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BloombergRussia to Spend $646 Million to Block VPNs, Forbes Reports
(Bloomberg) -- Russia’s communications watchdog Roskomnadzor plans to spend 59 billion rubles ($644 million) over the next five years to upgrade its internet traffic-filtering capabilities, the Russian edition of Forbes reported on Tuesday. Most Read from BloombergHow Americans Voted Their Way Into a Housing CrisisAfter a Record Hot Summer, Pressure Grows for A/C MandatesChicago Halts Hiring as Deficit Tops $1 Billion Through 2025For Tenants, AI-Powered Screening Can Be a New Barrier to HousingU
- HuffPost
Eric Trump’s Hot Take On Kamala Harris In Debate Goes Spectacularly Awry
Donald Trump's son was mercilessly mocked after delivering an epic self-own.
- HuffPost
Report Reveals Very Different Ways Trump And Harris Spent Commercial Breaks In Debate
Here's what the candidates reportedly did when the cameras weren't rolling.
- HuffPost UK
Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Alarming Response To Taylor Swift's Kamala Harris Endorsement
X users are speaking out against the website's chairman following his comments about the Grammy winner.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Demands ABC Be Shut Down for Daring to Fact Check Debate
Donald Trump called for ABC News to be shut down during a rant about the way he was treated by the network during his presidential debate against Kamala Harris. The former president called into Fox & Friends on Wednesday morning to complain that he’d faced a “rigged deal” with the debate, with moderators “correcting everything” he said while “not correcting with her.” Asked why he felt moderators hadn’t corrected Harris in the same way, Trump answered: “Because they’re dishonest.” “I think ABC t
- BuzzFeed
Donald Trump Might Have Said One Of The Most Baffling Things Of His Career In The Debate, And The Internet Is Having A Field Day
We did not hallucinate Trump saying that Harris wants "transgender operations on illegal aliens that are in prison."
- The Daily Beast
‘Morning Joe’ Crew Howl at Trump’s Debate Performance
MSNBC’s Morning Joe crew were left in hysterics Wednesday morning over Donald Trump’s barking-mad claim in the presidential debate that immigrants are eating people’s dogs.The show aired a montage of some of the most iconic moments in history from previous debates, including Ronald Reagan’s “there you go again” line used against Jimmy Carter in 1980 and Lloyd Bentsen’s 1988 quip assuring Dan Quayle that he was “no Jack Kennedy.” The compilation ended with Trump saying: “In Springfield, they’re e
- The Daily Beast
Trump Tries to Dodge Harris’ Handshake Before Debate Starts
Who saw that coming?In a shocking slice of professionalism, or perhaps mind games, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris shared an awkward handshake before Tuesday night’s presidential debate. Harris initiated the greeting, walking to behind Trump’s podium for the brief moment after they each took the stage—Trump from the left and Harris from the right on TV broadcasts. Read more at The Daily Beast.Get the Daily Beast's biggest scoops and scandals delivered right to your inbox. Sign up now.Stay informe
- The New York Times
The Moment Trump Couldn’t Resist Bungling
She looked faux-fascinated, as if coaxing him into thinking he was onto something — nodding, head-tilting, performatively squinting, smiling a little, then a little more — a reel of soon-to-be memes, screaming silent bemusement with a hand on her chin. He looked miserable. The initial question, at least, should have been fertile terrain for former President Donald Trump: a prompt for Vice President Kamala Harris about immigration, a vulnerability for her, and how she might diverge on the subject
- HuffPost
Kamala Harris' Campaign Strikes Rawest Of Nerves For Donald Trump In Mocking New Ad
One of Donald Trump's obsessions is lampooned in the spot — with some help from Barack Obama.
- HuffPost
'She Completely Destroyed Him': George Conway Hits Trump After Debate 'Beatdown'
The conservative attorney and longtime Trump critic mocked the former president over his "brutal" debate performance.
- The Independent
Don Jr confronted by restaurant owner who says he lost half his customers over Trump support
The restaurant owner purchased a digital billboard for Donald Trump in Minnesota, where Tim Walz is governor
- Sacramento Bee
Kamala Harris made Donald Trump look old, angry, incoherent and crazy in debate | Opinion
Kamala Harris proved to be more than Donald Trump’s match on facts, command of subject area and overall temperament
- Yahoo Canada Style
'Female rage': Canadian woman sparks 'manspreading' debate after sharing flight experience in viral video
An Edmonton woman took to TikTok to share a clip of herself being squished in a middle seat on an airplane.
- People
New Parents Drive from Florida to Maryland to Leave 5-Month-Old Baby on Grandparents' Doorstep (Exclusive)
Quincie Pullen and her husband, Zach, drove two days from Florida to Maryland to pull off the surprise visit to her family home
- HuffPost
'Just Kidding!': Jimmy Kimmel Hits Trump With Scathing Reminder About Melania
The late night host had a question about the former first lady.
- HuffPost
Donald Trump Made A Pretty Unfortunate Mix-Up During The Debate
The former president spread lies about Democrats' position on abortion.
- The Daily Beast
CNN Fact-Checks ‘Staggeringly Dishonest’ Trump Debate Circus
CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale appeared on TV screens soon after the Trump-Harris debate ended Tuesday night to give his preliminary verdict—and declared that Donald Trump had lied at least 33 times during the 90-minute face-off.“This was a staggeringly dishonest debate performance from former President Trump,” Dale told host Jake Tapper. “Just lie after lie on subject after subject. By my preliminary count, Jake, Trump made at least 33 false claims. Thirty-three!“By contrast, by—again—a prelimina
- People
Madonna, 66, Stumbles in Daring Heels at Luar Show During Rare New York Fashion Week Appearance
The pop star recovered from the faux pas like a pro before making her way to her front row seat
- Hello!
Princess Kate's missing engagement ring – is this the real reason?
The poignant reason the Princess of Wales has swapped Princess Diana's engagement ring for an eternity band with symbolic sapphires amid completing her preventative chemotherapy.