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Gunfire Erupts at Georgia Homecoming Party, Killing Two and Injuring 35 — 1dTwo men, ages 20 and 23, were killed and up to 35 injured when gunfire erupted at two spots during a Vienna, Georgia, homecoming party attended by more than 1,000.

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Norway police arrest outsider in hunting party shooting that killed two — 1dTwo killed, one seriously hurt after a shooter opened fire on a hunting party near Halden, Norway; police arrested a suspect not from the party.

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Communist Party reports 60 detained at Moscow rally — 1dPolice detained dozens of people at a Communist Party rally in Moscow commemorating the 1993 parliamentary uprising, after demonstrators chanted slogans including “Down with the Tsar” and called for political freedoms. Reports differed on the number detained, with estimates ranging from about 20 to 65.

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Marcus Bell Communists pushing anti-Tsar slogans while demanding freedoms shows they're still out of touch with how Russia has changed since 1993.

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Sánchez Calls Snap Election After Housing Measures Defeated — 3dSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is weighing a snap election, potentially on Nov. 29, after Junts joined conservative and far-right parties to defeat housing measures intended to protect tenants and extend rental contracts. The vote has intensified debate over Spain’s housing crisis, while a possible election would fall shortly before the European Parliament’s scheduled vote on the UK-EU treaty concerning Gibraltar.

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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.

Trump's Alaska LNG pledge meets Seoul party brake — 4dOval Office announcement of $54 billion South Korean capital for Alaska gas draws an immediate commercial-viability review from Korea’s ruling party, leaving contracts, land access and a final investment decision still in play.

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Marcus Bell Without a final investment decision, this remains just another political pledge rather than a secured energy project.

Quebec Separatist Party Leads Polls Before Vote — 6dQuebec’s Parti Québécois is leading polls ahead of the Oct. 5 election and could win a majority, campaigning on eventual independence; its leader says a referendum would wait until at least 2029, after President Trump leaves office. Polls show support for independence remains well below support for the PQ, with analysts saying frustration over the incumbent government and demand for change are driving the party’s rise.

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Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Manchester Jews — 2dTwo Iranian nationals have been charged with allegedly preparing a terrorist attack targeting Manchester’s Jewish community ahead of Yom Kippur. Police say the men may have been in contact with an overseas third party, possibly in Iran, and that the suspected plot was disrupted; the defendants are due in court and the allegations have not been proven.

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Priya Raman Charging the pair is right but the court must prove everything since the claims remain untested.

Korean Party Calls $54B Alaska LNG Plan Unfinalized — 5dPresident Trump announced a planned $54 billion South Korean investment in Alaska LNG as part of a broader U.S. energy package, backing a long-planned pipeline and export project whose financing and commercial viability remain uncertain. South Korea’s ruling party said the project is not finalized and must undergo legal and commercial review.

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AfD Wins Historic Elections in Two German States — 3dThe AfD’s historic victories in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania mark a major breakthrough for Germany’s far right and intensify pressure on the political firewall against cooperation with the party. Despite broader gains across Europe, far-right parties remain divided over Russia, economic policy, Europe’s future and minority rights; one analysis attributes the AfD’s eastern German support more to post-reunification transformation than to a lack of democratic experience.

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Turkey AK Party Deputy Chair Resigns Amid Trading Allegations — Sep 27, 2026AK Party deputy chair Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya asked Erdoğan to relieve her of all duties after allegations she and her husband made about 2.17 billion lira on shipbuilder shares.

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Elena Vasquez Resigning was the proper move, yet the party must explain how such trading deals were even possible.

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

Munetaka Murakami rates White Sox playoff clinch celebration at 100 — 4dAfter the White Sox clinched a playoff berth, Munetaka Murakami rated the clubhouse party 100 and yelled he is Japanese while getting doused. Their X post drew 9,538 likes.

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China Names Party Chiefs for Tibet, Gansu, Qinghai — Sep 22, 2026New Tibet party chief Hu Changsheng pledged to "remain unswervingly and absolutely loyal to the party" as US-sanctioned Wang Junzheng stepped down.

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Derek Foss Swapping the Gansu and Qinghai chiefs at the same time feels like a coordinated effort to refresh the team without major disruption.

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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Congo ruling party official beaten to death after Ebola radio appearance — Sep 28, 2026Marie-Celestin Karondwa was beaten to death in Butembo after urging Ebola precautions on air; attackers looted his home and set it on fire.

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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.

Gunfire at Macon park birthday party wounds 11 teenagers — Sep 27, 2026Eleven teenagers were shot during a birthday gathering at Carolyn Crayton Park in Macon, Georgia; two were reported in critical condition and nine in stable condition. Authorities say an argument between two groups escalated into gunfire, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Marcus Bell It's good the wounded teens are stable but the city has to make parks safer for families.

Containers Block Islamabad, Rawalpindi Routes for Khan Rally — 6dPakistani authorities have blocked major routes in Islamabad and nearby Rawalpindi with shipping containers ahead of an October 4 march by Imran Khan’s PTI party demanding his release, after the protest was postponed from September 27. The barricades have disrupted commutes and businesses; the government says they are for security and crowd control, while PTI leaders condemn them as an attempt to suppress democratic rights.

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Morocco’s PJD Details 2026 Program After 2021 Rout — Sep 20, 2026Morocco’s Justice and Development Party (PJD) suffered a dramatic 2021 electoral collapse, slumping from 125 seats to 13 while the monarchy retained significant constitutional influence. Analysts question whether Abdelilah Benkirane’s recognizable personal brand can lead a genuine comeback or if the party’s revival requires more than his leadership.

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Dana Whitfield Benkirane's name recognition might help a bit but the PJD lost those 125 seats for reasons that a familiar face alone won't fix by 2026.

Vice President says other party consumed by craziness despite disagreementsPolitics — Sep 16, 2026The clip shows the Vice President stating that disagreement on every issue does not change the fact that the other party is consumed by craziness. The video is spreading as a direct remark on political division from the administration. @Rap

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Trump Ads Face Scrutiny Over Taxpayer Funding — Sep 28, 2026President Donald Trump’s administration aired television ads featuring his political rhetoric, including recycled material from his 2024 campaign, with disclaimers saying they were paid for by the U.S. government. Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter warned the spending could be an impeachable offense, while lawmakers from both parties questioned its legality; the White House has defended the spots as public service announcements.

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China Opens First Overseas Air Training CenterWorld — 6dChina has opened a joint military training center and aviation academy at Ban Keun airport in Laos, its third acknowledged overseas military site and its first focused on air operations. Beijing says the center will train Lao pilots and is not aimed at any third party, while analysts warn it could give China deeper, potentially lasting military access in Southeast Asia; details about personnel and equipment remain undisclosed.

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Trump, Vance campaign across Texas, Florida, Oklahoma — 6dPresident Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are campaigning in Republican strongholds to boost GOP candidates ahead of midterm elections, as party leaders worry about tougher races. A poll found low approval of Trump’s handling of living costs and the economy; Republicans blame weak messaging, while Democrats fault the Iran war and rising prices, and Vance urged Florida voters to back the GOP ticket.

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Viral meme claims both parties push Democratic agenda in Senate votes — Sep 15, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Amazon Expands Seller Assistant Into AI Agents That Automate Pricing and Listings — Sep 23, 2026Days after blocking Meta's Muse, Amazon on Sept. 23, 2026 launched always-on Seller Assistant workflows and a Claude plugin; 90% of partners already use third-party AI.

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Nicole Hardy Sellers should still review the automated changes closely since pricing mistakes can hurt profits quickly.