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October 21, 2026 — 10 stories from 6 sources
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Politics3 storiesView all →
LeBron James talks smack with Knicks fans in victorious 76ers debut
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LeBron James talks smack with Knicks fans in victorious 76ers debut
The Sixers got a first look at the potent lineup they put together this summer in hopes of winning their first title since 1983.
FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service
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FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service
Nearly a decade after Boeing unveiled its largest 737 Max jet, the company has cleared a major hurdle in its effort to bring the plane to airlines.
France announces nightly curfews 'for as long as necessary' in Paris and other cities
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France announces nightly curfews 'for as long as necessary' in Paris and other cities
Fresh curfews were being imposed across the city centers of Paris and Lyon on Tuesday after the first quiet night since France's most destructive rioting in years.
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Global warming will breach 1.5°C – but deep, fast cuts can still bring it back
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Global warming will breach 1.5°C – but deep, fast cuts can still bring it back
With global temperature rise set to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, countries “must pull out all the stops” and urgently cut emissions to minimize the overshoot and return to the…
Zelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes
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Zelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the change happened after talks with his American counterparts, including a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Justice & Rights2 storiesView all →
2 Recent Cases Illustrate the Limits of a Doctrine That Often Blocks Civil Rights Claims
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2 Recent Cases Illustrate the Limits of a Doctrine That Often Blocks Civil Rights Claims
Since 1871, a federal statute has authorized Americans to sue state and local officials for violating their constitutional rights. But since 1982, thanks to the court-invented doctrine of qualified…
New video shows chaotic moments before Senatobia police shot toddler
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New video shows chaotic moments before Senatobia police shot toddler
Joseph Cranney is a reporter at Verite News. Mukta Joshi is a reporter at Mississippi Today. She is spending a year as a New York Times Local Investigations fellow. Eduardo Medina is a reporter…
Environment1 storiesView all →
United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution
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United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution
The U.S. is the only major economy where planet-warming pollution dramatically increased last year. The United Nations warns the planet is on track for catastrophic warming.
Society & Culture1 storiesView all →
Nikole Hannah-Jones grills NYC schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels on integration at combative town hall
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Nikole Hannah-Jones grills NYC schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels on integration at combative town hall
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name.
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TEACHER VOICE: As a new school year begins, teachers are once again struggling to support children whose lives are upended by immigration police
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TEACHER VOICE: As a new school year begins, teachers are once again struggling to support children whose lives are upended by immigration police
Emma, a third grader, cries hot, angry tears when she doesn’t get her way. She is a bit too old to cry over losing in games like foursquare, but she has a “strong internal sense of justice,” as the…
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