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Oct 15, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump campaigned in Montana, emphasizing Second Amendment rights and economic promises amid rising inflation. A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s reorganization of the USDA and relocation of the Forest Service. Netflix announced 1,000 layoffs as it faces increased competition, while Cornell University faced faculty backlash over its handling of a gang-rape report. Additionally, the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has spread to Kenya, and archaeologists discovered a 4,700-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Turkey.

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Trump rally in Montana and midterm campaign plans Federal judge halts USDA reorganization and Forest Service move Netflix lays off 6% of staff amid competition Cornell president faces no-confidence vote over rape report Ebola outbreak spreads to new regions and countries Archaeologists discover 4,700-year-old shipwreck off Turkey
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