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Israeli settlers attack European delegation convoy in West Bank, beat French mayor

Israeli settlers have attacked a convoy carrying a European delegation in the occupied West Bank and beat up a French mayor, witnesses said Saturday.

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Flames, explosions reported amid large Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg

Eyewitness footage taken by St. Petersburg residents show what appears to be Ukrainian drones flying through the air and the city's air defense systems at work.

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Barns, Go-Karts and Strip Malls: The Wild West of Private Schools That Collect Taxpayer Dollars

As private schools proliferate, states are choosing a hands-off approach to regulating them. The backgrounds of school founders — sometimes with criminal histories — often don’t matter

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No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we know

The coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout. Organizers say Saturday's events are a nonpartisan effort to get people to the polls.

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'Planned operation' — Zelensky confirms Ukraine's Starlink access not fully restored

Zelensky called the restrictions a "planned operation" targeting Ukraine, noting that Starlink speed limits remain in effect in Ukraine but not in EU countries.

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She Says Doctors Ignored Her Concerns About Her Pregnancy. For Many Black Women, It’s a Familiar Story.

Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth. Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a B...

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'Putin feels joy' — Zelensky calls Trump's waiving of key Russia sanctions 'wrong'

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on oct. 17 U.S. President Donald Trump was "wrong" to further "block" sanctions against Russia, while expressing hope that he would do "everything possible" to stop t...

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US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute over 'act of terror' against American photographer

Heidi Levine had been covering Palestinians' annual harvest of olives, which has been repeatedly disrupted by Israeli settlers. Settlers beat her and stole her passport, telephone, wallet and equipment, according to witnesses. She was taken to the hospital with broken vertebrae, and is now in moderate condition.

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Heat pumps and insulation would cut UK living costs more than new oilfields, study suggests

Warm homes plan would create 50,000 jobs, compared with about 1,100 for Rosebank oilfield, thinktank finds

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How a retired Navajo Nation doctor earned a MacArthur genius grant for public art

Chip Thomas, a retired physician on the Navajo Reservation, is well known for his large photograhpic murals. Now, he's been recognized with a MacArthur "genius" grant.

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Smiling pope returns to Vatican after cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV's discharge on Saturday, four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery, ended a stretch of uncertainty that shook the Vatican and the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, less than two years into the Chicago-born pope's papacy.

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The fund used to defend President Trump in numerous cases is nearly $2M in debt

The Save America PAC has been used to fund Trump’s defense team in his hush money trial and his classified documents case

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Trump’s Most Devoted Fans Forgave Him Everything. Then Came Epstein.

“We didn’t vote for the Epstein List to be covered up. We voted for Trump to arrest them."

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Canada's prime minister says 'serious incident' caused a major fire at a military base in Alberta

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that a "serious incident" has caused a major fire at a military base in Alberta.

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Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite ‘ceasefire'

Attacks hit several areas as UNICEF reports more than 340 children killed since 'ceasefire' began a year ago.

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Romania shoots down two drones over the Black Sea

The drones were shot down by F-16 fighter jets some 20 kilometers southeast of the town of Sulina.

lemonde.fr638 pts16h agodiscuss

How do you pull over a flying Tesla?

The regulatory ramifications of Elon Musk's latest publicity stunt.

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Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.

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Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia's Vladimir Putin...

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Santa Fe, Las Cruces No Kings events focus on early voting • Source New Mexico

No Kings events on Saturday in Santa Fe and Las Cruces focused on early voting ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections.

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Army finalizes plans to return Confederate statue to Arlington National Cemetery

The Confederate Memorial was removed from the military burial grounds in 2023.

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Charleston No Kings organizers ask crowd to vote early in West Virginia • West Virginia Watch

Organizers of the No Kings rally in Charleston, West Virginia, had a simple message Saturday for the crowd who showed up to the state Capitol: vote early. The general election is Nov. 3 in West…

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Rioters loot stores, set fires in central Milan during cost-of-living protest

Rioters have clashed with police, looted stores and set fires in Milan’s main square in a protest against wars and rising living costs.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s lawyers say authorities ignored judge’s restrictions on home search

In a letter obtained by The Washington Post, attorneys for the Minnesota Democrat condemned a Justice Department inquiry into her immigration history as a politically motivated attack.

