Roundtable CEO James Heckman and Coinbase Institutional Head of Strategy John D’Agostino join Prediction Market News to discuss real-time stablecoin payouts to publishers, the gradual rise of agentic trading and how tokenization could drive mainstream adoption. The program also highlights Polymarket US reaching $8.7 billion.

TThe Block2026-10-20 18:49

In recent months, the AI industry has taken aim at problems that have stumped mathematicians for years. Some models have made major headway, though the scale of their achievements is not always clear. The Verge’s Robert Hart discusses what OpenAI and others have accomplished, their disastrous dealings with researchers, and the future of human mathematics.

TThe Verge2026-10-20 18:48

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor responds to President Donald Trump’s latest comments on Russia, as questions grow about continued U.S. support for Ukraine.

AABC News2026-10-20 18:47

Final results are still pending, but current figures show about three-quarters of Alberta voters chose to remain in Canada. Political observers discuss the referendum result and what may follow, alongside voices from both the pro-independence and pro-unity camps.

CCBC News2026-10-20 18:44

B.C. resident Dona Wilkie says her 2021 Toyota Highlander began shifting aggressively and making a whining noise during an August drive to Calgary. She contacted her Toyota dealership after arriving and is now battling the automaker over a $13,000 bill following the transmission failure.

GGlobal News2026-10-20 18:44

On Tuesday, workers cleared street debris and removed graffiti from a monument at Place de la République in Paris, following a weekend marked by France’s worst rioting in years.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-20 18:42

A24’s documentary “You Can See Everything” has grossed more than $15 million and is quickly becoming one of the year’s most discussed films. Wired Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond talks about the film, her interview with Nathan Fielder and the online conversation it has sparked.

NNBC News2026-10-20 18:42

A new gene therapy is enabling some children who were born deaf to hear. NBC’s Dr. Akshay Syal explains the breakthrough and the type of hearing loss it may treat.

NNBC News2026-10-20 18:38

A former Cornell student at the center of a campus sexual assault case said in a letter to faculty that she felt unsupported by the university president and outlined her concerns. NBC News’ Danny Cevallos discusses the legal and institutional fallout.

NNBC News2026-10-20 18:34

Former DOJ prosecutor Jim Trusty discusses developments in the federal investigation involving Rep. Ilhan Omar and charges against 28 noncitizens in California who are accused of election crimes.

FFox News2026-10-20 18:30

Panama helps a fellow soldier and unexpectedly meets a Ukrainian woman he falls in love with. As he gets to know her family, he becomes immersed in Ukrainian culture, language and traditions. Meanwhile, a translator forms deep bonds with the Latino soldiers he works alongside, and a Ukrainian army commander says he would be nothing without his Latino “Stormtroopers.” As the war continues, mutual respect and appreciation grow between Ukrainians and many Latino soldiers.

DDW News2026-10-20 18:30

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll puts President Trump’s net approval at an all-time low of -35, down 41 points from January 2025. CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten says Trump accounts for four of the worst presidential net-approval readings since 1938 for October before midterm elections. Abby Phillip’s panel also discusses Trump’s claim that he is “winning” at rallies in Republican states and his penchant for…

CCNN2026-10-20 18:29

Teresa Hiatt, whose brother was critically injured in the fatal fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, shared an update on his health and reflected on his military service.

CCBC News2026-10-20 18:13

Qatar welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Doha with full state honours. As the two countries deepen strategic ties, Macron is seeking energy deals with Gulf partners to help ease fuel prices in France and contribute to regional stability.

Eeuronews2026-10-20 18:09

With two weeks to go before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are expected to make an announcement in the Oval Office.

RReuters2026-10-20 18:08

Residents of Zawtar al Gharbieh in southern Lebanon are trying to rebuild their lives while a planned phased Israeli withdrawal remains stalled. Israeli troops have left the town but remain nearby, and residents report gunfire, drone surveillance and destruction. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Hezbollah must be fully disarmed before further withdrawals and accuses the Lebanese government of failing to meet its obligations.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-20 18:07

At 77, Houston grandmother Sistafabu Modupe still has to work because her monthly Social Security check does not cover her bills. Like millions of older Americans facing financial hardship, she has accepted that she may need to work for the rest of her life.

NNBC News2026-10-20 18:04

A US-brokered ceasefire was meant to end Israel’s war on Gaza, raising hopes among more than two million people in the Strip that conditions would improve. But Israel has continued its attacks. The World Food Programme says funding shortages are forcing it to scale back operations, leaving half a million Palestinians without badly needed food aid as scarce supplies face further strain.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-20 18:02

Houthi forces have encircled Yemen's Taiz, where residents are queuing for gas and garbage is piling up in the streets as the city faces shortages of basic goods.

RReuters2026-10-20 18:02

Memphis leaders are set to consider a contentious plan today to halt new data center development for up to a year. A meeting on the issue two weeks ago sparked protests, calls to police and a fistfight at City Hall.

CCNN2026-10-20 18:01

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there were “positive signals” from the United States after he met US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo, Norway.

AABC News2026-10-20 18:00

A 43-year-old man has been charged after a car hit Australian MP Helen Haines in Victoria on Monday. Haines remains in critical condition after surgery and is reported to have lost one leg.

BBBC News2026-10-20 18:00

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NNBC News2026-10-20 17:50

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Norway with US envoy Steve Witkoff, who has unsuccessfully tried to guide Russia and Ukraine toward a settlement to end the war.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-20 17:50