Sports · 20 October 2026
Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Grilled for Letting Jalen Hurts Fly Home with a Blood Clot
Nick Sirianni faced tough questions after he allowed Jalen Hurts to travel home despite a confirmed blood clot.
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Business · 20 October 2026
Saudi FII Hits the Snooze Button After Houthi Fireworks, Diversification Dreams Put on Hold
Saudi Arabia has postponed the Future Investment Initiative, which was set to begin next week, after Houthi attacks disrupted the venue.
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Business · 20 October 2026
Anthropic pledges 5% of IPO shares to charity, contingent on AI boom
Anthropic plans to donate 5% of its IPO shares to a philanthropic fund, but the donation is contingent on the AI sector’s continued growth.
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Business · 20 October 2026
Victoria’s Secret 2026: Kylie Jenner and the Hadid Sisters Take Flight on a Wing‑Heavy Runway
The 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show featured a full squad of angelic models—including Kylie Jenner, Gigi and Bella Hadid—each sporting translucent wings, turning the catwalk into a sky‑filled spectacle.
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Entertainment · 19 October 2026
Julia Louis‑Dreyfus and Co‑Stars Miss the Mark in ‘Other Desert Cities’ Revival
Broadway’s revival of Jon Robin Baitz’s politically charged family drama, starring Julia Louis‑Dreyfus, Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Lily Rabe and Joe Keery, received mixed reviews, with critics calling it uneven,…
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Technology · 19 October 2026
Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos Hoax That Even Wired Bought
A satirical look at how Elizabeth Holmes’s charismatic pitch for Theranos fooled major outlets like WIRED and The New York Times, even as warning signs were already flashing.
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Business · 18 October 2026
United CEO Declares Middle Seat a Luxury Tax Zone to Fund Future Flights
In a tongue‑in‑cheek briefing, United Airlines’ chief announced plans to make the middle seat a premium perk, arguing that passengers should be charged for the inconvenience of avoiding it. The proposal, described…
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Finance · 18 October 2026
Three Charts, One Election: Inflation Soars, Spending Holds, AI Holds the Mic
As voters head to the polls, three simple charts lay out the economic picture: inflation is high, consumer spending stays strong, and artificial intelligence looms large over the outcome.
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Business · 18 October 2026
Cereal Giants Roll Out ‘Wellness’ Boxes—Is the Crunch Real or Just Hype?
Big cereal makers are launching new lines marketed as healthier, tapping into America’s growing wellness obsession, but critics warn the health claims may be more about profit than nutrition.
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