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• Head of Social Security says the program will be around for another 90 years

  13-10-2026 15:20 via article.wn.com
  The SSA commissioner makes remark ahead of the administration’s cost-of-living adjustment...
  
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• Zelenskiy hopes for meeting with US and Russia during G20 summit

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  KYIV, Oct 17 - Ukraine, the United...
  
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• Zelenskiy asked neighbours to let grain cargoes through, Hungary PM Magyar says

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  BUDAPEST, Oct 17 - Ukrainian President...
  
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• White House Press Secretary Removed After Gaffe, Online Backlash And Envoy Resignation

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  White House Press Secretary Removed After Gaffe, Online Backlash And Envoy Resignation ......
  
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• Vancouver school board election puts $1.4 billion seismic repair gap centre stage

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  In Vancouver, 43 public schools lack seismic upgrades and remain at risk of collapse in an earthquake, a condition driven by a $1.4 billion capital shortfall that the provincial government will not cover without a local business case. For students,...
  
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• Sunday best bets: La Liga, Ligue 1 and Serie A tips for 18 October 2026

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  James' 26/27 record: Staked 20.5pts | Returned 29.85pts | P/L +9.35pts | ROI 46% Football betting tips: La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 19:45 – Ligue 1: Lyon vs Nice 0.5pt Jonathan Clauss (Nice) 1+ Shots on Target at 5/2 (Coral, Ladbrokes) 19:45 – Serie A: Juventus vs Lazio 1pt Lazio +1.0 Asian Handicap at 13/20 (bet365) 20:00 – La Liga: Real Madrid vs Sevilla 1pt Both Teams to Score Yes at 19/20 (bet365) Sky Bet odds | Paddy Power | Betfair Lyon vs Nice Kick-off: Sunday, 19:45 BSTTV
  
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• PS5 Pro Enhanced Jurassic World Game’s DLC Is Under $5 on PlayStation Store

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  Photo Credit: Frontier Developments PS5 players can pick up a DLC set for an acclaimed Jurassic World game at a low price. Frontier Developments has discounted many Jurassic World Evolution 3 DLCs on the PlayStation Store. One of them, the Badlands Set, is currently at 35% off, bringing the price under $5. As of this...
  
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• Pope Leo discharged from hospital after lung cancer surgery

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  Pope Leo XIV will be discharged from the hospital on Saturday after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous nodule from his right lung, the Vatican said, and will make an appearance to lead prayer on Sunday. “Following the conclusions reached by the medical team this morning, Pope Leo XIV will be discharged today from Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital, where he was admitted for surgery on his right lung,” the Holy See Press said Saturday in a statement. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherev
  
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• OpenAI engineer petitions court for release before trial

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  A former OpenAI software engineer accused of secretly installing a recording device inside the company’s San Francisco offices has sought release from federal custody, rejecting prosecutors’ contention that he intended to flee the United States. Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, told a federal court in a filing submitted late Friday that his planned journey to Saudi Arabia had been arranged before he became aware of the criminal investigation. His lawyers argued that a one-way airline ticket
  
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• Monday Night Football tips: Tottenham vs Coventry predictions, best bets and preview

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  Football betting tips: Premier League 2.5pts Coventry +1 Asian handicap at 11/10 (bet365) 0.5pt Tottenham over 9.5 corners at 9/2 (bet365, Betfair, Paddy Power) Sky Bet odds | Paddy Power | Betfair Kick-off: 20:00 BST, Monday...
  
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• Katie Zacharia exits White House press secretary post

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  Katie Zacharia has been removed as White House press secretary after just five days in the position, following mounting scrutiny of her professional credentials and a troubled debut briefing that raised questions about her suitability for the high-profile role. President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that he had encouraged Zacharia to reconsider her position, expressing concern about the criticism she had encountered since assuming responsibility for the administration’s public communic
  
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• Jake Osgathorpe's MNF Premier League tips and predictions: 26/27 Monday Matchday 7

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  Jake's 26/27 Predictions record Matchday 7 previews - Saturday | Sunday | Monday Football betting tips: Premier League 2pts Caleb Yirenkyi to commit 2+ fouls at 21/20 (Coral, Ladbrokes) 0.5pt Caleb Yirenkyi to...
  
