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The Story of One Mississippi County Shows How Private Schools Are Exacerbating Segregation

A new ProPublica analysis shows a stark pattern across states in the Deep South: Alongside majority-Black public school districts, a separate web of private academies are filled almost entirely with w...

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No one's owning up to throttling Ukraine's military Starlink, and that's telling

Nearly 48 hours after Ukraine's Starshield terminals started mysteriously malfunctioning, nobody in Washington, nor at SpaceX, has taken responsibility for the apparent decision to hobble Ukrainian mi...

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Breaking: Starlink service in Ukraine 'restored,' Defense Ministry source says

SpaceX, the owner of Starlink, implemented speed restrictions on Oct. 14 without warning.

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'Fishing, Family, Freedom': In Alaska, Democrats highlight salmon scarcity in hopes of flipping a Senate seat

In the vast American state where fishing remains a vital resource, the sharp rise in fuel prices could also jeopardize the reelection bid of Republican candidate Dan Sullivan on November 3. Mary Peltola, the Democratic candidate and daughter of a Yup'ik Indigenous woman, benefits from her strong local roots.

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ICE Agents Who Rammed a Worker in Houston Were Chasing a Dead Man, Family Says

ICE agents rammed a man during a pursuit in Houston, leaving him with a shattered leg. But a bulletin of the target shows a man who died in 2017, his daughter said.

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Trump Says the Border Is Secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Keeps Declaring an Emergency.

Since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott first declared an emergency at the border in 2021, he’s renewed or amended the proclamation at least 69 times. The proclamation has greatly expanded his powers without goi...

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UK to resupply Ukraine with more Storm Shadow missiles to strike Russia, Bloomberg reports

In a meeting in London on Oct. 14, President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed on a new shipment of missiles, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. N...

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In Ecuador, fishermen are the collateral victims of American bombs

Under the pretext of waging a 'war' against 'narco-terrorists,' the US has targeted longline fishing vessels off the coast of the Andean country. Eight fishermen remain missing, and Washington has claimed responsibility for the deaths of 238 men in the Pacific and the Caribbean since late 2025. Human rights advocates have condemned what they call 'illegal killings.'

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Frustrated by Losses in the Courts, Missouri Republicans Want to Change How Top Judges Are Selected

For 86 years, Missouri has held on to a nonpartisan system of selecting its top judges. But after the state Supreme Court overruled the GOP’s redistricting push, some Republican lawmakers are calling...

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Byron Donalds is pro data centers. So is his stock portfolio.

The Republican candidate for Florida governor is bucking the trend opposing these facilities.

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G7 countries pledge $2.5 billion to fight food insecurity

In announcing the pledge, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said the World Bank identified 44 countries that may face food insecurity, notably due to fertiliser supply issues linked to energy price hikes after the US war on Iran.

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Inside the latest pursuit of Ilhan Omar

The latest probe alleges the Minnesota lawmaker committed fraud on her citizenship application as a teenager.

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Police say at least 2 were hospitalized after shooting at elementary school, and the shooter is dead

Two people were hospitalized Thursday following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and the shooter is dead, authorities say.

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Israeli firm’s digital ads enabling installation of ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say

Discover-Tech’s Controlium software lets clients mass-profile internet users then covertly hack targets, say researchers at University of Toronto An Israeli advertising agency has been serving millions of online adverts that allow “zero-click” spyware to be used against targets, researchers at a Canadian university have said. Citizen Lab, a digital investigations research unit at the University of Toronto, said it believed dozens of devices at the Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera had been compromised by spyware delivered through ads run by Discover-Tech, which describes itself as a specialised digital advertising agency. Continue reading...

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Katie Zacharia Admits Failing Bar, but Defends Calling Herself a Lawyer

In an interview with a right-wing influencer, the new White House press secretary also described the harried process that led to her hiring.

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Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982

Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

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Bloomberg: UK provides Ukraine with additional long-range Storm Shadow missiles

The UK is sending Ukraine more long-range Storm Shadow missiles to disrupt Russian military operations targeting civilian infrastructure before winter.

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For some Christians, Hegseth's plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate

Defense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier.

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FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back

FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Florida estate are suing to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of “political retribution.”

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Grace Hopper Confab’s Sudden Cancellation Raises Alarm for Women in Tech

The cancellation of this year’s Grace Hopper Celebration, one of the largest gatherings of women in technology, is the latest example of how the retreat from diversity initiatives is reshaping opportunities for women in tech.

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Why Is Tech Billionaire Marc Andreessen So Mad?

The prominent investor has said the Biden administration pushed him to the political right, but sources say his grievances don’t always match reality.

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Multiple people injured and shooter is killed in active shooter scene at Oregon elementary school, police say | CNN

Multiple people were injured, including children, and a shooter is dead after an active shooter situation at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, according to police.

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America's billionaire capital is poised to gut public transit

Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area are split on a measure to rescue local transit. Disabled and low-income residents' mobility is on the line.

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America's historic preservation law is in peril, advocates say. Here's what's at stake

Congress and a federal agency are threatening to weaken the country's historic preservation law, fueling a backlash that critics say is as fiery as the one that led to the law's creation 60 years ago.

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Secret documents reveal donors behind $330 million for Trump’s ballroom

The records offer a panoramic view of a fundraising campaign that is extraordinary for its size and opacity.

