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Philadelphia teacher passing as Palestinian raised alarms for Jewish groups before she rose to fame
Hannah Gann’s anti-Israel activism caused concern for years, but critics said the school district didn’t do enough.
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Trump orders firing squad for gunman who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas
US Army Major Nidal Hasan killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting spree that he described as retaliation for US wars in the Muslim world.
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science
A new way to fight gum disease without wiping out good bacteria
Scientists discovered that disrupting the chemical messages bacteria use to communicate can push dental plaque toward a healthier microbial balance. The approach could lead to new treatments for gum…
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science
Africa: Protecting Endangered Species Must Include Supporting Habitats and Nearby Human Settlements
[The Conversation Africa] One of the hardest challenges in wildlife conservation arises when the habitat of a species in need of protection overlaps with land used by humans. Wolves and bears can kill…
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Harmanpreet's captaincy: 211 matches, one WC and a debate that never went away
From a stand-in captain in 2012 to India's first women's ODI World Cup-winning skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur's 14-year captaincy produced 211 matches, 126 wins and eight title or gold-medal finishes. It…
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politics
Turkey, Australia’s joint COP31 leadership raises doubts
Both countries had fought to host the high-profile event.
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Latin American Pulse for Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Latin America Pulse: Brazil's right is euphoric after the first round, Argentina says goodbye to Messi, and Chile and Peru face slow growth and El Niño.
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business
S&P 500 Closes at Record 7,819 Before Fed Minutes | Global Economy, Oct 7
US stocks hit a record, oil holds near US$100 after the G7 reserve release, and Fed minutes arrive today. What it means for Brazil and Latin America.
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business
Sparks fly in first Iowa governor’s debate: 5 takeaways
Accusations of carpetbagging, attacks over family wealth and barbs over culture war issues dominated the first televised debate between Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand as the two vie to…
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sports
Emotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team
Lionel Messi shares his emotions and skills as he bids an emotional farewell to Argentina's national team; Star scores and assists two in 3-0 win over Benin at the Monumental. Leer más
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Lionel Messi scores final goal in emotional farewell to Argentina
Lionel Messi gives Argentina fans one last moment of joy as he signs off with his 126th international goal in his final cap for the nation.
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politics
Yemen is spiralling into another civil war that could swiftly engulf in the entire region
The Middle East has seen many explosions of violence in recent years. But while the US-Iran war has grabbed the headlines this year, the rapidly escalating conflict between the Houthis and Yemen’s…
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politics
China warns France, Germany against ‘protectionist’ trade tools
China called on France and Germany to steer clear of “protectionist” trade measures on Tuesday, after their leaders urged the European Union to develop a legal arsenal for a potential trade war…
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politics
Benson, James spar in Michigan gubernatorial debate: 3 takeaways
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and Rep. John James (R-Mich.) faced off on the debate stage Tuesday, less than a month before voters decide which of the two will be the Wolverine…
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entertainment
Beau Lamarre-Condon didn’t talk about Jesse Baird to friend in lead-up to alleged murders, court hears
NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering his ex and Luke Davies in a Sydney terrace in February 2024 Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Despite an alleged…
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sports
NZ investigators help jail California man over child abuse
The DIA's Digital Child Exploitation Team shared evidence with US authorities, with two children removed from harm.
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business
Top stocks to buy: What are the stock recommendations for today?
Stock market recommendations: Zensar Technologies, Netweb Technologies India, and Nippon India ETF Nifty IT - these are the top stocks to buy today on October 7, 2026 as recommended by Mehul Kothari…
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business
Why a Greens’ plan for 624 public supermarkets to take on Woolies and Coles just doesn’t add up
Kampus Production/Pexels, CC BY The Greens’ official research think tank has proposed forcing Woolworths and Coles to sell 200 supermarkets, as a first step to creating a national chain of 624…
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Delhi Issues Traffic Advisory For BJP Event To Mark PM's 25 Years In Service
The Delhi Traffic Police said traffic will be regulated or diverted, depending on traffic conditions and operational requirements, on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, JLN Marg, Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring…
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business
Oil rises as concerns over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia eclipse supply recovery
Oil rose Wednesday, as concerns over attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia outweigh a higher crude supply in Middle East.
