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Meet the Billionaire and Rising GOP Mega-Donor Who’s Gaming the Tax System

Susquehanna founder and TikTok investor Jeff Yass has avoided $1 billion in taxes while largely escaping public scrutiny. He’s now pouring his money into campaigns to cut taxes and support election de...

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Tens of thousands of Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff

Nearly 159 million people to head to polls on Sunday in battle between leftwing incumbent and Flávio Bolsonaro Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have streamed on to Rio’s most famous beach for a giant protest they hope will propel him towards a historic election fightback against his far-right rival, Flávio Bolsonaro. Nearly 159m Brazilians will vote in the election’s runoff on Sunday, with the pair tied in the polls after Bolsonaro won the first round on 4 October by 47% to 45%. Continue reading...

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Starshield operations restored to speeds of more than 400 km/h, Ukraine's Defense Ministry says

"We record a speed of more than 400 kilometers per hour, the connection is stable," the ministry said.

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250,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees

The rally comes amid a political row over the sustainability of Spain's pension scheme and the cost of living, ahead of a parliamentary election next month.

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‘Eagle’s Nest,’ Nazi-Era Guesthouse in German Alps, Is Gutted by Fire

The police said on Saturday that the structure, a tourist attraction for decades, was probably not salvageable. A man was arrested in connection with the blaze.

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Fire tears through Hitler's mountain retreat, suspect detained

Firefighters and police heading to the Eagle's Nest on Friday night saw 'a rider on a red motorcycle with no license plate' and stopped him, a Bavarian police official told a press conference on Saturday.

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Cuba mocks US 'desperation' calling on Cubans to work with CIA

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Friday, called for Cubans to make 'discreet' contact with the American intelligence services as Washington seeks to force an end to the island's communist government.

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Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail

The 44th president appeared in Ohio on Saturday, kicking off a two-state swing with a rebuke of President Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor.

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Germany in talks to buy Ukrainian jet-powered drones

The Bars jet powered drone has a range of 1,000 kilometers and can reach speeds of up to 700 kilometers per hour.

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Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russian targets 2,500 kilometers from border

Ukraine struck several targets, including a petrochemical plant and a warehouse in Siberia around 2,500 kilometers away from the border on Oct. 24, monitoring channels reported.

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Ukraine's Starlink satellite speeds restored after a week of front-line disruption

The restoration follows a new U.S. diplomatic push to end the war.

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Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms

Researchers who track online influence operations say Kremlin-backed groups are renewing tactics they've used to sow distrust and discord in previous elections in the U.S. and around the world.

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New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more

Critics decry Trump administration rule that lets hunters lure bears with human foods on federal lands in Alaska

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U.S. birth rate drops to record low, but older women are having more babies

The U.S. birth rate fell to its lowest level ever recorded, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The drop would have been greater, but women over age 30 are having more children.

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Additional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreak

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,588 cases across the country, more than double the tally in 2025 Federal health authorities reported an additional 178 cases of measles in the US this week, as the vaccine-preventable illness continues to sicken people across at least 43 outbreaks. The new data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) comes as experts criticize the agency for lack of transparency, and as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr takes steps to further upend US vaccine infrastructure. Continue reading...

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Trump Prepares for Iran Escalation After US, Israeli Elections

A Middle East war that President Donald Trump said would be over in a matter of weeks now looks set to escalate as it enters its eighth month.

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Ukraine says Starlink is back to normal after disruptions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that normal Starlink operating speeds were restored after more than a week of disruptions.

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Zelenskyy confirms Starlink and Starshield are back up and running: Now we have the speed we need

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed the lifting of speed restrictions on Starlink and Starshield terminals in Ukraine, which has restored crucial frontline communications.

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Trump makes Alaska the latest frontier in his election power grab

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Voters are begging Trump to end the war in Iran

70 percent now call it a top priority for the war to be over. Trump says Cuba is next.

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Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders unionize after years of fighting for higher pay

The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are unionizing. The NFL franchise has agreed to recognize the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association as the collective bargaining representative for one of the most famous cheer squads in professional sports.

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Hundreds of soldiers sent to Milan as protests planned across Europe

Italy has deployed soldiers to Milan as the city braces for fresh protests on Saturday. Premier Giorgia Meloni announced the move after recent looting and clashes with police.

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German ambassador: Friendship with Russia will not be restored – Putin threw it out of the window

German Ambassador to Ukraine Boris Ruge does not support the idea that ties with Russia should be restored or that Russian energy supplies to Europe via Ukraine should resume in order to achieve a las...

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Cracking a smile regularly may be good not just for your mood but for your health

Some campuses and workplaces are trying to foster more smiling and positivity, and experts say it can go a long way.

