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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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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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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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Trump claims Ukraine, Russia agreed to energy ceasefire — Kyiv has no information about it

Ukraine has no information about an energy ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 11, a senior Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.

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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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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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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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'He's not coming back': Months after deadly Iranian attack, families of soldiers struggle to cope

Families of American soldiers killed and wounded in the deadliest attack on U.S. forces during the war with Iran are still grappling with grief and lifelong injuries more than seven months later.

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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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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.

lemonde.fr668 pts7h agodiscuss

Trump says Ukraine should ‘get a new president’ after U.S.-Russia diesel deal

Ukraine’s Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world," Trump said Saturday, a day after praising Russia’s Putin.

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Strike at Riyadh airport kills 12, Saudi coalition vows 'decisive' response

The coalition blamed Yemen's Houthis for the strike on King Khalid International Airport, describing it as a 'full-fledged war crime.'

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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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It's taking longer to find a new job after losing one

People who lose their jobs in this economy are taking longer to find new work. Nearly four in ten people exhaust their unemployment benefits before they land a new job.

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Left in the Dust: How a Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant Took Over a Detroit Community

After a Moroun-owned company erected a concrete plant in a quiet neighborhood with the aid of the city, residents began battling clouds of dust and other problems. They say local and state officials h...

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Pope Leo XIV says he will undergo surgery to remove nodule in lung

The pope said the nodular lesion was found in an early stage and was 'circumscribed.'

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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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ICE targets Hong Kong exiles in US despite deportation protections

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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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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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Saudi Arabia is increasingly under siege

The Saudis have no good options against deadly strikes by Yemeni rebels

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Saudi Arabia Has Few Options as Houthis Aim at Heart of Its Ambitions

Three deadly attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on an airport in the Saudi capital underscored the asymmetrical nature of their conflict with the kingdom.

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Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’

Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructure * US politics – live updates Donald Trump has announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, apparently without consulting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the deal to stop long-range attacks was “news to me”. In a social media post, the US president claimed the two sides had reached an agreement. “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” he wrote on Truth Social. Continue reading...

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Shane Lowry finishes tied 13th at Spanish Open as Forrest wins with birdie at last

Scotland’s Grant Forrest birdies final hole to snatch victory in Madrid

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Stellantis bets on small affordable EVs for European comeback

The presentations showcase the carmaker's bid to give brands more distinct identities as the industry's increasing reliance on shared platforms and technologies leads to broad design uniformity.

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Justice Department investigates TV networks, citing possible anti-trust violations

The move escalates Trump's fight with the press amid court battle over barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House.

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Republicans face midterm backlash from factory workers squeezed out of jobs by Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump's tariffs are turning factory workers against his Republican Party over fears the import taxes could lead to fewer jobs instead of the manufacturing renaissance he promised.

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Tension, ‘cheat’ banners and inflatable bananas: Manchester City’s welcome to Anfield

An incendiary atmosphere greeted the Premier League champions on Merseyside for their first game since being found guilty of breaking 114 financial fair play rules

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Iran says US response to its proposal to reopen Hormuz was 'insufficient'

Washington needs to clarify the issues that remain unclear to Tehran, Iran's security chief said.

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I Was The Black Woman In A Mostly White Office. Now I Fear White Liberals More Than Overt Racists.

"When I tried to respond, she raised her hand to stop me. My throat tightened. My shoulders rose."

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How the French left wants to reclaim the idea of the nation

Although the concept of the nation was born during the French Revolution, the far right has claimed it since the end of the 20th century. Nevertheless, the left has never completely abandoned patriotism. The current presidential campaign proves as much.

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Amy Dowden praised for ‘perfect’ response to Brendan Cole’s criticism

Dancer took a leaf out of Mariah Carey’s playbook to brush off comments made by the former ‘Strictly’ pro earlier this week

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Canada advises no travel to Riyadh airport after Houthi attacks, embassy remains open

OTTAWA – Canada’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia says the embassy in Riyadh remains open for Canadians who are in need of consular assistance, following deadly Houthi strikes against the international airport in Riyadh.

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Passenger terminal at Riyadh airport is struck again, a day after 12 were killed

A projectile struck a passenger terminal at the international airport in Riyadh on Sunday, a day after a missile hit the same terminal and killed 12 people, officials said.

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What Is the Jameis Winston Experience, Really?

The New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston has spent more than a decade wowing crowds with his daring and charisma—when he isn’t baffling them.

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Houthi attack on Saudi airport in Riyadh kills 12, injures over 300

The third attack this week on Riyadh's international airport left at least a dozen dead and more than 300 wounded Oct. 10, Saudi authorities said.

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Cubans turn to free community pharmacies as medicines grow scarce

In Havana, Laura Mendoza runs a project called “Medicine Is Not for Sale,” providing free medications to Cubans facing severe shortages.

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At least 2 people die in Alabama as Hurricane Isaias cuts through state

At least two people died in Alabama Saturday as Hurricane Isaias brought heavy wind and rain to the state. The deaths occurred as the storm left a trail of damage in south Alabama and hundreds of thousands of Alabama residents without power.

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Trump: Russia, Ukraine Agree to Energy Ceasefire, Houthi Attacks - Bloomberg

Bloomberg News Now is a comprehensive audio report of today's top stories. Hear the latest news, updated throughout the day, covering global business stories in just a few minutes.

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These are the voters who will decide the midterm elections

Move aside, “soccer moms.” Take our quiz to see which types of Americans will determine control of Congress in November.

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André Luiz scores 2 goals for Sporting KC in 3-3 tie with Timbers

André Luiz scored two goals and became the first player in club history with seven goals in their first seven appearances for Sporting Kansas City in a 3-3 tie with the Portland Timbers on Saturday night.

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Rachel brings major rainfall to parts of Southern California as high tides loom

Rainfall totals approached 5 inches in mountainous parts of San Diego County after Post-Tropical Storm Rachel made landfall in northern Mexico on Saturday night.

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Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule

The 71-year-old spiritual leader informed pilgrims during his weekly Sunday blessing at St Peter's Square.

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Police clear Guano beach camp in Ceuta days before royal visit

Spain's National Police have cleared Guano beach in Ceuta, where about 400 migrants were still camped, two days before the King and Queen visit the city. It was the last remaining camp; some migrants fled to the nearby hills.

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My Wife Used to Have More “Fun” Money Than Me. Now That the Tables Have Turned, She Can’t Deal.

I'm seeing a double standard here.

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