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A Doctor at Cigna Said Her Bosses Pressured Her to Review Patients’ Cases Too Quickly. Cigna Threatened to Fire Her.

Cigna tracks every minute that its staff doctors spend deciding whether to pay for health care. Dr. Debby Day said her bosses cared more about being fast than being right: “Deny, deny, deny. That’s ho...

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Massive Google data center project faces growing opposition in central France

A planned data center near Châteauroux faces mounting local opposition, with concerns over environmental impact and a lack of transparency surrounding this massive infrastructure. A protest is set to take place on Saturday, October 17.

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Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal

The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing...

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and Washington Post photographer in West Bank

The settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives and beat Heidi Levine, a veteran photojournalist. Witnesses said Israeli soldiers did nothing to halt the violence.

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Musk asked Trump to restrict Ukraine's Starlink service, Telegraph reports

Four sources familiar with the discussion said that Elon Musk approached U.S. President Donald Trump with the idea of slowing down Ukraine's Starlink service on the battlefield.

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Israeli settlers attack US photojournalist covering West Bank violence

Heidi Levine, a veteran photographer, was hospitalized, with doctors saying she had suffered from 'lacerations.' The Israeli police said it opened an investigation into the incident.

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Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982

Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

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US lawmaker introduces bill blocking Trump's Russian diesel deal

"This deal won't lower costs for the American people, who are already paying forTrump's failed war of choice in Iran. It will hand Putin millions of dollars to continue slaughtering Ukrainian civilian...

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How Judges Eviscerated Trump’s DOJ Voter Data Lawsuits — ProPublica

Over the past year, the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., to demand their unredacted voter rolls. The vast majority of cases have been thrown out.

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Zelensky resumes strikes on Russian refineries, Trump brands them 'a disgrace'

The end of the truce called for by the US president marks an escalation in tensions between Zelensky and Trump, following a deal between Washington and Moscow on the delivery of Russian diesel fuel.

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New York City college student dead after being drugged with fentanyl and raped in her dorm room, prosecutors say

Another student was also drugged in the Fashion Institute of Technology dorm room but survived. Two men have been arrested and charged in the incident.

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Judge Threatens To Sanction Trump After He Backs Out Of Deposition In $10 Billion BBC Case

The BBC told the court this week Trump was supposed to be deposed Friday, but his lawyers said he had “other matters of national importance” to attend to.

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Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House * Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the Ukrainian military’s access to the Starlink satellite internet service has not yet been fully restored, as media reports suggested the order to throttle the service had come from within the White House. Zelenskyy met European leaders on Friday in Brussels, where he asked the EU for another €70bn next year to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia. Continue reading...

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Could Tesla’s flying car send sales and shares soaring?

Tesla revealed its next-generation Roadster on Thursday in Texas, with one of the three new versions performing a jaw-dropping kickflip and demonstrating flying capabilities. However, analysts contacted by Euronews Business do not expect the model to generate significant revenue.

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Belgium promises to deliver 10 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine this year

De Wever said that Ukraine urgently needed the fighter jets, as they were one of the few weapons capable to strike Russian jet-powered drones.

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Whitewashing Tucker Carlson

The New York Times and NPR recently failed to convey just how extreme the former Fox host's has become.

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CDC reports 4,410 measles cases as outbreak grows

The US CDC on Friday reported 4,410 measles cases nationwide as of October 15, an increase of 330 from its last update a ‌week ago, as an outbreak of the highly contagious disease continues.

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Katie Zacharia is out after half a Scaramucci

A record-breaking five days as White House press secretary proves once again: Mar-a-Lago face will never save you.

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U.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single year

The Treasury Department published the U.S. budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year.

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The many ways Trump is kneecapping white-collar crime enforcement

"Are we blowing a big bubble of potential corporate fraud that will come to harm us all?”

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China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

'The Palestinian question is the greatest historical injustice of this century,' China's foreign minister said.

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Elon Musk Spends Heavily to Back Ken Paxton’s Senate Bid in Texas

The world’s richest person, who has become the biggest known midterm donor, gave $158 million to a group that quickly spent that much to help Mr. Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas.

nytimes.com626 pts15h agodiscuss

Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision

A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024.

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Israeli settlers beat Palestinians and a U.S. photojournalist in West Bank attacks

Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians as they were harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank on Friday, injuring several people including a photojournalist working for The Washington Post.

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Trump tells Katie Zacharia to "reconsider" press secretary role

The comments come after questions have swirled about her background.

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Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said in a statement on Friday: 'The Islamic Republic of Iran rejects any claim that Iran has played a role in Yemeni (Houthi) operations.'

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Portland superintendent: ‘Leaning into Scenario B’ on school closure plans

Portland Public Schools Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong said she's leaning toward the less expansive option in the district's "rightsizing" proposal.

