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Woman who fled Ukraine to escape war stabbed to death in North Carolina train station

Woman who fled Ukraine to escape war stabbed to death in North Carolina train station

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Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries have some Russian regions running on empty

Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries have some Russian regions running on empty

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I used AI to help with investing, here’s what it got right – and what it got wrong

I used AI to help with investing, here’s what it got right – and what it got wrong

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Thousands of scammers are impersonating the financial watchdog – here’s how to spot them

Thousands of scammers are impersonating the financial watchdog – here’s how to spot them

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Intrigued by the ‘barefoot shoes’ craze? Read this first

Intrigued by the ‘barefoot shoes’ craze? Read this first

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Seven of Turkey’s best crowd-free holiday destinations for September

Seven of Turkey’s best crowd-free holiday destinations for September

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The little-known rule to cut inheritance tax that could save your children thousands

The little-known rule to cut inheritance tax that could save your children thousands

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Number of teachers taking partial retirement halves as they worry over finances

Number of teachers taking partial retirement halves as they worry over finances

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Charlene White: I was in £20,000 of debt – my partner helped me fix my finances

Charlene White: I was in £20,000 of debt – my partner helped me fix my finances

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13 actors who reinvented themselves – for the better

13 actors who reinvented themselves – for the better

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I do 30 hours childcare for my grandchildren a week – I’m not doing it any more

I do 30 hours childcare for my grandchildren a week – I’m not doing it any more

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The photo that should cause Man Utd and Ineos utter embarrassment

The photo that should cause Man Utd and Ineos utter embarrassment

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Can Tunisia’s Largest Labor Union Survive Saied?

Can Tunisia’s Largest Labor Union Survive Saied?

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"Mind-bendingly ridiculous": MAGA rages over Trump's Chinese students announcement

"Mind-bendingly ridiculous": MAGA rages over Trump's Chinese students announcement

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Indian PM Modi issues buy India-made call as Trump's 50% tariffs take effect

Indian PM Modi issues buy India-made call as Trump's 50% tariffs take effect

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Russia outsmarts France with nuclear power move in Niger

Russia outsmarts France with nuclear power move in Niger

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Watch: 'Please give me an invite' - Americans react to Taylor Swift's engagement

Watch: 'Please give me an invite' - Americans react to Taylor Swift's engagement

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Who is Dezi Freeman, the 'sovereign citizen' wanted for killing police?

Who is Dezi Freeman, the 'sovereign citizen' wanted for killing police?

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The battle to save China's rare snub-nosed monkey

The battle to save China's rare snub-nosed monkey

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Wasp 'riding a broomstick' wows photography judges

Wasp 'riding a broomstick' wows photography judges

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Videos show impact of Trump's crackdown in one Washington DC neighbourhood

Videos show impact of Trump's crackdown in one Washington DC neighbourhood

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Trump's 50% tariff on India kicks in as Modi urges self-reliance

Trump's 50% tariff on India kicks in as Modi urges self-reliance

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SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch in stunning comeback

SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch in stunning comeback

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'I immediately freaked out' - Taylor Swift's engagement sends fans into frenzy

'I immediately freaked out' - Taylor Swift's engagement sends fans into frenzy

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Kpop Demon Hunters becomes Netflix's most viewed film ever

Kpop Demon Hunters becomes Netflix's most viewed film ever

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Protesters occupy Microsoft office as company reviews its work with Israel's military

Protesters occupy Microsoft office as company reviews its work with Israel's military

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Civil rights group sues to block new Texas congressional map: ‘intentionally harmful and discriminatory’

Civil rights group sues to block new Texas congressional map: ‘intentionally harmful and discriminatory’

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America’s favorite dog breed is almost definitely not what you’d expect

America’s favorite dog breed is almost definitely not what you’d expect

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Businesses bid for slice of Swift-Kelce wedding: ‘Welcome to New York, it’s been waiting for you’

Businesses bid for slice of Swift-Kelce wedding: ‘Welcome to New York, it’s been waiting for you’

