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'This cannot be a coincidence' — Ukraine's Starlink access restricted without warning, Zelensky adviser says

Ukraine relies on Starlink to operate its mid-strike drones in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead.

It’s especially intimidating for immigrants suffering abuse to call 911. With this in mind, Congress has long treated people who need help as victims, not targets for deportation. Under the Trump admi...

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Editorial: Donald Trump is helping Russia win the war

It's already been said many times that the U.S., under President Donald Trump, was turning its back on Ukraine. But the past few days show something worse than abandonment: Trump is now actively help...

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Oil Regulators Found Hundreds of Wells Violating Oklahoma Rules. Then They Ignored Their Findings.

Oklahoma took on an ambitious project to catalog all of the state’s injection wells, which shoot toxic waste generated by oil drilling back into the ground. Despite records showing risk of drinking wa...

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New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.

Officials in New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, made plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Neither plan took into account how the construction of three new data centers could upend climate goals in both...

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'We ask for teachers, they send us police': This Paris suburb school has become a symbol of the protest movement

High school students, teachers and lawyers were joined by the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday outside a high school in Saint-Denis, the largest suburb of Paris and one of the most underprivileged.

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Russian strikes on Ukraine energy sites leave 600,000 without power, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian ballistic missile strike had 'targeted' Ukraine's energy infrastructure despite an energy ceasefire announced by Trump.

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DOJ issues subpoenas in probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status, including to family members

The subpoenas were sent just days before federal agents searched the progressive ‘squad’ member’s home.

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Zelensky arrives in UK as London vows to speed up anti-drone missile deliveries for Ukraine

The British government announced an air defense missile package worth 45 million pounds (around $60 million) for Ukraine, as the country faces an intensifying onslaught of Russian missiles and drones.

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A new generation of activists is leading the American left's socialist awakening

Galvanized by figures like Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani, a new left is on the rise in the United States, attracting many young people. Candidates from this movement, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America hope to win decisive races in the November 3 midterm elections.

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Zelensky says ‘people will die’ because of Starlink decision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned there could be dire consequences after his government reported that its air defense mechanisms had been mired by unannounced limitations on SpaceX sate…

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Palantir is worming its way into the British state – it’s time to curb this controversial US company’s influence | George Monbiot

Tom Watson has said ‘mob rule’ must not decide public contracts. Perhaps he should take a look at his new employer, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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The EPA is about to hand oil and gas companies a huge methane-related gift

Rolling back regulations will give industry players “exactly what they’ve long wanted.”

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Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing Presid...

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Voters near data centers are ditching the GOP in droves

Most data centers are being built in red, rural areas. They're pushing voters to the left.

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now

A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage - at least, not until…

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Ukraine Says New Starlink Speed Limit Is Disrupting Its Attacks

Drone attacks over Russian-occupied Ukraine were affected, military units and Kyiv officials said.

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Inflation Rose to 3.7% in September, Hotter Than Expected

Consumer prices were up 3.7% in September from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday, hotter than August’s gain of 3.4%.

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I Bet like a Problem Gambler (On Purpose.) DraftKings Made Me a VIP.

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Starlink restrictions deprive Ukraine of effective defence against jet-powered Shahed drones

Starlink restrictions are affecting Ukrainian interceptors used against Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, depriving Ukraine of one of its few effective defence options.

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ICE sued for refusing to return detainees' papers and property

One plaintiff is jobless after his work authorization was taken. The agency also won't return his wedding ring.

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Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery

Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.

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Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in the UK because of Palestine Action support

Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales because of her support for group Sally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action. The Irish novelist, whose books include Normal People and Conversations With Friends, said her public support for the direct action group meant she could no longer receive royalties from UK sales. Continue reading...

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Ukraine Loses Starlink Access as Musk Says Zelenskiy Went “Too Far”

SpaceX suddenly throttled access to Starlink with no warning, Ukraine says.

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More expensive gas, semiconductors likely pushed up inflation last month

Inflation likely worsened in September in one of the last price reports the government will issue before the midterm elections that have been heavily defined by concerns over affordability.

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How exactly do microplastics damage the body? New research offers an answer

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Scientists have linked the particles to health risks but did not know how they were causing that harm. A new study offers an answer that challenges long-held assumptions about plastics.

