The death of a premature baby in Alberta due to measles has prompted Alberta doctors to express their deep sadness and emphasize the outbreak’s preventability. The province’s recorded measles death this year occurred after the mother contracted the disease during pregnancy, highlighting the vulnerability of pregnant individuals and young children. With Alberta’s vaccination rates deemed too low, the Alberta Medical Association is urging Albertans to protect themselves against the highly contagious disease, as measles cases in the province have surpassed those in the U.S. per capita, while the NDP calls on the UCP government to increase access to the vaccine.
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In a recent development, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces struck the Russian Buyan-M Grad small missile ship (hull number 575) on October 4, 2025, within Lake Onega in Karelia. The attack, targeting the power plant compartment, caused critical damage, severely impacting the ship’s operational capabilities. The Grad, a newer vessel commissioned in 2022, was en route from the Baltic Sea to the Caspian Sea, potentially to bolster the Russian fleet in the southern region. Further details regarding other damaged Buyan-M vessels and their deployment against Ukraine are available in a related article.
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Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsia has stated that Russia is already at war with Europe, citing recent drone incursions into several European countries as a deliberate attempt to test boundaries. These drone incidents, which have occurred in at least eight European countries, have caused airspace closures and flight delays. Kyslytsia warns that without a strong response from the U.S. and EU, Vladimir Putin will continue to escalate actions. Putin, however, denies any involvement in the drone activity, dismissing the concerns and mocking European responses to the sightings.
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A federal judge in Oregon issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Portland, citing the president exceeding constitutional authority. The ruling comes amid the administration’s efforts to crack down on Democratic-led cities. The judge found that the incidents cited by the administration did not warrant the use of the National Guard. Similar efforts have also been attempted in Chicago, where the administration cited protests and unrest to justify the deployment of federal troops.
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The Trump administration is offering unaccompanied migrant children a $2,500 stipend to voluntarily leave the United States, as confirmed by Department of Homeland Security officials. This financial offer, detailed in a letter sent to migrant shelters, is available to children aged 14 and older, with the program initially targeting 17-year-olds. This initiative, part of a broader effort to encourage voluntary deportations, follows a similar move in June offering $1,000 to self-deporting migrants. Critics, however, are condemning the tactic, citing concerns that this undermines existing laws designed to protect vulnerable children.
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Judge Karin Immergut issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Trump’s deployment of 200 National Guard members to Portland. The judge ruled that Trump exceeded his authority and violated the Tenth Amendment. The order, which expires October 18, was granted after Immergut found the administration’s claims of significant violence and unrest were unsupported by evidence. A hearing will be held to determine if the temporary order should be extended.
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As a government shutdown leaves over 750,000 federal workers furloughed or working without pay, President Trump was observed at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia. This comes amidst a deadlock between Republicans and Democrats over funding issues. Critics have raised concerns that the administration may leverage the shutdown to cut back the federal bureaucracy, especially since this is not the first time Trump has engaged in leisure activities during moments of national crisis. With a total of 64 days spent golfing since his inauguration in January, it has reportedly cost taxpayers $89.6 million.
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A senior White House official, Anthony Salisbury, inadvertently revealed plans to deploy the 82nd Airborne Division to Portland via Signal messages. The Minnesota Star Tribune obtained images of the messages, which were sent to other high-ranking officials, including a senior adviser to the US defense secretary, discussing the potential deployment due to potential backlash of using the army. While the defense secretary initially preferred the National Guard, Trump’s administration ultimately deployed 200 members of the National Guard, contradicting initial reports. This incident adds to a pattern of intelligence leaks within the Trump administration, highlighting security concerns.
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President Trump and other Republicans have falsely claimed Democrats are responsible for the government shutdown due to their desire to provide free healthcare to undocumented immigrants. However, Democrats are focused on extending tax credits that make health insurance more affordable and reversing Medicaid cuts made in a recent bill. Undocumented immigrants are ineligible for both Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid. Experts have refuted the claim as inaccurate, emphasizing that the primary goal of Democrats is not to provide healthcare to those in the country illegally.
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On the Dobropillia axis, Russian forces have suffered significant losses since the counteroffensive began, totaling approximately 3,520 personnel, including 1,988 killed. General Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Ukrainian forces are improving strike effectiveness and disrupting Russian logistics in the area. Additionally, the situation near Yampil has been stabilized, with Ukrainian forces conducting operations to eliminate remaining enemy groups. Furthermore, 991 units of Russian weapons and military equipment have been destroyed or damaged in this area.
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John Q. Hosedrinker