UPDATED OCTOBER 18, 2026 · 2129 STORIES ON THE WIRE

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01WORLD

Meloni condemns ‘gangs of thugs’ after protests turned violent across Italy

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence that erupted during Saturday's protests across Italy, describing the unrest as the work of organized groups seeking to sow chaos. The demonstrations, which turned violent in several…

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02WORLD

Bessent warns Zelenskyy to 'be very careful' about Starlink claims

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to "be very careful" about public statements claiming the U.S. government is restricting Starlink internet access in Ukraine. Bessent described…

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03REGULATORY

Hailey Ostrom golfing during 31-day Halloween costume streak

Golfer Hailey Ostrom is playing golf in Arizona while participating in a 31-day Halloween costume challenge. Ostrom is continuing this annual event, distinguishing her from fellow golfer Paige Spiranac, whose similar streak appears to have…

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04TECH

AI wealth fuels San Francisco luxury home bidding wars

Luxury home prices in San Francisco are climbing rapidly as buyers enriched by the artificial intelligence industry compete for limited inventory, often paying millions above asking prices. Local agents describe the market as rational…

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05TECH

New AI wearables face legal scrutiny over continuous speech processing

A new generation of artificial intelligence devices, including the Apple Watch Series 12 and Amazon's Bee wearables, is testing the limits of privacy law by continuously listening to and interpreting speech without necessarily saving audio…

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06ENERGY

Dashcam footage could prove NJ teen's double murder, lawyer says

A dashcam recording from the vehicle driven by Vincent Battiloro may serve as decisive evidence that he deliberately killed two 17-year-old girls riding an e-bike, according to an attorney for one of the victims. The recording allegedly…

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07WORLD

Federal agents raid Rep. Ilhan Omar's home amid immigration fraud probe

Federal agents searched the Washington, D.C. home of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota on Monday, a move that has intensified scrutiny over her citizenship status and potential involvement in immigration fraud. The search was conducted…

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08WORLD

Fox News poll finds 32% of voters view socialism favorably

A new Fox News national poll indicates that 32% of voters hold a favorable view of socialism, a rating that matches an all-time high for the question, which the network has tracked since 2019. This level of support stands in contrast to…

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09MACRO

Rays tie ALCS with 7-3 Game 4 win over Guardians

The Tampa Bay Rays have forced the American League Championship Series to at least six games, defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 4. The victory ties the series at two wins apiece after a weather-related postponement disrupted…

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