Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana said he might run for president in 2028 if the Republican candidates are not strong. Right now, he plans to run again for the Senate in 2028.
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Senator John Kennedy is a Republican from Louisiana.
He said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” he would run for president in 2028 if the GOP field is weak.
Currently, he plans to seek reelection to the Senate in 2028.
Kennedy used the phrase “if a bunch of goobers” to describe potential Republican candidates he considers weak.
The comment was made during a Sunday interview.
No official presidential campaign has been announced by Kennedy.
President Donald Trump is also a potential candidate for the 2028 GOP nomination.
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Separatists in Quebec won the provincial election but did not get a majority. Their leader, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, plans to hold a vote on Quebec's independence after President Trump leaves office. This election result challenges Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's effort to keep Canada united.
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The separatist Parti Quebecois (PQ) won the Quebec provincial election but fell short of a majority.
PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon (PSPP) will become Quebec's next premier.
PSPP promises a referendum on Quebec’s independence but waits until after President Trump leaves office, aiming for calm debate conditions.
Support for Quebec independence is about 30 percent according to surveys.
Quebecers held two previous independence referendums in 1980 and 1995; both kept Quebec in Canada, though 1995 was very close.
The PQ supports cutting immigration, especially for people who do not speak French.
The PQ replaces the Coalition for Quebec’s Future (CAQ), which supported protecting Quebec’s culture within Canada but not independence.
Other major parties, like the Liberals and Conservatives, oppose any referendum on independence.
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The Parti Québécois (PQ), a party that wants Quebec to become independent from Canada, won the provincial election but did not get enough seats to rule alone. PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon plans to hold a vote on Quebec leaving Canada after President Donald Trump leaves office, with a possible referendum not expected before 2029.
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The Parti Québécois won the Quebec provincial election but fell short of a majority.
PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will become Quebec’s next premier.
PQ promises a referendum on Quebec's independence after Trump’s presidency ends.
Surveys show about 30% of Quebec residents support independence.
Quebec has held two previous independence votes, in 1980 and 1995; both votes kept Quebec in Canada.
The PQ supports reducing immigration, especially for those who do not speak French.
The previous ruling party, Coalition for Quebec's Future, did not support Quebec leaving Canada.
The election result follows concerns about trade tensions and political pressures from the US.
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Glasgow city council and the trade union Unison have reached a pay agreement that avoids the plan of firing and rehiring 23,000 council workers on worse terms. The deal protects some workers’ pay for three years and will now be voted on by union members, with further talks planned to resolve remaining issues.
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The council proposed changes to pay and grading to fix historic equal pay problems.
Talks with unions GMB, Unite, and Unison previously failed, leading to a fire-and-rehire threat for all non-teaching staff (23,000 workers).
The original plan could have cut wages for 11% of workers, but the new deal protects pay for three years.
Unison will now hold a ballot so members can vote on the agreement.
The council will continue discussions on equality impacts of the pay system.
Glasgow city council leader Ricky Bell said the deal removes the threat of fire-and-rehire and aims to end pay discrimination.
Unison said the workers deserve better and will keep informing members before the vote.
The ballot will last four weeks, with details to be announced soon.
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Flávio Bolsonaro, a far-right candidate, is leading Brazil’s presidential race after winning the first round with 47.03% of the vote, ahead of the current president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who has 45.16%. Bolsonaro’s family and allies also won many key seats in congress and state governments, giving them strong political power.
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Flávio Bolsonaro received 56.1 million votes (47.03%), Lula da Silva received 53.8 million votes (45.16%) in the first round.
The second round of voting is scheduled for October 25.
No candidate who finished second in the first round since 1985 has won the presidency in the second round.
Jair Bolsonaro, former president and father of Flávio, is serving a 27-year sentence for planning a coup but family members won several congressional seats.
Jair Bolsonaro’s Liberal party will have the largest group in the Brazilian senate with 28 of 81 seats; including allies, the far-right holds a senate majority.
Key far-right politicians, including former ministers from Bolsonaro’s government, won important state governor races.
Pro-Lula candidates suffered defeats in the senate elections.
The political scientist Miguel Lago said the far-right movement continues to grow and Bolsonaro’s allies may help free Jair Bolsonaro from house arrest.
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A fire broke out on the Turkish-owned ship Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea near Romania. Two crew members died, and 11 others were rescued. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian drones caused the fire, but Romanian officials have not confirmed this.
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The ship involved is called Royad Mammadov and is owned by Turkey.
The fire happened in the Black Sea near the coast of Romania.
Two crew members died because of the fire.
Eleven crew members were rescued after the fire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian drones caused the fire.
Romanian authorities have not officially commented on what caused the fire.
The ship eventually sank after the fire.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to hear a case from a Michigan woman who challenged a school district’s rule banning shirts that said "Let's Go Brandon." The phrase is a way of insulting President Joe Biden, but the court did not take up the challenge.
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A Michigan woman wanted to wear shirts with the phrase "Let's Go Brandon" at school.
The school district banned these shirts.
The phrase is known as a polite way to say a bad word about President Joe Biden.
