Bitcoin briefly slipped below $80,000, with crypto longs losing $404 million over four hours. Spot bitcoin ETFs saw $773 million in outflows on Thursday and Friday after three consecutive days of net inflows, according to SoSoValue data.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 17:44
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group carried out seven operations with ballistic missiles and drones against Aramco sites, an oil refinery and pipeline infrastructure, several airports, and a military base in Saudi Arabia. He said an attack on Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport halted air traffic. Saree described the operations as retaliation for Saudi-led coalition attacks on Yemen.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 17:41
Bryansk Region Governor Yegor Kovalchuk said Ukrainian attacks on Saturday killed one person and injured four. A drone attack near a lake by the village of Rubezhnoye killed a 65-year-old man. A Ukrainian UAV hit the Pozitiv shopping mall in Klimovo, injuring two people; attacks on a passenger car and a home injured two others.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 17:36
Local authorities said Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day killed four people and wounded 78. A Russian drone hit a residential building in Kyiv’s Obolon District early on Oct. 24, injuring two and causing a fire. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 126 drones overnight, of which Ukraine suppressed 101.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted and destroyed 616 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight across 22 regions and over the waters of the Azov and Black seas.
Riot police in Albania’s capital, Tirana, used tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets to disperse protesters on Saturday. The protesters threw rocks at officers and set a fire at the agriculture ministry’s entrance.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 17:25
Palestinian officials say an Israeli military operation in Hebron has demolished homes and businesses, displacing hundreds of families. The crackdown followed the killing of two Israeli soldiers by Palestinian gunmen and comes days before Israel’s general election.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 17:21
A Palestinian official said about 1,200 Palestinians in Hebron were forced from their homes after an attack on Friday killed two Israeli soldiers. Hebron’s municipal head said another 1,300 people may also have to leave. The Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel.
Israel imposed a West Bank lockdown and launched raids after two Israeli soldiers were killed. Hebron’s mayor said 2,200 people had been forced from their homes and residents could neither enter nor leave the city. The Palestinian Authority condemned the actions as “collective punishment” and urged international pressure.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a large-scale operation in the West Bank after militants killed two Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint, days before closely contested elections in Israel. Around 250 Palestinian families were removed from Hebron.
The Israeli army has begun a lockdown and military operations across the West Bank. Around 200 Palestinian families have been forced from their homes in Hebron, while all checkpoints and crossings in the West Bank are closed to Palestinians.
Israel has forcibly displaced hundreds of Palestinians in Hebron ahead of elections. The image shows rubble from Palestinian homes and structures demolished by the Israeli army in occupied Hebron in the West Bank on October 24, 2026.
A Palestinian official said about 1,200 people in Hebron in the occupied West Bank were forced from their homes after an attack on Friday killed two Israeli soldiers. The Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel. Hebron’s municipality head said another 1,300 people could also be forced to leave.
Palestinian local authorities said Israeli troops levelled a Hebron neighbourhood as collective punishment for a militant attack on an army checkpoint outside the West Bank city. The municipality estimated that 35 hectares had been destroyed or marked for demolition and about 1,500 people evicted. Checkpoints sealed every entrance to the city.
Around 1,200 Palestinians have been displaced as Israel’s military launches an operation in the West Bank. The operation began a day after a Palestinian attack killed two Israeli soldiers.
The Israeli army’s siege of Hebron has continued into a second day, while 19 Palestinians were arrested across the occupied West Bank.
Israeli forces have begun a days-long operation in the Hebron area, planning mass arrests, home demolitions and forced displacement. It follows an attack near a Hebron checkpoint that killed two Israeli soldiers. Netanyahu said troops would search homes door to door and vowed to “destroy this place.”
The largely assured re-election is intended to let the far-right party display unity six months before the presidential election.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 17:19
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is drawing large crowds while campaigning for progressive Democrats ahead of the Nov. 3 election. The midterms will test whether her political approach can win before 2028.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 17:18
Protesters returned to the streets of Milan on Saturday, a week after looting and clashes with police. Soldiers were deployed and luxury shops boarded up. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced 500 additional soldiers for the city and tougher penalties for minors, whom police said made up a large share of last week’s violent protesters.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-24 17:12
Italy has sent hundreds of soldiers to Milan ahead of protests planned in eight cities against Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government and rising living costs. The move follows last weekend’s Milan demonstrations, which escalated into clashes with police and looting.
Milan is preparing for another round of demonstrations on Saturday. Giorgia Meloni said troops would be sent there following recent looting and confrontations with police.
