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PoliticsOct 30Trump's VA killed a home loan program. Thousands of veterans are paying the priceAn NPR investigation finds that more than 15,000 military veterans were put into much-higher-cost home loans after the Trump administration cut a key program. Many now pay $1,000 more per month.NPR News
CyberOct 30Websites pretending to be local news are boosting Democratic candidatesThe websites of unknown origin are targeting key U.S. House races. They are getting picked up by ChatGPT's responses but Google's products avoid promoting them.NPR News
PoliticsOct 30Poll: Americans don’t trust pollsNew data from the POLITICO Poll shows just how far the industry has to go to convince a wary public.Politico
PoliticsOct 30The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politicsEvery week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.Politico
BusinessOct 30Republic Services outlines 2026 revenue of $17.425B-$17.475B as environmental solutions momentum buildsRepublic Services has projected its 2026 revenue to be between $17.425 billion and $17.475 billion, citing growing momentum in environmental solutions. This indicates a positive financial outlook for the company in the waste management and environmental services sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
WorldOct 30Who is María Elena Llana, the 90-year-old Cuban writer aspiring to the Cervantes PrizeCuban writer and journalist María Elena Llana has been nominated for the highest recognition in Spanish letters. The candidacy was presented by Alejandra Giovanna Amatto Cuña, an academic from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.Clarín
PoliticsOct 30IDBI Bank divestment: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says Congress, UPA govt used banks, financial institutions as personal entitiesResponding to Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman alleges the Congress-led governments pressured bank employees to lend at their whimThe Hindu
ConflictOct 30Pentagon 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.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 30Midterms: Maine, this key American state where the Senate majority could be decidedREPORT - Senator Susan Collins, a Republican in a Democratic state, is trying to win a sixth term despite Donald Trump's unpopularity.Le Figaro International
WorldOct 30Saddened reactions to death of Patrick Stewart: 'A man to love'"Hij had zijn hart op zijn tong, wat hem een man maakte die je vertrouwde, die je bewonderde en in mijn geval, van wie je hield." Met deze woorden herinnert de acteur Ian McKellen (87) zijn vriend en collega Patrick Stewart. Stewart overleed woensdag op 86-jarige leeftijd in zijn huis in Los Angeles na een kort ziekbed. Stewart en McKellen speelden samen in X-Men-films als respectievelijk Professor X (Charles Xavier) en Magneto. Daarnaast stonden ze samen op het toneel, als jonge acteurs in de Royal Shakespeare Company en later in het stuk Wachten op Godot op het Londense West End en op BroadwNOS Buitenland
WorldOct 30Mexico: world's tallest Catrina unveiled for Día de Muertos in Mexico CityA 33.4-metre Catrina has broken a Guinness World Record in Mexico City. Towering over the Zócalo, the giant skeleton is surrounded by thousands of marigolds ahead of Day of the Dead celebrations.Africanews [en]
WorldOct 30Mexico: world's tallest Catrina unveiled for Día de Muertos in Mexico CityA 33.4-metre Catrina has broken a Guinness World Record in Mexico City. Towering over the Zócalo, the giant skeleton is surrounded by thousands of marigolds ahead of Day of the Dead celebrations.EuroNews [en]
WorldOct 30All eastbound lanes of West Bay Street closed for investigationPolice said one westbound lane is also closed at this location.wtoc · georgia
WorldOct 30NBA: Cameron Boozer tallies first triple-double, Grizzlies remain unbeatenPelicans earn first victory over still-winless Kings as Hawks withstand late push to hold off Cavaliers.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 30Trump, Vance scrap planned appearances in final stretch of midterm campaignTrump and Vance had canceled planned appearances across three states, reducing in-person campaigning in the final days before the midterm election.CNBC
MilitaryOct 305 keys to understanding the crisis of Salvadoran soldiers in HaitiMembres d’une force multinationale, les militaires ont été portés disparus le 18 octobre. Depuis, les interrogations autour de cette affaire ne cessent de se multiplier.BBC Afrique
PoliticsOct 30Cárdenas, historic Mexican politician, dies at 92MEXICO CITY -- Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, a three-time presidential candidate and one of Mexico's most important modern political voices, died Wednesday at 92, said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.nwaonline · united states of america
WorldOct 30South Dade Teen Turns Adversity Into HopeHomestead teen Isabella Triguero, diagnosed at age 6 with a rare brain tumor, has founded We Are the Fight, a new nonprofit supporting children with pediatric cancer and brain tumors through care packages, special outings and hospital parties. The South…southdadenewsleader · united states of america
Sci & TechOct 30In 2002, Louisiana engineers began depositing up to 1.8 million cubic yards of dredged sediment near Horseshoe Bend and formed an 86-acre island for wildlifeAhora, la isla es un refugio para la vegetación y variedad de aves y anfibios.También ha reducido los costos de dragado en el río Atchafalaya.Clarín
PoliticsOct 30It's official: New York moves forward with Mamdani's plan that imposes sanctions on drivers who violate new speed limitsIt covers, in principle, about 800 schools throughout the city. Near these establishments, the maximum speed will be 15 mph.Clarín
PoliticsOct 30New Jersey governor weighs options to block Russian diesel cargoes - reportThe New Jersey governor is reportedly evaluating options to prevent the entry of Russian diesel cargoes. This suggests potential state-level action regarding international sanctions or trade policies.Seeking Alpha Tech
CyberOct 30China calls U.S. investigation into Chinese businesswoman for espionage "unfounded"China denies NYT accusations about espionage linked to Nvidia, calling them slanders. The U.S. is investigating a Megaspeed executive. Suspicions point to illegal access to advanced AI chips. The relationship between Huang and Trump reportedly halted sales restrictions.Clarín
WorldOct 30Aidan O'Brien contender ruled out of Juvenile Turf and doubts over another - plus Dubai World Cup winner scratched from ClassicAidan O'Brien's team for the Juvenile Turf on day one of the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland on Friday has been reduced to three following the scratching... Read Moreracingpost · united states of america
DisasterOct 30Gainesville's Cabot/Koppers Superfund Site Moves Into Next Cleanup PhaseEPA-approved work to replace a stormwater ditch, remove contaminated soil and build an underground containment wall begins this month at the decades-old north central Florida site.cedarkeybeacon · united states of america