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Starlink restrictions could weaken Ukraine’s air defences, former NATO official warnsWorld

Starlink began providing satellite broadband in Ukraine days after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, the service helps Ukraine guide long-range drones to targets and is vital for battlefield communications, military coordination and frontline supply deliveries; its resistance to jamming is also crucial.

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Thousands of supermarket fridges remain exposed after cyberattackTech1:26

Thousands of supermarket fridges remain exposed following a cyberattack. No group has claimed responsibility, and experts warn that thousands of similarly exposed devices are still online. A separate incident is disrupting Dutch grocer Albert Heijn.

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Ford says ‘the world is watching’ Canada amid trade war with USPolitics

Ontario Premier Doug Ford discussed the uncertain trade relationship with the United States under the Trump administration at an Empire Club of Canada event with National Bank Vice Chair Andrew Furey. Ford said he often speaks with US counterparts and has yet to meet a Republican governor, senator or congressperson who endorses Trump attacking Canada, which he called the country’s closest friend.

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Archaeologists say wreck off Turkey may be oldest ever foundScience

Archaeologists believe a wreck discovered off Turkey’s southern coast near Kekova Island may be the oldest shipwreck ever found. It is thought to date back 4,400 to 4,700 years, and nearby amphoras resemble those from the Bronze Age Levant.

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Can the grid keep up with EVs, factories and the push to modernize power?Tech

Electric vehicles, new factories and renewable projects are putting fresh pressure on the grid while creating opportunities. Leaders from Weave Grid, Rewiring America and Veir will discuss how to modernize the system and where investment is going.

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BofA takes US regulatory fines seriously, CEO Moynihan saysEconomy

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan addressed the $1.2 billion in fines imposed on the bank by the US government. He said the company takes the penalties seriously, that accountability exists within the firm, and that their costs are part of its “baseline.”

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Ilhan Omar’s family subpoenaed in federal probePolitics

Fox News justice correspondent David Spunt reports that the Justice Department issued subpoenas to family members of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., amid a federal investigation. Former federal prosecutor Andrew Cherkasky joins the program to discuss possible fallout.

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India’s youth-led protests defy Modi governmentPolitics

What began as online satire by young people angered over corruption has become a serious challenge for the Indian government. Authorities have shut transport and blocked rally sites in the capital to curb the Cockroach movement, which helped force out the education minister over widespread exam cheating and is now leading protests against voter-roll deletions, with the election commission chief accused of…

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Samsung brings stablecoin transfers to 82M Galaxy devices; Bitcoin slides on hot CPIEconomy

CoinDesk’s Public Keys discusses Samsung’s move to enable USDC stablecoin transfers on 82 million Galaxy devices in the U.S. Nuva Labs CEO Anthony Moro also explains HOME, a token offering non-U.S. investors a 7% target yield backed by tokenized U.S. home equity loans originated by Figure.

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Police clash with India's Congress youth wing during protest against election chiefPolitics

Young members of India's main opposition Congress party were involved in a police clash at a New Delhi demonstration against the election chief on Wednesday. Demonstrations spearheaded by the “Cockroach” youth movement have grown more intense since election authorities started deleting upwards of 130 million entries from voter rolls.

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DOJ to announce tax-fraud enforcement chargesPolitics

Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald and several U.S. attorneys are briefing reporters on tax-fraud enforcement and announcing what they describe as “significant charges” under the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division.

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The $8 million AI music scam | The VergecastTech

Mike Smith was sentenced to 18 months in prison and fined more than $8 million for building an AI system that fabricated billions of streams and brought him millions in royalties. Wired’s Kate Knibbs discusses how he did it, how he was caught, and what the case says about the internet’s growing slop problem.

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How will a new alliance affect the conflict in eastern DRC?World

Joseph Kabila, who ruled the Democratic Republic of the Congo for almost two decades, is making a comeback and has formed a coalition with M23 fighters in the east. He will lead the political-military Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, which opposes President Felix Tshisekedi’s government. Many say the move could worsen the fighting.

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Ukrainian ex-officer goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream bombingWorld

A former Ukrainian military officer went on trial in Germany on Wednesday, accused of organizing the covert operation that blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022. Identified only as Serhii K. under German privacy rules, he is accused of leading Ukrainian agents, including divers and an explosives expert.

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Current with Christine Romans – Oct. 14Other

The consumer price index rose 3.7% in September, attributed to high energy and diesel prices. Trump campaigned in Alaska for Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, while Catholics around the world prayed for Pope Leo’s recovery after lung surgery.

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Key U.S. midterm battlegrounds for Canadians to watchPolitics

Washington correspondents identify Ohio, Maine and Texas as states to watch in the midterm election. Ohio faces tensions over data-centre development, Maine is debating tariffs and trade ties with Canada, and a tight Texas race has Donald Trump visiting the state three times in one month.

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Product-Market Fit Red Flags: How to Know If You Really Have It | Disrupt 2026Tech

In the AI hype cycle, product-market fit signals are easier to fake and harder to trust. Anu Bharadwaj, Rajeev Dham, and Rahul Vohra discuss what false PMF looks like, how to distinguish genuine retention from hype-driven adoption, and how to spot real customer pull versus short-lived momentum.

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Zelenskyy seeks UK support as Ukraine faces deepening US crisisWorld

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking support in London amid growing uncertainty in Ukraine’s relationship with the United States. Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Zelenskyy, while Washington’s easing of restrictions on Russian diesel exports has raised questions about its policy toward Moscow. Limits on Starlink are also disrupting Ukrainian military drone operations.

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How close is commercial fusion? Energy leaders weigh inTech

Advances in science, engineering and private investment are bringing commercial fusion nearer. Leaders from Helion and Commonwealth Fusion Systems discuss what is driving the industry, the challenges it still faces and what is needed to deliver power to the grid at scale.

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LIVE: NBC News NOW — Oct. 15Other

NBC News NOW is broadcasting live, covering breaking news and developing stories in real time, with on-the-scene reporting and deeper looks at issues in the day's news.

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