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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 a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser

As head of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, Thomas Dans has backed a takeover of Greenland and other items on President Donald Trump’s list. But it’s not always clear where the administration’s ag...

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She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help.

Her case shows how abortion bans have left hospital lawyers, not doctors, deciding who gets care — and how lawmakers and regulators have failed to change that.

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The Secret Terms of Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal

The Trump administration committed the U.S. to taking a large stake in a Venezuelan company, some of whose owners and investors are shielded from public view. The exact details of the agreement over o...

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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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Anthropic logged net loss of over $80 billion in first half of 2026, WSJ reports

AI startup Anthropic recorded a net loss of more than $80 billion in the first half of this year, including $72 billion in ‌accounting charges, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing a draft initial public offering prospectus.

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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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US Democratic congressional nominee Lander detained by Israeli authorities in West Bank

Brad Lander, an ally of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani ‌who is running for the US Congress next month, was among 90 individuals detained by Israeli authorities in ⁠the occupied West Bank on Tuesday while accompanying Palestinian farmers harvesting olives, according to Rabbis for Human rights, an Israeli rights group.

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United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution

The U.S. is the only major economy where planet-warming pollution dramatically increased last year. The United Nations warns the planet is on track for catastrophic warming.

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Voters are furious about corruption

Public anger could finally make a difference at the polls.

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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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Polish parliament votes to liberalize abortion access

Two bills to liberalize abortion laws, backed by pro-European Prime Minister Donald Tusk's governing coalition, were voted through on October 20, though conservative-nationalist President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto them.

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

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Private contractors are set to cash in as millions of Americans lose health care

Implementing Trump’s "big, beautiful" Medicaid cuts will be a windfall for firms like Deloitte.

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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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Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born

Election officials in Los Angeles County say their preliminary analysis of the federal government's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in California shows the list is "unreliable."

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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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Donald Trump asked Texas for five more Republicans. Voters might have other plans.

"I'm meeting more fed-up Republicans than I ever have."

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Lula challenges Bolsonaro to release personal records before election

Brazil's left-wing president says he will release bank, tax, and phone records if right-wing rival will do the same.

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US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy

Advance warnings of missile attacks were seemingly suspended last week by the White House, but Ukraine’s president says: ‘Now it works’ The US has resumed sharing intelligence with Kyiv about Russian missile strikes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday after a meeting with the US envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway. Zelenskyy said Ukraine was again receiving advance warnings of ballistic missile attacks, which were seemingly suspended last week by the White House. “Now it works. It’s great,” he said, saying the US move would save lives. Continue reading...

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EU unveils new Arctic strategy in face of US, Russia threats

Under a new plan announced Tuesday, Brussels wants to bolster surveillance in the region by enhancing satellite monitoring and setting up a 'maritime security' hub.

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World must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN says

Action needed to avoid disastrous overshoot of climate targets, according to organisation’s environment body

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U.S. officials privately advise states fearing Trump election meddling

Their discreet efforts have reached governors, election stewards and lawmakers from both parties who are increasingly alarmed that the administration may interfere in the midterms.

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Trump Falls Asleep After Declaring He’s Going to Crack Down on Fraud

Donald Trump announced a tip line where people can call in what they suspect is fraud in exchange for a financial reward—and then promptly dozed off.

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WSJ: Elon Musk personally ordered Starlink restrictions for Ukraine

Elon Musk ordered limits on the speed at which Ukrainian military equipment could connect to Starlink, rendering some Ukrainian attack and interceptor drones almost useless, according to The Wall Stre...

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The continued dismantling of democracy in Nova Scotia: Data centres and press freedom - Halifax Examiner

AI data centres are essential to the current iteration of autocracy.

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These Tiny 'Screamers' Detect Water Leaks Before They Inflict Major Damage

“I’d put these in because my insurance agent said they’d reduce my homeowner’s insurance. The cost reduction paid for the detectors with the money left over.”

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Putin Revises Diesel Timeline – First Shipment Is Just 13% of Controversial Plan

Russia’s first cargo is 40,000 metric tons – or less than 2 hours of diesel fuel consumed in the US – and 13 percent of Trump’s controversial deal. Putin revised an earlier announcement that it would...

