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Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes

Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't just fighting the billionaire tax. He's backing Prop. 42, which would ban future wealth taxes in California, too.

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Zelensky blasts Trump-Putin diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 16

Zelensky said Russia was expressing its 'thanks' with the attack on a residential building in Zaporizhzhia.

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Pope Leo declares death penalty 'inadmissible' as his native US plans to livestream execution

Pope Leo XIV has declared capital punishment "inadmissible.” He has penned a social media post for the World Day Against the Death Penalty, as his native United States announced plans to livestream an execution by firing squad.

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Third Yandex data center in Russia shut down following reported drone attack

On Oct. 10, Yandex updated its user agreement to include drone and missile attacks among circumstances of force majeure that could exempt the company from contractual obligations.

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Soldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike tell AP the military's medical system failed them

Some U.S. soldiers gravely wounded in the deadliest Iran strike on American troops say the military medical system failed them.

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Darline Graham opposes Chinese manufacturing. Her husband’s job relies on it.

The senator and sister of the late Lindsey Graham has said the U.S. must “stop depending on Communist China for things America can make ourselves.”

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Exclusive: 'It felt like a trap.' How Ukraine was blindsided by Trump's Putin pivot

When U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner told Ukraine's delegation on Oct. 9 that President Donald Trump was preparing to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, the Ukrainians struggled to...

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Pentagon raises official toll of troops killed during war with Iran to 21

The Post exclusively reported last month that the numbers of service members lost was greater than what the Pentagon was reporting in its public database.

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'Will only lead to more slaughter' — bipartisan backlash erupts in US over Trump-Russia diesel deal

Lawmakers from both major parties argued the move would undermine recently enacted sanctions against Russia, potentially provide Moscow with billions of dollars in revenue, and contradict Congress's e...

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Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report

Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity Christian nationalism in Britain is being driven largely by people who rarely attend church and are more concerned with defending the country’s Christian heritage, according to research. The report, by the thinktank Theos, identified five different groups within the UK in a survey that looked at their attitudes to Christianity and Britishness. Continue reading...

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You’re sexually assaulted. You report. And police make you the suspect.

Police unleash a slew of interrogation techniques meant for criminal suspects on vulnerable people.

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Trump suggests ‘Ocean of Americas’ as new name for Atlantic or Pacific

The president also floated the idea of naming an ocean after himself.

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Trump says Ukraine should get a new president as he blames Zelenskyy for US diesel prices

Former President Donald Trump says Ukraine needs a new leader, suggesting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hasn't done enough to end the war with Russia.

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Yemen's Houthis strike Riyadh airport, causing injuries

Eyewitnesses at the international airport in the capital of Saudi Arabia described evacuations on Saturday, and a diplomatic source said the airport had been hit by a missile.

lemonde.fr767 pts22h agodiscuss

Democrats explode over Trump’s Russia diesel deal

Democratic lawmakers pushed back Friday on President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil amid global fuel shortages during U.S. military operations against Iran and the Russia-Ukraine…

thehill.com643 pts23h agodiscuss

Hundreds of doctors demand World Medical Association suspend Israel

Physicians accuse Israeli Medical Association of remaining silent as Palestinian healthcare is systematically destroyed.

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Strike at Riyadh airport kills 12, Saudi coalition vows 'decisive' response

The coalition blamed Yemen's Houthis for the strike on King Khalid International Airport, describing it as a 'full-fledged war crime.'

lemonde.fr499 pts12h agodiscuss

After ICE Shooting, Progressives Want New York's Police Commissioner to Step Down

28-year-old Oscar Belgal still has a bullet lodged in his body.

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Trump Says He Should Have Won ‘8 Nobel Peace Prizes’ After Being Snubbed

The president took to social media on Friday and Saturday to criticize the choice of Navi Pillay and disparage the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

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ICE targets Hong Kong exiles in US despite deportation protections

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Justice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage

Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was looking into whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump.

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Kyiv Pushes Back On Trump’s Call For A New Ukrainian President As Drones Hit Russian Data Hub

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Thousands gather in London to express support for Palestinians after three years of ‘genocide’

March is first since Ed Miliband declared UK’s position was that Israel’s occupation of West Bank was unlawful Thousands of people have gathered in central London to express their support for Palestinians after three years of “genocide” carried out against them by Israel. The demonstrators, many wearing keffiyehs and holding Palestine flags, gathered on the Embankment at midday on Saturday. Some carried placards reading “End the genocide” and “Free Palestine“ as they marched towards parliament. A bride and groom appeared to be among those in attendance and a two-minute silence was held to reflect on the lives lost in Gaza. Continue reading...

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Kimberly Guilfoyle's grifting scandal keeps getting worse

Trump's ice-cold response to the "honey" packed corruption allegations is pretty telling.

