HALLOWEEN CINEMA CARNAGE: Indie Slasher 'Terrifier 3' and 'Smile 2' Dominate Fall Box Office
Art the Clown and the Smile franchise shatter independent horror box office records as moviegoers flood theaters ahead of Halloween weekend.
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EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE SHOWDOWN: White House Defies Subpoenas Over Kennedy Center Records
The White House officially invokes executive privilege to block congressional subpoenas into Kennedy Center board appointments and federal grant spending.
ADDICTED TO SYNTHETIC LOVE: Why Millions of Young Adults Cannot Quit Character.ai
Psychiatrists and neuroscientists investigate why millions of young people are forming addictive emotional attachments to Character.ai and synthetic companions.
CAPITOL FEUD: Senator Pays Double to Settle Viral 6-Year-Old $678 Bakery Debt
In an absurd viral spectacle, Senator Roger Marshall personally settles a 6-year-old $678 election watch party cake invoice by paying over $1,300 in cash.
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Stolen Vehicle Pipeline to Mexican Cartels Smashed in El Paso
Federal authorities charge 13 in a stolen vehicle pipeline Mexican cartels used for criminal operations. Learn about the El Paso arrests and vehicle recoveries.
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Harry Kane Wins Ballon d'Or, Ending 25-Year Drought for England
Harry Kane wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to claim the award after a prolific 73-goal season.
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Brewers Crush Rays 10-1, Move One Win From World Series
The Brewers routed the Rays 10-1 in Game 3 to take a 3-0 lead, moving just one win away from their first World Series title in franchise history.
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Melania Trump brokers local ceasefire in southern Ukraine
A local ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump begins in southern Ukraine to allow humanitarian aid into Oleshky as missile attacks continue.
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Trump Mississippi Rally Boosts Hyde-Smith in Tight Senate Race
President Donald Trump campaigns in Mississippi for Cindy Hyde-Smith as Republicans face unexpected challenges in the 2026 midterm elections.