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US Military Reportedly Low On Critical ‘Bunker Buster’ Munition — 4hThe Department of War is running low on a critical munition as President Donald Trump weighs next steps in Iran, according to an Oct. 15 report.

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Teacher, Three Students Killed in Bend School Shooting — 1dA 16-year-old killed teacher Megan Lambert, 25, and three children ages 5, 8 and 11 in a Bend, Oregon special-ed classroom; two others critically injured.

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Generals and journalists who backed past wars criticize live executions1 source — 1d

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Derek Foss It's important to hear from experienced voices against live executions, even if they supported other military actions before.

Princeton Orientation Includes Criticism of Trump — 2d

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Tom Gallagher Freshmen need practical info about campus, not a lecture on why Trump is wrong.

New Trump Press Secretary Pushes Back on Criticism of First Briefing — 1dKatie Zacharia is pushing back against criticism of her first White House press briefing, saying she had been on the job for less than eight hours before facing reporters at the po… — by Andrew Powell

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

DeSantis Disputes Milton Residents' Criticism of Isaias Recovery — 1dFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis faced criticism from Panhandle residents over Hurricane Isaias recovery and pressure to reopen schools, while he defended the state’s regional response; state leaders anticipated seeking expanded federal aid. Amateur-radio volunteers also helped maintain emergency communications as conventional networks risked disruption.

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Shane Gillis Episode Draws Feminist Criticism on The Spectacle — 2d

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Marcus Bell Shane Gillis deserves to joke freely without every punchline being labeled offensive by feminists.

Juvenile Critically Injured in Flint Home ShootingWorld — 3dA juvenile male was critically injured in an early Wednesday shooting inside a home on Sloan Street in Flint. Police are investigating and have not announced any arrests or suspect information.

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Man Critically Injured in Bridgeport Park Rock Attack — 3dAn unidentified man believed to be homeless is in critical condition after being struck in the head with a large rock at Bridgeport’s B.J. Brown Park Wednesday morning. Police believe he may have been asleep and are asking the public to help identify him and find the attacker.

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Egypt's Sisi pledges to step down by 2030 — 18hEgyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says he will leave office when his current term ends in 2030 and will not seek further constitutional changes to extend his rule. His pledge addresses speculation fueled by 2019 amendments that extended presidential terms and enabled his current mandate; critics say those changes concentrated power, while Sisi says he plans to prepare a new generation of leaders.

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Sam Okafor I remain cautious after the last term extensions but hope he follows through on building up the next set of leaders.

Cunningham Criticizes WNBA Officiating After Reese Incident — 2dIndiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham criticized officials for not giving Angel Reese a technical after she followed Sabrina Ionescu while yelling during the semifinals, and also called some of Reese’s physical plays dangerous. Cunningham separately urged the WNBA to explain its handling of a disputed reset-timeout incident involving Breanna Stewart; the league later described that episode as a misunderstanding.

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Maya Lindstrom Cunningham is right that the league needs to call consistent technicals when players chase and yell at opponents like that.

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.

Harper’s to Honor NPR CEO Maher With First Amendment Award — 1dHarper's Magazine is honoring NPR CEO Katherine Maher with its "First Amendment Award" despite Maher's past criticism of the very same First Amendment.

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Critics Trash Katie Zacharia’s First Day at Podium: ‘Brutally Bad’ — 4dKatie Zacharia’s first day at the White House brief room’s podium was met with some harsh criticism. The anonymous official told MS NOW’s Jake Traylor Zacharia, 41, is on track to… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Uncle Sam Planning To Pour Even More Cash Into Africa As Critical Mineral Race Heats Up — 5dThe Trump administration is looking to pour more money into African mining projects as Washington battles to break Beijing's grip on critical minerals.

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Worcester Shooting Kills One, Critically Injures AnotherWorld — 4dA shooting near Hurricane Betty’s in Worcester early Sunday left one man dead and another critically injured. Police are investigating; no arrests have been announced, and it remains unclear whether the shooting occurred inside or outside the club.

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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.

Paramount’s New Avatar Series Draws Criticism Over LGBT Themes1 source — 5d

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Memphis crash kills five, critically injures two officers — 6dSix people were in one car in a Memphis crash; five died. Two MPD officers in the other vehicle were critically injured.

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Trump Arch Plans Submitted Without Military Complex Mention — 1dFinal plans for President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch describe a ceremonial and visitor attraction but do not mention the drones, snipers or ammunition he previously said it would include. The administration says the design can still accommodate undisclosed national-security features, while critics have raised concerns about the project’s location near Arlington National Cemetery and the airport flight path.

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Little Rock Shooting Kills Two; Twin Brother ChargedWorld — 2dA shooting at a Circle K on Colonel Glenn Road in Little Rock left two people dead and three others in critical condition, police said. Multiple suspects are in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Columbus Day critics accused of anti-Italian bias1 source — 6d

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Phoenix Wrong-Way Crash Kills Girl, Driver ArrestedAuto — 3dIn one wrong-way crash near 18th Street and Washington Street in Phoenix, a 10-year-old girl later died, her mother remained critical, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder and aggravated assault after allegedly driving drunk. Separate reports describe another crash at the intersection in which a mother and daughter were critically injured; it is unclear whether the incidents are connected.

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World Bank targets fivefold minerals financing by 2030 — 2dWorld Bank sets $19 billion critical minerals financing target for fiscal 2026-2030—five times the prior period—and flags 20 partner countries, Banga says.

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Derek Foss Nineteen billion spread over five years and twenty nations feels thin if the goal is actual local factories and steady jobs.

T.J. Ward Criticizes Parsons Over Daniels Comments — 3dMicah Parsons said Jayden Daniels’ overtime clock-management mistake in Washington’s tie with the Giants could cost coach Dan Quinn his job, prompting former safety T.J. Ward to criticize Parsons for weighing in while sidelined with an injury. ESPN’s Mike Greenberg called the comments inappropriate, while LeSean McCoy objected to Ward’s claim that Parsons had accomplished little in the NFL.

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Katie Zacharia Responds to Criticism: ‘I Did My Very Best’ — 1dNew White House press secretary Katie Zacharia defended her shaky first press briefing, saying “I feel like I did my very best.” Zacharia made her debut in White House briefing r… — by Sandra Rhodes

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