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Japan’s parliament confirms hardliner Takaichi as country’s first female PM

Al Jazeera English 2025-10-21 07:08:48


                            Japan’s parliament confirms hardliner Takaichi as country’s first female PM Author: Al Jazeera
Appointment clinched via a last-minute coalition deal, but government remains without a majority. ... Read full article

Swiss Watch Exports Slump in September, Hurt by US Tariffs

Bloomberg 2025-10-21 06:57:03+00:00


                            Swiss Watch Exports Slump in September, Hurt by US Tariffs Author: Allegra Catelli
Swiss watch exports fell in September, hurt by the Trump administration’s 39% tariff on imports from Switzerland to the US, the industry’s largest market. ... Read full article

Highest government borrowing in September for five years

BBC News 2025-10-21 06:52:22.3815181


                            Highest government borrowing in  September for five years Author: BBC News
Higher interest payments offset increased revenue from tax and national insurance, the UK statistics body says. ... Read full article

Daniel Naroditsky, US chess grandmaster, dies aged 29

BBC News 2025-10-21 06:52:15.9456197


                            Daniel Naroditsky, US chess grandmaster, dies aged 29 Author: BBC News
The young prodigy's "unexpected passing" was announced by his family on Monday. ... Read full article

Poland Detains Eight People Suspected of Sabotage, Tusk Says

Bloomberg 2025-10-21 06:36:21+00:00


                            Poland Detains Eight People Suspected of Sabotage, Tusk Says Author: Konrad Krasuski
Poland has detained eight individuals across the country in recent days on suspicion of preparing acts of sabotage, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in a post on X on Tuesday. ... Read full article

Two Coca-Cola Africa Firms to Combine in $2.6 Billion Deal

Bloomberg 2025-10-21 06:26:36+00:00


                            Two Coca-Cola Africa Firms to Combine in $2.6 Billion Deal Author: Marthe Fourcade, Ana Monteiro
Coca-Cola HBC AG will buy a majority stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6 billion to create the second-largest bottling partner for the fizzy drink by volume globally. ... Read full article

Nicholas Rossi: US fugitive who fled to Scotland jailed for rape

BBC News 2025-10-21 06:22:25.5864421


                            Nicholas Rossi: US fugitive who fled to Scotland jailed for rape Author: BBC News
Rossi, who claimed to be the victim of mistaken identity, was jailed for at least five years in Utah. ... Read full article

Ares Extends Debt to Dubai’s Property Finder in Gulf Credit Push

Bloomberg 2025-10-21 05:56:25+00:00


                            Ares Extends Debt to Dubai’s Property Finder in Gulf Credit Push Author: Nicolas Parasie, Alex Dooler, Silas Brown
Dubai-based Property Finder secured $250 million in debt from Ares Management, underlining the rising appeal of the United Arab Emirates’ real estate market to global institutional funds. ... Read full article

US chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29

Al Jazeera English 2025-10-21 05:48:09


                            US chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29 Author: Al Jazeera
The California-born player won the Under 12 world championship and became a grandmaster at 18. ... Read full article

American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29

CNN 2025-10-21 05:44:42


                            American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29 Author: Hanna Park
Daniel Naroditsky, an American chess grandmaster who attracted a massive online following through his livestreamed play and accessible teachings, has died at 29. ... Read full article

University of Arizona latest to turn down Trump’s university compact

Al Jazeera English 2025-10-21 05:37:00


                            University of Arizona latest to turn down Trump’s university compact Author: Lyndal Rowlands
Seven of nine institutions approached by the Trump administration have now declined to sign new federal funding rules. ... Read full article

Live: More Palestinians killed in Gaza; US officials visit Israel for talks

Al Jazeera English 2025-10-21 05:32:58


                            Live: More Palestinians killed in Gaza; US officials visit Israel for talks Author: Usaid Siddiqui, Tim Hume
Deadly Israeli attacks have continued across Gaza as US VP and other officials visit Israel for ceasefire talks. ... Read full article

PayPal to Take Over Carlyle Stake in E-Commerce Firm Shopware

Bloomberg 2025-10-21 05:30:00+00:00


                            PayPal to Take Over Carlyle Stake in E-Commerce Firm Shopware Author: Paige Smith, Swetha Gopinath
PayPal Holdings Inc. is taking over a stake in German digital commerce company Shopware AG from a Carlyle Group Inc. fund, according to people with knowledge of the matter. ... Read full article