The woman appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn the ban.
The Supreme Court chose not to consider the appeal.
This means the school district’s ban remains in place.
The decision was made without a public hearing or full review.
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Gas prices in the United States have started to go down after several states paused their fuel taxes and the G7 released 100 million barrels of oil and diesel. As of early October, the national average gas price fell to $4.36 per gallon, with some states seeing bigger drops due to temporary tax suspensions.
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The national average gas price dropped from $4.48 to $4.36 per gallon in one week.
Gas prices remain higher than a month ago ($4.15) and much higher than a year ago ($3.13).
States like Georgia and Ohio temporarily suspended fuel taxes, leading to bigger price drops in those states.
In Ohio, gas prices fell by 43 cents per gallon in one week; in Georgia, prices fell by 34 cents per gallon.
California has the highest gas prices in the U.S., averaging $6.39 per gallon.
Indiana has the lowest average gas prices, at $3.74 per gallon.
13 states have average gas prices below $4 per gallon.
The G7 countries released 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to help reduce fuel prices, responding to President Donald Trump's request.
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President Donald Trump's economic team says that having a strong economy is not enough to convince people they are better off because many face high prices. They want to show the economy is growing while recognizing Americans’ worries about the cost of living before upcoming elections.
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Trump's officials want to avoid mistakes made during President Biden’s time by not ignoring people’s struggles while talking about good economic numbers.
Kevin Hassett, a top White House economist, said it’s hard to praise the economy without seeming insensitive to people’s frustrations.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says inflation remains a problem but expects energy price shocks to fade over time.
Bessent compares the effects of inflation on people to being hit by a “Mack Truck,” showing how bad the price increases have been.
Bessent says matching wages to inflation now does not make up for past losses in what people can buy.
Critics say the administration has dismissed affordability problems and made them worse with policies like tariffs and budget cuts.
Rising interest rates and mortgage costs make it harder for people to afford things, complicating the administration’s message.
Bessent admits he cannot control bond market rates but tries to influence how people think about affordability and borrowing costs.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said privately that outside groups in Washington DC are controlling his Senate campaign. He is competing with Democrat James Talarico in a close race for a Texas Senate seat in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Ken Paxton was chosen by President Donald Trump to run as the Republican candidate for the Texas Senate seat.
Paxton said his campaign messaging is controlled by outside forces in Washington DC, not by him.
Paxton is running against Democrat James Talarico, with polls showing a close race.
Paxton has faced scandals, including impeachment in 2023 on charges like bribery, but was acquitted.
Paxton’s wife divorced him, citing adultery.
Campaign adviser Nick Maddux said Paxton was referring to independent political groups called "Super PACs" when talking about outside influence.
Polls show Talarico leading slightly, with results ranging from 50% to 51% for Talarico and 44% to 49% for Paxton.
Paxton also said a recent Trump-led Republican convention hurt his campaign’s poll numbers, though his adviser denied this claim.
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A 15-year-old student in northern France lost a hand after picking up a police grenade during nationwide protests about poor school conditions. The protests have caused many schools to close and involve students demanding better classrooms and more teachers.
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The injury happened in Lens, northern France, when a teenage student picked up a police sting-ball grenade that exploded.
Protests began over complaints about teacher shortages, crowded schedules, old buildings, and poor facilities.
Around 400 out of 3,700 French high schools were partially or fully closed due to protests.
Students have blocked school entrances and clashed with riot police during demonstrations.
Protesters have sometimes damaged public property, such as bus shelters and school entrances.
Authorities say some violent acts were influenced by hard-left activists.
Over 5,000 people, mostly minors, have been arrested during protests.
French Human Rights officials criticized police for using force against young protesters.
The government plans to address absences and poor school conditions, with meetings scheduled to find solutions.
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The article discusses ideas to improve the chances of success for Project Meridian. It suggests that a new comprehensive review, similar to a previous government study called Project Solarium, could help plan better strategies.
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Project Meridian is a current initiative that needs improved planning to succeed.
Project Solarium was a past government effort that used a broad and organized approach to develop strategies.
The article suggests creating a new review like Project Solarium focused on Project Meridian.
Such reviews involve experts studying many options to find the best path forward.
The goal is to make sure Project Meridian has a clear, effective plan for success.
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Many U.S. school districts are facing higher costs for diesel fuel, partly due to impacts from the Iran War, and a shortage of bus drivers. These problems are causing delays, route changes, and less school transportation, which can affect students’ attendance and access to school services.
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Diesel prices are rising as a result of global conflicts like the Iran War, increasing fuel costs for school buses.
School districts are also struggling to find enough qualified bus drivers because of low pay, long hours, and competition from delivery companies.
To save money, many districts are cutting bus routes, limiting trips, enforcing anti-idling rules, or moving bus stops farther from students’ homes.
These changes can cause students to arrive late to school, miss breakfast programs, or rely more on parents for rides.
Rural districts face extra challenges because students live farther from schools and private companies pay better for licensed drivers.
Electric bus programs funded by the federal government have slowed down, due to issues like difficult roads and lack of trained mechanics.
