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• How Title IX Became a Political Tool

  22-10-2026 12:30 via NYT > U.S. > Politics
  After a Cornell student’s lawsuit alleging the school failed her when she reported sexual assault, there’s a new focus on Title IX, the federal law barring sex discrimination in federally funded education. Our Washington correspondent Michael C. Bender traces how interpretations of the law shifted between the Obama and Trump administrations.
  
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• Reliably Red Iowa in Play as Economic Woes Mount

  22-10-2026 11:03 via NYT > U.S. > Politics
  The Trump administration’s policies could cost Republicans in a state that is being hit hard by expensive diesel prices and uncertainty over trade.
  
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• The Brief, Messy Political Career of Paolo Zampolli, a Trump Ally

  22-10-2026 11:02 via NYT > U.S. > Politics
  He had an unlikely rise, from modeling agent to presidential special envoy. After his firing, he was unrepentant: “I need to make money.”
  
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• Just How Much Are Young Voters Backing Democrats Now? See the Shift.

  22-10-2026 11:01 via NYT > U.S. > Politics
  In the new Times/Siena poll, 70 percent of young voters identified as Democrats or leaned that way — a jump from just two years ago.
  
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• Chris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race

  22-10-2026 11:00 via NYT > U.S. > Politics
  Chris Pappas, the Democratic nominee in New Hampshire, would be the first openly gay man in the Senate. On the campaign trail, he doesn’t dwell on it.
  
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• MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways

  22-10-2026 10:03 via NYT > U.S. > Politics
  Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.
  
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• Clashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline Graham

  22-10-2026 07:55 via NYT > U.S. > Politics
  Mr. Trump is barnstorming across conservative America this week to shore up support for Republican candidates in unexpectedly competitive races.
  
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• Judge rules against DHS's policy of knocking on doors to track down possible noncitizen voters - CBS News

  22-10-2026 06:16 via news.google.com
  
  Judge rules against DHS's policy of knocking on doors to track down possible noncitizen voters  CBS NewsFederal agents knock on doors to track down possible noncitizen voters ahead of midterms  CBS NewsJudge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud  The New York TimesJudge curbs Trump administration’s hunt for noncitizen voters in some states, citing flawed data  CNNBay Area judge blocks Trump voter fraud operation in California, 8 other states  Yahoo
  
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• As Ohio attack ad draws bipartisan heat, Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down - The Washington Post

  22-10-2026 06:01 via news.google.com
  As Ohio attack ad draws bipartisan heat, Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down  The Washington PostVance praises Ramaswamy for having 'audacity' to run controversial Amy Acton ad  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosOhio Secretary of State reviewing complaints over ad featuring Dr. Amy Acton’s mother  WSYXOhio's Libertarian gubernatorial candidate calls on Ramaswamy to withdraw from race after Acton ad  10TV‘Stop whining’: Vance tells Republicans to back Vivek Ramaswamy amid ad
  
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• Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud

  22-10-2026 04:41 via NYT > U.S. > Politics
  The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.
  
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• Teacher who survived Oregon school shooting says she had no chance to protect children - CNN

  22-10-2026 04:29 via news.google.com
  
  Teacher who survived Oregon school shooting says she had no chance to protect children  CNNBend teacher who survived elementary shooting says she played dead  KPTVOregon Teacher Disputes Account of Her Heroism During School Shooting  The New York TimesInvestigators probe Bend school shooter’s connection to violent extremist groups  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPBParents of Bend shooting victim hire attorneys to investigate school plans, gun purchase  KATU
  
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• In Trump’s Diplomacy, Insults Are a One-Way Street. Ukraine Is the Latest Example.

  22-10-2026 04:29 via NYT > U.S. > Politics
  The latest rift with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine serves as a reminder that President Trump readily lashes out at other world leaders, only to grow outraged if they fight back.
  
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• Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers’ final debate clash sets up final sprint in Michigan - NBC News

  22-10-2026 04:23 via news.google.com
  Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers’ final debate clash sets up final sprint in Michigan  NBC NewsFights over loyalty to America, party and Trump dominate Michigan and Kansas Senate debates  CNNEl-Sayed in face-off against rival Rogers for Michigan Senate seat  Al JazeeraMAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways  The New York TimesFull Recap: Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed face off in final U.S. Senate debate  WXYZ Channel 7
  
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• North Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea - AP News

  22-10-2026 04:20 via news.google.com
  North Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea  AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
  
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• Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns - Reuters

  22-10-2026 04:03 via news.google.com
  Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns  ReutersHow Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California’s Proposed Wealth Tax  The New York TimesMark Zuckerberg Discussed Leaving California Over Wealth Tax  WSJZuckerberg weighed leaving California over the wealth tax. Meta answered with a new class of stock  FortuneMark Zuckerberg threatened to leave California over billionaire tax  SFGATE
  
