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Turkey-Sized Dinosaur May Be Early Fruit-EaterScience — 3dResearchers have formally described Infernogallus jamesi, a turkey-sized dinosaur nicknamed the “hell chicken,” whose unusual jaw and skull anatomy suggests it was among the earliest known dinosaurs specialized for eating soft fruit. The dietary conclusion is inferred from fossil evidence, and the species lived alongside Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops about 66 million years ago.

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Thanksgiving Turkey Events Set Across Four CommunitiesSports — Nov 2, 2026Thanksgiving events around the country include community turkey trots in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the St. Louis area, with races offering various distances and registration deadlines. In Augusta, families can register for the annual James Brown Turkey Giveaway, which will distribute turkeys to eligible households while supplies last.

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Thanksgiving Recipes Feature Turkey, Grilled AlternativesLifestyle — 6dThanksgiving cooks can prepare juicy, flavorful turkey using dry brining and a tangy glaze, with one approach roasting the bird in pieces for more even cooking and another roasting it whole. For a change from traditional turkey, grilled options such as five-spice rotisserie pork and blackened tri-tip offer smoky alternatives or additions to the holiday table.

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Turkey highlights solar expansion ahead of UN climate summit as coal leads power mixEnvironment — 5dMore than 3 million solar panels at Kalyon Karapınar prevent 1.75 million metric tons of emissions a year as coal supplies 33% of Turkey's power ahead of the Nov. 9-20 COP31 summit.

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Nicole Hardy Advocates are correct that a concrete timeline for ending coal use matters more than just adding renewable projects.

Satellites Find 70 Methane Plumes at Turkish LandfillsEnvironment — 3dSatellite analysis found 70 methane plumes at 10 of Turkey’s highest-emitting landfills, including major leaks near Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and COP31 host city Antalya, despite gas-capture systems. Experts say targeting the largest sites, improving capture and diverting organic waste could cut emissions, while Turkey’s government cautions that intermittent satellite readings do not establish annual emissions from individual landfills.

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Elena Vasquez The findings highlight why better monitoring and upgrades at big sites like Antalya's are essential.

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.

Guterres Calls COP31 Climate Talks ‘Moment of Truth’ — 3dAhead of COP31 in Turkey, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres urged world leaders to stop delaying climate action and take greater responsibility for cutting emissions, calling the summit a “moment of truth.” As his term ends this year, he warned that worsening climate impacts make urgent action essential.

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Restaurants Plan Thanksgiving Dining Across RegionsLifestyle — 4dRestaurants in Ithaca, Staten Island, Wilmington and Northern Virginia are offering Thanksgiving meals, including traditional turkey dinners, takeout and multi-course prix fixe menus. Options range from casual comfort-food plates to upscale holiday feasts, with reservations and preorders available at some locations.

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Thanksgiving Dining and Turkey Bowl Events ListedLifestyle — Oct 31, 2026Restaurant guides highlight Thanksgiving dinner, brunch and take-home meal options in Memphis, Louisville, Los Angeles, Indianapolis and Honolulu for Nov. 26, 2026. Offerings range from traditional turkey dinners and buffets to prix fixe menus with local and contemporary dishes.

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Erdogan plans Putin talks on Ukraine peace — 5dTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said he wants to discuss ending the war in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ankara says it will continue diplomatic efforts and is coordinating with both sides to support negotiations, potentially in Turkey.

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Tom Gallagher Putin only negotiates when he sees gains so these meetings probably won't end the fighting anytime soon.

Improved Turkey Reproduction Reported as Pennsylvania Season Opens in 20 UnitsEnvironment — Oct 29, 2026Pennsylvania’s fall turkey season opens Oct. 31 in 20 of the state’s 22 wildlife management units, with season lengths varying by area and closures in WMUs 5C and 5D; some units also have a Nov. 25–27 Thanksgiving hunt. Turkey reproduction improved slightly from 2025, and hunters may use shotguns with fine shot or archery gear, with fluorescent orange recommended for safety.

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COP31 Leaders Urge Faster Global Climate ActionWorld — 3dCOP31 leaders urged governments to speed climate action, warning that warming and climate disasters are intensifying as the world nears an overshoot of the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C limit; Turkey is promoting a goal to electrify more than a third of the global economy by 2035. Campaigners and Arctic researchers likewise called for urgent, science-led steps, citing worsening local impacts, stalled emissions progress and rapid polar changes with consequences worldwide.

