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China imposes broad new export controls ahead of Xi-Trump meet Beijing characterizes the move as necessary under its nonproliferation commitments.

The Chinese government announced today broad new export controls on rare-earth magnets and their raw materials on grounds of national security.

ICE Barbie Triggered by Man in Chicken Suit on Portland Trip MAGA influencer Benny Johnson pointed out the dressed up demonstrator to the Secretary of Homeland Security.

Kristi Noem is facing down an “army of Antifa” protestors in “war-ravaged” Portland, starting off by disapproving of a person in a chicken suit.

WATCH: Delay swearing in Rep. Grijalva 'has nothing to do' with Epstein petition, Johnson says House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he’ll schedule the swearing in of the new Arizona Democratic House member "as soon as she wants."

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he’ll schedule the swearing in of the new Arizona Democratic House member “as soon as she wants.” https://to.pbs.org/3VVdijJ

Speaker Johnson said he’d swear in new House Democrat ‘as soon as she wants.’ Now Republicans are back tracking | CNN Politics Speaker Mike Johnson is not planning to allow Democrats’ newest congresswoman-elect to be sworn-in until her party agrees to end the government shutdown, despite telling CNN earlier Tuesday that he wo...

Speaker Mike Johnson is not planning to allow Democrats’ newest congresswoman-elect to be sworn-in until her party agrees to end the government shutdown, despite telling CNN that he would swear her in “as soon as she wants.”

Trump mulls cutting billions in funds from list of clean energy projects The U.S. government is considering cancelling billions of dollars in funding for clean energy programs, including awards for auto manufacturing and carbon capture, according to a list of targeted projects seen by Reuters.

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3 takeaways from Bondi’s combative DOJ oversight hearing Democratic senators had questions. Attorney General Pam Bondi wasn’t answering them.

Appearing Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the first time since her confirmation hearing, Bondi was light on direct answers as Democrats pressed her on the ways President Trump might be using the Justice Department to prosecute perceived political foes. https://to.pbs.org/46YdTWS

FBI employees ordered to immediately search for records related to Amelia Earhart, source says | CNN Politics The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees in Washington, DC, to immediately search their workstations and digital media for any records pertaining to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a la...

The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees in Washington, DC, to immediately search their workstations and digital media for any records pertaining to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a law enforcement source told CNN.

Senate GOP beats Biden's confirmation numbers Thanks to new rules through the "nuclear option."

Thanks to new rules through the "nuclear option," the Senate confirmed another big batch of nominees Tuesday evening — putting them ahead of tallies at the same point under the Biden and first Trump administrations.

Major climate pollution removal project in Johnson’s district could be on Trump’s chopping block | CNN The Trump administration is eyeing cutting funds for two major climate pollution projects in Texas and Louisiana, including one in House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district.

The Trump administration is eyeing cutting funds for two major climate pollution projects in Texas and Louisiana, including one in House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district, according to a list of potential cuts obtained by CNN.

Trump Memecoin Issuer Zanker Is Planning Digital Asset Treasury Company The startup that issued Donald Trump’s memecoin several days before his second presidential inauguration is working to raise at least $200 million to create a digital-asset treasury company to accumulate the struggling token, according to people familiar with the situation.

The startup that issued Donald Trump’s memecoin several days before his second presidential inauguration is working to raise at least $200 million to create a digital-asset treasury company to accumulate the struggling token, according to sources.

Photos: Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago area for Trump crackdown Despite Illinois suing the Trump administration, the National Guard arrived near Chicago today.

PHOTOS: Texas National Guard troops arrived in the Chicago area on today, as President Trump intensifies his crackdown on the city.

Why Trump Could Pardon Maxwell as Soon as This Week: Author Donald Trump biographer Michael Wolff believes that the sex trafficker’s pardoning is a matter of when, not if.

Donald Trump could pardon sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell as early as this week, says Michael Wolff, a biographer of the president.

A Plea From Doctors: Cool It on the Supplements As Americans take more gummies, pills and powders than ever, some physicians are trying to convince patients to be a bit more careful.

At a time when Americans are buying and taking record amounts of supplements — well over half of adults consume one — some doctors and dietitians are trying to convince patients to take it easy.

USDA warns that Hello Fresh meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach | CNN Federal health officials late Monday warned people not to eat certain Hello Fresh subscription meal kits containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria.

Federal health officials late Monday warned people not to eat certain Hello Fresh subscription meal kits containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria.

Staffing woes see flight delays spread to more U.S. airports amid shutdown Analysts predict the current crisis will only worsen if the shutdown drags on.

Airport staffing shortages saw thousands of flights delayed across the U.S. tonight, as overstretched air traffic controllers continue to work with no pay during the government shutdown.

