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BusinessOct 23Dollar today in Guatemala: price and quotation of the currency this Friday, October 23, 2026See the dollar's quotation in Guatemala, its variation, and reference values. How the trend of the US currency has been so far this year.Clarín
PoliticsOct 23Democratic socialist set to become D.C. mayor — and face Trump's pushbackFollowing Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City mayor, another democratic socialist is set to become mayor of Washington, D.C.CNBC
WorldOct 23WATCH: Woman makes history swimming the entire California coastABC News' Danny New talks to Catherine Breed, who made history by swimming the nearly 900-mile route in just 111 days.ABC News
PoliticsOct 23Supreme Court hands Republicans major election win just days before midtermsJustice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the only member of the court to publicly dissentThe Independent World
BusinessOct 23Oil tanker loaded with Russian diesel heads for New YorkA Maltese ship with Russian diesel is heading to the US after a pact between Moscow and Washington, seeking to ease the energy market. The 300,000-barrel cargo departed from Primorsk and is expected in New York on November 7, amidst political tensions.Clarín
DisasterOct 23British woman dies in Bahamas while trying to save children swept away while snorkellingThe family were on a snorkelling expedition when the tragedy happenedThe Independent World
BusinessOct 23With MLB lockout looming, World Series readies for two small-market teamsFor all the concerns about payroll disparity in MLB headed into the season, this World Series features two of the lowest-spending teams in the sport when the Milwaukee Brewers face the Tampa Bay Rays.NBC News
PoliticsOct 23Corruption is voters' top issue ahead of midterm election, CNBC survey showsDemocrats have worked to contrast economic hardship with President Trump's surging net worth and his family's lucrative business dealings.CNBC
PoliticsOct 23Trump ties big promises to GOP midterm election winsPresident Trump’s growing list of promised “goodies” if Republicans win has become more niche the closer the country gets to the midterm elections. Trump and the GOP are hoping his big promises to voters will get them out to the polls on Election Day in less than two weeks. From payment of a $5,000 dividend to…The Hill
PoliticsOct 23GOP pushes for oversight of Musk’s dominance of spaceRepublican lawmakers alarmed over Ukraine’s loss of access to a Starshield, a critical battlefield tool, are pushing for more congressional oversight on what some view as Elon Musk’s “space monopoly,” fearing that Musk will have too much power over future national security operations. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee,…The Hill
PoliticsOct 23The Memo: Trump backs controversial Ohio ad, pouring fuel on midterm campaign firesPresident Trump intensified the furor over a deeply controversial political ad on Thursday, backing the decision by the GOP’s gubernatorial candidate in Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy, to run the commercial. In doing so, Trump poured fresh fuel on a bitter midterm campaign that has seen the president deride the Democratic candidate for Senate in Michigan, Abdul…The Hill
PoliticsOct 23Many Latinos are over Trump. The shift is especially striking in TexasLatino voters are souring on the GOP, fueled by frustration over rising costs and the Trump administration's aggressive approach to immigration enforcement.LA Times
PoliticsOct 23Trump ramps up fraud investigations of immigrants as election approachesThe White House is turning anti-fraud initiatives into a central weapon in its efforts to curb both legal and illegal immigration.LA Times
PoliticsOct 23Trump says he has the right to seek a third presidential termUS President Donald Trump has again suggested he could run for a third term in 2028, arguing that the 2020 election was stolen despite the US Constitution's two-term limit.EuroNews [en]
WorldOct 23Harrowing bodycam footage released of cop shooting that killed baby boy on mom’s lapMississippi authorities released video Thursday showing the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy by a police officer who opened fire while dodging the car driven by a family friendThe Independent World
Sci & TechOct 23Wall Street prepares for AI's "day after"America's largest banks are working to prevent AI worst-case scenarios. But they're also preparing for the "day after" a catastrophe, Axios has learned.Why it matters: America's financial institutions have joined the largest AI companies in scenario-planning for disaster, a prudent but worrisome signal about the extent of the risk that major corporations see on the horizon. State of play: Banks are experiencing unvetted AI agent activity, primarily driven by customers providing login credentials to agents, which in some cases appear to have taken actions independent of user prompts, Axios repoAxios
PoliticsOct 23Trump backs Ramaswamy on ad featuring Amy Acton estranged motherDonald Trump has expressed support for Vivek Ramaswamy regarding an advertisement featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother. This highlights a notable development in political campaign rhetoric and alliances.newswatchman.com · United States
PoliticsOct 23AIPAC Ends Candidate Endorsements And Direct ContributionsAIPAC has announced it will no longer endorse candidates or make direct contributions. This marks a notable change in the organization's political engagement strategy.powertalk967.iheart.com · United States
ConflictOct 23Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes despite renewed push for U.S.-brokered peace talksCNBC
MilitaryOct 23Grenade exercise sparked fire at Canada military base that killed four soldiersThe Independent World
WorldOct 23Tributes paid to actor Tom Skerritt as star of Alien and Top Gun dies aged 93Tom Skerritt, a Hollywood veteran actor, known for iconic roles in Alien and Top Gun, has died aged 93 of natural causes, according to a statement released by his family.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 23Why soaring prices aren't breaking America's diesel habitThe quickest and most affordable response to historically high diesel prices is also the simplest: Use less of it.Why it matters: Diesel is so entrenched in farming, trucking and other industries that even soaring prices aren't enough — at least not yet — to prompt a wholesale shift to alternatives from electric semi trucks to manure-powered tractors.Catch up fast: Diesel prices have climbed to record highs since the U.S. war with Iran began in March, rising faster than gasoline amid global oil supply disruptions.Diesel averaged $6.31 a gallon Thursday, up 74% from a year ago, according to AAAAxios
ConflictOct 23The U.S. should stay out of Saudi Arabia’s warResponsible Statecraft
PoliticsOct 23In Final Surge of Vast Midterm Spending, Parties Make Last-Ditch AppealsFueled by tens of millions from Elon Musk, President Trump’s super PAC, Michael Bloomberg and other big donors, both parties are pumping enormous amounts into the final days of the midterms.NYT US