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world-news2 min read10/22/2026UN Estimates Sea Smuggling Fees Reached $509 Million
Migrants paid hundreds of millions of dollars to smugglers on European sea routes in 2025, but paying did not guarantee arrival.
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business2 min read10/22/2026Tesla and SpaceX Discuss Joining Forces
Special committees are studying a possible merger supported by Elon Musk. However, no terms have been agreed, and approval would require support from a majority of all Tesla shares.
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curious2 min read10/22/2026How Tiny Snakes Use Cartwheels to Escape
Videos of three snake species show how they swing their tails to roll away from danger, reaching speeds of up to 8.3 miles per hour.
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environment2 min read10/22/2026Bulldog Loses About 20 Pounds and Joins a New Family
After arriving at an animal shelter with serious movement problems, Peggy Sue gradually lost weight. Her new owners have continued her care.
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technology2 min read10/22/2026BETA Receives Approval for Electric Aircraft Customer Flights
The FAA has allowed BETA to demonstrate its electric ALIA A250 to potential customers. A first flight covered 39 miles, although the aircraft is not yet approved for regular commercial service.
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sports2 min read10/22/2026Jota Finds New Strength After 18 Months Away
After returning to action at Celtic Park, Jota says his difficult recovery helped him grow and appreciate soccer more.
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ai2 min read10/22/2026Spotify Stops Recommending Millions of AI and Spam Tracks
More than 50 million tracks remain on Spotify but no longer appear in recommendations. The company says its changes promote human artists and have reduced listener complaints.
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food2 min read10/22/2026Ultra-Processed Foods Show Different Links to Bowel Cancer
Researchers found no overall association between ultra-processed foods and bowel cancer, but individual food groups showed different patterns.
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travel2 min read10/22/2026Airbnb Restricts Cleaning Requests Before Checkout
A policy taking effect November 20 limits cleaning duties, clarifies where hosts can share rules, and introduces consequences for repeated violations.
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culture2 min read10/21/2026Printer Ink Takes First Place in Microscopic Photo Contest
Design student Ole Bielfeldt won the 2026 Nikon Small World competition with a photograph of flying ink droplets. The contest also recognized detailed images of living things.
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health2 min read10/21/2026Researchers Propose Depression Subtype Linked to Body Clocks
About a quarter of participants in an Australian study met the criteria for a proposed body-clock-related depression subtype. Researchers say potential treatments still need testing.
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careers2 min read10/21/2026UNICEF Chief Calls for Action on Child Marriage in Bangladesh
Following a three-day visit, Catherine Russell urged Bangladesh to keep girls in school, fulfill spending commitments, and protect education for refugee and host-community children.
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ai2 min read10/21/2026Anthropic Prepares Public Share Sale and Proposes Benefit Fund
The Claude developer reported a 46% rise in quarterly revenue as it prepares to sell shares to the public. Separately, it proposed a fund to support projects that benefit society.
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curious1 min read10/21/2026Record Pumpkin Becomes the First to Pass 3,000 Pounds
A 3,156-pound pumpkin grown by Ron Wallace of Rhode Island broke a world record that was only a week old.
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environment2 min read10/21/2026EU Arctic Plan Puts Greater Focus on Security
The EU's updated Arctic strategy focuses on security, transport and communications while maintaining its position against new oil and gas development.
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technology2 min read10/21/2026Meta’s Petal Cable Will Carry More Data Across the Atlantic
Scheduled to open in 2029, Petal will connect the US and France using glass fibers with two light-carrying cores. The design doubles capacity without requiring twice the power.
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sports2 min read10/21/2026Purdy Leads NFL Career Passer Rating After Reaching Key Mark
Brock Purdy qualified for the career passer rating rankings with his 1,500th throw, moving ahead of Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers.
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entertainment2 min read10/21/2026Why Horror Movies Make Us Question What We See
Limits in attention and differences in how we detect movement and detail help filmmakers build fear.
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ai2 min read10/21/2026New Map Highlights Britain's Historic Trade With Europe
Researchers used AI to build a searchable map of historic shipping routes, revealing how important nearby trade remained during the British Empire's expansion.
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food2 min read10/21/2026Brittany’s Smoked Sausage at the Center of Safety Dispute
Traditional sausage producers face European food safety limits, but regional leaders say France should request an exception.
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