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Cybersecurity CEO Indicted for Allegedly Scamming Millions From Ransomware Victims

A federal grand jury indicted MonsterCloud CEO Zohar Pinhasi last month for allegedly defrauding clients of his ransomware data recovery business, which was the subject of a 2019 ProPublica investigat...

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Democrats Release 50-Page Report on Trump’s Epstein Files Cover-Up

The report alleges Donald Trump was an “active participant” in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse.

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In a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their Interests

Brent Taylor is the front-runner for one of Memphis’ U.S. congressional districts, recently redrawn from majority Black to majority white. As state senator, he repeatedly used his power to supersede l...

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Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio Bolsonaro

Leftist incumbent Lula says unprecedented comeback was a ‘defeat for denialism’ as Bolsonaro refuses to accept election result * Lula wins election in stunning comeback – live updates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term in power. With 100% of votes counted the 80-year-old leftist received 4.4m votes more than Bolsonaro, with a 51.79% share to his 45-year-old rival’s 48.21%. However, soon after Brazil’s electoral authority confirmed Lula’s victory, Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat and asked for the results to be annulled. Continue reading...

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Anthropic's founders pledged to donate most of their stock. Their IPO tells another story.

The AI giant's new filing calls the promise a "revocable," non-binding "expression" that depends on market conditions.

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Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment

Two years after falsely linking reproductive rights to gender transition care for minors, GOP lawmakers have packaged the two issues into one amendment in an effort to strip away the right to abortion...

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Musk's meddling in Ukraine's Starlink is a warning to every country relying on private tech

In the midst of Donald Trump's attempt to turn Russian diesel into a political asset to help him avoid disaster in November's midterm elections, the internet went out on the front lines. Since the be...

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World reacts to Lula's victory in Brazilian presidential race

International leaders and politicians congratulate the Brazilian president on his re-election win.

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Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections

One week before midterm elections, President Donald Trump is struggling to deliver on his promise to bring down costs.

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Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90

Actor Walter Koenig, known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on “Star Trek,” has died at 90. His talent agent confirmed he passed away Monday at his home in Los Angeles.

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Bolsonaro effectively concedes in Brazil after Trump suggests he won’t help

Trump says the presidential election looked “rigged” but did not say he planned to intervene on behalf of the right-wing politician.

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Audi CEO faces backlash after joining Trump at midterm campaign rally

Audi chief Gernot Doellner drew heavy criticism on Monday for appearing alongside US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in the battleground state of Georgia, with the head ‌of Germany's top u...

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US holding up air defense missiles for Ukraine for nearly a month, Zelensky says

A senior Ukrainian official previously told the Kyiv Independent that the batch awaiting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approval was "significant."

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Catholic bishops accuse Trump White House of turning prayer into campaign photo op

Two bishops express regret after the White House posts photos and video of a prayer with them in the Oval Office

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Catholic Bishops Who Met With Trump Say He Used Them Like a Prop

The religious leaders regret meeting with Trump after what they said was blatant manipulation.

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Brazil: Lula defeats Bolsonaro, winning fourth presidential term after massive turnout

The left-wing candidate won his fourth term after coming second in the first round.

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Bolsonaro refuses to concede as would-be Ukraine peace mediator Lula wins Brazil election

Lula had expressed the view in 2024 that Brazil should remain neutral and not interfere in Russia's war against Ukraine, but in the years that followed had been engaging in diplomacy, including effort...

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Loggers say Roadless Rule repeal won't solve their biggest challenges

President Trump is planning to open up some of the nation's last pristine forests to road building and timber companies. But those who work in the woods say it won't do enough to revive the industry.

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Israeli forces kill at least five people in Gaza, including 7-year-old girl

The death toll in Israel's genocidal war on Gaza climbs to 74,555, including 1,559 killed since 'ceasefire' last year.

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'The smell of freedom': Serbia's student movement celebrates election triumph

A political earthquake in Serbia as a student-backed movement wins the parliamentary election, ending more than a decade of dominance by a Moscow-backed populist leader.

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Walter Koenig, actor best known as Chekov on Star Trek, dies aged 90

The actor appeared in the cult 1960s show as well as many of the films but also worked as a writer Walter Koenig, the actor known for playing Pavel Chekov throughout the Star Trek franchise, has died, his representative confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter. He was 90. Koenig died at his home in north Hollywood surrounded by his daughter and niece, according to a Facebook post by Zachery McGinnis, the founder of Galactic Productions, an appearance agency that counted the actor as one of its clients. His death was attributed to “old age”, with no other details provided. Continue reading...

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Court ruling fails to end wait for thousands of immigrants stuck abroad without visas

A federal judge struck down a Trump administration ban on issuing immigrant visas to people from 75 countries, but immigrants continue to be stuck in their countries. Attorneys say the federal government is slow-walking the processing of visas on purpose.

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Judge rules Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director, was unlawfully fired by Trump administration

A federal judge has ruled that Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was unlawfully fired from her job as a federal prosecutor in New York last year.

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Lula’s Upset Is a Win for the Rule of Law and a Blow to Trump

The leftist leader’s surprising victory over the favored far-right candidate should be celebrated—and perhaps emulated—by supporters of democracy worldwide.

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Israel elections: Gadi Eisenkot, leading Netanyahu opponent, calls for unity and calm

The former chief of the General Staff now leads Yashar!, the main opposition party in the October 27 elections. Entering politics in 2022, he has taken a stand against the outgoing prime minister's populist and radical policies.

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A large slice of Democratic voters were undecided, leaving the door open for almost any candidate to emerge from the field.

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Colorado and Washington are reliably Democratic states where elected officials have rejected moves to ban transgender women and girls from female sports competitions. Now activists have gone around la...

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In a 53-page report, Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee revived allegations of sexual misconduct made against Trump, a former close friend of the convicted sex offender.

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Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d’Or

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Romania says Russia-run sabotage network set fire near weapons factory

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Should we replace controversial colonial statues? Hobart just did

A statue of colonial figure William Crowther, toppled in Hobart’s Franklin Square in 2024, has been replaced by a native garden ringed with inscribed bronze, in a project believed to be the first of its kind in Australia.

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Canadian man freed after being imprisoned, tortured in Ethiopia

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