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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 Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation

An FBI anti-corruption team launched an investigation into whether South Carolina’s most powerful members of Congress were involved in a bribery scheme, ProPublica found. After Trump gutted the FBI an...

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Brazil court gives Meta 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro

Lula's campaign has alleged that the US tech giant is suppressing the incumbent president's online content. His party has filed complaints with the Organization of American States and the United Nations.

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Zelensky appeals to US lawmakers for answers as White House turns on Kyiv

"We want to understand what is happening, why it's happening, and where all this is heading," Zelensky told a bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives.

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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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Trump Tries to Ban Jack Smith Testimony as BBC Lawsuit Implodes

The BBC has subpoenaed Jack Smith as part of Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the media company.

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Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity

Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity.

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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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On This Nearly Deserted Alaska Island, You Pay to Keep Hundreds of Empty Buildings Wired for Internet

U.S. phone customers pay more than $340,000 a year for an Anchorage company to keep homes and buildings on Alaska’s Adak Island wired for obsolete internet service. All but a few of them sit empty.

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Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab death

US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.

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Voters in Oil-Rich Alberta Reject Leaving Canada

Residents of the province were asked if they wish to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that left both sides unhappy.

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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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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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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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Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds

In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined.

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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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Exclusive: FEMA chief tells states to prepare to handle disasters on their own

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Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course

The Trump administration wants to turn a historic public golf course into championship links. Despite a judge's order, hundreds of trees were cut down to make way for the renovation.

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'Help me!' Video of ICE violently detaining man who says he's U.S. citizen sparks outrage

A video of a Long Beach resident screaming that his arm is broken and begging for help as he is pinned to the ground by immigration agents has sparked outrage in the community.

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U.S. must put pressure on Russia so Putin ends the war, Ukrainian official says

As Ukraine and Russia trade attacks, President Trump has exempted Russia from sanctions, widening his rift with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. To discuss the latest developments, Geoff Bennett spoke w...

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Trump administration holds up Patriot missiles for Ukraine

Delays in approving transfers from partner countries coincide with a worsening rupture between President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.

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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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DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate

The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal government says are "likely noncitizens."

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Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity

The results delivered a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats.

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Trump’s approval ratings plummet: what that means for the US midterms

Sitting presidents usually see a dip in approval ratings before midterms, but Trump's ratings are at a historic low.

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Trump Suggests Huge Potential Payouts For Americans Reporting Fraud: Here’s What We Know

The president said people who report fraud successfully could receive 1% commissions on whatever fraud is uncovered.

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Telesat creditors put forward new proposal as debt repayment deadline draws closer, source says

Plan would repay lenders through a $1.7-billion equity rights offering and a $1.5-billion loan

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An elusive group targets Klobuchar as election nears

Mailers have targeted DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s record on police accountability and Israel. Who is paying for them remains unclear.

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Birth centers are linked to better health outcomes, research shows, but 10 states have none • Kansas Reflector

Birth centers are an option for those with low-risk pregnancies and are correlated with more positive health outcomes, but 10 states — including Kansas — have no birth centers at all.

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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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Green Party Voter Guide for November 3, 2026

The “GPAC” is one of the few County Councils that produce a Voter Guide for each election. We mail about 5,000 to Green households, and distribute another 10,000 through cafes, BART stations, libraries and other locations. Please read this and pass it along to other interested voters. Feel free to copy our “Voter Card” to distribute it as well.

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US regulators certify Boeing 737 Max 10 after years of delay

The US Federal Aviation Administration has given final approval for the 737-10, the largest model in Boeing's best-selling Max family. The certification comes more than five years after the narrowbody jet's maiden flight, and marks an important step for the planemaker that's been trying to regain ground following a safety and management crisis. Plus, the French government has offered all businesses affected by the recent riots a interest-free loan of up to 50,000 euros.

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Egypt involvement in Yemen 'may actually weaken Cairo's regional role', expert says

Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Dr May Darwich, Associate Professor in International Relations of the Middle East at the University of Birmingham. She explains that "this kind of military operation does not really have any objectives or exit strategy so at the moment this might actually weaken Egypt's regional role".

