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Meet the Billionaire and Rising GOP Mega-Donor Who’s Gaming the Tax System

Susquehanna founder and TikTok investor Jeff Yass has avoided $1 billion in taxes while largely escaping public scrutiny. He’s now pouring his money into campaigns to cut taxes and support election de...

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After Millions in Stolen SNAP Benefits, Trump Administration Moves to Fight Theft

A week after ProPublica reported how organized crime is stealing food stamp benefits — aided by the government’s refusal to update benefit-card technology — the Department of Agriculture announced pla...

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She Was in Labor at a Florida Hospital. Then She Was in Zoom Court for Refusing a C-Section.

A virtual court hearing from a pregnant mother’s hospital bed shows what forced medical treatment can look like.

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US lawmakers demand answers from Elon Musk over Ukraine Starlink restrictions

In a public letter, Democratic Senators and Representatives listed five questions concerning Starlink restrictions impacting Ukrainian forces, addressed to Musk. The demand comes as Ukrainian forces c...

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Todd Blanche swears arrest of Virginia Democrat isn’t “political payback”

Trust me, bro.

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ICE wants robot dogs. Boston Dynamics' workers urge company to 'cancel the sale'

Dozens of employees at Boston Dynamics have petitioned the company to stop the sale of its robot dogs to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Cuba mocks US 'desperation' calling on Cubans to work with CIA

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Friday, called for Cubans to make 'discreet' contact with the American intelligence services as Washington seeks to force an end to the island's communist government.

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Ebola vaccine trial begins in DR Congo

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X: 'Science gives us hope. Today, in Bunia DRC, the first participants were vaccinated in a new Ebola vaccine trial called Tumaini, which means 'hope' in Swahili.'

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Palmer Luckey is launching a genetically engineered war dog startup

The Anduril billionaire's latest plan: a dog with "advanced cybernetic Augments, software, and battlefield situational awareness."

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Starshield operations restored to speeds of more than 400 km/h, Ukraine's Defense Ministry says

"We record a speed of more than 400 kilometers per hour, the connection is stable," the ministry said.

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How EU ships are still able to carry Trump's Russian diesel despite so many sanctions

A ship called the Agioi Fanendes, which had just left Russia's Baltic Sea port of Primorsk, was carrying 40,000 metric tons to New York and had been traveling westwards through the Baltic Sea ever sin...

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‘Eagle’s Nest,’ Nazi-Era Guesthouse in German Alps, Is Gutted by Fire

The police said on Saturday that the structure, a tourist attraction for decades, was probably not salvageable. A man was arrested in connection with the blaze.

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250,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees

The rally comes amid a political row over the sustainability of Spain's pension scheme and the cost of living, ahead of a parliamentary election next month.

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Jared Kushner Threatens to Sue Over Damning Phone Hack Report

A bombshell report exposed Kushner’s close financial ties to foreign governments.

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DOJ is suing to decertify Alaska's Senate race—but only if Republicans lose

Trump personally ordered the lawsuit, he announced Friday.

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Trump Refuses to Explain Starlink Shutoff as Ukraine Says He’s Lying

Ukraine is still struggling with Starlink access, and Donald Trump doesn’t seem to care.

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A candidate said Iowans don’t ride bikes. The state has a famous bike tour.

The state’s 900,000 cyclists say people do indeed ride in Iowa, which each summer hosts the world’s largest, longest-running citizen bike tour.

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New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more

Critics decry Trump administration rule that lets hunters lure bears with human foods on federal lands in Alaska

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A D.C. park was made 'for the pleasure of the people.' Trump's plan would change that

Trump's most recent rendering of East Potomac Park overtakes the D.C. peninsula with a sprawling golf course, without the grassy areas and road beloved by locals. That's prompted grassroots pushback.

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Additional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreak

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,588 cases across the country, more than double the tally in 2025 Federal health authorities reported an additional 178 cases of measles in the US this week, as the vaccine-preventable illness continues to sicken people across at least 43 outbreaks. The new data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) comes as experts criticize the agency for lack of transparency, and as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr takes steps to further upend US vaccine infrastructure. Continue reading...

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Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say

The Trump administration has suggested that state prosecutors don’t have jurisdiction to investigate federal officers, while Minnesota officials have said they don’t trust the federal government to in...

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Blaze engulfs Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ mountain retreat in Bavaria

About 200 firefighters deployed to tackle the blaze at former Nazi retreat in a remote part of southern Germany German police said Saturday they had detained a suspect after a fire at Adolf Hitler’s former mountain retreat, known as the Eagle’s Nest, in the state of Bavaria. About 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze at the Nazi dictator’s remote and difficult-to-access Kehlsteinhaus residence, on the peak of Obersalzberg in southern Germany. Continue reading...

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45-Year-Old Republican Candidate Sued by His Own Parents

Derek Wulf, a 45-year-old man with a wife and two children, owes his parents rent.

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Ilhan Omar’s fundraising spikes after federal raid on her home

The Minnesota Democrat took in more than $1.5 million on the day of and day after the Oct. 12 search.

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Melania Trump Says She Brokered a Cease-Fire in a Starving Ukrainian City

The first lady, who is positioning herself as an intermediary between two warring nations as her husband sides with Russia, said the agreement would allow residents to evacuate.

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Trump Prepares for Iran Escalation After US, Israeli Elections

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A Middle East war that President Donald Trump said would be over in a matter of weeks now looks set to escalate as it enters its eighth month.

