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Oct 20, 2026 · 4m

Summary

U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Norway before heading to Russia, as Trump urged a deal to end the war amid ongoing aid disputes. Energy Secretary Chris Wright campaigned for a Texas Senate candidate while announcing $900 million in grid funding. The FAA approved the Boeing 737 MAX 10, marking a major milestone for the airline. Additionally, France imposed curfews after riots, British police re-arrested suspects in a terror plot, and a new study linked ADHD medication to lower mortality risks.

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Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini Witkoff meets Zelensky; Trump urges Ukraine deal Energy Secretary Wright campaigns in Texas FAA approves Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification France imposes curfews after riots UK re-arrests suspects in Iran plot Study links ADHD to higher mortality risk Lawsuits against Chicago delivery robots Sponsor: Thumbtack home services
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