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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica

The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...

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Finland orders halt to work on Google data centers over environmental concerns

Regulators have ordered the company representing the US web giant in Finland to stop building data centers until it can demonstrate compliance with environmental laws. Officials are investigating whether trees and soil were cleared before the company carried out an impact study.

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Hayley Williams unleashes profanity-filled response to DHS telling her to ‘thank’ ICE

‘We suggest Ms. Williams to thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice,’ the DHS said

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Study: Shock gloves traumatized Army volunteers

After tests, military personnel said "just seeing the glove" that ICE plans to adopt scared them into obedience.

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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims

Cornell University trustees have announced that former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will review how the university handles sexual misconduct complaints.

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Eva Marie Saint, star of North by Northwest and On the Waterfront, dies aged 102

Landmark roles were in 50s classics directed by Elia Kazan and Alfred Hitchcock, before going on to play Superman’s adoptive mother in later life Eva Marie Saint, one of the last survivors of Hollywood’s golden age of the 1940s and 50s, has died aged 102. Her screen work spanned six decades: Saint made her screen debut opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s celebrated thriller North by Northwest, and in one of her last screen appearances played Superman’s adoptive mother Martha Kent in the 2006 superhero film Superman Returns. A family spokesman said on Tuesday that Saint had died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

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The $1 Trillion Black Box

The U.S. military budget is vast and opaque. Projects touted as engineering marvels end up facing years of delays and ballooning costs. ProPublica has launched a series to report on the Pentagon’s spe...

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They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth.

Two Florida women had to attend virtual court hearings while in labor to argue for their right to choose their own medical care. As their state pushes to expand some types of medical freedom, it has a...

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California officials condemn Trump for saying Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

State and local officials called the president’s remarks “deranged” and “irresponsible.”

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Trump ran on lowering prices. Now most Americans blame him for them.

An October poll also found that most blame Trump's policies for making affordability struggles worse.

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US DAFs Donate Millions to Groups Linked to India’s Far-Right

Donor-advised funds allow individuals and foundations to give money to charities while remaining anonymous.

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Christian nationalism's grip on American faith is finally breaking

I helped build the religious right. After ICE killings, I saw what could replace it.

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Former German spy chief arrested for espionage, treason

August Hanning, who ran Germany's Federal Intelligence Service between 1998 and 2005, is suspected of charges including 'attempted treason' and 'espionage,' according to a statement from federal prosecutors on Tuesday.

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Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West Bank

Jaafar Ashtiyeh was covering violence against olive farmers when settlers set upon him with the butts of their guns Armed Israeli settlers beat a photographer in the presence of Israeli soldiers, hospitalising him, as he covered worsening settler violence against olive farmers in the occupied West Bank. Jaafar Ashtiyeh, a 58-year-old veteran photographer for Agence France-Presse in Palestine, was assaulted by a group of settlers, who beat him with the butts of their guns, despite him being marked as press. He was assaulted in view of about a dozen armed Israeli soldiers. Continue reading...

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Our Reporter Spent 10 Weeks Gambling on DraftKings. Here Are 5 Things He Learned.

ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson immersed himself in the world of online sports betting on DraftKings to test the limits of the company’s “responsible gaming” safeguards. Here are five things he learn...

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US Senator Murphy says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar

Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy said the US Department of Defense denied him access to a key US military base in ‌Qatar during a visit to the Middle East, describing it as part of a US government effort to conceal the impact of the Iran war.

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Politicians slam Trump's suggestion that Iran ‘take' San Diego, Los Angeles

Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.

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Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-Winning 'On the Waterfront' Actress, Dead at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress in 'On the Waterfront' and 'North by Northwest,' has died at age 102.

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Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer in occupied West Bank

Jaafar Ashtiyeh, a 58-year-old Palestinian photographer, suffered injuries to his head and torso and was taken to the hospital by ambulance, according to the international news agency. The agency's news director, Phil Chetwynd, condemned the incident as a 'serious' and 'unacceptable' attack.

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Armed individuals from Belarus threaten Latvian soldiers at border, followed by another breach

"The escorts of the illegal migrants, who were located on the Belarusian side, were armed, issued threats to (Latvian) soldiers, and also actively urged and drove the migrant group toward Latvia," Lat...

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US stocks rise to a record on expectations for companies to make even fatter profits

The U.S. stock market hit an all-time high as expectations rise for companies to keep making more money.

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Soldiers Wounded in Iran Say DOD Made Them Get Their Own Treatment

The service members were left to fend for themselves.

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Despite intensified Russian attacks, 62% of Ukrainians ready to endure war as long as needed, poll finds

The share has remained largely unchanged since late July and early August, despite the beginning of intensified Russian attacks using jet-powered drones and strikes on civilian infrastructure.

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Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear

The shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees worked so powerfully during a military exercise that participants felt intense pain, stopped fighting and feared additional exposures.

