President Donald Trump praised a controversial political ad by Ohio Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The ad features the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton, who calls Acton a liar, and Trump criticized Ohio Governor Mike DeWine for asking Ramaswamy to take the ad down.
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The ad shows Amy Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, accusing Acton of dishonesty.
Amy Acton is the Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio.
Arthur’s late husband was charged with raping Acton as a child, but the case never went to trial.
Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine said the ad is wrong and should be removed but did not withdraw his endorsement of Ramaswamy.
President Trump said the ad is "very powerful" and encouraged Ramaswamy to keep it up.
Vice President JD Vance also supported the ad and criticized Republicans who opposed it.
Trump called DeWine disloyal and suggested he prefers a Democrat to win.
Trump did not discuss the family’s background details but defended the ad based on his belief that a mother’s criticism of their child is significant.
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Raye won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her album This Music May Contain Hope. The Mercury Prize honors the best British or Irish album of the year and includes a £25,000 award.
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Raye's album is 73 minutes long and mixes many music styles like jazz, funk, and ballads.
Raye had problems with her former record label but found success after leaving them.
Her previous album, My 21st Century Blues, won six Brit awards.
The Mercury Prize is voted on by a panel of music industry experts.
Other nominees included Paul McCartney and Suede, but they did not win.
The event moved from London to Newcastle in 2025 and became bigger.
There is concern that the prize is becoming more commercial and less focused on independent music.
The judging panel includes musicians, broadcasters, and journalists.
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Elon Musk has reportedly invested about $1 billion in Skydance, a new media company led by David Ellison. This investment comes after the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery under the Skydance name and aims to support the combined company’s operations and cost-saving efforts.
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Elon Musk invested around $1 billion in Skydance, a media company run by David Ellison.
Skydance was formed after Paramount merged with Warner Bros Discovery in a $111 billion deal.
David Ellison is the son of Larry Ellison, a billionaire and ally of President Donald Trump.
Existing investors, including Laurene Powell Jobs, have also added more money to Skydance.
The merger affects major studios like Paramount, Warner Bros, HBO Max, CBS News, and CNN.
Skydance plans to save over $6 billion in costs in three years, which may lead to thousands of job losses, especially in Los Angeles.
A group of 12 states sued to block the merger, saying it would reduce competition and harm consumers.
Skydance must release a minimum number of films and TV shows yearly and allow editorial independence for CBS and CNN under a settlement.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7 struck Tibet in southwestern China, killing 16 people and injuring 32 others. The quake caused damage to houses near the epicenter, and emergency response teams were activated to help the affected area.
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The earthquake occurred at 10:33 pm local time on Thursday.
It had a magnitude of 7, making it a major earthquake.
Sixteen people died, and 32 were injured, with 11 seriously hurt.
The epicenter was in a mountainous area about 190 km from Nagqu City and 390 km from Lhasa.
Local villages near the epicenter showed damage, including cracks in houses.
Residents were seen leaving their homes and staying outside or in cars for safety.
This earthquake is the strongest in China since January 2024.
A level-II emergency disaster response was started in the region.
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Prince William appeared unexpectedly on the Graham Norton Show to talk about the Earthshot Prize, an environmental award he started to help fix big problems like pollution and climate change. The prize gives money to people and projects that find ways to protect nature, clean the air, and revive oceans.
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Prince William joined Cate Blanchett, Robert Irwin, and Hannah Waddingham on the show to discuss the Earthshot Prize.
The Earthshot Prize was created by Prince William in 2020 to encourage solutions that repair the planet.
The prize is inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s Moonshot project, which aimed to send astronauts to the Moon.
There are five goals (called Earthshots): Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our Air, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Fix Our Climate.
Each winner of the prize receives £1 million to support their work.
Prince William plans to focus on the Earthshot Prize until 2030.
This year’s winners will be announced in Mumbai in November.
The show was broadcast on BBC One, and the Earthshot Prize has previously attracted famous supporters and events around the world.
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A U.S. judge has ordered President Donald Trump to give a deposition for his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The deposition must happen by December 11, or Trump may face penalties, including losing the lawsuit.
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President Trump is involved in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a documentary about his January 6, 2021 speech.
A U.S. magistrate judge ruled Trump must answer questions under oath in a deposition by December 11.
Trump previously canceled a deposition scheduled for October 16 due to a “matter of national importance,” which was later revealed to be campaigning in Georgia.
The BBC acknowledges editing segments of Trump’s January 6 speech but denies defamation claims and has apologized after executive resignations.
Trump claims the documentary misleadingly edited his speech, suggesting he encouraged the Capitol riot, which he denies.
Trump has launched other large defamation lawsuits, including ones against The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
Trump falsely claims his 2020 election loss was caused by rigging and has faced multiple legal cases related to attempts to overturn that election.
A congressional investigation found Trump was hesitant to stop the Capitol attack on January 6.
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Four African elephants were moved from Tanzania to Pakistan in 2009. Two have died, and the remaining two, named Madhubala and Malika, are currently sick, raising concerns about their care.
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Four African elephants were brought from Tanzania to Pakistan in 2009.
Two of these elephants have died since their arrival.