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Pope Leo condemns death penalty as Trump mulls livestreamed execution

Pope Leo renewed his condemnation of the death penalty on Saturday, saying it violates the sanctity of human life and deprives people of the chance of redemption, days after ‌the Pentagon said it planned to livestream an execution.

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Donald Trump claims Ukraine and Russia have agreed to ‘energy ceasefire’ – live updates

US president provides no details of alleged agreement in social media announcement that came just after Ukraine’s president spoke to US media In his Truth Social post, Trump gave no further details. The US president had made a similar claim in September, which turned out to be untrue. Ukraine’s government did not immediately comment on the US president’s latest statement, or confirm a deal had taken place. Continue reading...

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Houthi attack on Riyadh airport forces swift rethink of Trump’s new strategy

US president’s plan to park the wars in Iran and Yemen, while blaming Ukraine for diesel prices, looks unsustainable

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Repeat performance: Atkinson again throws 5 TD passes in Oregon State's rout of San Diego State

Braden Atkinson threw for 409 yards and tied his career high with five touchdown passes and Oregon State beat San Diego State 66-14 on Saturday.

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'Up to our people' to pick leader, Zelenskyy responds to Trump

Only Russia is responsible for the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday in a TV interview, responding to criticism from US President Donald Trump, who blamed him for high diesel prices and said he should be replaced.

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Can Annie Leibovitz Photograph a Black Woman Just One Time Without Making Her Look Depressed? An Investigation

A new Vanity Fair story reminded Hell Gate of an old fashion photography controversy.

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It's taking longer to find a new job after losing one

People who lose their jobs in this economy are taking longer to find new work. Nearly four in ten people exhaust their unemployment benefits before they land a new job.

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Here's when to get your flu shot

Here's what to know about common flu symptoms, why the illness can become dangerous and when to get vaccinated.

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Hurricane Simon pounds resorts and vulnerable towns along Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Simon is pounding Mexico’s Pacific coast as a Category 4 storm. Its eye is moving slowly just offshore as its most powerful winds and rain slam people living between the Sierra Madre and the ocean.

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Old Downtown Chicago Trading Hub Becomes New AI Data Center

The floor of the Chicago options exchange has been empty for years. Now it’s becoming a data center.

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Oval Office spat to public rebukes: A timeline of Trump-Zelenskyy ties

Trump has long criticised US military support for Ukraine and has lambasted Zelenskyy since his first term.

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Apple Is About to Close the Biggest Hole In Its Ecosystem With HomeView

Fresh details on Apple’s HomeView, HomePod mini and new Apple TV, including release dates, colors, chips and features.

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Trump claims Ukraine, Russia agreed to energy ceasefire — Kyiv has no information about it

Ukraine has no information about an energy ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 11, a senior Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.

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Trump says Russia and Ukraine reach ‘energy ceasefire’ but gives no details

U.S. President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an "energy ceasefire," though details are unclear.

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I’m a travel expert — here’s when to book your Thanksgiving and Christmas flights

With the holidays fast approaching, travel experts say now is the time to finalize your plans

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Wednesday 10/14: Protest Flock CEO Appearance at "Disrupt TechCrunch" Conference

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Russia and Ukraine reach 'energy ceasefire', says Trump

US President ⁠Donald Trump has said that Ukraine and Russia have ‌agreed ⁠to what he described as an "energy ceasefire."

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Ukraine's Navy posts footage showing destruction of two Russian boats and their crews – video

Ukraine's 34th Borysthenes Separate Marine Brigade has posted footage showing the destruction of two Russian boats and their onboard personnel.

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Six of the Best First Lines in Modern Literature

It is a truth universally acknowledged that every great book must be in want of a great first line.

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Trump Has Cast Doubt on Elections on 440 Days in His Second Term

President Trump has attacked the integrity of U.S. elections on more than 70 percent of the days since he returned to office, repeatedly making false claims. Here’s how he does it.

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Resurgent Max Verstappen holds off Charles Leclerc to seal dominant Singapore GP win

Red Bull driver claims second victory in a row

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Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire'

US President Trump said on Sunday via his social media platform Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire.

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Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads to end Sunday, Border Patrol official tells court

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ICE agent strikes man with vehicle during pursuit in Texas, officials say

Parra-Hernandez suffered a broken leg and taken to a hospital after being hit by car during an ICE operation

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Kenya finds no new Ebola cases after 293 tests

Kenya has not recorded any new cases of Ebola after conducting 293 tests since a positive patient ‌died on October 5, the Ministry of Health said on Sunday.

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Houthis report another strike on Sanaa's airport, accusing Saudi Arabia

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen accuse Saudi Arabia of striking the rebel-held airport in Sanaa. This accusation comes amid escalating clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces.

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