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Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes

Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't just fighting the billionaire tax. He's backing Prop. 42, which would ban future wealth taxes in California, too.

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Third Yandex data center in Russia shut down following reported drone attack

On Oct. 10, Yandex updated its user agreement to include drone and missile attacks among circumstances of force majeure that could exempt the company from contractual obligations.

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Trump claims Ukraine, Russia agreed to energy ceasefire — Kyiv has no information about it

Ukraine has no information about an energy ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 11, a senior Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.

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Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire,' Zelensky says 'news for me'

Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each other's energy infrastructure. Russia did not comment.

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Trump blames Ukraine for spiking oil prices around the world

While lifting sanctions against Russia and striking deals to obtain their diesel.

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Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit vote

PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddled Andy Burnham has said it is clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after seeking answers on the Kremlin’s involvement in the 2016 vote when he entered Downing Street. Burnham said he had asked whether Moscow had attempted to influence the referendum and received a confirmation that it had. Continue reading...

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Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report

Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity Christian nationalism in Britain is being driven largely by people who rarely attend church and are more concerned with defending the country’s Christian heritage, according to research. The report, by the thinktank Theos, identified five different groups within the UK in a survey that looked at their attitudes to Christianity and Britishness. Continue reading...

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Russia struck Kharkiv's power plant shortly after Trump announced 'energy ceasefire'

Ukraine's Presidential Office confirmed that the attack occurred after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle's grifting scandal keeps getting worse

Trump's ice-cold response to the "honey" packed corruption allegations is pretty telling.

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Video – Epstein scandal: How Jeffrey Epstein used Woody Allen to expand his network

The millions of documents released by the US Department of Justice reveal that Jeffrey Epstein invested significant amounts of money and energy in building his friendship with filmmaker Woody Allen. Le Monde traced nine years of correspondence between the two men, from their first meeting to Epstein's death in 2019.

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Bipartisan group of senators calls on Trump to 'reverse course' on Russian diesel plan

Four Republican senators and two Democratic senators signed onto the statement released Sunday in protesting the deal. They said the administration failed to consult with Congress or submit any explan...

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'Netanyahu's diatribes against antisemitism aim above all to silence his critics'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu uses the fight against antisemitism to legitimize his alliances with Jewish supremacists and the European far right, writes historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his column for Le Monde.

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Is Trump a racist? Let’s look at the stats.

Whom does he call "low IQ" the most?

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Houthis report another strike on Sanaa's airport, accusing Saudi Arabia

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen accuse Saudi Arabia of striking the rebel-held airport in Sanaa. This accusation comes amid escalating clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces.

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Zelenskyy urges Trump to endorse 'energy ceasefire' with Russia

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It's taking longer to find a new job after losing one

People who lose their jobs in this economy are taking longer to find new work. Nearly four in ten people exhaust their unemployment benefits before they land a new job.

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Left in the Dust: How a Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant Took Over a Detroit Community

After a Moroun-owned company erected a concrete plant in a quiet neighborhood with the aid of the city, residents began battling clouds of dust and other problems. They say local and state officials h...

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Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’

Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructure * US politics – live updates Donald Trump has announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, apparently without consulting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the deal to stop long-range attacks was “news to me”. In a social media post, the US president claimed the two sides had reached an agreement. “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” he wrote on Truth Social. Continue reading...

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Kyiv Pushes Back On Trump’s Call For A New Ukrainian President As Drones Hit Russian Data Hub

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Reshaped civil rights mission at Justice Department transforms its work, workforce

Harmeet Dhillon has pushed out hundreds of longtime attorneys, replaced many with inexperienced ideological allies, and used the division's enforcement powers to pursue the president's agenda.

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Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads

A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message.

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Justice Department investigates TV networks, citing possible anti-trust violations

The move escalates Trump's fight with the press amid court battle over barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House.

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Pentagon Again Increases Number of U.S. Casualties in Iran War

In an unannounced change, the Defense Department is now acknowledging troops who died or were wounded in support roles.

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Drone attack shuts down Yandex data centre in Russia's Vladimir – videos, photo

Yandex has said its data centre in Vladimir shut down after a drone attack, causing a major cloud outage; the governor confirmed a fire, no injuries.

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Trump says Russia and Ukraine reach ‘energy ceasefire’ but gives no details

U.S. President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an "energy ceasefire," though details are unclear.

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Texans coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters Sunday that the team had acquired wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals.

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CNBC Daily Open: Will America open another front in the Middle East? Trump is considering

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Woman dies after alleged assault in trouble-stricken NT community

Detectives are travelling to the isolated community of Alpurrurulam in the remote Northern Territory, near the Queensland border, after a woman’s suspicious death.

