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

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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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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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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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U.S. must put pressure on Russia so Putin ends the war, Ukrainian official says

As Ukraine and Russia trade attacks, President Trump has exempted Russia from sanctions, widening his rift with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. To discuss the latest developments, Geoff Bennett spoke w...

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DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate

The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal government says are "likely noncitizens."

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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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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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Trump escalates clash with Zelenskyy as Russia continues deadly attacks on Ukraine

The war of words between President Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy reached another fever pitch on Monday. Trump again excoriated the embattled Ukrainian leader, putting more pressure on Zelens...

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Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced Israel visit

Hegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu ahead of a closely contested election, Axios reported, citing sources.

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On trial for rape, Russell Brand is still delivering hour-long podcasts in pyjamas

The defendant joked in a podcast with his wife about being told to do his shirt up during the first week of his trial

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French PM vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday vowed a "massive" police presence at fresh protests called for the coming weekend, as he faced criticism over the handling of recent street violence. The eurozone's second-largest economy was rocked on Saturday by some of its worst rioting in recent years, just six months before voters head to the polls to elect a successor to President Emmanuel Macron. FRANCE 24's Ellen Gainsford reports.

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Italy sends troops, toughens security laws after Milan clashes

Italy on Tuesday approved the deployment of 500 troops to Milan after violent clashes as fuel price protests hit pasta production and food deliveries in southern Italy. A cabinet meeting on Tuesday also approved a series of security measures, including making the detention of minors easier and introducing the crime of "violent participation in a demonstration". FRANCE 24's Seema Gupta reports from Rome.

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California’s ‘death discount’ puts a clock on this 89-year-old’s lawsuit

An 89-year-old San Francisco woman injured in a city van suffered multiple fractures and is suing the city. But California’s “death discount” could hurt a potential payoff.

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How to Report Trump for Fraud on His New “Anti-Fraud” Website

Donald Trump, who has become billions richer since winning the 2024 election, says he wants to crack down on government fraud.

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Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions

Study identifies ‘circadian depression’ as affecting nearly a quarter of more than 11,000 participants * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian researchers have identified a new subtype of depression – termed “circadian depression” – linked to disruptions in the body’s internal clock, which they believe is less responsive to traditional antidepressant treatments. In a study published in British Journal of Psychiatry, involving clinical and genetic data from 11,380 Australians with mostly severe and recurrent depression, researchers identified circadian depression as affecting nearly a quarter (23%) of participants. Continue reading...

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Did Trump know Musk was about to restrict Ukraine’s military Starlink service? WSJ reports they discussed the decision afterward. Some sources say they also spoke beforehand. — Meduza

SpaceX founder Elon Musk ordered restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Starshield, the military version of the Starlink satellite communications system, sources told The Wall Street Journal.

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Trump affirms endorsement of Ty Masterson in Kansas governor's race, belittles Cindy Holscher • Kansas Reflector

President Donald Trump sticks with Kansas GOP gubernatorial candidate Ty Masterson while offering criticism of Democratic nominee Cindy Holscher.

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WATCH: Trump doesn't commit to endorsing Vance for president in 2028 yet

President Donald Trump said Tuesday it’s too early to think about endorsing his successor.

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Proposed depression subtype involves waking up tired or being a night owl

A new study suggests one in four people with severe, recurrent or persistent depression have a proposed subset called "circadian depression", where people often report waking up very tired and being a "night owl".

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Why 250,000 Washington residents might lose their Medicaid next year

Starting in 2027, when low-income people on Medicaid in Washington and 39 other states have their insurance renewed, they’ll have to file paperwork proving that they work, volunteer, or go to school at least 80 hours per month, or that they qualify for an exemption. If not, they’ll lose their health coverage.

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Trump wants New Mexico to change its name. Here's why he can't rename it

Trump's latest call to change New Mexico's name comes a little over a month after he shared maps depicting New Mexico as "New America."

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Push for tighter trucking company oversight sees Statehouse support

A key state legislator says he’s ready to push a crackdown on so-called chameleon trucking companies that’s been championed by Republican secretary of state candidate Max Engling.The issue has been a lead talking point of Engling’s campaign in which he’s raised concerns about trucking businesses that register with the secretary of state’s office but later shut down and reregister under new names when they face safety investigations.

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San Mateo County prosecutors drop retrial for woman in nanny abuse case

San Mateo County prosecutors will not seek a retrial against a woman they accused of trafficking her nanny and forcing her to work 20-hour-days — but her husband will face a stint in jail.

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Private Jets, Investor Pressure Push Polymarket CEO to Grow Up

When Founders Fund considered investing in Polymarket in 2025, it learned that the prediction-market startup’s young chief executive, Shayne Coplan, had been using company money to pay for private jet flights, his apartment rent and personal expenses. Polymarket wasn’t generating revenue at the time.

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PSG and Barcelona fans divided over politics in football amid Paris riots

As PSG face Barcelona in a Champions League clash, fans weigh in on whether football should be a political platform.

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Trump promises cash for fraud tips as he awards right-wing YouTuber

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would reward tipsters who uncover fraud in US government programs, launching the initiative by announcing a cash prize for a conservative online ‌influencer.

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Woman accused of holding stepson captive over 20 years in abusive conditions to go to trial in February

Kimberly Sullivan’s 32-year-old stepson told police last year that he had spent almost his entire life being abused, starved and held in captivity, according to an affidavit.

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Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with MS

Christina Applegate has revealed her doctor says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She shared this Monday on her podcast "MeSsy" with co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler.

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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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Dundalk man pleads guilty to painting swastikas on Jewish headstones

The man, George Horn, entered a plea agreement that would find him guilty on one count of damaging religious property after he vandalized the Ohr Knesseth Israel Anshe Sfard Cemetery in July 2023, court...

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French government extends curfews after riots sweep across the country

French authorities are extending curfews and increasing the police presence in public spaces as President Emmanuel Macron's government tries to regain control after rioters torched buildings and looted thousands of businesses this weekend.

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Trans Resource Letters Sent To Families Spark Confusion In Texas

The organization that sent the letters was reportedly established in Wyoming last month.

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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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IRGC mines set tankers ablaze as Tehran threatens expanded attacks

Iran’s foreign ministry further warned Washington it would retaliate against any strike, and an IRGC spokesperson threatened to target undersea internet cables in the Gulf in another escalation of the ongoing war of words between Tehran and Washington.

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