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'This cannot be a coincidence' — Ukraine's Starlink access restricted without warning, Zelensky adviser says

Ukraine relies on Starlink to operate its mid-strike drones in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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France accuses Elon Musk of 'online harassment' of Europe leaders

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned Tuesday of foreign interference in France's presidential election in spring 2027. He singled out US tech billionaire Elon Musk for using social network X to attempt to influence debate in European democracies.

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EU opens new talks in Ukraine membership bid

The European Union launched new negotiations with Ukrainian authorities on Tuesday, after MPs in Kyiv passed legislation protecting Hungarian-speaking minority rights.

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Katie Zacharia bombs first day as White House press secretary

She appeared physically strained, even sighing heavily, while reading prepared remarks.

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These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead.

It’s especially intimidating for immigrants suffering abuse to call 911. With this in mind, Congress has long treated people who need help as victims, not targets for deportation. Under the Trump admi...

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EU watchdog says smart glasses must clearly show when recording

Smart glasses, which resemble ordinary glasses but can capture images and interact with AI assistants, must give 'clear warnings' when they are recording, the European Union's data regulator said Tuesday. The statement comes amid an outcry over privacy violations.

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Oil Regulators Found Hundreds of Wells Violating Oklahoma Rules. Then They Ignored Their Findings.

Oklahoma took on an ambitious project to catalog all of the state’s injection wells, which shoot toxic waste generated by oil drilling back into the ground. Despite records showing risk of drinking wa...

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Kyiv residential building struck by Russia as Ukraine says intelligence sharing from partners interrupted

Ukraine did not receive a warning of the attack from allies in the same way it usually does, presidential adviser Dmytro Lytvyn told reporters.

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Did Trump’s New Press Secretary Lie About Being a Lawyer?

There is no evidence that Katie Zacharia was admitted to practice law in a single state or Washington, D.C.

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Drone strikes didn't take out a Russian bot farm, but we were primed to believe it

A viral rumor illustrates people’s hunger to make sense of the division we see online.

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Meet the Man Behind Japan's Sex Toy Revolution

Koichi Matsumoto made "pleasure aids" so popular that the whole country refers to sex toys by his brand name.

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Cornell can do a lot more than pause frat parties

The college is suspending Greek events after a sexual assault lawsuit. Other schools banned fraternities long ago.

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Palantir is worming its way into the British state – it’s time to curb this controversial US company’s influence | George Monbiot

Tom Watson has said ‘mob rule’ must not decide public contracts. Perhaps he should take a look at his new employer, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition as part of his $10bn lawsuit

BBC asks US federal judge to compel Trump’s lawyers to schedule deposition after his team canceled initial session The BBC is asking a federal judge in Florida to force Donald Trump to sit for a deposition as part of the president’s $10bn defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster. According to a Tuesday filing, the BBC and Trump’s legal team had agreed for him to be deposed on Friday. The BBC’s lawyers wrote to the judge that they have spent months trying to secure a location for the deposition from Trump’s team. Continue reading...

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New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.

Officials in New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, made plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Neither plan took into account how the construction of three new data centers could upend climate goals in both...

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Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned after allegations of improper conduct. The White House says Guilfoyle was asked to resign after coming under severe criticism over allegations she engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens.

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Bipartisan group of senators call on Trump to rescind Russian diesel deal

Six Democratic and six Republican senators wrote a letter calling on President Trump to withdraw from his recent deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now

A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage - at least, not until…

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Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery

Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.

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Pope Leo Prepares for Surgery to Remove Lung Nodule

The Vatican has said that the pontiff is expected to spend about a week recovering in the hospital.

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I Bet like a Problem Gambler (On Purpose.) DraftKings Made Me a VIP.

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Americans are voting in three weeks. It’s time to vote out the Trump enablers | Robert Reich

War profiteering, AI grift and tariff shenanigans spell defeat for Trump’s party

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Trump Tries to Get Out of Deposition as His BBC Lawsuit Backfires

Donald Trump sued the BBC—and the case keeps going downhill for him.

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Starlink restrictions deprive Ukraine of effective defence against jet-powered Shahed drones

Starlink restrictions are affecting Ukrainian interceptors used against Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, depriving Ukraine of one of its few effective defence options.

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Pope Leo undergoes successful surgery to remove lung nodule, Vatican says

Leo revealed on Sunday that doctors discovered the nodule and recommended its removal. The Vatican says he will be hospitalized for at least a week, with all audiences canceled until October 20.

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U.S. regulator launched review last year after Trump signed order targeting debanking practices

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SFUSD votes to end its controversial lottery enrollment system

Students will be guaranteed a place at a school in their neighborhood as the SFUSD ends its lottery system.

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We should revisit the cases of those convicted with the junk science of Shaken Baby Syndrome - Halifax Examiner

The death of a child is a terrible event. We want to make sense of it. We want someone to blame.

