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A Doctor at Cigna Said Her Bosses Pressured Her to Review Patients’ Cases Too Quickly. Cigna Threatened to Fire Her.

Cigna tracks every minute that its staff doctors spend deciding whether to pay for health care. Dr. Debby Day said her bosses cared more about being fast than being right: “Deny, deny, deny. That’s ho...

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Massive Google data center project faces growing opposition in central France

A planned data center near Châteauroux faces mounting local opposition, with concerns over environmental impact and a lack of transparency surrounding this massive infrastructure. A protest is set to take place on Saturday, October 17.

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Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal

The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing...

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and Washington Post photographer in West Bank

The settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives and beat Heidi Levine, a veteran photojournalist. Witnesses said Israeli soldiers did nothing to halt the violence.

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Musk asked Trump to restrict Ukraine's Starlink service, Telegraph reports

Four sources familiar with the discussion said that Elon Musk approached U.S. President Donald Trump with the idea of slowing down Ukraine's Starlink service on the battlefield.

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Israeli settlers attack US photojournalist covering West Bank violence

Heidi Levine, a veteran photographer, was hospitalized, with doctors saying she had suffered from 'lacerations.' The Israeli police said it opened an investigation into the incident.

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Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982

Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

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US lawmaker introduces bill blocking Trump's Russian diesel deal

"This deal won't lower costs for the American people, who are already paying forTrump's failed war of choice in Iran. It will hand Putin millions of dollars to continue slaughtering Ukrainian civilian...

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How Judges Eviscerated Trump’s DOJ Voter Data Lawsuits — ProPublica

Over the past year, the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., to demand their unredacted voter rolls. The vast majority of cases have been thrown out.

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Zelensky resumes strikes on Russian refineries, Trump brands them 'a disgrace'

The end of the truce called for by the US president marks an escalation in tensions between Zelensky and Trump, following a deal between Washington and Moscow on the delivery of Russian diesel fuel.

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New York City college student dead after being drugged with fentanyl and raped in her dorm room, prosecutors say

Another student was also drugged in the Fashion Institute of Technology dorm room but survived. Two men have been arrested and charged in the incident.

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Judge Threatens To Sanction Trump After He Backs Out Of Deposition In $10 Billion BBC Case

The BBC told the court this week Trump was supposed to be deposed Friday, but his lawyers said he had “other matters of national importance” to attend to.

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Could Tesla’s flying car send sales and shares soaring?

Tesla revealed its next-generation Roadster on Thursday in Texas, with one of the three new versions performing a jaw-dropping kickflip and demonstrating flying capabilities. However, analysts contacted by Euronews Business do not expect the model to generate significant revenue.

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Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House * Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the Ukrainian military’s access to the Starlink satellite internet service has not yet been fully restored, as media reports suggested the order to throttle the service had come from within the White House. Zelenskyy met European leaders on Friday in Brussels, where he asked the EU for another €70bn next year to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia. Continue reading...

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Belgium promises to deliver 10 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine this year

De Wever said that Ukraine urgently needed the fighter jets, as they were one of the few weapons capable to strike Russian jet-powered drones.

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Whitewashing Tucker Carlson

The New York Times and NPR recently failed to convey just how extreme the former Fox host's has become.

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CDC reports 4,410 measles cases as outbreak grows

The US CDC on Friday reported 4,410 measles cases nationwide as of October 15, an increase of 330 from its last update a ‌week ago, as an outbreak of the highly contagious disease continues.

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Katie Zacharia is out after half a Scaramucci

A record-breaking five days as White House press secretary proves once again: Mar-a-Lago face will never save you.

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U.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single year

The Treasury Department published the U.S. budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year.

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The many ways Trump is kneecapping white-collar crime enforcement

"Are we blowing a big bubble of potential corporate fraud that will come to harm us all?”

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China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

'The Palestinian question is the greatest historical injustice of this century,' China's foreign minister said.

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Elon Musk Spends Heavily to Back Ken Paxton’s Senate Bid in Texas

The world’s richest person, who has become the biggest known midterm donor, gave $158 million to a group that quickly spent that much to help Mr. Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas.

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Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision

A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024.

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Israeli settlers beat Palestinians and a U.S. photojournalist in West Bank attacks

Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians as they were harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank on Friday, injuring several people including a photojournalist working for The Washington Post.

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Trump tells Katie Zacharia to "reconsider" press secretary role

The comments come after questions have swirled about her background.

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Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

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In Albania, the 'Flamingo Revolution' radicalizes in response to the prime minister's 'contempt' and 'indifference'

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Russian attacks put millions of Ukrainians at risk of displacement this winter, UN Migration says

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Pressure and violence against journalists intensify in Israel

Several Western media outlets have reported that their correspondents or special envoys have been denied entry into the country. Some, such as photographer Heidi Levine, have been assaulted by settlers in the occupied West Bank.

