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France accuses Elon Musk of 'online harassment' of Europe leaders

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned Tuesday of foreign interference in France's presidential election in spring 2027. He singled out US tech billionaire Elon Musk for using social network X to attempt to influence debate in European democracies.

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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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EU opens new talks in Ukraine membership bid

The European Union launched new negotiations with Ukrainian authorities on Tuesday, after MPs in Kyiv passed legislation protecting Hungarian-speaking minority rights.

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Katie Zacharia bombs first day as White House press secretary

She appeared physically strained, even sighing heavily, while reading prepared remarks.

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EU watchdog says smart glasses must clearly show when recording

Smart glasses, which resemble ordinary glasses but can capture images and interact with AI assistants, must give 'clear warnings' when they are recording, the European Union's data regulator said Tuesday. The statement comes amid an outcry over privacy violations.

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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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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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Kyiv residential building struck by Russia as Ukraine says intelligence sharing from partners interrupted

Ukraine did not receive a warning of the attack from allies in the same way it usually does, presidential adviser Dmytro Lytvyn told reporters.

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Did Trump’s New Press Secretary Lie About Being a Lawyer?

There is no evidence that Katie Zacharia was admitted to practice law in a single state or Washington, D.C.

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Meet the Man Behind Japan's Sex Toy Revolution

Koichi Matsumoto made "pleasure aids" so popular that the whole country refers to sex toys by his brand name.

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Drone strikes didn't take out a Russian bot farm, but we were primed to believe it

A viral rumor illustrates people’s hunger to make sense of the division we see online.

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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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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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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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Why Did DOGE Exist? Now We Know.

Turns out, Elon Musk’s pimply minions didn’t actually want to cut government spending. They wanted to get a piece of it for themselves.

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Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned after allegations of improper conduct. The White House says Guilfoyle was asked to resign after coming under severe criticism over allegations she engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens.

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Bipartisan group of senators call on Trump to rescind Russian diesel deal

Six Democratic and six Republican senators wrote a letter calling on President Trump to withdraw from his recent deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Pope Leo Prepares for Surgery to Remove Lung Nodule

The Vatican has said that the pontiff is expected to spend about a week recovering in the hospital.

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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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Americans are voting in three weeks. It’s time to vote out the Trump enablers | Robert Reich

War profiteering, AI grift and tariff shenanigans spell defeat for Trump’s party

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

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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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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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Pope Leo undergoes successful surgery to remove lung nodule, Vatican says

Leo revealed on Sunday that doctors discovered the nodule and recommended its removal. The Vatican says he will be hospitalized for at least a week, with all audiences canceled until October 20.

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Inflation sizzled in September -- and Social Security benefits will get a boost

Consumer prices in September jumped 3.7% from a year ago. The Social Security Administration said benefits will increase next year to help keep pace with the rising cost of living.

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Lufthansa to become new TAP shareholder, Portuguese government says

Lufthansa has won the race to privatise TAP. The prime minister announced that the airline's first privatisation phase has now been completed.

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Fort Rucker chosen as seat for Army drone autonomous weapons efforts

Army leaders said the Wiregrass post’s mix of aviation expertise and commercial technology make it ideal for testing unmanned aircraft systems.

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Russell Brand a 'ruthless, calculated sexual predator', court hears

A prosecutor describes Russell Brand as a "ruthless calculated and manipulative sexual predator" in her opening address at the British entertainer's rape trial.

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Hot inflation data adds to GOP midterm woes

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Hays foundation pledges $1 million in matching funds to help save Sternberg museum • Kansas Reflector

A Hays foundation is offering to match donations up to $1 million for benefit of the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, which is in jeopardy of closing.

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Nearly 72M Social Security recipients to get 3.6% COLA raise in 2027

Social Security recipients will get a 3.6% pay raise next year, but experts warn rising costs may eat up the extra cash.

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How do you make a great opening scene for TV? First, trust the viewer

Creators and showrunners of series like 'The Lowdown,' 'Slow Horses' and 'The Sopranos' say a good opening relies less on exposition and more on cinematography and storytelling techniques.

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The University of Utah has a new master plan for campus construction over the next decade. Here’s a look.

The U.'s new master plan includes seven principles that need to be considered before projects are approved. It’s been a major push by President Taylor Randall.

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Local newspaper closures have surged to more than three a week - Poynter

A new Medill study found 170 papers closed or merged over the past year, while 26 more counties became news deserts

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Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month

The Social Security Administration projects a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities starting in 2027.

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Norway police arrest five in bribery probe over supplying services to NATO ships

The Norwegian police arrested five people as part ‌of an investigation over possible bribery involving a company supplying services to NATO ⁠military vessels, the European Union's criminal justice body Eurojust said on Wednesday.

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The ‘ungodly spending’ behind the creator economy

Top social media influencers will receive some payments from platforms like YouTube but the big money comes from brands

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Bruce Blakeman Still Doesn't Know Mayor Mamdani's Name

And more things we learned from last night's gubernatorial debate. Plus news for your Wednesday.

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How many free agents will the Orioles retain? | Banner Baseball Show

Trevor Rogers, Chris Bassitt and Zach Eflin are among the Orioles' impending free agents.

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North America’s largest wildlife overpass is working. I-25 collisions near Castle Rock are down 91%.

In the 10 months since the wildlife crossing between Larkspur and Monument opened, there’s been just 2 reported collisions

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Social Security recipients get a 3.6% COLA increase in 2027. Here's what that means for monthly checks.

The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027. Average monthly checks for beneficiaries will increase by $75.

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US retirees to receive 3.6% Social Security increase in 2027

Some 76 million Americans receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will see their monthly payments rise 3.6% in 2027, accelerating from the prior ‌year's increase for a second straight year.

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Closer EU trade ties greater prize for UK than making separate deals, minister says

Exclusive: Douglas Alexander, on trade delegation to India, talks up economic benefits of joint trading arrangements with Europe * UK politics live – latest updates Britain will benefit from much closer trading relations with the EU even if that means giving up its ability to negotiate free trade agreements, the Scotland secretary has said. Douglas Alexander helped negotiate deals with India and the US when he was a trade minister under Keir Starmer. Continue reading...

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Dear Reader, Happy Hump Day! Before we get to this week’s top stories on the world’s most pressing health and environmental disparities, I’d like to invite...

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My nanny called in sick on a Tuesday. For the first time, I was excited instead of panicked.

I moved from Dallas to a small farm in East Texas while keeping my PR job. After becoming a mom, I decided to work for myself.

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Two Singapore-registered vessels struck in Strait of Hormuz; one sinks

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said two Singapore-registered container vessels were struck ‌by unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with one vessel sinking after catching fire and the other sustaining hull damage.

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Three million 'lost' UK pension pots worth £6,000 each - how to track down yours

More than three million UK pension pots, with an average value of about £6,000, are estimated to be "lost", according to the Pensions Policy Institute.

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Ukrainian drones strike data center of Russia's biggest bank

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City audit warns of fraud and favoritism in Minneapolis violence prevention programs

Five years into the initiative, the city still lacks consistent site visits, adequate invoice records and safeguards against political interference.

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