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Kaushal Shah named 2025 NewsLink Tech All-Star by the Mortgage Bankers Association

October 21, 2025

Class Valuation

– Class Valuation CTO recognized for transforming the appraisal process through AI, data science and a focus on customer outcomes – TROY, Mich., Oct. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Kaushal Shah, its chief technology officer, has been named a 2025 NewsLink Tech All-Star by the Mortgage Bankers…

Down Payment Resource Reports a New Record of 2,624 Homebuyer Assistance Programs Nationwide in Q3 2025

October 21, 2025

Down Payment Resource

– Even as affordability pressures persist, program growth is giving lenders new tools to qualify more buyers and help more households achieve homeownership – ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q3 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report identifies…

Ryder Secures 2025 Quest for Quality Honor for Value-Added Warehousing & Distribution

October 21, 2025

Business Wire

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 21, 2025–Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) announces its recognition as a 2025 Quest for Quality Award recipient by Logistics Management and Peerless Research Group for excellence in the third-party logistics (3PL) value-added warehousing and distribution category. This marks the eighth consecutive year Ryder has been recognized.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251021765589/en/Ryder rated a…

GIT Elevates Thailand’s Gem and Jewelry Industry with “Sustainability Standards” Advancing Good Governance, Transparency, and Traceability to Capture a Share of the USD 366 Billion Global Market

October 21, 2025

Media Outreach

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), or GIT, has unveiled a strategic plan to accelerate the adoption of Sustainability Standards aimed at strengthening Thailand’s gem and jewelry industry. The initiative promotes good governance, transparency, and traceability across the supply chain, establishing international benchmarks that build confidence…

Ukraine and EU leaders accuse Putin of stalling and reject land concessions for peace

October 21, 2025

By The Associated Press

Ukraine’s president and European leaders are accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of stalling on peace efforts in Ukraine. On Tuesday, eight European leaders and EU officials expressed opposition to any peace deal requiring Ukraine to surrender land. They plan to use Russia’s frozen assets abroad to support Ukraine, despite legal concerns. The leaders support U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for an immediate ceasefire, but they reject changing international borders by force. Trump recently shifted his stance, suggesting Ukraine and Russia halt their conflict where it stands. More sanctions on Russia are expected to be discussed at an EU summit on Thursday.

Optimización de la eficiencia de proyectos con los modelos eléctricos preinstalados de Murata en las últimas versiones de Cadence OrCAD X Capture™, Allegro X System Capture™ y AWR Design Environment™ (Microwave Office)

October 21, 2025

Business Wire

KIOTO, Japón–(BUSINESS WIRE)–oct. 21, 2025–Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKIO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) anuncia una importante colaboración con Cadence Design Systems, Inc. que permite el acceso directo a las bibliotecas de productos desde las herramientas líderes de automatización del diseño electrónico (EDA) de Cadence. Inductores y condensadores seleccionados de Murata ya están preinstalados en las últimas versiones de Cadence OrCAD X…

CCHR Says Conflicted Psychiatrists Created a Youth Drugging Crisis

October 21, 2025

Citizens Commission on Human Rights

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a mental health industry watchdog, today warned that the surge in antidepressant prescriptions for adolescent girls represents a public health crisis fueled by financial conflicts of interest between psychiatry and the pharmaceutical industry. Between 2020 and 2022, Pediatrics reported a 130% increase in…

Zilch Partners With Plaid to Enable Open Banking Repayments

October 21, 2025

Business Wire

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 21, 2025–Zilch, the consumer payments platform powering the future of commerce, today announced it has partnered with Plaid to integrate open banking into the heart of its repayment experience. Together, the companies will unlock new, streamlined ways to repay for its 5 million+ customers.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251021856445/en/Zilch partners with Plaid to…

Thick, hazardous smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks

October 21, 2025

By PIYUSH NAGPAL - Associated Press

Thick smog is blanketing New Delhi after Diwali celebrations with fireworks sent air pollution levels soaring. Revelers burst firecrackers late into Monday night, filling the air with smoke and fine particles. By Tuesday morning, air quality in several neighborhoods ranked as severe. Last week, India’s top court eased a ban on firecrackers, allowing limited use of “green firecrackers” that emit fewer pollutants. Pollution spikes due to firecrackers are common after Diwali, which coincides with cooler weather and crop residue fires. New Delhi and its metropolitan region — home to more than 30 million people — routinely rank among the world’s most polluted cities during winter.