Hamas is a shadow of what it was - but it could reinvent itself

BBC News 2025-10-21 05:22:19.4759952


                            Hamas is a shadow of what it was - but it could reinvent itself Author: BBC News
After governing with an iron rod for so many years, is Hamas really prepared to relinquish control in Gaza? ... Read full article

Philippines Allows Millions of Overseas Filipinos More Access to Retirement Fund

Bloomberg 2025-10-21 05:11:35+00:00


                            Philippines Allows Millions of Overseas Filipinos More Access to Retirement Fund Author: Ditas B Lopez
The Philippine central bank is allowing more overseas Filipinos to invest in its debt instruments by exempting their pooled investments from a rule that limits ownership to residents. ... Read full article

Two abuse survivors resign from grooming gang panel

BBC News 2025-10-21 05:07:22.3360429


                            Two abuse survivors resign from grooming gang panel Author: BBC News
Fiona Goddard and Ellie-Ann Reynolds quit the panel overseeing the national grooming gang inquiry. ... Read full article

Myanmar military arrests more than 2,000 people at infamous scam centre

Al Jazeera English 2025-10-21 05:02:03


                            Myanmar military arrests more than 2,000 people at infamous scam centre Author: Erin Hale
The military also confiscated 30 Starlink satellites from the sprawling KK Park scam centre on the border with Thailand. ... Read full article

Takaichi, Japan’s New Iron Lady, Can Play Heavy-Metal Politics

Bloomberg 2025-10-21 05:01:48+00:00


                            Takaichi, Japan’s New Iron Lady, Can Play Heavy-Metal Politics Author: Gearoid Reidy
Sanae Takaichi has just been confirmed as Japan’s first female prime minister. But more important than her gender might be her taste for head-banging — in music and politics. ... Read full article

Israeli Arab Startup Haat Solves Big Food-Delivery Problems

Bloomberg 2025-10-21 05:00:08+00:00


                            Israeli Arab Startup Haat Solves Big Food-Delivery Problems Author: Ethan Bronner
Startup Haat gets pizzas to shoppers in traditionally underserved neighborhoods, and they’re still hot. It’s a model it plans to take global. ... Read full article

Japan Shifts to the Right Under ‘Iron Lady’ Admirer Takaichi

Bloomberg 2025-10-21 05:00:00+00:00


                            Japan Shifts to the Right Under ‘Iron Lady’ Admirer Takaichi Author: Sakura Murakami, Alastair Gale
Sanae Takaichi, the pro-stimulus conservative who has become Japan’s first female prime minister, is an energetic nationalist with a soft spot for the hard-nosed politics of Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher and the heavy metal music of Iron Maiden. ... Read full article

Australia to Manage Engagement With US and China, Treasurer Says

Bloomberg 2025-10-21 04:52:27+00:00


                            Australia to Manage Engagement With US and China, Treasurer Says Author: Michael Heath, Haslinda Amin
Australia is capable of engaging with the Trump administration while stabilizing relations with China, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said, reiterating the center-left government’s policy of balancing the fractious superpowers. ... Read full article

Hazardous smog from Diwali fireworks settles over New Delhi

Associated Press 2025-10-21 04:41:32


                            Hazardous smog from Diwali fireworks settles over New Delhi Author: Piyush Nagpal
Thick smog is blanketing New Delhi after Diwali celebrations with fireworks sent air pollution levels soaring. Revelers burst firecrackers late into Monday night, filling the air with smoke and fine particles. By Tuesday morning, air quality in several neighb… ... Read full article

French ex-President Sarkozy is going to prison on conspiracy conviction

Associated Press 2025-10-21 04:20:15


                            French ex-President Sarkozy is going to prison on conspiracy conviction Author: Sylvie Corbet, Angela Charlton
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is heading to prison for a criminal conspiracy to use Libyan funds for his 2007 election campaign. Sarkozy has contested the conviction and the judge's decision to incarcerate him pending appeal. His journey from the El… ... Read full article

Winsome Earle-Sears Bashes Abigail Spanberger's Leftist Policies, Refusal to Pull Jay Jones Endorsement

Breitbart News 2025-10-21 04:04:44


                            Winsome Earle-Sears Bashes Abigail Spanberger's Leftist Policies, Refusal to Pull Jay Jones Endorsement Author: Olivia Rondeau
Winsome Earle-Sears blasted Democrat opponent Abigail Spanberger's refusal to tell Jay Jones to drop out of the VA attorney general race. ... Read full article

