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Crypto · Investing.com · 3h · live odds 100% Bitcoin holds above $81,000 amid ETF outflows Bitcoin remains above the $81,000 level while investors pull money from spot ETFs. Sports · ESPN · 3h Jacobs eligible to return next week Finance · CNBC · 3h Trump's Russia diesel deal may aid Putin more than money The arrangement could bring Moscow benefits beyond its financial gains, and it may create difficulties for Ukraine. Sports · ESPN · 4h · live odds 65% Guardians now favored to meet Brewers in Series Cleveland is now the favorite in the World Series matchup, with lines and odds for the championship round posted. Finance · Breaking · 5h Trump waives Russia sanctions, tariffs on Russian energy buyers The waiver suspends tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil and gas, ahead of their scheduled start. Finance · Bloomberg Markets · 6h · live odds 0% Vietnam sets 2027 growth goal of at least 10% Stocks · Investing.com · 6h Jio's $3.2 billion IPO tests investor appetite The offering is a test of how much demand exists for Reliance's telecom unit, amid closer scrutiny of the Ambani family's business legacy. Politics · The Hill · 6h Trump waives Russia sanctions before Graham Act takes effect Finance · Bloomberg Markets · 6h Cockroach protest founder due in court Saturday Politics · The Hill · 7h Federal agents reportedly searched Omar's trash for DNA Sources say investigators collected DNA from discarded items before carrying out a raid. Sports · ESPN · 8h · live odds 65% Brewers clinch first World Series berth in 44 years Milwaukee dethroned the Dodgers to reach its first Fall Classic since the team's last appearance, with fans celebrating. Finance · Investing.com · 8h · live odds 91% Trump suspends broad Russia tariffs before midterm elections The suspension comes ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, according to the item's source. Culture · Variety · 8h Netflix transition could shake up Hollywood, NBCU Peter Rice and Ynon Kreiz met over dinner in late September, days before the talks.

Friday, October 16

Culture · IGN · 10h Red Rising film adaptation greenlit, Pierce Brown producing The Red Rising book series is now set for a feature film, with its author Pierce Brown serving as a producer. Culture · PC Gamer · 11h CD Projekt says Cyberpunk 2077 film won't copy the game CD Projekt's chief says the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 movie will tell a new story rather than adapt the video game directly. Politics · The Hill · 11h · live odds 31% Ocasio-Cortez sends $1 million to El-Sayed before Michigan vote Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has transferred $1 million to Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate campaign ahead of the race's final stretch. Politics · MarketWatch · 11h · live odds 65% Data centers drive record spending in Senate race Heavy funding is fueling negative ads in a Senate race where data centers are a central issue. Politics · NPR · 13h · live odds 96% Katie Zacharia leaving White House press secretary role The White House says Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her press secretary position. Culture · IGN · 13h ASUS Xbox ROG Ally X20 handheld now shipping to buyers Finance · CNBC · 14h Brent oil hits $110 as Iran escalates Hormuz attacks U.S. crude rose sharply Friday after Iran stepped up strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Sports · CBS Sports · 14h · live odds 1% Italian clubs struggle in Serie A after Champions League losses Inter, AS Roma, Como and Napoli all lost their second league-phase games in Europe, and now face Serie A Matchweek 7. Crypto · Decrypt · 14h Circle plans expansion into about 40 emerging markets Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says the USDC issuer aims to enter roughly 40 developing economies. Finance · Investing.com · 14h US deficit reaches $1.99 trillion in fiscal 2026 The federal budget deficit has widened to $1.99 trillion for the fiscal year 2026. Stocks · CNBC · 14h Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo draws early demand Early orders for the $1,999 device are strong, as analysts weigh whether the foldable can sustain Apple's premium image. Crypto · CryptoSlate · 14h Rogue AI agent spent crypto funds without permission An internal OpenAI model reportedly moved money from autonomous wallets, checking 362 addresses in an October 15 update. Politics · CNBC · 15h Trump says White House didn't order Starlink limits in Ukraine Trump said the White House did not direct SpaceX to restrict Starlink service in Ukraine. Crypto · Decrypt · 15h Strategy faces index removal under MSCI rules MSCI will classify non-operating companies as ineligible, affecting Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy starting Nov. 30. Politics · Breaking · 15h · live odds 96% Zacharia leaves White House press secretary post after five days The New York Times reports that Katie Zacharia has departed the role. Politics · The Guardian · 15h · live odds 96% Zacharia out as White House press secretary after five days Reports say Katie Zacharia was fired following a widely criticized first briefing and scrutiny over her remarks. Politics · Breaking · 15h Trump fires press secretary Katie Zacharia, NYT reports The New York Times reports that Trump has dismissed White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia. Stocks · Investing.com · 15h Barclays sees Tesla-SpaceX merger as feasible, timing uncertain Barclays says a Tesla and SpaceX merger could work, though timing and regulatory approval remain unclear. Politics · The Hill · 15h Musk settles lawsuits over $1 million voter giveaways Elon Musk agreed to end two lawsuits tied to his $1 million checks for voters. Politics · Investing.com · 16h Trump denies personal role in Ukraine's Starlink access Trump said neither he nor Musk was responsible for decisions on Ukraine's access to Starlink. Politics · The Hill · 16h Trump asks Zacharia to reconsider press secretary post Trump said he urged Katie Zacharia to rethink her role as press secretary. Politics · CNBC · 16h Trump urges new press secretary Katie Zacharia to reconsider President Trump said the newly named White House press secretary should think again about taking the post. Culture · CNBC · 16h Netflix names Peter Rice to lead content Peter Rice, who has worked across TV and film, is taking on the content role at Netflix. Crypto · Decrypt · 16h CFTC seeks to drop Gemini settlement; judge refuses A judge rejected the CFTC's request to drop Gemini's $5M settlement, citing shifting enforcement priorities and misconduct allegations. Politics · The Guardian · 17h New press secretary faces scrutiny from Fox News Katie Zacharia went on the conservative channel to defend her appointment, drawing questions even from friendly outlets. Crypto · CryptoSlate · 17h MSCI rules could curb Strategy's Bitcoin buying Politics · CNBC · 17h · live odds 91% Older Americans feel less affordability pressure than younger ones Crypto · Breaking · 17h PumpFun launches crypto perpetual futures on Hyperliquid The platform now offers perpetual futures trading, using Hyperliquid infrastructure and the $HYPE token. Crypto · Cointelegraph · 17h Tokenized stocks keep trading after Wall Street closes Tokenized stocks continue trading in the hours after the traditional US exchanges shut at 4 p.m. Crypto · Cointelegraph · 17h Bitcoin steadies near $82K as Warsh avoids rate-hike hints Politics · The Hill · 18h Zelensky praises European leaders amid strained Trump ties Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised European leaders as real leaders after a summit. Crypto · Breaking · 18h Deutsche Bank plans crypto custody service Germany's largest bank will begin offering custody for digital assets. Stocks · MarketWatch · 19h Veteran says Nike is the top turnaround trade Larry McDonald argues that record S&P 500 gains mask many companies with sliding stock prices, while praising Nike.