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Communities Plan Fall Festivals, Turkey Trots
Lifestyle
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Thanksgiving Turkey Trot events are gearing up in Merrimack, Charlotte, Tuscarawas County and Redmond, with races supporting local causes including children’s programs, holiday gifts and community services. Redmond is also marking its 10th race anniversary with an October Turkey Hunt giveaway.
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey Activate Defense Pact
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to activate collective-defense measures under the Mecca alliance and swiftly deploy previously agreed forces and military capabilities to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks. The move puts Pakistan’s defense commitments to Riyadh to the test after Islamabad had earlier said a military response was not under discussion.
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İzmir Mayor Joins AKP, Shifting Mayoral Control
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Izmir Mayor Cemil Tugay joined Erdoğan’s AKP on Oct. 7, 2026, giving the ruling party the mayoralty of Turkey’s third-largest city, a seat it had never won at the ballot box.
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Turkey blocks T24 over alleged LGBT propaganda content
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— Sep 30, 2026
Turkey has blocked independent news outlet T24’s website and social media accounts, alleging that 118 articles amounted to “LGBT propaganda” and weakened family values. T24 and journalists condemned the order as an attack on independent reporting and said they would challenge it, amid a broader crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups and activists.
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Nicole Hardy
Turkey is right to act against content that pushes ideas weakening family structures, even if it affects news sites.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 4h
Researchers Drill Over 60 Feet Into Durupınar Formation Near Mount Ararat
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Researchers studying a boat-shaped formation in eastern Turkey that has long been linked to the biblical story of Noah’s Ark have completed their first full field season, collectin… — by Andrew Powell
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Nicole Hardy
This fieldwork at Durupınar finally gives us concrete data on whether the shape matches any ancient vessel.
Most Influential Women in World History
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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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Turkey Seeks Regional Power Through Defense Growth
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— Sep 27, 2026
Turkey is seeking greater influence in the Middle East and wider international affairs, combining a growing defense industry and military capabilities with diplomacy and conflict mediation. Turkish officials tout cooperation with the United States and NATO, while NPR reports that shifting regional dynamics are bringing Ankara into sharper competition with Israel.
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How to carve a turkey
Lifestyle
— Sep 26, 2026
For home cooks facing a whole roast who want neat, moist slices without a messy fight at the board.
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Nicole Hardy
I always remove the legs first now and the breast slices stay so much juicier.
Son Heung-min Eyes Scoring Record in South Korea Friendly
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The 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.
Turkey AK Party Deputy Chair Resigns Amid Trading Allegations
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— Sep 27, 2026
AK Party deputy chair Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya asked Erdoğan to relieve her of all duties after allegations she and her husband made about 2.17 billion lira on shipbuilder shares.
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Elena Vasquez
Resigning was the proper move, yet the party must explain how such trading deals were even possible.
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St. Vladimir Baptizes the Kievan Rus
Vladimir orders the baptism of his people in the Dnieper.
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Mbappé Limps Off With Apparent Knee Injury
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— Sep 25, 2026
Mbappé hyperextended his left knee scoring France's 54th-minute winner against Turkey, left the match, and headed back to Real Madrid with an MRI still pending.
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Elena Vasquez
Hope the knee isn't serious, Mbappe looked sharp until that moment.
Russian drones close several Kyiv bridges and hit residential building
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— Oct 1, 2026
Russian drone strikes repeatedly hit Kyiv’s Southern Bridge and prompted closures or restrictions on several Dnipro River crossings, snarling traffic; a strike on a residential high-rise killed one person and injured others. Ukraine said it had received proposals from the United States, India, Turkey and Egypt for a partial truce covering attacks on energy infrastructure and Black Sea shipping.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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EU Presses UK to Raise Chinese Car Tariffs
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— Sep 25, 2026
An EU official said concerns shifted from a Singapore-on-Thames to a Turkey-across-the-Channel as Brussels presses the UK to raise 10% Chinese car tariffs toward EU EV duties of up to 45%.
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Dana Whitfield
Brussels pushing the UK this hard feels like they're trying to dictate post-Brexit trade policy from afar.
Hundreds Protest Turkish Embassy, Seek Lumbuye Extradition
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— Sep 18, 2026
Hundreds of Ugandan demonstrators gathered outside the Turkish Embassy in Kampala to demand the extradition of dissident Fred Lumbuye, who has lived in Turkey for years and whose legal status there remains unclear. The protests, organized by the Patriotic League of Uganda under Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, reflect ongoing Uganda-Turkey tensions as Kampala accuses Lumbuye of harmful propaganda, incitement, and cybercrimes.
