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‘The Twilight Zone’ Was a Warning America Ignored
by Alan Sepinwall on October 7, 2026 at 10:29 pm
With “The Twilight Zone,” Rod Serling created a durable blueprint for understanding our surreal reality.
Mamdani Draws Anger With Oct. 7 Statement Denouncing Israel’s Gaza Attacks
by Liam Stack on October 7, 2026 at 10:28 pm
After calling the anniversary of the attacks on Israel “profoundly painful,” Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Israel’s military action in Gaza, prompting criticism from some Jewish leaders.
Christa Pike, Awake and Confused, Is at the Center of a Legal Storm
by Emily Cochrane on October 7, 2026 at 10:24 pm
Her awareness and condition deepen ethical and legal questions after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her for murdering a classmate decades ago.
Trump Administration Investigates Wells Fargo for Race-Based Lending
by Rob Copeland on October 7, 2026 at 10:10 pm
The federal housing agency says the bank’s efforts to encourage Black homeownership amount to discrimination.
Ukraine Claws Back Land
by Matthew Cullen on October 7, 2026 at 9:44 pm
Also, scientists study a 194-year-old tortoise. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week
on October 7, 2026 at 10:35 pm
The new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports.
Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal
on October 7, 2026 at 10:21 pm
Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport.
Christa Pike ‘angry and confused’ after failed execution, lawyers say
on October 7, 2026 at 9:51 pm
Lawyers say the convicted killer was surprised to have survived and remained “shackled” to her hospital bed.
Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
on October 7, 2026 at 9:40 pm
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.
Rahm to leave LIV Golf over ‘unacceptable’ terms
on October 7, 2026 at 8:56 pm
Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 “unacceptable”, his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.

‘No to the father, no to the son’: Thousands march in Rio against Bolsonaro
on October 7, 2026 at 10:14 pm
Students and other protesters marched against Flavio Bolsonaro after he advanced to Brazil’s presidential run-off.
Judge orders officials to preserve Pike execution evidence
on October 7, 2026 at 10:05 pm
A Nashville judge ordered Tennessee officials to preserve evidence from Christa Pike’s failed execution
Pro-Palestine university groups march in London on October 7 anniversary
on October 7, 2026 at 9:33 pm
Pro-Palestine students took to the streets of London on October 7, despite police calls to postpone the march.
Trump on why he thinks he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize
on October 7, 2026 at 9:30 pm
US President Donald Trump said it would be a ‘great discredit’ to the Nobel Peace Prize committee.
South Africa host Australia who battle more than ‘Sandpapergate’ memories
on October 7, 2026 at 9:09 pm
WTC holders South Africa host Australia, who struggled against Bangladesh, in Tests for first time since 2018 scandal.