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A Doctor at Cigna Said Her Bosses Pressured Her to Review Patients’ Cases Too Quickly. Cigna Threatened to Fire Her.

Cigna tracks every minute that its staff doctors spend deciding whether to pay for health care. Dr. Debby Day said her bosses cared more about being fast than being right: “Deny, deny, deny. That’s ho...

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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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The Story of One Mississippi County Shows How Private Schools Are Exacerbating Segregation

A new ProPublica analysis shows a stark pattern across states in the Deep South: Alongside majority-Black public school districts, a separate web of private academies are filled almost entirely with w...

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ICE Agents Who Rammed a Worker in Houston Were Chasing a Dead Man, Family Says

ICE agents rammed a man during a pursuit in Houston, leaving him with a shattered leg. But a bulletin of the target shows a man who died in 2017, his daughter said.

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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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'Fishing, Family, Freedom': In Alaska, Democrats highlight salmon scarcity in hopes of flipping a Senate seat

In the vast American state where fishing remains a vital resource, the sharp rise in fuel prices could also jeopardize the reelection bid of Republican candidate Dan Sullivan on November 3. Mary Peltola, the Democratic candidate and daughter of a Yup'ik Indigenous woman, benefits from her strong local roots.

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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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Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982

Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

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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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Police say at least 2 were hospitalized after shooting at elementary school, and the shooter is dead

Two people were hospitalized Thursday following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and the shooter is dead, authorities say.

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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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Katie Zacharia Admits Failing Bar, but Defends Calling Herself a Lawyer

In an interview with a right-wing influencer, the new White House press secretary also described the harried process that led to her hiring.

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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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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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Belgium promises to deliver 10 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine this year

De Wever said that Ukraine urgently needed the fighter jets, as they were one of the few weapons capable to strike Russian jet-powered drones.

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MAGA world is counting on a Bolsonaro win in Brazil

“We’re going to achieve the Golden Era of Latin America,” Eduardo Bolsonaro said at a far-right Washington gala.

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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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Multiple people injured and shooter is killed in active shooter scene at Oregon elementary school, police say | CNN

Multiple people were injured, including children, and a shooter is dead after an active shooter situation at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, according to police.

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China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

'The Palestinian question is the greatest historical injustice of this century,' China's foreign minister said.

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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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Toronto’s battle over bike lanes is one front in a global right-wing backlash ⋆ The Breach

Doug Ford’s war on bike lanes isn’t about traffic—it’s part of a global right-wing playbook to vilify urban residents and defend fossil fuel interests

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G7 countries pledge 260 million euros to repair Chornobyl safety infrastructure damaged in Russian attack

The confinement structure, located about 130 kilometers (80 miles) north of Kyiv, was severely damaged in February 2025 after being struck by a Russian drone.

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Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision

A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024.

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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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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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SoftBank weighs $18 billion acquisition of Allied Universal, Bloomberg News reports

SoftBank Group is considering an acquisition of Allied Universal in a deal that could value the US security services provider at about $18 billion, Bloomberg News reported ‌on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Two Sigma Halts Real Estate Unit Fundraising and Cuts Staff

Two Sigma Investments cut senior staff at its real estate unit, stopped fundraising and is no longer making new investments out of the business — just two years after it opened to outside cash.

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More details emerge about fatal shooting at Bend grade school

One of the children killed Thursday was 5-year-old kindergartener Rhoam Summer, his grandfather said. Bend residents are praising the man who killed the shooter.

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‘No Kings: Vote Early’ is coming to Chicago neighborhoods Oct. 17 • The TRiiBE

Happening this Saturday, “No Kings: Vote Early” is a national day of action to help voters make a plan for the Midterms this November.

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A brief history of Katie Zacharia’s short stint as White House press secretary - The Boston Globe

Here’s a look at how Zacharia’s five-day tenure played out, which ranks among the shortest for White House press secretaries.

