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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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Hayley Williams unleashes profanity-filled response to DHS telling her to ‘thank’ ICE

‘We suggest Ms. Williams to thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice,’ the DHS said

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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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Study: Shock gloves traumatized Army volunteers

After tests, military personnel said "just seeing the glove" that ICE plans to adopt scared them into obedience.

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Eva Marie Saint, star of North by Northwest and On the Waterfront, dies aged 102

Landmark roles were in 50s classics directed by Elia Kazan and Alfred Hitchcock, before going on to play Superman’s adoptive mother in later life Eva Marie Saint, one of the last survivors of Hollywood’s golden age of the 1940s and 50s, has died aged 102. Her screen work spanned six decades: Saint made her screen debut opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s celebrated thriller North by Northwest, and in one of her last screen appearances played Superman’s adoptive mother Martha Kent in the 2006 superhero film Superman Returns. A family spokesman said on Tuesday that Saint had died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

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They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth.

Two Florida women had to attend virtual court hearings while in labor to argue for their right to choose their own medical care. As their state pushes to expand some types of medical freedom, it has a...

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The $1 Trillion Black Box

The U.S. military budget is vast and opaque. Projects touted as engineering marvels end up facing years of delays and ballooning costs. ProPublica has launched a series to report on the Pentagon’s spe...

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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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Trump ran on lowering prices. Now most Americans blame him for them.

An October poll also found that most blame Trump's policies for making affordability struggles worse.

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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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Christian nationalism's grip on American faith is finally breaking

I helped build the religious right. After ICE killings, I saw what could replace it.

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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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Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West Bank

Jaafar Ashtiyeh was covering violence against olive farmers when settlers set upon him with the butts of their guns Armed Israeli settlers beat a photographer in the presence of Israeli soldiers, hospitalising him, as he covered worsening settler violence against olive farmers in the occupied West Bank. Jaafar Ashtiyeh, a 58-year-old veteran photographer for Agence France-Presse in Palestine, was assaulted by a group of settlers, who beat him with the butts of their guns, despite him being marked as press. He was assaulted in view of about a dozen armed Israeli soldiers. Continue reading...

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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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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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Politicians slam Trump's suggestion that Iran ‘take' San Diego, Los Angeles

Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.

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Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-Winning 'On the Waterfront' Actress, Dead at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress in 'On the Waterfront' and 'North by Northwest,' has died at age 102.

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US stocks rise to a record on expectations for companies to make even fatter profits

The U.S. stock market hit an all-time high as expectations rise for companies to keep making more money.

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Armed individuals from Belarus threaten Latvian soldiers at border, followed by another breach

"The escorts of the illegal migrants, who were located on the Belarusian side, were armed, issued threats to (Latvian) soldiers, and also actively urged and drove the migrant group toward Latvia," Lat...

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Soldiers Wounded in Iran Say DOD Made Them Get Their Own Treatment

The service members were left to fend for themselves.

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Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear

The shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees worked so powerfully during a military exercise that participants felt intense pain, stopped fighting and feared additional exposures.

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Despite intensified Russian attacks, 62% of Ukrainians ready to endure war as long as needed, poll finds

The share has remained largely unchanged since late July and early August, despite the beginning of intensified Russian attacks using jet-powered drones and strikes on civilian infrastructure.

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Paramount Closes Its Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery

After a legal battle, Paramount has finally acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. The new company, Skydance, combines Hollywood studios, streaming services and cable networks.

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Tour guides lose business as D.C.’s reputation and landscape change under Trump

Guides say bookings have plummeted in 2026 amid renovations, closings and a charged political climate.

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Regional management organizations help residents take lead in their communities

Regional management organizations are seen playing a key role in community development as a dwindling population impacts local activities.

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Politkovskaya 'predicted' Russia's turn under Putin, editor says on 20th anniversary of her death

Assassinated Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya "predicted" Moscow's trajectory under President Vladimir Putin 20 years ago, her former editor said ahead of the anniversary of her death on Wednesday. Politkovskaya had reported on the war in Chechnya and Putin's rise before she was gunned down in her Moscow apartment block on October 7, 2006.

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Listen: Are we now heading to a trade war with China?

Chinese carmakers are gaining more space in the European market, provoking EU debates about competitiveness.

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Treasury yields rise ahead of closely-watched 10-year auction and FOMC minutes

U.S. Treasury yields climbed early Wednesday after retreating in the previous session, as investors awaited a closely watched 10-year note auction.

