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Open remote profile ↗Four dead as torrential rain batters eastern Spain https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/four-dead-as-torrential-rain-batters-eastern-spain?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraFour dead as torrential rain batters eastern SpainCars swept away, roads submerged and residents isolated in parts of Spain's Mediterranean coast.
Judge demands Trump DOJ unravel 'massive coincidence' in golf course fight https://www.alternet.org/trump-east-potomac-golf-course-2678106292/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgJudge demands Trump DOJ unravel 'massive coincidence' in golf course fightThe morning session of court in the East Potomac Golf Course lawsuit with President Donald Trump's administration welcomed Department of the Interior chief of staff Greg Wischer. Wischer couldn't be found last Monday when Judge Ana Reyes demanded that National Park Service and DOI staff come to cour...
New text messages reignite 'MAGA blood feud' over missing millions https://www.alternet.org/trump-maga-2678106372/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgNew text messages reignite 'MAGA blood feud' over missing millionsOn Monday, newly revealed text messages reignited accusations that millions of dollars were stolen amidst a raging “MAGA blood feud.”
Zelenskyy seeks answers to why SpaceX Starshield defence is failing https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/zelenskyy-seeks-answers-to-why-spacex-starshield-defence-is-failing?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraZelenskyy seeks answers to why SpaceX Starshield defence is failingZelenskyy seeks answers to why SpaceX Starshield defence is failing
From AP: Lawmaker who was hit by a car is in 'serious condition,' Albanese says https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtpT9LFZwwE&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon * VSN-GDPM c1996 #news #SupportIndependentMedia #vsn
From AP: France arrests thousands for rioting and looting during protests https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gx5v3zBsoc&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon * VSN-GDPM c1996 #news #SupportIndependentMedia #vsn
DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate https://www.npr.org/2026/10/19/nx-s1-6007908/election-tensions-escalate-in-california-as-doj-charges-28-people-with-voting-crimes?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
REVIEW: Bruce Cockburn “The Blood of Others” https://americanahighways.org/2026/10/19/review-bruce-cockburn-the-blood-of-others/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #music #americana #rootsmusic
Americana HighwaysREVIEW: Bruce Cockburn “The Blood of Others” • Americana HighwaysWe reviewed the new album by Bruce Cockburn “The Blood of Others.” Enjoy our quality music reviews and coverage.
Trump just blew Ronald Reagan's legacy apart: analysis https://www.alternet.org/trump-just-2678109333/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgTrump just blew Ronald Reagan's legacy apart: analysisMany people close to President Donald Trump have criticized his foreign policy, particularly toward Russia. The concerned include Trump's first term national security adviser, John Bolton; his longtime political adviser, Steve Bannon; and two Senate Republicans who usually support him, Sens. John C...
Trump faces another major setback as legal team fights Jack Smith subpoena https://www.alternet.org/bbc-trump/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgTrump faces another major setback as legal team fights Jack Smith subpoenaThe BBC is pulling out all of its big cards to defend itself against President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the broadcasting company. Jack Smith, attorney and former special counsel for the United States Department of Justice, has been subpoenaed on their behalf. While Smith has not ob...
Children among six killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine park https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/19/children-among-six-killed-in-russian-drone-strike-on-ukraine-park?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraChildren among six killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine parkChildren among six killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine park
Iran war live: Trump says US hits Iran hard ‘economically and militarily’ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/20/draft-3?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraTrump says US continues to hit Iran hard ‘economically and militarily’Trump says US continues to hit Iran 'economically and militarily' while praising Russia for doing 'nothing' to aid Iran.
Colombia illegal gold mine collapse kills 14 people https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/colombia-illegal-gold-mine-collapse-kills-14-people?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraColombia illegal gold mine collapse kills 14 peopleIllegal gold mine collapse in southwestern Colombia leaves 14 people dead, 7 injured.
‘Release Epstein files’, protester interrupts JD Vance’s speech https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/release-epstein-files-protester-interrupts-jd-vances-speech?traffic_source=rss
Al Jazeera‘Release Epstein files’, protester interrupts JD Vance’s speechA protester demanding the release of the Epstein files interrupted US Vice President JD Vance's speech.
Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded in Uganda https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/exiled-critic-of-rwandan-president-found-beheaded-in-uganda?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraExiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded in UgandaUgandan police say a male body has been found in a village near Kampala, and his head has yet to be located.
