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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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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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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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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.

washingtonpost.com634 pts22h agodiscuss

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

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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.'

lemonde.fr505 pts18h agodiscuss

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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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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Houthis report another strike on Sanaa's airport, accusing Saudi Arabia

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen accuse Saudi Arabia of striking the rebel-held airport in Sanaa. This accusation comes amid escalating clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces.

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Anthropic's Claude AI submits a false tip on a Philadelphia unsolved homicide case

An Anthropic artificial intelligence model submitted a false tip to Philadelphia police about an unsolved homicide case, authorities and Anthropic said.

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Leaders from India's 'Cockroach' movement released from detention, pledge to hold more protests

The protests were triggered after authorities removed more than 130 million voters from the list since last year. Critics say the move is politically motivated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling B...

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Storm strands runners in endurance race south of Moab overnight

A storm Saturday night stranded runners and volunteers in a 240-mile endurance race south of Moab, organizers and the San Juan County Sheriff's Office said.

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5 Found Dead in Utah Apartment That Had High Carbon Monoxide Levels

The five victims in Richmond, Utah, included four minors whose ages ranged from 5 to 16, the police said. The causes of their deaths were not immediately clear.

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Man wins three-year parking ticket battle after using ChatGPT as his lawyer

Rafal Goral says he was fined £100 for not paying quickly enough at a carpark Newquay in Cornwall in 2023

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Mamdani Condemns Mullin For Treating The Law 'As A Suggestion' After ICE Shooting

The New York City mayor ripped into the Homeland secretary for his response to federal immigration agents shooting Oscar Belgal in the Bronx.

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Opinion: Kansas may surprise the nation and elect a Democrat to the US Senate. MAGA politics reshaped state. • Kansas Reflector

Opinion from H. Edward Flentje: In 1932, Kansas voters elected Democrat George McGill to the U.S Senate. In the 32 senate elections since then, voters have consistently elected Republicans to represen...

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Students from military families are often misunderstood in US public schools – a retired military officer and behavioral health expert explains what schools can do

Students from military families have specific experiences and needs that require support from their schools.

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The tenant activist at the center of Mamdani’s housing gamble

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Warm spring conditions could give way to thunderstorms and hail in SEQ

The weather bureau says up to 50mm of rainfall is possible for parts of the state from Tuesday.

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Live: ASX set to rise after strong sessions on Wall Street and Europe

US and European markets made solid gains on Friday, giving the ASX a positive lead for today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

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Trump's quest to bring down gas prices ahead of the midterms is not going great

President Donald Trump has sought to assure voters that he can lower gas prices. The results of his efforts, however, have not yet materialized.

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An Ever-Changing Supper Club Rises Uptown

At Creola, the chef Lana Lagomarsini puts French technique to work exploring Black American foodways—and overhauls her prix-fixe menu every few weeks.

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WATCH LIVE: Graham set to debate Senate challengers Andrews, Whitener in South Carolina

South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham will face off in a debate Sunday against Democratic challenger Dr. Annie Andrews and Libertarian candidate Kasie Whitener.

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Is Trump a racist? Let’s look at the stats.

Whom does he call "low IQ" the most?

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Kelly Clarkson slams New York store for alleged 'Pretty Woman' moment

Kelly Clarkson is calling out a store in Brooklyn that she claims snubbed her: "Literally was looked at as if I couldn't afford" to shop there.

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Lewis Hamilton unwell after Singapore race and apology to Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton has missed his post-race media duties after feeling unwell following the Singapore Grand Prix after he earlier apologized to Ferrari for a strategy call that cost him a Formula 1 podium finish.

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American Among Dead in Saudi Arabia, Trump Slams Zelenskyy, More - 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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In Coos Bay, a ‘data canoe’ connects water science and tribal traditions

A canoe equipped with solar-powered sensors brings environmental science and tribal traditions together in a project designed to support Native youth.

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In a once-lush valley, communities lead a fight to defend water

Water in central Mexico’s Cholula valley has transformed from a shared resource into a costly and unevenly distributed commodity.

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Andy Burnham to publish all details of his dealings with Manchester City

Move comes after criticism of remarks in support of football club’s owners following financial regulations breach ruling Andy Burnham has said he will publish all details of his dealings with Manchester City in his previous mayoral role after his intervention in support of the football club’s owners raised eyebrows. Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative party leader, had urged the prime minister to publish everything related to his work with the club as Greater Manchester mayor and the Liberal Democrats wrote to him asking him to release minutes of meetings and declare all hospitality gifts received from owners of Manchester City. Continue reading...

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Piastri suffers tyre puncture, Verstappen roars to Singapore F1 win

Oscar Piastri battles to a hard-fought fifth place at the Singapore Grand Prix, helping his McLaren team salvage some pride and useful championship points from an otherwise frustrating weekend at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

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Teenagers who disengage with manosphere still fed misogynistic content

Teenagers have told the ABC that even when they go out of their way to not engage with manosphere content, they are shown misogynistic videos in their social media feeds.

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The Irish Times view on the EU and China: a fragile peace on trade

EU leaders should approve last week’s deal, but there is more work to do

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Trump bears down on Zelensky as Russia keeps up attacks on Ukraine

The president appears to be trying to will an agreement into existence.

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