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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 FactsSNL UK Mocks Shane Gillis After Controversial U.S. Monologue
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- In October, Gillis joked during the U.S. opening monologue that women dressed like prostitutes after he had been away from the gym.
- The joke drew criticism from Dan Levy and former U.S. SNL cast members Ego Nwodim and Cecily Strong, among others.
- On “Weekend Update,” Magliano introduced her profane mockery with a story about shorts protecting women from voyeuristic filming at Munich’s Oktoberfest.
- Clips of Magliano’s appearance spread on X; one critic called “SNL UK” funnier than the original after six second-season episodes.
Oh, Shane, you’re not allowed to say that, you stupid fucking cunt.— Ania Magliano, Weekend Update UK anchor, delivering the roast of Shane Gillis after noting his use of the F-word.
Key FactsJalen Hurts likely sidelined by blood clots through season
9 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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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.
Can you spot your favorite Angel? irina shayk, Alessandra Ambrosio, Jasmine Tookes, A S H L E Y G R A H A M and more of the defining faces of the 2010s took ... Show more
Key FactsKylie Jenner debuts wearing Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra
23 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
- Kylie Jenner surprised audiences with her first appearance on a Victoria’s Secret runway.
- The famous Fantasy Bra was valued at US$50 million, equivalent to around AUD 71.8 million.
- Alessandra Ambrosio walked for the 20th time, while Adriana Lima also returned for her 20th appearance.
- Barbara Palvin returned to the show six weeks after giving birth to her daughter, Penelope.
Key FactsPolice deem account of Leipzig airport fence damage credible
14 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Two men from Syria reported themselves to Leipzig police on Sunday evening, accompanied by lawyers.
- According to their account, a 20-year-old without a licence was driving while a 32-year-old sat beside him.
- According to the account, the driver lost control during practice and hit the airport fence; police deem the account credible.
- The northern runway was temporarily closed, while the southern runway remained operational; an airport spokesperson said Sunday traffic was normal.
Key FactsStewart to Host The Daily Show Mondays Through 2028
5 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
- Under the extension, Stewart remains the Monday presenter of The Daily Show through December 2028.
- Stewart returned in early 2024 ahead of the fall elections; in November 2025, his initially election-bound role was extended through 2026.
- Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, Troy Iwata, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt share Tuesday-through-Thursday duties.
- The program airs Monday through Thursday at 11:00 p.m. ET on Comedy Central and streams on Paramount+ the following day.
Jon Stewart is a generational talent and The Daily Show continues to be one of the most influential franchises on television and a cornerstone of Comedy Central.— Said in a statement by George Cheeks, Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer of Skydance TV.
Hunter Schafer has undergone gender-affirming bottom surgery.
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Key FactsHunter Schafer Discusses Gender-Affirming Surgery
3 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
- Hunter Schafer told Elle she underwent gender-affirming surgery in December 2025 and experienced the process very positively.
- She said medical transition affirmed her identity as a woman, after previously describing her gender in more fluid terms.
- During recovery, she rented an apartment, received family and friends, could walk only about 150 steps daily, and had to lie flat.
- She said her U.S. passport listed male in 2025 despite her female application, making everyday life more difficult.
I don't give a fuck that they put an M on my passport. It doesn't change really anything about me or my transness. However, it does make life a little harder. I'm never going to stop being trans. A letter on a passport can't change that. Fuck this administration.— Hunter Schafer, in an Elle interview cited by Rolling Stone
A high school homecoming king in Mahoney City, Pennsylvania, went viral after giving his crown to the runner-up, a fellow student with Down syndrome. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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Key FactsChristiane Amanpour plans to leave CNN in 2027
4 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
- From early 2027, she will air her CNN International program weekly, end it in May, and leave CNN in June.
- Her PBS program “Amanpour & Co” ends at year-end 2026; she will continue the podcast “The Ex Files.”
- Amanpour gave no reason for her departure, which coincides with CNN’s transition to new owner Skydance.
- She joined CNN as an Atlanta assistant in 1983 and became known for reporting on the Gulf War and later conflicts.
Remember: Always be truthful, not neutral.— Christiane Amanpour, in a statement about leaving CNN, emphasizing journalism ethics
Robert Kabera: Critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame found beheaded in Uganda: Former army sergeant major Robert Kabera was a popular YouTuber and singer ...
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The San Antonio Spurs are the favorites to win the 2027 NBA championship, per Polymarket.
Homeland Security grants temporary deportation reprieve for more than 100,000 Ukrainians and Sudanese
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Breaking: Helen Haines injured in incident near Wangaratta office: Emergency services responded to calls for assistance on Murphy Street shortly before 4pm this ...
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Sid Miller stops short of endorsing Democrat Clayton Tucker for ag commissioner over Nate Sheets
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WATCH: Trump and first lady unveil new task force on women's health research: President Donald Trump on Monday directed the federal government to bolster federal ...
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Trump says New Mexico should ‘immediately’ change name to New America
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After making a rare red carpet appearance at the Academy Museum gala, Taylor Swift took the stage inside the museum to play a handful of her greatest hits.