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Paramount Closes Its Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery

After a legal battle, Paramount has finally acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. The new company, Skydance, combines Hollywood studios, streaming services and cable networks.

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A Progressive Democrat Tried to Woo MAHA Republicans. The Early Response Is Revealing.

In theory, there's plenty for MAHA voters to like about a progressive Democrat. There's one big problem.

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Putin Turns 74 as Russia’s Post-Soviet Club Keeps Shrinking

The bloc Moscow once used to anchor the former Soviet space is thinning as Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova leave and others increasingly chart their own course.

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Aker BP's major projects off Norway to cost more, fiscal budget shows

The cost of Aker BP's major ongoing oil and gas development projects, Yggdrasil and ‌Valhall-Fenris, has risen by 9.8% and 23%, respectively, from nominal estimates a year ago, data from the government's fiscal budget showed on Wednesday.

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Canadian takeover deals down sharply in third quarter, while corporate fundraising soars

Canadian corporate bond issuance could still hit $200-billion this year

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Russia hits Ukraine with wave of attacks on Putin’s birthday

The Ukrainian president described the latest attacks from Russia as “one of the vilest strikes.”

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Cristiano Ronaldo says he approved eight points for Portugal coach Jorge Jesus to make about him

The 41-year-old says Jesus ‘broke his word’ when he did not read out the agreed document at press conference

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WSJ’s Robbie Gramer returns home to Idaho to talk to residents ahead of the midterm elections.

Watch as a WSJ reporter visits Idaho, where a battle is under way for the future of the Republican Party.

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Kim Jong Un Backs Putin’s ‘Sacred’ War in Birthday Message

North Korea’s leader pledged “invariable support” for Putin as Pyongyang sends troops to fight alongside Russian forces.

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Man critically injured after attempt to steal e-scooter

A man is in a critical condition after he was injured during an attempt to steal his e-scooter in Co Louth last night.

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EU to Push COP31 Deal to Boost Global Emission-Cutting Ambitions

The European Union will push for a so-called “mitigation package” at the COP31 climate summit next month after a recent United Nations report said the world would breach the key 1.5C temperature goal laid out by the Paris Agreement.

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Google ordered to halt work on two data centers in ‘Texas of Europe’

Finland has emerged as a key location for data centers amid the AI boom.

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‘Kind and gracious’: Tributes paid to Niamh O'Brien, Irish dancer and wife of Michael Flatley

The 52-year-old dancer, who was married to Michael Flatley, died peacefully in Dublin on Monday.

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WATCH LIVE: Winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in chemistry is …

The Nobel Prize in chemistry will be announced Wednesday.

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U.S. Formally Requests Information From Russia On Plague Lab Worker's Death

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Slovakia’s defense chief rejects Russia threat assessment from Germany

Slovak rejection of German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s view that Russia poses the greatest threat to the freedom of European countries came from Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák during a JOJ24 d...

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Russia slams Ukraine with missiles, drones on Putin's 74th birthday, at least 15 dead

Explosions rocked Kyiv overnight on Oct. 7 as Moscow launched its latest mass missile and drone attack on the capital, coinciding with Russian President Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday.

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Latvian minister calls Belarus incursion ‘especially aggressive provocation’

Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava called the incursion by masked people from Belarus into Latvia and the theft of border surveillance cameras an “especially aggressive provocation,” he wrote on...

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French government suspends use of stun grenades at student protests after teen loses hand

France's interior minister said stun grenades would be temporarily withdrawn from use at protests organized by high school students 'just long enough to understand what happened.'

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UMBC poll: Question 3 on redistricting fails to win support

Just 25% of likely voters said they would vote for a constitutional amendment on redistricting that will appear as Question 3 on general election ballots, according to a poll from the University of Maryland,...

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Russia hits 18 locations across Ukraine despite air defenses neutralizing 161 targets

Russian forces launched dozens of missiles and 130 attack drones at Ukraine overnight on Oct. 7, including Shahed, Gerbera and Parodiya drones, 46 of them jet-powered, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.&nb...

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Rubio says US, Greece to jointly combat security threats

US Secretary of State Marco ‌Rubio said in Athens on Wednesday that Greece and the ⁠United States are strong allies and are launching new counter-terrorism information sharing between their law enforcement ‌agencies. ⁠Rubio added that Greece is an ally in fighting ⁠mass migration and criminal organisations and ⁠that diverse corridors for ⁠energy supply are key.

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New York Post CEO and publisher Sean Giancola steps down after more than a decade at paper

Giancola, who served in the chief executive role for seven years, will stay on through early next year to help ensure a smooth transition as the company conducts a search for a new CEO, according t…

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What Pablo Torre Is Finding Out

People want to believe sports are fair, but in politics? Well, we'd LIKE to...

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Russian overnight strike hits transport infrastructure in Zaporizhzhya

Russian forces attacked transport infrastructure in Zaporizhzya overnight on October 7, forcing authorities to temporarily shut down traffic across the city's cable-stayed bridge, acting head of the Z...

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