The two surviving elephants, Madhubala and Malika, are both facing health problems.
Madhubala is seriously ill and being treated by international veterinarians.
Animal welfare activists have questioned the quality of care the elephants have received.
The situation has raised concerns about how well the elephants are being looked after.
Efforts are underway to try to save the health of the remaining elephants.
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The United Arab Emirates has nominated Lana Nusseibeh to be the next United Nations Secretary-General. Some human rights groups are concerned because the UAE faces criticism for its human rights record and involvement in the conflict in Sudan.
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Lana Nusseibeh is a senior UAE diplomat and the country's first female ambassador to the UN.
President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan officially nominated her for the UN's top job.
Nusseibeh has experience as the UAE's UN ambassador from 2013 to 2024.
The current UN Secretary-General’s term ends on December 31, 2026.
Nusseibeh must gain support from at least nine Security Council members without a veto from any of the five permanent members (US, UK, China, France, Russia).
There are concerns about the UAE’s human rights record and alleged support for forces involved in a massacre in Sudan.
The nomination is seen as supported by the permanent Security Council members, making her a strong candidate.
Nusseibeh has taken a leave from her government job to focus on her campaign.
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Experts say gas prices in the U.S. are unlikely to drop below $4 a gallon before the midterm elections in early November 2026. High fuel costs are mainly due to conflicts in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine war, which have damaged oil infrastructure and limited supply.
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The national average gas price is $4.27 per gallon as of October 2026.
Gas prices have increased about 43% since the Iran war began in February 2026.
Middle East fighting damaged oil infrastructure, raising transportation costs.
The Russia-Ukraine war reduced fuel exports from Russia, adding to shortages.
Oil prices, measured by Brent crude, rose nearly 60% since the Iran war started, reaching over $112 per barrel recently.
Attacks by Iran and its allies targeted vessels and energy facilities in the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil transport route.
Gas prices tend to fall more slowly than they rise, delaying any price relief even if conflicts ease.
The U.S. imports a small amount of fuel from the Middle East, but global oil market forces keep prices high worldwide.
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A small group of actors will screen-test this weekend in London to be the next James Bond. The role was left vacant after Daniel Craig’s last film in 2021, and the new movie is scheduled for 2028 with Denis Villeneuve as director.
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A few selected actors, including Callum Turner and Jack Lowden, will test for the role of James Bond.
The screen tests involve stunts, acting on camera, and speaking lines.
Actors Jack O’Connell and Jacob Elordi are not part of the tests.
Denis Villeneuve, director of Dune, will direct the next James Bond film.
Steven Knight will write the script for the upcoming Bond movie.
Amazon MGM owns the Bond franchise after buying the rights in 2022.
The company said they will announce casting news when ready but have not confirmed details yet.
The new Bond movie is planned for release in 2028.
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Senator Susan Collins has asked for a radio advertisement targeting her opponent, Troy Jackson, to be removed. The ad uses a song to call Jackson a “creep” and suggests he would harm voters like he harms his family.
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Senator Susan Collins is a Republican from Maine.
Her opponent is Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate.
A radio ad in Maine calls Jackson a “creep.”
The ad is set to the tune of a country song.
The lyrics claim Jackson mistreats his family and voters.
Collins asked for the ad to be taken down.
The Associated Press reported on the ad and Collins’s response.
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A political group connected to AIPAC is giving up to $9 million to support Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race, with the money arriving after the deadline for public disclosure before Election Day. Rogers' Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, mentioned this on the debate stage, highlighting the connection between Rogers and AIPAC.
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A super PAC linked to AIPAC is donating up to $9 million to support Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race.
The funds are being sent through the United Democracy Project to avoid showing up in public reports before the election.
AIPAC announced it will stop directly endorsing or donating to candidates through its PAC.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate, criticized Rogers for being backed by AIPAC, especially about Rogers’ position on the Iran war.
Recent polls show El-Sayed slightly ahead of Rogers, but the race remains close.
The final debate addressed several issues, including police funding, Social Security, voter ID, and education.
Rogers linked El-Sayed’s progressive views to being too extreme for Michigan voters.
The race’s outcome is seen as uncertain, with different forecasts giving El-Sayed a lead but noting it could change.
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Top officials in the Trump administration have blamed Elon Musk for reducing the speed of his company’s Starlink satellite internet service. This slowdown also affected Starshield, a military version of the service used in Ukraine.
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Elon Musk’s company provides Starlink, a satellite internet service.
Starlink has a military version called Starshield used in Ukraine.
The Trump administration officials claim Musk decided to slow down this internet service.
This slowdown has caused confusion and concerns about support for Ukraine.
Officials are publicly pointing to Musk as responsible for this decision.
Starlink is important because it offers internet in areas with poor or damaged infrastructure.
The issue highlights tensions between private tech companies and government support.
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The Trump administration has stopped trying to change the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program after a court ruled the changes were illegal. This means the program remains as it was, allowing public service workers to have their student loans forgiven after ten years of qualifying payments.
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The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program helps people working in government jobs, public schools, police, fire departments, public hospitals, and nonprofits get some student loans forgiven after 10 years of payments.
