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Federal agents launched raids and arrests on Monday against a list of 20,000 Californians, based on unverified voter fraud claims.

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Citing ProPublica, Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Help U.S. Citizens Sue ICE for Wrongful Detentions

We recently reported that more than 500 American citizens have been detained by immigration agents. Now House members are moving to make it easier for those detained to seek justice through the courts...

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What Russia's doing to Ukraine is 'fine,' Trump says

"Russia, frankly, has been fine on Ukraine. They haven't been doing much," Trump said, hours after a Russian drone strike in a public park killed six people, including two children.

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Big Tech will not broadcast your dissent

Silicon Valley can't help influencing protests and elections—with AI regulation on the line.

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Brazil court gives Meta 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro

Lula's campaign has alleged that the US tech giant is suppressing the incumbent president's online content. His party has filed complaints with the Organization of American States and the United Nations.

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Zelensky appeals to US lawmakers for answers as White House turns on Kyiv

"We want to understand what is happening, why it's happening, and where all this is heading," Zelensky told a bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives.

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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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Man who heckled Abdul El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show

Thomas Teepell, who worked for Republican senator, demanded El-Sayed disavow Muslim Brotherhood A man who heckled Democratic candidate for Senate Abdul El-Sayed and demanded he disavow the Muslim Brotherhood at a Michigan townhall is a former aide to the Republican senator Josh Hawley, according to congressional staff records. At the event on Saturday, an attendee who gave his name only as “Tommy” shouted from the crowd, asking whether El-Sayed would disavow the movement. El-Sayed answered: “Sure, yeah, absolutely,” then turned the question around, asking whether the man assumed he wouldn’t. Continue reading...

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Donald Trump finally gets his wish to be Vladimir Putin's BFF

Together at last.

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Exclusive: Secret pay-for-play text rocks Trump White House

The text is a key piece of evidence in the White House's probe of a missing Kennedy Center donation.

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Abdul-El Sayed turns a question about the Muslim Brotherhood into a viral moment in Michigan’s Senate race

How an Abdul El-Sayed Opponent Handed Him a Campaign Highlight

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Trump Tries to Ban Jack Smith Testimony as BBC Lawsuit Implodes

The BBC has subpoenaed Jack Smith as part of Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the media company.

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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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On This Nearly Deserted Alaska Island, You Pay to Keep Hundreds of Empty Buildings Wired for Internet

U.S. phone customers pay more than $340,000 a year for an Anchorage company to keep homes and buildings on Alaska’s Adak Island wired for obsolete internet service. All but a few of them sit empty.

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'We will fight' — We asked Ukrainian soldiers about Trump's latest outburst

U.S. President Donald Trump on Oct. 18 claimed his approach to ending the war in Ukraine is "very simple." In a post on Truth Social, Trump explained that his decision to ease sanctions on Russia whi...

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A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming

A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.

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Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab death

US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.

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Federal agents respond to a reported shooting at a mosque in Columbus, Ohio, officials say

Authorities say federal agents responded Monday to a report of a shooting Monday at a mosque in Columbus, Ohio.

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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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Kohen Wiley Shooting ‘Was Justified,’ Mississippi AG Says

The police shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley as he sat in his mother’s lap in a Walmart parking lot in Senatobia, Miss., in June “was justified,” Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s…

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Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds

In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined.

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'Help me!' Video of ICE violently detaining man who says he's U.S. citizen sparks outrage

A video of a Long Beach resident screaming that his arm is broken and begging for help as he is pinned to the ground by immigration agents has sparked outrage in the community.

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Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course

The Trump administration wants to turn a historic public golf course into championship links. Despite a judge's order, hundreds of trees were cut down to make way for the renovation.

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Most Americans think Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, poll finds

Poll finds 66% of Americans think Trump is using position for monetary gain as his approval rating hits a new low Most Americans think Donald Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself, according to a new poll, as the US president’s approval rating falls to a new low ahead of November’s midterm elections. A new Washington Post-ABC poll put Trump’s approval rating at 33% as he continues to crisscross the country as part of his campaign blitz for embattled Republicans. Continue reading...

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Japan launches spacecraft on historic Mars moon mission

The probe is set to land on Mars moon Phobos, where it will collect at least 10 grams of material during its mission. Scientists hope it will reveal how the planet Mars and its two moons formed.

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Celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy and the global rise of Afrobeats

Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician known as the King of Afrobeat. His legacy is celebrated every October at Felabration.

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Russia Slams U.S. Arrest Warrant for Cuba’s Raúl Castro - The Moscow Times

Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned a Florida arrest warrant for 95-year-old former Cuban President Raúl Castro over a 1996 military shoot-down of two civilian planes manned by anti-Castro...

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Satirical AI video of Paris protests mirrors real-life tourist experiences

An AI-generated video by Dutch filmmaker Wytse Koetse portrays tourists sightseeing amid protests in Paris.

