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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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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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How Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation

An FBI anti-corruption team launched an investigation into whether South Carolina’s most powerful members of Congress were involved in a bribery scheme, ProPublica found. After Trump gutted the FBI an...

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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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Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity

Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity.

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

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Voters in Oil-Rich Alberta Reject Leaving Canada

Residents of the province were asked if they wish to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that left both sides unhappy.

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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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Romanian parliament approves pro-EU government after months of deadlock

Romania has faced political uncertainty since the annulment of its presidential election in December 2024 over allegations of Russian interference.

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Witkoff plans Ukraine peace talks in Norway, Putin meeting in Russia

The planned talks with Putin are also expected to address the release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard, who had reportedly been serving with a Ukrainian territorial defense unit in the town of Iziu...

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Michigan heckler the son of Republican adviser paid for ‘influencer marketing’ against El-Sayed

Timmy Teepell’s firm paid $250,000 by America Next, which has been trying to gin up ‘organic’ opposition to El-Sayed Man who heckled El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show The man who attempted to ambush Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with a question about his supposed allegiance to the Muslim Brotherhood – which El-Sayed parlayed into a viral clip for his campaign – is the son of a political operator who recently received $250,000 for “canvassing and influencer marketing” against El-Sayed, the Guardian has learned. In the now-famous exchange, a man – first identified by the Handbasket as Thomas “Tommy” Teepell – asked El-Sayed if he would “disavow” the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed said he would, but then asked: “What are you implying? Do you assume that I wouldn’t?” What followed was a five-minute exchange that has drawn over 50 million views across several

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Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in independence referendum

More than 75% of voters in the oil-rich province voted on Monday to remain in Canada. Alberta's separatist movement, fueled by lingering resentment toward Ottawa, differs from that of Quebec, where the independence debate has recently resurfaced on the political stage.

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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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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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Trump is planning to announce a new program that will pay people up to $30,000 for successful tips about government fraud, according to the White House

The new $25 million antifraud program will be administered by the Justice Department.

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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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Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity

The results delivered a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats.

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Trump’s approval ratings plummet: what that means for the US midterms

Sitting presidents usually see a dip in approval ratings before midterms, but Trump's ratings are at a historic low.

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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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Elon Musk is in Democrats’ oversight crosshairs

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We can stop Trump’s assault on the international criminal court | Kenneth Roth

Here’s what we need to do to stand up for international law

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Voters emphatically rejected an effort by separatists to pursue a permanent rupture with the country

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How French protests are supposed to work

The clashes and looting that took place during the protests on October 17 were a spectacular failure for the French state. Here is how protests are supposed to be organized and policed to avoid disorder.

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China’s nightmare: becoming the next Japan

Tokyo lost decades when a property bust led to an economic slump. Could the same phenomenon undo Xi Jinping’s ambitions?

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South Korea October 1-20 exports surge 105% on record chip sales

South Korea's exports surged ‌105.4% in the first 20 days of this month from a year earlier, led ⁠by record chip sales driven by global AI investment, customs data showed on Wednesday.

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Partita by Barbara Kingsolver: What keeps people from their birthright in beauty?

This story of aspiration, romance, disappointment and reconciliation drags in the middle

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Florida executes man who killed deputy after fighting for gun, marking the state's 18th execution this year

Florida carried out its 18th execution this year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' aggressive use of the death penalty.

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Finalists announced for Skagit Valley College presidency | Cascadia Daily News

Community members can meet candidates at forums next week

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Maryborough man charged with murder after body discovered on walking trail

A member of the public had discovered a 41-year-old man's body along Slaughterhouse Road in Maryborough West on October 7.

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Your guide to the L.A. County Superior Court Judge Office 65 election

Justin Allen Clayton and Anna Slotky Reitano are competing for the Superior Court Judge Office 65 seat. Here's what you need to know about the race.

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How Antonelli can become F1's younest world champion this weekend

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli can secure his maiden Formula 1 drivers' championship with victory at the United States Grand Prix.

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Are transgender sports bans really about protecting women? Survey data tells a different story

In a recent national survey, Americans with the most negative views of women were the biggest proponents of transgender sports bans.

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Celebrity exorcist priest to take one-year 'media fast' after meeting with Denver archbishop

A prominent Catholic exorcist in Denver is pausing public speaking and interviews at the request of his archbishop. The Rev.

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Musk Gave Order to Slow Down Ukraine’s Starlink, WSJ Reports

A recent slowdown of the SpaceX’s Starlink satellite system that enables Ukraine to fend off deadly Russian aerial assaults came from an order by Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive officer, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

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Japan shifting to wage-driven inflation phase, finance minister says

Japan's economy is seeing price rises driven by higher import costs and on the cusp of shifting to a ‌period of sustained inflation driven by rising wages, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Wednesday.

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USDA offering $8B in farmer relief payments

Farmers will be eligible to receive one-time payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide relief for high fuel and input costs. USDA and President Donald Trump announced Monday night at a rally in Kansas that farmers would have $8 billion made available in the Harvest Fuel Relief program. Farm groups expressed appreciation Tuesday for the relief program, but said they also hope to see long-term policy solutions that will support the farm economy.

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Matthew L. Madsen, 40, of Greenfield, admitted to smuggling contraband worth more than $95,000.

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The Last Photos of Gloria Steinem

Before her death, the pioneering feminist posed for a fashion shoot. Now those pictures are part of her legacy.

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Ukrainian refugees face growing hostility in Poland

Poland has been one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. But many of its people are slowly turning against the one million Ukrainian refugees given sanct...

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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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Mike Bloomberg starts spending blitz to help Democrats retake the House

Former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg, a Democratic megadonor, has poured more than $80 million into the midterms over the last two months.

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Victims of Wainwright fire remembered as young people dedicated to service

Devastating fire at Canadian Forces Base in Alberta claimed lives of four soldiers, injured 39 others

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'Like a bad dream': Survivor looks back at Aberfan disaster 60 years on

Survivors remember Aberfan disaster

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