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Do You Really Own Your Home? A Tax Revolt Says No.

The argument that property taxes make Americans renters in their own houses has fueled the biggest anti-tax uprising in half a century, and local governments are scrambling.

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US delaying Patriot missiles already paid for under NATO initiative, Zelensky says

Zelensky has appealed to Washington repeatedly, making the case for additional Patriot missiles as Russia intensifies strikes against Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure.

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Abdul El-Sayed flipped the script on a bigoted gotcha attempt

The Senate candidate made quick work of a town hall attendee's insistence that he disavow the Muslim Brotherhood.

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Zelensky: Ukraine has retaken more territory than Russia captured this fall

"The trend this year continues," Zelensky said, "Since the start of fall, our warriors have liberated more territory than the Russians have managed to capture. The same was true at other points this y...

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US resumes intel sharing on Russian missile launches with Ukraine, Zelensky says

"We are very thankful for this... Now it works," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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He Tried to Set Limits on His State’s School Vouchers. Billionaires Helped Bankroll a Campaign to Unseat Him.

A high-ranking Republican had wanted only to curb the unchecked growth of West Virginia’s voucher program, not destroy it. In the ensuing backlash, three PACs — affiliated with the Koch family and Jef...

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This Cybersecurity Agency Is Supposed to Protect U.S. Elections. Officials Fear It’s Been Compromised by Trump.

DHS appointees made an unusual request of its agency that protects election systems: Secretly acquire a voting machine and hack it. Though not acted on, the request shows how the Trump administration...

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Border czar Tom Homan says Rep. Ilhan Omar could be denaturalized depending on investigation

The federal probe into Omar’s immigration status involves family text messages and seized personal items.

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Ukraine and the U.S. are at odds over Starshield. Here's what to know

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he believes the U.S. government is behind his military's loss of normal access to the key satellite communications service used by the Ukrainian military.

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Trump plows forward with plan to build the golf course of his dreams in DC

Regardless of how much it costs or how much is lost.

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Photographer attacked by settlers in the West Bank feels insulted by Netanyahu

The attack on Heidi Levine and Palestinians during the sensitive olive harvest again highlights the rampant settler violence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blamed on a small number of trou...

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America Is Now an Ally of Russia

Donald Trump has abandoned the Western order.

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Macron: 'How can French people do this to France?'

"Public buildings, shops and town halls were attacked and in some cases destroyed," he says

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What a Ken Paxton Senate Win Could Mean for Federal Anti-Abortion Efforts

As Texas attorney general, Paxton has advanced anti-abortion policy in his home state and prevailed where others have failed. Allies who’ve witnessed his victories see an opening to keep moving their...

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Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate

"She said that it was a Troy supporter. She accused me of setting that up. I had no idea who it was,” Jackson said.

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Zelenskyy Says Trump Is Pushing Ukraine to Capitulate to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Donald Trump of trying to pressure Kyiv into surrendering to Russia, escalating a week-long row with the US president.

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Trump Endorses Netanyahu as Best U.S. Partner in Tight Israeli Election

The president praised the embattled prime minister for his endurance, saying any other candidate would be the “wrong Leader.”

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Zelenskyy says Starlink restrictions for Ukraine came from US government

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated on NBC's Meet the Press that the signal to impose speed limits on Starlink terminals came from the US government.

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Zelensky speaks to US envoys as Trump accuses him of not wanting to end the war

Zelensky spoke to Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Sunday as Russia and Ukraine carried out drone strikes on each other's energy sites.

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US threatens Europe over Starlink restrictions

Ambassador Andrew Puzder warns about ‘devastating’ retaliation if Brussels goes ahead with plans to limit spectrum access for non-EU companies

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US treasury secretary tells Zelenskyy to be very careful what he says about Starlink

Scott Bessent has called President Zelenskyy's assertion that the US government signalled Starlink restrictions "very reckless" during an interview with NBC News.

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JD Vance’s Biggest Problem

Republican voters want Donald Trump. The vice president’s attempts at mimicking him always fail.

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Macron says nothing justifies 'unbridled' violence in France protests

'Tonight, we all feel anger and shame,' said the French president in an address to the nation, adding that there must be a distinction between protesters with 'legitimate demands' and 'those who destroyed, smashed and looted.'

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Democrats: Embrace Incivility!

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is leading the rise of the rude Democrat. More should follow his lead.

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Ukrainian foreign minister urges Europe to ban visas for Russians: "This is a matter of national security"

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has urged Europe to implement real entry bans for Russians and limit diplomatic movement to protect regional security.

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US Supreme Court to review 1868 federal ban on home distilling of liquor

The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide the legality of a federal ban on the home distilling of alcoholic spirits that was enacted in 1868 after the US Civil War ‌to crack down on liquor tax evasion.

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NYSE becomes latest exchange to extend options hours as appetite for around-the-clock trading grows

The New York Stock Exchange becomes second major exchange to announce extended-hours options trading for heavily traded ETFs and single stocks, following CBOE.

