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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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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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Editorial: Donald Trump is helping Russia win the war

It's already been said many times that the U.S., under President Donald Trump, was turning its back on Ukraine. But the past few days show something worse than abandonment: Trump is now actively help...

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'We ask for teachers, they send us police': This Paris suburb school has become a symbol of the protest movement

High school students, teachers and lawyers were joined by the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday outside a high school in Saint-Denis, the largest suburb of Paris and one of the most underprivileged.

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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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The federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar aims to build a case to strip her of her U.S. citizenship and ultimately deport her, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the probe

Authorities have subpoenaed members of the Democratic congresswoman’s family as part of a broader look at their immigration paperwork.

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Russian strikes on Ukraine energy sites leave 600,000 without power, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian ballistic missile strike had 'targeted' Ukraine's energy infrastructure despite an energy ceasefire announced by Trump.

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Voters near data centers are ditching the GOP in droves

Most data centers are being built in red, rural areas. They're pushing voters to the left.

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A new generation of activists is leading the American left's socialist awakening

Galvanized by figures like Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani, a new left is on the rise in the United States, attracting many young people. Candidates from this movement, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America hope to win decisive races in the November 3 midterm elections.

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DOJ issues subpoenas in probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status, including to family members

The subpoenas were sent just days before federal agents searched the progressive ‘squad’ member’s home.

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Zelensky arrives in UK as London vows to speed up anti-drone missile deliveries for Ukraine

The British government announced an air defense missile package worth 45 million pounds (around $60 million) for Ukraine, as the country faces an intensifying onslaught of Russian missiles and drones.

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The EPA is about to hand oil and gas companies a huge methane-related gift

Rolling back regulations will give industry players “exactly what they’ve long wanted.”

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Zelensky says ‘people will die’ because of Starlink decision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned there could be dire consequences after his government reported that its air defense mechanisms had been mired by unannounced limitations on SpaceX sate…

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Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing Presid...

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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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Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any o...

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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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Ukraine Says New Starlink Speed Limit Is Disrupting Its Attacks

Drone attacks over Russian-occupied Ukraine were affected, military units and Kyiv officials said.

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Inflation Rose to 3.7% in September, Hotter Than Expected

Consumer prices were up 3.7% in September from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday, hotter than August’s gain of 3.4%.

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

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Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in the UK because of Palestine Action support

Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales because of her support for group Sally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action. The Irish novelist, whose books include Normal People and Conversations With Friends, said her public support for the direct action group meant she could no longer receive royalties from UK sales. Continue reading...

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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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More expensive gas, semiconductors likely pushed up inflation last month

Inflation likely worsened in September in one of the last price reports the government will issue before the midterm elections that have been heavily defined by concerns over affordability.

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Katie Zacharia May Have Committed A ‘Crime’ By Claiming She’s A Lawyer, Complaint Suggests

The complaint cites reporting from independent journalist Judd Legum alleging Zacharia is not licensed to practice law in any state.

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EXCLUSIVE: SK Hynix conditions new US factory on more US chip equipment exports to China, sources say

South Korea's SK Hynix is seeking approval from Washington to export US chipmaking equipment to China to increase production there as a condition for building a factory in the US, two people familiar with the matter said on ‌Wednesday.

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Anthropic Says Revenue Jumped 45% to $16.8 Billion in Third Quarter

The company held an investor meeting on Wednesday as it plans a blockbuster initial public offering as soon as next month.

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Louvre could be forced to close without major overhaul, director warns

A year after thieves made off with €88 million of crown jewels that have never been found, the new man in charge says leaking pipes and crumbling galleries mean security fixes alone won’t save the Paris landmark.

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Thousands protest across Colombia against new right-wing president

Thousands of Colombians protested peacefully across the country on Wednesday against right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella, in the opposition’s first major demonstrations since he took office in August. Former leftist President Gustavo Petro led a rally in Bogota, joined by trade unionists, Indigenous groups, students and feminist activists.

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8 states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT harms kids. Here are their demands.

Eight states filed complaints against OpenAI, seeking a wide range of remedies including data deletion, age checks, and limits on advanced AI testing.

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'Reading Rainbow' host Mychal Threets shares mental health update: 'I am running out of time'

Viral librarian and ‘Reading Rainbow’ host Mychal Threets says he is 'trying to stay' amid ongoing mental health battles.

