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Oct 18, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The White House has temporarily halted new sanctions on Russia, drawing criticism from Ukraine. Millions joined "No Kings" protests to encourage midterm voter turnout. Pope Leo addressed crowds shortly after lung cancer surgery. Israeli settlers assaulted European diplomats in the West Bank. A survey reveals low teacher morale, while eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT safety concerns.

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Sponsor: Charles Schwab White House halts new sanctions against Russia No Kings protests urge midterm voting Pope Leo's first public appearance after surgery European diplomats assaulted in West Bank Survey: Only 1 in 3 teachers feel they matter Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT safety Sponsor: HomeServe
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