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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump hits back at Zelensky and says Ukraine has ‘given us nothing’– www.independent.co.uk

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump hits back at Zelensky and says Ukraine has ‘given us nothing’– www.independent.co.uk
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Russia strikes 28 energy critical energy facilities

Russia has struck 28 substations and other critical energy facilities across Ukraine in another wave of attacks.

At least 550,000 households lost power overnight, Volodymyr Zelensky said.

“Restoration work is underway everywhere, and electricity is gradually being restored to people.

“Grateful to every repair crew, all employees of energy companies—men and women alike.”

Both Russia and Ukraine have ramped up attacks on energy facilities after Donald Trump’s energy ceasefire collapsed.

Israel’s far right find fertile ground among first-time voters– www.bbc.co.uk

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Israel’s far right find fertile ground among first-time voters– www.bbc.co.uk
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More than half a million first-time voters will cast their ballots in this election, which many Israelis see as existential for Israel’s future security and identity.

Polls suggest it will be a tight race, and the new young voters could help decide the result.

More than 16% are planning to support far-right parties – either Ben Gvir’s Jewish Power or the Religious Zionism party of his far-right ally Bezalel Smotrich – according to a poll for one of Israel’s most popular newspapers, Yedioth Ahronoth.

And almost three-quarters see themselves as “right or centre-right”, according to another survey for Israel’s leading Channel 12 television network.

“Itamar Ben Gvir gives me a sense of security,” said 20-year-old Mordechai, one of the young fans accompanying the politician to Ramle.

“Like everyone in history, from Trump to Moses, there are slips of the tongue that are a bit less good. So what? 90% of the things by Itamar are amazing.”

Trump’s attack on California voting is false, and a bit funny– www.latimes.com

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Trump’s attack on California voting is false, and a bit funny– www.latimes.com
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In what may be one of the most comical self-owns in recent politics, the esteemed attorneys of the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday that despite the extravagant and terrifying misuse of their investigative power under the Trump administration, they have so far been able to identify only 28 people in all of California who may have voted illegally.

“The announcement today by the United States DOJ makes the point that there is no widespread voter fraud,” California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said after the news conference announcing the results of “Operation Protect the Vote.”

Twenty-eight people out of about 23 million registered voters in the state — and not all of them even tried to vote, according to the feds. That’s about 1 in 820,000 folks allegedly registering or voting illegally, a rate that roughly matches how often people in the United States get struck by lightning in a given year.

So much for Trump’s endless claims that there is a vast, organized conspiracy between Democrats and undocumented people to have them vote in large numbers to steal elections. I’ll point out here that none of those charged Monday have been accused of colluding with one another or with Democratic overlords.

Why Mamdani won’t act to reverse soaring subway violence– nypost.com

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Why Mamdani won’t act to reverse soaring subway violence– nypost.com
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With Saturday’s mid-day murder in the tourist-packed 7th Avenue subway station at 53rd Street, the city has now seen seven transit killings since January — almost double the number over the same period last year — and the politicians plainly won’t do what’s needed to seriously reverse the trend.

That grim milestone indicts Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his movement’s anti-public-safety policies — as he all but acknowledged Monday with a long, ugly silence before claiming to be “heartbroken” over the death of Darrel Rodriguez and vague noises about addressing gun violence.

Progressives have been on a “criminal justice reform’ roll for over a decade now — starting with the disastrous “success” of getting city district attorneys to quit prosecuting fare-beating, even though such perps are regularly wanted for more serious offenses.

The state and city measures that followed — from Raise the Age and the no-bail law to How Many Stops — along with the steady shrinkage of the NYPD’s headcount have made it brutally tough for cops to fight crime.

And prog refusal to face facts about serious mental illness, especially among the homeless, further undermines public safety.

And so repeat offenders’ arrests for felony assault more than doubled from 2018 to 2026 over 2018.

France orders curfews amid violent riots across country as Emmanuel Macron begs for calm– www.mirror.co.uk

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France orders curfews amid violent riots across country as Emmanuel Macron begs for calm– www.mirror.co.uk
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Ministers are set to introduce curfews across France after violent street clashes erupted in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other cities over the weekend – with fears it could pave the way for the far-right to take control

Protesters in France have taken to the streets in masks and hoodies, setting fire to bins(Image: Poitout Florian/ABACA/Shutterstock)

France has ordered curfews as it tries to quell violent riots that have sparked days of ferocious street clashes across the country.

