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Niger Appoints Military Chief After Mutiny
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Niger’s military government led by General Abdourahamane Tiani has appointed Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of staff of the armed forces, replacing General Moussa Salaou Barmou, in a reshuffle following the August mutiny. The changes also elevate Abdourahmane Abou Zataka to army chief and reflect a shift toward closer ties with Russia while moving away from Western partners.
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Appointing a new chief after the mutiny is a logical move to tighten control, though leaning toward Russia risks losing Western support that could aid development.
Zverev to Face Shelton in US Open Final
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At the US Open 2026, Alexander Zverev moved closer to a second Grand Slam title by reaching the semifinals, Elena Rybakina claimed her first US Open semifinal and the world No. 1 ranking, and Coco Gauff advanced after a scare, while Karen Khachanov progressed following Blockx’s retirement. The quarterfinals also highlighted Zverev’s potential final path and the evolving draw as Khachanov and Blockx vie for the other finalist spot.
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Tickets Reportedly Top $42,000 Ahead of Texas-Ohio State
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Ticket prices for the Texas vs. Ohio State game have surged to eye-popping levels, with some listings hitting $42,000 and average resale prices around $800–$900 as the matchup—bolstered by College GameDay and two top-five teams—sets a near-sellout, record-attendance expectation. Many students and fans are being priced out, relying on virtual queues or season-ticket packages, while analysts note demand could still rise closer to kickoff before easing once inventory shifts.
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Jon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 8.7M views · Sep 9, 2026
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Diamondbacks sign Littell, Soroka; Sewald DFA
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— Aug 10, 2026
Arizona designated closer Paul Sewald for assignment after a sharp downturn that prompted a closer-by-committee approach, with his 6.23 ERA in recent outings and blown saves ending his run as closer. Brandyn Garcia has taken the saves as Sewald moves toward potential waiver or another destination.
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America Is Slamming The Brakes On The Camera Network Tracking Your Every Move
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Cal Quantrill's shutout gem lifts Rangers closer to AL wild card
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— Sep 4, 2026
Cal Quantrill threw seven scoreless innings as the Texas Rangers shut out the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0, with Corey Seager belting a two-run homer and the Rangers narrowing the gap for an AL wild-card spot. The Rays were held to a season-low in hits and extended their struggles at Globe Life Field, while Quantrill continued a strong run with a 1.25 ERA over eight outings and Seager again provided the power.
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Dana Whitfield
Rays offense looking lost again at Globe Life, that place has been a house of horrors for them.
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Best Pop Albums of All Time
Pop albums have defined generations through catchy hooks, emotional depth, and massive cultural moments. From Thriller's record-breaking sales to modern streaming giants, these records shaped the sound of popular music. Vote for your favorites to rank them.
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‘The Race Is Literally Closer Than a Coin Flip,’ Polling Guru Says
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— Nov 5, 2024
Election Day is underway — and polling guru Nate Silver’s prediction shows the election is “closer than a coin flip.” “When I say the odds in this year’s presidential race are about as close as you can possibly get to…
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Major League Baseball Places Closer On Leave Amid Gambling Probe
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— Jul 29, 2025
A top Major League Baseball pitcher has been pulled from the game, and questions are now swirling around the future of sports betting in professional baseball. Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on…
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New Mine Inches America Closer To Unshackling Itself From China
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— Jul 11, 2025
The U.S. is opening its first new Wyoming coal mine in decades to extract both coal and critical rare earth metals, inching the country closer to the Trump administration’s energy independence goals. The Brook Mine…
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‘God of Chaos’ Asteroid Set to Come Closer to Earth Than Any in Recorded History in 2029
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— Dec 27, 2023
The Apophis asteroid, also called the “God of Chaos,” is expected to fly by Earth in April of 2029. But it is also projected to come closer than any asteroid in recorded history which has caused NASA to launch a mission…
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Elena Rybakina Completes US Open Title and World No. 1 Sweep
Official US Open post celebrates Rybakina's 2026 final win over Sabalenka for her third Slam and WTA No. 1 ranking; reactions are overwhelmingly positive and celebratory with no genuine split.
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Psaki’s Underling Lets the Real Story Slip By Telling Fox Reporter ‘We Don’t Comment on the Laptop’
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— Apr 7, 2022
Try as they may, the nonexistent, Russian-influenced, perfectly innocent Hunter Biden laptop continues to bite the Biden administration. And it’s beginning to take out sizeable chunks, coming closer and closer to “The…
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The Perfect Team Nobody Expected❤️
Warm Land · 9.6M views · Sep 9, 2026
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Biden Moves Into Lead in Georgia, Inches Closer To White House
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— Nov 6, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden took a narrow lead over President Donald Trump in the battleground state of Georgia early on Friday, edging closer to winning the White House in a nail-biting contest as a…
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Barrett Supreme Court Confirmation To Edge Closer With Sunday Vote
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— Oct 25, 2020
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate on Sunday plans to move closer toward a final confirmation vote on President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, on Monday, just over a week before Election…
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Swamp’s Military-Industrial Complex Merger With Israel Inches Closer To Becoming Reality
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— Jun 29, 2026
Congress is inching closer to deeply integrating America’s military-industrial complex with Israel’s national security state. The Senate has proposed $300 million for a program that would benefit Tel Aviv in its version…
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Cash-Strapped California Inches Closer To Handing Taxpayer Home Loans To Illegal Migrants
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— Aug 18, 2024
California lawmakers are one step closer to making hundreds of millions of taxpayer-funded home loans available to residents living in the country illegally. Democrats on the California Senate Appropriations Committee…
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America Is Slamming The Brakes On The Camera Network Tracking Your Every Move
Officials across party lines are moving to dismantle the growing network of cameras tracking American drivers.
