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The Mez Ledger · Weekly Close October 1 – October 8, 2026 7336 stories · Vol. 26 · Catalogue 41 · Issue 281 Get it by email ↓
The week's top story

Eye Opener: Botched execution investigation

After Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived an execution attempt it's unclear whether the state will try again

ABC · 5 sources

Also covering this NYTWhat happened when Tennessee tried to execute Christa Pike. CBSTennessee scrambles after Christa Pike's botched execution FOXTennessee's state corrections chief resigns following failed execution of Christa Pike
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    CBS · 3 outlets

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    FOX · 1 outlets

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Business 126 stories

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  3. Germany's AfD calls for end to support for Ukraine - Reuters

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  1. Trump says he will use Maga Inc to pay for taxpayer-funded ads

    CNBC · 5 outlets

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  4. Gold gains as October Fed rate hike prospects fade - Reuters

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Sports 425 stories

  1. Way-too-early 2027 top 50 rankings

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  1. Seahawks escape Chargers 30-23

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  2. Rams waive returner Xavier Smith

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    ESPN · 3 outlets

Technology 255 stories

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  2. How to watch Shanghai Masters 2026: Live Streams & TV Channels for ATP 1000 Tennis

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

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  1. When cheaper hosting costs more

    9to5 · 3 outlets

  2. How to stream Disclosure Day from anywhere in the world — OUT NOW!

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  3. 9to5Mac Daily: October 7, 2026 – iOS 27.2 beta 3, Apple + LG smart home partnership

    9to5 · 1 outlets

  4. How to watch Chicago PD season 14 online for free – Chicago franchise returns for 2026

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  5. iOS 27.2 beta 3: Here’s everything new

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Entertainment 163 stories

  1. TikTok Star Brooke Eby Dead at 37 After 4-Year ALS Battle

    USMag · 2 outlets

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  1. David Boreanaz Remembers Chad Lowe’s Daughter, Fiona, Following Death at 13: ‘Beautiful Soul’

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  2. Hayden Panettiere's Ex Wladimir Klitschko Says He's Paying Her Tax Debt

    USMag · 2 outlets

  3. Halle Berry's Ex Olivier Martinez Granted Temporary Restraining Order

    USMag · 2 outlets

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