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Cybersecurity CEO Indicted for Allegedly Scamming Millions From Ransomware Victims

A federal grand jury indicted MonsterCloud CEO Zohar Pinhasi last month for allegedly defrauding clients of his ransomware data recovery business, which was the subject of a 2019 ProPublica investigat...

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Democrats Release 50-Page Report on Trump’s Epstein Files Cover-Up

The report alleges Donald Trump was an “active participant” in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse.

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In a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their Interests

Brent Taylor is the front-runner for one of Memphis’ U.S. congressional districts, recently redrawn from majority Black to majority white. As state senator, he repeatedly used his power to supersede l...

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Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio Bolsonaro

Leftist incumbent Lula says unprecedented comeback was a ‘defeat for denialism’ as Bolsonaro refuses to accept election result * Lula wins election in stunning comeback – live updates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term in power. With 100% of votes counted the 80-year-old leftist received 4.4m votes more than Bolsonaro, with a 51.79% share to his 45-year-old rival’s 48.21%. However, soon after Brazil’s electoral authority confirmed Lula’s victory, Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat and asked for the results to be annulled. Continue reading...

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Lula holds off far right with victory in Brazil presidential election

Leftist president mounts stunning comeback after unexpected first-round loss galvanised supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro.

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Brazil's Lula defeats Flavio Bolsonaro with 51.75% of the vote after a chaotic day at the polls

The 81-year-old leftist President wins an unprecedented fourth term after a last-minute Supreme Court ruling extended voting by two hours.

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Anthropic's founders pledged to donate most of their stock. Their IPO tells another story.

The AI giant's new filing calls the promise a "revocable," non-binding "expression" that depends on market conditions.

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Musk's meddling in Ukraine's Starlink is a warning to every country relying on private tech

In the midst of Donald Trump's attempt to turn Russian diesel into a political asset to help him avoid disaster in November's midterm elections, the internet went out on the front lines. Since the be...

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Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment

Two years after falsely linking reproductive rights to gender transition care for minors, GOP lawmakers have packaged the two issues into one amendment in an effort to strip away the right to abortion...

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World reacts to Lula's victory in Brazilian presidential race

International leaders and politicians congratulate the Brazilian president on his re-election win.

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Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections

One week before midterm elections, President Donald Trump is struggling to deliver on his promise to bring down costs.

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Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90

Actor Walter Koenig, known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on “Star Trek,” has died at 90. His talent agent confirmed he passed away Monday at his home in Los Angeles.

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Bolsonaro effectively concedes in Brazil after Trump suggests he won’t help

Trump says the presidential election looked “rigged” but did not say he planned to intervene on behalf of the right-wing politician.

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Audi CEO faces backlash after joining Trump at midterm campaign rally

Audi chief Gernot Doellner drew heavy criticism on Monday for appearing alongside US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in the battleground state of Georgia, with the head ‌of Germany's top u...

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US holding up air defense missiles for Ukraine for nearly a month, Zelensky says

A senior Ukrainian official previously told the Kyiv Independent that the batch awaiting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approval was "significant."

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Catholic bishops accuse Trump White House of turning prayer into campaign photo op

Two bishops express regret after the White House posts photos and video of a prayer with them in the Oval Office

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Brazil: Lula defeats Bolsonaro, winning fourth presidential term after massive turnout

The left-wing candidate won his fourth term after coming second in the first round.

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Catholic Bishops Who Met With Trump Say He Used Them Like a Prop

The religious leaders regret meeting with Trump after what they said was blatant manipulation.

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Bolsonaro refuses to concede as would-be Ukraine peace mediator Lula wins Brazil election

Lula had expressed the view in 2024 that Brazil should remain neutral and not interfere in Russia's war against Ukraine, but in the years that followed had been engaging in diplomacy, including effort...

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Loggers say Roadless Rule repeal won't solve their biggest challenges

President Trump is planning to open up some of the nation's last pristine forests to road building and timber companies. But those who work in the woods say it won't do enough to revive the industry.

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Israeli forces kill at least five people in Gaza, including 7-year-old girl

The death toll in Israel's genocidal war on Gaza climbs to 74,555, including 1,559 killed since 'ceasefire' last year.

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'The smell of freedom': Serbia's student movement celebrates election triumph

A political earthquake in Serbia as a student-backed movement wins the parliamentary election, ending more than a decade of dominance by a Moscow-backed populist leader.

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Walter Koenig, actor best known as Chekov on Star Trek, dies aged 90

The actor appeared in the cult 1960s show as well as many of the films but also worked as a writer Walter Koenig, the actor known for playing Pavel Chekov throughout the Star Trek franchise, has died, his representative confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter. He was 90. Koenig died at his home in north Hollywood surrounded by his daughter and niece, according to a Facebook post by Zachery McGinnis, the founder of Galactic Productions, an appearance agency that counted the actor as one of its clients. His death was attributed to “old age”, with no other details provided. Continue reading...

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Court ruling fails to end wait for thousands of immigrants stuck abroad without visas

A federal judge struck down a Trump administration ban on issuing immigrant visas to people from 75 countries, but immigrants continue to be stuck in their countries. Attorneys say the federal government is slow-walking the processing of visas on purpose.

