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Milan's luxury shops are shutting down as Italy gets ready to deploy troops in response to ongoing protests. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/20/milan-luxury-shops-close-italy-to-deploy-troops-youth-protests-europe

Toronto has re-elected Olivia Chow as mayor, securing her position for another term. https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/olivia-chow-re-elected-as-toronto-mayor/

US is set to nominate Viktor Orbán as UN Secretary General, according to the Wall Street Journal. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88188

Trump claims he will ban everyone from using the phrase "artificial intelligence." https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-ban-artificial-intelligence-phrase-b3074397.html

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims Arabs don’t produce science or literature. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/27/robert-f-kennedy-jr-says-arabs-dont-produce-science-or-literature

Leaked body cam footage reveals moments leading up to the police shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in Senatobia, MS. https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/10/21/watch-leaked-video-shows-moments-leading-up-deadly-senatobia-police-shooting-1-year-old-kohen-wiley/

Democrats have established a 27-point lead in early voting, while GOP turnout has sharply declined.

A Georgia House candidate is facing accusations of child molestation following an incident at a bus stop in Cobb County. https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/smyrna-man-faces-child-molestation-charge-after-bus-stop-incident.amp

MAGA voters claim they're voting red to stop communism but can't even define what it means. "That's a hard term." https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/10/quick-hit-voters-cant-define-communism-after-saying-theyre-voting-red-to-stop-it/

Red state Democrat receives praise for his “excellent” response to a trans rights question, with supporters saying, “God bless this man.” https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/10/red-state-democrat-praised-for-excellent-response-to-trans-rights-question-god-bless-this-man/

The Supreme Court is set to allow taxpayer funding for anti-LGBTQ discrimination https://www.vox.com/politics/507466/supreme-court-st-mary-roy-religion-lgbtq-discrimination

Airbnb has implemented new rules that limit the cleaning chores required from guests. https://abcnews.com/GMA/Travel/airbnbs-new-rules-limit-cleaning-chores-guests/story?id=137456832

Serbia's Vučić concedes defeat in the election to a student-led protest movement, marking a significant shift in the political landscape. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw5yn3xlprpmo

DOJ has charged ex-FBI Director James Comey in a new case, marking a significant development in ongoing legal battles. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/26/james-comey-indictment-national-defense-doj-trump.html

The US government is concealing a secret court ruling regarding its surveillance practices on Americans. https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-government-is-hiding-a-secret-court-ruling-about-how-it-spies-on-americans/

A Republican voter declares support for Talarico, stating, "I care about GOP values." https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/talarico-paxton-texas-republican-values-22494910.php

Nicki Minaj is being teased as the new White House press secretary, according to Steven Cheung.

Supreme Court Justices express frustration about their roles, citing the toll of increasing divisions within the court. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/supreme-court-justices-grouse-about-job-as-divisions-take-toll

Harris County shattered early-voting records in 2018, yet Democrats still faced defeat.

Lula has won a record fourth term in Brazil, marking a surprising comeback in the political landscape.

Microsoft is offering voluntary exit packages to 60,000 employees as part of a major restructuring effort. https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/microsoft-offers-voluntary-exit-packages-to-60000-staff/

B.C. Conservatives have won a majority government, marking their return to power after nearly a century. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-bc-election-david-eby-ndp-lorne-doerkson-conservatives/

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor is unraveling as he loses major endorsements and venues cancel events over his controversial attack ad against Amy Acton.

US is backing Viktor Orbán for UN secretary-general as a joint candidate with Russia and China, according to reports. https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/artc-us-encourages-viktor-orban-to-run-for-un-secretary-general-as-joint-us-russia-and-china-pick-report

A study finds that those who support bans on trans sports are often more sexist, contradicting claims of protecting women while holding negative views of them. https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/10/people-more-likely-to-support-trans-sports-bans-study-finds/

Congressional candidate shares an update following a multi-vehicle crash that closed 4 out of 5 lanes on I-240 near Walnut Grove. https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/10/24/multi-vehicle-crash-closes-4-out-5-lanes-i-240-walnut-grove/

A New York state woman faces charges for voting illegally after discovering she wasn't a citizen. https://apnews.com/article/syracuse-noncitizen-voting-arrest-charges-1e36b0d416c444f6aabfb5327adf8082

A GOP lawmaker announces plans to move for the expulsion of Omar from Congress. https://thehill.com/homenews/house/6168993-fine-omar-expulsion-resolution/

DOJ plans to sue to block Alaska's election results if the Republican Senate candidate loses.