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technology
Hong Kong’s AI city brain must understand how people really speak
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s vision of an “AI city brain” is bold and timely. An integrated system linking data across transport, public works, environmental monitoring and emergency response…
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politics
Syrian embassy returns seized passport after 43 years
Syria's embassy in Berlin has returned the passport of a citizen that the former Assad government seized 43 years ago.
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US military in Japan’s Okinawa imposes night curfew after marine’s arrest over murder
The US military in Okinawa will impose a curfew from midnight to 5am for a month starting Friday following the arrest of a marine on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman, its regional…
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business
Trillions are being ‘wasted’ on the AI boom, Arthur Hayes says. He’s betting on what comes next
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes says the AI infrastructure boom is being overbuilt and is betting an eventual crash and bailout will send crypto higher.
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entertainment
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash over Trump and seniority in Maine’s first Senate debate
The two candidates clashed repeatedly over their records and national politics in the first of four debates in the key battleground race.
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sports
Leafs winger Gavin McKenna scores 1st NHL goal
Gavin McKenna has experienced scoring slumps in the past.
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science
Meet Monarchs: ‘Endangered’ traveller butterflies that survive on poisonous milkweed
The extraordinary migration of monarch butterflies stretches across thousands of miles, connecting North America and Mexico. Sadly, their population has sharply declined, prompting the International…
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general
UK set for coldest night of autumn so far
After a spell of unusually warm weather, temperatures across the UK are set to tumble.
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science
'That nagging feeling of dread': Is 'hang-xiety' a real thing?
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.
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politics
Nominations open for powerful Election Committee that selects Hong Kong leader and lawmakers
Nominations have opened for the powerful electoral body that chooses both Hong Kong’s top leader and almost half of the territory’s lawmakers. The nomination period for 982 seats on the 1,500-member…
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Iran Must Cut Enrichment To End War: JD Vance
Iran and the US have exchanged proposals in recent weeks aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy shipping route.
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Tennessee woman conscious, speaking after execution attempt, lawyers say
Christa Pike, the convicted killer who survived two lethal injections last week in Tennessee, is now conscious and speaking, according to her lawyers. Tom Hanson reports.
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politics
New Zealand greenhouse gas levels hit record highs threatening catastrophic glacier melts
Government report finds the country could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as damaging storms and cyclones New Zealand could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves and…
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business
‘We are desperate’: Venezuela’s power cuts fuel growing public anger
Frequent outages have fuelled protests against the government of interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez.
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business
Mexico’s fixed capital investment grew 6% in July, the fastest pace in 2 years
The overall FCI growth rate was up slightly from a 5.9% annual expansion in June, whereas annual private-sector FCI growth increased 2 percentage points from June to reach its highest level in 30…
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science
Christa Pike lawyers say she is speaking one week after failed execution
The 50-year-old has regained consciousness and is receiving care nearly one week after being sent to the hospital.
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politics
From Gujarat CM to India's PM: Modi's 25 years in office
Narendra Modi's journey began with his role as Gujarat Chief Minister, addressing state issues and implementing reforms. His tenure included launching significant initiatives like the Jan Dhan Yojana…
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general
Israel Police criticize Military Police over handling of Modi'in draft dodger arrest after riot
Modi'in Mayor Haim Bibas, who also serves as chairman of the Local Authorities Federation, called on the police and the military to review their conduct.
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entertainment
Los Angeles Rock ’n Roll Fantasy Camp offers October 7 survivors rare respite from trauma
Three years after that devastating day in October, the survivors continue to do what their people have done for millennia in the face of adversity: sing and make music.
