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BusinessOct 16Helium shortage leaves American industries scramblingNo helium means no new smartphones, MRI machines, or missiles. This irreplaceable resource is now in short supply as the war with Iran continues. Jon Wertheim reports, Sunday on 60 Minutes.CBS News
PoliticsOct 16Special Report: Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after 5 days on jobKatie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job following a widely panned first press briefing and the revelation that she represented herself as a lawyer but did not pass her bar exam. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez, Yamiche Alcindor and Kristen Welker provide details and analysis.NBC News
PoliticsOct 16El-Sayed mocks Vance’s ‘cute little’ Michigan rallyMichigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed mocked Vice President Vance’s recent visit to Michigan, calling it “a cute little rally.” “JD Vance was just in Michigan. He had a cute little rally in Monroe,” El-Sayed said during an event. “He invited the like, I don’t know, five people who like him.” Vance visited Monroe, Mich., to rally…The Hill
PoliticsOct 16How Iran messaging highlights cost of war ahead of US midterm electionsThrough statements in English, Iranian officials are emphasising gas prices and issues with the US economy.Al Jazeera [en]
MilitaryOct 16Navy Accepts Next-Generation Aircraft: Modernizing Strategic CommunicationsThe Navy accepted a newly manufactured C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin during a ceremony in Marietta, Georgia, marking the first step toward fielding the future E-130J Phoenix II.DoD News
PoliticsOct 16Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after only 5 daysKatie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after five days on the job, sources say. CBS. News' Nancy Cordes reports.CBS News
PoliticsOct 16Milei talks with Rubio about how to boost bilateral trade after his trip to WashingtonThe Argentine leader and the US diplomat discussed strengthening commercial exchange and promoting clear investments in the region. Both reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration to achieve mutual benefits, highlighting previous agreements and preferential tariff status.Clarín
PoliticsOct 16White House Press Secretary Zacharia ‘let go’, after Trump says ‘we’re gonna talk’Katie Zacharia was “let go” as White House press secretary on Friday, a White House official said, five days into a tenure dominated by questions over her claimed legal career in China, where she said she had passed a bar exam. Her exit came on the same day Beijing invited her to visit China more often, responding to her remark that the country “doesn’t even have proper toilets”. US President Donald Trump said he had urged her to reconsider the job but denied firing her. “I told her: ‘I think...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 16Trump casts doubt on press secretary's futureKatie Zacharia's first official day was on Monday.NPR News
PoliticsOct 16Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just 5 days on the jobKatie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job, sources said, following a widely panned first press briefing and the revelation that she represented herself as a lawyer but did not pass her bar exam. Earlier Friday, President Donald Trump said he would let Zacharia decide whether to remain as his press secretary after he suggested she was treated harshly by the media during her first week on the job.NBC News
PoliticsOct 16Ten Weeks Until the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Goes LiveThe nation’s first federal school choice program launches in weeks. Here’s what to watch. The post Ten Weeks Until the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Goes Live appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
PoliticsOct 16The new White House spokeswoman leaves office less than a week after taking over: Trump said she should "reconsider" her appointmentKatie Zacharia had debuted on Monday with her first press conference as press secretary. But she became embroiled in controversy regarding her law degree.Clarín
PoliticsOct 16Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first weekKatie Zacharia, President Trump's new White House press secretary, is being removed from the role after just five days on the job.CBS News
DisasterOct 16Name of the perpetrator of the tragic elementary school shooting in Oregon revealed: he was 16 years old, killed three children and a teacherClarín
PoliticsOct 16Trump condemns Katie Zacharia, his new spokesperson, after barely five days in office: "Maybe this isn't for her"Zacharia, que tuvo un debut desastroso ante las cámaras, lleva años presentándose como abogada, aunque nunca pasó el examen, y defendiendo teorías disparatadas y peligrosas contra los Demócratas y "las élites" LeerEl Mundo
BusinessOct 16U.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single yearThe Treasury Department published the U.S. budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year.CNBC
WorldOct 16The Empty Classrooms of ‘American Hagwon’Min Jin Lee’s third novel struggles under the weight of its sociological questions.Foreign Policy
WorldOct 16Wembanyama's Spurs are the team to beat in the Southwest, but watch out for Durant and IrvingWembanyama faces criticism after his playoff ejection, but leads San Antonio with renewed ambition. The Spurs seek to regain their glory. Houston and Dallas rearm with the return of VanVleet and Irving. Memphis bets on youth, while New Orleans trusts a committed WilliamClarín
PoliticsOct 16Katie Zacharia has been ousted from her role as press secretary – reportSeeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 16Trump asks Katie Zacharia to reconsider if she wants the press secretary positionWhite House press secretary Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” of her role, multiple sources and a senior White House official told ABC News on Friday.ABC News
PoliticsOct 16Trump admits mistake and fires Katie Zacharia after less than one week as press secretary — breaking recordMinutes before making it official, Trump said he told Zacharia to 'reconsider' her role after disastrous first week, adding: 'Maybe it's not for her'The Independent World
PoliticsOct 16Katie Zacharia dismissed as White House press secretary after five days, say reportsZacharia faced questions about whether she had misrepresented herself as a lawyerIrish Times World
DisasterOct 16Hero bystander who took down Oregon school shooter comes forwardCBS News
PoliticsOct 16Trump says his new presidential press secretary should "reconsider" her appointmentTrump suggests his press secretary reconsider her position after admitting she is not a lawyer. Zacharia faces criticism for her professional credentials. The official, who took office less than a week ago, appeared insecure in her press debut, raising doubts about her suitability.Clarín