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Kremlin says Russia will resume U.S.-Ukraine-Russia talks after meeting with Trump envoy Witkoff

Russia says it will resume U.S.-Ukraine-Russia talks

After Steve Witkoff met Putin, Moscow agreed in principle to restart trilateral talks in mid-November. That could affect U.S. spending and policy tied to the war.
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Lawsuit aims to stop federal door-to-door voter checks

Federal door-to-door checks of voter rolls and a lawsuit could change how states run elections and whether armed visits discourage lawful voters.

Administration asks Supreme Court to lift Big Bend wall injunction

An emergency Supreme Court request could determine whether DHS may bypass environmental rules to build new border barriers near Big Bend, affecting construction and land protections.

Supreme Court blocks enforcement of Trump policy limiting trans inmate care

Supreme Court order preserves gender-affirming medical care for federal inmates while the legal case proceeds, keeping current treatments available in federal prisons for now.

$8 billion harvest fuel relief for farmers

An $8 billion federal payout aims to lower diesel-related harvest costs for farmers, potentially easing expenses during harvest season.

American freed from Russia after Trump says he asked Putin

A freed American could change how the U.S. handles citizens detained abroad and influence diplomatic approaches to prisoner cases ahead of the midterm elections.

FEMA says states should plan to handle most disasters

States are being told to build reserves and capacity to handle most storms, fires and floods — a shift that could strain state budgets and slow recoveries.

Pentagon clears ‘heat ray’ tests for DHS at the border

Pentagon permission for DHS to test the Active Denial “heat ray” could affect how Customs and Border Protection manages crossings and raises legal and civil-rights questions.
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Importer sues to block 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

A New Jersey importer sued in the U.S. Court of International Trade to challenge 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, which could lower costs for food and other imports.

Emergency PHP patches after critical flaws caused site outages

Emergency PHP patches were shipped to fix critical flaws; NSA and others warned sites might go offline, causing brief outages that disrupted businesses, government services and online commerce.

FAA clears Boeing 737 Max 10 for airline service

Certification allows airlines to add Boeing’s largest 737, potentially affecting fleet capacity, ticket prices and U.S. manufacturing jobs after years of MAX scrutiny.
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Kagan warns recent rulings have damaged democracy

Her warning signals the Court’s decisions could shape upcoming rulings on guns, climate and elections—affecting laws, rights and public policy.

Chiricahua becomes America’s 64th national park

New national-park status adds protections and profile to Chiricahua, likely increasing visitation, tourism and federal management changes for this Arizona destination.
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Tesla and SpaceX form committees to study merger

Both companies set independent director committees to study a possible merger, which could reshape markets, supply chains and investor portfolios.
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Maxey lifts 76ers; LeBron debuts in Philly

76ers won their opener; Philadelphia’s revamped roster may boost ticket demand, local business revenue and season expectations.

CNN warns of more legal action over Air Force One access

CNN’s counsel warned the network may sue if Air Force One and press pool access aren’t restored, a dispute that affects transparency of presidential travel.

Documentary lifts Hulu’s The Dropout 186%

Hulu saw The Dropout’s viewership rise 186% after the new documentary, reviving interest in a series many viewers missed the first time.

Paul George drops 38 in Celtics debut

A big debut suggests Boston’s offense could change, shaping rotations, ticket sales and fan expectations despite the season-opening loss.

Reports: Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime at SoFi

Reports say Jay‑Z will headline the halftime show, shaping the performer choice and what millions will watch during the game.

UPDATE: North Toledo chemical release forces 1-mile evacuation, 3-mile shelter orders

Evacuations and a 3-mile shelter-in-place are disrupting schools, commuting and daily routines while authorities monitor an ongoing hazardous materials release.
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Yesterday
Attack ad using Acton's estranged mother shakes Ohio governor race5:13 PM Examiner
FDA clears first-of-its-kind hepatitis B drug5:13 PM U.S. Food
$25M whistleblower fund offers rewards for federal fraud tips1:51 PM Fox News
Report: FBI probe into Graham and Clyburn stalled after DOJ cuts11:35 AM ProPublica
Pending home sales fall 7.3% to record low as rates cool demand11:35 AM National
FTC and states sue to block playground-maker takeover11:35 AM Bloomberg
Russian satellite maneuvers unusually close to U.S. commercial satellite7:52 AM Aviation
Nearly 1.6M pounds of hot dogs, bacon recalled — check your fridge7:52 AM Meat+Poultry
White House waives Russia sanctions; Ukraine presses Congress5:51 AM Axios
49ers' 23-17 win keeps them 6-05:51 AM NBC Sports
DHS grants temporary reprieve as Ukraine, Sudan TPS near expiry5:51 AM The Guardian
FDA approves immunotherapy that may let some rectal cancer patients skip chemo5:51 AM FDA
Rays and Brewers set for World Series; Game 1 in Milwaukee5:51 AM CBS Sports
Angel Reese posts 30-16 to even WNBA Finals5:51 AM CBS Sports
Monday
Alleged pay-for-play text prompts White House Counsel review8:05 PM Axios
Judge questions administration over East Potomac golf-course overhaul8:05 PM Wash. Post
United CEO backs national wealth tax and near-100% inheritance idea8:05 PM Fox Business
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