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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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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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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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No one's owning up to throttling Ukraine's military Starlink, and that's telling

Nearly 48 hours after Ukraine's Starshield terminals started mysteriously malfunctioning, nobody in Washington, nor at SpaceX, has taken responsibility for the apparent decision to hobble Ukrainian mi...

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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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'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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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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UK to resupply Ukraine with more Storm Shadow missiles to strike Russia, Bloomberg reports

In a meeting in London on Oct. 14, President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed on a new shipment of missiles, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. N...

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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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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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In Ecuador, fishermen are the collateral victims of American bombs

Under the pretext of waging a 'war' against 'narco-terrorists,' the US has targeted longline fishing vessels off the coast of the Andean country. Eight fishermen remain missing, and Washington has claimed responsibility for the deaths of 238 men in the Pacific and the Caribbean since late 2025. Human rights advocates have condemned what they call 'illegal killings.'

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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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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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Trump admits ‘I have some very severe problems’ in Biden-like ramble

Trump’s latest lengthy soliloquy in the Rose Garden evoked memories of the last octogenarian to occupy the Oval Office. Andrew Feinberg explains why

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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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The Russian commentators living in Europe who justify Moscow's war against Ukraine

Latvia's decision last week to declare Russian-born journalist and blogger Leonid Ragozin persona non grata has drawn attention to a broader trend: Russians who once presented themselves as opponents...

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FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back

FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Florida estate are suing to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of “political retribution.”

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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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Grace Hopper Confab’s Sudden Cancellation Raises Alarm for Women in Tech

The cancellation of this year’s Grace Hopper Celebration, one of the largest gatherings of women in technology, is the latest example of how the retreat from diversity initiatives is reshaping opportunities for women in tech.

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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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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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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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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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Isn't Life Scary Enough?

Hollywood's horror boom is great for the horror girlies, but what about other genres?

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US FDA sets up board to oversee drug exclusivity determinations

The US FDA's drug evaluation department said on Friday it has formed a board to oversee and advise on exclusivity determinations made ‌by the department, aiming to improve clarity and consistency of those decisions.

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'It's a realistic amount': Zelenskyy asks EU leaders for extra €70b in support next year

The EU – Ukraine’s biggest international backer – is currently paying out instalments of a €90 billion loan for Kyiv.

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Schwab to create 'tax-aware' strategy that's been attracting billions from wealthy investors

Wealthy investors are flocking to tax-aware long short strategies, adding billions into these super-powered versions of tax-loss harvesting accounts.

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Older Americans feel less of the affordability crunch. How that could affect the midterm elections

Younger Americans face higher inflation and housing costs than baby boomers, widening the affordability divide ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Why Trump and the GOP's billion-dollar midterm blitz isn’t working

Trump-aligned groups and Elon Musk have poured hundreds of millions into the midterm election, but the GOP spending surge has barely moved polls or the map.

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Editor’s Note | When Life Gives You a Microphone, Say Something That Matters

Features Editor Nate Schumann writes on the importance of someone using their proverbial microphone to speak on topics that they believe matter.

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U.S. raises Mastercard, Citigroup China market access in bilateral Bangkok talks, official says

The U.S. raised market access issues for Mastercard and Citigroup in China during bilateral meetings in Bangkok this week, a U.S. Treasury official says.

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Restraint can leave mental health patients traumatised. New research reveals what they need afterwards

New research suggests that the support patients receive after being restrained can affect how safe they feel and whether they regain trust in their care.

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‘It’s easier dealing with Trump than Putin,’ Zelenskyy tells Euronews

After a week of tensions between Washington and Kyiv, Zelenskyy said Trump was still easier to deal with than Putin, despite the US president’s calls for new leadership in Ukraine and criticism of the Ukrainian leader.

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S.F. bakery to bring nostalgia-fueled sweets and sandwiches to beachside neighborhood

This San Francisco bakery will open this month in a tiny Outer Sunset café with a long history in the neighborhood.

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A Masterful Odyssey Into the Mind of Elizabeth Holmes

Nathan Fielder’s new documentary is a captivating study of self-perception.

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Brazil’s Lula wins electoral court challenge against Meta for alleged pro-Bolsonaro algorithm bias

A judge ruled that the tech company must adopt measures to immediately secure equal treatment of the two presidential candidates ahead of an Oct. 25 runoff.

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Your Favorite Movie Nerd’s Favorite Movie Label Sets Up Shop In Dinkytown - Racket

Vinegar Syndrome co-founder Ryan Emerson talks preserving lost films, his MN connections, and the 'renewed and growing enthusiasm' for owning movies in a physical form.

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Scott Colom’s AI Video of Cindy Hyde-Smith Raises Concerns About Deception and ‘Slopaganda’

Scott Colom’s latest AI ad featuring a fictional depiction of Cindy Hyde-Smith is raising concerns about the technology’s usage in political ads.

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Katie Zacharia faces sharp questions from Fox News hosts about rocky start

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Nobody Talks About The Humiliation Of Looking For A Job For Years

“It happens so gradually you barely notice.”

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Nagoya court dismisses lawsuit filed on paper under digital civil litigation rules

The lawsuit was thrown out by the Nagoya District Court under rules requiring legal representatives to submit civil court documents online.

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Arizona approves state's first non-ABA accredited law school

The Arizona Supreme Court has approved the state's first law school not accredited by the American Bar Association, a move the court said would help address Arizona's lawyer shortage.

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Israeli settlers beat Palestinians and a U.S. photojournalist in West Bank attacks

Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians as they were harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank on Friday, injuring several people including a photojournalist working for The Washington Post.

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What the Loss of Starshield Revealed

Ukraine’s defenses depend on the high-speed data links that Washington may have briefly shut down.

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Takeaways from the Alaska Senate debate between Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan

They clashed on high prices in Alaska and the impacts of the war in Iran. The battleground Senate race is key to deciding which party controls the chamber.

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Aida Rodriguez talks new movie 'Hurricane Seasons' and Puerto Rico — beyond the storm

'Hurricane Seasons' screens Sunday at the Newport Beach Film Festival. Co-star Aida Rodriguez speaks about healing trauma and amplifying the cause of Puerto Ricans.

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Scottish government set to drop opposition to new oil and gas fields

The SNP has had a long-standing “presumption against” new oil fields.

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Trains and buses are free this weekend. They can get you and your family to plenty of fall festivities.

A book festival, Halloween carnival and pumpkin patch are just a few events UTA can take you to for free this weekend.

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