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'This cannot be a coincidence' — Ukraine's Starlink access restricted without warning, Zelensky adviser says

Ukraine relies on Starlink to operate its mid-strike drones in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead.

It’s especially intimidating for immigrants suffering abuse to call 911. With this in mind, Congress has long treated people who need help as victims, not targets for deportation. Under the Trump admi...

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Editorial: Donald Trump is helping Russia win the war

It's already been said many times that the U.S., under President Donald Trump, was turning its back on Ukraine. But the past few days show something worse than abandonment: Trump is now actively help...

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'We ask for teachers, they send us police': This Paris suburb school has become a symbol of the protest movement

High school students, teachers and lawyers were joined by the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday outside a high school in Saint-Denis, the largest suburb of Paris and one of the most underprivileged.

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New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.

Officials in New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, made plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Neither plan took into account how the construction of three new data centers could upend climate goals in both...

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The federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar aims to build a case to strip her of her U.S. citizenship and ultimately deport her, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the probe

Authorities have subpoenaed members of the Democratic congresswoman’s family as part of a broader look at their immigration paperwork.

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Russian strikes on Ukraine energy sites leave 600,000 without power, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian ballistic missile strike had 'targeted' Ukraine's energy infrastructure despite an energy ceasefire announced by Trump.

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Voters near data centers are ditching the GOP in droves

Most data centers are being built in red, rural areas. They're pushing voters to the left.

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A new generation of activists is leading the American left's socialist awakening

Galvanized by figures like Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani, a new left is on the rise in the United States, attracting many young people. Candidates from this movement, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America hope to win decisive races in the November 3 midterm elections.

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DOJ issues subpoenas in probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status, including to family members

The subpoenas were sent just days before federal agents searched the progressive ‘squad’ member’s home.

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Zelensky arrives in UK as London vows to speed up anti-drone missile deliveries for Ukraine

The British government announced an air defense missile package worth 45 million pounds (around $60 million) for Ukraine, as the country faces an intensifying onslaught of Russian missiles and drones.

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The EPA is about to hand oil and gas companies a huge methane-related gift

Rolling back regulations will give industry players “exactly what they’ve long wanted.”

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Zelensky says ‘people will die’ because of Starlink decision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned there could be dire consequences after his government reported that its air defense mechanisms had been mired by unannounced limitations on SpaceX sate…

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Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing Presid...

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Palantir is worming its way into the British state – it’s time to curb this controversial US company’s influence | George Monbiot

Tom Watson has said ‘mob rule’ must not decide public contracts. Perhaps he should take a look at his new employer, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any o...

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Ukraine Says New Starlink Speed Limit Is Disrupting Its Attacks

Drone attacks over Russian-occupied Ukraine were affected, military units and Kyiv officials said.

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now

A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage - at least, not until…

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Inflation Rose to 3.7% in September, Hotter Than Expected

Consumer prices were up 3.7% in September from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday, hotter than August’s gain of 3.4%.

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Starlink restrictions deprive Ukraine of effective defence against jet-powered Shahed drones

Starlink restrictions are affecting Ukrainian interceptors used against Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, depriving Ukraine of one of its few effective defence options.

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I Bet like a Problem Gambler (On Purpose.) DraftKings Made Me a VIP.

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Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in the UK because of Palestine Action support

Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales because of her support for group Sally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action. The Irish novelist, whose books include Normal People and Conversations With Friends, said her public support for the direct action group meant she could no longer receive royalties from UK sales. Continue reading...

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Ukraine Loses Starlink Access as Musk Says Zelenskiy Went “Too Far”

SpaceX suddenly throttled access to Starlink with no warning, Ukraine says.

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More expensive gas, semiconductors likely pushed up inflation last month

Inflation likely worsened in September in one of the last price reports the government will issue before the midterm elections that have been heavily defined by concerns over affordability.

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Katie Zacharia May Have Committed A ‘Crime’ By Claiming She’s A Lawyer, Complaint Suggests

The complaint cites reporting from independent journalist Judd Legum alleging Zacharia is not licensed to practice law in any state.

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3 Men Accused by Nancy Mace in House Speech Are Charged With Sex Crimes

The former fiancé of the South Carolina representative and two of his business associates were charged on Wednesday with sex crimes and voyeurism in connection with a 2018 incident.

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China's top prosecutor arrests former Chengdu mayor suspected of bribery

China's top prosecuting agency, the Supreme People's ‌Procuratorate, has sought the arrest of the former mayor of Chengdu, ⁠Wang Fengchao, for suspected bribery, state news agency Xinhua said on Thursday.

