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fox26houston.comFort Bend County Judge race sparks controversy over AI endorsement videoAs political campaigns flood social media feeds with more digital content than ever, a viral endorsement video from Fort Bend County has triggered debate over artificial intelligence in elections.

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While the four Black people depicted in a campaign video shared by Republican Daniel Wong's official FB account are real, the images and 'their' messaging, which offended Black voters, are not. "We're not looking for handouts," Erika Harrison, an www.fox26houston.com/news/fort-be... #BlackskyNews

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attorney and noted political commentator said in an IG video. "We're looking for deeper policies that can impact us, our children and the generations after us." | Brandon Caldwell

ign.comGTA 6's Release Has Led to a Notable Spike in Time Off Requests, According to New DataGTA 6's release has led to as much as a 17% increase in time-off requests, according to a new report.

Economists estimate a $1B loss in productivity in the US due to GTA 6's 11/19 release. While we'll have to wait and see what kind of impact the game has on the world, it is clear this highly anticipated, massive event is expected to have www.ign.com/articles/gta... #BlackskyNews #BlackskyGamers

one of the biggest entertainment launches of all time. Fans in Miami can even eat at a real life version of Burger Shot, a fast food chain in the GTA universe. Plus, on Nov 18, the Miami Heat become the Vice City Heat and play the Bucks in GTA-themed jerseys on a new Vice City court. | Cade Onder

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This week connect with us in Barcelona. 1. Open Knowledge Foundation & @avilarenata.bsky.social Symposium: symposium.opentechresearch.org 2. Our Meetup with incredible people from Isabela from @torproject.org to @drkalyncoghill.blacksky.team: luma.com/mmfpumzi 3. @mozilla.org festival.

theroot.com‘America Amended’ Ep. 3: Black People Securing Firearms

When white terror tore through Atlanta in 1906, Black families were left defenseless against ruthless racist violence. Today, Black American firearm purchases surged by over 58% and Black women are the fastest-growing demo of new gun owners in the U.S. www.theroot.com/exclusive-wh... #BlackskyNews

youtube.comAmerica Amended | Philadelphia: Does the Ballot Equal Power? (15th Amendment) | Ep. 1YouTube video by The Root

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Watch The Roots 'America Amended' Ep. 1 www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQCG...

youtube.comBlack Detroit, Motown & the Right to Protest | America Amended with Trymaine Lee | Ep. 2YouTube video by The Root

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Watch: The Root's 'America Amended' Ep. 2: Black Detroit, Motown & the Right to Protest. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY8-...

wired.comThe US Government Is Hiding a Secret Court Ruling About How It Spies on AmericansTwo US senators say the Trump administration is breaking the law by withholding the FISA court decision while it presses Congress to renew America’s most sweeping surveillance program.

Demand Progress other civil liberties and government accountability groups urged congressional leaders to refuse to reauthorize Section 702 “while the administration actively withholds legally mandated info about how the surveillance program operates.”| | Dell Cameron www.wired.com/story/the-us...

indiewire.comWalter Koenig, Actor Who Played Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90Walter Koenig, who played Anton Chekov on ‘Star Trek,' dies at 90.

Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Andreievich Chekov, a key member of the U.S.S. Enterprise on the original “Star Trek” series and across the first seven films, has died. He was 90. | Brent Lang www.indiewire.com/news/obituar... #BlackskyNews

nbcsports.comWhy is 2026 WNBA Finals Game 6 in the afternoon? Timing, location for Valkyries vs. Dream at State Farm ArenaThe WNBA announced that Game 6 of the 2026 Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream would be moving locations and tip-off times.

The Dream/ Valkyries WNBA Finals game 6 will be played Thursday afternoon at 12:30pm ET. The NBA’s Atlanta Hawks also have a home game Thursday evening at State Farm Arena. Now, their scheduled 7pm tip-off has been moved to 8pm ET. | Syd Pierre www.nbcsports.com/wnba/news/wh... #BlackskyNews

footballscoop.comA coaching autopsy: Dave Aranda, BaylorAfter six and a half seasons, Baylor ended the Dave Aranda era on Sunday. "Anyone who knows Dave Aranda understands what a genuine and honorable person he is and how much he deeply cares for

After six and a half seasons, Baylor ended the Dave Aranda era on Sunday. www.footballscoop.com/2026/10/26/a... #BlackskyNews

kuow.orgMicrosoft offers voluntary buyouts to a quarter of its workforceMicrosoft is giving about 60,000 employees the opportunity to leave with severance voluntarily.

