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A Doctor at Cigna Said Her Bosses Pressured Her to Review Patients’ Cases Too Quickly. Cigna Threatened to Fire Her.

Cigna tracks every minute that its staff doctors spend deciding whether to pay for health care. Dr. Debby Day said her bosses cared more about being fast than being right: “Deny, deny, deny. That’s ho...

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Massive Google data center project faces growing opposition in central France

A planned data center near Châteauroux faces mounting local opposition, with concerns over environmental impact and a lack of transparency surrounding this massive infrastructure. A protest is set to take place on Saturday, October 17.

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The Story of One Mississippi County Shows How Private Schools Are Exacerbating Segregation

A new ProPublica analysis shows a stark pattern across states in the Deep South: Alongside majority-Black public school districts, a separate web of private academies are filled almost entirely with w...

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ICE Agents Who Rammed a Worker in Houston Were Chasing a Dead Man, Family Says

ICE agents rammed a man during a pursuit in Houston, leaving him with a shattered leg. But a bulletin of the target shows a man who died in 2017, his daughter said.

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and Washington Post photographer in West Bank

The settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives and beat Heidi Levine, a veteran photojournalist. Witnesses said Israeli soldiers did nothing to halt the violence.

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'Fishing, Family, Freedom': In Alaska, Democrats highlight salmon scarcity in hopes of flipping a Senate seat

In the vast American state where fishing remains a vital resource, the sharp rise in fuel prices could also jeopardize the reelection bid of Republican candidate Dan Sullivan on November 3. Mary Peltola, the Democratic candidate and daughter of a Yup'ik Indigenous woman, benefits from her strong local roots.

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Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982

Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

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UK to resupply Ukraine with more Storm Shadow missiles to strike Russia, Bloomberg reports

In a meeting in London on Oct. 14, President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed on a new shipment of missiles, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. N...

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Zelensky resumes strikes on Russian refineries, Trump brands them 'a disgrace'

The end of the truce called for by the US president marks an escalation in tensions between Zelensky and Trump, following a deal between Washington and Moscow on the delivery of Russian diesel fuel.

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Police say at least 2 were hospitalized after shooting at elementary school, and the shooter is dead

Two people were hospitalized Thursday following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and the shooter is dead, authorities say.

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How Judges Eviscerated Trump’s DOJ Voter Data Lawsuits — ProPublica

Over the past year, the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., to demand their unredacted voter rolls. The vast majority of cases have been thrown out.

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Trump admits ‘I have some very severe problems’ in Biden-like ramble

Trump’s latest lengthy soliloquy in the Rose Garden evoked memories of the last octogenarian to occupy the Oval Office. Andrew Feinberg explains why

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Katie Zacharia Admits Failing Bar, but Defends Calling Herself a Lawyer

In an interview with a right-wing influencer, the new White House press secretary also described the harried process that led to her hiring.

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Musk asked Trump to restrict Ukraine's Starlink service, Telegraph reports

Four sources familiar with the discussion said that Elon Musk approached U.S. President Donald Trump with the idea of slowing down Ukraine's Starlink service on the battlefield.

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Belgium promises to deliver 10 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine this year

De Wever said that Ukraine urgently needed the fighter jets, as they were one of the few weapons capable to strike Russian jet-powered drones.

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MAGA world is counting on a Bolsonaro win in Brazil

“We’re going to achieve the Golden Era of Latin America,” Eduardo Bolsonaro said at a far-right Washington gala.

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Could Tesla’s flying car send sales and shares soaring?

Tesla revealed its next-generation Roadster on Thursday in Texas, with one of the three new versions performing a jaw-dropping kickflip and demonstrating flying capabilities. However, analysts contacted by Euronews Business do not expect the model to generate significant revenue.

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CDC reports 4,410 measles cases as outbreak grows

The US CDC on Friday reported 4,410 measles cases nationwide as of October 15, an increase of 330 from its last update a ‌week ago, as an outbreak of the highly contagious disease continues.

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Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House * Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the Ukrainian military’s access to the Starlink satellite internet service has not yet been fully restored, as media reports suggested the order to throttle the service had come from within the White House. Zelenskyy met European leaders on Friday in Brussels, where he asked the EU for another €70bn next year to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia. Continue reading...

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Multiple people injured and shooter is killed in active shooter scene at Oregon elementary school, police say | CNN

Multiple people were injured, including children, and a shooter is dead after an active shooter situation at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, according to police.

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China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

'The Palestinian question is the greatest historical injustice of this century,' China's foreign minister said.

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Elon Musk Spends Heavily to Back Ken Paxton’s Senate Bid in Texas

The world’s richest person, who has become the biggest known midterm donor, gave $158 million to a group that quickly spent that much to help Mr. Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas.

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Toronto’s battle over bike lanes is one front in a global right-wing backlash ⋆ The Breach

Doug Ford’s war on bike lanes isn’t about traffic—it’s part of a global right-wing playbook to vilify urban residents and defend fossil fuel interests

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Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision

A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024.

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The State Department called him "corrupt." Trump officials feted him in Dallas.

Albania's opposition leader, recently barred from the US, made it to the GOP's "midterm convention."

