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Bird Flu Is Raging on a Mink Farm. It Could Spark a Human Pandemic, Experts Say, but Officials Won’t Act.

Federal officials brushed off the issue as Utah prioritized the fur industry’s interests. Little has been done to stop the spread of the virus and ensure it can’t spread to humans, a failure that expe...

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The EPA is quietly killing its web archive

Tens of thousands of documents on contamination, clean power, and Trump's climate deletions are now scheduled to disappear.

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Meet the Billionaire and Rising GOP Mega-Donor Who’s Gaming the Tax System

Susquehanna founder and TikTok investor Jeff Yass has avoided $1 billion in taxes while largely escaping public scrutiny. He’s now pouring his money into campaigns to cut taxes and support election de...

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After Millions in Stolen SNAP Benefits, Trump Administration Moves to Fight Theft

A week after ProPublica reported how organized crime is stealing food stamp benefits — aided by the government’s refusal to update benefit-card technology — the Department of Agriculture announced pla...

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Analysis: Ukraine’s Starshield access is still crippled, and no one is taking the blame

Eleven days after Ukraine's Starshield terminals started mysteriously malfunctioning, there is still nobody in Washington who wants to take responsibility, while Trump administration officials continu...

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Melania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Oleshky, the White House says

The White House says first lady Melania Trump has brokered an upcoming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged city of Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians.

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Finns are seething after Google illegally toppled 250,000 trees for a data center

The company was ordered to stop work, but it clear-cut anyway.

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US lawmakers demand answers from Elon Musk over Ukraine Starlink restrictions

In a public letter, Democratic Senators and Representatives listed five questions concerning Starlink restrictions impacting Ukrainian forces, addressed to Musk. The demand comes as Ukrainian forces c...

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Trump administration files lawsuit to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate race

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses.

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Ebola vaccine trial begins in DR Congo

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X: 'Science gives us hope. Today, in Bunia DRC, the first participants were vaccinated in a new Ebola vaccine trial called Tumaini, which means 'hope' in Swahili.'

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Todd Blanche swears arrest of Virginia Democrat isn’t “political payback”

Trust me, bro.

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Cuba mocks US 'desperation' calling on Cubans to work with CIA

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Friday, called for Cubans to make 'discreet' contact with the American intelligence services as Washington seeks to force an end to the island's communist government.

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Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine, White House says

Residents of the southern Ukrainian town have reported a deepening food crisis.

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ICE wants robot dogs. Boston Dynamics' workers urge company to 'cancel the sale'

Dozens of employees at Boston Dynamics have petitioned the company to stop the sale of its robot dogs to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Moldova expels Russian diplomat after Russian Geran drone falls near family homes

'Russia's war keeps putting Moldovan lives at risk,' President Maia Sandu said, calling it Russia's 'latest dangerous act.'

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DOJ seeks to block Alaska Senate result if Republican incumbent narrowly loses

In a lawsuit, the Justice Department cited confusion over two similarly named candidates, including Republican Sen. Daniel S. Sullivan.

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2 ex-FBI officials charged with making false statements about Hunter Biden's laptop

Two ex-FBI officials have been charged with making false statements about Hunter Biden's laptop. One former FBI intelligence official specialized in foreign election interference.

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Jet Fuel Hits $206 A Barrel, Highest Price Since Iran War Began

The price of jet fuel has crossed the $200-a-barrel mark, the highest this year with no maximum in sight.

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Jared Kushner Threatens to Sue Over Damning Phone Hack Report

A bombshell report exposed Kushner’s close financial ties to foreign governments.

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Trump Refuses to Explain Starlink Shutoff as Ukraine Says He’s Lying

Ukraine is still struggling with Starlink access, and Donald Trump doesn’t seem to care.

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A candidate said Iowans don’t ride bikes. The state has a famous bike tour.

The state’s 900,000 cyclists say people do indeed ride in Iowa, which each summer hosts the world’s largest, longest-running citizen bike tour.

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A D.C. park was made 'for the pleasure of the people.' Trump's plan would change that

Trump's most recent rendering of East Potomac Park overtakes the D.C. peninsula with a sprawling golf course, without the grassy areas and road beloved by locals. That's prompted grassroots pushback.

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Ukraine Says Starlink Isn’t Working, Despite Trump’s Promise to Restore It

Soldiers and government officials say connections continued to fail if drones fly at high speeds.

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45-Year-Old Republican Candidate Sued by His Own Parents

Derek Wulf, a 45-year-old man with a wife and two children, owes his parents rent.

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Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say

The Trump administration has suggested that state prosecutors don’t have jurisdiction to investigate federal officers, while Minnesota officials have said they don’t trust the federal government to in...

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Typhoon Champi batters Taiwan

Typhoon Champi is heading towards China and Japan. Yesterday, it battered Taiwan with heavy rain and winds reaching up to 180 kilometres per hour. Across the island, 56,000 households are without power. Nicolas Chamontin and Ophelie Jacobson report.

