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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.

Iran Shuts French Embassy-Affiliated Center in Tehran — Sep 20, 2026Iranian authorities shut down a French language center affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran, accusing it of operating without a license and engaging in activities deemed contrary to national security and Islamic culture, including identifying networks and facilitating the departure of skilled Iranians. The move occurs amid a broader crackdown on foreign-linked entities and efforts to tighten oversight of foreign influence in Iran.

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Jared Kim Shutting language centers won't stop skilled people from leaving if the real problems at home aren't fixed.

Report Details Foreign-Linked NGOs Shaping National Parks Policy Via Lawsuits — 4dPick the most trusted part of our government. Like many, you might say the national parks. After all, they are not seemingly political or controversial. They’re beloved. And rightfully so.

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Dana Whitfield It's troubling if foreign-linked groups are steering national park rules through endless lawsuits instead of open debate.

Five Concerts Scheduled Across Canada, UK, USEntertainment — Oct 5, 2026Upcoming benefit concerts will raise money for a Moose Jaw community center, Diabetes Canada, the Army Benevolent Fund and a Texas children’s cancer clinic, featuring local country acts, a Foreigner-and-Journey tribute, the Band of the Welsh Guards and the Eli Young Band. The events pair live music with support for community programs, people affected by diabetes, military families and children receiving cancer care.

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UK arrests dual British-Iranian national in RAF Fairford terror probe — Oct 1, 2026A dual British-Iranian national was arrested in Westminster over the RAF Fairford incident as investigators weigh foreign-state involvement and allies question the bail release of five men.

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Rachel Meyers It's worrying that a dual national might be tied to targeting an RAF base, and releasing the other five on bail looks reckless.

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.

Trump-CNN Clash Escalates Amid Press Access Fight — Sep 22, 2026President Donald Trump clashs with CNN at the United Nations as he repeats a White House ban on the network and other outlets, while reporters with UN credentials note the ban does not apply at the UN and pursue ongoing lawsuits over First Amendment and due process claims. He defends the ban and asserts progress on foreign-policy issues, but the publicized exchanges highlight a continuing confrontation with major media as the UN visit unfolds.

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Study says fossil fuel emissions will drive warming for centuries — Sep 23, 2026Researchers warn that emissions from major fossil-fuel and cement producers will sustain warming for centuries, while communities are already confronting stark climate extremes—from severe drought in hurricane-hit Tampa Bay to deadly flooding in Nepal. As Nepal faces a devastating recovery, cuts to international disaster-preparedness and adaptation programs, including U.S. foreign-aid reductions under President Trump, are leaving vulnerable countries with fewer resources.

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Russia Places Nestlé, Auchan Assets Under Administration — Sep 17, 2026President Vladimir Putin has ordered the temporary administration of Nestlé’s and Auchan’s Russian assets, transferring control to the local firm L.E.V. Management as part of Moscow’s broader use of temporary administration to influence foreign-owned businesses operating in Russia; reports also note related actions affecting LS brands like Leroy Merlin and ongoing questions about ownership transfers and capacity plans.

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Criterion Releases Restored Satyajit Ray Forest FilmEntertainment — 3dCriterion has restored Satyajit Ray’s film *Days and Nights in the Forest*, a gentle critique of class privilege in changing India. Separately, a Minnesota haunted forest is offering seasonal tours, while guides list redeemable codes for the Roblox game *99 Nights in the Forest*.

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Metro Detroit Forecast Calls for Warmer MondayWeather — 2dForecasts call for warmer, mostly dry weather to begin the week in parts of the Midwest and Southeast, with some areas seeing fog or gusty winds. Rain and passing cold fronts are expected later in the week or over the weekend, bringing cooler fall temperatures; one northern forecast calls for cool, breezy conditions and showers from the outset.

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Foreigner’s Texas Choir Collaborations Span TourMusic — Oct 6, 2026Foreigner is bringing local student choirs onstage to sing “I Want to Know What Love Is,” with Jacksonville’s choir winning a radio contest, Slaton students performing in Lubbock, and San Antonio’s Children’s Chorus set to join the band at an upcoming show. The collaborations offer students rare performance opportunities while the band and educators stress the importance of supporting music education; Foreigner also donates to participating choirs.

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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.

Polo Nears Baja, With Second Landfall ForecastWeather — Sep 22, 2026Hurricane Polo strengthened offshore southwestern Mexico, bringing heavy rain and landslide risks as it was forecast to skirt the coast. Tropical Storm Nolo was also approaching Hawaii, where forecasters warned of potentially catastrophic flooding.

