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Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal

The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing...

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Massive Google data center project faces growing opposition in central France

A planned data center near Châteauroux faces mounting local opposition, with concerns over environmental impact and a lack of transparency surrounding this massive infrastructure. A protest is set to take place on Saturday, October 17.

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and Washington Post photographer in West Bank

The settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives and beat Heidi Levine, a veteran photojournalist. Witnesses said Israeli soldiers did nothing to halt the violence.

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Musk asked Trump to restrict Ukraine's Starlink service, Telegraph reports

Four sources familiar with the discussion said that Elon Musk approached U.S. President Donald Trump with the idea of slowing down Ukraine's Starlink service on the battlefield.

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Israeli settlers attack US photojournalist covering West Bank violence

Heidi Levine, a veteran photographer, was hospitalized, with doctors saying she had suffered from 'lacerations.' The Israeli police said it opened an investigation into the incident.

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US lawmaker introduces bill blocking Trump's Russian diesel deal

"This deal won't lower costs for the American people, who are already paying forTrump's failed war of choice in Iran. It will hand Putin millions of dollars to continue slaughtering Ukrainian civilian...

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How Judges Eviscerated Trump’s DOJ Voter Data Lawsuits — ProPublica

Over the past year, the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., to demand their unredacted voter rolls. The vast majority of cases have been thrown out.

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New York City college student dead after being drugged with fentanyl and raped in her dorm room, prosecutors say

Another student was also drugged in the Fashion Institute of Technology dorm room but survived. Two men have been arrested and charged in the incident.

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Zelensky resumes strikes on Russian refineries, Trump brands them 'a disgrace'

The end of the truce called for by the US president marks an escalation in tensions between Zelensky and Trump, following a deal between Washington and Moscow on the delivery of Russian diesel fuel.

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Trump waives latest Russia sanctions amid growing Ukraine-US tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a broad waiver of sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on Oct. 16.

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Judge Threatens To Sanction Trump After He Backs Out Of Deposition In $10 Billion BBC Case

The BBC told the court this week Trump was supposed to be deposed Friday, but his lawyers said he had “other matters of national importance” to attend to.

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Whitewashing Tucker Carlson

The New York Times and NPR recently failed to convey just how extreme the former Fox host's has become.

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Could Tesla’s flying car send sales and shares soaring?

Tesla revealed its next-generation Roadster on Thursday in Texas, with one of the three new versions performing a jaw-dropping kickflip and demonstrating flying capabilities. However, analysts contacted by Euronews Business do not expect the model to generate significant revenue.

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Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House * Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the Ukrainian military’s access to the Starlink satellite internet service has not yet been fully restored, as media reports suggested the order to throttle the service had come from within the White House. Zelenskyy met European leaders on Friday in Brussels, where he asked the EU for another €70bn next year to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia. Continue reading...

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

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The many ways Trump is kneecapping white-collar crime enforcement

"Are we blowing a big bubble of potential corporate fraud that will come to harm us all?”

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Mar-a-Lago face won't save you

Aesthetics may be an entry point to power. But against the backdrop of pervasive misogyny, it only leaves a trail of crusty lashes and hair extensions.

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CDC reports 4,410 measles cases as outbreak grows

The US CDC on Friday reported 4,410 measles cases nationwide as of October 15, an increase of 330 from its last update a ‌week ago, as an outbreak of the highly contagious disease continues.

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Israeli settlers burn olive trees, injure journalist in West Bank attack

Clad in black and their faces masked, dozens of militant Israeli settlers burned olive trees and threw rocks at Palestinians in a coordinated attack on Friday on a West Bank village's annual harvest that injured at least two people including a journalist.

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Congress members condemn Israeli settler attack on Washington Post photographer

Some lawmakers called for an investigation into the attack on veteran photojournalist Heidi Levine as she was reporting in the West Bank.

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Why I Left the Network

Those who need therapy often have to pay out of pocket or go without care, even if they have health insurance. Hundreds of mental health providers told us they fled networks because insurers made thei...

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U.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single year

The Treasury Department published the U.S. budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year.

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine

President signed the legislation championed by late senator Lindsey Graham last month but has waived the restrictions as they were due to come into effect Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause on the legislation passed by both chambers was in the national interest. In an executive order on Friday, the US president said he was waiving many ⁠sanctions, restrictions and duties ⁠on Russia, in a move that comes as he has been publicly criticising ⁠Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, including suggesting that Ukraine needs a new leader. Continue reading...

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Israeli settlers beat Palestinians and a U.S. photojournalist in West Bank attacks

Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians as they were harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank on Friday, injuring several people including a photojournalist working for The Washington Post.

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Elon Musk Spends Heavily to Back Ken Paxton’s Senate Bid in Texas

The world’s richest person, who has become the biggest known midterm donor, gave $158 million to a group that quickly spent that much to help Mr. Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas.

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Spain’s far left fails to unite ahead of November vote

Division a blow for Pedro Sánchez’s chances of remaining in office.

