Sean "Diddy" Combs has been moved from a New Jersey prison to a low-security prison in Pennsylvania. He was sentenced to over four years in prison for crimes related to prostitution and is currently appealing his conviction.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs was transferred from Fort Dix prison in New Jersey to FCI Allenwood Low in Pennsylvania.
Both prisons are low-security federal facilities for male inmates.
Combs was sentenced to 50 months (over four years) in prison in October 2025.
He was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges.
Two of his ex-girlfriends testified that he abused them and forced them into acts involving male escorts.
Combs has filed an appeal to try to overturn his conviction and gain early release.
He is scheduled to be released on March 2, 2028, according to prison records.
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Elon Musk agreed to settle two lawsuits about his $1 million voter giveaways during the 2024 election. The lawsuits claimed that Musk’s America PAC misled voters with these prize offers.
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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, gave away $1 million to voters in battleground states during the 2024 election.
Two lawsuits were filed against Musk in the Western District of Texas.
The lawsuits accused Musk of defrauding voters by offering misleading election lotteries.
Musk agreed to settle the lawsuits to resolve the legal claims.
The giveaways were organized by Musk’s political action committee, called America PAC.
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The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and technology experts discussed the fast growth of artificial intelligence (AI) at a meeting in Bangkok. They warned that AI needs strong rules and safety measures to avoid risks while highlighting AI’s potential benefits for the economy and jobs.
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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva compared AI to a fast Formula 1 race car that could cause harm if not controlled.
Experts called for urgent regulations to manage AI development safely.
Some technology leaders suggest pausing advanced AI development until safety measures are in place.
An IMF study found AI could transform or create about 10% of jobs but may eliminate repetitive tasks.
The rise of service jobs may help those displaced by AI, but these jobs often pay less.
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said technology and trade create winners and losers and society must support those who lose out.
Access to electricity and digital networks is essential for people to benefit from AI.
Cybersecurity is a key concern as AI becomes more widespread and integrated into daily life.
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Republican lawmakers and the current presidential administration have different ideas about rules for artificial intelligence (AI) and building data centers. At the same time, voters are worried about AI, and there are disagreements within the party during recent elections.
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Republican lawmakers have specific views on how to regulate AI.
The presidential administration is making its own policies on AI and data centers.
These policies and views do not always agree with what voters want.
There are divisions within the Republican party about AI during recent elections.
Voters’ concerns about AI influence electoral contests.
Data centers are facilities used to store and process large amounts of computer data, including AI operations.
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The London Metropolitan Police are investigating a dispute related to the founding of Your Party, a new leftwing political party created in 2025 by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. Police have arrested and questioned people linked to an alleged unauthorized access to the party’s membership database, but no charges have been made yet.
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Your Party was founded in July 2025 by former Labour leaders Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana.
The party has faced internal conflicts since its launch, including disagreements over its membership system.
The police began investigating after receiving a report in September 2025 about unauthorized access to a political party’s database.
A man was arrested and a woman was questioned under caution, but neither has been charged.
The Information Commissioner’s Office warned the party that the membership portal’s launch might involve serious criminal activity and advised police involvement.
Your Party’s spokesperson says their systems are secure and the incident was isolated.
Jeremy Corbyn won a leadership victory in February 2026, supporting cooperation with other left-leaning parties.
The party has struggled to expand nationally compared to the growing Green Party in England and Wales.
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President Trump said he advised Katie Zacharia to reconsider her job as White House press secretary after she had a difficult start this week. He told reporters that he spoke with her and suggested she rethink her role.
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President Donald Trump spoke to reporters on Friday about Katie Zacharia’s role.
He said he told Zacharia to reconsider being White House press secretary.
The advice came after a rocky start for Zacharia in her new job.
Trump referred to a conversation he had with Zacharia about her situation.
No details were given about what prompted the rocky start.
Zacharia currently serves as the White House press secretary under President Trump.
Trump did not say whether she accepted or rejected his advice.
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A 16-year-old student opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher. Authorities are investigating the incident and have shared new details about the victims and the shooter.
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The shooting happened at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon.
The shooter is a 16-year-old student.
Four people died: three children and one teacher.
The event took place on Thursday.
Experts, including a former FBI agent, are helping with the investigation.
CBS News reported on the timeline of the shooting and new information about those involved.
The community and authorities are responding to the incident.
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The United States, under President Donald Trump, eased some oil sanctions on Russia and limited Ukraine’s access to US intelligence and SpaceX satellite services. Despite these challenges, Ukraine continued to regain territory in the Donetsk region amid intense Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure.
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President Trump lifted some oil sanctions against Russia and allowed Russia to sell 1.8 million tonnes of diesel globally by the end of the year.
This action reversed a recent US law that gave Trump power to punish countries buying Russian oil.
Ukraine’s access to US intelligence and SpaceX’s military satellite services was restricted, limiting its ability to defend against Russian missile and drone attacks.
Russia launched heavy attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, with over 850 drones and 39 missiles hitting 30 targets in 19 regions.
