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Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide

Researchers uncovered the graves of more than 1,000 children next to juvenile detention facilities in 29 states. At one Maryland gravesite, 230 Black boys are buried.

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Thousands march ahead of Brazil election runoff: 'Never Again Bolsonaro'

Students spilled into downtown Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, calling for votes for incumbent leftist president Lula.

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At “Quasi-Public” Private Schools, 100% of Students Get Tuition Vouchers. There’s Almost No Accountability.

Private schools — even those that are heavily dependent on taxpayer funding — often operate without the scrutiny public schools are subject to. Following the money at one Milwaukee private school reve...

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Margaret Hamilton, Whose Software Guided the Apollo Missions, Has Died

Margaret Hamilton, the first female programmer hired to work on the space project at M.I.T., was 90.

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French government suspends use of stun grenades at student protests after teen loses hand

France's interior minister said stun grenades would be temporarily withdrawn from use at protests organized by high school students 'just long enough to understand what happened.'

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Homeless Shelters Around Phoenix Are Full. His Phone Is the Unofficial Hotline for Struggling Families.

Austin Davis, 26, has become a lifeline for some homeless families in the Phoenix area who’d otherwise wait months for shelter. His work has highlighted how the system to care for local families who a...

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Elon Musk Loses $21 Billion In A Morning As SpaceX Shares Slip

Elon Musk lost $21 billion on Wednesday morning as SpaceX shares fell 2% after reports that the company plans to raise $40 billion to buy chips from Nvidia.

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How UnitedHealth’s Playbook for Limiting Mental Health Coverage Puts Countless Americans’ Treatment at Risk

United used an algorithm system to identify patients who it determined were getting too much therapy and then limited coverage. It was deemed illegal in three states, but similar practices persist due...

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Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer in occupied West Bank

Jaafar Ashtiyeh, a 58-year-old Palestinian photographer, suffered injuries to his head and torso and was taken to the hospital by ambulance, according to the international news agency. The agency's news director, Phil Chetwynd, condemned the incident as a 'serious' and 'unacceptable' attack.

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DNC sues Trump administration, alleging taxpayer-funded ads violate propaganda law

The Democratic National Committee has sued the Trump administration over recent TV ads promoting the president.

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Russia slams Ukraine with missiles, drones on Putin's 74th birthday, at least 15 dead

Explosions rocked Kyiv overnight on Oct. 7 as Moscow launched its latest mass missile and drone attack on the capital, coinciding with Russian President Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday.

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Trump administration plans to have its own lawyers represent migrant kids

Putting government counsel on both sides "makes me feel like it's all a farce," says one immigration attorney.

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“Honey please I need you to get this done for me.” How Kimberly Guilfoyle pressed a MAGA ally to transfer $100,000 to her Amex account.

Text messages with a MAGA ally show Guilfoyle seeking funds and offering access to top administration officials before becoming ambassador to Greece.

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'Medicare for All' message attracts midterm voters buckling under medical bills

Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don't really know what it is.

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Trump Is Still Airing Campaign Ads With Your Money by the Way

The president hasn’t stopped those taxpayer-funded advertisements, despite promising he would.

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Norway's 2027 budget includes almost $9 billion in new Ukraine support

The money would be funneled into Norway's Nansen Support Program, named after humanitarian Fridtjof Nansen, who led famine relief efforts in Ukraine in the early 1920s.

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Margaret Hamilton, trailblazer whose software powered Apollo 11 moon landing, dies at 90

MIT computer scientist led development of software for moon mission and earned Presidential Medal of Freedom Margaret Hamilton, the computer pioneer whose software powered the first moon landing, has died, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced on Wednesday. She was 90. In an era before titles such as software engineer and computer scientist became mainstream, Hamilton, who died on 30 September, learned to program under the tutelage of a renowned MIT meteorologist. Continue reading...

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EU ambassadors wave through largest-ever list of Russia sanctions

The list targets a wide range of defense industry players, from shipyards and aviation companies to electronics manufacturers, armored vehicle repair facilities, and aerospace companies.

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The truth about Trump’s plan to bring back execution by firing squad

A veteran death penalty lawyer says it is part of the administration’s “brutality trip.”

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Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say

Attacks on tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz hit their highest last week of any week since the Iran war began, according to maritime security sources tracking incidents, amid ‌a bigger export push by Gulf producers.

