czar Tom Homan maintained financial ties to a PA consultant and industry executives seeking lucrative immigration detention contracts, raising ethics concerns.

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The Ankler

Cable TV Down to 5 Networks

New Nielsen data shows cable TV audiences have collapsed to mostly ESPN and three news networks, leaving just one lifestyle/entertainment channel drawing significant primetime viewers.

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Mediaite

Paul Says Trump is Like Mamdani

Sen. Rand Paul criticized Trump’s plan to take stakes in private companies, comparing it to socialist policies, like that of NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, and warning it sets a “dangerous precedent.”

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The Independent

Mullally Becomes First Female Archbishop

Dame Sarah Mullally has made history as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, stepping into the Church of England’s top bishop role following Justin Welby’s resignation over a safeguarding scandal.

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The Wall Street Journal

White House Asks Colleges To Commit

The Trump administration is offering universities preferential federal funding if they agree to a 10-point “compact” limiting admissions based on race and sex, freezing tuition, and capping international enrollment.

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People

Nicole Kidman's Viral Clapback

Nicole Kidman’s six-word quip about her 2001 divorce from Tom Cruise—“Well, I can wear heels now”—has gone viral again following her recent split from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage.

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CBS News

Ex-Stylist Sues Diddy for Abuse

Former stylist Deonte’ Nash alleges that Sean “Diddy” Combs subjected him to years of physical and sexual abuse during their working relationship, claiming he feared for his life the entire time.

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Politico

2028 Hopefuls Making Moves

As the government shutdown unfolds, Democratic 2028 hopefuls are showing sharply different styles in their responses, from Newsom’s satirical attacks on Trump to Shapiro’s measured reassurances and Harris’ quiet coordination with party leaders.

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The Hill

Fetterman Disapproval at 54%

A new Quinnipiac poll shows Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman facing rising disapproval from 54% of his own party—reversing last year’s overwhelming support—while simultaneously gaining strong approval from Republicans.

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Variety

Chappelle: Easier To Talk in Saudi Arabia

Dave Chappelle sparked controversy at the Riyadh Comedy Festival by claiming it’s “easier to talk” in Saudi Arabia than in the U.S., critiquing American cancel culture while facing backlash from fellow comedians.

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The Hollywood Reporter

AI Actress Tilly Norwood Slammed

Canada’s actors union ACTRA condemned AI-generated “actress” Tilly Norwood as “nothing but lines of code,” joining U.S. and U.K. unions in warning against synthetic replacements for human performers.

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