SpaceX’s Starshield satellite service limited Ukraine’s interceptor tracking speed to 160 km/h, reducing defense effectiveness against faster Russian drones.
Starshield service began returning to normal as of October 15, according to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence.
Despite setbacks, Ukraine’s Third Army Corps regained 100 square km of territory in Donetsk, totaling 275 square km gained since August.
In September, Ukraine’s air force intercepted over 4,700 Russian drones and missiles, showing intense ongoing conflict.
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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said he will not predict changes to U.S. interest rates in the upcoming Fed meetings in October and December. The Fed recently raised rates to about 3.9% to help reduce high inflation but Warsh did not give new clues about future moves.
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The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points in September to about 3.9%.
This was the first interest rate increase in three years.
U.S. inflation remains high, which may cause more rate hikes soon.
Higher interest rates can slow down spending to reduce inflation.
Warsh spoke at a financial leaders’ meeting in Bangkok with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.
He did not give new guidance on what the Fed will do at October and December meetings.
The Fed’s rate decisions affect borrowing costs for consumers and businesses.
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A 16-year-old boy named John Griffin Jr. III shot and killed three children and one teacher at a school in Bend, Oregon. He was killed by a bystander at the scene, and the gun he used was bought by his mother. Investigators are still working on understanding why this happened.
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The shooter was 16 years old and named John Griffin Jr. III.
The attack happened at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Four people died: three children aged 5, 8, and 11, and one teacher.
The shooter was killed by a bystander named Kaylub Giamanco.
The gun used was a shotgun purchased by the shooter’s mother.
Police are investigating the shooter’s online activity for possible reasons behind the attack.
Two others, a 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher, were seriously injured.
Police arrived quickly after 911 calls and found the shooter and victims inside the school.
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A New York man named Moises Freire is charged with raping a college student after giving her fentanyl, a powerful drug, that made her unconscious and caused her death. Two other men are also charged in a drug conspiracy that involved fentanyl overdoses at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).
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Moises Freire, 19, is charged with drug distribution and rape related to giving fentanyl to a female student.
The student who was raped went into a coma and died three days after taking the drug.
Brian Peralta Cabrera, 18, and Harry Rosales Pino face charges connected to the fentanyl distribution.
Rosales pleaded guilty and is scheduled for sentencing in December.
Freire brought fentanyl to a dorm room at FIT and lied that it was cocaine.
The women who took the drug lost consciousness; one died, and the other nearly died from overdose.
Freire admitted in writing to raping the unconscious woman and took photos instead of getting help.
All accused remain in federal custody, and the investigation is part of a larger issue with fentanyl-related deaths nationwide.
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A 16-year-old boy opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killing four people including 5-year-old Rhoam Summer. The suspect was killed by a bystander, and others were injured in the attack.
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The shooting happened at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Victims killed include 5-year-old Rhoam Summer, two other children aged 8 and 11, and a teacher.
A 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher were critically injured and taken to the hospital.
The shooter was identified as 16-year-old John Griffin III from Bend.
The suspect was shot and killed by Kaylub Giamanco, a man whose two daughters attend the school.
Police have not released a motive or confirmed if the shooter had a connection to the school.
The community has set up memorials with flowers and stuffed animals near the school.
Bend is the largest city in central Oregon, known for its outdoor activities and growing population.
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A recent poll shows many Republican voters are unhappy with how President Donald Trump is handling costs and the economy less than a month before the midterm elections. This dissatisfaction within the party could make it harder for Republicans in close races, while Democrats appear more motivated to vote.
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Only 44% of Republican voters approve of President Trump’s handling of living costs.
54% of Republicans approve of his overall economic management.
58% of Republican voters want major or complete changes in how the U.S. is governed.
About 75% of Democrats say voting is very important, compared to about 60% of Republicans.
More voters say the economy and the cost of living are their main concerns.
President Trump’s team says he remains the party’s strong leader and key to winning elections.
Historically, the party holding the presidency often loses House seats in midterms.
Democrats currently lead Republicans in preferred control of both the House and Senate.
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President Donald Trump is visiting Georgia to support Republican candidates in the state’s Senate and governor races during the midterm elections. The Senate race features Rep. Mike Collins trying to unseat Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, while businessman Rick Jackson and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms compete for governor.
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President Trump will hold a rally in Dalton, Georgia, to back GOP candidates.
Mike Collins, the Republican Senate candidate, supports Trump and his policies.
Jon Ossoff is the incumbent Democratic senator running for reelection.
Rick Jackson, the Republican candidate for governor, distances himself from Trump to appeal to moderate voters.
Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta mayor, is the Democratic candidate for governor.
Georgia Democrats link Republican candidates to Trump’s unpopular economic and foreign policies, including the Iran war and tariffs.
Polls show many Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of tariffs and military action in Iran.
Fundraising favors Ossoff, who raised $33 million in the third quarter, while some Democratic groups are focusing resources elsewhere, confident in his lead.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is leading the FDA to consider easing rules on certain peptide drugs that are popular but not proven safe or effective. This move could allow these drugs to be more readily available through specialty pharmacies, even though FDA scientists have warned about their risks.