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• ‘Once-in-a-lifetime chance’: Japan launches historic mission to collect rocks from Mars’s moon Phobos - The Guardian

  22-10-2026 04:00 via news.google.com
  
  ‘Once-in-a-lifetime chance’: Japan launches historic mission to collect rocks from Mars’s moon Phobos  The GuardianJapan’s mission to Mars’s moons takes off  The EconomistJapan launches mission to return samples from Mars moon  ReutersMars’ two tiny moons shouldn’t exist. A new mission has launched to reveal their secrets  CNNMission to bring home 1st samples from a moon other than Earth’s set to launch Monday  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  
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• Ilhan Omar says US agents seized 17 items in raid designed to ‘freak’ her out - The Guardian

  22-10-2026 03:54 via news.google.com
  
  Ilhan Omar says US agents seized 17 items in raid designed to ‘freak’ her out  The GuardianTrump officials scrutinized Omar in 2019. They didn’t find citizenship issues.  The Washington Post‘Horrible, horrible human being’: Alan Dershowitz on Rep. Ilhan Omar probe  NewsNationThe House GOP’s imminent decision on the Omar raid  PoliticoRep. Ilhan Omar details federal search of her D.C. home, says she’ll have to move for safety reasons  NBC News
  
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• Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton face off in fiery final Kansas Senate debate - NBC News

  22-10-2026 03:53 via news.google.com
  Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton face off in fiery final Kansas Senate debate  NBC NewsFarmers, Health Care and Highways: 5 Takeaways from the Kansas Senate Debate  The New York TimesFact Check: Marshall and Hamilton debate in race for Kansas seat in U.S. Senate  Kansas City StarAs Kansas Senate race tightens, Marshall argues opponent is just another Democrat, while Hamilton says he's "independent-minded"  CBS NewsAnalysis | Here’s what’s making the Kansas Senate race so competitive�
  
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• ‘Man, I loved that’: Trump cheers South Carolina rally attender who hit protester - The Guardian

  22-10-2026 03:23 via news.google.com
  
  ‘Man, I loved that’: Trump cheers South Carolina rally attender who hit protester  The Guardian2026 Midterm Elections: Trump, Democrats Campaign  Fox NewsFists fly in S.C. as Trump tries to rally unenthusiastic voters behind Darline Graham  MS NOWTrump campaigns for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina  NBC NewsClashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline Graham  The New York Times
  
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• US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate - BBC

  22-10-2026 03:07 via news.google.com
  
  US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate  BBCU.S. pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia as it reportedly readies Iran strikes after midterms  CNBCUS pulls personnel from Saudi Arabia as kingdom comes under Houthi fire  Fox NewsSome US diplomats told to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks  The GuardianUS orders departure of some embassy staff and families from Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threat  CNN
  
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• U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections

  22-10-2026 02:58 via NYT > U.S. > Politics
  Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat.
  
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• Tesla profits fall on higher spending as 'Elon Inc.' talk builds - Yahoo Finance

  22-10-2026 02:57 via news.google.com
  
  Tesla profits fall on higher spending as 'Elon Inc.' talk builds  Yahoo FinanceTesla beats on earnings and sales even as auto revenue declines  CNBCStock Market News, October 21, 2026: Tesla's Profit Falls as Batteries Prove Barrier to Growth  WSJTesla cuts spending before potential SpaceX deal even as Musk bets future on AI, robots  ReutersTesla Profit Slumps as Elon Musk’s Car Company Considers Merging With SpaceX  The New York Times
  
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• Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Border Wall Construction in Big Bend

  22-10-2026 02:32 via NYT > U.S. > Politics
  A lower court judge had halted the administration’s plan to erect hundreds of miles of barriers in the Big Bend region of Texas.
  
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• Meta Will Split Stock, Create New Class to Fund AI Spending - WSJ

  22-10-2026 02:32 via news.google.com
  
  Meta Will Split Stock, Create New Class to Fund AI Spending  WSJMeta earnings live: Meta beats Q3 revenue expectations, announces 2-for-1 stock split  Yahoo FinanceMeta Q3 revenue tops estimates and Zuckerberg says Muse accounts have topped 10 million  AP NewsMeta Boosts Bet on AI With Spending Outlook, New Stock Class  Bloomberg.comMeta Earnings Show Increased A.I. Spending, Even as Cash Pressures Grow  The New York Times
  
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• One killed, eight injured in attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd airport - Al Jazeera

  22-10-2026 02:31 via news.google.com
  One killed, eight injured in attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd airport  Al JazeeraOne Person Killed and 8 Injured in Airport Attack in Saudi Arabia  WSJSaudi civil aviation says one killed, eight injured in attack on King Fahd airport  ReutersThree killed in Saudi Arabia as Houthis target oil field and airport  Yahoo1 person killed in attack on eastern Saudi airport, authorities say  AP News
  
