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October 26, 2025

BBC

Suspects Arrested in Louvre Jewel Theft

wo suspects have been arrested over the theft of precious crown jewels from Paris's Louvre museum, French media say. One of the men had been taken into custody as he was preparing to take a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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The New York Times

Reclusive Heir Funds Military Pay

Timothy Mellon, a billionaire heir and major backer of President Trump, anonymously donated $130 million to the U.S. government to support military salaries during a shutdown, raising questions about potential legal violations.
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The Atlantic

My Quest for East Wing Rubble

Nancy Walecki investigates the fate of debris from the demolished East Wing of the White House, discovering it being used at East Potomac Park, while President Trump had plans to rebrand the nearby golf course.
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NPR

The Data on Political Violence

Recent incidents involving political violence highlight growing concerns over safety and the state of discourse in the U.S., with attacks on lawmakers and protests signaling increased polarization.
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The Guardian

Wild Bear Breaks Into Zoo

A wild black bear in California made a surprise visit to the Sequoia Park Zoo, peeking in on three captive bears before being gently coaxed back into the woods.
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CBC

Trump Hikes Canada Tariff by 10%

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff increase on Canadian goods due to a controversial Ontario government advertisement, further escalating trade tensions between the two countries.
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New York Post

NBA Poker Scam Expands to NFL

A Texas jeweler and an ex-NFL player are implicated in a significant poker scam, potentially broadening the NBA gambling scandal, as victims reveal losses nearing $1 million.
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