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The FDA submitted a plan called “Interim Access Policy” to the White House to allow less strict enforcement on some peptide drugs.
Peptides are injectable drugs with claims to boost energy, improve looks, or heal injuries, but these claims lack solid scientific proof.
In 2023, FDA scientists removed 12 peptides from the list of drugs allowed to be made by compounding pharmacies due to safety and effectiveness concerns.
Kennedy appointed new members to the FDA advisory panel, many of whom have connections to peptide businesses.
The panel recommended putting some peptides back on the approved compounding list, despite FDA staff objections.
Officially approving peptides again could take years and require public input, so the enforcement discretion may speed up access.
Some groups, like the Center for Science in the Public Interest, oppose this change, warning it may put consumers at risk.
Kennedy has expressed support for peptides and aims to reduce FDA restrictions on them.
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Pope Leo XIV is recovering well after lung surgery to treat cancer and plans to appear in public on Sunday. He is able to do daily activities on his own and is preparing for a trip to South America in November.
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Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove part of his right lung due to cancer.
Doctors say the surgery went well and he is steadily improving.
He can now carry out daily activities independently.
The pope will lead a noon prayer on Sunday, his first public event since surgery.
Preparations continue for his planned visit to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru in November.
The Vatican has not said when he will leave the hospital but expects recovery to take about a week.
Pope Leo spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging a ceasefire for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
The size of the tumor and whether cancer spread to lymph nodes have not been disclosed.
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The UK’s national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, is facing pressure because his wife, Sarah Helm, publicly supported a banned group called Palestine Action. The group is considered a terrorist organisation, and supporting it can lead to serious legal penalties. The government says Helm's views do not represent them, and police are deciding whether to investigate her comments.
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Jonathan Powell became the UK’s national security adviser in 2024.
His wife, Sarah Helm, made a public post supporting Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organisation in the UK.
Supporting this group can result in up to 14 years in prison under UK terror laws.
More than 3,700 people have been arrested and over 2,250 charged for backing Palestine Action.
Sarah Helm’s post was a response to criticism of the Irish novelist Sally Rooney, who withdrew her books from UK shelves after promising to donate sales to Palestine Action.
Police are currently reviewing Helm’s post to decide if it needs investigation.
The UK government distanced itself from Helm’s views, saying she does not represent them.
Groups on opposing sides disagree: some support Helm’s right to free speech, while others want her to be legally punished.
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Cuba is facing major power shortages and difficulty getting medicine because of U.S. sanctions and an embargo aimed at its government. The restrictions on oil imports have caused daily electricity blackouts, and medicine shortages are affecting hospitals and patients.
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The U.S. embargo restricts oil imports to Cuba, causing severe power outages and crisis in the electricity supply.
Many places in Cuba, including the capital Havana, get only a few hours of electricity each day or less.
Medicine shortages are affecting Cuba’s public health system. Some people rely on donated medicine or black-market vendors.
The Trump administration recently added new sanctions on Cuba’s state bank, accusing it of ties to Iran.
Cuba’s government calls the sanctions collective punishment and says the bank is legitimate.
About two-thirds of Cubans work for the state and face challenges accessing their wages due to the sanctions.
Prices for basic goods like bread have risen sharply, while average monthly salaries remain very low, below $20.
Cuba has started some economic reforms to allow more private business but has not agreed to any political changes, and talks with the U.S. are stalled.
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Senator Ron Wyden, a leading Democrat, is proposing major changes to Medicare to help older Americans and people with disabilities afford long-term care at home. He wants feedback on ideas including a new Medicare home care benefit and expanding Medicaid home care access, aiming to make care more affordable, improve nursing home quality, and strengthen the care workforce.
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Senator Ron Wyden is the ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee.
Wyden released a request for feedback on options to improve America’s long-term care system.
Proposed changes include creating a new Medicare benefit for home care and expanding Medicaid home care services.
Medicare currently covers some home health services but does not pay for 24-hour home care or personal care alone.
Medicaid pays for over half of U.S. long-term care spending but may leave middle-income families with high costs.
The median cost for a non-medical caregiver is about $35 per hour or $80,080 annually.
Wyden’s plan also focuses on improving nursing home care quality and supporting long-term care workers.
The goal is to create a more affordable and equitable home care system for seniors and people with disabilities.
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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against New York City’s laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The judge said the government did not have a good reason to sue over the city's rules that stop police from holding immigrants for federal agents.
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The Trump administration sued New York City over its “sanctuary” laws.
These laws restrict local police from helping federal immigration officials detain immigrants.
U.S. District Judge Ramon Reyes dismissed the lawsuit.
The judge ruled the government lacked a valid reason to bring the case.
The decision supports New York City’s right to limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
The case was handled in a federal court in Brooklyn.
“Sanctuary” laws aim to protect immigrants from federal immigration actions by limiting local law enforcement involvement.
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