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A White Couple Moved Into a Black Neighborhood in Austin and It Turned Into a South Park Episode. — 6h

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Priya Raman Austin has plenty of mixed areas that work fine when folks focus on basics like safety and property upkeep instead of race.

Russia Detains Japanese Journalist on Espionage SuspicionWorld — 1dFSB detained a Hokkaido Shimbun correspondent in Sakhalin on Article 276 espionage charges, moved him to Moscow, and a court ordered pretrial custody.

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Sam Okafor Holding the journalist in Moscow custody under espionage charges suggests Russia sees real security risks rather than just routine reporting.

Signa Founder Benko Transferred to House Arrest — 1dInnsbruck court moved Signa founder René Benko to electronic house arrest after about two-thirds of a 30-month fraud sentence; prosecutors appealed.

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Colombia Opens Jerusalem Embassy, Restores Israel Ties — 2dColombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the 10th country to do so, as President Abelardo de la Espriella reverses his predecessor’s rupture with Israel and restores diplomatic and trade ties. The move drew praise from Israeli officials but underscores the disputed status of Jerusalem, which most countries say should be resolved through Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.

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Trump, Rubio Weigh Firing Guilfoyle — 2dPresident Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. The possible move comes after a series of reports al… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Elena Vasquez Trump should pick actual diplomats for ambassador roles instead of people tied to his inner circle.

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.

Disease starts decades early so your strategy should too — 16hAttia argues the Four Horsemen build silently for 20 to 30 years, so the winning move is training healthspan—fitness, strength, sleep, and relationships—long before any diagnosis.

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UN warns stalled Hormuz fertilizer shipments risk Asian and African cropsWorld — 4hThe U.N. warns that parts of Asia and Africa could face a food security crisis if the United States and Iran do not agree within weeks to a plan for moving fertilizer through the disrupted Strait of Hormuz, potentially missing critical planting seasons. The proposed U.N. mechanism could be activated within seven to 10 days of an agreement, but fertilizer shipments remain largely halted and prolonged disruption could drive up commodity prices.

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Utah-Kansas Kickoff Moved Up for Storm ForecastSports — 4dUtah’s game against Kansas at Rice-Eccles Stadium has been moved up from 8:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday because of forecast storms, including possible lightning. The game will stream on the ESPN app, with a television network designation to be announced.

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Trump NATO Envoy Tells Nations To Take Responsibility For Expanding East — 2dU.S. Envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker told member states to modernize their military infrastructure in order to move their troops from Western to Eastern Europe.

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Regional forecasts signal shifting weather patternsWeather — 3dIsaias dumped several inches of rain and damaging winds on metro Atlanta before the storm moved out.

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College GameDay Moves Indoors for Alabama-Georgia Amid Isaias — 5dCollege GameDay moves indoors to Coleman Coliseum amid Hurricane Isaias for Alabama-Georgia; Bryce Young guest picks while Trump's attendance plans hang on the storm.

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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.

EU Opens 17 Accession Chapters With Ukraine — 22hThe 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.

Trump moves to distance himself from political advisers’ foreign consulting1 source — 6d

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Unions warn Mamdani NYPD force review won't improve safety — 1dAfter a justified 2024 shooting and an officer’s disability retirement, Mayor Mamdani ordered the first comprehensive use-of-force review in a decade. Police unions say the move appeases his base and ignores CCRB bias.

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Sam Okafor If the CCRB already shows bias against officers, folding that into the review will just waste time and lower morale.

NFL Overturns Fines for Williams, Chase — 23hThe NFL rescinded Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams’ two fines, totaling nearly $27,000, for celebrations during a game against the Buffalo Bills. Williams argued one gesture was not offensive, and the appeals officer urged him to celebrate professionally; Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase also won an appeal over a celebration mimicking a wrestling move.

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Rachel Meyers Chase's wrestling bit was silly but harmless, so it's fair they dropped the penalty instead of punishing every bit of personality.

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

Emma Slater Explains DWTS Move to Avoid Deduction — 3dEmma Slater said her DWTS waltz foot looked sickled because she kept it on the floor to stop Carrie Ann Inaba docking a point; she and Jackson Olson scored 21/30.

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Trump teases move on near-record diesel prices — 5d"Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel," Trump posted after a Putin call; futures fell 4.5% with U.S. diesel near $6.28 a gallon.

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Monarchs Move South, Habitat Efforts Support MigrationEnvironment — 5dMonarchs are moving south through Texas and Georgia on their annual migration to Mexico, with reports of an especially large passage in the Texas Panhandle and researchers tracking roosts near Abilene. As populations have declined, gardens and conservation programs—including pollinator habitats along utility rights of way—are providing vital places for the butterflies to refuel and rest.

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Despite Trump’s Promises To Lower Prices, Americans Are Still Asking, ‘Where’s The Beef?’ — 4dPresident Donald Trump's moves to allow foreign beef to flood domestic markets in an attempt to lower prices may have been a losing bet.

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Brisbane 2032 CEO Cindy Hook to step down after contract ends — 1dBrisbane 2032 Olympics organizing committee CEO Cindy Hook will leave when her contract ends in late 2026, as the Games move from planning into operational delivery. Organizers will begin an immediate search for her successor, with Hook and committee leaders saying she has laid the groundwork for the next phase.

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Atlanta Dream plans 2027 move to State Farm Arena — Oct 6, 2026The Atlanta Dream will move all 25 home games to State Farm Arena in 2027 under a multiyear deal, leaving 3,500-seat Gateway Center after three straight sold-out seasons.

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Ducks recall top prospect McQueen, place Poehling on injured reserve — 1dThe Anaheim Ducks recalled top prospect Roger McQueen from the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, with his NHL debut potentially coming against Calgary. The move comes as center Ryan Poehling was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury; McQueen opened the season with three goals in San Diego.

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Sam Okafor Bringing up McQueen is the right move with Poehling on IR. The team needs fresh options at forward right now.

Michigan, Maryland Ease Dyed-Diesel Rules for Farmers — 2dMichigan and Maryland have temporarily eased restrictions allowing eligible farm and logging vehicles to use tax-exempt dyed diesel on public roads as fuel prices surge amid the Iran war. Michigan’s relief runs through Dec. 31, while Maryland’s order lasts 30 days and also suspends some hauling-permit fees; the moves follow a federal order suspending penalties for highway use of dyed diesel.

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Japan’s Higher Rates Hit Borrowers, Shift Investments — 1dJapan’s move away from near-zero interest rates is raising costs for student-loan borrowers and other households, while making Japanese investors less inclined to seek returns abroad and potentially adding pressure to overseas bond markets. Inflation expectations remain widespread: nearly nine in 10 households expect prices to rise over the next year, despite a slight dip in the latest survey.

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