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3 Americans found dead at Airbnb in Mexico on trip to celebrate Day of the Dead

Three Americans were found dead at an Airbnb they rented out in Mexico City for a trip to celebrate the Day of the Dead, authorities and family said Wednesday. Kandace Florence, 28, of Virginia Beach, had been staying at the Airbnb with high school friend Jordan Marshall, 28, also of Virginia Beach, along with Marshall’s friend Courtez Hall, relatives told NBC News and affiliate WAVY … Continue reading 3 Americans found dead at Airbnb in Mexico on trip to celebrate Day of the Dead

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Politics

York: Student arrested after eggs thrown at King Charles

A man has been arrested after eggs were thrown at the King and Queen Consort during a visit to York. A protester was restrained by police as crowds gathered at Micklegate Bar, the traditional royal entrance into the city, to greet the couple. The 23-year-old was heard to shout “this country was built on the blood of slaves” as he was restrained. The man, a … Continue reading York: Student arrested after eggs thrown at King Charles

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World News

Russia orders retreat from key city in southern Ukraine 

Russia announced Wednesday that it was withdrawing forces from Kherson, a key city in southern Ukraine, in what could turn out to be the most humiliating setback in President Vladimir Putin’s war. Ukrainian officials remained cautious about the Russian forces’ intentions with some suggesting on social media that it was a trick but in televised comments, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said he was ordering the withdrawal of … Continue reading Russia orders retreat from key city in southern Ukraine 

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Italy’s rejection of Ocean Viking migrant ship ‘unacceptable’, France says

The Ocean Viking migrant rescue ship should dock in Italian waters as per international maritime laws and Rome’s refusal to let it do so – which has caused the ship to head to France – is “unacceptable”, the French government said on Wednesday. “Italy has a responsibility to welcome these people,” government spokesperson Olivier Veran told France Info radio. “The Italian attitude is … unacceptable. … Continue reading Italy’s rejection of Ocean Viking migrant ship ‘unacceptable’, France says

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Business

Binance backs out of deal to buy FTX

The world’s largest crypto exchange by volume, Binance, said it would walk away from a deal with the third largest crypto exchange by volume, FTX. On Tuesday, Binance signed a letter of intent to purchase its troubled competitor, FTX, in what appeared to be a potential bailout of the latter amid a liquidity crunch. But just a bit over 24 hours later, that plan crumbled. … Continue reading Binance backs out of deal to buy FTX

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Technology

Hackers leak Australian health records on dark web

Sydney: Hackers on Wednesday began leaking sensitive medical records stolen from a major Australian health insurer that had earlier refused to pay the group’s ransom demand. Medibank told investors and customers that a “sample” of data from some 9.7 million clients had been posted on a “dark web forum”. Names, birth dates, addresses, passport numbers and information on medical claims were among the sensitive personal … Continue reading Hackers leak Australian health records on dark web

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Western Nepal hit by magnitude 5.6 earthquake killing at least six people, officials say

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit western Nepal on Wednesday morning local time, killing at least six people, according to local officials. The epicenter of the quake was in Seti Zone, at a depth of 15.7 kilometers (9.7 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). It was 21 kilometers east of Dipayal, a municipality of Nepal’s far western Doti district, the USGS said. At … Continue reading Western Nepal hit by magnitude 5.6 earthquake killing at least six people, officials say

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Politics

Runoff election in Georgia may decide fate of U.S. Senate, again

Control of the U.S. Senate may once again be decided in Georgia, weeks after Election Day as a tight race between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker was headed to a Dec. 6 runoff. With more than 99% of the vote counted, Warnock is narrowly leading against Walker, a former football star endorsed by former President Donald Trump. But Warnock has not … Continue reading Runoff election in Georgia may decide fate of U.S. Senate, again

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Maricopa County, Arizona, officials apologize for vote tabulator problems

Maricopa County, Arizona, Supervisor Bill Gates apologized after roughly 20% of their polling sites had problems with tabulation machines reading ballots just hours after Election Day polls opened.  The Arizona county had explained that some machines had problems with their printers and were not producing dark enough ink on ballots. During a Wednesday news conference, Gates said that of the approximately 250,000 in-person votes that … Continue reading Maricopa County, Arizona, officials apologize for vote tabulator problems