Protestors were told public gatherings would be banned from 8pm this evening in certain towns after blazes were ignited and businesses were looted in in Paris, Lyon and other cities over the weekend. Marseille has already hit protestors with a curfew, but they are expected to be rolled out to cover districts of Paris and other cities hit by violence.

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said he could not rule out the implementation of a state of emergency if the violence continued but added: “Curfews seem better adapted.”

Trump Approval Drops to Historic Low

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The Trump approval rating has hit 33% ahead of the midterms. The same poll shows Democrats are more trusted on the economy than Republicans. Both polls portend poorly for the American republic in the upcoming midterm election, which is an election about Americanism that has been hijacked by the “affordability” narrative.

Trump approval hits record low, handing Democrats a clear midterm edge – The Washington Post– www.washingtonpost.com
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  1. Trump approval hits record low, handing Democrats a clear midterm edge  The Washington Post
  2. Ahead of the midterms, most voters cite the economy and cost of living as top issues and favor political change  AP-NORC
  3. Ahead of US midterms, voters are frustrated with Trump, want change: Poll  Al Jazeera
  4. Transcript: Fox News Poll Shocker Is an Absolute Disaster for Trump  The New Republic
  5. Trump approval hits new low with conservative pollster before midterms  Newsweek

 

Wallpaper Electric Power?

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Researchers from New York’s Binghamton University have developed a wallpaper that generates electricity from the air. The technology is called Moist-electric generators, which have existed for years, but is now closer to becoming practical.

Scientists create wallpaper that generates electricity from air– www.techexplorist.com
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Wallpaper indoors holds an aesthetic value. Other than that, they don’t do much. But a new wallpaper-style device could pull electricity from the moisture already present in the indoor air. At the same time, it also acts as an indoor climate regulator; it absorbs excess moisture from the room and also releases stored moisture to increase humidity.

The study transforms a single sheet of wallpaper into a humidity-responsive platform that not only harvests energy but also helps maintain indoor climate, the researchers say. They also add that this new wallpaper can fuel low-power-demanding gadgets like sensors or wireless modules.

Moist-electric generators (MEGs) are devices that convert humidity into electricity. They have been around for years and have emerged as a reliable energy-harvesting source without an external fuel source. But most of the previous generators have focused on outdoor humidity, “because there is a lot of moisture out there that is an excellent energy resource,” says Seokheun Choi of Binghamton University.

Horror fire rips through Bangladesh beach resort killing 10 people ‘including children’ | World | News– www.express.co.uk

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Horror fire rips through Bangladesh beach resort killing 10 people ‘including children’ | World | News– www.express.co.uk
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A fire gutted a beach resort in southeastern Bangladesh on Saturday, killing 10 people, an official said. The fire broke out at Tuptup Resto and Resort at Inani in Cox’s Bazar district, a popular destination for domestic tourists, Syed Mohammad Morshed Hossain, deputy assistant director of Fire Service and Civil Defence in the district, said. The resort is located along Marina Drive, near the Bay of Bengal.

The blaze erupted this morning and quickly spread through the three-story wooden resort, the official said. Children were among the fatalities, he said, without giving further details. It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the fire.

Six of the 10 victims have already been identified, with their ages ranging from 33 to five. Fire crews were called to the scene after the blaze started at around 6.30am local time, according to Mohammad Atikur Rahman Majumder, the chief of Ukhiya Police Station.

Police officers also attended, supporting the rescue operation. Nine more people were injured, according to the local fire service, and were all taken to hospital.

Sabuktagin Mahmud Sohel, resident medical officer at Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital, told the Hindu that give of the casualties had burns covering around 5% of their bodies.

Priest killed by falling cross during livestreamed church service in Ecuador– www.independent.co.uk

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Priest killed by falling cross during livestreamed church service in Ecuador– www.independent.co.uk
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A Roman Catholic priest in southwestern Ecuador has died after a wooden crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed service.

The priest was identified as Patricio Sánchez of Perpetuo Socorro Church by the Archdiocese of Guayaquil, a coastal city 265 kilometers (164 miles) southwest of the capital, Quito.

