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1. Mekai Curtis Looks Ahead to ‘Power: Origins’ The Hollywood Reporter · 29 Oct 2026

   The 'Raising Kanan' star shares insights into the next series in the hit Starz franchise, the prequel that has already wrapped filming.

2. Trump says Brazil election was ‘a disgrace’ Vanguard · 29 Oct 2026

   US President Donald Trump on Thursday stepped up criticism of Brazil’s “disgraceful” election, declining to say whether he recognized leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as president after right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro claimed victory. “I think the election was a disgrace in Brazil,” Trump told…

3. Digital divide could become new colonialism — Russia warns Vanguard · 29 Oct 2026

   … Offers AI research partnership to Africa By Nkiruka Nnorom Russia has warned that unregulated development of Artificial Intelligence, AI, risks deepening global inequality and creating a new form of colonialism, with Africa at risk of becoming a raw-material appendage of the AI economy. The…

4. Reps seek urgent action as Taraba attack toll hits 60 Vanguard · 29 Oct 2026

   By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has called for urgent security and humanitarian intervention following a bandit attack on Binnari community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, which reportedly left between 57 and 60 people dead. The attack occurred on…

5. Edo Queens miss CAF Women’s Champions League after controversial WAFU-B final replay Vanguard · 29 Oct 2026

   By Adegboyega Adeleye Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) champions, Edo Queens, have lost their place in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies in a controversial replay of the WAFU-B qualifying final in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday.…

6. US bans Chinese labs from testing electronics ahead of Trump-Xi meeting South China Morning Post · 29 Oct 2026

   The United States on Thursday banned all Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices destined for the US market, just weeks before US President Donald Trump is due to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen. The Federal…

7. Florida is voting on whether to slash property taxes. Here’s who it would benefit — and hurt. MarketWatch · 29 Oct 2026

   Amendment 3’s passage could add momentum to other states’ efforts to slash property taxes

8. Naomi Ritz, Costume Designer and Widow of Harry Ritz of the Ritz Brothers, Dies at 87 The Hollywood Reporter · 29 Oct 2026

   The daughter of a vaudevillian, she was married to the youngest member of the wacky comedy team for two decades.

9. Hayden Panettiere’s death ruled accidental, police close investigation Global News · 29 Oct 2026

   The conclusion of the police investigation comes about a month after the Greenville County Coroner’s Office said the actor died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs.

10. Hasan Piker Explains Damon Albarn Meetup At Gorillaz Show Stereogum · 29 Oct 2026

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