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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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Finland orders halt to work on Google data centers over environmental concerns

Regulators have ordered the company representing the US web giant in Finland to stop building data centers until it can demonstrate compliance with environmental laws. Officials are investigating whether trees and soil were cleared before the company carried out an impact study.

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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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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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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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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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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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Eva Marie Saint, star of North by Northwest and On the Waterfront, dies aged 102

Landmark roles were in 50s classics directed by Elia Kazan and Alfred Hitchcock, before going on to play Superman’s adoptive mother in later life Eva Marie Saint, one of the last survivors of Hollywood’s golden age of the 1940s and 50s, has died aged 102. Her screen work spanned six decades: Saint made her screen debut opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s celebrated thriller North by Northwest, and in one of her last screen appearances played Superman’s adoptive mother Martha Kent in the 2006 superhero film Superman Returns. A family spokesman said on Tuesday that Saint had died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

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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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US DAFs Donate Millions to Groups Linked to India’s Far-Right

Donor-advised funds allow individuals and foundations to give money to charities while remaining anonymous.

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Hayley Williams unleashes profanity-filled response to DHS telling her to ‘thank’ ICE

‘We suggest Ms. Williams to thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice,’ the DHS said

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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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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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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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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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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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Christian nationalism's grip on American faith is finally breaking

I helped build the religious right. After ICE killings, I saw what could replace it.

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Out of Sight in North Florida: Life inside Deportation Depot

Advocates say conditions at the former state prison mirror Alligator Alcatraz's worst.

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Trump ran on lowering prices. Now most Americans blame him for them.

An October poll also found that most blame Trump's policies for making affordability struggles worse.

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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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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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Why Tennessee’s Botched Death Row Execution Could Happen Anywhere

The complications behind Tennessee’s failed execution of Christa Pike aren’t uncommon — and show how easily another botched execution could occur, even as others are planned soon in Texas and Florida.

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Trump suggests letting Iran 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign rally

Trump made the remarks during a rambling speech in which he said gas prices would be lower soon, touted his ouster of Venezuela’s dictator, and made attacks on news outlets.

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Paramount Closes Its Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery

After a legal battle, Paramount has finally acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. The new company, Skydance, combines Hollywood studios, streaming services and cable networks.

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Queensland father charged with killing three-month-old

The baby was transferred to a Brisbane hospital, where he died from his injuries on Tuesday afternoon.

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Richmond property tax bills will keep rising, report says, but city will still face ‘fiscal constraints’

The city’s spending is rising faster than the tax bills that are supposed to pay for government services, according to a consulting firm.

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Samsung's Q3 profit seen jumping nine-fold, but chip margins may be flat

Samsung Electronics is expected to report a nearly nine-fold jump in third-quarter operating profit, driven by robust AI demand, though analysts have cut forecasts by nearly 8% since the end of August.

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Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-winning actress of ‘On the Waterfront,’ dies at 102

In addition to co-starring with Marlon Brando in “On the Waterfront,” she played the chic seductress opposite Cary Grant in “North by Northwest.”

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New Zealand greenhouse gas levels hit record highs threatening catastrophic glacier melts

Government report finds the country could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as damaging storms and cyclones

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International art experience comes to San Francisco to form human chain at Yerba Buena Gardens

A free event at Yerba Buena Gardens invites the public to surround a giant lawn painting, then walk across it together.

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NBC4 helicopter was flying low and slow before crash, NTSB says

The National Transportation Safety Board report said the Airbus AS350 B2 helicopter maneuvered above a collision in Chatsworth to gather footage for NBC4 for about 1 hour and 24 minutes before it crashed.

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South Korea Sent 176,000 Tons of Fuel to Russia, Report Claims

Reports of 176,000 tons of fuel reaching Russia via South Korea coincide with an ongoing diplomatic spat between Kyiv and Seoul.

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Casting Justice Samuel Alito As 'MAGA' Hurts His Feelings. Here's His Record.

The extreme right-wing Supreme Court justice took umbrage at the perception that his Trump-aligned decisions make him look like he’s aligned with Trump.

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Elon Musk's ex-wife says he is someone who 'thrives on chaos'

Justine Musk said Elon Musk "thrives on chaos" and brings a life-or-death intensity that can initially feel like excitement.

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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Arrested By Immigration Agents Under Trump: Report

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Frozen Front or Full Liberation? Poll Reveals How Ukrainians See the War Ending

A majority still foresee some deoccupation, while 79% believe Ukraine will ultimately win and 62% are ready to endure as long as necessary.

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Portland’s Director of Public Utilities Is on Paid Leave

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Privacy regulator launches probe into China-based company behind Kmart ‘pervert glasses’ app

Commissioner said Shenzhen Qingcheng, the app maker behind the HeyCyan app in the smartglasses, failed to respond to her inquiries * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Australian privacy regulator has opened an investigation into the China-based software company behind the HeyCyan app in Kmart’s $89 smartglasses, following public outrage over the covert use of the devices. In August, Guardian Australia reported Kmart had sold out of the Anko-branded discount version of Meta’s smartglasses that can capture images and record high-definition video, which led to widespread concern and calls to ban or restrict their use. Continue reading...

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Russia Could Boost Jet Drone Speeds to 900 Km/h as Ukraine Races to Build Interceptors

Current Russian jet drones fly at around 600 km/h, while Ukraine expects their share in future attacks could rise to 80%.

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Bilbies' predators caught on camera in Great Sandy Desert

The first camera survey of the sacred Malupirti springs returns heartening and concerning results.

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Trump claims he’s ‘flipping races’ with rallies. It’s not Republicans he’s helping

The president insists he can help his party defy the polls, even as Republicans who voted for him sour on his policies and increasingly erratic behavior and comments in the home stretch to Election Day, writes Andrew Feinberg

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BHP to sell Kambalda nickel concentrator, tenements to Gold Fields

Global miner BHP said on Wednesday it has agreed to sell the Kambalda Nickel Concentrator and ‌a package of associated tenements and mineralisation rights in Western Australia to Johannesburg-listed Gold Fields .

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This buzzy biotech stock is up 60% this year. Cramer's advice on building a stake

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Tuesday that healthcare company GRAIL's stock can go higher.

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Ikea to pilot online buyback service for secondhand furniture

Service to be tested in Spain and Portugal this year, with a UK rollout if successful, as pre-loved markets boom

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Kenmare shares soar on confirmation of Abu Dhabi bid approach

International Resources Holding given until November 17th to make a formal bid for Kenmare Resources

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Shutterstock Founder Asks $49 Million for Slopeside Home in Aspen

Jonathan Oringer bought the roughly 6,600-square-foot house for $25.5 million in 2021.

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Sierra Club sues San Francisco, claims city is fabricating its water needs

The Sierra Club is suing the city of San Francisco’s water department, claiming officials are manipulating water data to justify bigger water grabs for the city — and inflating customer rates.

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Cramer's lightning round: Enterprise Products Partners is 'a really well-run company'

"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.

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View: AI turns Wall Street into a herd

AI is messing with the traditional ways Wall Street defines success.

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