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W.House says firings 'imminent' as plan to reopen govt collapses
W.House says firings 'imminent' as plan to reopen govt collapses

Efforts to swiftly end the US government shutdown collapsed Wednesday as Democrats in Congress rejected proposals to resolve an acrimonious funding stand-off with President Donald Trump and the White House threatened public sector jobs.

October 01, 2025

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Jane Fonda relaunches Cold War-era Hollywood free speech movement
Jane Fonda relaunches Cold War-era Hollywood free speech movement

Jane Fonda and hundreds of Hollywood celebrities have relaunched a Cold War-era free speech protest movement, warning that the Trump administration is engaged in a coordinated campaign to silence critics.

October 01, 2025

Hurricane Imelda bound for Bermuda as a Cat 2 storm
Hurricane Imelda bound for Bermuda as a Cat 2 storm

Hurricane Imelda, now a Category 2 storm, was churning toward Bermuda on Wednesday with sustained winds of 100 mph (160 kph), threatening damaging waves and flooding.

October 01, 2025

Supreme Court blocks Trump from immediately firing Fed governor
Supreme Court blocks Trump from immediately firing Fed governor

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday barred Donald Trump from immediately firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, as the president mounts multiple challenges that have tested the independence of the central bank.

October 01, 2025

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Senate rejects plan to end US government shutdown
Senate rejects plan to end US government shutdown

Efforts to bring a quick end to the US government shutdown floundered Wednesday when senators rejected a plan to resolve an acrimonious funding stand-off between President Donald Trump and Democrats in Congress.

October 01, 2025

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Jonathan Anderson brings new twist to Dior women with Paris debut
Jonathan Anderson brings new twist to Dior women with Paris debut

Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson drew a standing ovation as he launched a bold first women's ready-to-wear collection for Dior on Wednesday during Paris Fashion Week.

October 01, 2025