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Nancy Mace berated airport police and TSA agents, incident report says - The Washington Post
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Nancy Mace berated airport police and TSA agents, incident report says  The Washington Post

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Trump administration must release billions in SNAP funds, judge says - The Washington Post
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Trump administration must release billions in SNAP funds, judge says  The Washington Post

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Halloween 2025: All the celebrity costumes at Heidi Klum's party
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Stars showed out in their Halloween best at Heidi Klum's annual party.

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As the Shutdown Pain Grows, Trump Attends to Other Matters
As the Shutdown Pain Grows, Trump Attends to Other Matters
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The president attended a Halloween party Friday and called attention to the marble renovation of a White House bathroom.

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South Korea to woo China's Xi with state summit as APEC wraps up - Reuters
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South Korea to woo China's Xi with state summit as APEC wraps up  Reuters

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How Britain Got Investors to Line Up for Nuclear Power
How Britain Got Investors to Line Up for Nuclear Power
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Developers have finally broken ground on the project, known as Sizewell C, but getting there meant navigating wary investors and local opposition.

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US to announce Nexperia's China facilities will resume shipments, source says - Reuters
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US to announce Nexperia's China facilities will resume shipments, source says  Reuters

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Dodgers force World Series to decisive Game 7 by holding off Blue Jays 3-1
11:42 PM

Yoshinobu Yamamoto beat Toronto for the second time in a week, as the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night to force the World Series to a decisive Game 7.

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N.C. GOP spokesman urges reporter to drop news story, citing Trump ties - The Washington Post
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N.C. GOP spokesman urges reporter to drop news story, citing Trump ties  The Washington Post

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Opinion | No free lunch at Mamdani’s grocery stores - The Washington Post
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Opinion | No free lunch at Mamdani’s grocery stores  The Washington Post

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Wicker, Reed demand Hegseth share Caribbean strike orders
11:00 PM

Sens. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) on Friday called on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to give them copies of the orders issued to strike boats in the Caribbean that the Trump administration says were trafficking drugs. They released two letters addressed to Hegseth. The first was sent on Sept. 23, establishing the legal…

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China sends its youngest astronaut to 'Heavenly Palace' space station - Reuters
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China sends its youngest astronaut to 'Heavenly Palace' space station  Reuters

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Judge rejects Trump’s voter registration proof-of-citizenship order
10:39 PM

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Friday sided with civil rights groups that sued the Trump administration over an executive order requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly wrote in her decision that the responsibility for election regulation is in the hands of the states and Congress, as…

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Trump’s Latest White House Makeover: The Lincoln Bathroom in Marble and Gold
Trump’s Latest White House Makeover: The Lincoln Bathroom in Marble and Gold
10:35 PM

President Trump said the new look was ā€œtotally in keepingā€ with the era of Abraham Lincoln.

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It’s Halloween Night, and New York Is Decked Out in All Its Gory Glory
It’s Halloween Night, and New York Is Decked Out in All Its Gory Glory
10:24 PM

The spooky season comes to end with what is billed as the world’s largest Halloween parade.

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Twenty Years Later, Atrocities Haunt Darfur Again
Twenty Years Later, Atrocities Haunt Darfur Again
10:12 PM

The world seems unable, or unwilling, to do much to stop a new struggle on an old battlefield, as atrocities sweep villages and towns.

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Scavenging for food in streets - desperation takes hold in Jamaica after hurricane
10:10 PM

People in Black River haven't seen any aid and told the BBC that they are fighting to survive.

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Pentagon says Ukraine can have Tomahawk missiles: Report
9:43 PM

The Pentagon has given approval to the White House to send long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, potentially fulfilling President Volodymyr Zelensky’s desire for more weapons in his country’s war with Russia if President Trump provides the final green light, CNN reported Friday. The Hill has reached out to the White House and the Pentagon for…

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Reform councillor defects to Tories after becoming 'uncomfortable' with party
Reform councillor defects to Tories after becoming 'uncomfortable' with party
9:27 PM

A Reform UK councillor has defected to the Tories after becoming "uncomfortable" with Nigel Farage's party.

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Immigration Agents Clash With Chicago-Area Residents on Halloween
9:23 PM

The state’s governor had called for a pause in the federal immigration crackdown over the Halloween weekend, citing concerns for children’s safety.

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Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time
9:19 PM

The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.

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As U.S. ramps up pressure, Venezuela pleads with Moscow and Beijing for help - The Washington Post
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As U.S. ramps up pressure, Venezuela pleads with Moscow and Beijing for help  The Washington Post

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Why the Indian passport is falling in global ranking
9:10 PM

Indians can travel to more visa-free destinations than a decade ago, but India's passport ranking has declined.

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'I was accused of spying and beaten' - a boy's escape from captured Sudan city
9:02 PM

A 12-year-old tells the BBC that in the chaos he lost contact with his family and is now on his own at a camp.

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The Trade War Couldn’t Change China’s Economy
The Trade War Couldn’t Change China’s Economy
9:00 PM

American hopes for political reform in China faded years ago, and now hopes for economic liberalization are fading too.

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JD Vance dresses as meme of himself in Halloween post
8:44 PM

In on the joke, Vice President Vance on Friday shared a photo of himself wearing a wig, resembling the viral online meme where he is depicted as bloated and smiling. The photo, shared in a post on the vice president’s profile on X, is a close-up of Vance’s face, with curly brown locks around his…

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Hand of Moscow? The men jailed for vandalism in French hybrid warfare case
8:36 PM

Three Bulgarians are jailed for painting red hands on France's Holocaust Memorial in a suspected case of Russian "destabilisation".

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YouTube denies AI was involved with odd removals of tech tutorials
YouTube denies AI was involved with odd removals of tech tutorials
8:32 PM

YouTubers suspect AI is bizarrely removing popular video explainers.

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UN calls for Western Sahara talks based on Morocco's autonomy plan - Reuters
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UN calls for Western Sahara talks based on Morocco's autonomy plan  Reuters

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White House restricts access for journalists to press secretary's office - Reuters
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White House restricts access for journalists to press secretary's office  Reuters

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White House restricts press access to certain staff offices
5:37 PM

The White House on Friday announced it would no longer allow members of the media to freely access a part of the West Wing that houses the press secretary’s office and other staff members. The White House issued a memo that prohibits journalists from accessing “Upper Press,” which is situated near the Oval Office, without…

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Trump sitting for ’60 Minutes’ interview
8:07 PM

President Trump sat down with CBS News’s Norah O’Donnell on Friday for an interview that will air Sunday on ā€œ60 Minutes.ā€ The interview, which took place at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, will air Sunday at 7:30pm ET on Sunday.  The sit-down is the first time Trump has done an interview with the network…

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Satellite images show US military edging closer to Venezuela - as questions raised about Trump's intentions
Satellite images show US military edging closer to Venezuela - as questions raised about Trump's intentions
8:01 PM

Satellite images of a US military ship just under 200km from the coastline of Venezuela, carrying out military drills, have been verified by Sky News.

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Forget the gym - a 'cultural workout' could be the key to better health
Forget the gym - a 'cultural workout' could be the key to better health
8:01 PM

Culture lovers have long believed in the healing power art. Now, science has caught up, with new research showing it has measurable benefits on the body.

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Military strikes on Venezuela appear increasingly likely
7:55 PM

The U.S. launching strikes within Venezuela is looking increasingly likely as the Trump administration continues to bolster the buildup of military assets in the region, turning up the pressure against Venezuelan President NicolĆ”s Maduro, whom U.S. officials have characterized as an “illegitimate leader.ā€Ā  The administration has identified military facilities in Venezuela used to smuggle narcotics…

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Pfizer sues Metsera, Novo Nordisk over rival obesity drug bid - Reuters
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Pfizer sues Metsera, Novo Nordisk over rival obesity drug bid  Reuters

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Pfizer sues Metsera, Novo Nordisk over breach of merger deal - Reuters
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Pfizer sues Metsera, Novo Nordisk over breach of merger deal  Reuters

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NASA Gets Moon Lander Plan B’s From SpaceX and Blue Origin
NASA Gets Moon Lander Plan B’s From SpaceX and Blue Origin
7:34 PM

As NASA worries that China will win the next moon race, Elon Musk and his company tangled with critics.

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Trump administration cannot suspend food aid benefits, US judges rule - Reuters
7:20 PM

Trump administration cannot suspend food aid benefits, US judges rule  Reuters

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Trump signals he’ll fund SNAP
7:06 PM

President Trump indicated Friday he would fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if given “the appropriate legal direction” after a federal judge ordered officials to spend an emergency fund for the program. SNAP benefits are set to lapse Saturday amid the ongoing government shutdown, and Trump administration officials have been adamant that they would…

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Dirt from Trump’s ballroom project was trucked to a D.C. golf course. Why? - The Washington Post
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Dirt from Trump’s ballroom project was trucked to a D.C. golf course. Why?  The Washington Post

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Ukraine lands special forces in embattled Pokrovsk, sources say - Reuters
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Ukraine lands special forces in embattled Pokrovsk, sources say  Reuters

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Hundreds feared dead in Tanzania crackdown on election protests
6:53 PM

A diplomatic source tells the BBC there is credible evidence that at least 500 people have been killed.

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Some states scramble to maintain food access ahead of potential SNAP lapse
6:53 PM

States are resorting to last-ditch efforts to preserve access to groceries for their residents as the federal government was ready up until its Oct. 31 deadline to stop sending out food benefits while the government shutdown drags on. TheĀ U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)Ā said it would not be delivering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning…

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Prosecutors get new information about murder of Meredith Kercher
Prosecutors get new information about murder of Meredith Kercher
6:52 PM

New information has been received about the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher, sources have confirmed to Sky News.

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The Wrong ā€˜One Voice’
The Wrong ā€˜One Voice’
6:47 PM

By giving Tucker Carlson a pass, the Heritage Foundation’s leader is making more space on the right for antisemitism.

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JD Vance Says He Hopes Usha Vance Embraces Christianity, Setting Off Backlash
JD Vance Says He Hopes Usha Vance Embraces Christianity, Setting Off Backlash
6:41 PM

Critics included some Indian Americans, who said the remarks did not respect the religious decisions of Usha Vance, who grew up in a Hindu household.

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Trump won’t send ā€˜high level’ officials to climate conference
6:40 PM

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story  US won’t send high level officials to COP30 The U.S. won’t be sending any ā€œhigh levelā€ representatives to this year’s United Nations climate summit, a White House official told The Hill on Friday. Ā© Peter Dejong, Associated Press file The summit, known as COP30,…

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Trump won’t send ā€˜high level’ representatives to COP30 climate summit
4:44 PM

The U.S. won’t be sending any ā€œhigh levelā€ representatives to this year’s United Nations climate summit, a White House official told The Hill on Friday. The summit, known as COP30, will be held in Brazil next month. Traditionally at such meetings, nations discuss their plans for climate action, unveil climate-related initiatives and seek to negotiate…

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Wall Street gains on Amazon boost but rate caution tempers enthusiasm - Reuters
6:38 PM

Wall Street gains on Amazon boost but rate caution tempers enthusiasm  Reuters

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Seventh Circuit: District Court Order to Federal Immigration Official "Infringes on the Separation of Powers"
6:38 PM

From today's order inĀ In re NoemĀ (7th Cir.): After the district court issued a temporary restraining order affecting some aspects of… The post Seventh Circuit: District Court Order to Federal Immigration Official "Infringes on the Separation of Powers" appeared first on Reason.com.

