A man named Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores won a close election to become mayor of Queropalca, a small district in Peru. He received 229 votes, narrowly beating his opponent by 25 votes in a community with fewer than 1,000 residents.
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Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores is a candidate from the center-left Ahora Nación party.
He was elected mayor of Queropalca, a district in the Andes mountains of Peru.
About 700 people voted in this election, with Simeon getting around 34% of the total votes.
He won by 25 votes against the candidate from the right-wing Renovación Popular Perú party.
The district where he was elected has fewer than 1,000 residents.
His name combines those of two 20th-century fascist leaders: Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
Similar unusual names for politicians have appeared before in Peru and other countries, such as a mayor named Hitler Guesclin Alba Sánchez in Peru and Adolf Hitler Uunona in Namibia.
Simeon was born in the same district he will govern, about 360 km from Lima, Peru's capital.
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President Donald Trump campaigned in 2024 promising to lower the cost of living for Americans, including reducing gasoline prices below $2 per gallon and mortgage rates to 2%. However, many essential goods and services have become more expensive, partly due to inflation and some policies from his administration that contributed to higher costs.
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President Trump promised lower prices on things like gas and mortgages in his 2024 campaign.
Inflation has caused many everyday items, including groceries, to become more expensive.
Research shows that tariffs imposed during Trump’s administration added nearly 3 percentage points to inflation by early 2025.
Conflict following Trump’s decision to attack Iran disrupted oil supplies and raised energy prices.
Inflation in September 2025 was around 3.6%, much higher than the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%.
Despite rising prices, the White House says Trump’s policies have created jobs and boosted economic growth.
Food prices have increased by 4% since Trump’s election in 2024, adding to a previous 23% rise over four years.
Many Americans still feel money is tight because they compare current prices with those before the pandemic.
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Newsweek's CEO, Dev Pragad, reflects on leading the company through major changes over the last 10 years. Newsweek shifted from print to a digital-focused business while expanding into events, rankings, video, and subscriptions. The company also acquired Adprime, a healthcare advertising platform, and plans to continue growing by combining trusted journalism with new technology like AI.
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Dev Pragad became CEO of Newsweek 10 years ago and an owner 8 years ago.
Newsweek transitioned from a traditional print magazine to a global digital brand.
The company expanded its offerings with industry rankings, events on topics like climate and AI, videos, newsletters, and subscriptions.
In 2025, Newsweek acquired Adprime, a healthcare advertising business, which is now their fastest-growing unit.
Newsweek operates as a diversified holding company to ensure stability and growth.
The company plans to keep investing in original journalism while exploring new technology to improve how they serve readers.
Newsweek is focusing on adapting to changes brought by artificial intelligence and evolving digital habits.
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Vice President Vance is visiting Ohio to support Republican Senator Jon Husted in his re-election campaign. The Senate race is close, and Vance aims to encourage voters to help Husted win against his Democratic opponent.
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Vice President Vance is holding a campaign event in Lima, Ohio.
Senator Jon Husted is a Republican seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate.
Husted’s opponent is a Democratic challenger.
The race for Ohio’s Senate seat is close.
The campaign event is meant to increase voter turnout for the midterm elections.
Ohio is considered the home state of Vice President Vance.
The focus is on maintaining the Republican seat in the Senate.
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The Trump administration announced a new visa block that stops several tech companies from applying for green cards for their H-1B visa workers. This action targets companies allegedly using the program to hire cheaper foreign workers instead of Americans. India is the country most affected by this visa restriction.
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The visa block affects tech companies like Microsoft and Adobe, preventing them from applying for green cards for workers on H-1B visas.
Vice President JD Vance said companies abusing the green card system to hire cheaper labor will have their access to the PERM program stopped.
Companies like Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, and Capgemini are suspended from the program due to these new rules.
India accounts for 70% of H-1B visa approvals, making it the most impacted country by this change.
China is the second most affected with 49,161 beneficiaries, followed by countries like the Philippines, Canada, and South Korea.
The H-1B visa lets U.S. employers hire foreign workers for specialized jobs, usually requiring a bachelor's degree.
The program has been criticized for allowing employers to pay lower wages and reduce jobs for American workers.
USCIS announced it reached the cap for H-1B visa petitions for fiscal year 2027, showing continued strong demand.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece and former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., is being reviewed after reports say she asked a political donor for $100,000 to pay off credit card debt before her Senate confirmation. Text messages show she warned that not receiving the money could hurt her chances of keeping the ambassador role.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle is the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
She was engaged to Donald Trump Jr.
Guilfoyle reportedly asked a political donor linked to the MAGA movement for $100,000.
The money was allegedly requested to pay off her credit card debt.
This request was made just before her Senate confirmation hearing.
Texts show Guilfoyle warned the donor that not sending the money might cause her to lose the ambassadorship.
The text messages were obtained and released by NewsNation.
Guilfoyle is under scrutiny because this could raise ethical or legal questions.
