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Peggy Flanagan claimed college honor society membership but never joined

The Democrat running for U.S. Senate said in a 2016 Minnesota House committee hearing that she “graduated Phi Beta Kappa.”

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Officer who found man dead in Florida home allegedly moved in, renovated and assumed his identity for years

Brian Louis Sguros, 35, had responded to the Lauderhill home in July 2022 for a welfare check.

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Susan Collins and the Case of the Disappearing FBI Probe

Podcast Episode · Paper Trail · October 15 · 44m

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Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion over Cambridge Analytica breach

A judge has ordered Meta to pay New Mexico $25 billion after a jury found the company liable for deceiving users about privacy and content moderation on Facebook.

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Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion over Facebook data scandal

The judge's ruling follows a jury verdict that found the company deceived users over the misuse of personal data, years after the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

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8 Things You Should Know About Trump’s Effort to “Take Over” the Midterm Elections

From dismantling guardrails that upheld the integrity of past elections to gutting federal agencies and installing allies who supported Trump’s claim that the 2020 vote was stolen, here are the key ta...

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Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Moscow Oblast weapons plant

Ukrainian forces struck a weapons plant in Serpukhov, Moscow Oblast, overnight on Oct. 22, monitoring channels reported.

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Why a recent college grad wants Republicans to ‘step it up’ on affordability

Michael Fusella, 21, said he feels the American Dream slipping away and wants the party he supports to do more to address rising costs.

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GOP doubles down on ad exploiting Ohio Democrat's childhood rape and abuse

Gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's stepdad was indicted for raping her. Acton's mom, who supported him, now stars in an ad for her opponent.

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United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution

The U.S. is the only major economy where planet-warming pollution dramatically increased last year. The United Nations warns the planet is on track for catastrophic warming.

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An artful move to call out Ron DeSantis' hostility toward climate action

This statue of the Florida governor was cast in gallium, which melts at 85.6 degrees F.

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Abdul El-Sayed keeps getting questioned by manufactured opposition

America Next, dormant since 2015, paid Breakthrough LLC for "canvassing and influencer marketing" against the Michigan candidate.

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US Democratic congressional nominee Lander detained by Israeli authorities in West Bank

Brad Lander, an ally of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani ‌who is running for the US Congress next month, was among 90 individuals detained by Israeli authorities in ⁠the occupied West Bank on Tuesday while accompanying Palestinian farmers harvesting olives, according to Rabbis for Human rights, an Israeli rights group.

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Town Leaders Chided Residents for Warning of Flash Floods. Then, the River Took Two Children.

After wildfires scarred the Sacramento Mountains above Ruidoso, New Mexico, the community was under heightened threat of catastrophic flooding. Officials were aware but continued to promote the town t...

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Websites worldwide go dark as AI exposes security flaws

Two critical flaws in PHP, which powers a large share of the internet, prompted authorities and companies worldwide to take vulnerable websites offline.

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Denmark guarantees $113 million loan for Ukrainian defense company Fire Point

The guarantee highlights Denmark’s role in helping Ukraine expand defense production beyond its borders as Russian attacks threaten domestic manufacturing and supply chains.

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Israel detains US congressional candidate at West Bank olive harvest

Israel, which has faced growing international criticism over violence during the harvest, announced on Monday it had made several arrests after settlers beat up a US photojournalist covering the incidents, and a French mayor who had come for the olive season.

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Pope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer

Doctors have confirmed that Pope Leo's lung cancer was localized, and no further treatment is needed. The Vatican announced this on Wednesday.

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New Mexico sues Epstein attorney and accountant, accuses them of hiding sex trafficking operation

New Mexico’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney and accountant.

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Musk Threatens Retribution If Dems Investigate Him After Midterms: 'Live By The Sword, Die By The Sword'

Democrats have indicated they will investigate Musk and his businesses if the lawmakers are able to gain congressional power after next month’s midterm elections.

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Pope Leo's tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer, his doctors say

Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.

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Man who died in ICE custody in Texas was lawful permanent resident

A lawful permanent resident who lived in Texas for decades died in ICE custody in Laredo, prompting questions about his medical care.

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Russia releases US prisoner Stephen Hubbard during Witkoff visit

Russian leader Vladimir Putin announced the release of Hubbard during his meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.

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Sentenced to death at 17, at 68, quilt artist receives solo museum exhibition

A quilt artist who spent decades on death row now has his first solo exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

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How Elon Musk gained so much power over U.S. security interests

According to reports, Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of Ukraine's Starshield defense systems. Nick Schifrin reports, and Amna Nawaz discusses how the world's richest man gained such power over U.S. se...

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China edge USA to women’s team gold at Gymnastics World Championships

China finished 0.233 points ahead of the Americans, denying them a chance to win an eighth consecutive team gold.

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Russian strikes hit Kyiv after Witkoff meets Putin

Ukraine says 'appeasement' will not end war as Russian attacks kill 1, injure 22 in its capital.

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Macron defends three-day Persian Gulf tour amid political storm at home

Criticized for his absence from Paris after violence shook France over the weekend of October 17, the French president said he refused to cancel his trip so as not to show 'nervousness'. On Thursday morning, he is set to meet with intelligence services at the Elysée during a security council meeting.

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Take a stroll between Japan’s past and present – in pictures

Giada Ripa’s ambitious project combines archive photography from the 1860s, a modern dominatrix – and the story of a relative who became a muse to 19th-century artists and intellectuals

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France reports first human Shamonda virus case

French health authorities ‌said they had detected the Shamonda virus in ⁠a human for the first time in a patient who later died, ‌while ⁠adding that they saw no risk ⁠to the general population at ⁠this stage.

