'Playing dress-up': Purged FBI vet slaps back at old bosses in scorching attack
President Donald Trump's handpicked leaders for the FBI are essentially cosplaying their roles, according to a veteran agent pushed out by the pair's purge of the bureau's ranks.Travis Gettys (Raw Story)
To protect coral reefs, we must also protect the people who depend on them
Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that sustain millions of people, yet they face a growing crisis. Rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching, a process where heat disrupts the relationship between corals and the microalgae living inside th…Pedro C. González Espinosa (Phys.org)
Trump's EU Trade Deal "Win" Likely To Send Prescription Drug Prices Skyrocketing
Donald Trump's EU trade deal is likely to send the cost of drugs way up, adding between $13-19 billion in extra costs, much of which could be passed on to consumers.Sarah Jones (The Daily)
Investigation: Despite sanctions, American trucks are being used by Russia to launch kamikaze drones
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Investigation: Despite sanctions, American trucks are being used by Russia to launch kamikaze drones
A U.S. company is among several worldwide that have sold U.S.-made pickup trucks to Russia, despite U.S. sanction restrictions prohibiting the sale of such vehicles to the country, the Kyiv Independent can reveal.Alisa Yurchenko (The Kyiv Independent)
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Watch live: RFK Jr., health officials outline response to synthetic opioid derived from kratom
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Microsoft has introduced Copilot Mode, an experimental feature designed to transform Microsoft Edge into a web browser powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Live updates: Gunman who killed 4 at Manhattan office building was targeting NFL headquarters, mayor says
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Dolphins Get Brutal Injury Update on Safety Ashtyn Davis
Miami Dolphins safety Ashtyn Davis was injured in training camp, and the team has been given a brutal update on the situation.James Brizuela (Newsweek)
Ex-Pence chief scorches tariff rebates — likens them to Soviet-style central planning
Marc Short, who served in the first Trump administration as White House Director of Legislative Affairs and then as Vice President Mike Pence’s Chief of Staff, is blasting not only President Donald Trump’s tariffs but also U.S.David Badash (Alternet.org)
Just $12 gets you a 2-pack of Anker wall chargers with two included USB-C cables today ($6 each)
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Just $12 gets you a 2-pack of Anker wall chargers with two included USB-C cables today ($6 each)
2-pack of Anker’s wall chargers with USB-C cables Buy for $12 (Reg. $19) Clip the on-page $5 off coupon. What we love These chargers are worth considering if you’re looking to pick up some spare units to throw around the house or office.Karthik Iyer (9to5Toys)
'Nightmare' tariff wall emerges for US companies
Businesses both small and large are already reckoning with Trump's tariffs, and new levies are set to start this week.Natalie Sherman (BBC News)
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Zelensky visits company manufacturing smart components for missiles and drones
President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with the team at a Kyiv region enterprise that manufactures electronics and sensitive components for missiles, drones, and secure communications equipment — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
my mom gets put on PIPs and loses or leaves all of her jobs - Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I’m at a loss for how to handle this situation. I know you cannot necessarily provide advice for dealing with family dynamics, but I hope you can help with just talking to someone who has a hard time understanding bigger words, takin…Ask a Manager
Telecom giant Orange warns of disruption amid ongoing cyberattack | TechCrunch
The telecom giant, one of the largest in the world with customers in Europe and Africa, said customers are experiencing ongoing disruption to its services due to an unspecified hack.Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai (TechCrunch)
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Global Hunger Monitor Warns Israel’s Siege on Gaza Has Led to “Worst-Case Scenario of Famine”; Trump Breaks from Netanyahu to Acknowledge “Real Starvation” of Palestinians; Netanyahu Proposes Annexing Parts of Gaza Strip; Trump Administration Blasts …Democracy Now!
Troubling scenes from the Arctic.
The heat that hit Svalbard in February was so intense that scientists could dig into the ground with spoons, "like it was soft ice cream." #ClimateChange
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Fed up with brands that use corn syrup and skim milk, this mother developed her own ‘clean’ baby formula
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Fed up with brands that use corn syrup and skim milk, this mother developed her own ‘clean’ baby formula | TechCrunch
Nara Organics is a new organic, whole milk baby formula brand that's free from palm oil, soy, corn syrup, maltodextrin, and GMOs.Lauren Forristal (TechCrunch)
Get inside Disrupt: Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
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Get inside Disrupt: Volunteer at Disrupt 2025 | TechCrunch
We’re looking for driven volunteers to support our Disrupt 2025 team at Moscone West, Oct 27–29. Apply here to volunteer.TechCrunch Events (TechCrunch)
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How Trump Defunded the Higher-Education Police
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How Trump Defunded the Higher-Education Police
The U.S. Department of Education used to employ people whose job was to stop waste, fraud, and abuse. Now, almost all of their desks are empty.Kevin Carey (The Atlantic)
Future Of Warner Bros. International TV Production Revealed
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Warner Bros. International TV Production Future Revealed
Warner Bros. International TV Production is set to leave the Warner Bros fold and become part of Discovery Global as part of the larger WBD split.Jesse Whittock (Deadline)
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The Big Ten Rises Up Against Trump
The press acts as if “higher education” = Harvard. But a more interesting and gutsier stand is being taken in the heartland by schools that have a lot more going for them than football.The New Republic
Luigi Mangione Musical Could Be Heading to New York
Fresh off a sellout run in San Francisco, the fringe production is eyeing up Edinburgh, LA and New York for possible future shows.Marni Rose McFall (Newsweek)
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Russia cuts civil shipbuilding program by 42% in favor of submarines - intel
The Russian government has cut its civil shipbuilding program by 42% in favor of the military navy. — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
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Video: Funerals held for victims of DRC Catholic church attack
Families in the Democratic Republic of Congo have held funerals for 38 people killed in an attack.Al Jazeera
Dismantling of EPA’s scientific research arm fulfills key chemical industry goal
Companies feared rules and lawsuits based on the Office of Research and Development’s assessments of the dangers of formaldehyde, ethylene oxide and other substances. By � Marianne Lavelle �...Daily Kos
Uganda’s Stock Exchange Plans to Bolster Its Capital Before IPO
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