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'This cannot be a coincidence' — Ukraine's Starlink access restricted without warning, Zelensky adviser says

Ukraine relies on Starlink to operate its mid-strike drones in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead.

It’s especially intimidating for immigrants suffering abuse to call 911. With this in mind, Congress has long treated people who need help as victims, not targets for deportation. Under the Trump admi...

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Editorial: Donald Trump is helping Russia win the war

It's already been said many times that the U.S., under President Donald Trump, was turning its back on Ukraine. But the past few days show something worse than abandonment: Trump is now actively help...

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Oil Regulators Found Hundreds of Wells Violating Oklahoma Rules. Then They Ignored Their Findings.

Oklahoma took on an ambitious project to catalog all of the state’s injection wells, which shoot toxic waste generated by oil drilling back into the ground. Despite records showing risk of drinking wa...

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New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.

Officials in New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, made plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Neither plan took into account how the construction of three new data centers could upend climate goals in both...

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'We ask for teachers, they send us police': This Paris suburb school has become a symbol of the protest movement

High school students, teachers and lawyers were joined by the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday outside a high school in Saint-Denis, the largest suburb of Paris and one of the most underprivileged.

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Cornell can do a lot more than pause frat parties

The college is suspending Greek events after a sexual assault lawsuit. Other schools banned fraternities long ago.

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Russian strikes on Ukraine energy sites leave 600,000 without power, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian ballistic missile strike had 'targeted' Ukraine's energy infrastructure despite an energy ceasefire announced by Trump.

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Zelensky arrives in UK as London vows to speed up anti-drone missile deliveries for Ukraine

The British government announced an air defense missile package worth 45 million pounds (around $60 million) for Ukraine, as the country faces an intensifying onslaught of Russian missiles and drones.

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Palantir is worming its way into the British state – it’s time to curb this controversial US company’s influence | George Monbiot

Tom Watson has said ‘mob rule’ must not decide public contracts. Perhaps he should take a look at his new employer, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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DOJ issues subpoenas in probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status, including to family members

The subpoenas were sent just days before federal agents searched the progressive ‘squad’ member’s home.

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BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition as part of his $10bn lawsuit

BBC asks US federal judge to compel Trump’s lawyers to schedule deposition after his team canceled initial session The BBC is asking a federal judge in Florida to force Donald Trump to sit for a deposition as part of the president’s $10bn defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster. According to a Tuesday filing, the BBC and Trump’s legal team had agreed for him to be deposed on Friday. The BBC’s lawyers wrote to the judge that they have spent months trying to secure a location for the deposition from Trump’s team. Continue reading...

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Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing Presid...

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now

A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage - at least, not until…

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A new generation of activists is leading the American left's socialist awakening

Galvanized by figures like Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani, a new left is on the rise in the United States, attracting many young people. Candidates from this movement, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America hope to win decisive races in the November 3 midterm elections.

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Zelensky says ‘people will die’ because of Starlink decision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned there could be dire consequences after his government reported that its air defense mechanisms had been mired by unannounced limitations on SpaceX sate…

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Voters near data centers are ditching the GOP in droves

Most data centers are being built in red, rural areas. They're pushing voters to the left.

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The EPA is about to hand oil and gas companies a huge methane-related gift

Rolling back regulations will give industry players “exactly what they’ve long wanted.”

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Ukraine Says New Starlink Speed Limit Is Disrupting Its Attacks

Drone attacks over Russian-occupied Ukraine were affected, military units and Kyiv officials said.

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Inflation Rose to 3.7% in September, Hotter Than Expected

Consumer prices were up 3.7% in September from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday, hotter than August’s gain of 3.4%.

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I Bet like a Problem Gambler (On Purpose.) DraftKings Made Me a VIP.

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Starlink restrictions deprive Ukraine of effective defence against jet-powered Shahed drones

Starlink restrictions are affecting Ukrainian interceptors used against Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, depriving Ukraine of one of its few effective defence options.

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Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery

Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.

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Trump Tries to Get Out of Deposition as His BBC Lawsuit Backfires

Donald Trump sued the BBC—and the case keeps going downhill for him.

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Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in the UK because of Palestine Action support

Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales because of her support for group Sally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action. The Irish novelist, whose books include Normal People and Conversations With Friends, said her public support for the direct action group meant she could no longer receive royalties from UK sales. Continue reading...

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Banks lend nearly $600 billion to firms posing threats to tropical forests, environmental groups say

Banks have lent as much as $595 billion since 2020 to companies that contribute to tropical deforestation and ecosystem destruction, research commissioned by a coalition of environmental groups showed on Wednesday.

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Dozens of California dams need repair as El Niño winter draws closer

The 40 riskiest dams — rated high or extremely high hazard — are located throughout the state, but cluster near densely populated coastal cities.

