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Do You Really Own Your Home? A Tax Revolt Says No.

The argument that property taxes make Americans renters in their own houses has fueled the biggest anti-tax uprising in half a century, and local governments are scrambling.

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America Has a Police Shortage

Many Americans have decided that their country’s problem is that it has too many police officers. In fact, it has too few.

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Abdul El-Sayed flipped the script on a bigoted gotcha attempt

The Senate candidate made quick work of a town hall attendee's insistence that he disavow the Muslim Brotherhood.

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US resumes intel sharing on Russian missile launches with Ukraine, Zelensky says

"We are very thankful for this... Now it works," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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Zelensky: Ukraine has retaken more territory than Russia captured this fall

"The trend this year continues," Zelensky said, "Since the start of fall, our warriors have liberated more territory than the Russians have managed to capture. The same was true at other points this y...

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Hungary ready to allow Ukrainian grain transit to Western Europe, prime minister says

"If it just passes through the country, then obviously there is no obstacle to it," Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said.

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Heat pumps and insulation would cut UK living costs more than new oilfields, study suggests

Warm homes plan would create 50,000 jobs, compared with about 1,100 for Rosebank oilfield, thinktank finds

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Trump plows forward with plan to build the golf course of his dreams in DC

Regardless of how much it costs or how much is lost.

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Ukraine and the U.S. are at odds over Starshield. Here's what to know

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he believes the U.S. government is behind his military's loss of normal access to the key satellite communications service used by the Ukrainian military.

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Photographer attacked by settlers in the West Bank feels insulted by Netanyahu

The attack on Heidi Levine and Palestinians during the sensitive olive harvest again highlights the rampant settler violence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blamed on a small number of trou...

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On the campaign trail with Gabriel Zucman, the economist who wants to tax California's billionaires

The 39-year-old French-American Berkeley professor is campaigning to have voters approve, in a November 3 referendum, a measure that would temporarily impose a 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires living in the state. Some of his colleagues consider that his activism has begun to overshadow his scientific approach.

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Why we just can’t quit the site formerly known as Twitter

By some measures Elon Musk’s $44bn purchase of the platform now called X has already paid for itself

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Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate

"She said that it was a Troy supporter. She accused me of setting that up. I had no idea who it was,” Jackson said.

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Zelenskyy Says Trump Is Pushing Ukraine to Capitulate to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Donald Trump of trying to pressure Kyiv into surrendering to Russia, escalating a week-long row with the US president.

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America Is Now an Ally of Russia

Donald Trump has abandoned the Western order.

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Trump Endorses Netanyahu as Best U.S. Partner in Tight Israeli Election

The president praised the embattled prime minister for his endurance, saying any other candidate would be the “wrong Leader.”

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Zelenskyy says Starlink restrictions for Ukraine came from US government

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated on NBC's Meet the Press that the signal to impose speed limits on Starlink terminals came from the US government.

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US threatens Europe over Starlink restrictions

Ambassador Andrew Puzder warns about ‘devastating’ retaliation if Brussels goes ahead with plans to limit spectrum access for non-EU companies

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JD Vance’s Biggest Problem

Republican voters want Donald Trump. The vice president’s attempts at mimicking him always fail.

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US treasury secretary tells Zelenskyy to be very careful what he says about Starlink

Scott Bessent has called President Zelenskyy's assertion that the US government signalled Starlink restrictions "very reckless" during an interview with NBC News.

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Macron says nothing justifies 'unbridled' violence in France protests

'Tonight, we all feel anger and shame,' said the French president in an address to the nation, adding that there must be a distinction between protesters with 'legitimate demands' and 'those who destroyed, smashed and looted.'

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95% of MAGA Republicans approve of Trump. For non-MAGA Republicans, it's 47%.

That split is complicating the GOP's midterm strategy.

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Democrats: Embrace Incivility!

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is leading the rise of the rude Democrat. More should follow his lead.

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Trump says he will close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations

President Donald Trump says he plans to close a historic golf course in the nation's capital for 15 months and redevelop it despite an ongoing court challenge to his renovation plans.

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Border czar Tom Homan says Rep. Ilhan Omar could be denaturalized depending on investigation

The federal probe into Omar’s immigration status involves family text messages and seized personal items.

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U.S. holds more secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say

It was their second meeting in a month as Washington steps up reengagement with the generals it shunned after their 2021 coup.

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As Russia-Ukraine war changes, Zelenskyy could be 'losing a strong partner'

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has taken on a different complexion lately, and it has shone a light on Kyiv's strained relations with the White House.

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French mayor attacked by settlers during occupied West Bank olive harvest

Bernard Baudoux, Mayor of the French town of Aulnoye-Aymeries, says masked settlers attacked him in occupied West Bank.

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'Appalling': Obama Denounces Trump Admin's Investigation Into Rep. Ilhan Omar

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China’s economy expands 4.5% in third quarter

Strong exports buoy growth as domestic demand lags

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China's economic growth picks up in third quarter, beating expectations

China's economic growth rebounded to 4.5% year-on-year in the third quarter, beating expectations and easing the pressure on policymakers for delivering more aggressive stimulus measures to meet the annual target.