Microsoft Chief People Officer Amy Coleman sent a memo to employees Monday detailing the terms of the voluntary exit offer, which will be available to 60,000 employees or roughly one quarter of Microsoft’s workforce. | Monica Nickelsburg www.kuow.org/technology/2... #BlackskyNews

theroot.com‘America Amended’ Ep. 3: Black People Securing Firearms

In Ep 3 of The Root’s original six-part docuseries, host Trymaine Lee examines racial violence in a historic Black neighborhood in South Atlanta, its lasting aftermath, and how Black women have statistically become the fastest-growing group of new gun owners in the nation. | Angela Wilson

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While the stars were out in LA for JAŸ-Z’s mini-residency at SoFi Stadium last weekend, Kristy Sarah was spotted at Bryson Tiller’s “The Neo Trapsoul Tour” on Sunday. An onlooker spied the pair canoodling sharing a kiss. | Brandon Caldwell thegrio.com/2026/10/26/k... #BlackskyNews

theguardian.com‘Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentreCompany ordered to stop work at two sites in country, which has found itself at forefront of tech firms’ latest push

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Disruption to nature and to residents’ daily lives is being vividly felt. When the trees were felled, the wolves who had lived there came to the village because all the wild animals moved out of the forest.” www.theguardian.com/environment/... #BlackskyNews

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Revelations over Google’s misconduct have prompted public concern over what these deals mean for nearby communities, energy prices for Finnish households and Finland’s natural environment, a national source of pride. Jussi Kangasharju, head of computer science at the University of Helsinki, said

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“They are international companies serving international customers. Very little corporate taxes go to Finland. Data centres ultimately have very little benefit for others except the datacentre operator.”

huffpost.comViral 3-Year-Old Soccer Star ‘Traumatized’ After Police Were Called In The Middle Of The Game“They called the police on a 3-year-old because he’s too good,” Nevada’s father, Don, can be heard saying in the video.

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The incident caught the attention of Eddie Johnson, a former professional soccer player. Nevada will be joining Johnson’s Orlando-based youth soccer training program in January. "He’s gonna take [Nevada] under his wing because he has the proper program for him,” his mother said. | Phil Lewis

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I spoke to the mom of the 3-year-old soccer star who was left "thinking he did something wrong" after a league official called police "due to a disturbance between parents" The youth sports league said they launched a review and reached out to the family

futurism.comTop Economist Finds That AI Has Provided "Zero Financial Payoff" to Companies Outside TechOutside of Big Tech, AI has yet to deliver on any meaningful economic advantages, as Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok argued.

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It’s the latest vote of no confidence as fears of a colossal money pit caving in on itself grow. “Mainstream corporate America is pulling back and viewing token spending ... as a cost center that weighs on margins,” Torsten Slok wrote. | Victor Tangermann futurism.com/artificial-i... #BlackskyNews

pastemagazine.comChris Brown found guilty of affray in London nightclub attack, narrowly avoids jail timePaste Magazine is your source for the best music, movies, TV, comedy, videogames, books, comics, craft beer, politics and more. Discover your favorite albums and films.

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Chris Brown has been found guilty of affray over a brawl with Abraham Diaw at Tape London, hitting him in the head with a bottle in 2023. The R&B singer was sentenced today (10/26) at Southwark Crown Court (as per Sky News and BBC) | Alex Rigotti www.pastemagazine.com/music/chris-... #BlackskyNews

No, it's not just you and no, Jamaican TikTok lady is not "trending for three days enthralling." There's a minor trending topics issue which should be resolved tomorrow.

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We’re aware that Blacksky Trending Topics aren’t updating. Someone will go into office tomorrow to physically reboot the server (and shortly after we’ll have a way to do that reboot remotely)

blacksportsonline.comPolice Called on 3-Year-Old Black Boy Because He Was Too Good at SoccerA family says police escorted them and their 3-year-old son off an i9 Sports youth soccer field in Winter Park after the league issued a trespass, following complaints from opposing parents that the b...