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Attacks on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Escalate Sharply (Gift Article)

In a volatile moment in the region, a significant increase in attacks on vessels passing through the vital waterway is raising alarm.

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Gov. Spencer Cox called the U.S. Forest Service’s move to Utah a ‘big win.’ A federal judge just blocked it.

A California district court judge has blocked the Trump administration’s planned relocation of the U.S. Forest Service’s headquarters to Salt Lake City.

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Ukraine accuses US of helping Russia as missiles hit Kyiv

Zelensky called on US tech billionaire Elon Musk to restore Starlink, which Kyiv says has been slowed down.

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Four arrested in connection with shooting of 49ers’ White at SF nightclub

“Operation D-Line” reels in four connected to the February shooting of defensive end Keion White in the Mission, the district attorney announced.

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Just before deadly helicopter crash off Catalina, another chopper nearly went down, NTSB says

Records show the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a second incident at Catalina Island where a medical evacuation helicopter nearly crashed into the water just moments before a separate, fatal incident.

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CoreWeave CEO notes strong backlog in memo to reassure staff over market scrutiny

CoreWeave CEO Mike Intrator said on Wednesday market can sometimes "misunderstand and act irrationally", with shares of the AI cloud-computing ‌provider closing down around 15%.

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There’s an emerging fire risk in Southern California later this week

Strong winds and dry conditions are expected, posing a threat to life and property.

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Vancouver’s socialist party was written off. Now they’re shaping the city’s politics ⋆ The Breach

After crushing electoral defeats, Vancouver’s COPE has rebuilt itself with a younger membership and a vision for ‘sewer socialism’

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$10 Billion?! Midterm Election Ad Spending Soars To New Highs.

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Youth crime advocate charged with drug offences, stripped of funding

Mount Isa man Brodie Germaine, known for his advocacy in preventing youth crime, has been charged with multiple drug offences, as the state government terminates a $280,000 grant.

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Croatia's wartime grievances threaten Montenegro's EU hopes

Croatia's list of grievances with Montenegro include missing persons, war crimes, prison camps, property seizures and borders. Podgorica has closed 21 of 33 chapters, but Zagreb is blocking progress unless bilateral issues are resolved.

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‘Something could have been done’ to prevent Omagh bombing, Nuala O’Loan tells inquiry

Former police ombudsman says co-ordinated investigation of previous Real IRA bombings may have hindered organisation

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Undercover documentary shows Reform UK candidates making racist, sexual and violent remarks

Several members of Nigel Farage's Reform UK Party, including elected local-level politicians, have been filmed making racist, sexual and violent remarks by undercover reporters for an upcoming TV documentary.

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Bay Area girl died after asthma attack. Prosecutors say her parents waited 8 hours to get help

The mother and stepfather of an 8-year-old San Jose girl who died after a severe asthma attack face felony child neglect charges after prosecutors said they ignored years of warnings.

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Chick-fil-A bet on chicken 60 years ago. Now it’s America’s third largest restaurant chain

The family-owned company reported nearly $24 billion in sales last year and recently expanded to Singapore and the United Kingdom.

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Number of international students studying at Atlantic Canada universities drops by nearly half since 2024

East Coast schools that used to rely on tuition paid by foreign students continue to struggle, survey shows

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Growing number of children are potential slavery victims as conviction rate falls, report says

More than 7,000 children were identified as potential victims of trafficking and modern slavery last year, a rise of 17%, the UK's anti-slavery commissioner has said.

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Live: ASX to open lower following losses on Wall Street as US inflation data drops

ASX to open lower following a sea of red on Wall Street as US inflation data comes in hotter than expected. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

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Exclusive: Hungary, Bulgaria, water down ambition on Ukraine's EU membership bid — again

BRUSSELS, Belgium — Ukraine's EU membership bid does not need to advance "as soon as possible" anymore, according to the latest draft conclusions of the Oct. 15-16 summit of EU leaders in Brussels, du...

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Wall Street banks see robust deal pipeline despite market volatility

Wall Street banks struck an optimistic tone on investment banking activity, citing robust deal pipelines and continued client engagement, even as rising bond yields and market volatility threaten to delay transactions.

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View: It’s a different oil crisis, but Saudi Arabia will still pay

The kingdom remains the global swing producer. But the US is no longer beholden to OPEC, shifting the diplomatic calculation.

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‘Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the U.S. government.’ Musk responds to Ukraine’s complaints about restrictions on the military version of Starlink. — Meduza

SpaceX has restored service in Ukraine for Starlink satellite terminals moving at high speeds, former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on the evening of October 14.

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Tillis mocked the Comey seashell prosecution. He OK'd Trump’s judicial nominees who worked on it.

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