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After Outcry, Monitors the Trump Administration Tried to Scrap Return to Sea

Under pressure from Congress, a network of ocean monitors that provides vital data to meteorologists, climate scientists, oceanographers and the fishing industry is being restored.

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Plague death triggers quarantine, mask mandates in Russia's Irkutsk region in Siberia

The measures come after Darya Shipilova, a lab technician at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, died after reportedly contracting plague on Oct. 2.

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Germany announces $1.46 billion in aid for Ukraine, including interceptor drones

The package was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference in Kyiv.

kyivindependent.com1.8K pts13h agodiscuss

Heatwaves killed over 8,000 people in France this year. Here are some of their stories

The French health authorities reported that 8,124 deaths were related to the extreme heatwaves between late May and late August in France. Le Monde spoke to the friends and families of 11 of the victims to find out about the lives behind those numbers.

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Pro-Europe Latvian PM wins poll dominated by Russia, social worries

Andris Kulbergs' United List party won 42 seats in the 100-seat parliament, but Latvia's parliamentary election also saw gains for populist parties, boosted by support from Latvia's Russian-speaking minority.

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Reports of a lethal virus outbreak in Russia follow the death of a researcher

Several hospitals in the Irkutsk region have been shut down and up to 200 workers have been quarantined.

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He Wanted to Modernize the Military. Pete Hegseth Forced Him Out

Dan Driscoll speaks for the first time since resigning as Secretary of the Army amid Pete Hegseth's purge of military leaders from the Pentagon.

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Latter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in Arizona

Arizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat.

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Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

The German chancellor was visiting Kyiv as Moscow has intensified attacks on the Ukrainian capital.

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Brazil heads to runoff election after Bolsonaro, Lula fail to garner majority vote

Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Brazil’s veteran President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off on Oct. 25 in a runoff for the top job of Latin America’s powerhouse economy.

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The Long and Extremely Urgent To-Do List if Democrats Take the House

If House Democrats don’t use every tool at their disposal to name names, kick ass, and stop further destruction, there will be hell to pay with the base.

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How the Cornell case is affecting women who have experienced sexual assault

The rape allegations that have emerged from a Cornell University frat house are leading many women to remember their own experiences — and call for a wider reckoning over sexual violence.

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Latvia's pro-Ukraine party wins parliamentary election by wide margin

"I congratulate Andris Kulbergs on his convincing victory in the parliamentary elections in Latvia ... Ukraine deeply appreciates Latvia's unwavering friendship and support," President Volodymyr Zelen...

kyivindependent.com761 pts10h agodiscuss

Trump Citing Executive Privilege In Kennedy Center Case, Democrat Claims

Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, alleged in a court filing the Kennedy Center is withholding “core financial documents” and information about Trump’s threats to demolish the venue in court.

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Inside the DC 'Power to the People' festival headlined by Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen and other music legends delivered a powerful message at the “Power to the People” protest festival in Maryland.

apnews.com709 pts14h agodiscuss

U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats

The withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation.

nytimes.com655 pts5h ago1 comment

US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns

The United States removed its B-1 bombers from a UK air base one week after several men were arrested there on ‌suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a Pentagon official said on Sunday.

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Britain's Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism

Britain's Green Party voted on Sunday to class Zionism as a ‌form of racism, drawing criticism from British Jews and from the Israeli government which said it now viewed the party as "a body that gives legitimacy to terrorism".

reuters.com627 pts9h ago1 comment

Sam Altman to Decoded: ‘The world should accept some bad things happening’ for the benefits of AI

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Trump names national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar

Trump said Clayton will lead the White House's new "Super Intelligence Force," which will coordinate government engagement with artificial intelligence.

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Musk Says SpaceXAI Will Rebrand To ‘SpaceXSI’ After Trump Pushes ‘Super Intelligence’ Name Change

Elon Musk said he would rename his SpaceXAI company to “SpaceXSI” after President Donald Trump pushed for artificial intelligence to rebrand as “super intelligence.”

forbes.com578 pts11h agodiscuss

Trump’s appearance in Ohio underscores all the reasons the GOP is unpopular

Will the president's steadfast support of data centers cost Ohio Republicans a victory?

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Green party votes to adopt policy that equates Zionism with racism

Motion that has alarmed some Jewish members is passed by 1,022 votes to 813 at party’s annual conference in Brighton * UK politics live – latest updates The Greens have formally adopted a policy which equates Zionism with racism, a move that will dismay the bulk of the party’s MPs and that has alarmed some Jewish members. A vote at the party’s annual conference on Brighton about whether to back a motion which calls for Zionism, the movement for a Jewish state, to be “treated as any other form of racism”, saw it passed by 1,022 votes to 813. Continue reading...

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Quiz: Where Could You Open a Private School? — ProPublica

Private school requirements vary wildly across states. Take our quiz to find out just how easy starting one can be.

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Live updates: Polls close in Brazil as voters weigh in on the country’s next president

Polls have closed in Brazil as voters select a new president. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth term against his rival, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro.

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Cowboys and girls dress up for Santa Tereasa/Ltyentye Apurte horse races

In this remote corner of central Australia, the Santa Tereasa/Ltyentye Apurte horse races are a dusty affair with the best in cowboy fashion.

