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Siberian Bear Attacks Kill 22; Hunters Cull Bears
Environment
— 2d
Russian authorities and local hunters are stepping up bear culls after a rise in deadly attacks, including fatal incidents near Siberian settlements. The country’s brown bear population has more than doubled in three decades, while food shortages and human waste are drawing bears closer to communities.
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Cause Undetermined in Siberian Researcher’s Death
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— Oct 6, 2026
After a laboratory researcher in Siberia died of pneumonia of unknown cause, reports raised fears of a possible pneumonic plague outbreak, including claims of quarantines and medical observation; the cause remains unconfirmed. Russian authorities say tests found no work-related pathogens, while the U.S. says it is monitoring the situation and a former CIA officer warns that any perceived cover-up could deepen distrust of Moscow amid economic and wartime strains.
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Information Blackouts Mount Amid Rumors Of Lab-Leaked Plague, Russian Media Outlet Reports
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As rumors of a lab-leaked plague in Siberia continue to spread, an independent Russian magazine reported significant information blackouts — removed social media posts, public service announcements and news articles concerning information about the plague allegations.
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WHO Seeks Russia Details on Reported Second Case
World
— Oct 7, 2026
The WHO is pressing Russia for details about the death of a researcher at a Siberian plague institute and unverified reports of a second employee with pneumonia, urging transparent information-sharing to assess public-health risks. Russian authorities say the researcher died of pneumonia of unknown origin and deny a plague-related workplace incident; the United States has also sought information, and President Donald Trump says he plans to speak with Vladimir Putin.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 9h
Black Sea Tanker Ablaze, 23 Indians Rescued
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— Oct 6, 2026
All 23 Indian crew of the Liberian-flagged Aframax Rio were rescued uninjured after an unmanned-vessel attack set the tanker ablaze off Sochi; crude oil burned on the Black Sea.
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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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Trump Plans Putin Call on Suspected Siberian Plague Case
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— Oct 6, 2026
Trump set a Putin call "very soon" on a suspected Siberian plague death, saying the microbes are "like an army." Russia reports no plague found.
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US monitors Siberian lab death amid plague suspicions
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— Oct 5, 2026
A 28-year-old Irkutsk anti-plague lab worker dies of severe pneumonia; nearly 200 contacts are watched and institute staff sleep on floors as Rubio keeps a close eye.
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Russian Strike Kills Sailor, Injures Three in Odesa
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— Oct 3, 2026
Russian strike on Liberian-flagged cargo ship in Odesa region port kills one motorman and injures three; 13 crew evacuated, USPA reports Oct. 3, 2026.
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Reports: Kuzmenko’s Father Killed in Siberia Bear Attack
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— Sep 24, 2026
Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, father of Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko, died after a bear bit him on the head on a Siberia fishing trip on Sept. 23, 2026.
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Every act is the tip of a causal chain stretching back millennia
Sapolsky shows cruelty and kindness share the same layered biology—from a second of neural firing back through hormones, childhood, genes, and evolution—so single-cause stories and pure free will both fail.
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Coast Guard and FBI Probe Possible Cyber Breach on Texas-Bound Tanker
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— Sep 15, 2026
Coast Guard and FBI boarded a 333-meter Liberian-flagged tanker able to carry 2.3 million barrels of oil on Aug. 21 over a possible cyber breach; no crew danger or environmental harm was reported.
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Sam Okafor
If reports of Iranian links hold up, it proves our shipping lanes are too exposed to these kinds of disruptions right now.
Venezuela's Simón Bolívar Airport resumes flights at reduced capacity after quakes
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— Aug 31, 2026
After the June 24 earthquakes, Venezuela’s Maiquetía airport is gradually restarting operations with airlines restoring routes to Caracas: Air Europa resumes direct Madrid-Caracas flights five times weekly from Sept. 1, and Iberia returns with three weekly flights, while Avianca adds daily Bogotá–Caracas and a new Bogotá–Maracaibo service. American Airlines plans a Sept. 3 return Miami–Caracas, Plus Ultra maintains Valencia-based routing for now, and the airport is operating at a limited capacity with phased targets to reach higher service levels later in the year.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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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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Incredible Footage: Blazing Blue Meteor Caught on Camera as it Streaks through Sky Over Portugal, Spain
Reporting
— May 19, 2024
It was just another Saturday night on the Iberian Peninsula. Until it became something very special. A meteor streaked through the night over Spain and Portugal, turning the entire sky blue. Multiple videos hit social…
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Aging chimps once used in vaccine research now get full health checkups in Liberia
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— Sep 5, 2026
A group of chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments in Liberia are undergoing comprehensive health checks at the Humane World for Animals’ Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge, as part of long-term care to ensure their wellbeing in old age. The more than 400 animals, now aged about 30 to 35, were part of research from the 1970s to the early 2000s, and the sanctuary has assumed permanent responsibility since 2015 to monitor their health and safety while they live on mangrove islands.
