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PoliticsOct 21George W. Bush's brother says he voted for Talarico in Senate race"My vote was motivated by two things: deep concern about Ken Paxton's record and genuine admiration for the character and principles I see in James Talarico," Neil Bush posted on Facebook.CBS News
PoliticsOct 21Why the safest political path on Daylight Saving Time is to do nothingWhat will the Senate do with the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025? Likely nothing.The Hill
BusinessOct 21PG&E values public takeover of San Francisco grid at $22.5B, far above city's estimatePG&E has valued the public takeover of San Francisco's power grid at $22.5 billion, a figure significantly higher than the city's estimate, indicating a major financial discrepancy in the proposed acquisition.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 21Investors urged to look past midterms and stay focused on fundamentals, Wells Fargo saysWells Fargo advises investors to focus on fundamental market principles rather than short-term political events like midterms.Seeking Alpha Tech
HealthOct 21Pennsylvania warns doctors about rising rates of rare congenital measlesThe Hill
BusinessOct 21Legendary 118-year-old restaurant makes stunning comeback just months after closing for goodCole’s has long claimed to be the originator of the French dip sandwichThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 21‘The President is not popular’: GOP candidate cuts apparent AI prompt from websiteA Republican candidate in Minnesota has deleted a phrase from his campaign website stating that President Trump is unpopular, a mention that appeared to be a prompt given to AI to generate a message for the candidate. Eric Pratt, running in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District, initially included an instructional phrase about how to craft a…The Hill
PoliticsOct 21Musk pledges $10bn in SpaceX shares for US children: Who really gains?The pledge, which Trump says will go through tax-friendly 'Trump accounts', comes two weeks before the US midterms.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 21Democratic congresswoman investigated by the Trump Administration denounces "intimidation"A legislator faces a federal investigation for alleged naturalization fraud, which she calls a political maneuver. Former President Obama accuses the government of using its power to intimidate the congresswoman, who denies the accusations.Clarín
PoliticsOct 21The political ad wars are still being fought over the airwaves even as digital gains shareBroadcast TV is set to capture nearly half of political advertising spending ahead of the midterm election as local stations benefit from record spending.CNBC
PoliticsOct 21Venezuelan family scored a Trump pardon after giving $50M job to his ex-attorney Alina Habba: reportHabba, who recently married a Turkish billionaire, denied playing any role in the pardon processThe Independent World
BusinessOct 21Smith & Wesson acquires Savage Arms in a cash-and-stock dealSmith & Wesson has acquired Savage Arms through a deal involving both cash and stock. This represents a significant corporate merger in the arms manufacturing industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 21Trump approval at new lows in polling days before midtermsPresident Trump’s approval ratings have hit new lows shortly before this year’s midterms, according to fresh polls from The New York Times/Siena University and CNN. In the Times/Siena poll, 36 percent of respondents said they either “strongly approve” or “somewhat approve” of Trump’s job performance, while another 59 percent said they either “somewhat disapprove” or…The Hill
BusinessOct 21Comcast Q3 2026 Earnings Preview: Broadband performance, margin in focusAn earnings preview for Comcast's Q3 2026 highlights broadband performance and profit margins as key areas of focus for the company's financial report.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 21Trump says he’s requiring data centers to provide their own electricityPresident Trump said Wednesday he will require data centers to provide their own electricity and give “any excess” energy to neighboring communities to prevent rising electrical costs. “As the President of the United States, I have been watching Data Centers very closely, and have come to a very strong conclusion,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.…The Hill
PoliticsOct 21Congressional candidate Brad Lander says he was detained by IDF in West BankNew York congressional candidate Brad Lander (D) said Wednesday that he has been detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the West Bank while “harvesting olives in a grove near Nehalim.” “The occupation is a crime under international law. Harvesting olives isn’t a crime under any law I know,” Lander wrote in a post…The Hill
PoliticsOct 21DOJ watchdog declines to investigate 'misconduct' in Reflecting Pool vandalism case, lawyers sayDavid Hearn’s lawyers have alleged that evidence establishing their client’s innocence was in the Justice Department’s possession for weeks and was ‘simply ignored’The Independent World
WorldOct 21Meet the US’s newest national park, ChiricahuaThe U.S. now has 64 national parks, four of which you'll find in Arizona.The Hill
PoliticsOct 21Trump can’t stop talking about body of Ohio’s male senator even when campaigning in North Carolina“He’s like a piece of steel. I said, ‘This guy’s a monster!’” Trump exclaimedThe Independent World
MilitaryBreakingOct 21Putin and U.S. envoy Witkoff hold talks in St. Petersburg as Washington pushes a new plan to end the war in UkraineSteve Witkoff, the U.S. president’s special envoy, flew to St. Petersburg this morning for a meeting with Vladimir Putin, part of a renewed U.S. effort to restart talks on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Jared Kushner, the U.S. president’s son-in-law, who usually accompanies Witkoff on such trips, did not travel to Russia because of illness but is taking part in the meeting by video link.Meduza [en]
DisasterBreakingOct 21Chemical tank explodes in Ohio, forcing evacuationsABC News
PoliticsOct 21Donald Trump's government changes the requirements for Medicaid as part of its anti-fraud measuresThey affect Medicaid expansion beneficiaries aged 19 to 64. They will be effective from January 1, 2027, in most states and the District of Columbia.Clarín
Sci & TechOct 21Concerns mount over artificial intelligence as Silicon Valley sees AI boomTuesday, October 20 saw protests in more than 50 US cities against the rise of artificial intelligence. Demonstrators are calling for a moratorium on AI development, and the sentiment is shared by many: according to a recent study, 71 percent of Americans believe AI will lead to job losses. In the heart of Silicon Valley, record investment is now on a collision course with public fear and uncertainty. FRANCE 24's Pierrick Leurent and Valérie Defert report, with Wassim Cornet.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 21Witkoff faces backlash after calling Putin a ‘humanitarian’Special envoy Steve Witkoff is facing criticism from lawmakers after calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” for releasing an American who has been held in Russia for years. President Trump had made a direct appeal to Putin for the release of Stephen Hubbard, a teacher who was accused of being a Ukrainian mercenary. Hubbard…The Hill