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A Doctor at Cigna Said Her Bosses Pressured Her to Review Patients’ Cases Too Quickly. Cigna Threatened to Fire Her.

Cigna tracks every minute that its staff doctors spend deciding whether to pay for health care. Dr. Debby Day said her bosses cared more about being fast than being right: “Deny, deny, deny. That’s ho...

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Massive Google data center project faces growing opposition in central France

A planned data center near Châteauroux faces mounting local opposition, with concerns over environmental impact and a lack of transparency surrounding this massive infrastructure. A protest is set to take place on Saturday, October 17.

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The Story of One Mississippi County Shows How Private Schools Are Exacerbating Segregation

A new ProPublica analysis shows a stark pattern across states in the Deep South: Alongside majority-Black public school districts, a separate web of private academies are filled almost entirely with w...

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ICE Agents Who Rammed a Worker in Houston Were Chasing a Dead Man, Family Says

ICE agents rammed a man during a pursuit in Houston, leaving him with a shattered leg. But a bulletin of the target shows a man who died in 2017, his daughter said.

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and Washington Post photographer in West Bank

The settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives and beat Heidi Levine, a veteran photojournalist. Witnesses said Israeli soldiers did nothing to halt the violence.

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'Fishing, Family, Freedom': In Alaska, Democrats highlight salmon scarcity in hopes of flipping a Senate seat

In the vast American state where fishing remains a vital resource, the sharp rise in fuel prices could also jeopardize the reelection bid of Republican candidate Dan Sullivan on November 3. Mary Peltola, the Democratic candidate and daughter of a Yup'ik Indigenous woman, benefits from her strong local roots.

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Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982

Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

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Zelensky resumes strikes on Russian refineries, Trump brands them 'a disgrace'

The end of the truce called for by the US president marks an escalation in tensions between Zelensky and Trump, following a deal between Washington and Moscow on the delivery of Russian diesel fuel.

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Police say at least 2 were hospitalized after shooting at elementary school, and the shooter is dead

Two people were hospitalized Thursday following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and the shooter is dead, authorities say.

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How Judges Eviscerated Trump’s DOJ Voter Data Lawsuits — ProPublica

Over the past year, the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., to demand their unredacted voter rolls. The vast majority of cases have been thrown out.

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Musk asked Trump to restrict Ukraine's Starlink service, Telegraph reports

Four sources familiar with the discussion said that Elon Musk approached U.S. President Donald Trump with the idea of slowing down Ukraine's Starlink service on the battlefield.

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Katie Zacharia Admits Failing Bar, but Defends Calling Herself a Lawyer

In an interview with a right-wing influencer, the new White House press secretary also described the harried process that led to her hiring.

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Belgium promises to deliver 10 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine this year

De Wever said that Ukraine urgently needed the fighter jets, as they were one of the few weapons capable to strike Russian jet-powered drones.

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Could Tesla’s flying car send sales and shares soaring?

Tesla revealed its next-generation Roadster on Thursday in Texas, with one of the three new versions performing a jaw-dropping kickflip and demonstrating flying capabilities. However, analysts contacted by Euronews Business do not expect the model to generate significant revenue.

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MAGA world is counting on a Bolsonaro win in Brazil

“We’re going to achieve the Golden Era of Latin America,” Eduardo Bolsonaro said at a far-right Washington gala.

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Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House * Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the Ukrainian military’s access to the Starlink satellite internet service has not yet been fully restored, as media reports suggested the order to throttle the service had come from within the White House. Zelenskyy met European leaders on Friday in Brussels, where he asked the EU for another €70bn next year to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia. Continue reading...

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CDC reports 4,410 measles cases as outbreak grows

The US CDC on Friday reported 4,410 measles cases nationwide as of October 15, an increase of 330 from its last update a ‌week ago, as an outbreak of the highly contagious disease continues.

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Multiple people injured and shooter is killed in active shooter scene at Oregon elementary school, police say | CNN

Multiple people were injured, including children, and a shooter is dead after an active shooter situation at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, according to police.

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China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

'The Palestinian question is the greatest historical injustice of this century,' China's foreign minister said.

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Elon Musk Spends Heavily to Back Ken Paxton’s Senate Bid in Texas

The world’s richest person, who has become the biggest known midterm donor, gave $158 million to a group that quickly spent that much to help Mr. Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas.

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G7 countries pledge 260 million euros to repair Chornobyl safety infrastructure damaged in Russian attack

The confinement structure, located about 130 kilometers (80 miles) north of Kyiv, was severely damaged in February 2025 after being struck by a Russian drone.

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Toronto’s battle over bike lanes is one front in a global right-wing backlash ⋆ The Breach

Doug Ford’s war on bike lanes isn’t about traffic—it’s part of a global right-wing playbook to vilify urban residents and defend fossil fuel interests

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Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision

A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024.

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The State Department called him "corrupt." Trump officials feted him in Dallas.

Albania's opposition leader, recently barred from the US, made it to the GOP's "midterm convention."

