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Mamdani Still Standing After Debate

In the first New York City mayoral debate, Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani clashed repeatedly over policing and integrity while Curtis Sliwa positioned himself as the outsider between their fiery exchanges.

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DocumentCloud

Read the Bolton Indictment

John Bolton, President Trump’s former national security adviser, has been indicted on eight counts of transmission and 10 counts of retention of national defense information. Read the full indictment here.

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Associated Press

Trump Hesitant on Tomahawk Deployment

Ahead of his White House meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Trump signaled hesitancy to provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles after a conciliatory call with Vladimir Putin about ending the war.

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The Washington Post

U.S. Military Active Near Venezuela

U.S. Special Operations helicopters and B-52 bombers have expanded missions near Venezuela, flying within 90 miles of its coast as Trump authorizes covert CIA actions and intensifies operations against alleged drug traffickers.

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Variety

Ace Frehley of Kiss Dies at 74

Rock royalty Ace Frehley, the legendary “Space Ace” guitarist and co-founder of Kiss whose electrifying style helped define the band’s sound and spectacle, has died at 74 following injuries from a fall.

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Sky News

Hamas Faces Hostage Retrieval Woes

Hamas says it remains committed to the ceasefire but faces “enormous difficulties” recovering the bodies of Israeli hostages due to destroyed equipment and massive devastation across Gaza.

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CNN

Bolton Indictment Differs, Here's Why

While John Bolton’s indictment fits the pattern of Trump targeting political foes, legal experts say the classified information charges against him appear more substantial and less directly orchestrated than those involving James Comey or Letitia James.

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Deadline

CNN's New Subscription Launch

CNN will launch its new “All Access” subscription service on October 28 for $6.99 per month, offering live programming, on-demand content, and exclusive digital journalism as part of CEO Mark Thompson’s push to unify the network’s linear and digital platforms.

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USA Today

Haidt Warns on AI's Threat To Kids

After sparking a global movement with “The Anxious Generation”, psychologist Jonathan Haidt warns that artificial intelligence poses an even greater threat to kids’ mental health than social media, urging parents to act before AI “multiplies every pathway of harm.”

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The Daily Pennsylvanian

Penn Rejects White House Proposal

The University of Pennsylvania has rejected the White House’s proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence,” a funding deal critics called unconstitutional, becoming the third university to refuse the offer despite warnings it could lose future federal support.

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The Hill

"No Kings" Protests This Weekend

Thousands across all 50 states are set to join Saturday’s “No Kings Day” protests against President Trump’s administration, with organizers warning that anger over threats to democracy is higher than ever.

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The Atlantic

I Watched Stand-Up in Saudi Arabia

At the Riyadh Comedy Festival, Louis C.K. and other Western comedians performed under strict government restrictions, highlighting both Saudi Arabia’s rapid modernization and the limits of free expression in the kingdom.

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BBC

Trump To Meet Putin in Hungary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with President Trump in Washington to urge the supply of long-range Tomahawk missiles, as Trump and Putin prepare for upcoming face-to-face talks.

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Politico

Maine Senate Hopeful in Hot Water

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing scrutiny for since-deleted 2018 online posts in which he suggested that violence is necessary for social change, though he now disavows the rhetoric.

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CBS News

Trump Reveals "Arc de Trump" Plans

President Trump unveiled a model of the proposed "Independence Arch" in Arlington, Virginia, a Paris-inspired monument he says will be "really beautiful" and built in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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ABC News

Polls: Americans Blame Both Parties

Polls show Americans increasingly blame Trump, Republicans, and Democrats almost equally for the ongoing federal government shutdown, as efforts to break the stalemate over ACA subsidies continue.

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Axios

Dems Plot Fetterman Ouster

Top Pennsylvania Democrats are quietly positioning themselves to challenge Sen. John Fetterman in a potential 2028 primary, raising tensions within the party despite his continued popularity with voters.

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Wired

Life Inside a Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck owners describe a polarizing, futuristic vehicle that draws intense public attention—both admiration and hostility—yet remains a beloved, practical, and community-driven experience for those who drive it.

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TMZ

Luigi Mangione's Commissary Fortune

Alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione is receiving daily letters—particularly from female admirers—and financial support from devoted fans while jailed, despite facing state and federal murder charges.

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Travel Noire

Where Was HBO's "Task" Filmed?

HBO’s crime drama “Task” was filmed on location in the Philadelphia suburbs, primarily Delaware County, using local streets, parks, and civic buildings to create an authentic setting for the show’s gritty story.

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