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Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes

Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't just fighting the billionaire tax. He's backing Prop. 42, which would ban future wealth taxes in California, too.

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Zelensky blasts Trump-Putin diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 16

Zelensky said Russia was expressing its 'thanks' with the attack on a residential building in Zaporizhzhia.

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Pope Leo declares death penalty 'inadmissible' as his native US plans to livestream execution

Pope Leo XIV has declared capital punishment "inadmissible.” He has penned a social media post for the World Day Against the Death Penalty, as his native United States announced plans to livestream an execution by firing squad.

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Third Yandex data center in Russia shut down following reported drone attack

On Oct. 10, Yandex updated its user agreement to include drone and missile attacks among circumstances of force majeure that could exempt the company from contractual obligations.

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Soldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike tell AP the military's medical system failed them

Some U.S. soldiers gravely wounded in the deadliest Iran strike on American troops say the military medical system failed them.

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Darline Graham opposes Chinese manufacturing. Her husband’s job relies on it.

The senator and sister of the late Lindsey Graham has said the U.S. must “stop depending on Communist China for things America can make ourselves.”

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Pentagon raises official toll of troops killed during war with Iran to 21

The Post exclusively reported last month that the numbers of service members lost was greater than what the Pentagon was reporting in its public database.

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'Will only lead to more slaughter' — bipartisan backlash erupts in US over Trump-Russia diesel deal

Lawmakers from both major parties argued the move would undermine recently enacted sanctions against Russia, potentially provide Moscow with billions of dollars in revenue, and contradict Congress's e...

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Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report

Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity Christian nationalism in Britain is being driven largely by people who rarely attend church and are more concerned with defending the country’s Christian heritage, according to research. The report, by the thinktank Theos, identified five different groups within the UK in a survey that looked at their attitudes to Christianity and Britishness. Continue reading...

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'He better damn well stop' — Trump slams Zelensky for attacking Russian refineries, says Ukraine should get 'new president'

"I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president," U.S. President Donald Trump said when questioned about his deal to ease sanctions against Russia in exchange for diesel.

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You’re sexually assaulted. You report. And police make you the suspect.

Police unleash a slew of interrogation techniques meant for criminal suspects on vulnerable people.

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Trump suggests ‘Ocean of Americas’ as new name for Atlantic or Pacific

The president also floated the idea of naming an ocean after himself.

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Trump says Ukraine should get a new president as he blames Zelenskyy for US diesel prices

Former President Donald Trump says Ukraine needs a new leader, suggesting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hasn't done enough to end the war with Russia.

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Yemen's Houthis strike Riyadh airport, causing injuries

Eyewitnesses at the international airport in the capital of Saudi Arabia described evacuations on Saturday, and a diplomatic source said the airport had been hit by a missile.

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Democrats explode over Trump’s Russia diesel deal

Democratic lawmakers pushed back Friday on President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil amid global fuel shortages during U.S. military operations against Iran and the Russia-Ukraine…

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Hundreds of doctors demand World Medical Association suspend Israel

Physicians accuse Israeli Medical Association of remaining silent as Palestinian healthcare is systematically destroyed.

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Video – Epstein scandal: How Jeffrey Epstein used Woody Allen to expand his network

The millions of documents released by the US Department of Justice reveal that Jeffrey Epstein invested significant amounts of money and energy in building his friendship with filmmaker Woody Allen. Le Monde traced nine years of correspondence between the two men, from their first meeting to Epstein's death in 2019.

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After ICE Shooting, Progressives Want New York's Police Commissioner to Step Down

28-year-old Oscar Belgal still has a bullet lodged in his body.

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Trump Says He Should Have Won ‘8 Nobel Peace Prizes’ After Being Snubbed

The president took to social media on Friday and Saturday to criticize the choice of Navi Pillay and disparage the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle's grifting scandal keeps getting worse

Trump's ice-cold response to the "honey" packed corruption allegations is pretty telling.

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ICE targets Hong Kong exiles in US despite deportation protections

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Kyiv Pushes Back On Trump’s Call For A New Ukrainian President As Drones Hit Russian Data Hub

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Justice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage

Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was looking into whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump.

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Thousands gather in London to express support for Palestinians after three years of ‘genocide’

March is first since Ed Miliband declared UK’s position was that Israel’s occupation of West Bank was unlawful Thousands of people have gathered in central London to express their support for Palestinians after three years of “genocide” carried out against them by Israel. The demonstrators, many wearing keffiyehs and holding Palestine flags, gathered on the Embankment at midday on Saturday. Some carried placards reading “End the genocide” and “Free Palestine“ as they marched towards parliament. A bride and groom appeared to be among those in attendance and a two-minute silence was held to reflect on the lives lost in Gaza. Continue reading...

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Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit vote

PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddled Andy Burnham has said it is clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after seeking answers on the Kremlin’s involvement in the 2016 vote when he entered Downing Street. Burnham said he had asked whether Moscow had attempted to influence the referendum and received a confirmation that it had. Continue reading...