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Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane
Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane
6:35 PM

Given a dozen hours, the enzyme can turn a foam pad into reusable chemicals.

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Live updates: Trump indicates USDA will use emergency SNAP funds after judges’ rulings
6:32 PM

President Trump said Friday evening the government would work to release emergency funding for a food program that millions rely on after two federal judges ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to do so. “If we are given the appropriate legal direction by the Court, it will BE MY HONOR to provide the funding,…

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Nancy Mace went on profane tirade against officers and TSA agents, police report says
6:21 PM

Charleston County Aviation Authority police officers filed an incident report in connection with Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Thursday after she allegedly went off on law enforcement in a profanity-ridden tirade at Charleston International Airport in South Carolina. Police were to meet with Mace at 6:30 a.m. EDT to escort her from the curb to…

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What Tuesday’s Elections Might Tell Us About Trump
What Tuesday’s Elections Might Tell Us About Trump
6:19 PM

He’s not on the ballot, but the results could carry hints about the future of his movement.

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Thousands gather in Serbia as student-led movement marks anniversary of tragedy
Thousands gather in Serbia as student-led movement marks anniversary of tragedy
6:19 PM

Tens of thousands of people are expected to gather to mark the anniversary of a major disaster in Serbia, a year after a canopy collapsed outside a train station and killed 16 people.

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Heritage Americans
Heritage Americans
6:15 PM

A venomous coalition.

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A.I. Is Making Death Threats Way More Realistic
A.I. Is Making Death Threats Way More Realistic
6:12 PM

Online harassers are generating images and sounds that simulate their victims in violent situations.

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STAT+: Pfizer sues Novo Nordisk, Metsera for breach of merger agreement
STAT+: Pfizer sues Novo Nordisk, Metsera for breach of merger agreement
6:04 PM

Pfizer sues Novo Nordisk, Metsera for breach of merger agreement

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Civil war erupts on the right after Heritage president’s Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes comments
6:04 PM

A civil war over the direction of the conservative movement and who should be considered part of it erupted after Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts posted a video Thursday defending Tucker Carlson for interviewing white nationalist Nick Fuentes. The statement sparked backlash from Republican senators and a number of traditionally conservative organizations — and from…

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White House to Announce Resumption of Auto Chip Shipments From China
White House to Announce Resumption of Auto Chip Shipments From China
6:02 PM

Nexperia hasn’t shipped chips for weeks, putting car production around the world at risk.

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James Comey Says His Grudge-Driven Prosecution Is Unconstitutional Retaliation for His Criticism of Trump
6:00 PM

Former FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2017

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US judge permanently blocks Trump order requiring voters to prove citizenship - Reuters
5:58 PM

US judge permanently blocks Trump order requiring voters to prove citizenship  Reuters

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TchƩky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72
5:56 PM

The French actor was known for supporting roles in films that spanned nearly 40 years.

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The great AI buildout shows no sign of slowing - Reuters
5:54 PM

The great AI buildout shows no sign of slowing  Reuters

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Alison Knowles, Artist Who Took Lunch to New Levels, Dies at 92
Alison Knowles, Artist Who Took Lunch to New Levels, Dies at 92
5:43 PM

An early participant in the eccentric collection of artists known as Fluxus, she was perhaps best known for pieces centered on a humble tuna sandwich and a giant salad.

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Red Cross confirms remains of three hostages return to Israel ā€˜for the first time’ as families await answers
Red Cross confirms remains of three hostages return to Israel ā€˜for the first time’ as families await answers
5:42 PM

The International Red Cross oversaw a body transfer under humanitarian law as parties work to return the deceased to families during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Asked to clarify nuclear testing remarks, Trump says, ā€˜You’ll find out very soon’
5:39 PM

President Trump told reporters Friday they would ā€œfind out very soonā€ when asked to clarify if he plans on resuming underground nuclear detonation tests following his announcement this week that he is directing the Pentagon to restart nuclear weapons tests.Ā  “You’ll find out very soon. But we’re going to do some testing, yeah,” Trump said…

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Cursor introduces its coding model alongside multi-agent interface
Cursor introduces its coding model alongside multi-agent interface
5:34 PM

The vibe-coding IDE put an emphasis on speed with Composer.

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France hit by second major heist as thieves target gold refinery
5:32 PM

Thieves used explosives to break into a precious metals refinery before making off with a €12m loot.

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Hotel owner and 10 others jailed for life over deadly Turkish fire
5:31 PM

The deadliest fire in the country's history killed 78 people, including many children on holiday.

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Harrison Ford rips Trump: ā€˜I don’t know of a greater criminal in history’
5:29 PM

Actor Harrison Ford on Friday blasted President Trump over his lack of policies toward combatting climate change, suggesting that the president has “whims” instead. “It scares the s‑‑‑ out of me,” Ford told The Guardian. “The ignorance, the hubris, the lies, the perfidy. [Trump] knows better, but he’s an instrument of the status quo and…

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Trump unveils renovated Lincoln bathroom after East Wing demolition - Reuters
5:28 PM

Trump unveils renovated Lincoln bathroom after East Wing demolition  Reuters

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Men shot by the hundreds, disappeared after Sudanese city falls to paramilitaries, witnesses say - Reuters
5:22 PM

Men shot by the hundreds, disappeared after Sudanese city falls to paramilitaries, witnesses say  Reuters

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The U.S. Was Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits
The U.S. Was Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits
5:18 PM

Also, California Democrats are feeling unusually confident. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

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Email exchange between Andrew and Epstein released - as Virginia Giuffre's family calls for 'investigation'
Email exchange between Andrew and Epstein released - as Virginia Giuffre's family calls for 'investigation'
5:15 PM

Newly revealed emails show Andrew Mountbatten Windsor told Jeffrey Epstein it would be "good to catch up in person" months after the paedophile financier was released from prison.

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Trump says Carney ā€˜apologized’ for Canada’s Reagan tariffs ad
5:12 PM

President Trump said Friday that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized for an ad that used former President Reagan’s criticism of tariffs in an attempt to tweak the White House’s trade policies. The Ontario ad aired during the World Series game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers — and clearly irked Trump,…

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Rubio dismisses report that US is poised to strike Venezuela as ā€˜fake story’
5:11 PM

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back on a report Friday that the Trump administration had decided to strike military installations in Venezuela. “Your ‘sources’ claiming to have ‘knowledge of the situation’ tricked you into writing a fake story,” Rubio posted on social platform X. He was responding to a Miami Herald report that said…

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Two Windows vulnerabilities, one a 0-day, are under active exploitation
Two Windows vulnerabilities, one a 0-day, are under active exploitation
5:03 PM

Both vulnerabilities are being exploited in wide-scale operations.

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Trump declines to rule out underground nuclear tests - Reuters
5:03 PM

Trump declines to rule out underground nuclear tests  Reuters

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NASA to Kim Kardashian: We've been to the moon six times - Reuters
4:54 PM

NASA to Kim Kardashian: We've been to the moon six times  Reuters

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FCC to rescind ruling that said ISPs are required to secure their networks
FCC to rescind ruling that said ISPs are required to secure their networks
4:44 PM

FCC chair to rely on ISPs' voluntary commitments instead of Biden-era ruling.

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In One Jamaican Town, Hurricane Melissa Left Behind Floodwaters and Dead Livestock
4:41 PM

The Category 5 storm ravaged western Jamaica and drenched the small community of New River, where residents were coping with a massive clean up. At least 19 people have died nationwide, officials said.

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Van Hollen after SNAP ruling: Trump administration ā€˜tried to use hungry kids as political pawns’
4:40 PM

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (Md.) and other Democrats slammed the Trump administration Friday after a judge ordered the federal government to release emergency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid the government shutdown.Ā  A federal judge on Friday rejected arguments that the emergency funds can be used only for hurricanes or other uncontrollable…

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Virginia Giuffre’s family says she’s ā€˜taken down a prince’
4:36 PM

The family of Virginia Giuffre praised the stripping away of Prince Andrew’s titles over his alleged ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “This normal girl from a normal family has taken down a prince,” Sky Roberts, Giuffre’s brother, said on “BBC Newsnight” on Thursday. “We are so proud of her.” Roberts said his sister,…

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Bitcoin breaks October streak with first monthly loss since 2018 - Reuters
4:31 PM

Bitcoin breaks October streak with first monthly loss since 2018  Reuters

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FDA cracks down on fluoride supplements for children
4:25 PM

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has put four companies on notice for marketing ā€œunapproved fluoride-containing ingestible drugsā€ for use by children under the age of 3 or children at low or moderate risk of tooth decay. ā€œThis Halloween, the FDA is driving a stake through the heart of outdated science and protecting our kids…

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US judges say Trump administration must continue food aid during US shutdown
4:22 PM

In two separate rulings, US judges said the plan to cut off Snap food benefits for millions of Americans is likely unlawful.

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Peaches sold at Trader Joe’s, Kroger recalled over listeria risk
4:18 PM

The fruit was sold at Kroger-owned stores and Trader Joe's locations across the country.

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Saudi billions poised for Syria but US sanctions remain a barrier - Reuters
4:16 PM

Saudi billions poised for Syria but US sanctions remain a barrier  Reuters

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Trump calls Nigeria 'country of particular concern'
Trump calls Nigeria 'country of particular concern'
4:08 PM

Donald Trump has said he is designating Nigeria a "country of particular concern" as "thousands of Christians" are being killed there.

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Trump Says He’s Not Planning Venezuela Strike
Trump Says He’s Not Planning Venezuela Strike
4:03 PM

The president had said recently the U.S. was considering strikes against targets in the country.

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Antisemitism exposed in the ranks of the right — the GOP-Israeli honeymoon is over
4:00 PM

For decades, the Israeli, American Jewish and Christian Right forged what seemed like an ironclad alliance. If conservatives truly wanted to fight this battle, they would turn first to their own camp.

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What Happened to the Art of the Deal?
What Happened to the Art of the Deal?
3:59 PM

We urge the administration to allow millions of Americans to receive food aid.

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Measles outbreak investigation in Utah blocked by patient who refuses to talk
Measles outbreak investigation in Utah blocked by patient who refuses to talk
3:58 PM

The person refused to even tell health officials their address.

