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Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes

Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't just fighting the billionaire tax. He's backing Prop. 42, which would ban future wealth taxes in California, too.

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Third Yandex data center in Russia shut down following reported drone attack

On Oct. 10, Yandex updated its user agreement to include drone and missile attacks among circumstances of force majeure that could exempt the company from contractual obligations.

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'Will only lead to more slaughter' — bipartisan backlash erupts in US over Trump-Russia diesel deal

Lawmakers from both major parties argued the move would undermine recently enacted sanctions against Russia, potentially provide Moscow with billions of dollars in revenue, and contradict Congress's e...

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Trump claims Ukraine, Russia agreed to energy ceasefire — Kyiv has no information about it

Ukraine has no information about an energy ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 11, a senior Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.

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Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report

Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity Christian nationalism in Britain is being driven largely by people who rarely attend church and are more concerned with defending the country’s Christian heritage, according to research. The report, by the thinktank Theos, identified five different groups within the UK in a survey that looked at their attitudes to Christianity and Britishness. Continue reading...

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Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit vote

PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddled Andy Burnham has said it is clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after seeking answers on the Kremlin’s involvement in the 2016 vote when he entered Downing Street. Burnham said he had asked whether Moscow had attempted to influence the referendum and received a confirmation that it had. Continue reading...

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You’re sexually assaulted. You report. And police make you the suspect.

Police unleash a slew of interrogation techniques meant for criminal suspects on vulnerable people.

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Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire,' Zelensky says 'news for me'

Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each other's energy infrastructure. Russia did not comment.

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Trump suggests ‘Ocean of Americas’ as new name for Atlantic or Pacific

The president also floated the idea of naming an ocean after himself.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle's grifting scandal keeps getting worse

Trump's ice-cold response to the "honey" packed corruption allegations is pretty telling.

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Trump blames Ukraine for spiking oil prices around the world

While lifting sanctions against Russia and striking deals to obtain their diesel.

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Video – Epstein scandal: How Jeffrey Epstein used Woody Allen to expand his network

The millions of documents released by the US Department of Justice reveal that Jeffrey Epstein invested significant amounts of money and energy in building his friendship with filmmaker Woody Allen. Le Monde traced nine years of correspondence between the two men, from their first meeting to Epstein's death in 2019.

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'He's not coming back': Months after deadly Iranian attack, families of soldiers struggle to cope

Families of American soldiers killed and wounded in the deadliest attack on U.S. forces during the war with Iran are still grappling with grief and lifelong injuries more than seven months later.

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Hundreds of doctors demand World Medical Association suspend Israel

Physicians accuse Israeli Medical Association of remaining silent as Palestinian healthcare is systematically destroyed.

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Trump says Ukraine should ‘get a new president’ after U.S.-Russia diesel deal

Ukraine’s Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world," Trump said Saturday, a day after praising Russia’s Putin.

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Zelenskyy urges Trump to endorse 'energy ceasefire' with Russia

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It's taking longer to find a new job after losing one

People who lose their jobs in this economy are taking longer to find new work. Nearly four in ten people exhaust their unemployment benefits before they land a new job.

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Left in the Dust: How a Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant Took Over a Detroit Community

After a Moroun-owned company erected a concrete plant in a quiet neighborhood with the aid of the city, residents began battling clouds of dust and other problems. They say local and state officials h...

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Strike at Riyadh airport kills 12, Saudi coalition vows 'decisive' response

The coalition blamed Yemen's Houthis for the strike on King Khalid International Airport, describing it as a 'full-fledged war crime.'

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Kyiv Pushes Back On Trump’s Call For A New Ukrainian President As Drones Hit Russian Data Hub

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Reshaped civil rights mission at Justice Department transforms its work, workforce

Harmeet Dhillon has pushed out hundreds of longtime attorneys, replaced many with inexperienced ideological allies, and used the division's enforcement powers to pursue the president's agenda.

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Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’

Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructure * US politics – live updates Donald Trump has announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, apparently without consulting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the deal to stop long-range attacks was “news to me”. In a social media post, the US president claimed the two sides had reached an agreement. “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” he wrote on Truth Social. Continue reading...

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Trump Says He Should Have Won ‘8 Nobel Peace Prizes’ After Being Snubbed

The president took to social media on Friday and Saturday to criticize the choice of Navi Pillay and disparage the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

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ICE targets Hong Kong exiles in US despite deportation protections

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Justice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage

Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was looking into whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump.