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Arkansas wildlife refuge important for duck migration to expand | Arkansas Advocate

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expanding one of its wildlife refuges in Arkansas, said the nonprofit partnering with the federal government on the project said Wednesday.

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Kinew won’t budge on opposition to criminalizing residential school denialism

Premier says education key, not Criminal Code sanctions

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Roasted Honey Nut Squash and Chickpeas With Hot Honey Recipe • 5★

Colorful and meatless, sweet and fiery, this sheet-pan dinner is an exuberant combination of cold-weather vegetables and warming spices that will perk up any weeknight. Although the recipe takes about an hour from start to finish most of it is hands-off, and the actual prep time is relatively short.

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With China Facing More Trade Barriers, It Can’t Afford to Lose Europe

Beijing’s concession on hybrid vehicles shows how much it needs the European market

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As cancer rates fall nationally, Iowa sees a troubling rise in diagnoses

For years, national conversations about cancer have often focused on the so-called “Cancer Alley” in the Deep South or Appalachian states with high smoking rates. But recently, a different state has g...

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Xbox leans into AI with Xbox Labs

The company aims to work with users as well as its own developers and engineers to make games and experiences stemming from the new AI-fueled creations.

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The AI boom is threatened by an epidemic of unreliable numbers

Investors can no longer put their trust in data

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Meet Katie Zacharia's family. She and husband Tyler have 4 kids

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is married and has four children. Here's what to know about her family.

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BofA Results Marred by $1.2 Billion Penalty, Weaker Trading

Bank of America Corp.’s stock and fixed-income traders missed estimates as the bank’s results were also hurt by a charge tied to regulatory penalties over money laundering and sanctions violations. The company’s shares slumped.

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Moore says Trump is doing something right on drug prices

As the federal government now negotiates drug prices for Medicare, Moore supports an effort that would allow Maryland to piggyback off that work to set maximum prices here.

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Like South Asian films? If so, this is your week, Seattle

On Tuesday, movie directors, film buyers, and fans arrived in Seattle from all over the world for the six-day Tasveer Film Festival.

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At least two security officials killed near Iran's critical Chabahar port

Iran says 'terrorist groups' supported from outside the country are targeting security forces.

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Corvallis city workers strike over union contract negotiations

Corvallis city workers went on strike Wednesday morning as the fight over a new contract continues.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar's relatives issued subpoenas related to immigration probe

The subpoenas were issued on Friday, just days before Omar's home in Washington, D.C., was searched early Monday morning by investigators from ICE's investigative unit.

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Hog Island suspends Tomales Bay oyster harvesting after sewage spill

Hog Island Oyster Co. has suspended shellfish harvesting in Tomales Bay and is voluntarily withdrawing products harvested there after a sewage spill in the bay.

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ICE will not turn on body cameras automatically despite watchdog recommendation

Some ICE agents described camera use as ‘up to interpretation’

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OpenAI employee accused of bugging office booked one-way ticket to Saudi Arabia

Newly unsealed court filings say Abdulrahman Alfozan, his wife and a third family member had booked travel for October 12

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With fewer public defenders, indigent defendants pay the price | Alabama Reflector

Evidence suggests there is a nationwide shortage of attorneys to represent people in criminal cases who cannot afford one.

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Review: 'VisionQuest' explores themes of love and loss, though it's more intellectual than emotional

In the latest installment from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Paul Bettany reprises his role as Vision, who is trying to understand who and what he was.

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Chick-Fil-A CEO Hit With Backlash Over Evasive Take On Company’s LGBTQ+ Rights Stance

Andrew Cathy’s recent remarks drew a flurry of backlash from celebrities and LGBTQ+ rights advocates.

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A decision with potential for ‘distraction’ and ‘disrespect’ in Transcona

Incumbent councillor’s criminal charges will affect focus at city hall, election challengers say

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Jim Cramer says don't give up on this unpredictable market. Here's why

Despite an unpredictable market, CNBC's Jim Cramer says it's important to stay invested.

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Russian authorities move to evict Ukrainian and Russian war refugees from temporary shelters south of Moscow. Many have nowhere else to go. — Meduza

The Tula regional government has decided to evict residents from local temporary accommodation centers. Since 2022, the centers have housed refugees from Ukraine and Russia’s border communities. Many…

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Anthropic revenue jumps to $16.8bn in third quarter

AI start-up gathered investors for presentations in San Francisco on Wednesday ahead of its anticipated public listing

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