Milan is on alert ahead of expected protests, with more soldiers deployed and shops boarding up their windows. The preparations come a week after looting and clashes with police.
Mass protests in multiple French cities have turned violent, with clashes and arrests. Tens of thousands of security personnel have been deployed after reports of widespread looting.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 17:12
A coalition of the Yellow Vests movement, trade unions and students plans to march across France on Saturday, calling for better study conditions and purchasing power. Authorities expect to deploy about 70,000 police amid fears of looting and vandalism like those seen in unrest last Saturday.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-24 17:11
A coalition of the Yellow Vests movement, trade unions and students plans to march across France on Saturday, demanding better study conditions and purchasing power. Authorities expect to deploy about 70,000 police amid fears of looting and vandalism like those seen during unrest last Saturday.
Authorities say they are determined to prevent a repeat this weekend of looting, car burnings and attacks on public buildings.
Paris prepared for a Saturday march by students and workers protesting school funding and rising living costs. A week earlier, violent unrest saw shops looted and cars set alight. The new march was confined to the southeastern edge of the city, away from downtown, while police were deployed across France.
A new round of protests is taking place in France, with police firing tear gas at demonstrators. Authorities are also closely monitoring the National Rally’s congress in Orléans this weekend, which has attracted supporters and counterprotesters.
A coalition of the Yellow Vests movement, trade unions and students plans marches across France on Saturday, calling for better study conditions and purchasing power. Authorities expect to deploy about 70,000 police amid fears of looting and vandalism like those seen last Saturday.
French Gendarmerie armored vehicles appeared on Paris streets ahead of scheduled mass demonstrations. Vehicles and large numbers of police and gendarmes were stationed near the Elysée Palace and National Assembly, while access to nearby streets was blocked. A march on the city’s outskirts was authorized, and up to 500,000 people are expected to protest across France on October 24.
French security forces deployed across Paris on Saturday before protests that officials feared could turn violent. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez urged police to respond with heightened vigilance to troublemakers and looters.
Hundreds of thousands are expected at rallies across France for a fourth weekend, demanding more school funding and help with housing and living costs. Authorities have tightened restrictions and deployed 70,000 police officers and soldiers to deter looting and property damage. Protests are also expected in Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Albania and Ireland.
France is preparing for another day of nationwide protests, while government measures aimed at preventing renewed violence have drawn criticism from some.
France plans to deploy about 70,000 police as nationwide protests resume, seeking to prevent a repeat of violence during demonstrations a week earlier. A fatal shooting near Paris has heightened tensions. Protest restrictions are in place in several areas, and major Paris museums, including the Louvre, will close.
France plans to deploy about 70,000 police nationwide, while some major Paris museums will close Saturday, as it prepares for another wave of protests. Looting and unrest accompanied demonstrations a week earlier. High school students’ protests over learning conditions have spread nationwide, fuelled by broader anger over rising living costs.
France is deploying a massive security presence ahead of new nationwide protests. Planned protests led to the cancellation of the weekend programme at Paris’ Grand Palais, a venue for the Art Basel art fair.
A coalition of the Yellow Vests movement, labor unions and students plans marches across France on Saturday, focusing on study conditions and purchasing power. Authorities will deploy about 70,000 police and fear looting and ransacking like that seen alongside protests last Saturday, which drew at least 550,000 participants.
France is preparing for nationwide protests on Saturday, a week after severe unrest. Hundreds of thousands are expected despite restrictions, and the interior ministry plans to deploy 70,000 police officers. Some cities have banned gatherings; Paris museums will close and PSG’s home match has been moved.
Demonstrations across France on Saturday drew 410,000 people, including 110,000 in Paris, according to the Interior Ministry. The union organising the authorised rallies put the nationwide turnout at 800,000, including 250,000 in the capital. Clashes were reported in several cities.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-24 17:10
US President Donald Trump said he could relocate White House reporters, possibly away from the executive residence, while denying he had considered removing the briefing room to restore the historic pool beneath it. He suggested the reporters might be moved to a “less obnoxious location.” The comments come amid tensions with the press, including an ongoing administration fight over a ruling that found a ban on some outlets’ White House access likely unconstitutional.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 17:01
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that he may relocate the White House press corps to another location.