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DOJ brings first terrorism charge against member of 764 online predator network
3:57 PM

A Tucson, Ariz., man has been charged in connection with 764, a digital network of suspected predators using social media to blackmail children into hurting themselves and others for online bragging rights. Baron Cain Martin, 21, was charged with 29 counts, including conspiring to provide material support to terrorists; conspiring to kill, kidnap or maim…

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Duffy pushes back on Kim Kardashian: ā€˜We’ve been to the Moon before… 6 times!’
3:52 PM

Transportation Secretary and acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy pushed back against celebrity personality Kim Kardashian’s claim that the 1969 moon landing ā€œdidn’t happen.ā€ ā€œYes, @KimKardashian, we’ve been to the Moon before… 6 times!ā€ Duffy wrote on the social platform X, tagging Kardashian’s X account. He posted his message alongside a clip from the reality TV…

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Rio authorities identify bodies as protests denounce deadly police raids - Reuters
3:51 PM

Rio authorities identify bodies as protests denounce deadly police raids  Reuters

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Trump says he is not considering strikes within Venezuela - Reuters
3:40 PM

Trump says he is not considering strikes within Venezuela  Reuters

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Trump says he’s not considering strikes within Venezuela
1:59 PM

President Trump on Friday said he was not considering strikes within Venezuela following reports his administration had identified potential military targets within the country. Trump was asked aboard Air Force One while en route to Florida about those reports and whether he had made up his mind about potential strikes. ā€œNo. It’s not true,ā€ Trump…

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iRobot Faces Bankruptcy After Elizabeth Warren Helped Kill $1.65 Billion Amazon Merger
3:35 PM

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D–Mass.) and a Roomba robot vacuum by iRobot.

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Short Circuit: An Inexhaustive Weekly Compendium of Rulings from the Federal Courts of Appeal
3:30 PM

Pill-pushing predictions, off-campus speech, and a crude insurrection.

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What’s Next for Andrew After He Loses ā€˜Prince’ Title?
What’s Next for Andrew After He Loses ā€˜Prince’ Title?
3:22 PM

King Charles III’s brother will retreat further from public life after additional damaging revelations about his ties to the sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein.

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Tanzania opposition says hundreds killed in vote protests, UN calls for probe - Reuters
3:17 PM

Tanzania opposition says hundreds killed in vote protests, UN calls for probe  Reuters

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Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain a ceasefire -- for now. Here's what to know
3:17 PM

Relations between the two neighbors hit a low point this month, with fighting killing people on both sides of the border. At issue is a rise in militancy in Pakistan since the Taliban took over Afghanistan.

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Trump says Christians face "existential threat" in Nigeria, adds country to watch list - Reuters
3:14 PM

Trump says Christians face "existential threat" in Nigeria, adds country to watch list  Reuters

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New Glenn rocket has clear path to launch after test-firing at Cape Canaveral
New Glenn rocket has clear path to launch after test-firing at Cape Canaveral
3:10 PM

New Glenn will soon meet its payloads: Two NASA probes to study Martian climate change.

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Newsom blasts Trump’s call for nuclear testing: ā€˜It’s performative’
3:03 PM

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday called President Trump’s move to restart nuclear weapons testing “acts of a weak person” and embarrassing. Speaking with NBC News’s Kristen Welker, Newsom said “it’s performative” on Trump’s part to restart the weapons testing, behavior that Newsom compared with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He also pointed…

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Trump says US, Canada will not restart trade talks - Reuters
3:01 PM

Trump says US, Canada will not restart trade talks  Reuters

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Thune’s support for filibuster ā€˜unchanged’ by Trump demand to nuke it
3:00 PM

Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s (R-S.D.) support for keeping the 60-vote threshold for passing legislation through the Senate remains ā€œunchanged,ā€ according to a spokesperson, despite President Trump’s demand that the GOP leader trigger the ā€œnuclear optionā€ and eliminate the filibuster. ā€œLeader Thune’s position on the importance of the legislative filibuster is unchanged,ā€ a spokesman for…

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Exclusive: Nexperia cuts wafer supplies to Chinese plant, ratcheting up chip disruptions - Reuters
2:55 PM

Exclusive: Nexperia cuts wafer supplies to Chinese plant, ratcheting up chip disruptions  Reuters

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Elon Musk Launches Grokipedia To Compete With Wikipedia
2:53 PM

Elon Musk launched Grokipedia, a crowdsourced online encyclopedia developed by his company xAI, as a direct competitor to Wikipedia, although users report many articles are seemingly adapted straight from Wikipedia. What do you think? The post Elon Musk Launches Grokipedia To Compete With Wikipedia appeared first on The Onion.

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Trump designates Nigeria as 'country of particular concern' over widespread Christian persecution, killings
Trump designates Nigeria as 'country of particular concern' over widespread Christian persecution, killings
2:51 PM

Christian persecution in Nigeria has ramped up dramatically as Islamist militants burn villages and kill thousands of believers in targeted attacks across the country.

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Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
2:45 PM

Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Trump’s administration must to continue to fund SNAP using contingency funds during the government shutdown.

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Graham Platner, Maine Democratic candidate, loses another top campaign official
2:42 PM

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has lost another top campaign official after a series of controversies centering around old social media comments and an alleged Nazi-linked tattoo derailed his campaign’s momentum.  Ronald Holmes, Platner’s national finance director, resigned from his position on the campaign ā€œeffective immediatelyā€ Friday in an announcement posted to LinkedIn.Ā  ā€œI…

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Federal judges order administration to pay SNAP benefits but what's next remains unclear
2:40 PM

Two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funding to provide SNAP benefits. But it's unclear how much, or when, those funds would be provided before the funding runs dry.

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Israel’s Top Military Lawyer Steps Down Amid Leak Controversy
Israel’s Top Military Lawyer Steps Down Amid Leak Controversy
2:37 PM

The official resigned after an investigation was launched into her alleged role in authorizing the release of footage that appeared to show soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee.

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The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Katy Perry And Justin Trudeau
2:36 PM

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau’s rumored romance has taken the internet by storm. The Onion sat down with the celebrity couple to discuss their fledgling relationship. The Onion&hairsp: So how did you two meet? Perry: Lauren SĆ”nchez paired us off as part of Jeff Bezos’ plan to breed a higher race of humans. The Onion&hairsp: […] The post The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Katy Perry And Justin Trudeau appeared first on The Onion.

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Sam Altman wants a refund for his $50,000 Tesla Roadster deposit
Sam Altman wants a refund for his $50,000 Tesla Roadster deposit
2:33 PM

Altman is just the latest in a string of people to want their money back.

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Melissa dissipates, leaves destruction and at least 50 dead in Caribbean - Reuters
2:29 PM

Melissa dissipates, leaves destruction and at least 50 dead in Caribbean  Reuters

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Vance defends remarks on second lady’s religion
2:28 PM

Vice President Vance on Friday defended comments he made two days prior about his wife Usha Vance and their relationship dynamic as it relates to religion during a Turning Point USA stop at the University of Mississippi.Ā  The vice president told college students Wednesday that deep down, he hopes the second lady is ā€œsomehow moved…

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AT&T sues ad industry watchdog instead of pulling ads that slam T-Mobile
AT&T sues ad industry watchdog instead of pulling ads that slam T-Mobile
2:23 PM

National Advertising Division said AT&T ad and press release broke program rule.

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Judge orders Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits with emergency funds
2:18 PM

A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beginning this weekend because of the government shutdown, ordering officials to first spend an emergency fund.  The roughly $5.25 billion fund is not enough to fully cover November benefits for the food assistance program, which will cost the government…

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Getty, Perplexity sign multi-year licensing deal to boost AI-powered search visuals - Reuters
2:17 PM

Getty, Perplexity sign multi-year licensing deal to boost AI-powered search visuals  Reuters

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'No inch here was spared': Hurricane Melissa destroys Jamaica town
2:12 PM

The BBC’s Nada Tawfik reports from Black River, where the strongest storm to hit the country in modern history has left scenes of desperation.

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Argentina Has the World’s Weirdest Tax. Can Milei Scrap it?
Argentina Has the World’s Weirdest Tax. Can Milei Scrap it?
2:12 PM

Argentina’s export tax hurts its critical agricultural industry. President Javier Milei has yet to follow through on a promise to end it.

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Premier League's Boxing Day fixture decision branded 'thoughtless'
Premier League's Boxing Day fixture decision branded 'thoughtless'
2:11 PM

The Premier League has confirmed only one game will take place on Boxing Day this year.

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Americans more likely to oppose boat strikes, military invasion of Venezuela: Survey
2:09 PM

A YouGov survey has found that Americans are more likely to oppose U.S. strikes against boats near Venezuela than support them after a month of attacks on vessels suspected of transporting drugs off the country’s coast. Americans also strongly opposed the U.S. military invading the South American nation, and a majority opposed the deployment of…

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COVID infection during pregnancy tied to higher autism rates: Study
2:03 PM

Children born to mothers infected with COVID-19 while pregnant face an elevated risk of autism, along with other developmental disorders including speech and motor delays, according to a study released Thursday.  Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital analyzed more than 18,000 births to people who delivered between March 1, 2020, and May 31,Ā 2021,Ā and had a laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 positive test.Ā Ā  Many of the…

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Cruz, McConnell slam Heritage president’s defense of Tucker Carlson
2:02 PM

Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Friday criticized Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts after he defended Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes. Fuentes has denied the Holocaust on multiple occasions and made several antisemitic remarks during his discussion with Carlson.  Roberts said Friday the Heritage Foundation was not distancing…

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More than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia, says UN
2:01 PM

El-Fasher is under the control of paramilitaries accused of mass executions and crimes against humanity.

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Key Moments in the Downfall of Prince Andrew
Key Moments in the Downfall of Prince Andrew
1:57 PM

The British royal’s unprecedented disgrace follows years of scandal and sexual-abuse allegations.

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ICE Agent, 7-Year-Old Both Wearing Same ā€˜Military Commando’ Halloween Costume
1:56 PM

The post ICE Agent, 7-Year-Old Both Wearing Same ā€˜Military Commando’ Halloween Costume appeared first on The Onion.

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Trump renovates Lincoln Bathroom, strips away ā€˜totally inappropriate’ art deco style
1:53 PM

President Trump showed off his renovations of the White House’s Lincoln Bathroom on Friday, calling out the room’s previous art deco style as “inappropriate.” ā€œI renovated the Lincoln Bathroom in the White House. It was renovated in the 1940s in an art deco green tile style, which was totally inappropriate for the Lincoln Era,ā€ Trump…

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Cam Skattebo Assured He’ll Only Be Missing Giants Games
1:50 PM

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ—In an effort to console the team’s star running back as he recuperated from a season-ending lower-leg injury, the New York Giants medical staff reportedly assured Cam Skattebo on Friday that he would only be missing Giants games. ā€œHey, you got lucky—just imagine if you were missing something more important than a bunch […] The post Cam Skattebo Assured He’ll Only Be Missing Giants Games appeared first on The Onion.

