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Meet the Billionaire and Rising GOP Mega-Donor Who’s Gaming the Tax System

Susquehanna founder and TikTok investor Jeff Yass has avoided $1 billion in taxes while largely escaping public scrutiny. He’s now pouring his money into campaigns to cut taxes and support election de...

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She Was in Labor at a Florida Hospital. Then She Was in Zoom Court for Refusing a C-Section.

A virtual court hearing from a pregnant mother’s hospital bed shows what forced medical treatment can look like.

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Starshield operations restored to speeds of more than 400 km/h, Ukraine's Defense Ministry says

"We record a speed of more than 400 kilometers per hour, the connection is stable," the ministry said.

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US lawmakers demand answers from Elon Musk over Ukraine Starlink restrictions

In a public letter, Democratic Senators and Representatives listed five questions concerning Starlink restrictions impacting Ukrainian forces, addressed to Musk. The demand comes as Ukrainian forces c...

kyivindependent.com1.4K pts22h agodiscuss

250,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees

The rally comes amid a political row over the sustainability of Spain's pension scheme and the cost of living, ahead of a parliamentary election next month.

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Cuba mocks US 'desperation' calling on Cubans to work with CIA

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Friday, called for Cubans to make 'discreet' contact with the American intelligence services as Washington seeks to force an end to the island's communist government.

lemonde.fr1.2K pts19h agodiscuss

Fire tears through Hitler's mountain retreat, suspect detained

Firefighters and police heading to the Eagle's Nest on Friday night saw 'a rider on a red motorcycle with no license plate' and stopped him, a Bavarian police official told a press conference on Saturday.

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‘Eagle’s Nest,’ Nazi-Era Guesthouse in German Alps, Is Gutted by Fire

The police said on Saturday that the structure, a tourist attraction for decades, was probably not salvageable. A man was arrested in connection with the blaze.

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Germany in talks to buy Ukrainian jet-powered drones

The Bars jet powered drone has a range of 1,000 kilometers and can reach speeds of up to 700 kilometers per hour.

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Tens of thousands of Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff

Nearly 159 million people to head to polls on Sunday in battle between leftwing incumbent and Flávio Bolsonaro Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have streamed on to Rio’s most famous beach for a giant protest they hope will propel him towards a historic election fightback against his far-right rival, Flávio Bolsonaro. Nearly 159m Brazilians will vote in the election’s runoff on Sunday, with the pair tied in the polls after Bolsonaro won the first round on 4 October by 47% to 45%. Continue reading...

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Jared Kushner Threatens to Sue Over Damning Phone Hack Report

A bombshell report exposed Kushner’s close financial ties to foreign governments.

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New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more

Critics decry Trump administration rule that lets hunters lure bears with human foods on federal lands in Alaska

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Trump Refuses to Explain Starlink Shutoff as Ukraine Says He’s Lying

Ukraine is still struggling with Starlink access, and Donald Trump doesn’t seem to care.

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DOJ is suing to decertify Alaska's Senate race—but only if Republicans lose

Trump personally ordered the lawsuit, he announced Friday.

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A candidate said Iowans don’t ride bikes. The state has a famous bike tour.

The state’s 900,000 cyclists say people do indeed ride in Iowa, which each summer hosts the world’s largest, longest-running citizen bike tour.

washingtonpost.com644 pts22h agodiscuss

Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail

The 44th president appeared in Ohio on Saturday, kicking off a two-state swing with a rebuke of President Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor.

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Additional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreak

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,588 cases across the country, more than double the tally in 2025 Federal health authorities reported an additional 178 cases of measles in the US this week, as the vaccine-preventable illness continues to sicken people across at least 43 outbreaks. The new data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) comes as experts criticize the agency for lack of transparency, and as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr takes steps to further upend US vaccine infrastructure. Continue reading...

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U.S. birth rate drops to record low, but older women are having more babies

The U.S. birth rate fell to its lowest level ever recorded, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The drop would have been greater, but women over age 30 are having more children.

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Zelenskyy confirms Starlink and Starshield are back up and running: Now we have the speed we need

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed the lifting of speed restrictions on Starlink and Starshield terminals in Ukraine, which has restored crucial frontline communications.

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Trump Prepares for Iran Escalation After US, Israeli Elections

A Middle East war that President Donald Trump said would be over in a matter of weeks now looks set to escalate as it enters its eighth month.

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45-Year-Old Republican Candidate Sued by His Own Parents

Derek Wulf, a 45-year-old man with a wife and two children, owes his parents rent.

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In U.S. Gas Talks With Kremlin, Hidden Financing for Alaska Project Emerges

Interviews and documents show a Russian energy giant secretly funded a U.S. firm. The deal has been discussed in talks to end the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine says Starlink is back to normal after disruptions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that normal Starlink operating speeds were restored after more than a week of disruptions.

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Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms

Researchers who track online influence operations say Kremlin-backed groups are renewing tactics they've used to sow distrust and discord in previous elections in the U.S. and around the world.

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Republican campaign operatives worry that a series of damaging stories have contributed to voter concerns about alleged government corruption less than two weeks before the midterm elections

Democrats have spent $182 million this year highlighting corruption as an issue in House and Senate races.