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Host of contentious bills await Takaichi in autumn session of parliament

Top priority has been given to a bill reducing the consumption tax on food and beverages from 8% to 1% over a two-year period beginning April 1, 2027.

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As wind power momentum slows in Japan, can tech help the industry get back on track?

Concerns from environmentalists have played a role in the slow buildup of Japan’s offshore wind industry. The latest tech could provide a solution.

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Japan delivers ‘strong protest’ to U.S. after marine arrested in Okinawa robbery-murder

The 20-year-old suspect, who has denied the charges, is suspected of killing a woman and stealing her backpack and wallet at a hotel in Naha.

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Three observations from Utah Jazz’s preseason victory over the Denver Nuggets

The Utah Jazz opened preseason play with a win over the Denver Nuggets. Here’s what stood out.

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Warriors unveil Steve Kerr’s new style of offense in preseason opener. It wasn’t pretty

The Golden State Warriors are trying a five-out attack, setting up all their players on the perimeter, but Sunday’s preseason-opening loss showed it won’t be a seamless transition.

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Japan service sector activity slows from 5-month high, PMI shows

Japan's service sector expanded at a weaker pace in September as business activity and new orders grew more slowly and earthquake disruption dampened demand, a business survey showed on Monday.

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Ex-defendant apologizes to Steven Galloway as defamation trial set to begin

Former UBC professor is suing several people who spread sexual-assault accusations about him, as well as a former student who accused him of rape

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Akzo Nobel to Sell Southeast Asia Decorative Paints Business for $1.35 Billion

Akzo Nobel said the planned sale would mark the conclusion of its decorative paints portfolio review in Asia and it would continue to focus on closing of its planned merger with Axalta Coating Systems.

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NFL looking into line judge appearing to curse out Cardinals’ Trey McBride during game

The NFL is looking into the circumstances of an official swearing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during the team’s loss to the New York Giants

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Scientist accused of 'slicing baby monkeys' eyes' says 'I have to do this'

PETA alleges that University of Washington lecturer Mark Walton's experiments on baby monkeys involve cutting eye tendons or using vision-distorting goggles

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Two dead, dozens injured in US street party shooting in Georgia

Two people have been shot dead, and dozens injured, in a shooting at a neighbourhood street party in the US.

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'Lanterns' finale: The creators discuss John Stewart's Green Lantern, the Halogram and Manhunters

'Lanterns' co-creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King discuss John Stewart's Green Lantern, hologram Hal Jordan and the show’s fiercely protective mothers.

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Suncor to sell offshore Canada oil stakes to Ithaca for $842 million

Canada's Suncor Energy said on Sunday it had agreed to sell its interests in three offshore oil assets to London-based Ithaca ‌Energy for C$1.2 billion ($841.69 million) in upfront cash.

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‘Digger’ Collapses at the Box Office as Warner Film Chiefs Exit

Digger, the last film to be released from Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. before its acquisition by Paramount Skydance Corp. closes on Oct. 6, was a major disappointment at the box office, taking in just $8 million on its opening weekend.

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Search ends for 4 Canadians, 2 Bermudians on air ambulance that disappeared off Boston coast

Rescue mission now becomes recovery operation to collect debris floating near Nantucket, Mass., and sweep the ocean floor for wreckage

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Why surging Treasury yields don’t signal a U.S. 'fiscal apocalypse' — yet

Treasury yields above 5% are raising fears that higher borrowing costs could fuel a debt spiral.

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Mike Nelson review – a waking nightmare of derelict dunes and desert island despair

Entropy and hopelessness become thrillingly confrontational in this ambitious show, which recreates Nelson’s studio, shacks and sand dunes in dilapidated form

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‘Unwelcome and unsafe’: Why Japanese companies are retreating from China at a record pace

Japanese companies are leaving China at record pace, as a diplomatic freeze and a slowing economy force businesses to reassess their presence.

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US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's son

US authorities arrested a California woman on Sunday and accused her of spying on a son of Taiwan's president at the behest of Chinese officials, the FBI said.

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Sam Walker tops off NRL glory with Kangaroos call-up for Rugby League World Cup

* Roosters’ halfback among six debutants in Kevin Walters’ squad * Isaah Yeo and Isabelle Kelly named men’s and women’s captains Isaah Yeo will delay pectoral surgery to be captain for Australia’s Rugby League World Cup campaign, after coach Kevin Walters announced a 23-man squad that includes Sydney Roosters halfback Sam Walker. Fresh off NRL premiership glory, Walker, who is one of six debutants in the squad, will be locked in a four-way battle with Cameron Munster, Tom Dearden and Mitchell Moses for a spot in the Kangaroos’ halves. Continue reading...

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Destination restaurants worth traveling across the world for | CNN

From a New Mexico wilderness to the Shanghai riverfront, these unique restaurants offer extraordinary culinary experiences, combining stunning landscapes and local ingredients to make the journeys the...

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The nine justices of the Supreme Court open a new term Monday with a range of tough cases—and few friends

The justices will be venturing into cases at the front lines of politics and culture.

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Police say woman fatally stabbed 7-year-old girl walking in Chicago

Police say a 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed while walking in front of businesses in a Chicago neighborhood, and people nearby detained the woman who attacked her.

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Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase

Crude oil exports from the Middle East rose above pre-war levels in four of the seven days of the final week of September, shipping data showed on Monday, ‌despite attacks on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

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