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No spoils of war: Syria's new ruler lays down the law to loyalists - Reuters
1:49 PM

No spoils of war: Syria's new ruler lays down the law to loyalists  Reuters

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How Opioid Settlement Money Turned Into a $600K Party Fund
1:46 PM

Protester holding sign saying 'Overdose Prevention Centers'

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What does '67' mean? Dictionary.com's 2025 word of the year has no definition
1:43 PM

"67," pronounced "six seven," spread from a rap song, through sports and social media, to classrooms and homes across the U.S. But even the artist who coined it struggles to define it.

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Prince Andrew Stripped of Royal Title by King Charles
Prince Andrew Stripped of Royal Title by King Charles
5:54 PM

Andrew’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and new revelations about longstanding abuse allegations forced the king’s hand.

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Prince Andrew Stripped Of Royal Computer Privileges
1:41 PM

LONDON—In a stunning reversal of fortune for the controversy-plagued younger brother of King Charles III, Buckingham Palace announced Friday that the former Prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been stripped of his royal computer privileges. ā€œDue to serious lapses in judgment by Mr. Mountbatten Windsor, His Majesty King Charles III has today initiated a formal process […] The post Prince Andrew Stripped Of Royal Computer Privileges appeared first on The Onion.

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Photos: Food banks scramble to get ready as SNAP funding deadline looms
1:40 PM

Some 42 million people in the U.S. who rely on SNAP benefits could soon join the already long lines at the nation's food banks and pantries that are also serving struggling federal workers.

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Should Prince Andrew Drive be renamed? Here's what residents think
Extending first ladies’ tradition of advocacy, Melania Trump focuses on Ukrainian kids
1:30 PM

Melania Trump's personal letter to Putin during the Alaska Summit in August helped reunite eight of the over 19,000 Ukrainian children abducted and forcibly removed from their home country by Russia since the start of the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Why Buckingham Palace Decided to Get Rid of Andrew
Why Buckingham Palace Decided to Get Rid of Andrew
1:26 PM

In demoting the errant prince, King Charles hopes to get the monarchy scandal-free for his son William.

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Venezuela opposition split over possible U.S. action - Reuters
1:23 PM

Venezuela opposition split over possible U.S. action  Reuters

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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9: American car-buyer tastes meet Korean EV tech
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9: American car-buyer tastes meet Korean EV tech
1:19 PM

There's a lot to like about this SUV, made in Georgia.

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No, Ronald Reagan Did Not ā€˜Love Tariffs’
No, Ronald Reagan Did Not ā€˜Love Tariffs’
1:13 PM

A claim by President Trump ignores the 40th president’s actual record on trade.

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Canada's Carney to visit Xi in China, marking 'turning point' in relations
1:13 PM

Finding it hard to reach a resolution of its trade dispute with the US after Trump suspended talks, Canada turns to other major economies.

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Russia used cruise missile that led Trump to quit nuclear treaty: Ukraine
1:05 PM

A Russian cruise missile whose secret development led President Trump to abandon a nuclear arms control pact with Moscow in his first term has been used to attack Ukraine in recent months, according to Kyiv’s foreign minister. Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha is the first to confirm that Russia has used the ground-launched…

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Even union officials don’t support this union demand
1:00 PM

Even union officials oppose government-imposed arbitration, as it would take away workers' right to ratify a contract, which is the basis of the Faster Labor Contracts Act and the PRO Act.

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Ohio OKs new map giving GOP an edge in 2 districts
12:53 PM

Ohio Democrats and Republicans voted in favor of a new congressional map on Friday that gives GOP lawmakers an edge in two key districts.  The map was created without public input in a unanimous vote from the Ohio Redistricting Commission and will remain in place until 2030.  The new map could make it more difficult for…

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Trump's National Guard Plan Edges the U.S. Closer to a Permanent Federal Police Force
12:50 PM

A newly revealed Pentagon directive instructs every state to train riot-control units within their National Guards—raising questions about federal overreach and the growing militarization of domestic emergencies.

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Virginia Senate approves Democrat-led redistricting amendment
12:48 PM

The Virginia Senate passed a constitutional amendment on Friday that would allow the state to temporarily draw new congressional lines ahead of the next U.S. Census as Democrats look to counter Republicans’ redistricting efforts across the country.  The constitutional amendment, which passed the upper chamber in a 21-16 vote, would allow Old Dominion to do…

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Dutch centrist Rob Jetten claims victory in neck-and-neck election race
12:48 PM

Jetten said his D66 liberal party had achieved a historic result after vote analysis indicated it could be beaten.

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South Africa hits back at US refugee plan to favour white Afrikaners
12:45 PM

Pretoria rubbishes claims of a white genocide and quotes prominent Afrikaners who dub Trump's plans racist.

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Disney pulls channels from YouTube TV over fee dispute
12:43 PM

ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels will not be available to YouTube TV subscribers.

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Elon Musk on data centers in orbit: ā€œSpaceX will be doing thisā€
Elon Musk on data centers in orbit: ā€œSpaceX will be doing thisā€
12:40 PM

"We could see another transformation of what’s done in space."

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Woman sought after man pushed on to train tracks
Woman sought after man pushed on to train tracks
12:36 PM

British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they wish to speak to after a man was pushed on to the tracks at a railway station.

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Britain's Prince Andrew Taken Down by Epstein and Chinese Spy Scandals
12:35 PM

Prince Andrew (center) at a memorial service in St. Paul's Cathedral, London, UK. 7 July 2015.

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A Republican Seeks to Match Trump’s Gains on Democratic Turf in New Jersey
A Republican Seeks to Match Trump’s Gains on Democratic Turf in New Jersey
12:33 PM

With President Trump making inroads with Black and Latino voters, the path to the governor’s office runs through regions Democrats can no longer take for granted.

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Amid attacks on such work, NIH-led research links structural racism to increased heart disease
Amid attacks on such work, NIH-led research links structural racism to increased heart disease
12:30 PM

NIH-led research on structural racism was published Friday, even as the Trump administration has cancelled and discredited such work.

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Academia has a freedom of speech problem that starts with professors
12:30 PM

The problem arises when educators interject their own opinions, either in social media posts or in classroom discussions that suppress critical discourse.

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Trump-appointed judge praises prosecutors removed from Jan. 6 rioter’s case
12:26 PM

U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, who was appointed by President Trump, praised two prosecutors removed from the case of a Jan. 6, 2021, rioter, saying they had ā€œupheld the highest standards of professionalism.ā€ ā€œIn my view, both Mr. Valdivia and Mr. White did a truly excellent job in this case,ā€ Nichols said during a Thursday…

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White House resuming public tours in December with ā€˜updated route’
12:26 PM

The White House said Friday it is resuming public tours of the building in December with an “updated route” after they were paused over the summer ahead of construction of President Trump’s ballroom. First lady Melania Trump’s office said public tours would restart Dec. 2 with “an updated route offering guests the opportunity to experience…

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Zohran Mamdani's $5 Billion Corporate Tax Hike Threatens NYC's Status as the World's Financial Capital
12:20 PM

Zohran Mamdani photographed from below diagonal angle, with tall buildings behind him and a small American flag waving in the wind.

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Harris criticizes Biden for ā€˜unnecessary’ pre-debate phone call
12:18 PM

The tension between loyalty and leadership is what defines so much of today’s Democratic struggle. HarrisĀ isn’tĀ wrong for feeling frustrated. But if 2024 taught us anything,Ā it’sĀ that frustrationĀ doesn’tĀ win elections

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Trump’s war on ā€˜woke’ forces community lenders to cut services or close - Reuters
12:15 PM

Trump’s war on ā€˜woke’ forces community lenders to cut services or close  Reuters

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Will the Unmaking of Prince Andrew Be the Making of King Charles?
Will the Unmaking of Prince Andrew Be the Making of King Charles?
12:13 PM

The decision by King Charles III to strip the title of his brother Prince Andrew showed a level of accountability rarely applied to royals.

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Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner, ANP says - Reuters
12:08 PM

Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner, ANP says  Reuters

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Hegseth: Pentagon moving ā€˜quickly’ on nuclear weapons testing
12:07 PM

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is moving ā€œquicklyā€ on President Trump’s directive to restart nuclear weapons testing to ensure the U.S. has the ā€œmost capableā€ nuclear arsenal in the world.Ā  Hegseth said Friday, during his meeting with Association of Southeast Asian Nations Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, that the Department of Defense (DOD) will…

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Closing Windows 11’s Task Manager accidentally opens up more copies of Task Manager
Closing Windows 11’s Task Manager accidentally opens up more copies of Task Manager
12:06 PM

Bug affects Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 users using the October update preview.

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Blood pressure medication recalled over potential carcinogen: What to know
12:05 PM

Nearly 590,000 bottles of blood pressure drugs have been recalled over concerns that they may contain a potentially carcinogenic chemical that exceeds the ā€œacceptable intake limit.ā€

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Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump takeover - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump takeover  The Washington Post

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Halloween costumes only D.C. would get: ā€˜Hooyah’ Melania and a riff on RIF - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Halloween costumes only D.C. would get: ā€˜Hooyah’ Melania and a riff on RIF  The Washington Post

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In Trump’s GOP, the once-mighty tea party is hard to find - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

In Trump’s GOP, the once-mighty tea party is hard to find  The Washington Post

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Inside the Low-Tech Heist That Penetrated the Louvre
Inside the Low-Tech Heist That Penetrated the Louvre
12:00 PM

The men who stole France’s crown jewels cut corners—mistakes that led authorities to track down three suspected thieves.

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Saturated fat debate overlooks toxic chemical contaminants in industrial meat
12:00 PM

The Make America Healthy Movement and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are advocating for increased consumption of animal fats, but are failing to acknowledge the toxic chemicals that accumulate in these fats and the risks they pose to human health.

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Latvian vote to pull out of treaty on protecting women from violence prompts outcry
11:57 AM

Several thousand people protested against the vote, and it is now up to the president to decide the next step.

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Ticket sales plummet at Kennedy Center after Trump takeover: Washington Post analysis
11:55 AM

Ticket sales for the Kennedy Center have continued to plummet in the months since President Trump took over its operations. Tens of thousands of seats have been left empty at the three main performance venues, according to The Washington Post.Ā  About 43 percent of tickets remain unsold according to the Post’s daily analysis of the…

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STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
11:53 AM

From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Heritage president defends Tucker Carlson’s interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes
11:51 AM

Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts gave a forceful defense of Tucker Carlson interviewing white nationalist commentator Nick Fuentes, saying that ā€œcancelingā€ Fuentes ā€œis not the answer.ā€ The former Fox News pundit hosted Fuentes — who is known for his antisemitic far-right commentary and has been repeatedly disavowed by Republicans and figures on the right —…

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Trump’s swift demolition of East Wing may have launched asbestos plumes
Trump’s swift demolition of East Wing may have launched asbestos plumes
11:36 AM

There is no confirmation that the Trump admin. followed abatement processes.

