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WorldOct 21Four final words from 77-year-old put to death as Florida carries out its 18th execution of the yearWilliam Reaves was convicted of first-degree murder 40 years agoThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 21Inside the "To Catch a Predator" election's ad warsRepublicans and Democrats are flooding the midterm airwaves with explosive TV ads accusing their opponents of protecting pedophiles and child sexual abusers.Why it matters: The advertising blitz underscores the lingering power of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, which has fueled distrust of powerful figures and pushed allegations of child sexual abuse to the forefront of national politics.The controversy over the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files — including allegations that officials sought to protect powerful figures by not releasing all of the files — has kept the issue in thAxios
PoliticsOct 21Bettors flood market with picks for next press secretary - including an under-the-radar choiceKaroline Leavitt’s replacement Katie Zacharia lasted just five days in the job, sparking speculation on who may be next to take on the roleThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 21Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll FindsLikely voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in their congressional district, a New York Times/Siena poll found.NYT US
WorldOct 21Christianity Today, a Voice of Centrist Evangelicalism, Is in TurmoilFormer employees of Christianity Today say new leadership has been pushing back on independent journalism. About half of its staff members have left or been laid off over 14 months.NYT US
PoliticsOct 21How a Democrat Positioned Himself to Be Alaska’s Next GovernorAs a mountaineer and extreme runner, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is thoroughly Alaskan, and thanks to Republican infighting and the state’s deep troubles, he just might win next month.NYT US
PoliticsOct 21Mexico approves Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s ambassadorHe is also to serve as Nigeria’s ambassador to Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. The post Mexico approves Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s ambassador appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessOct 21In San Francisco, a Family Earning $325,000 Qualifies for Government AidWith the A.I. boom driving up prices, the city is subsidizing child care for households with high incomes. Even with the help, families say they are struggling.NYT US
BusinessOct 21Why Anthropic can't afford to delay its IPOAnthropic's impending IPO will test a jittery Wall Street, but investors say the timing isn't optional. The reason is simple math: The AI giant has grown too big for private fundraising.Why it matters: Top AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are racking up 12-figure spending commitments, straining the financial system's ability to keep up with a buildout that rivals America's railroads or interstate highways.With private borrowing costs spiking, tapping the massive liquidity of the public markets is the best way to fund the next phase of the AI arms race, investors say.State of play: AnthroAxios
PoliticsOct 21Why Republicans’ massive cash advantage is evaporating on the airwavesAcross key Senate battlegrounds, Republicans’ cash advantage hasn’t led to an equally large amount of advertising time.Politico
PoliticsOct 21Rick Jackson is Georgia Republicans’ best hope. Donald Trump may get in the way.President Donald Trump and his unpopular brand may drag the candidate for governor down with the moderate and independent voters.Politico
Sci & TechOct 21Why Anthropic’s draft bill sets $1 billion threshold for AI riskThe artificial intelligence company’s proposed threshold mirrors a California law — but repurposes it to decide when the government could block an advanced AI model.Politico Tech
WorldOct 21Secret Service study explores how to prevent workplace violenceThe law enforcement agency best known for protecting the president is using its knowledge to prevent attacks.NBC News
PoliticsOct 212025 policing trend: Fewer serious crimes, more minor arrestsArrests for more minor offenses, including vagrancy, rose in the U.S., even as violent crime rates dropped to historic lows, according to an analysis from criminal justice reform advocacy group FWD.usNPR News
BusinessOct 21Treasury yields steady as investors await jobless claims, mortgage dataTreasury yields steadied as investors await more data for insights into the U.S. economic picture.CNBC
PoliticsOct 21White House aides anticipating Trump all-out ‘rampage’ if Dems victorious in midterms: reportWest Wing embroiled in ‘toxic mix of jockeying for power and preemptive finger-pointing’ ahead of widely anticipated election defeat, administration insiders claimThe Independent World
Sci & TechOct 21United Nations report highlights significant increase in U . S . climate pollutionA United Nations report indicates a significant rise in climate pollution from the United States. This highlights ongoing environmental concerns and the country's contribution to climate change.hppr.org · United States
BusinessOct 21Guest Column : Prop 436 : What every Yuma business owner should knowA guest column advises Yuma business owners on important information regarding Proposition 436. This suggests local policy or legislation impacting businesses in that area.yumasun.com · United States
PoliticsOct 21Florida Executes Convicted Cop Killer William ReavesFlorida has executed William Reaves, who was convicted of killing a police officer. This marks a significant event within the state's justice system.whyn.iheart.com · United States
BusinessOct 21Nasdaq futures rise as SpaceX earnings lift investor confidenceSeeking Alpha Tech
WorldOct 21LeBron James’s 76ers beat NY Knicks on NBA’s opening night at MSGThe Philadelphia 76ers defeated NBA champions New York Knicks 106-100 as the new NBA season tipped off.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 21Aislinn Derbez, 40 years old, the actress who grew her company by 500% in one year: “We were in the red, about to go bankrupt 5 years earlier”She created Amay Natural with her partner after realizing she couldn't find natural personal care products that worked. What change they made in the brand's communication after four years of losses and why that shift changed the course of the business.Clarín
WorldOct 21From Michael Jordan and Ginóbili to LeBron James: basketball players who broke the 40-year barrier in the NBANat Hickey holds the longevity record in the competition after playing at age 45 for the Providence Steamrollers in 1948. That mark heads a historic list of veterans that also includes Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Robert Parish.Clarín
PoliticsOct 21Trump snaps at reporter, ordering him to be quietUS President Donald Trump became visibly angry as he berated a reporter who attempted to ask a question.Al Jazeera [en]