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Samoan PM Apologizes for 2007 Nazi Gesture — 2dSamoa PM La'auli Leuatea Schmidt, who wore a Jewish prayer shawl to a shofar at his 2025 swearing-in, apologized Oct. 5, 2026 for saying "Heil Hitler" in a 2007 family video.

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Elena Vasquez Banning the Samoa Observer from events after this only adds to the problem instead of showing real accountability.

Crash and Road Closures Affect Multiple RegionsWeather — 1dRoad and site closures are planned in Massachusetts, Colorado, Thunder Bay, Indiana and La Plata County for water-main, flood-mitigation, streetscape and culvert work. The projects range from short-term traffic disruptions to a CU Boulder South closure lasting up to five years, with officials advising drivers and residents to plan around access changes.

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Ex-LA deputy sentenced for aiding crypto godfather and tax fraudPolitics — Sep 28, 2026

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Spanish bar floor gives way, injuring 12 and trapping dozens — 4dBar Tempranillo in La Rioja partially collapsed before dawn on October 3, 2026 after the floor then ceiling gave way; 11 or 12 were injured and dozens initially trapped.

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Sam Okafor Lucky it happened before dawn when fewer folks were around, but dozens trapped is still terrifying. Hope the injured ones pull through without lasting issues.

João Cancelo’s curling shot off the bar wins Goal of the Month — 5dJoão Cancelo’s early strike against Racing is La Liga Goal of the Month. He called it the best of his career after a Camp Nou ovation.

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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.

Colombia Seeks IMF Talks Amid Fiscal Crisis — Sep 28, 2026De La Espriella ordered IMF talks after Colombia's 2027 deficit target hit a record 9.4% of GDP, calling the fiscal crisis the most critical in the country's history.

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Spain Extends De la Fuente Contract Through 2032 — Sep 21, 2026Spain extends World Cup winner Luis de la Fuente through 2032, the longest head-coach tenure the national team has ever agreed.

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Maya Lindstrom Eight years feels like a big commitment, but he deserves it for delivering that title and building a solid squad.

Galaxy, Rapids set for playoff clashSports — Sep 25, 2026The LA Galaxy host the Colorado Rapids on Sept. 26 in a Western Conference matchup with playoff implications: Colorado is seeking to protect its position after a 3-3 draw with Seattle, while LA aims to build on a recent win and strengthen its playoff push. Colorado won the teams’ first meeting this season, 4-1; the match streams on Apple TV.

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LISA adds two new dates to Caesars Palace Las Vegas residency — Sep 29, 2026LISA adds Nov. 12 and Nov. 29, 2026, Caesars Palace dates after four VIVA LA LISA shows sold out in under 10 minutes; first K-pop Las Vegas residency.

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Maya Lindstrom Two more dates means more fans can catch her set without the original ones being impossible to book.

Luis de la Fuente signs Spain contract extension after World Cup win — Sep 21, 2026

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Jared Kim Extending his deal now is the right move, but the real test will be how Spain performs in the next major tournament.

Ginny & Georgia star jokes everyone dies in season 4 — Sep 25, 202615-year-old Diesel La Torraca joked "Everyone dies" and "Kenny resurrects" when fans sought Ginny & Georgia season 4 spoilers on TikTok.

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Nicole Hardy It's odd how fans keep pushing young cast members for details when they clearly aren't supposed to share real plot points.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Pope Leo draws 800,000 to Mass at Revolution's guillotine site — Sep 26, 2026An estimated 800,000 filled Place de la Concorde for Pope Leo XIV's open-air Mass, outpacing registrations in secular France as adult baptisms rise against decades of decline in priests, weddings and overall baptisms.

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Rachel Meyers Rising adult baptisms suggest some real interest despite the drop in priests and weddings.

De La Cruz Nears 30-30, Reds Blank Braves — Sep 23, 2026Brandon Williamson tossed six scoreless innings as the Reds defeated the Braves 4-0, with Elly De La Cruz homering and stealing his 29th base along with a run-scoring single, and Eugenio Suárez also hitting his 350th career homer. The Braves, after a rough night including Ronald Acuña Jr. leaving with an injury, still clinched the NL East and eye a playoff path, while Cincinnati extended optimism despite being out of postseason contention.