Senate Republicans head to White House amid stalemate on shutdown

Associated Press 2025-10-21 04:01:11


                            Senate Republicans head to White House amid stalemate on shutdown Author: Mary Clare Jalonick
As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White House — not for urgent talks on how to end it, but for a display of unity with President Donald Trump as they refuse to negotiate on any Democratic demands. However,… ... Read full article

What’s happening to end the government shutdown? Nothing

CNN 2025-10-21 04:00:51


                            What’s happening to end the government shutdown? Nothing Author: Stephen Collinson
Democrats are talking to their voters who are desperate to fight. Republicans rarely reach beyond their base. And President Donald Trump, supposedly the world’s greatest dealmaker, is tuned out. ... Read full article

George Springer's 3-run homer lifts Blue Jays over Mariners to win AL pennant, reach World Series

Fox News 2025-10-21 03:52:24.909423


                            George Springer's 3-run homer lifts Blue Jays over Mariners to win AL pennant, reach World Series Author:
George Springer's three-run home run propelled the Toronto Blue Jays into the World Series, as they defeated the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the ALCS on Monday night. ... Read full article

DOJ seeks removal of Comey's defense lawyer, citing conflict of interest

Fox News 2025-10-21 03:52:21.6758525


                            DOJ seeks removal of Comey's defense lawyer, citing conflict of interest Author:
Prosecutors signaled they might seek the dismissal of James Comey's lead defense attorney — though he is just one of several big names defending the former FBI director. ... Read full article

Chicago Mayor Johnson: Tyrant Trump Has 'Declared War on the City'

Breitbart News 2025-10-21 03:24:25


                            Chicago Mayor Johnson: Tyrant Trump Has 'Declared War on the City' Author: Pam Key
Monday on MSNBC's "The Last Word," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) claimed President Donald Trump had "declared war on the city of Chicago." | Clips ... Read full article

Blue Jays in World Series for first time since before Ohtani was born, while Dodgers seek to repeat

Associated Press 2025-10-21 03:21:17


                            Blue Jays in World Series for first time since before Ohtani was born, while Dodgers seek to repeat Author: Ronald Blum
The Toronto Blue Jays are back in the World Series for the first time since 1993. They host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Friday night's opener. The Dodgers are aiming to become the first repeat winners since the Yankees from 1998 to 2000. Shohei Ohtani leads th… ... Read full article

George Springer’s epic home run helps send the Toronto Blue Jays to the World Series with ALCS Game 7 win over Seattle | CNN

CNN 2025-10-21 03:02:38.597


                            George Springer’s epic home run helps send the Toronto Blue Jays to the World Series with ALCS Game 7 win over Seattle | CNN Author: Kevin Dotson
The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to their first World Series since 1993 after a dramatic 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. ... Read full article

George Springer’s Blue Jays soar into World Series for first time since 1993

The Washington Post 2025-10-21 03:01:38


                            George Springer’s Blue Jays soar into World Series for first time since 1993 Author: Chelsea Janes
Springer’s three-run homer in the seventh inning pushed Toronto to a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the ALCS. ... Read full article

Texas mom on '40 Under 40' list arrested for leaving baby on Florida beach

Fox News 2025-10-21 02:52:18.9869503


                            Texas mom on '40 Under 40' list arrested for leaving baby on Florida beach Author:
Houston couple arrested for child neglect after leaving six-month-old baby unattended for nearly an hour on Miramar Beach while walking with other children. ... Read full article

Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv to decline tickets to Europa League match in UK

Al Jazeera English 2025-10-21 02:42:00


                            Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv to decline tickets to Europa League match in UK Author: Lyndal Rowlands
Tel Aviv football team says it is working to ‘stamp out racism’ among its fan base. ... Read full article

What caused Amazon’s AWS outage, and why did so many major apps go offline?

