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Ten Indicted in Elderly Gold-Bar Fraud Scheme
World
— Nov 5, 2026
Ten people from California, Florida and Pennsylvania have been indicted on conspiracy charges in an alleged scheme that impersonated government and corporate officials to persuade an elderly Florida woman to buy gold; she handed over $101,220 before investigators intervened as scammers sought nearly $500,000 more. The defendants have pleaded to the charges in federal court, and the case is scheduled for trial in December 2026; they are presumed innocent.
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Soldier sentenced to 40 years for exploiting minors
World
— Oct 26, 2026
A 22-year-old Fort Riley soldier, Bebak Gurung, was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of producing child sexual abuse material. Investigators said he posed as a woman online to persuade minors in New York and Kansas to create sexually explicit videos.
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Larkin Expands Trade List, but No Deal Is Imminent
Dylan Larkin
— Oct 20, 2026
Dylan Larkin’s trade request remains unresolved, despite the Red Wings’ efforts to persuade him to stay, and he has reportedly expanded the teams he would consider. ESPN’s John Buccigross predicts a trade could happen within seven to 10 days, but no destination or deal details have been reported.
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Trump Rallies in North Carolina for Senate Nominee Trailing in Polls
Donald John Trump
— Oct 19, 2026
President Trump is campaigning heavily in deeply Republican states ahead of the midterms, seeking to energize the GOP base as economic concerns and weak polling threaten the party’s prospects. The strategy appears to prioritize turnout in red territory over persuading swing voters, while Republicans in competitive areas weigh whether campaigning with him could hurt their chances.
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Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 14h
Texas Campaigns Ramp Up Ads, Voter Texts
Politics
— Oct 21, 2026
Texas campaigns are spending heavily on increasingly combative advertising, with Republicans emphasizing crime and transgender-related issues and Democrats focusing on taxes, healthcare and corruption; some ads have drawn criticism for misleading edits or awkward messaging. Campaigns and outside groups are also flooding voters with cheap text messages, which strategists say can help mobilize known supporters but are less effective at persuading others.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From 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.
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Dodgers Expect Ohtani to Pitch Again in 2027
Shohei Ohtani
— Oct 17, 2026
After the Brewers swept the Dodgers out of the NLCS, Shohei Ohtani’s three-run homer in Game 4 proved insufficient to prevent a 6-4 loss. Analysts say Los Angeles should reassess how it schedules Ohtani’s pitching and hitting amid injuries and a late-season slump; one report says he persuaded the team to start him in the elimination game despite discussions about sitting him.
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Gaetz Says He’s Trying to Persuade Trump to Become House Speaker – Here’s How It Could Happen
Opinion
— Feb 23, 2022
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida said he’s trying to persuade former President Donald Trump to become speaker of the House of Representatives — if for no other reason than to stick it to the current speaker…
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“A dog is one of the remaining reasons why some people can be persuaded to go for a walk.” — Pam Brown, Poet
Pam Brown
— Oct 2, 2026
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Catherine of Siena Mediates Papal Return to Rome
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— FROM 1377
Mystic persuades Gregory XI to leave Avignon.
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Pope Leo condemns machismo and violence against women in Peru
Pope Leo XIV condemned machismo and violence against women during his visit to Lima, calling for equal rights and women’s full participation in society and the Church. He also urged Peru’s bishops to support victims of clergy abuse with tru
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Queen Theodolinda Converts Lombard King Agilulf
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— FROM 603
Queen's faith persuades husband to accept Catholic baptism.
