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'This cannot be a coincidence' — Ukraine's Starlink access restricted without warning, Zelensky adviser says

Ukraine relies on Starlink to operate its mid-strike drones in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead.

It’s especially intimidating for immigrants suffering abuse to call 911. With this in mind, Congress has long treated people who need help as victims, not targets for deportation. Under the Trump admi...

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Editorial: Donald Trump is helping Russia win the war

It's already been said many times that the U.S., under President Donald Trump, was turning its back on Ukraine. But the past few days show something worse than abandonment: Trump is now actively help...

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Oil Regulators Found Hundreds of Wells Violating Oklahoma Rules. Then They Ignored Their Findings.

Oklahoma took on an ambitious project to catalog all of the state’s injection wells, which shoot toxic waste generated by oil drilling back into the ground. Despite records showing risk of drinking wa...

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New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.

Officials in New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, made plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Neither plan took into account how the construction of three new data centers could upend climate goals in both...

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'We ask for teachers, they send us police': This Paris suburb school has become a symbol of the protest movement

High school students, teachers and lawyers were joined by the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday outside a high school in Saint-Denis, the largest suburb of Paris and one of the most underprivileged.

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Russian strikes on Ukraine energy sites leave 600,000 without power, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian ballistic missile strike had 'targeted' Ukraine's energy infrastructure despite an energy ceasefire announced by Trump.

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DOJ issues subpoenas in probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status, including to family members

The subpoenas were sent just days before federal agents searched the progressive ‘squad’ member’s home.

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Zelensky arrives in UK as London vows to speed up anti-drone missile deliveries for Ukraine

The British government announced an air defense missile package worth 45 million pounds (around $60 million) for Ukraine, as the country faces an intensifying onslaught of Russian missiles and drones.

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A new generation of activists is leading the American left's socialist awakening

Galvanized by figures like Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani, a new left is on the rise in the United States, attracting many young people. Candidates from this movement, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America hope to win decisive races in the November 3 midterm elections.

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Zelensky says ‘people will die’ because of Starlink decision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned there could be dire consequences after his government reported that its air defense mechanisms had been mired by unannounced limitations on SpaceX sate…

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Palantir is worming its way into the British state – it’s time to curb this controversial US company’s influence | George Monbiot

Tom Watson has said ‘mob rule’ must not decide public contracts. Perhaps he should take a look at his new employer, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing Presid...

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The EPA is about to hand oil and gas companies a huge methane-related gift

Rolling back regulations will give industry players “exactly what they’ve long wanted.”

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Voters near data centers are ditching the GOP in droves

Most data centers are being built in red, rural areas. They're pushing voters to the left.

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now

A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage - at least, not until…

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Ukraine Says New Starlink Speed Limit Is Disrupting Its Attacks

Drone attacks over Russian-occupied Ukraine were affected, military units and Kyiv officials said.

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Inflation Rose to 3.7% in September, Hotter Than Expected

Consumer prices were up 3.7% in September from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday, hotter than August’s gain of 3.4%.

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I Bet like a Problem Gambler (On Purpose.) DraftKings Made Me a VIP.

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Starlink restrictions deprive Ukraine of effective defence against jet-powered Shahed drones

Starlink restrictions are affecting Ukrainian interceptors used against Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, depriving Ukraine of one of its few effective defence options.

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ICE sued for refusing to return detainees' papers and property

One plaintiff is jobless after his work authorization was taken. The agency also won't return his wedding ring.

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Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery

Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.

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Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in the UK because of Palestine Action support

Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales because of her support for group Sally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action. The Irish novelist, whose books include Normal People and Conversations With Friends, said her public support for the direct action group meant she could no longer receive royalties from UK sales. Continue reading...

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Ukraine Loses Starlink Access as Musk Says Zelenskiy Went “Too Far”

SpaceX suddenly throttled access to Starlink with no warning, Ukraine says.

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More expensive gas, semiconductors likely pushed up inflation last month

Inflation likely worsened in September in one of the last price reports the government will issue before the midterm elections that have been heavily defined by concerns over affordability.

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US states seek children's data protections in Character.AI bankruptcy

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A group of 40 state attorneys general on Wednesday urged a US bankruptcy judge in Delaware to protect young users of Character.AI and keep their ‌data safe during the AI companion company's bankruptcy.

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Russian authorities move to evict Ukrainian and Russian war refugees from temporary shelters south of Moscow. Many have nowhere else to go. — Meduza

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Anthropic revenue jumps to $16.8bn in third quarter

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Jimmy Butler, Paul George, James Harden among All-Stars failed to win a title in Philly. Can LeBron?

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Fatal crash closes Silverado Trail near famed Napa winery

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ASML posts record sales and warns it can’t keep up with AI demand

Dutch equipment supplier ASML warned on Wednesday that its planned supply of machines will not fully meet customers’ AI-driven demand in 2027 and 2028, as it reported record quarterly sales of around €11.7 billion and lifted the lower end of its full-year sales forecast.

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Across the US, people don’t want data centers coming to their communities

Opposition to data centers is widespread across the US, uniting people despite other differences on political and environmental issues.

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Santa Ana Winds Prompt Fire Warnings in Southern California

The first Santa Ana winds of the season are arriving this week in Southern California, where the most severe warnings were in place for Thursday and Friday.

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DHS rejects watchdog’s call for ICE to use auto-activated body cameras

The Government Accountability Office said the technology would improve oversight and public trust. ICE officers have not had body cameras activated in recent shootings.

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Oops: Trump Attacked A Key Democrat For A Policy Her GOP Opponent Praised

The president claimed Democrats wanted to reimpose hefty taxes on the estates of wealthy people — but it turns out the call is coming from inside the house.

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Netanyahu hails gains as Colombia opens Jerusalem embassy

Colombia in August inaugurated a hard-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella, who quickly fulfilled promises to move the embassy to Jerusalem. 'The global woke coalition just went down,' Netanyahu said on Wednesday at a ceremony to inaugurate the embassy, referring to the left-wing Latin Americans who were critical of Israel.

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