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TOP 3
**1.** Unrest [erupts in NYC](https://www.foxnews.com/us/mamdani-demands-trump-release-illegal-immigrant-shot-ice-agent-protests-erupt-bronx) after illegal immigrant shot by ICE agent
**2.** Putin pledges to [help resolve Iran conflict](https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/us-iran-war-saudi-arabia-airport-attack-yemen-houthis-10-09-26) at high-level meeting
**3.** Anthropic [bans abusive language](https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/ai-news-anthropic-google-tech-10-09-26) towards its AI models
MAJOR HEADLINES
BRACING FOR IMPACT — Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast with dangerous landfall looming. Continue reading …
‘IT’S IMPOSSIBLE' — Suspected plague victim's mom speaks out after daughter's death: 'I know the truth'. Continue reading …
HISTORIC FIRST — Firing squad execution of Fort Hood mass murderer to be livestreamed. Continue reading …
NOT PERMITTED — Ithaca cracks down on Cornell with sweeping permit freeze amid rape allegation fallout. Continue reading …
IN CUSTODY — Manhunt ends in Vermont after Massachusetts mother found shot dead in kitchen. Continue reading …
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POLITICS
POWER VACUUM — Schumer says he's not going anywhere, but his own candidates aren't ready to back him. Continue reading …
NAME YOUR PRICE — The powerful way American communities can benefit from the new tech boom revealed by data center CEO. Continue reading …
FRAUDULENT FALLOUT — Nearly $1B drop in Medicaid spending projections follows bizarre billing discovery. Continue reading …
STREETS OF FEAR — Senate candidate sounds alarm after terror plot foiled, Somali gang violence ravages suburbs. Continue reading …
MEDIA
SILENCED STAGE — Creators of October 7 play call fire alarm disruption at Northwestern a 'cowardly' attempt at intimidation. Continue reading ...
COSTLY TYPO — Columbia University calls offensive dining sign an 'unfortunate mistake' after backlash. Continue reading …
STORY UNAVAILABLE — ABC News deletes ‘hit piece’ on Trump sons' business dealings without explanation. Continue reading …
LONE STAR GAMBLE — Sunny Hostin predicts Texas will 'go blue' for the first time in over 30 years. Continue reading …
OPINION
TED JENKIN — Democrats say they'll make life affordable. Your wallet may disagree. Continue reading …
JONATHAN TURLEY — France's free speech crackdown shows what happens when politicians define truth. Continue reading …
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IN OTHER NEWS
NUMBERS DON'T LIE — Clark’s historic season somehow wasn’t worth an MVP vote to 19 people. Continue reading ...
WHAT'S THE DILL — McDonald's offers pickle juice to marathon runners, health experts question whether it works. Continue reading …
ISLAND CONFIDENTIAL — Behind closed doors in Palm Beach, a secret 'shadow' market hides $300M mega-mansions. Continue reading …
DIGITAL'S NEWS QUIZ — How was Susie Wiles tracked? Which pizza brand is serving its last slice? Take the quiz here …
LISTEN
Tune in as the midterms approach to hear how Republicans are working to energize their base and defend their congressional majorities. Check it out ...
PODCASTS
Nevaeh Souza joins Riley Gaines to talk culture, politics, faith, and motherhood on ‘The Riley Gaines Show.’ Check it out…
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