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• Iran backs ‘political process’ to resolve Saudi-Houthi conflict: FM

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  The Houthis have repeatedly attacked Saudi targets including energy facilities and Riyadh’s international airport, where 13 people were killed in a major attack last week ......
  
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• Halloween Candy, Meet Kitchen Sink Skillet Cookie

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  Don’t let your sweet spoils go stale in the candy basket. Turn them into a giant dessert instead. ......
  
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• Gaza hunger toll rises to 466 as UNICEF warns nutrition gains may not last

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  Gaza Strip: At least 466 Palestinians, including 157 children, have died from malnutrition and starvation in Gaza since 2024, the territory’s Health Ministry said, as the United Nations warned that recent improvements in child nutrition could be reversed if food and commercial supplies remain disrupted. The ministry released the figures on World Food Day, observed annually on October 16. It said elderly people accounted for a large...
  
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• Egypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  CAIRO, Oct 17 - Egyptian President...
  
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• Drone-hit tanker YARA J reaches Constanta with nine Indians safe

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  Drone-hit tanker YARA J reaches Constanta with nine Indians safe ......
  
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• DP World India Championship: Chacarra�takes a two-shot lead into the final day

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  However, the Spaniard needs to play 25 holes on Sunday; Luiten and Hidalgo in joint second; McIlroy continues to disappoint; Om Prakash leads the home contingent as six Indians make the cut ......
  
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• DeepSeek pushes out updated AI model it says is faster, leaner

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  The model is live across the web, on DeepSeek’s app and its platform for developers. ......
  
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• Can't accept death: Smit Machchhar recalls the ordeal that nearly cost him his life

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  Can't accept death: Smit Machchhar recalls the ordeal that nearly cost him his life ......
  
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• Ahead of Tarique Rahman’s Japan visit, Tokyo envisions connectivity for India’s northeast, Bay of Bengal region

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  In exclusive remarks shared with The Hindu, a senior diplomatic source in the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Matarbari port can ‘transform’ Bangladesh into an industrial hub and enhance regional connectivity ......
  
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• A$AP Rocky Releases “SHROOM CLOUDS” Ahead of Australia and New Zealand Tour

  17-10-2026 17:56 via article.wn.com
  A$AP Rocky has released his long-awaited single...
  
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• Yemen's Houthis say 159 prisoners released after surrendering in recent fighting

  17-10-2026 17:38 via article.wn.com
  SANAA, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi group on Saturday released 159 prisoners whom it described as having surrendered during recent fighting, under an amnesty issued by the group's leadership. Abdul Qader al-Murtada, head of the Houthis' prisoner affairs committee, announced the...
  
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• Why the Katie Zacharia debacle is a huge embarrassment for Trump and his White House

  17-10-2026 17:38 via article.wn.com
  Katie Zacharia was on a media tour to...
  
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• Why did Katie Zacharia leave as White House Press Secretary after just five days?

  17-10-2026 17:38 via article.wn.com
  Katie Zacharia has left her role as White House press secretary after just five days, praising Donald Trump as “kind and thoughtful” amid conflicting reports over whether she was fired or moved to a new role. ......
  
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• WEC Barcelona: Genesis secures maiden series pole from Toyota

  17-10-2026 17:38 via article.wn.com
  World Endurance Championship newcomer Genesis claimed a first...
  
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• Urgent: Explosion heard in S. Iran's Sirik County -- media

  17-10-2026 17:38 via article.wn.com
  TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- An explosion...
  
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• Trump puts new Russia sanctions on hold | Muscat Daily| Oman News |Business | Sports |Lifestyle

  17-10-2026 17:38 via article.wn.com
  US sanctions on Russia...
  
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• TikToker Warns Women Against These Relationship Mistakes — Not Everyone Agrees

  17-10-2026 17:38 via article.wn.com
  TikTok creator Ingrid (@ingridexplainsitall) sparked debate after sharing dating mistakes women should avoid when looking for relationships. Her video, which had drawn 6,800 views at the time of publication, offered blunt advice about dating apps, emotional investment and financial expectations. @ingridexplainsitall Mistakes you’re making when dating.. ? #datingadviceforwomen #datingadvicefortheladies #datingmistakes ♬ original sound – Ingrid’s World Ingrid argued that wo
  
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• This U.S. university cracked down on Greek life. Here’s how it’s going

  17-10-2026 17:38 via article.wn.com
  Inside a nondescript brick...
  
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