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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica

The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...

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Finland orders halt to work on Google data centers over environmental concerns

Regulators have ordered the company representing the US web giant in Finland to stop building data centers until it can demonstrate compliance with environmental laws. Officials are investigating whether trees and soil were cleared before the company carried out an impact study.

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Hayley Williams unleashes profanity-filled response to DHS telling her to ‘thank’ ICE

‘We suggest Ms. Williams to thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice,’ the DHS said

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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims

Cornell University trustees have announced that former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will review how the university handles sexual misconduct complaints.

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Study: Shock gloves traumatized Army volunteers

After tests, military personnel said "just seeing the glove" that ICE plans to adopt scared them into obedience.

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Eva Marie Saint, star of North by Northwest and On the Waterfront, dies aged 102

Landmark roles were in 50s classics directed by Elia Kazan and Alfred Hitchcock, before going on to play Superman’s adoptive mother in later life Eva Marie Saint, one of the last survivors of Hollywood’s golden age of the 1940s and 50s, has died aged 102. Her screen work spanned six decades: Saint made her screen debut opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s celebrated thriller North by Northwest, and in one of her last screen appearances played Superman’s adoptive mother Martha Kent in the 2006 superhero film Superman Returns. A family spokesman said on Tuesday that Saint had died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

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Discovery of 11 bodies in Johannesburg exposes scale of violence against women

Since July, the bodies of women found either naked or half-naked and brutally beaten have been discovered on the outskirts of the South African capital. Although the theory of a serial predator has faded, the grim reality of widespread daily violence against women in the country has become undeniable.

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They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth.

Two Florida women had to attend virtual court hearings while in labor to argue for their right to choose their own medical care. As their state pushes to expand some types of medical freedom, it has a...

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The $1 Trillion Black Box

The U.S. military budget is vast and opaque. Projects touted as engineering marvels end up facing years of delays and ballooning costs. ProPublica has launched a series to report on the Pentagon’s spe...

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California officials condemn Trump for saying Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

State and local officials called the president’s remarks “deranged” and “irresponsible.”

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US DAFs Donate Millions to Groups Linked to India’s Far-Right

Donor-advised funds allow individuals and foundations to give money to charities while remaining anonymous.

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Trump ran on lowering prices. Now most Americans blame him for them.

An October poll also found that most blame Trump's policies for making affordability struggles worse.

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Christian nationalism's grip on American faith is finally breaking

I helped build the religious right. After ICE killings, I saw what could replace it.

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Former German spy chief arrested for espionage, treason

August Hanning, who ran Germany's Federal Intelligence Service between 1998 and 2005, is suspected of charges including 'attempted treason' and 'espionage,' according to a statement from federal prosecutors on Tuesday.

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Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West Bank

Jaafar Ashtiyeh was covering violence against olive farmers when settlers set upon him with the butts of their guns Armed Israeli settlers beat a photographer in the presence of Israeli soldiers, hospitalising him, as he covered worsening settler violence against olive farmers in the occupied West Bank. Jaafar Ashtiyeh, a 58-year-old veteran photographer for Agence France-Presse in Palestine, was assaulted by a group of settlers, who beat him with the butts of their guns, despite him being marked as press. He was assaulted in view of about a dozen armed Israeli soldiers. Continue reading...

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US Senator Murphy says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar

Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy said the US Department of Defense denied him access to a key US military base in ‌Qatar during a visit to the Middle East, describing it as part of a US government effort to conceal the impact of the Iran war.

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Our Reporter Spent 10 Weeks Gambling on DraftKings. Here Are 5 Things He Learned.

ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson immersed himself in the world of online sports betting on DraftKings to test the limits of the company’s “responsible gaming” safeguards. Here are five things he learn...

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Politicians slam Trump's suggestion that Iran ‘take' San Diego, Los Angeles

Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.

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Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-Winning 'On the Waterfront' Actress, Dead at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress in 'On the Waterfront' and 'North by Northwest,' has died at age 102.

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US stocks rise to a record on expectations for companies to make even fatter profits

The U.S. stock market hit an all-time high as expectations rise for companies to keep making more money.

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Soldiers Wounded in Iran Say DOD Made Them Get Their Own Treatment

The service members were left to fend for themselves.

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Armed individuals from Belarus threaten Latvian soldiers at border, followed by another breach

"The escorts of the illegal migrants, who were located on the Belarusian side, were armed, issued threats to (Latvian) soldiers, and also actively urged and drove the migrant group toward Latvia," Lat...

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Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear

The shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees worked so powerfully during a military exercise that participants felt intense pain, stopped fighting and feared additional exposures.

