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Exclusive | Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided Ukraine

The SpaceX founder authorized the move and has been discussing Ukraine with Trump, but the president has denied ordering the restrictions.

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How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser

As head of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, Thomas Dans has backed a takeover of Greenland and other items on President Donald Trump’s list. But it’s not always clear where the administration’s ag...

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She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help.

Her case shows how abortion bans have left hospital lawyers, not doctors, deciding who gets care — and how lawmakers and regulators have failed to change that.

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The Secret Terms of Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal

The Trump administration committed the U.S. to taking a large stake in a Venezuelan company, some of whose owners and investors are shielded from public view. The exact details of the agreement over o...

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Trump, 80, Wanders Off While Waving and Saluting to No One

Donald Trump was heading towards his helipad when he suddenly stopped to acknowledge a nonexistent crowd.

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Anthropic logged net loss of over $80 billion in first half of 2026, WSJ reports

AI startup Anthropic recorded a net loss of more than $80 billion in the first half of this year, including $72 billion in ‌accounting charges, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing a draft initial public offering prospectus.

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As Trump turns toward Russia, Zelensky drops his restraint

President Volodymyr Zelensky has spent much of the past two years trying to win over Donald Trump. Flattery, constant meetings, and carefully calibrated concessions have become hallmarks of his dealin...

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US Democratic congressional nominee Lander detained by Israeli authorities in West Bank

Brad Lander, an ally of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani ‌who is running for the US Congress next month, was among 90 individuals detained by Israeli authorities in ⁠the occupied West Bank on Tuesday while accompanying Palestinian farmers harvesting olives, according to Rabbis for Human rights, an Israeli rights group.

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United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution

The U.S. is the only major economy where planet-warming pollution dramatically increased last year. The United Nations warns the planet is on track for catastrophic warming.

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Things Russia has done to Ukraine that Trump thinks are 'fine'

From the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Russian forces have inflicted countless atrocities against Ukraine.

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Voters are furious about corruption

Public anger could finally make a difference at the polls.

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Polish parliament votes to liberalize abortion access

Two bills to liberalize abortion laws, backed by pro-European Prime Minister Donald Tusk's governing coalition, were voted through on October 20, though conservative-nationalist President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto them.

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Exclusive: FEMA chief tells states to prepare to handle disasters on their own

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Romanian parliament approves pro-EU government after months of deadlock

Romania has faced political uncertainty since the annulment of its presidential election in December 2024 over allegations of Russian interference.

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Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born

Election officials in Los Angeles County say their preliminary analysis of the federal government's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in California shows the list is "unreliable."

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Zelensky confirms ballistic missile early warning systems operational after skipped alerts

"This is very important for our people, as we can know when a Russian ballistic missile is incoming. Therefore, this morning began with positive signals from the American side," President Volodymyr Ze...

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Private contractors are set to cash in as millions of Americans lose health care

Implementing Trump’s "big, beautiful" Medicaid cuts will be a windfall for firms like Deloitte.

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Donald Trump asked Texas for five more Republicans. Voters might have other plans.

"I'm meeting more fed-up Republicans than I ever have."

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Lula challenges Bolsonaro to release personal records before election

Brazil's left-wing president says he will release bank, tax, and phone records if right-wing rival will do the same.

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US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy

Advance warnings of missile attacks were seemingly suspended last week by the White House, but Ukraine’s president says: ‘Now it works’ The US has resumed sharing intelligence with Kyiv about Russian missile strikes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday after a meeting with the US envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway. Zelenskyy said Ukraine was again receiving advance warnings of ballistic missile attacks, which were seemingly suspended last week by the White House. “Now it works. It’s great,” he said, saying the US move would save lives. Continue reading...

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EU unveils new Arctic strategy in face of US, Russia threats

Under a new plan announced Tuesday, Brussels wants to bolster surveillance in the region by enhancing satellite monitoring and setting up a 'maritime security' hub.

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Trump is planning to announce a new program that will pay people up to $30,000 for successful tips about government fraud, according to the White House

The new $25 million antifraud program will be administered by the Justice Department.

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World must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN says

Action needed to avoid disastrous overshoot of climate targets, according to organisation’s environment body

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U.S. officials privately advise states fearing Trump election meddling

Their discreet efforts have reached governors, election stewards and lawmakers from both parties who are increasingly alarmed that the administration may interfere in the midterms.

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WSJ: Elon Musk personally ordered Starlink restrictions for Ukraine

Elon Musk ordered limits on the speed at which Ukrainian military equipment could connect to Starlink, rendering some Ukrainian attack and interceptor drones almost useless, according to The Wall Stre...

