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Latvian man arrested in Austria after threatening to take hostages on a train

The 31-year-old suspect was arrested after making threats to passengers on a train travelling from Vienna to Innsbruck, police said.
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First Thing: Trump administration to fund just half of food stamp benefits

Department of Agriculture using contingency funds to keep benefits going amid government shutdown. Plus, economists warn $70tn in inherited wealth over next decade will widen inequality
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Trump says SNAP will be half funded in November. What does that mean?

When will SNAP benefits arrive for November and other things to know
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What to expect as voters test Trump’s sway and party power from New York to California

Off-year elections, including Zohran Mamdani’s high-profile New York race, could reshape the political map
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Supreme Court prepares to weigh tariffs fight in test of Trump’s power

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Booze-fueled house party in posh Long Island hamlet draws hundreds of paying teens — now homeowners face charges

Homeowners face charges after hundreds of teens, two hospitalized, attend a wild Halloween party in Dix Hills.
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BofA boss Brian Moynihan forced by board, restless shareholders to hold first investor day in 14 years: sources

The board is fielding shareholder demands for a clear plan to boost the bank’s stock price – and a strategy to compete against its archrival, Jamie Dimon’s JPMorgan Chase.
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Louis CK has sold his Shelter Island mansion for $4.35M — $50K above its asking price

Called Primrose Cottage, the comedian listed this spread for $4.3 million in early August.
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Homers, splitters, fresh arms and bench spending: The enduring MLB lessons from Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series

The Blue Jays’ heartbreaking loss in the World Series should be a reminder of how difficult it is to actually win a championship.
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Wicked star Jonathan Bailey named sexiest man alive

The actor said the title was ‘absurd’ but an ‘honour’.