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OpenAI fires 3 researchers as AI safety concerns intensify across tech industry
The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company did not publicly identify the researchers, but the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reported that they were Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak and…
Places mentioned: San Francisco
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'Dictatorial': Court Stays Delhi University Student's 'Rustication Without Notice'
The judge asserted that institutional autonomy does not confer unfettered power to discipline and asked the institution to file a response stating the basis for the action.
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Supreme Court Stays Execution Of Terror Operative In 2008 Ahmedabad Blasts
Explosions also occurred at hospitals where victims were being taken for treatment, marking the first such targeting of medical facilities in a terror attack in India.
Places mentioned: India
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DOJ says UCLA law school illegally used race in their admissions
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday accused the law school at the University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) of discriminating against white and Asian students in its admissions process…
Places mentioned: Los Angeles
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Row between Ukraine, South Korea mounts over North Korean POWs
South Korea’s President accused Ukraine of undermining him by disclosing POW transfer deal
Places mentioned: Seoul
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Gulf oil infrastructure at risk as US rushes Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia, Qatar
The US military has deployed extra Patriot missile batteries to Saudi Arabia and Qatar to enhance regional security. This move aims to protect critical oil and gas facilities against potential Iranian…
Places mentioned: India and 2 other places
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NY's governor appoints special prosecutor in Cornell frat rape investigation
The governor said she'd lost faith in prosecutors overseeing the case and handed it over to New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Places mentioned: New York
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New York attorney-general named special prosecutor in Cornell rape probe
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said has lost faith in the DA’s ability to fairly oversee the case.
Places mentioned: New York
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EU nations to hold emergency meeting on soaring diesel prices amid US pressure
The US reportedly wants France and Germany in particular to tap their stockpiles to curb prices sent soaring by the Iran war.
Places mentioned: Iran and 2 other places
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India’s Asian Games gold slide: 20 of 28 Hangzhou titles already lost
At the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, India has witnessed a notable drop in gold medals, plummeting from 28 in Hangzhou to merely 10 this time around. Key defeats were recorded in shooting, athletics…
Places mentioned: India
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Ultra-Orthodox anti-Israel protester living in US faces deportation to Israel
Satmar member Yehonatan Ovadia had his legal status revoked over protest in which he took down Israeli flag at town hall, has been held by ICE since August
Places mentioned: Israel
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Saudi-led coalition accuses Houthis of striking Medina power station
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis struck an electricity distribution station supplying the Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Medina, the Saudi-led coalition said Thursday, drawing condemnation…
Places mentioned: Cairo
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Women hospitalised and three men charged with assault and choking after separate home invasions in Sydney
NSW police allege the men, aged 18, 19 and 20, broke into homes in Arncliffe and Bankstown this week before assaulting the women aged 31 and 32 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Places mentioned: Sydney
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Australia says platforms like Steam and Roblox have 'significant' child safety gaps
Fortnite and Minecraft also told to 'lift their game' by online safety regulator.
Places mentioned: Australia
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South Korea's Lee threatens action against Ukraine over transfer of North Korean soldiers
Places mentioned: South Korea and 1 other place
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$1.7 million raised in scheme for Hamas, including from U.S. donors, feds say
Saleem Alzaq, a 45-year-old Gaza man who prosecutors allege is a longtime Hamas member, was charged with helping operate the fundraising campaign claiming to provide humanitarian aid, according to an…
Places mentioned: New York
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Birdsong tells only part of a forest’s story: Evolutionary trees reveals the rest
Burung maleo (Macrocephalon maleo) yang juga burung khas Sulawesi. (JJ Harrison/Wikimedia Commons), CC BY Birds calling back and forth in the morning is one of the defining sounds of tropical forests…
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 3 other places
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More than half of Europe faced intense summer heat stress, EU monitor says
A record 52% of Europe faced intense heat stress this summer, the EU’s climate monitor said Friday, as climate change fuelled widespread heatwaves and tens of thousands of excess deaths. Europe…
Places mentioned: Israel and 4 other places
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Bee & Co. skincare store at Westfield Topanga closes after sales tactic allegations
The closure comes after months of reporting from CBS California Investigates on allegations that Bee & Co. employees targeted vulnerable shoppers and pressured them into purchasing expensive skin care…
Places mentioned: Los Angeles and 1 other place
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Flydubai hijacker, wounded pilot accompanied by Emirati security team to UAE, Saudi Arabia says
Both were cleared to fly by medical professionals after being hospitalized once the aircraft landed in Tubuk.
