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Clancy defense claims no proof after hung-jury mistrial — Sep 30, 2026Kevin Reddington told a Plymouth judge the murder case rests on speculation and sought acquittal weeks after an 11-1 hung jury left three children’s deaths unresolved.

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Navy Secretary Reports Eight Suicide Attempts on USS Lincoln Strike Group — Sep 23, 2026Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told Congress eight sailors across the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide on a ~10-month deployment; none died.

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Derek Foss Reporting eight attempts to Congress is a start but they should explain what changes will actually prevent more.

Fall Arrives Across U.S. Amid Regional Weather Swings — Sep 21, 2026W-SR FFA students hung donated cornstalks on Waverly’s Bremer Ave. on Sept. 16 as a frontal boundary brought cooler fall air and 69-degree Tuesday highs to Springfield.

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Chris Dalton Weather swings like this always throw off my fall plans for the garden.

Taiwan Minister Makes First Lai-Era China Visit — Sep 19, 2026Taiwan’s Labor Minister Hung Sun-han travelled to Nanjing for an APEC human resources meeting, marking the first cabinet-level Taiwan official to visit mainland China under President Lai Ching-te’s administration amid heightened Beijing pressure. Taiwan participates in APEC as “Chinese Taipei” and aims to engage on practical issues like employment and AI’s impact on jobs while avoiding a broader political dialogue with Beijing.

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Elena Vasquez Keeping it to practical topics like jobs is the right move for Taiwan right now.

Hungary Appeals Court Cuts German Activist’s Sentence to Seven YearsWorld — Sep 30, 2026A Hungarian appeals court reduced German non-binary anti-fascist activist Maja T.’s sentence from eight years to seven for involvement in attacks on far-right rally participants in Budapest in 2023. The final ruling treated Maja as an accomplice rather than a direct perpetrator on one count and removed the organized-crime finding, while upholding the serious bodily harm conviction; the case has drawn scrutiny over Hungary’s treatment of Maja and the legality of the extradition.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Wegmans First Charlotte Store to Open in Ballantyne This FallBusiness — 6dWegmans will open its first Charlotte store in Ballantyne on Oct. 14, bringing a roughly 110,000-square-foot supermarket with specialty groceries, restaurant-style prepared foods and an outdoor dining and play area. The company says it will also donate unsold food through local hunger-relief partnerships.

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Texas Senate Candidate Talarico Cites Bible for Universal Healthcare — Sep 28, 2026Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico invoked Jesus’ healing and feeding of the hungry, along with the Hebrew prophets’ criticism of corruption, to describe his support for universal health care, addressing child hunger and challenging self-serving politicians as biblically grounded. Critics disputed that interpretation, arguing that Christian teachings on charity do not prescribe government policies and accusing him of using religion to advance his political agenda.

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Hungary Detains Two Orbán-Era Ministers in $87m Probes — Sep 28, 2026Hungarian prosecutors detained former ministers Balázs Hankó and Miklós Seszták after parliament lifted their immunity, in corruption investigations involving alleged misuse of cultural-fund money and bribery tied to public contracts. The new government has cast the arrests as part of an anti-corruption drive, while Fidesz allies boycotted the vote and denounced the proceedings as political revenge.

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Germany, Lithuania Extend; Hungary Plans Broader Ukrainian ProtectionsPolitics — Oct 6, 2026Several European countries are extending temporary protection for Ukrainians through 2028, though new arrivals subject to Ukrainian military service face eligibility conditions; Hungary, meanwhile, plans to broaden eligibility to additional groups. In the United States, a Rochester resettlement agency is urging federal officials to extend and expand Ukrainians’ Temporary Protected Status before the current designation expires.

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Hungary Plans 1% Wealth Tax Above $3.1 Million — Oct 6, 2026Hungary’s government has proposed an annual wealth tax starting in 2027: 1% on assets above 1 billion forints and 1.5% on wealth above 100 billion forints. The levy would cover assets at home and abroad, with debts deductible, and is intended to fulfill a campaign pledge as the government addresses a large budget deficit; the proposal will undergo public consultation.

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Oprah Winfrey selects debut novel Hungered as 125th book club pick — Oct 6, 2026Oprah Winfrey chose Amanda Rizkalla's debut Hungered as her 125th book club pick, announced Oct. 6, 2026 on CBS Mornings with the author in-studio.

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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.

Hungary’s paprika acreage falls amid drought, imports — Oct 4, 2026Nikoletta Pajsan Nagy farmed by hand through Hungary’s driest summer since 1901 and called the bigger harvest a miracle as national paprika acreage fell to 1,410 hectares from 13,029 in 1979.

