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News from Oct 26, 2026 (UTC)

United States isUpbeat

Much better than usual

Last 14 days

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Why

  1. A man serving a life sentence for murder escaped a Tennessee prison after slipping through a fence.

    4 eventskoat.comSource

  2. Bodycam footage reportedly shows the officer was not in danger when he fired shots killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley.

    51 eventstheintercept.comSource

  3. Massachusetts State Police suspended two troopers after a rape allegation.

    19 events95wxtk.iheart.comSource

What happened

  • Statements24%
  • Cooperation48%
  • Criticism15%
  • Protests1%
  • Pressure6%
  • Fighting7%

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