Laura Loomer shared videos from Ukraine and talked about the current situation with weapons and advice given to the U.S. President. She said Ukraine needs help from the United States.
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Laura Loomer recorded and released videos from Ukraine.
She shared these videos with the news outlet NewsNation.
Loomer talked about the amount of weapons (munitions) available in the U.S.
She mentioned advice being given to President Donald Trump.
Loomer stated that Ukraine needs support from the United States.
The focus is on the situation in Ukraine and the U.S. response to it.
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The UK government has launched a campaign urging people to keep three days’ worth of food, water, and other supplies to prepare for national emergencies such as severe weather or cyber-attacks. Officials say this advice is meant to help the country handle emergencies better and is not linked to any specific threat.
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The UK government recommends having three days’ supply of bottled water and non-perishable food at home.
Other suggested items include wet wipes, a flashlight, cash, and extra medication if needed.
The campaign aims to improve national resilience, meaning the ability to cope during emergencies.
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the advice is not because of any immediate threat but due to rising risks like extreme weather and cyber-attacks.
Emergency expert Professor Lucy Easthope supports the campaign and says the UK is behind other countries in preparing for big disruptions.
Some people have already stocked up on supplies like canned food, baking ingredients, and generators.
While some question if the campaign causes unnecessary worry, experts say being prepared helps emergency services focus on bigger problems.
The advice has been issued by past and current governments, but public awareness varies, especially about storing enough water.
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The article discusses how Congress should take a stronger role in making trade policy following the midterm elections. It notes that higher oil prices from the war in Iran and President Trump's tariffs are unpopular with voters.
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Congress currently plays a limited role in trade policy decisions.
The article suggests Congress should have more influence after the midterms.
Higher oil prices are linked to the ongoing war in Iran.
President Trump's tariffs have caused concern among voters.
Trade policy affects prices and economic relations with other countries.
Public opinion is important in shaping trade decisions.
The midterm elections may change political priorities in trade policy.
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Two Israeli soldiers were reportedly killed by two Palestinian men in the West Bank. In response, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised a large military operation.
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Two Israeli soldiers died in an attack in the West Bank.
The attackers were two Palestinian men.
Israel’s military reported the incident.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a major military response.
The West Bank is an area with ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a large military operation in the West Bank after two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinians were killed in a gunfight near Hebron. The operation will include going house to house and demolishing homes, with plans to close off the West Bank to restrict movement.
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Two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinians died in a shootout near Hebron.
The Israeli military said two armed Palestinians tried to carry out a terror attack.
Netanyahu called for a large operation, including house searches and home demolitions.
The West Bank is expected to be fully closed off, limiting movement for Palestinians.
This is the fourth closure of the West Bank in the last month.
Netanyahu accused Hamas of planning a major attack on Israeli civilians.
Far-right Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a campaign like those in Gaza and Lebanon.
Human rights groups warn that these actions could lead to harsher treatment of Palestinians.
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More than 400 people plan to protest outside the US embassy in London on October 31 against the UK government’s ban on the Palestine Action group. The group was labeled a terrorist organization in July 2025, following pressure linked to actions against US President Donald Trump’s golf course in Scotland, and legal battles around this ban continue.
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Over 400 protesters will gather at the US embassy in London to oppose the ban on Palestine Action.
Palestine Action was officially banned by the UK government in July 2025 as a “terrorist” group.
About 3,850 people have been arrested in the UK for supporting Palestine Action since the ban.
The protest timing coincides with upcoming UK Supreme Court hearings on Palestine Action’s appeal.
The ban followed a protest where activists spray-painted President Trump’s Turnberry golf course in Scotland.
President Trump called the protest “terrorism” and praised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s response.
Legal documents revealed talks between Trump, Starmer, and Scottish officials concerning Palestine Action.
Defend Our Juries says the US government’s designation of Palestine Action as terrorist limits fundraising for legal challenges.
Well-known figures and actors have publicly opposed the ban and related laws.
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Since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has opened 43 new healthcare clinics across the U.S. This effort aims to improve healthcare access for veterans, alongside other measures like longer clinic hours and more virtual care options.
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The VA opened 43 new healthcare clinics in 25 states and the territory of Guam since January 2025.
Ohio had the most new clinics with four openings, followed by South Carolina and Virginia with three each.
The VA provides care at 1,380 facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,193 outpatient clinics.
Over 300,000 veterans enrolled in VA healthcare in 2026, showing increased usage.
The VA completed a record 82 million direct-care and nearly 60 million community care appointments in fiscal year 2025.
