Ukraine said it did not get a warning from the US before Russia fired missiles at power plants in Kyiv on Sunday night. President Zelenskyy criticized the US for blocking missile supplies and slowing weapons deliveries, while President Trump said he was trying to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine.
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Ukraine was not warned by the US before a Russian missile attack on Kyiv’s power plants at around 11 pm.
Ukraine received a warning before a second missile strike at 3 am.
President Zelenskyy accused the US of blocking missile supplies and delaying deliveries.
President Trump lifted some sanctions on Russia and said he wanted to keep Russia at the negotiation table.
The US usually warns Ukraine before Russian missile launches, but there have been recent failures to do so.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned a possible software problem with the early warning system.
Ukraine said weapons deliveries through a system where Europe buys US weapons for Ukraine have been delayed.
The US denied it was limiting Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, which is used for military operations.
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A new documentary called *Capturing Bigfoot* shows recently found film that might be a practice run for a famous 1967 Bigfoot video, suggesting the original could have been staged. The film includes interviews with people involved in the sighting who say the footage might be a hoax.
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The documentary investigates the 1967 Patterson-Gimlin film, a well-known clip showing a large creature in Northern California.
A new 16 mm film reel from 1966 was found in a safe, showing a Bigfoot-like figure walking in the woods.
This new footage might have been a rehearsal before the 1967 film was made.
Clint Patterson, son of Roger Patterson, said his mother revealed the original footage was a hoax.
Bob Heironimus, who claims he wore a Bigfoot costume for the 1967 film, is featured in the documentary.
The new evidence and testimonies add to the idea that the famous Bigfoot sighting was staged but do not fully prove it.
The documentary explores family stories and tensions tied to the original sighting.
*Capturing Bigfoot* premiered at SXSW and will be available on Amazon Prime Video starting October 20, 2026.
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The Vatican confirmed the excommunication of Scott Peyton, a deacon from Louisiana who resigned after his son was sexually abused by a priest. The church said Peyton was excommunicated because he joined another Christian group and refused to obey the pope.
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Scott Peyton is a former Catholic deacon from the Diocese of Lafayette in Louisiana.
Peyton’s son was molested by a Catholic priest named Michael Guidry.
Guidry pleaded guilty and was sentenced to seven years in prison.
Peyton resigned as a deacon in December 2023 and joined an Anglican church temporarily.
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith upheld Peyton’s excommunication because joining another church means breaking communion with the Catholic pope.
Peyton plans to appeal the Vatican’s decision.
Peyton and his family received a $350,000 settlement from the Diocese of Lafayette in 2021.
The abusive priest Guidry remains officially a priest despite his imprisonment.
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President Trump’s administration is encouraging states to reduce or remove laws that control the building of new hospitals by linking these changes to federal funding. Several states, including Tennessee and South Carolina, are planning to ease or end these rules to qualify for money aimed at improving rural healthcare.
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The Trump administration made part of a $50 billion program's funding depend on states changing their hospital construction approval laws.
These laws, called certificate of need (CON) laws, require hospitals to prove the community needs new facilities or services before building.
CON laws were created to prevent health monopolies and control costs but critics say they raise prices and block new facilities.
More than 30 states and Washington, D.C., still have CON laws.
Tennessee passed a bill to remove most CON rules over four years in response to this funding program.
Other states like Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, and Mississippi are also considering changes.
The Rural Health Transformation Program is part of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act focused on modernizing rural healthcare.
Both President Obama’s and President Trump’s administrations used federal money as a “carrot” to encourage states to change health policies.
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In Iowa, the race for governor shows Democrat Rob Sand with a clear lead over Republican Zach Lahn, while the U.S. Senate race between Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson is much closer. Polls show Sand leading by several points in various surveys, but the Senate race remains competitive with mixed poll results.
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Iowa has two important elections: governor and U.S. Senate.
Democrat Rob Sand is running for governor against Republican Zach Lahn.
Sand leads in every recent poll and often by a double-digit margin.
The governor's seat is open because current Republican Governor Kim Reynolds is not running again.
The U.S. Senate race is between Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson for retiring Senator Joni Ernst’s seat.
The Senate race polls show a tight contest with both candidates leading in different surveys.
Issues like tariffs, immigration, and foreign policy have been discussed in the Senate debates.
Iowa hasn’t elected a Democratic senator since 2008 or a Democratic governor since 2006.
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Chinese and Iranian political influence groups are working together inside the United States to challenge U.S. policies. They have partnered to raise money through banks sanctioned by the U.S. government, which are connected to Iran’s military and defense activities.
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An Iranian organization called the House of Latin America (HOLA) collaborates with a U.S.-based nonprofit tied to China called Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research.
Tricontinental's advisory board chairman is Neville Roy Singham, a U.S. millionaire living in Shanghai.
In 2025, Tricontinental asked for donations sent to Iranian banks that are sanctioned due to links with Iran’s Ministry of Defense and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Sanctioned Iranian banks involved include Bank Melli Iran and Refah Kargaran Bank, both linked to military and weapons activities.
HOLA’s founding documents show it works with the Iranian government.
