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No. 75

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Politics

Which outgoing Republican senator called Trump's waiver of sanctions 'beyond irresponsible'?

Sen. Thom Tillis criticized Trump for waiving the sanctions just before they were due to take effect, calling it 'beyond irresponsible.'

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Business

Which chipmaker reported its sixth consecutive quarter of record profit, driven by AI chip demand?

TSMC posted record quarterly net profit for the sixth straight quarter, beating estimates amid the AI boom.

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Science

Which NASA rover set a new record for the longest distance traveled by a vehicle on another world?

NASA's Perseverance rover set the record thanks to its AutoNav hazard-detection driving system.

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Tech

Tesla unveiled its long-delayed next-generation Roadster at a test facility belonging to which company?

Tesla revealed the new Roadster, developed with SpaceX thrusters, at a SpaceX test site in Texas.

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Sports

Which two NFL teams played to the first tie of the 2026 season?

The Giants and Commanders finished 27-27, the first tie of the 2026 NFL season.

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