Footage of the evening Mass on Saturday shows a heavy crucifix detaching from the wall above the altar and striking Sánchez on the head.

He did not appear to see it falling.

Worshippers cried for help as the live broadcast continued.

Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad killed suspect– www.bbc.co.uk

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Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad killed suspect– www.bbc.co.uk
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An Oregon teacher threw her mobile phone before she tackled and attempted to disarm a teenager who opened fire on a special educational needs class.

As she tried to wrestle a shotgun off him on the floor of the classroom – where three children and a teacher were killed – a bystander armed with a pistol ran inside and killed the teen.

The bystander, a father of two girls at the school, had been driving past Silver Rail Elementary in Bend at lunchtime on Thursday when he saw the suspect firing in the school’s car park and then shooting through a window to enter.

Police said the 16-year-old suspected attacker used to be a student at the school.

Police say he had been armed with about 44 more rounds of shotgun ammunition when he was stopped. He fired as many as 15 rounds in the class.

“To the people who showed courage in the face of such violence and intervened to prevent this tragedy from being any worse, we owe you a debt of gratitude,” Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said.

Macron rejects minister’s resignation as rioting and looting expose policing failures– abcnews.com

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Macron rejects minister’s resignation as rioting and looting expose policing failures– abcnews.com
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PARIS — France’s interior minister offered his resignation over the weekend’s rioting and looting in several major cities, but President Emmanuel Macron asked him to stay to respond to police needs in an emergency situation, Macron’s office said Monday.

Macron refused Laurent Nuñez’s resignation “given the need for continued command of law enforcement in the current context,” according to the statement.

He instructed Nuñez “to take all necessary steps to ensure full transparency about the failures in planning and intelligence-gathering that led to the violence,” Macron’s office said.

Macron also asked for the introduction of “new policing tactics on the ground as quickly as possible” to put an end to violent events.

On Sunday evening, groups of people set fires to trash bins, bicycles and other objects in the streets and looted businesses in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other cities, a day after major violence erupted Saturday during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. At least 2,400 people were arrested across the country.

Concord kindergarten teacher alleges principal used AI to fire her– www.boston.com

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Concord kindergarten teacher alleges principal used AI to fire her– www.boston.com
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A Concord kindergarten teacher is seeking to reverse her 2025 dismissal, alleging the principal of Thoreau Elementary School used artificial intelligence to write the report which called for her to be fired.

Christine Apollos, who taught at the school for over 20 years, used AI detection software GPTZero to support her allegation during the arbitration process.

The Concord-Carlisle School District and Principal Justin Sparks, however, contend only an AI grammar checker was used and that the dismissal followed a series of underwhelming performance reviews.

The arbitrator upheld the dismissal in an Aug. 27 decision and put “no weight” on the AI allegation. But, the way the arbitrator allegedly reached that conclusion — using two AI platforms to research the validity of GPTZero without notifying either party — could be a violation of their neutrality, the complaint says.

Jeffries likes Democrats’ chances in race for the House as he campaigns in Ohio– abcnews.com

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Jeffries likes Democrats’ chances in race for the House as he campaigns in Ohio– abcnews.com
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TOLEDO, Ohio — House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday the election climate is holding firm for Democrats as he campaigned for Rep. Marcy Kaptur in a heavily contested Ohio congressional district that is crucial for majority control of the House.

Jeffries also slapped back at President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia and said there will be a bipartisan effort in the House to pursue a new sanctions package that the president would not have the ability to waive.

“It’s shocking, but not surprising, that an American president would do so much to undermine the cause of democracy, freedom and dignity for the Ukrainian people,” Jeffries told The Associated Press after visiting church services in Toledo.

Jeffries, who is in line to become House speaker if Democrats win back the majority, has traveled to some 50 cities campaigning for Democratic candidates. He said the House Republicans are “divorced from reality” in thinking — as Speaker Mike Johnson recently suggested — that the Nov. 3 election will be a repeat of the 2024 sweep that put Trump in the White House and Republicans in Congress.

Government Buildings Torched As French Riots Reach the ‘Point of No Return’ – PJ Media– pjmedia.com

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Government Buildings Torched As French Riots Reach the ‘Point of No Return’ – PJ Media– pjmedia.com
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In France, more than half a million people poured into the streets as mobs of radical left rioters, students, labor unions, and antifa thugs rampaged through historic districts, burning government buildings and bringing the country to a “point of no return,” according to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.

“Behind all this, there is obviously a political battle to wage,” Mr. Lecornu said.

The ancient city hall in Limoges, a classic example of neo-Renaissance and Louis XIII-style architecture, was burned to the ground overnight, along with other symbols of the national government.

By 1973, A Vietnam Vet’s Logistics Company Was Down To Its Last $5,000. The Former Marine Took The $5,000 To A Vegas Blackjack Table And Made Enough To Keep The Company Going. Five Decades Later, FedEx Founder Fred Smith Had Built A $5.3 Billion Fortune

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When General Dynamics pulled out and the fuel companies came calling, Fred Smith did something his board never would have approved. What he did next with the company’s last dollars either saved FedEx or simply bought it one more week…

Federal Express was down to its last $5,000, according to Roger Frock’s account. The money belonged to the company. It was the company’s last cash, and none of it was Fred Smith‘s personal money. Smith took it to Las Vegas anyway.

The trip paid for one week of jet fuel. For the rest of his life, Smith refused to call that week the moment that counted.

Smith served in the Marine Corps from 1966 to 1969 as a platoon leader and forward air controller in South Vietnam. He served two combat tours, was honorably discharged as a captain and was decorated with a Silver Star, a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts.

He founded Federal Express on June 18, 1971, using a $4 million inheritance. Operations began on April 17, 1973, with 14 Dassault Falcon jets and 389 employees. On the first day, the company delivered 186 packages across 25 US cities. Over its first two years, it lost $30 million.

According to Memphis magazine, paychecks during this stretch were sometimes postdated, and pilots occasionally paid for fuel with their personal credit cards.

Season Of Anger: Protests Break Out Across France, Italy, Portugal, US– www.ndtv.com

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Season Of Anger: Protests Break Out Across France, Italy, Portugal, US– www.ndtv.com
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Major protests have been reported from many countries in recent days, with some of them continuing to simmer and spread. From France to Argentina, many of these protests seemed to be over issues that have been commonly seen in nearly every nation, issues such as economic strain linked to housing costs, inflation, public-service funding and anti-incumbency.

France and Albania at the moment face the most serious challenges to their policies from wave after wave of protesters, leading to situations that could spread like wildfire. We look at some of these protests.

Massive protests have broken out in France due to two reasons concerning government policies linked to anger over high prices ahead of the presidential election, and a massive student and teacher movement protesting school conditions as well as education funding cuts. The election will put the curtains down on President Emmanuel Macron since the country’s laws make him ineligible to contest any more.

The France student crisis began last month as a small, localised protest to demand education funding by both teachers and students in Paris before it spread to a larger area. Violent clashes have been reported ever since the protest began, with classes disrupted in many areas.

At CNN, the ‘State of the Union’ is: Still Soft Toward Democrats– www.newsbusters.org

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At CNN, the ‘State of the Union’ is: Still Soft Toward Democrats– www.newsbusters.org
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CNN’s ‘State of the Union’ provides a case study in overt media bias towards Democrats ahead of a pivotal midterm election. Contrasting interviews of Senate candidates prove yet again that the Elitist Media instinctively tilt toward Democrats.

Consider Dana Bash’s interview of Mike Rogers, which appears to have been a pursuit of a gotcha moment. Watch as Bash attempts to shame Rogers into condemning President Trump over his rhetoric regarding Abdul El-Sayed, and her constant redirections back on to Trump when Rogers brings up a series of inconvenient facts:

DANA BASH: Congressman, to I do want to move on to something else. I want to play what President Trump said about Abdul El-Sayed at a rally Friday night.

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

DONALD TRUMP: His name is actually Abdullah Sabdalullah. It’s Abdullahbabababa Mohamed El-Sayed. So his middle name is Mohamed. So I was right, almost.Oh, by the way, how about that guy? He’s a jihadist.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

BASH: The president is effectively calling your opponent a terrorist. You’re a former special agent with the FBI, former Intelligence chair in the House. Are you comfortable with that?

Oregon’s governor struggles for reelection despite blue tide– www.latimes.com

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Oregon’s governor struggles for reelection despite blue tide– www.latimes.com
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With just over two weeks left until election day, Democrats can barely contain their glee.