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Wyoming Freedom Caucus lawmakers vote to sponsor election bills, reject dark money resolution - WyoFile

After the caucus lost its majority in the August primary, its priority bills are likely dead on arrival in 2027.

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Oregon school shooting victims include 5-year-old whose family is ‘broken and lost’

The shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday and claimed the lives of three children and one teacher.

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Person suffers life-threatening injuries in reported S.F. neck stabbing

A person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after reportedly being stabbed in the neck Thursday in the Lower Nob Hill neighborhood, police said.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle shared NSFW pics with Fox News colleagues: host

Guilfoyle put Lisa ‘Kennedy’ Montgomery in uncomfortable situations while they both worked at Fox News, according to the commentator

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Clashes grip Tirana as Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for protests

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama blamed Friday the involvement of “foreign hands” for mouting protests, which he said are aimed at hindering Albania's bid to join the European Union. Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Alania's capital since Tuesday demanding Rama’s resignation and denouncing university conditions and high tuition fees.

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Zelensky turns to Europe for backing as ties with Trump deteriorate

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky turned to his European allies on Friday, asking Brussels for an additional €70 billion to fund the war against Russia next year. Zelensky's relationship with US President Donald Trump deteriorated after the US eased sanctions on Moscow as part of a diesel-supply deal.

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Exclusive: State Department warns travelers to China they risk “wrongful detention”

State cites “serious risk” as Trump plans China trip.

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Widespread flying fox deaths a 'disaster' for forest ecosystems

Along the east coast of Australia, grey-headed flying foxes are being found dead and malnourished. Without their nightly pollination, experts say it could spell disaster for forests and other animals.

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The hearts hoping to create lasting impact at Sculpture by the Sea

More than 60 hearts, representing women killed in domestic violence incidents, are among the artworks at what is considered the world's biggest outdoor sculpture competition.

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Grandfather's HQ Kingswood keeps family memories alive

Almost 500,000 of the HQ Kingswoods were made across Holden's Australian factories from 1971 to 1974. A South Australian family's heirloom is now being dusted off for the Bay to Birdwood historical rally.

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Enter to win two weekend GA passes to Food Bowl 2026

Enter now for a chance to win two free weekend GA passes to The Times' annual L.A. Food Bowl featuring 101 Best Restaurants Reveal Party, plus two exclusive tote bags and two nights of GA parking at the event.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. is trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path

“This referendum comes at the worst possible time,” Carney told a large pro-Canada rally in Calgary. “The world has become more dangerous and divided. Some outside our borders are working to break us so they can own us.”

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Katie Zacharia wants this Marvel star to play her on 'SNL'

Former White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia revealed who she would want to play her on "Saturday Night Live" in a recent interview.

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Warsh Boosts Market Expectations of Fed Hold in October

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh did nothing to dispel market expectations that the US central bank will hold interest rates steady when it meets at the end of the month.

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Protest in southwest Washington against trans runner on girls cross-country team goes viral

What started as a dispute involving teen athletes in southwest Washington has ballooned into a viral controversy.

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Port of Bellingham Commission, District 5 candidates talk waterfront visions, Bellingham ferries | Cascadia Daily News

Chris Elder and Shawn Ensley weigh in on reader-submitted Citizens Agenda questions

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Dees dismantle Tigers to seal AFLW finals series berth

Melbourne has secured a spot in the AFLW finals series after dismantling Richmond with ease in Pride Round.

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Pope Leo XIV urges Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, Ukraine, to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations — Meduza

Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin and the Vatican said.

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House Democrat introduces bipartisan bill to block Trump’s Russian diesel deal

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'Finish what we started': After student protests, France braces for return of the Yellow Vests

An online movement against rising fuel prices has gained momentum ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations on October 17 with former Yellow Vest figures set to join the protests in support of high-school students. Some are drawing parallels between the latest action and the 2018 cost-of-living protests that rattled President Emmanuel Macron's first term in office.

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