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Derek Foss The farmer's story shows real resilience but this decline means higher prices and less control over what ends up in our kitchens.

Tunisian Flotilla Activist Hospitalized in Critical Condition After Hunger Strike — Sep 23, 2026Wael Naouar is on the verge of death after 39 days on hunger strike in Tunisia, having lost more than 20 kg, Bassem Trifi and his lawyer say.

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EU Opens 17 Accession Chapters With Ukraine — 1dThe EU opened accession talks with Ukraine on internal-market rules and competitiveness, advancing Kyiv’s membership bid after Ukraine passed legislation expanding minority-language education rights and Hungary dropped its objections. The move marks progress, not a guarantee of membership: Ukraine still faces extensive reforms and unanimous approval from all 27 EU members.

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Chris Dalton Ukraine has a long list of reforms ahead even if these market rules are now in discussion.

Hungry Bears Increasingly Visit Western North Carolina HomesEnvironment — 5dAs winter approaches, bears build fat reserves and search widely for food before denning, which can bring them into neighborhoods. Woolly-bear caterpillar markings are popularly said to forecast winter conditions, but experts say the folklore isn’t a reliable prediction method.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Counties Expand Spraying in Florida Texas as Study Flags Insect HarmHealth — 5dMosquito-control agencies in Florida and Texas are scheduling or expanding aerial and ground spraying amid high mosquito activity and recent rainfall, while advising residents to take precautions during treatments. A Hungarian field study found that ultra-low-volume spraying reduced mosquitoes but also harmed other flying insects, highlighting a potential environmental cost.

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Troy Parrott stabs home 96th-minute winner to complete hat-trick for Ireland in Budapest — Oct 1, 2026Troy Parrott's 96th-minute goal completed a hat-trick in Ireland's 3-2 win over Hungary, securing a World Cup play-off spot and leaving the striker in tears after a week of five goals.

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180 Forgotten Inventions Book Expected in 2026 — Sep 30, 2026Hungry Minds announced Noah Charney’s illustrated book, *The Black Book*, which explores more than 180 ingenious inventions that never entered everyday life, examining how ideas were sidelined by timing, cost, complexity or more practical alternatives.

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Maya Lindstrom I'd like to know which inventions failed just because they were too expensive to produce at scale.

Extreme El Niño Raises Global Climate RisksWeather — Sep 24, 2026Forecasts warn that a potentially very strong El Niño could intensify heat, drought, disrupted rainfall and flooding, threatening health, crops, food and water security, and economies worldwide. Its effects will vary by region and countries’ ability to respond, prompting calls for stronger preparation as officials warn of risks including deaths, hunger and economic strain.

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How to fast and pray — Sep 27, 2026For anyone ready to link hunger with prayer, this walks you from first choice to gentle close so the hours stay clear and steady.

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Dana Whitfield Gentle ending tips are useful, I always used to break too fast and regret it afterward.

AP Outlines Comment Rules Across Soccer CoverageSports — Sep 24, 2026The articles provide photo coverage of UEFA Nations League soccer matches between Czechia and Croatia and between Hungary and Ukraine, but include no match details.

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El Niño Could Cause 451,000 Excess DeathsEnvironment — Sep 19, 2026El Niño is intensifying across regions, pushing millions toward hunger in Africa while threatening food security and prompting calls for early action, even as Zambia urges a substantial boost to school meals funding to protect children, and health systems in the Americas brace for drought, fires, floods and disease risks. In Peru, extreme heat and widespread risk zones expose over 3 million children to disaster risk, with UNICEF highlighting the scale of affected educational facilities and health infrastructure as the region faces broad El Niño disruptions.

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Croatia Approves Nord Stream Suspect's Extradition — Sep 24, 2026A Pula court on September 18 approved extraditing Volodymyr Zhuravliov to Germany over the 2022 Nord Stream blasts; lawyers say he will appeal and start an indefinite hunger strike.

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Maya Lindstrom Extradition should happen if the facts hold up, but the political motivation claim needs checking before any transfer.

Joshua Van Retains UFC Flyweight Title — Sep 16, 2026The UFC flyweight title rematch at UFC 331 will feature Joshua Van defending his belt against Alexandre Pantoja, who after a 10-month recovery says he's fully healed and hungry to reclaim the title after the first fight ended with an injury. Pre-fight chatter highlights Van’s youth and celebration after the disputed win, Pantoja’s experience and grappling edge, and broader betting and media scrutiny surrounding the matchup.

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