The Los Angeles Rams' 2024 season is unraveling in real time, and Sunday's loss to Arizona felt less like a single setback and more like a cascading collapse that threatens to derail the entire franchise's year. Wide receiver Davante Adams ruptured his hamstring during the final drive of the Rams' 18-16 defeat at SoFi Stadium, […]
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Macron blames Persian Gulf conflict for French riots; experts point to organized groups
French President Emmanuel Macron attributed widespread rioting across France to geopolitical conflict in the Persian Gulf during a televised address Sunday, a claim that analysts and government officials suggest oversimplifies the crisis. Riots intensified across France on Oct. 17, 2026, with an estimated 200,000 demonstrators taking to the streets, including 40,000 in Paris. The violence […]
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Brewers lean on underdog narrative heading into World Series
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy continued to play up his team's underdog status after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers, raising questions about whether the narrative will hold up against Cleveland or Tampa Bay. Murphy's repeated emphasis on being underdogs comes despite the Brewers' dominant postseason run that included eliminating the defending National League champion Dodgers.
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Falcons rookie Kendal Daniels carted off field after helmet-to-knee collision
Atlanta Falcons rookie Kendal Daniels was stretchered off the field after his helmet collided with Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland's knee during their game Sunday. The injury occurred during a defensive play. Daniels remained down on the field before being transported off on a stretcher.
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French newspaper condemns Macron after riots erupt nationwide
A major French newspaper unleashed a scathing critique of President Emmanuel Macron, the nation's justice system and immigration policies following nationwide protests that turned violent. Le Figaro's editorial labeled the unrest an "indelible stain" on France as rioting spread across the country.
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Priest killed when crucifix falls during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador
A large wooden crucifix fell on a priest during a livestreamed Mass in Guayaquil, Ecuador, killing him as worshippers rushed to help, video of the incident shows. Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was struck by the crucifix during the service.
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Driver released without charges after pickup kills boy, man on Kansas soccer field
A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed when a pickup truck drove onto a Wichita soccer field, injuring 10 others, some of them children. The driver was released without charges.
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Costco’s Apple Pie Sundae Draws Mixed Reviews From Local Shoppers
Costco members across the region are lining up at food courts to try the newly launched Vanilla Apple Pie Sundae, a $2.99 seasonal dessert that is generating considerable buzz — though not everyone is convinced. The treat, which debuted this fall, combines vanilla soft serve ice cream with apple pie filling and crispy cinnamon-sugar pie […]
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More than 2 million gather at houses of worship for Stand Up Sunday against hate
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — More than 2 million Americans gathered across Catholic dioceses, Greek Orthodox parishes, Hindu temples, Black churches and evangelical congregations on Oct. 18 for Stand Up Sunday, a coordinated day of action against rising hate toward religious communities. The initiative, organized by the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate and the Appeal of Conscience […]
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Aging systems expose critical infrastructure to cyberattacks
The French supermarket hack in October 2026 was more than a costly inconvenience. It was a demonstration that cybersecurity experts say exposed a dangerous gap in America's critical infrastructure protection. When unknown attackers hijacked refrigeration systems across French grocery chains, causing millions in spoilage and economic disruption, the breach revealed a troubling vulnerability: the systems […]