Top

Highest score, last 24h

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...

propublica.org3.6K pts17h agodiscuss

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.

lemonde.fr3.2K pts9h agodiscuss

The Story of One Mississippi County Shows How Private Schools Are Exacerbating Segregation

A new ProPublica analysis shows a stark pattern across states in the Deep South: Alongside majority-Black public school districts, a separate web of private academies are filled almost entirely with w...

propublica.org2.8K pts21h agodiscuss

ICE Agents Who Rammed a Worker in Houston Were Chasing a Dead Man, Family Says

ICE agents rammed a man during a pursuit in Houston, leaving him with a shattered leg. But a bulletin of the target shows a man who died in 2017, his daughter said.

nytimes.com1.8K pts19h agodiscuss

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.

washingtonpost.com1.7K pts7h agodiscuss

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.

kyivindependent.com1.5K pts2h agodiscuss

'Fishing, Family, Freedom': In Alaska, Democrats highlight salmon scarcity in hopes of flipping a Senate seat

In the vast American state where fishing remains a vital resource, the sharp rise in fuel prices could also jeopardize the reelection bid of Republican candidate Dan Sullivan on November 3. Mary Peltola, the Democratic candidate and daughter of a Yup'ik Indigenous woman, benefits from her strong local roots.

lemonde.fr1.4K pts23h agodiscuss

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.

apnews.com1.3K pts17h agodiscuss

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.

lemonde.fr1.2K pts11h agodiscuss

Police say at least 2 were hospitalized after shooting at elementary school, and the shooter is dead

Two people were hospitalized Thursday following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and the shooter is dead, authorities say.

apnews.com1.2K pts23h agodiscuss

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.

projects.propublica.org1.2K pts9h agodiscuss

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...

theguardian.com981 pts5h agodiscuss

Katie Zacharia Admits Failing Bar, but Defends Calling Herself a Lawyer

In an interview with a right-wing influencer, the new White House press secretary also described the harried process that led to her hiring.

nytimes.com916 pts20h agodiscuss

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.

euronews.com897 pts6h agodiscuss

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.

kyivindependent.com872 pts6h agodiscuss

MAGA world is counting on a Bolsonaro win in Brazil

“We’re going to achieve the Golden Era of Latin America,” Eduardo Bolsonaro said at a far-right Washington gala.

motherjones.com779 pts23h agodiscuss

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.

reuters.com742 pts6h agodiscuss

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.

forbes.com679 pts1h agodiscuss

Multiple people injured and shooter is killed in active shooter scene at Oregon elementary school, police say | CNN

Multiple people were injured, including children, and a shooter is dead after an active shooter situation at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, according to police.

edition.cnn.com628 pts23h agodiscuss

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.

aljazeera.com617 pts17h agodiscuss

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.

nytimes.com614 pts10h agodiscuss

Toronto’s battle over bike lanes is one front in a global right-wing backlash ⋆ The Breach

Doug Ford’s war on bike lanes isn’t about traffic—it’s part of a global right-wing playbook to vilify urban residents and defend fossil fuel interests

breachmedia.ca601 pts23h agodiscuss

G7 countries pledge 260 million euros to repair Chornobyl safety infrastructure damaged in Russian attack

The confinement structure, located about 130 kilometers (80 miles) north of Kyiv, was severely damaged in February 2025 after being struck by a Russian drone.

kyivindependent.com588 pts23h agodiscuss

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.

cnbc.com583 pts3h agodiscuss

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.

npr.org577 pts10h agodiscuss

svpn news

← Back to stories

▲

Halifax Examiner reporters thrown out of EverWind data centre announcement in Point Tupper - Halifax Examiner

halifaxexaminer.ca ↗

43 pts52 minutes ago0 commentsfavorite

Jennifer Henderson and Joan Baxter were quietly seated to report on the event when EverWind accused them of ‘trespassing’ and ‘lying.’

No comments yet.

← Back to stories

New

Just in

Oregon Rural Hospitals Get Green Light to (Sort Of) Join Forces

Andrew Schwartz

wweek.com0 pts1m agodiscuss

Doctors and Lawyers Are Joining AI’s $400-an-Hour Gig Economy

As AI models demand more specialized knowledge, highly paid experts are joining an industry long associated with low-wage data work.

bloomberg.com0 pts1m agodiscuss

EverWind announces $10 billion AI megaproject in Nova Scotia but many questions remain - Halifax Examiner

EverWind CEO Trent Vichie promised the location of an AI data centre in Point Tupper will not increase power rates for Nova Scotians.

halifaxexaminer.ca0 pts3m agodiscuss

Coral overharvesting on Great Barrier Reef investigated by regulator

The investigation comes as the coral harvesting industry on the reef is facing increased pressure from environmentalists.

abc.net.au0 pts3m agodiscuss

Brent hits 5-month high above $110 on continued tension in Middle East

Oil prices jump on reports that Saudi Arabia-led forces intercepted and destroyed missiles aimed at important energy hubs

ft.com0 pts3m agodiscuss

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: What can we expect in the midterm elections?. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

