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Trump to Spend Over $400 Million to Support Republican Candidates
President Donald Trump announced on October 20 that he plans to spend more than $400 million by the November 3 election to…
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Vivek Ramaswamy Campaign Airs Ad Featuring Amy Acton’s Mother
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign is pouring $4 million into a controversial digital and television advertisement featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, escalating a…
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UCSF Researchers Link Maternal Antibodies to Preterm Birth Risk
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered maternal autoantibodies targeting the inflammation-controlling protein IL-1RA, which appear earlier and at higher levels in…
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US Military Actions Curb Starshield Speeds for Ukraine
Following sudden restrictions on military communications over Ukraine, satellite terminals designed for defense operations dropped below operating speeds necessary for…
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US Security Officials Secretly Advise States on Trump Election Interference
As the November 3 midterm elections approach, national security officials are discreetly advising state lawmakers on potential Trump administration interference, while voting…
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Alberta Voters Reject Independence in Referendum Backing Canada
Voters in Alberta overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to initiate the process toward independence in a referendum held Monday.
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CMPD Officers Resign After Racist Text Messages Are Discovered
Five former Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers resigned and a sixth remained suspended following the October 2026 discovery of a years-long text thread containing…
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Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Confirms Presidency Will End in April 2030
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced that his current presidential term ending in 2030 will mark the final years of his tenure,…
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Zelenskyy Accuses Donald Trump of Pressuring Ukraine to Surrender
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused U.S. President Donald Trump on October 19, 2026, of trying to force Kyiv into surrendering to Russia.
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White House Press Secretary Resigns After Five Days
Following a five-day tenure that marked the shortest in presidential history, the White House press secretary role faces fresh scrutiny over qualifications…
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Kim Kardashian Wears 1951 Balenciaga Gown at Academy Museum Gala
Kim Kardashian debuted an archival 1951 Balenciaga gown and a bouffant hairstyle at the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles…