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Unhealthy Air Spans Singapore, Malaysia Amid HazeEnvironment — Oct 6, 2026Smoke from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan pushed Singapore’s air quality into unhealthy levels, while many areas of Malaysia also recorded unhealthy readings. Authorities urged the public to consult official readings and advisories, noting that different air-quality indexes use distinct scales and methods; Singapore’s 24-hour PSI describes broader exposure, while one-hour PM2.5 readings show current conditions.

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Firms plan industrial gas plants in Australia, MalaysiaBusiness — 6dAir Liquide plans a new air separation unit in New South Wales, Australia, expected to start operating in 2028 and expand local supplies of oxygen and nitrogen. Separately, Air Products will build and operate an LNG-based unit in Johor, Malaysia, targeting startup in early 2027; it will supply industrial gases to regional manufacturers while using LNG cold energy to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

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Malaysia Returns 1,500 Myanmar Nationals Amid UN Warnings — Oct 4, 2026Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals arrived in Yangon from Malaysia on Sunday as U.N. rapporteur Kelley E. Currie said the risk of refoulement is substantial.

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Nicole Hardy Malaysia shouldn't send anyone back while the conflict there is still raging, even if they claim it's voluntary.

George Russell left speechless by handmade scrapbook from Malaysian fans at Sepang — Oct 3, 2026Malaysian fans handed George Russell a handmade scrapbook at his Sepang garage. Later in the motorhome he flipped through the pages and said he was a bit lost for words.

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Malaysia Begins Repatriating 1,476 of 5,000 Myanmar Nationals — Sep 29, 2026Malaysia began shipping 1,476 of 5,000 Myanmar nationals home on three naval vessels Sept 29, 2026; UNHCR was barred and Rohingya share undisclosed.

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Tom Gallagher The lack of independent checks makes it hard to trust these returns are fully voluntary.

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.

Haze Shuts Timor-Leste Schools, Singapore Pollution Peaks — 4hSmoke from Indonesia’s wildfires pushed Singapore’s PM2.5 pollution to its highest level this year, while Timor-Leste suspended in-person schooling for three days. Singapore has not ordered school closures, drawing criticism as Malaysia closes schools in affected areas; Indonesia says it has mobilized additional firefighting resources.

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Dana Whitfield Indonesia should prioritize stopping these fires instead of letting smoke keep harming kids across the border.

Malaysian Court Rejects Najib’s 1MDB Sentence Stay — 5hKuala Lumpur High Court on Oct. 14 dismissed Najib Razak's bid to stay a 15-year sentence and RM11.38 billion fine in an RM2.28 billion 1MDB case.

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Jared Kim The court was right to deny any delay since no special circumstances were shown for the 1MDB case.

Kentucky Duo Earns Preseason All-SEC Honors — 1dKentucky forwards Milan Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno earned preseason All-SEC honors, with Momcilovic named to the second team and Moreno to the third. The Wildcats were projected to finish seventh in the conference; Momcilovic led the nation in 3-pointers made and accuracy last season at Iowa State, while Moreno was a standout freshman for Kentucky.

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Four House Fires Reported in Beaufort, DecaturWeather — 5dTwo homes were destroyed in separate fires in Beaufort, Malaysia, with no casualties; the causes and losses are under investigation. In Decatur, Illinois, firefighters responded to two overnight house fires on Oct. 7-8; no injuries were reported, and investigators are determining the causes.

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Nelson Expected to Start for Syracuse at VirginiaSports — 4dSyracuse is expected to start Malachi Nelson at quarterback against Virginia after Amari Odom was listed as doubtful with shoulder soreness and Steve Angeli was ruled out. Nelson, a former highly rated recruit who transferred to Syracuse this offseason, will make his first start for the Orange.

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Third Suspect Arrested in Lexington Murder-Arson CaseWorld — 4dMalachi Haynes, 20, is the third person charged in the August killing of Kevin David Villanueva Gutierrez, 26, on Cross Keys Road.

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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.

Malaysia Plans RM459.8 Billion 2027 Budget — 5dAnwar held the 2027 budget document in Putrajaya, then tabled 459.8 billion ringgit in spending, up about 4%. Analysts flag a possible review of the 1,700 ringgit minimum wage.

