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Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal

The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing...

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Massive Google data center project faces growing opposition in central France

A planned data center near Châteauroux faces mounting local opposition, with concerns over environmental impact and a lack of transparency surrounding this massive infrastructure. A protest is set to take place on Saturday, October 17.

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and Washington Post photographer in West Bank

The settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives and beat Heidi Levine, a veteran photojournalist. Witnesses said Israeli soldiers did nothing to halt the violence.

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Musk asked Trump to restrict Ukraine's Starlink service, Telegraph reports

Four sources familiar with the discussion said that Elon Musk approached U.S. President Donald Trump with the idea of slowing down Ukraine's Starlink service on the battlefield.

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Israeli settlers attack US photojournalist covering West Bank violence

Heidi Levine, a veteran photographer, was hospitalized, with doctors saying she had suffered from 'lacerations.' The Israeli police said it opened an investigation into the incident.

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US lawmaker introduces bill blocking Trump's Russian diesel deal

"This deal won't lower costs for the American people, who are already paying forTrump's failed war of choice in Iran. It will hand Putin millions of dollars to continue slaughtering Ukrainian civilian...

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Trump waives latest Russia sanctions amid growing Ukraine-US tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a broad waiver of sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on Oct. 16.

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How Judges Eviscerated Trump’s DOJ Voter Data Lawsuits — ProPublica

Over the past year, the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., to demand their unredacted voter rolls. The vast majority of cases have been thrown out.

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New York City college student dead after being drugged with fentanyl and raped in her dorm room, prosecutors say

Another student was also drugged in the Fashion Institute of Technology dorm room but survived. Two men have been arrested and charged in the incident.

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Judge Threatens To Sanction Trump After He Backs Out Of Deposition In $10 Billion BBC Case

The BBC told the court this week Trump was supposed to be deposed Friday, but his lawyers said he had “other matters of national importance” to attend to.

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Whitewashing Tucker Carlson

The New York Times and NPR recently failed to convey just how extreme the former Fox host's has become.

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Could Tesla’s flying car send sales and shares soaring?

Tesla revealed its next-generation Roadster on Thursday in Texas, with one of the three new versions performing a jaw-dropping kickflip and demonstrating flying capabilities. However, analysts contacted by Euronews Business do not expect the model to generate significant revenue.

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Mar-a-Lago face won't save you

Aesthetics may be an entry point to power. But against the backdrop of pervasive misogyny, it only leaves a trail of crusty lashes and hair extensions.

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Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House * Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the Ukrainian military’s access to the Starlink satellite internet service has not yet been fully restored, as media reports suggested the order to throttle the service had come from within the White House. Zelenskyy met European leaders on Friday in Brussels, where he asked the EU for another €70bn next year to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia. Continue reading...

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

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The many ways Trump is kneecapping white-collar crime enforcement

"Are we blowing a big bubble of potential corporate fraud that will come to harm us all?”

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War in Ukraine: Europe stands united behind Kyiv but must revisit how to finance its support

Invited to the European leaders' summit in Brussels on Friday, Volodymyr Zelensky, weakened by what he called the 'betrayal' of Donald Trump, asked his allies for an additional €70 billion in aid for the year 2027.

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CDC reports 4,410 measles cases as outbreak grows

The US CDC on Friday reported 4,410 measles cases nationwide as of October 15, an increase of 330 from its last update a ‌week ago, as an outbreak of the highly contagious disease continues.

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Congress members condemn Israeli settler attack on Washington Post photographer

Some lawmakers called for an investigation into the attack on veteran photojournalist Heidi Levine as she was reporting in the West Bank.

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Why I Left the Network

Those who need therapy often have to pay out of pocket or go without care, even if they have health insurance. Hundreds of mental health providers told us they fled networks because insurers made thei...

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U.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single year

The Treasury Department published the U.S. budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year.

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine

President signed the legislation championed by late senator Lindsey Graham last month but has waived the restrictions as they were due to come into effect Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause on the legislation passed by both chambers was in the national interest. In an executive order on Friday, the US president said he was waiving many ⁠sanctions, restrictions and duties ⁠on Russia, in a move that comes as he has been publicly criticising ⁠Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, including suggesting that Ukraine needs a new leader. Continue reading...

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Israeli settlers beat Palestinians and a U.S. photojournalist in West Bank attacks

Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians as they were harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank on Friday, injuring several people including a photojournalist working for The Washington Post.

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Elon Musk Spends Heavily to Back Ken Paxton’s Senate Bid in Texas

The world’s richest person, who has become the biggest known midterm donor, gave $158 million to a group that quickly spent that much to help Mr. Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas.

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Trump tells Katie Zacharia to "reconsider" press secretary role

The comments come after questions have swirled about her background.

