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Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of criminal investigation, AP sources say

Federal agents have searched Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home as part of a criminal investigation

The Independent UK · Oct 12

More than 119 million Brazilians voted in the Oct. 4 election – including about 21,000 Florida residents

More than 119 million Brazilians voted on Oct. 4, 2026, in the national elections to select the country’s next president and the governors of all 27 states, among other government officials.

The Conversation · Oct 12

How much rain can a hurricane make, and does the storm size matter?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected].

The Conversation · Oct 12

Ukraine continues to hit Russian energy facilities. Now the U.S. is reportedly threatening to stop intel sharing and weapons shipments to Kyiv

Trump doesn't approve of Ukraine's attack on Russian energy sites.

We Got This Covered · Oct 12

Mexico Fails Washington's Trafficking Test Again as Cartels Target Children

The 2026 U.S. Trafficking Report keeps Mexico at Tier 2 as cartel wars drive forced child recruitment and official accountability collapses.

Latin Times · Oct 12

Columbus Day 2026: Christopher Columbus never landed in mainland US. So why is there a federal holiday for him?

Columbus Day 2026: Christopher Columbus never set foot on mainland US, yet America observes a federal holiday in his name. He even did not proof that the Earth is round. Here's how Columbus Day began, its connection to Italian American heritage and why the holiday remains controversial in the United…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Is the US stock market open today on Columbus Day? Will NYSE and Nasdaq trade? Here's the Dow Jones and S&P 500 schedule

Is the US Stock Market Open on Columbus Day 2026? NYSE, Nasdaq, Dow Jones and S&P 500 trading hours - The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq remain open for regular trading sessions today, Monday, October 12, 2026. Normal trading hours run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Russia hits energy sites: Zelenskyy accuses Moscow after Trump ceasefire; warns of winter escalation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday accused Russia of continuing to attack Ukraine’s energy facilities despite US President Donald Trump’s announcement about energy infrastructure ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. Zelenskyy said Russian strikes had hit a power plant in Kharkiv, a gas production facility and a civilian gas station.

The Times of India · Oct 12

First Thing: Zelenskyy blindsided after Trump announces ‘energy ceasefire’ in Ukraine war

Ukrainian president says the deal is ‘news to me’ and that Moscow is still attacking energy infrastructure

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

Informa's £2.24bn Clarion Deal and the Gambling Trade Show Squeeze

Informa's £2.24bn purchase of ICE owner Clarion consolidates gambling's biggest trade show. Here's what the deal means for the industry's licensing map.

inkl · Oct 12