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general
F.B.I. Charges American in Plot Behind Canada’s Tumbler Ridge School Shooting
The U.S. police say a 30-year-old offered the killer advice and cash for supplies at least six months before the rampage in British Columbia that left eight dead.
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business
‘A Skydance Corp.’: David Ellison immediately puts his stamp on Warner Bros.
The deal blends two historic film studios, two streaming platforms and two news organizations.
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politics
Trump says he plans to speak with Putin about possible pneumonic plague case in Russia
Trump has said the U.S. is willing to help Russia, where the death of a staffer at an anti-plague lab has sparked global public health concerns.
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US reups do-not-travel warning for Russia over 'suspected pneumonic plague'
The U.S. is refreshing its call for Americans not to travel to Russia in the wake of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in Siberia. In a post on the social platform X on Tuesday, the State…
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Progressive Jews embracing ‘craziest’ ideologies are ‘no longer our friends,’ Israeli scholar says
Gadi Taub, speaking at the National Conservatism Conference in Jerusalem, warned that Israel had already “lost the Left” in the West and was now “also losing the Right.”
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BMA steps up efforts to drain flooded communities
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is accelerating floodwater drainage operations at Rom Klao Community Housing in Lat Krabang district.
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politics
After cordial Xi-Trump summit, could China’s US dollar pivot cause tremors?
As President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump talked tariffs, agricultural quotas and critical minerals at last month’s closely watched summit in Washington, an “elephant in the room” loomed…
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US seeks US$100 million bail each for Chinese-born couple in surrogacy child abuse case
Los Angeles County prosecutors are seeking bail of US$100 million each for a Chinese-born couple charged on Tuesday with conspiring to abuse young children who were born through surrogacy and raised…
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 7, 2026
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politics
NZ election poll watch: Opportunity holds as potential kingmaker in tight race
Getty Images With a month to go to the New Zealand election on November 7, a Reid Research poll for RNZ has given the left bloc its first lead over the right in any poll since June. Later the same…
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politics
President of South Korea believes AI models were used in bank hacks
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday said he believes AI models were used to hack several commercial banks and called for an investigation into the incidents. Lee said during a cabinet…
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politics
Bolsonaro Family Emerges Triumphant in Brazil’s Elections, Mounting a Surprising Resurrection
The Bolsonaro family emerged triumphant in Brazil’s elections, mounting a surprising political resurrection in Latin America’s largest nation.
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sports
Ronaldo says he's not retiring but deserves 'punishment' over Portugal walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal after head coach Jorge Jesus "broke his word to me".
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Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say
Christa Pike survived a failed lethal injection and is now awake and speaking in hospital, though her lawyers say she suffered severe injuries and faces a long recovery.
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Navy official breaks down how drones have changed modern warfare
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined his vision for the future of the U.S. military and warfare in a speech last week that pushed for the use of more drones and technology. This comes as the U.S…
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politics
Green member behind Zionism motion named as 'close friend' of jailed al-Qaeda supporter in court
Lubna Speitan offered to testify on behalf of Minh Quang Pham, who was jailed for 40 years after a Heathrow bomb plot investigation.
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science
Flu season is near – here’s a guide to available vaccines
Several flu vaccine options are available, including a new one that's mRNA-based, the first of its kind. NurPhoto/Getty Images The number of people sick with flu is starting to increase across the…
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business
Why Democrats may need a gut check on their midterm ambitions: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.
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politics
Activists condemn felling of ancient trees for border wall
Federal contractors felled a centuries-old cottonwood on the U.S.-Mexico border Monday after U.S. Border Patrol agents removed protesters who had spent about 70 days trying to save it from President…
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sports
Harry Kane equals England record, scores twice in 3-0 win over Czechia
England's Harry Kane makes record-equalling 125th appearance and has a hand in all three goals in Nations League win.
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sports
'Medically unprecedented': Christa Pike alive, speaking days after failed execution
Christa Pike is alive and speaking nearly a week after she was given to two lethal injection doses during a failed execution attempt, her attorneys confirmed Tuesday.
