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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Trump tells Katie Zacharia to "reconsider" press secretary role

The comments come after questions have swirled about her background.

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Palestinians, US journalist attacked in West Bank pogrom: What we know

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives and severely beat Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine.

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Clara Hughes is done being hot and bothered

In her new memoir, Learning to Breathe, the Canadian Olympian chronicles her journey with menopause and psychedelic treatment

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A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side, captivating New Yorkers

This is the first documented instance of barn owls nesting in Manhattan in modern history, according to one expert, and the owls have attracted nightly crowds of people in the street eager to get a gl...

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Trump just fooled around with Susie Wiles over Katie Zacharia. And he found out

Katie Zacharia’s disastrously short tenure as White House press secretary, a hire he made without consulting his veteran chief of staff, could be a harbinger of dysfunction ahead, Andrew Feinberg writes

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Super tanker ablaze after striking mine in Strait of Hormuz: IRGC

The IRGC navy accused the tanker of having turned off its positioning and radar systems in an effort to evade detection.

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Exotic species appear off California thanks to an unusually strong El Niño

The longfin bigeye fish was spotted in California for the first time last month, and the first sea turtles of any kind nested on California beaches. Meanwhile, a venomous yellow-bellied sea snake swam ashore as whale sharks and hammerheads cruised just off the coast.

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Doomsday for Wallabies and Les Kiss as clinical All Blacks expose fault lines

It was a Bledisloe Cup mauling at the arena where Australia will host a home World Cup at which they must perform or perish as a rugby power The honeymoon is over for Les Kiss and Doomsday protocols have been activated. Australia’s embarrassing capitulation to the All Blacks – their 13th in a row – is a cold reminder of where the Wallabies sit in rugby’s world order. In a year these teams meet in Sydney again at a World Cup. But the gulf between them remains massive. The Kiss Army’s defeat of world No 1 South Africa last month filled the golden sails with wind and left the Wallabies unbeaten after six Tests. Last week at Eden Park they at least held the All Blacks to parity at half-time before giving up 26 unanswered points. But this was an understrength All Blacks and the men in gold still got monstered. Continue reading...

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Pope to leave hospital following lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo is expected ⁠to leave hospital this afternoon following surgery for lung cancer, the Vatican said, after blood tests and chest imaging found him fit to return home.

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Pope Leo to leave hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery

Pontiff will lead prayers from his Vatican apartment in ⁠St Peter’s Square on Sunday

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Play Catalogues: Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Chart of the Week: The chip stock split

Losses across semi stocks have been unequal

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Never Wash Your Clothes Without This 'Freaking Miracle' Laundry Booster Again

Banish deeply-rooted, musty smells and ancient stains (and extend the lifespan of your clothing) for under $20.

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This ‘Little Tub Of Magic’ Is Giving People Fuller-Looking Lips Without Injections

Reviewers over 70 are calling this lip mask a game-changer for thinning lips.

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Reviewers Love These 9 Plush Blankets, And They're Actually Machine-Washable

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Important Emergency Supplies You Should Own That Aren't Just Batteries Or A Flashlight

They could be major difference-makers in a sticky situation.

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‘You can’t make this stuff up’: why we remain fascinated by Elizabeth Holmes

The entrepreneur turned fraudster is the subject of an Oscar-tipped new documentary that takes an unusual look at her strange legacy

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Pope Leo to leave hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo is expected to leave hospital on Saturday afternoon following surgery ‌for lung cancer, the Vatican said, after blood tests and chest imaging found him fit to return home.

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A local banker built a bar night around his interests: The Economist, games and comedy

The Droconomist is adding another quirky, niche night out in Baltimore.

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Live updates: Thousands hit the streets for Baltimore Running Festival

Baltimore’s streets will fill with thousands of runners Saturday for the 26th annual Baltimore Running Festival, featuring a 5K, a 10K, a half-marathon and a marathon.

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IMF urges support for poorer nations facing high inflation, war spillovers

Low-income countries spend up to 14 percent of their revenue on debt repayments, IMF chief says.

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Walmart sees current diesel prices wiping out $2.9 billion tariff refund by end of 2027, Deutsche Bank says.

Walmart previously said it wanted to plow tariff refunds into lowering prices, but now the company says higher fuel costs will erase that benefit.

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Slate Mini Crossword for Oct. 17, 2026

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

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Weddings are expensive. How about a grocery store cake?

About a third of couples are willing to save money on cake and dessert, according to the wedding-planning site Zola.

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Italy calls US weakening of Ukraine a "major mistake", says Putin cannot be stopped this way

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has said that the US decision to restrict Ukraine's access to satellite systems and intelligence used to defend itself against Russian attacks is a "complete mi...

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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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