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Kyiv Independent editor: ‘Our readers want Russia to suffer but we can’t be propagandists’
The Kyiv Independent’s editor said readers want Russia to suffer, but the outlet must balance popular Ukrainian strike coverage with reporting on Russian attacks to avoid becoming propaganda.
New Google Maps images reveal massive scale of devastation in Gaza
New satellite imagery from Google Maps shows extensive destruction across Gaza, with over 2.1 million people living in temporary shelters and approximately 82% of structures damaged or destroyed.
‘They raped our country’: documentary follows Kenyans’ fight for restitution over stolen land
A new documentary explores Kenya’s fight for restitution over ancestral lands seized during British colonial rule, following personal stories of displacement and ongoing corporate occupation.
Israelis divided as vote that could oust Netanyahu only weeks away
Israelis head to the polls in less than a month in an election that could unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though polls suggest a fragmented parliament with no clear path to power for either major bloc.
Song Min-ho: K-pop star convicted of violating military service law
A South Korean court convicted K-pop star Song Min-ho of violating military service law, sentencing him to a suspended one-year prison term for numerous absences during mandatory social service duties.
Wicknell Chivayo: Zimbabwean businessman and wife killed in helicopter crash
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife were among six people killed when a helicopter crashed east of Harare on Wednesday evening.
‘Where illegal ebikes go to die’: first bikes seized under new laws in NSW crushed
New South Wales has crushed 23 illegally modified ebikes under recent enforcement laws, as hospitals report a 22% surge in ebike-related injuries linked to impaired riding and safety violations.
SNAP’s funding model is starting to change. Here’s what that means for the program
SNAP’s funding model is being restructured, requiring states to cover 75% of administrative costs starting Thursday while federal support is halved. The shift is expected to reduce federal spending by $3.4 billion annually over five years.
Do AI and air traffic control mix? CEO addresses anxiety about new FAA tool
The FAA is rolling out an AI-assisted software tool called SMART to optimize air traffic management, with the company’s CEO emphasizing that humans will remain in control of key decisions.
Trade tensions mean fewer Canadians flocking to South Florida
Trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada have prompted a noticeable decline in Canadian visitors to South Florida, affecting hotels and flight schedules in the region.
Along U.S. Route 1, Maine voters worry about heating oil, gas and Canadian tariffs
Maine voters in Aroostook County express concerns over heating oil and gas prices amid a competitive Senate race between incumbent Republican Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, with trade tensions with Canada adding to economic worries.
Egg prices have tumbled since Trump returned to office. Here’s why
Egg prices have declined by more than half since Trump took office in January 2025, falling from $4.95 to $2.27 per dozen by August, though experts attribute the drop primarily to avian flu patterns rather than policy.
Trump administration reverses stance on integration of people with disabilities
The Trump administration successfully reversed a nearly 50-year-old federal requirement that people with disabilities live in integrated community settings rather than institutions, after a federal judge removed integration language from disability rights regulations.
En esta ciudad de Pensilvania, los dos partidos políticos buscan el voto latino
In Allentown, Pennsylvania, both major political parties are competing intensely for Latino voters, who now constitute a demographic majority in the city and hold significant sway in regional elections.
‘It’s utter surrealism’: Venezuela’s Chavistas lament government’s embrace of Trump
Venezuelan Chavista loyalists express dismay over the interim government’s pivot toward the United States and Donald Trump, viewing the ideological shift as a betrayal of the anti-imperialist revolution’s core principles.
Travel plans? Here’s what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with over 3,600 confirmed cases as of late September. Health officials advise vaccination as the most effective protection, particularly for travelers.
Police questioning can shape a sexual assault case. Their approach is often wrong
A former Cornell University student’s civil lawsuit over alleged 2024 sexual assault is prompting scrutiny of how police initially questioned her, raising broader concerns about trauma-informed investigation practices.
‘I was lured into a trap’: Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail
US journalist Evan Gershkovich described his arrest in Russia as a deliberate setup to use him as a valuable hostage in a prisoner exchange. He was detained for 16 months before being freed in a high-profile swap deal.
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2017’s Safest Cities in America
With fears of falling victim to cybercrime and mass shootings topping the list of crime worries among Americans, according to the most recent Gallup polls, the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2017's Safest Cities in America. To determine...
Texas Man Pays His Speeding Ticket with 22,000 Pennies
For many drivers, just the prospect of receiving a speeding ticket is an incredibly infuriating one. However, one Texas man, found guilty of speeding following contesting his ticket has taken his anger to the next level, paying for his speeding ticket with a total of...
Auto Accident Statistics
There are approximately 2.35 million people a year involved in an auto accident that incur an injury or are disabled. Fin out more below:
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Washington D.C. Prepares for Cannabis Boom
Residents of the nation’s capital can legally own up to 2 ounces of cannabis (that’s A LOT, if you’re wondering). But they can’t legally buy it, nor can they sell it. D.C. is stuck in the middle place between Prohibition and legality, a place that mature cannabis...