Meta ordered to pay $25 billion to New Mexico for misleading consumers about data privacy
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United CEO Scott Kirby — who earned $32M last year — calls for national wealth tax on the rich
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Elon Musk ordered Starlink slowdown for Ukraine: Report: Musk and President Donald Trump have both recently criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ...
cnbc.com/2026/10/20/trump-musk-starlink-ukraine-zelenskyy.html
Key FactsReport: Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown for Ukraine
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Musk personally ordered a slowdown of Starlink’s military-grade version used by Ukraine.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was reportedly blindsided by the sudden slowdown, which made some drones virtually useless.
- Donald Trump previously said neither he nor Musk was involved; Musk also denied involvement and blamed Trump.
- Sources said Musk spoke with senior U.S. officials, including Trump, before the slowdown; Ukraine said Russian missiles could thereby evade defenses.
"Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS."— Elon Musk's post on X after news of the slowdown; he stated that any limits on speed or usage are determined by the US military and ultimately the President of the United States.
WATCH: Vance says he's 'disgusted' by Republicans 'whining' about Ramaswamy attack ad
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-vance-says-hes-disgusted-by-republicans-whining-about-ramaswamy-attack-ad
Key FactsVance Defends Ramaswamy’s Controversial Ohio Ad
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonglobe.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonglobe.com
- Vance defended the advertisement at two Ohio appearances on October 21 and cited 13 days remaining to win the race.
- The advertisement features Acton’s estranged mother calling her daughter a liar who cannot be trusted.
- Acton was removed from her mother’s custody at age 12 after accusing her mother’s husband of sexual abuse.
- After initial uncertainty, Ramaswamy’s campaign confirmed producing the advertisement and announced plans to spend $4 million broadcasting it.
Politics is a tough business, and my message to my fellow elected Republicans is if you actually believe in the things you say you believe in, stop whining about an advertisement and go win the race in 13 days.— JD Vance, Cincinnati news conference defending the ad
Angel Reese started slapping the floor after she picked Kaila Charles’ pocket!
George W. Bush's brother Neil Bush says he voted for James Talarico in Texas Senate race
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Witkoff faces backlash for calling Putin a "humanitarian": "Embarrassing and outrageous"
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Key FactsLavrov Rules Out Political Concessions Before Witkoff Talks
16 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: de.euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: de.euronews.com
- Steve Witkoff arrived in St Petersburg to meet President Vladimir Putin.
- Lavrov said Moscow would consider economic and financial offers if they were not tied to political concessions.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reaffirmed opposition to an energy truce as Russia continued striking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure before winter.
- Peskov said a comprehensive solution was impossible without Ukrainian participation; Zelenskyy insists on direct involvement in all negotiations.
But that must be done without political concessions on our part.— Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, ahead of talks with Vladimir Putin (according to Russian media).
Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC
bbc.com/news/articles/cmj47yx572z5o
Breaking News: Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire and the former mayor of New York City, gave Democrats $80 million in a late push to help them take the House ... Show more
Key FactsBloomberg Directs About $80 Million Toward Democrats
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Bloomberg’s team told The New York Times he is directing about $80 million in September and October toward the midterms.
- Some contributions remain underway, and details are expected to appear in new campaign-finance filings Tuesday and Thursday.
- The contributions make him one of the largest known left-leaning donors in these midterms.
- His political adviser Howard Wolfson said Bloomberg considers campaign resources important and expects an electoral result.
"He believes in participation in our democracy," Howard Wolfson, Mr. Bloomberg’s political adviser, said in an interview. "And obviously the scale of his participation, given his resources and his means, is greater than other people’s financially. But other people are participating in different ways."— Howard Wolfson, Mr. Bloomberg’s political adviser, said in an interview.
Sending love and prayers to Jalen Hurts.
The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback will miss the remainder of the NFL season after being diagnosed with blood clots ... Show more
Key FactsJalen Hurts likely sidelined by blood clots through season
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- The Eagles diagnosed Hurts with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, saying he is clinically stable.
- Hurts last played October 11 in London during a 19-17 loss to Jacksonville and missed Sunday’s game against Carolina.
- Hurts is receiving blood thinners and cannot participate in contact activities, including football, for now.
- No exact return timeline has been set, but the Eagles expect no long-term effects.
Jalen's prognosis is very good, and we expect a full recovery. We anticipate that he will have the opportunity to resume contact football activities when off the blood thinners. In the meantime, he will remain active around the team and continue to condition. More importantly, we anticipate that he will have no long-term effects.— Statement from Nicole Lynn (Hurts' agent) and the Philadelphia Eagles about Hurts' medical status.
Illinois first lady MK Pritzker commits $500,000 to Ohio’s Amy Acton after Ramaswamy ad featuring her mother
chicagotribune.com/2026/10/21/mk-pritzker-ohio-governor-race/
Key FactsArticle Warns Against Supporting Putin
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theatlantic.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theatlantic.com
- The article criticizes Trump’s late-Friday announcement waiving some Russia sanctions as effectively nullifying the Graham legislation.
- Surveys show most Americans support Ukraine, regard Putin as dangerous, and favor greater U.S. assistance.
- The article says Putin began the war in 2014, followed by the full-scale invasion in 2022.
- It urges military and financial aid, seizure of roughly $300 billion in Russian assets, and tighter sanctions.
The Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series!
📷: Kiley Petracek
Key FactsTampa Bay Rays Return to the World Series
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Tampa Bay defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6, taking the ALCS after six games.
- The result sends the Rays to the World Series for the third time in franchise history.
- Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero hit two-run homers, while Richie Palacios delivered a two-run double.
- The World Series begins Friday in Milwaukee, with the Rays facing the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US: The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new ...
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Key FactsSpaceX Surpasses Third-Quarter Estimates
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: finance.yahoo.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: finance.yahoo.com
- Revenue, earnings per share, and adjusted EBITDA exceeded estimates at $14.58 billion, $0.35, and $8.81 billion.
- Capital expenditures totaled $19.59 billion, including $16.44 billion for AI, with both figures below expectations.
- Starlink was active in 174 markets at quarter-end, added 1.6 million consumers, and reached nearly 14 million subscribers.
- Musk said both companies formed independent committees to discuss a combination, but a merger was not certain.
I think both SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to discuss this idea. At the request of shareholders, and these special committees are consist of independent directors. And because I'm a conflicted party, I can't actually be in the discussions of the special committees.— Elon Musk during SpaceX earnings call addressing speculation about a SpaceX-Tesla merger
