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Olivia Dean Sued Over Alleged Melody Copying

British pop star Olivia Dean is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit over her song 'I’ve Seen It,' taken from her 2025 album 'The Art of Loving,' which won a Brit Award.

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Sports

Pretorius Smashes Record With 188 in T20 Cricket

South African cricketer Lhuan-dre Pretorius broke Chris Gayle's record for the highest individual score in men's T20 cricket with an unbeaten 188 in a domestic match against the Knights in the CSA T20 Challenge.

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Health

Delhi's Barapullah Flyover Chokes Commuters

Commuters in Delhi are facing significant traffic congestion on the newly launched Barapullah Phase III elevated corridor, with queues stretching several kilometers since its opening on Wednesday.

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Sports

Ohtani to Play in Playoffs Despite Injuries

Ohtani described his injuries as something he will have to continue to manage during the playoffs, unsure if further treatment will be needed in the offseason.

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Health

Delhi Parks Lack CCTV, Lighting: Audit

The audit, conducted in response to a gangrape incident in a Kalkaji park, also found that 520 parks require additional lighting.

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Sports

Jerry Jones Blames Cowboys Coaching Staff for Loss

Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, criticized his team's coaching staff for the 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in Brazil, citing questionable decisions in the final minute of the game.

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Entertainment

Scott D'Amore Reveals MLP Wrestling's Brain Trust

Scott D'Amore, the founder of MLP Wrestling, has revealed that he is not solely responsible for the company's operations. In an interview with Joel Pearl of Fightful and WORKING, D'Amore discussed the individuals who form the brain trust behind MLP.

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Politics

Former Rep. David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years for Venezuela Lobbying

Rivera, a former Florida congressman and longtime friend of U.S. political figures, was sentenced Friday to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela's government during the first Trump administration.

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Politics

Marines achieve fiscal year 2026 recruiting goal

The United States Marine Corps announced Friday that it has met its recruitment goals for fiscal year 2026, enlisting 31,250 new recruits, 1,672 officers, and 3,503 prior-service members to the Marine Reserve forces.

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Health

Gandhi's Relevance in Future Democracy Debated

In an article for The Indian Express, Yadav asserts that Gandhi and other modern Indian thinkers should be used as resources to envision a more egalitarian future for India's institutions.

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Politics

Obama Judge Blocks Trump's Move to Fire U.S. Attorney

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, appointed by former President Barack Obama, also extended a block on the U.S. Postal Service’s new mail-in ballot requirements, preventing the agency from enforcing the rules for the November midterm elections.

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Politics

Kennedy Center Honors Move to Arena Amid Trump Dispute

The 49th annual Kennedy Center Honors, originally scheduled to take place at the Kennedy Center, will now be held at Washington's Capital One Arena on December 7, 2026, due to ongoing legal disputes.

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Health

RSS Leader Ramlal Urges Women Farmers' Policy Role

RSS leader Ramlal highlighted the critical role of women farmers in agricultural policymaking during the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh’s (BKS) first national conference of women farmers in Delhi.

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Entertainment

Doobie Brothers Singer Michael McDonald Reconnects with Long-Lost Son

Michael McDonald, the Grammy-winning singer and Doobie Brothers member, has reconnected with his biological son, Michael Goessling, after 58 years. The discovery came after Goessling took a DNA test, which revealed he was related to McDonald's half-brother.

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Faith

Two Iranians Charged With Plotting Manchester Jewish Attack

The arrests occurred on September 20 in Manchester, just hours before the start of the Jewish Day of Atonement, a year after a deadly attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue where two worshippers were killed.

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Business

Hassett Says Diesel Reserve Release Could Boost Economy

G7 countries have agreed to coordinate the release of 100 million barrels of crude oil and refined fuel products from emergency reserves over four months, including a front-loaded substantial diesel release within the first 20 days.

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Health

Smartphone Tool Matches Specialist Accuracy in Ptosis Assessment

The study suggests that DRP could serve as an adjunct for standardized quantitative assessment in primary care, community screening, home monitoring after diagnosis, remote follow-up, and triage settings where specialist measurements are not available.

