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

Jim Bakker, along with his first 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.

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Manitoba government expands post-hospital care for homeless, mental health patients

WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is opening up more than 100 new spaces for patients who require followup care after being discharged from hospital.

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‘There’s no favouritism’: Luke Donald says every player will ‘earn their way’ to Ryder Cup

Englishman will attempt to become first European captain to win three straight matches at next year’s tournament

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ABC asks federal judge to block FCC's early license review, citing retaliation by Trump administration

An ABC lawyer argued the FCC was effectively forcing the broadcast company to sit with its "head on a guillotine" while it awaits a decision about its license renewals.

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U.S. court denies man’s appeal in human smuggling case where family died near Emerson

A United States court of appeal has upheld the conviction and sentence for a man found guilty of smuggling Indian nationals into Minnesota from Manitoba, which resulted in the deaths of a family in 2022.

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Former patients report assaults inside locked mental health wards

Former patients allege they have witnessed or experienced physical assaults and sexual misconduct in locked mental health wards in Queensland, as calls grow for independent inspections of all facilities.

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US agency to rewrite rules to address vehicle headlight glare

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday that it will rewrite its vehicle lighting standards to address concerns about headlight glare and allow for the latest ‌safety-improving lighting technologies.

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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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Megyn Kelly Throws Out Sick Insults About Alleged Rape Victim: 'She's Not The Most Attractive Gal'

“She’s probably thrilled to be so admired because she clearly didn’t grow up the incredibly beautiful one,” the conservative podcaster said.

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Letter: Utah schools need dedicated funding for student mental health

Letter: Investing in early youth interventions today creates healthier classrooms and stronger communities tomorrow.

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Goldman Sachs and Man Group exposed in EY data breach

Disclosures widen the circle of victims of a hacking incident earlier this year

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Jim Clyburn urges Democrats to woo Black voters with affordability pitch

Congress member says Trump is ushering in ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ and says Republicans will ‘reap the reaction’ for redistricting

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This Auto CEO Sees a Future With More Chinese Parts in American Cars

Volvo’s turnaround plan hinges on a vehicle lineup that leans into American buyers and its Chinese ownership, as Congress considers banning Chinese carmakers.

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Democrats need to reel in more men. These Mainers say the party needs better bait

Democrats are trying to win back male voters ahead of the midterms. In Maine, some fly fishermen say frustration with both parties is shaping their votes.

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The PQ is back in office without a lot of people power behind the new Premier

With the PQ winning a record-low popular vote, it’s hard to guess which way Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will turn now to govern

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Emmy Awards leave broadcast TV for Prime Video in 2027 under six-year deal

The Emmy Awards will stream exclusively and free on Prime Video worldwide starting in 2027 under a six-year deal.

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Conservative Lawyer Quits Trump's Interior Department Over 'Assault On The Rule Of Law'

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Report: Seahawks decide against signing RB Joe Mixon

The Seattle Seahawks decided against signing veteran running back Joe Mixon to their practice squad, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

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France shuts down nearly 900 schools as violent education protests escalate

A 15-year-old boy lost a hand Monday in an incident involving a police stun grenade.

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Emmy Awards Move to Prime Video in Six-Year Deal With Amazon

The Television Academy is moving its awards telecast to streaming, following the lead of the Oscars.

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Macron makes unexpected appearance at missile test launch from nuclear submarine

The French president hailed it as 'a remarkable demonstration of credibility and an important milestone' at a time when Russia is stepping up its hybrid warfare against Europe and continuing to wield the nuclear threat.

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Seoul-Kyiv prisoner spat - The Hill Times

When Ukraine’s president boasted his country had transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Pyongyang went ballistic, but so did Seoul. Now South Korea’s president is facing…

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Why millions of bogong moths are suddenly popping up

In NSW, people are noticing bogong moths have been appearing in any crevice they can find, and staying far longer.

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Cornell hires ex-Justice Dept official Yates to review rape claims response

Cornell University has hired a top former US Justice Department lawyer for an internal investigation of how it handled a student's allegations that she was gang-raped, a case that has brought mounting scrutiny and triggered student protests at the ‌Ivy League school.

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More than €1 billion set aside for bus and rail but passengers face another fare review

O’Brien would not confirm if fares are going up but suggested money would need to be raised one way or another

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Muted welcome for childcare cost reduction measures including €550 cap on fees

Sligo mother of three wants to see ‘more strategic thinking’ in Minister’s long-term plan for childcare

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