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Jury selection begins in Russell Brand rape and assault trial — 2dRussell Brand’s trial is beginning at Southwark Crown Court, where he faces three rape charges, three sexual assault charges and one indecent assault charge involving six women and allegations dating from 1999 to 2009. Brand has pleaded not guilty to all charges; the trial is expected to last up to 10 weeks.

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Preseason Matchups Expected to See Widespread Player AbsencesSports — 2dThe Suns are expected to sit several key players for their preseason rematch with San Antonio, giving reserves more chances to compete for rotation spots. The Spurs, meanwhile, are expected to bring back Victor Wembanyama and several starters after resting them against Utah, though some injured players remain questionable.

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Trump expected to rally in Greenville, North Carolina — 1dPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a Greenville, North Carolina, rally on Oct. 20 as he campaigns for Republicans in closely watched midterm races, including Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s contest against Roy Cooper. Doors are expected to open at 3:30 p.m., with the program at 5:30 p.m. and Trump’s remarks at 7 p.m.; the venue has not been announced.

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Rachel Meyers Trump's Greenville stop should give Whatley a solid boost against Cooper in that Senate race.

Healey plans £1bn online VAT crackdown for shops — 21hHealey is expected to make Amazon, eBay and Temu collect VAT from sellers above £90,000 turnover, a step the government says could raise about £1 billion.

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Nicole Hardy The £90k threshold looks like a big loophole that will let plenty of smaller overseas sellers keep avoiding VAT altogether.

Long-Delayed China-North Korea Bridge Expected Open Thursday — 17hThe New Yalu River Bridge opens Oct. 15, 2026—12 years after its 2014 completion left the 3,024-meter China-North Korea crossing unused.

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Marcus Bell Twelve years sitting empty seems like a huge waste of money on both sides. Hope it actually leads to more stable relations now.

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.

US On Track To Spend Almost $9 Trillion On Healthcare By 2034 — 1dThe U.S. is expected to spend nearly $9 trillion on healthcare by 2034, according to a new report released Wednesday.

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Nicole Hardy An aging population drives a lot of this but prevention programs could slow the growth if started now.

There was a rally for Rep. Ilhan Omar in MN. The crowd looks exactly how you'd expect.Politics — 1dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Bengals' Tanner Hudson expected to miss season — 1dBengals tight end Tanner Hudson suffered a torn pectoral in Cincinnati’s win over Miami and is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season. His absence leaves the team needing to adjust its tight-end rotation and replace a recent contributor to the passing game.

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Florida QB Philo Questionable for Texas Game — 4hFlorida starting quarterback Aaron Philo is questionable for Saturday’s game at No. 7 Texas after a shoulder injury limited him in practice. If he cannot play, sophomore Tramell Jones Jr. is expected to make his first career start; wide receiver Vernell Brown III may return from a knee injury.

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Elena Vasquez Philo missing this game would be a big break for Texas, but Jones stepping in might keep it competitive if the line holds up.

US On Track To Spend Almost $9 Trillion On Healthcare By 2034 — 46mThe U.S. is expected to spend nearly $9 trillion on healthcare by 2034, according to a new report released Wednesday.

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US On Track To Spend Almost $9 Trillion On Healthcare By 2034 — 1hThe U.S. is expected to spend nearly $9 trillion on healthcare by 2034, according to a new report released Wednesday.

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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.

US On Track To Spend Almost $9 Trillion On Healthcare By 2034 — 3hThe U.S. is expected to spend nearly $9 trillion on healthcare by 2034, according to a new report released Wednesday.

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US On Track To Spend Almost $9 Trillion On Healthcare By 2034 — 5hThe U.S. is expected to spend nearly $9 trillion on healthcare by 2034, according to a new report released Wednesday.

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US On Track To Spend Almost $9 Trillion On Healthcare By 2034 — 7hThe U.S. is expected to spend nearly $9 trillion on healthcare by 2034, according to a new report released Wednesday.

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US On Track To Spend Almost $9 Trillion On Healthcare By 2034 — 10hThe U.S. is expected to spend nearly $9 trillion on healthcare by 2034, according to a new report released Wednesday.

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

US On Track To Spend Almost $9 Trillion On Healthcare By 2034 — 11hThe U.S. is expected to spend nearly $9 trillion on healthcare by 2034, according to a new report released Wednesday.

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US On Track To Spend Almost $9 Trillion On Healthcare By 2034 — 1dThe U.S. is expected to spend nearly $9 trillion on healthcare by 2034, according to a new report released Wednesday.

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Sam Okafor At this rate private insurance will become unaffordable for most people and taxes will have to cover the gap.

US On Track To Spend Almost $9 Trillion On Healthcare By 2034 — 13hThe U.S. is expected to spend nearly $9 trillion on healthcare by 2034, according to a new report released Wednesday.

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Detroit Drive-By Shooting Kills 16-Year-Old Girl, Wounds OneWorld — 19hA 16-year-old girl was killed and another person wounded when someone in a dark-colored sedan fired on a Jeep carrying four people on Detroit’s east side. Police are investigating, with suspects still at large, and say increased patrols are expected in the area.

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Japan’s Higher Rates Hit Borrowers, Shift Investments — 1dJapan’s move away from near-zero interest rates is raising costs for student-loan borrowers and other households, while making Japanese investors less inclined to seek returns abroad and potentially adding pressure to overseas bond markets. Inflation expectations remain widespread: nearly nine in 10 households expect prices to rise over the next year, despite a slight dip in the latest survey.

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US On Track To Spend Almost $9 Trillion On Healthcare By 2034Health — 15hThe U.S. is expected to spend nearly $9 trillion on healthcare by 2034, according to a new report released Wednesday.

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US On Track To Spend Almost $9 Trillion On Healthcare By 2034 — 1dThe U.S. is expected to spend nearly $9 trillion on healthcare by 2034, according to a new report released Wednesday.

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Derek Foss This level of spending will crowd out other priorities like education and infrastructure unless we reform the whole system.

US On Track To Spend Almost $9 Trillion On Healthcare By 2034 — 17hThe U.S. is expected to spend nearly $9 trillion on healthcare by 2034, according to a new report released Wednesday.

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Northeast expects rain, sharp temperature swingsWeather — 2dAfter early showers give way to some sunshine, a cold front is expected to bring rain to parts of the Northeast Tuesday and Wednesday, with another round of showers possible later in the week. Colder, windier weather is forecast for the weekend, with a chance of wintry precipitation in northern and higher-elevation areas.

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