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Miley Cyrus Drops Cyrus Name for Bass Persuades
Miley Cyrus
— Sep 1, 2026
Miley Cyrus announces Bass Persuades, her 10th studio album and first for Atlantic Records, described as a powerful, vulnerable love story that nods to Dolly Parton; the album drops September 18. She also confirms two Hollywood Bowl shows on October 16 and 18, with MODEL/ACTRIZ opening, marking her first major U.S. performances since 2022.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Michigan Supreme Court Declines to Remove Trump From 2024 Ballot
Reporting
— Dec 27, 2023
The Michigan Supreme Court declined Wednesday to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot. The court wrote that it was “not persuaded that the questions presented should be reviewed by this…
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Bangladeshi Migrant Wins Asylum Case For Unusual Reason
The United Kingdom
— Feb 13, 2026
A Bangladeshi migrant has secured the right to remain in Britain after a court ruled that deporting him would likely send him to prison for 20 years. The man, identified in court as MM, persuaded the Upper Tribunal that…
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Elon Musk Reportedly Engaged In Campaign To Influence Elites Against Biden
Reporting
— May 29, 2024
Billionaires Elon Musk and Nelson Peltz are reportedly involved in an ongoing campaign in powerful networks to persuade influential business executives nationwide not to back President Joe Biden’s reelection effort, The…
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Navy Scrambles To Ramp Up Tomahawk Production After Iran War Burns Through Arsenal
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 14h
Trump Shifts Strategy To Hold Power as Recount, Lawsuit Efforts Founder
Reporting
— Nov 19, 2020
With legal efforts to overturn his loss in the U.S. presidential election flailing, President Donald Trump’s campaign is trying to persuade Republican state legislators to intervene in battleground states won by…
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
Quizie
— Quiz
A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Chris Cuomo Interviews PA Voters After Debate – Dem Gets Horrible News: ‘I’m an Independent By the Way’
Opinion
— Oct 26, 2022
The common perception about political debates is that they exist to give candidates an opportunity to persuade people to vote for them. In reality, however, debates are more about not giving voters a reason to vote…
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Trump Hails Kim Reappearance, but North Korea Denuclearization Prospects Bleak
Reporting
— May 3, 2020
-U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday welcomed the reemergence of North Korea’s Kim Jong Un after weeks of speculation about his health, but prospects for the U.S. efforts to persuade Pyongyang to denuclearize appear…
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Makhaula delays retirement, signs Pirates extension
Sports
— Oct 6, 2026
Orlando Pirates midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has postponed retirement and extended his contract after chairman Irvin Khoza persuaded him to play on, telling the 36-year-old he still had the legs to contribute. Makhaula is focused on pursuing more silverware, including the MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns.
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Elizabeth Warren Lambasted For Alleged Role In Killing Beloved Airline Working Class Americans Relied On
Congressional Democrats
— May 2, 2026
After Spirit Airlines announced it was shutting down early Saturday, critics pointed out that Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren persuaded the Biden administration to stop a planned merger that might have…
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Kansas Republicans Suffer Another Gubernatorial Defeat Despite Trump's Endorsement
Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic control for another four years. The Associated Press projected Holscher as the winner in the race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited, according to Fox News . Her victory gives Democrats their third straig
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Democrat Redistricting Push Hits Brick Wall In Blue State
Hakeem Jeffries
— Oct 23, 2025
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has hit a brick wall in his effort to persuade Illinois Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional map, meeting stiff resistance within his own party, Capitol News Illinois…
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Dems, Media Tried To Paint Trump As Too Old For Job After Covering For Biden — But Voters Aren’t Buying It
Donald John Trump
— Oct 26, 2024
Democrats and various media publications have tried to depict former President Donald Trump as too old to be president again, but polling data indicates that voters are not persuaded by that line of attack. Particularly…
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Trump Team Denies Claim in New Book That Trump Considered Pardoning Himself
Reporting
— Jul 6, 2021
Liz Harrington, spokeswoman for Donald Trump, blasted author Michael Wolff over claims in his new book that Jared Kushner persuaded the former president to not give himself a pardon. “Michael Wolff sat for over two…
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EXCLUSIVE: John Thune Shares His ‘Big, Beautiful’ GOP Sales Pitch For The Midterms
Republican-controlled
— Jul 28, 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is working on his pitch to persuade voters to turn out for the Republican slate of candidates during the 2026 midterms. Following a major victory in passing President Donald Trump’s One…
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Byron Donalds Breaks Down How Trump ‘Closed This Deal’ On His ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Donald John Trump
— Jul 3, 2025
Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds explained on Thursday how President Donald Trump was able to persuade Republicans to pass his “big, beautiful” bill. The House of Representatives sent Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill…
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Democrats Lean On Green Group To Reach UN Climate Talks Without Trump
Simon August · 7 min · 14h
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