The White House confirmed to the BBC that Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” of her role as press secretary, without giving a departure date. Donald Trump said he had urged her to reconsider the job and that the media had treated her “very, very badly” in recent days.

BBBC News2026-10-16 18:42

Nell Daly, David H. Rosmarin and Jack Withinshaw discuss the hidden psychological costs of high-growth environments, including burnout, decision fatigue and the strain on identity from sustained pressure. They share systems, habits and mental frameworks that can help leaders endure and perform.

TTechCrunch2026-10-16 18:38

Investors now expect startups to achieve in months what once took years. Two founders and an investor from Lovable, Polsia and Theory Ventures discuss how startups can accelerate revenue and stand out quickly.

TTechCrunch2026-10-16 18:35

Residents of Taiz say the Houthi siege is leaving them “choking,” with rubbish accumulating in the streets and fuel running short. The Houthis cut a main road from Taiz to Aden last week, encircling government forces. Aid agencies warn conditions are worsening rapidly.

GGuardian News2026-10-16 18:34

Kareem Amin of Clay discusses the work of GTM engineers and their growing role in corporate expansion, a discipline AI brought into being over the past two years.

TTechCrunch2026-10-16 18:32

As transatlantic ties face renewed geopolitical uncertainty, former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves assesses Washington’s changing approach to Russia’s war on Ukraine and its implications for European security. He asks whether Europe can build the political unity, strategic independence and military capabilities needed to defend its interests.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-16 18:27

OpenAI Head of Enterprise Product Alexander Embiricos outlines the company’s vision for AI agents that act on users’ behalf, not merely answer questions. He discusses what Dots suggests about AI’s next phase and how privacy and trust may shape the adoption of personal agents, which could gain access to more of people’s data and digital lives.

TTechCrunch2026-10-16 18:26

Cal AI’s Zach Yadegari discusses how a startup can turn overnight viral attention into lasting retention and a durable company.

TTechCrunch2026-10-16 18:25

Advisers say President Donald Trump has fired Katie Zacharia, ending her turbulent week-long stint as the White House’s top spokesperson. Earlier, Trump said he had asked her to reconsider the role.

CCNN2026-10-16 18:18

Founders from Molecule.one, Nephrogen, and Glīd reflect on life after pitching, including what worked, what changed, and what they would do differently. They also offer advice to this year’s finalists.

TTechCrunch2026-10-16 18:17

Many companies only discover the gap between AI capability and reliability after deployment. Hugging Face Chief Policy Officer Irene Solaiman explains how to test models and agents before they are used in real work.

TTechCrunch2026-10-16 18:15

AI is putting pressure on traditional SaaS pricing and defensibility. Two investors and a founder from Sapphire Ventures, NEA, and Monte Carlo discuss what is changing and which approaches still work.

TTechCrunch2026-10-16 18:15

NBC News NOW is broadcasting live with real-time coverage of breaking and developing stories, including on-the-scene reporting and deeper looks at issues in the news.

NNBC News2026-10-16 18:07

The program reports new details about an Oregon elementary school shooting that killed three children and a teacher, Trump campaigning in Georgia amid growing voter frustration over the economy, and Russian drone strikes in Ukraine that killed three people and left more than a million without power.

NNBC News2026-10-16 18:06

With three weeks remaining before the midterm elections, some Democratic lawmakers are renewing calls for gun control after a deadly school shooting in Oregon. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports on lawmakers’ latest reactions.

NNBC News2026-10-16 18:06

Fox News' John Roberts reports on the departure of newly appointed White House press secretary Katie Zacharia after just one week in the post.

FFox News2026-10-16 18:06

Albania’s prime minister blamed “foreign hands” for the growing anti-government unrest. Police said 160 people were detained after violent incidents on Thursday evening.

Eeuronews2026-10-16 18:02

Cobb County officials are holding a news conference about reopening Six Flags Over Georgia after a man died in a fall from the park’s Goliath roller coaster.

AABC News2026-10-16 18:01

A look at Marketplace’s hidden-camera investigations, including how the program decides when to go undercover, why it does so and what it takes to uncover the truth.

CCBC News2026-10-16 18:00

Anti-government demonstrations in Albania have entered a fourth day. Protesters and riot police have clashed in several major cities, with government buildings and some private businesses attacked; the unrest has spread from Tirana to cities in the west, south and east.

BBBC News2026-10-16 18:00

Michael Harris, deputy leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada, says Option 2 on Alberta separation would let the province negotiate from a position of strength. Former Lethbridge mayor Chris Spearman argues Option 1 would help avoid uncertainty and economic weakness.

CCBC News2026-10-16 17:59

Kaylub Giamanco was driving home after lunch Thursday when he heard gunshots and saw a gunman enter Silver Rail Elementary School, his brother said. NBC News reports on Giamanco’s intervention.

NNBC News2026-10-16 17:55

Toronto is set to become Canada’s first city with self-driving taxis. California-based Waymo plans to put its automated vehicles on the streets in 2028 and will begin manually driving them on Toronto roads in the coming days to adapt to the city. Existing ride-hailing services question why more American companies are being allowed into the market.

GGlobal News2026-10-16 17:52

At a news briefing in Brussels on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paused and smiled when asked whether U.S. President Donald Trump was making him a scapegoat for his own political troubles.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-16 17:42