A documentary called *You Can See Everything* about Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos fraud scandal has sparked a big increase in interest. The 2022 Hulu series *The Dropout* saw a 186% rise in viewers, and the new film had one of the biggest documentary openings in over 20 years in North America.
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Interest in Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos fraud grew after the announcement of *You Can See Everything*, a documentary about her.
Viewership of *The Dropout* increased by 186% in September and nearly doubled again by mid-October.
The book *Bad Blood* about the Theranos scandal returned to the New York Times bestseller list.
Elizabeth Holmes was once the youngest female self-made billionaire but was sentenced to 11 years in prison for fraud.
*You Can See Everything* made $15 million in its opening weekend in North America, the best for a documentary since 2004.
The film was mostly filmed in secret before Holmes went to prison and received very strong positive reviews.
It is being considered for many Oscars, including best picture and acting awards.
The documentary will expand to more theaters in the U.S. and will premiere in Australia and the UK in November.
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Microsoft is planning new gaming hardware called Project Helix, with a handheld device expected by the end of next year and a console set for release in 2028. The console could cost between $1,200 and $1,800, reflecting higher costs for advanced gaming technology.
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Project Helix will include a next-generation handheld device planned for late 2025.
Microsoft aims to release a new gaming console during the 2028 holiday season.
The projected price for the 2028 console ranges from $1,200 to $1,800.
Microsoft may lower the price by subsidizing the cost, as some other console makers do.
Higher prices reflect challenges like slower improvements in chip technology and shortages of AI components.
Internal disagreements exist over whether the handheld will use a simplified Windows or a custom Xbox operating system.
Microsoft has pushed to speed up the Project Helix development timeline by several months using AI tools.
Xbox Game Pass could shift to a new system where players select and pay for specific features like cloud gaming or multiplayer separately.
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Polymarket removed a betting contract that let people wager on whether seven men accused of raping a Cornell student would face felony charges. The company took down the market after public criticism and because U.S. rules prohibit trading on illegal activities.
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Polymarket offered a contract to bet on felony charges against seven men accused of rape at Cornell University in 2024.
The market opened on Sept. 30 and closed early after reaching over $450,000 in betting volume.
U.S. rules ban trading on events related to illegal actions, which affected Polymarket as its U.S. platform is regulated.
Polymarket said it removed the market after hearing public feedback, despite its goal to provide data-driven insights.
The betting platform has celebrity endorsements including LeBron James and partnerships with major sports leagues.
The accused men deny the allegations, saying interactions were either consensual or they were not involved.
Critics online called the betting contract offensive and questioned celebrity involvement with Polymarket.
Polymarket has had other controversial markets, including bets on political and military events.
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Kyle Kennedy, the granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, died on September 21 at her home in Massachusetts. The cause of her death has not been made public.
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Kyle Kennedy was the granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, a prominent American political figure.
She died on September 21.
Her death occurred at her home in Massachusetts.
The cause of her death has not been revealed.
No further details about her death have been provided.
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Judge Ana Reyes refused the Justice Department’s request to skip a hearing about East Potomac Park, where President Trump plans to build a golf course. The Trump administration claimed she was biased after she raised her voice at a government lawyer.
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Judge Ana Reyes oversees a case about East Potomac Park.
President Trump wants to turn the park into a championship golf course.
The Justice Department asked Judge Reyes not to take part in an important hearing.
Judge Reyes rejected the Justice Department’s request.
The Trump administration accused her of being biased.
The bias claim followed an incident where Judge Reyes shouted at a government attorney.
The hearing is scheduled for Monday.
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President Donald Trump has ordered the creation of a Women's Health Division at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with support from First Lady Melania Trump. This new division aims to improve how women’s health research is used in medical practice, although it does not include new funding.
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President Trump directed the NIH to create a new Women's Health Division.
First Lady Melania Trump supports and promotes this initiative.
The division will work alongside NIH’s existing Office of Research on Women’s Health, which started in 1990.
The goal is to get research results into doctors' offices faster and improve health care for women.
The order does not provide additional funding; it uses existing budgets unless Congress approves more money.
The initiative calls for researchers to include biological sex in studies to better reflect women’s health needs.
President Trump revoked previous women’s health directives from the Biden administration.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, highlighting the importance of focused research and care.
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The United States midterm elections on November 3 will decide which party controls Congress during President Donald Trump’s final two years. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are up for grabs, with Democrats favored to win the House and having a chance to gain Senate seats. The election results will impact how laws are made and what policies can be passed.
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Midterm elections occur halfway through a president’s term and do not include the presidency on the ballot.
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are up for election every two years.
Democrats are expected to win the majority in the House by possibly gaining up to 15 seats.
Only 35 of the 100 Senate seats are contested this year due to senators’ six-year staggered terms.
Democrats have increased chances to win more Senate seats, including ones in traditionally Republican states like Texas and Kansas.