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Wake Forest scores late winner to edge NC State 2-1Sports — Sep 26, 2026Wake Forest beat NC State 2-1 in men’s soccer, scoring the winner in the 87th minute—five minutes after the Wolfpack equalized. NC State controlled much of the match but was undone by missed chances and Wake Forest counterattacks, leaving coach Marc Hubbard frustrated by costly mistakes.

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Germany, Russia Hold First Talks Since Ukraine Invasion — Sep 26, 2026German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York for the first talks between the countries’ foreign ministers since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The brief meeting came amid sharply strained relations over Russia’s war and alleged hybrid attacks, while the two sides offered competing accounts of who requested the talks and disclosed little about their substance.

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Marcus Bell Any direct contact between Berlin and Moscow after all this time might be a small step worth following even if nothing came out yet.

Mantic Raises $25M After Beating Human Forecasters — Sep 18, 2026London AI startup Mantic raised $25 million in seed funding led by Radical Ventures, with Microsoft’s M12, after its judgmental forecasting system beat all human forecasters at the Metaculus Cup, signaling strong demand from hedge funds, corporates, and governments for medium-term risk and scenario planning. Founded in 2024 by Toby Shevlane and Ben Day, Mantic blends human-style reasoning with backtested historical data to predict geopolitical, economic, and strategic events, targeting scenarios where traditional models struggle.

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Nicole Hardy Beating the top human forecasters on Metaculus shows this approach could help with tricky geopolitical calls that pure models miss.

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

Simon Expected to Threaten Mexico as Major Hurricane — Oct 7, 2026Tropical Storm Simon is forecast to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane before approaching Mexico’s Pacific coast this weekend, bringing destructive winds, dangerous storm surge and heavy rain that could trigger life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Forecasts differ on the storm’s precise path and landfall location, but coastal warnings have been issued in parts of southwestern Mexico.

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Singapore Q3 GDP growth slows to 5.4% — 22hSingapore’s economy grew 5.4% year over year in the third quarter, slowing from 6.2% in the second quarter but exceeding economists’ forecasts; manufacturing growth cooled while construction accelerated, and quarterly growth eased to 1.1%. The central bank held its exchange-rate policy steady after two rounds of tightening, while the government’s 2026 growth forecast stands at 4.5% to 5.5%.

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Derek Foss Still solid at 5.4 percent and above forecasts, though the manufacturing slowdown is worth watching next quarter.

America’s Housing Market Shows Cracks As Foreclosures Rise And Buyers Retreat — 1dAmerica's housing market was showing growing signs of distress as home sales plunged toward decade-old lows, foreclosures climbed and soaring mortgage rates squeezed buyers and homeowners alike.

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Storms Expected Across Australia, GeorgiaWeather — 6dForecasts call for widespread, potentially severe thunderstorms across central and eastern Australia, while U.S. outlooks range from mostly calm weather with possible showers to tropical-storm watches in parts of Georgia as Hurricane Isaias strengthens over the Gulf. A separate forecast also points to mostly good weather ahead of a hurricane.

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Utah-Kansas Kickoff Moved Up for Storm ForecastSports — 5dUtah’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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Hacksaw Forecasts 11-12% Q3 Revenue Growth — 2dHacksaw guided Q3 2026 revenue to €57.5m-€58.5m, up 11-12%, missing Redeye's €64.2m forecast; shares fell nearly 30%.

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Friday Football Faces Varied Weather ForecastsWeather — 6dFootball weather forecasts vary by region: rain and possible storm delays could affect games in central Florida and Kentucky, while Dayton expects clear, mild conditions and Wisconsin and the Notre Dame area may see only brief showers or sprinkles. Hurricane Isaias’ remnants are also expected to bring some unsettled weather farther inland.

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Isaias Could Reach Category 3 Before Gulf Landfall — Oct 5, 2026A tropical depression in the Gulf was forecast to strengthen into Hurricane Isaias and threaten the upper Gulf Coast, from Louisiana toward Florida, while forecasters monitored its track and potential heavy rain. New Orleans residents were urged to clear storm drains and report clogged catch basins to help reduce flooding.

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Samsung Forecasts Record $80 Billion ProfitBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Samsung is expected to post a record third-quarter operating profit of about 108.1 trillion won, nearly nine times the year-earlier figure, as surging demand and prices for memory chips—including high-bandwidth memory—drive results. A weaker dollar has led analysts to trim forecasts, while Samsung’s foundry and System LSI businesses are expected to remain loss-making.

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