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Exclusive | Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided Ukraine

The SpaceX founder authorized the move and has been discussing Ukraine with Trump, but the president has denied ordering the restrictions.

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Trump, 80, Wanders Off While Waving and Saluting to No One

Donald Trump was heading towards his helipad when he suddenly stopped to acknowledge a nonexistent crowd.

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How Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation

An FBI anti-corruption team launched an investigation into whether South Carolina’s most powerful members of Congress were involved in a bribery scheme, ProPublica found. After Trump gutted the FBI an...

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Brazil court gives Meta 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro

Lula's campaign has alleged that the US tech giant is suppressing the incumbent president's online content. His party has filed complaints with the Organization of American States and the United Nations.

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How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser

As head of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, Thomas Dans has backed a takeover of Greenland and other items on President Donald Trump’s list. But it’s not always clear where the administration’s ag...

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As Trump turns toward Russia, Zelensky drops his restraint

President Volodymyr Zelensky has spent much of the past two years trying to win over Donald Trump. Flattery, constant meetings, and carefully calibrated concessions have become hallmarks of his dealin...

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Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity

Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity.

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Anthropic logged net loss of over $80 billion in first half of 2026, WSJ reports

AI startup Anthropic recorded a net loss of more than $80 billion in the first half of this year, including $72 billion in ‌accounting charges, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing a draft initial public offering prospectus.

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Things Russia has done to Ukraine that Trump thinks are 'fine'

From the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Russian forces have inflicted countless atrocities against Ukraine.

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Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab death

US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.

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Exclusive: FEMA chief tells states to prepare to handle disasters on their own

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Voters in Oil-Rich Alberta Reject Leaving Canada

Residents of the province were asked if they wish to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that left both sides unhappy.

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Polish parliament votes to liberalize abortion access

Two bills to liberalize abortion laws, backed by pro-European Prime Minister Donald Tusk's governing coalition, were voted through on October 20, though conservative-nationalist President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto them.

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Romanian parliament approves pro-EU government after months of deadlock

Romania has faced political uncertainty since the annulment of its presidential election in December 2024 over allegations of Russian interference.

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Witkoff plans Ukraine peace talks in Norway, Putin meeting in Russia

The planned talks with Putin are also expected to address the release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard, who had reportedly been serving with a Ukrainian territorial defense unit in the town of Iziu...

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Michigan heckler the son of Republican adviser paid for ‘influencer marketing’ against El-Sayed

Timmy Teepell’s firm paid $250,000 by America Next, which has been trying to gin up ‘organic’ opposition to El-Sayed Man who heckled El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show The man who attempted to ambush Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with a question about his supposed allegiance to the Muslim Brotherhood – which El-Sayed parlayed into a viral clip for his campaign – is the son of a political operator who recently received $250,000 for “canvassing and influencer marketing” against El-Sayed, the Guardian has learned. In the now-famous exchange, a man – first identified by the Handbasket as Thomas “Tommy” Teepell – asked El-Sayed if he would “disavow” the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed said he would, but then asked: “What are you implying? Do you assume that I wouldn’t?” What followed was a five-minute exchange that has drawn over 50 million views across several

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Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds

In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined.

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Trump is planning to announce a new program that will pay people up to $30,000 for successful tips about government fraud, according to the White House

The new $25 million antifraud program will be administered by the Justice Department.

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U.S. must put pressure on Russia so Putin ends the war, Ukrainian official says

As Ukraine and Russia trade attacks, President Trump has exempted Russia from sanctions, widening his rift with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. To discuss the latest developments, Geoff Bennett spoke w...

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US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy

Advance warnings of missile attacks were seemingly suspended last week by the White House, but Ukraine’s president says: ‘Now it works’ The US has resumed sharing intelligence with Kyiv about Russian missile strikes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday after a meeting with the US envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway. Zelenskyy said Ukraine was again receiving advance warnings of ballistic missile attacks, which were seemingly suspended last week by the White House. “Now it works. It’s great,” he said, saying the US move would save lives. Continue reading...

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DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate

The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal government says are "likely noncitizens."

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Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity

The results delivered a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats.

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Lula challenges Bolsonaro to release personal records before election

Brazil's left-wing president says he will release bank, tax, and phone records if right-wing rival will do the same.

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Trump’s approval ratings plummet: what that means for the US midterms

Sitting presidents usually see a dip in approval ratings before midterms, but Trump's ratings are at a historic low.

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Trump escalates clash with Zelenskyy as Russia continues deadly attacks on Ukraine

The war of words between President Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy reached another fever pitch on Monday. Trump again excoriated the embattled Ukrainian leader, putting more pressure on Zelens...