Places mentioned: Tel Aviv
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Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell fraternity house
A former Cornell student, identified as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit against the school and seven former fraternity brothers she accuses of rape and sexual assault.
Places mentioned: New York
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Oil prices soar to $103 per barrel again as Middle East supply concerns intensify
Recent developments have led to a surge in oil prices, largely driven by new restrictions placed on Chinese fuel exports. This, combined with reports of increased US military presence in the Middle…
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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Everything you need to know about Brazil’s tight presidential race
Voters will soon decide between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Beau Lamarre-Condon asked police investigator about murder of Lilie James day before shootings, court hears
Lamarre-Condon asked fellow officer if Paul Thijssen ‘would have gotten away with’ James’s murder if he hadn’t subsequently killed himself Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get…
Places mentioned: Sydney
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‘Surrounded by love’: China director, 75, criticised over plans for fifth child with wife
China’s veteran filmmaker Zhang Jizhong, 75, and his 44-year-old wife, Du Xinglin, ignited online debate after announcing they are contemplating having a fifth child. The Beijing-born director and…
Places mentioned: Beijing
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DeepSeek effect? How China’s quant funds thrive amid tight regulatory scrutiny
China’s quantitative investing sector has produced 18 funds managing more than 10 billion yuan (US$1.5 billion) in assets each so far this year, underlining the industry’s ability to generate…
Places mentioned: China
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Are Australia’s native bees thriving or declining? We don’t know but can find out
Kit Prendergast It’s a sight to behold. Each spring, thousands of solitary bees (Amegilla dawsoni), also known as Dawson’s burrowing bees, emerge from burrows scattered across Western Australia’s arid…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Putin’s hopes for ‘productive’ Apec fuel talk of summit with Xi and Trump
A meeting next month between the leaders of the world’s three biggest nuclear powers is possible but hinges on the three sides finding common ground and setting realistic expectations about outcomes…
Places mentioned: Beijing and 1 other place
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May heatwaves, deaths, ruined harvests: study of Europe’s summer paints grim picture for the future
EU Copernicus report shows surface air temperatures from June to August were 2.5C above decadal average The scorching heat that persistently baked western Europe this summer was the worst on record, a…
Places mentioned: Western Europe
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The Bolsonaros…they’re back! Brazil heads to the polls – podcast
Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports on this Sunday’s historic presidential elections in Brazil, as the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro hopes to take power You would have…
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Ukraine claims first combat use of its home-made ballistic missile against Russia
In a significant escalation of the conflict, Ukraine has confirmed its inaugural deployment of the FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, a cutting-edge weapon designed by Fire Point. President Volodymyr…
Places mentioned: India and 2 other places
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How Singapore's government-run dating service works
Article URL: https://www.singapore-samizdat.com/p/how-singapores-government-run-dating-service-firstdate-works Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49929113 Points: 14 # Comments: 7
Places mentioned: Singapore
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Pot banging protests across Spain over housing crisis
Hundreds of protesters across Spain took part in pot banging demonstrations to demand political action over housing
Places mentioned: Spain
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2 new islands appear near Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano after eruption
Two new islands have appeared off Anak Krakatoa, potentially the first in nearly a century to emerge within the caldera left by Krakatoa’s catastrophic 1883 eruption. The formations, discovered…
Places mentioned: Indonesia
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Gold medal secured! India’s women recurve archers defeat South Korea in final
India made history as its women's recurve archery team bagged the inaugural gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating the formidable South Korean squad, known for their ten Olympic golds, with a tight…
Places mentioned: India and 2 other places
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Reshet Gimel co-founder, Kol Yisrael veteran Gilad Ben-Shach passes away at 85
In his work, he helped shape the station's musical sound at a time when radio had an enormous influence on musical tastes in Israel and on how songs and artists became hits.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Simi Singh: An Ireland dream, a life-threatening detour and the journey home
Simranjit Singh a.k.a Simi Singh left left India in 2006 to pursue hotel management, found an unexpected second career in cricket, played for Ireland at the 2022 T20 World Cup and then survived acute…
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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Doctors Without Borders worker contracts Ebola in Congo, evacuated to Netherlands
About 254 health workers have been infected and 50 have died since the outbreak began.