Otimizando a eficiência do projeto com os modelos elétricos pré-instalados da Murata nas versões mais recentes do Cadence OrCAD X Capture™, Allegro X System Capture™ e AWR Design Environment™ (Microwave Office)

October 21, 2025

Business Wire

KYOTO, Japão–(BUSINESS WIRE)–out 21, 2025–A Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TÓQUIO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) anuncia uma importante colaboração com a Cadence Design Systems, Inc., tornando as bibliotecas de produtos diretamente acessíveis nas principais ferramentas de automação de projetos eletrônicos (EDA) da Cadence. Os produtos selecionados de indutores e capacitores da Murata agora estão pré-instalados nas versões mais recentes do Cadence OrCAD…

Gashub Launches “Switch Campaign”

October 21, 2025

Media Outreach

Driving Singapore’s Transition Towards a Cleaner Energy FutureSINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – GasHubUnited Utility Private Limited (“GasHub”), Singapore’s leading Liquefied Natural Gas (“LNG”) distributor, proudly unveils its transformative “Switch Campaign”, a bold initiative to drive industries towards cleaner and more sustainable energy. GasHub is a subsidiary of H2G Green Limited (SGX:5AI) ( “H2G”). Gashub Switch…

5G Fixed Wireless Access to Reach 150 Million Subscriptions Globally by 2030, Omdia Forecasts

October 21, 2025

Business Wire

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 21, 2025–Global 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) subscriptions are set to more than double by 2030, according Omdia’s latest report, 5G FWA Go-to-Market Strategies – 2025. The research highlights strong momentum across key markets led by India and the United States and identifies FWA as the fastest-growing broadband access technology.This press release features multimedia. View the full release…

12e Biennale internationale de l’affiche en Chine : Une fête académique dédiée aux échanges entre civilisations

October 21, 2025

Business Wire

HANGZHOU, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–oct. 21, 2025–Le 17 octobre 2025, la 12e Biennale internationale de l’affiche en Chine (CIPB 2025) a ouvert ses portes en grande pompe au Musée chinois du design. Ancrée dans le terreau académique fertile de l’Académie chinoise des arts, la Biennale de cette année a pour thème central « La philosophie du design dans les replis du temps…

Blue Jays in World Series for first time since before Ohtani was born, while Dodgers seek to repeat

October 20, 2025

By RONALD BLUM - AP Baseball Writer

The Toronto Blue Jays are back in the World Series for the first time since 1993. They host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Friday night’s opener. The Dodgers are aiming to become the first repeat winners since the Yankees from 1998 to 2000. Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with standout performances both at bat and on the mound. Toronto manager John Schneider feels the pressure of representing an entire country. Toronto hopes to secure its first title since back-to-back championships in 1992 and ’93.

Gibbs has career-high 218 yards of offense and 2 TDs, helping Lions bounce back and beat Bucs 24-9

October 20, 2025

By LARRY LAGE - AP Sports Writer

Jahmyr Gibbs scored on a 78-yard sprint in the second quarter, a 5-yard spinning plunge in the third and accounted for a career-high 218 yards from scrimmage to lead the Detroit Lions in a 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. The Lions bounced back from a loss as they have done flawlessly for nearly three years. Tampa Bay was outgained by more than 200 yards in the first half, but trailed 14-3 because Detroit had an interception, fumble, turned it over on downs and missed a field goal.

What to know about the recovery efforts in Alaska following ex-Typhoon Halong

October 20, 2025

By BECKY BOHRER - Associated Press

The mass evacuation by military aircraft of hundreds of residents from Alaska villages ravaged by the remnants of Typhoon Halong is complete. Officials and local leaders are turning attention to trying to stabilize damaged infrastructure and housing where they can before the winter freeze sets in. The remnants of Halong battered parts of western Alaska, hitting especially hard the villages Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. The Alaska Federation of Natives at its recent gathering passed a resolution urging support of expansive, urgent and ongoing help for the region.

