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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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America Has a Police Shortage

Many Americans have decided that their country’s problem is that it has too many police officers. In fact, it has too few.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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America Is Now an Ally of Russia

Donald Trump has abandoned the Western order.

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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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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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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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Democrats: Embrace Incivility!

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

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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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95% of MAGA Republicans approve of Trump. For non-MAGA Republicans, it's 47%.

That split is complicating the GOP's midterm strategy.

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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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Trump says he will close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations

President Donald Trump says he plans to close a historic golf course in the nation's capital for 15 months and redevelop it despite an ongoing court challenge to his renovation plans.

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Sex discrimination laws are failing mothers, commissioner says

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Legacy of Japanese woman’s apple pie store lives on in California

Locals in California have loved the Nagoya native’s apple pie shop for more than 40 years, with some having simply referred to her as “Mom.”

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South Korea says Solidigm's potential listing could violate dual-listing rules

South Korea's financial regulator said on Monday that SK Hynix's potential listing of US unit Solidigm could violate restrictions on dual listing.

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The kingmakers who could determine Israel’s election

Israel’s Arab-led and ultra-Orthodox parties face attacks but could hold the balance of power after October 27 vote.

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Mbappe scores two, Guler one, as Real Madrid find form before El Clasico

Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 a day after Barcelona thrashed Real Betis 5-2 as the Spanish giants prepare for El Clasico.

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NSW government drafts law to allow Upper Hunter mine to increase output

NSW Premier Chris Minns says the legislation will aim to protect 400 jobs at the Mount Pleasant mine to 2032. Environment leaders say it's an overreach by the government, only weeks after a landmark High Court ruling.

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'Vilification and racism' contribute to rise in human rights complaints

The ACT Human Rights Commission is dealing with a rise in complaints, with more than 2,000 lodged last financial year.

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'I was terrified, you had a knife', victim tells 'Moore Park rapist' in court

Between 1991 and 1993, Glenn Gary Cameron evaded capture over attacks on women at Moore Park, in Sydney's eastern suburbs, and the inner west.

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LIVE: Kenyan court gives judgement in case of Paul Mackenzie

YouTube video by Reuters

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Autumn Paints Poland’s Bieszczady Mountains

Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Autumn Paints Poland’s… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search As the air grows cooler and days shorter, brown bears prowl the Carpathian Mountains of southern Poland with the goal of fattening up ahead of winter hibernation. In a more conspicuous sign of autumn, beech and other deciduous trees blanketing the hillsides start to sport reds and golds. The seasonal transformation was underway in southeast Poland’s Bieszczady National Park on October 8, 2026, when the OLI (Operational Land Imager) on the NASA-USGS Landsat 9 satellite captured this image. European beech (Fagus sylvatica) dominates the area’s forests, with other species such as sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) also contributing to vibrant color in the fall. Dropping air temperatures and waning daylight cause these trees to curtail

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APOD: 2026 October 19 – Treble Clef: Unusual X-ray Hot Radio Source

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 19 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Treble Clef: Unusual X-ray Hot Radio Source Explanation: Explanation: What is Treble Clef? This unusual radio structure extends over 2 million light-years and resembles a common musical symbol — but has its visible light hidden by our own Milky Way Galaxy. Examined in 2004, the nature of VLSS J0318.9+5755, dubbed Treble Clef, remained unknown. Recent observations by the Chandra X-ray Observatory and eROSITA, however, have led to the hypothesis that the Treble Clef central cloud of charged particles was originally expelled by a supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy. After the radio emission from those particles faded, they may have been reinvigorated by a shock wave from the collision of two clusters of galaxies. The featured composite image shows radio emission in red, while recently discovered X-rays are shown in blue. Unusual objects lik

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Troubles Bill needs to 'build confidence' among victims

MPs will begin a debate on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill this week.

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Ghost Sharks to be armed with aerial drones and advanced sea mines

Australian-made autonomous submarines will be able to set sea mines and launch armed aerial drones, according to newly declassified details.

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Irish WW1 chaplain Willie Doyle moves closer to sainthood

An Irish priest killed in World War I while trying to help injured and dying soldiers, has moved another step towards potential sainthood.

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'Liar,' 'clown': Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil debate

Firing off personal attacks, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro held an acrimonious first debate, a week before a tight presidential election runoff.

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Bomb threat forces Tel Aviv flight to divert to Bulgaria

A bomb threat against an Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna forced the plane to divert to Bulgaria, according to Bulgarian authorities and the airline.

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Kyiv Strike Kills 21-Year-Old Woman as Ukraine Again Gets No Early Warning of Ballistic Attack

The latest reported gap in intelligence sharing comes amid tensions over Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries.

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Funeral for family members killed in Waterford attack

The funeral mass of Kim and Phillip English and their sons, 12-year-old Callum and nine-year-old Jayden, will take place this afternoon.

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Derelict Properties Tax of 7% if no remedial action taken

Owners of derelict properties will be a hit with a tax of 7% of their value if they fail to take remedial action.

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Vanuatu says it expects fall in China police presence after deal with Australia

Vanuatu has signalled it expects a change in Beijing's police presence after the Pacific nation signed the landmark Nakamal Agreement with Australia.

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France's riots are highlighting a growing risk for its battered bond market

Mass protests over living costs and school conditions swept across France over the weekend, with violence and looting breaking out in several cities.

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Israel police arrest suspects over settler attacks on US journalist, European diplomats

Israeli police said on Monday they had arrested eight suspects as part of an investigation into violent incidents in the West Bank over the weekend, ‌including attacks on an American photojournalist and European diplomats in separate incidents.

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Four dead, 19 critical after fire at Canadian army base

A fire at a Canadian military base that killed at least four soldiers and left 19 people in critical condition began with a smouldering grass fire.

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Public sector pay talks to begin at WRC

Talks on a new public sector pay deal are due to begin today at the Workplace Relations Commission.

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Solicitors to withdraw from all work over pay dispute

Solicitors working in criminal defence have said they are withdrawing from all work from this morning, in an escalation of the dispute over a new payment scheme for criminal legal aid.

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Putin wants to meet Trump and Xi to discuss a deal on Ukraine – WSJ

The Kremlin has floated a trilateral meeting involving Russia, the US and China at the APEC summit in Shenzhen on 18-19 November. Donald Trump has not agreed to attend, while the proposal has raised c...

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