Top

Highest score, last 24h

The Small-Town Cop Who Helped ICE Deport His Neighbors

Ingram, Texas, was just rebuilding from a devastating flood when its tiny police department enrolled in ICE’s 287(g) deportation program. Within a year, cops would hand over the equivalent of 10% of t...

propublica.org7K pts6h agodiscuss

Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail

The 44th president appeared in Ohio on Saturday, kicking off a two-state swing with a rebuke of President Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor.

nytimes.com1.7K pts22h agodiscuss

New York archdiocese to pay $800 million to over 1300 sex abuse victims

Dioceses across the country have had to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, and programs have been created to compensate victims without going to trial.

lemonde.fr1.4K pts18h agodiscuss

Sanctioned Russian energy giant secretly funded US gas project, NYT reports

The gas project was part of an energy deal discussed by U.S. peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during their September visit to the Kremlin, sources told the New York Times.

kyivindependent.com1.4K pts19h agodiscuss

Second weekend of French protests unfolds without serious incidents: 'The right to protest is just as important as the right to vote'

Despite permits and routes often being decided at the last minute, nearly 410,000 people – 800,000 according to the CGT trade union – marched peacefully on Saturday across France, protesting the high cost of living, supporting high school students and defending civil liberties. Clashes broke out in Nantes, Rennes and Marseille at the end of the day, but they were nowhere near the scale of the events of October 17.

lemonde.fr1.3K pts8h agodiscuss

Massive Ukrainian drone attack hits shopping center in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, locals say

MegaGRINN is the largest shopping complex in Belgorod, covering over 163,000 square meters and housing more than 200 shops. The center was closed and empty of visitors during the reported overnight at...

kyivindependent.com1.2K pts20h agodiscuss

Missouri's GOP has a new strategy to ban abortion—attack trans kids

Doctors in the state are fighting a deceptive ballot measure that imperils both abortion and trans rights.

motherjones.com1.1K pts23h agodiscuss

Thousands protest in Italy despite heavy security

Meloni's hard-right government approved tough security measures and police carried out dozens of searches and arrests in advance of the planned rallies.

lemonde.fr958 pts23h agodiscuss

Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms

Researchers who track online influence operations say Kremlin-backed groups are renewing tactics they've used to sow distrust and discord in previous elections in the U.S. and around the world.

npr.org889 pts22h agodiscuss

I’ve covered Islamophobia for years. Trump’s GOP has taken it to a new level.

The shocking vilification of Muslims is one of the most troubling storylines of the midterms.

motherjones.com673 pts4h agodiscuss

Drought, fire and high diesel prices 'addin' up tough' for Oregon ranchers

Record diesel prices are kicking Western ranchers while they're down. Drought means they have to buy extra hay, and pay truckers extra to deliver it because of fuel price hikes.

npr.org663 pts15h agodiscuss

Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800 million settlement over sexual abuse claims

The 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members and lay workers have all agreed to the settlement, according to an attorney for some of the plaintiffs.

npr.org648 pts8h agodiscuss

Almost 283,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation

Since Mediazona last updated the figures in early October, the names of 6,880 Russian soldiers were added to the list of those killed.

kyivindependent.com630 pts14h agodiscuss

Barack Obama rallies Michigan crowd for El-Sayed, saying he’s ‘fighting for real change’

Former president speaks to rapturous crowd of thousands in support of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate Barack Obama told a Detroit crowd on Saturday that Abdul El-Sayed was “fighting for change, real change, that will get money out of politics and put money in your pocket”, as he threw his weight behind the Democratic Senate candidate and the rest of the ticket on the first day of early voting in Michigan. Obama said in front of thousands of onlookers at Cass technical high school in Detroit that El-Sayed would “finish the job we started with the Affordable Care Act and guarantee quality, affordable healthcare to every single American”. Continue reading...

theguardian.com565 pts19h agodiscuss

Trump administration has pushed off 13% of Americans enrolled in food stamps

Stakeholders concerned more people at risk of food insecurity after One Big Beautiful Act took effect

theguardian.com544 pts8h agodiscuss

‘It’s magic’: scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass

Exclusive: Optical engineering that went into 1,600-year-old Lycurgus Cup has baffled experts for centuries The Romans’ proficiency in the art of glass-making has produced some of the wonders of antiquity, but few of their creations better a 1,600-year-old masterpiece which sits in the British Museum. Depending on where a light source is positioned, the Lycurgus Cup changes colour, from jade green under normal lighting to ruby red when lit from behind – an astonishing feat of optical engineering that has confounded historians and glass-makers for centuries. Continue reading...