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Business

Soft Jobs Report Boosts Market Bets Fed Will Skip October Rate Increase

The U.S. Labor Department reported that nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, nearly tripling the consensus expectation of roughly 53,000 to 55,000 jobs. This strong employment data has helped ease market concerns over a potential Federal Reserve rate hike in October.

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Health

UTI Drug Improves Symptoms Within a Day

According to the research, over half of the participants experienced symptom improvement within 24 hours of starting the antibiotic, with nearly 80% showing improvement by 48 hours.

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World

Argentina unveils passports-for-investment scheme

Argentina's government unveiled a citizenship-by-investment program, or 'golden passport,' on Friday in Paris, as part of President Javier Milei's efforts to attract foreign investment.

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Science

Black Holes May Quietly Grow Alongside Galaxies

A study by Harvard Center for Astrophysics graduate student Peixin Zhu, using the Very Large Telescope in Chile, reveals that active galactic nuclei (AGN) in nine nearby Seyfert galaxies are associated with star formation.

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Faith

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Church Prayer Grotto

St. John Church in Park Hills, Kentucky, is at the center of a Supreme Court case over plans to build a prayer grotto on its property. The church applied for a conditional-use permit and variance to build the grotto in March 2021.

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Sports

Donald Out, Nacua Back as Rams Face Eagles

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald will not play in Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a back injury, head coach Sean McVay announced Friday.

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Faith

Catholic Leaders Applaud Proposed Tax Credit Rules

In addition to the tax credit, Catholic education leaders are also focusing on other initiatives, such as raising awareness among Tennessee Catholic families about how to protect their children from risks posed by AI.

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Faith

The story of Jesus brings us together

Actor Jonathan Roumie is nearing the end of his portrayal of Jesus in a significant project, with the final scenes focusing on Jesus' passion and death.

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World

Ukraine calls for tighter sanctions as Russian attacks spark Kyiv gridlock

At least six civilians have been murdered and 38 injured by Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day. In Zaporizhzhia city and the surrounding region, eight people were wounded amid attacks on a shopping mall, an educational institution, and residential buildings.

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Entertainment

Stevie Nicks Dazzles at New York City Ballet Gala

Stevie Nicks made a rare public appearance at the New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala on Thursday, where she was photographed embracing Sarah Jessica Parker, a board member and fundraising chair of the event.

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Faith

African Bishops Solidarity With Arrested Zambian Archbishop

Zambian bishops, led by Archbishop Ignatius Chama of Kasama, president of the Zambian bishops’ conference, expressed concern about increasing incidents of arbitrary arrests and detention, the presence of military personnel in civilian places, and reports of excessive or unlawful

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Business

Wall Street Loads Up on Options Ahead of Toss-Up Brazil Vote

Brazil's unemployment rate remained at a record low in the three months through August, according to government data released Tuesday, providing a boost to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's reelection campaign ahead of Sunday's first-round presidential vote.

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Entertainment

Dolly Parton Sings 'Jolene' in Welsh Before Death

The release of this posthumous single marks the second such release since Parton's death. It highlights her enduring legacy and her connection to her Welsh heritage.

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World

Trump Names Jay Clayton as AI Czar

President Donald Trump is expected to name Jay Clayton as the artificial intelligence czar, alongside his current role as Director of National Intelligence, according to reports from NBC News and JusttheNews.

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World

G7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Oil and Diesel

The Group of Seven (G7) nations, including the United States, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Britain, and Japan, have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products over the next four months to address rising energy prices.

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Sports

Jets Rule Out Four Starters for Bears Game

According to ESPN, Hall (quadriceps) and Mitchell (finger) are among the players who will miss the game. Tight end Mason Taylor (thumb) and left guard Dylan Parham (knee) are also out.

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Sports

Jerry Jones Blames Coaching Staff for Cowboys' Loss to Ravens

Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, criticized his team's coaching staff for the 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in Brazil, citing several questionable decisions made in the final minute of the game.

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Entertainment

Venom Frontman Cronos Dies at 63

Conrad Cronos Lant, the co-founder and frontman of the pioneering black metal band Venom, died at the age of 63, according to a statement released by the band on Thursday.

