Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former gang leader in Los Angeles, was sentenced to at least 40 years in prison for his role in the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. The sentencing occurred about 30 years after Tupac’s death and followed many years of difficult investigation.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis was a gang leader in Los Angeles.
He admitted involvement in Tupac Shakur’s murder but denied it at trial.
He was sentenced on October 14, 2026.
The sentence is a minimum of 40 years in prison.
Tupac Shakur was a highly influential hip hop artist of the late 20th century.
The murder case took about three decades to reach this sentencing.
Investigations into the murder faced many challenges and criticism for lack of progress.
The sentence is likely to keep Davis in prison for the rest of his life.
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During a debate in Maryland, Republican Representative Andy Harris was laughed at when he blamed rising diesel prices on Democratic environmental rules. He responded to the audience by calling them rude and said they only support free speech if they agree with them. Diesel prices have gone up due to global supply issues, not just regulations.
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Andy Harris has represented Maryland’s 1st Congressional District since 2011 and is running for his ninth term.
Harris blamed Democrats’ environmental regulations for the rise in diesel prices during a debate.
The audience laughed and interrupted Harris, leading him to call them rude.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration says diesel prices rose due to tight global supply and higher crude-oil prices.
A local Maryland farmer spends more than $2,000 daily on fuel during harvest, worsening financial losses.
Harris is a strong ally of President Donald Trump and chairs the House Freedom Caucus.
His Democratic opponent, Dan Schwartz, focuses on affordability, consumer protection, and opposing tariffs.
Polls show Harris leading Schwartz, with a high chance of winning the midterm election.
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President Donald Trump asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US Ambassador to Greece, to resign after reports said she sold access to Trump administration officials in exchange for money, gifts, and favors. Guilfoyle was once engaged to President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle was the US Ambassador to Greece.
The White House requested her resignation due to an ethics scandal.
Reports claimed she sold access to Trump administration officials for money, gifts, and favors.
President Trump said he was considering firing her before the resignation request.
Guilfoyle was once engaged to Donald Trump Jr., the president’s son.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, October 14, 2026.
The story was covered by FRANCE 24 and included comments from their International Affairs Editor.
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Pope Leo XIV had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung. He is now recovering and waiting for test results to see if the cancer has spread.
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The pope had part of his right lung removed due to a cancerous tumor.
The surgery happened recently, and the pope spent a calm night afterward.
He is beginning recovery after the operation.
The pope leads 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide.
Medical tests are ongoing to determine if the cancer has spread beyond the lung.
The news comes from Rome, Italy, where the pope is located.
No further details about the cancer type or prognosis were given yet.
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Apple introduced new smart home devices that use artificial intelligence (AI) to make them easier to set up and use. The main device is a $299 smart display with a screen and an AI-powered Siri assistant that can respond to requests and recognize people in the home.
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Apple announced several smart home products, including a smart display, speaker, streaming device, and connected accessories.
The new smart display has a 7-inch screen and uses AI to control devices and personalize responses for different household members.
Apple partnered with LG and Schneider Electric to create smart locks, doorbells, cameras, and thermostats that work together via Apple’s Home app and Siri.
AI is expected to help devices fix problems themselves and work better as a group without needing technical skills from users.
The smart home market has struggled to grow, with U.S. smart speaker sales dropping 9% in 2024 and 7% more in 2025 before a slight rebound.
Apple aims to use its large iPhone user base and easy setup to attract customers who find smart home devices difficult to use.
Other companies like Amazon, Google, OpenAI, and Meta are also developing smarter or new kinds of AI devices for homes.
It remains uncertain whether consumers will buy many new smart home devices despite better AI features.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Paris to announce new investments in French technology companies that use artificial intelligence (AI). The investments include stakes in firms like Doctolib, a medical appointment booking site.
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Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang is investing in French AI technology companies.
One of the companies Nvidia invested in is Doctolib, which helps people book medical appointments online.
This move is part of Nvidia’s plan to expand its presence in Europe’s AI sector.
The announcement was made during Huang’s visit to Paris.
The investments aim to support the growth of French technology firms.