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Nicole Hardy Suárez reaching 350 homers is a nice milestone and Williamson's six shutout innings kept everything under control.

La Bola Negra Wins TIFF Audience Award, Strengthening Oscar Prospects — Sep 20, 2026La Bola Negra, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, won TIFF’s People’s Choice Award, boosting its awards-season profile with Netflix involvement. The festival also recognized I Play Rocky, Being Heumann, Elsinore, and Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been across other audience and documentary categories, signaling strong momentum for a diverse slate ahead of the Oscars.

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Tom Gallagher La Bola Negra's TIFF win makes it look like a real Oscar player this year.

Colombia Extradites Rebel Leader to US in Security Policy Shift — Sep 25, 2026Colombia extradited Geovany Andres Rojas, known as “Spider,” to the United States to face drug-trafficking and terrorism-related charges. The move reverses former President Gustavo Petro’s use of Rojas as a peace negotiator and reflects President Abelardo de la Espriella’s tougher approach toward armed groups and closer cooperation with Washington.

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The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Jonathan Karl, Scalise Spar Over Media Ban — Sep 20, 2026House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) defended President Donald Trump’s ban on three news organizations from the White House, which led to a war of words with ABC’s Jonathan… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Tom Gallagher Both men came off looking defensive in that exchange instead of addressing the actual issues.

Spain Unveils Squad in Ceuta Amid Migration Crisis — Sep 18, 2026Luis de la Fuente announced Spain’s Nations League squad from Ceuta on 18 Sep 2026, saying “This is Ceuta, this is Spain,” after more than 70,000 crossed from Morocco.

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Elena Vasquez Picking Ceuta for the announcement shows resolve but the real test is handling daily crossings effectively.

Western Conference Leaders Whitecaps Host LA Galaxy — Sep 8, 2026Vancouver Whitecaps host the LA Galaxy at BC Place as the Whitecaps sit atop the Western Conference while the Galaxy look to rebound, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. PT on Sep 9 and Apple TV streaming for all MLS regular-season matches.

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Snap Launches $2,195 Specs AR Glasses — Sep 16, 2026Evan Spiegel demoed Snap's $2,195 Specs in LA and rejected AI making people irrelevant: computers should make us more important, not less.

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Priya Raman Spiegel makes a good point that computers should help people stand out more, not fade away.

Clippers name LA attorney John Gibson interim CEO amid Ballmer ban — Sep 21, 2026Clippers named attorney John S. Gibson interim CEO on Sept. 21, 2026, as Steve Ballmer serves a one-year NBA ban after a $30 million fine and five forfeited first-round picks.

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Priya Raman This interim CEO pick looks like a practical step for the Clippers while Ballmer sits out.

Daisy De La Hoya Credits Corey Feldman With Saving Her Life — Sep 12, 2026Daisy De La Hoya says Corey Feldman saved her life during a severe addiction period, helping her recover, relocate to California, and take in her dog; she has been clean since February 29, 2024, but says she lost her home and relationship and spent time in shelters while rebuilding and seeking work. She remains grateful for Feldman’s support as she continues her recovery journey and pursues employment while living with a friend.

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Nicole Hardy Corey really came through for Daisy when she was at her lowest, and it's inspiring she has stayed clean through all the setbacks.

On her birthday, Mary shows her triumph in MaltaGood News — Sep 8, 2026Malta's long devotion to Mary includes the 1565 lifting of the Great Siege on her Nativity feast after Grand Master de la Valette prayed before the Damaskinì icon.

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Colombia Deploys Troops to Violence-Hit Santa Marta — Sep 22, 2026In Colombia, President Abelardo de la Espriella deployed troops to Santa Marta after gunmen attacked shops and killed senior members of the ACSN, prompting a militarized security push to retake control of the city. In the Caribbean region, Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader urged the U.N. Security Council to renew and accelerate the multinational force for Haiti, calling for full deployment, an arms embargo, and stronger Haitian security institutions to address the crisis.

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Flamengo Reaches Libertadores Semifinals After Late Equalizer With 10 Men — Sep 17, 2026Flamengo advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals by earning a 1-1 draw with Independiente del Valle to secure a 3-1 aggregate victory, with Giorgian De Arrascaeta scoring the equalizer late in the tie. They will face Estudiantes de La Plata, while concerns over the Maracanã pitch dominate build-up to the decisive leg.

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