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Pope Leo Expected to Undergo Lung SurgeryWorld — 2dNewfoundland and Labrador’s House of Assembly is resuming with Fred Hutton joining and two seats vacant after Brian Warr’s resignation and Derrick Bragg’s death; the federal government also plans a one-time grocery benefit payment for eligible Canadians. Separately, Pope Leo is scheduled for lung surgery, while Vatican leaders have called for stronger outreach to families and a welcoming approach to migrant and refugee children.

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Judge orders halt to $20 million DHS ads featuring Trump — 2dA federal judge on Oct. 11, 2026, ordered an immediate halt to nearly $20 million in DHS-funded ads featuring Trump; White House says MAGA PAC will fund future spots without reimbursing taxpayers.

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Israel Could Be Propagandizing Christians At A Church Near You. Here’s How — 25mAn Israeli-guided media company that documents show paid a former Trump campaign aide's firm millions to influence public opinion is supporting an effort to propagandize American Christians at their places of worship, federal records reveal.

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New York City Forced To Dump Dozens Of Haitian Employees After Court Ruling Ends Temporary Protected Status — 25mDemocrat-run New York City is dismissing Haitian workers after federal courts ordered the Trump administration's efforts to terminate their Temporary Protected Status could continue.

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Half of Fed Districts Report Rising Price PressuresFinance — 2hThe Federal Reserve’s Beige Book found rising energy, tariff, commodity and insurance costs intensifying price pressures across many districts, while employment was mostly unchanged and economic activity showed modest growth, with expectations leaning toward slight growth. Manufacturing was a relative bright spot, but consumer resistance to higher prices and persistent uncertainty limited businesses’ ability to pass on costs.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Federal Agents Raid Omar's Home in Immigration Probe — 2dHSI searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington-area home early Oct. 12, 2026, under a DOJ warrant in an ongoing federal criminal investigation; no charges reported.

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Reader Good, now deport the itch with a "B"!

Inflation, AI Fears Drive US Stock SelloffFinance — 6hU.S. stocks fell as inflation accelerated to 3.7% in September, partly reflecting higher fuel prices amid the Iran war, lifting Treasury yields and expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. Chipmakers and AI infrastructure companies came under particular pressure as investors questioned whether heavy borrowing and spending on data centers will deliver sufficient returns, though some executives cited persistent demand for computing capacity.

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Maya Lindstrom Chipmakers are getting hit because all that borrowed money for data centers may not pay off fast enough despite the demand.

Selma Blair Reportedly Arrested After Midair Door Attempt — 2dSelma Blair, 54, was detained at JFK around 11 p.m. Sunday after two Delta flight attendants reported injuries; the FBI issued a federal assault violation notice.

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Israel Could Be Propagandizing Christians At A Church Near You. Here’s How — 1hAn Israeli-guided media company that documents show paid a former Trump campaign aide's firm millions to influence public opinion is supporting an effort to propagandize American Christians at their places of worship, federal records reveal.

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Federal Regulators Reject Largest US Grid Operator’s Plan To Cut Power To Data Centers — 1hFederal regulators rejected a plan to force data centers and other major electricity users to cut power during grid emergencies, complicating efforts to manage the centers' surging artificial intelligence-driven demand.

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Supreme Court keeps Minnesota activist detained before cyberstalking trial — 1dThe Supreme Court declined to release Minnesota anti-ICE activist Kyle Wagner while he awaits trial on federal cyberstalking and online-threat charges tied to posts targeting a supporter of the immigration crackdown. The denial leaves him detained after lower-court judges disagreed over his release, a case arising amid the current President Trump’s administration’s immigration enforcement campaign.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Minnesota Candidates Outline Differing Tax and Health Care PlansPolitics — 1dMinnesota congressional candidates offered sharply different approaches to federal deficits: Republican Brad Finstad and Tyler Bass emphasized cutting waste and fraud, while Democrats Matt Little and Erik Osberg called for higher taxes on wealthy households or corporations and stronger oversight and fraud prevention. Their health care proposals also diverge, with Bass advocating a return to individually underwritten insurance and Little emphasizing protection of coverage and affordability.