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This healthcare education CEO is on his 4th chief of staff in 5 years -- by choice

Covista CEO Steve Beard hires a new chief of staff every few years, bringing in fresh perspectives as his leadership needs evolve.

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German foreign minister ties Trump’s anti-Ukraine turn to U.S. elections

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said sharp criticism by President Donald Trump of Ukraine’s leadership was linked to the U.S. midterm elections, Reuters reported on Oct. 16.

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The Alberta voters who want leverage – but not independence

Separatist organizers are trying to persuade fence-sitters that they can use their vote to send a message to the rest of the federation

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Joyful farewell at the Paris Opera for star ballerina Dorothée Gilbert

The dancer, who chose 'L'Histoire de Manon,' created in 1974 by Kenneth MacMillan, for her final ballet at the Palais Garnier, received a standing ovation that lasted nearly 35 minutes.

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I lost my job right before having my first child. My wife and I took the opportunity to level up our side hustle.

Felipe Rochi's wife was pregnant when he lost one of his sources of income. The two decided to build up a side hustle they'd started working on.

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Tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia on Friday, UKMTO says

An unknown projectile ‌struck a tanker 68 nautical miles northeast of Saudi Arabia's Jubail on Friday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a ⁠report on Saturday.

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Slovakia, Hungary won't join 70 billion euro EU package sought by Ukraine, Fico says

Zelensky asked EU leaders for an additional 70 billion euros to help cover Ukraine's defense and "resilience" needs in 2027, as Kyiv grapples with a budget shortfall amid escalating Russian attacks.

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Stinky business: south London bike shop hit by ‘unbearable’ stench from Thames Water sewer

Owner and mechanics fear for their health and future of the Herne Hill shop with no date for fixing problem The leafy south London neighbourhood of Herne Hill is a haven for cyclists who can often be seen lapping the local parks and refuelling at the many cafes that line the suburban streets. But there is something foul in the air of this corner of the capital – and for once it’s not the traffic fumes hitting bicycle riders. A toxic stench thought to be caused by untreated sewage stuck in Thames Water drains has been emanating from the subterranean depths for months, most likely caused by the summer’s lack of rain. Continue reading...

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Three men sentenced to more than 158 years in prison for murders of Australian and US surfers

Three men have been sentenced to 158 years and nine months each for the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend.

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UK–EU relations are being reset. British musicians touring Europe must be part of the deal

The UK government has once again put touring in Europe on the agenda. As London and Brussels rebuild their relationship, cultural mobility should be treated as part of the economic infrastructure, rather than as an afterthought.

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Honeybees are barging aside wild pollinators in hunt for pollen and nectar, study finds

As a surge in beekeepers has lead to increased numbers of honeybees, researchers record them pushing bumblebees and other rival species away from flowers

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Squash down: smaller pumpkins expected this Halloween after drought in England

Data shows 2026 could be worst harvest on record, as growers suggest painting faces on vegetables instead of carving

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How Much Could One Banana Cost? A Lot More!

Despite skyrocketing inflation and a complex supply chain, cheap bananas remain an American staple.

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Penguin Colony review – an Antarctic odyssey of Nazis and Lovecraftian horrors

This odd but absorbing adventure sends you waddling across Antarctica in search of an eldritch entity – uncovering a world far stranger than it first appears

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An American pope brings American-style governance to the Vatican, even in a health crisis

Pope Leo XIV has brought an American style of governing to the Vatican, including in the way it handles health crises.

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Japan’s Post-War Architectural Masterpieces Are Vanishing

A new book on demolished buildings highlights the country’s propensity to scrap and rebuild rather than renovate. Will the next generation fight harder for preservation?

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Democrats are up in the polls. They’re sick to their stomachs.

Polls show Democrats with a clear path to controlling the House and maybe the Senate. But they have been burned before.

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Talks on framework for public sector pay negotiations expected to begin today

The discussions come after unions agreed to suspend a second day of strike action next Wednesday.

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EU faces growing pressure to plug Ukraine’s Starlink gap

European lawmakers have been calling on Brussels to fast-track Ukraine’s access to the bloc’s satellite capabilities.

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I travel 200,000 miles a year. These are the five carry-on suitcases I actually trust

These are the best carry-on luggage options from Cotopaxi, Heys, Away and Peak Design

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As a CEO, I model my day off pro athletes. What that means for my schedule, my team's, and my approach to 996 culture.

Hardik Jagda, CEO of an AI engineering company, shares why he doesn't ask his team to work 996 hours, even though he starts his day as early as 3 a.m.

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Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon falls to all-time low ahead of pivotal election vote

Forest clearing reached record highs approaching 30,000 square kilometers per year in the ‌mid-90s

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Hundreds of thousands of people without electricity in Zhytomyr Oblast after Russian attack

Energy infrastructure in Zhytomyr Oblast has come under a Russian attack, resulting in a large-scale power outage.

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Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires

High winds are fueling a fast-moving fire that has burned homes in Southern California. Flames engulfed expensive coastal properties and prompted thousands to evacuate.

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