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Fraternity culture under scrutiny in wake of Cornell allegations

The fallout from sexual assault allegations at Cornell University continues. Faculty members plan to introduce a resolution of no confidence in how leadership handled an alleged gang rape at a fratern...

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Trump suggests those who leak government information should ‘be shot'

The US president has long been unhappy with inside information about his administration being leaked to the media.

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Toronto police arrest three reservists, seize allegedly stolen ammunition in crypto-kidnapping investigation

The men are facing charges of kidnapping for ransom and forcible confinement, as well as various gun-related offences

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Industrial relations minister could terminate strikes under proposed Qld laws

Protected industrial action could be terminated if it would threaten to endanger the life, personal safety, health or welfare or cause significant damage to the state's economy.

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Bagley Cartoon: Apocalypse Now-ish

Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: Apocalypse Now-ish

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Alan Mandell, acclaimed actor and interpreter of playwright Samuel Beckett's work, dies at 98

Alan Mandell, an acclaimed classical actor and one of the foremost interpreters of playwright Samuel Beckett‘s work, has died.

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Saudi Aramco administrative building attacked, with limited fire reported

The Houthis have been attacking key Saudi sites in retaliation for the kingdom’s backing of government forces in Yemen’s reignited civil war.

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A moment that changed me: I learned to read and write – at 42

I had worked for 25 years, married and started a family. But a crisis at the supermarket reminded me there was something missing from my life

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Indonesia state utility firm replaces CEO amid widespread power outages

Indonesian state utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara has replaced its chief executive, the company's commissioner ‌said on Thursday, following a series of power outages across the country in recent months.

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Santa Rosa motorcyclist killed in collision on Vallejo freeway

A Santa Rosa motorcyclist died Wednesday on Interstate 780 in Vallejo, according to the California Highway Patrol.

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Chinese businessman faces deportation hearing over war crimes allegations

Chinese army veteran denies he misrepresented his military record to Canadian immigration authorities

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Injuries force Wallabies into No 10 change for second Bledisloe Test against All Blacks

* Declan Meredith plays with Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson out * New Zealand make three changes to starting XV for Sydney clash Australia coach Les Kiss has named Declan Meredith as starting flyhalf and uncapped playmaker Harry McLaughlin-Phillips ⁠as back-up for Saturday’s second Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand in Sydney. Kiss suffered the first defeat of his reign ⁠as coach in the ⁠thumping 50-19 loss last week in Auckland that ensured the All Blacks would retain the Bledisloe Cup for the 24th straight year. Continue reading...

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In Italy, Giorgia Meloni seeks to trademark her voice to fight 'deepfakes'

The prime minister aims to protect herself from ultra-realistic AI-generated videos that use the likeness of public figures to spread disinformation.

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Hospitality companies to create 100,000 new roles for NEETs

The UK's leading hospitality businesses have committed to hiring 100,000 young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), it has been announced.

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LIVE: Day 4 of IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026

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EXCLUSIVE: SK Hynix conditions new US factory on more US chip equipment exports to China, sources say

South Korea's SK Hynix is seeking approval from Washington to export US chipmaking equipment to China to increase production there as a condition for building a factory in the US, two people familiar with the matter said on ‌Wednesday.

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Anthropic Says Revenue Jumped 45% to $16.8 Billion in Third Quarter

The company held an investor meeting on Wednesday as it plans a blockbuster initial public offering as soon as next month.

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Louvre could be forced to close without major overhaul, director warns

A year after thieves made off with €88 million of crown jewels that have never been found, the new man in charge says leaking pipes and crumbling galleries mean security fixes alone won’t save the Paris landmark.

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Thousands protest across Colombia against new right-wing president

Thousands of Colombians protested peacefully across the country on Wednesday against right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella, in the opposition’s first major demonstrations since he took office in August. Former leftist President Gustavo Petro led a rally in Bogota, joined by trade unionists, Indigenous groups, students and feminist activists.

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8 states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT harms kids. Here are their demands.

Eight states filed complaints against OpenAI, seeking a wide range of remedies including data deletion, age checks, and limits on advanced AI testing.

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'Reading Rainbow' host Mychal Threets shares mental health update: 'I am running out of time'

Viral librarian and ‘Reading Rainbow’ host Mychal Threets says he is 'trying to stay' amid ongoing mental health battles.

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How an academic turned a €200,000 problem into an online marketplace

Aishling Flaherty has built Caboodle, an online marketplace bringing small Irish retailers together

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S.F. power grid takeover could cost city $20 billion, PG&E says

The staggeringly high price tag signals just how costly PG&E thinks a breakup with San Francisco would become — and how strongly the utility intends to resist such a move.

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