An Australian judge has dismissed a prisoner's human rights challenge against the ban on Vegemite in prison. https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/australian-judge-rejects-prisoners-human-rights-challenge-vegemite-137566154

Voting groups are pushing for high turnout as concerns grow over potential election interference.

167,000 Michiganders have lost their food benefits due to recent changes to SNAP. https://www.mlive.com/news/2026/10/167000-michiganders-no-longer-getting-food-benefits-after-changes-to-snap.html

Trump officials are reportedly targeting paychecks, tax refunds, and even Social Security for those who have defaulted on student loans. https://moneywise.com/news/top-stories/trump-student-loan-default-paychecks-tax-refunds-social-security

Musk expresses concern that Russia may target Starlink satellites with anti-satellite weapons. https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/musk-fears-russia-could-target-starlink-satellites-with-anti-satellite-weapons-23786

Airman who died in a rappelling accident at a Texas college football game has been identified by the US military. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/airman-died-rappelling-accident-texas-football-game

Warnings are emerging that Trump is preparing to stage what could be a full-fledged coup. https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/warnings-sound-trump-ready-to-stage-what-amounts-to-a-full-fledged-coup/

Netanyahu has authorized support for Argentina's claim over the Falklands.

Khanna pushes for a bold agenda, urging Democrats to make Trump veto Medicare for All if they win, highlighting the stakes for healthcare reform. https://www.commondreams.org/news/make-trump-veto-medicare-4-all

Trump's approval rating among rural voters has rebounded to 50% in an October poll, a notable recovery after a steep decline in September, but the broader electorate remains unfavorable. https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-rural-voters-midterms-12608900

A woman featured in an ad claiming a Democrat endangers kids has pleaded guilty to endangering kids herself. https://washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/24/shellie-flockhart-who-said-democrat-endangers-kids-pleads-guilty-endangering-kids/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f006

Israel has ordered its army to prepare for a complete closure of the West Bank following a recent attack.

Attendees and commentators noted strange vocal sounds, stumbles, and jaw-dropping expressions mid-speech

Musk claims he was responsible for the Starlink speed restrictions in Ukraine. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-starlink-satellite-restored-9.7394719

She voted for Trump every time. Now, facing cancer, she's grappling with the mounting medical bills. https://apnews.com/article/trump-talarico-paxton-texas-cancer-healthcare-midterms-18ac9cd6e5d3f34c6cbb6dab1cd9ddc4

A tanker carrying 40,000 tons of Russian diesel is en route to New York. https://www.turkiyetoday.com/business/first-russian-diesel-tanker-heads-to-new-york-after-putin-trump-deal-report-3230864

The Supreme Court has unraveled the Voting Rights Act, paving the way for discrimination in voting practices. https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/6168815-supreme-court-voting-restrictions/

A Trump-supporting pastor admits he "was really wrong" after ICE deportations devastate his church and force him to take a second job. https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/florida-pastor-trump-immigration-crackdown-changed-mind-1827431

Black voters are driving record early voting numbers in Harris County. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas-take/article/driving-record-early-voting-numbers-harris-county-22491738.php

The Transgender Education Network of Texas is suing to uncover the source of deceptive mailers that misused its name and materials, claiming they were designed to harm TENT and confuse voters. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texas-transgender-mailers-lawsuit-sender-investigation-october-2026/

Trump demands Omar resign 'immediately' over claims of using a 'fake name.' https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6167516-trump-demands-omar-resignation-name/