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An estranged mother and daughter face the music in ‘Echoes of Motherhood’

Despite some perplexing plot holes, Ryutaro Nakagawa’s “Echoes of Motherhood” is marked by a powerhouse performance by Naomi Kawase.

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One Person Killed and 8 Injured in Airport Attack in Saudi Arabia

As Iran-backed Houthis increase attacks against Saudi Arabia, the U.S. has ordered the departure of some personnel.

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Global stocks tumble as oil prices rise

China’s CSI 300 index sheds 1.8% and European equities fall

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Ukrainian Drones Reportedly Hit Moscow Region Ammunition Depot as Russian Strikes Kill At Least 7 Across Ukraine - The Moscow Times

Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone and missile attacks overnight, leaving seven dead in Ukraine and at least six civilians injured in Russia, officials in the two warring countries said Thursday morni...

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EXCLUSIVE: TSMC seeks factory-equipment alternatives to thwart China's rare earths grip, sources say

Taiwan's TSMC is exploring alternatives to rare-earth components in factory equipment, three people familiar with the matter said, aiming to ‌reduce the risk that Beijing's export controls could disrupt operations at plants that make the world's most advanced chips.

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Is this Prince Harry or David Brent in The Office? Either way, we’re watching a masterclass in awkwardness | Emma Brockes

The wayward prince and his wife seem to be aiming for a reboot – searching for purpose, but not self-awareness, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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JD Vance Gets Unexpected Earful From MAGA-Hatted Man Right Behind Him

The vice president’s speech took a turn. Again.

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WNBA Finals: Angel Reese shines again as Dream down Valkyries in Game 3

Atlanta's Reese has become the only woman in history to record consecutive double-doubles in three WNBA Finals games.

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Can Russia broker a new US-Iran deal?

Russia’s nuclear expertise, close ties with Tehran and negotiation experience could give Moscow an edge as a mediator.

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Minister says meeting with solicitors likely next week

The Minister for Justice has confirmed that he has "engaged" with solicitors and that a meeting is likely next week.

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Pick Sweden over British fighter jet offer, urge German defense officials

Internal documents assess Germany should pursue a new warplane project with Sweden and Spain, warning that the existing alternative could leave it with too little influence.

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EU looks for someone to lead talks with Putin, with Finnish President Alexander Stubb among candidates, Politico reports — Meduza

European Union officials are searching for someone to represent Europe’s position in negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Politico reported that discussion of candidates intensified…

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‘Like Armageddon’: Europe’s cherished swimspots choked by algal blooms

'Green sludge' is appearing on Europe's shorelines as warming waters, sewage and agricultural runoff fuel the growth of toxic algae.

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PODCAST: AI enthusiasm’s breaking point

Neocloud stocks like $35 bln CoreWeave have sold off and so has their unsecured debt in recent weeks. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate whether the damage can be contained, an...

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Trump’s diesel deal derailed Ukraine-Russia peace progress, says Czech president

Czech President Petr Pavel said the U.S. diesel deal with Russia gives Moscow “new hope.”

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Ukraine’s foreign fighters battle Russians — and red tape

Kyiv’s government is vowing to fix the bureaucratic hurdles faced by foreign volunteers.

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Family of driver who died after truck fell into Saitama sinkhole sues prefecture

The family says they suffered extreme psychological distress over an extended period, and that the man had carried out his duties with utmost care.

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Chancellor to pitch budget at wealth creators – UK politics live

John Healey is expected to cut red tape requirements, particularly for smaller businesses Good morning. A week today John Healey, the chancellor, will be doing a media round defending the budget he is presenting on Wednesday next week. Ahead of that, he has given an interview to Patrick Maguire from the Times. As you would expect, there is no real detail in it about the measures he will be presenting to MPs. But the big picture message is very clear – and quite surprising, coming from a chancellor serving a PM who in some respects is steering left compared to his predecessor. Healey says that he wants to be on the side of bloody-minded entrepreneurs who make a profit, he acknowledges that government has made their life harder over the past two years, and he suggests that cutting the ‘cost of living’ for business is just as important as cutting the real cost of living for families. In the quote that gives the Times its splash headline, Healey says: I want to be a chancellor who backs business in Britain making a profit, and those entrepreneurs who, in the end, are the ones who challenge the status quo, come up with innovative ideas and are trying, some of them through sheer bloody-mindedness, to keep going through these sorts of pressures … If you’re not making a profit, you’ve got nothing to put back into the business. And for the people who start up these businesses, the ones who really thrive and grow, they have to make a profit — and they will be much more inclined to put it back into their own business. But we want it to grow here and stay here. If you talk to any of the businesses that have come in and have either had one-to-ones or round tables with me, I have recognised that in recent times there’s been a lot of pressure: employment law, regulation, tax, input costs, supply chains. And so when I talk about the cost of business, and recognising that in the same way as we’re recognising the cost of living pressures, I’m conscious of that as I go into the budget for both businesses and households. [Healey] is expected to use the budget to make significant cuts to regulation on businesses that one senior Treasury source described as “the sludge choking firms”. Reporting requirements are likely to be abolished for many smaller enterprises, The Times understands. Continue reading...

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West End to get another lesson from The History Boys two decades on

Nation’s favourite play makes London comeback amid renewed debate about future of humanities teaching The History Boys is to return to the West End for the first time in two decades, with a warning from its director of an “almost terminal decline” in humanities teaching in state schools. Nicholas Hytner, who directed Alan Bennett’s play at the National Theatre and its 2006 film adaptation, said the themes of education, history and the value of literature for its own sake felt especially relevant amid renewed debate about what schools should teach. Continue reading...

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'Reprehensible': The Trump money grab that disgusts former adviser

Donald Trump's former shortest serving press secretary adds to concerns the US President has let the nation down, while making allegations surrounding corruption.

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