TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) More than 68,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gazas Health Ministry said on Saturday.
The ministry said the number of dead has climbed since the cease… [+5291 chars]

Gaza's Health Ministry reports that more than 68,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war. The death toll has risen since the ceasefire began over a week ago. Many bodies have been found under rubble during recovery efforts. Meanwhile, Israel…

Associated Press

Israel identifies the remains of one more hostage while 9 Palestinians are killed in Gaza City - AP News

Demonstrators across the U.S. are expected to take to the streets by the millions on Saturday, organizers say, to protest the policies of President Trump. The marches are part of the No Kings movemen… [+2540 chars]

This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around.

No Kings protests: What to expect at Saturday's marches around the country - NPR

After 11 and a half seasons, the James Franklin era has ended for Penn State football. Athletics director Pat Kraft announced his firing on Sunday afternoon after a stunning three-game losing streak … [+892 chars]

Penn State football needs a new head coach after firing James Franklin Follow Lions247 for the latest coverage as the Nittany Lions search for a new leader

247Sports

Penn State Coaching Search Hot Board 4.0 - 247Sports

Rich DeThomas never thought ordering wine from Italy would be this complicated.
In late August, he ordered a dozen bottles of red wineto be sent to his home in Huntsville, Alabama. It never showed u… [+5914 chars]

Challenges at shipping services such as UPS show how tariffs can be tedious as well as costly for consumers.

Business Insider

The UPS Chaos Shows Tariffs Have Finally Arrived on Our Doorsteps - Business Insider

The White House responded to requests for information about Trumps upcoming summit with Putin in Budapest in typical fashionwith a string of childish insults.
Trump announced plans to meet with Puti… [+4252 chars]

The administration responds to legitimate requests for information with crass, playground-level retorts.

Daily Beast

White House Fires Off Childish Insults Over Trump’s Putin Summit - The Daily Beast

CINCINNATI (AP) A balcony on the third floor of a building near the University of Cincinnati collapsed Friday evening, sending 10 people to the hospital, including one person in critical condition, a… [+599 chars]

Officials say a balcony on the third floor of a building near the University of Cincinnati has collapsed, sending 10 people to the hospital

ABC News

Third-floor balcony in Cincinnati collapses, sending 10 people to the hospital - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

A group of 59 South Koreans detained in Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scams have been repatriated in handcuffs.
The group arrived at Incheon Airport on Saturday morning, several days af… [+2308 chars]

The returnees have been arrested by Seoul authorities as they are accused of committing crimes while being detained in Cambodia.

BBC News

Over 60 South Koreans repatriated from Cambodia over alleged scams - BBC

SEATTLE Postseason baseball in the MLB is all about energy. Despite the Mariners lacking some of that after a two-game skid at home, fans were brought to life in the most exhilarating way late in a p… [+2113 chars]

Postseason baseball in the MLB is all about energy. Despite the Mariners lacking some of that after a two-game skid at home, fans were brought to life in the mo

KOMO News

Mariners fans reeling after monster home runs clinch Game 5 ALCS win - KOMO

Moon Alert
Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or major decisions after 4 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Virgo into Libra.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
 Work-related travel is favored today. T… [+3887 chars]

Suntimes.com

Horoscope for Saturday, October 18, 2025 - Chicago Sun-Times

Chinese officials tried to ease concerns over its shock escalation of rare earth curbs while traveling in Washington, attempting to soften an international backlash while trade negotiations with the … [+266 chars]

Chinese officials tried to ease concerns over its shock escalation of rare earth curbs while traveling in Washington, attempting to soften an international backlash while trade negotiations with the US proceed.

Bloomberg

China Officials Try to Ease Global Concern Over Rare Earth Curbs - Bloomberg.com

NEW YORK (AP) President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was slated to serve more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty … [+5430 chars]

President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was slated to serve more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges. One of Santos’ lawyers told the New York Post late F…

Trump commutes sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case - AP News

Damage to remote Alaska villages hammered by flooding last weekend is so extreme that many of the more than 2,000 people displaced won't be able to return to their homes for at least 18 months, Gov. … [+5749 chars]

Anchorage leaders said Friday they expect as many as 1,600 people to be evacuated to the state's largest city.

CBS News

Alaska storm damage could displace some evacuees for at least 18 months, officials say - CBS News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky came to Washington hoping to convince President Trump to supply his country with Tomahawk missiles, but Trump said at the top of their meeting that he hopes tha… [+2562 chars]

"I've been played all my life by the best of them and I came out really well," Trump said, referring to Putin.

Axios

Trump says he wants to end Ukraine war without sending Tomahawk missiles - Axios

MIAMI GARDENS, FL Maybe the bettors knew something that only Louisville football did? 
The betting line for the Cardinals ACC game against second-ranked Miami went from the Hurricanes being favored … [+383 chars]

After having never won at Miami, Louisville football recorded its second straight road win vs. the Hurricanes on Friday night at Hard Rock Stadium.

Courier Journal

Louisville football stuns No. 2 Miami, continues win streak at Hard Rock Stadium - The Courier-Journal

Lily JamaliNorth America Technology Correspondent, San Francisco
Salesforce boss Marc Benioff apologised Friday for suggesting that US President Donald Trump should send National Guard troops to San… [+3997 chars]

Salesforce boss and Time Magazine owner Marc Benioff posted the apology on X following days of backlash

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologises for San Francisco deployment remark - BBC

Denise Richards ex-husband, Aaron Phypers, has been arrested in a Los Angeles courtroom.
Phypers was handcuffed inside the courtroom on Friday, October 17, on spousal abuse charges, per Fox News Dig… [+1490 chars]

Denise Richards’ ex-husband, Aaron Phypers, has been arrested in a Los Angeles courtroom during a hearing for Richards' restraining order against him.

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