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Christiane Amanpour Leaves CNN; More Departures: Renowned reporter Christiane Amanpour is leaving CNN. And she's not the only one. Tech expert Kara Swisher has ...
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Key FactsChristiane Amanpour Announces CNN Departure for June 2027
23 hours 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.
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Key FactsJon Stewart Stays With ‘The Daily Show’ Through 2028
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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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
Alberta referendum: Voters want province to remain in Canada, CBC News projects | CBC
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Key FactsEarly Results Favor Alberta Staying in Canada
8 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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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.
Richard Riehle, a prolific character actor best known for playing an anxious product manager in the 1999 film “Office Space,” died on Thursday at age 78 ... Show more
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Key FactsVariety Reports Richard Riehle Died at 78
3 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: movieweb.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: movieweb.com
- According to Variety, Riehle died of natural causes in Los Angeles on October 15, 2026.
- His nearly five-decade career encompassed more than 400 projects in theater, film, and television.
- Across three Star Trek series, he played different characters: Batai, Seamus, and Jeremy Lucas.
- In Grounded for Life, he appeared in 45 episodes from 2001 to 2005 as Walt Finnerty.
Has Kim Jong Un died? A US-based Chinese dissident has claimed that the North Korean dictator passed away after suffering a massive brain haemorrhage ... Show more
Kim Jong Un death rumours: State media shares photos to prove dictator is alive amid reports of brain haemorrhage
Kim Jong Un death rumours: State media shares photos to prove dictator is alive amid reports of brain haemorrhage
T-Mobile retains 5G crown as AT&T falls massively behind Verizon in standalone access
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Review: Final Fantasy Resonance (PS5) - Square's Series Returns to Its Roots to Fantastic Effect
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The next wave of Russian mobilisation is likely to be covert. Debtors, the unemployed and failing students may be coerced to enlist ... Show more
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Christina Applegate lebte mehrere Jahre mit falscher MS-Diagnose: Fünf Jahre lang glaubte die Schauspielerin Christina Applegate, an Multipler Sklerose erkrankt ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: More than three-quarters of AfD supporters expect the end of the Merz coalition
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Key FactsPoll: 77% of AfD Supporters Expect Coalition Breakup
3 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- In the Forsa survey, 56 percent expect an early breakup, while 40 percent believe the coalition will last through 2029.
- Eleven percent approve of Friedrich Merz’s performance, while 87 percent express dissatisfaction.
- If a federal election were held this week, AfD would receive 27, Union 20, Greens 17 and SPD 13 percent.
- Regarding support for Ukraine, 41 percent consider it appropriate, 43 percent excessive and 12 percent insufficient.
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Developers Are Using AI to Strip Ads and Tracking From Smart TVs: Smart TV ad removal tools like Dumbtv and Cleanyourtv use AI to strip ads, tracking ...
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National Interest: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges all political parties and institutions to unite against the country enemies during Dussehra celebrations ... Show more
All institutions, political parties should unite & fight together against enemies of country: PM Modi
All institutions, political parties should unite & fight together against enemies of country: PM Modi
All institutions, political parties should unite & fight together against enemies of country: PM Modi
All institutions, political parties should unite & fight together against enemies of country: PM Modi
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Arkansas mom shared public data center records, then a utility sued her and 2 newspapers
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Wariness in the markets and anger on the streets make for a toxic mix. As attention turns to law and order, France is even less likely to have the political ... Show more
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Noah Reid, Clark Backo, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Hudson Williams cover the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly for ‘YAGA’
Key Facts‘Yaga’ Blends Baba Yaga Folklore With Modern Crime
3 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.
🔴 BREAKING: Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei says during a meeting with Pakistani army chief Asim Munir that all enriched nuclear materials in Iran will ... Show more
AFP | Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi received a package from Britain’s King Charles III on Monday, the regime said, releasing the first pictures of the ... Show more
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Candle Media’s Kevin Mayer on Netflix: ‘They need some more fresh hits': Kevin Mayer, former Disney executive and co-CEO of Candle Media, joins 'Squawk ...
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Scientists uncover devastating damage to marine life 16 years after BP oil disaster
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Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds
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Nscale and Anthropic are reportedly in talks for yet another $45B compute deal: If the deal goes through, it would be the latest in a long string of giant ...
techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/nscale-and-anthropic-are-reportedly-in-talks-for-yet-another-45-billion-compute-deal/
Key FactsSource: Anthropic discusses second multibillion-dollar Nscale deal
5 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
- A person familiar with the talks said Anthropic would lease computing capacity at a U.S. site.
- The proposed second data center in West Virginia would have 460 megawatts at the first deal’s site.
- CNBC reported in August on the first similar agreement between Anthropic and Nscale.
- Since then, Anthropic has announced several infrastructure agreements, including ones with Advanced Micro Devices, SpaceX, Google and Broadcom.
BREAKING: Prince Harry has said he wants to reconcile with his family.
In a newly released interview with GQ magazine, he says he is 'grieving' his ... Show more
The outdoor piano on Opernplatz receives nationwide recognition - | the expert jury of the "Stadtimpulse" project pool has recognized the freely accessible ... Show more
Outdoor piano on Opernplatz receives award - | Hannover.de
Outdoor piano on Opernplatz receives award - | Hannover.de
PSA: Patch your Plex media server before someone hacks it: A researcher says attacks chaining 4 vulnerabilities is hacking unpatched boxes.
arstechnica.com/security/2026/10/recently-fixed-plex-media-vulnerabilities-are-being-exploited-to-install-malware/
Student protests? There’s only one truth about the violent riots in France: With the riots in France, it is becoming increasingly clear to people: What they are ...
