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Bird Flu Is Raging on a Mink Farm. It Could Spark a Human Pandemic, Experts Say, but Officials Won’t Act.

Federal officials brushed off the issue as Utah prioritized the fur industry’s interests. Little has been done to stop the spread of the virus and ensure it can’t spread to humans, a failure that expe...

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The EPA is quietly killing its web archive

Tens of thousands of documents on contamination, clean power, and Trump's climate deletions are now scheduled to disappear.

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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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After Millions in Stolen SNAP Benefits, Trump Administration Moves to Fight Theft

A week after ProPublica reported how organized crime is stealing food stamp benefits — aided by the government’s refusal to update benefit-card technology — the Department of Agriculture announced pla...

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Analysis: Ukraine’s Starshield access is still crippled, and no one is taking the blame

Eleven days after Ukraine's Starshield terminals started mysteriously malfunctioning, there is still nobody in Washington who wants to take responsibility, while Trump administration officials continu...

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Heat killed over 50,000 people in Europe in summer 2026, making it deadliest on record

A study conducted by two British institutions covering 854 urban areas found that the heatwaves of summer 2026 were far more lethal than those of 2003 or 2022.

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Melania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Oleshky, the White House says

The White House says first lady Melania Trump has brokered an upcoming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged city of Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians.

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Finns are seething after Google illegally toppled 250,000 trees for a data center

The company was ordered to stop work, but it clear-cut anyway.

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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...

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Trump administration files lawsuit to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate race

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses.

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Ebola vaccine trial begins in DR Congo

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X: 'Science gives us hope. Today, in Bunia DRC, the first participants were vaccinated in a new Ebola vaccine trial called Tumaini, which means 'hope' in Swahili.'

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Palmer Luckey is launching a genetically engineered war dog startup

The Anduril billionaire's latest plan: a dog with "advanced cybernetic Augments, software, and battlefield situational awareness."

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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.

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Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine, White House says

Residents of the southern Ukrainian town have reported a deepening food crisis.

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ICE wants robot dogs. Boston Dynamics' workers urge company to 'cancel the sale'

Dozens of employees at Boston Dynamics have petitioned the company to stop the sale of its robot dogs to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Moldova expels Russian diplomat after Russian Geran drone falls near family homes

'Russia's war keeps putting Moldovan lives at risk,' President Maia Sandu said, calling it Russia's 'latest dangerous act.'

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DOJ seeks to block Alaska Senate result if Republican incumbent narrowly loses

In a lawsuit, the Justice Department cited confusion over two similarly named candidates, including Republican Sen. Daniel S. Sullivan.

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2 ex-FBI officials charged with making false statements about Hunter Biden's laptop

Two ex-FBI officials have been charged with making false statements about Hunter Biden's laptop. One former FBI intelligence official specialized in foreign election interference.

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Jet Fuel Hits $206 A Barrel, Highest Price Since Iran War Began

The price of jet fuel has crossed the $200-a-barrel mark, the highest this year with no maximum in sight.

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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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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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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.

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A D.C. park was made 'for the pleasure of the people.' Trump's plan would change that

Trump's most recent rendering of East Potomac Park overtakes the D.C. peninsula with a sprawling golf course, without the grassy areas and road beloved by locals. That's prompted grassroots pushback.

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Ukraine Says Starlink Isn’t Working, Despite Trump’s Promise to Restore It

Soldiers and government officials say connections continued to fail if drones fly at high speeds.

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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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My Uncle Gravely Offended a Friend at My Wedding. What Happened Next Is One for the History Books.

How in the world did we get here?

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A new streaming talk show is addressing the Gen Z job struggle

It's hard out there for job seekers. A Twitch call-in show hopes to address everything labor market and job hunting.

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India's Kotak Bank Q2 profit rises 29%, beats estimates

India's Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Saturday, driven by stronger loan demand and lower provisions for bad loans.

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She chronicled her struggle with cancer. Her husband said it was all made up.

Lexi Thomas’ husband filed for an annulment this month, accusing her of fabricating her cancer diagnosis.

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Grocery prices across Europe: Where is food most expensive and why?