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The small business group cited the Douglas mayor’s farm, grocery and local government experience in backing his agriculture commissioner bid.

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Steve Witkoff, the United States’ special envoy, praised Russian ruler Vladimir Putin during face-to-face talks in St. Petersburg, calling him “a humanitarian.”

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Israeli military detains US politician Brad Lander and rabbis at olive harvest

About 80 US, Israeli and British volunteers held near Nahalin in West Bank and taken to police station The Israeli military has detained about 80 US, Israeli and British volunteers helping Palestinians harvest olives near Bethlehem, including the New York Democratic congressional nominee Brad Lander, several rabbis and Israel’s former deputy attorney general. “I’ve been detained by the IDF, along with a group of rabbis and volunteers,” Lander posted from a bus taking him to a police station. “We were simply harvesting olives in a grove near Nahalin in the West Bank. The occupation is a crime under international law. Harvesting olives isn’t a crime under any law I know.” Continue reading...

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French borrowing costs hit 24-year high as civil unrest and budget fears spook markets

Yield on 10-year government bonds passes 5% amid failure to pass budget and fallout from violent street protests Business live – latest updates France’s borrowing costs have climbed above 5% for the first time in 24 years as political concerns and the government’s failure to agree a much-delayed budget spook the financial markets. With some civic buildings still smouldering from recent riots,a fresh bout of selling pushed up the yield – or interest rate - on bonds issued by the second-largest economy in the eurozone. Continue reading...

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REPLAY: French union leaders urges strikes after meeting with PM Lecornu

The leader of France's hardline CGT union on Wednesday called for strikes after talks with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu over fresh protests collapsed. As the country is reeling from last weekend's riots, the government offered "no measure or an acknowledgement of our demands" Sophie Binet, secretary general of the CGT, told reporters after a meeting between Lecornu and union leaders.

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South African former police chief accused of sex trafficking denied bail

South Africa's former deputy national commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, has been denied bail. He is facing charges of rape, trafficking and is accused of sexually grooming a child. Investigators had argued that his accusers would be in danger if he was let out. FRANCE 24's correspondent Eunice Masson reports.

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EXCLUSIVE: EBay to lay off 9% of workforce in push to simplify operations, internal memo shows

EBay will lay off about 9% of its workforce as the online marketplace looks to simplify operations and shift resources to its fastest-growing ‌areas, CEO Jamie Iannone told staff in a memo that was reviewed by Reuters.

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Off-duty Con Ed worker killed in GWB apparent road rage shooting

Law enforcement sources said a 46-year-old was killed Tuesday night when the gunman fired a shot through a window of the man’s car, striking him in the shoulder.

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Alabama Democrats expand grassroots organizing

Alabama Democratic Party chair Bobby Singleton detailed plans for community outreach and fundraising work while urging Alabama Democrats to mobilize voters.

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More than half a million Coloradans have already voted in the 2026 midterm election, according to the first turnout report.

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Former Hungarian central bank chief Matolcsy detained in foundations probe

Former Hungarian central bank governor Gyorgy Matolcsy was detained on Wednesday as part of an investigation into foundations set up by the central bank during his ‌tenure, news website Telex reported.

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Netflix's new reality series is a mix of the 1971 social experiment that investigated power dynamics, 'Big Brother' and 'Wonka's Golden Ticket.'

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Jane Doe wrote to Cornell faculty as it considers vote of no confidence

The woman who alleges she was gang raped at a frat house in 2024 sent a letter to faculty about Cornell’s president. Some faculty aren’t yet ready to vote on confidence in his administration.

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New video shows chaotic moments before Mississippi police shot toddler

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"I am giving you money!" Nvidia's CEO wants every country to build its own AI

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BYU is No. 2 in the nation. Kalani Sitake wants to keep that ‘rat poison’ away.

BYU is within striking distance of No. 1 after its historic win over Notre Dame. Coach Kalani Sitake says he isn’t paying attention to the rankings.

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Putin agrees to resume trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US next month

President Vladimir Putin agreed Wednesday to resume trilateral negotiations with Washington and Kyiv on ending the war in Ukraine, a Kremlin official said.

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Russia frees retired US schoolteacher Stephen Hubbard

Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired US schoolteacher in Russian custody since 2022, was freed from prison today and taken to St Petersburg's Pulkovo airport, President of Russia Vladimir Putin said...

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Trump Has Found a New Part of the Constitution to Abuse

The administration’s attempts to grab power through its novel reading of the supremacy clause have, thus far, been consistently thwarted. But it’s another steady attack on constitutional norms.

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Proposed Kansas nuclear reactor stock drops 50% after critical report calls it a 'money pit' • Kansas Reflector

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