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Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and political punishmentOct 02, 2025 7:21 pm - President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, saying he planned to meet with budget director Russ Vought to talk through “temporary or permanent” spending cuts that could set up a lose-lose dynamic for Democratic lawmakers.
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European positions on Russia harden as drone incidents, cyberattacks and sabotage mountOct 02, 2025 4:54 pm - Europe must take a more aggressive approach with Russia by shooting down drones that enter European airspace and boarding shadow fleet ships illicitly transporting oil to deprive Moscow of war revenue, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.Speaking at a European summit in Copenhagen, Macron and other European leaders called for more sanctions against Russia — notably targeting its energy sector — and emphasized that Ukraine is on the front line in a widening hybrid war against Europe.
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Daniel Day-Lewis, pulled out of retirement by his son, finds his acting fire still burnsOct 02, 2025 4:54 pm - It’s been eight years since Daniel Day-Lewis announced his retirement from acting and said he wanted to “explore the world in a different way.” But the big-screen absence of the actor many would peg as the greatest one alive ends with “Anemone,” a new film directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis.
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Israeli navy intercepts boats attempting to break Gaza blockade and arrests activistsOct 02, 2025 4:48 pm - Hundreds of Israeli police officers were deployed Thursday to the southern port of Ashdod to process some 450 international activists detained by Israeli naval forces hours earlier in the Mediterranean Sea, Israeli authorities said.The activists, including European lawmakers, were taking part of a flotilla attempting to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza when their vessels were intercepted, drawing widespread condemnation and sparking protests around the world.
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Beloved ‘Reading Rainbow’ returns after nearly 20 years with new host Mychal ThreetsOct 02, 2025 2:58 pm - After nearly 20 years, the beloved, long-running children’s series “Reading Rainbow” is back, this time on the KidZuko YouTube channel.
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PBS ‘Masterpiece’ series ‘The Gold’ explores Britain’s biggest heist in historyOct 02, 2025 12:18 pm - In 1983, six thieves muscled their way into a warehouse near Heathrow Airport and stole 26 million pounds worth of gold bars. What happened in the days and years next is the subject of PBS’ “Masterpiece” enthralling series “The Gold.”
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Discover unique artisan crafts and decor at Red Hive MarketOct 02, 2025 10:15 am - When starting her own business, Bridget Johnson named it Red Hive Market because she wanted to create a vibrant place that’s buzzing with energy and showcasing the unique pieces created by talented people. Typically, more than 30 artisans showcase their wares at Red Hive Market, at 6 W. Wilson St. in historic downtown Batavia.
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New Burlington store opens Friday in AlgonquinOct 02, 2025 10:15 am - A new Burlington store is opening Friday along Randall Road in Algonquin. The discount department store, formally known as Burlington Coat Factory, will host a grand opening celebration starting at 8:45 a.m. Friday at 175 Randall Road.
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The federal shutdown will cut off vital economic data, including Friday's jobs reportOct 02, 2025 10:14 am - The government shutdown that began Wednesday will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of unusual uncertainty about the direction of the U.S. economy.
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‘The Smashing Machine’ shows a different facet (and face) of the RockOct 02, 2025 9:46 am - “The Smashing Machine” is a strange one: a bio-drama about the emotional sensitivities of a professional fighter. Starring Dwayne Johnson, no less, and brought to us by writer-director Benny Safdie, the film shows a different facet of the Rock.