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Serial spitter? 49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk says C.J. Gardner-Johnson spit on him in 2025

Those surprised that Bills cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson spat at the feet of Raiders’ tight end Brock Bowers on Sunday didn’t include San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk.

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Expedition to find Amelia Earhart's missing plane comes up empty

The researchers said what they had hoped was the plane was "likely a collection of large trees" that had washed away, leaving a "single Y-shaped segment."

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Former Labor attorney general turned judge Robert McClelland named new anti-corruption boss

McClelland, who served in the Rudd government, named as boss of National Anti-Corruption Commission after Paul Brereton quit in May Former Labor attorney general and federal court judge Robert McClelland has been named as the new boss of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. McClelland was the country’s top law officer in the Rudd government, serving from 2007 until 2011. He has served as the deputy chief justice of the federal circuit and family court of Australia since 2018, and was appointed to the court by the Coalition in 2015. Continue reading...

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Alberta’s Secession Vote Opens Up a Bitter Divide in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to rally the oil-rich province to stick with the country at a time when national unity is needed.

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China's economy grew 4.5% in the previous quarter, better than forecasts

China says its economy grew 4.5% for the July-September quarter from a year ago, moving closer to meeting its official annual growth target as the year nears its end.

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Is the world pricing the risk of a US diesel export ban?

If the US imposed a ban on its diesel exports, as some lawmakers are calling for, it would roil the global market.

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Two koalas debut at Saitama zoo, marking first arrivals from Australia in a decade

Bringing in koalas from overseas is considered important for maintaining genetic diversity among koalas in Japan.

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Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli legislative elections

In a social media post ahead of the October 27 election, Trump calls Netanyahu a 'Strong, Brave, and Brilliant' leader.

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Madueke scores only goal as below-par Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest

Arsenal did not register a shot on target until Noni Madueke bagged their winner 10 minutes from full-time.

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Obama condemns comments by ‘border czar’ that Ilhan Omar could ‘of course’ be denaturalized

Ex-president urges Americans to defend congresswoman, saying ‘there’s no reason to believe it will stop with her’ Former US president Barack Obama condemned comments by Donald Trump’s “border czar” that the Republican presidential administration could “of course” strip Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar of her citizenship and deport her. Obama wrote Sunday morning, on X, that “the full weight of the federal government is being brought down on a law-abiding elected official because she has dared to criticize the president.” Continue reading...

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Outrage after Meta suspends No Kings Instagram account during protests

‘Meta owes us an explanation,’ group says as organizers fear censorship after account goes dark for several hours The coalition leaders behind nationwide pro-democracy protests that have drawn millions of Americans to the streets in recent years were frustrated when its Instagram account was temporarily shut down during its latest demonstration on Saturday. The No Kings movement’s account went dark for several hours while protests focused on increasing early voter turnout were underway, sparking censorship fears. Continue reading...

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There are five signs that someone dislikes you – but it’s best to ignore them | Polly Hudson

All the possible indications, from eye contact to body language, come with a disclaimer. The truth is, you can never be totally sure, writes Polly Hudson

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Zelenskyy says he would stand in elections if held before end of war

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he would run in presidential elections if they are held before the end of the war.

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Louvre's $100 million crown jewels still missing one year after daring heist

A year after thieves stole $100 million worth of crown jewels from Paris’s Louvre Museum, four suspects remain jailed awaiting trial, but the treasures are still missing. The October 19 heist saw thieves disguised as workers steal eight historic items, including jewellery belonging to Empress Eugenie, Napoleon III’s wife.

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JERUSALEM DAILY: Settlers attack EU diplomats

Israeli settlers attacked an EU delegation in the occupied West Bank while it was visiting olive harvesters near Taybeh.

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49ers QB Brock Purdy is poised to take over top spot on career passer rating list

Brock Purdy has been one of the league's most efficient quarterbacks in the NFL since stepping into the role for the San Francisco 49ers as a seventh-round rookie in 2022.

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'Hocus Pocus' cast reunites as director shares Leonardo DiCaprio casting secret

The "Hocus Pocus" cast reunited at 90s Con to honor the film, share memories of the Sanderson sisters and reveal its near-miss with Leonardo DiCaprio.

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Zack Polanski says application of Zionism is racist and no state has right to exist

Green leader in England and Wales calls ‘debates about words’ unhelpful and denies recent motion was controversial Zack Polanski has said Zionism in its current form is racist, that no country has a right to exist, and that the Green party motion on the issue was not controversial. The leader of the Green party in England and Wales gave an unapologetic interview to the BBC on Sunday two weeks after his party approved a motion equating Zionism with racism. Continue reading...

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Atherton transforms a silent Caltrain stop into a living history museum

The historic glass box depot has become a monument to a train that doesn’t stop in Atherton anymore.

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