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Vital Early Voting Period Begins in Texas
Early voting in Texas, where the outcome of the Senate race could determine which party controls the chamber, will run through Oct. 30.
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Why We Fall for the Wrong People: The Science Behind Attraction
Have you ever found yourself head over heels for someone who, in hindsight, seemed all wrong for you? You’re not alone. Many of us have a knack for falling for the wrong people, despite our best intentions. It turns out that there’s some pretty fascinating science behind why this happens. Think back to your last…
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[Video] Episode 459 — Inside DOJ Directive 26-12: The Ten Factors That Decide Whether Your Company Gets Charged
In this episode of Corruption, Crime and Compliance, Michael Volkov breaks down DOJ Directive 26-12, the October 1, 2026 memorandum in which Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald sets corporate enforcement policy for the National Fraud Enforcement Division. He explains the Division’s four investigative priorities, health care, procurement and government contracts, revenue evasion, and tariff evasion,…
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Carney Says Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta Killed 4 and Injured Dozens
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the “violent, fast-moving” fire on Saturday in Alberta was one of the worst tragedies for Canada’s armed forces in peacetime on Canadian soil.
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The French City of Limoges Wasn’t Known for Unrest. Then Rioters Set Fire to Its City Hall.
As unrest surged across France this weekend, the most surprising attack came in the quiet city of Limoges, where rioters set fire to the city hall.
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France in Shock After Protests Turn Into Riots, Damaging Buildings and Shops
After anti-government protests devolved into chaos, leaders from across the political spectrum blamed one another for the unrest, even as it largely subsided on Sunday.
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U.S. Officials Condemn West Bank Attacks as Netanyahu Casts Doubt on Them
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has downplayed accounts of recent extremist attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank amid the annual olive harvest.
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Pope Leo Addresses the Faithful a Day After Leaving the Hospital
“This experience has made me feel a special closeness to all those who are battling illness and infirmity,” he said, in his first public appearance since his lung surgery.
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Busan 2026: Zogsool, Full Moon, Beyond Love’s Horizon
My final dispatch from Busan features what might be the most eclectic titles at the festival. They all hail from the Vision section. The first is in the Asia vertical while the final two are in the Korean. They also feature characters trying to make the best of a craven economic system that’s pushed them…
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Elizabeth Holmes Documentary ‘You Can See Everything’ Opens to Over 2,000 Sold-Out Shows
“You Can See Everything,” a documentary about the Theranos founder, made a big splash for a movie not yet in wide release. And Netflix had a box office milestone.