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UK inflation rate rises to 3.5% in year to September, latest figures show: Inflation is up from 3.1% in the year to August, says the Office for National ...
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Key FactsUK inflation rises to 3.5% in year to September
3 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- According to the ONS, inflation rose to 3.5% in the year to September, from 3.1% in August.
- The ONS said higher fuel prices were the main driver, with diesel costs reaching their highest level since July 2022.
- The ONS said airfares, computer games and live events also raised inflation, while hotel prices provided some offset.
- Chancellor John Healey is due to present Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first Budget on 28 October.
Today we’ve given the green light to getting North Sea gas from the Jackdaw field, investing the revenues in our clean energy future and supporting British workers. In my Budget next week, I will keep up this momentum. Maintaining our fiscal discipline and drive for growth in every postcode, while giving businesses and families some breathing space.— John Healey; Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking in BBC live coverage on inflation figures and Budget plans
BITW statement from SGA tonight:
32 points
5 rebounds
4 assists
2 steals
2 blocks
3 FTM
48% FG
Canadian PM says Albertans have made a 'clear choice' to reject referendum on independence
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Key FactsEarly Results Favor Alberta Staying in Canada
21 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- Monday’s nonbinding vote was Alberta’s first separation referendum and asked whether a binding independence referendum should be held.
- With more than one-third of ballots counted, official results showed over 76 percent for unity; CBC and CTV projected a comfortable victory.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the result, saying Albertans had clearly chosen national unity.
- Jeffrey Rath of the Alberta Prosperity Project said his campaign for an independent Alberta would continue despite the result.
They chose unity, to build together, and to take care of each other.— Mark Carney, in a statement on X after Alberta voted to remain part of Canada.
De’Aaron Fox is a foot shorter than Chet Holmgren and tossed him like it was nothing
Live: Haines lost both legs but 'heart and mind' strong, husband says: Helen Haines has lost both legs due to Monday's car attack ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-10-21/helen-haines-attack-live-updates-brendan-nugent-court-hearing/107290276
Key FactsHelen Haines loses both legs after alleged car attack
3 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
- Phil Haines said his wife's recovery would be lengthy and thanked office staff, first responders and medical personnel.
- Forty-three-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared in Wangaratta on five charges and did not apply for bail.
- His next court date is a committal mention hearing in Wangaratta on February 4, 2027.
- Police describe the incident as an alleged deliberate attack, but say no motive is known and further charges remain possible.
thedunkcentral 10h
JALEN BRUNSON: NBA CHAMPION
Key FactsBrunson Set to Wear Gold Kobe 6s at Banner Ceremony
11 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sneakerbardetroit.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sneakerbardetroit.com
- Another Knicks championship banner is scheduled to be raised at Madison Square Garden after more than 50 years.
- PJ Tucker obtained the shoes before the game and provided the first public look at the pair.
- The shoes echo the championship uniforms’ design, including gold stitching and special patches.
- Brunson is expected to wear the gold Kobe 6s against the Philadelphia 76ers in the season opener.
the hardest Kobe’s EVER made.— P.J. Tucker, commenting on the all-gold Nike Kobe 6 Protro for Ring Ceremony Night
Victor Wembanyama tonight:
1/13 FG
0/4 3PT
4 turnovers
Silenced by the Big Oxtail
thedunkcentral 11h
PAUL GEORGE JUST SET THE RECORD FOR MOST POINTS IN A CELTIC DEBUT:
38 POINTS
5 REBOUNDS
5 STEALS
12/21 FG
7/12 3PM
7/8 FT
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
10 hours 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.
BREAKING: THE NEW-LOOK SIXERS GO INTO THE GARDEN AND SPOIL THE KNICKS’ RING NIGHT!