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Aeromexico says fresh US routes to be unveiled next week

Aeromexico will likely unveil a first batch of new US routes as soon as next week, Chief Executive Andres Conesa said on ‌Tuesday, offering the clearest sign yet that Mexico's flagship carrier is moving quickly to capitalize on Washington's decision to lift restrictions on flights from Mexico City.

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Two out of five Americans regularly get their news on Facebook

Despite what my Facebook feed looks like, the platform's not just for AI fruit videos and birthday posts. According to data from the Pew Research Center published Monday, 40% of adults in the United…

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U.K. police rearrest two men in suspected Iranian plot on air base

The suspects were arrested “on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service,” over an alleged Iranian plan to target a base used by U.S. bombers.

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Buzz of the Week: Do you feel like you have a political home in Utah?

Republican, Democrat, Democratic Socialist, Libertarian, Independent, something else entirely — do you feel like you have a political home in Utah? Let us know what you think.

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Mystery Flyers Sow Mass Confusion Ahead of Texas Election

A flyer from a nonexistent trans rights group is showing up in voters’ mailboxes, fueling right-wing hysteria.

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USDA offering $8B in farmer relief payments | Arkansas Advocate

Farmers will be eligible to receive one-time payments from USDA to provide relief for high fuel and input costs.

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Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer

Iran has not received a response from Saudi Arabia or Yemen's Houthis ‌to its offer to help broker talks to end the fighting between them, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in a television interview aired on Tuesday.

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Joel Kaplan to step down as Meta global affairs chief

Republican political operative is a key adviser to CEO Mark Zuckerberg

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Mahmoud Khalil asks Supreme Court to let U.S. judges quickly reverse immigration detentions

Immigration authorities detained Khalil, a lawful permanent U.S. resident, last year because of his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University in 2024.

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Anti-Defamation League Under Fire For Condemning Trump's Slur Without Naming Him

The group never mentioned that it was the president who used the term, which is rooted in a longstanding antisemitic stereotype.

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Musk Says SpaceX, Tesla Have Formed Committees to Explore Merger

Elon Musk said SpaceX and Tesla Inc. have formed special committees to explore a potential merger, a preliminary step toward what would rank as the largest corporate tie-up of all time.

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Investment summit: German government strikes AI deal with Nvidia

At the "Invest in Germany" summit in Berlin, the federal government, despite early negative headlines, secured a partnership with AI firm Nvidia and new investment from Amazon.

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Boston is getting a new cancer hospital. Here’s what Dana-Farber's $1.7B project means for patients

Dana-Farber’s new 10-story hospital will be at the former site of the Joslin Diabetes Center and connect to Beth Israel Deaconess and Dana-Farber’s outpatient clinics in the Longwood Medical Area.

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Qatar is ramping up liquefied natural gas exports as prices surge

At least 20 shipments have passed through the Strait of Hormuz to other destinations since early September, with one tanker now sailing toward Poland.

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You Can See Everything mania lifts viewership for The Dropout by 186%

The hit Elizabeth Holmes documentary led to increased interest in both the award-winning narrative series on Hulu as well as Bad Blood, the 2018 book on the scandal Secrets, lies and a shock A-list cameo: how You Can See Everything became the film of the year ‘You can’t make this stuff up’: why we remain fascinated by Elizabeth Holmes Interest in Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos fraud scandal has skyrocketed amid buzz for You Can See Everything, the record-breaking documentary on the disgraced former CEO. Viewership for The Dropout, the 2022 Hulu series starring Amanda Seyfried as Holmes, surged by 186% in September compared with the month prior, according to Variety, following the announcement on 6 September of the previously secret film’

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‘Canada is the best.’ Kinew applauds separatists’ failure in Alberta

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew threw both hands in the air Tuesday, celebrating Albertans’ rejection of separation from Canada in a referendum one day earlier.

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US FDA approves GSK's hepatitis B drug, offering patients chance to stop long-term treatment

The US FDA said on Tuesday it had approved British drugmaker GSK's hepatitis B drug Hibsago, allowing patients with the liver infection a way to keep the virus under ‌control after stopping treatment.

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