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Oct 4, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Cornell’s president addresses a flawed rape investigation as the NY AG takes over. G7 nations release 100 million barrels of oil after Trump pressures allies to curb US fuel prices. In Louisiana, community colleges train residents for Meta’s massive data center. Tennessee’s corrections commissioner resigns following a botched execution. Finally, the Trump administration extends public comments on controversial census changes that would exclude non-citizens.

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