The owner of the New York Stock Exchange wants people to trade stocks around the clock. Given the trading volumes in crypto and other tokenized assets over roughly the past year, the move to introduce stock tokens comes as little surprise.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 17:00
Nathan MacKinnon recorded a goal and three assists, while Nazem Kadri scored his first goal of the season as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 on Friday night.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 17:00
About 25,000 people marched in Madrid, calling for pensions to remain indexed to inflation and for the gender pension gap to be eliminated. Demonstrators worry the system could be weakened depending on next month’s election result. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has pledged to protect pensions, while Popular Party leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo said his party would keep raising them with inflation if elected.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 16:48
Pensioners marched in Madrid on Saturday calling for decent pensions, inflation indexation and an end to the gender gap. Parallel rallies in France and Italy prompted tighter security.
Monitoring channels reported that Ukraine struck several targets in Omsk, including the Omsky Kauchuk petrochemical plant and an Ozon warehouse. The regional governor confirmed a Ukrainian drone attack on a logistics hub, but the reports could not be immediately verified.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 16:48
Serbia is holding an early election, with students emerging as a serious rival for Aleksandar Vučić, the country’s most powerful politician, who has been in charge for 14 years. Vučić stepped down from his second presidential term and is now running for prime minister.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 16:36
The SpaceX CEO’s pledge to give shares to children does not sound especially sincere.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 16:30
The number of politically competitive U.S. House seats is shrinking rapidly for many reasons. A district that was once a political battleground now illustrates why Congress is dysfunctional.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 16:28
A senior intelligence official in the Trump administration warned in a memo seen by Reuters that Iran has intensified efforts to target US personnel, while lethal plots by Tehran against American citizens have reached “advanced stages.”
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 16:25
Iran has stepped up efforts to target U.S. personnel in the Middle East and elsewhere, according to a memo Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton sent Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday. The memo warns that plots to kill U.S. officials have reached “advanced stages.”
An Argentine judge cleared President Javier Milei and 10 others in the LIBRA case. The 60-page ruling said Milei’s post promoting the token did not, on its own, establish fraud.
TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 16:24
La Liga leaders Barcelona host third-placed Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday. Barcelona can extend their lead to nine points, while a Madrid win would halve the current six-point gap. Barcelona are coming off their first defeat of the season, while Madrid have won four straight matches.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 16:18
Barcelona host Real Madrid this weekend in a rivalry dating back to 1902; the clubs have 106 wins each. The article recalls memorable clashes, including Messi’s stoppage-time winner and hat-trick, and a Real victory led by its star-studded lineup.
Yemen says Houthi forces used ballistic missiles to target Aden airport, its port and coast guard facilities.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 16:17
Elon Musk said Saturday that SpaceX had throttled Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine, disrupting a service the country relies on to defend itself against Russia.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 16:15
Ukraine’s government said its military now has a stable Starlink connection, 10 days after sudden speed limits disrupted drone interceptions and led to some missions being cancelled. Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked US allies for restoring Starlink and Starshield to pre-restriction speeds, calling the service vital to frontline logistics and Ukraine’s defence.
Ukraine says restrictions on military Starlink connections have been lifted after more than a week of disruption that hampered drone operations against Russian forces. Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the US are expected to meet in Abu Dhabi next month as attacks continue on both sides, with reported casualties and damage in Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been removed, restoring connectivity for fast-moving military systems after disruptions.
Ukraine’s defence minister says the country has regained a stable Starlink connection after days of restricted service, with speeds now exceeding 400km/h. The limits had affected Ukraine’s military and drone operations for a week.
Starlink and its military version, Starshield, have been vital to Ukrainian military operations, supplying resilient internet access and communications across the battlefield.
Ukraine has regained a “stable” connection to the Starlink and Starshield satellite communications systems, the country’s defence minister said on Saturday. Recent disruptions have caused tensions with Washington over the SpaceX-made network, which is crucial to Ukrainian army operations.
Ukraine’s defence minister said on Saturday that Starlink and its military version, Starshield, were again operating at speeds above 400 kph. Restrictions lasting more than a week had slowed connections and disrupted military operations.
The New York Knicks’ parent company says it will give out more than $3.7 million worth of championship rings and jewelry after calling its use of free rings to bait employees in a cybersecurity test an “unfortunate mistake.” The email had told staff they were eligible for a free Knicks championship ring.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 16:12
More than 100,000 people marched in Paris and other French cities on Saturday to protest school funding and rising living costs. Police used tear gas and water cannons.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 16:12
Student protests over poor high-school conditions, teacher shortages, the pace of the school day and inequalities between private and public education have lasted more than a month. The movement has broadened, drawing in the Yellow Vests, trade unions and wider civil society.