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ANALYSIS: Australia has an Asian history, too, you just have to look for it

Despite being here for generations, so much Chinese Australian history is now lost and forgotten. But an ignorance about the past will only hold this country back.

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French protests: 'When a society makes shopping its main means of integration, violence eventually erupts in stores'

The looting of stores reveals that the promises of consumer society are no longer enough to contain citizens' frustrations, writes management sciences researcher Benoît Heilbrunn.

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Sofia Coppola found her old ‘Marie Antoinette’ reviews. A pattern emerged.

Sofia Coppola's divisive "Marie Antoinette" is now considered a work of genius. The Oscar winner reflects on its unlikely comeback two decades later.

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In America’s Cities of the Dead, Signs of New Life Emerge

Historic urban cemeteries of the 19th century are adapting to changing norms about death and luring non-mourning visitors with yoga classes and movie nights.

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More rain is expected after bad flooding in the Four Corners region led to rescues and evacuations

Hundreds of people have lost power and have been told to evacuate in the Four Corners area. Emergency crews staged overnight rescues, and roads and bridges remained closed Saturday because of severe flooding in Colorado and New Mexico.

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New Orleans African American Museum celebrates 30 years

The museum broke ground on a restoration project to preserve its historic buildings.

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Seattle's city attorney rolls out the latest approach to crime: 'Connection Court'

Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans is rolling out a new sentencing alternative. The program bears some similarities to community court, which ended in 2022.

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New maps reveal who could see more snow during this year's super El Niño | CNN

This year's potentially record-setting El Niño is expected to play a large role in shaping winter weather across the US. New CNN maps show how snowfall has varied during past El Niño winters, offering clues to where this season could differ from normal.

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These World Series players believe team hotel is haunted — and they have stories

Rest, recovery, dodging ghouls in the team hotel: It’s all in a night’s work for the Brewers and Rays.

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Lane Community College offers buyouts to some longtime employees

The college shared the news in two emails to its workers Friday morning, saying it had reached agreements with its classified and faculty unions.

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Protests spread from Paris to other capital cities across Europe

Violence in earlier protests prompted authorities to take additional security measures, with massive deployments of police and even soldiers observed across several European capitals.

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What impact could the midterms have on Trump’s second term? Ask us your questions

Globe reporters have travelled down the Mississippi River to better understand how Americans will be voting

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Valkyries shut down Borlase's Dream to square WNBA Finals

Australia's Izzy Borlase continues her solid production in the series, but her Atlanta team lose to Golden State as Gabby Williams leads the Valkyries to a vital win in Game 4.

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Obama, in Ohio, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign

Obama targeted GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who has doubled down on an ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton.

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Deadly Russian drone strike targets apartment in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, killing 3, injuring 12

One of the injured victims is an 11-year-old girl. Five wounded individuals are being treated in the hospital, with two in serious condition and undergoing surgery.

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Mt. Waterman ski resort near L.A. relisted for $3.3 million after deal falls through

The historic Mt. Waterman Ski Resort, one of Southern California's steepest ski resorts and only an hour from downtown Los Angeles, was relisted for sale on Wednesday at $3,275,000.

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Healey’s first budget to include big devolution package to boost growth

Chancellor will build on Burnham’s promise that local leaders in England will no longer have to ‘come cap in hand to Westminster’ Andy Burnham has promised that local leaders in England will no longer have to come “cap in hand to Westminster” ahead of a fresh drive to devolve spending power in next week’s budget. In his statement on Wednesday, the chancellor, John Healey, will include plans for a new £1.5bn borrowing facility, to be drawn up in collaboration with mayors over the next two years. Continue reading...

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Regional students band together for unique performance

Students from regional South Australia have been joined by the Adelaide Youth Orchestra for a one-day concert. For many, this has been their first in-person music lessons in years.

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France: Protests continue while police fire tear gas at demonstrators

A total of 410,000 people took part in demonstrations across France on Saturday – including 110,000 in Paris – as part of a day of rallies focussed on purchasing power and the defence of public services, the Interior Ministry told AFP. The turnout was slightly lower than last week, which saw 550,000 people take to the streets. Meanwhile, according to the union responsible for organising the authorised events, 800,000 people participated in the demonstrations nationwide on Saturday, with 250,000 in the capital. Clashes broke out in several cities, including Paris, Lyon, Rennes, Nantes, Bordeaux, Nice, and Marseille. Matthew Mary-Caruchet shares further details.

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Webcam footage shows blaze at Nazi guest house used by Hitler

Webcam footage captured the blaze

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Peltola, Democratic Party move to intervene in DOJ election lawsuit

Trump is trying to force Alaskans to reelect Sen. Sullivan, her attorneys say.

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Authors paid hundreds to publish their books, but allege 'crap' service and AI art

Despite positive online reviews, authors have accused Patrick White Publishing of poor quality service and pushing them into removing negative comments.

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Four injured in drive-by shooting south of Brisbane

A shooting in the Logan suburb of Loganholme on Saturday night has left four people injured, police say.

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Gubernatorial candidates make their pitch at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention | Alaska Beacon

Three of the four candidates vying to become the next governor emphasized agreements on Indigenous issues and other subjects..

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Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms

Researchers who track online influence operations say Kremlin-backed groups are renewing tactics they've used to sow distrust and discord in previous elections in the U.S. and around the world.

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