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Lesotho expands male midwife workforce to curb deaths
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— Aug 30, 2026
Lesotho is increasingly recruiting male midwives to expand the skilled birth attendant workforce and bring care closer to rural communities, a shift that supports a target to cut maternal deaths and is already seeing higher shares of births attended by trained providers. While male midwives face cultural barriers, outreach efforts and visible role models like Sehloho Ntlhane are slowly normalizing the profession and expanding access for women in remote areas.
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Which decade is your soul from?
Some souls shipped late. Twelve questions to find the decade yours was actually manufactured in.
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Pelosi Says McConnell’s Initial ‘Non-Starter’ Bill Has ‘Moved a Great Deal Closer to America’s Workers’
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— Mar 25, 2020
After first dubbing it a “non-starter,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is applauding bipartisan efforts as Congress inches closer to closing out a massive economic stimulus package. “Thanks to the unity and…
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Trump Looks Closer to Home For Strait of Hormuz Alternatives
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— Jul 15, 2026
President Donald Trump eyes pipelines in Alaska and Texas to be alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz.
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Papoose "Jezebel" Official Music Video
Papoose · 157.8K views · Sep 11, 2026
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Marlins evaluate Pete Fairbanks after nerve irritation
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— Aug 25, 2026
Miami Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks suffered nerve irritation and paralysis-like symptoms in his throwing arm, prompting re-evaluation and a potential IL stint as the team battles in a playoff race. Reports indicate this could test the bullpen depth as Fairbanks has endured a down season and previously dealt with similar issues in May, raising concerns about his availability for Miami’s late-season push.
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Brazil Sues Discord Over Child Safety
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— Aug 26, 2026
Brazil's government has filed a federal lawsuit seeking 500 million reais (about $97 million) against Discord for failing to protect children online, alleging gaps in age verification and safety measures after a teenager's death and the platform's livestream suspensions. The case, supported by Brazil's ANPD and Justice Ministry, pushes for stricter parental controls and closer cooperation with authorities, noting Discord's assurances to improve safety but deeming previous proposals insufficient, with broader regional scrutiny of online platforms ongoing.
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State Treasurer Sounds Alarm About Americans’ Retirement Money ‘Lost In The Either’
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 8h
Cards top Orioles 7-5, halt skid
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— Aug 27, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals ended a five-game slide with a 7-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles, highlighted by Blaze Jordan’s three-run homer before an ankle injury and Gordon Graceffo’s three perfect innings in a spot start. Ramon Urias connected for a two-run shot for the Orioles, while Cardinals closer Riley O’Brien preserved the lead with his 34th save as St. Louis moved within 5 1/2 games of the NL wild-card race.
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PNG Parliament Debates Bougainville Independence
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— Aug 25, 2026
Bougainville's 2019 referendum, in which about 97.7% voted for independence, moves closer to realization as Papua New Guinea's parliament begins considering ratification, with leaders aiming for greater self-government by 2027 and full sovereignty by 2030 amid long-standing disputes over resource revenue and the legacy of a civil conflict. The process follows a 2001 peace deal that deferred independence and hinges on ongoing negotiations between Bougainville and the central government, with no immediate vote date set.
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Trump Narrows Down Venues for Convention Speech to These Two Locations
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— Aug 10, 2020
President Donald Trump says he is getting closer to choosing the venue for accepting his party’s nomination. On Monday, Trump tweeted that he had narrowed down the potential venues for his speech to the Gettysburg…
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Acuña Nears Return; Diaz Sets Dodgers Schedule
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— Jul 20, 2026
Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz, coming off elbow surgery, is nearing a return and could be activated this weekend for the Mets series after progressing through rehab and meeting the back-to-back-appearance hurdle; a return would reunite him with MLB's co-leaders and add intrigue against his former team in New York. The team has used a closer-by-committee approach in his absence, and Díaz’s velocity has rebounded with reports of touching near 98 mph in rehab as management weighs his readiness for high-leverage work.
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Report: Trump’s Team Has Set a Date for 2024 Announcement
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— Nov 4, 2022
Former President Donald Trump may be getting closer to officially announcing his presidential run in 2024, now that the midterms are close and will soon be over. According to Axios , those close to Trump have tossed…
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Elena Rybakina Wins 2026 US Open Title
Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka to win the 2026 US Open, securing her third Grand Slam and WTA world No. 1 ranking. Reaction is overwhelmingly celebratory with praise for her performance; negligible opposition.
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Trump Makes 9/11 About Himself, A.I. Ready to Kill Us & Jimmy to Interview James Talarico on YouTube
Jimmy Kimmel Live · 4.9M views · Sep 10, 2026
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