The Trump administration proposed changes in 2025 to bar people from the program if their employer was involved in illegal activities like terrorism or human rights violations.
Courts ruled that the proposed changes were beyond the Education Department’s authority and could violate free speech rights.
Multiple nonprofits and cities challenged the rule in court.
The Trump administration decided to drop its appeal against the court ruling that blocked the overhaul.
About 720,000 federal student loans were forgiven through the program from 2018 to mid-2025.
Nonprofit leaders said removing the new rule protects employees and maintains the program as Congress intended.
The program cancellation is based on making 120 monthly payments while working full time in public service.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 hit a remote area in Tibet, China, causing at least 16 deaths and injuring 32 people. Over 300 houses collapsed, and the quake disrupted power and telecommunications in the region.
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The earthquake struck on October 22, 2026, at 10:33 pm local time.
The epicenter was in Maru township, Baqen county, about 190 km east-northeast of Nagqu and 390 km northeast of Lhasa.
The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.
A level-II earthquake emergency response was activated in the area.
The quake caused cracks in buildings and disrupted power and telecom services.
Officials are still assessing the damage and continuing disaster relief efforts.
Earthquakes are common in China; a previous deadly quake in Tibet killed at least 126 people in January 2025.
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Representative Jared Moskowitz from Florida said a man was arrested for threatening to kill him. The arrest happened in Boca Raton, near Moskowitz’s home.
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Jared Moskowitz is a Democratic Representative for Florida’s 23rd District.
A man was arrested for making death threats against Moskowitz.
The arrest took place in Boca Raton, a city close to Moskowitz’s residence.
Moskowitz shared this information on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
The incident highlights concerns about threats against public officials.
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Comcast lost more internet and TV customers in the third quarter of 2026 compared to last year. The company blames strong competition from cheaper fiber and fixed wireless internet, and plans major job cuts and cost-saving changes to improve its business.
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Comcast lost 144,000 broadband customers in Q3 2026, more than the 91,000 lost in the same quarter of 2025.
The company also lost 274,000 video (TV) customers, increasing from a 257,000 customer loss last year.
Competition comes from fixed wireless providers and fiber internet companies offering low prices, sometimes $30–$40 per month.
Comcast’s CFO called these low fiber prices “irrational” because fiber installation costs more than $1,500 per home.
Comcast currently has 28.3 million broadband and 10.4 million video customers in the US.
The company plans major job cuts, possibly replacing some customer service jobs with AI technology.
Comcast added 368,000 wireless lines to reach 10.6 million mobile service subscribers.
The changes aim to save over $1 billion and build a more efficient business for future growth.
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Several parents in California have been charged with child endangerment for allowing their children to ride electric motorcycles (e-motos) illegally. These charges followed accidents, including serious injuries and a death, involving children riding high-speed e-motos.
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At least 12 parents in Orange County, California, have been charged this year for letting children ride e-motos illegally.
E-motos are electric motorcycles without pedals and can go over 30 miles per hour.
One 11-year-old suffered a broken collarbone and an arterial bleed after a crash.
A 13-year-old died after crashing into a light pole while riding an e-moto.
Parents have faced charges like child endangerment, contributing to delinquency, and allowing unlicensed minors to drive.
Some children involved were riding at speeds between 33 and 49 miles per hour.
Police have reported repeated incidents where the children were warned but continued to ride on city streets.
One case involved a 17-year-old leading police on a high-speed pursuit on an e-moto.
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Measles, once declared eliminated in the U.S., has returned with outbreaks in Pennsylvania causing illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths. Public health officials are working to increase vaccinations, especially in under-vaccinated communities, to stop the spread locally and prevent global risks.
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The CDC announced the third measles death in the U.S. this year, linked to outbreaks in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania has recorded over 1,200 measles cases and more than 240 hospitalizations in 42 counties this year.
New York declared a state disaster emergency on October 5 to address rising measles cases in rural areas.
Vaccination rates among U.S. kindergartners dropped from 95.2% in 2019-2020 to 92.4% in 2025-2026.
Measles poses risks beyond U.S. borders because low vaccination rates anywhere can lead to outbreaks elsewhere.
Under-vaccinated Amish and Mennonite communities in Pennsylvania, especially in Lancaster County, have been heavily affected.
Local officials and community leaders are working together to improve vaccination access and share information.
Vaccine skepticism remains significant in some communities, requiring trusted local advocates to engage in respectful dialogue.
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President Donald Trump defended an attack ad by Vivek Ramaswamy that some members of the Republican Party criticized. The article also mentioned other political events, such as a Maine Senate candidate holding a town hall with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and various news updates related to U.S. politics and society.
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President Donald Trump defended a controversial ad by GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
Some Republicans have criticized the Ramaswamy ad.
Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson held a town hall meeting with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Several other news topics covered include Supreme Court ruling on transgender inmate medical care and rising U.S. gas prices ahead of midterm elections.
Stories about immigration enforcement's impact on Latino voters and details about local political debates were also mentioned.
The article referenced events and updates from CBS News related to current U.S. domestic affairs.
President Donald Trump is serving his second term as U.S. President, having been elected in 2024.
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