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Starlink is working again at speeds above 400 km/h – UP sources

Ukraine's defence forces and Defence Ministry specialists have recorded Starlink and Starshield operating at speeds above 400 km/h, as checks continue to establish the upper limit and assess how fully...

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Obama delivers scathing criticisms of Trump while campaigning for Democrats

'After two years of chaos and cruelty... enough is enough,' said the former president, encouraging voters to cast early ballots for the upcoming midterm elections.

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Obama Campaigns Alongside El-Sayed, Benson In Fiery Michigan Rally

Obama chided the Trump administration, saying that “we are paying for the price of their lack of seriousness.”

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Students take up to 88 standardized tests before high school, but more testing doesn’t improve learning

Students’ scores on standardized tests can affect schools’ ratings, adding to the pressure teachers experience in preparing their students for the assessments.

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Letter: Ilhan Omar has a lot going against her in Trump world

Letter: Donald Trump hates Somalians. He hates immigrants, unless they're white. He hates Muslims with a deep passion. And he believes women are for the taking.

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Midwest muso Kevin Morby is no longer America's best kept secret

After a life spent moving around, the respected singer-songwriter's new album is the sound of surviving and staying put.

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Trump votes early and in person in Florida ahead of midterm elections

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump voted in person in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Saturday.

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These 6 spooky plants will make your home feel like Halloween all year long

These plants add an eerie, witchy drama to your home, and they make unique gifts for Halloween parties.

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Antonelli on pole as he eyes record-setting world F1 title

Australia's Oscar Piastri will start the US Grand Prix from seventh as young gun Kimi Antonelli looks to improve on his stunning F1 season from pole.

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New York archdiocese finalizing $800m settlement with clergy sex abuse survivors

Agreement with more than 1,300 victims of clergy members and lay leaders would resolve long legal fight

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Israel presses ahead with West Bank army operation days before election

The crackdown in the occupied West Bank has seen homes and businesses demolished following the killing of two Israeli soldiers.

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He sought help for his unconscious girlfriend. Now, he’s charged with her murder

A 67-year-old man is facing murder charges after authorities said he killed his 56-year-old ex-wife in the Sacramento area.

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Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40

Footage broadcast on Jordanian state television showed three gunmen firing shots at a Greek Orthodox church in the city of Karak on Friday.

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'Knots Landing' star Donna Mills, 85, reveals strange OnlyFans requests

Donna Mills has made many six figures since joining OnlyFans at 85 in July. While she's open to a lot, there's one subscriber request she turns down.

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Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 to even the WNBA Finals at 2-2

Gabby Williams scored 17 points and Golden State played stellar defense to beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 on Saturday and even the WNBA Finals at 2-2.

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New York’s archdiocese and survivors of clergy abuse agree to $800 million legal settlement | CNN

The Archdiocese of New York and attorneys for about 1,300 parishioners who said they were sexually abused by clergy have agreed to an $800 million settlement of their legal claims, the second-largest...

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New York archdiocese to pay $800 million to over 1300 sex abuse victims

Dioceses across the country have had to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, and programs have been created to compensate victims without going to trial.

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Decision Day for British Columbia | The Tyee

Stay with The Tyee for full results as the province chooses its future path.

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Eli McCann: When parents let their kids roam at night, knocking on strangers’ doors? It was called Halloween.

Eli McCann remembers a more innocent time of Halloween trick-or-treating — when parents let their kids wander the neighborhoods well after dark in a move that might prompt a welfare check today (and maybe for good reason).

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SoftBank-backed drone maker wants every farmer to ‘have their own robot’

Chinese start-up XAG believes pilotless crop sprayers are the answer to a dwindling workforce and rising temperatures

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Bolsonaro heir could bring Brazil closer to Trump if elected president

The son of a disgraced former president hopes to win Brazil's top office at a runoff election this weekend. If he does, it will be a boon for US President Donald Trump.

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Why 17 is not the magic number in industrial policy

A lack of focus threatens to hobble Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi’s growth strategy

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Caroline Hirons: ‘My celebrity crush? Colin Farrell. I hope he reads this – I hear he likes an older woman’

The beauty entrepreneur on why she wears three wedding rings, her fear of running out of HRT, and what put her off being a midwife

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Trump fawns over ‘beautiful’ Republican rep feet away from Melania

When Donald Trump was asked whether he would support a new bill, his attention quickly turned from the legislation to the lawmaker's looks, which appears to be a habit the president can not break

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WA government to consider return of Perth to Albany passenger rail service

There have been several attempts to bring back the passenger line since it was scrapped in 1978. None has been successful, but with the proposed WA government buyback of the state's freight rail network, a new opportunity has presented itself.

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Federal police chief links threats against MPs directly to political debate

AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett says there is an "immediate" and "direct connection" between heated moments of political discourse and the number of threats reported against politicians.

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