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Despite global ban, suspected mercury skin products stay on Amazon and Temu
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— Sep 16, 2026
A Reuters investigation found that more than 20 banned mercury-containing skin-bleaching products remain for sale on third-party marketplaces like Amazon, Temu, and TikTok Shop across multiple countries despite the Minamata Convention, with sellers concealing origins and relisting under new names. Health authorities warn there is no safe level of mercury exposure and enforcement gaps persist, highlighting the need for stronger regulatory coordination to curb these products’ rapid, cheap skin-lightening effects.
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Country Songs Penned by Helicopter Pilot and 13-Year-Old Became Chart Hits
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— Sep 12, 2026
A set of origin stories highlights how iconic songs and careers were shaped by quick inspiration, youthful breakthroughs, and unlikely paths—from Loretta Lynn writing You Ain’t Woman Enough in 10 minutes after a backstage confrontation, to Tanya Tucker recording The Jamestown Ferry at 13, and Barry White turning a country tune into a soul classic with You’re The First, The Last, My Everything. The articles also recount Kris Kristofferson’s Me and Bobby McGee written during Gulf of Mexico helicopter work, and Tucker’s hit Love’s the Answer marking an early peak in a long, Hall of Fame career.
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Rachel Meyers
Kris writing Me and Bobby McGee between helicopter flights is the kind of detail that makes you appreciate how songs really get made.
Five classic hits from the 1970s and 80s hide surprising origin stories
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— Sep 6, 2026
The articles profile the enduring appeal and origin stories of iconic 1970s and 1980s songs across rock and country, from Jethro Tull’s Wond’ring Aloud coming together in a hotel room during touring to Kansas’s Point of Know Return driven by a signature riff, and Frampton’s Do You Feel Like We Do evolving into a live centerpiece on Frampton Comes Alive!, alongside Janie Fricke’s 1983 hit Tell Me a Lie and America’s Sister Golden Hair as standout soft-rock and country-pop staples. Together, they highlight how serendipitous moments, inventive arrangements, and touring-era creativity helped these tracks achieve lasting cultural impact.
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'Stick Your Progress Where the Sun Don't Shine': Country Star Tops Chart with New Anti-Woke Song
Opinion
— Jul 26, 2022
Editor’s Note: Our readers responded strongly to this story when it originally ran; we’re reposting it here in case you missed it. Country star John Rich is shooting up the charts with his new song “Progress,” and it…
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Californians Trade In Over 1,000 E-Bikes As Injuries Abound Nationwide
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Investigation Probes Protest Origins
Reporting
— Apr 7, 2026
Protests branded under slogans like “No Kings” have been appearing across the country this year, with some activist groups also promoting a broader “general strike” planned for May 1. Organizers say the demonstrations…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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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FLASHBACK: These Corporate Giants Helped Biden Flood America With Barely Vetted Afghan Refugees
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— Dec 2, 2025
The Biden administration was aided by multiple corporations in bringing thousands of refugees into the country through a program originally intended for Afghans who assisted U.S. forces, a pathway that ultimately…
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Commentary: Facebook Reverses Course, Will No Longer Remove Posts Saying COVID Was Manmade
Reporting
— May 27, 2021
Facebook is walking back its censorship of users who promote the theory that the COVID-19 virus originated in a Wuhan, China, lab as the concept picks up steam around the country. According to Politico , a Facebook…
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Canadian NATO intern arrested in Belgium after raids
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— Jul 25, 2026
A Canadian woman of Chinese origin who interned at NATO’s SHAPE site in Mons, Belgium, was arrested on spying charges for allegedly spying on behalf of a third country and being part of a criminal organization, with the suspect’s name not disclosed. Investigations are ongoing, with officials noting potential implications for national security, intellectual property protection, and investor sentiment across related sectors.
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UM Hosts Global Papyrus Conservation Seminar
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— Aug 20, 2026
Scholars from nine countries gathered at the University of Michigan for a 10-day Papyrus Conservation Summer Seminar, the only program of its kind in the Americas, to learn techniques for preserving fragile papyrus fragments. Participants work with magnifier headbands and delicate tools to remove dirt, control moisture, and stabilize texts from 1000 B.C.E. to 1000 C.E.—including Homer, the Odyssey and Epistles of Paul—guided by Marieka Kaye as they practice careful handling and documentation to preserve original evidence for future study.
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Conservative commentator highlights Trump quote on “retribution through success,” urges Republican midterm turnout
Eric Daugherty posted a Trump clip praising “Retribution will be through success,” urging heavy Republican turnout in November to secure borders and block communism. The post circulated mainly in pro-Trump circles with net positive engagement.
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US Seeks Denaturalization Of 10 Naturalized Criminals
Politics
— Jul 20, 2026
The Trump administration’s DHS and DOJ have filed denaturalization actions against ten naturalized U.S. citizens accused of crimes including child sexual abuse, health care and wire fraud, immigration fraud, and drug trafficking, saying they concealed key information to obtain citizenship. The cases—originating from multiple countries and pursued under the Immigration and Nationality Act—signal a broad push to revoke citizenship for those believed to have fraudulently obtained it and to restore integrity to the naturalization process, with officials calling on enforcing consequences for those who cheated the system.
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