Today: October 28, 2026
Today: October 28, 2026

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Some states are stepping up after federal childcare cuts – and now offer lessons for the future

Improving both supply and quality of childcare has been the focus of several states trying to find solutions on their own.

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The Latest: Trump pushing to keep red-state Senate seats in GOP hands

President Donald Trump told Texans they’d better accept data centers in their communities and floated making Venezuela the 51st state as he stumped for Republican Ken Paxton, while Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico said a “corruption crisis” plagues U.S. politics

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Iran sentences acclaimed film director Jafar Panahi to new prison term after his return home

Iran has sentenced acclaimed film director Jafar Panahi to five years and one month in prison, following his return to the country earlier this year, after the start of U.S. and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic

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AI may quickly generate ideas, but working with people leads to more creative ones

A recent experiment found that people working with ChatGPT generated fewer unique ideas than those who collaborated with other humans.

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Spain train crash leaves at least 30 dead, local media reports

Spain train crash leaves at least 30 dead, local media reports

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Russell Brand gives evidence in UK sex crimes trial

British comedian and actor Russell Brand told a London court on Wednesday that a documentary making allegations about his behaviour had had a devastating effect on him,

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Brazil Supreme Court says no search warrant issued against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Court said on Wednesday that no police operation had been carried out or search and seizure warrant issued targeting Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.

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As Iran war drags on, airlines pull back on fuel hedges and warn on fares

With jet fuel prices at roughly double their levels before the Iran war, airlines are growing increasingly

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European banks beat profit forecasts, Brazil overshadows Santander 

European banks went some way to easing investor concerns about slowing earnings momentum

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Houthis call for immediate evacuation of Aden airport as fighting intensifies in Yemen

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Wednesday called on people to evacuate immediately from the airport in Aden, where the internationally recognised, Saudi-backed

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Cyclone batters India’s eastern coast, killing 3 and damaging homes and farmland

Cyclone Arnab has battered India's Andhra Pradesh state, killing at least three people and damaging homes and farmland

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John Legend celebrates new album with performances at Baltimore's Sound Garden

John Legend celebrates new album with performances at Baltimore's Sound Garden

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Prisoner of war bracelet returned to daughter photographed in "Burst of Joy"

Prisoner of war bracelet returned to daughter photographed in "Burst of Joy"

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Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

Russell Brand says allegations of sexual misconduct have had a “devastating” impact on his life

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A ceasefire in a Russian-occupied Ukrainian city holds for its first 30 hours, officials say

Officials say that a six-day ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine has held for its first day and night

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‘Oil pulling’: Natural, stronger mouthwash or waste of time?

‘Oil pulling’: Natural, stronger mouthwash or waste of time?

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LeBron James’ task in Philly bears a striking similarity to his new children’s book

LeBron James’ task in Philly bears a striking similarity to his new children’s book

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The new frontier for ads is racist cartoon AI musical microdrama

The new frontier for ads is racist cartoon AI musical microdrama

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Global stocks get AI boost ahead of packed 48 hours

Global stocks rose on Wednesday, boosted by renewed enthusiasm over AI ahead of earnings from industry bellwethers later on, while in Europe financial

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Oil up over 1% as Saudi Arabian refinery attack reignites supply risk concerns

Oil prices rose over 1% on Wednesday after an attack on a refinery in Saudi Arabia, the world's top crude exporter, renewed concerns about supply risks

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Dutch pledge Ukraine reconstruction support as Zelenskiy visits

The Dutch government said on Wednesday it would give Ukraine €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) in non-military support in the next three years, announcing the move a few hours

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Bank of Canada poised to hike key rate for first time in three years

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to increase its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% on Wednesday, in a move seen by most economists

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Ambani’s Jio reaches $137 billion valuation, becoming India’s second-most valuable firm

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's telecom-to-digital firm Reliance Jio Platforms soared 27% in its Mumbai debut on Wednesday, making it India's

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Harassed by Russian drones, Ukraine's trains keep on rolling

Ukrainian beauty salon owner Antonina Viter is getting used to having her travel plans disrupted by the threat of