Districts are working to find solutions to continue providing transportation despite these challenges.
Cherry Creek Public Schools in Colorado increased its fuel budget by up to $800,000 to cover costs but has not cut services so far.
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The U.S. government is watching a possible outbreak of the plague in Russia after a laboratory worker died. Officials are staying alert to see if the disease spreads.
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A lab worker in Russia died, raising concerns about the plague.
The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said the U.S. is monitoring the situation.
The plague is an infectious disease that can be very serious.
No confirmation yet if there is an outbreak beyond the lab.
The U.S. is staying informed to respond quickly if needed.
The incident took place recently, with updates coming soon.
Public health and safety are priorities in tracking this case.
There is no information about any cases outside Russia at this time.
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Hundreds of high schools in France stopped lessons on Monday as students protested about their learning conditions. The protests are part of a larger movement, with bigger demonstrations expected the following day.
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The protests involve French high school students.
Students are unhappy with their learning conditions.
Lessons were canceled in hundreds of schools on Monday.
More and larger protests are planned for Tuesday.
The protests reflect ongoing social unrest in France.
Police have clashed with some students in earlier incidents.
The protests highlight demands for respect, dignity, and better conditions for students.
The situation connects to broader social and political issues in France.
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A pilot on a FlyDubai flight was allegedly stabbed by another pilot during the flight. Some passengers acted quickly after the incident to help control the situation.
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The incident involved an alleged stabbing of a FlyDubai pilot by his co-pilot.
Passengers reacted quickly to the attack.
The event happened during the flight.
CBS News reporter Matt Gutman provided updates on the situation.
Videos show a struggle for control of the plane.
The incident has drawn media coverage and passenger interviews.
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A recent NBC News and Telemundo poll shows Latino voters want the Democratic Party to control Congress after the midterm elections. Many Latino voters still have a negative view of President Donald Trump’s job performance, despite some supporting him in 2024.
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Latino voters prefer Democrats to lead Congress after the midterms by a 24-point margin.
Their opinions of President Donald Trump’s performance remain low.
Latino voters were important to President Trump’s victory in 2024 as some shifted toward the Republican Party.
This shift toward Republicans among Latino voters might be changing back toward Democrats.
The poll was conducted by NBC News and Telemundo.
Latino voters’ preferences influence U.S. political dynamics, especially in key elections.
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An Omani co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight tried to hijack the plane and crash it into Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. Israeli officials say the co-pilot planned the attack before starting his job and that security failures allowed him to fly to Israel despite rules against this.
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The co-pilot, Hamam al Hamami, is an Omani national who attempted to hijack a FlyDubai flight to Israel.
He planned the attack before joining FlyDubai more than a year ago.
The attempt happened on September 30, when the co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash ax.
The captain and passengers stopped the co-pilot, and two off-duty pilots helped land the plane safely in Saudi Arabia.
Israel’s security rules do not normally allow Omani nationals to fly to Israel because Oman has no diplomatic relations with Israel.
Experts say airport security should have stopped al Hamami from flying to Israel.
Israel requires airlines to submit passenger and crew lists before flights to help security checks.
After the incident, Israeli authorities said they do not vet foreign flight crews and the issue will be reviewed.
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The Green party of England and Wales has changed its energy policy to stop opposing nuclear power completely. Instead, it will now consider nuclear projects alongside other clean energy options like wind and solar, allowing members to support new nuclear plants case-by-case while still prioritizing renewables.
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The Green party voted to remove its blanket opposition to nuclear fission (nuclear power from splitting atoms).
The party will assess nuclear power projects alongside other low-carbon energy choices instead of outright rejecting them.
Offshore wind, onshore wind, and rooftop solar remain the party’s top priorities for electricity generation.
Green MP Carla Denyer said existing nuclear plants could be part of a low-carbon energy mix during the transition to renewables.
This policy change allows elected Green representatives to decide on nuclear projects individually.
The shift marks a change from earlier party views that nuclear power was slow, expensive, and outdated.
The party’s original opposition to nuclear power was linked to its strong stance against nuclear weapons.
Some Greens still express concern about nuclear energy, but the new policy encourages an open, case-by-case approach.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s recent election mainly followed ethnic voting patterns, with nationalist parties gaining strength. The Croatian Democratic Union candidate won the Croat presidency seat, replacing a multi-ethnic oriented leader, while nationalist parties in Republika Srpska kept their power.
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Voters in Bosnia and Herzegovina mostly voted along ethnic lines, shifting away from a previous trend toward a civic society.
The Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ BiH) candidate Darijana Filipovic won the Croat seat in the state presidency.
This seat was previously held for eight years by Zeljko Komsic of the Democratic Front, a multi-ethnic party.
Milorad Dodik’s nationalist party, SNSD, won again in Republika Srpska.
The Bosniak Denis Becirovic of the Social Democratic Party won a second term for the Bosniak seat.
Analysts say rising nationalist and conservative views match a wider European pattern amid uncertainty.
The election results reflect longstanding ethnic divisions in Bosnian politics.
Government formation will depend on party negotiations following the election.
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