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Trump, Obama hold dueling rallies in final push to rally bases

October 29, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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President Donald Trump held a rally in Ohio to support Sen. Jon Husted, while former President Barack Obama campaigned in Georgia for Sen. Jon Ossoff. The events were part of the final push for their candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Key Facts

Trump held a rally in Ohio.
Trump backed Sen. Jon Husted at the rally.
Obama rallied Democrats in Georgia.
Obama campaigned for Sen. Jon Ossoff.
The rallies took place during the final push ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Men pulled from vehicle stranded by floods in Syria

October 29, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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Rescuers pulled several men from a vehicle stranded by flash floods in Deir Az Zor, Syria. Heavy rains also cut off roads between Raqqa and Aleppo, according to videos described in the report.

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Several men were rescued from a stranded vehicle in Deir Az Zor.
Flash floods trapped the men in their vehicle.
Heavy rains triggered the floods.
Videos showed roads cut off between Raqqa and Aleppo.
The report described multiple videos of flooding in Syria.

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DEA "doing nothing to stop" New Mexico fentanyl crisis, whistleblower says

October 29, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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A veteran Drug Enforcement Administration agent alleges that the agency allowed dangerous fentanyl pills to reach New Mexico streets to build larger cases against drug dealers. The article preview does not provide details about the agent’s evidence or the DEA’s response.

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A veteran DEA agent made the allegations as a whistleblower.
The agent alleges the DEA allowed dangerous fentanyl pills to reach New Mexico streets.
The alleged aim was to build larger cases against drug dealers.
The report describes a growing fentanyl crisis in New Mexico.
CBS News investigative correspondent David Scott reported on the investigation.

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Accusations fly over 2 candidates named Dan Sullivan on Alaska ballot

October 29, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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A New York Times report alleges that Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign recruited a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to run in Alaska’s Senate race. The allegation drew Republican criticism, according to the article’s headline and video description.

Key Facts

The race is for a U.S. Senate seat in Alaska.
Mary Peltola is identified as a Democrat.
The report alleges Peltola’s campaign recruited a second candidate named Dan Sullivan.
The New York Times is cited as the source of the allegation.
The article headline says the allegations prompted criticism over the Alaska ballot.

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Russell Brand’s wife tells court he is ‘amazingly attentive husband’

October 29, 2026 • World • Guardian World

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Laura Brand testified at Russell Brand’s rape trial that they split in 2007 because he found monogamy difficult, then reunited years later and married. She described him as a caring father and attentive husband, while saying she loved him and considered their marriage honest. Brand denies seven charges involving six women, including rape and sexual assault.

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Laura Brand said she met Russell Brand at the Edinburgh festival in 2006.
She said they began dating in September 2006 and that he respected her sexual boundaries.
Laura said they broke up in February 2007 because of his infidelity and difficulty with monogamy.
She said they reconnected after his marriage to Katy Perry ended, revived their romance in 2015, and married in 2017.
The couple have three children together, according to the article.
Laura described Brand as a wonderful father and an amazingly attentive husband.
Brand faces seven charges, including rape and sexual assault, relating to allegations by six women over a 10-year period beginning in 1999; he denies all the charges.
The judge and prosecutor objected when Brand’s barrister asked Laura whether she believed the allegations were true.

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America’s Longevity Is Changing What We Expect From Senior Living | Opinion

October 29, 2026 • Business • Newsweek

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The article says longer lifespans and changing retirement plans are reshaping expectations for senior living in the United States. It argues that communities will need more housing and updated designs that support residents’ independence, relationships, and continued engagement.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day.
The article reports that the oldest Baby Boomers turn 80 in 2026.
NIC MAP projects that senior housing will need about 576,000 additional units by 2030 and more than one million by 2035 to keep occupancy near 90 percent.
More than two in five existing senior housing properties are over 25 years old, according to the article's account of NIC MAP data.
Fidelity Investments’ 2026 State of Retirement Planning Study found that 72 percent of surveyed Americans expected to retire on their own terms.
Nearly seven in 10 respondents to the Fidelity study were considering a nontraditional path into retirement.
The article says 61 percent of those surveyed planned to transition into retirement through options such as consulting, entrepreneurship, or gig work.
The article describes accessibility, social spaces, exercise and learning opportunities, and varied levels of care as design elements that can support residents as their needs change.

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Alaska governor orders investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign

October 29, 2026 • Us • Guardian World

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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he would direct the state Department of Public Safety to investigate allegations that Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign encouraged people named Dan Sullivan to run against Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. The allegations came from a New York Times report citing interviews, text messages and documents; Peltola’s campaign has denied soliciting one of the candidates. President Donald Trump called for Peltola to be removed from the ballot and prosecuted.

