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Samoan PM Apologizes for 2007 Nazi Gesture — 4dSamoa PM La'auli Leuatea Schmidt, who wore a Jewish prayer shawl to a shofar at his 2025 swearing-in, apologized Oct. 5, 2026 for saying "Heil Hitler" in a 2007 family video.

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Elena Vasquez Banning the Samoa Observer from events after this only adds to the problem instead of showing real accountability.

Abu Farchi Sent Off for Gun Gesture — Sep 24, 2026IFA finds no 'cure for stupidity, ignorance and hypocrisy' in Ireland coach after Abu Farchi red card for gun gesture; Austria beats 10-man Israel 3-1.

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Rachel Meyers Abu Farchi let his team down with that stunt, Austria deserved the win after capitalizing on the extra player.

Patriots’ Mack Hollins Fined $34,441 Twice on One Play — 6dPatriots receiver Mack Hollins was fined $34,441 for taunting and unnecessary roughness on the same play against the Jaguars, after gesturing at safety Eric Murray and being judged to have used his helmet. Hollins also earned recognition for hosting a Special Olympics field day.

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Tom Gallagher Gesturing at the safety probably crossed into taunting, but fining him twice on the same sequence feels excessive.

Two Giant Pandas Arrive in Atlanta as China Goodwill Gesture — Sep 27, 2026Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived Sunday in Atlanta on a FedEx Boeing 777 for a 10-year Zoo Atlanta stay after Xi called them messengers of friendship.

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Sam Okafor This arrival feels like one small bright spot in US-China ties, even if bigger issues stay unresolved for now.

Texas’ Simmons Draws 15-Yard Penalty for Urination Gesture — Sep 26, 2026Colin Simmons drew a 15-yard penalty for "simulating using the restroom" after a sack that would have left Tennessee in 4th-and-29.

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Derek Foss Simmons should have celebrated the sack without the childish gesture that handed Tennessee the first down.

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.

SMX Says Oil Volatility Elevates Recycled Plastic — Sep 15, 2026The articles converge on the idea that energy volatility and rising transport costs are turning plastic recycling from a sustainability gesture into a core economic strategy, as the “Age of Parity” sees recycled plastic increasingly compete with virgin material. They underscore how global tensions, fuel spikes, and affordability pressures are reshaping the materials economy, pushing governments and companies to treat recycling as an economic necessity rather than a fringe objective, with real-world examples from Syria, Bangladesh, and broader markets illustrate the shift.

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Biden Wears a Trump Hat – the White House Claims It Was a ‘Gesture’ of ‘Unity’ — Sep 12, 2024The White House insists President Joe Biden’s decision to wear a hat with his former opponent’s name on it was a “gesture” of “unity.” During a Wednesday visit to a fire station in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, a video…

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Trump Wounded, 2 Dead In Rally Shooting — Jul 13, 2024Former President Donald Trump was whisked off the stage by Secret Service on Saturday at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after multiple rounds of gunfire could be heard. The former president gestured to the crowd with…

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Serbian Judo Star Banned For Religious Gesture At Paris Olympics‌ ‌ — Sep 23, 2024The suspension comes as the Olympics were overwhelmed by controversy following the fallout from the “Last Supper” scene during the Opening Ceremony. RELIGION UNPLUGGED. “> Serbian judo star Nemanja Majdov…

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Olympic Committee Eases Rules, Will Allow Political Statements from AthletesReporting — Jul 4, 2021This year’s Olympics will likely come with a record number of waving fists and other such gestures now that International Olympic Committee has relaxed its rules on protests. Traditionally, the Olympics banned all forms…

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Musk Uses Puns to Combat Preceived Nazi Salute — Jan 23, 2025Most would shy away from being associated with a Nazi salute. But not billionaire Elon Musk. On Monday, Musk made a gesture that many perceived as a Nazi salute at the inauguration. Musk faced the backlash by posting a…

