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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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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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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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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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Heat killed over 50,000 people in Europe in summer 2026, making it deadliest on record

A study conducted by two British institutions covering 854 urban areas found that the heatwaves of summer 2026 were far more lethal than those of 2003 or 2022.

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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 Senator Blumenthal opens probe into Ukraine Starshield restrictions

"This decision to limit critical technology for a key ally... (puts) Ukrainian forces at risk and their people in peril," Senator Richard Blumenthal wrote in a letter addressed to U.S. Defense Secreta...

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

Trust me, bro.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Europe's heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths

Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, with nearly two-thirds of that death toll blamed on human-caused climate change, a new study found.

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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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Israel raids towns, detains dozens of Palestinians in occupied West Bank

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat B.C. Lions 34-10, clinch playoff spot

VANCOUVER – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers withstood the loss of Zach Collaros to earn a playoff spot with a 34-10 victory over the B.C. Lions on Friday.

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Paris shuts museums and police deploy in big numbers for new protests across France

PARIS (AP) — Major museums in Paris closed and authorities deployed a sizable police force for a round of new protests Saturday across France, hoping to prevent a repeat of last week’s violent unrest that shocked the country.

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Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler lead Lakers past the Clippers

They combine to shoot 20 of 27 from the field for 50 points as the Lakers rally to victory in a game that was tied at halftime.

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France prepares for protests with big police deployment

Government puts 20 per cent more officers on the streets for Saturday to boost security following last weekend’s riots

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Trump foreign policy hits voters in the pocketbook, imperiling Republicans in midterms

Foreign policy is rarely the deciding factor in US midterm elections. But this time, Trump’s approach to world affairs has itself become a pocketbook issue.

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What next for France as riots rattle markets? Three questions facing investors ahead of more protests

French unrest pushed bond yields to a 24-year high as investors weigh budget, growth and sectors risks ahead of more protests.

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Suspect arrested over fire at Nazis' WWII 'Eagle's Nest' mountain retreat

Police have detained a suspect after a fire erupted at a historic Nazi mountain retreat known as "Eagle's Nest" in Germany.

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Violence, intimidation and fear: 10 years on from the ‘Jungle’, life in Calais migrant camps is harsher than ever

People living in tents in northern France hoping to find asylum in England face increasing intimidation from police and far-right agitators In the decade since the demolition of the “Jungle”, an area of Calais where thousands of asylum seekers set up makeshift shelters before embarking on Channel crossings to the UK, everything and nothing has changed. This week, in a woodland clearing not far from one of Calais’s busy main roads, several brightly coloured tents are pitched. A jacket hanging from a tree branch blows in the brisk autumnal breeze alongside a belt decorated with union flags. It is only October but the wind makes the temperature feel several degrees chillier. Continue reading...

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Pubs, pints and the art of the Budget gimmick

Andy Burnham may be hoping to repeat George Osborne’s trick by cutting beer duty

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Warriors overwhelmed by Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer, collapse in home-opening loss to Memphis

The Golden State Warriors were in position to win their home opener Friday, holding a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter. But the Memphis Grizzlies clamped down and walked away with a 111-108 win.

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Utah Royals clinch their first NWSL playoff berth

The Utah Royals got some help on Friday night as they clinched their first NWSL playoff berth.

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A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Vanuatu

A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake has hit off the coast of Vanuatu Saturday, according to the U.S.

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Massive oil slick seen weeks after tanker struck off UAE’s coast

An oil spill off the UAE coast has prompted beach closures after a vessel reportedly hit a naval mine in early October.

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How a data centre united Australia's gaming community

After years of playing on distant worlds, Australian gamers of the popular Japanese role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV discovered a new home. Now that community has welcomed the game developers Down Under.

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A little bit of luck is lifting UK Budget expectations

Healey is poised to deliver his plans just as this year’s drag on global bonds appears to be turning

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Trump considers 200% tariffs on Ukraine and Russia

US President Donald Trump has suggested imposing 200% tariffs on Ukraine and Russia, saying similar threats helped end five wars, but acknowledged that limited imports from the two countries could mak...

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Five Questions for NBCUniversal Entertainment Chairman Donna Langley

The movie executive on lessons from The Odyssey and Obsession and what a studio of the future looks like.

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I’m a Philly forensic psychologist who has conducted dozens of psychopathic evaluations – here’s why an evaluation of R.C. Horsch in the ‘80s didn’t identify him as a possible psychopath

Philadelphia police and FBI are conducting a massive investigation into the home where the late R.C. Horsch and his son lived, along with several women who’ve gone missing.

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Mass blackouts reported across occupied Crimea

According to satellite imagery from NASA FIRMS, the Taman substation in Russia's Krasnodar Krai — a key energy node supplying electricity to Crimea —was damaged in an overnight attack.

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Premier League news: Spurs’ nine injuries ‘normal’, says De Zerbi; ‘emotional control’ keeps Blues red-free

Tottenham manager insists medical team not to blame as more key players drop out while Alonso happy with Chelsea’s new-found discipline

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Rain and 80mph winds forecast for UK - as second named storm in 48 hours hits

Britain's north will be pummelled by up to 80mph winds over the weekend as Storm Boelo hits the UK, forecasters have warned.

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‘A different kid’: from karting to F1 champion-elect, Antonelli’s ability has always stood out

With his first drivers’ title all but secure a friendlier champion would be hard to find, but the Italian’s eight wins this season speak to his focus

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Two large earthquakes off coast of Vanuatu prompt tsunami warning

A tsunami warning has been issued after two large earthquakes struck off the coast of Vanuatu.

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Rubio reveals theory on Russia's war against Ukraine ahead of next US peace push

"People keep talking about it's a war in Ukraine.... It's about one region of the country," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

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Tribune editorial: Public infrastructure districts undermine public financing, public trust

“Any entity that has the power to issue public debt ought to be, well, public,” writes The Salt Lake Tribune editorial board.

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