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Palantir and London mayor's office settle lawsuit over UK police contract

US tech firm Palantir and London mayor Sadiq Khan's office have settled Palantir's lawsuit over a decision to block a £50 million ($66 million) contract with London police, both parties said ‌on Wednesday.

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Ukraine Loses Starlink Access as Musk Says Zelenskiy Went “Too Far”

SpaceX suddenly throttled access to Starlink with no warning, Ukraine says.

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Zelensky Visits UK as Britain Fast-Tracks Anti-Drone Missiles

Zelensky announces security talks with Britain’s prime minister and an audience with King Charles III as London accelerates missile deliveries.

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Regulator proposes measures to ensure a competitive ticket retailing market under Great British Railways

The Office of Rail & Road has launched a consultation on a draft Retail Code of Practice that aims to ensure the train ticket retailing market remains open to competition and passenger choice once Great British Railways takes on a major role in ticket sales. Under the government’s plans, the future GBR will sell tickets

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Children killed in Waterford arson attack named - as family calls for culprit to 'own up'

Two children who died in an arson attack at a home in Ireland have been named as Callum and Jayden, as their family and police urge anyone with information to come forward.

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Operation Vivaldi: success of Ukraine’s counteroffensive shows it has learned to manoeuvre on a drone-filled battlefield

Ukraine’s military has scored a significant recent success. But what does it mean for the war?

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Elon Musk is about to reveal the new Roadster -- again

In November 2017, CEO Elon Musk announced Tesla's plans to reboot the Roadster as a hyper-powered EV and took $50,000 reservations.

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Here's the inflation breakdown for September 2026 — in one chart

The consumer price index rose by 3.7% in September, on the back of higher gasoline and energy prices largely due to the Iran war.

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Can meditating near Judy Garland’s grave help ease L.A. stress?

Inside the weekly Buddhist meditation session at Hollywood Forever Cemetery that’s using mortality to teach Angelenos how to live.

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US lifts sanctions on head of Venezuela legislature

US President Donald Trump's administration has lifted sanctions on Jorge Rodriguez, the head of Venezuela's National Assembly and the brother ‌of the nation's president, a notice posted on the US Treasury Department's website showed on Wednesday.

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My Brother Wants to Visit With His Family. But an Unwelcome Guest Is Threatening the Whole Trip.

I see a confrontation on the horizon.

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Exclusive: Ukraine's Defense Ministry contacts U.S., SpaceX and NATO partners over Starlink restrictions, source says

Ukraine's Defense Ministry is in contact with the U.S., SpaceX, and NATO partners over restrictions on the operation of Starlink terminals for the Defense Forces. The ministry is collecting data from...

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In Phoenix, young ultra-conservatives look to carry on Charlie Kirk’s legacy

More than a year after the assassination of far-right influencer Charlie Kirk in September 2025, young activists from the organisation he co-founded, Turning Point USA, are working tirelessly to honour his legacy by rallying the youth vote ahead of the US midterm elections.

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Ukraine charges five Russian scientists with war crimes over excavations in annexed Crimea — Meduza

Ukraine is investigating criminal cases against five Russian archaeologists over excavations in occupied Crimea, BBC Russia reported, citing prosecutorial and court documents obtained by the outlet.

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Bending Spoons skyrockets 35% as Berkshire Hathaway makes $330 million investment

Berkshire's latest investment follows the $600 million it invested in the company's IPO this July.

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Do Twin Cities Food Content Creators Have a ‘Disclosure Issue’? - Racket

The law requires influencers to disclose when they receive money or free meals from restaurants. As for whether they do…

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Russians have struck Kyiv's two combined heat and power plants almost 50 times this year, mayor says

Mayor Vitali Klitschko says Kyiv has prepared nearly 700 generators, 70 mobile boiler units and three diesel power stations to maintain heating and water supplies.

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Russia cracks down on AI bears as real attacks spread fear

A woman in Russia's Far East was fined this week after an AI-generated image of a bear, created to prank a friend, went viral and triggered a real-life hunt, the regional courts said.

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As Hasbro prepares to leave Pawtucket for Boston, nearly 600 workers face a dilemma

The toymaker’s departure from Pawtucket could have ripple effects on the local economy, with officials still unsure how many workers will relocate to the new Boston headquarters.

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In heated Georgia Senate debate, Jon Ossoff says he won’t run for president in 2028

Ossoff, the Democratic incumbent, pledged to serve a full term as he and Rep. Mike Collins, the GOP challenger, hit on similar themes as in their first debate last week.

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Social Security COLA for 2027 Will Be 3.6%

The cost of living adjustment, or COLA, for next year will be the largest since 2023. Retirees will see the extra money in their benefit checks starting in January.

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Gold And Silver Tumble As Inflation Data Boosts Rate-Hike Expectations

The price of silver tumbled more than 5% on Wednesday, while gold also fell as September inflation data boosted the odds of an October interest rate hike.

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