Al Jazeera English 2025-10-21 02:23:04


                            What caused Amazon’s AWS outage, and why did so many major apps go offline? Author: Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Mohamed A. Hussein
Amazon Web Services, a cloud platform that supports a portion of the internet, experienced a massive outage on Monday. ... Read full article

Charged for saying ‘I love Muhammad’, India’s Muslims decry gov’t crackdown

Al Jazeera English 2025-10-21 02:20:54


                            Charged for saying ‘I love Muhammad’, India’s Muslims decry gov’t crackdown Author: Al Jazeera
Several BJP-ruled states file cases against hundreds of Muslims, most of them in Uttar Pradesh, for raising the chant. ... Read full article

White House begins demolishing part of East Wing for Trump ballroom

BBC News 2025-10-21 02:07:28.4871767


                            White House begins demolishing part of East Wing for Trump ballroom Author: BBC News
Crews tore down a massive covered entryway and windows in the East Wing to make way for Trump's new event space. ... Read full article

Palace likely to face questions about what it knew in Andrew scandal

BBC News 2025-10-21 02:07:22.7205885


                            Palace likely to face questions about what it knew in Andrew scandal Author: BBC News
Will there be pressure on the Palace to reveal any information they hold on Prince Andrew and Epstein? ... Read full article

Singer Kenny Loggins denounces Trump's 'No Kings' post using his iconic 'Top Gun' song

Fox News 2025-10-21 02:07:22.7205885


                            Singer Kenny Loggins denounces Trump's 'No Kings' post using his iconic 'Top Gun' song Author:
President Donald Trump faced backlash from musician Kenny Loggins over unauthorized use of 'Danger Zone' in controversial AI meme about protesters. ... Read full article

Raskin Claims 'No Kings' Protests 'Totally Positive, Totally Patriotic'

Breitbart News 2025-10-21 01:56:26


                            Raskin Claims 'No Kings' Protests 'Totally Positive, Totally Patriotic' Author: Pam Key
Monday on MSNBC's "Chris Jansing Reports," Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) declared the "No King" protests were "totally positive, totally patriotic." | Clips ... Read full article

Man who planned to 'shoot up' Atlanta airport arrested after family tip, authorities say

USA Today 2025-10-21 01:41:43+00:00


                            Man who planned to 'shoot up' Atlanta airport arrested after family tip, authorities say Author: Marc Ramirez
Authorities in Atlanta said Billy Jo Cagle, 49, was surveilling a TSA checkpoint in the domestic south terminal before he was taken into custody. ... Read full article

Trump admin on pace to shatter deportation record by end of first year: 'Just the beginning'

Fox News 2025-10-21 01:37:20.2049764


                            Trump admin on pace to shatter deportation record by end of first year: 'Just the beginning' Author:
With over 500,000 deported since President Trump took office, the administration is on track to significantly exceed the record for number of illegal aliens deported. ... Read full article

Trump administration agrees to speed up student loan forgiveness under new court deal

Fox News 2025-10-21 01:15:47


                            Trump administration agrees to speed up student loan forgiveness under new court deal Author: Greg Wehner
Trump administration agrees to court-supervised student loan forgiveness plan, protecting borrowers from tax bills and speeding up debt cancellation under federal programs. ... Read full article

Dennis Prager’s Son Aaron on Recovery Battle: God Gave Me Gift of Relationship with My Father

Breitbart News 2025-10-21 01:15:25


                            Dennis Prager’s Son Aaron on Recovery Battle: God Gave Me Gift of Relationship with My Father Author: Breitbart TV
On Monday's "Alex Marlow Show," Aaron Prager talked about his recovery and relationship with his father. Prager stated that during his addiction battle, | Clips ... Read full article

Exclusive — Dennis Prager’s Son Aaron Comes Back from the Brink: How God and Hard Work Saved His Life

Breitbart News 2025-10-21 01:15:23


                            Exclusive — Dennis Prager’s Son Aaron Comes Back from the Brink: How God and Hard Work Saved His Life Author: Breitbart TV
On Monday's "Alex Marlow Show," Aaron Prager discussed his life and recovery. Prager said, "I was afforded certain things, growing up in life, and that | Clips ... Read full article

Report: Denver Man Arrested for Assaulting MAGA Agitator at 'No Kings'

Breitbart News 2025-10-21 01:01:54


                            Report: Denver Man Arrested for Assaulting MAGA Agitator at 'No Kings' Author: Paul Bois
Denver Police have apprehended a suspect for allegedly assaulting a MAGA agitator at a "No Kings" protest over the weekend. ... Read full article

Newspaper headlines: 'What did the palace know?' and 'world wide wobble'

BBC News 2025-10-21 00:52:23.0336805


                            Newspaper headlines: 'What did the palace know?' and 'world wide wobble' Author: BBC News
Prince Andrew continues to dominate the papers alongside a tech outage that rippled around the world. ... Read full article

China Begins Paying Women to Have Babies

Breitbart News 2025-10-21 00:44:31


                            China Begins Paying Women to Have Babies Author: John Hayward
Chinese provinces are set to begin distributing “maternity allowances” to women on November 1, effectively paying women to have babies. ... Read full article

