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  1. Meta board placates Zuckerberg after threat to leave California if voters approve wealth tax measure

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    Meta Platforms has struck a deal with Mark Zuckerberg, Reuters has reported, in a move spurred by a California ballot measure, part of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, that has sparked heated debate and hundreds of millions in campaign spending.

  2. U.S. charges 82-year-old Virginia Democratic lawmaker in alleged drug scheme

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    U.S. prosecutors accuse L. Louise Lucas of running an illegal cannabis business with members of her family. The 82-year-old Virginia state senator said Thursday's actions amounted to the federal government wielding its "full weight" against a great-grandmother.

  3. 1st human case of livestock virus Shamonda reported in France

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    France on Thursday reported the first human case of the Shamonda virus usually found in livestock in a patient who later died, with authorities adding there was no risk to the general population at this stage.

  4. New York City council votes to advance bill that would ban horse-drawn carriages

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    New York City council passed a bill Thursday that would ban horse-drawn carriage rides by June 2028, pulling back the reins after the death of a teenage tourist last spring.

  5. Canadian diplomats based in U.S. advised to avoid appearing with midterm candidates

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    The government of Canada has issued advice to all embassy and consulate staff to avoid appearing with U.S. midterm candidates, according to a source with knowledge of the notices.