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U.S. News

Indiana man dressed as Pikachu ran from police on lawn mower, cops say

Roachdale, Indiana police officers may have needed a Pokeball in order to help them catch a wild Pikachu spotted driving a lawnmower reckless throughout the small-town streets on Halloween evening. FOX 59 – According to Roachdale police, officers were made aware of a man recklessly driving a modified lawn mower through the streets of Roachdale with a trailer in tow while children dressed as ghosts … Continue reading Indiana man dressed as Pikachu ran from police on lawn mower, cops say

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Business

Justice Department Announces Seizure of Bitcoin Once Valued at $3.36 Billion

The United States Department of Justice has announced it has seized #3.36bn of Bitcoin last year, which was stolen from an infamous darkness website. WALL STREET JOURNAL – The Justice Department said Monday it had seized cryptocurrency once valued at $3.36 billion from a Georgia man who pleaded guilty to stealing bitcoin from the Silk Road online marketplace. BBC – The stash of 50,676 Bitcoin … Continue reading Justice Department Announces Seizure of Bitcoin Once Valued at $3.36 Billion

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Space

Unexpected solar flare smashes into Earth, causing radio blackouts in Australia and New Zealand

A solar flare has erupted from an area of dense magnetism on the sun’s surface, which caused a temporary radio blackout in parts of Australia and New Zealand. LIVE SCIENCE – The M5-class, medium-strength solar flare was recorded by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory as it erupted from the sunspot AR3141 at 7:11 p.m. ET on Sunday (Nov. 6). The flare created a rush of radiation that ionized Earth’s atmosphere, … Continue reading Unexpected solar flare smashes into Earth, causing radio blackouts in Australia and New Zealand

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Archaeology

100 years after unearthing King Tut’s tomb, archaeologists make new discoveries

A century after the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, archaeologists are still uncovering more artifacts, and researchers remain convinced that more artifacts remain undiscovered. NPR – Zahi Hawass, Egypt’s former state minister for antiquities, tells NBC News that archaeologists have recently uncovered coffins, papyrus documents and other artifacts at the Saqqara site in Giza, near the country’s capital. NBC NEWS – Digging layer by layer at the … Continue reading 100 years after unearthing King Tut’s tomb, archaeologists make new discoveries

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Politics

France to invest €1B to phase out fossil fuel in developing countries 

In Cairo, Egypt on Monday at the COP 27 climate summit, French President Emmanuel Macron said his country would commit to investing €1 billion to help developing nations lessen their use of fossil fuels. EGYPT TODAY – “We won’t forfeit our climate commitments because of the Russian energy crisis,” Macron said, adding that France and other European high-income countries are committed to phasing out fossil … Continue reading France to invest €1B to phase out fossil fuel in developing countries 

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Pelosi says retirement decision ‘will be affected’ by attack on husband

Democratic California U.S. Representative and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said during an interview that the recent attack on her husband will affect the decision she makes regarding whether or not to retire from Congress should the Democrats lose control of the House in Tuesday’s midterm elections. YAHOO NEWS – “I have to say my decision will be affected about what happened the last … Continue reading Pelosi says retirement decision ‘will be affected’ by attack on husband

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U.S. News

Tyson Foods CFO arrested after entering wrong home, falling asleep

The chief financial officer of Tyson Foods, who is also the son of the company’s chairman, has been arrested in Arkansas over the weekend after he entered a random woman’s home while he was intoxicated and fell asleep in her bed, authorities said. YAHOO NEWS – John R. Tyson, 32, was found asleep at the home in the 400 block of North Mock Avenue in … Continue reading Tyson Foods CFO arrested after entering wrong home, falling asleep

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U.S. News

California man believes meteor may have destroyed his home

A Northern California home burst into flames and burned to the ground after a meteor — which witnesses saw flash across the sky — apparently fell from space and slammed into the structure, according to reports. Dustin Procita, a rancher in Nevada County, wasn’t sure what had hit his home Friday until after firefighters extinguished the blaze. “I heard a big bang. I started to … Continue reading California man believes meteor may have destroyed his home