Grocery prices vary widely across Europe. Bread can cost more than three times as much in one country as in another. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the differences and what drives them.

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Viral video of ‘Lady Gringa’ accosting taco workers outrages Mexico City

The clip is resonating in a city gripped by tensions over gentrification, tourism and soaring real estate prices.

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Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro debate policy proposals before run-off

Polls indicate Brazil's presidential candidates are neck and neck before Sunday's voting.

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Engineers perform delicate operation on explosives-packed World War II shipwreck, but bombs remain in place

Engineers sprang into action amid concern that an 82-year-old WWII shipwreck's crumbling masts could topple and set off its 1,500-ton sunken explosives payload.

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Palantir cofounder says his wife calls their AI agent 'Tradbot' after tradwives

Joe Lonsdale asked the "tradbot" to help his two-year-old break up with his binky: "It's telling me when to and when not to give it to him."

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Keep physical copies of documents to protect against cyber threats, AI minister advises

Keep physical copies of documents, AI minister warns

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Kim Jong-un crosses over newly opened bridge into China

Visit by train over New Yalu River Bridge marks North Korean leader’s first known trip abroad in more than a year Kim Jong-un has travelled to China over a newly opened bridge marking the North Korean leader’s first known trip abroad in more than a year, South Korean officials have said. A government source told the Yonhap news agency on Saturday that Kim had arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong, in Liaoning province, after taking a train from Pyongyang to Sinuiju and crossing the New Yalu River Bridge. Continue reading...

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How the French riots will affect the 2027 Elysée battle

Violent protests, economists' concerns of a debt crisis and an forthcoming election that could affect will affect voters and governments across Europe, Europe Editor Tony Connelly examines the precipi...

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Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield connection 'stable' again

Ukraine has regained a "stable" connection to the Starlink and Starshield satellite communications systems, Kyiv's defence minister said on Saturday. Recent disruptions to the connection led to tensions with Washington over the SpaceX-made network crucial to the Ukrainian army's operations.

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WA premier confronted by South Hedland community members

WA's premier was heckled in his first visit to South Hedland since announcing a coronial inquest into the deaths of three local children.

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In the Nebraska town of South Sioux City, the world is turning against Trump

The President’s immigration crackdowns and xenophobic rhetoric have alienated Latinos and Somalis here and across the country

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Russian attacks kill 4, injure 78 across Ukraine over past day, as drone strikes Kyiv residential building in the morning

Overnight, Russian forces launched 126 drones, 61 of which were jet-powered, while Ukraine's air defense managed to suppress 101 drones, including 50 jet-powered drones, the Air Force said.

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Slate Mini Crossword for Oct. 24, 2026

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

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British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling trip

The 36-year-old died after two boys reportedly swept away by strong current near Bimini, police say A British woman has died in the Bahamas while trying to rescue her two sons after a current swept them away as they were snorkelling. The Royal Bahamas police force said it launched an investigation after the death of a 36-year-old woman on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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I'm an Airbnb Superhost. I agree with the new rules; guests shouldn't have to feel like cleaners.

I'm an Airbnb Superhost, and I support the new rules on guest chores. My guests pay to enjoy their vacation, not spend their last morning cleaning.

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France to deploy 70,000 police ahead of weekend protests

France will deploy about 70,000 police nationwide as it braces for new protests after some of the worst urban violence in years erupted on the sidelines of demonstrations a week ago.

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Three people arrested over Waterford attack released

Three people who were arrested in connection with an arson attack that resulted in the murder of four people in Waterford city last week, have been released without charge.

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What if Vivek Ramaswamy Ruins Everything—and I Mean Everything—for the GOP

Sometimes bad things happen to bad people.

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I work in cybersecurity, but my mom lost 3,000 to online scams. Now, I do 3 things to keep her safe.

Jen Eaves became her mother's digital caregiver after repeated online scams. She shares how she monitors accounts and teaches scam awareness.

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France mounts huge security operation as protesters prepare to march

French security forces fanned out across Paris on Saturday ahead of protests that authorities fear could turn violent, with Interior Minister Laurent Nunez urging police to be "hyper-reactive" against troublemakers and looters.

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