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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica

The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...

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Finland orders halt to work on Google data centers over environmental concerns

Regulators have ordered the company representing the US web giant in Finland to stop building data centers until it can demonstrate compliance with environmental laws. Officials are investigating whether trees and soil were cleared before the company carried out an impact study.

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Hayley Williams unleashes profanity-filled response to DHS telling her to ‘thank’ ICE

‘We suggest Ms. Williams to thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice,’ the DHS said

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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims

Cornell University trustees have announced that former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will review how the university handles sexual misconduct complaints.

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Study: Shock gloves traumatized Army volunteers

After tests, military personnel said "just seeing the glove" that ICE plans to adopt scared them into obedience.

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Discovery of 11 bodies in Johannesburg exposes scale of violence against women

Since July, the bodies of women found either naked or half-naked and brutally beaten have been discovered on the outskirts of the South African capital. Although the theory of a serial predator has faded, the grim reality of widespread daily violence against women in the country has become undeniable.

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Eva Marie Saint, star of North by Northwest and On the Waterfront, dies aged 102

Landmark roles were in 50s classics directed by Elia Kazan and Alfred Hitchcock, before going on to play Superman’s adoptive mother in later life Eva Marie Saint, one of the last survivors of Hollywood’s golden age of the 1940s and 50s, has died aged 102. Her screen work spanned six decades: Saint made her screen debut opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s celebrated thriller North by Northwest, and in one of her last screen appearances played Superman’s adoptive mother Martha Kent in the 2006 superhero film Superman Returns. A family spokesman said on Tuesday that Saint had died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

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They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth.

Two Florida women had to attend virtual court hearings while in labor to argue for their right to choose their own medical care. As their state pushes to expand some types of medical freedom, it has a...

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The $1 Trillion Black Box

The U.S. military budget is vast and opaque. Projects touted as engineering marvels end up facing years of delays and ballooning costs. ProPublica has launched a series to report on the Pentagon’s spe...

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California officials condemn Trump for saying Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

State and local officials called the president’s remarks “deranged” and “irresponsible.”

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US DAFs Donate Millions to Groups Linked to India’s Far-Right

Donor-advised funds allow individuals and foundations to give money to charities while remaining anonymous.

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Trump ran on lowering prices. Now most Americans blame him for them.

An October poll also found that most blame Trump's policies for making affordability struggles worse.

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Christian nationalism's grip on American faith is finally breaking

I helped build the religious right. After ICE killings, I saw what could replace it.

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Former German spy chief arrested for espionage, treason

August Hanning, who ran Germany's Federal Intelligence Service between 1998 and 2005, is suspected of charges including 'attempted treason' and 'espionage,' according to a statement from federal prosecutors on Tuesday.

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Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West Bank

Jaafar Ashtiyeh was covering violence against olive farmers when settlers set upon him with the butts of their guns Armed Israeli settlers beat a photographer in the presence of Israeli soldiers, hospitalising him, as he covered worsening settler violence against olive farmers in the occupied West Bank. Jaafar Ashtiyeh, a 58-year-old veteran photographer for Agence France-Presse in Palestine, was assaulted by a group of settlers, who beat him with the butts of their guns, despite him being marked as press. He was assaulted in view of about a dozen armed Israeli soldiers. Continue reading...

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US Senator Murphy says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar

Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy said the US Department of Defense denied him access to a key US military base in ‌Qatar during a visit to the Middle East, describing it as part of a US government effort to conceal the impact of the Iran war.

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Our Reporter Spent 10 Weeks Gambling on DraftKings. Here Are 5 Things He Learned.

ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson immersed himself in the world of online sports betting on DraftKings to test the limits of the company’s “responsible gaming” safeguards. Here are five things he learn...

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Politicians slam Trump's suggestion that Iran ‘take' San Diego, Los Angeles

Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.

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Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-Winning 'On the Waterfront' Actress, Dead at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress in 'On the Waterfront' and 'North by Northwest,' has died at age 102.

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US stocks rise to a record on expectations for companies to make even fatter profits

The U.S. stock market hit an all-time high as expectations rise for companies to keep making more money.

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Soldiers Wounded in Iran Say DOD Made Them Get Their Own Treatment

The service members were left to fend for themselves.

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Tour guides lose business as D.C.’s reputation and landscape change under Trump

Guides say bookings have plummeted in 2026 amid renovations, closings and a charged political climate.

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Paramount Closes Its Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery

After a legal battle, Paramount has finally acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. The new company, Skydance, combines Hollywood studios, streaming services and cable networks.

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Despite intensified Russian attacks, 62% of Ukrainians ready to endure war as long as needed, poll finds

The share has remained largely unchanged since late July and early August, despite the beginning of intensified Russian attacks using jet-powered drones and strikes on civilian infrastructure.

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Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear

The shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees worked so powerfully during a military exercise that participants felt intense pain, stopped fighting and feared additional exposures.

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CNBC Daily Open: AI rally defies bond market rout

AI stocks propel the S&P 500 to a fresh record high, but the bond market blues keep investors on edge.

