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Questions swirl about new White House press secretary's resume
The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration
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Southern California beach closes after sighting of great white shark ‘exhibiting aggressive behavior’
Two-mile stretch of Huntington Beach closed after sighting at location popular with surfers and swimmers
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Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle tried to blame her money-requesting texts on AI: report
The former Fox News star also asked US officials whether they could scrub a negative story about her from the internet
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Even MAGA are cringing over Katie Zacharia’s press secretary debut
One official described the briefing as ‘brutal,’ while others questioned why Zacharia didn’t take more time to prepare
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Qualcomm wins architecture breach verdict against Arm but gets just $2 — judge could still suspend royalty fees for five years
But the fight is far from over.
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Supreme Court declines to hear the case of a lobster fisherman who opposes boat tracking
The Supreme Court has declined to hear the case of a lobster fisherman disputing the government's right to require commercial fishing boats to use electronic tracking devices
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Beloved husky found hanged as owner says ‘He was like my son’
Investigators are appealing for the public's help as they interview potential witnesses and pursue leads in the disturbing case
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Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
The Justice Department is threatening California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month’s midterm elections
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Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen: ‘A journey that began 62 years ago’
Canada-born singer-songwriter, 82, posts footage of citizenship ceremony to Instagram
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How El Niño could spark a worldwide food crisis
Droughts and flooding brought by El Niño threaten crops around the world, raising the risk of increased prices and famines
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UK destination named among 'fastest-growing' travel spots for 2027 in new report
Escapism, adventure and a touch of nostalgia are set to shape the way we travel.
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Ex-gang leader sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac murder
Shakur was a key figure in a hip-hop rivalry pitting the US East Coast against the West Coast. He was just 25 when he was gunned down in Las Vegas.
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Terrifying safety loophole exposed after man is thrown to death from roller coaster
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation
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Pope Leo recovering from surgery after lung cancer diagnosis
Vatican says operation on US-born head of Roman Catholic church was ‘successful’
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Trump’s DOJ threatens to block California votes in explosive pre-election showdown
The Justice Department on Tuesday gave California officials 48 hours to review a list of alleged noncitizen voters or face legal action
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The Politics of Solar Energy Are Getting Weird, Mean, and a Little MAGA
A mysterious super PAC that doubles as a pro-solar-energy outfit is funding some of the most knives-out attack ads of the midterms season.
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Lost dog searches for family in Yellowstone as deadly winter looms
A small dog named Luna has been on the loose in Yellowstone National Park since September
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Paralympian on OnlyFans to make ends meet until 2028 gets huge offers, but draws line
The 22-year-old sprinter is using the $25,000 corporate deal to help cover out-of-pocket medical expenses for her cerebral palsy while training in California
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Is Trump’s new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia an ‘attorney’?
Katie Zacharia previously worked for a Chinese law firm and as ‘general counsel’ for a right-wing advocacy group
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What we know about the man who died falling from a Six Flags rollercoaster
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia.
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Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation
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Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.
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Man who died in Six Flags rollercoaster fall in Georgia was a father and educator
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was a father of 10-year-old daughter, and overcame two bouts of cancer, his family says
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‘Heartbreakingly poignant’ image of an elephant carrying a dead calf wins major Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, and gives us an ‘insight into complex animal behaviour’ — here are the category winners
The winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition have been revealed, and the top prize goes to a 'heartbreakingly poignant' photo of elephant carrying a dead calf in Namibia, Africa.
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Saudi employee charged with planting recording device at OpenAI office
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.
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Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations
Guilfoyle said the allegations of improper conduct were false and that being ambassador was the "honour of a lifetime".
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Is Trump’s new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia an ‘attorney’?
Katie Zacharia previously worked for a Chinese law firm and as ‘general counsel’ for a right-wing advocacy group
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Enter the Zachbot: Trump’s new press secretary malfunctions on podium debut
Katie Zacharia’s maiden briefing was excruciating – at least her predecessor had delivered her propaganda hot
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Trump responds after firing Kimberly Guilfoyle: ‘We didn’t like what we were reading’
Guilfoyle, the former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., was asked to resign after reportedly begging a Trump donor for $100,000 to pay her AMEX bill
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Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis sentenced to 40 years to life over Tupac Shakur’s murder
‘You don’t get to take a man from his family … and just walk away from it,’ judge says as former gang leader sentenced
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Internet can’t stop laughing at White House press secretary’s awkward briefing
Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new White House press secretary, pulled the plug on the briefing after 14 minutes
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FTSE fades after bright start amid tech worry
The FTSE 100 index ended down 5.95 points, 0.1%, at 10,650.33.
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Who is Katie Zacharia? Trump’s new press secretary that replaced Karoline Leavitt
The incoming press secretary briefly worked for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year
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Trump’s new press secretary has a history of pushing banana conspiracy theories
Katie Zacharia was appointed as White House press secretary on Friday, replacing Karoline Leavitt, who left the role in August
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What Flock Actually Costs Cities Across the Country
WIRED examined contracts from over two dozen cities and towns that shed light on how Flock’s pricing and business model functions, and how it stacks up against its peers.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle steps down as US ambassador to Greece after alleged misconduct
White House asked Guilfoyle, who is alleged to have sought a bill payment from a Trump donor, to resign from post
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Watch: US man eyes pumpkin world record after fifth contest win
Horticulture teacher Travis Gienger hauled his pumpkin from Minnesota to Half Moon Bay, California where he won the annual event.
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Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.
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One dead, several others hurt on Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia
Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off.
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Photos show giant pumpkins vying for heavyweight glory as pumpkin season gets underway
With pumpkin season underway, giant pumpkins competed for heavyweight glory and a world record in California on Sunday, followed Monday by the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay.
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Does Blizzard's revival of its classic games signal a return of the 'old Blizzard?'
Maybe not, but a cautious optimism has emerged as Blizzard finds opportunities to recapture goodwill.
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Trump’s new press secretary has a history of pushing banana conspiracy theories
Katie Zacharia was appointed as White House press secretary on Friday, replacing Karoline Leavitt, who left the role in August
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Democrats rebuke federal raid of Ilhan Omar’s home: ‘rogue abuse of power’
Top House Democrats question the ‘corrupt weaponization’ of federal government against Trump’s adversaries
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About 70 ultramarathon runners in Utah evacuated after being stranded by flooding
Runners in Moab 240 successfully evacuated from race route after flooding from remnants of tropical storm Rachel
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California man says fire truck ran over him as he slept outside the station
The city has denied all of the homeless man’s allegations and claim that he had a blood alcohol level of 0.15
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Meet Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford: The Nobel Prize-winning economists
The US economists awarded the prize for their research into how central banks and governments can better handle economic shocks
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The Monte Verde controversy is back: who first lived in the Americas?
The Monte Verde sites in Chile have been the source of arguments among archaeologists for decades. Columnist Michael Marshall finds the row is heating up again – and could change our understanding of the first peoples in the Americas
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Man caught on camera poisoning co-worker to seek dismissal of charges
‘I almost died. I experienced death so, so close, so many times,’ the woman poisoned by the chemical engineer said
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How Trump and a family death splintered the Harps and pushed Natalie closer to MAGA
Preston Harp and his sister Natalie, Trump’s devoted White House aide, are both grieving for their father while pursuing very different political paths
