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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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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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The Secret Terms of Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal

The Trump administration committed the U.S. to taking a large stake in a Venezuelan company, some of whose owners and investors are shielded from public view. The exact details of the agreement over o...

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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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She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help.

Her case shows how abortion bans have left hospital lawyers, not doctors, deciding who gets care — and how lawmakers and regulators have failed to change that.

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

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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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US Democratic congressional nominee Lander detained by Israeli authorities in West Bank

Brad Lander, an ally of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani ‌who is running for the US Congress next month, was among 90 individuals detained by Israeli authorities in ⁠the occupied West Bank on Tuesday while accompanying Palestinian farmers harvesting olives, according to Rabbis for Human rights, an Israeli rights group.

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Voters are furious about corruption

Public anger could finally make a difference at the polls.

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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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United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution

The U.S. is the only major economy where planet-warming pollution dramatically increased last year. The United Nations warns the planet is on track for catastrophic warming.

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Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born

Election officials in Los Angeles County say their preliminary analysis of the federal government's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in California shows the list is "unreliable."

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Zelensky confirms ballistic missile early warning systems operational after skipped alerts

"This is very important for our people, as we can know when a Russian ballistic missile is incoming. Therefore, this morning began with positive signals from the American side," President Volodymyr Ze...

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Private contractors are set to cash in as millions of Americans lose health care

Implementing Trump’s "big, beautiful" Medicaid cuts will be a windfall for firms like Deloitte.

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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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Donald Trump asked Texas for five more Republicans. Voters might have other plans.

"I'm meeting more fed-up Republicans than I ever have."

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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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Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in independence referendum

More than 75% of voters in the oil-rich province voted on Monday to remain in Canada. Alberta's separatist movement, fueled by lingering resentment toward Ottawa, differs from that of Quebec, where the independence debate has recently resurfaced on the political stage.

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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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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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EU's chief diplomat: US negotiators have been pushing Ukraine towards surrender for almost two years

Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, states that Europe's support prevented Ukraine from surrendering under US pressure.

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U.S. officials privately advise states fearing Trump election meddling

Their discreet efforts have reached governors, election stewards and lawmakers from both parties who are increasingly alarmed that the administration may interfere in the midterms.

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The House rewrite of Gov. Maura Healey's more than $2 billion supplement budget bill left out several of the governor's priorities — including her proposed two-month suspension of the state's gas tax.

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COMMENTARY: Morning Bid: Musk mulls megacap

It was hard to keep track of global markets from hour to hour on Tuesday, with Brent crude hitting fresh five-month highs before ‌plunging, which rippled through tech-focussed stocks.

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Why many MS patients like Christina Applegate are misdiagnosed

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Abbott to Carve Out Nutrition Business Into Independent Company

Abbott plans to separate its nutrition business into an independent company with about $8.5 billion in annual sales.

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A man accused of assaulting three Jewish women allegedly punched one of them in the face while she was pushing her daughter in a pram, a court heard.

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Middle East oil exports climb back to prewar levels

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Surveillance cameras could see inside Toronto apartment, tenant says

Complaint about property management company’s security system has exposed vulnerabilities in Canada’s privacy rights regime

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Senator Britt calls for US to “use economic firepower” to end war in Ukraine

Senator Katie Britt praised working across the aisle, discussed sanctions on Russia, and connected recent unrest in France to immigration.

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Billionaires Have Tricks To Avoid Paying Their Fair Share Of Taxes. This Ballot Measure Would Change The Game.

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Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Tata's owners deserve to prevail in power struggle

A clash between the ⁠salt-to-steel giant's major shareholder and chair has ramifications beyond the $260 bln group. If the owners triumph, Tata will need a ‌new ⁠leader and strategic rethink. But a victory for Chair N. ⁠Chandrasekaran would set back shareholder rights across India.

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Thomas United Methodist Church helped Kenner’s Black population coalesce

The church became a gathering place where Black families could build community, organize and establish a shared identity.

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Germany's Merz: Ukraine's capitulation would mean the capitulation of all its allies

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said capitulation is out of the question for Ukraine, naming Russian disinformation and hybrid attacks as Germany's top threat.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed India as a “refining superpower” during his visit to the country.

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Could Michigan elect America’s first Muslim senator?

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed could make history — or scupper his party’s hopes of taking control of the Senate in midterm elections

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Witkoff to Putin: ‘You are a humanitarian … I salute that’

Donald Trump’s envoy praises Russian leader in visit to St. Petersburg.

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A deadly fire killed 4 soldiers at a military base in Alberta on Saturday, but as the news was breaking, information was hard to come by. Even days afterward, basic details remain unknown.

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