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FIA Approves 24-Race 2027 F1 Calendar With Portugal and Turkey Returns
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— Sep 16, 2026
The 2027 Formula 1 calendar, approved by the FIA, reintroduces Portugal to the Algarve's Portimão circuit for June 18–20 and adds Turkey back to the schedule in October, with several new venues including Sprint races in five locations. The plan prioritizes geographic efficiency and broader regional economic impact, emphasizing sustained on-track activity across Europe and beyond as part of a broader push for sustainability and growth.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 6h
Russian Strikes Kill Seven as Ceasefire Efforts Stall
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— Sep 21, 2026
Multiple reports underscore persistent attempts to restart Ukraine-Russia peace talks with the United States, while Moscow says there has been no progress but remains hopeful for trilateral negotiations, and Kyiv’s leadership continues to push for de-escalation and security guarantees. Turkey signals it could host new talks by end-2026, as efforts to secure a ceasefire and political settlement face ongoing disagreements and market skepticism regarding any near-term breakthrough.
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Russia Returns to FIFA Competition in U-15 World Cup
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— Sep 18, 2026
Russia's youth teams will compete in the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, marking the first return to international play since the 2022 invasion, though senior teams remain suspended from major competitions. The move, part of a gradual easing by FIFA and the IOC, places Russia in a group with Turkey, Afghanistan, Djibouti, Sierra Leone and Sudan, amid ongoing questions about wider Olympic participation.
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Taliban Seeks U.S. Return, Embassy Remains Closed
World
— Sep 18, 2026
Five years after the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, the Taliban are seeking diplomatic engagement and an embassy, but Washington remains reluctant to recognize the government while regional powers including Turkey, Qatar and Pakistan push for talks amid security concerns like the TTP. At the same time, the regime is pursuing a UN-backed opium-ban effort that has dramatically reduced cultivation, a shift noted by UNODC, even as families of Afghanistan’s victims await justice five years on.
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State Museum Shifts Programs to Harrisburg Library During Renovations
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— Sep 14, 2026
While The State Museum of Pennsylvania remains closed for a major renovation through early 2029, it is extending access to its programs by partnering with the Dauphin County Library System to bring hands-on history, art, and science sessions to the George & Hettie Love Memorial Library for pre-K through second graders this fall. The 45-minute, noon sessions cover daily life in Revolutionary Pennsylvania, William Penn’s birthday celebrations, the Eastern wild turkey, and the Eastern hemlock, with pre-registration available for each program at 530 S. 29th Street in Harrisburg.
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Biden Participates in Annual Turkey Pardon
Reporting
— Nov 19, 2021
President Joe Biden continued the annual tradition of pardoning the national Thanksgiving turkey. The two turkeys “Peanut Butter” and “Jelly” were raised in Jasper, Indiana. Biden used the light-hearted moment on Friday…
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William Wilberforce's Clapham Conversion
Parliamentarian Wilberforce meets John Newton and commits to abolition.
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Trump Says He Saved Turkeys From Being Deported To Notorious Foreign Prison In Hilarious Moment
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— Nov 25, 2025
President Donald Trump joked on Tuesday that he saved two turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, from being deported to the notorious Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) in El Salvador. Trump pardoned the turkeys at the…
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Trump Reveals Why He Didn’t Name Pardoned Turkeys Chuck And Nancy
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— Nov 25, 2025
President Donald Trump said two pardoned turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, would not have received a pardon if their names were Chuck and Nancy. Trump pardoned Gobble and Waddle, two turkeys from Wayne County, North Carolina…
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Trump Participates in Annual Turkey Pardon
Reporting
— Nov 24, 2020
President Donald Trump is continuing the annual tradition of pardoning the National Thanksgiving Turkey. As the coronavirus spreads throughout the country, upending traditional Thanksgiving plans and following a…
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Trump Pulls Up To Turkey For High-Stakes Meeting With NATO Allies
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— Jul 7, 2026
President Donald Trump is in Turkey to make his expectations clear to NATO allies as the Russo-Ukrainian War and conflicts in the Middle East continue.
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PETA Mocked After Posting Illustration of Turkeys Preparing to Eat a Human
Reporting
— Nov 25, 2022
Twitter users went after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) after the organization posted an unsettling illustration on Thanksgiving Day. The illustration shows Turkeys preparing to eat a human. “POV…
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 6h
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