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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica

The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...

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Finland orders halt to work on Google data centers over environmental concerns

Regulators have ordered the company representing the US web giant in Finland to stop building data centers until it can demonstrate compliance with environmental laws. Officials are investigating whether trees and soil were cleared before the company carried out an impact study.

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“Slow Pay, Low Pay or No Pay”: Trial Reveals How Insurers Try to Wield Power Over Doctors

Blue Cross authorized mastectomies and breast reconstructions for women with cancer but refused to pay the full doctors’ bills. A jury called it fraud and awarded the practice $421 million.

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RFK is gloating that his changes to HHS are permanent

“Even if I got hit by a truck tonight, HHS will never go back to what it was.”

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At least 10 arrested at Arizona-Mexico border as 250-year-old cottonwood tree cut down for wall

Activists have spent the last 70 days camped around and inside a cottonwood tree right along the border in the tiny town of Lochiel. The tree was the last of an old grove estimated to be up to 250 years old.

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Discovery of 11 bodies in Johannesburg exposes scale of violence against women

Since July, the bodies of women found either naked or half-naked and brutally beaten have been discovered on the outskirts of the South African capital. Although the theory of a serial predator has faded, the grim reality of widespread daily violence against women in the country has become undeniable.

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ChatGPT is adding real cartoonists’ signatures to fake New Yorker cartoons

OpenAI's chatbot isn't just imitating the magazine's style. It's also falsely attributing AI-generated images to real artists.

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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims

Cornell University trustees have announced that former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will review how the university handles sexual misconduct complaints.

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California officials condemn Trump for saying Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

State and local officials called the president’s remarks “deranged” and “irresponsible.”

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South Korea shipping fuel to Russia via sanctioned vessels, media reports

Potentially undermining sanctions, over 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel, from South Korean ports were loaded onto sanctioned Russian tankers, based on analysis of port records and ship-tracking ...

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This Private School Had Students Scrub Floors and Attack a Fellow Classmate. The State Still Funds It.

One of the few requirements for Arkansas private schools is that they have an American flag and a flagpole. But millions in state funds go to the largely unmonitored schools while complaints about saf...

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Family of Epstein Victim Appears in Ad Targeting Republican

In a tough new ad for the Democrat running against Representative Jeff Crank, the brother and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre say the congressman refused to meet with them.

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Epstein Whistleblower Simon Andriesz Dies After Exposing Lutnick Ties—What To Know

Lutnick denied to Congress that he had any knowledge of him and Epstein being invested in the same company.

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US DAFs Donate Millions to Groups Linked to India’s Far-Right

Donor-advised funds allow individuals and foundations to give money to charities while remaining anonymous.

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Former German spy chief arrested for espionage, treason

August Hanning, who ran Germany's Federal Intelligence Service between 1998 and 2005, is suspected of charges including 'attempted treason' and 'espionage,' according to a statement from federal prosecutors on Tuesday.

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US Senator Murphy says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar

Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy said the US Department of Defense denied him access to a key US military base in ‌Qatar during a visit to the Middle East, describing it as part of a US government effort to conceal the impact of the Iran war.

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Sen. Tillis says his vote for Hegseth was 'biggest regret of my career' in new book

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career” and that he also “should’ve stopped...

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Our Reporter Spent 10 Weeks Gambling on DraftKings. Here Are 5 Things He Learned.

ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson immersed himself in the world of online sports betting on DraftKings to test the limits of the company’s “responsible gaming” safeguards. Here are five things he learn...

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Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86

Jim Bakker, who along with his then-wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died.

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Trump Draws Backlash For Saying ‘Let Them Take Out Los Angeles’ Or ‘San Diego’ During Iran War Remarks

Democratic leaders and lawmakers from California called out Trump’s remarks and accused him of “inviting an attack” on U.S. soil.

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What is ‘Herod's Pool', and why is Israel developing it in the West Bank?

Israel is developing a reservoir on land in the occupied West Bank, with water syphoned off from Palestinians.

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Is Hollywood finally turning on tech oligarchs?

A new wave of films by directors like Aaron Sorkin and Luca Guadagnino takes on Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Elizabeth Holmes, and "shapeshifter" Sam Altman.

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Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Moscow Oblast in mass attack near Russia's capital

Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow Oblast in a mass attack as air defenses in the region are engaged, monitoring channels reported overnight on Oct. 6.

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JD Vance Says Trump’s Weird Midterm Ads Are “Not Partisan”

Donald Trump has used taxpayer money to fund a series of ads touting himself and attacking Democrats.

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New York Gov. Hochul Issues State Of Emergency Over Measles Cases

New York has confirmed 101 cases in the state, excluding New York City, as of Oct. 3

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California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested

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Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, who had at least 25 children via surrogates, were arrested at their home in Arcadia, California.