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• Musk Tries to Lock In His Tesla-SpaceX Dream Before Trump’s Exit - Bloomberg.com

  22-10-2026 02:10 via news.google.com
  Musk Tries to Lock In His Tesla-SpaceX Dream Before Trump’s Exit  Bloomberg.comEXCLUSIVE: Musk’s public endorsement of SpaceX-Tesla deal may throw a wrench in talks  ReutersTranscript: Elon Musk’s $3.6tn gamble to merge SpaceX and Tesla  Financial TimesSpaceX and Tesla Are Joined at the Hip. A Merger Would Make It Formal.  WSJTesla and SpaceX: Why does Elon Musk want to merge the companies?  BBC
  
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• Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry to Game 3 of WNBA Finals after refusing suite - ESPN

  22-10-2026 01:45 via news.google.com
  Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry to Game 3 of WNBA Finals after refusing suite  ESPNEnes Freedom leaves WNBA Finals after sparring with police over seating change amid security concerns  Fox NewsEnes Kanter Freedom claims he was ejected from WNBA finals game in Atlanta  The GuardianEnes Kanter Freedom plans to attend WNBA Finals Game 3 in Atlanta  USA TodayWNBA has opportunity for layup decision: Close the door on Enes Kanter Freedom at finals game  The New York Times
  
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• Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester seeks answers from Roger Goodell regarding the Jalen Hurts situation - NBC Sports

  22-10-2026 01:40 via news.google.com
  Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester seeks answers from Roger Goodell regarding the Jalen Hurts situation  NBC SportsGoodell says NFL welcomes investigation into Eagles QB Hurts' medical care  ESPNPatriots' AJ Brown Sends Heartfelt Message to Jalen Hurts After Injury News  Yahoo SportsOpinion | We're right to question how the Eagles handled Jalen Hurts' blood clots  MS NOWEagles fans flood Jalen Hurts with letters of support after blood clot diagnosis  CBS News
  
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• iPhone Duo Reviewers Really Miss Face ID - MacRumors

  22-10-2026 01:27 via news.google.com
  
  iPhone Duo Reviewers Really Miss Face ID  MacRumorsiPhone Duo Touch ID Is Slower Than iPad mini (A17 Pro) in This Comparison  zeera wirelessTouch ID on the side button of the iPhone Duo: Is this a step backward compared to the trend?  Vietnam.vniPhone Duo uses Touch ID in the side button instead of Face ID  The Mac Observer
  
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• New Rules in North Carolina Threaten Thousands of Mail Ballots

  22-10-2026 01:11 via NYT > U.S. > Politics
  County election officials have rejected ballots for such issues as an unsealed “inner” envelope. Voting rights groups are urging voters to fix their ballots or vote in other ways.
  
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• 'Betrayed by my body': The taboo health issue women are talking about on social media - BBC

  22-10-2026 01:03 via news.google.com
  
  'Betrayed by my body': The taboo health issue women are talking about on social media  BBC
  
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• A Strong Poll for Democrats, With Some Warning Signs

  22-10-2026 00:27 via NYT > U.S. > Politics
  The party will be happy with the House outlook, but dismayed by some other findings.
  
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• Trump Says He’ll Decide Who Gets Rewards From Fraud Whistle-Blower Program

  22-10-2026 00:24 via NYT > U.S. > Politics
  President Trump’s announcement raised concerns that he would use the program seeking information on fraud for political purposes.
  
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• Vance Defends Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton’s Mother Despite Backlash

  22-10-2026 00:20 via NYT > U.S. > Politics
  The vice president backed an advertisement featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s mother, who has been estranged from Dr. Acton since her stepfather was charged with child rape.
  
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• New Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding his sex crimes - BBC

  22-10-2026 00:20 via news.google.com
  
  New Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding his sex crimes  BBCEpstein’s attorney and accountant accused of ‘facilitating and concealing’ his crimes in lawsuit  The GuardianNew Mexico attorney general files civil lawsuit against two Epstein advisers  CNNNew Mexico sues to stop payouts to Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer, accountant  ReutersNew Mexico AG sues Epstein’s lawyer and accountant, seeks to block estate payouts  Santa Fe New Mexican
  
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• Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought - Ars Technica

  22-10-2026 00:06 via news.google.com
  Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought  Ars TechnicaCloud Playtime Now Available to Test with XBOX Insiders  XBOX WireXbox Cloud Gaming’s pay-as-you-go option starts at $3.99 for 10 hours  The VergeXbox Is Previewing Paid Cloud Gaming For Players Without Game Pass  EngadgetMicrosoft rolls out hourly Xbox Cloud Gaming access with its new playtime pass  Windows Central
  
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