What a wild campaign season we’re living through. Cratering presidential approval ratings. Foreign and home-grown disinformation campaigns. Data centers, Iran, gas prices, fears of ICE agents at the polls, and so much more. Is your head spinning, too? Then let’s get together and talk it through with some of Mother Jones’ smartest and savviest journalists, including voting rights correspondent Ari Berman and Tim Murphy, who focuses on power-building and organizing. They’ll answer your questions in an online discussion. Ari has been closely monitoring attempts to interfere with the election, such as voter intimidation and disenfranchisement, while Tim has been reporting on some of the closest campaigns in the country, including the US Senate contest in Texas and the gubernatorial race in Iowa. The discussion will be moderated by Monika Bauerlein, CEO of the Center for Investigative Reporting, which produces Mother Jones. Participants are welcome to submit written questions in advance to swherley@cir.org or during the October 20 webinar. The discussion will run for 60 minutes, and we hope you can join us.

motherjones.zoom.us0 pts3m agodiscuss

Zelensky’s despair as Trump turns towards Russia

Zelensky warned Trump’s diesel deal puts money in ‘Putin’s pocket’ and can never offset the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

independent.co.uk0 pts4m agodiscuss

Anthony Scaramucci Weighs in on Katie Zacharia Breaking His Record

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is out after just five days on the job.

newrepublic.com16 pts5m agodiscuss

Missing your turkeys? You might want to check Liberty Park.

The gobblers seen near Liberty Park this week were likely domestic or hybrid animals, not wildlife.

sltrib.com2 pts6m agodiscuss

Judge dismisses indictment against actor Timothy Busfield on sexual assault charges

A judge in New ⁠Mexico on Friday dismissed sexual assault charges against ‌actor ⁠Timothy Busfield, according to ⁠court documents.

reuters.com5 pts6m agodiscuss

James Gunn says 'Matt is still the director' after Steven Soderbergh steps up to help finish 'The Batman Part II'

Steven Soderbergh will help finish shooting 'The Batman Part II' as Matt Reeves deals with a family matter. 'Matt is still the director,' says James Gunn.

latimes.com2 pts6m agodiscuss

US-Ukraine rift not affecting weapons

The Pentagon has told NATO members that a US procurement program that sends weapons to Ukraine via the alliance is continuing uninterrupted.

semafor.com2 pts8m agodiscuss

Michael Palin on Traveling in His 80s: I Mustn’t Grumble

At 83, Michael Palin is still exploring “countries on the edge,” from Venezuela to the Philippines. He talks about travel, loss and Monty Python’s unlikely diplomatic power.

bloomberg.com4 pts8m agodiscuss

Trump’s New White House Press Secretary Out After Five Days

Katie Zacharia will no longer serve as President Donald Trump’s press secretary after spending less than a week on the job, thrusting the White House’s communications operation back into a state of chaos.

bloomberg.com14 pts8m agodiscuss

The Lessons of History’s Botched Executions

The case of Christa Pike, who survived two lethal injections last month, gives new relevance to strange stories from centuries past.

theatlantic.com3 pts9m agodiscuss

Politics Insider: Influence campaigns hit Alberta referendum

Research finds that online narratives from American sources are pushing the idea that province has no choice but to join the U.S.

theglobeandmail.com3 pts9m agodiscuss

More roller coasters shut down as authorities investigate fatal fall at Georgia amusement park

Sea World Orlando in Florida and La Ronde theme park in Montreal, Canada, confirmed they had temporarily closed rides, bringing the total number of roller coasters halted to 11.

pbs.org9 pts10m agodiscuss

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaving the job after Trump casts doubt

Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional backgroun...

pbs.org17 pts10m agodiscuss

KFC is replacing Pepsi with Coca-Cola at US restaurants

KFC is replacing Pepsi with Coca-Cola at 3,700 US restaurants in 2027, ending a nearly 40-year partnership. Here's what customers need to know.

usatoday.com14 pts10m agodiscuss

Trump: Execution of Fort Hood shooter will not be livestreamed • Ohio Capital Journal

President Donald Trump Thursday announced that the execution of a man convicted of the Fort Hood shooting will not be livestreamed, a reversal after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said last week…

ohiocapitaljournal.com2 pts10m agodiscuss

Oklahoma treasurer’s race pits veteran against newcomer

OKLAHOMA CITY – The race for state treasurer pits a government finance expert against a political newcomer who says he does not expect to win.State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd, a Republican, faces Libertarian Kiefer Perry on the Nov. 3 ballot.“I probably know more about the finances of Oklahoma, both at the state and local government, than most officials serving,” said Byrd, who is term limited as state auditor.

newsfromthestates.com2 pts11m agodiscuss

California winegrowers pulled up almost 10% of the state’s vineyards last year. Is it enough?

Even if this year marks the peak for removal, the ongoing industry crisis means California growers might not be done pulling up vines.

sfchronicle.com3 pts11m agodiscuss

Billionaires Ready Legal Attack If California Wealth Tax Passes

California billionaires are gearing up for a legal attack on the first-in-the-nation wealth tax if voters approve it in November.

bloomberg.com12 pts11m agodiscuss

Trump administration expands vehicle access to Alaska’s Denali National Park

The rule will allow 160 vehicles a day to travel the sole road crossing through the park, up from the current limit of about 100 vehicles.

alaskapublic.org6 pts11m agodiscuss

Hot, windy weather stokes brush fires in Southern California. Power turned off for many

Several brush fires are burning in Southern California, stoked by hot, windy weather that has led to evacuations and caused utility companies to shut off electricity for tens of thousands of people around the state.

apnews.com14 pts11m agodiscuss