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Despite intensified Russian attacks, 62% of Ukrainians ready to endure war as long as needed, poll finds

The share has remained largely unchanged since late July and early August, despite the beginning of intensified Russian attacks using jet-powered drones and strikes on civilian infrastructure.

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Paramount Closes Its Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery

After a legal battle, Paramount has finally acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. The new company, Skydance, combines Hollywood studios, streaming services and cable networks.

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IEA to meet Wednesday over proposed release of reserves, say two EU diplomats

The governing board of the International Energy Agency will hold an informal ‌meeting at 1300 local time on Wednesday to discuss the proposed release of oil and diesel stocks, said two European Union ⁠diplomats.

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Councillors back proposal to honour "legendary footballer" Ciarán Kilkenny in Dublin 15

"He's a local lad here from Carpenterstown, he's a local schoolteacher," said Fine Gael Councillor Ted Leddy, who proposed the motion. "A mural or something like that would be very appropriate."

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Messi signs off in tears after one last Argentina master class

The 39-year-old's final bow in front of more than ‌85,000 fans at a packed Monumental stadium was less about football and more a national celebration of Messi's service to the national team.

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Christa Pike is awake after failed execution as her attorneys seek more information

Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, is awake and speaking after surviving a failed execution attempt.

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Intel to Keep Working on Elon Musk’s Terafab Chipmaking Venture

Intel Corp. will continue to work with Elon Musk on Terafab, an audacious attempt by the trillionaire to break into the production of cutting-edge chips, according to Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan.

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Yemen's displaced children dream of returning to school

More than 137,000 students in conflict zones lose access to education, deepening Yemen's already dire schooling crisis.

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EU quietly braces for nightmare scenario of multiple-casualty hybrid attack

Diplomats are discussing emergency teams, EU funding and crisis communications, while some capitals warn Brussels risks duplicating NATO.

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Sumo’s officiating cohort is a world of its own

Gyōji inhabit a world every bit as steeped in tradition as that of the wrestlers they officiate.

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‘Lawyers should be running to courts’ to stop coal approvals after landmark ruling, NSW MP says

High court finding in favour of Hunter Valley community group sets precedent other environmentalists should follow, advocate says

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VIEW India raises policy rate by 25 bps in first hike in nearly four years

The Indian central bank raised its benchmark repo rate INREPO=ECI by 25 basis points to 5.5% on Wednesday, marking the first rise in nearly four years amid mounting inflation and strong economic growth. COMMENTARY: ABHIJIT SURYA, SENIOR APAC ECONOMIST, CAPITAL ECONOMICS, MUMBAI

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Niamh O’Brien: tributes paid to ‘beautiful Irish dancer, performer, wife, mother and much-loved member of Irish dance community’

Funeral arrangements yet to be announced for wife of Michael Flatley following her death this week

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LIVE: Protests in Paris over school conditions

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CRH to buy aggregates operations in Denmark and Finland

Value of deal was not disclosed

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Is a waterfront city stadium actually on the cards for Canberra?

A new proposal would place a stadium near the next stage of light rail and within walking distance of the capital's nightlife.

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LIVE: View of Gaza City on October 7 anniversary

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EU toughens China stance ahead of Šefčovič’s Beijing visit

Policymakers in the European Parliament want the bloc to address more than the trade imbalance.

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Projected cost of Dublin District Heating Project rises to more than €130 million

It would use extra heat from the Poolbeg rubbish incinerator to warm water and send it through pipes underground, into buildings in the city, to keep homes and offices cosy without burning additional fossil fuels.

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'I have nothing left to give': emotion and tears as Messi retires from Argentina team

Fans paid fervent tribute to perhaps the greatest player to grace a football pitch.

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Christa Pike awake after lethal injection as lawyers seek answers

Christa Pike remains shackled to her hospital bed with burned and blistered arms, while Tennessee has suspended executions and its prison chief has resigned.

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Pacific's new climate fund gets $15 million boost but remains far below target

Nations including Fiji and Ireland said on Wednesday they were donating about $15 million to a fund to finance climate resilience and adaptation projects in Pacific islands, but pledges remain far below the fund's target.

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Massive Russian attack on 7 October: 161 aerial assets brought down, hits at 18 locations

Russia is targeting Kyiv, Kharkiv and other regions with missiles and Shahed drones, hitting 18 locations as air defence units intercepted 161 assets.

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Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty

A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge that he abused his position to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over $40 million.

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Jaguar unveils $130,500 electric vehicle two years after controversial rebrand

The launch comes as luxury rivals Ferrari and Bentley also push into EVs, seeking to test wealthy buyer's appetite for going electric.

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Tokyo’s historic Hyakudan Kaidan building reopens after one year

A new event features fewer exhibits than in the past to allow visitors to better experience the architecture and its ornaments from the 1930s.

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