The VA reduced the backlog of veterans waiting for benefits by more than 70% and cut disability claims processing time by 46%.
The VA offers over 3.4 million appointments outside normal hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
These actions are part of efforts from President Trump’s administration to improve veterans’ healthcare access and reduce wait times.
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It is not clear if Ukrainian forces still have access to Elon Musk’s Starlink and Starshield satellite internet technologies, which they have used during the war with Russia. CBS News is reporting on the situation but no firm updates have been confirmed yet.
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Ukrainian forces have used Starlink and Starshield technologies in their conflict with Russia.
Starlink provides satellite internet connections.
Starshield is a defense-related satellite technology.
There is uncertainty about Ukraine’s current access to these technologies.
Elon Musk’s companies developed both Starlink and Starshield.
CBS News correspondent Aidan Stretch reported on the issue recently.
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French President Emmanuel Macron will meet high school students involved in protests over school conditions. These student protests have sparked larger demonstrations, with French authorities responding by banning some protests after recent looting and clashes.
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Protests in France began with high school students upset about school conditions.
The protests have grown into a wider movement involving more people.
President Macron plans to meet student representatives to discuss their concerns.
Some student protests have been banned by French authorities due to violence and looting.
Police are collecting video evidence to identify people involved in the unrest.
French mayors are concerned about the political situation as more protests are expected.
The protests relate to broader issues like the high cost of living and fairness for younger generations.
There is ongoing security preparation to manage future demonstrations.
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Elon Musk has spent over $442 million on the 2024 U.S. midterm elections. He recently added $76.8 million more to his political action committee (PAC) called America PAC.
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Elon Musk is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla.
He launched America PAC to support his political goals in the 2024 elections.
Musk has spent a total of more than $442 million in the midterm elections.
In the past month, he added $76.8 million to America PAC.
America PAC is used to fund political campaigns and influence elections.
The spending is part of Musk’s effort to impact the U.S. political landscape during the 2024 election cycle.
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President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath as part of the discovery process in his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC about a documentary. A federal judge ordered Trump to be available for questioning by December 11 and to provide documents requested by the BBC.
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President Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC over a documentary about his January 6, 2021 speech.
The BBC combined separate parts of Trump's speech, making it seem like a continuous call to violence, which Trump disputes.
The BBC apologized for how the documentary was edited but denies Trump's defamation claims.
A federal judge ordered Trump to be questioned under oath by the BBC’s lawyers by December 11.
Trump’s legal team asked to delay the questioning until January, but the judge denied this.
The questioning (called a deposition) will be recorded but initially only lawyers involved can see it.
The judge also gave Trump 30 days to provide documents the BBC requested.
The BBC argues the Florida court doesn’t have jurisdiction because the documentary was made in London and was not officially broadcast in the US.
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Oncology, the study and treatment of cancer, now has a lot of new information due to scientific progress. However, doctors face challenges in managing and using this large amount of evidence to make the best treatment decisions for patients. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to continuously update and organize this evidence, called "living evidence," can improve how quickly and accurately doctors get the information they need.
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Precision oncology offers more treatment options but creates challenges in managing evidence.
Over 7,000 cancer studies were presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting.
Doctors must use many sources to find relevant information, making it hard to organize evidence for individual patients.
Cancer patients vary biologically and clinically, so treatment evidence needs to be carefully tailored.
Traditional methods like clinical guidelines and literature reviews are important but slow and can become outdated.
"Living evidence" means continuously updating the medical research and data as new information emerges.
AI can help by quickly scanning and connecting research but must ensure accuracy and traceability.
Pharmaceutical companies also need up-to-date evidence for drug development and regulatory decisions.
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Ukraine said it has regained more land than Russia has taken this year, despite limits on US satellite help. Russia responded with missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy sites and used cluster bombs, which hurt civilians in Kyiv.
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Ukraine claims it recaptured more territory than Russia captured in 2026.
A US think tank confirmed Ukraine gained about 241 square kilometers since September 1.
Russia’s monthly military losses increased, with about 46,230 soldiers lost in September.
Ukraine has lost territory but stopped a Russian plan to surround Donetsk region.
Ukrainian forces crossed the Zherebets river and strengthened defenses in eastern Ukraine.
Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles that carry cluster submunitions, which explode over a wide area.
One missile strike hit near the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra cathedral where no military targets were present.
Ukrainian officials called the attacks on civilians deliberate, while Russia plans to continue fighting for key eastern cities.
