Hiba Musbah, a breast cancer patient in Gaza, is facing worsening health due to delays and shortages in medical care caused by the war and blockade. Many women with breast cancer in Gaza struggle to get treatment because hospitals lack medicines, equipment, and permission to travel outside for care.
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Hiba Musbah has undergone eight rounds of chemotherapy for breast cancer but her condition is getting worse.
She first found lumps on her breast in January 2024 but delayed treatment due to ongoing war and displacement.
Surgery was delayed by two months because of military attacks near the hospital where she was to be treated.
Chemotherapy treatment was initially delayed for seven months because the hospital did not have the necessary medicines.
Gaza’s health system faces shortages of medicines, broken diagnostic machines, no radiotherapy, and difficulties leaving Gaza for specialized care.
Musbah has been unable to get a needed CT scan for three months due to lack of equipment and cost barriers.
She has been waiting about two years to get permission from Israeli authorities to travel for medical treatment outside Gaza.
The war and blockade are severely affecting cancer patients’ ability to get timely treatment and proper care in Gaza.
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A federal judge in California has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to stop investigations in nine states looking into whether noncitizens are registered to vote. The judge said the data used was full of errors and the investigations were intimidating voter assistance groups. The pause will last until the November 3 election unless the government appeals.
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The investigation targets nine states: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The judge, Araceli Martínez-Olguín, ruled the data used was unreliable and caused intimidation toward voter helpers.
The order was issued on Wednesday but delayed until Friday to allow the Trump administration to appeal.
The administration claims the effort seeks to remove illegal votes by noncitizens but previous findings show noncitizen voting is rare.
Investigators were asked to review flagged voters quickly, with only 12 minutes per person, increasing the chance of mistakes.
Some U.S. citizens feared they were wrongly targeted, leading to fewer people attending voting events or monitoring polls.
The Department of Homeland Security stated it won’t investigate people believed to be U.S. citizens.
The investigation is known as the “Unlawful Voter Initiative” and was revealed through a whistleblower report by Democratic senators.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s team accidentally dropped and damaged a historic World War II-era globe that once belonged to General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The incident happened while moving the 30-inch floor globe to Hegseth’s office.
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The globe dates back to World War II.
It was previously used by General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The globe measures about 30 inches in diameter.
Hegseth’s staff was moving the globe to the Defense Secretary’s office.
During the move, the team lost control and the globe fell.
The fall caused damage to the historic artifact.
The information was reported by a source familiar with the incident.
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A recent Harvard Youth Poll shows that young voters aged 18 to 29 prefer Democrats over Republicans by a large margin ahead of the upcoming election. Among those certain to vote, Democrats lead by 37 points, while on a generic House ballot, they lead by 21 points.
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The poll focuses on young voters aged 18 to 29.
Democrats lead Republicans by 37 points among young voters who say they will definitely vote.
On a generic House ballot among all young voters, Democrats lead by 21 points (45% to 24%).
The poll was conducted by Harvard University.
The survey aims to measure voting preferences before the fall election.
Young voters show significantly more support for Democrats than Republicans.
The data suggests potential trends in youth voter turnout and party preference.
This information can influence campaign strategies targeting young voters.
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A foreign national was beaten to death by a mob in Durban, South Africa, during protests against immigrants. The violence is part of ongoing tensions and demonstrations in the city calling for action against illegal immigrants.
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The victim was attacked by about 50 people and died at the scene.
Police did not reveal the victim’s nationality but said he was between 30 and 40 years old.
Durban has seen many protests against foreign nationals since June, with some turning violent.
Countries like Nigeria, Mozambique, and Malawi have reported deaths of their citizens due to xenophobic attacks.
South African authorities said some reported deaths might be linked to crime, not just xenophobia.
Tens of thousands of migrants have left South Africa recently to avoid violence or because they lacked legal papers.
South Africa is Africa’s biggest economy, attracting migrants looking for work and better opportunities.
