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Man Trying to Walk on Water Washes Up on Beach in Bubble-Like Vessel, Police Say
Reporting
— Jul 27, 2021
There are many people in this world who were content to stay home even before the pandemic. They enjoy the simple things in life, blooming where they’re planted and not seeking any risky adventures. Reza Baluchi is not…
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Florida Man Facing Federal Charges After Attempting to Cross Atlantic Ocean in Hamster Wheel
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— Sep 9, 2023
Is he the Forrest Gump of the high seas? A Florida man is facing federal charges after an attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a nautical “hamster wheel,” The Associated Press reported Thursday. Reza “Ray” Baluchi…
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Iran's new leadership consolidates power, vows prolonged standoff with U.S.
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— Aug 29, 2026
After six months of war, Iran’s leadership has coalesced around a hard-line core of generals and clerics, signaling readiness for a prolonged confrontation with the United States and a determination to quell domestic unrest. They dismiss prospects for meaningful talks with Trump, threaten to escalate economic pressure and oil exports, and have installed new leaders like Mohsen Rezaei and Hossein Taeb to reinforce a tougher stance.
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Jon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily Show
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Firouzja Wins Chennai Grand Masters, Reenters Top Ten
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— Jul 22, 2026
Alireza Firouzja won the 2026 Chennai Grand Masters, finishing unbeaten with 4.5/7 after a final-round draw with Arjun Erigaisi to seal the title. Nodirbek Abdusattorov finished strong but fell to second on tiebreaks behind Dmitry Andreikin, while Gukesh’s slump continued as Erigaisi contends for runner-up status and Indian contenders remain in the frame.
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Retail Giant Raises Motor Oil Price, Caps Customer Purchases As Iran War Drags On
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Pranesh defeats Gukesh in Chennai
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— Jul 21, 2026
Pranesh handed world champion D. Gukesh his second consecutive defeat at the Chennai Grand Masters, delivering the biggest win of his career and shaking up the tournament standings. The event also featured notable results such as Nihal Sarin defeating Arjun Erigaisi and Alireza Firouzja taking sole lead, underscoring the tightly packed field and ongoing drama of the competition.
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ALIREZA JAFARZADEH: Protests In Iran Signal Change
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— Jan 3, 2026
Protests unfolding across Iran in recent days have drawn attention to the country’s collapsing currency, runaway inflation, and deepening economic misery. The Iranian public is angry. But to frame the unrest as economic…
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Satellite Images Show Iran Rebuilding Nuclear Sites Amid Talks
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— Feb 20, 2026
Fresh satellite imagery is fueling new warnings that Iran is restoring key nuclear infrastructure even as negotiations with the United States continue. According to Fox News , Alireza Jafarzadeh, a senior figure with…
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