UPDATED OCTOBER 17, 2026 · 2118 STORIES ON THE WIRE

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01REGULATORY

Man killed in Midtown Manhattan subway shooting

Police confirmed that a man was shot and killed at the 53rd Street and 7th Avenue subway station in Midtown Manhattan on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred just after noon, according to the New York City Police Department.

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02EARNINGS

LSU beats No. 16 Mississippi State 31-0 to stay in playoff race

LSU remains in contention for the College Football Playoffs after a 31-0 victory over No. 16 Mississippi State on Saturday at Tiger Stadium. The win snapped a losing streak for the Tigers, who had suffered an overtime defeat to Kentucky…

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03WORLD

Chef Zimmern says oyster origin matters more than cooking method

Celebrity chef and television personality Andrew Zimmern argues that an oyster's geographic origin determines its quality more than its preparation method. Speaking to Fox News Digital ahead of hosting the Oyster Bash at the New York City…

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04TECH

Meta removes terms allowing AI training on news site content

Meta has updated its commercial terms to remove language that appeared to permit the company to scrape content from websites, including news outlets, for use in training its artificial intelligence models. The change follows significant…

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05TECH

NBA tightens betting rules and deploys AI to monitor wagers

The NBA is tightening restrictions on specific sports betting markets and deploying an artificial intelligence system to identify suspicious wagers ahead of the 2026-2027 season. These moves, detailed in documents obtained by CNBC, reflect…

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06EARNINGS

NBA Commissioner Silver cites Mexico City as expansion alternative to Seattle

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has informed league owners that Seattle is no longer a guaranteed destination for expansion, citing Mexico City as a potential alternative. According to a report by ESPN, the commissioner told the board of…

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07TECH

Paysend CEO restricts AI tools to top performers, citing productivity risks

Ben Chisell, chief executive officer of London-based payments technology company Paysend, limits access to artificial intelligence tools for his employees. He told CNBC that he is a "very cynical man" regarding the current hype surrounding…

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08REGULATORY

LifeStance Health director Teresa DeLuca to step down in December

Teresa DeLuca, M.D., is leaving the board of directors at LifeStance Health Group, Inc. She notified the company's board on October 14, 2026, that she will resign from the board and all of its committees. Her departure takes effect on…

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09REGULATORY

NRx Pharmaceuticals sets December 17 for 2026 annual meeting

NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has scheduled its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for December 17, 2026. The company's board of directors established this date on October 16, 2026, and set October 28, 2026, as the record date for determining…

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