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These Children’s Deaths Were Preventable. Their Parents Prayed Instead of Seeking Medical Care.

For decades, Idaho laws have allowed parents who belong to the Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical care. Since 2015, at least 15 children have died of tr...

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No one's owning up to throttling Ukraine's military Starlink, and that's telling

Nearly 48 hours after Ukraine's Starshield terminals started mysteriously malfunctioning, nobody in Washington, nor at SpaceX, has taken responsibility for the apparent decision to hobble Ukrainian mi...

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Breaking: Starlink service in Ukraine 'restored,' Defense Ministry source says

SpaceX, the owner of Starlink, implemented speed restrictions on Oct. 14 without warning.

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The Story of One Mississippi County Shows How Private Schools Are Exacerbating Segregation

A new ProPublica analysis shows a stark pattern across states in the Deep South: Alongside majority-Black public school districts, a separate web of private academies are filled almost entirely with w...

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Trump Says the Border Is Secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Keeps Declaring an Emergency.

Since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott first declared an emergency at the border in 2021, he’s renewed or amended the proclamation at least 69 times. The proclamation has greatly expanded his powers without goi...

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Exclusive | White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam

Zacharia has previously referred to herself as a lawyer in public appearances.

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In Ecuador, fishermen are the collateral victims of American bombs

Under the pretext of waging a 'war' against 'narco-terrorists,' the US has targeted longline fishing vessels off the coast of the Andean country. Eight fishermen remain missing, and Washington has claimed responsibility for the deaths of 238 men in the Pacific and the Caribbean since late 2025. Human rights advocates have condemned what they call 'illegal killings.'

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Byron Donalds is pro data centers. So is his stock portfolio.

The Republican candidate for Florida governor is bucking the trend opposing these facilities.

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G7 countries pledge $2.5 billion to fight food insecurity

In announcing the pledge, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said the World Bank identified 44 countries that may face food insecurity, notably due to fertiliser supply issues linked to energy price hikes after the US war on Iran.

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UK to resupply Ukraine with more Storm Shadow missiles to strike Russia, Bloomberg reports

In a meeting in London on Oct. 14, President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed on a new shipment of missiles, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. N...

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'Fishing, Family, Freedom': In Alaska, Democrats highlight salmon scarcity in hopes of flipping a Senate seat

In the vast American state where fishing remains a vital resource, the sharp rise in fuel prices could also jeopardize the reelection bid of Republican candidate Dan Sullivan on November 3. Mary Peltola, the Democratic candidate and daughter of a Yup'ik Indigenous woman, benefits from her strong local roots.

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Israeli firm’s digital ads enabling installation of ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say

Discover-Tech’s Controlium software lets clients mass-profile internet users then covertly hack targets, say researchers at University of Toronto An Israeli advertising agency has been serving millions of online adverts that allow “zero-click” spyware to be used against targets, researchers at a Canadian university have said. Citizen Lab, a digital investigations research unit at the University of Toronto, said it believed dozens of devices at the Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera had been compromised by spyware delivered through ads run by Discover-Tech, which describes itself as a specialised digital advertising agency. Continue reading...

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Bloomberg: UK provides Ukraine with additional long-range Storm Shadow missiles

The UK is sending Ukraine more long-range Storm Shadow missiles to disrupt Russian military operations targeting civilian infrastructure before winter.

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Inside the latest pursuit of Ilhan Omar

The latest probe alleges the Minnesota lawmaker committed fraud on her citizenship application as a teenager.

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For some Christians, Hegseth's plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate

Defense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier.

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Brazil’s President Lula Accuses Meta of Helping His Right-Wing Opponent

With a narrow presidential election looming, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his allies claim Meta is trying to give his right-wing rival an advantage.

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Police say at least 2 were hospitalized after shooting at elementary school, and the shooter is dead

Two people were hospitalized Thursday following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and the shooter is dead, authorities say.

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FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back

FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Florida estate are suing to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of “political retribution.”

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Why Is Tech Billionaire Marc Andreessen So Mad?

The prominent investor has said the Biden administration pushed him to the political right, but sources say his grievances don’t always match reality.

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Grace Hopper Confab’s Sudden Cancellation Raises Alarm for Women in Tech

The cancellation of this year’s Grace Hopper Celebration, one of the largest gatherings of women in technology, is the latest example of how the retreat from diversity initiatives is reshaping opportunities for women in tech.

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Katie Zacharia Admits Failing Bar, but Defends Calling Herself a Lawyer

In an interview with a right-wing influencer, the new White House press secretary also described the harried process that led to her hiring.

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U.S. warnings sow confusion, alarm in Ukraine over intelligence, Starlink access

The reports of restrictions on the internet service used for military operations, including interceptor drones, came as President Volodymr Zelensky said missiles hit Kyiv without any warning from part...

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Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, after brief truce

Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Russia's Ryazan region early Thursday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a brief truce spurned by Moscow was over.

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Inside Ohio’s revolt against data centers

A colorful crew of activists helped spur 10 moratorium votes next month. Now they’re eyeing a statewide ban.

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America's historic preservation law is in peril, advocates say. Here's what's at stake

Congress and a federal agency are threatening to weaken the country's historic preservation law, fueling a backlash that critics say is as fiery as the one that led to the law's creation 60 years ago.