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The next act for the No Kings movement: Early voting in the midterms • Ohio Capital Journal

Organizers across hundreds of advocacy groups will pull together thousands of events nationwide Saturday to encourage early voting in this year’s midterm elections.

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Column | I’m a gastroenterologist. Here’s my easy recipe for ‘constipation cookies.’

Fiber-rich ingredients such as psyllium, flaxseed and oats can get things moving.

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US coastguard rescues 16 after boat sinks off Mexico's Baja coast

Eleven people are believed to be still missing, with rescue operations under way.

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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 16, 2026

The top candidates for one of Alaska's U.S. Senate seats duke it out in a high-stakes debate.

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At least 12 dead after migrant boat sinks off Gambia

The IOM says increased controls in traditional departure spots in Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal have pushed some migrants seeking to reach Europe further south, towards countries such as The Gambia.

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

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Yes, you can also root for Angel Reese in Valkyries-Dream WNBA Finals

The Golden State Valkyries are the team Bay Area fans want to see win it all, but Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream has become the player whose game you don’t want to miss — and must respect.

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From the Octagon to Quantico: UFC teaching the FBI to fight is its latest tie to Trump world

The mixed martial arts organization has had links to the US president for years. Now it could be involved in training federal agents

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Canadian women edge top-ranked England in rematch of last year’s World Cup final

Canada records milestone rugby win over England, handing world champion its first defeat in 41 matches

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Tribune editorial: Look up The Tribune Voter Guide, and cast an intelligent ballot

“After all the election messaging we have all been bombarded by over the past several weeks, now it is our turn to have our say,” The Salt Lake Tribune editorial board writes.

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As Democratic candidates outraise Republicans, GOP megadonors rush to fill the gap

Republicans raised less than their opponents in 12 of the 13 Senate races that are considered most competitive by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.

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Miguel Rojas anuncia su retiro tras la derrota de los Dodgers en Serie de Campeonato

El veterano jugador de campo interior de los Dodgers, Miguel Rojas, anuncia su retiro inmediatamente después de la derrota que puso fin a la temporada del equipo ante los Cerveceros de Milwaukee en la NLCS.

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SA health care worker banned after cancer cure claims

A South Australian health care worker has failed in a bid to overturn a decision blocking him from practising after he made several false claims including that he cure cancer.

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Red Roses’ unbeaten streak ends in a thriller with last-gasp try from Canada

* WXV: Canada 24-21 England at BMO Field in Toronto * England suffer first defeat since 2022 Women’s Rugby World Cup final No, there is nothing wrong with whatever device you are reading this on. The scoreline is correct. Yes, it finally happened. England have lost a rugby game after four years and 41 games unbeaten. The defeat came at the hands of a passionate, resilient and impressive Canadian outfit who had made it clear they were out for revenge for last year’s World Cup loss. Canada had already ended England’s win streak with a 26-all draw in Exeter last month but that was not vengeance enough. The scrum-half Olivia Apps said in the buildup to these matches that Canada had been doing everything they can in 2026 to make it possible to beat England and that is just what they did. Continue reading...

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Tenderloin ‘zombie shooter’ game shut down by creator after backlash over depiction of homeless

The developer of a “zombie shooter” game set in the Tenderloin has shut it down after city officials and other San Francisco residents said it depicted homeless people as monsters to be killed.

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What makes the Oregon school shooting different – and what can be learned

There are many more questions to be answered about the deadly elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon. To explore some of them, Amna Nawaz spoke with James Densley, professor and chair of criminolo...

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Doctorate awarded to elder for 50 years teaching 'any child to read'

After a career spanning half a century, Aunty Ruth Simms has been posthumously acknowledged as a Doctor of Letters.

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Premier League news: go bananas: Maresca loving fans’ show of defiance; Alonso backs his defence

Manchester City manager embraces response to external criticism while Chelsea coach says ‘clean sheets will come’

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Trump administration moves to reopen Alaska national preserves to bear baiting by sport hunters | Alaska Beacon

Bear baiting by sport hunters, allowed in certain areas by the state, was banned in national park units by past administrations.

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Pope celebrates Mass as recovery from cancer surgery progresses

Vatican Media has released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since his hospitalisation, showing him celebrating Mass at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as he recovers from lung cancer surgery.

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US-Russia ‘diesel deal’ could open door to wider sanctions relief, Zelensky warns as EU vows to keep supporting Ukraine

Volodomyr Zelensky flew into Brussels warning that Washington’s surprise ‘diesel deal’ with Moscow risks becoming the thin end of a wider sanctions rollback - just as Ukraine faces a brutal winter, dwindling air defences and a fresh scramble in EU capitals over money, missiles and frozen Russian billions.

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Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is waiving many sanctions, restrictions ‌and duties days before they were to take effect under a bill that he signed into law last month.

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