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The Mez Ledger · Weekly Close October 13 – October 20, 2026 7545 stories · Vol. 26 · Catalogue 43 · Issue 293 Get it by email ↓
The week's top story

Pope Leo set for surgery

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is out of a job after just five days in her new role. This comes as President Trump's midterm campaigning is ramping up. Taurean Small has more.

CBS · 5 sources

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Top Stories 827 stories

  1. Opinion | Pass Trump’s Defense Budget

    CBS · 4 outlets

  2. Opinion | America Needs More Capital

    CBS · 5 outlets

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  1. In Michigan, consumer sentiment is pessimistic before midterms

    CBS · 3 outlets

  2. Trump Cancels Planned Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution

    FOX · 4 outlets

  3. In New Letter, Ilhan Omar Fights Back Against Home Search

    FOX · 5 outlets

Business 107 stories

  1. What do the Houthis want?

    Yahoo · 9 outlets

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  2. Zelenskyy, Europe and the end of Trump whispering

    Bloomberg · 5 outlets

  3. Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove lobe of lung, Vatican says

    Reuters · 2 outlets

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  1. Alberta votes to remain part of Canada

    FT · 5 outlets

  2. Gold Edges Lower as Higher Yields Weigh

    WSJ · 3 outlets

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  3. Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast

    Reuters · 2 outlets

  4. Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

    WSJ · 1 outlets

Sports 366 stories

  1. Caleb Williams off Bears' injury report

    PFT · 4 outlets

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  1. Chargers agree to terms with QB Jake Browning

    ESPN · 4 outlets

  2. BYU outlasts Notre Dame, caps upset with stop in end zone

    CBS · 4 outlets

  3. Panthers beat up Eagles 25-14

    ESPN · 4 outlets

Technology 370 stories

  1. How to watch NBA 2026/27: Free Streams & TV Channels

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  2. Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, October 20 (game #1730)

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

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  1. Apple releases iOS 27.2 RC for iPhone

    9to5 · 3 outlets

  2. HomePod mini 2 vs HomePod mini: Here’s everything new

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  3. Apple announces special event for October 28: ‘Pro and tell’

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  4. Microsoft fixes game, app crashes caused by recent Windows update

    Bleeping · 1 outlets

  5. Uplift V3 L-shaped standing desk review

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

Entertainment 152 stories

  1. Sorry, But The More People You Recognize In This Quiz, The Older You Are

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

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  1. Taylor Frankie Paul Reacts to Ex-Fiance Doug Mason's Tell-All Interview

    USMag · 1 outlets

  2. Collin Gosselin Says Happiest Memories With Mom Kate Were 'Fabricated' for TV

    USMag · 1 outlets

  3. Kaia Gerber Breaks Her Silence on Brother Presley's Sudden Death at 27

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

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