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Netanyahu projects protector image after Hamas attack amid election fight — 5d

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Chris Dalton Voters might question if Netanyahu's protector image is just a way to dodge blame for the security failures.

Eric Schmitt: “Did you or did you not get into one little fight and your mother got scared, so she sent you to live with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air?” Jack Smith: “That was Will Smith.” — 2dMeme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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Maya Lindstrom Jack Smith's direct correction keeps things grounded and avoids turning every exchange into viral nonsense.

Ortiz, Malignaggi Set Bare-Knuckle Fight — 2dPaulie Malignaggi and Victor Ortiz never got the chance to meet in the professional boxing ring, but now they will collide in the trigon on Dec. 5 in Los Angeles.

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Chris Dalton Fury against Ruiz bare knuckle would be worth paying for if the talks actually lead somewhere.

Rebels say Myanmar airstrike hit market far from fighting, killing 33 — 6dA Myanmar military airstrike hit a market in Kyauktaw on Monday, killing at least 33, the Arakan Army and an aid worker said; they called the town far from the fighting.

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UAE Calls Flydubai Cockpit Attack Attempted Terrorism — 4dAfter a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain aboard a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight and the aircraft plunged, early reports described the episode as a fight or altercation. The wording drew criticism from Israeli officials and others, who said it understated an apparent hijacking or attempted attack, while the circumstances and motive remained under investigation.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Bodycam video released from Luigi Mangione Altoona McDonald's arrest — 2dUnsealed Altoona bodycam captures the McDonald’s stop, the fake ID, and the station recoveries now headed toward a December federal sentencing and a pending state murder fight.

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Maya Lindstrom The bodycam from that Altoona McDonald's stop shows how the fake ID led straight to the station evidence.

Undefeated Morales plans January UFC return — 1dUndefeated welterweight Michael Morales says he has agreed to face an unnamed, tough opponent in January, with Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates not slated to be his opponent. Morales says a win would be his final fight before a title shot, and he has also publicly challenged Shavkat Rakhmonov if other plans fall through.

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Candidates from both parties urge ending Senate filibuster — 2dAs control of the closely contested Senate looms, candidates and lawmakers are debating whether to end or change the filibuster. Democrat Juliana Stratton supports eliminating it to advance priorities including abortion rights, voting protections and gun legislation, while Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno says it should be ended if senators cannot conduct meaningful debate, amid a fight over advancing the SAVE America Act.

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Tyson Fury jokes he's bald and fat as Joshua agrees at London presser — 4dTyson Fury called himself awkwardly built and bald at a London press conference with Anthony Joshua, who agreed, before Fury teased him, prompting laughter ahead of their Cardiff fight.

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Tigray Internet Disruption Reported Amid Renewed Fighting — Sep 25, 2026NetBlocks confirmed a Tigray telecoms blackout on Sept. 24-25, 2026 as the TPLF declared full-blown war, seized airports, and fighting spread into Afar and Amhara.

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Marcus Bell Fighting spilling into Afar and Amhara shows how fast this could escalate beyond Tigray.

Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv transmits hijack code after pilots clash — 4dAbout 174 passengers, including 27 children, landed safely in Tabuk after Flydubai's Tel Aviv flight squawked hijack code 7500; officials blamed a pilots' fight.

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Derek Foss Airlines should ground crews faster after any cockpit dispute to avoid repeats of this.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

How to carve a turkeyLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For home cooks facing a whole roast who want neat, moist slices without a messy fight at the board.

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Nicole Hardy I always remove the legs first now and the breast slices stay so much juicier.

SNL spoofs Amodei arguing with himself before Trump dinner — 6dA Weekend Update sketch mocked Anthropic’s CEO hours before his first private dinner with President Trump, sharpening the fight over pace, Pentagon access, and who sets the rules.

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Dana Whitfield Amodei pushing for slower AI while others race ahead shows why these policy fights matter more than laughs.

Fighting Erupts Across Northern Ethiopia, Peace Deal Falters — Sep 23, 2026Fighting erupted Sept. 23, 2026 across Tigray, Afar and Amhara as TPLF declared a defensive war and Abiy adviser Getachew Reda said it seized airports in an all-out offensive.

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alena bengtson what they fed them

Chicago Fed president says fighting inflation will be painful — Sep 21, 2026

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Dana Whitfield The hit always lands hardest on people who need steady jobs and affordable loans.

Which of your friends survives the apocalypse?Quizie — QuizName the group and the AI ranks every one of them — who leads, who thrives, who trips in the first act. Private until you share it.

Fury, Joshua Set for Cardiff Heavyweight Fight — Sep 24, 2026Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will meet in their long-awaited heavyweight showdown on December 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, with Netflix broadcasting the fight. The UK venue was secured after negotiations over staging the bout in the United States, and organizers are expected to schedule a late start to reach American viewers.

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Dana Whitfield Cardiff makes sense for the biggest UK crowd but the late start will test how many fans stay awake here.

Ethiopians Celebrate Meskel, Pray for Peace Amid Conflict — Sep 26, 2026Thousands gathered at Meskel Square for the Demera as Abune Mathias said the Cross's message is peace, unity, forgiveness and reconciliation amid northern fighting.

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Dana Whitfield Gathering like this shows Ethiopians want peace more than division, but it will take real talks to stop the violence up north.

Supreme Court expected to hear immigration, gun cases — 5dThe Supreme Court’s new term features major disputes over immigration enforcement, including whether the Trump administration can detain some immigrants without bond hearings, alongside cases on voting, climate, guns and government power. The justices will also consider education-related fights involving religious preschools’ access to public funding and allegations of sex discrimination at a university.

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Gaethje highlights Pimblett threat in potential Topuria fightSports — Sep 19, 2026

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Renewed fighting overwhelms Yemen hospitals as 130,000 flee homesWorld — Sep 25, 2026Renewed fighting in Yemen is overwhelming the country’s fragile health system, with hospitals short of medicine and beds, some health centers prioritizing trauma patients over routine and maternity care, and aid access increasingly difficult. The crisis is putting children and pregnant women at heightened risk, as illustrated by a malnourished 7-year-old whose father carried him 270 kilometers to find treatment.

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National Trust launches $10M fund after White House preservation fights — Sep 23, 2026The National Trust for Historic Preservation has launched a campaign to raise $10 million for legal defense, advocacy and community action amid concerns over threats to historic sites and preservation laws. The effort follows the group’s legal fight over President Trump’s White House ballroom project and broader disputes over federal changes to preservation policy.

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Blaney Returns to Kansas After Hocevar Fight — Sep 25, 2026Six days after trading punches with Carson Hocevar at Bristol, Ryan Blaney appeared at Kansas on Sept. 25 with a still-visible black eye; NASCAR issued no penalties.

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Nicole Hardy Blaney showing up with that black eye proves the Bristol fight was no joke, but NASCAR skipping penalties keeps the focus on racing.

Ethiopian Forces Reportedly Retake Mekelle AirportWorld — Sep 27, 2026Ethiopian federal troops and allied militia say they have captured Alamata, a strategic supply hub in Tigray, after opposition forces retreated; independent verification and full control were not immediately clear. The renewed fighting has undermined the 2022 peace agreement, with clashes also reported in neighboring regions and Eritrean forces’ involvement alleged by Afar’s regional government.

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Pope Leo Welcomes Journalists Amid Trump Media Fight — Sep 25, 2026Pope Leo XIV told a CNN reporter on a Paris flight journalists are welcome to cover him, days after a judge blocked a White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

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Derek Foss Glad the judge stopped the attempt to sideline CNN and the others, and the Pope's stance lines up with keeping coverage open.