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New Round of ‘No Kings’ Rallies Focuses on Getting Out the Vote

With midterm elections approaching, organizers of the demonstrations known for their anti-Trump sentiment are urging people to vote early.

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Irish solo sailor Pat Lawless has been forced to retire from the Golden Globe Race.

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Mayor Karen Bass is a big booster of the '28 Summer Olympics in L.A.; challenger Nithya Raman? Not so much.

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With an ad aimed at Trump, this Republican exposed GOP angst about Latino voters

Rep. María Elvira Salazar filmed an ad warning the president that he's "gone too far" on immigration. It reflected concern among some Republicans that their gains with Latino voters could be at risk.

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Accenture looks to sell Chinese operations for up to $1.5bn

Shares in world’s largest IT consultancy have fluctuated in recent months over questions about the impact of AI

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Trump’s losing battle with green energy

The Iran war and AI boom are strengthening the case for clean power, despite the president’s efforts to curb it

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1 Killed, 5 Injured in Ukrainian Drone Attack on St. Petersburg, Governor Says - The Moscow Times

One person was killed and five injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on St.

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These Cushy Sneakers Feel Like Hokas Without The Price Tag, According To Reviewers

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If Heavy Equipment Is Keeping You From Weight Training, This Tiny Tool Solves All Your Problems

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Incoming Democrats Avoid ‘Impeach The Motherf**ker’ Rhetoric

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Vietnam signs free-trade pact with European countries including Norway, Switzerland

Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein have signed a free-trade agreement with ‌Vietnam, the governments of Norway and Vietnam announced on Sunday.

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Ina Garten Shares Her Secret to Perfect Scrambled Eggs

The cook, author and TV personality shows us her New York apartment, which doubles as the set of her new podcast, and shares why even she opts for store-bought cheesecake sometimes

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World Bank says ‘small AI’ could transform developing countries

Bank’s chief knowledge officer says the tech could speed up economic development from centuries to decades The World Bank is urging developing countries to kickstart the creation of “small AI” models, which can run on a mobile phone with low connectivity, to reap the full benefits of artificial intelligence. While Silicon Valley big tech firms are focused on ever more sophisticated consumer products, Paschal Donohoe, the World Bank’s chief knowledge officer, said AI could also accelerate development for emerging economies – but only if it was adapted to local needs. Continue reading...

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If Trump fells 430 trees in the middle of a golf course, do they make a sound?

In attempting to turn a public space in DC into an enclave for elites, Trump is moving the US capital closer to Graceland

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Andrew Left wants his fraud conviction tossed after witness gets caught up in insider trading probe

A witness who testified against Andrew Left has become involved in an insider trading probe, a new twist in the short-seller's fraud conviction.

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Pope Leo has appeared in public to a lead a prayer in Vatican City, a day after being discharged from hospital following lung cancer surgery.

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New grads say employers set the bar too high for entry-level roles: 'No job is willing to give you that first experience'

77% of new grads believe businesses call for too much experience when hiring for entry-level jobs, shutting them out of an increasingly competitive market.

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The planet's widest glacier could contribute twice as much to global sea level rise as currently projected, according to new research by glaciologists.

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The mistake you’re making in the morning that’s wrecking your sleep at night

A more consistent wakeup time can make all the difference in regulating your sleep-wake cycle and helping you feel well rested. Here’s how to stay consistent.

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Maryland explorer unearths rare America 150 coin on Butler farm

Evan Woodard, a 39-year-old explorer, found a trade coin from a defunct Baltimore company commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's signing.

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New guidelines back use of hormone therapy for menopause, perimenopause symptoms. Here's what to know.

A leading OB-GYN organization now recommends hormone replacement therapy for many women experiencing common menopause symptoms including hot flashes.

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