Booker: I'm taking back this US Senate seat for people of KY | Opinion: I’m not running for Senate because I see a pathway to power or wealth ...
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Adriana Lima is an OG VS Angel for a reason. The model just walked the runway for the #VSFashionShow in Los Angeles.
[Charania] Just in: Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon at practice Sunday, sources tell ESPN ...
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A grand piano in the middle of Lake Constance - | you don't see that every day. 🎹🌊 13-year-old Levin Giesler from Sipplingen played on the Devil's ... Show more
France: New Unrest—Macron Announces Roundtable: One day after the severe riots in France, further unrest broke out in Paris. President Macron condemned the ...
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"Far-left extremists and migrants": Dobrindt thinks he knows who is responsible for the violence in France
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Key FactsDobrindt Blames Left-Wing Extremists and Migrants for France’s Violence
8 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt attributed the violent scenes, according to Bild, to left-wing extremists and a migrant milieu.
- Nationwide protests targeted high living costs; the French government classified the rioters as belonging to the left-wing scene.
- Looting, arson and attacks on town halls caused millions in damage; nearly 2,000 people were arrested and hundreds of police officers and firefighters injured.
- Over the weekend, U.S. Vice President JD Vance and President Trump also blamed immigration from poorer countries for France’s unrest.
Whoever turns streets into battlegrounds, attacks police officers and sets town halls on fire is not protesting for better education, but is waging an armed struggle against the liberal society and our way of life.— Alexander Dobrindt, CSU politician, told Bild
Key FactsVonovia Says Berlin Housing Plans Are Unconstitutional
8 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Under the preliminary roadmap, companies with at least 10,000 apartments would receive compensation while retaining 10,000 units as a core holding.
- According to Elif Eralp, five companies would be affected; around 160,000 apartments would enter municipal ownership, with compensation capped at €16 billion.
- A bill is planned for mid-2028; before taking effect one year later, the Constitutional Court is expected to review it.
- The federal government currently sees no urgent need for action and will first await decisions by Berlin’s parties.
We are convinced that the proposed and planned form of municipalization would be unconstitutional and would not withstand judicial review.— Vonovia SE; statement in response to Berlin's planned expropriation/municipalization of large housing companies
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Key FactsMasemola Set to Return After Suspension Is Lifted
18 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- On Monday, 19 October, Masemola is due to return to duty for the first time after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his suspension.
- SAPS said he is scheduled to meet provincial, deputy national and divisional commissioners at the Tshwane Academy at 7.30am.
- The four PFMA counts concerned a SAPS health-services contract worth R228 million within broader procurement valued at about R360 million.
- NDPP Advocate Andy Mothibi instructed withdrawal on September 12; the Pretoria Magistrate's Court formally withdrew the charges on September 22.
It has been tough, a very painful road that I had to go through … I managed, but I don’t wish anyone to go through this very same route, he said.— General Fannie Masemola, describing the painful period of the proceedings and his return to duty outside the court after the charges were withdrawn.
Zelenskyy laments lack of warning about Russia's attacks: Following Russia's attacks on Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's partners had not warned ...
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Elon Musk vows to give a share of SpaceX stock to every US child: "This will be the first of many," Musk said in a social media post.
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Key FactsMusk pledges SpaceX share for every U.S. child
4 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
- On October 19, 2026, Musk announced plans to give every U.S. child one SpaceX share in 2027.
- Musk provided no further details on distribution or the age cutoff for eligible recipients.
- SpaceX was valued at nearly $2 trillion, while one share was worth about $150 on Monday.
- The latest U.S. Census data estimated about 73 million people under 18, implying a total value near $11 billion.
Next year, I will give one of my SpaceX shares to every kid in America. This will be the first of many.— Musk said in a post on X.
Pope Leo XIV has made his first public appearance since surgery for lung cancer, which he says was caught at an early stage ... Show more
French riots: Overnight curfews announced in parts of Paris and Nice: The order in the French capital comes into force at 23:00 local time (22:00 BST). In Nice ...
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French shopkeepers desperately fought back to defend their businesses as masked looters targeted local stores during weekend unrest.
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt fires its CEO: A sharp rise in prices had led to a decline in sales. New management is expected to put the "company back on a growth ...
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Key FactsLindt parts ways with CEO Adalbert Lechner
14 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: derstandard.at
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: derstandard.at
- After two revenue warnings within a year, Lindt parted ways with Lechner; Dieter Weisskopf is serving as interim leader.
- In the first half of 2026, Lindt raised selling prices by 11.8 percent on average; sold volumes declined significantly.
- For 2026, Lindt cut its organic-growth forecast from the original 6 to 8 percent to 0 to 2 percent.
- Two country-level leadership changes are announced for October 26: Ali Kulein should replace Michal Spiller in Germany, while Fabian Reinhardt takes Kulein’s Austrian position.
