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Retro games launch; revivals planned
Entertainment
— Oct 3, 2026
Several retro-inspired games are featured: TAITO’s 1980 arcade game Crazy Balloon is being reissued in Arcade Archives 2 with a new time-attack mode, while indie game Fish ’N Frog has launched with 50 levels of block-pushing arcade puzzles. The Vessel is an upcoming puzzle adventure built around controlling two characters at once; the other articles cover an animation-art exhibit and a roundup of game remakes.
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Woman Arrested After Stealing Ambulance, Driving It Around the Block
Reporting
— Nov 9, 2023
A Washington, D.C. woman was arrested on Wednesday after she stole an ambulance and led police officers on a chase around the block. Francine Hilton, 46, reportedly hopped into the driver’s seat of the ambulance as…
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Texas Democrats’ DC Trip To Block Voting Bill Expected To Cost Around $1.5 Million
Reporting
— Jul 19, 2021
Fleeing the state to block the passage of a voting bill is expected to cost Texas Democrats around $1.5 million. State Rep. Armando Walle said during an interview with NBC News it will cost as much as $1.5 million to…
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Hundreds Arrested After Pro-Palestinian Protesters Block New York Bridges, Holland Tunnel
Reporting
— Jan 8, 2024
More than 300 people were arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters blocked three bridges in New York City (NYC) and the entrance to the Holland Tunnel. Protesters gathered together around 9:30 a.m. Monday to block the…
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 1h
Red State Judge Refuses To Block Biden Admin From Pushing Title IX Rewrite
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— Jul 31, 2024
A federal judge in Alabama on Tuesday refused to block President Joe Biden’s Title IX rewrite which expands protections to include gender identity, contrasting the rulings in six other courts around the country…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Minnesota Democrats Rally Around Walz, Ellison
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— Apr 20, 2026
Conservatives online reacted strongly after Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota voted together to block a Republican push to open an impeachment investigation into Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison. The…
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Tesla Leaves Woman Stranded After Intentionally Blocking Her from Charging Vehicle
Reporting
— Sep 17, 2023
An Arizona Tesla owner became a spectator to the drama around her own car as a paperwork mistake led to her being unable to charge her car. The drama began with what Erine Erickson of Scottsdale characterized as a…
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There’s A New Suicide Drone On The Block, And America’s Enemies Are Salivating Over It
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— May 19, 2026
Cuba may have acquired small, portable and easy-to-operate suicide drones, the new deadly buzz heard around the world. The island nation has allegedly received more than 300 of the drones, Axios reported, citing…
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Total Anarchy Erupts After Street Takeover in Los Angeles, Mob Loots 7-Eleven
Reporting
— Aug 20, 2022
On Monday, a mob conducted a “street takeover” in Los Angeles and then robbed a convenience store. At around 12:40 a.m., a group of motorists blocked traffic so that other drivers could do donuts in an intersection…
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You are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological suffering
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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DAN HUFF: Judge Issues Absurd Ruling Attempting To Block Transfer Of Violent Gang Members
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— Mar 18, 2025
A federal judge on Saturday ordered planes carrying hundreds of violent Venezuelan gang members to turn around and return to the United States. Some were deported anyway and now the judge is demanding to know if the…
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Muslim Mayor Furious After He’s Blocked From Joe Biden’s White House Event: ‘Reeks of Islamophobia’
Reporting
— May 2, 2023
Accusations of Islamophobia connected to a White House event are flying, but this time they are not aimed at former President Donald Trump. The storm around President Joe Biden’s White House involves Mayor Mohamed T…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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— 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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Former NYPD Inspector: Judge Blocking Deportation Of Terrorists Is ‘Over His Skis’
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— Mar 18, 2025
Former NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro told Fox News host Harris Faulkner Tuesday that the federal judge who demanded flights carrying members of Tren de Aragua (TdA) be turned around was exceeding his authority. “I want you…
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6 People Found Killed Execution-Style in Home Invasion: Police Speculation Heats Up
Reporting
— Jan 30, 2022
On Jan. 23 at around 3:45 p.m., officers with the Milwaukee Police Department were performing a welfare check when they made a gruesome discovery. They found five bodies in a home on the 2500 block of North 21st Street…
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Washington Park Mass Shooting One Dead Nine Wounded
World
— Aug 28, 2026
A man died after being attacked by multiple dogs in the 2100 block of North 49th Street in Washington Park, with authorities saying the death occurred at the scene and the case is under active investigation. Neighbors described fear around dog incidents and reported the dogs belong to a neighbor who is a landlord, underscoring ongoing community concerns about pet control in the area.