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Israeli forces displace hundreds of Hebron families after deadly attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was planning an operation on a scale not seen since Israel first occupied the West Bank in 1967, after Palestinian militants killed two Israeli soldiers on Friday at a checkpoint.

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Gen Z loves Sol de Janeiro -- so I tried 6 of the brand's most popular fragrances and ranked them worst to best

Gen Z loves $39 perfume mists from Sol de Janeiro the same way millennials loved scents from Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works.

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More than 2,000 forced from homes in Hebron amid Israel’s West Bank raids

Palestinians in Hebron are 'living in fear' with the city closed, while Israeli forces arrest dozens across the West Bank.

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Clinical Arsenal earn precious win against Everton thanks to Konsa and Gabriel

Arsenal moved level on points with Manchester City at the top after Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhães scored in a 2-0 home win against Everton

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USU has installed cameras in its basketball arena for sports betting. Does that violate Utah’s anti-gambling law?

One attorney says, “They’re basically aiding and abetting gambling.”

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Cornell University Jane Doe allowed to remain anonymous, judge rules

The ruling follows the woman’s claims that she received threats in response to her lawsuit alleging she was gang raped at Chi Phi fraternity house.

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America’s Children Can Do Without Elon Musk’s Promises

The SpaceX CEO’s pledge to hand out shares to kids doesn’t exactly ring of sincerity.

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Man killed after crashing motorcycle in Wine Country

The 45-year-old motorcyclist died in a hospital several days after the solo crash, according to the Petaluma Police Department.

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Ukraine's Starlink satellite speeds restored after a week of front-line disruption

The restoration follows a new U.S. diplomatic push to end the war.

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Ukraine says satellite access is back, amid questions over why it was curtailed

After days of disruptions, President Donald Trump had said he would “fix” Ukraine's access to Starlink and Starshield services if necessary.

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This US House district was once a political battleground. Now it shows why Congress is dysfunctional

The number of politically competitive U.S. House seats is shrinking rapidly. There are many reasons.

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Chelsea v Tottenham: Premier League – live

⚽ Premier League updates from the 5.30pm BST kick-off ⚽ Aston Villa 2-1 Man City | Live scores | Table | Mail Scott Roberto De Zerbi also speaks to Sky. “James Maddison is a very important player … he brings personality, qualities, experience … a different position on the pitch … he’s a different player to Conor Gallagher or [Omar] Marmoush as a number ten … we have to find him in the right moment in the best position … [Dominic Solanke] felt fatigue after Coventry … I am lucky to have a big squad with many different solutions … so I took the decision [to rest him] but the game is 90 minutes.” Xabi Alonso speaks to Sky Sports. “João Pedro felt something in training … it’s a disappointment … [Geovany] Quenda has many qualities … he attacks the space … a goal threat … he has been training well … he has been patient … this is a big game to make his debut as a starter … we want mobility … to be fluid … he has those qualities.” Continue reading...

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Prep talk: Gatsbee Gumban's rushing skills have Nogales at 9-0 in football

The senior running back gained 325 yards in a win over Don Lugo on Thursday. He has rushed for 1,595 yards and 19 touchdowns this season.

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France: Young demonstrators demand concrete action from Macron

Student protests in France began more than a month ago, over poor conditions in high schools, teacher shortages, the pace of the school day and inequalities between private and public education. The movement has since grown into a broader mobilisation, bringing together the Yellow Vests, trade unions and wider civil society. Joseph Downing, Senior lecturer in politics and international relations and Aston University, shares further details

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Iran has ramped up efforts to target US personnel, intelligence memo warns

Iran has ramped up efforts to target US personnel, and lethal plots by Tehran against American citizens have reached "advanced stages", a senior intelligence official in the Trump administration warned in a memo seen ‌by Reuters.

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Opinion: Offering cash for votes is quite common throughout history — but here’s why it doesn’t work • Kansas Reflector

Opinion by Kenneth Greene: Cash for votes may seem like a straightforward way to win support, but my research shows that offering people money rarely changes their vote.

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Fox News Loses It Over Mamdani Explainer On Constitutional Rights: 'How Is This Not Illegal?'

Fox News contributor Joe Concha said the New York City mayor should be “hauled in front of Congress” over the video.

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Starlink back to 'the level ⁠we need' in Ukraine, President Zelenskyy says

The Starlink satellite system is back to operating at the speed Ukraine needs after slowing down for more than a week, damaging Kyiv's ability to defend itself from Russian attacks, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

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Zelenskyy says Starlink is working again in Ukraine and thanks Americans who 'took this seriously'

Zelenskyy's comments came after a chaotic 10-day period when connection speeds for Starlink were throttled in Ukraine.

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Obama endorses progressive insurgent Angie Nixon for Senate in Florida

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Mass protests challenge Macron as French police use tear gas and water cannons

Over 100,000 people marched in Paris and other French cities Saturday, protesting school funding and rising living costs.

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Toronto company launches a healthier vaping device – and Big Tobacco is sniffing around

Greentank, started by the grandsons of Shoppers Drug Mart founder Murray Koffler, have developed a device they say reduces the dangers of vaping to nearly zero

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AI models may not be so opaque after all

A glimmer of hope for those worried about AI safety

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Libya's Dbeibah says ready to address Egypt's maritime concerns

The prime minister of Libya's UN-recognised Government of National Unity told Egypt's intelligence chief his government was ready to ‌address Cairo's concerns over Mediterranean maritime boundaries and economic waters, his office said on Saturday.

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Relief for Slegers as Russo rescues Arsenal against Tottenham in WSL

Arsenal recorded their first WSL win since the opening day of the season as they came from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1 in the north London derby

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