The Vice President breaks ties in the Senate, so Democrats need 51 seats to control it.
Passing laws often requires 60 votes in the Senate to overcome the filibuster, a rule that lets minorities delay bills.
Even if Congress passes a law, the President can veto it, and overriding a veto needs a two-thirds majority in both chambers.
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President Donald Trump is campaigning to support Republican candidates in upcoming elections in North Carolina. The news program covers various topics including early voting in Florida, political conflicts, and other current events.
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President Trump is actively working to help Republican candidates in North Carolina elections.
Midterm elections are 14 days away.
Early voting has started in Florida for the midterms.
There are ongoing political disputes involving President Trump and Ukraine.
Other stories include Prince Harry’s efforts to reconnect with the royal family and military support from the U.K. to Saudi Arabia.
The news show also discussed a daycare closure after a safety incident and a misdiagnosis involving actress Christina Applegate.
Democrats are planning a summit to discuss key issues.
The program covers a wide range of local and national news updates.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign plans to ask the country’s top election court to disqualify his rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, due to alleged interference by Meta, the company that owns Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. Lula’s team claims Meta used its algorithms to hide their content and help Bolsonaro in the presidential race ahead of the runoff election.
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Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term as Brazil’s president.
Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, received 47% of the vote in the first round; Lula got 45%.
Lula’s campaign says Meta manipulated its algorithms to reduce Lula’s visibility online and favor Bolsonaro.
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court ordered Meta to treat both campaigns equally and threatened fines if it fails.
Meta denies favoring either candidate and says some of Lula’s ads were mistakenly blocked due to technical errors.
Lula supporters protested at Meta’s Sao Paulo office, demanding the company stop interfering in Brazil.
Lula also accused the U.S. government of supporting Bolsonaro in the elections.
U.S. President Donald Trump praised Bolsonaro’s first-round performance but has not officially endorsed him.
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Ohio candidate Amy Acton accused her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy of using personal attacks against her. A video ad appeared online featuring Acton’s estranged mother calling her a “liar,” which Acton said was part of a pattern of attacks and likely connected to Ramaswamy’s campaign.
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Amy Acton is running for governor of Ohio as a Democrat.
Her opponent is Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican.
A video ad showed Acton’s estranged mother calling her a “liar.”
Acton says she experienced abuse as a child and has talked about it publicly.
Acton accused Ramaswamy’s campaign of being behind the negative ad.
She described these personal attacks as a “lifelong pattern” by Ramaswamy.
Acton criticized Ramaswamy for using personal attacks in the campaign.
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The UK audit regulator, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), is investigating accounting concerns at Manchester City football club. This follows findings that City broke Premier League financial rules by overstating their finances by over £900 million, a verdict the club is appealing.
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The FRC took over the case from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales on September 30.
No formal investigation has started yet; the FRC is currently making inquiries.
Manchester City was found guilty of breaking financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18 by inflating their financial position.
The club is appealing the independent commission’s verdict, claiming errors in the decision.
The FRC oversees accounting standards in large companies and can sanction auditors and club officials if rules were broken.
BDO, Manchester City's auditor and one of the UK’s largest accounting firms, is under review to check if their audit followed rules.
The independent commission said City misled auditors about how shareholder funds were disguised.
Government and lawmakers are discussing the need to give the FRC stronger powers to hold clubs and directors accountable.
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President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to make a deal with Russia. He said the U.S. has given a lot to Ukraine but received nothing in return except problems and losses.
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President Trump wants Ukraine to agree to a deal with Russia.
He spoke about this during a news event in the Oval Office.
Trump said the U.S. has provided a lot of help to Ukraine.
He claimed the U.S. has not received any benefits in return.
Trump mentioned losses including grief, death, and money.
Relations between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky have worsened.
Ukraine is currently dealing with Russian military attacks.
Ukrainian President Zelensky spoke with U.S. Senator Rubio about missile attack warnings.
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Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, died at age 42 at her home in Massachusetts. She was a teacher and disability rights advocate who faced paralysis after a spinal injury and is remembered for her work supporting children and disabled people.
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Kyle Kennedy was born on July 6, 1984, in Washington, DC.
She was the daughter of Michael Kennedy and Victoria Gifford Kennedy.
Kyle earned degrees from Georgetown University, Pace University, and Harvard Graduate School of Education.
She taught in New York City public schools through Teach for America.
She married Liam Kerr in 2012 and had three children.
Kyle ran the 2019 Boston Marathon and finished faster than her father.
After a severe spinal cord injury, she became paralyzed and advocated for disabled people’s rights.
She died peacefully on September 21, 2024, and her cause of death is still unknown.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett says she is supporting Texas Democrat James Talarico in his Senate campaign. She believes that focusing on other races will help Talarico in the election.
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Jasmine Crockett is a Texas representative.
She supports James Talarico, a fellow Texas Democrat running for Senate.