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U.S. police arrest suspect from Washington state in connection with Tumbler Ridge shooting

A 30-year-old person was charged with conspiracy to murder in the February attack that left eight people dead

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I had 5 kids headed to college. I took a demotion so they could go tuition-free.

I took a demotion so my 5 kids could go to college tuition free. It was hard not to feel like I was taking a step back, but it was worth it.

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Geelong scores major coup with Matildas-Colombia clash

The Matildas will return to Victoria this year, with Geelong picked to host the second leg of a two-match series against Colombia

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CIA officer arrested with gold bars admits he exposed secret intelligence source to a foreign official

David Rush, who was fired by the spy agency, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and will be sentenced Jan. 28.

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From just-in-time to just-in-case: oil executives say world needs more export routes

The disruption caused by the Iran war is forcing the energy industry to rethink its ‌just-in-time approach to efficient supply chains and to consider investing in alternative routes which bypass the Gulf and the Red Sea.

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Rent tax credit increased to €1,150 for single people

Minister for Housing James Browne said there was no need for an increase in the €500,000 ceiling despite construction inflation

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They Saved a UFO-Like Home From Demolition. Now It’s Landing on the Market.

Historic preservationist and former Obama appointee Milford Wayne Donaldson and his wife, Laurie Donaldson, restored the plastic property, which is now listed for $1.495 million.

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Young anti-war protesters turn a sanctioned Communist Party rally in Moscow into a protest of their own. Police detain more than 60 people. — Meduza

On October 4, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) held an authorized rally in central Moscow to mark the anniversary of the shelling of the White House. Besides the Communists…

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Kylie Kelce Apologizes For Kate Middleton Mishap: 'I Will Get That Sorted Immediately'

“I didn’t know that. Now I know that,” the podcaster said.

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Washington man conspired with Canadian school shooter before attack, officials say

Federal authorities have arrested and charged a 30-year-old man from Washington state in connection with a February school shooting in British Columbia.

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Five places in DC where you can adult with a baby

As a new parent, I needed activities that were child-friendly but not child-centric. These spots did the trick.

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Research suggests women living in states with abortion bans bear higher health insurance costs | Arkansas Advocate

New preliminary research from the University of Michigan shows women living in states with post-Dobbs abortion bans may be more likely to shoulder costs for employer-sponsored health insurance premium...

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Justice Department tells employees to adopt Trump’s AI rebrand

“This directive shall extend to court filings when appropriate,” the memo titled Super Intelligence states, sources told NBC News.

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Trump Mobile Hack Exposes Personal Data For Thousands Of Customers

The hacking group has claimed Trump Mobile does not have a designated team to address the hack.

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‘A closure for us’: Cork family learns brother missing since 1992 died in UK two years ago

Jerry O’Sullivan believes brother Patsy may have started new life because being gay wasn’t as accepted in the Ireland of the ‘90s as it would be now

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Riverdance star Michael Flatley says his ‘heart is broken’ after wife Niamh dies

The couple were married for 20 years and had performed together in Lord Of The Dance

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Is this the end of the British school photo?

For generations, professional photographers have captured the country’s pupils in all their awkward glory. But an increasing number of parents are using AI to avoid paying them

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Rep. Jeff Crank refused to meet with constituents related to Epstein survivor, family says | Colorado Newsline

Family members of a prominent survivor who spoke out about Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse said U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank refused to meet with them.

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Cornell taps Sally Yates to lead wide-ranging review of its response to sexual misconduct claims

Cornell University said Tuesday it is bringing on a former Justice Department official to review its handling of sexual misconduct claims, including the alleged 2024 sexual assault of a former student at a fraternity house.

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Indian jeweller Titan reports 25% growth in quarterly consumer business sales

India's Titan on Tuesday reported a 25% rise in sales in its consumer business in the second quarter, driven by demand ‌for jewellery, watches and eyewear.

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Heavier Dementia Patients Tend To Live Longer—And Researchers Are Unsure Why

A new study found that overweight and obese people had a lower risk of death after developing dementia.

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Vice President Vance flies to Fairbanks to stump for incumbent Alaska senator | Alaska Beacon

A Republican loss could tip the power balance to Democrats and send the ation into a ‘far-left direction,’ Vance told hundreds at the rally.

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Maryland officials won’t speak at Trump’s shipbuilding event

Gov. Wes Moore, who has been a persistent critic of the president, will not participate in Tuesday’s announcement of a $6.6 billion investment.

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Saudi Arabia says 3 injured in attacks on its airports as fighting with Houthis reignites

Saudi Arabia says three people were injured in the latest attacks on its airports since fighting with Yemen’s Houthi rebels reignited.

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Trump drops longtime aversion to mail-in voting with GOP trailing in polls | Colorado Newsline

With Republicans falling behind in the polls, Trump is now urging his supporters to vote any way they can, including by mail.

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