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October 2026

How the Philadelphia Eagles pulled off the wildest loss of the NFL season

The Philadelphia Eagles lost 19-17 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London after a fourth quarter filled with twists worthy of an M. Night Shyamalan movie

What to know about Pope Leo’s lung surgery

The Vatican didn’t say what type of lung surgery the pontiff will undergo, but that the “small, localized nodule” was found in his lung during recent medical tests

Ankit Bharatdr.
When doctors decide to proceed directly to surgery rather than first obtaining a biopsy, it can suggest a higher level of concern on the lung scan,
Ankit Bharatdr.
Given the pope’s age, his recovery could be slower than that of a younger, otherwise healthy patient,

Isaias moves north into Appalachians and mid-Atlantic; Southern California battered by Rachel

Philippe Papinfrench historian
We’re expecting that heavy rainfall to continue here across the central Appalachians into the mid-Atlantic here during the day on Sunday, and we’re still expecting isolated flash and urban flooding, and there may be also some residual gusty winds associated with the system as it continues to kind of move up the spine of the Appalachian Mountains,

Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire, but Zelenskyy says this is ‘news for me’

Donald Trumppresident
Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine,
Donald Trumppresident
I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal because he could have made many deals and for some reason he never does,
But if Russians agree to an energy ceasefire Ukraine will agree,

At least 139 migrants, including children, die after boat capsizes off Djibouti

Personal items likely belonging to the migrants, including shoes, were seen on a beach in a video shared by IOM

Amy PopeiOM Director General
No one gets into a boat like that unless they believe there is no other safe way,
This is a devastating loss of life,

Sen. Thom Tillis says he believes Trump’s fuel deal with Russia could be breaking the law

The move sparked sharp condemnation from Ukraine and critics of the Trump administration

Thom Tillisunited States Senator
I do believe there’s a legitimate case for saying the president’s not following the law,
If the president wants my support, which I believe he should get for funding military operations and year-end funding beyond baseline funding, I think the president needs to understand this is a problem, and I’m not the only Republican concerned with this,
Kristen Welkermoderator
I believe that he may be.”
This is not who we are, and it’s another example of why Pete Hegseth, in all of his bravado, needs to get the hell out of the Department of Defense because he is a failed leader, and we need strong leadership supporting President Trump right now,
The Fort Hood shooter should be put to death, but there’s a way to deal with this that’s proper, and there’s a way to deal with this that’s more improper than I have ever observed in my life,

Abdul El-Sayed says Democrats must ‘win by massive numbers’ to fend off GOP election denial

I am concerned that Donald Trump and Mike Rogers are not committed to the institution of our democracy.”
Donald Trump has already threatened to do what he did in 2020, which is deny the outcomes of an election,
Donald Trumppresident
Of course I will. But we don’t want cheating.”
The guy I’m running against, he insinuates that he didn’t actually lose in 2020,
Abdul El-Sayeda Democrat, he is a candidate for the 2026 United States Senate election in Michigan
Everywhere I go, I get somebody who comes up and says, ‘Look, I voted for Trump two, three times, and I’m voting for you.’ And I ask why. They say, ‘It’s because you really want me to have healthcare.’ I really want them to have healthcare. ‘It’s because you really are America first.’ I really am America first,
Obama was not the right choice. He just wasn’t the wrong one. This leader has perpetrated war, violated our civil liberties, deported more people from our shores than any other president before him, and the list of his failures goes on.”
Kristen Welkermoderator
If I step on somebody’s grief, of course I regret that. And I really wish I’d thought about how somebody would have felt hearing that and thought twice about making those comments,
I think about eight years of President Obama’s leadership and you compare that to the 12 years we’ve lived since. You look back and say, ‘Man, that was a really capable leader, who led with a kind of belief in people and uncommon grace, even for people who disagreed with him,
My commitment to Jewish safety is the same as my commitment to my own kids,
The things that unite us are so much bigger than the things that divide us, so much bigger. We believe in religious pluralism. We believe in the separation of church and state. We believe that more people deserve healthcare. We believe in reproductive rights. We believe that Donald Trump is an existential threat on our democracy. We believe that corporations shouldn’t be able to buy politicians,

One month into the NFL season, referees are the biggest story

Tension between officials and those who must abide by their rules has existed since sports began and is so commonplace as to go mostly unremarked

