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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica

The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...

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“Slow Pay, Low Pay or No Pay”: Trial Reveals How Insurers Try to Wield Power Over Doctors

Blue Cross authorized mastectomies and breast reconstructions for women with cancer but refused to pay the full doctors’ bills. A jury called it fraud and awarded the practice $421 million.

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RFK is gloating that his changes to HHS are permanent

“Even if I got hit by a truck tonight, HHS will never go back to what it was.”

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At least 10 arrested at Arizona-Mexico border as 250-year-old cottonwood tree cut down for wall

Activists have spent the last 70 days camped around and inside a cottonwood tree right along the border in the tiny town of Lochiel. The tree was the last of an old grove estimated to be up to 250 years old.

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Norway proposes temporary ban on smart glasses amid privacy fears

The push comes amid growing ethical and privacy concerns around the new devices, which have been marketed by technology giants such as Meta.

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Discovery of 11 bodies in Johannesburg exposes scale of violence against women

Since July, the bodies of women found either naked or half-naked and brutally beaten have been discovered on the outskirts of the South African capital. Although the theory of a serial predator has faded, the grim reality of widespread daily violence against women in the country has become undeniable.

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ChatGPT is adding real cartoonists’ signatures to fake New Yorker cartoons

OpenAI's chatbot isn't just imitating the magazine's style. It's also falsely attributing AI-generated images to real artists.

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California officials condemn Trump for saying Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

State and local officials called the president’s remarks “deranged” and “irresponsible.”

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South Korea shipping fuel to Russia via sanctioned vessels, media reports

Potentially undermining sanctions, over 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel, from South Korean ports were loaded onto sanctioned Russian tankers, based on analysis of port records and ship-tracking ...

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This Private School Had Students Scrub Floors and Attack a Fellow Classmate. The State Still Funds It.

One of the few requirements for Arkansas private schools is that they have an American flag and a flagpole. But millions in state funds go to the largely unmonitored schools while complaints about saf...

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Family of Epstein Victim Appears in Ad Targeting Republican

In a tough new ad for the Democrat running against Representative Jeff Crank, the brother and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre say the congressman refused to meet with them.

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Epstein Whistleblower Simon Andriesz Dies After Exposing Lutnick Ties—What To Know

Lutnick denied to Congress that he had any knowledge of him and Epstein being invested in the same company.

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Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026: One American and two Germans honored for technique activating neurons with light

By inserting certain proteins into the membrane of nerve cells, the three laureates, Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, succeeded in switching neurons 'on' or 'off' at will. The technique has a dual purpose: Unlocking the secrets of the brain and developing innovative treatments.

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Former German spy chief arrested for espionage, treason

August Hanning, who ran Germany's Federal Intelligence Service between 1998 and 2005, is suspected of charges including 'attempted treason' and 'espionage,' according to a statement from federal prosecutors on Tuesday.

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Sen. Tillis says his vote for Hegseth was 'biggest regret of my career' in new book

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career” and that he also “should’ve stopped...

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US Senator Murphy says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar

Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy said the US Department of Defense denied him access to a key US military base in ‌Qatar during a visit to the Middle East, describing it as part of a US government effort to conceal the impact of the Iran war.

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Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86

Jim Bakker, who along with his then-wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died.

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Trump Draws Backlash For Saying ‘Let Them Take Out Los Angeles’ Or ‘San Diego’ During Iran War Remarks

Democratic leaders and lawmakers from California called out Trump’s remarks and accused him of “inviting an attack” on U.S. soil.

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What is ‘Herod's Pool', and why is Israel developing it in the West Bank?

Israel is developing a reservoir on land in the occupied West Bank, with water syphoned off from Palestinians.

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Our Reporter Spent 10 Weeks Gambling on DraftKings. Here Are 5 Things He Learned.

ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson immersed himself in the world of online sports betting on DraftKings to test the limits of the company’s “responsible gaming” safeguards. Here are five things he learn...

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Is Hollywood finally turning on tech oligarchs?

A new wave of films by directors like Aaron Sorkin and Luca Guadagnino takes on Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Elizabeth Holmes, and "shapeshifter" Sam Altman.

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JD Vance Says Trump’s Weird Midterm Ads Are “Not Partisan”

Donald Trump has used taxpayer money to fund a series of ads touting himself and attacking Democrats.

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Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Moscow Oblast in mass attack near Russia's capital

Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow Oblast in a mass attack as air defenses in the region are engaged, monitoring channels reported overnight on Oct. 6.

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New York Gov. Hochul Issues State Of Emergency Over Measles Cases

New York has confirmed 101 cases in the state, excluding New York City, as of Oct. 3

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Jim Bakker, who built 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, has died at 86

Jim Bakker, along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes.