Nvidia recently announced a major AI-related purchase of Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion.
The news highlights increasing interest in AI development in Europe.
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Bentley Motors is shifting its focus back to sporty, high-performance cars while maintaining its luxury style. The company has launched several new models, including a powerful Supersports version, hybrid Speed variants, and an all-electric SUV called Torcal, and is also updating its stores and merchandise.
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Bentley is returning to its origins by focusing more on sporty, performance-driven cars.
The Supersports model, featuring a 4.0-liter V8 engine with 657 horsepower, sold out in eight weeks.
New Speed versions of Bentley models combine modern looks with hybrid engines for better performance.
The Bentayga Speed SUV and Bentayga X Concept highlight Bentley's push into dynamic and off-road vehicles.
The latest Flying Spur S variant is 20% more powerful than previous versions.
Bentley introduced the Torcal, an all-electric SUV that accelerates from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds.
Bentley is updating its retail showrooms in over 60 markets to focus on personalization and customer experience.
The company launched new limited-edition clothing and a collectible magazine to enhance its brand presence.
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Russia launched missile and drone strikes overnight targeting energy and communication facilities in Ukraine. The attacks caused power outages for about 600,000 people and resulted in at least three deaths and 21 injuries in Kyiv.
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Russia targeted energy and military communication facilities in Kyiv and Kharkiv regions.
At least three people were killed and 21 were injured in Kyiv.
Around 600,000 people in Ukraine lost electricity due to the strikes.
The strikes hit a key energy plant and a residential area on Kyiv’s outskirts.
Russia’s defense ministry described the attacks as “massive.”
The attacks followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement about an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine’s state emergency service (DSNS) reported on casualties and damage.
The situation is part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym have been fined a total of £6 million by the UK competition watchdog for using misleading sales tactics. Some customers of Appliances Direct and Gold's Gym will receive refunds because the companies did not give clear price information.
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The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) fined Wayfair £4.8 million.
Appliances Direct was fined £1.2 million.
Gold's Gym was fined £48,000.
Wayfair and Appliances Direct used misleading "time-limited" sales offers.
Gold's Gym did not clearly tell customers the full cost of memberships.
Appliances Direct and Gold's Gym must pay back £440,000 to customers as refunds.
The fines aim to stop unfair sales practices and protect consumers.
The BBC contacted these companies for their response.
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Cornell University’s faculty senate is starting a debate on a no-confidence resolution criticizing the university’s leadership for handling sexual assault cases poorly. The resolution focuses on campus sexual violence and calls for better leadership, without demanding specific resignations or policy changes.
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About 150 faculty members support the no-confidence resolution.
The resolution accuses the university’s central administration of failing to address sexual assault effectively.
It was prompted by allegations of a gang rape at a Cornell fraternity.
The resolution does not ask for specific resignations or policy changes.
Cornell’s president and provost will speak and answer questions before the debate.
The faculty senate includes professors and other academic staff who serve three-year terms.
A formal vote on the resolution is planned for later in October 2026.
The resolution highlights that the recent case is part of a larger, ongoing problem on campus.
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Researchers and cities are using AI to predict extreme heat risks, but most studies focus on forecasting rather than how to respond to or recover from heat events. Experts say better technology alone is not enough; governments need ways to use this information quickly and effectively to protect people.
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Deaths linked to extreme heat in the U.S. rose by 53% between 2000-2009 and 2010-2020, reaching over 4,000 per year.
A recent study found that 98.4% of AI research on extreme heat focuses on prediction, while less than 11% looks at response, recovery, or preparedness.
AI can improve predictions by providing detailed information on heat risk at small scales, like individual buildings.
Google expanded its AI-based Heat Resilience data from 14 cities to over 50 worldwide, helping cities plan heat protections such as cool-roof policies.
Experts note that simpler heat risk indexes may be more useful for long-term planning, while AI prediction is better for fast, event-driven decisions.
Robust data systems that integrate many sources are important for turning AI predictions into practical action.
The future challenge is linking AI predictions to real-time decisions that respond quickly to heat and related problems like pollution and drought.