Sanae Takaichi elected Japan's first female prime minister

Associated Press 2025-10-21 00:43:45


                            Sanae Takaichi elected Japan's first female prime minister Author: Mari Yamaguchi
Japan's parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister Tuesday. Takaichi, the head of the struggling Liberal Democratic Party, replaces Shigeru Ishiba, who was forced into resignation after two disastrous elec… ... Read full article

Prince Andrew dropping title is victory for Virginia Giuffre, co-author says

BBC News 2025-10-21 00:37:19.8465012


                            Prince Andrew dropping title is victory for Virginia Giuffre, co-author says Author: BBC News
The ghostwriter of Giuffre's posthumous memoir says Andrew's "life is being eroded because of his past behaviour". ... Read full article

Karine Jean-Pierre Claims She Never Saw Biden's Mental Decline

Breitbart News 2025-10-21 00:32:48


                            Karine Jean-Pierre Claims She Never Saw Biden's Mental Decline Author: Olivia Rondeau
Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre insisted that she never saw former President Joe Biden's mental acuity falter. ... Read full article

George Santos is a free man – and the perfect avatar of Trump's presidency

MSNBC 2025-10-21 00:22:24


                            George Santos is a free man – and the perfect avatar of Trump's presidency Author: Mark Chiusano
Why was George Santos freed by Donald Trump? Was it his prison letter, or Marjorie Taylor Greene? Maybe. But more likely it was his unwavering loyalty to MAGA. ... Read full article

Hardliner conservative Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female leader

CNN 2025-10-21 00:13:31


                            Hardliner conservative Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female leader Author: Jessie Yeung, Hanako Montgomery
Staunch conservative Sanae Takaichi has become Japan’s first female prime minister, after the country’s parliament voted for a new leader on Tuesday. ... Read full article

Stephen A Smith shares how he feels about NBA superstar LeBron James: 'I don’t like his a--'

Fox News 2025-10-21 00:07:26.0018349


                            Stephen A Smith shares how he feels about NBA superstar LeBron James: 'I don’t like his a--' Author:
Stephen A. Smith reveals he doesn't like LeBron James and feels their courtside confrontation was orchestrated, stemming from criticism of Bronny James. ... Read full article

How the Louvre heist unfolded

The Washington Post 2025-10-20 23:45:48


                            How the Louvre heist unfolded Author: Júlia Ledur, N. Kirkpatrick, Artur Galocha
Graphics show how thieves made away with priceless French crown jewels from the Louvre in under seven minutes. ... Read full article

The Hill 2025-10-20 23:07:36.3474884

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Biden completes a course of radiation therapy for cancer treatment

CNN 2025-10-20 23:07:27


                            Biden completes a course of radiation therapy for cancer treatment Author: Arlette Saenz
Former President Joe Biden has completed a course of radiation therapy as he battles prostate cancer, a spokesperson for Biden told CNN. ... Read full article

The Memo: Trump betrays irritation after huge ‘No Kings’ protests

The Hill 2025-10-20 22:59:36


                            The Memo: Trump betrays irritation after huge ‘No Kings’ protests Author: Niall Stanage
The organizers of Saturday’s “No Kings” protests succeeded in all their main aims: drawing huge crowds, keeping the events peaceful – and, apparently, getting under President Trump’s skin. The latter point appears to be borne out by Trump’s reaction. Having n… ... Read full article

US appeals court says Trump can send soldiers to Portland, Oregon

Al Jazeera English 2025-10-20 22:58:56


                            US appeals court says Trump can send soldiers to Portland, Oregon Author: Brian Osgood
Dissenting justice says decision ‘erodes core constitutional principles’ and risks violating freedom of expression. ... Read full article

Marines to investigate errant live-fire blast over California’s I-5

The Washington Post 2025-10-20 22:56:11


                            Marines to investigate errant live-fire blast over California’s I-5 Author: Dan Lamothe
Artillery rounds also were launched over the freeway during a rehearsal for the demonstration attended by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. ... Read full article

New video purportedly shows Louvre thieves in action during brazen daytime heist

Fox News 2025-10-20 22:52:24.0338945


                            New video purportedly shows Louvre thieves in action during brazen daytime heist Author:
French broadcaster BFMTV releases footage which purports to show the Louvre art heist in the Apollo Gallery ... Read full article

University fires Turning Point USA table flipper from teaching assistant role after campus outburst

