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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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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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She Was in Labor at a Florida Hospital. Then She Was in Zoom Court for Refusing a C-Section.

A virtual court hearing from a pregnant mother’s hospital bed shows what forced medical treatment can look like.

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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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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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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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Starshield operations restored to speeds of more than 400 km/h, Ukraine's Defense Ministry says

"We record a speed of more than 400 kilometers per hour, the connection is stable," the ministry said.

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250,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees

The rally comes amid a political row over the sustainability of Spain's pension scheme and the cost of living, ahead of a parliamentary election next month.

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‘Eagle’s Nest,’ Nazi-Era Guesthouse in German Alps, Is Gutted by Fire

The police said on Saturday that the structure, a tourist attraction for decades, was probably not salvageable. A man was arrested in connection with the blaze.

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How EU ships are still able to carry Trump's Russian diesel despite so many sanctions

A ship called the Agioi Fanendes, which had just left Russia's Baltic Sea port of Primorsk, was carrying 40,000 metric tons to New York and had been traveling westwards through the Baltic Sea ever sin...

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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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New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more

Critics decry Trump administration rule that lets hunters lure bears with human foods on federal lands in Alaska

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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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DOJ is suing to decertify Alaska's Senate race—but only if Republicans lose

Trump personally ordered the lawsuit, he announced Friday.

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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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Additional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreak

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,588 cases across the country, more than double the tally in 2025 Federal health authorities reported an additional 178 cases of measles in the US this week, as the vaccine-preventable illness continues to sicken people across at least 43 outbreaks. The new data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) comes as experts criticize the agency for lack of transparency, and as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr takes steps to further upend US vaccine infrastructure. Continue reading...

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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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Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say

The Trump administration has suggested that state prosecutors don’t have jurisdiction to investigate federal officers, while Minnesota officials have said they don’t trust the federal government to in...

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Blaze engulfs Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ mountain retreat in Bavaria

About 200 firefighters deployed to tackle the blaze at former Nazi retreat in a remote part of southern Germany German police said Saturday they had detained a suspect after a fire at Adolf Hitler’s former mountain retreat, known as the Eagle’s Nest, in the state of Bavaria. About 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze at the Nazi dictator’s remote and difficult-to-access Kehlsteinhaus residence, on the peak of Obersalzberg in southern Germany. Continue reading...

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45-Year-Old Republican Candidate Sued by His Own Parents

Derek Wulf, a 45-year-old man with a wife and two children, owes his parents rent.

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Ilhan Omar’s fundraising spikes after federal raid on her home

The Minnesota Democrat took in more than $1.5 million on the day of and day after the Oct. 12 search.

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U.S. birth rate drops to record low, but older women are having more babies

The U.S. birth rate fell to its lowest level ever recorded, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The drop would have been greater, but women over age 30 are having more children.

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In U.S. Gas Talks With Kremlin, Hidden Financing for Alaska Project Emerges

Interviews and documents show a Russian energy giant secretly funded a U.S. firm. The deal has been discussed in talks to end the war in Ukraine.

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Man suspected of setting fire to Limoges City Hall indicted for attempted murder of police officers

The first two suspects arrested in this investigation were charged on Friday. One of them, a 34-year-old man, is suspected of throwing a trash can containing burning objects into the city hall, sparking the fire.

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White House Weighing Mass Pardons For Junior Staffers: Report

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A record number of women are running for state legislatures this year • Kansas Reflector

A record number of women are running for state legislative seats this November, more than two-thirds of whom are Democrats.

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How helping someone buy drugs can send you to prison for 20 years

State and federal prosecutors responded to fentanyl overdoses by treating accidents as homicides.

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Mourinho looks to halt Barcelona’s run as El Clasico rivalry resumes

Bragging rights are up for grabs in Sunday's El Clasico between La Liga leaders Barcelona and third-placed Real Madrid.

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Trump says he may move White House press corps to new location

Trump’s remarks come amid a fractious moment between the US president and the journalists who cover him.

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Trump Rejects Disastrous Polls: 'I Don't Believe I Could Be Beaten By Anybody'

The president dismissed a comprehensive new poll average showing his approval rating at 38.8% — and then came up with his own number.

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What's going on with Dan Sullivan and Dan Sullivan? The Alaska Senate litigation, explained

One of them is a Republican senator and ally of the president. The other is a retired schoolteacher whom Republicans accuse of being a Democratic plant to siphon away votes.