MAXEY: 28 PTS - 5 AST - 3 STL - 3 BLK
BROWN: 19 PTS - 8 REB - 6 ... Show more
Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC
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“SGA...he's already won one championship, he's been in the finals, he's heading towards the finals again at least that's what their hope is ... Show more
Vinted says it's removing items looted during France protests
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New BR Bavaria Poll: CSU Loses Ground, AfD Hits Record High – Black-Orange Coalition Without a Secure Majority
chiemgau24.de/politik/bayerntrend-csu-verliert-afd-auf-rekordhoch-mehrheit-wackelt-zr-94551054.html
Key FactsBayerntrend: CSU slips as AfD reaches record high
3 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Days before its party congress, the CSU drops three points to 36 percent, its lowest result since September 2023.
- The AfD gains two points to 21 percent, its highest-ever result measured by Infratest dimap in Bavaria.
- The CSU and Free Voters would reach 45 percent together, while AfD, Greens and SPD would total 44 percent.
- For the Bayerntrend, Infratest dimap surveyed 1,207 eligible voters by phone and online from October 12 to 17.
Retired council boss received six-figure golden handshake: Wilma Falconer was paid $474,077 after working just two months of the 2025/26 financial year.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/21/retired-council-boss-received-six-figure-golden-handshake/
We love this brotherly moment! Bill Skarsgård joins Alexander Skarsgård at the #Wicker premiere
PM dodges question on Haines ‘dirt sheet’: Anthony Albanese has declined to explain a “dirt sheet” circulated by his office about independent MP Helen Haines ...
news.com.au/national/pm-dodges-question-on-helen-haines-dirt-sheet-circulated-weeks-before-she-was-allegedly-attacked/news-story/da44183f1fdffcd59c43f762c595022a
Exclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on explosive ad featuring rival's mother, despite backlash
axios.com/2026/10/21/ramaswamy-ad-acton-mother-ohio
Key FactsOhio Governor Race Features Attack Video About Amy Acton’s Mother
16 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- The video runs slightly over one minute, has not aired, and is absent from Meta and Google political-ad archives.
- Court records show Cledith Arthur was arrested and charged with rape on July 14, 1978.
- After he fled Ohio with Donna Arthur, Acton and her brother entered foster care and never saw their mother again.
- Acton’s campaign blamed Ramaswamy, whose campaign did not respond to a request for comment.
This desperate, disgusting attack reveals exactly who Vivek Ramaswamy is at his core – a pathetic excuse for a man who is willing to hurt anyone as long as it gets him what he wants.— Acton’s brother, Philip Stearns, in a statement provided by her campaign
"One down, 81 to go."
"Good dub, good team effort."
LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers sound off on their ... Show more
John Goodman Turned Down Cameo in Roseanne Barr's New TV Show: Seems like there won't be a Conner family reunion on Roseanne Barr's new show .. ...
tmz.com/2026/10/20/john-goodman-did-not-want-to-be-in-roseanne-barr-new-show/
#JuliaStiles says she was “bawling” before #HeathLedger ’s #DWTS tribute and wanted to “represent his legacy” by reuniting the “10 Things I Hate About You” cast in the ... Show more
EW 17h
Welcome to their coven! 🧙♀️🌲
'Yaga' stars Noah Reid, Clark Backo, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Hudson Williams are ready to bewitch you ... Show more
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Key Facts‘Yaga’ Blends Baba Yaga Folklore With Modern Crime
17 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ew.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ew.com
- Kat Sandler adapted her own play, updating the Baba Yaga legend for the series.
- Spoiled 22-year-old Henry disappears from his mansion on a Canadian island, while the existence of a mystery initially remains uncertain.
- Detective Carson and private investigator Rapp search for Henry while his family remains on a business trip in Japan.
- The review praises the atmosphere and cast but criticizes increasingly thin, uneven execution.
I wonder why you tell stories of the wicked old witch when no one will stay and get to know me.— Baba Yaga speaks this line in Yaga, an AMC+ series, expressing frustration with being reduced to a trope rather than being understood.