Disney+ and Hulu cancellations rose after ABC briefly pulled ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

October 20, 2025

AP

Disney+ and Hulu subscription cancellations rose during the month that ABC briefly cancelled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” according to data from subscription analytics company Antenna. ABC pulled the show off the air for less than a week in September in the wake of criticism over his comments related the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Antenna estimates total cancellations in September were 4.1 million for Hulu and 3 million for Disney+. The “churn rate,” or the percentage of customers that cancel their subscriptions in a specific month, jumped from 5% in August to 10% in September for Hulu. That figure jumped 4% in August to 8% in September for Disney+.

One Tech Tip: How to prepare for outages that impact our online lives, from banking to chatting apps

October 20, 2025

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS - AP Business Writer

An Amazon Web Services outage on Monday disrupted many online platforms, affecting banking services, chat apps, and more. These outages can be short-lived but stressful, especially for those moving money or working online. AWS is a major cloud provider, and experts stress the importance of diversifying online services and having backup plans. Keeping money in multiple accounts and having cash on hand can help during financial service disruptions. For communication, maintaining updated SMS contacts is wise. Storing work across multiple platforms can reduce headaches. Monitoring service updates and checking outage trackers can also be useful.

US man arrested in Scotland and convicted of rape gets at least 5 years in prison

October 20, 2025

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and MEAD GRUVER - Associated Press

A U.S. man authorities say faked his death and fled to the United Kingdom to avoid rape charges has been sentenced to at least five years in prison. It’s the first sentence of two recent rape convictions for Nicholas Rossi. District Judge Barry Lawrence sentenced Rossi to no less than five years and up to life in prison. He noted Utah has “indeterminate sentencing,” meaning the sentence is given in a range of years. Rossi goes by several aliases. His legal name is Nicholas Alahverdian. Authorities doubted an online obituary that claimed Rossi died in 2020. Rossi still awaits sentencing on a September conviction for raping a different woman in Utah around the same time in 2008.

Kevin Federline says his sons with Britney Spears are the reason for his new memoir

October 20, 2025

By ANDREW DALTON - AP Entertainment Writer

Britney Spears’ ex-husband Kevin Federline is telling his side of their time together in a new memoir being released Tuesday. Federline says in an interview with The Associated Press that he remained silent because of their two sons, but now that they’re adults he feels an obligation to tell the whole story. In the book he describes the media frenzy that came with their two-year marriage. He writes that Spears called her ex Justin Timberlake the night before their wedding. He writes that she frightened their sons with erratic behavior that sometimes tipped into abuse. Spears says Federline’s book is full of “white lies” aimed at making money.

US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops though deployment blocked for now

October 20, 2025

By CLAIRE RUSH and GENE JOHNSON - Associated Press

A U.S. appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can take command of 200 Oregon National Guard troops, but he’s still barred from actually deploying those troops — at least for now. A panel from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 Monday to put on hold an order that kept Trump from taking command of the troops. Another order prohibits Trump from sending any Guard troops to Oregon at all. The administration says it will now ask for that order to be dissolved. Oregon’s attorney general said he would ask a broader appeals court panel to reconsider the ruling.

Comey’s lawyers say case against him is driven by Trump’s ‘personal animus’ and must be thrown out

October 20, 2025

By ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER - Associated Press

Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey are urging a judge to dismiss the case against him. In court papers Monday, they called it a vindictive prosecution motivated by “personal animus” and orchestrated by a White House determined to seek retribution against a perceived foe of President Donald Trump. The lawyers separately called for the indictment’s dismissal because of what they said was the illegitimate appointment of the U.S. attorney who filed the case days after being hastily named to the job by Trump. The double-barrel attack on the indictment, which accuses Comey of lying to Congress five years ago, represents the opening salvo in what is expected to be a protracted court fight ahead of a trial currently set for Jan. 5.

