Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said Russia is not following an energy ceasefire announced by President Trump, as Russia attacked multiple power facilities in Ukraine soon after the announcement. President Trump said both sides have broken the ceasefire and suggested that Presidents Zelenskyy and Putin should meet to end the war.
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President Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine reports that Russia attacked seven energy facilities after the ceasefire announcement.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready to honor the ceasefire if Russia does the same.
President Trump mentioned violations by both Russia and Ukraine and wants the two leaders to negotiate peace.
Previous attempts by President Trump to stop attacks on energy infrastructure have failed.
Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy have more impact than Ukraine’s strikes on Russian energy facilities.
Russia’s economy is much larger than Ukraine’s and can better withstand the damage from energy attacks.
Ukraine is facing power outages as Russian attacks on its power grid continue into winter.
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The UK government plans to improve rules for heating oil customers to protect them from rising prices and unfair practices. They aim to make the market more competitive and clear up how customers get compensation if problems happen. However, there is no plan yet to put a price cap on heating oil like there is for gas and electricity.
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Heating oil prices have nearly doubled over the past year.
The government will work with the oil industry to create stronger consumer protections.
Some customers must buy a minimum of 500 litres of heating oil, which the government will review.
Low-income families received £53 million in support funded by local authorities.
A recent investigation found that 1,700 households were charged higher prices or left without fuel after the US-Israeli war with Iran began.
Energy minister Polly Billington said energy is essential and customers should be protected in the heating oil market.
About 1.5 million UK households rely on heating oil, mostly outside the main gas and electric grid.
Regulations and price caps for heating oil services currently do not cover many areas, especially Northern Ireland.
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Eknoor Singh and other young professionals earn money by creating short, engaging videos called "clips" that are shared on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. These clippers watch longer videos, find highlights, and post them to get as many views as possible, with payment often based on how many people watch their clips.
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Eknoor Singh, a 22-year-old from London, earns over £120,000 a year by making viral social media clips using just his phone and internet.
Clippers create short videos, usually 30 to 60 seconds, from longer videos provided by clients like brands, music labels, or influencers.
Payment can be about £2.30 per 1,000 views, making it possible to earn thousands of pounds a month if clips go viral.
Another clipper, Ethan Weems from Kansas, makes at least $1,000 a month as a side job by clipping videos for a YouTuber/podcaster.
Most clippers make little or no money, as success requires spending many hours watching and trimming video content.
Websites like Clipping Culture and Vyro connect clippers with clients such as record companies and streaming services.
Companies prefer clippers because this method is cheaper and often more effective than traditional social media ads.
Successful clips tend to be funny, quick to watch, and engaging, helping them reach large audiences online.
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English councils warn their debts from supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) will soon reach £10 billion due to rising demand. Despite government help clearing past debts, councils expect to borrow again soon and need a clear promise from ministers to cover future costs to avoid financial problems.
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Councils forecast Send debts in England will hit £10 billion by 2028.
The government recently cleared over £5 billion in past Send debts for councils.
Demand for special education support, like for autism and ADHD, has sharply increased.
Increased applications may be driven by parents securing support before government system changes.
The County Councils Network says councils are legally required to meet this demand but lack funding to keep up.
Without a government guarantee, councils could become bankrupt when temporary measures end in 2028.
Ministers agreed to pay 90% of Send debts up to March 2026, but future debt coverage is uncertain.
Councils warn that a lower government commitment would risk frontline services and children’s education.
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Emergency responders faced delays and confusion in responding to a medical emergency during the failed execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee. Pike survived the attempt with pentobarbital and has since recovered in prison, but officials have not explained what went wrong.
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Christa Pike's execution by lethal injection in Tennessee was unsuccessful on September 30, 2026.
Emergency calls made to 911 after the execution attempt were initially treated as false alarms.
It took about 30 minutes for officials to confirm the emergency and allow responders to enter the prison.
Pike was given two doses of pentobarbital, a drug used in lethal injections, but did not die.
Medical experts suspect the drug may have leaked into Pike’s tissue instead of her bloodstream.
Pike was hospitalized, placed on a ventilator, but later woke up and was discharged back to prison.
Pike is the only person known to survive an execution attempt in the United States.
The Tennessee Department of Correction has not explained the failure of the execution.
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The Queensland ombudsman has decided not to push for the closure of the Wacol youth remand centre, despite strong concerns about its poor conditions for children. This change follows worries that new strict bail laws may increase youth prison numbers, causing more overcrowding in police watch houses.
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The Wacol centre is used to hold young people in poor conditions, including lack of space, privacy, and natural light.