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Musk’s ‘Awkward’ Move Not Nazi Salute, ADL Says — Jan 21, 2025When billionaire Elon Musk took to the stage Monday during the inauguration, he made a gesture that included outstretching his right arm, reminiscent of a Nazi salute. However, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an…

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Riley Gaines Calls Out College Administrator for Making ‘Cowardly’ Gesture Behind Her During Commencement SpeechOpinion — May 11, 2024History is full of heroes who have been willing to die for what they believe. From Christian martyrs to civil rights leaders, those who believe strongly enough about their cause are not afraid to speak out boldly in…

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Trump Helps Out: Gives $100 to Mom of 3 for Groceries in Candid Moment — Sep 24, 2024Former President Donald Trump offered a generous and personal gesture of relief to one lucky shopper at a Pennsylvania grocery store. During Monday’s appearance at Sprankles Neighborhood Market in Kittanning…

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Obama Raises Eyebrows With Joke About Trump’s ‘Weird Obsession With Crowd Size’ — Aug 21, 2024Former President Barack Obama is raising eyebrows with a gesture he made while attacking former President Donald Trump. During the second night of the Democratic National Convention, Obama said, “It’s been a constant…

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Watch: ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ Star Walks Off ‘The View’ in ProtestOpinion — Jun 24, 2023In an industry of empty gestures, Dermot Mulroney proved Friday that he fits right in. Mulroney, perhaps best known for his role in “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” was on “The View” to promote his new series, the Disney+…

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Prosecutor Drops Case Against Migrant Accused in Times Square BrawlReporting — Mar 2, 2024First an illegal immigrant from Venezuela flipped America the bird, and now New York City prosecutors have made him as free as one. Jhoan Boada had made the gesture while strolling away from court after his Jan. 31…

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Biden Slammed for ‘Grotesque Abuse of Religious Piety’ When Making Sign of the CrossReporting — Apr 25, 2024President Joe Biden is facing criticism for a gesture he made during a rally in favor of abortion. During an event in Tampa, Florida, Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried blasted the state’s governor, Ron…

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Military Family Brought to Tears Over What Amazon Delivery Driver Did to Their American FlagReporting — Apr 5, 2023An Amazon delivery driver’s patriotic gesture has gone viral after a family posted a video of him from their Ring doorbell camera. Tom and Jenni Dexter of Saginaw, Michigan, recently shared the video online, according…

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Fire Department Gets Special Note and Donation from Boy: 'The Smallest Gesture Can Mean the World'Reporting — Apr 19, 2022Not everyone has a platform from which to help millions of people or funds to help end world hunger — but everyone has the capacity to make the world a little better. Jackson Gilchrist from Salem, New Hampshire, is in…

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White House Forced To Issue Clarification on Gesture Biden Made at Start of Putin MeetingReporting — Jun 16, 2021The White House quickly issued a clarification that President Joe Biden’s answer to a reporter’s question Wednesday in Geneva was not what it seemed. Prior to Biden’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in…

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Mississippi Governor Signs Bill Removing State Flag With Confederate EmblemReporting — Jul 1, 2020Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed a bill into law on Tuesday that replaces the current state flag bearing a Confederate emblem, a gesture triggered by support across the United States to dismantle symbols of…

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Elite Royal Guard Whispers Something to Nearby Officer – The Reason Immediately Becomes ClearOpinion — Feb 11, 2024In a touching moment, a U.K. police officer was seen helping a member of the U.K.’s Household Cavalry Royal Guards adjust his uniform after the guard asked for help. The gesture was captured in a YouTube short , which…

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Image of Trump and Epstein Appears Out of Nowhere – 2 Huge Details Expose It as FakeReporting — May 10, 2023At a casual glance, the image is enough to make the blood boil. A young Donald Trump from his wild and crazy days grins for the camera. Cozying up to Trump on his left shoulder in an almost intimate gesture is convicted…

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