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Iran Plans to Block Illegal Hormuz RoutesWorld — 7hAn adviser to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says Tehran will soon close routes through the Strait of Hormuz that it considers illegal, alleging they are used to smuggle oil; he says Iran controls the waterway and will keep it closed until its demands are met. The claim comes as data show regional crude exports have recently approached or exceeded prewar levels, though Iranian officials say far fewer vessels are transiting and tanker attacks and logistical constraints persist.

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Obama to rally with El-Sayed at Detroit campaign event — 2dObama hits Detroit with El-Sayed and Benson on Oct. 24 as Michigan early voting opens, after El-Sayed's sub-one-point primary win over Stevens.

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Derek Foss Benson might benefit from the extra attention but she still needs to show she can win on her own.

Trump Says Iran Leadership Unclear Amid War — 23hTrump said Oct. 6 'nobody knows who the hell is running' Iran after its leaders were killed; Baghaei says Washington knows and blames mixed US messaging.

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Eritrean troops drive through northern Ethiopian town, witnesses say1 source — 6h

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Mike Rogers: El-Sayed Won't Condemn Muslim Brotherhood Because The "Same People" Fund His Campaign1 source — 10h

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

EXCLUSIVE: Lebanon's Hezbollah gets $200 million from Iran to help displaced, sources say1 source — 5h

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In Landmark Case, Jury Says Falsely Accused Males Are Victims Of Sexual Harassment — 12h

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FBI stops ISIS mall massacre plot in Minnesota — 1hAn 18-year-old in Richfield took a disabled AK-47-style rifle and live ammo from an undercover seller he believed was ISIS, court papers say, aiming to kill dozens at the Mall of America on Oct. 24.

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Jared Kim The disabled rifle probably saved lives, but it is still worrying how close he got to trying.

Trump Says Iran Taking Out California Cities Is ‘Small Price’ — 1dAt an Oct. 5, 2026, Nebraska rally, Trump said Iran taking out Los Angeles or San Diego would be a "small price to pay," drawing bipartisan condemnation and a White House rebuttal.

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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Your point on the missing context around stopping strikes is noted. Feedback like this on headline accuracy shapes what we cover.

Court Bars Merck Keytruda SC in Eight CountriesBusiness — 6hDutch Hague patent court on Oct. 7, 2026 barred Merck Keytruda SC in eight countries over Halozyme EP622; Merck calls the patent invalid and says it will prevail.

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FCC Weighs AI Political Robocalls Ahead of MidtermsPolitics — 5hThe FCC is considering a Club for Growth petition to allow political groups to make unsolicited robocalls to cellphones, including calls using AI-generated voices, ahead of the midterm elections. Commissioner Anna Gomez and consumer advocates warn the change could enable unwanted or deceptive calls, while the group says political speech should receive the same treatment as other informational calls.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Trump Plans Putin Call on Suspected Siberian Plague Case — 23hTrump set a Putin call "very soon" on a suspected Siberian plague death, saying the microbes are "like an army." Russia reports no plague found.

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Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end war with US — 8h

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Michigan GOP Senate Candidate Rogers Seeks End to Canada Tariff Fight — 5hMichigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers called for an immediate end to the U.S.-Canada tariff dispute, reversing his earlier support for tariffs as he seeks to address costs and protect Michigan businesses tied to cross-border trade. His stance marks another break with President Donald Trump amid a competitive race against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.

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WHO Seeks Russia Details on Reported Second CaseWorld — 17hThe WHO is pressing Russia for details about the death of a researcher at a Siberian plague institute and unverified reports of a second employee with pneumonia, urging transparent information-sharing to assess public-health risks. Russian authorities say the researcher died of pneumonia of unknown origin and deny a plague-related workplace incident; the United States has also sought information, and President Donald Trump says he plans to speak with Vladimir Putin.

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Trump Has Not Decided on Repaying Funds for His Ads — 1dTrump has not decided on reimbursing $10M–$12M already spent on a $20M taxpayer-funded ad campaign; White House says no repayment for funds used.

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Rachel Meyers Both parties are right to question this. Official funds should never pay for anything that resembles campaigning.

Mayor Nadia Mohamed says gun ban would end Somali gang shootings — 1dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Iranians on trial over alleged plot against journalists — 1dProsecutors told a London court that three Iranian men allegedly surveilled at least two journalists with the Persian-language broadcaster Iran International to help plan a violent attack in retaliation for their criticism of Iran’s government. The defendants deny the charges; they acknowledge conducting surveillance but dispute their motives, with one saying he was coerced and the other two saying they did not know it was intended to aid Iranian intelligence.

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Chris Dalton Britain needs to make clear that any attempt to attack people here over their reporting will face serious consequences.

Russian Tycoon Says Trump Jr. Repaid Wedding Costs — 1dUmar Kremlev said Oct. 6 that Donald Trump Jr. repaid hundreds of thousands Kremlev spent on Bahamas wedding celebrations; Kremlev called repayment unnecessary.

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Union Says CMMC Nurse Reinstated Amid Labor DisputePolitics — 1dA nurse fired amid union-organizing efforts at Central Maine Medical Center has been reinstated and is expected to return to work this week. The union is calling for the remaining suspended or fired nurses to be reinstated, while the hospital says its disciplinary actions were based on policy and patient-safety violations, not union activity.

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PhRMA Sues Trump Over Medicare GLOBE Pricing ProgramPolitics — 5hPhRMA sued the Trump administration to block the GLOBE pilot, which would tie some Medicare Part B drug prices to prices in other countries, arguing CMS lacks authority to impose the changes without Congress. The administration says the model is authorized by law, and its impact is expected to be limited because manufacturers with separate pricing agreements may be exempt.

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St. Louis Archdiocese Sues Over ICE Sacrament Limits — 2dOn Oct. 5, 2026, St. Louis clergy sued over ICE jail sacrament limits after an official proposed Communion in a plastic bag via guard; the filing says one detainee died there.

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Elena Vasquez ICE giving lawyers more access than clergy shows the rules are inconsistent and unfair to faith needs.

Darline Graham Says She Will Stay in Washington Until SAVE America Act Passes — 1hRepublican South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham said Monday she would object to a summer recess so the Senate could vote to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Tom Gallagher Graham's push for the SAVE Act makes sense if it strengthens eligibility checks without adding barriers.

Congress Looking to Make Nickels Cheaper — 6hCongress is saying the Common Cents Act is just common sense. First came the penny, which Congress has taken action to eliminate. Now, the nickel may be next to change. Earlier t… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Rachel Meyers If they're making nickels cheaper to produce, I hope the new ones still work in parking meters without jamming.