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Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal

The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing...

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Israeli settlers attack European delegation convoy in West Bank, beat French mayor

Israeli settlers have attacked a convoy carrying a European delegation in the occupied West Bank and beat up a French mayor, witnesses said Saturday.

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Trump waives latest Russia sanctions amid growing Ukraine-US tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a broad waiver of sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on Oct. 16.

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No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we know

The coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout. Organizers say Saturday's events are a nonpartisan effort to get people to the polls.

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'Planned operation' — Zelensky confirms Ukraine's Starlink access not fully restored

Zelensky called the restrictions a "planned operation" targeting Ukraine, noting that Starlink speed limits remain in effect in Ukraine but not in EU countries.

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

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'Putin feels joy' — Zelensky calls Trump's waiving of key Russia sanctions 'wrong'

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on oct. 17 U.S. President Donald Trump was "wrong" to further "block" sanctions against Russia, while expressing hope that he would do "everything possible" to stop t...

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In Albania, the 'Flamingo Revolution' radicalizes in response to the prime minister's 'contempt' and 'indifference'

Anti-government protests, held daily for four and a half months, have taken a new turn with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Edi Rama. This is unprecedented in Albania since the fall of the communist dictatorship in 1991.

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War in Ukraine: Europe stands united behind Kyiv but must revisit how to finance its support

Invited to the European leaders' summit in Brussels on Friday, Volodymyr Zelensky, weakened by what he called the 'betrayal' of Donald Trump, asked his allies for an additional €70 billion in aid for the year 2027.

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Congress members condemn Israeli settler attack on Washington Post photographer

Some lawmakers called for an investigation into the attack on veteran photojournalist Heidi Levine as she was reporting in the West Bank.

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine

President signed the legislation championed by late senator Lindsey Graham last month but has waived the restrictions as they were due to come into effect Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause on the legislation passed by both chambers was in the national interest. In an executive order on Friday, the US president said he was waiving many ⁠sanctions, restrictions and duties ⁠on Russia, in a move that comes as he has been publicly criticising ⁠Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, including suggesting that Ukraine needs a new leader. Continue reading...

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How a retired Navajo Nation doctor earned a MacArthur genius grant for public art

Chip Thomas, a retired physician on the Navajo Reservation, is well known for his large photograhpic murals. Now, he's been recognized with a MacArthur "genius" grant.

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Pressure and violence against journalists intensify in Israel

Several Western media outlets have reported that their correspondents or special envoys have been denied entry into the country. Some, such as photographer Heidi Levine, have been assaulted by settlers in the occupied West Bank.

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The fund used to defend President Trump in numerous cases is nearly $2M in debt

The Save America PAC has been used to fund Trump’s defense team in his hush money trial and his classified documents case

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Trump issues order to bypass Russian sanctions in bill named for late Lindsey Graham

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Trump’s Most Devoted Fans Forgave Him Everything. Then Came Epstein.

“We didn’t vote for the Epstein List to be covered up. We voted for Trump to arrest them."

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Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.

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How do you pull over a flying Tesla?

The regulatory ramifications of Elon Musk's latest publicity stunt.

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Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite ‘ceasefire'

Attacks hit several areas as UNICEF reports more than 340 children killed since 'ceasefire' began a year ago.

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Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia's Vladimir Putin...

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Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is waiving many sanctions, restrictions ‌and duties days before they were to take effect under a bill that he signed into law last month.

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Army finalizes plans to return Confederate statue to Arlington National Cemetery

The Confederate Memorial was removed from the military burial grounds in 2023.

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Palantir patient data tech rejected by many NHS trusts in England

Exclusive: health bodies across country say controversial US firm’s data platform no better than systems already in use NHS organisations that care for millions of people in England are rejecting Palantir’s patient data technology, according to freedom of information responses that reveal health bosses believe they can find better or equal alternatives in many cases. Some health bodies said the £330m federated data platform (FDP) operated by the controversial US company had made it easier to manage waiting lists and has improved surgery scheduling. But, from Gateshead to Truro, others said they were declining to use it or had carried out trials and reverted to old systems. A Suffolk trust said other systems “supercede” the FDP’s functionality, while Greater Manchester’s care board called the Palantir system “duplicative” and “retrograde”. Continue reading...

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians during West Bank olive harvest and beat U.S. photojournalist

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages across the occupied West Bank on Friday, setting fire to cars and trees and beating residents and a Washington Post photographer, in the latest violence...