President Cyril Ramaphosa criticized the violence but said border control weaknesses contributed to illegal immigration.
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Vice President Vance announced a $1.3 billion investment to build fertilizer manufacturing in Nebraska while supporting Senator Pete Ricketts in his reelection campaign. He praised Senator Ricketts for supporting farmers and emphasized the importance of domestic fertilizer production.
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Vice President Vance made a $1.3 billion investment announcement for fertilizer manufacturing in Nebraska.
The announcement took place during a rally for Republican candidates.
Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican from Nebraska, is running for reelection.
Vance said Senator Ricketts has worked to support farmers in Nebraska.
The investment aims to increase domestic fertilizer production, which helps farmers by providing local supplies.
The announcement is part of efforts to boost local agriculture and manufacturing jobs.
Fertilizer is an important product that helps crops grow better and supports farming.
The rally showed political support for Republicans in Nebraska ahead of upcoming elections.
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President Donald Trump said he asked Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai to rename the Atlantic Ocean after himself or America, but Google declined. Trump has previously renamed places like the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario on Google Maps as part of his efforts during trade disputes.
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President Trump asked Google to rename the Atlantic Ocean after him or America.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai rejected the request, saying oceans are different and affect many countries.
Trump has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" and Lake Ontario to "Lake America" on Google Maps for U.S. users.
These name changes were made during trade disputes with Mexico and Canada.
Google shows different place names depending on the user’s country, keeping original names for Mexico and Canada users.
Trump has also suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to "Trump Strait."
Google has previously made changes following Trump’s requests but faced criticism from other countries.
The Guardian contacted Google for comment, but no response was included in the article.
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Researchers from South Korea have used astronomy to find a new likely date for Vincent van Gogh's painting "The Starry Night." They matched the stars and moon in the painting to the early morning sky over Saint-Remy-de-Provence on or around July 22, 1889, instead of the previously thought June 1889.
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"The Starry Night" shows a crescent moon and Venus in a sky with swirling stars.
Art historians usually dated the painting to June 1889, soon after van Gogh entered an asylum in France.
The South Korean research team used forensic astronomy to compare the painting to real skies from 1889.
Their study found the moon phase and star positions better match July 22, 1889.
The team is led by Elijah Jeong-hyun Kim, a doctoral candidate and CEO of a telescope company.
Weather data and van Gogh’s letters support the July dating, including references to cicadas common in summer.
Some experts see the July date as a strong new possibility but not a final answer.
The research was published in the journal Scientific Reports.
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A video showing an Israeli soldier throwing a cat over a fence has become very popular online. Meanwhile, France criticized Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir for sharing an AI-created video that falsely shows him sending Palestinians from Gaza to France.
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An Israeli soldier was recorded throwing a cat over a fence in a viral video.
The video spread widely on social media platforms.
French officials criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir, an Israeli politician.
Ben-Gvir posted an AI-generated video that depicted deporting Palestinians from Gaza to France.
The AI video is not real and shows a false event.
France expressed strong opposition to the video’s content and message.
The situation is connected to the broader tensions involving Gaza and Israeli politics.
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Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, is on trial for harassment after using private investigators to track journalists who wrote about his role in 2024 riots. He admits to taking photos of their homes but denies trying to intimidate them physically and says he used the photos to pressure journalists.
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Tommy Robinson’s real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.
He is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence against two MailOnline journalists.
Robinson used private investigators to find journalists’ home addresses and had pictures taken.
He shared photos of a journalist’s wife and daughter but denies intending to bully or threaten physical violence.
Robinson left a voicemail threatening to make a Mail editor and his family “famous.”
Some journalists and their families fled their homes after receiving threatening messages linked to Robinson’s actions.
Robinson was in Cyprus during early August 2024 when violence was happening in England, and he says he did not encourage the riots.
