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Today is October 26, 2025.

On this day in 1881, the legendary gunfight at the OK Corral unfolded in Tombstone, Arizona,

as lawmen Wyatt Earp, his brothers, and Doc Holliday clashed with outlaws in a 30-second

shootout that became a defining moment of the Wild West.

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Now, a look at the political landscape.

Early voting opens citywide in New York, election officials say,

as campaigns push turnout ahead of Election Day on November 4th.

Updates from around the globe are next.

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Reuters reports Cameroon detains opposition members ahead of election results, amid competing claims about security and intimidation.

I'm joined by Monica Kellan.

Reuters and Human Rights Watch report security forces arrest more than 20 opposition supporters

as votes are tallied. Authorities say the detentions preserve order.

Opposition parties call the move intimidation and point to alleged irregularities they say

undermine trust. The elections body has not released final results.

Rights groups warn mass arrests can chill participation. The government counter security is

necessary. President Paul Bia's long tenure remains a central issue as the country weighs

stability and electoral integrity. This is Monica Kellan for Neural Newscast.

Aid groups, including the UN World Food Program, say harvests are trapped by fighting and

checkpoints in Sudan's Jabal Mara, with food rotting even as famine spreads.

Reuters reports US-China trade moves and tariff origin rules are worrying Southeast Asian

manufacturers and governments.

Let's check in on the economic outlook.

The Washington Post reports a rapid build-out of data centers across northern Virginia,

brings jobs but also noise, traffic, and rising power demand. Reuters reports Britain's largest

supermarket groups warn proposed tax changes could push food prices higher for shoppers already

hit by inflation. The latest from the world of innovation.

Bloomberg and the Financial Times report, SoftBank, is exploring a multi-billion dollar investment in OpenAI.

Neither side has announced a deal.

Kara Swift reports on this story.

Bloomberg reports SoftBank is in talks on a large open AI stake, with people familiar saying any deal depends on governance and structure.

Discussions include public benefit, corporation options, but terms and valuation remain in flux.

No agreement is signed, and both companies decline comment.

Analysts say fresh capital would fund bigger models and enterprise tools while raising oversight questions.

SoftBank Chief Masayoshi-san has publicly pushed for aggressive AI bets.

This is Kara Swift for Neural Newscast.

Here's the latest on the environment.

Bloomberg reports a leaked internal document shows Amazon discussed limiting public disclosure of data centers,

full water use as it expands for AI workloads.

I'm joined by Samuel Green.

A leaked internal document reviewed by Bloomberg shows Amazon Wade how to keep full data center water use out of public view as it scales AI infrastructure.

The company operates hundreds of facilities globally with more in development.

Many rely on large volumes of water to cool servers, often in drought-stretched regions.

The leak underscores pressure on tech firms to disclose resource use and impacts.

Communities and regulators are pushing for clearer reporting, conservation plans, and tighter permits.

This is Samuel Green for Neural Newscast.

A look at research and innovation.

Researchers say an AI can identify exploding stars with only 15 labeled examples,

promising faster follow-ups in astronomy surveys.

A global perspective on today's events.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a rapidly intensifying hurricane in the Caribbean could reach category three strength.

Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica face risks of damaging winds, heavy rain, and dangerous storm surge.

Forecasters urge residents to finalize plans and monitor local alerts.

Flights and ferry service may face disruptions, and low-lying areas risk flooding and landslides.

Emergency officials advise securing property,

stocking supplies, and preparing for possible evacuations.

This is Victoria Adams for Neural Newscast.

Updates from film, music, and more.

June Lockhart, famed for Lassie and Lost in Space,

is being celebrated at age 100 for a long entertainment legacy,

the Television Academy notes.

Lydia Holmes joins us with the latest...

June Lockhart, best known as Ruth Martin on Lassie and Dr. Maureen Robinson on Lost in Space,

is honored at 100, according to the Television Academy and AP Archives.

Her eight-decade career spans radio, Broadway, film, and classic television,

including an early Tony Award on Broadway.

Fans remember her warmth, wit, and steady grace on screen.

This is Lydia Holmes for Neural Newscast.

From the Sports Desk, here's what's new.

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ESPN reports Texas quarterback Arch Manning exits after a head impact in overtime.

The program says he's being evaluated.

Digital breakthroughs and discoveries.

Analysts say any soft bank open AI deal could shape spending on larger models, safety research,

and possible IPO paths.

Here's what's making headlines right now.

That's our roundup for this edition of NNC Daily News.

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