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Bournemouth v Sturm Graz, Benfica v Celtic, and more: Europa League – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: South coast sides were coasting as Bournemouth and Brighton registered big wins, but Celtic fell to heavy defeat at Benfica

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What we know about the Ilhan Omar investigation and the raid on Trump critic's home

Minnesota democrat Ilhan Omar has been a US citizen since 2000. According to US media reports, the latest raids on her home may be attempting to undo that.

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ICE Agents Who Rammed a Worker in Houston Were Chasing a Dead Man, Family Says

ICE agents rammed a man during a pursuit in Houston, leaving him with a shattered leg. But a bulletin of the target shows a man who died in 2017, his daughter said.

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Critics Zero In On 1 Crucial Detail Of JD Vance’s Latest Campaign Stop

“What does the opposite of enthusiasm look like...,” one commenter wrote.

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49ers’ Christian McCaffrey is working less. His thoughts? It’s complicated

A year after Christian McCaffrey had an NFL-high 413 touches, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan appears to be finally making good on his annual offseason pledge to lessen his workload.

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Elon Musk just unveiled a Tesla Roadster that flies -- take a look

The revised Tesla Roadster has been a long time coming, with Elon Musk first showing off an earlier version back in November 2017.

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Shop owner allegedly caught with 2,500 child abuse files, court hears

Calvin Gabriel Gorsuch, 27, faced online bail court yesterday after his Woonona home was raided on Tuesday by police who allegedly unearthed more than 2,500 child abuse files on his electronic devices.

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Indian voting changes sparking gen Z anger on the streets

For almost two weeks, demonstrators have taken to the streets of New Delhi demanding the resignation of India's election commissioner. Here's what you need to know about it.

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Breaking: Police operation underway in Sydney's inner west

A NSW Police spokesperson says there are no reports of injuries.

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Australian military looks to anonymous reporting of sexual violence, amid new complaints

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Health Rounds: Glucose monitoring devices for type 2 diabetes benefit even those not on insulin

Hello Health Rounds readers! Today we highlight a study that found benefits of wearable glucose monitoring devices for all patients with diabetes, regardless of insulin dependence. We also report on a positive trial of a J&J pill in ulcerative colitis, and a discovery about ovaries after menopause.

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Ukraine resumes strikes on energy targets, saying Russia never stopped its attacks

The tense alliance between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and President Trump is nearing a new low point. After days of bitter back-and-forth between the two leaders, Ukraine has resumed strikes on Rus...

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Trump Brags About Redoing White House in Bizarre Speech to Cops

Donald Trump’s speech was theoretically supposed to be about honoring first responders.

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Trump’s history of deriding people who failed the bar exam

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia reportedly failed the exam.

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Lizzie Gibson’s patience pays off with Canadian women’s rugby team

Former U Sports star waited three years for her chance to make her mark with national team

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Houthis launch deadly attack on presidential palace in Yemen's Aden

Yemeni health minister Qasim Buhaibeh said Thursday's attack killed five people and injured 16, among them site guards and civilian employees. In recent weeks, the Iran-backed Houthis have seized large stretches of Yemen's Red Sea coast, and a Saudi-backed government counteroffensive has so far failed to reverse those gains.

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Why you should visit Sigulda, the autumn capital of Latvia

The banks of the Gauja River are transformed into a sea of orange during the cooler months.

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CNBC Daily Open: Is the AI sector losing its rose-colored glow?

Caution seems to be the name of the game in the AI sector now as investors worry around the amount of money that companies are splashing out on AI.

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Letter: Lord Laming obituary

John Harding writes: Herbert Lamming taught me much about dealing with offenders and I persuaded him to play for the Nottingham probation officers’ football team

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Global EV sales fall 2% in September, ending six-month growth streak

Global demand for electric vehicles fell 2% in September, ending six consecutive months of growth, as record sales in Europe were not ‌enough to offset sharp declines in North America and China, data from UK-based research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence showed on Friday.

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Man Found in Barrel in Lake Mead in 2022 Is Identified by Las Vegas Police

The victim was shot once in the head in the early 1980s, the authorities said, and was identified after family members from Arkansas could provide a DNA match.

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Ziaire Williams looks to continue providing energy boost to Lakers

The sixth-year forward who starred at Sierra Canyon High has made an impact on defense and hopes to return from a foot injury for preseason finale on Friday.

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MSCI warns it may cut Indonesia from main indices

Warning from global index provider fuels concerns about investability in south-east Asia’s biggest economy

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'Investors freaking out' about Wall Street big tech as warning bell rings

The cost of insuring against a debt default of Wall Street's tech titans has hit record levels. Soaring debt and rising interest rates have seen investors fret about a major collapse.

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Wallabies seek to rediscover optimism after pain of Bledisloe Cup humbling | Jack Snape

Last week’s result in Auckland tempered progress made under Les Kiss but Saturday’s return fixture in Sydney offers a chance for redemption Australian rugby will serve up quantity on Saturday, with the first quadruple header at Accor Stadium providing a smorgasbord of the sport that is entering a golden runway through to two World Cups and a home Olympics over the next six years. The quality of the main dish, though? That remains to be seen. The return Bledisloe Cup match for the Wallabies is the showpiece in a glorious afternoon of Australian union beginning with the Wallaroos’ clash against Scotland, followed by two sevens showdowns against the men’s Fiji side and New Zealand’s women. Continue reading...

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