Some children spend longer than a month at Wacol; some harm themselves to get transferred elsewhere.
Wacol was originally a police watch house, then converted to hold youth detainees.
The centre often holds Indigenous children from north Queensland due to overcrowding in other detention centres.
New Queensland bail laws may cause youth prison numbers to rise sharply.
The ombudsman says Wacol is unsuitable but better than police watch houses for holding children.
Queensland is building a new youth detention centre at Woodford.
Advocacy groups criticize the decision to keep Wacol open, saying it accepts poor treatment of children.
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President Donald Trump is planning a rally to support Republican Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas, where a Democrat currently leads in polls. The Senate seat has been held by Republicans since 1919, but recent surveys show the race is competitive ahead of the midterm elections.
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President Trump called Senator Roger Marshall one of his favorite senators while promoting a rally in Kansas.
Democrat Adam Hamilton is slightly ahead of Marshall in recent polls about three weeks before Election Day.
The Kansas Senate seat has been held by Republicans for over 100 years, making it the longest GOP stronghold in the U.S.
Senator Marshall is a doctor and is being criticized by Hamilton’s campaign for his healthcare record and billing practices.
Hamilton is a pastor at the largest United Methodist Church in the country and is running as a Democrat challenging Marshall.
The Cook Political Report changed the Kansas Senate race rating from Lean Republican to Toss Up, showing it is now competitive.
Trump accused Hamilton of supporting high taxes, open borders, and mishandling abuse allegations at his church, which Hamilton denies.
Republicans currently have narrow majorities in both the House and Senate ahead of the midterm elections.
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Federal agents searched the Washington, D.C. home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar early Monday. Omar said the search was political intimidation by President Donald Trump's administration.
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Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home in Washington, D.C.
The search took place early on Monday.
Agents were seen removing boxes from Omar’s residence.
Omar is a Democratic Congresswoman from Minnesota.
Omar accused the Trump administration of trying to intimidate her politically.
Geoff Bennett spoke with Devlin Barrett, a New York Times reporter and author, about the situation.
Devlin Barrett wrote a book called "The Department of Revenge."
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Houthi missile attacks on Riyadh's airport caused at least 13 deaths and injured hundreds. Other news includes a federal judge upset about tree removal at a golf course and a fire that damaged the oldest covered food market in Paris.
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The Houthis launched strikes targeting Riyadh airport.
At least 13 people died in the attack.
Hundreds of people were injured from the strikes.
A federal judge expressed anger towards Justice Department lawyers over the removal of hundreds of trees at a golf course.
A fire destroyed the oldest covered food market in Paris.
The events occurred recently and have significant local and international impact.
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President Trump said Ukraine is responsible for high energy prices and suspended sanctions against Russia. Experts discuss the impacts of these decisions on the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict.
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President Trump suspended sanctions that were against Russia.
He said high energy prices are caused by Ukraine, not by conflicts involving the U.S.
The decision to suspend sanctions surprised many observers.
The suspension relates to deals involving Russian diesel fuel.
The Ukraine-Russia war remains ongoing and impacted by these moves.
Andrew Weiss, a former State Department official, provides analysis of the situation.
The suspension of sanctions has led to debate and criticism.
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RJ Mitte, the actor known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, has died at age 34. Mitte, who had cerebral palsy, was a disability rights advocate who changed how people see disability on TV by showing his character as a regular teenager with a disability.
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RJ Mitte acted as Walter White Jr. on the TV show Breaking Bad starting in 2008.
Mitte had cerebral palsy, a condition that affects movement and muscle tone.
His character’s cerebral palsy was an essential part of the story but did not define his entire personality.
Mitte used his public platform to promote awareness and rights for people with disabilities.
He was an honorary trustee at United Cerebral Palsy, supporting inclusion and accessibility.
Mitte’s portrayal helped the public understand that people with disabilities live full, complex lives.
The cause of RJ Mitte’s death has not been revealed.
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Two Turkish men were arrested in Germany for a fire at a Starlink station in Poland, which Polish officials say was sabotage ordered by Russian intelligence. The fire targeted internet services used by Ukraine’s military, and Poland is charging the men with sabotage.
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The fire happened at a Starlink internet station in Masovia, Poland.
Polish officials say the fire was sabotage aimed at disrupting internet for Ukraine’s military.
Two Turkish citizens were arrested in Germany on Polish charges related to the fire.
Polish authorities believe Russian intelligence is behind the sabotage.
The suspects were arrested by German police working with Polish services.
Ukraine uses Starlink internet terminals for military communication and drones.
Poland pays for Ukraine’s Starlink service to help its military efforts.