Fox News 2025-10-20 22:37:24.0347471


                            University fires Turning Point USA table flipper from teaching assistant role after campus outburst Author:
Illinois State University graduate teaching assistant Derek Lopez was arrested and faces disorderly conduct charges for disrupting conservative group tables. ... Read full article

Democrats block bill to end government shutdown for 11th time

The Hill 2025-10-20 22:25:25


                            Democrats block bill to end government shutdown for 11th time Author: Al Weaver
The Senate on Monday voted against reopening the federal government for the 11th time, pushing the shutdown to the three-week mark with both sides at loggerheads and unable to break the impasse. The chamber voted 50-43 on the House-passed continuing resolutio… ... Read full article

Live update: Democrats block funding bill for 11th time, with no end to shutdown in sight

The Hill 2025-10-20 22:23:32


                            Live update: Democrats block funding bill for 11th time, with no end to shutdown in sight Author: The Hill Staff
WATCH: White House Begins Demolishing Part Of East Wing For Trump Ballroom The Senate on Monday voted again to not reopen the federal government as the shutdown stretches into its fourth week.  This was the 11th time the GOP’s House-backed funding bill failed… ... Read full article

Maccabi Tel Aviv will not accept Aston Villa Europa League tickets

BBC News 2025-10-20 22:07:26.5814443


                            Maccabi Tel Aviv will not accept Aston Villa Europa League tickets Author: BBC Sport
Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv say they will not accept any ticket allocation from Aston Villa should the decision to ban their supporters from next month's Europa League match be overturned. ... Read full article

Marines live-fire mishap during Vance visit prompts finger-pointing: What to know

The Hill 2025-10-20 21:58:50


                            Marines live-fire mishap during Vance visit prompts finger-pointing: What to know Author: Ellen Mitchell
A live-fire mishap that caused metal shrapnel to damage a patrol vehicle while Vice President Vance was visiting a California military base is facing intense scrutiny from officials who question how the unusual incident was allowed to happen.  The premature d… ... Read full article

U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman asks the NYPD to enforce state law against federal agents

MSNBC 2025-10-20 21:56:44


                            U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman asks the NYPD to enforce state law against federal agents Author: Erum Salam
U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman has asked the New York Police Department to step in when federal agents break the law during the government's immigration crackdown. ... Read full article

Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say

CNN 2025-10-20 21:46:53


                            Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say Author:
Former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin died after a struggle with police officers who were taking him into custody while they were investigating a break-in at a home in Oakland, police said Monday. ... Read full article

Cindy Crawford, Kaia Gerber granted restraining order against alleged 'incessant' stalker

USA Today 2025-10-20 21:40:38+00:00


                            Cindy Crawford, Kaia Gerber granted restraining order against alleged 'incessant' stalker Author: KiMi Robinson
Cindy Crawford and 24-year-old daughter Kaia Gerber are seeking protection from a man who they claim slept outside Crawford's home to meet Gerber. ... Read full article

James Comey moves to dismiss case based on ‘vindictive’ and ‘selective’ prosecution

MSNBC 2025-10-20 21:18:30


                            James Comey moves to dismiss case based on ‘vindictive’ and ‘selective’ prosecution Author: Jordan Rubin
James Comey filed his motion to dismiss the criminal charges against him based on “vindictive” and “selective” prosecution. ... Read full article

Appeals court rules Trump can call up Oregon National Guard, but deployment blocked for now

Associated Press 2025-10-20 21:17:28


                            Appeals court rules Trump can call up Oregon National Guard, but deployment blocked for now Author: Claire Rush, Gene Johnson
A U.S. appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can take command of 200 Oregon National Guard troops, but he's still barred from actually deploying those troops — at least for now. A panel from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 Monday… ... Read full article

Trump Wins Again: 9th Circuit Says He Can Send National Guard to Portland

Breitbart News 2025-10-20 20:52:38


                            Trump Wins Again: 9th Circuit Says He Can Send National Guard to Portland Author: Joel B. Pollak
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that President Donald Trump has the authority to deploy the National Guard to Portland. ... Read full article

How thieves stole treasures worth millions from the Louvre Museum in just seven minutes

USA Today 2025-10-20 20:36:31+00:00


                            How thieves stole treasures worth millions from the Louvre Museum in just seven minutes Author: , USA TODAY
Follow the Louvre robbery: How thieves pulled off the extraordinary theft of priceless jewels from the world-famous museum in broad daylight. ... Read full article