Places mentioned: Netherlands
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Zara pulls Halloween costume likened to uniform for inmates at concentration camps
Costume resembling garb worn by 'Beetlejuice' removed after raising eyebrows online; claims conference head says repeated incidents by firm show need for Holocaust education
Places mentioned: Israel
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India's 2026 Monsoon Journey: A Decade's Lowest Rainfall And A Strengthening El Nino
The rainfall shortfall coincided with the development and strengthening of El Nino, a climate pattern associated with warming in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
Places mentioned: India
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Hochul appoints Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell sexual assault case
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Thursday evening she has appointed state Attorney General Letitia James (D) as special prosecutor to investigate a former Cornell University student’s…
Places mentioned: New York
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Brazil: Lula Grants Paid Leave of Up to Six Months to Domestic Violence Victims
Brazil’s President Lula has signed a measure granting women under a protective order up to six months of paid leave, funded by the INSS, without a new medical assessment.
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Trump launches midterms campaign blitz amid record low approval ratings
In a series of campaign-style rallies, Trump seeks to boost Republican odds amid Iran war and rising fuel costs.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Interpol says AI is increasing the speed and scale of cyber threats. Here’s what companies should watch
An Interpol executive warns AI is making existing cyber threats faster and harder to detect, while companies face new risks from the rise of agentic AI.
Places mentioned: Singapore
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Swing-and-a-miss: MLB rescinds idea to host baseball game in national park after backlash
Officials in Wyoming had called notion to host game in Grand Teton national park ‘deeply unwelcome’ Major League Baseball (MLB) leadership is no longer considering holding a game inside a national…
Places mentioned: Washington
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'Proud of our Mumbai boy': Netizens hail flydubai hero pilot, seek Ashok Chakra
Social media users worldwide are praising Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery in saving passengers. People are urging the government to consider him for prestigious civilian awards, highlighting…
Places mentioned: Mumbai
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Labor targets ‘visa hopping’ international students in crackdown on ‘permanently temporary’ migration
Migration agents and lawyers ‘selling false hope’ to people seeking to stay in Australia also in ministers’ sights as they seek to reduce overseas arrivals Follow our Australia news live blog for…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Christa Pike getting 'life-saving medical care' after surviving Tennessee execution
Her lawyers repeated their calls for Pike's sentence to be commuted to life in prison after enduring what they called "chemical torture."
Places mentioned: Tennessee
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The Thaci verdict exposes the West’s unresolved Kosovo double standard - opinion
Serbia seeks nothing other than equal treatment and for what happened during the conflict in Kosovo and Metohija (KiM) to be called by its proper name.
Places mentioned: Netherlands
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Rabbi who coached Adam Brody for 'Nobody Wants this' says he's 'ignorant' over Gaza genocide claims
Leder said in an Instagram video that Brody’s statements were “truly shocking,” “flippant” and “disgusting,” asserting his own view that “there is no genocide in Gaza.”
Places mentioned: California
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Jared Kushner Gaza role draws scrutiny over investments tied to Israeli defense firms - report
CNN found that Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners remains the largest shareholder in Phoenix Financial, which has invested millions of dollars in Elbit Systems and other Israeli defense companies.
Places mentioned: Switzerland
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Jews in Canada, it's time to talk about Aliyah
Rising antisemitism and growing insecurity have changed Jewish life in Canada. Community leaders should strengthen local institutions while also considering Aliyah.
Places mentioned: Canada
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'The cockpit was empty': Israeli recounts fight to survive flydubai attempted hijacking - exclusive
At a beachfront hotel in Tel Aviv, Tal reconstructs the moment he had to get two additional pilots to the controls, the efforts to secure the aircraft and the moment he thought about his children.
Places mentioned: Tel Aviv
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Pentagon sending over 4,000 Marines, sailors to Middle East as buildup ramps up
The Pentagon is sending over 4,000 Marines and sailors aboard three warships to the Middle East as the Navy buildup ramps up in the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) theater. The USS Makin Island, a…
Places mentioned: Middle East
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Lyft is paying $272.5M to settle lawsuit over how it classified drivers
Today, gig economy drivers are classified as contractors. This settlement clears up a lingering lawsuit from 2020 when that was still an unanswered issue.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles and 1 other place
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Sheinbaum praise and social media gripes: 5 takeaways from the unveiling of AMLO’s book ‘Pueblo’
Two years after leaving office, former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has resurfaced to promote "Pueblo," his forthcoming political history of Mexico.
Places mentioned: Mexico
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French school protests spread as fires, blockades deepen unrest
Police said 1,949 people were arrested and 305 officers injured as protests spread to more than 1,000 high schools across France.
