Jamaica Declares Deadly Leptospirosis Outbreak After Hurricane Melissa

Six people have died of leptospirosis, a rare bacterial illness often found in contaminated water. The storm increased the risk of contracting the disease, officials said.

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Lawrence Krauss, Martin Nowak: The Professors Who Stayed Close With Epstein

Even as the disgraced financier’s crimes were revealed, newly released emails show how academics at top universities stuck by Jeffrey Epstein, often seeking his help and offering it in return.

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Trump and Mamdani Strike Optimistic Tone, Sidestepping Past Critiques

The meeting between President Trump and the incoming mayor of New York City was strikingly warm for two men who had expressed deep concerns about each other’s leadership.

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How Newsom and Trump Have Made California the Unlikely Center of 2025 Politics

Thanks to Newsom, Trump and redistricting, the deep-blue state is in the thick of national politics.

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Texas Asks Supreme Court to Clear Way for Republican-Friendly Congressional Map

State officials are seeking to use a newly redrawn map for the 2026 midterms, part of a nationwide redistricting push by President Trump.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Moves to Restrict Muslims, Leaving Some Concerned

Two decisions by the Texas governor this week, including directing authorities to investigate an Islamic organization, come as the state sees an increase in anti-Muslim rhetoric.

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3 Children Are Injured in Grizzly Bear Attack in British Columbia

The children were among 11 people who were hurt when a grizzly attacked a school group in a remote part of British Columbia, the authorities said.

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The Fate of Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly Is Now in a Judge’s Hands

A judge queried lawyers about whether a breakup made sense during closing arguments on how to fix the tech giant’s dominance in online advertising.

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Thousands of French Brands Sue Shein, Accusing It of Unfair Competition

The class-action lawsuit is the latest push against the Chinese retailer in France, where protests outside its first store broke out earlier this month.

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Trump Fought to Prevent Mamdani’s Election. The Two Will Soon Meet Face to Face.

A first-time meeting between the president and the mayor-elect has implications for New York City.

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