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The iconic Arthur Read made his TV debut 30 years ago

The animated series "Arthur" premiered on PBS Kids on Oct. 7, 1996.

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Martin Soto went out for diapers. He came home eight months later.

The asylum seeker, who led a hunger strike inside a for-profit ICE facility, was released with an ankle monitor late Tuesday.

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Three years of Israel's genocide in Gaza: In numbers

Three years of attacks has devastated Gaza, killing tens of thousands, destroying homes, and collapsing basic services.

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House Democrat Introduces Bill To Preserve Trump’s ‘Propaganda’ In Smithsonian Museum

A House Democrat introduced a bill that would direct the Smithsonian to preserve banners bearing President Donald Trump’s face that hang outside federal agency buildings for display in an exhibit on Trump’s “authoritarian narcissism.”

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"The Single Most Toxic Issue in the Midterms": How America Turned on Data Centers

► For more, visit Mother Jones: America is hopelessly divided along party lines. That's a stubborn fact, we're told, and the polling bears it out: Democrats dislike…

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From syrups, teas, poultices and culinary uses, our gardens can offer so much

Learning about the health benefits of herbs and plants on my doorstep has been a revelation

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Stockpile food – and wash your hands: is that really how to prepare for environmental catastrophe? | George Monbiot

The UK state is dumping its responsibilities on our doorsteps, while green-lighting policies that lead us closer to crisis, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Data breach reported at SA private hospital

An Adelaide private hospital has notified individuals and cyber security authorities of a data breach of personal information.

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Dropped Aussie opener out of Sheffield Shield match with concussion

Jake Weatherald's wretched run has continued, with the discarded Test opener forced out of the start of the domestic cricket season with concussion.

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Munster interim chief executive Avan Lee: ‘There have been issues, you don’t want that going forward’

We ask the new man in charge about the big-ticket items on his agenda, getting input from past players and his impression of the system he is going into

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‘It’s a proper club ground’: Captain Dan Sheehan relishing Leinster’s return home

Blues’ opener at revamped Laya Arena against Cardiff is getting players and fans excited

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Jessie Stapleton hoping fresh start at club level will give her Ireland boost

The Leicester City player is settled and enjoying her football after being sent out on loan three times by West Ham

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Drivers 'sitting ducks' on deadly Western Highway stretch, resident says

On a 16 kilometre stretch of the Western highway between Stawell and Horsham, there have been six deaths on the road over six years.

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County finals and the privilege of training on dark, cold autumn nights

For clubs that are exiting the championship early, this time of the year brings a mix of regret and relief

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‘I’ve something to contribute to Munster’: Avan Lee looks like an excellent appointment

Experienced Kiwi rugby executive arrives two days before Leinster clash to take over from Ian Flanagan

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Ireland Under-21s have shown they can compete against anyone, says McManus ahead of playoff draw

Left-back scored goal against England in 3-1 win at Turners Cross to secure spot in Friday’s draw

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Live Nation moves €76m to UK parent firm following bumper profits at 3Arena

Ireland’s largest indoor venue built up €69m in profits after earning about €14m to €18m annually in recent years

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Increasing levels of debt carried by EU institutions a concern, says top auditor

The union’s borrowing is projected to hit €1 trillion by 2027

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How much longer can the world absorb the Iran war shock?

Disruption to oil supply, oil prices and the world economy has been surprisingly manageable so far

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Lower-than-expected annual €12,000 investment account limits may curb take-up

Industry taskforce expects fees ‘similar to other jurisdictions, to be competitive’

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Woman charged with attempted murder of two boys with 'noxious substance'

Police allege the 47-year-old woman exposed two boys, aged 12 and 15, to a noxious substance at a home in Mitchelton on September 24.

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New Australian Open boss Andrew Abdo throws shade at critics: ‘I’m not an outsider’

* Launch event marred by former NRL CEO calling world No 1 ‘Jacob’ Sinner * Grand slam to add 700 seats amid focus on comfort as well as growth New Tennis Australia chief executive Andrew Abdo pledged more shade and more seats for outer courts at the Australian Open in 2027, as the former rugby league administrator believes his background as a tennis outsider will fuel the tournament’s “relentless pursuit of growth”. The first tennis grand slam of 2027 will include the largest temporary grandstand constructed at Melbourne Park, adding 700 seats, and there will be “triple the amount of shade” for fans, as Abdo plans to cap day pass sales to better manage visitor comfort. Continue reading...

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