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Faith

Why We Dance on Simchas Torah

The Third Annual Simchas Torah Achdus Hakafos will take place Sunday, 1:00–1:45 PM, at the corner of Albany Avenue and Crown Street in Crown Heights, building on the success of previous years.

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Health

Campaign 2026: Maine Governor Debate

Thursday night marked the start of an intense debate season for Maine's gubernatorial candidates, with the first debate set to begin at 7 p.m. on WMTW and streamed online.

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Sports

NFL Trade Deadline Looms as Teams Eye Moves

ESPN's annual trade deadline lookahead highlights 10 players who could be on the move, including the Vikings' Jordan Harrison, the fourth pick of the 2024 draft.

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Entertainment

Verity Thrills Previews, Digger Digs In

Verity, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, thrilled audiences in previews, setting the stage for a strong opening weekend.

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World

Cornell Rape Allegations Spark Criminal Reinvestigation

The lawsuit maintains that Doe was forced to take more ketamine and that six of her frat brothers joined in the gang rape until 5:45 a.m. on October 20, 2024. The defendants, dubbed the 'Cornell Seven,' vehemently deny the allegations.

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Entertainment

Netflix Renews 'A Different World' for Season 2

Netflix has renewed its freshman series 'A Different World' for a second season, the company announced Friday, just eight days after the show's debut on September 24.

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Sports

Pistons Sign Jalen Duren to $200M Contract

Jalen Duren, the All-NBA center, has agreed to a five-year, $200 million contract with the Detroit Pistons, ending a prolonged contract dispute that had been ongoing since the start of the offseason.

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Entertainment

Nine Arrested in LPU Violence

Four FIRs have been registered in connection with the LPU violence, with three cases related to blocking the highway, setting a police vehicle on fire, and vandalising university property.

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Health

Punjab Police Arrest 20 in LPU Violence Cases

Punjab police have arrested 20 people, including eight students and two outsiders, in connection with last week's protests at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Jalandhar.

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Science

Astronomers Confirm Youngest Known Planet

According to Lucas Cieza, a professor at the Instituto de Estudios Astrofísicos in Chile, 'Our planet-formation models already struggled to explain the previous record holders for the youngest known planet, which are all more than 5 million years old.

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Entertainment

Kieran Culkin Cast as Devil in 'Family Guy' Halloween Special

At the San Diego Comic-Con panel in July, executive producer and showrunner Rich Appel announced that Kieran Culkin, who has starred in 'Succession,' will voice the Devil in 'Family Guy's' upcoming Halloween special.

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Entertainment

Austin City Limits 2026: Festival Streams Globally on Disney+ and Hulu

The Austin City Limits Music Festival, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will livestream globally on Disney+ and Hulu for the first time, offering viewers around the world a chance to watch performances by headliners such as Charli XCX, Skrillex, Twenty One Pilots, and Lorde.

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Politics

Redistricting Efforts Key to House Majority

Tennessee's Republican-dominated legislature moved to eliminate the state's one Democratic, Black-majority congressional district, highlighting the contentious nature of these efforts.

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Technology

How to find compromised passwords on iPhone and Android

For Android users, Google has introduced a new experience that allows for seamless transfer of passwords and passkeys between password managers without the need to download unencrypted files.

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Sports

NFL Week 4 Kicks Off with Commanders-Colts Game

ESPN's NFL coverage kicked off Sunday with the Washington Commanders versus Indianapolis Colts game in London, marking the first of seven games on the network’s regular season slate.

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Faith

U.S. bishops urge Catholic voters to put faith before politics

The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) issued a pastoral statement on Wednesday, September 30, following their extraordinary plenary meeting on Tuesday, September 29, calling for responsible action to promote peace and justice amid growing political polarization.

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Entertainment

Drake Drops Four New Tracks for 'HABIBTI (FOMO)' Deluxe

Drake released four new tracks from his 'FOMO' short film as part of the deluxe edition of his album 'HABIBTI' on streaming services on Friday, October 6. The 6 God initially teased the release of a 'bunch of songs' earlier in the week.