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How Israel’s war on Lebanon has cost young people with autism and ADHD

Experts warn that war takes a heavy toll on neurodivergent people, who often rely on routine.

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Charles Barkley urges Alabama to legalize sports betting, establish lottery

Auburn legend Charles Barkley says legalized sports betting and a state lottery could generate revenue for Alabama’s public school system.

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How Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia are deepening defence ties

Experts say conflicts and uncertainty are accelerating efforts to strengthen regional military capacity.

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PG&E pegs San Francisco grid takeover cost at $22.5 billion, more than six times city's estimate

PG&E Corp said on Wednesday a proposed government takeover of its San Francisco electric distribution grid would cost $22.5 billion, more than six times the $3.4 billion cited by the city in an ‌April filing.

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Severely ill ICE detainees targeted for imminent deportation in Florida, advocates say

Flights to unknown countries in Africa are scheduled as early as Wednesday, relatives detail

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A grieving female elephant carrying a stillborn baby: Federico Veronesi’s best photograph

‘She carried the dead calf for hours even though it wasn’t hers. She had had a miscarriage two years before – and now picked up the stillborn babies of other mothers’

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Midterms are setting up stocks for a ‘sell the rumor, buy the news’ event, says Alpine Macro

The Nov. 3 midterm elections in the U.S. set up stocks for a “sell the rumor, buy the news” event, according to Alpine Macro.

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Mark Carney and Doug Ford to unveil new supports for steel, auto sectors hit by tariffs

The mearures, to be announced Wednesday, will be aimed at supporting industries and workers hit by tariffs, according to a Star source.

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EU seeks to lobby Canada and U.K. to help plug Ukraine’s €70 billion budget gap

The European Union is preparing to lobby Canada and the United Kingdom to increase their support for Ukraine as part of an effort to close a €70 billion ($78 billion) funding gap Kyiv faces in 2027 am...

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Kremlin 'ready' to resume trilateral peace talks with US, Ukraine, Putin claims

During their meeting, Putin and Witkoff discussed a "specific framework" by which the trilateral talks could take place in mid-November, according to Russian state media.

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Play Catalogues: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Can you sort the items into the correct order?

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We left our house in a city for a rural cabin. Parts of the monthlong experience were great, but I wouldn't do it again.

I live in a city, but moved to a rural cabin for a month with my husband. I confronted a lot of my fears, but likely wouldn't do it again.

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Scottish Government rejects controversial plans for Coul Links golf course

PLANS for a gold course on a protected dune system on a Highland Beach have been rejected by Scottish Government planners.

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Russia releases jailed U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin announced the release of U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard – who had been detained in Russia on charges of fighting for Ukraine – during a meeting with President Donald Trum...

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PHP programming language developers issue new version fixing critical vulnerabilities

Developers of the PHP programming language ‌said a new version fixing two critical vulnerabilities was now live ⁠and strongly encouraged users to update immediately.

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Tyler Cameron reveals he’s having a baby with fiancée Tate Madden during ‘DWTS’ dedication night routine

They also had a live gender reveal!

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Russia's largest automaker is closing dealerships in Moscow

AvtoVAZ, Russia's largest automaker, has lost more than half of its official Lada dealerships in Moscow city and oblast, the Moscow Times reported on Oct. 20.

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Britt secures $128,000 for new city of Montevallo police patrol cars

Officials said the federal funding would replace aging vehicles, reduce maintenance needs and improve officer safety with updated technology.

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Rubio asserts Ukraine owes its existence to U.S. arms amid Trump's peace ultimatum

Ukraine would not exist today without billions in American military assistance, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed on Oct. 20.

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SpaceX and Tesla mega-merger under discussion

Elon Musk argued that combining the companies would allow them to deepen cooperation on chip design, robotics, software, and more.

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New Mexico lacks clear standards for how state agencies should conduct internal audits, report finds • Source New Mexico

New Mexico has no clear standards for how state agencies should conduct internal audits, according to a new state analysis.

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4 Top Pollsters on What the Polls Are Really Saying

The polls point to a great night for Democrats on Nov. 3. Can the numbers be trusted?

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