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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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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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How Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation

An FBI anti-corruption team launched an investigation into whether South Carolina’s most powerful members of Congress were involved in a bribery scheme, ProPublica found. After Trump gutted the FBI an...

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Brazil court gives Meta 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro

Lula's campaign has alleged that the US tech giant is suppressing the incumbent president's online content. His party has filed complaints with the Organization of American States and the United Nations.

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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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Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity

Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity.

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On This Nearly Deserted Alaska Island, You Pay to Keep Hundreds of Empty Buildings Wired for Internet

U.S. phone customers pay more than $340,000 a year for an Anchorage company to keep homes and buildings on Alaska’s Adak Island wired for obsolete internet service. All but a few of them sit empty.

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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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Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab death

US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.

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Voters in Oil-Rich Alberta Reject Leaving Canada

Residents of the province were asked if they wish to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that left both sides unhappy.

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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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Witkoff plans Ukraine peace talks in Norway, Putin meeting in Russia

The planned talks with Putin are also expected to address the release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard, who had reportedly been serving with a Ukrainian territorial defense unit in the town of Iziu...

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

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Michigan heckler the son of Republican adviser paid for ‘influencer marketing’ against El-Sayed

Timmy Teepell’s firm paid $250,000 by America Next, which has been trying to gin up ‘organic’ opposition to El-Sayed Man who heckled El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show The man who attempted to ambush Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with a question about his supposed allegiance to the Muslim Brotherhood – which El-Sayed parlayed into a viral clip for his campaign – is the son of a political operator who recently received $250,000 for “canvassing and influencer marketing” against El-Sayed, the Guardian has learned. In the now-famous exchange, a man – first identified by the Handbasket as Thomas “Tommy” Teepell – asked El-Sayed if he would “disavow” the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed said he would, but then asked: “What are you implying? Do you assume that I wouldn’t?” What followed was a five-minute exchange that has drawn over 50 million views across several

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Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds

In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined.

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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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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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Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course

The Trump administration wants to turn a historic public golf course into championship links. Despite a judge's order, hundreds of trees were cut down to make way for the renovation.

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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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U.S. must put pressure on Russia so Putin ends the war, Ukrainian official says

As Ukraine and Russia trade attacks, President Trump has exempted Russia from sanctions, widening his rift with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. To discuss the latest developments, Geoff Bennett spoke w...

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DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate

The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal government says are "likely noncitizens."

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Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity

The results delivered a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats.

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Trump’s approval ratings plummet: what that means for the US midterms

Sitting presidents usually see a dip in approval ratings before midterms, but Trump's ratings are at a historic low.

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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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Trump escalates clash with Zelenskyy as Russia continues deadly attacks on Ukraine

The war of words between President Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy reached another fever pitch on Monday. Trump again excoriated the embattled Ukrainian leader, putting more pressure on Zelens...

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California’s rainy season to arrive with flood threat, tornado risk and Sierra snow

A strong storm system will bring widespread impacts to California, including the potential for damaging downpours.

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Trump, 80, Says Minnesota Now Has Fewer Lakes Thanks to Somalis

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Wednesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The Dow Industrials jumped more than 500 points on Tuesday as traders grew optimistic over the earnings season.

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WATCH LIVE: Trump holds GOP midterm rally in North Carolina

Early voting got underway in North Carolina last week, a key state in Democrats' efforts to retake control of Congress.

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ADL condemns Trump’s antisemitic slur but fails to mention him by name

Anti-Defamation League post decries ‘shylock’ slur but does not explain that president used it at Kansas rally on Monday The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) denounced the use of the term “shylock” as antisemitic on Tuesday, without explaining that the slur had been used a day earlier by Donald Trump in a speech in Kansas. Trump used the slur during a Monday night rally in support of Republican senator Roger Marshall, who is locked in a closer-than-expected re-election fight against Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton. Marshall, a doctor, as been criticized for filing lawsuits against more than 700 patients with outstanding bills, leading to 18 of them being arrested. Continue reading...

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‘I forgot to pay’: Victoria’s premier Ben Carroll drives off without paying for petrol, sparking police inquiries

After being contacted by officers, politician says, he paid bill and is ‘grateful for the team at the servo for their understanding’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast On Tuesday night, Ben Carroll received a phone call: police were looking for him. The Victorian premier had met with the state’s police commissioner earlier that morning – so he wasn’t exactly hard to find. Continue reading...

