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Xi renews call for Taiwan reunification — 3hXi Jinping renewed Beijing’s call for Taiwan’s “complete reunification,” describing it as a historical mission and saying it should be pursued peacefully under the “one country, two systems” framework. Taiwan rejects Beijing’s claim and that autonomy model; China has not renounced force and its military operates around the island.

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Tom Gallagher China keeps talking peace but keeps sending warships and planes around the island anyway.

From a Prayer Walk App to a 3,300-Mile Bicycle Pilgrimage: Jonathan Tremaine Thomas' Freedom Mission2 sources — 9h

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Marcus Bell His story makes me wonder if more people should turn their faith apps into real-world journeys like this.

Amnesty: UN, South Sudan failed ahead of massacreWorld — 10hAmnesty International says South Sudanese authorities and the U.N. peacekeeping mission had advance warning but failed to prevent a March attack on Abiemnom that killed more than 200 people. The group called for an independent investigation and accountability, while UNMISS said limited resources constrained its response.

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'America Reads the Bible' Leader Describes Mission to Capture Souls From Hell1 source — 3d

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Jared Kim I admire the passion but wonder if focusing on hellfire scares more people away than it draws in.

Stephen Miller outlines mission to defend Republic after appointmentPolitics — 5dThe 38-second clip shows Stephen Miller delivering remarks after his appointment as White House Chief of Staff. He states the mission to support the President and defend the Republic. @WhiteHouse

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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.

Hegseth memos add patrol cars and boats to D.C. Guard mission — 6dOct. 29 memos let National Guard use patrol cars, Humvees and boats for the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, with hard limits on arrests and chases, as local leaders press to pull the troops.

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Trump nominates DOJ official to EEOC seat vacated by fired Democrat — 2dPresident Donald Trump nominated Justice Department civil rights official Matt Zandi to fill an open seat on the EEOC, potentially strengthening the Republican majority and advancing the administration’s push against diversity policies it considers discriminatory. Critics say the appointment could politicize the agency and weaken its workplace-equality mission.

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Santa Barbara mission, Wilmington fire department seek holiday food donationsLifestyle — Nov 1, 2026The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission and Wilmington Fire Department are running holiday food drives to support people facing food insecurity. Wilmington’s drive benefits Nourish NC’s programs for children, while the Rescue Mission is collecting turkeys, food and donations for its Thanksgiving meal and broader holiday services.

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All Saints’ Day and 250 Years of Mission San Juan Capistrano1 source — Nov 1, 2026

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Sam Okafor Mission San Juan Capistrano's 250 years on All Saints Day highlights its deep roots in California history.

Firefighters carry man from smoke as crashes and cancer risks mountHealth — 2dDeadly helicopter crashes during wildfire water-bombing missions in Indonesia have renewed concern about firefighter safety, with at least 15 firefighters reported killed in the line of duty in recent months. Elsewhere, fire departments are strengthening cancer-prevention and wellness efforts, while an individual rescue and public support for firefighters highlight the risks and recognition surrounding the profession.

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USAF Begins B-1B Pilots’ HondaJet TrainingAuto — 2dThe Air Force has begun using contractor-operated HondaJet aircraft in its BSTAR program to give B-1B crews additional general flight training—potentially about 100 hours per year—while preserving bomber flight time for mission-specific work such as refueling, tactics and weapons training. XSTAR Aviation supplies and operates the jets, which began flying from Abilene, Texas, in November.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Trump says administration restored NASA to pioneer Mars missionsPolitics — 5dThe clip shows President Trump stating that his administration has restored NASA to pioneer space travel to Mars and beyond after prior setbacks. The video is spreading as an official White House statement on renewed U.S. space efforts. @Wh

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105-Year-Old RAF Veteran Reunites With Uniform in CaliforniaWorld — 3dA 105-year-old World War II RAF tail gunner, Ronnie Holdsworth, marked Remembrance Sunday at his California care home after family brought him an RAF uniform and other commemorative gifts; he had completed 32 missions before emigrating from Britain. Separately, two RAF veterans in their 80s and 100s were unexpectedly reunited at a Kent care home after three decades apart, reflecting on their service and the importance of remembering the past.

