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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Norway's wealth fund set to overhaul ethical rules after US scrutiny

Norway is expected to overhaul the ethical rules for its $2.3 trillion wealth fund in response to the findings of a state-appointed commission due on Thursday, a year after it paused divestments in the face of US scrutiny.

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A-League Women set for kick-off but invisibility is symptomatic of league’s current crisis | Sam Lewis

You wouldn’t know the league’s 19th season kicks off this weekend given the marketing has been almost completely swallowed up by men’s football During the half-time break of the Matildas’ friendly against Haiti this week, former national team players Grace Gill and Ash Sykes spoke glowingly of the performances of some of the country’s emerging talent and the domestic league that produced them. Leticia McKenna, having left Melbourne City last month to join Nottingham Forest, scored twice in the first half in just her fourth appearance for the national team. Clare Wheeler, who came through the system at the Newcastle Jets and Sydney FC, had a goal and an assist in a player of the match performance. Continue reading...

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The Spin | The sleepy English hotel where Bradman and Australia left cricket memories galore

Tucked away on a Peak District hillside is The Maynard, bursting with memorabilia and stories left by touring teams

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Universal Music Group’s top Republic and Def Jam executives exit in restructuring

Executives at Def Jam, Republic Records and Interscope are leaving Universal Music Group as it completes a plan to save about $270 million a year.

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US Deploying Hundreds Of Soldiers To Latin America: Report

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“Demonic Stuff”: Kansas GOP Accuses Democrat of Being a Witch

Ty Masterson had a lot to say about witchcraft while speaking at a Wichita church this weekend.

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Republicans are playing defense on an expanding electoral map

With economic concerns weighing on candidates, Republicans turn to heavy spending and President Trump to rally voters.

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Money from Tether flowed to Bo Hines’s company while he worked in the White House on landmark stablecoin legislation. Once the law passed, Tether hired him as its U.S. chief.

Money from Tether flowed to Nxum while Bo Hines worked in the White House on landmark stablecoin legislation. Once the law passed, Tether hired him as its U.S. chief.

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Trump offers message to Pope Leo after lung cancer surgery

Trump: 'I want to see Pope Leo get well'

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Kimberly Who?

In this Administration, former Ambassador Guilfoyle is the rare Trump associate to face consequences for misdeeds.

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Asian markets sell off as AI trades crumble after hot US CPI data

Markets started the day on the back foot ‌as trading kicked off in Asia on Thursday, as a quicker-than-expected increase in US consumer price inflation upped expectations for the Federal Reserve to act later this year and pushed stocks lower.

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Trump positive in just 10 states before midterms

A new poll finds that President Donald Trump has positive approval ratings in just 10 states as Democrats push to flip Congress in the Nov. 3 midterms.

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I Offered to Make My Sister a $900 Wedding Cake. Now She’s Blackmailing Me.

This is ridiculous.

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California’s riskiest dams are closer to big cities than you think

California has never penalized a dam owner for violating safety requirements, even as 57 dams sit in poor condition.

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Trump Is Out of Time to Bring Down Oil Prices

Energy prices are up — and it's too late to get them down before the midterms.

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West Africans and rice in Colonial Louisiana

Rice cultivation can be traced back to 1500 B.C. in West Africa.

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WV school leaders unveil new school funding formula with hope Legislature will consider it

As more schools across West Virginia say they’ll close their doors, the state school board unveiled a robust school funding formula overhaul that they hope lawmakers will consider.Debate over the school funding formula is expected to be a leading topic in the 2027 legislative session.

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Unemployment in Australia reaches 4.7%, its highest in nearly five years

The total number of employed Australians dropped by 39,300 jobs in the month, a surprise for economists who had expected employment to rise Unemployment has reached 4.7% and is at its highest in nearly five years after the economy shed jobs in September as cost of living and higher interest rates bite. The total number of employed Australians dropped by 39,300 jobs in the month, a surprise for economists who had expected employment to rise. Continue reading...

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South Americans pray for Pope Leo’s recovery as uncertainty hangs over his visit

Roman Catholics across South America responded to news of Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis with an outpouring of prayers and support, along with concerns about whether the first American pope woul...

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I hate golf | Adrian Chiles

I’ve been trying to quit the game for years, writes Adrian Chiles. Just when I thought I was out, it pulled me back in …

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Lighthouse Mission names new CEO | Cascadia Daily News

Interim CEO made permanent at Christian homeless nonprofit

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Trump Reveals What He Thinks Should Happen To Those Who Leak Military Secrets

“They’re the of scum the earth. The leakers are the scum of the earth,” the president said.

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Unemployment rate remains at 4.7pc in September

An estimated 39,300 fewer Australians were in work last month, and the number of unemployed people increased by 8,900.

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Wallaroos lose star but regain experienced campaigner for Scotland Test

The Wallaroos are forced to reshuffle their backline for Saturday's Test against Scotland at Sydney's Stadium Australia.

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2026 midterms: 'Trump has many levers to disrupt the election, but far fewer means to turn defeat into victory'

The US president will likely not be able to 'steal' the November 3 midterm elections. However, he is expected to revive the narrative of electoral illegitimacy in order to make the 2028 presidential election a contest for revenge, writes US specialist Lauric Henneton in this op-ed for Le Monde.

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