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Google Email Tells You How Many Preferred Source Subscribers

Google Search Console is sending out emails informing site owners how many people are subscribing or following them as a preferred source on Google. It says "people are choosing domain as a preferred...

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Ben Shapiro-Backed Movie Recreating Renee Good’s Killing Disrupts Food Pantry

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France does not need ECB's help at present, says Bank of France head

France's economic situation is serious, given the rise in its borrowing costs, but the country does not at this point need help from the European Central Bank, Bank of France head Emmanuel Moulin ‌said on Wednesday.

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Man charged in relation to 2025 fatal stabbing in Cork

A man in his 50s has been charged in connection with the investigation into the fatal stabbing of another man in Cork last year.

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Bulletproof vests and blacked-out carriages: How Ukraine defies Putin to keep trains running on time

"Maybe they're magicians, maybe they have some way of making the railway work well," Oksana jokes, when asked how Ukraine's trains have been so reliable despite the war.

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Exclusive: Sinclair launches national news brand on Substack

It's a huge bet for the family-controlled local news giant as it looks to build trust and loyalty among users beyond the TV screen.

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Trump to Speak With Putin Over Siberia Plague Scare

Washington and the WHO are seeking fuller disclosure after the unexplained death of a worker at a Siberian anti-plague institute.

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Lawrence O'Donnell Spots 3 Revealing Words In Trump's Recent Natalie Harp Comment

You wonder how the president’s comments about the White House aide make Don Jr., Ivanka and Eric feel.

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A ‘Godzilla-level’ El Niño is causing extreme weather conditions around the world – put your questions to our environment writers

Climate writers writers Jonathan Watts and Gabrielle Canon will be online from 3PM BST on Wednesday to answer your El Niño questions

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Bulgaria halts rescue operation for crew of sunken ship

Bulgaria has halted its search for the missing crew of a ship that sank after being hit by a drone on Tuesday about 70 nautical miles (130 km) off its coast, Vice-Admiral Rumen Nikolov of the Maritime Administration ‌Executive Agency told Nova TV on Wednesday.

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BBVA Warns of Financial Hurdles Ahead of Turkey Climate Talks

Bankers heading to Turkey for next month’s COP31 climate summit face difficult talks not just over how to mobilize capital, but also over how to scale projects in ways that appeal to a larger group of investors.

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Has Russia's fuel crisis given Iranian oil an opening in Central Asia?

Iran's oil exports have struggled amid a US blockade. A Russian energy crisis because of Ukrainian attacks could help.

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Grosvenor owner Rank pays £5m penalty for casino failures

Rank Group is to pay a £5m penalty after regulators identified a series of compliance issues within three of its casino operators, including duty of care to customers.

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Referrals double at charity as rural homelessness grows

Referrals to the homeless charity the Good Shepherd Centre more than doubled last year, according to its latest annual report.

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Spat over Israeli flag removal engulfs the European Parliament

Good morning. It’s Wednesday. On today’s docket: Israel’s Ambassador to France Joshua Zarka responds to mounting controversy over the removal of the Israeli flag at an exhibition in the European Parliament, and the latest on the suspected pneumonic plague outbreak.

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Emmanuel Roman, head of finance giant Pimco: 'Markets are sending France a serious signal. The situation is grave'

In an interview with Le Monde, the chief executive of one of the world's largest asset managers warns of France's worsening budget deficit and political instability. He clarifies that while he is 'not withdrawing' his investments in French debt, he is 'not increasing' them either.

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WHO endorses lifestyle changes over GLP-1 drugs in child obesity fight

The World ‌Health Organization on Wednesday recommended diet, exercise and counseling over popular weight-loss drugs in its first global guidelines addressing rising obesity among younger children.

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Growth, Focus & International Expansion | Company Announcement | Investegate

Comprehensive details of regulatory and non regulatory announcements from FTSE 100, 250, AIM and techMARK quoted companies

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Zelensky posthumously awarded the Hero of Ukraine title to MiG-29 pilot Marat Mambetov

The 25-year-old “Ghost of Kyiv” flight commander flew around 200 combat missions, and died after his MiG-29 was hit by a Russian missile.

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Behind closed doors, Europe braces for a deadly attack

Listen to Behind closed doors, Europe braces for a deadly attack from Brussels Playbook Podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

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I chose to study in China over a US college. Here's how I stayed plugged into Silicon Valley.

William Chen, the cofounder of Sapient Intelligence, took a 20-day trip across almost 10 US colleges during his winter break at Tsinghua University.

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