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Turner painting exhibited in Rome before saleEntertainment — Sep 28, 2026

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Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy share photo of son Rome in hospital — Sep 29, 2026

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Italy Scales Back Planned Defense Increase — 6dItaly’s public debt is set to peak near 139% of GDP in 2026, overtaking Greece as the eurozone’s most indebted nation, as Rome cuts its 2028 defense rise to 0.3% of GDP.

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Derek Foss Focusing on borrowing costs instead of boosting military readiness feels risky when threats around Europe aren't going away.

Airlines Expand U.S. and International Flight RoutesBusiness — 6dDelta is expanding its European network for summer 2027 with new seasonal nonstop service from Detroit to Athens and Boston to Venice. The additions, alongside an earlier return for Detroit–Rome flights, will boost the airline’s transatlantic offerings from both hubs.

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Roman Roads Map Shows Network Was Neither Straight Nor Rome-Centered — Sep 15, 2026THE LEAD FACT: A 2026 Nature Communications study of ~300,000 km of Roman roads finds Rome was not the center; Constantinople was more central overland, and roads bent to terrain.

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Derek Foss Those roads bending around hills and rivers instead of cutting straight through shows the engineers cared more about keeping wagons moving than drawing lines on a map.

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.

Worker Dies in Colosseum Fall, Section Closes — Sep 23, 2026Andrea Moretti, 22, died after falling about 10 meters installing lighting in Rome's Colosseum around midnight; the site later closed fully after union protest.

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Meloni Plans School Veil Ban, Foreign-Pupil Caps — Sep 20, 2026Meloni announced to a standing ovation in Rome a school ban on burqas and niqabs, a cap on foreign students per class, and Italian lessons for some parents.

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Derek Foss Capping foreign pupils per class risks separating them instead of fixing integration issues at the root.

Italy Extends Border Controls on Travel From Spain for 15 Days — Sep 15, 2026Italy extends border controls on travelers from Spain for another 15 days over the Ceuta migrant crisis, citing persistent internal security risks and potential terrorist infiltration, with random checks at ports and airports. Spain and the EU have been notified, marking a second Schengen extension since the Ceuta influx as Rome maintains the measure as temporary and security-driven.

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Chris Dalton Italy's decision to extend these checks is a prudent step to address real security threats from the Ceuta situation.

Omaha Crash Suspect Faces Charges, ICE DetainerAuto — 3dA 70-year-old man died after authorities say Jose Ortega-Romero ran a red light and struck his car in Omaha; Ortega-Romero faces motor vehicle homicide charges. After he posted bond, Nebraska State Patrol took custody of him before his release, while local officials noted that federal immigration law does not require county corrections to honor ICE detainers.

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Readers Favor Comfort Recipes, Versatile DishesLifestyle — Sep 11, 2026AOL highlights Pineapple Casserole as the South’s top bake-and-take, praising its simplicity, transportability, and versatile role as a side or dessert. Other recipe-roundups emphasize accessible, season-spanning comfort food—from a versatile roasted-pepper dip that rethinks romesco to slow-cooker mains and fall-flavored favorites like Mississippi mud pie bars and honey-apple crumbles.

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Toledo Stroke-Fund 5K Set for October 10Health — 3dA 5K and one-mile walk in Toledo will honor stroke survivors and raise money for ProMedica’s Stroke Patient Assistance Fund, while a separate 5K and fun run in Mobile will promote healthy living through education, diet and exercise. The Toledo event also includes a children’s dash and resource fair; the Mobile event is set for Oct. 17 at Mardi Gras Park.

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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.

Watchdog clears Powell of misconduct in Fed renovation with rising costs — Sep 30, 2026Fed OIG’s 120-page report finds no criminal or administrative misconduct by Jerome Powell as HQ renovation costs hit an estimated $2.5 billion.

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Jared Kim The clearance makes sense given the details, but someone needs to account for why those expenses kept climbing without better oversight.

