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- Ohio EPA: 'Error' during transfer led to chemical leak in Toledoon October 21, 2026 at 9:42 pm
The Ohio EPA said Wednesday that an "error" during transfer led to an incident in which a chemical tank started venting its contents in Toledo.
- No further treatment necessary for Pope Leo, Vatican doctors sayon October 21, 2026 at 9:09 pm
Vatican doctors said Wednesday no further treatment is necessary for Pope Leo XIV as he recovers from the removal of a cancerous tumor from his lung.
- Survey: Rising electricity bills stretch the finances of many Americanson October 21, 2026 at 9:09 pm
About three-fourths of Americans whose electricity bills have increased say that the costs have strained their finances, Consumer Reports said.
- 'Severe' vulnerability in common website code triggers global alarmon October 21, 2026 at 8:25 pm
Cybersecurity experts issued a global alarm on Wednesday after researchers discovered a "severe" flaw in the most common website language.
- Meta ordered to pay $25 billion for sale of dataon October 21, 2026 at 7:52 pm
A judge in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a trial that found it lied to the public about how it handled Facebook user data.
- FBI: ‘Incendiary device’ allegedly thrown at Atlanta ICE buildingon October 21, 2026 at 7:52 pm
The FBI is investigating reports that someone threw an incendiary device at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Atlanta.
- New Mexico AG files civil suit against Epstein estate's co-executorson October 21, 2026 at 7:16 pm
New Mexico's attorney general on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against two of Jeffrey Epstein's closest advisers as part of a probe of the "Zorro Ranch."
- Titans release tackle Jordan Elliott after alleged gun incidenton October 21, 2026 at 7:12 pm
The Tennessee Titans cut defender Jordan Elliott on Tuesday after he allegedly brought a gun to a team facility last week, reports said.
- Cuba has oldest population in Latin America, Caribbeanon October 21, 2026 at 7:10 pm
Cuba has the oldest population in Latin America and the Caribbean, with 26.7% of its residents age 60 or above in 2025, government statistics say.
- Movie review: 'Clayface' derives horror from Batman monster villainon October 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm
"Clayface," in theaters Friday, uses the Batman villain origin story as a way to explore body horror and the corruption of revenge in a graphic tale.
- Supreme Court declines Trump's case on prison transgender careon October 21, 2026 at 6:56 pm
The U.S. Supreme Court refused Wednesday to lift a lower court's order to allow gender-affirming care for transgender prisoners, with two dissents.
- 'Green Room' returns to theaters Oct. 30 for 10th anniversaryon October 21, 2026 at 6:55 pm
Alamo Drafthouse announced Wednesday that it will present "Green Room" screenings on Oct. 30 in honor of Jeremy Saulnier's film's 10th anniversary.
- Putin: Russia open to trilateral peace talks with U.S., Ukraineon October 21, 2026 at 6:34 pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that officials would be ready to resume peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States after Nov. 10.
- Watch: Sauron imagines victory in 'Rings of Power' Season 3on October 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm
"Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," the fantasy series based on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien, will return for Season 3 on Prime Video.
- Man dies in road rage shooting on NYC's George Washington Bridgeon October 21, 2026 at 5:55 pm
A man was killed during an apparent road rage shooting incident on the busy George Washington Bridge in New York City, police sources said Wednesday.
- Look: Presumed 'space object' lands in Minnesota cornfieldon October 21, 2026 at 5:52 pm
Federal agencies are investigating whether a piece of metal debris found in a Minnesota cornfield fell to Earth from space.
- Latin America's youth suicide crisis needs more than clinicson October 21, 2026 at 5:40 pm
During Inter-American Mental Health Week, the Pan American Health Organization and the Organization of American States called for stronger action.
- Watch: Rental company Lime says its e-bikes are 'not for jousting'on October 21, 2026 at 5:26 pm
E-bike rental company Lime responded to a viral video filmed in a London park by specifying that the company's electric bikes are "not for jousting."
- Dominican Republic sanctions Chinese firms over labor violationson October 21, 2026 at 5:23 pm
The Dominican Republic ordered immediate suspension of operations at 24 Chinese-owned businesses after inspectors conditions related to worker safety.
- Watch: Julia Stiles dedicates 'DWTS' dance to '10 Things' co-star Heath Ledgeron October 21, 2026 at 5:18 pm
Julia Stiles reunited with the "10 Things I Hate About You" cast on "Dancing with the Stars" after performing a tribute to Heath Ledger.