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Elena Vasquez
These animals gave a lot to science whether they consented or not. Least we can do is make sure they're comfortable now.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Plans 96-Show 30th-Anniversary Tour
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— Sep 9, 2026
TSO marks its 30th anniversary with a winter tour featuring a reimagined The Ghosts of Christmas Eve and a second set of classics, spanning 96 shows in 56 North American markets from Nov. 19 in Green Bay to Dec. 30, with dual touring units and varied show times. The band highlights fan-friendly pricing and charitable giving, expanding lower-priced tickets and donating at least $1 per ticket to local charities, with presales starting Sept. 10–11 and general sales Sept. 17–18.
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Nicole Hardy
Two touring units should make it easier to catch the reimagined Ghosts show without traveling far.
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 10h
Liberia Studies Rwanda Peace Museum Model
World
— Aug 29, 2026
Rwanda’s post-genocide reconstruction is drawing international interest as delegations from Liberia and Nigeria study its reconciliation institutions, governance reforms, and digital-innovation strategies, including programs like Ndi Umunyarwanda and Itorero civic education. At the same time, Rwanda is expanding practical development—from new footbridges improving rural livelihoods to a national Mission 2027 aimed at eliminating cervical cancer through vaccination, screening, and treatment.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Liberia to Accept 1,200 US Deportees Amid Regional Debate
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— Aug 18, 2026
Liberia will accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States over the coming year, beginning with a first group of 20 arriving on Thursday, described as guests who may seek asylum and move freely. The arrangement is part of broader Trump-era deals with African nations to relocate migrants, with U.S. support to help Liberia manage the program and bolster its migration system.
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Migrants Diverted to Equatorial Guinea After Resisting Deportation
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— Aug 21, 2026
Several migrants blocked from disembarking in Liberia were diverted to Equatorial Guinea after resisting deportation, highlighting the expanding and controversial use of third-country deportation deals with African governments. The episodes raise questions about legality, conditions, and the treatment of detainees as Washington partners with several African states to move asylum seekers and suspected migrants.
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DOJ Seeks Reinstatement of Charges Against Abrego Garcia
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— Aug 18, 2026
The Department of Justice has appealed to the Sixth Circuit to reinstate human smuggling and related charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, arguing the indictment was based on legitimate evidence and not vindictive retaliation after his challenge to a wrongful deportation. The filings come as a federal judge’s May dismissal is challenged and a separate deportation stay on provision to Liberia remains in limbo while the appeals proceed.
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Granddaughter documents wartime survival in Displaced memoir
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— Jul 23, 2026
Anita D. Leick’s memoir Displaced chronicles her grandmother Olga’s life as an ethnic German woman who endured wars and forced migrations from Tsarist Russia across Siberia, Ukraine, Poland, and Germany. Through personal family history, the book emphasizes the refugee experience and resilience while preserving a century of displacement for future generations.
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Genes last; bodies are machines built to copy them
Dawkins’s gene-level math explains costly help, restrained fights, and sex conflict better than any story about helping the species.
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Trump Admin Plans To Deport Abrego Garcia To Liberia Within Days
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— Oct 24, 2025
The Trump administration has identified a new African country that’s willing to accept suspected gangbanger and wife-beater Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Federal immigration authorities plan to send Abrego Garcia to the African…
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US, Israel And Iran Reject United Nations’ Climate Reparations Shakedown
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— May 22, 2026
A resolution passed by the United Nations’ General Assembly says nations who don’t lower their greenhouse emissions owe reparations to those affected by climate change. The United States, Iran, Israel, Liberia, Russia…
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JACOB CHOE And JAMES CARTER: Gulf of Guinea’s Critical Moment And Why Liberia Matters
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— Dec 10, 2025
West Africa stands at a critical moment—fragile, fast-moving, and unforgiving. Despite years of regional diplomacy, the Economic Community of West African States has struggled to reverse the wave of military takeovers…
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Dog Wakes Family at Midnight After Sensing Deadly Carbon Monoxide Leak
Reporting
— Dec 29, 2021
When a family pet starts to behave oddly, it can be concerning. Are they sick? Did they get into something they shouldn’t have? Are they trying to tell you something? The latter turned out to be true for a Siberian…
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Putin Critic Navalny Fights for Life, Aides Suspect Poisoning
Reporting
— Aug 20, 2020
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was fighting for his life in a Siberian hospital on Thursday after drinking tea that allies said they believe was laced with poison. If confirmed, it would be the latest in a long series of…
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Democrat Senator Ed Markey Goes Fishing For DEI Interns
Nicole Silverio · 2 min · 10h
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