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'This cannot be a coincidence' — Ukraine's Starlink access restricted without warning, Zelensky adviser says

Ukraine relies on Starlink to operate its mid-strike drones in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead.

It’s especially intimidating for immigrants suffering abuse to call 911. With this in mind, Congress has long treated people who need help as victims, not targets for deportation. Under the Trump admi...

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Editorial: Donald Trump is helping Russia win the war

It's already been said many times that the U.S., under President Donald Trump, was turning its back on Ukraine. But the past few days show something worse than abandonment: Trump is now actively help...

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Oil Regulators Found Hundreds of Wells Violating Oklahoma Rules. Then They Ignored Their Findings.

Oklahoma took on an ambitious project to catalog all of the state’s injection wells, which shoot toxic waste generated by oil drilling back into the ground. Despite records showing risk of drinking wa...

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New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.

Officials in New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, made plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Neither plan took into account how the construction of three new data centers could upend climate goals in both...

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'We ask for teachers, they send us police': This Paris suburb school has become a symbol of the protest movement

High school students, teachers and lawyers were joined by the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday outside a high school in Saint-Denis, the largest suburb of Paris and one of the most underprivileged.

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Cornell can do a lot more than pause frat parties

The college is suspending Greek events after a sexual assault lawsuit. Other schools banned fraternities long ago.

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Russian strikes on Ukraine energy sites leave 600,000 without power, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian ballistic missile strike had 'targeted' Ukraine's energy infrastructure despite an energy ceasefire announced by Trump.

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Zelensky arrives in UK as London vows to speed up anti-drone missile deliveries for Ukraine

The British government announced an air defense missile package worth 45 million pounds (around $60 million) for Ukraine, as the country faces an intensifying onslaught of Russian missiles and drones.

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DOJ issues subpoenas in probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status, including to family members

The subpoenas were sent just days before federal agents searched the progressive ‘squad’ member’s home.

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Palantir is worming its way into the British state – it’s time to curb this controversial US company’s influence | George Monbiot

Tom Watson has said ‘mob rule’ must not decide public contracts. Perhaps he should take a look at his new employer, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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A new generation of activists is leading the American left's socialist awakening

Galvanized by figures like Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani, a new left is on the rise in the United States, attracting many young people. Candidates from this movement, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America hope to win decisive races in the November 3 midterm elections.

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Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing Presid...

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Zelensky says ‘people will die’ because of Starlink decision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned there could be dire consequences after his government reported that its air defense mechanisms had been mired by unannounced limitations on SpaceX sate…

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Voters near data centers are ditching the GOP in droves

Most data centers are being built in red, rural areas. They're pushing voters to the left.

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now

A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage - at least, not until…

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Ukraine Says New Starlink Speed Limit Is Disrupting Its Attacks

Drone attacks over Russian-occupied Ukraine were affected, military units and Kyiv officials said.

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The EPA is about to hand oil and gas companies a huge methane-related gift

Rolling back regulations will give industry players “exactly what they’ve long wanted.”

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Inflation Rose to 3.7% in September, Hotter Than Expected

Consumer prices were up 3.7% in September from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday, hotter than August’s gain of 3.4%.

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I Bet like a Problem Gambler (On Purpose.) DraftKings Made Me a VIP.

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Starlink restrictions deprive Ukraine of effective defence against jet-powered Shahed drones

Starlink restrictions are affecting Ukrainian interceptors used against Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, depriving Ukraine of one of its few effective defence options.

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Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery

Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.

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Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in the UK because of Palestine Action support

Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales because of her support for group Sally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action. The Irish novelist, whose books include Normal People and Conversations With Friends, said her public support for the direct action group meant she could no longer receive royalties from UK sales. Continue reading...

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Ukraine Loses Starlink Access as Musk Says Zelenskiy Went “Too Far”

SpaceX suddenly throttled access to Starlink with no warning, Ukraine says.

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More expensive gas, semiconductors likely pushed up inflation last month

Inflation likely worsened in September in one of the last price reports the government will issue before the midterm elections that have been heavily defined by concerns over affordability.

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Ukraine detains Russian soldier after five Ukrainian troops shot dead in Kharkiv region — Meduza

Five soldiers from the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade were shot dead on October 13 in the village of Kutuzivka in the Kharkiv region.

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Quickfire Doué and Dembélé inspire PSG to wild win at Manchester City

A penny for Pep Guardiola’s thoughts. The legendary Manchester City manager was back at the Etihad Stadium for the first time since his departure at the end of last season and, well, the announcement of you-know-what. Sporting a flat cap, Guardiola took his seat in the stands behind the City chair, Khaldoon al-Mubarak, and the chief executive, Ferran “Not” Soriano, and, certainly, the TV director seemed intent on scrutinising him – if the number of cutaway shots to him were any guide. Continue reading...