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s troops have entered Dnipropetrovsk region, Kyiv admits

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s troops have entered Dnipropetrovsk region, Kyiv admits

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Right-wing pundit Charlie Kirk claims Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce is a sign she’ll become ‘conservative’

Right-wing pundit Charlie Kirk claims Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce is a sign she’ll become ‘conservative’

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FEMA employees forced on leave after issuing open letter critical of Trump administration

FEMA employees forced on leave after issuing open letter critical of Trump administration

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Trump administration is investing in US rare earths in a push to break China's grip

Trump administration is investing in US rare earths in a push to break China's grip

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China and India May Be Moving Toward a More Coordinated Foreign Policy

China and India May Be Moving Toward a More Coordinated Foreign Policy

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Remembering Hurricane Katrina and Its Political Aftermath

Remembering Hurricane Katrina and Its Political Aftermath

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Democracy watchdog sues for files on Trump-Epstein relationship

Democracy watchdog sues for files on Trump-Epstein relationship

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Multiple FEMA staff put on leave after letter criticizing Trump admin

Multiple FEMA staff put on leave after letter criticizing Trump admin

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Toronto’s Hoffman blows save in 7-5 loss to Twins

Toronto’s Hoffman blows save in 7-5 loss to Twins

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Manitoba PCs holds slim lead over NDP in Spruce Woods byelection

Manitoba PCs holds slim lead over NDP in Spruce Woods byelection

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Jays closer Hoffman struggles in loss to Twins

Jays closer Hoffman struggles in loss to Twins

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Two University of Georgia frats accused of physical hazing abuse and forcing alcohol on freshmen to start school year

Two University of Georgia frats accused of physical hazing abuse and forcing alcohol on freshmen to start school year

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Here’s why more homeowners are delisting their properties rather than lowering their asking price

Here’s why more homeowners are delisting their properties rather than lowering their asking price

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Largest Home Depot crime ring ever leads to 14 arrests and $3.7 million in seized merchandise

Largest Home Depot crime ring ever leads to 14 arrests and $3.7 million in seized merchandise

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'We want justice': Families prepared for court fight over deadly UK-bound plane crash

'We want justice': Families prepared for court fight over deadly UK-bound plane crash

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Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services introduce new wildland sprinkler system

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services introduce new wildland sprinkler system

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New Alberta school year comes with controversial new gender policies in classrooms

New Alberta school year comes with controversial new gender policies in classrooms

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$120K holiday party raises new questions about City of Richmond spending

$120K holiday party raises new questions about City of Richmond spending

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Stone Age 'Atlantis' found 8,500 years after being lost at sea

Stone Age 'Atlantis' found 8,500 years after being lost at sea

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement

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'I thought it was the end of my life': Inside Israel's attack on Iran's Evin Prison

'I thought it was the end of my life': Inside Israel's attack on Iran's Evin Prison

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Australia police shooting suspect named as manhunt continues

Australia police shooting suspect named as manhunt continues

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Edmonton city council approves $400M deal to build event park, village at Ice District

Edmonton city council approves $400M deal to build event park, village at Ice District

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A new strain of Covid is causing a spike in California as officials grapple with Trump’s vaccine policies

A new strain of Covid is causing a spike in California as officials grapple with Trump’s vaccine policies

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Parents of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro charged with murder after being accused of faking his disappearance

Parents of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro charged with murder after being accused of faking his disappearance

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Cracker Barrel to restore old logo amid right-wing rebrand controversy

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Gavin Newsom escalates trolling of Trump with Grok post on dementia

Gavin Newsom escalates trolling of Trump with Grok post on dementia

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Cracker Barrel returning to "Old Timer" logo after MAGA backlash

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Fed: Will follow any court ruling on Cook's status after Trump's firing

Fed: Will follow any court ruling on Cook's status after Trump's firing

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Trump seeks death penalty for D.C. murders

Trump seeks death penalty for D.C. murders

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Trump vows retaliation against countries with digital rules targeting US tech

Trump vows retaliation against countries with digital rules targeting US tech

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