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Wear marks suggest Neanderthals made ocher crayons
Wear marks suggest Neanderthals made ocher crayons
11:06 AM

Neanderthals were apparently no easier on their art supplies than modern kids.

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Fear for a weakened Crown drove King Charles' ruthless move against Andrew - Reuters
10:35 AM

Fear for a weakened Crown drove King Charles' ruthless move against Andrew  Reuters

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Pro-Orban media group buys Hungary's main tabloid ahead of 2026 election - Reuters
10:33 AM

Pro-Orban media group buys Hungary's main tabloid ahead of 2026 election  Reuters

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The Long Road Home
10:30 AM

"The Wounded Generation" book cover, authored by David Nasaw

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Neighbors Always Knew Teen Gunman Was Evil And Did Nothing Because They Are Evil Too
10:15 AM

The post Neighbors Always Knew Teen Gunman Was Evil And Did Nothing Because They Are Evil Too appeared first on The Onion.

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BOE to Embrace Uncertainty, and Bernanke’s Guidance, With Communications Revamp
BOE to Embrace Uncertainty, and Bernanke’s Guidance, With Communications Revamp
10:09 AM

The central bank place will more emphasis on developments that could upend its expectations and less on forecasts that convey too much certainty about the future.

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Families say cost of housing means they'll have fewer or no children
10:00 AM

Western states have some of America's lowest fertility rates. The rapidly rising cost of housing is playing a role.

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It's not for Halloween — it's Comic Con, where Black and Caribbean cosplayers find community
9:55 AM

Black and Caribbean cosplayers are redefining what community looks like at New York Comic Con.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about feuds at FDA’s CBER, an antibiotic warning in Europe, and more
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about feuds at FDA’s CBER, an antibiotic warning in Europe, and more
9:52 AM

A feud between the FDA's Vinay Prasad and his staff is threatening the future of the center that regulates vaccines, biological products, and the blood supply

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a bidding war for Metsera, HHS plans for speeding biosimilars, and more
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a bidding war for Metsera, HHS plans for speeding biosimilars, and more
9:26 AM

A bidding war between Novo Nordisk and Pfizer has broken into the open for Metsera, which focuses on developing drugs to treat obesity

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Zohranpocalypse?
9:50 AM

Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani gets endorsed by the United Teachers Federation in downtown Manhattan on July 9th 2025.

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Sudan Militia, Armed With Drones, Hunts Down Black Population of Darfur
Sudan Militia, Armed With Drones, Hunts Down Black Population of Darfur
9:50 AM

The country’s civil war has triggered a wave of brutal reprisals targeting the region’s Black population.

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NASA test flight seeks to help bring commercial supersonic travel back
NASA test flight seeks to help bring commercial supersonic travel back
9:49 AM

The X-59 has successfully completed its inaugural flight.

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Exclusive: Russia plans to issue debut sovereign yuan-denominated bonds, sources say - Reuters
9:46 AM

Exclusive: Russia plans to issue debut sovereign yuan-denominated bonds, sources say  Reuters

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The Only National Parks Employee Who Tracks Leaky Oil Wells Is Out of a Job
The Only National Parks Employee Who Tracks Leaky Oil Wells Is Out of a Job
9:43 AM

Forrest Smith was forced to step down last month as the National Park Service’s chief petroleum engineer. He wasn’t replaced.

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SpaceX teases simplified Starship as alarms sound over Moon landing delays
SpaceX teases simplified Starship as alarms sound over Moon landing delays
9:39 AM

"SpaceX shares the goal of returning to the Moon as expeditiously as possible."

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Watch: Train smashes into truck at Dutch level crossing
9:37 AM

Five people sustained minor injuries but nobody was seriously hurt in the incident in Meteren.

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Palestinian Youth Movement Social Media Posts with "No Justice, No Peace" Urging Protest Outside Synagogue Are Protected Speech
9:19 AM

From Helmann v. Codepink Women for Peace, decided June 13 by Judge Stephen Wilson (C.D. Cal.), but just posted on… The post Palestinian Youth Movement Social Media Posts with "No Justice, No Peace" Urging Protest Outside Synagogue Are Protected Speech appeared first on Reason.com.

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US strikes on alleged drug boats violate law, UN human rights chief says
9:05 AM

Volker Türk said the strikes were "unacceptable" and urged Washington to halt them immediately.

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Morning Bid: 'Trick or Treat' on Wall Street - Reuters
9:00 AM

Morning Bid: 'Trick or Treat' on Wall Street  Reuters

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RFK Jr. Greets Trick-Or-Treaters With Big Bowl Of Ape Glands
9:00 AM

WASHINGTON—Asking the children to please just take one since he had to acquire the organs from a ā€œsketchy dealerā€ in West Virginia, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly celebrated Halloween Friday by greeting trick-or-treaters with a big bowl of ape glands. ā€œCome and get a king-sized gibbon pituitary,ā€ Kennedy said while gesturing to the […] The post RFK Jr. Greets Trick-Or-Treaters With Big Bowl Of Ape Glands appeared first on The Onion.

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24-Hour Horror Movie Marathon Attended With Other Failures
9:00 AM

MILWAUKEE—Expressing enthusiasm about the programming and atmosphere at the Avalon Theater’s all-night screening, local man Dan Wittman reportedly attended a 24-hour Scare-O-Rama horror marathon this week alongside dozens of other failures. ā€œIt’s cool that they don’t just focus on the old stuff—there’s a nice mix of ’80s and ’90s cult classics and even some international […] The post 24-Hour Horror Movie Marathon Attended With Other Failures appeared first on The Onion.

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Cursed Videotape Kills Anyone Who Swallows It Whole
9:00 AM

The post Cursed Videotape Kills Anyone Who Swallows It Whole appeared first on The Onion.

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Scream Mask Left On While Using Toilet
9:00 AM

The post Scream Mask Left On While Using Toilet appeared first on The Onion.

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Deal reached to free UAE hostages in Mali, sources say - Reuters
8:40 AM

Deal reached to free UAE hostages in Mali, sources say  Reuters

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US, Philippines form military task force for areas including South China Sea, Pentagon says - Reuters
8:35 AM

US, Philippines form military task force for areas including South China Sea, Pentagon says  Reuters

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Insurers and providers keep pace using the same financial strategy: more AI
Insurers and providers keep pace using the same financial strategy: more AI
8:06 AM

And more health news brought to you by Morning Rounds

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CodePink Social Media Posts with Inverted Red Triangle Urging Protest Outside Synagogue Could Be Punishable Threats of Violence
8:03 AM

From Helmann v. Codepink Women for Peace, decided June 13 by Judge Stephen Wilson (C.D. Cal.), but just posted on… The post CodePink Social Media Posts with Inverted Red Triangle Urging Protest Outside Synagogue Could Be Punishable Threats of Violence appeared first on Reason.com.

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Cameroon opposition leader Tchiroma says loyal soldiers escorted him to safety - Reuters
8:00 AM

Cameroon opposition leader Tchiroma says loyal soldiers escorted him to safety  Reuters

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Sixty years after tourist stole skull from cathedral, he sends it back
7:51 AM

"It's not something you expect," says Franz Zehetner, who opened the parcel addressed to Vienna's St Stephen's Cathedral.

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Israeli attacks kill three Palestinians in Gaza, testing fragile truce - Reuters
7:40 AM

Israeli attacks kill three Palestinians in Gaza, testing fragile truce  Reuters

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Samsung Electronics in talks with Nvidia to supply next-generation HBM4 chips - Reuters
7:32 AM

Samsung Electronics in talks with Nvidia to supply next-generation HBM4 chips  Reuters

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ā€œUnexpectedly, a deer briefly entered the family roomā€: Living with Gemini Home
ā€œUnexpectedly, a deer briefly entered the family roomā€: Living with Gemini Home
7:30 AM

Gemini for Home unleashes gen AI on your Nest camera footage, but it gets a lot wrong.

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Nvidia strikes bumper AI deals with Asia tech giants
7:24 AM

Fresh from $5 trillion valuation, global chips giant Nvidia has signed deals with LG, Hyundai and Samsung

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A judge to weigh in on SNAP benefits. And, Trump wants to resume nuclear testing
7:01 AM

A federal judge is set to decide whether the Trump administration will have to find funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing. And, President Trump says the U.S. should resume nuclear weapons testing.

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Rocket Report: SpaceX surpasses shuttle launch total; Skyroot has big ambitions
Rocket Report: SpaceX surpasses shuttle launch total; Skyroot has big ambitions
7:00 AM

ā€œI do think we’re rapidly approaching the point where it will be a significant impact."

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ICE's Mass Arrests Ensnare U.S. Citizens and Show No Signs of Stopping
7:00 AM

Masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in a hallway outside immigration court.

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Today in Supreme Court History: October 31, 1963
7:00 AM

10/31/1963: Cleveland Police Detective patted down, and arrested John W. Terry. The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 31, 1963 appeared first on Reason.com.

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Today in Supreme Court History: October 30, 1735
7:00 AM

10/30/1735: President John Adams's birthday. The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 30, 1735 appeared first on Reason.com.

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The Trump administration move to study aluminum in vaccines worries scientists
7:00 AM

Aluminum has been added to certain vaccines for decades to boost their effect on the immune system, and has been shown to be safe. But, the Trump administration may be considering removing it.

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Saber-Rattling Raises Fears of a New Nuclear Era
Saber-Rattling Raises Fears of a New Nuclear Era
6:44 AM

What ā€˜A House of Dynamite’ gets right and wrong about the threat of nuclear warfare.

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Trump's exit is Xi's cue to take centre stage at APEC - Reuters
6:26 AM

Trump's exit is Xi's cue to take centre stage at APEC  Reuters

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UN rights office alarmed by killings in Tanzania protests - Reuters
6:23 AM

UN rights office alarmed by killings in Tanzania protests  Reuters

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Nvidia CEO hopes Blackwell chips can be sold in China but says decision up to Trump - Reuters
6:23 AM

Nvidia CEO hopes Blackwell chips can be sold in China but says decision up to Trump  Reuters

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Ex-Mossad chief behind Iran nuclear warehouse raid says Iran’s atomic sites ā€˜obliterated,’ credits Trump
Ex-Mossad chief behind Iran nuclear warehouse raid says Iran’s atomic sites ā€˜obliterated,’ credits Trump
6:15 AM

Former Mossad director reveals Iran's nuclear sites were "obliterated" in U.S. strikes, warns Tehran that Israel "can come again" if uranium enrichment resumes.

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Israel confirms identities of hostages' bodies returned by Hamas
6:14 AM

The bodies were identified as those of Amiram Cooper and Sahar Baruch, the Israeli prime minister's office said.

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How Chevron Got Caught in the Clash Between the U.S. and Venezuela
How Chevron Got Caught in the Clash Between the U.S. and Venezuela
5:30 AM

Chief Executive Mike Wirth has orchestrated a yearslong campaign to keep the Latin American country open for oil production.