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White House press secretary out after less than a week

Katie Zacharia's gaffe-filled stint came as US President Donald Trump flies around the country trying to boost Republican candidates ahead of midterm elections.

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'The Lowdown' creator on Season 2's truth-finding mission -- and Tommy Lee Jones' cereal of choice

In this week's Screen Gab, 'The Lowdown' creator Sterlin Harjo discusses Season 2, plus streaming recommendations for your weekend.

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All the young emo fans are into P.E.E. - Chicago Reader

P.E.E.'s aesthetic makes them potentially appealing to fans of any style where musicians play their instruments like they've got the zoomies.

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Vile Mind scream hardcore truths about the opioid epidemic - Chicago Reader

Vile Mind's riffs have the tight, grinding inevitability and the guttural roar of thrash or death metal.

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US annual budget gap hits nearly $2 trillion, largest in 5 years

The US budget deficit rose by $217 billion to nearly $2 trillion in the ‌2026 fiscal year, fueled in part by tariff refunds and record spending to service the nation's more than $40 trillion in debt, marking the largest budget shortfall in five years, Treasury Department figures showed on Friday.

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16 People Rescued in Pacific Ocean Off Mexico, U.S. Coast Guard Says

The agency said a major rescue operation was underway near the coast of Baja California after it received reports of 27 people in the water.

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Fed chair Warsh says price stability is key but shies away from signals about rates

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said Friday he won't prejudge what the U.S. central bank will do about interest rates at its upcoming meetings in October and December.

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Facing the Death Penalty

The cases of Christa Pike and Nidal Hasan show how vanishingly fine the line is between a routine execution and an unbearable one.

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Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians and Washington Post Journalist in West Bank

In the latest surge of violence, settlers targeted Palestinians during the olive harvest, a cultural touchstone and economic lifeline in the Israeli-occupied area.

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House of the Week: An English Manor in Virginia Hunt Country

The owners lived in a smaller cabin on site for four years while picking out the perfect spot for their estate.

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As midterms loom, three generations of Alabama voters grapple with a new reality

In Alabama, the push that led to Voting Rights Act of 1965 intersects with the recent weakening of the statute and redistricting. Three generations of activists reflect on what it means for midterms.

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Geraldo Rivera Urges Abdul El-Sayed To Campaign With ‘Indisputably White People’

The suggestion did not go over well with his fellow CNN panelists.

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AOC and El-Sayed test-drive a national platform for the left

The progressive duo toured through some of Michigan’s reddest territory with clear eyes on bigger stages.

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Carney campaigns in Calgary, endorses 'no to the nine' ahead of Alberta referendum

The prime minister spent Thursday touring Calgary to stoke support for Canada ahead of next week’s referendum. He also encouraged Albertans to vote against Premier Danielle Smith’s nine other question...

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Jewish group weighs legal action after Dublin hotel cancels bookings for anti-Semitism event

Venue asked if conference had links to Israel Defense Forces, Jewish Representative Council of Ireland says

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Governor establishes AI & Workforce Task Force

Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has issued a general memorandum which gives the government’s position on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sets out guidelines on the use of AI tools for official government...

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Q&A: CIBC’s Sid Mokhtari offers a bevy of actionable trading ideas

This month’s picks from the bank’s chief market technician may surprise some investors

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Nvidia's communications team has undergone a shake-up as its public profile exploded

Nvidia's communications team has restructured amid the AI boom, with staff changes as the company sees increased growth and workloads.

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Panic atack: Inside Musk's midterm disinformation blitz.

New on "Stress Test": Why the right’s latest unhinged conspiracy theory about James Talarico imploded—and the possibility of big-money-backed October surprises.

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FAA bars unauthorized drones along US-Mexico border, citing security concerns

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is barring unauthorized drones along the US border with Mexico as the government steps up efforts to address concerns ‌about illegal cross-border drug shipments.

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2 states, 2 abortion ballot measures, and the effort to win over Gen Z voters • Ohio Capital Journal

In Idaho and Missouri, where Gen Z voters are among those who will decide the future of abortion access on Election Day, campaigns are trying to reach a generation dealing with rising living costs…

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What's next for interest rates? Fed Chair Warsh wants price stability

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh recommitted to delivering price stability ahead of the central bank's Oct. 28 interest rate decision.

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Lasers shot into Bay Area high school football game amid bitter fight over stadium lights

Battles with neighbors over the environmental impact of the lighting of high school sports fields has become a point of contention in recent years across California

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Donald Trump to campaign in Fort Myers next week

President Donald Trump will campaign in the Sunshine State next week, just as early voting is set to expand throughout Florida.The president will campaign in Fort Myers on Friday, Oct. 23. The physical location of the event has not yet been announced.Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. The program will begin at 12:30 p.m., with Trump scheduled to speak at 2 p.m.Early voting begins in many counties in Florida starting Monday, Oct. 19. State law mandates that all counties must provide early voting by Saturday, Oct. 24.

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New York City college student dead after being drugged with fentanyl and raped in her dorm room, prosecutors say

Another student was also drugged in the Fashion Institute of Technology dorm room but survived. Two men have been arrested and charged in the incident.

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