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Exclusive | Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided Ukraine

The SpaceX founder authorized the move and has been discussing Ukraine with Trump, but the president has denied ordering the restrictions.

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How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser

As head of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, Thomas Dans has backed a takeover of Greenland and other items on President Donald Trump’s list. But it’s not always clear where the administration’s ag...

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She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help.

Her case shows how abortion bans have left hospital lawyers, not doctors, deciding who gets care — and how lawmakers and regulators have failed to change that.

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Trump, 80, Wanders Off While Waving and Saluting to No One

Donald Trump was heading towards his helipad when he suddenly stopped to acknowledge a nonexistent crowd.

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The Secret Terms of Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal

The Trump administration committed the U.S. to taking a large stake in a Venezuelan company, some of whose owners and investors are shielded from public view. The exact details of the agreement over o...

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Anthropic logged net loss of over $80 billion in first half of 2026, WSJ reports

AI startup Anthropic recorded a net loss of more than $80 billion in the first half of this year, including $72 billion in ‌accounting charges, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing a draft initial public offering prospectus.

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As Trump turns toward Russia, Zelensky drops his restraint

President Volodymyr Zelensky has spent much of the past two years trying to win over Donald Trump. Flattery, constant meetings, and carefully calibrated concessions have become hallmarks of his dealin...

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United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution

The U.S. is the only major economy where planet-warming pollution dramatically increased last year. The United Nations warns the planet is on track for catastrophic warming.

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US Democratic congressional nominee Lander detained by Israeli authorities in West Bank

Brad Lander, an ally of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani ‌who is running for the US Congress next month, was among 90 individuals detained by Israeli authorities in ⁠the occupied West Bank on Tuesday while accompanying Palestinian farmers harvesting olives, according to Rabbis for Human rights, an Israeli rights group.

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Voters are furious about corruption

Public anger could finally make a difference at the polls.

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Things Russia has done to Ukraine that Trump thinks are 'fine'

From the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Russian forces have inflicted countless atrocities against Ukraine.

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Private contractors are set to cash in as millions of Americans lose health care

Implementing Trump’s "big, beautiful" Medicaid cuts will be a windfall for firms like Deloitte.

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Exclusive: FEMA chief tells states to prepare to handle disasters on their own

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Polish parliament votes to liberalize abortion access

Two bills to liberalize abortion laws, backed by pro-European Prime Minister Donald Tusk's governing coalition, were voted through on October 20, though conservative-nationalist President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto them.

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Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born

Election officials in Los Angeles County say their preliminary analysis of the federal government's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in California shows the list is "unreliable."

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Zelensky confirms ballistic missile early warning systems operational after skipped alerts

"This is very important for our people, as we can know when a Russian ballistic missile is incoming. Therefore, this morning began with positive signals from the American side," President Volodymyr Ze...

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Lula challenges Bolsonaro to release personal records before election

Brazil's left-wing president says he will release bank, tax, and phone records if right-wing rival will do the same.

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US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy

Advance warnings of missile attacks were seemingly suspended last week by the White House, but Ukraine’s president says: ‘Now it works’ The US has resumed sharing intelligence with Kyiv about Russian missile strikes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday after a meeting with the US envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway. Zelenskyy said Ukraine was again receiving advance warnings of ballistic missile attacks, which were seemingly suspended last week by the White House. “Now it works. It’s great,” he said, saying the US move would save lives. Continue reading...

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World must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN says

Action needed to avoid disastrous overshoot of climate targets, according to organisation’s environment body

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Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll Finds (Gift Article)

Likely voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in their congressional district, a New York Times/Siena poll found.

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Trump Falls Asleep After Declaring He’s Going to Crack Down on Fraud

Donald Trump announced a tip line where people can call in what they suspect is fraud in exchange for a financial reward—and then promptly dozed off.

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Man who died in ICE custody in Texas was lawful permanent resident

A lawful permanent resident who lived in Texas for decades died in ICE custody in Laredo, prompting questions about his medical care.

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WSJ: Elon Musk personally ordered Starlink restrictions for Ukraine

Elon Musk ordered limits on the speed at which Ukrainian military equipment could connect to Starlink, rendering some Ukrainian attack and interceptor drones almost useless, according to The Wall Stre...

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Alberta says no to MAGA-aligned independence campaign

As Trump threatens to make Canada the "51st state," its most conservative province voted overwhelmingly to keep the country united.

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Macron slams 'stupid' comments about France riots by world leaders

'There was foreign manipulation of information which led to unacceptable and even stupid comments by many, including foreign leaders,' the French president told reporters in Doha after a trip to the Gulf.

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‘A vehicle to expose prejudice, bias, and stupidity’: Sacha Baron Cohen defends Ali G as satire

The actor defended his new film, Ali G: Who Iz I?, saying his aim is to bring people ‘face-to-face with the danger of fanaticism and conspiracy theories’ Sacha Baron Cohen has launched an impassioned defence of satire, the right to offend, and his Ali G character on in a lengthy article for Time magazine. On the eve of the release of his new film, Ali G: Who Iz I?, Baron Cohen described satire as “more important than ever”, adding that “along the way, some people, instead of laughing, wince or worse, take offence.” Continue reading...