Appellate judges question moves to keep Alina Habba in place as top New Jersey prosecutor

October 20, 2025

By MIKE CATALINI - Associated Press

Federal appeals court judges questioned the Trump administration’s maneuvers to keep the president’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, in place as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor. The three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sitting in Philadelphia didn’t immediately issue a ruling after the arguments. The hearing was attended in person by Habba, who sat in front of the judges during the proceeding. The hearing is the most recent development in President Donald Trump’s administration’s effort to keep his preferred candidate in the role of U.S. attorney for New Jersey, a powerful post that oversees criminal and civil law enforcement.

United States and Australia sign critical-minerals agreement as a way to counter China

October 20, 2025

By SEUNG MIN KIM and AAMER MADHANI - Associated Press

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House. The United States is eyeing Australia’s rare-earth resources as China imposes stricter export rules on its critical minerals. Monday’s White House meeting comes after Beijing announced this month that foreign companies must get approval to export magnets with rare-earth materials from China. Trump administration officials say this gives China control over the tech supply chain. The two leaders also discussed a security pact with Australia, the U.S. and the United Kingdom that was signed during Joe Biden’s Democratic administration. Trump noted that AUKUS was established “a while ago” but that the agreement now is “moving along very rapidly, very well.”

Louvre remains closed one day after jewel heist

October 20, 2025

By SYLVIE CORBET - Associated Press

The Louvre remained closed Monday after historic jewels were stolen in a daring daylight heist. Thieves used a basket lift to access the museum, smashed display cases, and fled with Napoleonic jewels. The theft occurred Sunday, just 30 minutes after the museum opened. French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin acknowledged security failures. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez ordered a reassessment of security measures at cultural sites. Investigators are working on evidence, including motorcycles found at the scene. Culture Minister Rachida Dati said the heist lasted less than eight minutes and was highly efficient.

Government shutdown imperils dozens of Head Start preschool programs

October 20, 2025

By MORIAH BALINGIT - AP Education Writer

Head Start programs that serve more than 58,000 of the nation’s neediest preschoolers are facing a cutoff of federal funding at the end of the month because of the government shutdown. That would leave many programs scrambling to figure out how to keep their doors open. The early education initiative relied upon by hundreds of thousands of families is funded almost entirely by the federal government, making it particularly vulnerable to funding disruptions. The programs are run by schools, local governments and nonprofits. They receive new grants annually and are not allowed to carry over unspent money.

Purdue’s Smith earns unanimous AP preseason All-America honors, joined by Texas Tech’s Toppin

October 20, 2025

By JOHN MARSHALL - AP Basketball Writer

Purdue guard Braden Smith has been named a unanimous preseason All-American by The Associated Press. He earned all 57 votes from a media panel. This recognition comes after Smith decided to return to Purdue for another shot at a national championship. Last season, he became the first player in NCAA history to achieve at least 550 points, 300 assists, 150 rebounds and 75 steals in a season. Smith is joined on the All-America team by Texas Tech’s JT Toppin, Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg, BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa and Florida forward Alex Condon.

France’s former president Sarkozy will begin serving a 5-year prison sentence Tuesday

October 20, 2025

By JEFFREY SCHAEFFER and NICOLAS GARRIGA - Associated Press

Nicolas Sarkozy is set to become the first former French president in living memory to be imprisoned. He begins a five-year sentence Tuesday in Paris’ La Santé prison. Convicted of criminal conspiracy for financing his 2007 campaign with Libyan funds, Sarkozy maintains his innocence. The Paris judge ruled he must start serving time without waiting for his appeal due to the seriousness of the offense. Sarkozy will likely be held in solitary confinement in the prison’s section for vulnerable inmates for security reasons.

Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts Snapchat, Ring and many other online services

October 20, 2025

The Associated Press,

LONDON (AP) — A problem at Amazon’s cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world early Monday, taking down dozens of online services, including social media site Snapchat, the Roblox and Fortnite video games and chat app Signal. About three hours after the outage began, Amazon Web Services said it was starting to recover from the problem. AWS provides behind-the-scenes…

What to know about Rodrigo Paz, the centrist who shot from obscurity to Bolivia’s presidency

October 20, 2025

By ISABEL DEBRE - Associated Press

Three months ago, Rodrigo Paz was a little-known Bolivian opposition senator with a famous father and a mixed reputation as mayor. Now he’s the first conservative to win a presidential election in the country in 20 years. To widespread surprise, the centrist Paz, 58, beat out his far more prominent right-wing opponent, former President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, to clinch a victory in Bolivia’s presidential runoff on Sunday. He becomes Bolivia’s next head of state on Nov. 8. The centrist inherits an economy in shambles after 20 years of rule by the Movement Toward Socialism party, founded by charismatic former President Evo Morales.

Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns

October 20, 2025

The Associated Press,

FILE – The Supreme Court in Washington, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said on Monday that it will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, the latest firearm case to come before the court since its 2022 decision expanding gun rights. President Donald Trump’s administration asked the justices to revive…

UK royals and government face pressure to formally strip Prince Andrew of his titles

October 20, 2025

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Prince Andrew has renounced his titles, including Duke of York, after discussions with King Charles III. But many critics say that is not enough. There is pressure on Buckingham Palace and the British government to formally strip Andrew of his titles and force him out of his luxurious home because of his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Some politicians are calling for Parliament to formally remove his dukedom and for the king to strip Andrew of his right to be a prince, Meanwhile, Andrew faces more scrutiny as Virginia Giuffre’s memoir detailing allegations against him is released on Tuesday.

Zelenskyy says his meeting with Trump was ‘positive’ though he didn’t get the Tomahawk missiles

October 20, 2025

By SAMYA KULLAB - Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump last week was “positive,” highlighting what he sees as continued American interest in economic deals with Kyiv. Zelenskyy says Trump backed away from sending long-range missiles to Ukraine after a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine hopes to buy Patriot air defense systems from American firms, using frozen Russian assets and partner assistance. Trump supports a freeze along the current front line, which Zelenskyy sees as positive. Zelenskyy also mentions U.S. interest in bilateral gas projects and other energy-related initiatives.

A mysterious airstrip built on a Yemeni island comes as Houthi rebels are increasingly squeezed

October 20, 2025

By JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

Satellite images reveal a new airstrip under construction on Yemen’s Zuqar Island in the Red Sea, likely by forces opposed to the country’s Houthi rebels. This airstrip adds to a network of offshore bases in a region crucial for international shipping. The Iran-backed Houthis have attacked over 100 ships in the area. The airstrip could enhance aerial surveillance over the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The United Arab Emirates, linked to similar projects, has not commented on the new airstrip. The construction coincides with increased efforts to intercept cargo bound for the Houthis, potentially aiding anti-Houthi forces in countering smuggling activities.

Guerrero hits 6th postseason homer and Blue Jays beat Mariners 6-2 to force Game 7 of ALCS

October 20, 2025

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his sixth home run this postseason, rookie Trey Yesavage struck out seven in 5 2/3 innings and the Toronto Blue Jays forced a Game 7 in the American League Championship Series by beating the Seattle Mariners 6-2. The series will be decided Monday night in Toronto, the second Game 7 in Blue Jays history. Toronto lost to Kansas City in the 1985 ALCS. Seattle, the only big league team without a pennant, will play in a Game 7 for the first time. The winner faces the NL champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series beginning Friday. Addison Barger homered and drove in three early runs, and the Blue Jays turned three double plays behind Yesavage — two of them to escape bases-loaded jams.

Photo highlights from the U20 World Cup soccer final in Chile

October 20, 2025

By The Associated Press

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, highlights images from the U20 World Cup in Chile, where Morocco beat Argentina to win its first title. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Categories: US & World News

To hit back at the United States in their trade war, China borrows from the US playbook

October 19, 2025

By DIDI TANG - Associated Press

China has expanded its export rules on rare earths, requiring foreign firms to get approval for exporting products containing even small amounts of China-originated materials. This move mirrors the U.S.’s foreign direct product rule, which restricts China’s access to certain U.S. technologies. Experts say China is adopting U.S. strategies in trade disputes. Since 2018, China has developed laws and policies to retaliate in trade conflicts, similar to U.S. practices. These include the Unreliable Entity List and the Anti-Foreign Sanction Law. While these tools help China counter U.S. actions, they also risk escalating tensions.