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U.S. News

Today’s Powerball jackpot is expected to hit a record $1.9 billion

The Powerball lottery jackpot is expected to grow to $1.9 billion for Monday’s drawing, according to the California Lottery, making it the largest lotto prize ever offered – just as its organizers intended when they changed the odds in 2015. There were no winning tickets sold for Saturday’s drawing of an estimated $1.6 billion, already the highest lotto prize offered. The last Powerball jackpot was … Continue reading Today’s Powerball jackpot is expected to hit a record $1.9 billion

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U.S. News

Iowa teen who killed rapist escapes from probation center, authorities say

Iowa authorities say an 18-year-old sex trafficking victim who pleaded guilty to killing a man she said raped her escaped from a women’s center where she was serving her probation sentence. Pieper Lewis was seen walking out of the building at the Fresh Start Women’s Center in Des Moines shortly after 6:15 a.m. Friday, and at some point that day her GPS monitor was cut … Continue reading Iowa teen who killed rapist escapes from probation center, authorities say

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U.S. News

Hurricane watch issued for Florida’s east coast as Subtropical Storm Nicole projected to strengthen

Subtropical Storm Nicole has prompted hurricane, tropical storm and storm surge watches as a a prolonged period of coastal flooding, beach erosion, strong winds, high surf, rip currents, and heavy rain is expected in Florida and parts of the Southeast this week. Nicole became the 14th storm of the Atlantic season early Monday morning and is centered several hundred miles east of the Bahamas. A … Continue reading Hurricane watch issued for Florida’s east coast as Subtropical Storm Nicole projected to strengthen

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Politics

Elon Musk tells followers to vote for Republican congressional candidates

Elon Musk on Monday encouraged “independent-minded voters” to cast their ballots for Republicans in Tuesday’s midterm congressional contests as a check on President Biden. “To independent-minded voters: Shared power curbs the worst excesses of both parties, therefore I recommend voting for a Republican Congress, given that the Presidency is Democratic,” Musk wrote on Twitter. “Hardcore Democrats or Republicans never vote for the other side, so … Continue reading Elon Musk tells followers to vote for Republican congressional candidates

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Elon Musk recommends voting for ‘Republican Congress’ in midterms

Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter CEO, Elon Musk on Monday recommended independent-minded voters to cast their ballots for the Republicans in Tuesday’s midterm congressional races as a check on the Executive branches authority. THE HILL – “To independent-minded voters: Shared power curbs the worst excesses of both parties, therefore I recommend voting for a Republican Congress, given that the Presidency is Democratic,” Musk wrote on Twitter. … Continue reading Elon Musk recommends voting for ‘Republican Congress’ in midterms

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World News

Kyiv preparing for total electricity blackout, possible evacuation   

Kyiv, the capital city of Ukraine, is preparing for a total electricity blackout as the Russian military continues to strike the country’s infrastructure in an attempt to leave Ukrainians without power as winter nears. BBC – Kyiv residents should be prepared to leave the city if there is a total loss of power, mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said. THE HILL – “A few days ago, … Continue reading Kyiv preparing for total electricity blackout, possible evacuation   

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Suspicious envelope with ‘white substance’ found at Kari Lake’s campaign headquarters

Law enforcement officers in Phoenix responded to the campaign headquarters for Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake after suspicious items were found inside of the mail. FOX NEWS – “When officers arrived, they learned there were suspicious items located inside the mail,” Phoenix police Sgt. Phil Krynsky wrote via email. “Additional resources responded to collect the items and secure the area. There have been no … Continue reading Suspicious envelope with ‘white substance’ found at Kari Lake’s campaign headquarters

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At least 15 killed in Russian nightclub fire

A fire in a nightclub in the Russian city of Kostroma killed 15 people and injured five others on Saturday, local authorities said. The blaze erupted in the early hours after someone apparently used a flare gun during a dispute, authorities said. Rescuers were able to evacuate 250 people. The governor of the Kostroma region, Sergei Sitnikov, said five people were slightly injured and received … Continue reading At least 15 killed in Russian nightclub fire

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