Trump wasn’t on the ballot as Republicans lose Congress
Trump wasn't on the ballot, the president said after Democrats took the Senate and were projected to win the House.
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Learjet crash in Florida kills all nine people aboard
A Learjet crash in Florida killed all nine people on board on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
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Kyle Kennedy death: RFK’s granddaughter dies aged 42
The Kyle Kennedy death was reported on 20 October 2026, a month after the granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy died at 42.
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Oregon school shooting: Three children and a teacher dead
An Oregon school shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend on Thursday, 15 October 2026, killed three children and a teacher.
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Wisconsin plane crash: pilot reported icing before six died
A Wisconsin plane crash on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, killed six people, and the NTSB says the pilot reported icing before contact was lost.
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Bronx balcony fall kills woman, 23, and injures baby
A Bronx balcony fall on 6 October 2026 killed a 23-year-old woman and critically injured her baby daughter.
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Trump tax-free diesel order: What it means for truckers
The Trump tax-free diesel order lets anyone buy red-dyed diesel and defers the federal diesel tax through 2026.
Technology
Trump super intelligence rename: Where South Africa stands
The Trump super intelligence rename was announced at the UN, when the US president said his government would call AI "super intelligence".
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Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts: What we know
Clavicular has been charged with rape and drugging over an alleged 2025 incident at his family's Cape Cod home. He is due in court on 14 October.
Gaming
Pokemon 30th anniversary Target restock limits buyers
Pokemon 30th anniversary Target restock drops are vanishing in minutes, and Target is holding shoppers to two items per product code to curb scalping.
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James Wehr and Lexi Kramer killed in McLaren crash
James Wehr and Lexi Kramer died in a McLaren crash in Irvine, California, on Sunday, 13 September 2026. Police believe speed was a factor.
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White House ballroom Supreme Court ruling blocks lawsuits
The White House ballroom Supreme Court ruling on legal standing is now the administration's shield against lawsuits over a planned Potomac arch.
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Tesla Cybercab investigation opens as Austin rides begin
A Tesla Cybercab investigation opened hours after the driverless two-seater started carrying the public in Austin. Here is what the regulator wanted.
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White House arcade game draws Tetris copyright warning
The Tetris Company hit back after a White House arcade game copied its block-stacking design to build a border wall. Here is what it means.
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Lindsay Clancy mistrial looms as jury reports deadlock
A Lindsay Clancy mistrial is in prospect after a Massachusetts jury split 11 to one, with the defence racing to the state's highest court to stop it.
Sports
Josh Alexander returns to AEW with attack on Steven Borden
The Josh Alexander AEW return landed as a surprise ambush on Dynamite, with Steven Borden floored and Darby Allin's TNT title suddenly in play.
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US diesel price record high as Iran war hits supply
The US diesel price record high has topped $5.85 a gallon as a six-month war with Iran squeezes refined fuel and lifts Brent crude past $95.
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Lake Tahoe otter attack leaves swim instructor bloodied
A Lake Tahoe otter attack turned a swim instructor's weekly dip into a five-minute fight for the shore. Here is how Lynnette Bellin got out.
Technology
Gavin Baker data centres claim sparks fresh debate
Gavin Baker data centres comments cast the AI build-out as a blue-collar jobs boom, even as opposition to the projects grows across the United States.
International
Ford Field accident after Ed Sheeran concert injures six
Ford Field accident after Ed Sheeran concert leaves six crew injured in Detroit. The venue has opened a review into the post-show load-out.
Sports
Patrick Mahomes ACL return targeted for Chiefs opener
Patrick Mahomes ACL return is on the clock as Kansas City open against Denver, with the nine-month surgery mark falling just after kick-off.
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US strikes Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz
US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island as Washington moves to secure Hormuz shipping, and Tehran promises a costly reply.
Technology
Pikachu Apple Park visit lands in Tim Cook’s last week
Tim Cook shared a Pikachu Apple Park video days before John Ternus takes over as Apple chief executive. Here is what the Pokemon visit was about.
Gaming
Pokemon World Championships 2026 lands in San Francisco
Everything to know about the Pokemon World Championships 2026 San Francisco weekend, from Moscone Centre preliminaries to the Chase Centre finals.
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‘General Hospital’ superfan gets 60th birthday surprise
A General Hospital superfan birthday surprise saw Maurice Benard and Vanessa Marcil turn up for Mabel Gonzalez, a 47-year viewer, as she turned 60.
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Anthropic Pentagon blacklist ruled unlawful by judge
A US judge threw out the Anthropic Pentagon blacklist, ruling the supply chain risk label was retaliation for the company refusing military work.
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Six Flags X2 brain injuries under state investigation
A California regulator is examining the Six Flags X2 brain injuries that put two women into emergency surgery days apart, with the ride still shut.
International
Alix Earle Alex Cooper feud finally addressed on Netflix
The Alix Earle Alex Cooper feud gets its first real airing on the influencer's new Netflix docuseries, and her sister was not keen on filming.