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Netanyahu orders West Bank operation

Israel has imposed widespread closures across the occupied West Bank and displaced residents following attacks by Palestinian gunmen that killed two Israeli soldiers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the site of the attack near Hebron and instructed security forces to immediately cordon off the city. Morgan Ayre reports.

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England crush France by 82 points to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive

Herbie Farnworth and Dom Young grabbed hat-tricks as England’s men beat France 82-0 in Perth to maintain their slim hopes of earning a semi-final spot

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Macron, weaker than ever, tries to call for 'unity and harmony' ahead of new protests

By projecting the image of a leader active on all fronts throughout the week to ensure that the unrest of the October 17 protests would not be repeated, the French president has exposed himself to a major political risk. Any unrest over this weekend could further undermine his position.

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Boarded-up windows, closed museums: How businesses across France are preparing for another day of protests

As France prepares for another weekend of protests, some of its most famous streets and landmarks are bracing and boarding up.

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Ethiopian PM’s advisor: Tigrayan forces and others hinder stability

Advisor to Ethiopia’s Prime Minister stated that Tigrayan forces and regional actors are hindering regional stability.

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France braces for another day of mass protests as security on high alert

Several planned marches in major cities in France have been banned by authorities, provoking an uproar by rights groups.

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As Israelis go to the polls, non-voters in the Jewish diaspora can only watch and hope

The first election since Oct. 7, 2023 is not just a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu – it feels like a vote on the direction of the country

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NFL would cancel Paris game if unsafe due to protests, Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers says

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Friday the NFL would have cancelled its first regular-season game in Paris if the situation were unsafe due to recent mass protests. The Steelers are scheduled to face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis on Sunday.

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Tech investor Paul Wick says 'doom and gloom' over AI is overblown

Paul Wick of Seligman Investments said the tech industry seems "healthier" today than during the Internet bubble, but flagged some trends to watch.

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Chase & Status on the upside of AI for music

The British electronic music duo Saul Milton and Will Kennard discuss their new album, “Generic Everything,” originality, and the value of individuality in the age of algorithms.

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The Spanish island perfect for all year-round sunshine and warm temperatures

Mallorca in the off-season offers spectacular sunshine, sandy beaches and mouth-watering food, as Sara Keenan reports

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Ukraine restores 'stable' connection to Musk's Starlink, Kyiv says

Starlink, and its military version Starshield, have proved crucial to the Ukrainian military's operations, providing resilient internet and communications over the battlefield.

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Man's body found at Dublin waste recycling facility

An investigation is under way after the body of a man was found at a waste recycling facility in Clondalkin, west Dublin.

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Six Flags said it plans to add seat belts to some of its roller coasters following a deadly incident this month at its Georgia theme park

The decision to install additional restraints on some roller coasters comes after a fatal incident in Georgia.

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Why Toronto’s election is suddenly a horse race

With frustrations bubbling, a promise of change has transformed Monday’s faceoff

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Have public service wages kept up with inflation?

Amid pay talks between Government and union leaders, Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy asks whether public service wages have kept up with inflation.

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Jordan church attack survivor says assailant pointed handgun at him

Prayer services had just started at a church in Jordan on Friday when Nasser al-Burqan heard what he ‌thought was an exploding air conditioner. Then the blasts kept coming. He soon realised it was gunfire.

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Ukraine-U.S.-Russia talks may be held in UAE or Switzerland

The next round of talks between Ukrainian, U.S. and Russian delegations could take place in Abu Dhabi or Switzerland, Sky News reported, citing a U.S. official on Oct. 24.

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Ukraine military says Starlink service restrictions have been removed

Slowdown in drone communication system hampered Kyiv’s ability to defend itself against Russian strikes

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I bought a house in Japan at 23 with 7 friends. We spent less than $20,000 to have a place to escape to.

A recent college graduate teamed with friends to buy and renovate an abandoned home in Hiroshima, Japan. They're using it as an escape from city life.

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Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels

Taiz, a city in southwestern Yemen, faces a severe water crisis as Houthi rebels backed by Iran tighten their encirclement.

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‘She’s on the Beltway’: Pikesville farmer recalls racing from bedside to wrangle his cow on I-695

Pikesville farmer Joe Shaffer welcomed his daughter Josie into the world Tuesday. A day later, he wrangled his loose calf on Interstate 695.

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Unfair to compare us to Barca: Real Madrid's Mourinho

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said it was unfair to compare his side to Spanish champions Barcelona ahead of Sunday's La Liga Clasico.

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This Justice Department hustles to the forefront of Trump’s legal agenda | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump said on Friday he wanted an election-related lawsuit to be filed in Alaska. The man to do it for him was Stanley Woodward, the associate attorney general.

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