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Meet the Billionaire and Rising GOP Mega-Donor Who’s Gaming the Tax System

Susquehanna founder and TikTok investor Jeff Yass has avoided $1 billion in taxes while largely escaping public scrutiny. He’s now pouring his money into campaigns to cut taxes and support election de...

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The EPA is quietly killing its web archive

Tens of thousands of documents on contamination, clean power, and Trump's climate deletions are now scheduled to disappear.

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After Millions in Stolen SNAP Benefits, Trump Administration Moves to Fight Theft

A week after ProPublica reported how organized crime is stealing food stamp benefits — aided by the government’s refusal to update benefit-card technology — the Department of Agriculture announced pla...

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Ken Paxton’s Trust Gave a $600,000 Infusion to a Convicted Fraudster’s Company

The blind trust’s investment in Wildcatter offers a new, unreported look at the attorney general’s financial ties with the very type of business executives whose prosecutions he typically celebrates.

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US lawmakers demand answers from Elon Musk over Ukraine Starlink restrictions

In a public letter, Democratic Senators and Representatives listed five questions concerning Starlink restrictions impacting Ukrainian forces, addressed to Musk. The demand comes as Ukrainian forces c...

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Todd Blanche swears arrest of Virginia Democrat isn’t “political payback”

Trust me, bro.

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Cuba mocks US 'desperation' calling on Cubans to work with CIA

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Friday, called for Cubans to make 'discreet' contact with the American intelligence services as Washington seeks to force an end to the island's communist government.

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ICE wants robot dogs. Boston Dynamics' workers urge company to 'cancel the sale'

Dozens of employees at Boston Dynamics have petitioned the company to stop the sale of its robot dogs to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Ebola vaccine trial begins in DR Congo

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X: 'Science gives us hope. Today, in Bunia DRC, the first participants were vaccinated in a new Ebola vaccine trial called Tumaini, which means 'hope' in Swahili.'

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Palmer Luckey is launching a genetically engineered war dog startup

The Anduril billionaire's latest plan: a dog with "advanced cybernetic Augments, software, and battlefield situational awareness."

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Starshield operations restored to speeds of more than 400 km/h, Ukraine's Defense Ministry says

"We record a speed of more than 400 kilometers per hour, the connection is stable," the ministry said.

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How EU ships are still able to carry Trump's Russian diesel despite so many sanctions

A ship called the Agioi Fanendes, which had just left Russia's Baltic Sea port of Primorsk, was carrying 40,000 metric tons to New York and had been traveling westwards through the Baltic Sea ever sin...

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Jared Kushner Threatens to Sue Over Damning Phone Hack Report

A bombshell report exposed Kushner’s close financial ties to foreign governments.

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Jet Fuel Hits $206 A Barrel, Highest Price Since Iran War Began

The price of jet fuel has crossed the $200-a-barrel mark, the highest this year with no maximum in sight.

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‘Eagle’s Nest,’ Nazi-Era Guesthouse in German Alps, Is Gutted by Fire

The police said on Saturday that the structure, a tourist attraction for decades, was probably not salvageable. A man was arrested in connection with the blaze.

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250,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees

The rally comes amid a political row over the sustainability of Spain's pension scheme and the cost of living, ahead of a parliamentary election next month.

lemonde.fr663 pts1h agodiscuss

Trump Refuses to Explain Starlink Shutoff as Ukraine Says He’s Lying

Ukraine is still struggling with Starlink access, and Donald Trump doesn’t seem to care.

newrepublic.com649 pts14h agodiscuss

A candidate said Iowans don’t ride bikes. The state has a famous bike tour.

The state’s 900,000 cyclists say people do indeed ride in Iowa, which each summer hosts the world’s largest, longest-running citizen bike tour.

washingtonpost.com635 pts16h agodiscuss

New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more

Critics decry Trump administration rule that lets hunters lure bears with human foods on federal lands in Alaska

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A D.C. park was made 'for the pleasure of the people.' Trump's plan would change that

Trump's most recent rendering of East Potomac Park overtakes the D.C. peninsula with a sprawling golf course, without the grassy areas and road beloved by locals. That's prompted grassroots pushback.

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Additional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreak

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,588 cases across the country, more than double the tally in 2025 Federal health authorities reported an additional 178 cases of measles in the US this week, as the vaccine-preventable illness continues to sicken people across at least 43 outbreaks. The new data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) comes as experts criticize the agency for lack of transparency, and as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr takes steps to further upend US vaccine infrastructure. Continue reading...

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Blaze engulfs Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ mountain retreat in Bavaria

About 200 firefighters deployed to tackle the blaze at former Nazi retreat in a remote part of southern Germany German police said Saturday they had detained a suspect after a fire at Adolf Hitler’s former mountain retreat, known as the Eagle’s Nest, in the state of Bavaria. About 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze at the Nazi dictator’s remote and difficult-to-access Kehlsteinhaus residence, on the peak of Obersalzberg in southern Germany. Continue reading...