theguardian.com525 pts13h agodiscuss

She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills

Cindy Banda faces mounting medical bills after battling breast cancer. Despite the single mother's positive outlook, the financial strain combined with the high cost of living is overwhelming.

apnews.com489 pts4h agodiscuss

Brazil is a warning for the world

The return of Bolsonarism could mean the death of the Amazon. Other countries must take heed

prospectmagazine.co.uk458 pts8h agodiscuss

Obama, in Ohio, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign

Obama targeted GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who has doubled down on an ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton.

cnbc.com448 pts21h agodiscuss

Why Is the U.S. Accusing Canada of Election Interference?

The Trump administration says Canadian officials are trying to sway the midterm elections for Democrats. Prime Minister Mark Carney says those claims have “no merit.”

nytimes.com435 pts18h agodiscuss

Blanche on Alaska suit: 'There could be a crime'

politico.com422 pts3h agodiscuss

“Not all Cubans are MAGA”: The Cuban women who broke with the GOP

They are turning their backs on Trump—and finding each other along the way.

motherjones.com409 pts20h agodiscuss

To make AI morally good, tech companies are turning to religion. But some say it isn't that simple

Tech companies are increasingly turning to religion for guidance on developing ethical AI models. Executives are seeking input from various faith leaders, acknowledging that moral questions about AI can't be answered in labs alone.

apnews.com398 pts7h agodiscuss

A Fact-Check on Trump’s Election Claims

The president has spread false claims about ranked-choice systems, voting machines, vote counting and past results to question the integrity of elections.

nytimes.com364 pts23h agodiscuss

Ukraine disputes Elon Musk's claim that its military violated Starlink's terms of service

Ukrainian officials have disputed Elon Musk's claims that their military violated Starlink’s terms by using it for offensive drone strikes.

apnews.com339 pts2h agodiscuss

svpn news

← Back to stories

▲

Childcare worker's 'monstrous' assaults on kids captured on CCTV

abc.net.au ↗

19 pts1 hour ago0 commentsfavorite

Behind the doors of a small childcare centre, a worker went on a violent spree. Parents are still searching for answers.

No comments yet.

← Back to stories

New

Just in

'Lucky country has become the hungry country': Foodbank Australia

Foodbank Australia’s latest hunger report found 3.6 million households in Australia are going hungry, 100,000 more than reported last year.

abc.net.au2 ptsjust nowdiscuss

Brazil runoff live updates: polls set to close as Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly leads Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in race for presidency

Sunday’s election is a test for incumbent Lula: can he can rally enough support to overturn Bolsonaro’s lead?

theguardian.com2 pts2m agodiscuss

White House Official Floats Naming Nicki Minaj As The Next WHAT Now?!?

huffpost.com3 pts4m agodiscuss

‘The Voice’: This Utahn’s authentic sound is her ‘most interesting story,’ says Kelly Clarkson

Utahn Keiyana Osmond is showcasing her authentic voice on a national singing competition.

sltrib.com2 pts6m agodiscuss

New York's archdiocese and survivors of clergy abuse agree to $800 million legal settlement

Archbishop Ronald Hicks sent an email Saturday to clergy confirming the settlement after attorneys for the survivors of alleged abuse announced it.

pbs.org76 pts7m agodiscuss

BoC expected to raise benchmark rate for first time in three years as oil shock persists

Unusual amount of uncertainty surrounds Wednesday’s decision, as Macklem’s hawkish remarks appear at odds with subdued inflation data

theglobeandmail.com4 pts10m agodiscuss

City, state employees are proud of their work but face burnout, harassment • Kansas Reflector

State and local government employees report high levels of job satisfaction across the country, but face significant rates of burnout and on-the-job harassment. That’s according to a new national surv...

kansasreflector.com11 pts14m agodiscuss

Britain will not join Canada's defence bank, source says

Britain will not join the Canada-led Defence Security and Resilience Bank, according to a source familiar with the matter, but the two countries said ‌they would develop a framework for cooperation between their respective defence-funding initiatives.

reuters.com21 pts17m agodiscuss

Sean Hannity, Ainsley Earhardt marry with Fox News colleagues present

Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt have tied the knot, and many of their Fox News colleagues turned out for the wedding. See the photo and guest list.

