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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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A Doctor at Cigna Said Her Bosses Pressured Her to Review Patients’ Cases Too Quickly. Cigna Threatened to Fire Her.

Cigna tracks every minute that its staff doctors spend deciding whether to pay for health care. Dr. Debby Day said her bosses cared more about being fast than being right: “Deny, deny, deny. That’s ho...

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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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Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982

Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

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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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Zelensky resumes strikes on Russian refineries, Trump brands them 'a disgrace'

The end of the truce called for by the US president marks an escalation in tensions between Zelensky and Trump, following a deal between Washington and Moscow on the delivery of Russian diesel fuel.

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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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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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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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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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Belgium promises to deliver 10 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine this year

De Wever said that Ukraine urgently needed the fighter jets, as they were one of the few weapons capable to strike Russian jet-powered drones.

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Katie Zacharia is out after half a Scaramucci

A record-breaking five days as White House press secretary proves once again: Mar-a-Lago face will never save you.

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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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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, 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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China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

'The Palestinian question is the greatest historical injustice of this century,' China's foreign minister said.

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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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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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Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision

A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024.

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Doctorate awarded to elder for 50 years teaching 'any child to read'

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After a career spanning half a century, Aunty Ruth Simms has been posthumously acknowledged as a Doctor of Letters.

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Dogs captured after attack on Brisbane man

Emergency services were called to Kittyhawk Drive in Chermside just after 6pm on Friday following reports a man had been attacked by dogs.

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‘I’m bored when I’m not riding’: Billy Loughnane on drive that made him champion jockey at 20

Flat racing’s youngest champion jockey in more than a century on his relentless – and rapid – journey to the top

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Power outages to prevent wildfires force postponement of football games

Ventura County outages cause Simi Valley and St. Bonaventure high schools to change games from Friday to Saturday.

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Trump exempts Russia from further sanctions mandated by new law

US president gives Putin a reprieve on threatened energy measures after cutting deal with Moscow to release diesel

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LA restaurant group used $60,000 Dodgers bet to hedge playoff risk, Kalshi says

A Los Angeles hospitality group used a $60,000 trade on Kalshi to offset revenue lost ‌after the Los Angeles Dodgers failed to reach the World Series, according to the prediction markets platform.

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Kerry Kennedy remembers her mother's life and advocacy in new book

Two years ago, Ethel Kennedy passed away. The matriarch of the prominent political dynasty, she was a steadfast supporter of her husband, Robert F. Kennedy, and a lifelong advocate for human rights. S...

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Breaking: Mexican court sentences three men over murder of Jake and Callum Robinson

Three men have been sentenced to 158 years and nine months in prison each for the killing of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad while they were camping in Mexico in 2024.

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On a planet far, far away … the Stephen Collins cartoon

Probing questions …

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Pope speaks to Putin from hospital, voices concern over Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV pointed to the plight of the Ukrainian city of Oleshky. The call indicates that he is continuing official duties as he convalesces from lung cancer surgery.

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Alberta’s separation referendum is coming. What happens in the days and weeks and months after?

The public attention and energy is fixated on what happens Monday at the polls. But close observers of Alberta politics say it will not be the end of the story

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Wildfires rage in Southern California, burn homes

Firefighters in the state say a fast-moving wildfire has ripped through at least six homes, prompting evacuations and power outages.

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SoftBank in talks to buy US security group Allied Universal

Masayoshi Son looks to increase pace of his bets on robotics and AI

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Pressure and violence against journalists intensify in Israel

Several Western media outlets have reported that their correspondents or special envoys have been denied entry into the country. Some, such as photographer Heidi Levine, have been assaulted by settlers in the occupied West Bank.

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Why impending free agent Tarik Skubal doesn't believe it's the end of an era for the Dodgers

The Dodgers, after falling short of a three-peat in the NLCS, will look a little different next year. But is this the end of an era for the team?

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Bagley Cartoon: Risky Business

Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: Risky Business

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Poised and powerful, center Kiah Stokes sparked Valkyries’ run to WNBA Finals

Golden State center Kiah Stokes doesn’t score much, but her defense, leadership and experience winning everywhere she has played have been vital for the Valkyries during their postseason push.

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How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the Senate

Alaska could play a pivotal role in Democrats’ efforts to reclaim control of the Senate. In a debate, Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan faced questions about rising fuel costs driven by the war w...

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Palestinians in Gaza dread another winter with nowhere safe to shelter

More than 44,000 people still live in buildings marked for demolition across the territory, unable to leave because no alternative shelter exists. Euronews spoke to families in Al-Mughraqa as tarpaulin prices double and Israel blocks timber and shelter kits from entering Gaza.

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Smith, Carney rally support for Alberta to remain in Canada ahead of referendum

Political leaders from across the country, including Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, rally in province to boost pro-Canada vote

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Sean "Diddy" Combs transferred to Pennsylvania prison after reports of luxury lifestyle behind bars

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life at his New Jersey lockup.

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In Albania, the 'Flamingo Revolution' radicalizes in response to the prime minister's 'contempt' and 'indifference'

Anti-government protests, held daily for four and a half months, have taken a new turn with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Edi Rama. This is unprecedented in Albania since the fall of the communist dictatorship in 1991.

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ANALYSIS: Trump's big midterm problems emerge in small-town debate

A political debate in Maine contained multiple reminders of times Donald Trump has dismissed Americans' concerns as either conspiracy or stupidity.

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A family at the heart of France's working-class anger

The lives of the Vuillaumes, a blended family of four, have been shaped by the Yellow Vest movement. While two of them hope for a 'convergence of struggles' with young people during the planned October 17 protest, the other two don't really believe anymore.

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The Most Polite Trucker in America Is a Driverless 18-Wheeler

They’re on the interstate in Texas and can do almost everything a human truck driver does, except honk.

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Everyone Wants a Bite of China’s Egg Tart Economy

KFC turned a pastry with Portuguese roots into a Chinese fast-food phenomenon. Now McDonald’s and Portuguese bakers are piling in.

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