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Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say

The Trump administration has suggested that state prosecutors don’t have jurisdiction to investigate federal officers, while Minnesota officials have said they don’t trust the federal government to in...

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45-Year-Old Republican Candidate Sued by His Own Parents

Derek Wulf, a 45-year-old man with a wife and two children, owes his parents rent.

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Ilhan Omar’s fundraising spikes after federal raid on her home

The Minnesota Democrat took in more than $1.5 million on the day of and day after the Oct. 12 search.

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Opinion: Offering cash for votes is quite common throughout history — but here’s why it doesn’t work • Kansas Reflector

Opinion by Kenneth Greene: Cash for votes may seem like a straightforward way to win support, but my research shows that offering people money rarely changes their vote.

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Fox News Loses It Over Mamdani Explainer On Constitutional Rights: 'How Is This Not Illegal?'

Fox News contributor Joe Concha said the New York City mayor should be “hauled in front of Congress” over the video.

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Starlink back to 'the level ⁠we need' in Ukraine, President Zelenskyy says

The Starlink satellite system is back to operating at the speed Ukraine needs after slowing down for more than a week, damaging Kyiv's ability to defend itself from Russian attacks, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

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Zelenskyy says Starlink is working again in Ukraine and thanks Americans who 'took this seriously'

Zelenskyy's comments came after a chaotic 10-day period when connection speeds for Starlink were throttled in Ukraine.

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Obama endorses progressive insurgent Angie Nixon for Senate in Florida

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Mass protests challenge Macron as French police use tear gas and water cannons

Over 100,000 people marched in Paris and other French cities Saturday, protesting school funding and rising living costs.

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Toronto company launches a healthier vaping device – and Big Tobacco is sniffing around

Greentank, started by the grandsons of Shoppers Drug Mart founder Murray Koffler, have developed a device they say reduces the dangers of vaping to nearly zero

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AI models may not be so opaque after all

A glimmer of hope for those worried about AI safety

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Libya's Dbeibah says ready to address Egypt's maritime concerns

The prime minister of Libya's UN-recognised Government of National Unity told Egypt's intelligence chief his government was ready to ‌address Cairo's concerns over Mediterranean maritime boundaries and economic waters, his office said on Saturday.

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Relief for Slegers as Russo rescues Arsenal against Tottenham in WSL

Arsenal recorded their first WSL win since the opening day of the season as they came from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1 in the north London derby

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'I miss him.' Lakers reunite with Rui Hachimura in first game against Clippers

Rui Hachimura, who signed with the Clippers in the offseason, received a warm welcome from Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic before the Clippers' loss to the Lakers.

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Belgian protesters and police skirmish at anti-government demonstrations in Brussels

The clashes were smaller than those that took place last week in Belgium and France.

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There’s a sailor-mouth epidemic in politics. A former speechwriter unpacks the trend.

Politicians are trying hard to appear authentic—four letters at a time

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Older Grandparents Have More Aches and Pains—and More Money for Grandkids

Adults who often serve as vital caregivers confront what it means to welcome grandchildren later in life.

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As the U.S. tries to reduce its reliance on China for rare earths, a few ventures are betting that the quickest route to new supply goes through the junkyard

Recycling ventures are part of a drive to loosen China’s chokehold on the critical minerals.

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I Sleep Mere Feet From My Roommate’s Bedroom. I Know Exactly What’s Going On In There.

They think I don't know but they're wrong.

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Slate Pears Game 436: Oct. 24, 2026

Today's puzzle has four pears.

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Collagen vs. glucosamine: Which is better for arthritis?

When it comes to treating arthritis, there is no shortage of recommendations. But what actually works?

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3 bonds are on the California ballot. Here's a last-minute voter guide to make sense of them

Californians will decide on $44 billion in bonds when the vote on Propositions 1, 37 and 38. They'd take out debt to pay for housing and medical research.

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Alameda County authorities investigating custody-related death of Oakland woman

An Oakland woman was found unresponsive with a “ligature” around her neck three days after she was booked into Santa Rita Jail, authorities said.

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Pedestrian killed by carjacked vehicle in Baltimore hit-and-run, police say

A hit-and-run on Harford Road left a pedestrian dead Friday night after he was struck by a carjacked vehicle, marking the third fatal crash in Baltimore in a three-day span.

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Infantino says he's supported by 'vast, vast majority' of soccer ahead of FIFA elections

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has the backing of the “vast, vast majority” of soccer despite his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

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Meta Unseats Musk as Tech Villain for Lula in Brazil’s Election

A new villain is emerging in the closing stretch of Brazil’s bitterly contested presidential election: Meta Platforms Inc.

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Washington school safety experts talk about mission, funding, challenges

KUOW’s All Things Considered asked about efforts to keep Washington state schools safe, including physical safety measures on school campuses, how threats are assessed and prevented, and funding for those efforts. The Washington approach is layered, and there are no simple answers.

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Storm Boelo: 'People are bracing' for 80mph winds

'We are likely to see similar levels of disruption'

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