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Westbrook Develops Series on Smith and Jazzy Jeff — Oct 6, 2026Westbrook Studios and The Malar Group are developing “215,” a scripted series about Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s rise from teenage friends in late-1980s Philadelphia to hip-hop stars. The project will follow their pursuit of a record deal amid the city’s growing hip-hop scene and is the first title in the companies’ film and television partnership.

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Review Finds Drought Raises Some Diseases While Cutting Others — Oct 2, 2026A review of nearly 100 studies finds drought can boost cholera, West Nile and dengue while cutting malaria and schistosomiasis, termed the drought-disease paradox.

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Rachel Meyers It's wild that drought cuts malaria cases but ramps up cholera and dengue instead. Nature always finds a way to balance things out in unexpected ways.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Cashku, Kenanga Offer Funds From RM10 — Sep 30, 2026Malaysia’s Cashku has partnered with Kenanga Investors to offer selected funds through its app with no sales charge and a minimum investment of RM10. The platform uses AI for investor profiling and portfolio guidance under licensed human advisers’ oversight, aiming to make investment advice and funds more accessible to retail investors.

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Priya Raman Having human advisers check the AI suggestions sounds safer than fully automated apps I've seen elsewhere.

Verdant Solar Among Five Malaysian Momentum Stocks — Sep 27, 2026Renewable-energy stocks featured include battery-storage supplier Guangzhou Great Power Energy and Technology and solar-project companies such as Solarvest and Canadian Solar, which span equipment, development and power operations. Verdant Solar is showing rising trading momentum, though a break below its stated support level could signal renewed weakness.

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Florida State expected to host Central Arkansas — Sep 23, 2026Florida State faces Central Arkansas after squandering a 21-point lead in a loss to Alabama, with the matchup offering a chance to rebound and potentially get backup quarterbacks Malachi Marshall and Kevin Sperry into the game. Marshall appears to have an edge in the competition, while Ashton Daniels’ recent interceptions have fueled calls to evaluate other options.

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Two Rutgers Alumni Killed After Falling Onto Manhattan Subway Tracks — Sep 18, 2026Navam Kaul and Malaika Chitre, both 24, were killed by a No. 4 train at Spring Street after Kaul fell and Chitre went down after him, investigators say.

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Global Aid Cuts Hit Prevention Harder Than Treatment for Three Diseases — Sep 16, 2026Global Fund chief Peter Sands said 2025 aid cuts hit AIDS, TB and malaria prevention harder than treatment, with 300,000 fewer people on HIV PrEP.

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Derek Foss Cutting prevention now for these diseases will only drive up future treatment costs when infections spike again.

The Spectator P.M. Ep. 253: Doug Emhoff Is Against Kamala Harris’s 2028 Bid1 source — 20h

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Elena Vasquez Emhoff has seen the inner workings up close, so his take on another Harris run deserves real attention.

Trump mocks Harris appearance at Tennessee rally — 4dPresident Donald Trump mocked Kamala Harris’s appearance at a rally in Tennessee, sarcastically questioning why she had been called “beautiful.” The remark drew laughter from some supporters behind him and mixed reactions online.

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Poll: Trump Voters Less Enthusiastic Than Harris Supporters — 6dA Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 48% of voters who backed Kamala Harris in 2024 are very enthusiastic about voting in the November midterms, compared with 30% of Trump voters, raising concerns about a Republican turnout disadvantage. The poll also points to possible Republican vulnerabilities among men and Hispanic voters, though a GOP strategist said the enthusiasm gap could narrow as Election Day approaches.

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Son Heung-min Eyes Scoring Record in South Korea Friendly — Oct 5, 2026The articles preview international soccer matchups including South Korea–Uzbekistan, the United States–Canada, Guatemala–Suriname, Italy–Turkey and Rwanda–Kenya, with lineups or squad updates and broadcast information. Guatemala need a win and help elsewhere to reach the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, while Suriname need only a point; the other previews highlight teams testing squads or seeking to build momentum.

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Derek Foss Uzbekistan will be tough to break down but South Korea looks strong enough to get the win.