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Oct 15, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump canceled plans to live-stream Nidal Hassan's execution amid bipartisan backlash. Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries after President Zelensky rejected a truce demand. US retail sales rose in September despite inflation, while human rights groups urged platforms to ignore Turkish orders blocking journalists. In sports, the Milwaukee Brewers took a 3-0 lead over the Dodgers in the NLCS, and Sally Rooney's books are no longer distributed in the UK.

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Sponsor: University at Buffalo research Trump cancels live stream of Nidal Hassan execution Zelensky rejects energy truce, resumes attacks US retail sales rise despite inflation Turkish court orders block journalist accounts Sally Rooney books pulled from UK distribution Brewers lead Dodgers 3-0 in NLCS Sponsor: Dataiku Agent Management
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