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    Kimberly Guilfoyle Asked Trump Donor to Pay Off Her AMEX Bill

    U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly asked a wealthy Trump supporter, Eric Deters, to pay off her six-figure American Express debt. According to The Wall Street Journal, Guilfoyle pressed Deters to send $100,000 to her AMEX account in July 2025, promising to keep the transaction quiet. Guilfoyle, who was then awaiting Senate confirmation, offered to use her influence to help Deters with his own legal and tax issues. Deters ultimately refused to pay the bill.
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    Tyler Shough's Hand Injury and Practice Status

    New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough injured his left hand during a game against the Atlanta Falcons. He was listed as limited in practice on Wednesday but returned as a full participant on Thursday. The injury is to his non-throwing hand, and Shough has indicated he expects to play in the upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings. This is significant as the Saints are trying to recover from a 1-3 start and need stability at the quarterback position.
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    15,000 ICE Arrests in Southern California Led to Deportations

    A study by the Deportation Data Project found that nearly 15,000 people arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in southern California between 2025 and 2026 were deported. The study, published on October 8, 2026, revealed that 75% of those arrested during peak operations in June and July 2025 were subsequently deported. The research also highlighted a shift in ICE's tactics, with an increase in community arrests, such as those made in neighborhoods, at parking lots, and at immigration courts. The study covered Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.
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    U.S. to Receive 15% Stake in Lukoil Deal Without Investing Funds

    The New York Times reports that the U.S. will receive around a 15% stake in the deal for foreign assets of Russian oil company Lukoil, without investing its own funds. The main part of the shares will go to Middle Eastern investors, with a smaller stake for American billionaire Todd Boehly. The deal is part of U.S.-Russia talks over Ukraine and involves lifting sanctions against Lukoil. Business ties of deal participants with Jared Kushner and Steve Vitkoff are also noted.
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    Lakers' Luka Doncic Admits Regret in Playing Through Injury Last Season

    Luka Doncic, now the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, has expressed regret for playing through a hamstring injury in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder last season. Despite feeling a tweak in the second quarter, he continued to play, ultimately resulting in a Grade 2 hamstring strain that sidelined him for the remainder of the season and the playoffs. The Lakers, who had been on a winning streak, lost the game 139-96. This injury may have cost the Lakers a chance at the NBA Finals, as they were eliminated in the second round by the same Thunder team.
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  14. WorldMiddle East

    Cuba's Dengue Crisis: Over 11,000 Cases, Nine Times the Average

    Cuba is grappling with a severe dengue fever outbreak, with over 11,000 cases recorded so far in 2026, nearly nine times the average expected for the year. The surge in cases is occurring amidst a backdrop of power outages, fuel shortages, and medication scarcity, which are hampering efforts to control the spread of the disease and treat those affected. The Global Dengue Observatory reports that the actual number of cases may be much higher than international estimates due to the lack of official data from the Cuban government.
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  15. PoliticsCorruptionTrialNorth America

    Embezzlement Arrests at Khrunichev Space Center's 'Poleta' Plant

    Alexander Ryabkov, deputy director of the Rocket and Space Plant of the Khrunichev Space Center, and Elena Fedykova, an accountant at 'RST-Gencontract', were arrested in connection with the embezzlement of 630 million rubles during the reconstruction of the 'Poleta' plant. The case involves the facility where serial production of the 'Angara' rocket is being set up, used for launches including those in the interests of the Ministry of Defense.
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  16. WorldLawMiddle EastChina

    Zelensky Urges US to Allow Starlink Use Over Russia for Air Superiority

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly called on the US to allow Ukraine to use Starlink over Russian territory, asserting that this would give Ukraine air superiority and force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table within 2-3 months. Zelensky argues that this move would be a game-changer in the ongoing conflict, potentially ending the war quickly. He has criticized the US for not acting on this request, attributing the delay to unwillingness rather than diplomatic deadlock. Meanwhile, Zelensky has also expressed concern about China's development of an alternative to Starlink, which could potentially be provided to Russia.
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    NAF Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing in Benue After Operation Against Suspected Kidnappers

    The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that one of its helicopters made a precautionary landing in Makurdi, Benue State, after successfully disrupting the activities of suspected kidnappers during an operation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, with the helicopter landing on a farmland in Utur Tse-Igboji community, Bar Council Ward, along Welfare Quarters to Mopol 13 Ring Road. The pilot executed the landing approximately 10 nautical miles from the airfield, following established operational and safety procedures after the combat mission. All personnel on board were safe, and the helicopter has since returned to base.
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    USS Abraham Lincoln Returns Home After Mission in Middle East

    The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln returned to its home port in San Diego on October 8, concluding a historic mission in the Middle East where it operated against the Islamic Republic of Iran for over 265 days. The carrier faced challenges with supply and mental health issues aboard during its deployment. Over 5,000 sailors and Marines participated in the mission and were welcomed back by emotional families.
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    Maduro Allegedly Negotiated Explosives Deal with FARC Leaders

    According to a U.S. indictment, Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's President, met with top FARC leaders, including Rodrigo Londoño ('Timochenko'), Luciano Marín ('Iván Márquez'), and Seuxis Hernández ('Jesús Santrich'), in 2013 to discuss a debt stemming from their joint involvement in drug trafficking. Maduro agreed to supply explosives from Venezuela's military reserves to settle this debt, potentially enhancing the FARC's capacity for armed actions in Colombia. This meeting occurred during the FARC's peace negotiations with the Colombian government.
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