Mike Vrabelnew England Patriots coach
I’ve said that 87 times since I’ve been a head coach,
Dean Blandinoformer NFL referee
They’re going to start working this weekend,
Kyle Juszczykamerican football player (born 1991)
Even if it was beer, I don’t think that should be a problem with all the beer endorsements that we have in the NFL,
Dean Blandinoformer NFL referee
There’s a lot of verbal back-and-forth, or really one-way traffic, from the coaches, players to the officials, but we’ve always told the officials you cannot respond in kind,
Conversely, recent celebrations imitating drinking a beverage will not be considered violations or result in discipline,

Polish police arrest a man suspected of planning to attack Prime Minister Donald Tusk

In September, Tusk warned about likely intensified hybrid attacks by Russia on NATO’s eastern flank

Saudi airport struck again a day after deadly attack

Fawaz Gergesamerican academic
The Houthis are determined to fight to the end,
Now it’s the time to activate what this alliance treaty involves,
Donald Trumppresident
We’re gonna look at it.”
There is a whole lot that America can deliver,
But I doubt very much whether there is an answer or even a military solution to the Yemeni conflict,
It doesn’t have to be in the form of going all out against the Houthis, but American sharing of intelligence, America providing the best of defense systems against Houthi’s drones and missiles is needed, and I think if that is delivered, Saudi Arabia and the rest can defend themselves,

Justice Department investigating major TV networks over suspending pool coverage of Trump

The pool is a rotating group of networks that share duties of recording the president’s activities during public appearances and travel

Members of the television press pool have proudly boycotted covering White House events. Group boycotts among commercial competitors can violate the Sherman Act,”
The public has a vital interest in receiving accurate, independent information about its government. No administration should restrict a news organization because it objects to its reporting.”

Bracing for the midterms, Trump says he will be blamed if Republicans lose

Even as he makes a case that Republicans should win the midterm congressional elections, President Donald Trump is bracing for the fallout should they lose

We call it, ‘Trump Ocean.’ Or, ‘Ocean of the Americas,’ something like that. No, we have to. We should have before I get out, I think we should have an ocean and we need a great river.”
Donald Trumppresident
I’m very popular, I really am,
Donald Trumppresident
If we don’t win the midterms, they’re going to blame me,

Trump says he’ll decide whether to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

There are two thoughts: don’t show it and show it. Cause you know, by showing it, maybe other people won’t be doing what he did. So I’ll make a decision ultimately. I know what the military would like to do, but I’ll make a decision,
Rob Bresnahanx. Representative
An execution shouldn’t be a live-streamed spectacle. The focus should be on justice for the victims and their families, not turning an execution into entertainment. Their pain deserves respect, not a public show.”
He’s a vicious killer — killed 13 people in cold blood, wounded over 20, some of those people will never have their lives back in a true sense.”

Shooter kills 8 at family home in Pennsylvania before turning gun on self, Erie police say

Officials did not specify whether the shooter was included in the death toll

My heart breaks for this family,... Lori and I are praying for their loved ones and the entire Erie community.”

Christa Pike, who survived an execution attempt, is discharged from hospital, attorney says

She is grateful to the first responders and her medical team for their care in these extraordinary circumstances,

Pope Leo declares death penalty ‘inadmissible’ as his native U.S. plans to livestream execution

Pope Leo XIVpope
The common good can be safeguarded and the requirements of justice can be met without recourse to capital punishment,
Pietro Parolintop deputy, Cardinal
The Church's position is one of total opposition to the death penalty; it is incompatible with human dignity and serves as no deterrent…,
In no way can Hasan's actions be condoned but this decision is a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered,
Pope Leo XIVpope
If any of you fear being abandoned by everyone, know that God will never abandon you, and that the church will stand by your side,

India cracks down on ‘Cockroach’ youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chief

The pre-planned interception by Delhi Police aims to cripple the leadership of today's peaceful demonstrations before they even reach the protest site,
John BrittasmP
Is there a democracy in this country? A total siege over the city. Citizens are being driven out,
We are a democracy, yet peaceful protests are being crushed by force. Shouldn't we fight for our rights

Taiwan cherishes peace but will not give up freedom, president says

Democratically governed Taiwan has faced increased military and political pressure from China, which views the island as its own territory over the strong objections of the government in Taipei

And we are strengthening our self-defense not to abandon dialogue, but to ensure that dialogue can take place on the basis of parity and dignity,