usatoday.com25 pts22m agodiscuss

Pedestrian fatally struck on North Bay highway days after similar crash

A truck driven by a 59-year-old Oakley man hit the pedestrian on westbound Interstate 80 in Solano County, according to the California Highway Patrol.

sfchronicle.com7 pts22m agodiscuss

Possible ammonia contamination prompts evacuations after Oregon seafood plant fire, officials say | CNN

Potential ammonia contamination after a seafood plant fire prompted an evacuation in a coastal Oregon city, local officials said Sunday morning.

edition.cnn.com60 pts22m agodiscuss

Polls close in Serbia as students challenge Vucic's grip on power

Election commission says turnout reaches 65% amid allegations of intimidation, violence and voting irregularities.

aljazeera.com72 pts22m agodiscuss

He resigned from CDC leadership. Now he’s fighting RFK Jr. from the outside.

Demetre Daskalakis, CDC’s top immunization official, resigned in 2025 to protest Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., then became one of his loudest critics.

washingtonpost.com56 pts22m agodiscuss

Manchester United board hold crisis talks over Carrick’s future and Howe approach

* Job in balance after 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth * Howe is director of football Jason Wilcox’s top candidate Manchester United’s hierarchy are in crisis talks over whether or not to sack Michael Carrick as manager after he oversaw another torrid defeat, to Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday, that appeared to leave his job in the balance. Carrick was defiant after the 3-0 humbling, insisting he was not expecting to be removed from his post, but the United executive were actively considering doing so, the Guardian understands. Eddie Howe remains the preferred candidate of Jason Wilcox, United’s director of football, should there be a change in the dugout, with the former Newcastle manager’s extensive Premier League experience placing him ahead of other potential targets. Howe would be less expensive to bring in than Unai Emery, another admired candidate, given Aston Villa would demand about £20m in compensation for the Spaniard. Continue reading...

theguardian.com18 pts24m agodiscuss

Four-year-old girl dies after falling from east London tower block

Police say the incident, which occurred in Barking, is ‘not believed to be suspicious’ A four-year-old girl has died after falling from a tower block in east London. She was injured after “falling from height” at an address in St Paul’s Road, Barking, on Saturday and later died in hospital, the Metropolitan police said. Continue reading...

theguardian.com13 pts24m agodiscuss

Politics, not strategy, could mean more Israeli strikes on Iran

Elections in Israel and America are driving their leaders’ thinking

economist.com10 pts27m agodiscuss

Brazil Election Live Updates: Lula and Bolsonaro Meet in Presidential Runoff

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is locked in a tight race with Flávio Bolsonaro, a son of his predecessor who was convicted of attempting a coup. The outcome will resonate beyond Latin America to Washington.

nytimes.com114 pts30m agodiscuss

SA 'disproportionately vulnerable' to NDIS changes, report warns

South Australia was once the launch site for children under 14 on the NDIS. Now it is grappling with how to handle the federal government’s sweeping changes to the scheme.

abc.net.au5 pts30m agodiscuss

Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola sustains "minor injuries" in car accident, reschedules campaign events

Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola sustained "minor injuries" in a car accident, her campaign said.

cbsnews.com6 pts31m agodiscuss

Democrat in Alaska’s toss-up Senate race reschedules events after car crash

Mary Peltola suffered “minor injuries” and is rescheduling her Sunday and Monday events, her campaign said.

washingtonpost.com96 pts37m agodiscuss

What makes a good spine-tingler? Stephen Graham Jones says it's all in the ending

Horror writer Stephen Graham Jones says horror's current moment is powered by more than just fear.

npr.org44 pts37m agodiscuss

The Republicans’ Remarkably Bad Midterm Campaigns

Things were going poorly for the Republicans’ midterm campaigns even before Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign ran the most offensive ad of the year.

newyorker.com74 pts37m agodiscuss

2027 French presidential election: 'Glucksmann is the domino that rattles the whole political structure'

Raphaël Glucksmann's victory in the center-left primary immediately impacted the polls. Radical-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon was slightly unsettled, and centrist Gabriel Attal even more so, columnist Françoise Fressoz notes.

lemonde.fr21 pts39m agodiscuss

Meeting between Ukraine, Russia and US to be held next month, Zelenskyy says

A meeting between Ukraine, Russia and the US will take place next month, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

news.sky.com24 pts40m agodiscuss

Weather ruins MotoGP but Phillip Island goes out on high

Bike riders and island residents joined forces with a haze of adrenaline, nostalgia and bittersweet sense of loss to farewell Phillip Island's MotoGP.

abc.net.au5 pts40m agodiscuss