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Scientists at Fred Hutch Cancer Center discovered that a molecule called transfer RNA (tRNA) can influence how aggressive prostate cancer cells respond to treatment. Their research suggests that adjusting tRNA levels may help make drug-resistant prostate cancer more sensitive to therapy.
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Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men.
tRNA is a molecule that helps produce proteins by bringing building blocks called amino acids to cells.
The study found that tRNA can reduce proteins that prostate cancer drugs target, affecting treatment success.
Increasing tRNA might help prevent prostate cancer from becoming resistant to drugs.
The research was published in the journal Nature on October 7, 2026.
Some companies are already developing treatments based on tRNA.
Advanced prostate cancer often becomes resistant to hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and other treatments.
This discovery could lead to new ways to treat aggressive and drug-resistant prostate cancer.
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Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has received a police letter inviting her to be interviewed about protests against an Orange Order march in Portadown. The march was blocked by protesters after the Parades Commission allowed it with restrictions, causing ongoing tension between communities.
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Police are investigating protests against the Orange Order parade near Drumcree Church and Garvaghy Road.
Letters are being sent to people suspected of offences linked to the protests, including First Minister O’Neill and other Sinn Féin politicians.
The Orange Order parade was allowed with restrictions but did not take place due to large protests.
O’Neill said she supports Garvaghy Road residents and will cooperate with police.
Unionist leaders warned of serious consequences if government officials block the march or interfere.
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said everyone, including the First Minister, must follow the law.
Sinn Féin says it will cooperate with police but stands by its support for the residents.
The dispute has caused a 13-day deadlock between mainly nationalist residents and the local Orange Order group.
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Israel’s Foreign Ministry criticized the Nobel Peace Prize decision to award Navanethem Pillay, a former judge at the International Criminal Court, calling it a misuse of the prize. Israel expressed strong disagreement, claiming Pillay has spread false accusations against it.
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Navanethem Pillay, a former judge at the International Criminal Court, won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry called this award a "grotesque weaponization" of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Israel accused Pillay of promoting falsehoods and hatred against the country.
The statement from Israel came shortly after the prize was announced.
The controversy centers on Pillay’s work related to the International Criminal Court and its investigations.
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Eric Deters, a major donor to President Donald Trump, has accused Kimberly Guilfoyle of asking for money in exchange for special access to the administration. These allegations suggest a possible "quid pro quo," meaning a favor in exchange for something, involving Guilfoyle and campaign fundraising.
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Eric Deters is a top donor to President Trump's campaign.
Deters alleges that Kimberly Guilfoyle requested money for access to the Trump administration.
The accusation implies a possible "quid pro quo," which means exchanging money for favors.
Kimberly Guilfoyle is a prominent figure connected to President Trump's circle.
CBS News reported on these allegations with correspondent Weijia Jiang.
The story is part of ongoing discussions related to campaign funding and political access.
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CNN contributor Scott Jennings criticized recent text messages between U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and a Republican donor. He said the messages showed poor judgment and raised questions about her behavior in the Trump administration.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle is the U.S. Ambassador to Greece.
Recent text messages between Guilfoyle and a Republican donor became public.
Scott Jennings, a CNN contributor, called the texts "extremely unseemly."
Jennings commented on the show "The Arena" on CNN.
The texts have caused concerns about Guilfoyle’s conduct while working in the Trump administration.
The issue relates to ethical questions about the ambassador’s behavior.
No further details about the content of the messages were provided in this report.
The discussion reflects ongoing scrutiny of officials in President Donald Trump’s administration.
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OpenAI fired three AI safety researchers after finding they broke company rules about handling sensitive information. The researchers say they were let go because they prioritized safety concerns over company interests, while OpenAI says the firing was about a serious breach of trust, not about raising safety issues.
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OpenAI fired Jasmine Wang, Mikita Balesni, and Tomek Korbak after an internal investigation.
OpenAI says the researchers violated clear policies on handling sensitive information.
The researchers claim they were fired for focusing on AI safety over OpenAI's business goals.
OpenAI says it encourages safety discussions and does not fire employees for raising concerns.
The researchers warn their dismissal may scare other workers from speaking up about safety.
OpenAI is working with outside safety experts to evaluate its AI technology independently.
Both sides agree on the importance of industry-wide efforts to monitor advanced AI systems.
The case highlights tensions at AI companies between promoting technology and addressing safety risks.
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Protests took place across more than 40 states in the US on October 8, demanding an end to sexual violence. The demonstrations followed a lawsuit by a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by members of a Cornell University fraternity and accuses the university of not properly handling the case.
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The protests were held nationwide, including on college campuses and local communities.
The lawsuit was filed by a woman called "Jane Doe," who says she was given drugs and alcohol and assaulted while unable to consent.
The alleged assault involved members of the Chi Phi fraternity at Cornell University.
The incident is said to have happened in October 2024.
Jane Doe claims Cornell University failed to investigate and punish those involved properly.
After the lawsuit, prosecutors reopened the case.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed the state’s attorney general as a special prosecutor to handle the case.
The protests are part of a wider demand for action against sexual violence on campuses.