The trial is ongoing and has been paused until Friday.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the government will still meet its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, despite approving the new Jackdaw gasfield. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is deciding whether to approve the Rosebank oilfield and emphasized she alone will make the decision, focusing on climate commitments.
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The UK government approved the Jackdaw gasfield, a new North Sea oil and gas project.
Prime Minister Burnham pledged not to approve any new North Sea oil and gas licenses beyond current ones.
Burnham reaffirmed the UK's commitment to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is the sole decision-maker on approving the Rosebank oilfield project.
Fahnbulleh warned that overriding her decision could lead to legal challenges in court.
The government is balancing energy security and support for oil and gas workers with climate goals.
The UK has experienced its hottest summer on record, causing health problems and wildfires.
There is concern about a breakdown in political agreement on climate action within the UK.
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Braden Peters, known as the influencer Clavicular, has pleaded not guilty to charges including felony rape related to an incident in Massachusetts in 2025. He was granted bail and ordered to avoid contact with the accuser as his case moves to a hearing in November.
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Braden Peters, aged 20 and known as Clavicular, is a social media influencer promoting "looksmaxxing," which means maximizing physical attractiveness.
He faces charges of felony rape, drugging someone for sex, and giving alcohol to a person under 21.
The alleged incident involved a 17-year-old girl at his family’s home in Massachusetts on May 23, 2025.
Peters denies the charges and says the sexual encounter was consensual.
He was released on $10,000 bail and told not to contact or post about the accuser and to give up his passport.
Peters has more than a million followers on TikTok and Instagram.
He is known for extreme physical changes like using a hammer on his face and taking steroids.
Peters has faced other legal issues, including a firearm charge in Florida and a battery investigation, though no recent charges were filed for the latter.
The next court hearing is scheduled for November 24 to decide if the case will continue.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine condemned a political ad from GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that featured his Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother accusing her of lying. DeWine called the ad “wrong” and urged Ramaswamy to stop airing it, despite still supporting him and the Republican ticket overall.
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The ad shows Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling Acton a liar.
Acton and her mother have been estranged since Acton was 12 due to past abuse allegations.
Acton has publicly shared her experience with abuse and criticized the ad as “horrible and hideous.”
Governor DeWine, a former prosecutor, condemned the ad and emphasized protecting victims of abuse.
Despite condemning the ad, DeWine said he will not change his endorsement of Ramaswamy.
Other Ohio Republicans have also criticized the ad and called on Ramaswamy to change his campaign strategy.
The ad came just before important midterm elections in Ohio, including governor, Senate, and House races.
Ramaswamy confirmed his campaign produced the ad, which has faced bipartisan backlash.
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Airbnb will introduce three new rules starting November 20, 2026, to improve the guest experience. These rules stop hosts from asking guests to do cleaning tasks when a cleaning fee is charged, prevent hosts from limiting advertised features, and ban fines or penalties against guests.
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The new rules take effect for bookings made on or after November 20, 2026.
Hosts cannot ask guests to do significant cleaning tasks like stripping beds, taking out trash, or washing dishes if a cleaning fee is charged.
Hosts must not restrict guest access to any features that are shown in the listing.
Hosts are not allowed to impose fines or other penalties on guests.
Airbnb made these changes because house rules were often confusing and hard to manage.
The changes have received mixed reactions, with many guests happy, but some hosts feeling frustrated.
These rules aim to keep requests reasonable and clear for guests.
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Dollar General agreed to pay $1.875 million in a settlement after New York state found the store charged customers more than the prices shown on shelves and ads. As part of the deal, Dollar General will donate goods to a food bank and improve pricing accuracy at its stores in New York.
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Dollar General is the largest dollar-store chain in the U.S.
The New York attorney general found the store charged higher prices than advertised on shelves, signs, ads, and its app.
Overcharges on some items ranged as high as 26%, 38%, and 39%.
Dollar General will donate $1.875 million in food and personal items to an upstate New York food bank.