Russian Airstrike Hits Ukraine Without Warning: 550,000 Households Without Power: A woman was killed in an attack at a Kyiv subway station. The 16 ballistic ...
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Barbara Palvin is back! Tonight, she returned to the Victoria's Secret runway, just six weeks after giving birth to her first child with husband Dylan ... Show more
On Saturday, Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed responded to an attendee who asked him to disavow the Muslim Brotherhood ... Show more
Nvidia RTX 5090 shipment worth $470,000 goes missing in Brazilian airport — two pallets disappear, distributor seeks explanations but met with zero answers
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Gigi Hadid and her angel wings walked the Victoria's Secret runway while Tate McRae took the stage.
Bangladesh says it was not informed of its citizens' execution by Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia said it executed two Bangladeshis last week for committing an ...
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A homecoming king in eastern Pennsylvania has gone viral after handing his crown to the runner-up, a classmate with Down syndrome, during a ceremony on Friday ... Show more
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Key FactsUkraine attacks Russia with more than 1,000 drones
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
- Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces destroyed 1,015 Ukrainian drones across 15 regions, annexed Crimea and the Black Sea.
- Zelensky said U.S.-Ukraine intelligence sharing had resumed after being interrupted for a period of time.
- In the week after Trump announced an energy ceasefire on October 11, Zelensky reported 76 Russian attacks on energy, oil and gas sectors.
- Lithuanian authorities reported a drone in the Pasvalys area; a moving car was damaged, and no injuries were reported.
We can’t compare me and Putin. He’s aggressor. He occupied us. He killed adults and children, his soldiers. He’s a terrorist. And that’s why I hope that President Trump will be very clear with this position.— Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, remarks on NBC’s Meet the Press cited in The Globe and Mail article, condemning Putin and calling for a clear stance from Trump.
Key FactsHelene Fischer announces new album “Wir” for December
16 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chiemgau24.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chiemgau24.de
- At the tenth anniversary of “Schlagerbooom” in Dortmund, Fischer presented her new single “Warum” on television for the first time.
- She announced the studio album “Wir” for 4 December 2026, her first Schlager studio album in five years.
- More than 20,000 people attended the anniversary show at Dortmund’s Westfalenhalle.
- Fischer performed the nearly three-and-a-half-hour program’s finale after appearing about 15 minutes before its conclusion.
Tonight I’m dropping a bomb: there’s a new album coming out on December 4, it’s called 'Wir'.— Helene Fischer during the ARD Schlagerbooom show in Dortmund, according to MDR
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Youth activists held cost-of-living protests in Italy, where police arrested more than 70 people for identification in the city of Milan ... Show more
Katie Zacharia ouster recalls turbulence of Trump’s first administration: With the midterms two weeks away, the White House appears to have slipped back into a ...
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Key FactsKatie Zacharia dismissed after five days at the White House
13 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: english.elpais.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: english.elpais.com
- Katie Zacharia held a 14-minute briefing Tuesday and was dismissed after spending five days in the post.
- She confirmed reports that she presented herself as an attorney on her résumé, despite holding a law degree without passing the bar exam.
- Alina Habba accused Richard Grenell of keeping nearly $6 million her husband gave to the Kennedy Center; Trump intervened.
- The Washington Post reported internal efforts to remove Susie Wiles as chief of staff after the midterm elections.
President Trump is a kind, wonderful, gracious, thoughtful, enthusiastic, and hardworking man. I wish more Americans appreciated him. No one will ever make America great the way he has and continues to. It was an honor to work for him.— Katie Zacharia, White House press secretary; posted on X after her final day at the White House (farewell post).
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Right-wing ideologues claim there is a connection between the weekend’s riots and the ethnic background of many of the rioters ... Show more
Former president Barack Obama denounced the Trump administration’s investigation of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota), saying that any use of federal power to ... Show more
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Miley Cyrus Fires Back at Criticism of Hollywood Bowl Concert: Miley Cyrus has addressed criticism of her comeback Hollywood Bowl show, telling Sunday's ...
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Moussa Cissé’s spot on the Mavericks’ roster could be in serious jeopardy, as he could potentially be waived, per @TheSteinLine The Lakers, 76ers, Bulls ... Show more
Two Russian oil refineries were hit by Ukrainian drones, after Kyiv launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war ... Show more
Social conflicts: Escalations in France - | Vance sees immigration policy as the reason
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Key FactsFrance’s Protest Day Escalates Into Violence and Looting
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- Hundreds of thousands protested high living costs and cuts to public services, while violence broke out in many cities.
- After a late Saturday crisis meeting, Lecornu said Paris power centers had been deliberately targeted.
- According to preliminary figures, 1,800 arrests occurred nationwide, while 60 police officers were injured.
- Late that evening in Limoges, firefighters battled a blaze set by rioters that largely destroyed the historic town hall.
This is a political maneuver that legitimizes violence.— French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu after a government crisis meeting
Eight years later, the #FantasyBra is back on the runway. And wearing it, by surprise, is Kylie Jenner, making her very first walk for @VictoriasSecret ... Show more