Key Facts

Dunleavy said investigators would assess whether Alaska laws were violated and whether criminal charges or civil action were warranted.
The New York Times reported that people connected to Peltola’s campaign and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee encouraged other people named Dan Sullivan to run.
The report cited interviews with Peltola’s former campaign manager and a longtime aide, among others.
Text messages and documents reviewed by the New York Times reportedly shed light on the alleged effort.
Peltola’s campaign previously denied encouraging or soliciting Dan J. Sullivan, a former educator with no political experience, to run against Sen. Dan S. Sullivan.
Trump called for Peltola to be removed from the ballot and prosecuted.

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'Very disturbing details': Trappes shooting suspect admits targeting victims by race, religion

October 29, 2026 • World • France24

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A man suspected of a shooting in Trappes, in the Paris suburbs, admitted targeting people he believed were Muslim, African, or North African, prosecutors said Thursday. The attack last week killed one person and wounded five others, including a child.

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Prosecutors said the suspect admitted targeting victims based on their perceived race or religion.
The shooting took place in Trappes, in the Paris suburbs.
The attack happened the week before the report was published.
One person was killed.
Five people were wounded, including a child.
French prosecutors described the incident as a racist attack.

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US economy grows faster than expected in report out just ahead of elections

October 29, 2026 • Business • Guardian World

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U.S. GDP grew at a 3.4% annualized rate in the third quarter, above economists’ 3.2% forecast. Consumer spending and business investment related to artificial intelligence supported growth, while higher oil prices and household concerns weighed on the outlook.

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The Commerce Department’s advance estimate put third-quarter GDP growth at 3.4% annualized.
Economists surveyed by Reuters had forecast growth of 3.2%.
Consumer spending rose at a 3.8% annualized pace, matching the second quarter’s rate.
Consumer spending makes up more than two-thirds of the U.S. economy.
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate in a range of 3.75% to 4% and said inflation remained elevated.
Economists expected the Fed to raise interest rates in December.
The report came less than a week before midterm elections that would determine control of Congress.
Average U.S. gasoline prices remained above $4 a gallon amid the conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran.

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Netanyahu claims Arab minority voters stole Israel election as race heads to stalemate

October 29, 2026 • World • CBS News

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Israel’s election produced no clear winner, leaving the country facing political uncertainty. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that Arab minority voters had stolen the election, as the race appeared headed for a stalemate.

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Israel’s election had no clear winner.
The result left political uncertainty in Israel.
The race appeared to be heading toward a stalemate.
Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Arab minority voters had stolen the election.

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Eye Opener: Trump, Obama trade rally jabs

October 29, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama held competing rallies on Wednesday as the U.S. midterm elections approached. The CBS Eye Opener segment highlighted the two events and their political jabs.

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Donald Trump is the current U.S. president.
Barack Obama is a former U.S. president.
Trump and Obama held rallies on Wednesday.
The rallies took place as the midterm elections approached.
The article describes the rallies as competing events.
The headline says Trump and Obama traded jabs at the rallies.

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Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills 69

October 29, 2026 • World • France24

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Spain began three days of national mourning after a train crash killed 69 people. The collision, in which one train struck another from behind, has renewed concerns about rail safety ahead of a national election.

Key Facts

The crash killed 69 people.
One train struck another from behind.
Spain began three days of mourning on October 29, 2026.
The crash is Spain’s second high-speed rail disaster this year.
The disaster has prompted fresh concerns about the safety of Spain’s rail network.
The safety concerns arise ahead of a national election.

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‘Algorithms make everything predictable’: why the CD is making a comeback

October 29, 2026 • Business • Guardian World

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CDs are drawing renewed interest, with John Lewis reporting a 96% rise in searches for CD players since July and a report finding CD sales up 16%. The music fans interviewed said they value physical ownership, easier choices, access to music that may not be on streaming services, and a more deliberate listening experience.

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John Lewis said searches for CD players rose 96% since July.
A report on music and film trends found CD sales rose 16%.
Andrew Wales, 67, from London, said he owns well over 10,000 CDs and began buying them in 1991.
Wales said some classical music he wants is available only on CD.
Gabriela Crowley, 32, from San Jose, said she and her husband switched from vinyl to CDs after having a baby because CDs were less bulky and more convenient.
Crowley said CDs help her avoid the large choices, autoplay and AI-generated playlists offered by streaming services.
Neil Cumming, 53, from Gloucester, said he often buys CDs directly from independent and folk musicians to give them a larger share of his money.
Cumming said streaming helps him discover music, but he prefers CDs for listening at home and values owning the discs.

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‘Mississippi matters’: Scott Colom aims to turn Mississippi blue

October 29, 2026 • Us • Guardian US

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Democrat Scott Colom is challenging Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, a state that has not elected a Democratic senator since 1982. The race drew increased national attention and spending after Donald Trump campaigned for Hyde-Smith, while Colom appealed to voters by arguing they have not received what they were promised.

