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Oct 15, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Iran intensifies attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, sinking a cargo vessel and hitting two others. Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries despite Trump's objections, while the President campaigns in Republican-leaning states to defend vulnerable House and Senate seats. In Georgia, former Trump supporters express regret and plan to vote against his allies in midterms. Other news includes Netflix layoffs, Santa Ana wildfire warnings in California, a no-confidence vote at Cornell, and Pope Leo's recovery after lung cancer surgery.

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