Jalen Hurts jump-starts the Eagles by passing for 326 yards and 3 TDs in a 28-22 win vs. Vikings

October 19, 2025

By DAVE CAMPBELL - AP Pro Football Writer

Jalen Hurts gave his lagging offense a jolt by throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns, Jalyx Hunt returned an interception for a score, and the Philadelphia Eagles rebounded from back-to-back losses by hanging on to beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-22 on Sunday. Hurts went 19 for 23 in the highlight-reel revival of the passing attack that helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl last season. He hit A.J. Brown for two touchdowns and DeVonta Smith for a career-high 183 receiving yards that included a 79-yard score. Carson Wentz was picked off twice on an erratic afternoon for the Vikings.

Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield meet again in a matchup of castoff QBs who found success with new teams

October 19, 2025

By ROB MAADDI - AP Pro Football Writer

Jared Goff and Baker Mayfield were picked No. 1 overall in the NFL draft two years apart, had postseason success with their teams, got traded and revived their careers in new cities. They’ve become the standard for castoff quarterbacks. Goff and Mayfield go head-to-head Monday night when the Detroit Lions host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a potential preview of the NFC championship game. There’s a lot of mutual respect between the two quarterbacks. Goff led the Los Angeles Rams to a Super Bowl in the 2018 season — they lost to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

George Santos says he’s humbled but dismisses ‘pearl clutching’ critics

October 19, 2025

AP

Freed from the prison where he had been serving time for ripping off his campaign donors, former U.S. Rep. George Santos says he’s humbled by his experience behind bars. But he says he’s also unconcerned about the “pearl clutching” of critics upset that President Donald Trump granted him clemency. Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Santos said Sunday that if Trump “had pardoned Jesus Christ off the cross, he would have had critics.” Santos won office after inventing a bogus persona as a Wall Street dealmaker. He was serving a 7-year prison sentence for fraud and identity theft when Trump ordered him released him Friday.

AP Top 25 gets an overhaul behind No. 1 Ohio State; Vandy is a top-10 team for 1st time since 1947

October 19, 2025

By ERIC OLSON - AP College Football Writer

Vanderbilt is now a top-10 team in college football for the first time since 1947. The Commodores’ rise comes after a weekend where nine teams in The Associated Predss Top 25 lost. Ohio State remains No. 1 for the eighth straight week after defeating Wisconsin 34-0. Four top-10 teams lost in the same week for the third time this season. Indiana is up to a program-record No. 2 and Texas A&M moved to No. 3 for its highest ranking since 1995. Alabama and Georgia also climbed. Vanderbilt is 6-1 and off to its best start since 1950.

Horror sequel ‘Black Phone 2’ dials up a No. 1 opening

October 19, 2025

By LINDSEY BAHR - AP Film Writer

Universal Pictures says Sunday that “Black Phone 2” has topped the North American box office with an estimated $26.5 million in ticket sales. The film starring Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames opened in 3,411 theaters and received positive reviews four years after the original became a sleeper success. It’s a much needed hit for Blumhouse after a string of dissapointments this year including “M3GAN 2.0.” The overall box office is up about 4% compared to last year, despite a slow October. “Black Phone 2” also earned $15.5 million internationally, bringing its worldwide total to $42 million against a $30 million budget.

Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers has died

October 19, 2025

By MARK SCOLFORO - Associated Press

Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers died on Saturday. His bandmates are praising him as “pure magic” and “the soul in the sound.” Lead singer Fred Durst says Rivers’ musical gift is going to keep on giving. The 48-year-old Rivers had previously left the band in 2015 due to liver disease but rejoined three years later. Limp Bizkit is scheduled to tour Central and South America starting in late November. Limp Bizkit has roots in Jacksonville, Florida. It emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds altenative rock, heavy metal and rap.

