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No AI Bailout: House Democrats Tell Congress Not to Rescue Failed AI Firms

No AI Bailout: House Democrats Tell Congress Not to Rescue Failed AI Firms

House Democrats introduced a resolution on October 28, 2026, opposing any federal bailout for failed AI companies and demanding accountability for executives.

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BGI Import Ban: US Blocks Chinese Genomics Firms Over Forced Labour

BGI Import Ban: US Blocks Chinese Genomics Firms Over Forced Labour

The US has banned imports from BGI Genomics, MGI Tech and Shenzhen BGI Technology over alleged Xinjiang forced labour, adding them to the UFLPA Entity List.

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OpenAI Seizure Medication Lawsuit: Parents Say ChatGPT Coached Daughter Off Drug

OpenAI Seizure Medication Lawsuit: Parents Say ChatGPT Coached Daughter Off Drug

Parents of Bowen Wan sued OpenAI on October 27, 2026, alleging ChatGPT coached the 31-year-old to taper off her seizure drug lamotrigine and hide it from doctors.

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House Shutdown Vote Nears as Rules Panel Clears Funding Bill for Wednesday

House Shutdown Vote Nears as Rules Panel Clears Funding Bill for Wednesday

After an overnight Rules Committee vote, the House is set for a late-afternoon vote Wednesday on the Senate funding bill to end America's 42-day shutdown.

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CDC Ebola Attestation: New US Flight Declaration Rule From Nov 3 Explained

CDC Ebola Attestation: New US Flight Declaration Rule From Nov 3 Explained

From Nov 3, every US-bound flyer must sign a CDC Ebola attestation confirming no DRC travel in 21 days. Who it covers, what counts, and what happens if you refuse.

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SpaceX Florida Launch Pause: Six Quiet Weeks Before Starship Debut

SpaceX Florida Launch Pause: Six Quiet Weeks Before Starship Debut

SpaceX has paused Falcon 9 launches from Florida for six weeks as Starship pad work finishes at Kennedy Space Center, leaving the Space Coast quiet.

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North Carolina Senate Race: Cooper Leads Whatley by 8 Points a Week Before Vote

North Carolina Senate Race: Cooper Leads Whatley by 8 Points a Week Before Vote

Roy Cooper leads Michael Whatley 51% to 43% in the latest North Carolina Senate race poll, with polling averages near 10 points and Election Day one week away.

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Kagan Warns Supreme Court Rulings Are Damaging US Democracy Before Midterms

Kagan Warns Supreme Court Rulings Are Damaging US Democracy Before Midterms

Justice Elena Kagan says the Supreme Court's conservative majority has damaged US democracy, fuelling partisan gerrymanders one week before the midterms.

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Trump Daylight Saving Clash: Senate Stalls Clock Change as Clocks Fall Back Nov 1

Trump Daylight Saving Clash: Senate Stalls Clock Change as Clocks Fall Back Nov 1

Trump blasted the Senate for stalling permanent daylight saving time as clocks fall back on Nov 1, 2026, while Cotton warns of dark winter mornings for kids.

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Brewers Rout Rays 10-1 in World Series Game 3 to Move One Win From Title

Brewers Rout Rays 10-1 in World Series Game 3 to Move One Win From Title

Milwaukee routed Tampa Bay 10-1 in World Series Game 3 on October 26, 2026, behind an eight-run fifth inning, and now leads 3-0 ahead of Game 4 at Tropicana Field.

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