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On Texas TikTok, It’s All About Talarico

There is a lively social media debate about one of this year’s most-watched Senate races — and one candidate in particular.

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At least 72 Sudanese artisanal miners killed in strike on Saturday, rights monitor says

At least ‌72 Sudanese artisanal ⁠miners were killed in an airstrike on ‌Saturday, ⁠rights monitor Emergency ⁠Lawyers said.

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A Spot-On SNL Parody About Men Who Can’t Deal With Time’s Passage

After stumbling in his monologue, Shane Gillis anchored a perceptive sketch about the pull of the man cave.

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Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine; Zelenskyy is waiting for details

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is waiting on details from Washington.

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Antarctic penguins emit up to 7 million tonnes of methane a year

A study by CSIC and the University of Granada finds that chinstrap penguin colonies are a previously unmeasured natural source of methane, emitting up to 7 million tonnes a year.

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Letter: Attacks — like Sen. Lee’s — on Utah’s iconic national monuments are attacks on all who visit or call Utah home

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Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove nodule on his lung

The 71-year-old Leo said the nodule was found at an early stage and was “circumscribed” or small and well-localized. The Vatican said Leo's expected recovery time from surgery would be a week.

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Gardaí in early stages of investigation after woman’s body found in Wexford

Body of the deceased removed from Coolcotts housing estate to University Hospital Waterford for a postmortem

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ANALYSIS: SA might miss its renewables target, but does it matter?

The poster child of Australia’s green energy transition has had its share of stress tests and could miss its target for net 100 per cent renewables by 2027. But what would the impact be?

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Forget the COLA. Here's the Social Security increase to care about

Many seniors focus on the COLA, but there's another increase that will make a bigger difference for their finances.

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12 Dead in Saudi Airport Attack, Trump Wants New Ukraine Leader - Bloomberg

Bloomberg News Now is a comprehensive audio report of today's top stories. Hear the latest news, updated throughout the day, covering global business stories in just a few minutes.

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How getting kicked out of an AAU practice shaped Brandin Podziemski into Warriors’ $110M man

Brandin Podziemski’s confidence brought him to a five-year, $110 million extension with Golden State. It might not have happened if Antonio Curro hadn’t tossed him out of practice in Wisconsin...

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Arizona’s GOP keeps embracing election deniers who lose. It could happen again.

Alexander Kolodin made his political career by championing challenges to the 2020 results. Now he’s running to lead his state’s elections.

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Pentagon Again Increases Number of U.S. Casualties in Iran War

In an unannounced change, the Defense Department is now acknowledging troops who died or were wounded in support roles.

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At Least 7 Bipartisan Senators Call On Trump To 'Reverse Course' On Buying Diesel From Russia

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Physicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk – as it’s becoming increasingly popular in the US

As raw milk industry experiences record growth, experts say it might contain pathogens that can sicken people

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Inagh-Kilnamona secure maiden title against neighbours Kilmaley in Clare cracker

David Fitzgerald points add late energy to combo’s Canon Hamilton pursuit

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Trump Tells MAGA Faithful He Could Say 'The Stupidest Things' And They'd Still Support Him

The president ribbed his devotees while stumping in Tennessee on Saturday.

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Look Closer: Maria Sibylla Merian’s Black Tegu Lizard

The artist and biologist’s pioneering nature painting brought new creatures to life for European readers.

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Dara O’Shea’s winning goal against Fulham the latest episode in his whirlwind few weeks

Irish player tracker: Goals for Adam Idah and Sammie Szmodics, as Azaz impressed for Southampton

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Russian attacks kill six people in two Ukrainian cities

Russian attacks killed six people in two ‌Ukrainian cities on Sunday, including a strike on a grocery store in Kharkiv, Ukraine's ⁠second-largest city, where three people died and 20 were injured, officials said.

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In Unlikely Turn, Law and Order Heats Up L.A. Mayor’s Race

Two Democratic candidates choose opposite tacks on public safety and policing, seeking to corral undecided voters.

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Justice Department opens antitrust probe as White House press-access fight escalates

The Justice Department said in a statement that it is examining whether the White House TV press pool violated the Sherman Act.

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'To keep oil prices from rising' — Russian lawmaker questions Trump’s energy ceasefire claim

"We all know that Trump often says things to keep oil prices from rising," Igor Ananskikh, first deputy chair of the committee, told Russian outlet Ostorozhno Novosti.

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What it’s like to be Somali Minnesotan right now

As the community grapples with fraud, terrorism and gang violence, these Minnesotans say the guilty should be held accountable without blaming all Somalis.

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