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As rising waters flood homes and temples, villagers protest India's $87 billion river-linking project

Standing knee-deep in the Ken River, with mud smeared on her face to symbolize a connection to land her family has farmed for more than a century, Bitti Bai Kondar is among hundreds of tribal residen...

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Heavy surf, red-tagged homes, a battered boardwalk: Long Beach confronts costly climate reality

Long Beach is working to secure its historic boardwalk and protective bulkhead, putting up sandbags and rebuilding the berm to stop water intrusion.

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NFL roundup: Jaguars stun Eagles in final seconds in London

Cam Little made the second of two field goals in the final eight seconds, giving the Jacksonville Jaguars a dramatic 19-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in London.

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Federal judge orders pro-Trump TV ads funded by taxpayers off air immediately

In an earlier filing, the administration said it had planned to stop ad purchases Sunday.

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Houthi strike on Riyadh airport kills one, injures 11 in second attack in two days

A fresh Houthi strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing a Pakistani resident and wounding 11, Saudi authorities said. The attack followed a strike that killed at least 12 people and halted airport operations on Saturday. The Iran-backed group threatened further attacks on Saudi Arabia’s transit hubs.

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Hickenlooper and Baisley clash over Trump, fuel prices and Social Security in US Senate debate

Hickenlooper presented himself as the candidate who could push back against President Donald Trump. Baisley said he would be able to get Trump officials to listen to concerns.

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What we talk about when we talk about US strategic ‘credibility’ – from Vietnam to Iran

‘Credibility is on the line’ has long been a refrain guiding U.S. foreign policy.

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Hurricane Simon hits Mexico’s Pacific coast

he hurricane's center swirled parallel to the coast, closing in on the Puerto Vallarta area, where its most damaging winds and rain were expected to hit around midnight and continue through Monday mor...

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How Heisman winner, Raiders' No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza fared in NFL debut

Fernando Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner who led the Indiana Hoosiers to a national championship, made his NFL debut Sunday.

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Ceuta or Sebta? Why one city has two names and a disputed status

Felipe VI's first visit to Ceuta and Melilla as king brings Spain's territorial dispute with Morocco back into focus.

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Why China is importing a record amount of gold — and what it means for prices

Beijing’s push to diversify away from the dollar and Chinese households’ search for a safe place to put their savings has fueled China’s record gold buying.

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Powerful Storm Surge Pounds Beach Homes in Southern California

Waves from Post-Tropical Storm Rachel crashed into beachfront homes in Long Beach, Calif. over the weekend, prompting evacuations.

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Shares cautious in Asia as earnings loom, oil slips

Asian share markets got off to a cautious start on Monday as earnings season loomed as a challenge to sky-high tech valuations, while oil was choppy after strikes on shipping and airports in the Gulf.

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Opinion | The Racist Tinge to These A.I. Literary Scandals

The recent scandals around A.I. in fiction seem driven less by questions of literary merit than by the workings of anti-woke vigilante activists.

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Chile's Codelco reports mudslide at El Teniente mine; three workers affected

Chile's state-owned copper miner Codelco said on Sunday a mudslide had occurred at its El Teniente ‌mine, adding that one of the three workers affected by the incident had been rescued and efforts were underway to reach the two others.

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The Beach Boys’ Mike Love returns to the stage despite ‘facing serious health challenges’

The 85-year-old was helped on stage by actor John Stamos, who shared an emotional message about his ‘musical hero and mentor’ After months of cancelled comeback tours, the Beach Boys have played their first public show since July – with co-founder and frontman Mike Love joining the band on stage in Cincinnati, Ohio, despite “facing serious health challenges”. Love was helped on to the stage by his son Christian Love and the actor and band member John Stamos, who told the audience at PNC Pavilion on Saturday night that Love has “been going through some health issues … but he would not miss tonight”. Continue reading...

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Judge orders immediate halt to taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads

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Judge orders Trump admin to stop airing challenged government-funded ads immediately

The ads have been criticized as government propaganda and as aimed at influencing the outcome of the midterm election, which will determine control of Congress.

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UK finance minister to call for big economies to get borrowing under control at IMF

British finance minister John Healey will stress the importance of budget discipline and improving resilience to geopolitical shocks when he meets his foreign counterparts on his first trip to ‌the International Monetary Fund's annual meetings this week.

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What is tax relief? IRS programs, credits and payment options

Looking for tax relief? Learn how tax credits, deductions, payment plans and other IRS programs can help reduce or manage your tax burden.

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49ers outlast Seahawks in wild, turnover-filled road victory to improve to 5-0

The San Francisco 49ers got revenge on the Seahawks for two crushing defeats that ended their 2025 season by edging the defending champs 32-29 on Sunday in Seattle.

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