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Politics · United StatesNewsom signs law forcing Sacramento region to coordinate homelessness response
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring Sacramento city and county, along with smaller cities, to form a joint powers authority for homelessness response. The move aims to address uncoordinated services, but faces opposition from county officials who threaten legal action.
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Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed disavows Hasan Piker’s 2019 remark that US ‘deserved’ 9/11 attacks
Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed dismissed Hasan Piker’s 2019 claim that the US ‘deserved’ the 9/11 attacks as a ‘dumb statement’ but maintained his association with the streamer. Right-rated outlets led on the controversy, while centre-rated reports noted the disavowal without framing it as a campaign liability.
United States4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 87 · Hype 30![Majed al-Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, criticised the 'disinformation campaign' against Qatar [Screengrab/Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-23-at-5.50.17%E2%80%AFPM-copy-1700751095.jpg?resize=1906%2C1080)
Politics · IsraelQatar Denies Israeli Election Interference Claims
Qatar has categorically denied allegations of interfering in Israeli elections by funding Arab parties. The Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman described the accusations as 'ridiculous and dangerous' and part of a disinformation campaign.
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Iranian President Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei healthy after recent meeting
Masoud Pezeshkian said he met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei about a month ago, describing the leader as completely healthy and able to give directions. He added Iran will dilute highly enriched uranium, has never wanted a nuclear weapon, and blamed US military activity for IAEA inspection limits.
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Politics · United StatesFamily asks Republicans to remove ad using crash victims' photos
A family whose relatives died in a car crash has asked Republicans to remove a TV ad. The ad supports Senator Jon Husted and blames his opponent, Sherrod Brown, for the crash, using photos of the deceased.
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Politics · United StatesBBC seeks Jack Smith deposition in Trump defamation suit
The BBC is seeking to depose special counsel Jack Smith as part of its defense against Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit. Trump sued the BBC over a documentary he claims falsely portrayed his January 6, 2021 speech. A federal judge will hold a hearing on the dispute.
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Politics · United StatesLaken Snelling sentenced to 10 years for newborn son's death
Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of her newborn son. The baby's body was discovered in a closet in August 2025. Snelling pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree manslaughter.
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Politics · United StatesRepublicans worry $1 billion may not be enough for midterm wins
Republicans are anxious that $1 billion in campaign funds may not be sufficient to prevent losses in the midterm elections. Groups like MAGA Inc. are increasing spending in September, but face higher advertising rates due to late booking.
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PoliticsJuror Michael Desronvil plans return to work after Lindsay Clancy trial
Michael Desronvil, the sole juror who did not reach a verdict in the Lindsay Clancy trial, plans to return to his regular employment next week. His attorney has expressed safety concerns and stated Desronvil intends to file a complaint against Clancy's lawyer.
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PoliticsPolice officer injured in Belleville synagogue attack
A police officer was critically injured and the shooter died following an attack at a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur services. Police have identified the incident as hate-motivated.
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PoliticsBloc MPs to meet near Ottawa amid trade dispute and Quebec election
Bloc Québécois MPs are scheduled to meet in Cantley, Quebec, just outside Ottawa, to prepare for Parliament's return. Discussions are expected to focus on the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade dispute and its effects on businesses.
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Politics · United StatesTrudeau's transparency promises contrasted with government secrecy
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged open government in 2015, but reports indicate ministries still control information tightly and civil servants fear speaking out. The BC NDP's closure of a public employee directory is cited as a recent example of this trend.
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Trump signals preference for Vance as 2028 Republican nominee in private meeting
Donald Trump told Republican donors in a private Oval Office meeting that he wants Vice President JD Vance to win the 2028 presidential election, the Washington Post reported. The remarks, made two weeks before the report, contrast with Trump’s public ambiguity about his successor.
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Politics · Middle EastMojtaba Khamenei met Speaker Kalibaf amid war concerns
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, met with Speaker Mohamed Bagher Kalibaf to discuss the ongoing Israeli-American war. The meeting was reported by Iran's state radio and television on a Wednesday, a time when questions about Khamenei's public visibility have been raised.
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Politics · United StatesPaul LePage says relative faces deportation due to country of origin
Paul LePage, a Republican candidate for Maine's 2nd Congressional District, stated that his son's father-in-law is facing deportation. LePage claims the man is being targeted because of his country of origin, despite holding a valid work permit.
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Politics · UkraineCarney criticises US-Russia diesel deal with Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about a new diesel supply agreement between the U.S. and Russia. Carney's office stated the deal runs counter to allied efforts to end the war by cutting off Russian revenue.
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Politics · IndiaCanada's Foreign Minister Anand visits India for trade and security talks
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is visiting India and the UAE from October 13-16. She will meet with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss trade, energy, security, and defence cooperation, as both nations work towards a comprehensive trade agreement.
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Politics · United StatesJudge blocks DHS warning notice to man over critical email
A federal judge has blocked the Department of Homeland Security from issuing further warning notices to David Streever. Streever had sent an email to the former acting director of ICE comparing him to a Nazi. The judge ruled the warning notice likely violated Streever's First Amendment rights.
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Politics · United StatesFBI Director Kash Patel Won't Rule Out Agents at Polling Places
FBI Director Kash Patel declined to rule out sending agents to polling places on Election Day, telling senators he wasn’t certain the bureau is legally barred from doing so. Patel stated the FBI has agents in each field office devoted to addressing election crimes.
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Politics · United StatesSalma Zahid's car destroyed in suspected arson outside MP's home
Multiple vehicles were destroyed in a suspected arson outside the home of Liberal MP Salma Zahid early Thursday morning. Toronto police are investigating the incident and seeking information.
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