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 1h
Court Blocks NYC Pied-a-Terre Tax
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— Aug 4, 2026
New York City’s second-home pied-à-terre tax has spurred a rush of exemption applications, with about 4,800 started and around 2,000 completed as the deadline was extended to September 18. The administration expects the tax to raise roughly $500 million annually, but critics warn the rollout is confusing and that exemptions and potential capital flight could undermine revenue goals.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Kennedy Center to Rename Facade, Two-Year Closure
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— Aug 13, 2026
The Kennedy Center’s board will vote on future renovation plans, weighing three options—full closure, partial closure, or highly limited phased work—after a federal judge blocked a two-year closure. The discussions unfold amid leadership reshuffles tied to the Trump administration and ongoing symbolic moves around the building, including earlier attempts to replace and then remove Trump-era elements.
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Two killed in University of Chicago shooting
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— Jul 24, 2026
Two people, a 24-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, were found shot to death inside a vehicle near the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park; a weapon was recovered at the scene and both victims died after being transported to UChicago Medical Center. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on the 5900 block of South Ellis Avenue, with investigators continuing to pursue details about possible connections to the university.
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Police Seek Masked Teen Near City Hall
World
— Aug 17, 2026
A masked Black male, roughly 16 to 20 years old and about 5'8", wearing a Chucky-style Halloween mask, threatened and chased pedestrians around City Hall on the morning of Aug. 12, including asking one jogger if she was ready to die, with incidents spanning several blocks and a Dunkin’ Donuts encounter captured on surveillance. Police say no weapons were seen, at least one person injured a leg during the chase, and investigators are probing social-media angles while continuing to search for the suspect as multiple victims have yet to come forward.
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Are Chinese Ships Running Trump’s Hormuz Blockade?
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— Apr 14, 2026
Two Chinese oil tankers appeared to traverse the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, though one of them stopped and turned around after crossing the strait. Tankers have already crossed the strait, including two Chinese-owned…
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The Conservative Desk
Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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DeSantis Flips the Script, Labels Liberal Plan to ‘Shut Down’ SCOTUS Over Abortion Ruling an ‘Insurrection’
Opinion
— Jun 13, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is borrowing a page from liberals’ playbook of labeling certain demonstrations an insurrection. A group called ShutDownDC called for demonstrators to “blockade the streets around the…
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China Flexes Military Muscle In Full Simulated Blockade Of Taiwan
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— Dec 30, 2025
China deployed warships, bombers and ground forces around Taiwan on Tuesday, the second day of a historic war game menacing the Beijing-claimed island. The simulated war exercises — dubbed “Justice Mission 2025” by…
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Barça signs Adeyemi from Dortmund
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— Jul 23, 2026
Karim Adeyemi’s move to Barcelona is finalized for about €22 million with potential add-ons taking the package to around €29 million, on a five-year contract through 2031 to bolster Barcelona’s attacking options after signing Anthony Gordon. Across sources, the transfer is framed alongside Barcelona’s broader use of fan tokens on the Chiliz blockchain as part of innovative financing for major deals.
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Ampol posts record first-half profit amid margin surge
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— Aug 23, 2026
Ampol posted a blockbuster first half of 2026, with RCOP NPAT around A$857 million and EBITDA surging as refining margins at the Lytton facility hit about US$28.26 per barrel, aided by Middle East supply disruptions and a strengthened balance sheet after acquiring EG Australia. The results underscore resilient supply chains, ongoing diversification into EV charging, and expectations of continued volatility in oil markets as the company integrates the new assets and expands its retail and infrastructure footprint.
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