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Bird Flu Is Raging on a Mink Farm. It Could Spark a Human Pandemic, Experts Say, but Officials Won’t Act.

Federal officials brushed off the issue as Utah prioritized the fur industry’s interests. Little has been done to stop the spread of the virus and ensure it can’t spread to humans, a failure that expe...

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The EPA is quietly killing its web archive

Tens of thousands of documents on contamination, clean power, and Trump's climate deletions are now scheduled to disappear.

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Meet the Billionaire and Rising GOP Mega-Donor Who’s Gaming the Tax System

Susquehanna founder and TikTok investor Jeff Yass has avoided $1 billion in taxes while largely escaping public scrutiny. He’s now pouring his money into campaigns to cut taxes and support election de...

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After Millions in Stolen SNAP Benefits, Trump Administration Moves to Fight Theft

A week after ProPublica reported how organized crime is stealing food stamp benefits — aided by the government’s refusal to update benefit-card technology — the Department of Agriculture announced pla...

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Analysis: Ukraine’s Starshield access is still crippled, and no one is taking the blame

Eleven days after Ukraine's Starshield terminals started mysteriously malfunctioning, there is still nobody in Washington who wants to take responsibility, while Trump administration officials continu...

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Melania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Oleshky, the White House says

The White House says first lady Melania Trump has brokered an upcoming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged city of Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians.

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Finns are seething after Google illegally toppled 250,000 trees for a data center

The company was ordered to stop work, but it clear-cut anyway.

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US lawmakers demand answers from Elon Musk over Ukraine Starlink restrictions

In a public letter, Democratic Senators and Representatives listed five questions concerning Starlink restrictions impacting Ukrainian forces, addressed to Musk. The demand comes as Ukrainian forces c...

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Trump administration files lawsuit to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate race

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses.

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Todd Blanche swears arrest of Virginia Democrat isn’t “political payback”

Trust me, bro.

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Ebola vaccine trial begins in DR Congo

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X: 'Science gives us hope. Today, in Bunia DRC, the first participants were vaccinated in a new Ebola vaccine trial called Tumaini, which means 'hope' in Swahili.'

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Cuba mocks US 'desperation' calling on Cubans to work with CIA

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Friday, called for Cubans to make 'discreet' contact with the American intelligence services as Washington seeks to force an end to the island's communist government.

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Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine, White House says

Residents of the southern Ukrainian town have reported a deepening food crisis.

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ICE wants robot dogs. Boston Dynamics' workers urge company to 'cancel the sale'

Dozens of employees at Boston Dynamics have petitioned the company to stop the sale of its robot dogs to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Moldova expels Russian diplomat after Russian Geran drone falls near family homes

'Russia's war keeps putting Moldovan lives at risk,' President Maia Sandu said, calling it Russia's 'latest dangerous act.'

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DOJ seeks to block Alaska Senate result if Republican incumbent narrowly loses

In a lawsuit, the Justice Department cited confusion over two similarly named candidates, including Republican Sen. Daniel S. Sullivan.

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2 ex-FBI officials charged with making false statements about Hunter Biden's laptop

Two ex-FBI officials have been charged with making false statements about Hunter Biden's laptop. One former FBI intelligence official specialized in foreign election interference.

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Jet Fuel Hits $206 A Barrel, Highest Price Since Iran War Began

The price of jet fuel has crossed the $200-a-barrel mark, the highest this year with no maximum in sight.

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Jared Kushner Threatens to Sue Over Damning Phone Hack Report

A bombshell report exposed Kushner’s close financial ties to foreign governments.

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Trump Refuses to Explain Starlink Shutoff as Ukraine Says He’s Lying

Ukraine is still struggling with Starlink access, and Donald Trump doesn’t seem to care.

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A candidate said Iowans don’t ride bikes. The state has a famous bike tour.

The state’s 900,000 cyclists say people do indeed ride in Iowa, which each summer hosts the world’s largest, longest-running citizen bike tour.

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A D.C. park was made 'for the pleasure of the people.' Trump's plan would change that

Trump's most recent rendering of East Potomac Park overtakes the D.C. peninsula with a sprawling golf course, without the grassy areas and road beloved by locals. That's prompted grassroots pushback.

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Ukraine Says Starlink Isn’t Working, Despite Trump’s Promise to Restore It

Soldiers and government officials say connections continued to fail if drones fly at high speeds.

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45-Year-Old Republican Candidate Sued by His Own Parents

Derek Wulf, a 45-year-old man with a wife and two children, owes his parents rent.

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Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say

The Trump administration has suggested that state prosecutors don’t have jurisdiction to investigate federal officers, while Minnesota officials have said they don’t trust the federal government to in...

