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How powerful is Elon Musk? How his political influence compares to past U.S. moguls
Critics say the tech entrepreneur's enormous wealth has given him too much political power. But when stacked up against other notable American moguls, historians say he's not uniq…
'Affordability? For who?' Voters decide between helping homeowners or public services
Candidates across the U.S. have paid lip service to affordability issues. In Florida, the question of how to save voters money, and at what cost, is literally on the ballot.
Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, new research shows
Most kids say they use chatbots for help with homework and when they're stressed, lonely, or anxious. And how they use chatbots is tied to their mental health.
Here are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election Day
The competitive map for control of the U.S. Senate has expanded considerably in the final days before Election Day. Here's a ranking of those competitive races from most likely to…
For voters from immigrant families and new citizens, voting is bigger than themselves
While many young voters are focused on the cost of living in the election, for some from immigrant families, the political calculation — and their votes — is often about even more…
On what anatomical feature was Trump fixated this week? The quiz knows — do you?
Hint: He likes them big (and he cannot lie).
Pentagon urges Baltic NATO allies to tone down rhetoric about Russia, citing remarks likening Putin to a ‘rat in a corner’
Pentagon officials urged several NATO member countries to tone down their rhetoric about the Russian threat during bilateral meetings, according to Reuters sources.
Aid Deliveries and Evacuations in Oleshky Begin After Demining Operation Wraps Up
Ukrainian and Russian officials said a humanitarian convoy is ready to depart for the besieged town in occupied southern Ukraine.
IN BRIEF: Russia pounds Ukraine’s defense plants, energy sites in massive overnight strike
In the city of Kiev, the strike hit a missile assembly and components plant manufacturing components for reconnaissance and strike drones, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
Can the US Defense Industry Keep Pace with China’s Military Machine?
A quarterly index offers a way to find out.
Moscow mayor says more than 800 Ukrainian drones headed toward Russian capital as reports emerge of fire at Samara region oil refinery
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 862 Ukrainian drones flew toward the Moscow region starting on the evening of October 29, with most shot down at “distant approaches.”
Gazprom says gas prices in Europe could reach $2,500 per 1,000 cubic meters
Gazprom chief executive Alexey Miller highlighted record lows in gas injection into underground gas storage facilities recorded by European countries
European Commission seeks control, not results, in debate on Russia talks — source
According to the source, the EC needs to maintain control over any attempts to negotiate in order to prevent cracks in European unity on issues related to confronting Russia and s…
Russian and Ukrainian ombudsmen head to occupied Oleshky on humanitarian mission to deliver aid and evacuate civilians
Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and Russia’s human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova have traveled to the occupied city of Oleshky in the Kherson region. They are accompanyi…
Battlegroup North artillery eliminates Ukrainian self-propelled gun, 87 troops overnight
The battlegoup's artillery crews conducted more than 200 fire missions over the past night
Bus driver killed in collision with tractor, over 20 passengers wounded, medics say
Wounded from crash on southern highway include a 61-year-old woman in serious condition; rescue service says bus was transporting group of girls to a field trip
Are Trump’s global actions, from Ukraine to Iran, going to hurt him in elections?
Voters who backed the US president in the last election are saying they can’t vote for him today: ‘This is an abomination’Outside the Ukrainian educational and cultural center in …
Russia’s Battlegroup South destroys 52 Ukrainian UAV control posts over past 24 hours
The Ukrainian military also lost two artillery guns, 54 ground robotic systems and more than 145 personnel over the past day
Human rights lawyer couple sentenced to 10 years' prison in Pakistan
Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha were charged over an incident in 2024, when England's cricket team was touring Pakistan.
Europe struggles to reach 75% gas storage capacity despite increased LNG imports
As of October 28, European UGS facilities were 74.89% full
World’s largest crypto exchange confirms $6.3 billion hack; analysts blame North Koreans
Blockchain researchers say Binance heist likely orchestrated by hacker group affiliated with North Korea; exchange says users are safe and that it will cover all losses
Artificially heated reservoirs promote northbound movement of thermophilic mollusks
The heated water dumping transforms natural habitats promoting the movement of invasive species towards the north
How Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scam
The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.
Russian stocks up as main trading session opens
The yuan exchange rate against the ruble gained 2.25 kopecks compared to previous closing to 12.223 rubles