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Defence procurement agency to move faster as Crown corporation, agency head says

Under the model, the agency would have far more discretion and authority over purchasing military equipment

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Trump draws cheers, then criticism for musing about Iran taking out U.S. cities

“They could take out a city,” he said. "Let ‘em take out Los Angeles. Let ’em take out San Diego.”

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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims

Cornell University trustees have announced that former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will review how the university handles sexual misconduct complaints.

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Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Who should win?

As speculation over the coveted accolade swirls around politicians like Donald Trump, and even the International Space Station, one lifesaving grassroots network stands out, writes Lindsey Hilsum.

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A Nobel for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos

The ghostly particles shed light on the distant universe

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The Anthropic researcher-turned-whistleblower says he was 'working to automate' himself

Jacob Coxon, who resigned from Anthropic last month, warned that once AI can conduct its own research, "humans will be much further out of the loop."

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Paramount completes Warner Bros takeover to form media giant Skydance

The combined company brings together Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros Pictures, the CBS News and CNN networks, and the HBO and CBS television brands under the control of David Ellison.

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If Carney wants strategic autonomy, why is Canada still building around Europe? - The Hill Times

Navigating an increasingly multipolar world requires Canada to create institutional ties that extend beyond the usual Euro-Atlantic sphere.

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McDonald’s Franchisees Balk at Costly Bill to Upgrade Stores

McDonald’s Corp.’s ambitious plan to overhaul its restaurants and menu is sparking angst among US franchisees facing upgrades that will cost at least $800,000 per location.

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Gov. Wes Moore doesn’t commit to full second term if reelected

Moore, a Democrat who has been the subject of speculation about a possible 2028 White House bid, gave a roundabout answer that left the door open for his future plans.

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Commentary: The promise of a free education is fundamental to our democracy • Ohio Capital Journal

Commentary: Politicians have blamed schools, teachers and parents for poor educational outcomes, when the true cause is in black and white on the balance sheets.

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Michael Douglas claims in new book that this A-list actress once bit him

Here are the biggest revelations from Michael Douglas' dishy new memoir "One Helluva Ride," from drug-fueled nights to illicit Hollywood affairs.

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Salt Lake City pizzeria can now serve alcohol across the street from Liberty Park

A Salt Lake City pizzeria can now serve beer and wine across the street from Liberty Park — it just had to get special permission to do so.

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Kratom, an opioid-like drug linked to deaths, remains legal in most states

The deaths of two college students have renewed calls to ban the addictive drug.

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Salesforce shares sit at the epicenter of AI confusion. Here's how to trade it

If ever there was a stock that personified the promise and peril of the AI trade, it's Salesforce.

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Three men jailed for raping teenage girl before fleeing UK in back of lorry

Trio and 17-year-old boy convicted of rape after they persuaded girl to travel into Bristol alone and got her drunk Three men who raped a 17-year-old girl before escaping from the UK to France in the back of a lorry have been jailed for a total of 33 years. Mehrab Safi, 21, Salman Habibkheil and Awal Ahmadzai, both 19, and a 17-year-old boy plied the girl with alcohol after she had been persuaded to travel into Bristol alone, and all four raped her at a house in the city. Continue reading...

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Jim Bakker, televangelist who rose to fame and fell from grace, dies

Jim Bakker, famed PTL preacher who fell from grace, dies

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Brendan Carr’s ABC license fight meets a skeptical judge

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Paramount completes takeover of Warner Bros, creating Skydance media empire

The two prominent Hollywood studios merged into a film, television and news conglomerate under control of the Trump-linked Ellison family on Tuesday, as Paramount completed its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery after a fierce bidding war and opposition from 12 US states.

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Cheikh Hamidou Kane, voice of Senegalese history, has died

A writer, statesman and minister several times over, Cheikh Hamidou Kane was both a major witness to and a participant in Senegal's contemporary history. He died in Dakar on October 3, at 98 years old.

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A Dangerous and Unsocial Form of Excitement

Religious leaders are finally pushing back against online gambling.

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New York Fed says supply chain pressures rose last month relative to August

Supply chain pressures heated up modestly in September, a report said from the ‌Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Tuesday.

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Govt not able to 'fund and deliver' €100 culture card

Opposition parties, unions and other bodies are reacting to the Budget package, which includes an increase to social welfare, minimum wage and transport fuel supports. Follow live.

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Korean BBQ-Style Meatballs Recipe • 4★

These meatballs, inspired by traditional Korean barbecue, bring the savory-sweet flavors of caramelized meat without the need for a grill. As the meatballs bake, the soy sauce marries the garlic and scallions to create a glaze.

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Exclusive | AI-Computing Startup Lambda Is Raising $4 Billion in Final Round Before Planned IPO

The Nvidia-backed company is targeting an IPO in 2027.

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