The ultimate goal is to ensure AI tools actually help officials solve problems and protect vulnerable communities.
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Ukraine said that Starlink, a satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, limited its operation overnight without warning. This caused problems for Ukrainian military missions, especially those using drones, as Russia attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
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Starlink internet terminals used by Ukraine's military had speed restrictions imposed unexpectedly overnight.
Ukraine's defense forces were not warned about the restrictions, disrupting some missions.
The restrictions affected control of drones, making them harder to operate during flights.
The changes in Starlink service happened as Russia carried out missile strikes on Ukraine's power plants and energy infrastructure.
Ukraine relies on Starlink for battlefield communication and drone control.
Ukraine is exploring alternatives to Starlink with an unnamed European country.
US President Donald Trump called for a pause on attacks targeting energy infrastructure during the conflict.
No official ceasefire regarding energy infrastructure attacks has been agreed upon by Russia or Ukraine.
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Turkish police raided the headquarters of the pro-opposition TV channel Halk TV, stopping its live broadcasts and arresting 11 people. Authorities appointed a government trustee to run the channel amid allegations against Halk’s chairman of corruption-related crimes.
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Police raided Halk TV’s building early on October 14, 2026, halting its live broadcasts and blocking access to the newsroom.
A government-appointed trustee took control of Halk TV after the raid.
Eleven people were arrested, and warrants were issued for 17 individuals linked to Halk TV’s chairman, Cafer Mahiroglu.
Charges include bribery, rigging tenders (manipulating contract awards), and money laundering.
Halk TV’s chairman, who lives abroad, was not detained.
The raid occurred right before the defense arguments in the corruption trial of Istanbul’s jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu started.
The incident is part of a broader government crackdown on pro-opposition media and digital news outlets in Turkey.
Halk TV has faced warnings and sanctions in the past for its reporting.
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The heads of the Bank of England and the International Monetary Fund warned that rising cyber-attacks could damage trust in the financial system. They stressed the need for stronger responsibility, especially from social media companies, and the use of technology to both attack and defend against fraud.
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Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, highlighted risks like AI agents hijacking devices and cyber-attacks causing physical harm, such as heating fridges.
Bailey said trust in technology and money is critical for society to function.
Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, warned that widespread cyber fraud might cause people to avoid formal financial systems entirely.
Georgieva compared today’s distrust in financial systems to her experience growing up behind the iron curtain, where people kept cash hidden at home.
The IMF raised the global financial stability threat level to “elevated” partly because of cyber-attack risks.
Fraud now often happens through social media and apps, not just traditional financial channels.
Bailey urged social media companies to take responsibility for stopping fraud on their platforms.
A new set of international principles to prevent cyber fraud in financial institutions, called the Bangkok blueprint, was launched at the IMF and World Bank meetings.
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Bank of America has been fined $1.2 billion by U.S. federal regulators for not reporting over $5 billion in suspicious transactions. This penalty is one of the largest ever issued by the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), related to failures in anti-money laundering rules.
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Bank of America failed to report suspicious transactions potentially connected to Chinese money laundering and illegal finance near the U.S.-Mexico border.
The $1.2 billion fine is the third-largest penalty in FinCEN’s history.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted the broader risks this failure posed to the U.S. financial system.
The bank was found to have willfully violated the Bank Secrecy Act, a law requiring banks to guard against money laundering.
The Treasury Department also fined Bank of America $11.6 million for sanctions violations involving Iran and Russia.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency imposed a $750 million penalty, but this amount counts toward the $1.2 billion fine, not in addition to it.
Previous large bank fines, such as Bank of America’s $16.65 billion settlement in 2014, included various issues like mortgage securities misconduct.
The current penalty warns of ongoing efforts to enforce anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance in major banks.
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China’s exports grew by 36.3% in September compared to last year, reaching $447.18 billion. This increase was mainly due to higher demand for technology products, especially those related to artificial intelligence (AI), while imports also rose by 31%.
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China’s exports in September rose 36.3% year-on-year, the biggest monthly increase since 2021.
Semiconductor exports more than doubled with a 108% rise, and automatic data processing machine shipments grew nearly 55%.
