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Politics · United StatesCanada tables bill to exclude mental illness from MAID
Canada's federal government has introduced Bill C-41, proposing to indefinitely exclude individuals whose sole underlying condition is mental illness from medically assisted death (MAID). The bill also permits advance requests for MAID, though provincial implementation may differ.
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Katie Zacharia's 5-Day White House Stint Ends
Katie Zacharia, who served as White House press secretary for five days in October 2026, has spoken about her brief tenure. She was dismissed by President Donald Trump after a single press briefing and later appeared on Fox News.
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Media · United StatesHasan Piker sues Scott Jennings for $72.5 million over edited video
Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has filed a federal defamation lawsuit against conservative commentator Scott Jennings, seeking $72.5 million. Piker alleges Jennings used an edited video to falsely portray him as advocating for the lynching of Black Americans.
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Politics · United StatesJeremy Lewin leaves US State Department policy role
Jeremy Lewin, the US State Department's policy chief, is leaving his position after almost two years. He played a role in overhauling foreign assistance and implementing Trump-era policies for Venezuela and Cuba before returning to the private sector.
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Climate · United StatesColorado Glaciers Thinned Dramatically in 2026
Colorado's most prominent glaciers experienced dramatic thinning in 2026, losing ice at double the rate of the previous five years. Record low snowpack and high temperatures contributed to the accelerated melt, raising concerns about water sources and mountain hazards.
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Politics · United StatesAI disinformation videos target US Senate candidates
Social media videos believed to be AI-generated and linked to Russia are targeting two Democratic US Senate candidates. The videos misuse real people's names and photographs to spread disinformation as midterm elections approach.
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Politics · United StatesJudge hears arguments on counting California ballots disputed by DOJ
A federal judge in Los Angeles heard arguments regarding the Justice Department's request to prevent California from counting approximately 20,000 ballots until the citizenship of the voters can be confirmed. California officials argue this is impossible and could disenfranchise legitimate voters.
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Politics · United StatesOver 34 Million Cast Early Ballots in Midterm Elections
More than 34 million Americans have cast early ballots in the current midterm elections. This figure is on pace to surpass the early voting turnout of the 2022 midterms, according to data tracked by the UF Election Lab.
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Business & Economy · United StatesEdwin Brant Frost IV Sentenced to 15 Years for Ponzi Scheme
Edwin Brant Frost IV, a prominent Georgia Republican, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for operating a Ponzi scheme. Federal prosecutors stated the scheme defrauded over 300 victims and resulted in losses exceeding $76 million.
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Politics · United StatesPentagon adviser Ryan Higgins' online posts draw scrutiny
Ryan Higgins, a senior adviser to Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon, has shared online posts containing racist, homophobic, and conspiratorial views. These posts include comments about LGBTQ+ people and illegal immigrants.
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Politics · United StatesJudge orders DOJ clarification on East Potomac Golf Course plan and mandates notice before changes
A D.C. judge rebuked the Justice Department over its East Potomac Golf Course renovation plan, saying it likely violated the National Environmental Policy Act and ordering ten business days’ notice before any irreversible work. President Trump announced the course will close on 15 November and said his team will appeal.
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Business & Economy · United StatesWall Street Indexes Rise as Oil Prices Ease Ahead of Fed Decision
US stock indexes, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, opened higher on Tuesday. Easing oil prices and anticipation of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision influenced market sentiment, alongside a focus on corporate earnings, particularly those related to artificial intelligence.
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Politics · United StatesArch proposal could shadow thousands of graves at Arlington
A proposed 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery could cast shadows on tens of thousands of veteran graves, according to analyses by The Washington Post and VoteVets. The Interior Department disputes the extent of the shadowing.
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Politics · United StatesPolice called to youth soccer game over 3-year-old player
Police responded to a youth soccer game in Florida after a league director called 911. The director stated the call was due to disruptive parents, while the child's mother claims the police were called because her son was too talented.
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Politics · United StatesUS cyberscam response fragmented, investigation finds
A US congressional investigation found the government's response to cyberscams is fragmented, with agencies lacking a unified accounting of seized money and victim returns. Americans reported nearly $18 billion in losses last year.
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Politics · United StatesJamie Raskin Warns Oil Companies on Russian Diesel Imports
Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin has warned US oil companies against importing Russian diesel, citing potential fines and imprisonment. The warning comes ahead of the US midterm elections and references the Trump administration's past actions on sanctions.
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Politics · United StatesICE Detains Mentally Ill US Citizen for Nearly a Year
Immigration authorities have detained a mentally ill man for almost a year, despite claims from his mother, lawyers, and public records that he is a U.S. citizen born in Florida. ICE disputes his citizenship, alleging a fraudulent birth certificate, but has not provided evidence.
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Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service cleared of toxic culture
An internal review by King & Wood Mallesons found the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service does not have a toxic culture, despite 20% of employees experiencing or witnessing sexual harassment and sexist and racist material at fundraising events. The service's $500 million contract is under scrutiny.
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Politics · United StatesUS suspends visa-free travel for Chinese to Northern Mariana Islands
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending a visa-free travel program for Chinese nationals visiting the Northern Mariana Islands. The suspension, effective October 30, cites concerns including birth tourism, espionage, and illegal onward travel to Guam.