A U.S. congressional committee is investigating Tricontinental, suspecting it may misuse its tax-exempt status to help foreign powers.
Republican Congressman Jason Smith warned that foreign adversaries should not use American tax laws to undermine the country.
This revealed cooperation between Chinese and Iranian groups adds to concerns about foreign influence inside the U.S. and globally.
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The article discusses challenges facing U.S. democracy, focusing on concerns about election integrity and political pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration. It explains efforts by states, cities, and community groups to protect voting rights and democratic institutions through local action and coordinated defense plans.
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The U.S. Justice Department recently raided Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home.
President Donald Trump is considering extreme measures like the Insurrection Act or a state of emergency around the midterm elections.
Federal troops are currently present in some cities, including Washington, D.C., near voting locations.
Two dozen states sued to stop President Trump’s plan to block mail-in voting, and the Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional.
Local governments and groups are increasing efforts to protect elections and fight misinformation.
Networks like the Mayors Innovation Project and community rapid response teams are working to defend democratic processes.
A new report, The American Crisis, suggests stronger coordination among local and state governments to protect democracy and infrastructure.
Local governments have an important role because they provide key services and generally hold more public trust than higher levels of government.
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Early voting for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections is already happening in some states, while others are set to start soon. Voting schedules differ across states, with early voting beginning as early as mid-September in some places and continuing up to just before Election Day on November 3.
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Early voting started September 18 in states like Minnesota, South Dakota, and Virginia.
Texas and five other states will start early in-person voting on October 19.
Some states, including California, Maine, and Montana, began early voting in early October.
States such as Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, and New York will start early voting around October 24.
Oregon mostly uses mail-in voting, while North Dakota and Pennsylvania have different schedules depending on local areas.
Early voting allows people to cast ballots before Election Day, which is November 3, 2026.
Important Senate races in Georgia, Michigan, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, and Texas are attracting attention.
The outcome of the midterms will decide which party controls Congress and affect President Donald Trump’s administration.
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US Senator Marco Rubio said the United States did not stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine, despite Ukrainian President Zelenskyy saying there was a pause that was later fixed. Rubio also mentioned talks of a possible meeting between Presidents Trump, Putin, and Xi to try to end the war in Ukraine.
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Senator Marco Rubio denied any stop in intelligence-sharing between the US and Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said intelligence-sharing was interrupted but has now resumed.
Ukraine uses the Starshield satellite service, linked to Starlink, to detect Russian missile attacks.
Talks are ongoing about a potential meeting between President Trump, Russian President Putin, and Chinese leader Xi to negotiate peace.
President Trump temporarily waived sanctions on Russian diesel to lower fuel prices globally.
Zelenskyy criticized US actions like waiving sanctions and importing Russian diesel, saying they hurt Ukraine.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent supported a negotiated settlement to the war and denied US involvement in slowing SpaceX communications.
A recent Russian missile strike in Kyiv injured several people and damaged public infrastructure.
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Elon Musk said he plans to give one SpaceX share to every child in America next year. This gift would be worth about $11 billion based on current prices, and Musk called it the first of many such giveaways.
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Elon Musk announced he will give one SpaceX share to every "kid" in America in 2025.
The exact definition of "kid" (such as age limits) was not clarified.
There are about 72 million people under 18 in the U.S., according to the Census Bureau.
Each share is worth about $146 as of the last market close.
The total value of the giveaway would be roughly $10.5 billion to $11 billion.
Musk owns billions of shares in SpaceX, so this giveaway would not significantly reduce his holdings.
Musk posted the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) around 4 a.m. ET on a Monday.
This is the first planned giveaway of multiple ones that Musk mentioned but did not detail.
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Selena Gomez shared that vaping nicotine has changed her voice and that quitting is very hard. She also mentioned living with lupus, a disease that can affect the voice, and recently stopped vaping to improve her health.
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Selena Gomez said vaping nicotine affected the way her voice sounds.
She publicly admitted that quitting nicotine is very difficult.
Gomez has lupus, an autoimmune disease that can cause throat swelling and voice changes.
She recently stopped vaping and hopes to keep it up.
Vaping can cause breathing problems, coughing, and other health issues.
Gomez received a kidney transplant in 2017 due to lupus complications.
Some fans questioned her nicotine use after the transplant, but many supported her honesty about addiction.
Vaping is addictive because of nicotine but can help some people quit smoking.
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Students in Paris blocked access to the Louvre Museum on Monday as part of protests happening across France. They showed support for high school students and complained about police actions, holding banners about problems with French public services.
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The protest took place at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Monday morning.
Students from art and culture schools organized the blockade.
They supported a high school student movement protesting police repression.
Protesters held signs saying French public services are breaking down.
Tourists waiting to enter became upset because they had already bought tickets.
The demonstration is part of wider protests currently happening in France.
The event was reported by AFP and shared on social media.
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An Australian independent lawmaker, Helen Haines, was hit by a car outside her office and is critically injured. Police believe the incident might have been intentional, and the driver has been arrested.
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Helen Haines is a 65-year-old independent federal lawmaker in Australia.
She was struck by a Toyota Landcruiser SUV outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria.
Police consider the possibility that the car hitting her was deliberate.