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Central Bank warns over two unauthorised firms advertising cheap car insurance

Websites for the two unauthorised firms remain online after the regulator said they had copied details of legitimate insurance firms.

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‘Another man’s trash is another man’s treasure’: How Isaac Wilson almost spoiled Utah’s undefeated start

Isaac Wilson wanted to beat his former team badly. The Colorado quarterback rallied the Buffaloes from a 13-point deficit before Utah escaped with a 27-24 win.

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Ivey opens Alabama Academy of Honor induction ceremony

Five leaders from business, law, military service and public office are set to join one of Alabama’s highest civic honors.

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Q&A: How student fury in France turned into riots, looting and half a million on the streets

Protests over school conditions and living costs have been marred by riots and looting, with around 2,400 arrests reported by Sunday night.

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Creatine isn't just for athletes. Here's who should be taking it (hint: probably you)

What does creatine actually do? Experts detail its highly beneficial effects on energy, recovery and your muscles.

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UK risks becoming 'AI customer' rather than creator, advisers warn

Britain risks becoming a "high-value AI customer" rather than a country able to shape the technology unless it takes urgent action to build domestic capabilities, the government's top ‌science advisers said on Monday.

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Colorado activists call for transparency measures as they attempt to track ICE flights out of Denver | Colorado Newsline

On a Sunday morning in September, three Colorado women met at Denver International Airport and waited for an ICE flight from Texas to arrive.

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The caped figure that stalked O'Donnell Heights

In the summer of 1951, a tall, long-legged figure skittered across the roofs of O'Donnell Heights. Dressed in a top-hat and cape, he peered in windows and tried to lure away children. For decades after,...

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“A fair amount of heartburn”: Arapahoe County figures out how to fix train ballot question mistake

Counting only eligible votes on the Front Range Passenger Rail District ballot question will require a heavy lift from affected county elections offices

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ICE agents broke US citizen’s arm as they detained him in California, officials say

Ricardo Gonzalez was injured and taken to hospital after confrontation in Long Beach, according to officials Federal immigration agents broke the arm of a US citizen in what a Democratic congressman said was a “brutal attack” during a confrontation with protesters in California. Video of Saturday’s encounter in Long Beach shows Ricardo Gonzalez, identified as a former city employee, handcuffed and face down in a gutter, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers kneeling on his back. Continue reading...

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Jim O’Callaghan insists he will not go back on new legal aid rules as dispute ramps up

Justice committee chairman Matt Carthy criticises Jim O’Callaghan’s handling of issue

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Georgian journalist jailed for 30 days for criticising government figures online

A court in Georgia sentenced a well-known TV anchor to 30 days in jail on Monday after he posted comments online critical of ruling party politicians, part of a string of prosecutions of "hate ‌speech" that have triggered concern about press freedom.

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Meteorologist reveals trick for predicting weather just by looking at sky - and old wives' tale that's true

If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. Today we speak to Kathryn Chalk, operational meteorologist at the Met Office.

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Russian attacks hit Ukrainian water filtration, plastics factories overnight

The overnight assault also damaged a data center in Kyiv and infrastructure in Volyn Region, where around 66,000 electricity metering points were left without power, regional officials said.

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Semenyo’s eight-week injury absence leaves Manchester City short on cover for Haaland

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo suffered a knee injury against Ipswich and Maresca said he will ring the changes against AEK Athens on Tuesday

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We compared ads from over 500 Ontario municipal campaigns across two elections: Here’s what changed

Candidates aren’t just spending more on ads. They are also changing their messaging.

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Kansas Democrat connects with voters by pointing out 'we were all lied to' on inflation, immigration • Kansas Reflector

Democratic U.S. House candidate Lauren Reinhold says she has found a way to connect with disaffected Republicans and independent voters.

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Kyiv faces growing risk of a water crisis this winter

As regular Russian strikes on energy facilities leave parts of Kyiv without running water, fears are mounting that further power outages could spark a serious humanitarian and public health crisis in...

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Trump to create new NIH division, task force for women's health

US President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order alongside first lady Melania Trump on Monday creating a task force and a National Institutes of Health division focused on women's health, a White House official said.

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Sewell announces $27M grant to modernize rural rail infrastructure in the Black Belt

The funding targets track repairs, signal upgrades and safer crossings across key freight corridors in Alabama and Mississippi.

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Why this bull market is unlike any we've seen before

The stock market has already reached a positive milestone despite growing consternation around the artificial intelligence trade.

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Democratic senators demand Pentagon reveal 'true cost' of Iran war

The letter from Democratic senators asks the Pentagon to declassify the total cost of the Iran war, including damage to U.S. bases in the region.

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49ers-Commanders: Brock Purdy primed for a huge day? How many losses for S.F. this season?

San Francisco, however battered and bruised, is 5-0 and the toast of the NFL ahead of playing host to Washington on Monday night. Our writers weigh in with predictions.

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