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Paddy Power owner blames tax rises for plan to shed up to 1,400 jobs

Flutter says one in 10 UK and Ireland workers at risk of redundancy because of a ‘material increase in betting and gaming duties’ Business live – latest updates The gambling company behind Paddy Power and SkyBet has announced up to 1,400 job cuts, blaming tax rises imposed by Rachel Reeves. Flutter Entertainment revealed plans on Tuesday to restructure its UK and Ireland division, affecting staff in Leeds, Dublin and Sunderland. Redundancies are also expected to hit offices in Porto in Portugal and Cluj-Napoca in Romania. Continue reading...

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European air fares could rise by as much as 20% in 2027, Ryanair boss predicts

Conflict in Middle East is pushing jet fuel costs higher and many carriers are not hedged against such increases, Michael O’Leary says Ryanair’s chief executive has predicted a record increase in European air fares next year, as airlines grapple with fuel bills pushed higher by the Middle East conflict. Many carriers are not hedged against rising jet fuel costs, Michael O’Leary said, which he predicted would lead to airline bankruptcies and takeovers. He forecast these pressures would result in the price of plane tickets rising by as much as 20%. Continue reading...

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Drivers set to get new rights to challenge 'rip-off' private parking fines

Drivers are set to receive new rights to stand up to unfair private parking fines, the government has announced.

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Albania's PM Edi Rama blames 'hybrid war' for week of protests

The anti-government protests in the Balkan nation began over a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family.

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Trump walks back threat to ban Bombardier sales in U.S. during Kansas rally

U.S. President said he won’t restrict sales after learning the plane maker has a footprint in the state

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Tommy Robinson threatened to publish details about journalist’s family, court told

Andrew Young claims he received ‘menacing’ call from man who introduced himself as Robinson The far-right activist known as Tommy Robinson threatened to publish details about a journalist’s family and warned him that they would have to move home, a court has been told. The alleged threats were said to have been made in a telephone call by Robinson to one of a number of journalists involved in reporting on his activities after the 2024 Southport killings, when he was accused of influencing the subsequent riots. Continue reading...

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How the ‘boring, monotonous work’ is paying off for the Utah Jazz’s Ace Bailey

“Two-way player” has become synonymous with what Utah’s Ace Bailey wants to become and here's what he's done this offseason to get there.

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Swiss air traffic control operates at 50% capacity due to malfunction

Due to a technical malfunction, Swiss air traffic ‌control authority Skyguide is operating at 50 percent capacity as a precautionary measure, it ⁠said on Tuesday.

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Mystery as Trump and Vance make rare joint announcement in Oval Office in hours

There are no details about what the pair plans to discuss, but many online have posted theories about the announcement

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Mamdani Is Facing Heat Over the NYPD. Here’s What He Should Do.

The mayor is being given a series of false choices over his public-safety agenda. But there is another way forward.

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Devil Woman: why does gen Z suddenly love Cliff Richard?

His 1970s banger is climbing up the streaming charts, with some young listeners tracking it down on vinyl. How did he become the voice of youth, again, aged 86?

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Jensen Huang has a message for Europe: stop overthinking AI or get left behind

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has spent the past week touring Europe and telling its leaders to be less cautious in their approach to AI innovation.

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Donald Trump asked Texas for five more Republicans. Voters might have other plans.

"I'm meeting more fed-up Republicans than I ever have."

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US single-family housing starts plunge; building permits hit 3-1/2-year low

US single-family homebuilding fell sharply in September and permits for future construction tumbled to a 3-1/2-year low as higher mortgage rates suppressed demand, suggesting residential investment resumed its declining trend in the third quarter.

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Judge Dismisses Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Sam Altman Brought By His Sister

A judge found Annie Altman refused to undergo an independent medical evaluation.

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Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection as Israeli leader

The vice president, who has faced backlash from some Jewish commentators over his criticism of Israeli officials, said he wouldn’t get involved in Israel’s elections.

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EU vows to stop buying Arctic oil and gas, but drops ban from its new strategy

EU officials vowed an end to Arctic oil and gas buying, as the European Commission presented its new Arctic strategy. But while the document commits to keeping Arctic oil and gas “in the ground,” it drops the call for an international ban.

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Trump’s FBI Killed Bribery Probe Into Lindsey Graham—and James Clyburn

Kash Patel’s purge at the FBI killed investigations into cash-for-contracts deals involving two top members of Congress.

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Russian lawmakers want to triple prison terms for online ‘calls to riot’ to keep ‘foreign agents’ and Russians abroad from ‘provoking’ unrest — Meduza

Lawmakers have submitted a bill to Russia’s State Duma that would increase criminal penalties for calls to mass riots, one of its authors, Vasily Piskarev, said.

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Woman describes alleged assault by Russell Brand as ‘frenzied’ and ‘violent’

Former comedian faces charges of rape, indecent assault and sexual assault, which he denies

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Will French unrest benefit Marine Le Pen’s presidential run?

For moderate political forces, it is all about preventing the hard-left from getting into the presidential second round

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Trump Hurls 'Trash' At Golf Course Case Judge In Wild Late-Night Image Dump

The president rolled out a new name for the “broken and dilapidated” golf course after a federal judge took on his administration’s plans to renovate it.

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