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Oct 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Israeli investigators believe a lone wolf copilot attacked a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, prompting security scrutiny. President Trump appointed Jay Clayton as the new White House AI Czar to lead a superintelligence team. Bond market volatility signals growing concerns about global inflation and economic uncertainty. Allegations of a gang rape at Cornell University are reigniting national conversations on sexual assault. Finally, the psychological thriller "Verity" topped the box office, while Tom Cruise's "Digger" surprised audiences.

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Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries Investigation into Dubai-Tel Aviv plane attack Trump names new AI czar Bond markets signal economic concerns Cornell fraternity rape allegations and hotline spike Box office results for Verity and Top Gun Sponsor: Cure Alzheimer's Fund
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