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An ICE agent shot Oscar Belgal, 28, in the neck while he was in a car with his 5-year-old child in New York City's Marble Hill. The child was unharmed; police officers quickly took Belgal to the hospital after the shooting. The Department of Homeland Security says Belgal did not follow lawful orders and tried to use his car to harm agents.
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The shooting happened Thursday afternoon in Marble Hill, New York City.
Oscar Belgal was shot once in the neck by an ICE agent; his child was in the back seat but was not injured.
NYPD officers arrived after the shooting and helped Belgal by taking him to the hospital.
DHS says Belgal failed to comply with federal agents, hit ICE vehicles with his car, and tried to use it as a weapon.
Belgal was previously arrested for drug sales and had prior criminal charges and arrests.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani tried to negotiate Belgal’s release with President Trump and DHS, but the city declined to detain him.
The shooting led to protests and calls from some officials to abolish ICE. Five protesters were arrested.
DHS reported Belgal is now in a detention facility outside New York state.
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Sagal Abdi-Wali, who fled Somalia as a child refugee, has been elected as a Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras, replacing Keir Starmer. She has strong community ties, local political experience, and plans to focus on housing, public services, and youth employment.
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Sagal Abdi-Wali was born in Somalia and moved to north London as a refugee at age seven.
She has lived in the Holborn and St Pancras area since the 1990s.
Abdi-Wali was elected Labour MP after Keir Starmer resigned.
She served on Camden council starting in 2022 and became its first Black female leader in 2024.
She has been active in community groups, youth programs, and local politics for many years.
Her campaign won against the Green party leader, Zack Polanski.
Her main priorities as MP include homelessness, housing, public ownership of Thames Water, and creating more jobs and apprenticeships for young people.
Abdi-Wali also supports local sports and is a fan of the Tottenham Hotspur football club.
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Two Latvian men were arrested and later bailed after entering RAF Molesworth, a military base in Cambridgeshire used by the US and NATO for intelligence work. Police found a small break in the fence and an abandoned vehicle at the scene, and a terrorism investigation is ongoing.
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The incident happened at RAF Molesworth, near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire.
Two Latvian men, aged 36 and 32, were arrested after a fence was breached.
The men live in the UK and were found inside the base a few hours after police discovered the breach.
The base is used by the US military and NATO for intelligence operations in Europe and Africa.
Police initially arrested the men for trespassing and damaging property.
They were later charged under the National Security Act for entering a prohibited place for harmful purposes.
Officers searched two homes in Peterborough and recovered an abandoned vehicle from the base.
The investigation is led by Counter Terrorism Policing London, but no link has been found to a recent incident at RAF Fairford.
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Ashley Hinson, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Iowa, is currently leading Democrat Josh Turek by 2 points in recent polls. She has made efforts to distance herself from President Donald Trump on some issues, such as calling for an end to the Iran war and promoting bipartisan efforts, despite Trump winning Iowa in the 2024 presidential election.
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Emerson College polls show Ashley Hinson at 47% and Josh Turek at 45% among likely Iowa voters.
Another poll by CNN/SSRS also shows Hinson leading Turek by 2 points.
An earlier Marist University poll had Turek ahead by 8 points.
On Polymarket, a prediction platform, Hinson’s chances of winning rose from 51% in late September to 57% in early October.
Despite Trump winning Iowa by 13 points in 2024, his approval rating in the state is negative, with 42% approval and 51% disapproval.
Hinson has publicly called for ending the Iran war and proposed policies to reduce fuel prices, aiming to offer relief to farmers and truckers.
Some critics point out Hinson previously voted against resolutions to immediately end the Iran war.
Her campaign appears to be trying to appeal to voters who may be less supportive of President Trump.
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Senate candidates in Michigan and Georgia participated in debates before the upcoming midterm elections. The debates were described as tense and covered important political issues relevant to voters in these states.
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The debates involved Senate candidates from Michigan and Georgia.
These events took place shortly before the midterm elections.
The tone of the debates was intense and focused on key election topics.
CBS News correspondent Fin Gómez reported on the debates.
The debates are part of the campaign process to inform voters.
These debates can influence voters’ decisions in the midterm elections.
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The Arlington County Board in Virginia sued to stop construction of President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch near Arlington National Cemetery. The lawsuit argues the project is moving too fast without proper environmental review and ignores the potential negative effects on the community.
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Arlington County filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of Virginia against the Triumphal Arch project.
The lawsuit claims the National Park Service is rushing construction without proper environmental analysis.
The arch is planned for Memorial Circle on federal parkland near Arlington County.
Arlington County says the project could harm the community and was ignored in the review process.
The White House denies wrongdoing and says the arch will honor veterans and families of the fallen.
A flight attendants' union raised safety concerns about the arch hosting military uses like drones and ammunition.
Another lawsuit argues that Congress must approve the project, and a judge ordered the administration to notify the court before construction begins.
The arch is part of several projects President Trump is doing to reshape Washington, D.C.
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