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US death row inmate Christa Pike conscious and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
Pike, 50, continues to receive critical medical care while handcuffed in hospital, according to a statement from her lawyers on Tuesday.
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Marco Rubio calls on Russian transparency over plague lab worker's death
Dozens of people in Russia are in quarantine after the death of a woman who worked at a lab that studies plague and other infectious diseases. Russian officials say she died of pneumonia, but U.S…
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business
Eva Marie Saint, star of ‘On the Waterfront’ and ‘North by Northwest,’ dies at 102
Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning star best known for playing a New Jersey dockworker’s grieving sister in the Elia Kazan drama “On the Waterfront,” has died.
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California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested
Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, who had at least 25 children via surrogates, were arrested at their home in Arcadia, California.
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entertainment
Eva Marie Saint, "North by Northwest" star, dies at 102
Eva Marie Saint won an Oscar for her film debut opposite Marlon Brando in "On the Waterfront." She bucked many Hollywood conventions throughout her lengthy career.
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Russia preparing 'massive attack' against Ukraine, Zelensky warns as he urges partner support
"There is updated intelligence indicating that Russia is preparing a massive attack," Zelensky said in his nightly video address.
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Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
Christa Pike, a death row inmate who was subject to a failed execution attempt in Tennessee last week, is conscious and speaking from her hospital bed, her attorneys said Tuesday.
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business
How rising mortgage rates are hitting the housing market hard
Presented by PolitiSizeIT {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story How rising mortgage rates are hitting the housing market hard Rising mortgage rates are lowering the odds of…
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politics
Former German spy chief detained over suspected treasonous espionage
Former German spy chief August Hanning was detained Tuesday on suspicion of treason and espionage after prosecutors accused him of paying for secret intelligence documents and using them to prepare an…
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business
CNN, CBS News now under one roof as Paramount-Warner Bros merger closes
The newly combined company is called Skydance and began trading on Wall Street on Tuesday.
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Christa Pike conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her lawyers said on Tuesday. “Against all odds, Christa…
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California couple faces child abuse charges stemming from surrogacy scandal
Authorities have arrested a couple at the center of a surrogacy scandal in Southern California. The duo now faces multiple child abuse charges stemming from an investigation launched in May. 21…
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politics
B.C. Conservatives plan to repeal no-fault insurance, leaked letter shows
The NDP government introduced the no-fault insurance system in 2021, that generally prevents car accident victims from suing.
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politics
Can’t Uygurs drink Starbucks and taste American freedom?
“Morally bankrupt”? Was Michigan Republican John Moolenaar talking about himself? Last week, the chairman of the House Select Committee on China demanded that Starbucks “immediately reverse course and…
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Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike is conscious and speaking, lawyers say
WASHINGTON, Oct 6 - Christa Pike, who survived a Tennessee attempt to execute her by lethal injection last week, has regained consciousness and is speaking, her lawyers said in a statement on Tuesday.
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politics
Amid Canada trade talks, NSAs discuss security coop
India and Canada are engaged in a security dialogue to strengthen their bilateral relations. NSA Ajit Doval hosted his Canadian counterpart David Morrison for discussions on security issues. Both…
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politics
US arrests suspect in connection with Tumbler Ridge school shooting
The suspect, from the western state of Washington, allegedly gave money and advice to the attacker over the internet.
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science
Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death
In tonight's edition, Kenya records its first Ebola death after a man travelled from the DRC via Uganda. Also, Comoros is tightening the rules on who can do business. In South Africa, concerns are…
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politics
Panama Arrests Former Social Security Head in 5 Raids
Prosecutors in Panama arrested Enrique Lau Cortés, the former head of the social security fund, in a money-laundering and illicit-enrichment probe.