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Reform UK fined for failing to pay fine for elections rule breach

Party had been sanctioned by Electoral Commission after failing to declare it was the publisher of campaign material Reform UK has been fined more than £2,000 for failing to declare it was the publisher of campaign material seen by voters – including an additional penalty for failing to pay on time. Nigel Farage’s party was sanctioned by the Electoral Commission after four items of elections material were missing an “imprint” – a declaration of the publisher so voters know who has paid for the promotional message. Continue reading...

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Sen. Whitehouse says wind attacks threaten permitting deal

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Ferndale council kills mayor’s darling — a sewer project essential to city growth | Cascadia Daily News

Grandview area seen as prime developable land for growing county

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Bush’s brother crosses party lines to vote for James Talarico for Senate

Republican Neil Bush says he was ‘deeply troubled’ by Ken Paxton’s conduct and ‘enormously impressed’ with Talarico US politics live – latest updates Neil Bush, a son of former president George HW Bush and a lifelong Republican, announced on Tuesday that he crossed party lines to vote for James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas. In a Facebook post, Neil Bush said he chose to vote early for Talarico over Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate and current Texas attorney general, because he was “deeply troubled” by Paxton’s conduct and was “enormously impressed” by Talarico’s principles. Continue reading...

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A bucking bronco. A spotted cow. A cross-stitch temple. Utah’s ‘I Voted’ stickers have some delightful designs.

The Tribune's Andy Larsen reached out to clerks across Utah to see which counties have special "I Voted" sticker designs.

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Why a West Coast storm may be the start of something much bigger

A storm approaching the West Coast on Wednesday is set to soak portions of California and the Intermountain West, and unusual severe thunderstorms and rough seas are expected.

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Nigeria's Dangote buys 25% stake in Kenya's oil pipeline network

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote said on Wednesday that his company had bought a 25% stake in Kenya ‌Pipeline Company to move petroleum products.

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Will SpaceX and Tesla Merge? Why Musk Thinks It’s a Good Idea

A decade ago, Elon Musk saw little reason for SpaceX and Tesla Inc. to merge, saying that the ties between the two firms were “really quite tenuous.” Fast forward to 2026 and he’s now openly endorsing the idea, believing “there’s a lot of merit to combining the companies.”

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Canadian Officers Don’t Want to Serve in the U.S. Anymore

Trump’s threats are making a real impact on U.S.-Canada military cooperation.

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Trump Demands Wind Turbine Removal Near Golf Course While Praising Controversial Scottish Drilling Plan

Trump welcomed the UK’s approval of drilling the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea while demanding the removal of wind turbines near his Aberdeenshire golf links.

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Portland community solar project shines new light on former 82nd Avenue dumpsite

The 82nd Ave Community Solar Project will generate enough energy to help 140 low-income residents save money on their energy bills.

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Argentina's Milei calls Spain's Sanchez a 'dictator' in Madrid visit

Far-right President Javier Milei also referred to his Spanish counterpart as as a 'thief' and 'corrupt' at an economic forum in the Spanish capital on Wednesday.

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France's interest rates rise above 5%, a self-inflicted sanction

The gap between the rates for French and German 10-year bonds has reached its highest level since the eurozone was created. Ongoing political turmoil in France has fueled market distrust.

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Anne Carson’s Best Books

Our critic’s favorite works by the new Nobel laureate. Plus: Colm Tóibín’s reading recommendations.

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Africa CDC calls an Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records its first case

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — African health ministers were invited Wednesday to an “extraordinary virtual meeting” to discuss the spread of Ebola after Nigeria reported its first case of the disease that has claimed thousands of lives and has spread rapidly since an outbreak began in Congo in May.

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Chemical tank explosion in Ohio of glycidyl methacrylate forces evacuations, prompts fears of another blast

People who come into contact with glycidyl methacrylate may feel as if their eyes, nose, mouth and skin are burning, the city fire department said. Overexposure can lead to headache, dizziness, tiredn...

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Macron slams as ‘stupid’ claims by Trump and others blaming Muslim migrants for French riots

PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that foreign leaders — including those “on the other side of the Atlantic” — were seeking to exploit France’s tense social climate for political gain following a weekend of street violence and looting.

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Carney heads to Turkey for 1st bilateral visit to deepen ties with NATO ally

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to Turkey on Wednesday for a three-day trip that experts say should show how his approach to international diplomacy differs from that of the previous Liberal government.

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AT&T's CEO throws shade at Musk's Starlink mobile ambitions

AT&T CEO John Stankey said he sees potential in satellite-based networks, but that they "cannot and will not match" fiber-connected performance.

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The joy of night walking

In a new anthology, writers from Charles Dickens to Virginia Woolf shed light on the allure of walking in the dark. Jan Dalley joins its editor for a starlit stroll along the Thames

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Opinion | Our strengths lie in our communities

Wyoming’s families and social circles are our first defense against suicide, writes guest columnist Dr. Kent Corso.

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Egypt's Sisi says Saudi defence role would not include attack on Yemen

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt's military effort to defend Saudi Arabia would not include ‌an attack on Yemen and would be limited to defending the kingdom's territory and borders, according to a statement by the Egyptian presidency ⁠spokesperson on Wednesday.

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Ottawa will 'not budge' from 'sustainable' immigration levels: Carney

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa will “not budge” from its goal of making immigration intake numbers sustainable and the federal government is “getting them to that level now.”

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GOP Senator Does Complete 180 On Gas Prices: ‘There Are Things More Important Than Money’

Sen. Roger Marshall said his constituents have bigger concerns than high gas prices months after predicting fuel costs would decide the midterms.

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