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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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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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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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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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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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Voters are furious about corruption

Public anger could finally make a difference at the polls.

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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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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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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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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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UK government failures led to Covid spreading ‘like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds

Inquiry chair says failure to isolate people discharged from hospital into care was ‘significant oversight’ The care sector was “an afterthought” during the Covid-19 pandemic, and government failures caused the virus to spread “like wildfire” among vulnerable and elderly people, a public inquiry has found. Heather Hallett, who is leading the Covid-19 inquiry, said it was a “significant omission” that the government did not advise isolating patients discharged from hospitals into care homes, causing the virus to spread rapidly among residents and staff. Continue reading...

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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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Musk Gave Order to Slow Down Ukraine’s Starlink, WSJ Reports

A recent slowdown of the SpaceX’s Starlink satellite system that enables Ukraine to fend off deadly Russian aerial assaults came from an order by Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive officer, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

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Trump’s latest moves back Russia, buck Congress and U.S. allies

Ukraine has been left reeling as President Donald Trump waives Russia sanctions and cuts a deal with Moscow to release diesel into the global market.

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The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning due to Storm Austen

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Major sellers increased sales on Ozon after Ukrainian drone strikes hit Wildberries — Meduza

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After Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with pulmonary emboli, the NFL players union called for an investigation into why he was allowed to take the field in London this month.

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Californians Are Warding Off Wildfires by Trading Lush Lawns for Stone and Steel

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Israel links France's October 17 violence to Islam and support for Palestinians

As the weekend's footage circulated widely in Israel, commentary about France, its political leadership, diplomatic stance and integration model grew especially harsh. Several political leaders have called on French Jews to move to Israel.

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Musk’s SpaceX ambitions may be ‘dangerous’ for Europe, warns EU lawmaker

EU must protect sector from foreign rivals, says parliament’s lead negotiator on telecoms reform

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Is Elon Musk the October surprise? Read more in today’s WSJ Politics Newsletter

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'Vibe directing' startup OpenArt has hired a former Salesforce marketer to turn it into a household name

The conversational AI text-to-video generator is looking for a brand marketing boost as it nears $250 million in annual recurring revenue.

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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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Bono says he has 'no problem' with rich people paying more for U2 tickets

Bono said U2 has little control over concert pricing, but he's fine with wealthier fans paying more for premium tickets 'if they want to'.

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Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds | Arkansas Advocate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, acc...

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The Baltimore radio host and speech therapist who led with humor

Alan Courduff, a longtime Baltimore radio personality and speech therapist, died Aug. 25 of complications from heart disease. He was 75.

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Cheaper manufactured homes could be having a moment, if only states can catch up | Arkansas Advocate

For decades, manufactured home builders have been working to shed the old image of boxy trailer homes reserved for the outskirts of cities and suburbia. Now, a small change in federal regulations coul...

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Baku championships showcase rising standards in global sumo

The technical level of international amateur sumo is rising, with fewer mismatches and more competitive countries at the World Championships.

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Birth centers are linked to better health outcomes, research shows, but 10 states have none | Arkansas Advocate

Birth centers are an option for those with low-risk pregnancies and are correlated with more positive health outcomes, but 10 states do not have any birth centers at all, and more could be built with...

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Wonderhaul: has Liam Gallagher really got into metal detecting?

The Oasis frontman and famous fibber has claimed on social media that he is a budding detectorist. Some might say it’s a perfect fit, but either way, the gentle pastime is booming in the UK

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2025 policing trend: Fewer serious crimes, more minor arrests

Arrests for more minor offenses, including vagrancy, rose in the U.S., even as violent crime rates dropped to historic lows, according to an analysis from criminal justice reform advocacy group FWD.us

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'Worth the risk': Irish director uses London premiere to voice support for Palestine Action

Sinead O’Shea said she faced pressure not to voice political opinions, as she also called for activist Fergie Chambers’ release.

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Dagestan to Donegal: two brown bears rescued amid war

Two brown bears rescued from unsuitable conditions in Dagestan, a republic of Russia, are settling into a forest home in Burnfoot, Co Donegal, following a five-year rescue effort.

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Hot days linked to fewer births, two new studies find

Fewer babies are born nine to ten months after hot spells in France and Italy, and some missing births may never be made up, two new studies find.

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Booking.com under investigation over fraudulent listings concerns

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Morning Update: Alberta’s next chapter

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WW1 to Houthis: British jets for Saudi Arabia build on long military bond

UK's deployment of jets to defend Saudi Arabia is the latest chapter in a relationship older than the kingdom itself.

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UK approves development of Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea

The decision has drawn sharp criticism from left-wing politicians and environmentalists.

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Cabinet split widens as minister refuses to back Shabana Mahmood 15-year policy

Miatta Fahnbulleh avoids explicitly expressing support for longer path to permanent residency for foreign workers UK politics live – latest updates A cabinet split over Shabana Mahmood’s immigration policy has deepened after the energy secretary refused to say she backed plans to make foreign workers wait 15 years to claim permanent residency in the UK. Miatta Fahnbulleh said in an interview with Sky News that changes to the immigration system were needed and that they should be “based on the principle of compassion” and recognising contribution. Continue reading...

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