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October 15, 2025

Associated Press

One of the Bodies Wasn't a Hostage

Israel has received the remains of four more deceased hostages, finding that one of the bodies Hamas returned was not a hostage, intensifying tensions over the fragile truce and delays in returning all remaining hostages.
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Politico

Young Republican Chat Reveals Racism

Leaked Telegram messages reveal Young Republican leaders across several states using racist, antisemitic, and violent rhetoric, prompting firings, condemnations, and renewed scrutiny of extremism within GOP youth circles.
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The New York Times

Gaming Doubles for Young Men

Boys and young men aged 15 to 24 have doubled their gaming time over the last 15 years, spending about 10 hours weekly, raising concerns among educators and economists but providing essential social benefits.
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SCOTUSblog

Supreme Court Rejects Jones Appeal

The Supreme Court declined to hear Alex Jones' appeal of a $1.4 billion judgment for defamation, leaving the lower court's ruling intact and reinforcing the judiciary's stance on the limits of free speech.
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NPR

Why I’m Handing in My Press Pass

NPR Pentagon reporter Tom Bowman is returning his press pass rather than sign the Pentagon’s pledge restricting solicitation of unapproved information, calling it a threat to watchdog journalism and accountability.
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The Wall Street Journal

The Trait of a Great Manager

A decade-long study of 30,000 managers found that top-performing leaders excel at identifying employees’ strengths and steering them into roles where they thrive, boosting productivity and long-term pay growth.
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New York Post

James Housed Fugitive Relative

Indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James reportedly housed her fugitive grandniece, Nakia Thompson, in her Virginia home for five years, as Thompson is wanted in North Carolina for probation violation.
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Fox News

Erika Kirk Accepts Medal

Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her late husband, honoring his dedication to freedom and conservative values in a tribute to his life and legacy.
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ABC News

Foundations Invest $500M in AI

Ten philanthropic foundations are pledging $500 million to ensure AI development prioritizes human needs over corporate interests, aiming to make technology more inclusive and people-focused.
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Axios

Netflix Teams up With Spotify

Netflix will host select Spotify video podcasts starting in early 2026, marking its entry into podcast streaming and expanding Spotify’s reach for shows like “The Rewatchables” and “The Bill Simmons Podcast”.
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