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Why impending free agent Tarik Skubal doesn't believe it's the end of an era for the Dodgers

The Dodgers, after falling short of a three-peat in the NLCS, will look a little different next year. But is this the end of an era for the team?

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Poised and powerful, center Kiah Stokes sparked Valkyries’ run to WNBA Finals

Golden State center Kiah Stokes doesn’t score much, but her defense, leadership and experience winning everywhere she has played have been vital for the Valkyries during their postseason push.

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How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the Senate

Alaska could play a pivotal role in Democrats’ efforts to reclaim control of the Senate. In a debate, Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan faced questions about rising fuel costs driven by the war w...

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Palestinians in Gaza dread another winter with nowhere safe to shelter

More than 44,000 people still live in buildings marked for demolition across the territory, unable to leave because no alternative shelter exists. Euronews spoke to families in Al-Mughraqa as tarpaulin prices double and Israel blocks timber and shelter kits from entering Gaza.

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Smith, Carney rally support for Alberta to remain in Canada ahead of referendum

Political leaders from across the country, including Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, rally in province to boost pro-Canada vote

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Sean "Diddy" Combs transferred to Pennsylvania prison after reports of luxury lifestyle behind bars

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life at his New Jersey lockup.

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In Albania, the 'Flamingo Revolution' radicalizes in response to the prime minister's 'contempt' and 'indifference'

Anti-government protests, held daily for four and a half months, have taken a new turn with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Edi Rama. This is unprecedented in Albania since the fall of the communist dictatorship in 1991.

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ANALYSIS: Trump's big midterm problems emerge in small-town debate

A political debate in Maine contained multiple reminders of times Donald Trump has dismissed Americans' concerns as either conspiracy or stupidity.

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A family at the heart of France's working-class anger

The lives of the Vuillaumes, a blended family of four, have been shaped by the Yellow Vest movement. While two of them hope for a 'convergence of struggles' with young people during the planned October 17 protest, the other two don't really believe anymore.

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The Most Polite Trucker in America Is a Driverless 18-Wheeler

They’re on the interstate in Texas and can do almost everything a human truck driver does, except honk.

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Everyone Wants a Bite of China’s Egg Tart Economy

KFC turned a pastry with Portuguese roots into a Chinese fast-food phenomenon. Now McDonald’s and Portuguese bakers are piling in.

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Japan Is Still Figuring Out How a Female Prime Minister Should Lead

Sanae Takaichi refuses to let gender define her politics, but her first year in office has made her a lightning rod for competing anxieties about women and power.

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‘Unsafe’ conditions at Texas ICE facility put immigrants at risk of injury or death, lawsuit says

Court filing alleges ‘physical abuse by guards’, ‘filthy living conditions’ and disease outbreaks at Camp East Montana

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Far beyond Savannah: Banana Ball announces first international games, Dodger Stadium debut for 2027

The Banana Ball 2027 schedule spans 79 stadiums in 74 cities, with the league’s first international stops in Mexico and Canada. The Savannah Bananas will make their Dodger Stadium debut in April.

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The humble chickpea has just boomed in value

Australian chickpeas are in hot demand, with prices surging towards $1,000 per tonne in some regions.

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Russian attacks put millions of Ukrainians at risk of displacement this winter, UN Migration says

Where heating is available, many cannot afford to adequately heat their homes. Only 32% of Ukrainians reported being able to do so during the last heating season, a figure that dropped to just 1% in f...

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Examining the controversial claims Trump is making at his midterm rallies

Ahead of the midterms, President Trump is on the campaign trail looking to rally his base in battleground races. His controversial comments at those rallies have drawn attention. White House correspon...

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Prison healthcare takeover put on hold as Arizona’s appeal moves forward

Arizona prison healthcare receivership: An appeals court delays the takeover, keeping the state in control pending its appeal

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The Bay Area’s biggest show of the year just opened. Is it worth the splurge?

It scandalized off-Broadway and is now on a national tour. Is the biggest show to come to Bay Area theater this year worth the price of admission?

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Has MAGA Lost Faith in Donald Trump?

Rich Baris, a pollster supportive of the MAGA “big tent,” talks about how the President lost control of his movement, and why that spells disaster for Republicans.

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White House Reporters Spill The Beans On How Trump Privately Spoke Of Katie Zacharia

The president was reportedly none too pleased with the spectacle created around Zacharia’s short tenure as White House press secretary.

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A Scaramucci or a Zacharia? A new unit of time for the Trump White House

Anthony Scaramucci's short tenure became a popular measure by which to describe abbreviated tenures of officials before they got the boot.

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Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said in a statement on Friday: 'The Islamic Republic of Iran rejects any claim that Iran has played a role in Yemeni (Houthi) operations.'

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