Control of the House seems about to fall into their eager laps. Senate races in states that are normally cardinal red — Alaska, Iowa, Kansas and Texas among them — have grown fiercely competitive.

And, for the first time since 2010, a Democrat may soon be sitting in the governor’s office in more than half the 50 states. As recently as 2017, just 16 of them had Democratic governors — the lowest number in nearly a century.

The party owes a big thank you to President Trump, whose political standing seems to be sinking, like a depth charge, lower by the day. The only question is how much damage he inflicts on fellow Republicans.

France: Protests “brought the entire population together for a common purpose”– www.france24.com

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France: Protests “brought the entire population together for a common purpose”– www.france24.com
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St. Louis wants to build a $3 billion tech hub — but the data center anchoring it is sparking backlash

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St. Louis wants to build a $3 billion tech hub — but the data center anchoring it is sparking backlash– nypost.com
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Best known as America’s historic brewing capital, St. Louis is seeking to reinvent itself as a regional tech hub by rolling out the red carpet for a sprawling new technology park anchored by a giant data center—a project that has drawn public backlash and triggered legal battles.

A city of roughly 280,000 people, St. Louis already hosts more than a dozen operational data centers, with three more currently under construction in the area and up to 10 more in various stages of planning.

The most visible and controversial of the projects in the pipeline is the 120-megawatt, 525,000-square-foot hyperscale facility slated for Midtown St. Louis. The chosen site previously housed a Macy’s and Famous-Barr warehouse adjacent to the historic Armory building.

The data center, co-developed by TeraWatt Infrastructure—a San Francisco–based company that specializes in commercial electric vehicle-charging networks—is envisioned as the linchpin of the privately funded $3.1 billion Armory Innovation District.

Sitting alongside Interstate Highway 64, the long-vacant Armory building, which previously housed a tennis training center, an entertainment complex, and a sports venue, is poised to be converted into 214,500 square feet of high-tech office and creative space.

According to developer statements, the district project will create more than 1,000 temporary union construction jobs and 200 permanent on-site positions. Prohibited from seeking tax abatements, the Armory center is projected to generate $432 million in tax revenue over its first decade, with nearly half of that amount going to St. Louis public schools.

European diplomats say they were attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank; Israel urges caution before drawing conclusions– www.cbsnews.com

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European diplomats say they were attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank; Israel urges caution before drawing conclusions– www.cbsnews.com
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A police investigation is underway after European diplomats said they were assaulted by Israeli settlers while visiting the occupied West Bank on Saturday, authorities said. Meanwhile, the prime minister’s office urged caution before “drawing conclusions,” and the reports come  “amid concerns about a coordinated campaign to smear Israel.”

Israeli police said they launched the investigation following footage circulating online, which appears to show several diplomats being attacked near the village of Taybeh. The statement said efforts were underway to locate the victims and identify the suspects “with the aim of bringing them to justice.”

“The Israel Police condemns violence of any kind and will pursue these investigations to their full extent, ensuring that everyone involved in such incidents is brought to justice,” the statement said.

Bend Oregon school shooting: Everything we know about the suspected teen gunman– www.independent.co.uk

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Bend Oregon school shooting: Everything we know about the suspected teen gunman– www.independent.co.uk
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A 16-year-old gunman is dead after opening fire at an Oregon elementary school on October 15.

Police rushed to Silver Rail Elementary School around 1 p.m. after receiving reports of an “active shooter.”

Law enforcement arrived within two minutes, officials said. Initial investigation shows the gunman forced entry into the school by shooting through locked doors. The shooter was dead shortly after police got to the Bend, Oregon, school. Officers confirmed a community member who saw the suspect enter pursued the suspect inside and shot and killed him.

Four other people were killed in the shooting, including three children — ages 5, 8 and 11 — and one teacher. A 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher suffered critical injuries and were transported by Bend Fire to St. Charles Bend.

Article III Project aims ads at midterms, warns of communist-Islamist threat– www.washingtontimes.com

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Article III Project aims ads at midterms, warns of communist-Islamist threat– www.washingtontimes.com
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The Article III Project, run by Trump ally Mike Davis, has plans to release a digital ad a day until the Nov. 3 election warning voters of a “red-green alliance” between communist and Islamic sympathizers taking over the Democratic Party.