Delays spread to major airports across the country, as the seventh day of government shutdown impacts travelers | CNN There are not going to be enough air traffic controllers in the tower at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administratoin is warning. In Nashville, so many are...

There will not be enough air traffic controllers in the tower at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, the FAA is warning.

Now on the seventh day of the government shutdown, the same scenario is playing out at FAA offices across the country, with ripple effects hitting flights almost everywhere.

Belarus fuel exports to Russia surge as Moscow faces domestic shortages Belarus’ rail exports of gasoline to Russia surged fourfold in September as Russia has dealt with fuel shortages, Reuters reported on Oct. 7.

⚡️Belarus fuel exports to Russia surge as Moscow faces domestic shortages.

Belarus’ rail-transported exports of gasoline to Russia surged fourfold in September as Russia has dealt with fuel shortages, Reuters reported on Oct. 7.

Trump Threatens No Back Pay for Shutdown’s Furloughed Workers President Donald Trump opened the door to blocking back pay for certain federal workers when the government reopens, a move that would heighten legal scrutiny of the administration’s maneuvers during the shutdown.

White House considers not paying federal employees for the days they have been furloughed during the shutdown, according to a person familiar with the matter, a move that could run afoul of a law that mandates workers get backpay once the government re-opens.

Scientists develop first ‘accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome Research could offer hope for ME patients – but some experts urge caution and say more studies needed Scientists say they have developed the world’s first blood test to diagnose myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). There is no currently no test for the condition and patients tend to be diagnosed based on symptoms, which means many can go undiagnosed for years. Continue reading...

Scientists develop first ‘accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome

Morning Bid: Gold at $4K - Be afraid, be very afraid To say spot gold has been on a tear would be an understatement.

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Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new study suggests that the medication’s potential risks outweigh its “limited” benefits for chronic pain and that the use of it should be minimized. https://cnn.it/3KMiVOR

Senate confirms Herschel Walker as ambassador to the Bahamas The Trump ally was confirmed as part of a larger batch of nominees for various executive branch roles, following a change the chamber made to the filibuster rules last month.

Herschel Walker, the former NFL player who lost a scandal-ridden bid for Senate in 2022, has been confirmed by the Senate to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.

Jimmy Kimmel Shocks Himself by Backing Unlikely MAGA Rep Kimmel praised the Republican for not “towing the party line” on the painful shutdown.

Jimmy Kimmel ripped into Republicans for their spin on the ongoing government shutdown, but he took a moment to commend one particular name for her surprising stance on the situation.

Millions in UK at risk of cyber-attacks as Windows 10 ends updates, Which? finds Survey shows one in four users intend to keep using system as it is phased out, despite increased virus and malware risk About 5 million British computer users risk becoming vulnerable to cyber-attacks and scams after Microsoft next week stops updating its decade-old Windows 10 system, consumer campaigners have warned. One in four of an estimated 21 million UK people using a device that runs the Windows 10 software intend to continue using it after updates cease and so will be at risk of online security breaches including malware and viruses, according to a survey by Which? More than a third of those who are not planning to take action and therefore risk becoming vulnerable are people aged over 55. Continue reading...

Millions in UK at risk of cyber-attacks as Windows 10 ends updates, Which? finds

Bavaria moves to let police shoot down drones amid rising European sightings The Bavarian cabinet approved the law, which grants local police the authority to destroy drones if deemed necessary to ensure public safety.

⚡️ Bavaria moves to let police shoot down drones amid rising European sightings.

The Bavarian cabinet approved the law, which grants local police the authority to destroy drones if deemed necessary to ensure public safety.

High waves hit Mexico’s Pacific coast as Hurricane Priscilla passed off the coast of Jalisco, triggering flooding and damage along the waterfront in Puerto Vallarta.

UK lowers borrowing estimates by 3 billion pounds after tax data error Britain's statistics office said on Wednesday that government borrowing in the previous and current fiscal years was a combined 3 billion pounds ($4.02 billion) lower than previously reported after a value added tax receipt data error was found.

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Oil rises as oversupply fear eases after OPEC+ restrains output increase Oil prices rose on Wednesday as investors brushed off oversupply fears, having digested a decision earlier by OPEC+ to restrain production increases next month.

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Five suspects have been arrested after what officials describe as an assassination attempt on Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa.

Read more: https://cnn.it/4pYfuof

Top EU weapons firm warns of drone threat to production lines Thales Belgium says its factory making 70 mm rockets is being buzzed by drones.

One of Europe’s biggest air defense companies is warning that its top secret factories are being overflown by increasing numbers of drones.

And it wants clear rules on how to jam or bring them down.