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Indian state food safety authority names Blinkit, Reliance executives in expired food probe

Indian food safety authorities have named officials of Reliance Group entities and of Eternal’s Blinkit and Hyperpure units, including Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa, in a probe over expired food products that have allegedly re-entered the food supply chain, according to case documents reviewed by ‌Reuters.

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It Was Elon Musk All Along

The megadonor is evolving—and getting more dangerous.

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It Seems Like Everyone Hates Taylor Swift’s New Songs, So Why Are They Still So Popular?

Critics and the Twitterati keep mocking the singer’s recent songs, but they keep topping the charts.

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What the Alberta referendum on separation could mean for the province and Canada, according to our reporters

Readers asked about the impact of the other nine questions, what would happen if Alberta ever separated and the fight against foreign interference

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Gen Z's unique humor and references unite high school and university protesters

With banners featuring 'One Piece' characters, memes and inventive slogans, Generation Z's protest toolkit draws heavily from internet culture. These joyful forms of expression help strengthen their sense of community and assert collective political identity.

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Trump promised a swing district blitz. He's going to a lot of very red states

President Trump's midterm travel blitz ahead of Election Day includes several red states he won easily 2 years ago, showing the electoral landscape is more challenging for Republicans.

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Temperatures to plunge below freezing tonight as chilly (but sunny) weekend expected

Met Éireann is forecasting plenty of sunshine today and tomorrow, but rain and windy conditions are expected to return next week.

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Russian defence ministry says it hit Ukrainian steel plants, power infrastructure overnight

Russia's defence ministry said on Saturday it had carried out a large-scale overnight attack ‌on Ukrainian infrastructure targets, including the country's largest steelworks in the city of Kryvyi Rih.

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Wallaroos not content with simply being 'better versions' of themselves

It says much about the Wallaroos' uncompromising attitude to learn they are not completely satisfied with their 56-12 thrashing of Scotland.

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Playoff hopes dwindle for Bombers after loss to Edmonton

EDMONTON — It’s a script the Winnipeg Blue Bombers should’ve shredded, burned, and buried.

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Alexandra Shulman: ‘Which book am I ashamed not to have read? Literally the whole canon of classic English literature’

The former British Vogue editor-in-chief and author on a romantic kiss on a traffic island, her school-run regrets, and a very expensive nude

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Heathrow expansion would boost growth, chancellor says

Chancellor John Healey has shown support for expanding Heathrow Airport after Prime Minister Andy Burnham refused to back plans for a third runway.

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As European nationalist parties have been rising in the polls, they have come to see President Trump as a liability and have distanced themselves from him

Nationalist parties have come to see President Trump as a liability and distanced themselves from him as they have been rising in the polls.

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Google Labs' ‘secret society' way of thanking its most valuable employees

Google Labs chief Josh Woodward revealed the "secret society" ritual and quirky awards used to thank top employees.

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Minister to return to work when new treatment 'beds down'

Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan will return to his department "as soon as new treatment has bedded down", after he became unwell earlier this week, his family said.

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The UK Is Paying More Than Ever to Steady a Straining Power Grid

Britain’s power grid came under unexpected pressure this week on what should have been a fairly unremarkable day.

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Kangaroos halfback's World Cup ends with calf muscle injury

Mitchell Moses will play no further part in Australia's Rugby League World Cup campaign after suffering a calf injury.

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Selma Blair breaks silence after plane incident and arrest

Blair was arrested and charged after a ‘medical emergency’ on a flight

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Anger over Kyiv's winter preparations fuels calls for Mayor Klitschko to resign

Local residents gathered on Oct. 17 in front of the city council to demand that Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko step down from the post he has occupied for over 12 years. Kyiv's failure to prepare for th...

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Anthropic's Clark says AI's impact accelerating quickly and could vastly boost US GDP

Rapidly improving artificial intelligence capabilities will bring far faster change across all fields, Anthropic ‌co-founder Jack Clark said on Saturday, with one of the company's internal economic models forecasting that it could vastly expand US economic output ⁠to $44 trillion by 2030.

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EU leaders call on all countries to stop aiding Russia's war against Ukraine

European Union leaders reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and said they are ready to keep providing comprehensive assistance. They also urged Russi...

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All the president’s women: a familiar downward trajectory in Trump’s cabinet

Half of Trump’s female cabinet officials have been replaced by men, while men facing misconduct allegations remain

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Spain’s far left fails to unite ahead of November vote

Division a blow for Pedro Sánchez’s chances of remaining in office.

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This healthcare education CEO is on his 4th chief of staff in 5 years -- by choice

Covista CEO Steve Beard hires a new chief of staff every few years, bringing in fresh perspectives as his leadership needs evolve.

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German foreign minister ties Trump’s anti-Ukraine turn to U.S. elections

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said sharp criticism by President Donald Trump of Ukraine’s leadership was linked to the U.S. midterm elections, Reuters reported on Oct. 16.

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