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Zelenskyy: Tell Putin to give us a two-month ceasefire and we'll hold elections

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine is willing to organise elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire and guarantees security.

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Hochvogel mountain at risk of major rockslide

The Hochvogel sits on the border between Germany and the Austrian region of Tyrol. It is part of the Allgäu High Alps and stands at 2,592 metres high.

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Strike reported on Yemeni Sanaa airport, Houthi-run TV says

Yemen's Houthi-run ‌Al Masirah TV reported on Sunday ⁠a strike it said was carried out by Saudi ‌Arabia ⁠on Yemen's Sanaa International Airport.

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Votre rendez-vous politique du dimanche, pour rester à la page de l’actualité, sans manquer le repas de famille. Le supplément dominical de Playbook Paris. Par ÉLISA BERTHOLOMEY Envoyez vos i…

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Mohamed Belloumi grabs point for Hull in seesaw draw with Everton

Mohamed Belloumi scored Hull’s equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Everton, which both sides led in the second half

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All The Things You’re Not Allowed To Say In Texas

The state now controls what professors can teach.

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Monte dei Paschi to hold board meeting on M&A situation on Monday

Italy's Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena will hold a board meeting late on Monday ‌to take stock of the situation after suitor Intesa Sanpaolo pledged to hike its takeover bid and gained the support of some key MPS investors, three people close to the matter ⁠said on Sunday.

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Islands connectivity plans must include flights, not just ferries

I’M probably one of the few people who looked at £2 a litre for diesel on the mainland last weekend and thought: “Ooh, that’s a bargain!” In Tiree, diesel has been over £2 a litre since Donald Trump s...

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Reshaped civil rights mission at Justice Department transforms its work, workforce

Harmeet Dhillon has pushed out hundreds of longtime attorneys, replaced many with inexperienced ideological allies, and used the division's enforcement powers to pursue the president's agenda.

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Public sector strike may be difficult to avert at this stage, Minister admits

Preparations are under way for the strike, which will see more than 300,000 public sector workers undertake a work stoppage

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Hundreds of hungry mosquitoes, a student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how these deadly insects reach their targets

Analyzing 20 million recorded mosquito flight paths revealed the mathematical rules behind how these tiny predators move and zero in on their human targets.

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'Energy ceasefire' agreed between Russia and Ukraine, Trump says

After Donald Trump's criticism blaming Volodymyr Zelenskyy for high diesel prices, suggesting Ukraine should get a new leader, US President announced Russia and Ukraine had agreed on an 'energy ceasefire'.

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Record-breaking quartet put Australia in full control against South Africa

* Australia 390 & 33-0; South Africa 284 * Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins and Lyon share nine wickets As a fractured news environment demonstrates, observations can be made from just about any perspective. One view of Australia’s Test team could focus on age, with the principal bowlers all having more than 33 years to their names. Another could focus on them all having more than 300 wickets. The first Test in Durban this week sees the continuation of an unprecedented achievement by Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, one that that they began in Mackay two months ago: being the only quartet in history to walk on to Test fields as members of the 300 club. By the end of day three they had taken another nine, South Africa bowled out for 284, trailing by 139 runs by the time bad light stopped play with Australia 33 without loss. Continue reading...

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Think honey is healthier than sugar? What to know

Portion size – and the rest of your diet – matters far more than the color or thickness of the sweetener you choose.

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Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Agreed to ‘Energy Ceasefire’

President Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an “energy ceasefire” effective immediately.

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Georgia is in line to replace Texas at No. 1 in AP poll; LSU likely to fall out of top 10

There’ll be a new No. 1 team when The Associated Press Top 25 is released Sunday afternoon. Texas’ four-week run atop the rankings is set to end after its 27-24 loss to unranked Oklahoma.

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35 years ago today, Anita Hill testified before Congress

Hill’s testimony was a watershed in the conversation about workplace sexual harassment. The Almanac uses photo archives to understand where we are by examining where we’ve been.

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Cork’s Séamus Harnedy retires from intercounty hurling

A three-time All-Star, the St Ita’s forward won four Munster titles

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AIL: Old order rise to the challenge in fiercely competitive Division 1A

Lansdowne fight back against Old Belvedere for first win of the season

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Shane Gillis Drops F-Bomb During 'SNL' Sketch

The comedian later apologized for the moment.

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A famous sci-fi author is coming to Utah for the first time. Here’s why it’s a big deal for a local bookstore.

Sci-fi author Becky Chambers is set to visit Utah for the first time.

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Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit vote

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Ukraine Shrugs Off Trump Call to Ditch Zelensky for Energy Strikes

President Trump lashed out at President Volodymyr Zelensky for striking Russian oil refineries. Mr. Zelensky said he’ll stop — if Russia does too.

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Watch Our Playmate Prepare a Creamy Twist on a Classic Cocktail

See Playmate Jordyn Johnson prepare a Botanical Ramos—a fun twist on a gin fizz.

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In one of the country's most competitive districts, a Democrat tries to keep her seat

In a highly competitive Washington congressional race, the incumbent Democrat has angered part of her party base and the Trump-backed Republican challenger faces backlash against the party in power.

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