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Flames, explosions reported amid large Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg

Eyewitness footage taken by St. Petersburg residents show what appears to be Ukrainian drones flying through the air and the city's air defense systems at work.

kyivindependent.com3.4K pts17h agodiscuss

Barns, Go-Karts and Strip Malls: The Wild West of Private Schools That Collect Taxpayer Dollars

As private schools proliferate, states are choosing a hands-off approach to regulating them. The backgrounds of school founders — sometimes with criminal histories — often don’t matter

propublica.org3.2K pts18h agodiscuss

Do You Really Own Your Home? A Tax Revolt Says No.

The argument that property taxes make Americans renters in their own houses has fueled the biggest anti-tax uprising in half a century, and local governments are scrambling.

politico.com2.5K pts4h agodiscuss

America Has a Police Shortage

Many Americans have decided that their country’s problem is that it has too many police officers. In fact, it has too few.

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She Says Doctors Ignored Her Concerns About Her Pregnancy. For Many Black Women, It’s a Familiar Story.

Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth. Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a B...

propublica.org1.9K pts20h agodiscuss

Abdul El-Sayed flipped the script on a bigoted gotcha attempt

The Senate candidate made quick work of a town hall attendee's insistence that he disavow the Muslim Brotherhood.

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US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute over 'act of terror' against American photographer

Heidi Levine had been covering Palestinians' annual harvest of olives, which has been repeatedly disrupted by Israeli settlers. Settlers beat her and stole her passport, telephone, wallet and equipment, according to witnesses. She was taken to the hospital with broken vertebrae, and is now in moderate condition.

lemonde.fr1.2K pts18h agodiscuss

Romanian F-16s down two jet-powered drones after airspace incursion

The two drones were jet-powered, belonging to the Geran-family of attack drones frequently used by Russia to attack targets in Ukraine, according to Romania's Defense Ministry. The Ministry did not sp...

kyivindependent.com1.1K pts20h agodiscuss

Heat pumps and insulation would cut UK living costs more than new oilfields, study suggests

Warm homes plan would create 50,000 jobs, compared with about 1,100 for Rosebank oilfield, thinktank finds

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Hungary ready to allow Ukrainian grain transit to Western Europe, prime minister says

"If it just passes through the country, then obviously there is no obstacle to it," Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said.

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Smiling pope returns to Vatican after cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV's discharge on Saturday, four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery, ended a stretch of uncertainty that shook the Vatican and the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, less than two years into the Chicago-born pope's papacy.

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Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died

One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of Americans.

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Canada's prime minister says 'serious incident' caused a major fire at a military base in Alberta

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that a "serious incident" has caused a major fire at a military base in Alberta.

apnews.com768 pts17h agodiscuss

Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite ‘ceasefire'

Attacks hit several areas as UNICEF reports more than 340 children killed since 'ceasefire' began a year ago.

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On the campaign trail with Gabriel Zucman, the economist who wants to tax California's billionaires

The 39-year-old French-American Berkeley professor is campaigning to have voters approve, in a November 3 referendum, a measure that would temporarily impose a 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires living in the state. Some of his colleagues consider that his activism has begun to overshadow his scientific approach.

lemonde.fr674 pts15h agodiscuss

Why we just can’t quit the site formerly known as Twitter

By some measures Elon Musk’s $44bn purchase of the platform now called X has already paid for itself

ft.com621 pts15h agodiscuss

Key player in false Talarico rumor has history of online posts invoking Nazi Germany

Ryan Amacher, who played role in bid to damage campaign, has also made antisemitic and racist posts on social media

theguardian.com584 pts18h agodiscuss

Trump plows forward with plan to build the golf course of his dreams in DC

Regardless of how much it costs or how much is lost.

motherjones.com566 pts1h agodiscuss

Santa Fe, Las Cruces No Kings events focus on early voting • Source New Mexico

No Kings events on Saturday in Santa Fe and Las Cruces focused on early voting ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections.

sourcenm.com560 pts23h agodiscuss

Charleston No Kings organizers ask crowd to vote early in West Virginia • West Virginia Watch

Organizers of the No Kings rally in Charleston, West Virginia, had a simple message Saturday for the crowd who showed up to the state Capitol: vote early. The general election is Nov. 3 in West…

westvirginiawatch.com548 pts22h agodiscuss

Rioters loot stores, set fires in central Milan during cost-of-living protest

Rioters have clashed with police, looted stores and set fires in Milan’s main square in a protest against wars and rising living costs.

apnews.com501 pts19h agodiscuss

New Round of ‘No Kings’ Rallies Focuses on Getting Out the Vote

With midterm elections approaching, organizers of the demonstrations known for their anti-Trump sentiment are urging people to vote early.

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No Kings rallies across U.S. urge voters to cast ballots early ahead of midterms

The hundreds of planned events were being billed as nonpartisan, though they sought to build on nearly two years’ worth of No Kings marches and demonstrations by people upset with Trump’s presidency.