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Berkeley fights following high school’s Unity Week prompt police investigation

Police are investigating student violence downtown during Berkeley High School’s Unity Week, including an attack that left a 14-year-old boy with a concussion.

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NBA season is upon us — here’s how to watch every game

There are more than 1,200 games from October 2026 through April 2027.

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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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Police HQ report ‘outrageous’: Kinew

Premier promises to implement recommendations from inquiry after city leaders ‘ripped all of us off’

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Bad apple effect: study shows how people are influenced by rule-breaking of others

Research shows how seeing bigger violations by others can lead people to increase their own rule-breaking From politicians taking bribes to bullying and harassment in City firms, leaders have been quick to label those who break the rules as the odd “bad apple”. But new research backs up the idiom that one bad apple can spoil the barrel. Researchers have found that when people go beyond the rule-breaking they see in others, general compliance can swiftly turn into widespread rule-breaking. Continue reading...

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Weight loss in middle age can restore cardiovascular health, research suggests

UK study of 6,000 patients shows shedding 5% of body weight may help cut the risk of stroke and heart disease Losing just 5% of your body weight in middle age can reduce inflammation, lower the risk of stroke and make your heart as healthy as if you had never gained weight, research suggests. Millions of men and women worldwide gain weight as they age, putting extra stress on their body, reducing quality of life and doing significant damage to their cardiovascular and metabolic health. Continue reading...

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Israel, a testing ground for uniting the right and far right

One week before the October 27 elections, far-right parties are trying to outdo Likud. Weakened by the trauma of October 7 and pulled further right by more radical rivals, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party could lose a third of its 32 seats in the Knesset.

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Rwanda’s winning F1 bid sparks uproar over human rights abuses

Recent beheading of prominent Rwandan dissident fuels opposition to country hosting future F1 events

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Major loss of California beaches predicted in latest climate forecast

Southern California is on track to lose 30 to 70% of its beaches over the next several decades. Almost half of all beach cliffs are likely to retreat by 30 to 80 feet by 2100.

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Charming Lovestruck Books revamped its cafe and it’s even more appealing - The Boston Globe

The Harvard Square bookshop, packed with volumes on romance, now serves cocktails.

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Huge crack along PCH near Laguna Beach will take at least $4 million to fix, officials say

Caltrans has secured millions in emergency funding to fix the large crack in the slope below Pacific Coast Highway near the Moro Beach section of Crystal Cove.

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On trial for rape, Russell Brand is still delivering hour-long podcasts in pyjamas

The defendant joked in a podcast with his wife about being told to do his shirt up during the first week of his trial

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French PM vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday vowed a "massive" police presence at fresh protests called for the coming weekend, as he faced criticism over the handling of recent street violence. The eurozone's second-largest economy was rocked on Saturday by some of its worst rioting in recent years, just six months before voters head to the polls to elect a successor to President Emmanuel Macron. FRANCE 24's Ellen Gainsford reports.

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Italy sends troops, toughens security laws after Milan clashes

Italy on Tuesday approved the deployment of 500 troops to Milan after violent clashes as fuel price protests hit pasta production and food deliveries in southern Italy. A cabinet meeting on Tuesday also approved a series of security measures, including making the detention of minors easier and introducing the crime of "violent participation in a demonstration". FRANCE 24's Seema Gupta reports from Rome.

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California’s ‘death discount’ puts a clock on this 89-year-old’s lawsuit

An 89-year-old San Francisco woman injured in a city van suffered multiple fractures and is suing the city. But California’s “death discount” could hurt a potential payoff.

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How to Report Trump for Fraud on His New “Anti-Fraud” Website

Donald Trump, who has become billions richer since winning the 2024 election, says he wants to crack down on government fraud.

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Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions

Study identifies ‘circadian depression’ as affecting nearly a quarter of more than 11,000 participants * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian researchers have identified a new subtype of depression – termed “circadian depression” – linked to disruptions in the body’s internal clock, which they believe is less responsive to traditional antidepressant treatments. In a study published in British Journal of Psychiatry, involving clinical and genetic data from 11,380 Australians with mostly severe and recurrent depression, researchers identified circadian depression as affecting nearly a quarter (23%) of participants. Continue reading...

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Did Trump know Musk was about to restrict Ukraine’s military Starlink service? WSJ reports they discussed the decision afterward. Some sources say they also spoke beforehand. — Meduza

SpaceX founder Elon Musk ordered restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Starshield, the military version of the Starlink satellite communications system, sources told The Wall Street Journal.

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