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

US sanctions Indian and Turkish firms over alleged Iran oil tiesWorld — 6dThe U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on India- and Turkey-based individuals and companies accused of supporting Iran, including an Indian couple and their businesses allegedly using false ship certifications to help transport Iranian oil. The measures, part of Operation Economic Outcast, also target a Turkish firm accused of supporting Iran’s aviation sector.

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Rachel Meyers It's right to sanction firms caught falsifying documents to move Iranian oil.

Turkey moves Ocalan within island prison amid peace efforts — Nov 1, 2026Abdullah Ocalan was moved to a newly built section within Imrali prison, Mithat Sancar said, urging acceleration of a peace process paused about two months.

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Derek Foss Moving Ocalan inside the same prison feels like a small gesture that won't restart talks unless Ankara shows real commitment soon.

Carney defends Erdoğan trade pact amid Turkey rights crackdown — Oct 24, 2026In Istanbul, Mark Carney said engagement is not approval as Canada signed a strategic partnership with Turkey on energy, defense and trade and pushed CANDU nuclear sales.

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Vehicle Emergencies Draw Rescuers Across Multiple CitiesAuto — Nov 2, 2026Emergency responders and bystanders rescued people from several vehicle incidents: firefighters extracted injured drivers or passengers after crashes in Turkey, Lancashire and Detroit, where four people were pulled from a burning car. Baltimore crews searched a vehicle reported in the water but found it empty.

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Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?Quizie — QuizThe internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.

Communities plan Thanksgiving events, free turkey giveawaysLifestyle — Oct 23, 2026Thanksgiving offerings include alternative centerpiece recipes such as ham, duck, squash and beef, plus a free community dinner in Hamlin and a Houston workshop offering budget-friendly food and safety tips and free turkeys while supplies last. For holiday decorating, a beginner sewing tutorial provides a pattern for a stuffed turkey.

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Canada, Turkey Expected to Deepen Defence, Energy Ties — Oct 20, 2026Canada and Turkey are expected to sign a declaration to deepen cooperation in defense, energy, trade and diplomatic ties during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit. Discussions may include advancing free-trade talks, Canadian LNG and minerals exports, and a feasibility study for a CANDU nuclear plant in Turkey.

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Priya Raman A CANDU nuclear plant study in Turkey makes sense if it creates real jobs for our tech sector.

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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Holiday Food Events Planned in Portland, PittsburghLifestyle — Oct 26, 2026Portland’s food scene is gearing up for the holidays with new restaurant openings, tastings, markets and other events, alongside a growing range of Thanksgiving options for dining out or ordering turkeys, sides and desserts.

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MSCI freezes Turkey index changes, weighs downgrade — Oct 15, 2026MSCI has frozen certain changes to its Turkey equity indexes, including additions and upward size-segment moves, citing investor concerns about suspected coordinated trading and unreliable free-float estimates. If Turkey does not make sufficient progress by June 2027, MSCI may consult on downgrading its classification from emerging market to frontier or standalone status.

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Tom Gallagher If Turkey misses the 2027 deadline it could face a downgrade that limits foreign investment for years.

Bird Flu Cases Confirmed in Iowa, ArkansasHealth — Oct 28, 2026Bird flu was detected in a commercial turkey flock in Sac County, Iowa, prompting a disaster proclamation to support containment. Arkansas also confirmed its first seasonal case in a backyard flock in Baxter County; officials in both states urged poultry owners to strengthen biosecurity and report suspected infections.

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Libya Pledges Dialogue on Egypt’s Maritime ConcernsWorld — Oct 24, 2026On 24 Oct 2026 Dbeibah told Egypt’s intelligence chief Libya would address Cairo’s Mediterranean maritime concerns after parliament ratified a 2019 Turkey deal Egypt called null and void.

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Nicole Hardy Egypt has every reason to push back on that 2019 deal since it affects their own offshore interests directly.

Yomra Plans Street Named for Mohamed Salah — Oct 26, 2026Mohamed Salah’s move to Trabzonspor has sparked intense enthusiasm in Turkey, with fans turning a remote spot from his photo into a tourist attraction and local officials preparing to name a street after him. The excitement has accompanied strong results on the field, including a dramatic Trabzonspor comeback win.

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New French Quarter bar opens with visiting bartender residencies amid constructionBusiness — Oct 29, 2026The Cocktail Hour, a new multi-level bar and entertainment venue in New Orleans’ French Quarter from the teams behind Jewel of the South and Turkey and the Wolf, has opened on Decatur Street. It will host visiting bartenders from leading bars for temporary residencies, inviting them to create cocktail menus inspired by New Orleans rather than simply serving their usual drinks.

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