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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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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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Frustrated by Losses in the Courts, Missouri Republicans Want to Change How Top Judges Are Selected

For 86 years, Missouri has held on to a nonpartisan system of selecting its top judges. But after the state Supreme Court overruled the GOP’s redistricting push, some Republican lawmakers are calling...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Federal funding extension falls short: Ministers

Provincial and territorial health ministers say a one-year extension of a 10-year $1.2 billion annual funding agreement announced by the federal health minister late Wednesday isn’t good enough.

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Yemen’s Houthis are bringing their war to Saudi Arabia – and reframing the narrative of being an Iranian proxy

A deadly bombing at Riyadh’s international airport is the latest in a tit-for-tat retaliation campaign the Houthis have ramped up for weeks.

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Retail sales saw 0.8% bump in September, but big chunk of spending went to paying for gas

Excluding business at gas stations, retail sales rose 0.2% in September. The government figures aren’t adjusted for inflation, which accelerated last month as gasoline and many other goods and service...

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Oscar Belgal Still Has a Bullet in His Neck

Shot by ICE agents in Marble Hill a week ago and locked up ever since, Belgal has filed a habeas petition for his release.

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Trump’s October Surprise Is a Pivot to Putin

No one thinks Russian diesel can save the Republicans, so why is the President doing it?

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Safety concern in remote community with police station unstaffed

Residents near Laura, in southern Cape York Peninsula, say the understaffing of their police station has led to safety concerns, including for those at risk of domestic violence.

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Democrat Refuses To Let Congressman 'Mansplain' Rape, Domestic Abuse To Her During Fiery Debate

A question about consent quickly spiraled into a series of personal attacks between GOP Rep. Mike Lawler and his opponent, Cait Conley.

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China says Israel should stop its 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told ‌Israeli President Isaac Herzog that his country should stop and reverse ⁠its "forced establishment" of West Bank settlements, China's foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday.

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NC Republicans Tillis, Moore prepare for GOP losses in upcoming election

Two sitting GOP members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation say they’re bracing for Republicans to lose seats in November. Speaking at an energy conference in Cary on Thursday, retiring U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis said the Republican party has changed over the 20 years he’s spent in public office.

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HomeGoods to open new stores in October. See locations

According to the company's website, HomeGoods is opening multiple new stores this month. Here's where and when they'll open.

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Musk Comments Sow Confusion Over Ukraine Starshield Disruption

Hours after Ukrainian officials discovered a restriction on Starlink terminals that disrupted the country’s military operations, SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk sought to shift responsibility away from his company.

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Roger Waters calls James Hetfield a ‘prick’ after Metallica’s Sphere remarks

Former Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters sharply criticized Metallica’s frontman after James Hetfield said the band’s Sphere concerts were no place to push political messages.

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This Weekend, Go See the Majesty of the Leaves Changing on The Driftless Bluffs (While Secretly Hunting for Pepie the Lake Pepin Monster) - Racket

A Twin Cities weekender/amateur cryptozoologist's guide to exploring autumn on The Great River Road, because sure, you’re here for the leaves—but really you’re here to find Pepie.

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What new research reveals about the dangers of smoke from urban firestorms

A study of Maui survivors found high amounts of toxic metals in their bodies for as long as 18 months after the fire. Another study found the Eaton Fire’s smoke had lead concentrations up to 250 times...

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Saudi blasts Houthi ‘war crimes'; US warns on Saudi airports

Saudi Arabia calls Houthi attacks 'full-fledged war crimes' while the US warns of possible attacks on Saudi airports.

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India's rupee forecast to weaken toward 100-per-dollar level even as RBI pushes back

The RBI's latest moves have helped the rupee recover from 96.79 rupees per dollar to the 95-level over recent days.

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Oregon Live Updates: Bend Elementary School Shooting Kills 3 Children and 1 Adult

Another child and teacher were critically injured, according to the police in Bend, Ore. The suspect, a 16-year-old from Bend, was also dead.

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19 injured as minibus crashes into train at Channel Tunnel entrance

Nineteen people were injured Thursday when a minibus carrying truck drivers crashed into a vehicle shuttle train at the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel near Calais, forcing a 90-minute suspension of shuttle services. Two people were hospitalised with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, French authorities said.

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Chesterfield Towne Center is getting a facelift, but won’t join other mixed-use makeovers

Thursday’s presenters were adamant they’re not razing it or adding residences.

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Trump Uses Nuclear Option to Keep Kennedy Center Documents Hidden

Donald Trump wants to hide the true extent of his Kennedy Center takeover.

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NYC School Aide Says He Paid Bus Fare Before MTA Officers Tackled Him

A Brooklyn school aide said transit workers assaulted him after asking whether he had paid. The incident was captured on a deli’s surveillance camera.

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Civic Calendar: Oct. 16–22, 2026 | Cascadia Daily News

This week's meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input

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