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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer in occupied West Bank

Jaafar Ashtiyeh, a 58-year-old Palestinian photographer, suffered injuries to his head and torso and was taken to the hospital by ambulance, according to the international news agency. The agency's news director, Phil Chetwynd, condemned the incident as a 'serious' and 'unacceptable' attack.

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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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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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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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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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Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid concerns over repatriations

Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Malaysia on his first visit since the 2021 coup.

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Rubio Refuses To Address Allegations Around Kimberly Guilfoyle's Ambassadorship

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Kagan and Soai win 2026 Nobel chemistry prize

Scientists Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis," the award-giving body said on...

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From defund to defer: Allies are losing patience with Mamdani’s light NYPD touch

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Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai win Nobel Prize in chemistry

Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.

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Which U.S. President Co-Wrote the Federalist Papers With Alexander Hamilton and John Jay?

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Oct. 7, 2026.

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Women behind the lens: ‘I felt suspended between hope and giving up’

The Ethiopian photographer Sosina Mengistu’s self-portraits draw on personal experience to reflect young people’s anxiety and frustration

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Nobel Prize in chemistry jointly awarded to France's Henri Kagan, Japan's Kenso Soai

Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry "for the discovery of non-linear ‌effects and ⁠autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis," the Royal Swedish Academy of…

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The CEO of Edward Jones said one risky decision made her career take off

More than a decade into her career, Penny Pennington made the leap from banking to financial advising.

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CNN Goes Inside A MAGA Merch Store And Finds Trouble For Donald Trump

Sales have plummeted at the pro-Trump store, where even some loyal customers voiced their frustrations.

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Premarket: Global stocks fall as energy shock, fiscal worries bite

Wall Street futures point to a muted open

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Oracle to cut another 70 jobs in Ireland in AI cost-cutting push

Cloud computing giant has already shed around 150 Irish roles this year

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Goodman’s Japanese data center under fire following Sydney site setback

The dispute with residents in Japan is part of a broader global backlash against data centers.

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Is the 'Tory tapestry' hiding a bigger secret? | Politics At Sam and Anne's

Is the 'Tory tapestry' hiding a bigger secret?

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France's bond-market turmoil is a warning for US investors as global borrowing costs keep rising

France's bond sell-off shows how quickly fiscal concerns can drive up borrowing costs -- a lesson Washington can't ignore.

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Iraq devalues dinar to 1,520 per US dollar, state news agency says

Iraq's cabinet approved a new exchange-rate structure for the dinar, setting a rate of 1,520 dinars per US dollar, roughly 14.5% below the ‌previous official rate, according to a Council of Ministers decision and a Finance Ministry statement.

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Porsche, Facing Falling Profits, Plans to Cut 25% of Its Work Force

The German sports car maker once thrived in China and powered profits for its parent company, Volkswagen. Now it hopes to do more with less.

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'Medicare for All' message attracts midterm voters buckling under medical bills

Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don't really know what it is.

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Bushisms. Sex Scenes. Evil Tech Companies. Slate’s Ranked It All.

To celebrate our 30th birthday, here’s a time capsule containing the best listicles from our three decades.

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Trump admin to receive $100 million in compute credits for AI science initiative

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EU-China trade talks zero in on cars

EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič heads to Beijing as Brussels pushes China to curb car exports and narrow its massive trade deficit.

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Wealthy investors view rates and yields as the biggest growth risk, says Deutsche Bank

The world's rich view rising rates and yields as the biggest threat to global economic growth, while a large majority expect Asia to ‌be the most stable geopolitical region for the next 12 months, according to a Deutsche Bank poll on Wednesday.

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Jimmy Kimmel Shames Trump for Suggesting Iran Could Bomb California

“You know what? I’m going to report him to the F.C.C.,” Kimmel said.

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Rubio says Tehran missed 'multiple' chances for nuclear deal amid Iran stalemate

Iran has failed to take advantage of "multiple opportunities" to reach a deal on its nuclear program, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday.

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Russia to videotape driving tests and photograph candidates — Meduza

Russia is changing the rules for its driving test: candidates will be photographed during the theory exam, and the process will be recorded on audio and video. The changes, set out in a government…

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