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Developing·Oct 17, 2026

Trump approves firing-squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Hasan

Trump cancelled the livestream of Nidal Hasan’s Dec. 3 firing-squad execution at Fort Hood; the execution will proceed.
Pope Leo XIV is cleared to leave Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after lung surgery and expected to return to the Vatican Saturday.

18 stories · 2283 sources

SummerHaven Adds New Stakes in Viasat and Four Other Firms — 3hSummerHaven Investment Management disclosed new third-quarter stakes in Viasat, The Bancorp, Par Pacific and NB Bancorp, valued at roughly $3.6 million, $1.0 million, $2.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively. It also increased its Ryder System position by 50.5%, to 6,444 shares worth about $1.5 million.

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Derek Foss Increasing the Ryder System position shows they expect steady demand in freight and logistics.

Pumpkin Spill Disrupts Traffic, Hits Church Fundraiser — 2dAn 18-wheeler struck a low-hanging limb while exiting the Ravenel Bridge onto Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant, tearing open its trailer and spilling pumpkins across the road. Police closed lanes as crews cleared the scene, causing traffic delays.

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Trump Cancels Livestream of Hasan Execution — 6dThe EU warned platforms that they must enforce their rules against livestreaming executions and could face action under the Digital Services Act if they fail to do so in Europe. The warning followed a U.S. proposal to broadcast the planned firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, though President Donald Trump has not confirmed whether it will be public.

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NASA names Stephen Cash to end acting director period at Marshall — 1dNASA has named veteran engineer and aerospace executive Stephen Cash director of Marshall Space Flight Center, returning him to the center where he began his career in 1982. He will oversee more than 5,000 employees and Marshall’s contributions to Artemis and advanced propulsion, including nuclear power research.

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Rachel Meyers Overseeing five thousand people is no small task. Glad they picked an engineer with real aerospace experience instead of an outsider.

IJRAt Least 7 Dead, Dozens Injured After Explosion Reported At Canadian Military BaseParis Apodaca · 7 min · 3h

Golf Teams Post State, Tournament ResultsSports — 4dMorgan opened the 3A boys golf state tournament with a 13-stroke lead over Carbon, while Jace Benson led individuals at one under par. Elsewhere, Ottawa Hills won Ohio’s Division III title by 42 strokes as Pettisville finished runner-up for a second straight year; Pleasant Valley placed second and North Scott third at Iowa’s state tournament.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Botched Execution, Planned Livestream Reignite US Death-Penalty Debate — Oct 9, 2026The Pentagon’s reported plan to livestream the firing-squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, alongside reports that Christa Pike survived a lethal-injection attempt in Tennessee, has reignited debate over capital punishment and how executions are carried out. Supporters argue public executions could deter crime, while critics say broadcasting a killing would turn justice into revenge and spectacle, with troubling historical associations; opponents of the death penalty also question its deterrent value and reject it on moral grounds.

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Trump Reverses Plan to Livestream Hasan Execution — 5dArchbishop Timothy Broglio condemned the Pentagon’s plan to livestream Nidal Hasan’s scheduled firing-squad execution, urging Catholic service members assigned to the firing squad to seek exemption. Citing the Church’s opposition to capital punishment and concerns about human dignity and moral injury, he questioned the value of making the execution public; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended the broadcast as a way to show the consequences of such crimes.

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Trump Reverses Hegseth Plan to Livestream Hasan Firing Squad Execution — 2dTrump cancelled the livestream of Nidal Hasan’s Dec. 3 firing-squad execution at Fort Hood; the execution will proceed, and victims’ families may attend.

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Catholic Archbishop Urges Exemptions From Hasan Firing Squad — Oct 9, 2026Plans to livestream the Dec. 3 firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan have prompted soldiers to seek religious exemptions or guidance, with a military religious-freedom group predicting many more may object; military rules may not provide an exemption for refusing a single assignment. The proposal has also drawn criticism from lawmakers, while Vice President JD Vance said he doubted the livestream would happen and would not watch it.

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BooksWorthiness comes first — then you can actually liveStop performing enoughness and start practicing it imperfectly on purpose.2h · 5 reads

Microsoft wins approval for seven larger data centersBusiness — 6dMicrosoft has revised its Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, campus plan from nine data center buildings to seven, plus a storage building and two substations. The redesigned campus would have about 5.88 million square feet—roughly 400,000 more than the earlier plan—and Microsoft says the changes are intended to bring capacity online faster; local approval is pending.

