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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.

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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

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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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Ukraine hits Russian drone manufacturing plant in Rostov Oblast

Among the drones it produces are the Sarych, which uses video and thermal imaging equipment for surveillance, and the Klin, a loitering munition designed to strike targets, according to Ukraine's mili...

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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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How a retired Navajo Nation doctor earned a MacArthur genius grant for public art

Chip Thomas, a retired physician on the Navajo Reservation, is well known for his large photograhpic murals. Now, he's been recognized with a MacArthur "genius" grant.

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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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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.

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Trump’s Most Devoted Fans Forgave Him Everything. Then Came Epstein.

“We didn’t vote for the Epstein List to be covered up. We voted for Trump to arrest them."

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Romania shoots down two drones over the Black Sea

The drones were shot down by F-16 fighter jets some 20 kilometers southeast of the town of Sulina.

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How do you pull over a flying Tesla?

The regulatory ramifications of Elon Musk's latest publicity stunt.

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Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia's Vladimir Putin...

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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.

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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…

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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

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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.

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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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No Kings protests in Colorado meant to help protect the November election | Colorado Newsline

No Kings protests are planned throughout Colorado on Saturday, part of a nationwide event meant to help protect the November election.

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‘No Kings’ rallies are planned across Utah. This time, protesters are bringing their ballots.

The demonstrations are meant to mobilize people to cast their midterm ballots early, organizers said.

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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

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“Our Dear Friend Umar”: How We Uncovered That a Russian Oligarch Bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding

On social media and in tabloids, photos from Don Jr. and Bettina Trump’s Bahamas wedding were tightly curated. But sometimes, what — or, who — isn’t pictured is just as important as what is. Let’s go...

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From ‘A Little Princess’ to ‘Black Panther,’ how Hollywood films have reimagined the South Asian epic ‘Ramayana’

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Manchester City owner’s £55m housing loan while Burnham was mayor investigated

Scrutiny committee looks into financing of Manchester Life project as PM promises ‘full transparency’ A £55m loan to Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi owner will be investigated as part of a review into a fund for housing projects while Andy Burnham was mayor. The prime minister has faced weeks of scrutiny over his links to Manchester City’s super-rich owners after the club was found guilty of boosting its income by £900m in a nine-year breach of financial rules. Continue reading...

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Carrefour CEO says 50 of its stores and almost 20 supermarkets were ransacked during riots in France

Riots swept across France on Saturday after initially peaceful demonstrations turned violent.

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Across Farm Country, Economic Discontent Strains Republican Coalition

Farmers and ranchers have supported President Trump for a decade. But the war in Iran, tariffs and other administration policies have soured some on the G.O.P.

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Apple’s HomeView Offers Tantalizing Preview of a Future Robotic Version

Also: The company is planning Nov. 6 retail store reset, indicating potential Mac release date.

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Egypt says ready to give Saudi Arabia necessary support amid Houthi conflict

Egypt is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its security and stability, the presidency said on Sunday, as Yemen's ‌Iran-aligned Houthis intensify their attacks on the world's largest oil exporter.

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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.

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Dozens of orangutans saved from Indonesia blazes as region grapples with haze

Dozens of critically endangered orangutans have been rescued in recent weeks from rampant wildfires burning across Indonesia that have cloaked the region in toxic haze, conservation groups said.

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Chelsea goalkeeper gives update from hospital after clashing heads with Everton defender

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has undergone successful surgery on a fractured jaw following a clash of heads during a 2-0 win at Everton.

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Mexico's beleaguered Pacific coast braces for another storm in record hurricane year

El Niño has brought more -- and stronger -- storms to the Pacific Ocean. People on Mexico's western coastline are exhausted

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Nottingham Forest v Arsenal: Premier League – live

Minute-by-minute report: Join Daniel Harris for updates as the defending champions visit the City Ground

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Four Waterford family members killed in house fire arrive at church before funeral

Johnville football club, where 12-year-old Callum English played, provided a guard of honour on Sunday

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Theranos-Style Fraud Has Become the Norm

Elizabeth Holmes was ahead of her time.

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Bessent warns Zelenskyy to 'be very careful' about claims U.S. is throttling Starlink

Starlink, high-speed satellite internet provided by Elon Musk's SpaceX, is critical to Ukraine's defense.

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Up to ten TUS students seeking housing assistance weekly

Up to 10 students at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) are asking the students union for help with homelessness every week.

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Explosion and fire at Canadian military base lead to multiple deaths

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Zacharia posts altered photos of Trump’s Oval Office desk

Advocates for East Potomac Park said they believe a blurred image on the president’s desk is of a golf course at the center of a legal fight.

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John Swinney versus Andy Burnham: the intriguing new rivalry in British politics

Scottish National Party holds its shindig in Aberdeen, while UK prime minister attempts spoiler visit to Motherwell

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Two killed and at least 17 injured as Russia and Ukraine trade blows on power infrastructure

Ukraine used more than 1,000 drones to target Russian oil depots, logistics facilities and datacentres Two people have been killed and at least 17 injured as Russia and Ukraine continue to trade strikes on each other’s power infrastructure in the wake of the breakdown of Donald Trump’s short-lived and unilaterally declared “energy ceasefire”. One person was killed and 15 wounded overnight after Ukraine used more than 1,000 drones to target Russian oil depots, logistics facilities and datacentres in one of its largest ever aerial bombardments. Continue reading...

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Defence Minister en route to Alberta after deadly fire at CFB Wainwright

David McGuinty confirmed multiple casualties and injuries at the military base related to the incident

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Zelenskyy: Not right to 'compare me and Putin'

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French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting mar protests

France is reeling from widespread damage caused by violent protests that saw 1,800 people arrested

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Collapsing tower in Limoges 'one of the defining images' of the France riots

Many people have been out to have a look at the damage

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The Wylie opens in Pittsburgh's Lower Hill District

The Wylie has opened in Pittsburgh's Lower Hill District, adding a 3,500-capacity concert venue near Downtown and PPG Paints Arena.

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Gaza families fear food shortages as Israel halts commercial shipments

Residents report rising prices as the latest restrictions bite, leaving families unable to afford extra supplies.

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Olympic canoeist at center of Reflecting Pool controversy becomes Trump foil | CNN Politics

David Hearn, cleared of allegations that he intentionally damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, is now fighting to save a public golf course

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