UPDATED OCTOBER 20, 2026 · 2167 STORIES ON THE WIRE

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01WORLD

Democratic wins in swing districts may limit progressive agenda in Congress

A Democratic majority in the House or Senate could expose the limits of the progressive agenda because the candidates most likely to secure the majority are moderates from swing districts, not the hard-left progressives pitching…

OCTOBER 20, 20262 MIN

02REGULATORY

Urban Meyer praises Florida coach Jon Sumrall after strong start

Urban Meyer has publicly endorsed Florida head coach Jon Sumrall, telling a podcast audience that he believes the Gators found the right leader after a single phone call during the hiring process. The 62-year-old College Football Hall of…

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03TECH

Vistra Expects $700 Million Gain From Meta And Data Center Deals

Vistra management expects to earn roughly $700 million in adjusted EBITDA from power contracts with Meta and the pending acquisition of Cogentrix. This amount is not included in the company's current 2027 guidance, which ranges from $7.4…

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04EARNINGS

RBC Capital upgrades healthcare sector to overweight with 11 top stock picks

RBC Capital has raised its rating on the Healthcare sector from Market Weight to Overweight, identifying 11 high-conviction investment ideas. The firm cited improving capital flows, positive earnings and sales revision profiles, and…

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05HEALTH

Lawmakers urge FDA to close peptide loophole

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has urged the Food and Drug Administration to close a regulatory loophole regarding peptides. The STAT+ newsletter reports that FDA officials appear to be reviving a policy requiring drugs to be tested on…

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06PRODUCT

Steelers and Saints head to France for game despite Paris unrest

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry departed for France on Monday evening, leading a group of supporters to Saint-Denis for the upcoming NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The charter flight was expected to…

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07REGULATORY

Tiger Woods return hinges on Hero World Challenge or TGL

Tiger Woods, the 15-time major champion, is currently navigating the path back to competitive golf following a March DUI arrest in Florida. Two specific scenarios now present the clearest evidence for when and where he may resume playing…

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08REGULATORY

Southern First Bancshares posts 41% jump in third-quarter net income

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. reported net income of $12.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, a 41% increase from the same period in 2025. The Greenville, South Carolina-based bank attributed the earnings growth to…

OCTOBER 20, 20262 MIN

09WORLD

Gellert Global sues Trump over 50 percent Canadian tariffs

Gellert Global Group, a New Jersey-based food importer, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday challenging President Donald Trump's imposition of 50 percent tariffs on specific Canadian goods. The suit argues that the administration's use of Section…

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