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U.S. importer files lawsuit challenging Trump’s new tariffs on Canadian goods

New Jersey-based Gellert Global Group says Trump’s use of a Depression-era law to levy a 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods could cost it an estimated $40-million per year

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Boeing's 737 Max 10 finally wins FAA approval after years of delays

Boeing's largest 737 Max jet has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, with US aviation authorities approving the Max 10 for passenger service on Tuesday after nearly a decade of delays. The certification marks a boost for the planemaker's recovery, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027.

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In China, more and more restaurants push back against the dominance of delivery apps

Locked in a fierce battle for market supremacy, delivery platforms are simultaneously eroding restaurants' profit margins and draining their dine-in clientele.

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Car buyers are demanding lower prices and better tech. Automakers must deliver both

Bain says tech leads purchase considerations in China while price remains No. 1 in the U.S. and Europe, as pressure mounts on Western carmakers.

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Woman who accused Cornell students of rape says university president's response made her feel 'unsupported'

Her secondhand account of the president's remark, which Cornell disputes, comes as faculty prepare for a potential vote of no confidence in the Ivy League school's leadership.

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Some GLP-1 injections recalled due to 'lack of assurance of sterility'

Apothecary Pharma, a compounding pharmacy, voluntarily recalled 22 vials of Tirzepatide injections due to a “lack of assurance of sterility,” according to the official announcement.

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Analysis | The AMCC finds another controversy, and is actively searching for more

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is once again dealing with self-manufactured controversy.

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Autism-Therapy Workers Say Big Chains Pressured Them to Boost Treatment Hours

Medicaid data show some private-equity-backed chains billed far more hours than rivals. Companies say patient needs guide treatment.

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RBA deputy warns inflation outlook 'materially worse' as next decision looms

As markets put the chance of a rate hike in November at 42 per cent, Reserve Bank deputy governor Andrew Hauser warns of a "central banker's nightmare".

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Chinese student deported from Taiwan after controversial 'pinching' video

A Chinese exchange student has been deported from Taiwan after posting a controversial video in which he used an illusion to make it look like he was pinching the Taiwanese president.

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President Trump is relying on a new strategy to salvage Republican seats in the midterm elections: promising an array of financial benefits to Americans

The president has laid out plans for an $8 billion bailout for farmers as voters raise concerns about costs.

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Take Your Frenemies to See 'Bathers'

A new off-Broadway play revels in Gen-Z cusper coming-of-age dramatics. Plus, more news for your Tuesday.

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'Dancing with the Stars' stumbles into likeability crisis after Val suspension

"Dancing with the Stars" hits a likability crisis after pro Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension, another pro's glib comments and Guillermo's elimination.

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Utah sues Kalshi for ‘brazen pattern’ of violating state’s gambling ban

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown filed a lawsuit against the major prediction market platform Kalshi on Tuesday, seeking to block the company from taking bets from Utahns.

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The Frantic 24 Hours Before Saudi Arabia Pulled the Plug on FII

After a spate of deadly Houthi attacks, Saudi officials faced a stark choice over the weekend: move the kingdom’s flagship investment conference online and risk diminishing an event that had become a showpiece for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, or postpone it altogether.

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey spares death row inmate, citing doubts about evidence

Toforest Johnson, who was convicted of the 1995 murder of a Jefferson County Deputy, had his sentence commuted to life in prison without parole. He has long maintained his innocence.

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Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski, who played all 82 last season, will miss opener

Guard Brandin Podziemski has been ruled out for the Golden State Warriors’ season opener in Los Angeles on Wednesday against the Lakers with lower back soreness.

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At a Last-Hope Health Clinic, Desperation, Kindness and Fear for What’s Next

These doctors and community health workers are a safety net for patients losing coverage as premiums soar and Medicaid cuts mount, even as their clinic struggles to stay afloat.

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In broad daylight, Smithsonian readies a once-secret stealth fighter for debut

Experts in black T-shirts reassembled an F-117 Nighthawk that served in four conflicts.

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More Oil Is Now Coming Out of the Persian Gulf Than Before the Iran War

Experience and big paydays have created a more resilient tanker fleet. Oil traders worry it isn’t sustainable.

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Trump Says His Third Term Is Stronger Than Ever

Donald Trump appears to believe he’s in his third term (which is still illegal, by the way).

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Commentary: Alaskans should decide the future of Alaska seabed mining | Alaska Beacon

We want a moratorium on the exploration, leasing and extraction of seabed mineral resources in Alaska federal waters and on the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf.

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Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS

Actor Christina Applegate, known for hits such as Anchorman and Married With Children, says she is back at square one with the debilitating symptoms she suffers.

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Alaska voters’ privacy could be at risk from state’s handling of voter rolls, judge says | Alaska Beacon

Judge Adolf Zeman declined to dismiss a lawsuit brought by three civil rights organizations against the Alaska Division of Elections.

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WATCH LIVE: Illinois U.S. Senate candidates face off in forum to replace Durbin

Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy are running to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.

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