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  1. Brooklyn DA Dismantles Crypto Scam Targeting Russian Speakers — Brooklyn's Virtual Currency Unit disrupted 241 domains and 112 servers in a multinational crypto investment scam targeting Russian speakers.
    Source: Virginia Times
  2. Co-leader of violent spree targeting pharmacies, phone stores sentenced to 140 months — The U.S. Attorney's Office said Ashley Gause, 33, was sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for co-leading armed robberies of pharmacies and phone stores across DC, Maryland, Virginia and New Jersey.
    Source: U.S. Department of Justice
  3. UN peacekeeping chief says talks on future of Lebanon mission must begin soon — UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix told Reuters negotiations on the future of peacekeepers in Lebanon should begin soon, as Beirut seeks to extend a mandate set to expire at the end of the year.
    Source: Reuters

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Brooklyn DA Dismantles Crypto Scam Targeting Russian Speakers

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Brooklyn's Virtual Currency Unit disrupted 241 domains and 112 servers in a multinational cryptocurrency investment scam targeting Russian speakers. Investigators estimate tens of millions of dollars were stolen, with about $300,000 seized so far.
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  1. Trump announces $21B GlobalFoundries semiconductor investment in New York — Trump announced GlobalFoundries and the Commerce Department will build 2 semiconductor facilities in Malta, New York, in a $21 billion investment he said Japan will fund, creating 27,000 construction and supply chain jobs.
    Source: Truth Social
  2. Trump announces Alaska LNG deals with Korea and Taiwan — Trump said he launched the Alaska LNG Project, a $50 billion investment from South Korea, and announced Taiwan committed to a $70 to $80 billion offtake deal plus $4.4 billion in equity.
    Source: Truth Social
  3. Trump claimed deportation site is why U.S. murder is at record lows — Trump posted a video captioned: "THIS IS WHERE WE SEND OUR KILLERS, DRUG DEALERS & THUGS. THIS IS WHY MURDER AND OTHER CRIMES IN AMERICA ARE AT RECORD LOWS."
    Source: Truth Social

Mamta Bhatt’s Mother, Friend Testify in Naresh Bhatt Trial

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Mamta Kafle Bhatt's mother and a close friend testified Thursday, Oct. 8, as officers described their investigation into her disappearance. Naresh Bhatt has pleaded not guilty to murder and two other charges.

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Daily News Briefing October 14, 2026

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Virginia Times' October 14 briefing: Trump asks Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, Russia leaves more than 600,000 people in Ukraine without power, Pope Leo XIV is diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery, and M.C. Dean announces 1,950 new jobs in Caroline County, Virginia.
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Trump Says Oil, Gas Exploration Set to Begin in Greenland

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President Donald Trump said massive oil, gas and mineral exploration is getting ready to begin in Greenland. He cited experts on oil, gave no start date or operator, and framed Greenland as unmatched for U.S. and European defense and offense.

EU Sends €2.86 Billion to Ukraine for Drones, Missiles

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The European Commission disbursed €2.86 billion to Ukraine for drones, air defence systems, missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems and ammunition under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, with further defence payments planned in 2026.
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Brooklyn DA Dismantles Crypto Scam Targeting Russian Speakers

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Brooklyn's Virtual Currency Unit disrupted 241 domains and 112 servers in a multinational cryptocurrency investment scam targeting Russian speakers. Investigators estimate tens of millions of dollars were stolen, with about $300,000 seized so far.
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Formula 1 Signs 10-Year Rwanda Deal for Return to Africa

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Formula 1 signed a 10-year agreement to race in Rwanda beginning in the early 2030s. The planned Bugesera circuit would bring the championship back to Africa for the first time since 1993.

Veteran Indian Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75 After Cardiac Arrest

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Nana Patekar died at 75 after a cardiac arrest at his Goa home, according to a hospital doctor. Maharashtra announced state honors as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and fellow actors remembered his work in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
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CMS Says It Ended Obamacare Subsidies for 189,000 Enrollees

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HHS says CMS ended Obamacare subsidies for 189,000 enrollees flagged for duplicate government coverage or death. The department estimates potential savings of $1.5 billion over the next year. Enrollees can challenge the findings and appeal subsidy decisions.

In Nepal’s Flood Crisis, Sudhan Gurung Shows Why Presence Matters

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Nepal Police reported that 734 bodies had been recovered after the Aug. 26 flash flood. This opinion examines Home Minister Sudhan Gurung’s presence in affected areas, his engagement with rescuers and victims, and why that commitment must continue through the search, relief and rehabilitation.
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