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Oct 6, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump signed an executive order to lower diesel costs for farmers, while the Supreme Court began a new term with major cases on climate, immigration, and guns. Tensions rose between the White House and Politico over Air Force One access, and Quebec’s separatist party won its provincial election. Additionally, France faced violent student protests, book bans in U.S. schools hit a record high, and the NBA tested a smart basketball with Bluetooth sensors for officiating research.

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