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ALERT: Trump appointees asked cybersecurity agency to SECRETLY HACK voting machine ahead of midterms
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Key FactsSNL UK Mocks Shane Gillis After Controversial U.S. Monologue
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
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.
OpinionPro-Vivek Ramaswamy Ad Featuring His Opponent’s Estranged Mother Sparks Bipartisan Disgust: ‘I ...
mediaite.com/politics/vivek-ramaswamy-ad-featuring-his-opponents-estranged-mother-sparks-bipartisan-disgust-insanely-monstrous/
WATCH: Trump doesn't commit to endorsing Vance for president in 2028 yet: President Donald Trump said Tuesday it’s too early to think about endorsing his ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-doesnt-commit-to-endorsing-vance-for-president-in-2028-yet
Elon Musk says he sees $SPCX annual recurring revenue to land between $500 billion and $1 trillion by the end of 2027.
Bloomberg gives Democrats $80 million in an 11th-hour midterm push.
nytimes.com/2026/10/20/us/bloomberg-democrats-midterms-donation.html
Key FactsBloomberg Directs About $80 Million Toward Democrats
15 hours 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.
The Insider 15h
Anonymous hackers leak alleged email archive with hundreds of thousands of messages from Alternative for Germany party
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United CEO Scott Kirby — who earned $32M last year — calls for national wealth tax on the rich
foxbusiness.com/fox-news-travel/32-million-ceo-lectures-america-income-inequality
WIRED 22h
They Fled Trump’s America. Now They Regret it: The internet told them Europe was a social paradise. Turns out the trains are awful, the health care isn’t free ...
wired.com/story/they-fled-trumps-america-now-they-regret-it/
Key FactsArticle Warns Against Supporting Putin
11 hours 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.
Zelenskyy Calls for Participation in Putin-Xi-Trump Meeting: Trump had expressed interest in holding talks with the presidents of Russia and China regarding ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/selenskyj-witkoff-norwegen-100.html
Key FactsChristiane Amanpour Announces CNN Departure for June 2027
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Amanpour, 68, has hosted her eponymous international interview program since 2009, reducing it to several weekly broadcasts in January 2025.
- From January 2027, the program is set to air weekly before ending in May.
- She plans to continue reporting and traveling worldwide for CNN through June 2027.
- “Amanpour & Company” will end in December, while she continues “The Ex Files” with Jamie Rubin through Global.
Remember: always be truthful, not neutral.— Christiane Amanpour, in her statement announcing her departure from CNN.
US officials are actively prepping states for Trump interference in the midterm elections: report
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-midterm-elections-interference-concerns-b3069936.html
Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice: The Halloween-themed episodes of “The Simpsons” have always been a treat of spooky stand-alone storylines ...
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General practitioners predict longer waiting times for appointments from 2027: From 2027, a fixed quota of appointments will be set in doctors' offices ...
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Jon Stewart to Remain 'Daily Show' Host Through 2028: Jon Stewart has renewed his 'Daily Show' contract and will remain host through 2028.
variety.com/2026/tv/news/jon-stewart-daily-show-host-2028-1236916557/
Key FactsJon Stewart Stays With ‘The Daily Show’ Through 2028
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Comedy Central announced that Stewart will host Mondays through 2028 and continue serving as executive producer.
- He will continue working with News Team members Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, Troy Iwata, and Grace Kuhlenschmid.
- The company said the show reached an eight-year Q3 viewership high and ranked first among cable programs across social media in 2026.
- Stewart had previously voiced doubts about staying and personal misgivings over Ellison’s relationship with Trump.
Just one guy controls all of the media—what could go wrong?— Jon Stewart, on his Weekly Show podcast, joking about media consolidation under the ownership of David Ellison
High Representative Kaja Kallas has sharply accused the United States of pressuring Ukraine to capitulate on terms exclusively favourable to Russian President ... Show more
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Angel Reese started slapping the floor after she picked Kaila Charles’ pocket!