Places mentioned: France
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Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's long-shot bid for a not-guilty finding
The judge denied a request from Lindsay Clancy's attorney to find her not guilty of murder in the 2023 deaths of her three children following her mistrial last month.
Places mentioned: Massachusetts and 2 other places
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CNBC AI Forum live updates: The data center debate
Follow CNBC AI Forum 2026 live updates from Dallas on enterprise AI, agents, security, costs, governance and the global technology race.
Places mentioned: Texas
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Canada’s Proposed Oil Pipeline Offers Carney Relief From Domestic and Global Turmoil
The new pipeline from Alberta’s oil sands to the Pacific Coast may lower separatist tensions in that province while also loosening energy ties with the U.S.
Places mentioned: Canada
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Eli Sharabi asks UN Human Rights Council to 'name these crimes,' recognize hostage abuse as torture
“I have chosen the road of justice, beyond politics and grounded in our shared humanity,” he said. “This council must recognize the torture, demand criminal investigations, and confront the terror."
Places mentioned: New York
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Investigators Seek Motive for FlyDubai Cockpit Attack
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the co-pilot who set upon the pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination” but did not elaborate.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Australia news live: eSafety warns online gaming can cause ‘serious harms’ to children; Atlassian to power solar farm
Follow the day’s news live. Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Minns government vows to regulate labour hire in NSW The Minns government has pledged to regulate labour hire in…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Nike shares drop as retailer posts disappointing sales, announces layoffs as part of restructuring
Nike is expected to post another quarter of declining sales as the company tries to turn around its business and regain growth in China.
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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Trump defies Democrats, diverts aid for Europe to Latin America instead
The diverted funds include tens of millions of dollars Congress approved for countries impacted by the war in Ukraine.
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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Russia’s Putin rules out ceasefire with Ukraine during speech in Moscow
Putin warned the West he would deploy nuclear weapons if necessary to defend the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad.
Places mentioned: New York and 1 other place
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Lucien Lazare, Jewish Resistance Fighter in Occupied France, Dies at 101
He and a small troop of French Jews worked with the Allies to distribute supplies and fight the Nazis, ambushing a German train and liberating a city in the south.
Places mentioned: France
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Tung Chee-hwa’s task as Hong Kong’s chief executive was without precedent
The farewell to former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa was moving because it marked the passing of a figure who stood at the beginning of a wholly new chapter for Hong Kong, a city to which he devoted…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Spanish housing decree imperilled by opposition of Junts party
MADRID, Oct 1 - Chances that Spain's Congress would pass a decree aimed at curbing the housing crisis grew dimmer on Thursday after Catalan kingmaker party Junts raised last-minute issues and…
Places mentioned: Madrid
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The Memo: Tennessee debacle revives bitter debate over death penalty
The death penalty is back center stage in national politics in the most macabre of circumstances. Christa Pike, 50, who admits to the gruesome 1995 murder of classmate Colleen Slemmer, is in critical…
Places mentioned: Tennessee
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Hitting the sweet spot: bear treats itself to baked goods at Colorado farmers’ market
Shoppers and vendors in Aspen surprised by unusual customer as it stretched to sample stall offerings Farmers’ market shoppers might not usually pay much attention to the local resident devouring…
Places mentioned: Colorado
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Stephen King foundation gave $120,000 to help heat Maine homes during winter
In a generous act of support, Stephen King and Tabitha King donated $120,000 to a heating fundraiser aimed at aiding Maine families. This initiative, which garnered a total of $241,820, emerged in…
Places mentioned: Maine
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Joy for Germany and Klopp as Ronaldo-less Portugal win in Denmark
Jurgen Klopp secures first win as Germany manager, while Cristiano Ronaldo's absence not felt by Portugal in Austria.
Places mentioned: Dublin
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Employee who sent Christmas email critical of organisation’s Irish skills fails in claims
Seanán Ó Coistín cited ‘microaggressions against the first official language’ in email to colleagues
Places mentioned: Ireland
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Narrowed rebate eligibility leaves some Nova Scotians worried about heating costs
As colder temperatures approach, some in Nova Scotia are raising concerns over heating costs and questioning the adequacy of the province's assistance rebate program.
Places mentioned: Texas
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Protesters halt game as calls grow on Ireland to boycott second Israel game
Republic of Ireland's game halted by tennis balls thrown and invader with Palestine flags amid Israel boycott demand.