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World

Ukraine Strikes Russian Refinery and Pipeline Hub

Ukraine launched a massive long-range drone attack on Moscow and Moscow Oblast overnight on September 20, targeting a major Russian oil refinery and a logistics facility, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

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Technology

OpenAI Launches Dots AI Agents to Rival Meta's Muse

OpenAI unveiled Dots, its new AI agents, at its annual DevDay conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, aiming to compete with Meta's popular Muse. The company's CEO, Sam Altman, said, 'I'm really surprised at what a difference this makes in my life.

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Entertainment

Parkdale Mills Acquires Full Ownership of Ciclo Technology

Parkdale Mills announced on October 1 that its subsidiary, Parkdale Advanced Materials, has acquired full ownership of Ciclo, a patented textile ingredient that aids in the biodegradation of polyester and nylon in biologically active environments.

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Science

New Material Reveals Third Type of Magnetism

In a paper published in Nature Communications, a team of physicists created crystals of a material called Co₁/₄TaSe₂, revealing its energetic band structure.

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Business

Eurozone Inflation Surges to 3.8% in September

The Eurozone's annual inflation rate surged to 3.8% in September, marking its highest level since 2023 and exceeding expectations. This increase was primarily driven by energy costs, which have risen significantly due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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Technology

New flagship hands the Pixel 11 Pro a huge defeat in reader poll

Joe, a reader quoted in the poll, expressed his preference for the Motorola device, stating, 'Motorola seems to be checking every box, and even though I love the Pixel 11 Pro, the Signature 27 is calling my name for a few reasons.

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Sports

Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting Wins Gold at Asian Games, Defying Gender Controversy

Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting, who faced gender eligibility questions at the Paris Olympics, secured gold at the Asian Games in Japan on Friday. Lin, a 30-year-old Olympic champion, triumphed in the women’s 60kg category, defeating China’s Yang Chengyu with a 5-0 score.

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Business

Eurozone Sentiment Falls Short of Expectations

The Eurozone economic sentiment weakened in September, falling from 98.4 to 97.9, below the expected 99.0 and its long-term average of 100, according to data released on Tuesday.

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World

Lebanese PM Vows to Revitalize South Amid Israeli Attacks

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam vowed on Friday to mobilize all available resources to secure Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory and rebuild southern Lebanon, as Israeli airstrikes and shelling continued across the region.

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Faith

Pope Leo XIV Blesses Girl with Disabilities in Paris

Pope Leo XIV blessed Marie-Garance, a 10-year-old girl with multiple disabilities, during his visit to Paris. The moment was captured by photographer Ludovic Marin as the pope rode in the popemobile along the Champs-Élysées.

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World

FlyDubai Under Scrutiny After Cockpit Attack

Israeli officials are treating the incident as a suspected terrorist attack, while Flydubai has confirmed an altercation on the flight deck but cautioned against speculation.

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Entertainment

De Luca and Abdy Exit Warner Bros. Post-Merger

The departure of De Luca and Abdy comes nearly a year after Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced the renewal of their contracts, citing the success of films such as 'Sinners,' 'A Minecraft Movie,' and 'Weapons.

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Technology

Google Meet and Microsoft Teams Now Interoperable

With this update, meeting rooms equipped with Android-based Google Meet hardware can join Microsoft Teams calls, and vice versa. This means that users no longer have to switch rooms or use a laptop if they receive a meeting invite on a different platform.

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Sports

Cost cap creating 'two-tier' F1

Vowles argues that the cost cap is creating a 'two-tier championship,' widening the gap between the top four teams and the rest.

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Entertainment

Verity Movie Adapts Book with Major Changes

Lowen is offered a gig ghostwriting Verity Crawford's (Anne Hathaway) next three books, with Jeremy (Josh Hartnett) confirming Verity's personal request.

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Entertainment

Verity Movie Adapts Book with Significant Changes

In the book, Lowen Ashleigh, played by Dakota Johnson, discovers a manuscript that appears to be Verity Crawford's autobiography, revealing Verity's jealousy over Jeremy's attention towards her twin sister Harper and her brother Chastin.