Mahmoud Khalil takes deportation fight to the US Supreme Court https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/mahmoud-khalil-takes-deportation-fight-to-the-us-supreme-court?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraMahmoud Khalil takes deportation fight to the US Supreme CourtLawyers for the former student leader seek to overturn an appeals court decision that would allow for his removal.
Tehran rejects any role in plot to kill leaders of German Jewish groups https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/tehran-rejects-any-role-in-plot-to-kill-leaders-of-jewish-groups?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraTehran rejects any role in plot to kill leaders of German Jewish groupsTehran summons German envoy after two men convicted of trying to kill leaders of Jewish groups, rejects any role.
Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab death https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/rashida-tlaib-demands-arrest-of-israeli-soldier-linked-to-hind-rajab-death?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraRashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab deathUS lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.
Trump's disgraced Kennedy Center chief makes embarrassing admission https://www.alternet.org/rozsa-grenell/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgTrump's disgraced Kennedy Center chief makes embarrassing admissionA man who left President Donald Trump's Kennedy Center under a cloud of controversy, Richard Grenell, has suffered another public embarrassment after admitting that he lost another Trump administration job — and not even recently.
Steve Bannon tried to figure out what Putin had on Trump: biographer https://www.alternet.org/trump-putin-michael-wolff/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgSteve Bannon tried to figure out what Putin had on Trump: biographerBiographer Michael Wolff recalled in a new post an exchange with Steve Bannon, the former campaign manager and strategist for President Donald Trump, who now hosts his own streaming show, in which the two men tried to figure out how Trump was so easily controlled by Russian President Vladimir Putin....
Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced Israel visit https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/hegseth-meets-netanyahu-in-unannounced-israel-visit?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraHegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced Israel visitHegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu ahead of a closely contested election, Axios reported, citing sources.
6 Reasons Why Your Pumpkin Seeds Deserve Better Than the Trash https://vegnews.com/benefits-pumpkin-seeds?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #vegan #vegetarian
VegNews.com6 Reasons Why Your Pumpkin Seeds Deserve Better Than the TrashPumpkins contain hundreds of seeds. Here’s why you should eat them up, instead of throwing them away.
Justice Department charges 28 with alleged voter fraud https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/10/19/justice-department-charges-28-in-california-with-voting-fraud/7171792455363/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
UPIJustice Department charges 28 with alleged voter fraud - UPI.comOn Monday, the U.S. Justice Department filed criminal charges against 28 people in California, alleging that they illegally registered to vote.
Trump says protesters would vote for him if their parents 'slap 'em around' https://www.alternet.org/trump-says/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgTrump says protesters would vote for him if their parents 'slap 'em around'President Donald Trump, who has openly called for violence against protesters who oppose him, gloated at the idea of anti-Trump protesters being abused by their parents during a political rally in Kansas on Monday."You know what he is?" Trump said about the protesters, making an accusation that he s...
Trump's flirty comments with men reveals GOP's hypocrisy: analysis https://www.alternet.org/hypocrisy-conservative/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgTrump's flirty comments with men reveals GOP's hypocrisy: analysisPresident Donald Trump is getting away with flirty comments that would have tanked a Democratic leader like President Barack Obama, according to a prominent lawyer and critic of the president.
State Supreme Court affirms anti-trans ballot measure’s allegedly “misleading” language https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/10/state-supreme-court-upholds-vague-misleading-anti-trans-ballot-measure/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #lgbtq #lgbt
LGBTQ NationState Supreme Court affirms anti-trans ballot measure's allegedly "misleading" language - LGBTQ NationNebraska's trans sports ban could mislead voters into supporting it, the plaintiff claimed.
Schools struggle to measure how much AI experiments are helping https://www.npr.org/2026/10/19/nx-s1-5991881/schools-struggle-to-measure-how-much-ai-experiments-are-helping?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
From AP: Trump says it's ‘time for somebody else to negotiate’ for Ukraine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP0tOwHnuSM&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon * VSN-GDPM c1996 #news #SupportIndependentMedia #vsn
Egyptian parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/egyptian-parliament-delays-vote-on-military-support-for-saudi-arabia?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraEgyptian parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi ArabiaLawmakers adjourn session as opposition party tells members to abstain over unclear commitment.
Virginia Democrat is next to receive suspicious white powder in mail https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/10/19/Subramanyam-office-receives-suspicious-mail/2161792450113/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
UPIVirginia Democrat is next to receive suspicious white powder in mail - UPI.comRep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va., confirmed Monday that his office received mail containing a suspicious white powder, the latest of a string of cases.