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Russia's defense ministry says Ukraine launched its first attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles days after Biden gave Kyiv permission to fire the weapons deeper into Russia.

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Here's what Americans say poses the biggest threat to their retirement income and two ways to plan for it, according to a retirement expert.

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Why Trump Allies Say Immigration Hurts American Workers

JD Vance and others on the “new right” say limiting immigration will raise wages and give jobs to sidelined Americans. Many studies suggest otherwise.

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Clemson fraternity embraces student in intellectual disability program

At Clemson University in South Carolina, the ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills for independent living. But as much as the program ...

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Holly says she wants to challenge negative stereotypes when it comes to people with disabilities dating.

‘Say it to his face’: Luton call out racist abuse of Elijah Adebayo

Striker was sent racist comment on social media Abuse took place during Wednesday’s loss to Sunderland Luton have reported a racist comment sent to forward Elijah Adebayo on social media during ...

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One-Third of World’s Trees Face Extinction Risk, Report at COP16 Says

They play an essential role in supporting life on Earth, but many species are in decline, researchers found.

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AMC touts theater investment plan but faces balancing act, Wedbush says

AMC Entertainment is planning to reinvest up to $1.5 billion in its theaters but faces a balancing act amid debt repayments, according to analyst firm Wedbush.

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Met faces service cuts without more cash, says chief

Sir Mark Rowley says he is "deeply troubled" by negotiations so far on the force's funding next year.

Eight times more children will face extreme heatwaves by 2050s, Unicef says

Without action on climate crisis, far greater numbers will also experience floods, wildfires and droughts, according to report. Eight times as many children around the world will be exposed to ...

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Human rights activists face reprisals for opposing extractive industries, says report

Peace Brigades International calling for new act to force companies with links to UK to do due diligence . Human rights defenders have faced brutal reprisals for standing up to extractive ...

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Launched in the Observer, John’s Campaign aims to give frail people the right to be accompanied by those who love them. Everyone has their own special way of grieving. Mine turned my life upside ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Good News: Biker traveling across the country relies on kindness of strangers

A cyclist who is pedaling across the United States is being fueled by the kindness of strangers and has become an internet sensation. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz reports.

Some of Substack’s Biggest Newsletters Rely On AI Writing Tools

A new analysis of Substack’s top newsletters estimated that around 10 percent publish AI-generated or AI-assisted content.

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MAP: See the states where restaurant workers rely most on tips

Both presidential candidates promised to eliminate taxes on restaurant workers' tips, a move that, if enacted, could be especially beneficial to employees in certain states.

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Former 'Jeopardy!' staffers file discrimination, retaliation complaints against Sony

Former 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' staffers have filed discrimination and retaliation complaints against Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25

New Yorkers may change their constitution to ban discrimination over ‘pregnancy outcomes’

An amendment to New York’s constitution could bar discrimination based on things including “gender identity” and “pregnancy outcomes.”

Health - ABC News - November 5

Latino mobile home park residents denounce conditions, allege discrimination

Latino residents in Ohio and Colorado have filed lawsuits or complaints as experts warn of the risks, especially financial, of renting or buying manufactured homes in mobile parks.

Oversight panel presses FEMA administrator on hurricane relief discrimination allegations

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee grilled Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell on Tuesday over a since-fired FEMA employee's directive that staff ...

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Class action lawsuit on AI-related discrimination reaches final settlement

A federal judge has signed off on a settlement agreement Wednesday in a class action lawsuit alleging that an algorithm designed to score rental applicants discriminated on the basis of race and ...

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Private equity landlords' screening process discriminated against renters, lawsuits contend

Two large private equity-backed landlords discriminated against prospective tenants by relying on faulty screening systems, according to two lawsuits.

Advocates say gun violence still a big issue despite flurry of election topics

Attention paid to gun violence prevention has had to compete and, at times, has been overshadowed by other hot-button campaign topics.

Catholic church still failing to deal with sexual abuse cases, says Vatican report

Vatican’s child protection commission delivers first report on scandal that has engulfed church for decades. Church leaders who fail to take action against paedophile priests are a “further source ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

China 'does not agree or accept' the EU's EV tariffs, says negotiations are still ongoing

The extra tariffs will range from 7.8% for Tesla to 35.3% for SAIC Motor, and stack on top of the 10% standard import duty for cars to the EU.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels practices through his rib injury and says he's 'still intact'

Jayden Daniels was a limited participant in Washington Commanders practice Wednesday while dealing with a rib injury

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Spain's transport minister says bodies of dead still trapped in cars left by devastating flash floods

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Yum Brands’ earnings fall short of estimates as Pizza Hut parent says consumers are still pressured

Only Taco Bell managed same-store sales gains.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Super Micro still can’t say when it will file annual report, and its stock drops

Server maker doesn’t expect its accounting issues to impact its ability to serve customers

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Super Micro shares plunge 17% after company says no timetable for annual results, issues weak guidance

Super Micro, the embattled server maker, reported preliminary first-quarter results on Tuesday.

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South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn says Harris still has a path to victory, but "it's thorny"

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