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Trump Endorses Netanyahu as Best U.S. Partner in Tight Israeli Election

The president praised the embattled prime minister for his endurance, saying any other candidate would be the “wrong Leader.”

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Trump says he will close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations

President Donald Trump says he plans to close a historic golf course in the nation's capital for 15 months and redevelop it despite an ongoing court challenge to his renovation plans.

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Europe can’t lead on nature at COP17 while cutting biodiversity cash at home

Europe's leadership at the COP17 in Yerevan next week will depend not only on what we defend in the negotiations, but also on what we are able to implement and finance at home.

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In outer Adelaide, what do residents think of the MotoGP parklands redevelopment?

The suburbs of Salisbury and Hallett Cove are a fair way from the city of Adelaide, the ABC has spoken to outer suburban residents to hear what they really think of the parklands redevelopment.

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Ukraine defies Trump by launching its largest-ever drone attack on St Petersburg

Attack on city’s energy infrastructure comes after US president struck diesel deal with Putin and waived new sanctions on Russia

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How a baseball coach led Sylmar's Mission College to its first women's tennis title

After 27 years in baseball, Joe Cascione founded the women’s tennis program at Mission College in 2022. Four seasons later, his Eagles posted a perfect 25-0 record.

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Barry Keoghan celebrates 34th birthday after 'hiding away' over online 'abuse'

Irish actor Barry Keoghan turns 34 on Sunday, Oct. 18. He has had a big year as he is starring in the four-part Beatles biopic project, but he had also spoken candidly about the negative side of fame

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Philly voters care about local issues, but election integrity fears make them wonder if their vote matters

A political communications expert explains how myths about election fraud can leave voters asking: What’s the point?

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Where did BYU and Utah land in the latest AP Top 25?

BYU climbed to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 after its win over Notre Dame. Utah moved to No. 10, and the Big 12 now has three teams in the top 10.

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Victorian Labor pledges $30-a-week public transport fare cap

Premier Ben Carroll has pledged to cap public transport fares at $30 a week if the Labor government is re-elected next month, the second transport capping pledge in as many days.

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Suncorp borrower's mortgage payments could spike amid transfer to ANZ

Suncorp mortgage borrowers have received an alarming email informing them ANZ's takeover could see their minimum monthly mortgage repayments increase by hundreds of dollars.

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Macron condemns "shocking" scenes of violence across France

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned on Sunday what he called the "dissenters" who looted and vandalised cities in "shocking" scenes across France ‌on the sidelines of protests over the cost of living.

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Man injured in suspected gang-related stabbing in downtown Half Moon Bay

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a Saturday night stabbing in downtown Half Moon Bay.

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Pope Leo XIV promises slow return to papal duties post-surgery

The 71-year-old pope spoke to followers gathered in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City days after undergoing surgery on his lung.

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Criminal networks threaten the Amazon. Indigenous leaders want the UN to act

Indigenous leaders from the Amazon are taking their fight against illegal mining, drug trafficking, and deforestation to a United Nations conference in Vienna next week.

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Ukraine and the U.S. are at odds over Starshield. Here's what to know

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he believes the U.S. government is behind his military's loss of normal access to the key satellite communications service used by the Ukrainian military.

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GCC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as Yemen fighting intensifies

Gulf ministers urge action against Houthis as fighting displaces more than 233,000 people across Yemen.

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Anthropic commits billions to a 'public benefit fund'

Anthropic said it wants to create a new charitable LLC with the company's stock as its sole asset.

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Macron says 'nothing justifies' violence in protests during address to nation

French President Emmanuel Macron said that "nothing justifies" violence during an address to the nation on Sunday, a day after demonstrations drew hundreds of thousands of people to the streets to protest the rising cost of living and poor school conditions. Police arrested more than 2,300 people over the weekend after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops.

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White House chaos overshadows Trump’s midterms push

Sacking of Katie Zacharia is latest in a week of embarrassing administration mis-steps

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Trump endorses ally Netanyahu in Israel election: 'Strong, Brave, and Brilliant'

It will be Israel's first vote since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023

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Trump's decision to import Russian diesel is an 'incentive to end the war,' energy secretary says

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Trump's decision to waive new sanctions on Russia would motivate it to end its war with Ukraine.

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Live updates: Four dead and dozens more wounded in fire at CFB Wainwright

Ontario mayoral candidate says her son is among the wounded

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Con O’Callaghan scores 2-5 as rampant Cuala outclass Castleknock to win third Dublin title

Dalkey side dismantle the underdogs’ kick-out to register the fourth biggest win in the history of Dublin county finals

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Movie clubs have popped up all over the Twin Cities. Here’s a guide to 7.

Despite the struggles of movie theaters in recent years, movie clubs have found an audience in Minneapolis.

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Russian drones strike industrial facility in Volyn Oblast, sparking fire as residents urged to evacuate

Russian drones struck an industrial facility in the town of Manevychi in Ukraine's Volyn Oblast, sparking a major fire, regional governor Roman Romaniuk said on Telegram on Oct. 18.

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