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These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead.

It’s especially intimidating for immigrants suffering abuse to call 911. With this in mind, Congress has long treated people who need help as victims, not targets for deportation. Under the Trump admi...

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The federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar aims to build a case to strip her of her U.S. citizenship and ultimately deport her, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the probe

Authorities have subpoenaed members of the Democratic congresswoman’s family as part of a broader look at their immigration paperwork.

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Editorial: Donald Trump is helping Russia win the war

It's already been said many times that the U.S., under President Donald Trump, was turning its back on Ukraine. But the past few days show something worse than abandonment: Trump is now actively help...

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New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.

Officials in New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, made plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Neither plan took into account how the construction of three new data centers could upend climate goals in both...

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Voters near data centers are ditching the GOP in droves

Most data centers are being built in red, rural areas. They're pushing voters to the left.

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A new generation of activists is leading the American left's socialist awakening

Galvanized by figures like Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani, a new left is on the rise in the United States, attracting many young people. Candidates from this movement, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America hope to win decisive races in the November 3 midterm elections.

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The EPA is about to hand oil and gas companies a huge methane-related gift

Rolling back regulations will give industry players “exactly what they’ve long wanted.”

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DOJ issues subpoenas in probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status, including to family members

The subpoenas were sent just days before federal agents searched the progressive ‘squad’ member’s home.

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These Children’s Deaths Were Preventable. Their Parents Prayed Instead of Seeking Medical Care.

For decades, Idaho laws have allowed parents who belong to the Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical care. Since 2015, at least 15 children have died of tr...

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Zelensky arrives in UK as London vows to speed up anti-drone missile deliveries for Ukraine

The British government announced an air defense missile package worth 45 million pounds (around $60 million) for Ukraine, as the country faces an intensifying onslaught of Russian missiles and drones.

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Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing Presid...

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Zelensky says ‘people will die’ because of Starlink decision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned there could be dire consequences after his government reported that its air defense mechanisms had been mired by unannounced limitations on SpaceX sate…

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How Rep. Max Miller and his lawyer try to silence foes

Court filings and cease-and-desist letters reveal their aggressive legal tactics.

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Ukrainian drones reportedly hit Sberbank data center in Russia

Ukrainian defense company Fire Point commented in a social media post on Wednesday morning, saying 'You didn’t think it would stop with just Yandex, did you?'

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Exclusive | White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam

Zacharia has previously referred to herself as a lawyer in public appearances.

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Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any o...

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Violent anti-government protests erupt in Albania's capital

Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Tirana on Wednesday to demand better university conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Over several hours, police deployed water cannons and tear gas as demonstrators attacked government offices and set fire to multiple buildings.

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Ukraine Says New Starlink Speed Limit Is Disrupting Its Attacks

Drone attacks over Russian-occupied Ukraine were affected, military units and Kyiv officials said.

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Sally Rooney books can't be sold in UK due to support for Palestine Action, publisher says

'To sell a writer's work and not be able to pass on earnings is an unconscionable situation,' publisher Faber said of the decision.

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Starlink restrictions deprive Ukraine of effective defence against jet-powered Shahed drones

Starlink restrictions are affecting Ukrainian interceptors used against Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, depriving Ukraine of one of its few effective defence options.

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Pennsylvania doctors are seeing what measles can do to previously healthy, unvaccinated kids

The virus is proving it can attack multiple organs, including the gut, liver, lungs and brain, even in children who were previously healthy.

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Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in the UK because of Palestine Action support

Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales because of her support for group Sally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action. The Irish novelist, whose books include Normal People and Conversations With Friends, said her public support for the direct action group meant she could no longer receive royalties from UK sales. Continue reading...

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Ukraine Loses Starlink Access as Musk Says Zelenskiy Went “Too Far”

SpaceX suddenly throttled access to Starlink with no warning, Ukraine says.

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More expensive gas, semiconductors likely pushed up inflation last month

Inflation likely worsened in September in one of the last price reports the government will issue before the midterm elections that have been heavily defined by concerns over affordability.

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Katie Zacharia May Have Committed A ‘Crime’ By Claiming She’s A Lawyer, Complaint Suggests

The complaint cites reporting from independent journalist Judd Legum alleging Zacharia is not licensed to practice law in any state.

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The utility that supplies water and electricity to the Virgin Islands has defaulted on almost $70 million on municipal notes.

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UK Pledges $23M to Repair Chornobyl Shelter

Britain’s Chornobyl pledge comes as far-right parties question Ukraine aid and European officials acknowledge they cannot quickly replace Starlink.

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Israeli firm used online ads to run vast spy operation, researchers say

Israeli digital advertising agency Discover-Tech spied on internet users through a sprawling network of online ads that it used to track targets and help hack their devices, two research groups said on Thursday.

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Ukraine hits 6 Russian Su-34 bomber jets with Neptune missile, military says

The attack was carried out with the Neptune coastal missile system, Ukraine's naval forces said.

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The Mini Crossword: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Diacritical mark in “coöperation”: nine letters.

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Macroeconomic policy must now do many things at once

Is it possible to contain debt and inflation without damaging the investment needed to restructure the economy?

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France is ‘putting the house in order’ and can slash deficit to 3% in three years, central bank governor tells CNBC

France is able to slash its huge budget deficit troubling investors across the globe, according to the head of the country's central bank.

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Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Firmus CEO's Aussie scapegoating has iota of truth

Oliver Curtis blamed his neocloud's failed $5 bln ‌IPO on local buyers' dim views of risk-taking. Investors Down Under can be cautious. But the deal was over-hyped and valuation punchy, not to mention Firmus and its banks all failed to play ⁠to the market Curtis is blaming.

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Harry and Meghan make first joint appearance since returning to U.K.

The couple were visiting three charities on a royal-style public tour of Nottingham on Thursday, as they remain locked in a public row with Buckingham Palace about their status and security in Britain.

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Club hurling championships: Who are county champions and what’s the state of play around Ireland?

With county final season up and running, we take a look at who is contending in every senior championship across the country

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Premarket: Tech sell-off gathers pace as chipmakers hammered

Wall Street futures point to a lower open

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Banks need 'bare metal' recovery in face of AI risks, says BoE's Breeden

Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said on Thursday the central bank was working with ‌banks on deep cyber-recovery options, arguing that lenders can no longer assume their defences are impenetrable in the face of AI-enabled cyber attacks.

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Essential items to stock in your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season

Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet.

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The radical Democratic plan to change the government for good

The party is finally mounting an aggressive response to Trump’s slash-and-burn second term. Could their ideas for a rebooted, re-imagined Washington actually work?

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The hidden costs of fracking: boom in Argentina linked to trail of sickness

Families in Vaca Muerta, the centre of Patagonia’s shale operation, report cancers, miscarriages and pollution

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I Wore The Tissot PRX Digital For Six Months. Here's Why I Keep Reaching For It.

It has quickly become one of the most-worn watches in my collection.

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