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October 13, 2026 United States

Early Flu Surge Hits Western States as RSV Stays Low and COVID-19 Declines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a shift in respiratory virus activity this week, noting that after three weeks of declining cases, influenza levels rose and remain elevated across the United States. While nationwide seasonal flu activity is still considered low, it is increasing, with early and unusual patterns concentrated in Western […]

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October 13, 2026 United States

ICE Agent Strikes Man With Vehicle During Houston Arrest Attempt, Sparking Outcry and Investigation

A routine immigration arrest attempt in Houston turned violent last week when an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent struck a man with a vehicle, leaving him hospitalized and igniting demands for accountability. The injured man, identified as Miguel Parra-Hernandez, is being treated for lower-body injuries and remains in stable condition, according to authorities. The […]

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October 13, 2026 United States

Iran-Backed Houthis Strike Saudi Arabia, Killing at Least 13 and Raising Fears of Wider Middle East Escalation

A series of attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia has killed at least 13 people and wounded many others, marking one of the most significant disruptions to Saudi civil aviation in years. The strikes, which targeted high-profile sites including oil infrastructure and the capital’s airport, forced airlines across Europe and Asia to suspend […]

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October 13, 2026 United States

Trump’s Plan to Ease Russian Oil Sanctions and Buy Diesel Fuel Sparks Bipartisan Backlash

President Donald Trump’s recent decision to allow Russian diesel into the United States and global markets has ignited a firestorm of criticism from both sides of the aisle in Congress. The move, which eases sanctions on Russian oil, has been met with rare bipartisan condemnation, with lawmakers accusing the White House of undermining sanctions legislation […]

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October 13, 2026 United States

Russia Escalates Attacks on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure Despite Trump’s Claimed Ceasefire

Russia has launched a new wave of attacks on Ukraine’s energy facilities, marking the 11th large-scale assault on the country’s power grid this year alone. The overnight strikes, which targeted critical infrastructure across multiple regions, come despite former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent claim that a ceasefire had been reached to protect energy infrastructure. The […]

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October 13, 2026 United States

Hurricane Isaias Leaves Gulf Coast Devastated, Killing at Least Four and Knocking Out Power to 400,000 Customers

Hurricane Isaias carved a path of destruction along the Gulf Coast, leaving at least four people dead and more than 400,000 customers without power. The storm, which weakened to just below major hurricane status before coming ashore, continued to lose strength after landfall, and by early Saturday it was no longer considered a hurricane as […]

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