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5 key takeaways from Trump's week in Asia
5:25 AM

President Trump is back in Washington after spending a week in Asia. He attended the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, addressed U.S. troops in Japan and met with China's President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

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Euro zone business conditions improving, AI is booming, ECB survey shows - Reuters
5:01 AM

Euro zone business conditions improving, AI is booming, ECB survey shows  Reuters

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A narrow Pacific waterway is at the heart of U.S. plans to choke China’s vast navy - Reuters
4:52 AM

A narrow Pacific waterway is at the heart of U.S. plans to choke China’s vast navy  Reuters

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Japanese series that inspired Power Rangers to end after 50 years, reports say
4:49 AM

The franchise is the inspiration for many other superhero shows that have aired in Asia.

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Hungary's Orban says he will seek exemption from US oil sanctions - Reuters
4:40 AM

Hungary's Orban says he will seek exemption from US oil sanctions  Reuters

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STAT+: Under Vinay Prasad, employees at a key FDA center fear speaking out, look for the exits
STAT+: Under Vinay Prasad, employees at a key FDA center fear speaking out, look for the exits
4:30 AM

Exclusive: Vinay Prasad has rattled FDA staff by expanding his power and pushing out senior leaders.

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STAT+: Insurers say they’ll deploy more AI to combat ā€˜aggressive’ coding by hospitals
STAT+: Insurers say they’ll deploy more AI to combat ā€˜aggressive’ coding by hospitals
4:30 AM

Insurers say they’ll deploy more AI to combat ā€˜aggressive’ coding by hospitals.

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Health care takes center stage in this year’s elections, a sign of midterm strategies to come
Health care takes center stage in this year’s elections, a sign of midterm strategies to come
4:30 AM

Health care has become a central issue in this year’s elections, a sign of parties' midterm strategies to come.

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Opinion: A $20 over-the-counter drug in Europe requires a prescription and $800 in the U.S.
Opinion: A $20 over-the-counter drug in Europe requires a prescription and $800 in the U.S.
4:30 AM

A month’s supply of Miebo requires $800 and a prescription in the U.S. In Europe, it’s over-the-counter and $20.

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Opinion: Proposed changes in Medicare coverage threaten access to procedures used to treat pain
Opinion: Proposed changes in Medicare coverage threaten access to procedures used to treat pain
4:30 AM

Medicare administrative contracts have proposed eliminating coverage for peripheral nerve block procedures for chronic pain disorders.

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India-US sign 10-year defence pact amid tariff turmoil
4:02 AM

This comes as the two countries try to close a trade deal and tide over tense ties after Trump's 50% tariffs on India.

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Brickbat: No Bad Boys
4:00 AM

A police officer in a neon vest acts as a crossing guard, helping school children cross the street safely.

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Russia's new nuclear weapons - real threat or Putin bluster?
4:00 AM

This week alone, the Russian president unveiled two nuclear-capable weapons - but their value may be more symbolic than military.

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Apartheid police assault killed Nobel laureate Luthuli, South Africa court rules
3:24 AM

The court sets aside the 1967 inquest that found that the anti-apartheid hero was hit by a goods train.

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Friday Open Thread
3:00 AM

What's on your mind?

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Our Fragile American Economy | Roundtable
Our Fragile American Economy | Roundtable
3:00 AM

Plus: Donald Trump’s tariff talk with Xi Jinping.

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Anthony Grey, Reuters journalist held captive in Mao’s China, dies at 87 - Reuters
3:00 AM

Anthony Grey, Reuters journalist held captive in Mao’s China, dies at 87  Reuters

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Trump push to restart nuclear tests could take years, cost millions, experts say - The Washington Post
2:54 AM

Trump push to restart nuclear tests could take years, cost millions, experts say  The Washington Post

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Disarray at the Pentagon
Disarray at the Pentagon
2:48 AM

The Defense Department turns inward, prompting high-level resignations and leaving officials around the world in the dark.

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ā€˜I Want to Change Politics’
ā€˜I Want to Change Politics’
2:47 AM

Why Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is making an independent run for the governor’s mansion.

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Inventing the American Ghost Story
Inventing the American Ghost Story
2:45 AM

As America settles, so do its apparitions.

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That Head of Gold
That Head of Gold
2:45 AM

As goes Nebuchadnezzar …

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No Less Honor in Laying Brick
No Less Honor in Laying Brick
2:45 AM

What we lose when we default to the conventional career track.

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D.C. to pay for any SNAP gap as Maryland puts $10M toward food banks - The Washington Post
2:26 AM

D.C. to pay for any SNAP gap as Maryland puts $10M toward food banks  The Washington Post

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Nasa hits back at Kim Kardashian's moon landing conspiracy
2:25 AM

In a recent episode of her TV series, the reality star said she believed the moon landing was fake.

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Exclusive: Russia uses missile in Ukraine that led Trump to quit nuclear treaty, Kyiv says - Reuters
2:05 AM

Exclusive: Russia uses missile in Ukraine that led Trump to quit nuclear treaty, Kyiv says  Reuters

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Nvidia to supply more than 260,000 Blackwell AI chips to South Korea - Reuters
2:03 AM

Nvidia to supply more than 260,000 Blackwell AI chips to South Korea  Reuters

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Trump-Putin summit cancelled after Moscow sent memo to Washington, FT reports - Reuters
1:55 AM

Trump-Putin summit cancelled after Moscow sent memo to Washington, FT reports  Reuters

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US signs 10-year defence pact with India, Hegseth says - Reuters
1:01 AM

US signs 10-year defence pact with India, Hegseth says  Reuters

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Maryland state senator charged with extorting ex-consultant over an affair - The Washington Post
12:58 AM

Maryland state senator charged with extorting ex-consultant over an affair  The Washington Post

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'Give your money away,' Billie Eilish tells billionaires
12:28 AM

The singer called on the mega wealthy to donate more to charity, during a speech at the WSJ Awards attended by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and George Lucas.

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Judge says she’ll likely order Trump administration to send SNAP funds to states - The Washington Post
11:59 PM

Judge says she’ll likely order Trump administration to send SNAP funds to states  The Washington Post

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Classified U.S. report finds backlog of hundreds of possible Israeli human rights violations - The Washington Post
11:27 PM

Classified U.S. report finds backlog of hundreds of possible Israeli human rights violations  The Washington Post

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China Factory Activity Gauge Signals Deepening Manufacturing Gloom
China Factory Activity Gauge Signals Deepening Manufacturing Gloom
11:24 PM

Economic momentum continued to weaken for the world’s second-largest economy, with a manufacturing gauge signaling mounting headwinds.

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Teen charged with killing girlfriend, shooting congressional intern - The Washington Post
11:20 PM

Teen charged with killing girlfriend, shooting congressional intern  The Washington Post

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Hezbollah Is Rearming, Putting Cease-Fire at Risk
Hezbollah Is Rearming, Putting Cease-Fire at Risk
11:00 PM

The Lebanese militant group is rebuilding its battered ranks and armaments, defying the terms of the cease-fire and raising the possibility of renewed conflict with Israel.

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The Long Road to a U.S.-China Trade Pact
The Long Road to a U.S.-China Trade Pact
11:00 PM

The Trump administration had for months been reluctant to reduce America’s fentanyl-based tariffs on Beijing.

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Crisis on the Right as Heritage Foundation President Roberts Seems to Go Groyper
10:43 PM

As Jewish Insider reports: Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts doubled down on the influential conservative group's support for Tucker Carlson,… The post Crisis on the Right as Heritage Foundation President Roberts Seems to Go Groyper appeared first on Reason.com.

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Barcelona's Sagrada FamĆ­lia becomes world's tallest church
10:40 PM

The GaudĆ­-designed architectural marvel now stands at an impressive 162.91 metres.

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Americans blame Trump and GOP more than Democrats for shutdown, poll finds - The Washington Post
9:03 PM

Americans blame Trump and GOP more than Democrats for shutdown, poll finds  The Washington Post

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Five charged in overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson
8:35 PM

The men are accused of running a drug ring in New York City that sold counterfeit prescription opioid pills through social media.

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The American adoptees who fear deportation to a country they can't remember
8:33 PM

Thousands of US adoptees do not have citizenship despite being brought to the country as babies decades ago. Now many fear deportation.

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Mike McDaniel Coaches Game Lying Facedown On Sideline
8:30 PM

The post Mike McDaniel Coaches Game Lying Facedown On Sideline appeared first on The Onion.

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How teenager gave a street concert and was caught up in Russia's repressive past
8:19 PM

Diana Loginova sang songs critical of the Kremlin. The 18-year-old and her bandmate are now in court.

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The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off?
8:11 PM

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.

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U.S. Eyes Striking Venezuelan Military Targets Used for Drug Trafficking
U.S. Eyes Striking Venezuelan Military Targets Used for Drug Trafficking
7:00 PM

If President Trump decides to move forward with airstrikes, the targets would send a clear message to Venezuelan leader NicolƔs Maduro that it is time to step down, according to U.S. officials.

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Pentagon readying thousands of Guard ā€˜reaction forces’ as U.S. mission widens - The Washington Post
6:29 PM

Pentagon readying thousands of Guard ā€˜reaction forces’ as U.S. mission widens  The Washington Post

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Calley Means is out of the White House; Casey Means misses Senate hearing
Calley Means is out of the White House; Casey Means misses Senate hearing
6:01 PM

Casey Means missed hearing on surgeon general nomination after going into labor.

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Here’s How the AI Crash Happens - The Atlantic
5:50 PM

Here’s How the AI Crash Happens  The Atlantic

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Opinion | Hamas, Free Speech and Arizona University
Opinion | Hamas, Free Speech and Arizona University
5:36 PM

Emails from 2023-24 reveal anti-Israel and pro-Hamas bias among the faculty and student groups.

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Opinion | Lessons From Trump’s China Trade War
Opinion | Lessons From Trump’s China Trade War
5:29 PM

Beijing fought back, and it’s hard to see what tariffs achieved for the U.S.

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Cruise ship allegedly leaves 80-year-old woman behind on island, daughter demands answers after death
Cruise ship allegedly leaves 80-year-old woman behind on island, daughter demands answers after death
5:05 PM

Family demands coronial inquest after cruise ship allegedly abandons 80-year-old passenger on remote Australian island, leading to her death during luxury voyage.

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Man finally released a month after absurd arrest for reposting Trump meme
Man finally released a month after absurd arrest for reposting Trump meme
5:05 PM

Bodycam footage undermined sheriff's "true threat" justification for the arrest.

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According to Trump, He Has Already Saved 350,000 Lives by Murdering Suspected Drug Smugglers
4:50 PM

President Donald Trump during a meeting with with Chinese President Xi Jinping

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Opinion | New Start and Trump’s Nuclear Test
Opinion | New Start and Trump’s Nuclear Test
4:47 PM

The President is right that the U.S. needs to modernize its deterrent to match China and Russia.