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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s lawyers say authorities ignored judge’s restrictions on home search

In a letter obtained by The Washington Post, attorneys for the Minnesota Democrat condemned a Justice Department inquiry into her immigration history as a politically motivated attack.

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About 300 people came out for a No Kings rally Saturday in Grand Junction. The event encouraged early voting.

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In Montgomery 'No Kings' demonstration encourages voter registration, turnout | Alabama Reflector

In lieu of early voting, organizers turned to encouraging voter turnout and democratic participation. The election is in 17 days.

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AI rapidly improving, could vastly boost U.S. GDP, Anthropic's Clark tells policymakers

Anthropic's Jack Clark said international cooperation was needed to set "unusual and serious rules" for transformative technology.

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2 dead, multiple hurt after truck strikes crowd at Kansas soccer field

A child and an adult died Saturday afternoon after a vehicle struck multiple people at a Wichita, Kansas, soccer field.

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Dr. Sean Barbabella, Trump’s primary physician, is tasked with staying no more than three minutes away from the oldest president ever elected

Dr. Sean Barbabella is tasked with staying no more than three minutes away from the oldest president ever elected.

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Back where they belong, Murray Cod bring new life to SA's Lake Bonney

About 600 mature native fish have been released into South Australia's Lake Bonney for the first time to significantly improve the lake's health and encourage more tourism.

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A secret diagnosis could have torn us apart, but it brought us together

Vinko Anthony says stigma around his condition led him to keep it hidden from his partner, Andrea Zara, for five years.

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A Princeton Ph.D. Applied to 2,300 Jobs. He Still Can’t Get One.

There’s a deep freeze paralyzing the labor market—and it’s hitting college-educated workers hard.

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What do we know about Labor’s controversial private health insurance plans?

Over-65s receive a more generous private health insurance rebate than younger people. Why are plans to cut back the rebates causing so much opposition? * Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast Labor’s controversial changes to the private health insurance rebate for over-65s were effectively thrown out of parliament this week after facing widespread condemnation. The proposal would have taken effect from April 2027, and was projected to claw back $3bn in savings for the federal budget over four years. Continue reading...

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Bipartisan permitting bill in Congress could speed energy projects, but draws green critics • Ohio Capital Journal

Top Republican and Democratic U.S. senators have unveiled a 417-page bill to overhaul the approval process for new energy projects, a pathway for what’s known as “permitting reform.”

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Venezuela expects nearly $76 billion in oil investment over five years, acting president says

Venezuela expects nearly $76 billion in oil investment over the next five years under recently signed agreements, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Saturday, adding that a bilateral accord with the US includes plans to drill 250 rigs.

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'Digger': A financial black hole for Warner Bros studio and a humiliating setback for Tom Cruise

Alejandro González Iñárritu's apocalyptic thriller starring Tom Cruise has suffered a disastrous opening, with the film on track to lose $245 million.

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An argument on a subway platform in midtown Manhattan turned deadly Saturday, leaving one man fatally shot and train service disrupted.

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Family Farmstead Dairy recalled raw mild cheddar cheese over potential E. coli contamination. Here's a look at which products are affected.

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She Says Doctors Ignored Her Concerns About Her Pregnancy. For Many Black Women, It’s a Familiar Story.

Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth. Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a B...

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Chinese kindergarten operator given life in prison after pupils poisoned with lead

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Super Typhoon Champi Passes Within 10 Miles of Guam

The storm rapidly intensified as it barreled toward Guam on Saturday, coming within 10 miles of the island.

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The Republican governor candidates walking back some of their abortion stances

The candidates’ retreat suggests that, even as reproductive rights fade from the national spotlight and polls show voters are far more likely to prioritize cost-of-living concerns, the political ramif...

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New York City police seek suspect in fatal subway station shooting

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Fifteen NHS staff sacked after accessing medical records of Valdo Calocane victims

Healthcare professionals retrieved files belonging to 19-year old students and a caretaker killed in Nottingham attack A total of 15 NHS staff have now been sacked after accessing medical records belonging to the victims of a 2023 Nottingham attack, a trust said. Valdo Calocane killed two 19-year-old students, Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates, a 65-year-old caretaker, and attempted to kill three other people in the city in June 2023. Continue reading...

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At least 2 killed after vehicle drives onto soccer field during game in Wichita, Kansas

A child and an adult were killed during a soccer game at Stryker Soccer Complex in Wichita, Kansas.

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