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Politics

Campaign 2026: Maine 2nd Congressional District Debate

Maine's 2nd Congressional District candidates, incumbent Democrat Chellie Pingree and Republican nominee Ron Russell, will face off in a single debate on Oct. 26, just days before the Nov. 7 election.

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Science

Record Heat Stress Hits 52% of Europe This Summer

The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), which operates Copernicus, reported that 52% of Europe was exposed to 'very strong' heat stress, defined as conditions where temperatures feel hotter than 38C, during the summer of 2026.

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Sports

Watson's Heroics Put Browns in AFC North Lead

Watson's heroics were particularly notable as he threw for 181 yards in the first half, his most in a Browns uniform, and the Browns led 21-10 at halftime.

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Health

Diuretics: What New Trials Change

In the past four years, five studies and analyses have reopened questions about diuretics that were previously thought settled by clinicians.

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World

Russian Drones Hit Kyiv's Southern Bridge

Russian drones hit Kyiv's Southern Bridge on Thursday, marking the first such attack on the city's infrastructure since the start of the conflict.

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Business

Japanese Yen Strengthens Amid Hot Tokyo CPI and Dovish Fed Bets

The Japanese yen (JPY) strengthened significantly against the US dollar (USD) and other major currencies on Friday, driven by stronger-than-expected Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and expectations of further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BoJ).

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Sports

Lawmakers and Veterans Protest Trump's Proposed Memorial Arch

Veterans, lawmakers, and activists gathered near Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday to protest President Donald Trump's planned 250-foot triumphal arch, arguing the project would disrupt one of the nation's most significant memorial landscapes and proceed without proper cong

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Entertainment

Ben Affleck's 'Animals' Premieres as Political Thriller

Oscar winner Ben Affleck stars in and directs 'Animals,' a political thriller that explores collective disappointment with American politics, set to premiere in select theaters and on Netflix on October 9.

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Entertainment

Ben Affleck Uses AI in 'Animals

Animals' stars Affleck as Mark Kimball, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate whose son is kidnapped, forcing him and his wife Abigail (played by Kerry Washington) to navigate a tense situation to secure the ransom money.

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Politics

Trump Proposes Citizenship Disclosure for Tax Filers

The Trump administration has proposed requiring U.S. tax filers to disclose their immigration or citizenship status to the IRS under penalty of law, according to a proposal by the administration.

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World

Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Oil Facilities

The Volgograd Oil Refinery, owned by Russian energy giant Lukoil, is one of the country's largest oil-processing facilities with an annual capacity of roughly 15 million metric tons of crude oil.

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Sports

Aces Defend Title, Beat Fever in Semifinals

The Las Vegas Aces clinched their spot in the WNBA semifinals with a decisive 94-83 victory over the Indiana Fever in Game 3 of their first-round series on Thursday at Michelob Ultra Arena.

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Sports

Braves Advance to NLDS with Win Over Phillies

The Atlanta Braves secured their place in the National League Division Series (NLDS) with a decisive 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series on Thursday night.

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Sports

Braves Advance to NLDS to Face Dodgers

The Brewers, with 103 wins, and the Dodgers, with 100 wins, will host NLDS Game 1s on Saturday, with the Brewers facing the Cubs and the Dodgers facing the Braves.

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Health

CJP Delegation Meets Mumbai Police Ahead of Protest

A delegation from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) met Mumbai police at the Shivaji Park police station at 11 am on Thursday, ahead of a planned protest against the Election Commission of India.

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Entertainment

Drake Drops 'FOMO' Four-Pack as 'HABIBTI' Deluxe Featuring Don Toliver

The deluxe edition features two collaborations with Don Toliver, including 'Cold Shoulder' and 'Solar Eclipse'. 'Solar Eclipse' interpolates Ella Langley’s hit song 'Choosin’ Texas', which has spent 24 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

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Sports

Case Keenum Leads Bears to MNF Rout Over Eagles

Chicago Bears' third-string quarterback Case Keenum, who hadn't started a game since 2023, delivered a nearly flawless performance in a 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football.

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