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Business & Economy · United StatesAnthropic IPO Filing Warns of Existential AI Risks
AI company Anthropic has filed for an initial public offering on Nasdaq, warning investors about potential catastrophic or existential risks to humanity from advanced AI systems. The company detailed these concerns in its IPO paperwork, dedicating a significant portion to risk factors.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump describes Iran conflict as 'soft war', dismisses cost
President Donald Trump described the conflict with Iran as a 'soft war' and dismissed its cost to taxpayers as 'peanuts'. He stated the US holds the cards and negotiates from a position of total strength, ahead of the midterm elections.
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Politics · Middle EastIran says US must act to prevent war
Iran's chief negotiator stated the ball is in the U.S. court to prevent renewed war, following what he described as a 'firm and rational response' from Tehran. The comments come amid reports of U.S. defensive strikes on Iranian targets.
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Lukashenko predicts Ukraine war end, praises Trump
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko predicted the war in Ukraine will end in the coming months. He also stated that former US President Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for preventing a nuclear conflict.
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US to Ask NATO Allies for More Ukraine Arms Funding
The United States intends to ask NATO allies for more money to fund Ukraine's PURL weapons scheme. This comes amid a funding gap of approximately $2 billion for approved weapons packages, with the US continuing to deliver arms before full payment is received from allies.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS Embassy warns American citizens of possible Houthi attacks on Saudi airports
The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a security alert warning Americans of potential Houthi attacks on airports, possible airspace closures and flight disruptions. Some reports added that US government employees now need special clearance to use Saudi airports, amid rising regional tensions.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineZelensky says Russia planning energy attacks during US midterms
Volodymyr Zelensky warned on November 2, 2026, that Russia is preparing a massive attack on Ukraine's energy and logistics infrastructure. He believes Moscow intends to exploit the distraction of the US midterm elections to carry out the strikes.
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Business & Economy · AfricaUS to remove South Africa, Rwanda from AGOA trade deal
The United States will exclude South Africa and Rwanda from the Africa-US duty-free trade deal, known as AGOA, from January 1, 2027. The decision follows concerns over trade barriers and governance practices inconsistent with the agreement's criteria.
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Politics · Middle EastIran says intensive talks with US underway to avert war
Iran announced on Monday that it is engaged in intensive indirect negotiations with the United States, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, to de-escalate tensions and avert potential conflict. The country has also offered to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz under specific conditions.
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Politics · Middle EastIran President Says Khamenei Authorizes US Negotiations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has granted the government "certain authorities" to negotiate with the U.S. The development comes as oil prices fell and U.S. officials indicated a preference for diplomatic resolution.
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Business & Economy · UkraineUS Pushes to Resume Russian Gas Exports Through Ukraine
The United States has been pressing since September to resume Russian natural gas exports to Europe through pipelines that cross Ukraine. This initiative is reportedly part of talks aimed at securing a ceasefire over energy facilities, with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff said to have proposed the idea.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNorth Korea Denounces US-SKorea Drills as Nuclear War Rehearsal
North Korea has condemned the recent South Korea-U.S. joint military exercise "Iron Mace," calling it a nuclear war rehearsal. Pyongyang stated it will continue to bolster its nuclear deterrence in response to perceived threats from the drills.
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Business & EconomyQuebec Company Recycles Fabric for New Products
Next Chance, a Quebec-based company, is giving discarded textiles a new life by upcycling them into products like reusable gift wrap and tote bags. Founded six years ago, the business aims to reduce textile waste and has set ambitious goals for salvaged fabric.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUAE official hopes for US-Iran breakthrough, prepared for worst
The UAE hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations but is prepared for the worst, according to Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president. He spoke at a conference in Manama on November 1, 2026.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS examines Black Sea ceasefire ideas amid food security fears
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that there is growing international interest in a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea to ensure the passage of grain and energy shipments. India and Turkey have put forward proposals to facilitate this, which the US is currently examining.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says US must target one or two sites in Iran
Donald Trump stated that the US has neutralized much of Iran's military but still needs to address one or two targets, including a suspected nuclear site. He suggested these could be dealt with quickly.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUN staffer dies in Houthi custody, UN demands probe
A Yemeni staff member of the UN Human Rights Office, Mohammad el Shami, has died in Houthi custody. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is calling for an independent investigation into his death.
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Politics · Latin AmericaRubio Denies US Role in Flávio Bolsonaro's Brazil Departure
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied facilitating Flávio Bolsonaro's departure from Brazil to the United States. While Rubio stated President Trump authorized Bolsonaro's entry, he asserted the US government was not involved in arranging the travel itself.
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Iran targeted US air defenses before hitting Mideast bases
Iran's strikes on US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings. An analysis documented over 115 strikes damaging structures on 26 sites, prompting the US to move assets out of the Persian Gulf.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran warns US attacks would widen war
Iran's army has warned that any new US attack would spread the conflict to a wider geographical area. The warning comes amid diplomatic efforts to avert further hostilities and as both the US and Israel hold crucial elections.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says US not rushing to end Iran war
Donald Trump stated the United States is in no hurry to conclude its conflict with Iran, describing it as "not a typical war." He also claimed Iran faces financial difficulties, unable to pay its military and police, while diplomatic talks persist.
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