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Judge rules Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director, was unlawfully fired by Trump administration

A federal judge has ruled that Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was unlawfully fired from her job as a federal prosecutor in New York last year.

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Brazil: defeated Flávio Bolsonaro ordered to surrender passports

Far-right senator banned from leaving country as supreme court judge’s ruling makes reference to money-laundering case

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Seattle Public Schools weighs school mergers for at least six schools

Seattle Public Schools is once again weighing potential school closures, almost two years after a controversial plan to shutter four schools died.

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EU set to miss 2030 marine protection targets, auditors warn

Despite designating 14% of its waters as protected areas, the EU has placed less than 1% under strict protection, leaving marine ecosystems vulnerable to damaging fishing practices and putting its 2030 biodiversity targets at risk.

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Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again

The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information. Comey's lawyers immediately dismissed the effort as invalid and outside the time limit.

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Trump World Floats Nicki Minaj For Press Secretary, And One MAGA Enemy Is All For It

The president’s least favorite politician in California seemed amused by the possible new addition to the White House.

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Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast

Ukraine used strike drones in an attack that took several hours near the city of Khrustalnyi, according to Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova Plus.

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Randa Abdel-Fattah to appear at Adelaide Writers' Week

As the Adelaide Festival launches its program for next year, its director confirms Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah has accepted an invitation to appear at next year's Adelaide Writers' Week.

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'You Can See Everything's' full-frontal shower scene was Billy Evans' idea, co-director says

Billy Evans — the partner of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes — asked the 'You Can See Everything' team: 'Want to film me showering?'

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

Executives are seeking input from various faith leaders, acknowledging that moral questions about AI can't be answered in labs alone.

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Trump Campaigns In Mississippi, Highlighting Republicans' Challenges

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Did Harry Kane have to leave England to win the Ballon d’Or?

The Premier League’s greatest strength is also a weakness

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'Try Guys' star Ned Fulmer slams Ethan Klein affair, says it's 'karma'

Ethan Klein denounced Ned Fulmer for cheating on his wife. Now, as Klein is accused of an affair, Fulmer gets the last laugh.

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Lula’s Win Rules Out U-Turn by Brazil on Climate, Deforestation

The unexpected result means the continuation of Brazil’s environmental policies rather than a sharp pivot under Flávio Bolsonaro.

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Man faces arson charges in Northeast Baltimore mosque fire

Shawn Fenner, 52, faces arson charges for his alleged involvement in a Northeast Baltimore mosque fire Sunday evening, police said.

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Iran says US is ‘not serious' about talks; vessel on fire off Iraq's coast

Iran says the United States is "not serious" about negotiations as UKMTO reports a ship on fire off the coast of Iraq.

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Is Trump about to TACO on tariffs? Don’t bet on it

If Trump always chickened out, then his tariffs on Canada would have disappeared months ago and the USMCA would be back in full effect

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Weber County sent two ballots to as many as 167 voters

Due to a printing error, Weber County sent extra ballots to as many as 167 voters. The county clerk says safeguards are in place to make sure they aren’t counted.

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China and Russia are redrawing Arctic trade. Can Europe fight back?

China and Russia are tightening their grip on Arctic shipping routes, turning the rapidly warming region into a new geopolitical battleground with Europe.

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Jordan attacks Syria in response to Karak church attack

Jordan’s air force has carried out several strikes in southern Syria in response to Friday’s church attack.

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49ers’ Christian McCaffrey has mild hamstring strain. Will he return after bye week?

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a mild hamstring strain during Sunday’s 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Here’s his outlook.

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Man with knife arrested near set of ‘Miami Vice ’85’ film starring Michael B. Jordan

A 23-year-old man had gotten into a verbal dispute and displayed a knife near the set Friday evening and was arrested without incident, police said. No one was injured.

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Convicted Australian Murderer Loses Bid to Eat Vegemite in Prison

A judge agreed that denying the staple restricted the prisoner’s cultural rights but ruled that keeping drug dogs focused and cells free of illicit home brew was more important.

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Vice President JD Vance renews call for Kansas GOP voters to back US Sen. Roger Marshall • Kansas Reflector

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance combine for third trip to Kansas in bid to salvage reelection campaign of U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall.

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UK shop price inflation ‘highest since 2024’ as retailers struggle to limit price rises

British Retail Consortium says ‘dam is starting to break on the huge wave of costs’ being kept from consumers Shop price inflation has risen to the highest level in two and a half years, according to the British Retail Consortium, which warned that “the dam is starting to break” when it comes to retailers trying to limit price rises for customers. The lobby group said shop price inflation was 2.1% year on year in October, a sharp rise compared with 1.4% in September, and an indication that retailers were beginning to pass on the rising costs of energy and food ingredients since the Middle East conflict broke out. Continue reading...

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‘Digital hostile environment’: AI secretly being embedded across Home Office, report claims

Tasks from determining asylum seekers’ ages to border surveillance now involve AI, says Open Rights Group AI has been embedded across the Home Office in near-total secrecy, reinforcing the so-called hostile environment for immigration, according to research. Tasks from the detection of potential sham marriages to determining the age of asylum seekers and checking through the contents of phones of new arrivals now involve use of the technology, according to a report by Open Rights Group (ORG). Continue reading...

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