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France is facing growing worries about its public debt, which has raised the cost of borrowing money for the government. Moody's, a major credit rating agency, is expected to lower France's credit rating soon, while protests and unrest continue in the country.
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France’s government bond yield for 10 years has risen above 5%, the highest since 2002.
Higher bond yields mean the government must pay more interest when borrowing money.
Moody’s is expected to downgrade France’s credit rating because of debt concerns.
France is experiencing protests related to the cost of living and economic issues.
Authorities have banned some student protests after recent looting and clashes.
Curfews have been imposed in parts of Paris due to ongoing unrest.
French leaders, including Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, are engaging with political parties to address the crisis.
Officials are using video footage to identify individuals involved in riots and looting.
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President Donald Trump held a campaign event in Fort Myers, Florida, to support local Republican candidates for governor and the Senate ahead of the midterm elections. He also focused on efforts to reduce gas prices and addressed a controversy involving campaign ads by Vivek Ramaswamy.
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President Trump campaigned in Fort Myers, Florida.
He supported Rep. Byron Donalds, who is running for governor.
He also backed Sen. Ashley Moody, who is seeking a full Senate term.
The midterm elections are approaching soon.
Trump emphasized actions to help lower gas prices.
He responded to issues related to campaign advertisements by Vivek Ramaswamy.
The Defense Production Act was mentioned during Trump’s remarks.
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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned in Maine for Troy Jackson, who is running against Senator Susan Collins for her Senate seat. The event highlights efforts by Democrats to challenge Republican incumbents ahead of upcoming elections.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Democratic Representative from New York.
She campaigned in Maine to support Troy Jackson.
Troy Jackson is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Susan Collins.
Susan Collins is the Republican Senator from Maine.
The campaign is part of the effort to influence the balance of the Senate.
The news was reported by CBS News with a video update about 16 minutes old.
This campaign reflects ongoing political competition between Democrats and Republicans.
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Police in south-east London are looking for a suspect after a man in his 30s was shot near the Royal Artillery barracks. The victim has serious injuries and was taken to a hospital, while officers continue their investigation.
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The shooting happened on Frances Street, Woolwich, about 600 meters from the Royal Artillery barracks.
Police were called to the scene at 8:09 pm on Thursday.
The victim is a man in his 30s with life-threatening gunshot wounds.
First aid was given by officers until ambulance and air ambulance arrived.
The man was taken to an east London hospital for treatment.
Firearms officers and specialist detectives are involved in the investigation.
No arrests have been made yet.
Police ask anyone with information to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
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French officials confirmed the first known case of the Shamonda virus infecting a human after a patient died in Lyon. This virus mostly affects farm animals and is spread by small biting insects, but human infections were not previously known.
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The first human case of Shamonda virus was confirmed in a patient with a weak immune system who died in early October in Lyon, France.
The patient likely caught the virus from a bite by a Culicoides midge, an insect known to carry the virus.
Shamonda virus mostly infects livestock like cattle and spreads through insect bites.
The virus was first found in Nigeria in the 1960s and has since spread to parts of Africa, Asia, and recently Europe.
No health risk to the general public has been found so far according to French authorities.
The virus can cause symptoms like diarrhea and fever in animals, and may affect unborn animals during pregnancy.
Health officials are investigating the case and have informed international health organizations like the WHO.
There have been no confirmed cases of Shamonda virus in animals or humans in the United States.
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Steve Moore, who advised President Donald Trump on the economy, said the U.S. has a very strong economy. However, he believes Republicans should recognize that some people are struggling and show they understand their problems.
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Steve Moore was a senior economic adviser to President Donald Trump.
He said the U.S. economy is currently one of the strongest in the world.
Despite strong economic performance, some Americans have financial complaints and difficulties.
Moore suggested Republicans should express empathy, similar to Bill Clinton’s phrase "I feel your pain."
This approach could help Republicans connect better with voters who are unhappy or worried about economic issues.
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Part of Brighton’s old West Pier collapsed into the sea during Storm Austen’s strong winds and rain. The pier, which opened in 1866 and was once popular, has been badly damaged by storms and fires over the years and has been closed since 1975.
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A section of Brighton’s historic West Pier fell into the sea during recent bad weather from Storm Austen.
The pier first opened in 1866 and was a popular tourist spot, attracting two million visitors at its peak.
Its popularity went down after World War Two.
The pier was closed to the public in 1975.
Major parts fell into the sea during storms in 2002.
Two fires in 2003 destroyed much of what was left.
Storms since then have further damaged the pier’s iron frame.
The pier is located in Brighton, East Sussex, England.
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