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sports
As Messi bows out, Argentines say 'thank you'
Millions set to watch the 39-year-old bid an emotional farewell to international football at the Monumental tonight. Leer más
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entertainment
Eva Marie Saint, star of North by Northwest and On the Waterfront, dies aged 102
Landmark roles were in 50s classics directed by Elia Kazan and Alfred Hitchcock, before going on to play Superman’s adoptive mother in later life Eva Marie Saint – a life in pictures Her best films…
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business
Uruguay Central Bank Says Dollar Savers Lost 6% a Year
Uruguay's central bank says 72% of private deposits are still in foreign currency, and that dollar savers lost about 6% a year in local buying power.
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sports
Merino scores twice as Spain beat Croatia 2-1 in Nations League
Mikel Merino turns game for Spain in Croatia to maintain their 100 percent group-stage record in UEFA Nations League.
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politics
Ontario asks OPP to look into OSAP payments at private career colleges
Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn said the ministry launched targeted inspections of career colleges last year in response to growing concerns about OSAP usage.
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business
Live: Suspended Swans star may seek shock AFL trade
Reports suggest suspended Sydney star Nick Blakey could be talking to rival clubs about a shock trade. Follow all the news and debate from the AFL trade period in our live blog.
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Christa Pike Regains Consciousness After Failed Execution in Tennessee
The death row inmate in Tennessee received two doses of a lethal injection drug last week, but lived. She was taken from the execution chamber in an ambulance.
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Watch: Riot police clash with school protesters and use tear gas in France
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France amid a wave of protests by high-school pupils.
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Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers say
The prisoner received two doses of pentobarbital last Wednesday as authorities tried to put her to death Christa Pike, a Tennessee prisoner who survived the state’s attempt to execute her, is awake…
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Tokyo protests US military presence after Okinawa killing
Protesters rallied outside the US Embassy in Tokyo after a US Marine was arrested for the killing of a 39-year-old woman
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Chang’e-6 moon soil reveals metallic iron never seen before in lunar samples
Recent analysis of lunar soil samples returned by China's Chang’e-6 mission revealed a unique form of iron. This iron, γ-Fe, exhibits exceptional magnetic properties, which could provide insights into…
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business
I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch
The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds.
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politics
Even more security reinforcements are coming to Mazatlán as crime keeps climbing
The popular resort and port city has found itself on the receiving end of more cartel-related violence, prompting the federal government to increase its military support.
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sports
Christa Pike conscious and speaking after botched execution: Attorneys
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking nearly a week after a botched execution left her critically injured and temporarily on a ventilator, her attorneys said Tuesday.
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What We Saw at the French Protests
Our reporter Ségolène Le Stradic reports from Paris as labor unions rally in solidarity with high school students protesting school conditions.
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politics
Russia plague: How great is the global risk? Maybe low, but infectious disease experts want more data
Uncertainty surrounds the death of an employee at a Russian anti-plague institute. Here's what infectious disease experts say about how worried you should be.
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business
US firm gets $2.9bn sub deal after boss joins war study with Musk
Anduril said it would invest $3.7bn to develop shipyard that would build submarine parts.
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politics
After Chihuahua CIA controversy, Querétaro police academy raises new questions about US involvement at state level
Social media posts by U.S. Ambassador Ron Johnson and Querétaro Governor Mauricio Kuri presented the academy as a clear collaboration between Querétaro and the United States. Here's what officials…
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science
Cancer rates rising faster among younger people, international study finds
New major research has found that cases of several different kinds of cancer have risen sharply among young people in England, the US, and in the Netherlands. The number of people under the age of 50…
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science
A ‘super’ El Niño sets an ocean temperature record as aid groups prepare for the worst
Sea surface temperatures have spiked to record levels in the tropical Pacific this fall, a sign that El Niño continues to strengthen.
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politics
IDF headstones to include abduction note if soldier was kidnapped, Knesset announces
The new legislation follows a Defense Ministry announcement on Sunday that 1,318 members of Israel's security forces have been killed across all conflict fronts since October 7, 2023.
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