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Democratic socialists pose a challenge for the party as midterms approach

Democratic socialists pose a challenge for the party as midterms approach A string of high-profile victories by democratic socialists is posing a challenge for Democrats as they look ahead to midterms and seek a path back to the majority in Congress.

The rise of democratic socialists and what it means for the party

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Brad Lander, Democratic nominee for New York's 10th Congressional District, about the rise of democratic socialists in the Democratic Party.

Kyiv hit by massive Russian drone and missile attack, killing at least 18

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital overnight into Thursday, with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, killing several people. (Image credit: Danylo Antoniuk)

Micron's $250 million bet on kids is a blueprint for America's future

Two hundred and fifty years ago, a band of visionaries bet everything on a radical idea: that ordinary people, given liberty and opportunity, could build a great and innovative nation . As we approach America's 250th birthday, it's time to make another bold bet on our workforce and the next generation. Idaho-based Micron Technology has committed more than $200 billion to expand semiconductor manufacturing and R&D right here in the United States. One of the largest private investments in the

Russia ‘mounted drone surveillance of European nuclear sites over 18 months’

Researchers say Moscow acted with ‘substantial impunity’ in 144 incidents, including over RAF Lakenheath The Kremlin orchestrated a concerted surveillance campaign using drones launched from shadow fleet vessels over an 18-month period which targeted nuclear sites in the UK, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, researchers have said. Analysis by the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) of 144 incidents in more than a dozen countries beginning in late 2024 concluded Russian intelli

Russia launches deadly hourslong attack on Kyiv

Russia launched an hourslong missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed more than a dozen people across the Ukrainian capital. Military officials said damage was reported in 30 locations across the city, adding that mainly residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were struck.

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Australia politics live: defence industry minister to spruik Labor’s ‘progressive patriotism’ as audits reveal waste

Pat Conroy to tell National Press Club that Labor is the true party of defence and national security. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Taiwanese man has been charged over a failed people smuggling operation which left campers startled when they saw a boat carrying foreign nationals land on a remote beach, Australian Associated Press reports. The newly arrived group stunned holidaymakers when they were spotted on a far north Queensland beach

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KPMG appoints chair who claimed leak allegations were ‘completely false’ and called senator’s actions ‘inappropriate’

Greens senator says appointment of Michael Ebeid ‘risks entrenching the very culture and leadership that need to change’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast KPMG has appointed a new chair who previously claimed leak allegations were “completely false” and described a senator’s actions in revealing the scandal as “very inappropriate and unfair”. Michael Ebeid was appointed to lead the embattled firm on Thursday after

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Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland

The 19-year-old dual American-Estonian national has been extradited to the US, where he is facing federal charges.

Guardian - World · Oct 8

OpenAI ‘in early talks to give 5% stake to US government’

CEO Sam Altman argued move would share benefits of AI and it would involve other firms doing similar, report says Business live – latest updates OpenAI is reportedly in early stage talks to give a 5% stake in the ChatGPT developer to the US government as artificial intelligence companies attempt to smooth relations with Donald Trump’s administration. The OpenAI chief executive, Sam Altman, has argued that giving the US public a financial stake in the company is the best way to share the benefits

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The U.S. has its biggest World Cup win in a generation. Now it must do it all again without its star forward.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Blood pooled near Malik Tillman’s toes as he stood over a free kick Wednesday evening. The U.S. midfielder’s boot had been stepped on and split open during the World Cup’s round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The puncture left a hole in his sock between his big and middle toes, where a red stain formed. But the 82nd minute of a knockout game, with the U.S. clinging to a 1-0 lead and down to 10 men after a controversial red card sent off scoring star Folarin Balogun

Mexican national sentenced in border child smuggling case involving THC-laced candy

A Mexican national was sentenced Wednesday to five years in federal prison after admitting to participating in a human smuggling operation that prosecutors say used THC-laced candy to sedate children as young as 5 before bringing them across the U.S.-Mexico border . Federal prosecutors said one child suffered THC poisoning and was hospitalized after being given the drug-laced candy during one of the smuggling operations . Manuel Valenzuela, 35, pleaded guilty last November to one count of conspi

U.S. and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions

U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with "positive progress made," and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said. (Image credit: Amirhosein Khorgooi)

Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Ukraine capital

The large-scale attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across the city. Many residents took shelter at metro stations. (Image credit: Danylo Antoniuk)

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Democratic socialists pose a challenge for the party as midterms approach

The rise of democratic socialists and what it means for the party

Kyiv hit by massive Russian drone and missile attack, killing at least 18

Micron's $250 million bet on kids is a blueprint for America's future

Russia ‘mounted drone surveillance of European nuclear sites over 18 months’

Russia launches deadly hourslong attack on Kyiv

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Australia politics live: defence industry minister to spruik Labor’s ‘progressive patriotism’ as audits reveal waste

KPMG appoints chair who claimed leak allegations were ‘completely false’ and called senator’s actions ‘inappropriate’

Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland

OpenAI ‘in early talks to give 5% stake to US government’

Today's highlights

The U.S. has its biggest World Cup win in a generation. Now it must do it all again without its star forward.

Mexican national sentenced in border child smuggling case involving THC-laced candy

U.S. and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions

Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Ukraine capital

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