Key Facts

Trump campaigned for Hyde-Smith at a rally in Corinth, Mississippi, one week before the election.
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee did not include Colom in its $40 million investment announced in August, but national Democrats began campaigning for him in the state in October.
Colom said national Democrats had previously conceded Mississippi and that his campaign aimed to challenge that approach.
Colom spoke with people waiting to attend Trump’s rally and criticized the gap between voters’ expectations and outcomes on grocery prices, wars, and the release of the Epstein files.
Mississippi has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1982 and has not elected a Black person to the Senate since 1875.
Colom became the first Black district attorney for Mississippi’s 16th circuit after winning election in 2015.
Hyde-Smith has served in the Senate for eight years; she has not sponsored legislation, though she has co-sponsored 32 bills that became law.

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Could Abdul El-Sayed’s plan for AI companies stave off catastrophe? | Jerel Ezell

October 29, 2026 • Us • Guardian US

Summary

The article describes Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s proposals to regulate artificial intelligence, which the author says could appeal to people concerned about AI’s risks. The plans call for major technology companies to give up some investments in leading AI firms and for tighter rules on data centers, including limits on construction and measures to address local costs and impacts.

Key Facts

El-Sayed’s proposals are called AI Under Democracy and AI Under Control.
The article says AI Under Democracy would require major technology companies to divest from or abandon investments in leading AI companies within a transition period.
The article reports that Microsoft has an estimated 27% stake in OpenAI and Google owns 14% of Anthropic.
The proposals call for regulating data center development, supporting local jobs, freezing residential utility costs, and addressing noise and pollution.
The article identifies a large OpenAI-Oracle data center near Ann Arbor, Michigan, as a focus of El-Sayed’s criticism.
An NBC News poll cited in the article found that 70% of Americans were more worried than excited about AI.
A Quinnipiac poll cited in the article found that 73% of Americans were concerned AI could threaten human existence.
An August poll cited in the article found that one in nine Americans would support building a data center in their local community.

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Deadly Spain high-speed train crash occurred after "inexplicable" controller decision, official says

October 29, 2026 • World • CBS News

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A high-speed train collision in Spain killed at least 69 people, and rescuers searched for survivors trapped in the wreckage. An official said an “inexplicable” decision by a train controller preceded the crash.

Key Facts

The collision involved high-speed trains in Spain.
At least 69 people died.
Rescuers searched for survivors trapped after the collision.
An official described a controller’s decision as “inexplicable.”

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Trump’s midterm reckoning: Why the Republican Party is facing a Senate wipeout

October 29, 2026 • Us • The Hill

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The article says Republicans’ Senate majority, which appeared secure a year ago, is now in doubt. It presents that uncertainty as a major rebuke to the Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections.

Key Facts

The article focuses on the Republican Party and the U.S. Senate.
It says losing Senate control seemed unlikely a year ago.
It says the Republican Senate majority is now in doubt.
It characterizes the uncertainty as a major rebuke to Republicans.
The article connects the Senate outlook to the midterm elections.

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Israelis await final election results as difficult choices lie ahead

October 29, 2026 • World • France24

Summary

Israelis awaited final election results on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Early indications suggested that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc nor the parties seeking to replace him would win a parliamentary majority.

Key Facts

Final election results were still pending on Thursday.
The apparent results did not show a likely parliamentary majority for Netanyahu and his allies.
The parties seeking to oust Netanyahu also appeared unlikely to secure a majority.
The report was filed from Jerusalem by France 24 correspondent Clovis Casali.
The report described the choices ahead as difficult.

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Massive leak exposes 41,000 DHS workers and undercover ICE agents

October 29, 2026 • Us • Ars Technica

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A data archive published by Distributed Denial of Secrets contains records on more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security employees and contractors, including contact details and references to internal systems and sensitive programs. DHS says it is investigating a potential breach, while Okta says it has no evidence its systems or data were compromised.

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The records cover DHS and seven component agencies and were last updated on August 19, 2026.
The archive, called “Icepick,” was published by Distributed Denial of Secrets on Wednesday.
DDoSecrets says the data came from DHS’s Okta login system.
A group calling itself the Department of Peace claimed to have obtained the records.
WIRED’s analysis found that more than half of the records concern Customs and Border Protection staff.
The records include about 10,000 ICE staff, 6,200 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services staff, and nearly 1,000 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency staff.
The leaked records show 39 Homeland Security Investigations employees in groups whose names include “CUC”; court filings describe that term as “certified undercover operation.”
DHS said it is working to address a potential breach, while Okta said it had no evidence of a compromise to its systems or data.

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Live updates: Trump, Vance zip across South to shore up GOP votes

October 29, 2026 • Us • The Hill

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President Donald Trump plans to hold a Thursday lunchtime rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to encourage support for Republican Sen. Darline Graham. The event comes less than a week before Election Day, as candidates make final efforts to reach voters.

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Trump is scheduled to hold a rally Thursday at lunchtime.
The rally will take place in Rock Hill, South Carolina, near the North Carolina border.
Trump is campaigning for Republican Sen. Darline Graham.
Graham faces Democratic opponent Annie … in a race described as tougher than expected.
The article says less than a week remains before Election Day.
The article headline also names Vice President Vance, but the supplied text gives no details about his activities.

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