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China's super-rich scramble to exit offshore trusts, raise cash as taxman knocks

Some of China's richest people are winding down their offshore trusts, selling shares, and even switching nationality as a deadline looms to declare income booked overseas, say wealth advisers, lawyers and others familiar with the matter.

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Pennsylvania man who killed family had controlled their movements and finances: police

Police say a Pennsylvania gunman who killed several family members had strictly controlled their finances and interactions with others.

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Trump Muses on Future Iran Strike With ‘Mother of All Bombs’

President Donald Trump declined to rule out using a weapon known as the “Mother of all Bombs” on Iran after the US midterm elections.

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The secret fight around financial flows

Quicker responses to trade challenges mean companies can free up capital

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US business leaders are waking up to the perils of plutopopulism

Companies wanted a president who would cut taxes and rules, they got one who has blown holes in free trade and global alliances

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San Pablo man killed, two CHP officers injured in related freeway wrecks in Solano County

A 19-year-old died and two California Highway Patrol officers were injured in two related wrecks on Interstate 80 near Air Base Parkway in Fairfield, authorities said.

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Teacher, three children dead in US primary school shooting - everything to know

Five people, including the suspected shooter and three children aged five, eight and 11, were killed during the attack in Oregon

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Young people to get less cash but more job support under Milburn welfare plan

Former Labour cabinet minister is finalising review into the million young people not in education, employment or training

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What is the point of Ifac if the Coalition just ignores its warnings?

Some say that without Ifac’s critiques of budgetary policy, there would probably be higher spending growth and more tax cuts by Government

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Canary Wharf developer George Iacobescu overseeing new London skyscraper

‘The man who built Canary Wharf’ working with insurer AmTrust on plans for a 70-storey City office tower

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Waterford murders provoke blood-boiling exchanges on Liveline

Radio: Kieran Cuddihy calls out cocaine-use hypocrisy after the fatal arson attack, while Claire Byrne pursues signature themes

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Ambani's Reliance welcomes Starlink competition in first response to Musk

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries said it welcomed competition from Elon Musk's ‌Starlink in India's satellite internet market, its first public response to a week of attacks by Musk, days before its ⁠Jio Platforms unit opens a record $108 billion IPO.

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Number of cloned number plates on UK roads at record high, data shows

More than 11,400 drivers last year were fined for offences they did not recognise as RAC says system needs reform The number of reported “cloned” vehicles involved in offences on UK roads has reached a record high, official data shows. More than 11,400 drivers contacted the DVLA last year after being issued with fines for offences they said they did not recognise or accept responsibility for – most of which are believed to be down to cloning, where a number plate is copied fraudulently on similar vehicles to avoid enforcement cameras. Continue reading...

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Future of western security is at stake in Yemen civil war, says country’s former PM

Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed says Iran-backed militia’s use of drones represents ‘new era of radical terrorism’ The future of western security is being fought out in the mountains and hills surrounding the south-western Yemeni city of Taiz, the country’s former prime minster has said. Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed, now an adviser to Yemen’s president, said it would be catastrophic if the city fell to the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, since control of the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait in the Red Sea and the road to Aden – the site of the UN-recognised government – would be lost. Continue reading...

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French police accused over war-like injuries to teenagers in school protests

Four children allegedly ‘mutilated’ by explosive weapons and lawyers say unprecedented number held in custody French lawyers and rights groups have said that several teenagers have suffered war-like injuries from police weapons used during school protests, and an unprecedented number of children have been held in police custody, some of whom reported being hit or racially insulted. France is in the fourth week of its biggest youth protest movement in decades, during which hundreds of high schools across the country have been blockaded as students demand the replacement of absent teachers and repairs to decrepit buildings. Continue reading...

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UK government courted UBS over London HQ move

Rachel Reeves pitched the City as alternative home for Swiss bank, which is weighing its options amid new capital proposals

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Breaking: Emergency services rush to NSW racecourse after light plane crash

A light plane has crashed in the NSW Upper Hunter.

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Tesla's flying Roadster is a weapon in the talent wars

Elon Musk unveiled the next Tesla Roadster. It's gymnastics routine could bring in some sales -- but it's recruiting message might be more important.

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How Trump’s America fell in love with UFC

For politicians, celebrities and tycoons, the brutal Ultimate Fighting Championship has become a vote-winner and money-spinner like no other

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Bend reels after school shooting leaves 3 children, teacher dead

The suspected shooter was killed at the scene. Hundreds of people gathered to share songs and prayer at a vigil in Drake Park hours after Thursday’s shooting.

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Jets salvage point in Chicago

Best they could manage on a dreary day in Windy City

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Fed's Warsh says AI path will be 'very bumpy' but ultimately 'very good' for wealth

Warsh said he's optimistic that AI will make economies that use it well more productive and wealthier, warning the road there will be "very bumpy."

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Fed's Warsh gives no hint on October policy decision

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Friday said he does ‌not "prejudge" interest-rate decisions, giving no preview of whether the central bank will hike or, as markets expect, ⁠hold short-term rates steady at its upcoming October 27-28 meeting.

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Bagley Cartoon: Beast of Biden

Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: Beast of Biden

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Why Halloween pumpkins are smaller this year, and three viral hacks to carve them

Get your hammer, your whisk and your biscuit cutters ready before you embark on this year’s pumpkin adventures

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