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@KylieJenner on the @VictoriasSecret runway, with her partner Timothée Chalamet (Timothée Chalamet) in the front row. At this year’s show in Los Angeles ... Show more
VOGUE: Fashion, Trends, Beauty and People | Vogue Germany
VOGUE: Fashion, Trends, Beauty and People | Vogue Germany
Key FactsVOGUE.de features new fashion, beauty and culture coverage
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vogue.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vogue.de
- A star-style article describes Katie Holmes’s romantic autumn look with a white shirt, patterned midi skirt and pumps.
- Another article shows Taylor Swift in a dark-blue Ralph Lauren tulle dress resembling a ballerina’s outfit.
- A gallery assembles all runway images from the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
- A beauty article for World Menopause Day covers five signs of menopause.
We are a nation of culture. We should hold on to that.— Çağla Ilk, the Gorki Theatre's intendant, on the threat to artistic freedom
Opium Eyewear (OPIUM Eyewear), our sunnies partner at the first-ever edition of Cosmo Splash, had people doing a double take with its statement-worthy frames ... Show more
Pujo ready. Alia Bhatt 💛 dons a bright pink silk drape with a contrasting blue blouse and a kaan chain for the festivities. #VogueFashion
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 ...
english.elpais.com/usa/2026-10-19/katie-zacharia-ouster-recalls-turbulence-of-trumps-first-administration.html
Trump, 80, Debuts Another Bizarre Hair Transformation: The president’s hair changes like the wind.
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🎧 France's students have been protesting school conditions for weeks. But their anger may be about something deeper. Find out more on this week's ... Show more
France's fiscal fault lines
France's fiscal fault lines
Zelensky lobbies senators to press White House on alleged intel and weapons curbs
axios.com/2026/10/19/zelensky-blumenthal-tillis-ukraine-russia-war-intelligence
From basketball games to awards nights, Kylie and Timothée Chalamet serve up another couple goals moment at the Victoria's Secret fashion show ... Show more
After MP 'attacked' in the street, our democracy is facing its biggest test
abc.net.au/news/2026-10-19/helen-haines-attack-threat-to-democracy/107285334
Anthropic sued by major Canadian news publishers for copyright claims in Ontario court
cbc.ca/news/business/anthropic-postmedia-torstar-globe-canadian-press-copyright-lawsuit-9.7387205
Unifor Stellantis workers in Ontario vote 97% in favour of strike mandate with talks still stalled
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EWN Oct 19
Macron denounces 'unbridled' violence as France hit by new clashes (afp int): Nearly 2,400 people were arrested Saturday in unrest that represented some of the ...
ewn.co.za/2026/10/19/macron-denounces-unbridled-violence-as-france-hit-by-new-clashes-afp-int
Air Canada blamed ‘dynamic pricing’ for their $274 overcharge. Now, the airline says it was a ‘technical glitch’ Show more
Scott Jennings Schooled With Katie Zacharia Diss Live on CNN: The MAGA mouthpiece quickly found he didn’t have a lot to say.
thedailybeast.com/scott-jennings-schooled-with-katie-zacharia-diss-live-on-cnn
Anthropic says it will dedicate 5% of its shares to a fund for the ‘public good.’ The public is skeptical
fastcompany.com/91626042/anthropic-stock-dedicated-to-public-good-ai-weary-skeptics-react
Propaganda despite sanctions: The activities of two Russian correspondents raise questions
correctiv.org/aktuelles/russland-ukraine-2/2026/10/19/propaganda-trotz-sanktionen-taetigkeit-zweier-russischer-korrespondenten-wirft-fragen-auf/
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Reliance-backed Jio Platforms IPO: Will investors prefer Jio shares over RIL stock? What shareholders should know
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How does Jonathan, the world’s oldest terrestrial animal at 194 years young, defy aging?
Researchers in @ScienceAdvances sequenced the Aldabra giant tortoise’s genome to ... Show more
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The United States is delaying the delivery of Patriot interceptor missiles already paid for under a NATO-coordinated weapons purchasing initiative ... Show more
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain said he would formally announce his resignation from the post at the Jatiya Press Club at 2:00pm ... Show more
Ishraque to announce resignation as state minister today
Ishraque to announce resignation as state minister today
The Download: preserving the Arctic permafrost, and playful AI agents: Plus: Catch up on our conversation with a creator of AI-designed viruses.
technologyreview.com/2026/10/19/1147103/the-download-preserving-the-arctic-permafrost-and-playful-ai-agents/
Kuwait Times Oct 19
‘Liar’, ‘clown’: Lula and Bolsonaro trade insults in Brazil runoff debate | Kuwait Times Newspaper
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‘Not back for revenge’, says Masemola as he resumes police chief role: National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has officially resumed his duties following ...
mg.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-10-19-not-back-for-revenge-says-masemola-as-he-resumes-police-chief-role/
Key FactsMasemola Set to Return After Suspension Is Lifted
1 days 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.
Bribes for toxic waste: Public prosecutor's office investigates corruption in the Garzweiler open-cast mine
correctiv.org/umweltverbrechen-in-nrw/2026/10/19/verdacht-auf-korruption-im-tagebau-garzweiler/
This morning, Indian model Ravleen Varghese (Ravleen Varghese) made her Victoria’s Secret (Victoria’s Secret India) runway debut and Vogue India got a glimpse ... Show more
