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- Wainwright community holds prayer vigil to support those affected
- Kansas Senate candidates debate amid tightening race, Marshall labels Hamilton a typical Democrat
- Snake found on Japan Airlines plane prompts cancellation of flight
- Europa League — Thursday’s 22nd Oct fixtures
- Pope Leo XIV to continue recovery without further treatment after surgery
- 19-year-old soldier who died at CFB Wainwright remembered fondly by friends
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Financial Times - Savers withdrew nearly $60bn from three US banks as Apple raises heat
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The Financial Times says savers withdrew nearly $60bn from US banks Charles Schwab, State Street and M&T in the first quarter as customers moved their money in search of higher interest rates. Traditional banks could face further threat because of Apple and Goldman Sachs’ new savings account in the US that will pay 4.15% interest a year, it reports.
The paper’s main image is of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition activist, during a court hearing in Moscow where he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason.
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Wainwright community holds prayer vigil to support those affected
October 22, 2026
7:00 am
Approximately 150 attendees gathered at Wainwright’s Church of the Nazarene for a vigil on Wednesday evening, providing support to those affected as the community mourned. The event brought together residents in a show of solidarity during a difficult time.
Kansas Senate candidates debate amid tightening race, Marshall labels Hamilton a typical Democrat
October 22, 2026
5:00 am
The Kansas Senate race intensified during a debate, with incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall warning that a loss could enable Democrats to gain control of the Senate. His opponent, Democratic pastor Adam Hamilton, positioned himself as a moderate while criticising tariffs and previous administration policies affecting the state’s farmers.
Snake found on Japan Airlines plane prompts cancellation of flight
October 22, 2026
4:00 am
A non-venomous snake was discovered on a Japan Airlines flight at Fukuoka airport, leading to a flight cancellation and a 24-hour wildlife control operation.
Europa League — Thursday’s 22nd Oct fixtures
October 22, 2026
1:00 am
Check out today’s exciting matches in the Europa League and UEFA Conference League. Europa League | UEFA Conference League Europa
Pope Leo XIV to continue recovery without further treatment after surgery
October 22, 2026
12:00 am
Pope Leo XIV has been declared in need of no further treatment following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung due to lung adenocarcinoma. Doctors confirmed the cancer has not spread, allowing the 71-year-old pontiff to gradually resume his duties, including a public audience in St Peter’s Square.
19-year-old soldier who died at CFB Wainwright remembered fondly by friends
October 21, 2026
11:29 pm
Hayden Lykkemark, originally from Langley, died in a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. Friends reported that he had shown an interest in joining the military from a young age. Further details surrounding the incident have not been disclosed.
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