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Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem rally over Israel’s draft exemption as clashes break out
Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem rally over Israel’s draft exemption as clashes break out
4:45 PM

Ultra-Orthodox protesters flooded Jerusalem to oppose military draft requirements, adding further pressure on the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Nvidia Becomes First $5 Trillion Company
4:43 PM

Nvidia became the first company to hit a $5 trillion market capitalization, putting it on par with the GDP of countries like Germany, despite many warning of a possible AI bubble. What do you think? The post Nvidia Becomes First $5 Trillion Company appeared first on The Onion.

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Over 100 killed in Brazil’s deadliest police raid as Rio authorities battle drug gangs in favelas
Over 100 killed in Brazil’s deadliest police raid as Rio authorities battle drug gangs in favelas
4:41 PM

Brazil’s deadliest police raid left 132 dead in Rio de Janeiro as officers clashed with gangs using drones and explosives in the city’s favelas.

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Trump cuts tariffs on China after ā€˜truly great’ meeting with Xi - The Washington Post
4:36 PM

Trump cuts tariffs on China after ā€˜truly great’ meeting with Xi  The Washington Post

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BridgeBio’s great week and Moderna’s unraveling
BridgeBio’s great week and Moderna’s unraveling
3:46 PM

Has BridgeBio's business model worked? How are executives at Moderna dealing with the company's slump? Find out on the new episode of "The Readout LOUD."

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Deplatforming Nick Fuentes Won't Stop Antisemitism
3:45 PM

Tucker Carslon and Nick Fuentes

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'Everything's gone' - BBC finally able to access one of Jamaica's worst-hit areas
2:39 PM

Buildings, power lines, and a church once visited by King Charles are down in the tourism hub of Falmouth.

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U.S. agencies back banning popular home WiFi device, citing national security risk - The Washington Post
2:33 PM

U.S. agencies back banning popular home WiFi device, citing national security risk  The Washington Post

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Progress Is Good, Actually
2:09 PM

Against Paul Kingsnorth's intuitive sense of decline.

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The Voting Rights Act Asymmetry Comes For Staten Island
1:48 PM

The VRA allow Democrats to challenge Republican districts, but does not allow Republicans to challenge Democratic districts.

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Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Tennessee Man Over Facebook Meme
1:30 PM

Larry Bushart after his release from jail.

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Trump directs Pentagon to test nuclear weapons for first time since 1992 - The Washington Post
1:28 PM

Trump directs Pentagon to test nuclear weapons for first time since 1992  The Washington Post

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The Atlantic Announces Jonathan Haidt and Eugene Robinson as Contributing Writers - The Atlantic
1:27 PM

The Atlantic Announces Jonathan Haidt and Eugene Robinson as Contributing Writers  The Atlantic

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Dutch Hard-Right Leader Geert Wilders Set to Exit Power
Dutch Hard-Right Leader Geert Wilders Set to Exit Power
1:20 PM

The Freedom Party’s drop in support holds lessons for Europe’s resurgent far-right.

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Social Media Speech "Recklessly" Jeopardizing Classmates' Sense of "Safety" by "Condon[ing]" "Forcible Family Separation by Immigration Authorities" May Be Punishable
12:56 PM

So argues a concurring opinion in today's Second Circuit decision in Leroy v. Livingston Manor Central School Dist., also speaking about speech that "callously cheer[s] on or condone[s]" "police brutality, ... religiously-motivated attacks on their houses of worship, sexual or gender-based violence, or any other type of targeted state or private violence."

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What to Know About Trump’s Trade Deal With China’s Xi
What to Know About Trump’s Trade Deal With China’s Xi
12:54 PM

Tariffs, soybean purchases and a crackdown on fentanyl were among the issues discussed by the two leaders.

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Outrage as Swedish court refuses to deport convicted rapist, PM promises crackdown
Outrage as Swedish court refuses to deport convicted rapist, PM promises crackdown
12:44 PM

Swedish court sparks outrage by refusing to deport convicted rapist, citing crime wasn't 'exceptionally grave.' PM promises toughest Nordic deportation laws.

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The Left's Secret Repeal of No Taxes on Tips
12:40 PM

Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, and Mayor Muriel Bowser conduct a news conference after a roundtable about the repeal of Initiative 82 which eliminated the tipped minimum wage.

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STAT+: Cigna stock nosedives on news that ending PBM rebates will lower that segment’s profit
STAT+: Cigna stock nosedives on news that ending PBM rebates will lower that segment’s profit
12:40 PM

The stock market pummeled Cigna after the company revealed its new plan to ditch pharmacy benefit rebates will lower that segment’s profit

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The Canada-U.S. Trade War Is Pushing Carney Closer to Xi
The Canada-U.S. Trade War Is Pushing Carney Closer to Xi
12:35 PM

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday at the APEC leaders summit in South Korea.

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Opinion | Zelensky Is Winning Trump Voters Over
Opinion | Zelensky Is Winning Trump Voters Over
12:27 PM

Polling shows Ukraine re-emerging as a Republican priority.

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Opinion | Sorry Republicans, There’s No Silver Lining to a Mamdani Win
Opinion | Sorry Republicans, There’s No Silver Lining to a Mamdani Win
12:25 PM

If the GOP doesn’t govern well, the voters may prove surprisingly open to ā€˜unelectable’ Democrats.

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3 Reasons Why Zohran Mamdani's City-Run Grocery Stores Will Fail
12:20 PM

Kennedy and Zohran mamdani on the streets of New York city

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U.S.-China Truce Brings Little Peace for Businesses Caught in Superpower Standoff
U.S.-China Truce Brings Little Peace for Businesses Caught in Superpower Standoff
12:06 PM

Washington and Beijing haven’t addressed their underlying conflicts, and commerce is going to be rocky for years to come.

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Can a sense of humor get Albania into the E.U.? - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Can a sense of humor get Albania into the E.U.?  The Washington Post

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School's "Interest in Teaching Racial Sensitivity Is Not Sufficient" to Justify Punishing Student's "Free Expression Off-Campus"
11:58 AM

So holds the Second Circuit: "Tying a student speaker's constitutional right to free expression solely to the reaction that speech garners from upset or angry listeners cannot be squared with [First Amendment] principles."

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These Small Business Owners Explain How Trump's Tariffs Are More of an 'Existential Crisis' Than COVID
11:55 AM

Illustration featuring Jess Nepstad, Cassie Abel, and Aabesh De (left to right) in front of shipping containers with President Donald Trump's face in the background

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What to Know About Trump’s Latest Tariffs
What to Know About Trump’s Latest Tariffs
11:32 AM

A roundup of where things stand with tariffs on key U.S. trade partners and sectors.

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Al Qaeda Is on the Brink of Taking Over a Country
Al Qaeda Is on the Brink of Taking Over a Country
11:32 AM

If the jihadists succeed in taking Mali, it would become the first country run by the group. The U.S. has warned its citizens to leave the West African nation immediately.

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As China Raises Pressure, U.S. to Support Seoul in Building Nuclear-Powered Sub
As China Raises Pressure, U.S. to Support Seoul in Building Nuclear-Powered Sub
11:00 AM

South Korea told President Trump a stealthy submarine will reduce the burden on American forces as threats from Beijing and Pyongyang rise.

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Hurricane Melissa Barrels Through Bahamas After Lashing Cuba
Hurricane Melissa Barrels Through Bahamas After Lashing Cuba
10:25 AM

The hurricane brought heavy rain, widespread flooding and winds close to 100 miles an hour to the central and southeast Bahamas.

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Red Cross receives two coffins of deceased hostages in Gaza Strip, IDF says
Red Cross receives two coffins of deceased hostages in Gaza Strip, IDF says
10:11 AM

Israel said the Red Cross reported receiving "two coffins of deceased hostages" during a transfer in the Gaza Strip and is brining the remains to IDF troops.

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STAT+: Alnylam raises guidance as sales of heart drug match expectations
STAT+: Alnylam raises guidance as sales of heart drug match expectations
10:02 AM

And The Readout newsletter discusses the new drug-sales king that toppled Keytruda.

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STAT+: When will things look better for Teladoc?
STAT+: When will things look better for Teladoc?
9:50 AM

This edition of STAT's Health Tech newsletter looks at Teladoc earnings, and new NVIDIA deals.

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A Divided Fed
9:30 AM

Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell

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Eli Lilly’s weight loss and diabetes drug tops Keytruda as world’s best-selling medicine
Eli Lilly’s weight loss and diabetes drug tops Keytruda as world’s best-selling medicine
9:06 AM

Merck, which has claimed bragging rights as the maker of the world’s best-selling drug, Keytruda, since 2023, has officially been surpassed by Eli Lilly.

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Senate hearing for Casey Means, Trump’s surgeon general pick, is postponed after she goes into labor
Senate hearing for Casey Means, Trump’s surgeon general pick, is postponed after she goes into labor
9:05 AM

A Thursday Senate hearing for President Trump's surgeon general pick, Casey Means, has been postponed because she went into labor.

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Could the United States Unilaterally Grant Puerto Rico Independence?
9:00 AM

Puerto Rico does not have a viable path towards statehood, and it is unclear what value Commonwealth status provides to the United States.

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New study offers insights into how the immune system changes with age
New study offers insights into how the immune system changes with age
8:39 AM

And other health news stories of the day from Morning Rounds

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Five more arrested in Louvre heist investigation as stolen crown jewels worth $102M still missing
Five more arrested in Louvre heist investigation as stolen crown jewels worth $102M still missing
8:18 AM

Five more arrests made in Louvre heist investigation as French crown jewels worth $102 million remain missing after daring daytime theft from Paris museum.

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Gender Queer, Libel by Implication, and "Truth Is Not a Complete Defense of Defamation"
8:01 AM

Galdos-Shapiro, a school teacher in Great Barrington (Mass.), was questioned and briefly detained in her classroom by the police over… The post Gender Queer, Libel by Implication, and "Truth Is Not a Complete Defense of Defamation" appeared first on Reason.com.

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Top Trump Officials Are Moving Onto Military Bases - The Atlantic
8:00 AM

Top Trump Officials Are Moving Onto Military Bases  The Atlantic

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Police Make Five New Arrests in Louvre Heist
Police Make Five New Arrests in Louvre Heist
7:53 AM

The overnight raids across Paris included the arrest of a man who prosecutors suspect of directly taking part in the jewel theft.

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When the Government Censored Dracula, Frankenstein, and King Kong
7:00 AM

Frankenstein's monster against a multi-colored background that includes a red censor symbol

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See the Secret Networks Smuggling Drugs to the U.S. From Latin America
See the Secret Networks Smuggling Drugs to the U.S. From Latin America
7:00 AM

Maps and charts show the challenges to President Trump’s strategy of blowing up alleged drug boats.

