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U.S. News on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
28 stories, newest first, each credited to the outlet that reported it. Everything BBN aired that day.
- WEIRD NEWS
The island where locals say data centres are taking their water
Residents on the island say their taps have run dry for three months while nearby data centres keep drawing water; the influencer discount code remains unavailable.
Reported by BBC · with a Short - BBN NEWS
GOP Rep. Mary Miller Introduces Bill to Protect Parents Who Reject…
Miller's bill would prevent states from removing children from parents deemed fit, even in disputes over gender identity transitions.
Reported by Breitbart - BBN NEWS
Uber struggles to solve Broome's late-night transport issues
Broome residents and visitors still face long waits for rides despite Uber's presence in the Australian town.
Reported by ABC Australia - BBN NEWS
Speaker: Hasan Execution Video Could Aid Terror Recruitment
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed concern that footage of Nidal Hasan's execution could be used to recruit terrorists; Hasan was an Army major convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood.
Reported by Newsmax - TOP STORY
House Speaker Mike Johnson voices opposition to livestreamed…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly plans to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter, drawing opposition from Speaker Johnson and other prominent Republicans.
Reported by CBS News - ASK BBN
San Francisco Created a Car-Free Oasis by the Sea—and It’s Driving…
The car-free area spans a waterfront section of San Francisco where residents say the pedestrian-only policy has disrupted parking and traffic patterns in nearby neighborhoods.
Reported by WSJ - BBN USA
David Jolly: There Are Now 'Disaffected MAGA' Voters in Florida
The Democratic candidate for Florida governor made the comments Monday on MSNBC's "The Last Word" while on the campaign trail.
Reported by Breitbart - BBN NEWS
Talarico was at home in Texas during campaign trail absence, photos…
Talarico's campaign released security camera footage to CBS News showing him at his Texas home during his early-month absence from the campaign trail.
Reported by CBS News - THE BBN INTERVIEW
Rams keep finding new ways to sabotage their championship hopes
The Rams are plagued by sloppiness and undisciplined play that undercuts their Super Bowl ambitions, according to reporting on the team's self-sabotaging patterns.
Reported by New York Post · with a Short - BBN NEWS
Viral boater explains why he rode out Hurricane Isaias on sailboat
The boater chose to remain aboard his sailboat during the hurricane rather than evacuate to safety, according to his explanation to media.
Reported by KLTV.com - ASK BBN
Judge says Trump's DHS election-year ads broke the law
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Homeland Security violated the law by producing and airing ads promoting Trump during his reelection campaign.
Reported by The Washington Times - BBN NEWS
Agents search Rep. Omar's Washington home in criminal probe as she…
Federal agents conducted a search of the congresswoman's residence as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into her campaign finances.
Reported by AP News - BREAKING: MILDLY IMPORTANT
NYT Connections hints for Oct. 12, 2026 published
Mashable's daily guide gives meanings for each word in the October twelfth puzzle, which is sorted into four groups of four; nobody was hurt.
Reported by Mashable · with a Short - WHAT JUST HAPPENED
Dianna Russini could have a hard time returning to media
Fox News reports the sports media figure hired crisis publicist Melissa Nathan as she seeks a return to television; the hiring is the plan.
Reported by Fox News · with a Short - LOCAL NEWS DESK
Man pleads no contest in alleged racist incident at Hot August Nights
A Reno court heard the plea tied to the alleged incident at the annual car event, reported by KTVN; the courthouse itself has not moved.
Reported by KTVN · with a Short - TOP STORY
Report: Kamala Harris 'Lays Groundwork' for 2028 Campaign
Reports say the former vice president has been speaking with major donors, hiring staff and visiting battleground states; the next election is two years away.
Reported by Breitbart · with a Short - TOP STORY
Sixth measles death reported in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's outbreak is the first in the United States to pass one thousand cases since nineteen ninety-one, and the state Health Department says it is conducting a thorough review.
Reported by NBC News, The Washington Post · with a Short - WEIRD NEWS
Bride-to-Be Receives Wedding Dress After Racist Comments Interrupt…
A bridal shop offered the bride-to-be a wedding dress after the racist comments that cut into her viral proposal; a publicist on a yacht wants the credit.
Reported by People.com · with a Short - FUMBLE RULING
Cook's second fumble stands as Bills keep ball after referee reverses
Bills running back James Cook fumbled twice and scored twice in the Week Five win in Los Angeles; the league has not explained the reversal.
Reported by Democrat and Chronicle · with a Short - ASK BBN
FIFA Pays Millions for Trump Tower Office Said to Be Rarely Used
The New York Times reports the money goes to Trump Tower for space soccer's governing body rarely occupies; a very expensive mailing address.
Reported by The New York Times · with a Short - TOP STORY
Toddler among bystanders wounded in daylight NYC shooting
Several bystanders were wounded on a street a local called relatively quiet at that time of day; police have not yet said what led to the gunfire.
Reported by New York Post · with a Short - OVERNIGHT INTERVIEW
Bedbug infestation forces Qantas to ground plane in Rome
The bugs turned up in front economy on the October ninth Perth to Rome flight, and the Dreamliner was pulled from service; nobody has asked the passengers' ankles.
Reported by The Guardian · with a Short - ASK BBN
Flight attendants’ union flags safety concerns over Trump’s…
The flight attendants' union has raised concerns about a planned Washington structure, the AP reports; the story does not say who briefs the arch.
Reported by AP News · with a Short - HOT TAKE OR NOT
WWE RAW Spoiler Lineup for October 12: Full Match Card Revealed
Ringside News published the match card and backstage notes before WWE RAW aired on October 12; spoiler culture has officially weaponized wrestling.
Reported by Ringside News · with a Short - BREAKING: MILDLY IMPORTANT
Musgraves dog jab gets a second look, still a dog story
Musgraves made the jab after her weekend concert in Dallas, according to Rolling Stone; somehow the dog remains the least controversial party involved.
Reported by Rolling Stone · with a Short - NYPD REVIEW
Mamdani's NYPD force review draws fire from critics and allies
The order, the first review of NYPD force policy in a decade, is drawing criticism from both supporters and opponents; progressives want far greater change.
Reported by Newsmax · with a Short - FOLLOW-UP
ABC tells FCC its early license probe is coercive pressure
Disney's filing says the FCC is using early license renewals to avoid judicial review; the regulator has not answered in the reports we have.
Reported by Fox News - ASK BBN
Brenda Song pitches goal line play 'Senda Brenda' to Manning brothers
The Rams fan made her much-anticipated Manning Cast cameo during Monday night's game against the Bills; the play has no confirmed playbook status.
Reported by New York Post · with a Short