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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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The Story of One Mississippi County Shows How Private Schools Are Exacerbating Segregation

A new ProPublica analysis shows a stark pattern across states in the Deep South: Alongside majority-Black public school districts, a separate web of private academies are filled almost entirely with w...

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ICE Agents Who Rammed a Worker in Houston Were Chasing a Dead Man, Family Says

ICE agents rammed a man during a pursuit in Houston, leaving him with a shattered leg. But a bulletin of the target shows a man who died in 2017, his daughter said.

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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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'Fishing, Family, Freedom': In Alaska, Democrats highlight salmon scarcity in hopes of flipping a Senate seat

In the vast American state where fishing remains a vital resource, the sharp rise in fuel prices could also jeopardize the reelection bid of Republican candidate Dan Sullivan on November 3. Mary Peltola, the Democratic candidate and daughter of a Yup'ik Indigenous woman, benefits from her strong local roots.

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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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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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Police say at least 2 were hospitalized after shooting at elementary school, and the shooter is dead

Two people were hospitalized Thursday following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and the shooter is dead, authorities say.

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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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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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Trump admits ‘I have some very severe problems’ in Biden-like ramble

Trump’s latest lengthy soliloquy in the Rose Garden evoked memories of the last octogenarian to occupy the Oval Office. Andrew Feinberg explains why

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Katie Zacharia Admits Failing Bar, but Defends Calling Herself a Lawyer

In an interview with a right-wing influencer, the new White House press secretary also described the harried process that led to her hiring.

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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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MAGA world is counting on a Bolsonaro win in Brazil

“We’re going to achieve the Golden Era of Latin America,” Eduardo Bolsonaro said at a far-right Washington gala.

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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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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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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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Multiple people injured and shooter is killed in active shooter scene at Oregon elementary school, police say | CNN

Multiple people were injured, including children, and a shooter is dead after an active shooter situation at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, according to police.

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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.

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G7 countries pledge 260 million euros to repair Chornobyl safety infrastructure damaged in Russian attack

The confinement structure, located about 130 kilometers (80 miles) north of Kyiv, was severely damaged in February 2025 after being struck by a Russian drone.

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Toronto’s battle over bike lanes is one front in a global right-wing backlash ⋆ The Breach

Doug Ford’s war on bike lanes isn’t about traffic—it’s part of a global right-wing playbook to vilify urban residents and defend fossil fuel interests

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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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The State Department called him "corrupt." Trump officials feted him in Dallas.

Albania's opposition leader, recently barred from the US, made it to the GOP's "midterm convention."

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US illegal border crossings from Mexico near 60-year low

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Proposed Mason County data center could get $50 million annual tax break, think tank estimates • Kentucky Lantern

A proposed Mason County data center campus for the technology company Meta could avoid paying about $50 million a year in local taxes.

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Could the UK actually split? Experts explain the legal route for pro-independence leaders

The UK’s legal framework means the independence question can keep being asked – and continue to be kicked down the road.

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Behind this Timorese hotel's elegant facade lies a dark history of abuse

Timour Leste's Hotel Flamboyan appears elegant and historic to look at, but it was a house of horrors for Timorese women during Indonesian occupation.

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El Niño set to be wettest on record as storms soak Australia's east

This October is looking particularly wet thanks to an ongoing outbreak of thunderstorms which is set to engulf most of central and eastern Australia during the coming week.

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White House press secretary out of the job after five days

Earlier on Friday, US President Donald Trump told reporters he thought Katie Zacharia should 'reconsider' her new role

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Patrick O'Donovan to return to work when new treatment has ‘bedded down’

O’Donovan was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick on Tuesday afternoon after he became unwell at an EU presidency event.

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Democratic Strategist Slams 'Dimwitted' JD Vance Over Campaign Trail Insults: 'This Charmless Oaf'

Paul Begala torched Vice President JD Vance for his remarks about Democratic Senate hopefuls James Talarico and Abdul El-Sayed.

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Nearly 12,000 California residents bought EVs using state rebate program

California said on Friday nearly 12,000 residents bought electric vehicles using rebates under a new $270 million program funded by the state and automakers.

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High-risk water line will shut down for year-plus. Some rely on it for drinking water | Cascadia Daily News

Emergency PUD pipe replacement near Ferndale complicated by private well worries

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Inside Russell Brand's trial, where he was called a 'maniac' and 'predator'

The world-famous actor and comedian appeared calm and almost zen-like as he sat in the dock at Southwark Crown Court, and the prosecution began unfolding its case against him.

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Alexandr Wang, Meta’s AI wunderkind

The 29-year-old in charge of the company’s Superintelligence Labs is being touted as a potential successor to Mark Zuckerberg

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Former Russian Academy of Sciences library director Oleg Shorin arrested in Moscow on fraud charges — Meduza

Moscow’s Zamoskvoretsky District Court has ordered Oleg Shorin, the former director of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Library for Natural Sciences, held in custody on charges of large-scale fraud,…

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Looking for a non-AI trade? This bank stock is poised for a breakout next week

For JPMorgan, the upside potential appears greater than the downside risk.

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It’s nearly FT Alphaville's 20th birthday. We did a chart show to celebrate!

If you want, you can buy some of them. No pressure. But it’s for charity, so if you don’t you’re a bad person

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ACLU of New Mexico sues ICE over detention contract documents • Source New Mexico

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico on Friday announced it had filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency over outstanding public records request…

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Michael Carrick insists Manchester United have moved on despite Martínez’s Wilcox criticism

Manager seeks to defuse tensions, with United struggling for results ahead of Leeds trip

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Trump administration advances plan for peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr.

In July, a panel of FDA advisers recommended the agency drop restrictions on six peptides. That recommendation went against the scientific conclusion of FDA’s staff scientists.

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This guitarist still wants you to see Kennedy Center shows

Yasmin Williams is helping to book artists for the free Millennium Stage concert series.

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Could a Scuba Diver Actually Get Swallowed by a Whale—and Live? A Whale Biologist Weighs In.

Everything you want to know about Whalefall and its real-life possibilities.

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While other groceries close, Seattle’s Uwajimaya expands to Issaquah, Tacoma

Uwajimaya will soon open a new branch in Issaquah, in the former Rite Aid space in Town & Country Square. The Seattle-based Asian market is also opening soon in Tacoma, its sixth store.

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How Data Centers Became This Michigan Dem’s Signature Issue

You might recall Will Lawrence as the co-founder of the Sunrise Movement. Now he’s in a competitive race for Michigan’s 7th district.

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Roger Marshall praises Trump's tariff policies after Kansas executive says they hurt his business • Kansas Reflector

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, locked in tight campaign with Democrat Adam Hamilton, throws full support behind President Donald Trump's tariff war.

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Former Bendigo forensics officer charged with child abuse material offences

A former digital forensic officer in Bendigo has been charged with a offences including possession of child abuse material.

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Immigrants from Ukraine, Sudan could soon lose protected status • West Virginia Watch

More than 100,000 Ukrainians and roughly 2,000 Sudanese immigrants are bracing for the possibility they’ll lose their humanitarian protections by Monday.

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