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‘Sacred Splendor: Jewish Ritual Art and Christian Treasures From St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague’ Review: A City’s Side-by-Side Cultures

The Jewish Museum presents remarkable artifacts from the medieval cathedral and the Jewish community while highlighting both the prejudices and shared influences that shaped their making.

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Kansas Board of Regents adopts early warning rule for college athletics deals with private equity • Kansas Reflector

Kansas' state university sports programs can work on private-equity deals, but need to disclose talks to leaders of the Kansas Board of Regents.

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This is the net worth you need to be considered rich in America

The 10-percent threshold has increased as household assets such as homes and stocks have risen in value over the past two years

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Arkansas sues OpenAI, claiming company misled consumers about ChatGPT safety | Arkansas Advocate

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed a lawsuit against OpenAI Wednesday, accusing the company of misleading consumers about the safety of ChatGPT.

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Bipartisan coalition of states sues OpenAI over user safety

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California's 'No Vigilantes Act' requiring ID from immigration agents blocked by 9th Circuit

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals permanently barred California from enforcing a state law that required federal immigration agents to display identification while on duty.

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IMF chief urges wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure

The U.S. and other wealthy nations need to urgently tackle mounting global debt levels that are weighing most heavily on low-income countries and straining the global financial system, the head of the...

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US company announces progress toward resurrecting the extinct dodo

A US biotech company says it is making progress toward its goal of resurrecting the dodo, the famous flightless bird with a large hooked beak, and returning it to its native Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, where humans drove it to extinction in the 17th century.

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BofA Sheds $22 Billion in Value as Lapses Come to Light

Bank of America Corp.’s biggest regulatory fine in the past decade is driving one of its worst earnings days in recent years.

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Reading the Gospel on Death Row

The Gospel of Thomas teaches that a hidden link connects us to each other, and to the divine.

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City, fire, education dollars up for vote in Skagit County | Cascadia Daily News

Voters across Skagit will weigh tax questions, library district in November

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Empire of grift

A donor is suing worship pastor Sean Feucht, claiming Feucht may have spent his $250K donation on personal real estate rather than the concert tour it was intended for.

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Remote NT women pulling together to tackle domestic violence crisis

In the remote Northern Territory, where a local women's shelter is already at capacity, a group of Indigenous women have created a roadmap they hope will break the cycle of domestic violence.

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Mother Allegedly Called 911 On Herself After Family Massacre At Great Wolf Lodge Vacation

Police say they received a call pleading for help to commit suicide.

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A Good Midterm For Democrats Won’t Erase Their Problems, Strategists Warn

Party leaders don’t want complacency after what’s likely to be a midterm victory.

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OpenAI sued by 8 states over ChatGPT safety concerns

OpenAI is facing mounting scrutiny over its safety and security practices, including around how the company is working to protect children.

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Boston Public Schools proposes sweeping ban on student cellphones, personal laptops - The Boston Globe

The proposal, outlined in a memo to the Boston School Committee Wednesday evening, would require students to lock up non-school issued devices for the entire school day beginning in fall 2027.

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Canada's economic ambitions face skilled workforce challenges, Liberal MPs warn

Two Liberal MPs responsible for supporting Ottawa’s labour and industry agendas say Canada’s plan to fast-track major projects is putting mounting pressure on a workforce already struggling to meet demand.

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US states seek children's data protections in Character.AI bankruptcy

A group of 40 state attorneys general on Wednesday urged a US bankruptcy judge in Delaware to protect young users of Character.AI and keep their ‌data safe during the AI companion company's bankruptcy.

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Hungary’s Magyar to meet Zelensky for first time at upcoming EU summit

Magyar's announcement comes two days after Zelensky signed a law strengthening the educational rights of Ukraine's national minorities, a step Hungary had demanded before allowing Kyiv's EU accession...

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Top U.S. banks dropped customers over political and religious views, regulator says

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said nine of the top U.S. banks "debanked" customers over their political or religious views.

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Backlash against Commission's move to delay EU methane law

Environmentalists warn that delaying EU methane rules will do little to lower energy prices, accusing Brussels of using energy security and competitiveness to justify weakening the Green Deal.

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Supreme Court again sides with Trump in campaign ad dispute

The Trump administration's FCC changed the rules for campaign ad rates in a way that was expected to help Republicans in the midterm elections.

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