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Do Americans own the president's papers? Appeals court to weigh in

The administration says papers created in the White House belong to Donald Trump, not to the American people. The case could ultimately end up at the conservative-leaning Supreme Court.

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Top global climate science body meet ends without deal on review timeline

The meeting of the members of the world's leading authority on climate change ended on Friday without an agreement on a timeline to publish its next review of the latest science on ‌the warming planet, four sources familiar with the matter said.

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Trump's 'Mother Of All Bombs' Threat Would Miss Iran's Buried Nuclear Sites

President Donald Trump’s threat to use what’s known as the “Mother Of All Bombs” to hit Iran might be effective at hitting some military targets but would do little to destroy nuclear facilities buried deep under a mountain.

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Judge Threatens To Sanction Trump After He Backs Out Of Deposition In $10 Billion BBC Case

The BBC told the court this week Trump was supposed to be deposed Friday, but his lawyers said he had “other matters of national importance” to attend to.

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Russia's war reaches Bulgaria's shores, putting Radev's Moscow-friendly stance to the test

The balancing act of Bulgaria's Moscow-friendly leader stands on shaky ground. Since taking office in May, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has taken a harsh line on Ukraine while adopting steps...

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Hydro to power down old infrastructure

Dozens of electrical substations to be replaced over 20 years, utility announces

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Mine owner convinced tiny town's lead poisoning concerns are unfounded

Dozens of residents have voiced their opposition to a proposed silver and lead mine in the NSW central west, but the proponents say it will help the region's economy.

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Major earnings reports are due next week, but strong results may not be enough to quell market fears

Reports from Meta Platforms and Procter & Gamble are on deck as investors grow wary of the market.

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Trump back on the road as analysts see more congressional races shifting in Dems’ favor | Arkansas Advocate

President Donald Trump has a flurry of travel on deck in the final frantic weeks leading up to the end of the midterm elections, in which the GOP is vying to maintain its control of both the U.S. Hous...

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Canada exploring Stelco nationalization, industry minister says

Canada is exploring all options under ‌the Investment Canada Act to consider nationalizing steel maker Stelco, owned by ⁠US-listed Cleveland Cliffs, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said on Friday in Toronto.

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Billy Joel says he doesn’t know if he can perform on stage again due to brain disorder

Joel is now on an extended break as he recovers from brain surgery for hydrocephalus, a condition that left him with balance, memory and vision issues.

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Opinion | Want to Address Sexual Assault? Make Fraternities Admit Women.

A fellow college president warned that the blowback from my decision would end my presidency. Instead, it produced some extraordinary conversations.

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Ventura County to Consider Mine Expansion at Tuesday Meeting

VENTURA, Calif.— The Ventura County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider the expansion of the Pacific Rock Mine, an operation that would extract nearly 30 million tons of rock over the next 6...

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'I used to have great respect for the police, but now...': French young people's growing mistrust of law enforcement at protests

One month after the start of the high school student movement, signs condemning police violence are now omnipresent in protest marches, as increasingly brutal law enforcement tactics leave a lasting impression on a generation of young people.

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The trouble with complete sentences

Holding on to the good will of the electorate requires more than inspiring speeches, sometimes it requires uninspiring, thankless work like filling potholes.

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Patrick O’Donovan will continue in Cabinet when he recovers from illness, Harris says

Minister for Communications hospitalised on Tuesday following medical emergency

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Here’s when Boston is set to see its last 6 p.m. and 5 p.m. sunsets of the year - The Boston Globe

Daylight slips away all too fast this time of the year.

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Cozy in his seat, Larsen directs focus and dollars to helping Dems win back House | Cascadia Daily News

Incumbent stands to become chair of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee if his party regains control

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The Best Amazon Sales To Shop This Week, According To Professional Deal Hunters

You can bet your bottom dollar we’ve tracked the BEST discounts for you on Amazon this week.

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The Irish Times view on Waterford deaths: a chilling trend and a tragedy

Attacks of this kind deserve the same investigative resources as shootings

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Avenue Capital emerges as frontrunner for stake in Serie A media rights venture, sources say

Private equity firm ‌Avenue Capital has emerged as the leading bidder for a minority stake in the company that will hold the international media rights of Italy's top soccer league Serie A, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

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Trump Fires His Fake Lawyer Press Secretary After Just Five Days

Katie Zacharia has officially broken the record for the shortest tenure of any White House press secretary.

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Exclusive: OpenRouter challenger closes seed round

Startup TrustedRouter is among a growing crop of model-routing firms looking to cut AI costs and reduce businesses’ dependence on any single AI model maker.

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IMF-World Bank meetings focus on global risks and potential benefits of AI

“We are racing, and the question is how do we put barriers? So if a car was to fly out it doesn't kill people,” IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said.

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Canadian firms signed deals worth almost $300M during India trade mission: Ottawa

OTTAWA – International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu says trade talks between Canada and India advanced over the last week, as he led a major trade mission to New Delhi and Mumbai.

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The Streaming Wars Just Created the Most Bizarre Allies

A Trump-connected media empire is turning Hollywood upside down.

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