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How an academic turned a €200,000 problem into an online marketplace

Aishling Flaherty has built Caboodle, an online marketplace bringing small Irish retailers together

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S.F. power grid takeover could cost city $20 billion, PG&E says

The staggeringly high price tag signals just how costly PG&E thinks a breakup with San Francisco would become — and how strongly the utility intends to resist such a move.

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South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index sinks more than 7% as tech sell-off deepens

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index has dropped by more than 7% as a sell-off of technology shares deepened after U.S. stocks fell on hotter-than-expected inflation data.

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What’s at Stake in the 2026 Midterms

The midterms could deliver a major victory for Democrats. What would that tell us about Trump’s hold on the country—and the party hoping to succeed him?

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Enzo Maresca insists Manchester City are ‘close’ to PSG despite home defeat

Enzo Maresca said he enjoyed facing the Champions League holders and denied the Premier League charges had an impact on his players

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Meta- and Google-backed Jio Platforms to raise up to $3.2 billion in historic IPO in India

Jio's share sale will be India's largest ever in rupee terms, and second largest in dollar terms, trailing the Hyundai Motors IPO that raised $3.3 billion in 2024.

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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Trump belittles Republican candidates he didn't endorse for Alaska governor.

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Trump says leakers should be shot, veering off midterm pitch

Trump’s focus on leakers threatens to distract from his closing message ahead of midterm elections widely expected to center around the economy.

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New Zealand to help Fiji overhaul intelligence agencies

Fiji is enlisting New Zealand's intelligence agency to help overhaul its fragmented security sector, the government said, as US warnings of suspected China-linked cyber intrusions highlight concerns about vulnerabilities in the Pacific island ‌nation.

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Feds issue emergency order to prevent power blackouts in mid-Atlantic

A heat wave is putting strain on the grid during the autumn maintenance season, leaving feds and grid operators scrambling to stay ahead of problems.

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CoreWeave’s Brazen Dream Crashes Into Reality as Yields Top 15%

For just about any company, it’d be an audacious thing to say: Find a way to get an investment-grade credit rating, and win access to “unlimited” funding.

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Attorney for banned outlets on legal fight over White House press access

A federal judge has once again ordered the White House to restore access for three news organizations President Trump banned last month over their coverage of his administration. The judge ordered ful...

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Mystery of Amelia Earhart's missing plane could be solved in days, researchers say

A group of American researchers believes it may be days away from finding what remains of the missing plane of legendary aviator Amelia Earhart off a remote island in the South Pacific.

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U.S. warnings sow confusion, alarm in Ukraine over intelligence, Starlink access

The reports of restrictions on the internet service used for military operations, including interceptor drones, came as President Volodymr Zelensky said missiles hit Kyiv without any warning from part...

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Mexico to force Meta, TikTok, and X to better protect minors on platform

Mexico will require the digital platforms to protect minors from violent and sexual content.

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Bronson will keep campaigning despite Trump’s call to drop out

Trump accuses Dave Bronson of going back on a promise to drop out of the race. Bronson says there was almost a deal to unite the field behind Wilson, but it fell through.

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Speed camera operator charged over alleged dangerous overtake on road train

The 67-year-old Toodyay man is accused of reckless driving after he allegedly used his work car to perform an unsafe overtaking manoeuvre in WA's Wheatbelt, causing an oncoming vehicle to swerve off the road.

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Global tech sell-off deepens as Asian markets tumble

AI-related stocks in South Korea and Japan suffer after Wall Street falls on hot US inflation

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The Victorian election put gas laws on the ballot. The Coalition and One Nation have chosen to fight for the indefensible | Saul Griffith

The ‘right to choose’ crowd would damage Victorians’ health and move costs on to those least able to pay * Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updates * Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast As an engineer I see the climate problem simply. We have a collection of machines – some burn fossil fuels, others don’t. We need to stop buying the ones that burn poisons and instead buy electric ones and run them on clean electricity. Live well, breathe easy, pay less. From January, new homes and most new commercial buildings in Victoria will be built all-electric, locking in lower bills and lower emissions. From March, when a gas hot water system dies it must be replaced with an efficient electric one, so existing homes get the savings too. And when a renter’s gas heater fails, the landlord must install efficient electric heating. The tenant’s bills get slashed, not just the owner-occupier’s. Continue reading...

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