More than 70,000 police officers and gendarmes are due to be deployed across France for protests over worsening school conditions and the rising cost of living. Authorities banned marches in several cities, prompting objections from rights groups; parts of Paris’s transport network and major cultural institutions closed.
Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Unity prime minister told Egypt’s intelligence chief that his government was prepared to address Cairo’s concerns about Mediterranean maritime boundaries and economic waters, his office said Saturday.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 16:10
Protesters and police clashed during anti-government demonstrations in Brussels. The clashes were smaller than those seen in Belgium and France last week.
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Authorities say gunmen stormed a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral on Friday, killing nine people and injuring more than two dozen. A government spokesperson said the attackers followed “extremist takfiri ideology.” Their links to any terror group remain unclear, and no arrests have been announced. Jordan declared three days of national mourning.
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Three masked gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, killing eight and injuring dozens. Their identities remain unconfirmed and they are still at large. Authorities describe the rare attack on a Christian place of worship as terrorism and are investigating.
Jordanian authorities said gunmen killed eight people and wounded 40 during a Friday funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, describing the attack as extremist terrorism. Security was increased at malls, foreign embassies and other sites as authorities continued searching for the attackers.
Nasser al-Burqan said prayers had just begun at a church in Jordan on Friday when he heard a noise he mistook for an air conditioner exploding. As more blasts followed, he realized they were gunshots.
A Jordanian woman injured in the terrorist attack on an Orthodox church in Al-Karak has died, bringing the death toll to eight. Health Minister Ibrahim Al-Baddour said 27 injured people remain in medical facilities, including two in critical condition. The search for the attackers is ongoing.
A roundup of major stories from Europe and beyond on the evening of October 24, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-24 16:00
A midday roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on October 24, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
A morning bulletin highlighting important stories from Europe and beyond, with coverage of world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
With the midterm elections just days away, soaring energy and heating oil costs are one reason the economy remains a top issue for voters in Maine.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 16:00
Infantino says support extends across the “vast, vast majority” of soccer. His bid to sell World Cup stakes did not succeed.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 16:00
As Brazil’s fiercely contested presidential election enters its final stretch, Meta Platforms is emerging as a new villain, replacing Musk in that role.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 16:00
The securities have funded purchases of nearly 136,000 bitcoin. Analysts expect this financing channel to complement the larger ETF market.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 16:00
Block said its voice model can run locally on a MacBook M4 Max.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 16:00
Online retailer Ozon said its logistics center in Omsk was hit by a Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday. Staff were evacuated, and no injuries were reported in preliminary information. A fire broke out and emergency services are at the scene. The regional governor also reported an attack on a logistics center without naming the company.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 15:58
A fire swept through Adolf Hitler’s Alpine retreat, the Eagle’s Nest, on Friday night. Police arrested a 33-year-old German man, while local media reported that much of the site was destroyed and the public was urged to stay away.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 15:56
A fire broke out at the Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s former mountain retreat in southern Germany. Police say a suspect has been detained, and about 200 firefighters were sent to tackle the blaze.
A fire engulfed the Eagle’s Nest in Bavaria, prompting an overnight operation involving about 200 firefighters. No injuries were reported. Police detained a “suspicious person” and are investigating whether the person was connected to the blaze; German media reported investigators suspect arson.
A fire broke out at the Eagle’s Nest, the retreat built for Adolf Hitler in Germany’s Bavarian Alps. Police said efforts to put out the fire were continuing, and one person was detained.
The Kehlsteinhaus, known as the Eagle’s Nest and formerly Adolf Hitler’s mountain retreat, was engulfed in flames late on October 23, 2026. Arson is suspected.
A man was arrested after a fire broke out Friday night at Kehlsteinhaus, Hitler’s former Alpine retreat. Difficult terrain hampered firefighting, and the blaze was still burning Saturday morning.
German police said a fire broke out Friday evening at Kehlsteinhaus, Hitler’s former mountain retreat in Bavaria. About 200 firefighters were sent to the remote site, and police said the building was completely ablaze. A suspect was detained temporarily; no one was injured. Investigators are still examining the cause, with German media reporting suspected arson.
An arrest was made after a major fire broke out at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest mountain retreat in Bavaria. Completed in 1938, the building was designed as a retreat for Nazi officials, though Hitler himself rarely used it.
Police in Bavaria detained a suspect during a fire at Hitler’s Alpine retreat, the Kehlsteinhaus, known as the Eagle’s Nest. About 200 emergency workers were deployed, but difficult terrain hampered firefighting and the blaze was still burning early Saturday. No injuries were reported, and investigators are examining whether the suspect was connected to the fire.