Imports increased 31% compared to the previous year, up from a 28.2% rise in August.
China’s total exports in the first nine months of 2024 reached $3.37 trillion, an increase of 21.3%.
The trade surplus for the first three quarters was $938.1 billion, meaning exports exceeded imports by this amount.
ASEAN countries were China’s largest export market, with a 52% rise in exports to $81.7 billion in September.
Exports to the European Union and the United States also grew by 25.3% and 39.6%, respectively.
Despite strong export growth, China faces challenges like a shrinking population, a weak housing market, and slow domestic spending.
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A former Macalester College professor in St. Paul, Minnesota, Paul Fischer, is charged with felony property damage for allegedly spilling urine on a student’s backpack. The incident is part of a series of similar urine-related cases at the college over about a year, leading to his resignation and legal action.
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Paul Fischer, 55, worked 25 years as a biology professor at Macalester College.
He is charged with first-degree property damage after spilling urine on a student’s backpack causing over $2,000 in damage.
Police linked Fischer to at least six incidents involving urine found in trash cans, water bottles, and decorations around the college.
The student discovered urine on her backpack in December but reported it to police in February.
Fischer admitted to a habit of urinating into cups and disposing of the urine around campus over the past 1.5 to 2 years.
He resigned from the college during the 2025-2026 academic year after the investigation.
If convicted, Fischer could face up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Macalester College stated they are aware of the charges but offered no further comment due to the ongoing legal case.
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A new Netflix documentary explores the life of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, highlighting his turbulent past, including his criminal conviction, struggles with addiction, and controversial moments in the ring. The film includes an interview with President Donald Trump but does not address Tyson’s sexual assault allegations or feature key accusers.
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Mike Tyson is a former heavyweight boxing champion known for his aggressive style and controversial behavior.
Tyson served six years in prison for rape.
He is now 60 years old and recently returned to boxing to fight Jake Paul.
The Netflix docuseries shows Tyson reflecting on his life and career, including famous incidents like biting Evander Holyfield’s ear.
President Donald Trump appeared in the documentary in an interview filmed at the White House.
Trump promoted some of Tyson’s fights in the past and defended him publicly.
The documentary does not include interviews with Tyson’s accusers or detailed coverage of his assault allegations.
Key figures like Robin Givens and Desiree Washington, who accused Tyson of sexual misconduct, are not featured in the docuseries.
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President Donald Trump has made several moves that favor Russia in the days before the U.S. midterm elections. These actions include a deal to allow more Russian diesel fuel on global markets and calls for Ukraine to change its leadership, prompting criticism from both parties.
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President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and then made several concessions to Russia.
He announced a deal to let millions of tons of Russian diesel reach global markets, easing sanctions meant to limit Russia's war money.
Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and suggested Kyiv should replace him.
He called for an immediate "energy ceasefire," but Russia has continued attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Trump dismissed reports that Russia is helping Iran's war efforts by sharing U.S. military information.
Some Republican senators called the diesel deal a "betrayal" and a gift to Russia.
Most Americans, including many Republicans, view Putin negatively.
Trump's past ties with Putin have caused division within the Republican Party and Washington since 2016.
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Groups and individuals who want stricter rules for artificial intelligence (AI) have spent nearly $50 million this election cycle to support U.S. candidates who favor AI safety regulation. This spending shows a growing political influence from AI researchers and safety advocates who want laws to manage AI risks.
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AI safety groups and donors have spent about $48 million supporting candidates in both Democratic and Republican races.
Donors include AI researchers from companies like OpenAI and Redwood.
Guardrails Alliance, an AI safety group backed by tech workers, raised $11.7 million for political support through a super PAC and other organizations.
Some AI industry executives have pulled back large donations due to internal disagreements about regulation.
Groups against rapid AI development have spent less money than expected, giving safety advocates more influence.
Donors say they support candidates based on their views on AI regulation, not party affiliation.
A super PAC called Leading the Future still holds over $31 million and backs both Democrats and Republicans, aiming for a broad coalition.
The election cycle will test whether candidates taking AI industry money and opposing regulation face political losses.
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