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India joins global rate-tightening wave with first hike in nearly 4 years

The Indian central bank raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% on Wednesday, marking the first rise in ‌nearly four years amid mounting inflation and strong economic growth.

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Wildfire Haze Shuts Malaysia Schools and Looms Over Singapore F1

Worsening air pollution driven by wildfires in Indonesia prompted Malaysia to temporarily shut schools in one of its most populated states, just as a major Formula One race in neighboring Singapore approaches.

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Israel marks three years since 7 October attack by Hamas – live

1,200 died in attack that led to launch of devastating war in Gaza We are starting our live coverage on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led 7 October attack on southern Israel, in which about 1,200 people were killed and another 251 taken captive to Gaza. Israeli communities shattered by the massacres, torn between rebuilding their lives and remembering lost friends and relatives, have spoken to my colleague Emma Graham-Harrison about their experiences. Continue reading...

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Intel to keep working on Musk's Terafab chipmaking venture, Bloomberg News reports

Intel Corp will continue to work with Elon Musk on his Terafab project, Bloomberg News reported ‌on Wednesday.

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Jimmy Kimmel Taunts Trump With A Truly Ruthless Joke About His Marriage

The late-night host tore into the president for comments he made about two California cities.

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Why AI is both the hope and the hazard for world leaders, according to IMF chief Georgieva

Kristalina Georgieva warns that the technology lifting growth hopes is also pushing up inflation and yields, just as public debt levels rose.

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'He shows up when you need him.' Kiké Hernández helps lift Dodgers to 2-1 NLDS lead

The Dodgers secure a 3-1 victory Tuesday on the strength of two home runs, including Freddie Freeman's second of the NLDS, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto's seven stellar innings of work.

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Donald Trump says he will speak with Vladimir Putin about pneumonic plague

Washington increases pressure on Moscow to share more about the incident in which one person has died

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Use Prime Day to stock up on paper towels, soap and 12 more things you should never buy full price

Use October Prime Day as the chance to stock up on toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent and more on a discount

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Russian hostile activity costs UK up to £2.5bn a year, report warns

Labour MP Graeme Downie’s research highlights lack of consistent framework for measuring economic impact of Moscow-backed hybrid warfare

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Mint unveils new coins chronicling iconic Australian inventions

What do a jaffle maker, a baby safety capsule and a black box have in common?

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Criminals banned from using character references under proposed SA law reform

The SA government is proposing abolishing the use of good character references during sentencing for all criminal offences, a move which advocates say will make a tangible difference for victim-survivors.

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Neat tricks to help French bonds

And why they won’t work

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India set to overtake Japan as fourth-biggest economy next year, adviser says

India has done well on job creation and income growth, V. Anantha Nageswaran said, but he acknowledged that youth unemployment remains a problem.

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Bid to cut smoking ‘abject failure’, Dáil told, as budget pushes cigarette prices higher

TDs vote by 110 to 48 to increase 20-pack by €1 to €21.02

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Watchdog says Budget 2027 puts finances on ‘worse trajectory’, Dáil passes first measures

The Fiscal Advisory Council warned the €8.5bn package will increase the State’s reliance on ‘high-risk corporation tax’

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Porsche braces for lower sales era, seeks lifeline from luxury

Porsche is steeling itself for persistently lower ‌sales, the Volkswagen brand said on Wednesday, pitching a turnaround plan to investors that aims to boost margins with a focus on top-end models.

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At least two killed in fire caused by 'massive strikes' on Kyiv

At least two people were killed in a fire in Kyiv after what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as"massive strikes" on the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday. Ukraine has come under increased attack in recent weeks as Russian attacks have targeted energy infrastructure and rail and road transport.

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Melania Trump Adviser Throws 3 Hollywood A-Listers Under The Bus With Weird Film Flex

Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts and Leonardo DiCaprio all got dragged into the argument.

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Oil gains as US storm and Houthi air strikes threaten supply

Storm forming in the Gulf of Mexico will likely hit oil and gas producing facilities

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Indonesia's VP likely didn't finish high school and it could cost him his job

Indonesia's Constitutional Court has refused to disqualify Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka over questions about his educational history, but experts say he could be impeached anyway.

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Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 as Palestinians grapple with war it sparked

Israelis are gathering Wednesday to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed 1,200 people, and sparked a devastating war in Gaza that Palestinians still grapple with.

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US and WHO urge Russian to be transparent on plague

US President Donald Trump said he would speak very soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported plague death of a laboratory technician, as the US pressured Russia for transparency.

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Naval drone hits oil tanker off Russian resort city Sochi, triggering massive blaze

Russian officials said a Liberian-flagged tanker was attacked and a crew of 23 Indian nationals rescued An oil tanker off Russia’s Black Sea coast was struck by a naval drone, triggering a huge fire and black smoke cloud that blanketed parts of the resort city of Sochi, Russia’s transport ministry has said. The transport ministry said a Liberian-flagged tanker had been attacked and that “crude oil is burning openly in the waters of the Black Sea”. Continue reading...

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