German police said a suspect was detained after a fire broke out at the historic mountain guest house known as the Eagle’s Nest, once used as a retreat by Nazi officials.
A fire engulfed the Kehlsteinhaus, known as Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest, on Friday evening in Bavaria. Firefighters faced difficulties reaching the site, and police said the building and nearby area could only be entered with respiratory protection. A suspect was arrested and a criminal investigation launched; police had no reports of injuries. The site is now a popular restaurant.
German prosecutors say a 21-year-old national has been remanded in pre-trial detention over an alleged attempt to join the so-called Islamic State abroad. He is accused of traveling from Berlin to Ethiopia in 2025, then heading to Pakistan after failing to reach the group in Somalia, where he was reportedly arrested in February. He also faces an accusation of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 15:55
A Circle shareholder filed suit in Washington federal court on Oct. 22, alleging UAE-linked crypto payments enriched Trump’s family and diverted business from USDC. The complaint challenges a $500 million investment in Trump’s World Liberty Financial and a separate $2 billion transaction settled with its USD1 stablecoin.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 15:45
A memo by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton said Iran is in the “advanced stages” of planning attacks against Americans. U.S. embassies are tightening security as warnings about the threat intensify ahead of the midterm elections.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 15:44
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ parent company is pursuing legal action against My Chemical Romance after the band performed this week with dancers wearing outfits resembling the team’s iconic uniforms.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 15:43
A CNT/MDA poll found Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro nearly even before Sunday’s runoff, with Bolsonaro at 46.3 percent and Lula at 45 percent. The survey questioned 2,032 people from October 21 to 23, with a 2.2-point margin of error.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 15:36
Voting in Brazil’s 2026 presidential runoff began at 8 a.m. local time on Sunday, with polls due to close at 5 p.m. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces Liberal Party candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, after both advanced from the first round.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro focused on the economy, infrastructure and regional development in their final debate before Sunday’s runoff. Polls indicate the candidates are tied. The debate included personal attacks and tense exchanges.
The Yang brothers visited the Minnesota Vikings to fulfill Aiden’s Make-A-Wish after Ryan donated bone marrow that saved his brother’s life while Aiden was battling leukemia.
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ABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-24 15:33
A Middle East war that President Donald Trump said would end within weeks now appears poised to escalate as it enters its eighth month.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 15:30
It was a busy week in the news. Take The Associated Press’ weekly quiz to test your knowledge of the biggest stories and find out what you may have missed.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-24 15:30
Six Flags says it will install seat belts on Goliath and other roller coasters with similar restraints after a man fell from a ride at Six Flags Over Georgia and died earlier this month.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 15:30
A group of 184 people in pointed hats and witches’ cloaks set a world record 400 feet above the ground on the Orlando Eye.
AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-24 15:29
Sam Fender has promised to lower prices for his 2027 stadium tour after fans objected to the cost. He said prices had risen beyond what he intended and condemned dividing standing tickets into front and back tiers. Tickets go on sale Friday, with presales on Wednesday morning.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 15:29
Russia’s top-ranked player Daniil Medvedev advanced to the Almaty Open final after winning the first set of their semifinal 6-3. Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik retired because of an injury, and Medvedev will face Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili in the final.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 15:21
Block’s new voice AI sounds strikingly human. Reactions range from amazement to concern that it could enable scams and deception, while CZ is considering possible uses in children’s education.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 15:21
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 for the first time in more than a month.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 15:11
John Healey is set to announce a £7m fund in his first budget as chancellor for a feasibility study into a possible Olympic bid in northern England in the 2040s. The study will assess venues, transport, costs and the chances of success, with northern mayors and more than 40 elite athletes backing the idea.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 15:03
As automated vehicles such as robotaxis become more common on US streets, transit systems are debating whether their trains should operate without a human at the controls.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 15:00
A former hedge fund manager says retail investors who try to beat the market by picking individual stocks and complex ETFs may be better off in broad-market index funds.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 15:00
LG has begun an early Black Friday sale, with its C6 OLED TV discounted in several sizes. The 55-inch model is $999.99, a $400 reduction, while the 65-inch version is $1,399.99, $300 off. LG touts a faster processor, brighter display, and refresh rates up to 165Hz. Researchers have also raised concerns about LG smart TVs collecting user data; LG says the TVs do not continuously record conversations and that voice recognition and interest-based ads are optional and off by default.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 15:00
Some of the world’s largest companies objected to being listed on the first tokenized securities trading venue launched under the SEC’s innovation exemption. The early resistance may reflect issuer caution more than opposition to tokenization itself.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 15:00
A new study found that Grok’s AI overwhelmingly recommends Republican candidates, while OpenAI’s GPT favors Democrats. The models disagreed in more than 90% of nearly 500 election races.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 15:00
Lindsay Powell, who records as Fielded, discusses her latest album, Some Kind of Animal, which moves among R&B, neo-soul, and industrial funk. She also talks about recording gear, wishing AI would disappear, and her fascination with scammer stories and the Japanese cyberpunk film 964 Pinocchio.
TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-24 15:00
Israeli tourism to Cyprus is surging, with nearly 600,000 trips by Israelis last year and investment spreading across several industries. Cypriots say the influx threatens local businesses and is pushing people out of their neighbourhoods.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:56
Trump’s envoys have voiced frustration over delays in carrying out the Gaza plan, according to the report.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 14:51
Early voting starts in New York on Saturday. Voters in the state could help determine which party controls the House for the next two years.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 14:47
China’s Commerce Ministry voiced grave concern and firm opposition to a US Treasury proposal to broaden restrictions on outbound investment in China. It called the move discriminatory, said it would disrupt bilateral economic and trade cooperation and harm US companies, and urged Washington to stop overstretching national security, while reserving the right to respond.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 14:47
China’s commerce ministry on Saturday urged the United States not to broaden restrictions on US investment in China, warning that a proposed rule covering sensitive technologies would disrupt trade ties.
Vanessa Trump, former wife of Donald Trump Jr, says her latest tests came back clear and she is cancer-free. She said she was diagnosed with breast cancer in April and publicly disclosed it in May. A video with her daughter Kai will discuss awareness and prevention.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:45
Bitcoin Core adopted a policy change on Oct. 22 allowing developers to backport fixes for vulnerabilities that are easy to rediscover to every maintained release line, with an advisory published alongside them. An Oct. 18 network snapshot found that 3,671 of 8,422 self-reported Bitcoin Core peers, or 43.6%, were on end-of-life release lines.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:45
The UN-designated International Day of the Snow Leopard fell on October 23. China contains roughly 60% of the species’ global habitat. A survey in Xinjiang identified 109 animals using 312 infrared cameras, and researchers estimated about 205 snow leopards in and around Tomur Peak National Nature Reserve. AI monitoring, compensation schemes and cross-border cooperation support conservation, while habitat loss, declining prey and retaliatory killings remain threats.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:43
A judge ruled that Milei’s promotion of LIBRA did not amount to fraud, despite the attention his support brought to the token, and dropped the criminal investigation.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 14:38
Donald Trump’s influence on the nation’s capital could outlast election results and his presidency if he gets his way, though lawsuits may stand in his path.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:30
Jane Doe’s claim that she was gang-raped at a campus fraternity house in 2024 has brought intense scrutiny to Cornell and its handling of Title IX.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 14:30
Annah Zhu, an associate professor at Wageningen University and Research, said at the 2026 Global Governance Forum in Xiongan that China’s Global Governance Initiative can share China’s experience and amplify the Global South’s voice in global governance. She said environmental governance is a key part of the initiative and pointed to China’s work in renewable energy, tree planting and greening as evidence of its leadership.
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European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno ended her hunger strike, launched to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Russian-occupied Oleshky, after a temporary local ceasefire was agreed. Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said the truce would allow aid deliveries and civilian evacuations from Oct. 27; about 2,000 civilians remain trapped.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 14:22
Kylian Mbappe says winning the Ballon d’Or is his goal despite ending last season without a trophy for Real Madrid or France. He topped the scoring charts at the World Cup, Champions League and La Liga, arguing that individual performance should carry weight, while rivals Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane won major team honours.
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France 24 hosts François Picard and Selina Sykes welcome New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara. Ahead of the Saints’ expected meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he calls the occasion “an opportunity unlike any other” and discusses his career, interest in representing his country in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and plans to expand sporting opportunities in his parents’ birthplace, Liberia.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 14:20
Air defenses are repelling a drone attack on the Northern Industrial Cluster in Russia’s Omsk Region, Governor Vitaly Khotsenko said. He said the drones had reached the cluster and emergency services were at the scene. Omsk Airport had earlier imposed temporary restrictions on arrivals and departures.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 14:17
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