Similar sabotage attempts are seen as part of Russia’s wider campaign against Ukraine and its allies.
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Many voters in Arizona are most worried about water access as the state faces a long drought. Candidates running in the upcoming elections are being asked how they plan to manage and protect the state's water supply.
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Arizona is experiencing a long period of drought.
Water access is the main concern for many voters in the state.
Other issues like inflation, immigration, and education are less urgent for these voters.
Candidates in the midterm elections are being questioned about their plans for water security.
Water management is becoming a key topic in Arizona's political discussions.
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One person died and several others were hurt after a roller coaster accident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon. The incident involved the park's Goliath ride, and authorities are investigating while supporting those affected.
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The accident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. at Six Flags Over Georgia.
One guest died and several others were injured.
The roller coaster involved was likely the Goliath ride, which is the park’s tallest coaster.
Riders were evacuated using an emergency stairway from the highest point of the ride.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the person who died.
Six Flags is cooperating fully with the investigation and is offering support to guests and staff.
The Goliath coaster reaches heights of 200 feet and speeds up to 70 mph.
Recently, Six Flags closed the X2 coaster in California amid safety lawsuits.
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Federal agents searched the home of Representative Ilhan Omar in the Washington area on Monday. The raid caused a strong political reaction, with critics saying it was misuse of power by President Donald Trump, while supporters of the president approved of the action.
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Ilhan Omar represents Minnesota in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Federal agents conducted a raid at her home near Washington, D.C.
The raid took place on a Monday.
Critics say the raid is an abuse of power targeting Omar, a known opponent of President Donald Trump.
Supporters of President Trump praised the raid.
Democratic leaders in the House responded together to the raid.
The event has sparked a heated political debate.
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Scandals involving people connected to President Donald Trump are attracting a lot of attention before the upcoming midterm elections. Democrats are trying to use these issues to link Republican candidates to the president and gain an advantage.
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President Donald Trump is facing several scandals involving people close to him.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump’s ambassador to Greece, is reported to have sought money privately to pay her debts before her confirmation hearing.
Democrats want to highlight these scandals to connect Republicans with President Trump.
The focus on these scandals is increasing as the midterm elections approach.
The goal for Democrats is to use these stories to win more votes against Republican candidates.
These developments have become a major topic in political discussions.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss current political news, focusing on President Donald Trump campaigning ahead of the midterm elections. They talk about competitive Senate races in South Carolina and other close contests, as well as taxpayer-funded ads supporting President Trump.
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President Donald Trump is actively campaigning as the midterm elections approach.
The South Carolina Senate race is becoming more competitive.
Several Senate races across the country are very close.
Some political advertisements supporting President Trump are funded by taxpayer money.
The conversation includes expert analysis from Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report.
The discussion was hosted by Geoff Bennett on NPR.
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Federal immigration agents searched the home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar in Washington, D.C. The investigation focuses on immigration paperwork that was completed when Omar was a child by her late father.
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Agents from federal immigration authorities conducted a search at Ilhan Omar’s residence.
The search took place in Washington, D.C.
The investigation centers on Omar’s immigration documents from her childhood.
The paperwork was completed by her father, who has since passed away.
Ilhan Omar is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The probe appears to involve her immigration history and related records.
Details were reported by CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga.
No further information about charges or outcomes was provided in the article.
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With 22 days left until the November midterm elections, CBS News polling shows that Democrats have an advantage in House races. Democratic pollster Charlotte Swasey provided analysis on these data trends during a CBS News segment.
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The midterm elections are 22 days away.
CBS News Battleground Tracker polls show Democrats leading in House races.
Charlotte Swasey, a Democratic pollster, discussed the poll results.
The analysis was featured on CBS News' program "The Takeout."
Poll accuracy is being closely watched as the election nears.
The article includes various other news topics but focuses mainly on midterm polling.
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Residents on the Indonesian island of Batam protested because they have no water at home, while nearby data centres still use water to cool their machines. The local water agency said the shortage is due to drought, but residents say the data centres are using too much water, affecting the community’s supply.
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Around 300 residents on Batam protested due to three months of no water from taps.
Batam is developing a digital hub with data centres in Nongsa Digital Park.
Data centres need large amounts of water to cool their servers and prevent overheating.
Batam relies on six artificial reservoirs and has no natural freshwater sources.
Locals claim their water is being redirected to data centres, causing shortages.
Authorities deny that data centres are to blame, citing a longer dry season and drought.
Earlier protests led to orders for data centres to build their own desalination plants.
Experts say there is little reliable data on data centre water use in Indonesia, making it hard to know the true impact.
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