The driver who hit her was arrested by the police.
Helen Haines is in critical condition after the accident.
The incident happened on Monday.
Wangaratta is located in the state of Victoria, Australia.
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Hezbollah announced financial aid to Lebanese families who lost their homes in the recent war with Israel. This move adds pressure on Lebanon’s government, which has recently seized explosives linked to Hezbollah.
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Hezbollah is giving money to families displaced or damaged by the war with Israel.
The group mostly supports the Lebanese Shia community.
Hezbollah usually receives money from Iran but also has its own funding sources.
Lebanon’s government recently took explosives connected to Hezbollah.
A Hezbollah leader said the group will keep helping people affected by the war.
Reuters reported Iran gave Hezbollah $200 million to help Lebanon’s Shia population.
The US denied Iran was able to send funds to Hezbollah due to sanctions.
About 1.2 million people were displaced and 9,000 Lebanese died in the war starting October 2023.
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A report by Dame Rachel de Souza shows big differences in how children and teenagers are supported across England, with some areas spending little on youth services and many young people feeling unsafe. Andy Burnham highlights a growing problem of young people aged 16 to 24 who are not in education, employment, or training (called NEETs) and calls for changes in how the welfare system helps them.
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The report studied over 160 sets of information about children's lives in England.
Some places spend as little as £0 per teenager on youth services, while others spend much more.
Middlesbrough is identified as the toughest place for children to grow up; Cheshire East is the least tough.
Over 1 million children had active mental health referrals in 2024-25.
More than half of pupils do not get good grades in English and Math at age 16.
About 1 million young people aged 16 to 24 are NEET (not in education, employment, or training).
Nearly half of children in care are placed outside their local area, away from family and friends.
Andy Burnham says cuts to youth and mental health services have made it harder for young people to succeed.
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Elon Musk said he will give one share of his SpaceX company to every child in the United States next year. He did not explain how this gift will work or mention any other plans.
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Elon Musk plans to give one SpaceX share to every American child next year.
He tweeted the announcement early on Monday.
Musk owns about 6.4 billion shares, nearly half of SpaceX.
Each share is currently worth about $146.
Musk has not shared details on how the plan will be carried out.
He hinted this is the first of many giveaways.
SpaceX shares are not publicly traded in the same way as regular stock, so the value is estimated.
This news is new and may be updated as more information becomes available.
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A blind college student from Virginia is traveling and studying in Scotland with her guide dog, Beasley. ABC News interviewed her about her experiences and adventures during this time.
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The student is blind and uses a guide dog named Beasley for assistance.
She is continuing her college education while in Scotland.
ABC News' Danny New conducted an interview with her.
The story focuses on her travels and day-to-day life in a new country.
The report highlights the bond between the student and her guide dog.
This took place as part of a news segment aired on October 19, 2026.
The article is part of ABC News coverage, which includes various other news topics.
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French President Emmanuel Macron refused the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez after violent protests and riots across the country. The protests started with students demanding better education conditions and expanded to include people upset about the high cost of living, resulting in arrests, injuries, and significant property damage.
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President Macron declined Interior Minister Laurent Nunez’s offer to resign after weekend violence.
Over 2,300 people were arrested during protests, and nearly 1,000 police officers were injured.
One protester lost a hand due to a police crowd-control grenade.
The protests included students demanding better school conditions and residents protesting cost of living and public services.
More than half a million people participated nationwide.
Looting, arson, and attacks on government buildings happened in multiple cities.
Nunez admitted police lost control and security forces were not prepared for the scale of violence.
Around 60,000 law enforcement officers were deployed during the protests.
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A woman named Helen Haines was hit by a vehicle in Wangaratta, Victoria, and taken to the hospital with critical injuries. Police arrested a 43-year-old man at the scene and found a knife inside the vehicle, while they continue to investigate the incident.
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Helen Haines was struck by a white Toyota Landcruiser on Murphy Street at about 3:35 pm.
The driver, a 43-year-old man from Tarrawingee, was arrested at the scene by a passerby.
Police found and seized a knife inside the vehicle.
Haines is in hospital with critical injuries.
Police are investigating whether the attack was intentional and if the people involved knew each other.
The Major Collision Investigation Unit is involved in the investigation.
Authorities say there is no known ongoing threat to the community.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for calmer political discussions and said it is too early to know the motive.
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Independent MP Helen Haines was critically injured after being hit by a vehicle outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria. A 43-year-old man was arrested at the scene, and police are investigating the incident, including whether it was intentional.
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Helen Haines is an independent member of parliament representing Indi since 2019.
The incident happened at about 3:35 pm outside her electorate office on Murphy Street.
A white Toyota LandCruiser struck Haines, who is 65 years old, causing critical injuries.
A 43-year-old man from nearby Tarrawingee was arrested; police found a knife in his car.
The suspect was reportedly stopped by a bystander after getting out of the vehicle.
The Australian Federal Police, ASIO, and a joint counter-terrorism taskforce are investigating.
The motive for the attack is unknown, and police do not know if Haines and the suspect knew each other.
Emergency services closed the road and responded quickly; Haines’ family thanked those who helped.
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