The company must put in place better price-accuracy checks at over 600 stores in New York.
It must also update how receipts are printed to make prices clearer for customers.
Inspections found similar pricing problems at Dollar General stores in many other states.
Dollar General did not admit wrongdoing but said it is committed to accurate pricing.
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The North Carolina State Fair is currently taking place in Raleigh and has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors. ABC News reporter Leslie Lopez is covering the event live.
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The North Carolina State Fair is happening in Raleigh.
The event has already drawn hundreds of thousands of people.
ABC News correspondent Leslie Lopez is reporting from the fair.
The article was published on October 22, 2026.
The fair is a large public event attracting many visitors.
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Scientists warn that the current El Niño weather event could become extremely strong, even stronger than any recorded in the past 40 years. This powerful El Niño may cause unusual weather patterns around the world.
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El Niño is a weather event that happens when Pacific Ocean waters get warmer than usual.
It can change weather worldwide, causing storms, droughts, or heatwaves in different places.
Experts say this El Niño may be much stronger than recent ones.
The strength of this El Niño might be "off the monitoring charts" used for the last 40 years.
A very strong El Niño could lead to significant changes in rainfall and temperature globally.
Scientists are closely watching this event to predict its effects and prepare for possible problems.
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A strong El Niño weather event is expected to affect many regions around the world with extreme changes in rainfall and temperature. Some areas will see more rain and floods, while others may face drought, heat, and threats to crops and water supplies.
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El Niño is a natural climate event triggered by warmer Pacific Ocean waters, influencing global weather patterns.
The current El Niño is forecasted to be one of the strongest on record, possibly stronger than any since 1950.
East Africa, parts of North America, and western South America will likely experience heavier rains and flooding.
Southern Africa, Southeast Asia, Central America, the Caribbean, and the Amazon are expected to face drier conditions and drought risks.
The United Nations has called for immediate help and released over $50 million to assist 11 affected countries.
Around 50 million people worldwide could suffer from increased hunger due to the impacts of El Niño.
The next few weeks are critical for preparing emergency supplies and protecting agriculture and livestock.
Weather agencies advise using this early warning to reduce harm to vulnerable communities.
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A major cyber-security flaw was found in PHP, a widely-used programming language for websites. Governments and businesses worldwide are urgently updating their systems to fix the problem and prevent possible hacks.
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PHP is a programming language used to create dynamic web pages and runs behind many websites.
Critical security vulnerabilities were discovered in PHP, leading to precautionary system shutdowns.
Some UK government services were temporarily offline to apply security updates, but no major public services were affected.
No successful hacker attacks have been reported yet, but risks remain for months if not fixed.
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre described the event as large and unusual but confirmed no breaches so far.
The government is working with international partners and tech companies like OpenAI to deal with the issue.
Businesses, like a car garage in Wales, experienced service disruptions because of the PHP flaws.
PHP has been in use since the early 1990s and supports many popular platforms including Wikipedia and WordPress.
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has added new information to Social Security cards for newborns to help parents claim and manage "Trump Accounts," a new type of savings account for children. These accounts include a one-time $1,000 contribution from the U.S. Treasury for eligible children born from 2025 to 2028.
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The SSA now includes an information insert about Trump Accounts with newborn Social Security cards.
Trump Accounts are special savings accounts for children under 18 with a valid Social Security number.
Eligible children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, can receive a one-time $1,000 government contribution.
Parents, relatives, and friends can contribute up to $5,000 per year to these accounts; employers can add up to $2,500 within this limit.
Funds in Trump Accounts are invested in approved U.S. stock index funds and generally cannot be withdrawn before the child turns 18.
The SSA and Treasury Department work together to inform parents about the accounts when issuing Social Security numbers at birth.
Starting October 1, 2026, eligible children will be automatically enrolled by the Treasury, but parents must activate and claim the accounts to manage them.
Parents must also elect to receive the $1,000 contribution if their child qualifies.
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