Comey lawyers move to dismiss case, first battle in the prosecution

The Washington Post 2025-10-20 20:31:53


                            Comey lawyers move to dismiss case, first battle in the prosecution Author: Jeremy Roebuck, Perry Stein, Salvador Rizzo
Former FBI director James B. Comey’s defense is seeking to disqualify Trump’s hand-picked prosecutor and dismiss the case as “vindictive.” ... Read full article

Kenny Loggins slams Trump for using 'Danger Zone' in AI video about No Kings protests

USA Today 2025-10-20 20:24:03+00:00


                            Kenny Loggins slams Trump for using 'Danger Zone' in AI video about No Kings protests Author: Anna Kaufman
Kenny Loggins is speaking out against Donald Trump's use of his song "Danger Zone," in an AI video responding to widespread No Kings protests. ... Read full article

Will James Comey have to go to trial? Ex-FBI director asks court to toss case

USA Today 2025-10-20 20:23:18+00:00


                            Will James Comey have to go to trial? Ex-FBI director asks court to toss case Author: Aysha Bagchi
Ex-FBI Director James Comey wants the indictment brought against him dismissed. Here's why. ... Read full article

America's most expensive ZIP code isn't in California or New York

USA Today 2025-10-20 20:16:22+00:00


                            America's most expensive ZIP code isn't in California or New York Author: Daniel de Visé
Seven of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. are in California. But the nation's priciest ZIP code lies elsewhere. ... Read full article

Police hunt Louvre jewel thieves as questions swirl over museum’s security

The Washington Post 2025-10-20 20:09:30.998


                            Police hunt Louvre jewel thieves as questions swirl over museum’s security Author: Jennifer Hassan
Thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris and stole thousands of diamonds and other precious jewels, prompting questions about the museum’s security. ... Read full article

Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29, club announces

USA Today 2025-10-20 20:03:41+00:00


                            Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29, club announces Author: Mary Walrath-Holdridge
Daniel Naroditsky was known both as a junior champion and chess educator who grew a following online. ... Read full article

Thune: Time to think about House returning to DC to vote on government funding

The Hill 2025-10-20 20:02:13


                            Thune: Time to think about House returning to DC to vote on government funding Author: Alexander Bolton
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday said the government shutdown has dragged on for so long that it’s time to start thinking about bringing the GOP-controlled House back to Washington to pass a new stopgap funding bill. The House last voted o… ... Read full article

Trump, Australian PM sign $8.5B critical minerals deal to counter China dominance in rare earths

Fox News 2025-10-20 19:46:53


                            Trump, Australian PM sign $8.5B critical minerals deal to counter China dominance in rare earths Author: Eric Revell
President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an $8.5 billion rare earths agreement to reduce dependence on China's mineral supply dominance. ... Read full article

Public housing is getting a rebrand. Will it work this time?

USA Today 2025-10-20 19:45:39+00:00


                            Public housing is getting a rebrand. Will it work this time? Author: Andrea Riquier
It's so hard for the private market to build less-expensive housing that some local governments are experimenting with reviving public housing. ... Read full article

US appeals court lets Trump send troops to Portland

USA Today 2025-10-20 19:29:44+00:00


                            US appeals court lets Trump send troops to Portland Author: Bart Jansen
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted DOJ's request to put on hold a judge's order blocking the deployment while a legal challenge plays out. ... Read full article

Trump nominee says he has a ‘Nazi streak,’ bashes MLK Jr. Day, according to texts

Politico 2025-10-20 19:29:39+00:00


                            Trump nominee says he has a ‘Nazi streak,’ bashes MLK Jr. Day, according to texts Author: Daniel Lippman
Paul Ingrassia’s bid to lead a whistleblower agency is set for a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday. ... Read full article

Trump can send troops to Portland, appeals court says

The Washington Post 2025-10-20 19:23:51


                            Trump can send troops to Portland, appeals court says Author: Mark Berman
A federal judge had blocked President Donald Trump from dispatching the National Guard to Portland. ... Read full article

These pro-Trump influencers are all-in on chattel slavery

MSNBC 2025-10-20 19:23:30


                            These pro-Trump influencers are all-in on chattel slavery Author: Ja'han Jones
A strain of explicit pro-slavery sentiment is coursing through the MAGA movement. ... Read full article

The shutdown message lawmakers are hearing from constituents: ‘Keep up the fight’

