Topical, anti-inflammatory news

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · PM Edition · Sources

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1
Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Lung Cancer After Surgery to Remove Part of Right Lung
  • The Guardian — “Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer as growth removed during surgery”
  • Fox News World — “Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons remove part of right lung, Vatican says”
  • BBC News — “Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says”
  • BBC World — “Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says”
  • NPR News — “Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery”
  • PBS NewsHour — “What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer and prognosis”
2
MI5 Director Says Iran Is Targeting Military Sites in the UK, Including Plots Against US-Run Base
  • Wthr — “MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is 'not unique’”
  • Wsav-tv — “MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is 'not unique’”
  • The Guardian — “MI5 chief Ken McCallum confirms Russia did interfere in Brexit referendum but says it had little impact – as it happened”
  • BBC News — “MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI”
  • BBC World — “MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI”
3
Saudi Arabia Strikes Yemen Fuel Depot; Houthi Missiles Intercepted Near Riyadh
  • The Guardian — “Saudi Arabia strikes oil depots in Yemen and says missiles launched toward location of Saudi Aramco HQ”
  • The New York Times — “Houthis Threaten Fierce Retaliation After Saudi Arabia Strikes Yemen”
  • BBC World — “Missiles intercepted near Riyadh after Saudi coalition hits Yemen fuel depot”
  • PBS NewsHour — “Saudi conflict with Houthis escalates with new strikes”
  • PBS NewsHour — “Former U.S. ambassador on Saudi Arabia's struggle to defend against Houthi attacks”
4
Zelenskyy Says Russia Violated Energy Ceasefire; Trump Administration Warns Ukraine on Intelligence Sharing
  • Fox News World — “Zelenskyy accuses Putin of defying Trump's ceasefire push, sends pointed message to White House”
  • BBC News — “Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing Street”
  • NPR News — “The Trump administration warns Ukraine it could cut off intel, Zelenskyy tells NPR”
5
Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Received No Allied Warning Before Russian Ballistic Missile Strikes on Kyiv
  • The Guardian — “Allies did not warn Kyiv of Russian ballistic missile strikes, says Zelenskyy”
6
Bank of America Fined $1.8 Billion for Inadequate Anti-Money-Laundering Controls
  • The New York Times — “Bank of America Pays $1.8 Billion Fine for Lax Money-Laundering Oversight”
7
Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as US Ambassador to Greece Following Misconduct Allegations
  • The Guardian — “Kimberly Guilfoyle denies allegations of misconduct as she resigns as US ambassador to Greece – live”
  • The Guardian — “Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as US ambassador to Greece after alleged misconduct”
  • BBC World — “Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations”
  • PBS NewsHour — “White House press secretary's debut brings news of Guilfoyle's exit”
8
Bipartisan Group of Senators Calls on Trump to Withdraw from Russian Diesel Deal
  • NPR News — “Bipartisan group of senators call on Trump to rescind Russian diesel deal”
9
Lawyers for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Challenge Trump's Removal Investigation
  • The New York Times — “Lawyer for Fed Governor Cook Denounces Trump’s New Investigation”
10
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Cases on DOGE Data Access, Prisoners' Rights, and Terrorism Law
  • SCOTUSblog — “Court grants cases on DOGE data dispute, prisoners’ rights, and what qualifies as “material support” for terrorism”
  • SCOTUSblog — “The 2025-26 Interim Relief Docket Stat Pack”
  • SCOTUSblog — “A snapshot of the Supreme Court's 2025-26 interim relief docket – and some surprises on it”
  • SCOTUSblog — “Orders and arguments ahead”
  • SCOTUSblog — “Court to hear argument on how a video privacy law applies in the internet age”
  • SCOTUSblog — “President Trump asks SCOTUS to revive Hillary Clinton case”
11
Trump Accounts Automatically Enrolled More Than 60 Million Children; New Rules Allow Donor Stock Contributions
  • PBS NewsHour — “Trump Accounts expand to millions of children, but new rules raise questions”
12
OpenAI Employee Arrested After Hidden Recording Device Found in Company Office
  • The Guardian — “OpenAI employee arrested after recording device found in office”
  • The New York Times — “F.B.I. Arrests OpenAI Employee Accused of Planting Bug in Office”
  • BBC News — “Saudi man charged with planting 'sophisticated' recording device in OpenAI office”
  • BBC World — “Saudi man charged with planting 'sophisticated' recording device in OpenAI office”
13
Apple Unveils HomeView, a $299 Wall-Mounted Smart Home Hub with Upgraded Siri AI
  • The Guardian — “Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI ”
  • The New York Times — “Apple Introduces HomeView, a $299 Tablet for the Home”
14
Former Gang Leader Sentenced to 40 Years in 1996 Murder of Tupac Shakur
  • BBC News — “Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder”
  • BBC World — “Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder”
15
Cornell University Bans Fraternity Parties for Rest of Academic Year After Sexual Assault Allegations
  • BBC News — “Cornell bans all fraternity parties over gang sex assault allegations”
  • NPR News — “Cornell University bans frat parties, vows to address 'disturbing' campus culture”
  • PBS NewsHour — “News Wrap: Cornell bans fraternity parties for rest of academic year”
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