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Checks and Balance newsletter: If American voters lived under one roof

John Prideaux, our executive editor, imagines a ten-storey apartment building to explain how a polarised country can still swing wildly

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As Nvidia has gone from chipmaker to industry financier, some investors see the company taking on outsized risk tied to the AI buildout.

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Ilhan Omar votes as Trump renews attacks amid federal probe

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has cast her ballot ahead of the US midterms.

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Deadly ‘racist’ attack in France: Are hate crimes rising in Europe?

Monitoring group reports more Muslims in Europe face racial discrimination as 'terrorist' attack kills one in France.

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A Mother on Trial

Nakira Griner said that her toddler fell down the stairs. A jury convicted her of murder. What really happened that day?

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MPS investor Norges to oppose Monte dei Paschi's bids to buy Banco BPM and Banca Generali

Norges Bank Investment Management, Norway's sovereign wealth fund manager, will vote against Monte dei Paschi's proposed ‌bids to buy Banco BPM and Banca Generali, it said on Saturday.

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New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more

Critics decry Trump administration rule that lets hunters lure bears with human foods on federal lands in Alaska

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The housing crisis is no longer shaping big-city politics. Why not?

In both Vancouver and Toronto, debates about planning and housing have been blunted by a lull in the market and rising housing supply. But experts say that is a temporary reprieve

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‘Flashback: Two Centuries of Baltimore Photography’ Review: A City Through Many Lenses

The Baltimore Museum of Art brings together over 200 pictures for a wide-ranging look at a place, its past and its people.

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The Wall Street Journal Guide to Theater

A regularly updated list of the best of what’s on stage.

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Trump's Nickname For GLP-1s Has Doctors And Patients Raising An Important Concern

Despite the president’s comments, patients say these medications have been life-changing, and their effectiveness cannot be ignored.

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Israel's Center-Left Could Topple Netanyahu – Without Any Plan For Palestinians

The election will decide whether the prime minister remains in control — and by extension, what could happen to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.

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The Real Difference Between Cheap And Expensive Candy

Experts break down what you're paying for when you splurge on fancy confectionery treats.

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This NSFW Cartoon Keeps Mocking Trump. There's A Reason He Can't Just Make It Stop.

The White House blasted the show’s Trump satire, but the creators only doubled down.

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Trump Says He’ll Lead Us Into A ‘Time Of Christianity That No One Else Can Do’

We went straight to the source — the pastor who said it — to get an explanation.

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Why Your Glutes Are A Tell-Tale Sign of How Fast You Are Aging

Physical rehabilitation experts share the unexpected sign of poor longevity — and what you can do to fix it at any age.

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Australia crush England in women’s Rugby League World Cup statement win

* Pool A: Jillaroos 78-0 England * Australia run in 15-tries-to-none in one-sided contest at HBF Park The Jillaroos sent a reminder to English rugby league that it is losing touch with the best in the world with a 78-0 hammering in Perth. The 15-tries-to-none victory confirmed the gulf in athleticism and skill between the two hemispheres, and reminded fans the rugby league universe now orbits the Pacific. The one-sided result showed last year’s 90-4 embarrassment in Las Vegas was no outlier, and England’s women’s team must urgently refocus in time for next week’s showdown with Samoa if they hope to reach the semi-finals. Continue reading...

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Trump makes Alaska the latest frontier in his election power grab

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When the MAGA's over: Nostalgia sets in for Trump fans at final rallies

The energy of the rally arena has been a pull for Donald Trump as he crisscrosses the country on a political tour, potentially his last as president.

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To bring down Netanyahu, Arab-Israeli parties ready for opposition alliance

They will not govern Israel, but Arab-majority lists could be the kingmakers in Israel's close-fought elections next week, guided by a voter base fed up with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Trump is trying to overturn an election that hasn’t happened yet

Trump’s lawyers want to block Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola’s victory in an election that is more than a week away.

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Typhoon Champi batters Taiwan

Typhoon Champi is heading towards China and Japan. Yesterday, it battered Taiwan with heavy rain and winds reaching up to 180 kilometres per hour. Across the island, 56,000 households are without power. Nicolas Chamontin and Ophelie Jacobson report.

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Netanyahu orders West Bank operation

Israel has imposed widespread closures across the occupied West Bank and displaced residents following attacks by Palestinian gunmen that killed two Israeli soldiers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the site of the attack near Hebron and instructed security forces to immediately cordon off the city. Morgan Ayre reports.

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England crush France by 82 points to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive

Herbie Farnworth and Dom Young grabbed hat-tricks as England’s men beat France 82-0 in Perth to maintain their slim hopes of earning a semi-final spot

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Macron, weaker than ever, tries to call for 'unity and harmony' ahead of new protests

By projecting the image of a leader active on all fronts throughout the week to ensure that the unrest of the October 17 protests would not be repeated, the French president has exposed himself to a major political risk. Any unrest over this weekend could further undermine his position.

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