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Five Women’s Basketball Games Feature Late RalliesSports — 5dPrinceton women’s basketball won back-to-back games with late comebacks, beating Richmond 65-57 and Murray State 76-74. Across other women’s college basketball games, Denison, Gannon and the Ravens also rallied late to secure victories, with Gannon holding off Harding 65-55 and the Ravens defeating Mission 69-62.

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WWII Veterans, Pilgrims Set for Remembrance EventsWorld — 6dA 105-year-old World War II RAF tail gunner in California will be honored with a replica of his uniform at a Remembrance Day ceremony, recognizing his 32 combat missions. Separately, a North Carolina community is celebrating Belgian Army veteran Simon Gurdal’s 100th birthday after his service alongside Allied forces.

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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

San Diego Moves to Evict Mission Bay Sports Center Over Unpaid RentBusiness — Oct 29, 2026San Diego is moving to evict Mission Bay Sports Center from its waterfront site, demanding about $943,000 in overdue rent and citing alleged unauthorized subletting, insurance and documentation lapses, and other lease violations. The center and its subtenant dispute the city’s account of the lease and sublease approvals, and the leaseholder says it will fight the eviction.

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Ceasefire lets joint Ukraine-Russia mission enter occupied Oleshky — Oct 29, 2026Ukrainian and Russian representatives traveled from Belarus toward Oleshky for a humanitarian mission, with Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets coordinating the effort and American journalists accompanying the delegation. The operation aims to deliver aid to residents of the Russian-occupied city and help civilians leave under a temporary ceasefire, while Russian officials said they hoped aid and departures could begin soon.

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Uganda Begins Somalia Troop Withdrawal, Plans 2027 ExitWorld — Nov 2, 2026Uganda has begun a phased withdrawal of troops serving in Somalia under bilateral arrangements, with the initial group returning home. It plans to pull all its forces, including those in the African Union mission, by the end of 2027, as Somali forces take on greater responsibility for national security.

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Restaurant Closures Reported Across Multiple CountiesHealth — Nov 4, 2026Health inspectors reported restaurant and food-establishment issues across several counties: nine Jefferson County establishments fell below standards in October, while San Bernardino County reported a prior closure at Colonial Chesterfield had reopened. Riverside County had no new closures from Oct. 29 to Nov. 5, and the Mission Inn’s main kitchen was cleared to reopen; Orange County also published its weekly closure and reopening list.

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Report: Israel Air Force Conducts Mission Near Iranian Border — Oct 21, 2026

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Jared Kim Israel must keep up these patrols to deter any Iranian moves against them.

UK to deploy RAF jets for defensive missions against Houthi attacks — Oct 20, 2026Wes Streeting on 20 October 2026 approved RAF Typhoons based in Qatar for defensive missions to protect Saudi airspace after Houthi attacks he called absolutely despicable.

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Nicole Hardy Wes Streeting's approval shows the UK taking a firm defensive stance but I worry about the long-term costs and risks of getting drawn deeper into the conflict.

UK, France Plan 2,800-Troop Ukraine Wargame in PolandWorld — Nov 3, 2026Britain and France will lead Exercise Koalicja, a Poland-based drill involving about 2,800 troops from 11 nations to practice deploying and supplying a multinational force if a peace deal ends the war in Ukraine. The planned force would support Ukraine’s security and rebuilding its armed forces, not serve as a peacekeeping mission; Russia has opposed foreign troops in Ukraine.

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Marcus Bell This drill in Poland makes sense as preparation for helping Ukraine rebuild without crossing into their territory directly.

Oshkosh Defense and Grid Aero Target Mass Lifter Drone Output for MilitaryTech — Nov 2, 2026Oshkosh Defense is partnering with autonomous-aircraft firm Grid Aero to prepare its Lifter drone for large-scale production, combining Oshkosh’s manufacturing and supply-chain capabilities with Grid Aero’s aircraft design. The modular, long-range aircraft is intended to meet U.S. defense demand for affordable unmanned systems that can carry cargo or other mission payloads.

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Reports: SpaceX Limits Starlink, Disrupting Ukrainian Military Missions — Oct 14, 2026SpaceX set a 160 km/h Starlink speed cap on Ukraine military terminals overnight; Beskrestnov said forces got no warning and missions were disrupted.

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Derek Foss SpaceX should have given Ukraine advance notice before changing the speed rules on Starlink.