MSNBC 2025-10-20 19:14:01


                            The shutdown message lawmakers are hearing from constituents: ‘Keep up the fight’ Author: Kevin Frey
Lawmakers say they’re hearing from their constituents — and the calls are only stiffening their resolve. ... Read full article

October's Orionid meteor shower is here: Where and when to view

USA Today 2025-10-20 18:51:57+00:00


                            October's Orionid meteor shower is here: Where and when to view Author: Janet Loehrke
Do you need a wish on a shooting star? Watch for the Orionid meteor shower on October 21-23. ... Read full article

White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom

The Washington Post 2025-10-20 18:23:24


                            White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom Author: Jonathan Edwards, Dan Diamond
The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure. ... Read full article

Netflix announces new Kennedy family series starring Michael Fassbender

CNN 2025-10-20 18:20:30


                            Netflix announces new Kennedy family series starring Michael Fassbender Author: Lisa Respers France
One of America’s most famous families is getting the Netflix treatment. ... Read full article

Trump accelerates tensions with Venezuela — and risks a longer, messier crisis

MSNBC 2025-10-20 17:20:00


                            Trump accelerates tensions with Venezuela — and risks a longer, messier crisis Author: Javier Marín
In less than 48 hours on Wednesday and Thursday, three developments reshaped the U.S. posture towards Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. ... Read full article

Trump warns Hamas as ceasefire shaken by weekend attacks

The Hill 2025-10-20 16:41:01


                            Trump warns Hamas as ceasefire shaken by weekend attacks Author: Laura Kelly
President Trump on Monday warned Hamas against further attacks against Israel’s military after the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza was disrupted over the weekend.  “This is a very violent group of people, and they got very rambunctious, and they did things th… ... Read full article

US and Australia sign critical-minerals deal

Associated Press 2025-10-20 16:14:25


                            US and Australia sign critical-minerals deal Author: Seung Min Kim, Aamer Madhani
President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House. The United States is eyeing Australia's rare-earth resources as China imposes stricter export rules on its critical minerals. Monday… ... Read full article

Chip Roy floats nuclear option on Senate filibuster to end shutdown

The Hill 2025-10-20 16:01:24


                            Chip Roy floats nuclear option on Senate filibuster to end shutdown Author: Emily Brooks
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Monday floated the use of the “nuclear option” to end the shutdown and get around Senate filibuster rules that require a 60-vote majority to reopen the government. “We need to be taking a look at the 60 vote threshold. We really do,… ... Read full article

Democrats have some questions about DHS buying private jets to be used by Kristi Noem

MSNBC 2025-10-20 14:44:27


                            Democrats have some questions about DHS buying private jets to be used by Kristi Noem Author: Steve Benen
Secretary Kristi Noem was already a controversial figure. Then the Department of Homeland Security bought two private jets for her and DHS officials to use. ... Read full article

Supreme Court considers gun ownership for marijuana smokers

Associated Press 2025-10-20 13:33:24


                            Supreme Court considers gun ownership for marijuana smokers Author: Lindsay Whitehurst
The Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, the latest firearm case to come before the court since its 2022 decision expanding gun rights. The high court agreed to hear the case Monday. President Donald T… ... Read full article

The internet just had another global outage. Why does this keep happening?

CNN 2025-10-20 13:28:22


                            The internet just had another global outage. Why does this keep happening? Author: Jordan Valinsky
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing platform that powers much of the internet, went down for several hours Monday, making several major websites and apps inoperable. ... Read full article

The Trump administration is disappearing data — to our detriment

MSNBC 2025-10-20 13:07:57


                            The Trump administration is disappearing data — to our detriment Author: Max Stier
In President Donald Trump’s America, information that has been relied on for decades to make critical decisions has been scrubbed from government websites or no longer collected. ... Read full article

After tense Trump meeting, Zelensky seeks European support

The Washington Post 2025-10-20 13:00:14


                            After tense Trump meeting, Zelensky seeks European support Author: Ellen Francis, Catherine Belton, David L. Stern
In an often fraught encounter, Trump told Zelensky to accept Putin’s latest deal or face destruction at Russian hands, according to those familiar with events. ... Read full article

Amazon outage disrupts global online services

Associated Press 2025-10-20 12:59:15


                            Amazon outage disrupts global online services Author: Kelvin Chan
Amazon's cloud computing service experienced a major outage on Monday, disrupting many online services like Snapchat, Roblox, and Signal. The issue began around 3 a.m. Eastern Time, affecting Amazon's own services like Ring and Alexa. Amazon blamed the proble… ... Read full article

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