The 'incident,' posted to TT, shows 3y/o Nevada dominating possession in a league with older kids. Opposing parents are heard complaining that the phenom's play was 'unfair'. The family said police escorted them off the field. | Robert Littal blacksportsonline.com/2026/10/poli... #BlackskyNews

theguardian.comCookie theft: how fraudsters get the digital key to your accounts‘Session cookies’ are a primary target for hackers letting them hijack and use your accounts

“Think of a session cookie as a digital key that’s already turned in the lock. When you stay logged into a site, that cookie is what keeps the door open for you. If a hacker steals that active cookie, they essentially become you. www.theguardian.com/money/2026/o... #BlackskyNews

“Once that malware is on your device, it goes straight for your browser’s database, grabs all those active session cookies, and sends them back to the hacker,” says Briedis. “They’re essentially reaching into your digital pocket and grabbing your keys while you’re not looking.”

If it’s your bank they could access your account. If you were shopping online, the fraudsters could change and redirect your order and charge it to your saved payment details. | Hilary Osborne

wordinblack.comA Billion-Dollar Data-Center Tax Break Along the Civil Rights TrailAlabama officials approved a massive AI data center near a historic voting-rights campsite, despite objections from Black residents.

Alabama officials approved a massive AI data center near a historic voting-rights campsite, despite objections from Black residents. Now known as Campsite #3, the site is part of the National Historic Trail commemorating the famed voting-rights march. wordinblack.com/2026/10/a-bi... #BlackskyNews

tmz.comNFL Investigating Jalen Hurts' Blood Clot DiagnosisThe NFL has confirmed they're launching an investigation into Jalen Hurts' medical care and blood clot diagnosis ... after the player was sidelined for the rest of the season.

After the NFLPA demanded a full inquiry by the league into how the Eagles handled Jalen Hurts' medical treatment, the NFL confirmed the launch of an investigation into his care and blood clot diagnosis. QB 1 is sidelined for the rest of the season. www.tmz.com/2026/10/25/j... #BlackskyNews

people.comHomeowner Refuses to Remove ‘Triggering’ Halloween Display Featuring Figures Hanging amid Backlash from Offended NeighborsA Pennsylvania homeowner is refusing to remove his Halloween decorations despite dividing opinions in his neighborhood, according to ABC 6 and NBC 10. The display includes tombstones and bodies hangin...

A PA homeowner is refusing to remove his Halloween decorations despite some neighbors claiming the imagery is distressing. The NAACP in Bucks County, PA., said “triggering” Halloween decorations at a local home evoke painful history. | Latoya Gayle people.com/homeowner-re... #BlackskyNews

tomsguide.comThe iPhone Duo just came out, and owners are already seeing screens crack at the hingeAnd for $2,000 too...

The iPhone Duo, Apple's long-awaited foldable phone, came out this week and, already, cracks are starting to show. Some iPhone Duo early adopters are already running into issues that cause the display to crack along the entire hinge. | Alyse Stanley www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphon... #BlackskyNews

thegrio.comFAMU students protest campus police cooperation with ICEFlorida A&M students protest the university police department’s ICE partnership, calling for the 287(g) agreement to be revoked over campus safety concerns.

Members of FAMU Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) gathered on campus Oct 23 to challenge the school’s partnership with ICE, using the HBCU’s homecoming festivities to renew calls for campus police to end cooperation with ICE. thegrio.com/2026/10/24/f... #BlackskyNews

The dispute centers on the scope of the 287(g) program and what it means for a university police department to take on immigration enforcement responsibilities. Under the program, participating officers can receive federal training and authorization to carry out specific immigration-related duties.

That concern extends to international students and other members of immigrant communities who may worry about how encounters with law enforcement could affect their immigration status. | Bobby Pen

dolphinswire.usatoday.com'Devastated': FAMU homecoming night ends with one of city's worst mass shootingsFlorida A&M University’s homecoming ended in horror and heartache Saturday, Oct. 24, after gunfire broke out following the football game outside Bragg stadium, injuring at least a dozen people, six of them children.

Gunshots, screams and horror followed HBCU FAMU's annual homecoming game Saturday night as attendees were sent scrambling for cover near Bragg Memorial Stadium. Multiple victims, some children, were shot and at least one injured and trampled in the rush. dolphinswire.usatoday.com/story/news/l...

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tallahasseepd.evidence.comPerry Street IncidentTPD Public Digital Media Upload for Perry Street Incident on 10/24/2026.

TPD has established a dedicated tip hotline: (850-891-4610) and activated an evidence submission link: tallahasseepd.evidence.com/axon/communi... and is encouraging the public to securely share photos, videos and other information that may assist detectives. "We need our community's help.