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STAT+: Novo Nordisk makes offer for obesity-focused Metsera, aiming to outbid Pfizer
STAT+: Novo Nordisk makes offer for obesity-focused Metsera, aiming to outbid Pfizer
6:59 AM

A bidding war has broken into the open for the obesity-focused Metsera, with Novo Nordisk aiming to outbid Pfizer for the biotech.

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Trump has 'leverage' to stop Sudan killings as satellite images reveal mass deaths: Yale researchers
Trump has 'leverage' to stop Sudan killings as satellite images reveal mass deaths: Yale researchers
6:00 AM

Yale researchers document evidence of atrocities in Sudan's El Fasher using satellite imagery, while U.S. intelligence confirms UAE weapons transfers to the Rapid Support Forces.

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Rahm Emanuel … For President? - The Atlantic
6:00 AM

Rahm Emanuel … For President?  The Atlantic

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Watch: US and China's different reports of their trade meeting
5:26 AM

The BBC's Laura Bicker explains how the two nation's have reported on the trade negotiations.

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Brickbat: Declared Dead
4:00 AM

A doctor in her office speaks with a woman during a consultation.

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Handshakes and whispers: Trump and Xi's meeting…in 73 seconds
2:07 AM

Trump says the meeting with President Xi, which was their first face-to-face interaction since 2019, was a "great success".

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In South Korea, Trump secures a trade deal — and a glittering crown - The Washington Post
1:44 AM

In South Korea, Trump secures a trade deal — and a glittering crown  The Washington Post

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Trump, South Korea Reach Terms on Trade Deal
Trump, South Korea Reach Terms on Trade Deal
7:08 PM

The surprise breakthrough follows months of contentious talks over $350 billion in investments Seoul has pledged to America.

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Pakistan threatens to 'obliterate' Taliban after peace talks fall apart
Pakistan threatens to 'obliterate' Taliban after peace talks fall apart
12:45 AM

Pakistan threatened to "obliterate" the Taliban after peace talks toward lasting peace between the two sides failed following deadly border clashes.

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Trump Is Very Confused About Nuclear Weapons - The Atlantic
11:38 PM

Trump Is Very Confused About Nuclear Weapons  The Atlantic

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Trump cuts China tariff after Xi signals tougher fentanyl enforcement, rare-earth pause
Trump cuts China tariff after Xi signals tougher fentanyl enforcement, rare-earth pause
11:25 PM

Trump announced a cut on Chinese imports after meeting with Xi in South Korea, citing new understandings on fentanyl enforcement, farm trade and rare-earth exports.

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Israel Accuses Hamas of Playing a Macabre Game With Hostage Bodies
Israel Accuses Hamas of Playing a Macabre Game With Hostage Bodies
11:00 PM

Israeli officials say the militant group is deliberately delaying the return of hostages’ bodies to gain time to consolidate power and reassert its control over Gaza.

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Passenger’s lost laptop forces United flight to turn around - The Washington Post
10:22 PM

Passenger’s lost laptop forces United flight to turn around  The Washington Post

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Radio Free Asia will stop publishing amid funding crisis spurred by Trump - The Washington Post
9:58 PM

Radio Free Asia will stop publishing amid funding crisis spurred by Trump  The Washington Post

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Report: Government shutdown will cost the economy up to $14 billion - The Washington Post
9:05 PM

Report: Government shutdown will cost the economy up to $14 billion  The Washington Post

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Hegseth says military conducted another strike on boat carrying alleged narco-terrorists
Hegseth says military conducted another strike on boat carrying alleged narco-terrorists
8:51 PM

The U.S. military targeted another alleged narco-trafficking boat, sparking congressional concerns over due process and legal authority for the deadly strikes.

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China Is Building the Future - The Atlantic
7:00 PM

China Is Building the Future  The Atlantic

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U.S. Reduces Troop Numbers in Romania, Signaling Shifting Priorities
U.S. Reduces Troop Numbers in Romania, Signaling Shifting Priorities
6:23 PM

The Pentagon will no longer rotate Army combat brigades through Romania as part of a strategy that focuses on Asia and Latin America.

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Wednesday Open Thread
5:41 PM

What's on your mind? (Sorry for the delay posting this today.)

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Opinion | How China Enables Russia’s Military
Opinion | How China Enables Russia’s Military
5:37 PM

New evidence shows the supply-chain trail aiding Moscow’s drone makers.

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Calling Teacher "Bully," "Lunatic," "Woke," "God Complex," and "White Savior" Is Opinion and Thus Not Defamation
5:22 PM

Yesterday's Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision in MacCudden v. Johnson (Justice Joseph Donald, joined by Justice Maxine White), involved a… The post Calling Teacher "Bully," "Lunatic," "Woke," "God Complex," and "White Savior" Is Opinion and Thus Not Defamation appeared first on Reason.com.

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With Trump’s favor, Nvidia becomes first $5 trillion company in history - The Washington Post
5:21 PM

With Trump’s favor, Nvidia becomes first $5 trillion company in history  The Washington Post

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Trump's Move To Replace 12 ICE Directors Could Mean More Aggressive and Unconstitutional Immigration Enforcement
5:20 PM

An orang background with black and white images of someone being handcuffed and led by ICE agents

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Antisemitic attacker faced 30-year sentence, gets less than 1½ years in plea deal
Antisemitic attacker faced 30-year sentence, gets less than 1½ years in plea deal
5:10 PM

Tarek Bazrouk, a 20-year-old Palestinian American, was sentenced to 17 months in prison for federal hate crimes after attacking Jewish protesters in New York City.

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Two Suspects in Louvre Heist Are Caught Without Jewels
Two Suspects in Louvre Heist Are Caught Without Jewels
4:50 PM

The Paris prosecutor said two men suspected of breaking into the museum lived on the outskirts of the French capital.

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Trump's 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense Could Cost $3.6 Trillion: Report
4:36 PM

A test of the Arrow-3 missile on Kodiak Island, Alaska. 19 July 2019.

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Emory University Senate Open Expression Committee Opinion on "Termination of Professor Due to Charlie Kirk-Related Speech"
4:03 PM

From the opinion released Oct. 21, 2025: In the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, an Emory professor posted… The post Emory University Senate Open Expression Committee Opinion on "Termination of Professor Due to Charlie Kirk-Related Speech" appeared first on Reason.com.

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With Zelda on vinyl, Nintendo dips into the music business - The Washington Post
4:00 PM

With Zelda on vinyl, Nintendo dips into the music business  The Washington Post

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DOJ Subpoena to Gender Medicine Telehealth Provider Quashed, but Record Not Sealed
3:50 PM

From Judge Jamal Whitehead (W.D. Wash.) in Queerdoc, PLLC v. U.S. Dep't of Justice: On January 20, 2025, President Trump… The post DOJ Subpoena to Gender Medicine Telehealth Provider Quashed, but Record Not Sealed appeared first on Reason.com.

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She hiked the entire Appalachian Trail at 80, unaware she’d just made history - The Washington Post
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She hiked the entire Appalachian Trail at 80, unaware she’d just made history  The Washington Post

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Opinion | The choreographed fakery of American politics: East Wing edition - The Washington Post
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Opinion | The choreographed fakery of American politics: East Wing edition  The Washington Post

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80-year-old Australian woman dies on island after cruise ship leaves without her
80-year-old Australian woman dies on island after cruise ship leaves without her
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An 80-year-old Australian woman was found dead after the Coral Adventurer cruise ship allegedly left her behind on Lizard Island during a hiking tour.

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Opinion | The real enemy of Hamas lies in a Gaza safe zone - The Washington Post
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Opinion | The real enemy of Hamas lies in a Gaza safe zone  The Washington Post

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Federal judges using AI filed court orders with false quotes, fake names - The Washington Post
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Federal judges using AI filed court orders with false quotes, fake names  The Washington Post

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Israel Says Cease-Fire Is Back On After Gaza Strikes
Israel Says Cease-Fire Is Back On After Gaza Strikes
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Repeated rounds of violence suggest fighting could continue at a lower intensity.

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We checked DHS’s videos of chaos and protests. Here’s what they leave out. - The Washington Post
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We checked DHS’s videos of chaos and protests. Here’s what they leave out.  The Washington Post

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After our pet died, traveling to Dog Mountain was my therapy - The Washington Post
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After our pet died, traveling to Dog Mountain was my therapy  The Washington Post

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Putin hails successful test of nuclear-powered underwater torpedo
Putin hails successful test of nuclear-powered underwater torpedo
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Putin announced successful Poseidon nuclear drone testing as President Donald Trump urged Russia to end the Ukraine war instead of testing missiles on Monday.

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Israel Defense Forces announces resumption of ceasefire following strikes
Israel Defense Forces announces resumption of ceasefire following strikes
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The Israel Defense Forces indicated that a ceasefire was being resumed after the Jewish state, a key ally of the United States, executed strikes on Tuesday.

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New Jersey man's Titanic belongings recovered expected to auction for more than $100K
New Jersey man's Titanic belongings recovered expected to auction for more than $100K
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Frederick Sutton's Titanic personal effects, including gold watch and first-class passenger list, remain in family hands for over a century before auction.

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On Trump’s Asia Trip, Many Opportunities Were Golden
On Trump’s Asia Trip, Many Opportunities Were Golden
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The president has made gold an essential part of his personal brand for decades. Foreign leaders are using his penchant for it to win his favor.

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Hamas victim memorial featuring Shiri Bibas and sons targeted by vandals in Milan, Italy
Hamas victim memorial featuring Shiri Bibas and sons targeted by vandals in Milan, Italy
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Artist AleXsandro Palombo calls the defacement of his Bibas family memorial mural in Milan an antisemitic act disguised as activism rather than legitimate protest.

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Trump arrives in South Korea for key talks ahead of APEC summit, Xi meeting — no Kim Jong Un reunion
Trump arrives in South Korea for key talks ahead of APEC summit, Xi meeting — no Kim Jong Un reunion
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Donald Trump visits Seoul for talks with President Lee Jae Myung focused on trade, investment, and maintaining stability amid growing tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Trump Tells Asia Allies: It’s Your Turn to Boost Military Spending
Trump Tells Asia Allies: It’s Your Turn to Boost Military Spending
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During a six-day tour of a region facing the threat of Chinese aggression, Trump reiterates a message that was largely heeded by European nations.

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Trump visits South Korea as he attempts to secure billions in investment
Trump visits South Korea as he attempts to secure billions in investment
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President Trump met South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju, discussing partnerships during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

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Netanyahu Orders ā€˜Forceful’ Strikes on Gaza
Netanyahu Orders ā€˜Forceful’ Strikes on Gaza
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Israel alleged Hamas launched an attack against troops in Israeli-controlled territory in Gaza.

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White House fires arts commission expected to review Trump construction projects - The Washington Post
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White House fires arts commission expected to review Trump construction projects  The Washington Post

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5 more homes fell into the sea in erosion-plagued Outer Banks - The Washington Post
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5 more homes fell into the sea in erosion-plagued Outer Banks  The Washington Post

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