Crockett claims she has endorsed Talarico multiple times.
Early voting began on the Monday mentioned in the article.
Crockett lost to Talarico in a previous election.
She said her focus on other races will benefit Talarico’s campaign.
The report comes from the Houston Chronicle, a Houston news source.
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Fans of PSG and Barcelona are discussing whether football matches should be used to express political opinions. This debate comes during a time of protests and riots across France, where thousands have been arrested after violence and property damage.
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PSG and Barcelona are playing against each other in the Champions League.
There is debate among fans about using football for political messages.
France has seen weeks of student protests that grew into wider unrest.
The unrest includes looting and arson.
More than 2,500 people have been arrested in connection to the protests.
The situation is serious enough to affect public events like football matches.
The article reports from Paris, where this unrest is centered.
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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially approved the Boeing 737 Max 10, the largest model in Boeing’s Max airplane series. This approval comes more than five years after the plane’s first flight and marks an important milestone for Boeing as it works to overcome past safety and management issues.
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The FAA granted final certification to the Boeing 737 Max 10.
The 737 Max 10 is the largest model in Boeing's best-selling Max family of airplanes.
The plane’s first flight took place over five years ago.
This certification is crucial for Boeing’s efforts to recover from a safety crisis and management problems.
The 737 Max series is a narrowbody jet, meaning it has a single aisle inside the cabin.
The approval allows Boeing to sell and operate the 737 Max 10 commercially in the US.
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President Donald Trump’s administration announced an $8 billion aid package to help farmers with rising costs, especially high diesel prices. Some farm leaders say the one-time payment will not solve deeper problems affecting farmers.
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The $8 billion aid is part of the Harvest Fuel Relief program to help farmers with cost increases during the 2026 crop year.
Diesel prices were over $6 per gallon nationally when the program was announced.
The aid is a one-time payment based on a formula using farm size, production costs, and crop yields.
The program is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency.
Earlier this year, farmers received $12 billion in one-time Farmer Bridge Assistance payments.
High diesel prices are partly linked to global events like the Iran War starting in February.
Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman criticized the aid as a temporary fix and called for long-term solutions.
The aid announcement came just before the November 3 midterm elections, during which the Iowa Farmers Union has supported Democratic candidates.
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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he does not consider Israel an ally of the United States, which has drawn criticism, especially from Jewish voters. Michigan has more Muslim registered voters than Jewish voters, and El-Sayed’s campaign may be relying on Muslim voter support to offset losses among Jewish voters in a close election.
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Abdul El-Sayed said Israel is not an ally because it uses U.S. money to involve the country in unwanted wars.
El-Sayed described Israel’s war in Gaza as a “genocide” and has faced attacks from Republican Mike Rogers accusing him of antisemitism.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and related groups spent about $30 million trying to oppose El-Sayed before the Democratic primary.
Michigan has about 200,000 registered Muslim voters, nearly double the number of Jewish voters, which is around 105,000 to 130,000.
Muslim voters in Michigan have shown lower voting turnout compared to Jewish voters, who participate at higher rates.
In 2024, many Michigan Muslim voters supported Green Party candidate Jill Stein or President Donald Trump, while fewer supported Democratic candidates.
Michigan has a large Arab American population, many of whom are Muslim or Christian, contributing to the diversity of Muslim voters.
The election outcome could depend on whether El-Sayed can mobilize enough Muslim voters to compensate for possible Jewish voter losses.
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A 26-year-old street medic named Antoine was struck by French riot police during protests in Paris but is alive, despite viral online claims that he died. These false claims started because another man in the same area died from a heart attack, causing confusion on social media.
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Antoine volunteers as a street medic providing first aid to injured protesters in Paris.
On October 17, police hit Antoine with batons during protests, which caused him to lose consciousness briefly.
Antoine regained consciousness in a fire engine and underwent a concussion test.
He suffers severe headaches, plans to get further medical exams, and intends to file a complaint about the incident.
A separate man died from cardiac arrest the same day and near the same area as Antoine’s incident.
Social media users mistakenly linked Antoine’s beating to the death, spreading false claims that he was killed by police.
The viral video showing Antoine being struck was part of a longer livestream of the protests.
The confusion shows how incomplete information can lead to misinformation online during fast-moving events.
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The Trump administration has proposed a new $70,000 fee for international students who want to work in the U.S. after graduating. The administration has also increased background checks on student visas, ended the legal status of many students, and tried to limit how long student visas can last.
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A $70,000 fee is proposed for international students seeking work visas after graduation.
President Donald Trump’s administration has increased security checks for student visas.
Thousands of international students have lost their legal status under these policies.
Limits on the length of student visas have been attempted.
NAFSA, an organization that supports international education, called these policies unprecedented.
These changes aim to reduce the number of international students in the U.S.
The policies could affect the U.S. economy by limiting skilled workers from abroad.
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