No detail is too small, and no piece of information should go unreported," Revell said. "If you know something, please share it with our detectives. Your information could be the key to holding those responsible accountable."

TPD Police Chief Lawrence Revell said police believed a single shooter, who fired into the crowd, was responsible for the shooting. “Our preliminary information shows that an altercation occurred between individuals,” he said. “Information is still being developed — we’re still working the scene.

metro.co.ukMichael B. Jordan film set disturbed by man 'wielding a butcher knife'

Action near the Miami Vice 85 set got real around midnight Friday as a man got into a 'dispute' with someone and brandished a butcher knife. No injuries were reported and NYPD detained the man, later identified as Alex Perez, 23. | Danni Scott metro.co.uk/2026/10/25/m... #BlackskyNews

thescore.comValkyries respond on road in Game 4 to even WNBA Finals | theScoreGolden State Valkyries guard Gabby Williams scored 17 points with five rebounds and two steals to help defeat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 on the road in Satur…

After losing Games 2 and 3 by a combined 40 points, the Valkyries will return to the Bay Area for Game 5 on Monday with the series tied 2-2. Golden State's win guarantees a Game 6 in the WNBA Finals for the first time. | Jonathan Soveta www.thescore.com/wnba/news/36... #BlackskyNews

veritenews.orgMississippi officer put himself in harm’s way before fatally shooting 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, experts say‘It’s just a tragedy. It could have been avoided,’ says Chuck Wexler, executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum.

Six experts, including a forensic reconstructionist and five consultants in police training and use of force, said at least one of the officers clearly put himself at risk when he stepped in front of the car while pursuing two girls accused of taking a veritenews.org/2026/10/23/m... #BlackskyNews

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in part because Kohen, who is Black, was shot by a white police officer, who Mississippi Today later found had been accused by two separate colleagues of making racially offensive comments toward them. In September, Mississippi Today revealed that Harold Vanderford, the department’s chief, who

had taken no action against Foster in either complaint, routinely used racist slurs in text exchanges with a colleague in the department. Vanderford was fired soon after. Foster resigned this week, and city leadership accepted his resignation late Wednesday. | Sarah Whites-Koditschek, Mukta Joshi

box of diapers and baby clothes from Walmart. It also appears to violate Senatobia Police Department’s use-of-force policy, which says an officer’s “first responsibility” is “to move out of the path of an on-coming vehicle.” Baby Kohen’s death set off protests in Senatobia and sparked outrage,

tmz.comMeghan Markle's Friend Says She Feels 'Relief' That Dad Thomas Is Being InvestigatedMeghan Markle's friend is speaking out about her state of mind after the shocking child porn allegations made against her father, Thomas Markle Sr. ... saying she feels a "real sense of relief" over t...

"As a mum of young children herself, she is utterly devastated by all of this. Above all, her thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed. Their welfare and protection have to come first." www.tmz.com/2026/10/24/m... #BlackskyNews

tpr.orgU.S. birth rate drops to record low, but older women are having more babiesThe U.S. birth rate fell to its lowest level ever recorded, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The drop would have been greater, but women over age 30 are havin...

"The fact that there are a lot of people who still say they want families, but don't feel like they're able to have them [is a concern]. Young people say, I can barely take care of myself I can't imagine taking care of someone else." | Brian Mann www.tpr.org/news/2026-10... #BlackskyNews

phys.orgEntrepreneurs live longer than salaried workers, study revealsConventional wisdom suggests that the long hours and pressures of entrepreneurship can take a toll on health. But new research by Cristiano Bellavitis, associate professor in the School of Business at...

Drawing on more than 20 years of data from over 27,000 Americans aged 50+, Bellavitis' study finds that people who have engaged in entrepreneurship have approximately a 10% lower risk of death than nonentrepreneurs | Stevens Institute of Technology phys.org/news/2026-10... #BlackskyNews #MedSky

wxyz.comDOJ to send election monitors to 7 Michigan cities, including Detroit & WarrenThe U.S. Department of Justice will be sending election monitors to seven Michigan cities, according the Michigan Attorney General's Office.

According to AG Dana Nessel, the DOJ's Civil Rights Division sent notices to the cities that monitors will be present at the polling places on Election Day. The cities are: Detroit Warren Hamtramck Flint Grand Rapids East Lansing Lansing | Max White www.wxyz.com/news/nationa... #BlackskyNews

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