Thieves hit the Louvre again. Here’s a look at other famous heists in museums worldwide

October 19, 2025

AP

Thieves reportedly stole nine pieces from the jewelry collection of Napoleon and the Empress in the Louvre, using a basket lift to reach the museum. The daring heist at the world’s most visited museum occurred Sunday morning as tourists were inside the Galerie d’Apollon. The Louvre has a long history of thefts and attempted robberies. The most famous came in 1911, when the Mona Lisa vanished from its frame. It was later recovered. Other famous heists worldwide occurred at Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Berlin’s Bode Museum, England’s Blenheim Palace and Dresden’s Green Vault.

Trump calls Colombia’s Petro an ‘illegal drug dealer’ and announces an end to US aid to the country

October 19, 2025

By CHRIS MEGERIAN and DÁNICA COTO - Associated Press

President Donald Trump says he’ll slash U.S. funding to Colombia because the country’s leader “does nothing to stop” drug production. In a social media post Sunday, Trump referred to Colombian President Gustavo Petro as “an illegal drug dealer” who is “low rated and very unpopular.” He warned that Petro “better close up” drug operations “or the United States will close them up for him, and it won’t be done nicely.”

Bolivia heads to the polls in a tight runoff as voters seek a president to lift them from crisis

October 19, 2025

By ISABEL DEBRE - Associated Press

Bolivia is about to swing to the right after almost two decades of being governed by the Movement Toward Socialism party. The question that voters must answer in Sunday’s presidential runoff is how far to the right and how fast. The two front-runners from the August election facing off in this second round are former right-wing president Jorge “Tuto ”Quiroga and centrist senator Rodrigo Paz. Both are conservative and business-friendly candidates. But they have different ideas about how to dig Bolivia out of its worst economic crisis in 40 years. The Andean nation is crippled by a shortage of U.S. dollars. Imports are scarce. Inflation has soared. And fuel lines paralyze the country.

South African rowers of color become first to compete at Charles, part of larger trend toward access

October 19, 2025

By LEAH WILLINGHAM - Associated Press

Five athletes are becoming the first from South Africa to compete in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston as part of a crew comprised of all people of color. The event is part of a multinational effort to expand access to one of the most exclusive, elite sports. In recent years, diversity initiatives have expanded in rowing. The first all-Black women’s 8+ from the U.S. competed at the Charles in 2022. Lwazi-Tsebo Zwane, a 23—year-old from Germiston, South Africa, said he and his boatmates feel very aware of the fact that they are role models for younger rowers.

How Americans are feeling about their chances on the job market, according to an AP-NORC poll

October 19, 2025

By JOSH BOAK and LINLEY SANDERS - Associated Press

Americans are increasingly worried about their ability to find a good job under President Donald Trump. That finding from an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs poll is a potential warning sign for the Republican president and his party as a promised economic boom is giving way to hiring freezes and higher prices. About half of U.S. adults are “not very confident” or are “not at all confident” they could find a good job if they wanted to. That’s up from 37% when the same question was asked two years ago. People also worried about high prices for groceries, housing and gasoline, and rising electricity bills.

The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their way

October 19, 2025

By JESSICA HILL - Associated Press

Trade unions in Nevada want the state to offer tax incentives to major film studios to bring more movie making to the Vegas area. They are pushing for lawmakers to pass a $95 million tax credit proposal as part of a planned special session. Major studios like Sony Pictures and Warner Bros. say they will build a production studio in the Vegas suburbs if the incentives are available. Nevada unions say it would bring badly needed jobs and attract more tourists to the state. Still, Nevada would have to compete with California and cities like Atlanta that already offer robust financial perks to movie studios.

Israel identifies bodies of 2 hostages as Gaza border crossing with Egypt remains closed

October 19, 2025

By MELANIE LIDMAN and SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

Israel has identified the remains two hostages after Hamas handed over their bodies to the Red Cross. Israeli officials say that the bodies belong to Ronen Engel and Sonthaya Oakkharasri. They were killed during Hamas’ attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Israel has threatened on Sunday to keep the Rafah border crossing closed until Hamas fulfills its ceasefire role of returning all deceased hostages. Hamas has handed over the remains of 13 bodies. Eleven of them have been identified as hostages. Israel said one of the bodies released didn’t belong to a hostage. The Palestinian group said that talks to launch the second phase of ceasefire negotiations have begun.