Seattle parents sue Salem hospital alleging staff told them to drive son's body home — Sep 21, 2026A Seattle-area family is suing Salem Health and an emergency physician, alleging hospital staff pressured them to transport their nearly 9-month-old son’s body home in their private car after his death at Salem Hospital, citing cost concerns and a lack of paperwork for proper transport. The lawsuit also accuses the hospital of failing to provide dignified, timely options or a morgue response and claims the family was guided through decisions in a state of shock, with the infant’s death tied to Down syndrome and other health issues.

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UK Watchdog Proposes Google Search Choices Including AI — Sep 23, 2026U.K. CMA would require Google to show Android and Chrome users a search-provider choice at setup and yearly, with ChatGPT and Perplexity eligible if they meet safety rules.

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Chris Dalton Forcing these choice screens every year feels unnecessary since most people will just stick with what they already use.

Russia Begins First Duma Election Since Invasion — Sep 12, 2026The Russian State Duma elections, slated for September 18-20, are expected to again favor United Russia under tight Kremlin control and serve as a barometer of public support for the war in Ukraine, with limited real opposition on the ballot. Russians abroad—from Kerala in India to South Africa and other consulates—are voting at dedicated polling sites, reflecting efforts to mobilize turnout while observers flag concerns about legitimacy and potential manipulation of participation.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Céline Dion Returns to Stage in Paris — Sep 10, 2026Céline Dion is making a high-profile comeback to the Paris stage after years away due to stiff-person syndrome, with a 16-show residency kicking off September 12, 2026, amid immense fan anticipation and sold-out dates. Coverage highlights her preparations, public appearances, and the sustained demand for her performances as she resumes live shows in Paris.

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Alaska Surrogate Appeals Newborn Custody to Supreme Court — Sep 13, 2026Surrogate McKenna West is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge a California court’s recognition of the intended parents as legal guardians and a Texas court’s dismissal in a custody dispute over a baby born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, arguing she should retain authority over the child’s medical care. The case centers on who has the right to decide life-saving treatment—the surrogate or the intended parents—amid allegations of pressure to abort, with involvement from Texas authorities and ongoing legal battles across states.

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Surrogate Seeks Supreme Court Help in Custody Fight — Sep 10, 2026McKenna West, a surrogate who refused to terminate the pregnancy, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody and medical-care dispute over a four-week-old baby with hypoplastic left heart syndrome born in Dallas, challenging California court orders that recognize the intended parents as the child's legal guardians. West argues she must be allowed to advocate for the child’s life-saving treatment amid a multi-state dispute, with Texas authorities having intervened to ensure care, highlighting surrogacy and abortion policy gaps across states.

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Fed Weighs Rate Move as Inflation Data and Sales Figures Arrive — Sep 12, 2026As the Federal Reserve moves toward its latest rate decision, investors weigh the policy path against inflation stubbornly above target, a trend reinforced by geopolitics and oil-market pressures from the US-Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, August retail sales data loom as a barometer of consumer resilience, with market expectations split on whether the Fed will hike or hold amid evolving forecasts.

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Jared Kim Holding rates steady makes sense until we see if sales hold up amid all this uncertainty.

Catherine of Siena Mediates Papal Return to RomeGood News — FROM 1377Mystic persuades Gregory XI to leave Avignon.

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St. Benedict Founds Monte CassinoGood News — FROM 529Benedict establishes the first Benedictine monastery after leaving a corrupt Rome.

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Actor’s Latest Outburst Caught On Camera In Rome — Mar 23, 2026A tense scene unfolded at a quiet café in Rome when actor Shia LaBeouf was seen engaging in a loud and erratic outburst that drew attention from those nearby. According to Page Six , a video captured earlier this week…

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Elon Musk Teases Fight in Rome Against Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Gladiator’Reporting — Aug 11, 2023Elon Musk offered more teasers about potentially fighting Mark Zuckerberg in a cage match fight. Friday morning he posted a series of messages which detailed plans to take this fight to Rome and alluded to a…

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Escaped Lion Roamed the Streets Near Rome Over the Weekend, Now RecapturedReporting — Nov 14, 2023A circus lion named Kimba decided to go on an unscheduled outing over the weekend. According to UK Yahoo! News , residents of Ladispoli near Rome were warned to remain inside for five hours Saturday evening after…

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