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One key midterms race in all 50 states and why they matter

These are the midterm races to watch in each state, from Alabama to Wyoming.

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A sweet breakfast of mamounieh in Syria invites stories from fellow diners

A breakfast pudding in the ancient city of Aleppo, Syria, evokes memories both sweet and bitter.

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Albanian police fire tear gas as anti-government student protests turn violent

Albanian riot police used tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets to disperse protesters who threw rocks at officers and started a fire ‌at the door of the agriculture ministry in the capital, Tirana, on Saturday.

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See how gasoline and diesel prices are changing nationwide and what drivers are paying at the pump in their area

Track the latest prices at the pump in your area and nationwide.

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See the Districts That Will Determine House Control in the Midterms (Gift Article)

The House map looks far different from how it appeared just months ago, with deep-red seats coming into play. Here are the main types of districts that will decide which party comes out on top.

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DNI chief warns of heightened Iranian threats in letter to Rubio

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Strictly Come Dancing week five – live

Blondie, Olivia Rodrigo and Måneskin are on the playlist tonight. But whose performance will wow the judges – and who will stumble into trouble? There are several doublings-up of dance styles tonight. Lacey Turner and Graeme Hall tackle the tango, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Lawrence Robb are doing jives, with Cach Mercer and Will Best both on cha-cha duty. Should bring an extra competitive edge. We will also be treated to a Couple’s Choice by Tabby Stoecker and, excitingly, Strictly’s first ever all-female Argentine tango from Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu. An historic moment to savour. A mere 15 minutes until the sparkly curtain comes up… Craig Revel Horwood gives a one-word critique, eg “Fab-u-lous” or “Love” Mention of next week’s Halloween special accompanied by thunderclap/wolf howl/eerie green lighting Cute child or aged grandparent trotted out heartstring-tugging VT Shirley and Anton stand up to do a joint demo time of ballroom had Tango criticised for “too much rise and fall, this dance needs to fly flat” Reveal of which judge gets tomorrow’s casting vote is greeted with a half-hearted “Ooooh!” Over-elaborate food-based metaphor from Motsi Mabuse or Vito Coppola Couple marked down for “flapping arms”, “spatulistic hands” or “lack of straight leg action” Judges at total loss as to how to critique or score a Couple’s Choice routine, so make it up as they go along Johannes Radebe calls someone “darling”, “babe” or even “mummy” Continue reading...

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Valkyries change lineup before Finals Game 4, hoping Hayes, Charles provide a spark

With Angel Reese dominating and the Atlanta Dream leading the series 2-1, the Golden State Valkyries moved veteran Tiffany Hayes and Kaila Charles into the starting lineup for Game 4.

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AOC can draw a crowd. The midterms will test whether her politics can win before 2028

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is drawing big crowds as she campaigns for progressive Democrats before the Nov. 3 election.

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Katie Miller Afraid Dems Will Go After Federal Crimes In Trump Administration If Elected

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Six Flags says it will install seat belts on Georgia roller coaster after rider's death

The theme park operator announced the extra safeguard after 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died after being ejected from his seat on the Goliath coaster.

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NFL shutters Paris fan experience as protests overshadow first France game

The NFL has closed fan attractions in Paris amid security concerns and planned protests ahead of Sunday’s historic Saints-Steelers game at Stade de France

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Kentucky Court of Appeals hears latest arguments in Kinship Care dispute • Kentucky Lantern

Kentucky’s auditor asked the Court of Appeals to send her lawsuit against the Beshear administration back to Franklin Circuit Court.

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‘Our Situation Now Is That We Have To Do More With Fewer Resources’

Happy weekend! Here are the top stories on the world’s most pressing health and environmental disparities. Warmly, Laasya Shekhar Managing Editor 🌳 NEW: Without USAID, Guatemala's Maya Reserve Must…

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The FBI is looking at potentially adding an economic espionage charge against Abdulrahman Alfozan, the former OpenAI engineer who faces wiretapping allegations that he bugged a restricted conference room

Engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan was accused of bugging a restricted conference room at the company’s offices.

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Why MAHA support for MAGA isn’t guaranteed for midterm elections

RFK Jr. supporters, who helped power President Trump to the White House, are disillusioned with progress on the movement’s priorities.

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Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford has a slew of questionable supporters

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