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The Influence of the US Far Right on Ireland Is Growing
Former KKK members, the founder of the antisemitic Goyim Defense League, and a QAnon promoter are all advising Irish far-right communities, which are increasingly looking to the US for inspiration.27 minutes ago -
World - ABC News
Lithuania votes in a weekend general election with many looking for change despite good economy
Lithuania’s center-right coalition could be replaced by the opposition Social Democrats and smaller center-left parties when voters in the Baltic country go to the polls on Sunday44 minutes ago -
World - ABC News
Africans recruited to work in Russia say they were duped into building drones for use in Ukraine
Russia is recruiting young African women to work at a factory producing drones for use in Ukraine amid a labor shortage2 hours ago - Ukraine -
World - ABC News
Africans recruited to work in Russia say they were duped into building drones for use in Ukraine, AP investigation finds
Africans recruited to work in Russia say they were duped into building drones for use in Ukraine, AP investigation finds2 hours ago - Ukraine -
World - Financial Times
US considers breaking up Google
The US government has outlined a list of options to end Google’s monopoly in search2 hours ago - Google -
Business - Inc.
Bad Actors Use OpenAI in Attempt to Manipulate Elections
Cybercriminals have taken to using OpenAI to generate fake content to sway elections.3 hours ago -
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A federal judge will hear more evidence on whether to reopen voter registration in Georgia
At least for now, a federal judge won’t order the state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for November’s elections4 hours ago -
Tech - ABC News
Marriott agrees to pay $52 million, beef up data security to resolve probes over data breaches
Marriott International has agreed to pay $52 million and make changes to bolster its data security5 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Eurovision failed to support us amid rows, winner says
Swiss singer Nemo says tensions over Israel's participation overshadowed the song contest in May.5 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Tampa hospital uses AquaFence to prepare for Hurricane Milton
Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, is preparing to continue normal operations during Hurricane Milton.5 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Does the US have the money to respond to Milton?
Some Republicans claim the White House is prioritising funding for foreign countries over hurricane victims – what are the facts?5 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Tigers blank Guardians 3-0 in ALDS with clutch hitting and strong pitching, taking 2-1 series lead
Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson each drove in a run, and six pitchers combined to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 win over Cleveland Guardians and a 2-1 lead in their AL Division Series6 hours ago - MLB -
World - Yahoo News
Spain looks to immigrants to drive economy
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Top stories - BBC News
Spain looks to immigrants to drive economy
Spain has seen a big rise in illegal immigration, but some say that the extra workers are needed.7 hours ago - Spain -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Terabytes of data from phones, computers seized in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex probe
The 'voluminous' amount of data taken in the sweeping sex abuse and racketeering case comes as Combs' lawyers make a third bid to get him released from jail.9 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Trump courts voters in critical swing state of Pennsylvania
Former President Trump is rallying voters Wednesday in the battleground state of Pennsylvania as Election Day inches closer. His remarks from Reading, Pa., are expected to target his Democratic ...9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
10-year Treasury yield ends at highest since July as investors await CPI inflation data
U.S. bond yields rose Wednesday, with longer-term rates climbing to their highest levels since late July, as investors digested minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent policy meeting and ...10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Russia has suffered more than 600K casualties in Ukraine, US official says
Russia has suffered more than 600,000 casualties in the war with Ukraine, a senior U.S. defense official said Wednesday. The number of Russian dead or wounded is significantly higher than the last ...10 hours ago - Ukraine -
Business - CNBC
OpenAI says bad actors are using its platform to disrupt elections, but with little 'viral engagement'
OpenAI said in a report that it continues to see threat actors attempt to use its products, like ChatGPT, to influence election outcomes.10 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Marriott to Improve Data-Security Practices, Pay $52 Million in U.S. Settlements
The hotel operator agreed to pay a penalty and implement enhanced data-security practices as part of separate settlements with the FTC and U.S. states related to data breaches that affected ...11 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves rules out ‘exit tax’ for wealthy people leaving UK
Chancellor urged to bring in expatriation charge in order to avoid increasing UK capital gains levy in Budget11 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
GSK reaches $2.2bn Zantac settlement in US
Agreement over heartburn medicine should help to resolve concerns hanging over UK drugmaker11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: JD Vance courts voters in battleground Arizona
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former President Trump's running mate, is rallying voters in the critical swing state of Arizona on Wednesday, as early voting in the Grand Canyon State is set to begin. He ...12 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Viking Therapeutics reports positive data from trial of treatment for rare metabolic disorder X-ALD
Viking, which is also developing a weight-loss pill, has a buy rating from all 13 analysts offering coverage.12 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Germany expects economy to shrink in 2024 after cutting forecast
Government predicts rebound in 2025 following 0.2% decline this year as it tries to address long-term structural problems13 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
The Switch Up Election Series — What polls say about Black voters ahead of November
Kristin Powell is the principal of the Black Futures Lab, an organization working to build political power through civic engagement. Powell sat down with The Hill's The Switch Up just days after ...14 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
This hurricane season, mobile voting could empower disenfranchised voters
Before the next storm hits, we need to guarantee that voters fleeing a natural disaster or other emergency have a mobile voting option.14 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
John Legend calls for Harris to put 'conditions' on US aid to Israel
Music superstar John Legend is calling for Vice President Harris to make U.S. aid to Israel amid its ongoing offensives in Gaza and Lebanon conditional. In an interview with Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan, ...15 hours ago - Israel -
Business - MarketWatch
Economy ranks as No. 1 issue for Republican voters, but it’s not in Democrats’ top 5, poll finds
Ahead of next month’s election, a new Gallup poll has found no overlap at all between Republican and Democratic voters in their top five issues.15 hours ago -
World - Yahoo News
German economy minister confident country will overcome slump
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Politics - NBC News
Full Gallego interview: Difference between Biden and Harris is 'night and day' on voter excitement
Senate candidate Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz. talked to NBC News about border politics, the presidential campaign and accusations that he's campaigning as more of a moderate than his record would ...16 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Maggie Smith’s Campaign With Loewe Has Something to Teach Us
Age is the ultimate luxury.2 days ago
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