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New York GOP Reps. LaLota, Garbarino outraged over Trump freeing Santos from prison; others cheer
Some New York Republicans are not happy with President Trump's decision to commute the sentence of disgraced former New York Rep. George…
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California lawsuit says makers of plastic bags lied about products being recyclable
California ramped up its efforts to curb plastic pollution Friday - suing three plastic-bag makers, alleging the companies falsely claimed…
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First Republican enters race for governor of New Mexico in 2026 as Democrat terms out of office
New Mexico has its first Republican contender for governor ahead of the 2026 elections, as the three-term city mayor of fast-growing Rio…
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Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy
The federal government shutdown is quickly approaching the second-longest on record with no end in sight. Some lawmakers are predicting it…
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Josh Shapiro’s Destructive Energy Policies Spill Across the Border
The Pennsylvania governor’s approach to electricity is fueling a crisis in New Jersey. Source link
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The Self-Abasement of Canterbury
Missionary churches do not invite graffiti installations in their cathedrals; they invite people to join the faith. Source link
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The Met Goes Oceanic, Mayan, and Edo in the Reborn Rockefeller Wing
The art is fantastic, and it’s a tribute to Michael and Nelson Rockefeller. Source link
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The Case for a Second Front in the War on Fentanyl
Follow the money — specifically, the role of Chinese gangs in cleaning cartel cash. Source link
Fashion
YouTube steps up its shopping game with help from influencers
Inside a historic aircraft hangar in Playa Vista, crowds of people gathered on Thursday to browse the latest fashions from handbags to…
Culture
A Bona-Fide Disco Album That Feels Urgently of the Moment
Many of the paired dances of the twentieth century—the foxtrot, the waltz, the Lindy Hop—reflected the binary gender dynamics of the day:…
Culture
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry’s Teen-Age Dream
Katy Perry is a friend of Bezos and Sánchez and has herself spent time on Koru. In April, she also climbed aboard another vessel…
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Malaysian Man, 22, Charged Over Suspected Government Official Impersonation Scam in Singapore
A 22-year-old Malaysian man was charged on Friday, October 17, for his suspected involvement in three separate cases of Government…
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Singaporean Woman, 56, Dies After Falling from Height at Jewel Changi Airport
A 56-year-old woman died on Thursday, October 16, after she fell from height at Jewel Changi Airport. The police and the Singapore Civil…
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St. Louis Woman Who 'Accidentally' Killed Her Teenage Roommate While Playing Russian Roulette, Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison
A woman will serve time in prison after she was accused of playing a gun game with a teen roommate and the girl was killed , Missouri…
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China officials try to ease global concern over rare earth curbs
The Asian nation has justified its latest curbs as a response to an expansion of US controls Chinese officials tried to ease concerns over…
Business
China rare-earth product exports shrink as US frictions flare
China’s exports of rare earth products fell in September from a month earlier, as Beijing’s tighter controls on strategic minerals ripple…
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In AP interview, Harris says Democrats 'are standing up for working people' in government shutdown
As Democrats dig in for a lengthening government shutdown, former Vice President Kamala Harris is cheering them on as she travels the…
Business
UK targets end-2026 for stablecoin rules to keep pace with US
The Bank of England (BOE) is aiming to have new stablecoin regulations in place by the end of next year, as policymakers around the world…
Business
Meta, Blue Owl seal US$30 billion private capital deal for AI
Structured investments are becoming more in demand as insurers and other types of investors search for debt tied to assets Mark…
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Xiaomi shares post worst week in 3½ years as accidents stoke EV safety concerns
The company has not publicly acknowledged that the accidents involved its electric vehicles Shares of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker…
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Blackstone, TPG near Hologic deal for more than US$17 billion
The parties are currently discussing a price of above US$75 a share, according to sources Blackstone and TPG are in advanced negotiations…
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Trump approves expanding credits for US auto production, issues new 25% truck duties
US President Donald Trump on Friday (Oct 17) signed orders expanding credits for US auto and engine production and setting new 25 per cent…
Business
Banking shares’ wobbles reveal growing unease over credit risks
The markets have weathered a string of credit scares and surprise write-downs over the past two years A clutch of bad loans at banks in…