More than Two-Thirds of Americans Believe Trump Won’t Accept Results of the Midterms if GOP Loses
mediaite.com/politics/more-than-two-thirds-of-americans-believe-trump-wont-accept-results-of-the-midterms-if-gop-loses/
U.S. and Ukraine: Meeting in Oslo Aims to Smooth Things Over: Trump's tone toward Kyiv has recently become harsher, while Zelenskyy, for his part ...
zdfheute.de/politik/ausland/usa-trump-ukraine-selenskyj-witkoff-kritik-hilfe-oslo-100.html
Dem Star Unleashes Devastating Ad After MAGA’s Vilest Attack: Ohio’s Amy Acton has fired back with a new advertisement of her own, saying Vivek Ramaswamy is “not ...
thedailybeast.com/dem-star-unleashes-devastating-ad-after-magas-vilest-attack
"I wouldn't go back": Kerem Demirbay Regrets Playing for the German National Team
n-tv.de/sport/fussball/Kerem-Demirbay-bereut-Einsaetze-fuers-DFB-Team-id31440720.html
Key FactsKerem Demirbay says he regrets Germany appearances
57 min ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Speaking to Turkish YouTuber Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, the 33-year-old said he would reject another call-up because of his Turkish heritage.
- He represented Turkey at youth level and said he had unsuccessfully sought a senior call-up for 18 months.
- He debuted against Denmark in 2017 and scored against Cameroon during the Confederations Cup in his second appearance.
- After Hoffenheim and Bayer Leverkusen, he joined Galatasaray Istanbul in 2023 and has played for Kasimpasa since January 2026.
If they called me again today, I wouldn’t go.— Kerem Demirbay, in an interview with Turkish YouTuber Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, about his DFB call-up
Erik ten Hag accuses Cristiano Ronaldo of ‘letting down’ Manchester United: Erik ten Hag has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo ‘let the team down’ during their time ...
theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/20/erik-ten-hag-accuses-cristiano-ronaldo-of-letting-down-manchester-united
Shabana couldn't find a gym in Coimbatore, India, which allowed Muslim women like her to wear their usual clothes.
So she decided to open her own - and ... Show more
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua hosts the Linda Mwananchi brigade, led by Edwin Sifuna, Governor George Natembeya and Babu Owino ... Show more
Trump isn't out to hurt Ukraine, Rubio tells Zelensky: The 45-minute call was meant to ease tensions between the two countries.
axios.com/2026/10/20/rubio-zelensky-trump-directive-harm-ukraine-putin
thedunkcentral Oct 20
ANGEL REESE TONIGHT:
30 POINTS
16 REBOUNDS
3 ASSISTS
2 BLOCKS
62.5% FG
(Via @realapp )
Friends band together to support barber hurt in explosion: Friends and colleagues are rallying to support a man who was badly burnt in a house explosion ...
royalgazette.com/health/news/article/20261020/friends-band-together-to-support-barber-hurt-in-explosion/
"The owner, the general manager, and whoever represents the medical staff ... that's the three people that should be [answering questions] ... Show more
Key FactsJalen Hurts likely sidelined by blood clots through season
1 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.
Trump Open to ‘Denuclearization’ Summit with Putin and Xi: Putin had initially called for a summit with the two other leaders but focused on the Ukraine war.
time.com/article/2026/10/20/trump-summit-putin-xi-russia-china-ukraine-nuclear-weapons/
The iconic Fantasy Bra makes its grand return—on Kylie, no less! The model makes her debut on the #VSFashionShow runway.
Pete Hegseth’s Pathetic Warrior Cult Has Undermined the Military : The self-styled secretary of war’s attempts to rebrand the Department of Defense have gotten ...
newrepublic.com/article/215087/pete-hegseth-pathetic-warrior-cult
Kim Jong-un ‘in COMA after suffering brain haemorrhage’, wild rumours claim as tyrant ‘rushed to China for treatment’
thesun.co.uk/news/40730186/kim-jong-un-coma-china-treatment/
Key FactsMerz: Many in Germany Underestimate Russian Threat
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- In a Bloomberg interview, Merz said the Ukraine war was only part of Russia’s broader effort to destabilize Europe’s political order.
- According to Merz, Russia’s objectives extend beyond territorial gains to opposing democracy, open societies, and European integration.
- According to Merz, a coalition of European and non-European states now supports Ukraine; the United States has provided no money for weapons and equipment since early 2025.
- At every meeting, Merz said, he tries to convince Donald Trump that a stable Europe and EU should serve U.S. interests.
The big picture is that Russia is destabilizing the entire political order of our European continent. And that is clearly underestimated by many people in my own country.— Friedrich Merz, in a Bloomberg interview
Canada Wainwright fire: Four dead and dozens injured, Carney says - follow live: Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's "one of the worst tragedies" ...
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Hundreds of thousands of AfD emails online after hacking attack: AI summaries of 421,179 published emails allegedly reveal numerous instances of misconduct by ...
derstandard.de/story/3000000345045/hunderttausende-afd-mails-nach-hackerangriff-im-netz
Key FactsSuspected Data Theft: AfD Emails Published
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zeit.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zeit.de
- According to an AfD spokesperson, the hacking attack targeted one of the party’s hosting providers in September.
- The AfD says most affected accounts had been unused for years; current Federal Association mailboxes were reportedly unaffected.
- Website operators claim to have published about 421,000 emails from ten accounts, totaling 281 gigabytes; authenticity remains unclear.
- The attack was reportedly detected and stopped quickly; users were subsequently informed and the incident reviewed.
apparently parts of a small number of mailboxes were unlawfully copied— AfD spokesperson to Die Zeit (ZEIT); referring to a hacker attack on the party's hosting provider in September, during which apparently parts of a small number of mailboxes were copied unlawfully
Key FactsTrump Targets Ilhan Omar With Citizenship Allegations
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
- According to the article, Homeland Security officials raided Omar’s Minnesota home on Monday.
- The administration alleges that Omar and her family falsified documents for her U.S. citizenship when she was 17.
- A previous search for evidence was eventually abandoned because of insufficient proof, the Washington Post reported.
- According to the article, Somali Americans have above-average labor participation and contribute an estimated $8 billion annually to Minnesota’s economy.
the weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies.— Ilhan Omar described the raid on her Minnesota home as 'the weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies'.
The Globe and Mail Oct 19
Calgary Opera removes singer from Tosca after he displayed Palestinian flag at curtain call
theglobeandmail.com/culture/stage/article-calgary-opera-singer-tosca-palestinian-flag-curtain-call/
businesstech.co.za Oct 20
Ramaphosa warns South Africa to brace for a United States blow: Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa must prepare for the loss of AGOA access.
businesstech.co.za/news/government/880476/ramaphosa-warns-south-africa-to-brace-for-a-united-states-blow/
Key FactsRamaphosa warns of possible AGOA exclusion
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: trtafrika.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: trtafrika.com
- Ramaphosa said South Africa’s AGOA membership remains uncertain while the government continues discussions with US counterparts.
- AGOA grants eligible African countries duty-free access to the US market for thousands of products; South Africa has benefited for years.
- Trump’s administration tightened pressure over his claim that South Africa persecutes white people; the government calls it a fringe-group falsehood.
- Ramaphosa called potential job consequences devastating and highlighted China’s May-introduced zero-tariff scheme for qualifying South African goods.
I need, as president, to prepare us if it ever happens.— Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, commenting on the potential exclusion from AGOA and the need to prepare for it.
Melania Trump turns her head as President Donald Trump leans in for a kiss, capping off their appearance with an awkward moment.