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Evangelicals Join Catholics In Condemning Pentagon’s Plan To Livestream Fort Hood Killer’s Execution — 4dA leading evangelical organization joined prominent Catholic leaders in condemning the Pentagon's plans to publicly livestream the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Hasan Execution Makes a Statement1 source — 5d

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NASA Shares Hubble’s Gravitationally Lensed Cosmic Smile — 5dNASA highlighted a Hubble image of galaxy cluster SDSS J1038+4849 that resembles a smiling face: its bright galaxies form the “eyes,” while gravitational lensing creates the curved arcs that look like a grin. The phenomenon, caused by massive objects bending light, also helps astronomers study distant galaxies and map dark matter.

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American University Volleyball Reaches 1,001 WinsSports — 6dPleasant Valley and Piedmont advanced to the Class 2A Area 11 volleyball championship, while American University celebrated its 1,000th program win. Iowa went 0-2 on its Michigan road trip, and Eastern Illinois ended its weekend with a sweep of UT Martin as Ariadna Pereles reached 1,000 career digs.

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IJREXCLUSIVE: The Iran War Is Going To Go Ballistic After MidtermsFrancis Kapper · 8 min · 4h

Pope Leo rejects death penalty as US plans livestreamed execution — Oct 10, 2026Pope Leo XIV called the death penalty 'inadmissible' on Oct. 10 as the U.S. set a Dec. 3 livestreamed firing-squad execution for Nidal Hasan.

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Nidal Hasan Is a Paraplegic2 sources — 5d

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US Plans Livestreamed Hasan Firing-Squad Execution — Oct 8, 2026Pentagon will livestream Nidal Malik Hasan's Dec. 3 firing-squad execution at Fort Hood, the first U.S. military execution since 1961.

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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Your take on prioritizing coverage that shows crime doesn't pay stands out. Feedback like this directly shapes the kinds of stories we decide to pursue going forward.

El-Sayed Asked Piker to Tone Down Campaign Rhetoric — Oct 7, 2026Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed reportedly asked streamer Hasan Piker to curb his inflammatory rhetoric, warning it was costing him votes as he tries to broaden support in a tight race against Republican Mike Rogers. The reports highlight lingering concerns among some Democrats and Jewish voters over El-Sayed’s association with Piker and his positions on Israel.

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Riyadh Airport Attack Triggers Airline Disruptions — Oct 8, 2026Indian airlines, including Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and IndiGo, suspended or cancelled Riyadh flights amid heightened security concerns following attacks on Saudi airports; some flights returned or diverted. The reported attacks killed three people and injured dozens, while affected passengers were offered refunds or rebooking options.

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BooksOptimism is a teachable habit of explaining setbacksPessimistic explanations—not fixed personality—drive who gives up, gets depressed, and quits after failure.3h · 2 reads

Pope Leo XIV calls death penalty inadmissible ahead of Fort Hood execution — 6dPope Leo called capital punishment inadmissible on World Day Against the Death Penalty. Nidal Hasan’s military death sentence for killing 13 at Fort Hood still stands, and Trump has not decided on the livestream.

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Trump approves firing squad for Fort Hood shooter Hasan — Oct 6, 2026Trump approved U.S. Army firing squad for Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 at Fort Hood in 2009; it would be the first military execution since 1961.

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Dana Whitfield Justice for the victims finally arrives even if it took over a decade to approve.

Crew-12 Returns Safely to Earth — Oct 4, 2026NASA and SpaceX planned to undock the Crew-12 Dragon from the International Space Station on Oct. 7, with four astronauts scheduled to splash down off California the following day. The timing depended on spacecraft, recovery-team and weather conditions, and NASA planned to stream the return live.

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Pheasant Seasons Set to Open in Minnesota, PennsylvaniaLifestyle — Oct 8, 2026Pheasant seasons are opening across the Upper Midwest and Pennsylvania: Minnesota’s starts Oct. 10, with state reports showing higher bird numbers than last year, while Pennsylvania’s junior hunt begins Oct. 10 and its regular season opens Oct. 24 with expanded hunting dates and about 232,000 pheasants slated for release. South Dakota is also seeing rising interest ahead of its season, reflected in increased small-game license sales as crop harvesting may improve hunting opportunities.

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Two Men Deny Iran-Linked London Surveillance Charges — Oct 9, 2026Nematollah Shahsavani and Alireza Farasati pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey to a National Security Act charge alleging 2025 surveillance of the Israeli Embassy and Bevis Marks Synagogue for Iran.

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IJRPope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer DiagnosisSpencer Lombardo · 3 min · 17h