Places mentioned: Israel and 2 other places
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Trump could target three Fed governors. Removing them may be harder than it looks
Trump could seek to remove Jerome Powell, Lisa Cook and Michael Barr from the Federal Reserve, but court rulings and lengthy litigation could limit him.
Places mentioned: Washington
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UK in talks with EU partners over fuel reserves after Trump diesel threat
President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US.
Places mentioned: Israel and 2 other places
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Fake BBC report falsely implicates Indian passenger and pilot in Flydubai hijacking attempt
False videos are circulating after the attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv. One fake “BBC” report falsely claims an Indian passenger was behind the incident and links…
Places mentioned: Dubai and 1 other place
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Federal commission approves construction plans for White House visitor screening center
The National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday unanimously voted to approve building plans for a new White House Visitor Screening Facility.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Putin warns Russia will use ‘all weapons’ in arsenal if any of its territory is attacked
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated Moscow’s long-held position that Russia is not planning to attack European countries but will respond to aggression with “all weapons” in its…
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Nike’s troubles are mounting, and sales could fall further
The company has faced struggles in China and in its sneaker business.
Places mentioned: China
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Musk’s AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture Venezuela’s president
President Trump reportedly asked for Grok's opinion before invading Venezuela and capturing Nicolás Maduro.
Places mentioned: Iran
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What undecided voters want to hear: 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.
Places mentioned: New York
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'Fundamental demand': Saint-Denis students seek same opportunity as those in 'more privileged areas'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome a high school teacher who agreed to speak with us anonymously as protests intensify at a high school in a northern Paris suburb. The protests are shining a cruel…
Places mentioned: Paris
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Parole board revokes statutory release for convicted killer Shawn Lamb
Convicted killer Shawn Lamb has had his statutory release revoked by the Parole Board of Canada for breaching his conditions.
Places mentioned: Texas
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Live updates: Trump stumps in Texas, Oklahoma
President Trump is in Denton, Texas, to tour the Peterbilt Motors factory on Thursday afternoon, set to deliver remarks about manufacturing and his economic agenda. He will then attend a rally in…
Places mentioned: Texas and 1 other place
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Explainer: How and why methamphetamine is flooding New Zealand
It’s taking a massive toll and destroying communities from cities to the regions But where is all the meth coming from?
Places mentioned: Singapore
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Do you know how risky your home is?
Research shows only 57 percent of people considered natural hazard information when they purchased their most recent home.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if linked to flydubai attack
Places mentioned: Iran
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (Oct. 4)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Places mentioned: San Francisco
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Can red light therapy help your dog live longer? Here’s what vets say
Red light therapy can help reduce joint pain and inflammation and help heal injuries. I asked vets about how to safely use a red light therapy device on your pet.
Places mentioned: New York and 1 other place
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Northern Marianas mayors appeal to Trump for help amid economic, storm crises
The Northern Mariana Islands leaders say a struggling economy and damage caused by typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi have placed enormous pressure on people and the economy.
Places mentioned: United States
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UK-Iranian dual national arrested in US airbase RAF Fairford incident, police say
British authorities on Thursday arrested a 27-year-old man with dual United Kingdom and Iranian nationality in connection to the thwarted alleged terrorist attack earlier this week on a U.S.-operated…
Places mentioned: London
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Bolivia detains attorney general, government ministry says
Oct 1 - Bolivia's Attorney General Roger Mariaca has been arrested two days after the United States revoked his visa and accused him of accepting bribes to facilitate drug trafficking, the country's…
Places mentioned: Washington
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Boeing engineers and technical workers approve new contract, avoiding strike
The work group comprises Boeing's largest white-collar union.
Places mentioned: Texas
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What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo
Several self-inflicted mistakes have cost the biggest sportswear brand on the planet in recent years.
Places mentioned: Madrid
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The New York City Neighborhoods Where It’s Hardest to Build Housing
Some City Council members are losing an informal veto power over new projects in their districts after voters approved a measure aimed at eliminating roadblocks to development.
Places mentioned: New York
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Most Americans say US-Israel war on Iran not worth fighting: Poll
Nearly 70 percent of Americans say the US-Israeli war is not worth fighting, marking a significant spike since July.
Places mentioned: Texas and 1 other place
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Khanna asks AI firms for information on efforts by China to access code
The leading Democrat on the House's select committee to investigate the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is calling on the U.S.'s leading artificial intelligence labs for information on Beijing's alleged…
Places mentioned: Beijing