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Rachel Meyers Little's focus on protecting coverage and affordability makes sense especially if we raise taxes on the wealthy to pay for it.

Former Cardinals Staffers’ Bias Suit Enters NFL Arbitration — 2dFormer Arizona Cardinals coach Don Shumpert and executive assistant Kendra Hogue have sued owner Michael Bidwill, the team and other officials, alleging racial discrimination and related misconduct; the Cardinals deny the claims. A federal judge sent the employment disputes to NFL arbitration, with the commissioner’s office involved in selecting the arbitrator.

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New York City to Dismiss Haitian TPS Employees After Court Ruling — 2hDemocrat-run New York City is dismissing Haitian workers after federal courts ordered the Trump administration's efforts to terminate their Temporary Protected Status could continue.

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Miami Captain Awaits Sentence in Three Girls’ DeathsWorld — 1dA Miami federal judge is set to sentence tugboat captain Yusiel López Insúa, who pleaded guilty to seaman’s manslaughter after his barge struck a sailboat in Biscayne Bay in 2025, killing three girls. Prosecutors and the victims’ families support a recommendation of about one year in prison followed by six months of supervised release or home confinement; investigators said the captain’s view was obstructed, no lookout was assigned, and he used his phone near the time of the collision.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Israel Could Be Propagandizing Christians At A Church Near You. Here’s How — 3hAn Israeli-guided media company that documents show paid a former Trump campaign aide's firm millions to influence public opinion is supporting an effort to propagandize American Christians at their places of worship, federal records reveal.

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Court Rules Man With Drunk Driving Convictions Can’t Be Stripped Of Gun Rights — 3hA federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that multiple drunk driving convictions were not sufficient to strip a person’s gun rights.

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FBI Nabs Saudi National Accused Of Hiding Bug In Toilet Paper To Spy On AI Giant’s Inner Sanctum — 4hA Saudi artificial intelligence engineer is facing federal charges after allegedly planting a bug inside one of America's top technology labs.

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Israel Could Be Propagandizing Christians At A Church Near You. Here’s How — 5hAn Israeli-guided media company that documents show paid a former Trump campaign aide's firm millions to influence public opinion is supporting an effort to propagandize American Christians at their places of worship, federal records reveal.

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Roy Demands Answers on Mifepristone Study, Seeks to End Federal Abortion Funding1 source — 6h

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Tom Gallagher Senator Roy is right to question that mifepristone study and push back on any federal dollars tied to abortion.

Here’s What We Know About Ilhan Omar, the Raid at Her Home, and the Allegations — 8hHSI executed a judicially authorized search warrant at Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home on Oct. 12, 2026; Omar called it an attempt to "weaponize federal law enforcement."

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Priya Raman If a judge signed off on the warrant there must have been probable cause presented first.

Israel Could Be Propagandizing Christians At A Church Near You. Here’s How — 7hAn Israeli-guided media company that documents show paid a former Trump campaign aide's firm millions to influence public opinion is supporting an effort to propagandize American Christians at their places of worship, federal records reveal.

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Fed Governor Cook’s Lawyer Challenges Trump’s Removal Bid — 23hLisa Cook’s lawyer challenged the objectivity of President Donald Trump’s White House inquiry into mortgage-fraud allegations, pointing to a committee member’s prior statements and arguing the process threatens the Federal Reserve’s independence. Cook cannot attend the proposed Nov. 5 hearing because of official duties in Europe and says she would be available only after the Fed’s December policy meeting; she denies wrongdoing and is fighting Trump’s effort to remove her.

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Dana Whitfield Cook has every right to put off the hearing until after her required Fed duties in December.

Israel Could Be Propagandizing Christians At A Church Near You. Here’s How — 9hAn Israeli-guided media company that documents show paid a former Trump campaign aide's firm millions to influence public opinion is supporting an effort to propagandize American Christians at their places of worship, federal records reveal.

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Federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar