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Even the slightest hint of a softening of American resolve could comfort Putin as the Kremlin strongman prepares to inflict a painful winter on Ukrainian civilians and Europeans reliant on Russian gas.Ex-President Donald Trump, a possible future Republican candidate, has, meanwhile, been complaining about the cost of supporting a government locked in a struggle with his hero, Putin, and that he dragged into his first impeachment by using military aid in a coercion scheme.It’s clear that a bipartisan consensus for aiding Ukraine still exists in Washington. But the rumblings that Biden’s hardline on Russia may not always enjoy near unanimous…

The Erie Canal, a major achievement in transportation infrastructure that connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean and ignited American economic development, was completed on this day in history, Oct. 26, 1825.”The Erie Canal played a major part in commerce in the history of the United States,” reports the Library of Congress.”Its creation helped to make New York City the chief port in the United States and opened the western part of the state and other western territories to increased settlement and trade.”ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, OCT. 25, 1944, FIRST KAMIKAZE SUICIDE PILOTS ATTACK US NAVY IN WORLD…

One thing to start: Elon Musk has confirmed on a video call with his advisers that he intends to close his $44bn acquisition of Twitter on Friday, potentially bringing an end to the turbulent acquisition process, according to people briefed about the matter. 3M headquarters in Maplewood, Minnesota © TNS/ABACA via Reuters Connect The “two-step” got its catchy name from a Texas state statute that allows companies to split themselves into separate entities and ringfence all legal liabilities into one of them. The subsidiary then files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the parent funds a trust, which is established to…

Harry Nimmo, one of the most successful investors in UK smaller companies over the past three decades, is predicting a recovery in UK smaller companies within six months. And, contemplating his retirement from asset manager Abrdn at the end of 2022, he’s sure that his top holding is a long-term winner.Nimmo, 65, launched his UK smaller companies fund in 1997 and has delivered an impressive average return of 12.6 per cent a year over the 25 years since. He did this by tapping into the success of companies including Asos, Fevertree Drinks, Aveva, JD Sports Fashion, Computacenter, Diploma and Safestore…

Summer-like temperatures will be felt across the UK this week – but this will be accompanied by heavy rain and showers, thanks to a band of low pressure in the AtlanticVideo LoadingVideo UnavailableThe video will auto-play soon8CancelPlay now Temperatures will be rising back to summer levels this week but weather conditions will stay wet for many, say forecasters. The mercury could top 20C in London and the south east on Thursday and Friday, according to BBC Weather, making it considerably warmer than usual for the end of October. Cardiff and Manchester will also see numbers in the high teens midweek,…

He’s here! Arizona Cardinals player JJ Watt and Chicago Red Stars player Kealia Ohai Watt have welcomed their first child together. “Love and happiness have reached heights we never even knew existed. Koa James Watt 10.23.22,” the professional athlete, 33, and his wife, 30, wrote in a joint Instagram post on Tuesday, October 25, alongside a sweet snap of the couple cradling their newborn in the hospital. JJ and Kealia announced the pregnancy in June via Instagram sharing that they “could not be more excited” to be expecting in October. While waiting for their newborn’s arrival, the couple posted baby…

The romance continues! Whether they’re finding love on camera or offscreen, Bachelor Nation has had no shortage of happily ever afters in 2022. While season 26 lead Clayton Echard didn’t get engaged during his season finale, which aired in March, he did get the girl. The Missouri native gave his relationship with contestant Susie Evans a second chance after filming wrapped and during the After the Final Rose special, the duo confirmed they are dating. The Bachelor’s season 23 star, Colton Underwood, took things a step further in his own relationship earlier in the year, when he and boyfriend Jordan…

Jury deliberations began Tuesday night in the trial of Darrell Brooks Jr., who is being accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more during a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin.Judge Jennifer Dorow gave the jurors five to six hours of verbal instructions before closing arguments began on Tuesday. Dorow excused jurors for deliberations at 6:24 p.m, according to FOX 6.Dorow said the jury could deliberate for “as long as they want” into Tuesday night.On Tuesday, the jury requested to see three exhibits: the map which lays out the location of victims and police officers were during the attack, a…

It was a goaltending showdown from start to finish, and the Avalanche prevailed. In a game that saw a total of 90 shots on goal, Colorado forward Evan Rodrigues netted the shootout winner to hand the Rangers a 3-2 loss Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. Artemi Panarin was the only Ranger to score in the shootout. It was the Rangers’ third straight loss, which only happened twice last season. All eyes at the Garden were on former Rangers backup netminder Alexandar Georgiev, who took his spot between the pipes — as the No. 1 goalie he always believed he…

MIA! Dean McDermott raised eyebrows when he took to social media to share a photo with ex-wife Mary Jo Eustace — at the same time Tori Spelling was visiting a pumpkin patch with their children.  “Reunited??? #Ex’s&Uh-oh’s,” McDermott, 55, captioned a photo of himself and his ex, 60, via Instagram on Tuesday, October 25, just hours after Spelling, 49, posted a montage of her family outing.  In the post, Spelling can be seen with four of the five children she shares with the Tracker star — Stella, 14, Hattie, 11, and sons Finn, 10, and Beau, 5. (The couple’s eldest child, son…