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    CIA warned European capitals of possible Russian drone attack●The CIA warned European governments of a possible Russian drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy American intelligence𝕏xITWorldDiplomacy4K6 min ago

    American intelligence, according to reports circulating widely online, has warned European governments that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy. The CIA is said to have shared the information with several European capitals after gathering indications of such preparations. The claim, picked up by outlets including Visegrad 24, is drawing attention across Europe, though no government has publicly confirmed the warning or any specific threat.

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    Garrett Crochet has been included on the Boston Red Sox's roster for the American League Wild Card series. The left-handed ace, acquired by Boston to anchor its rotation, is expected to play a central role in the postseason. Fans and analysts are weighing how the Red Sox will deploy him in the best-of-three matchup.

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    EU Weighs Building a Homegrown Payment System●A Payment System Made in Europe?▶youtubeBusinessBanking250.1K14 min ago

    The Council of the EU is asking whether Europe should develop its own payment system, less dependent on US-operated networks like Visa and Mastercard. The question has drawn broad attention, with many backing the idea of European payment sovereignty while others question the cost and feasibility of such an infrastructure.

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    ASU's Sara Brownell Named 2026 Cell Biology Fellow●ASU President’s Professor Sara Brownell elected a 2026 American Society for Cell Biology Fellow✉newsScienceBiologyjust now

    Sara Brownell, a President's Professor at Arizona State University, has been elected a 2026 Fellow of the American Society for Cell Biology. The honor recognizes her contributions to the field, and the announcement was made through Arizona State University's news outlet.

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    Argentina face Bolivia in World Cup qualifier●аргентина – боливияGgoogleRU10K8 min ago

    Argentina are playing Bolivia on 1 October, with broadcasters and sports sites publishing live stream and viewing information for the match. The fixture is part of South American World Cup qualifying, and fans are searching for where to watch the game online as kick-off approaches.

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    Red Sox and Yankees meet in decisive playoff game●Red Sox face Yankees in decisive game🦋bluesky3789 min ago

    The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are facing each other in a decisive game, with the winner advancing and the loser's season ending. Fans of both clubs are discussing lineups, pitching choices and the long-running rivalry, one of the most storied in American baseball, as anticipation builds ahead of first pitch.

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    The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox open the MLB playoffs against each other in the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium, reviving baseball's most famous rivalry on the postseason stage. Cam Schlittler and Payton Tolle headline a potential pitching duel, while the Red Sox await word on Anthony's hand injury, which has flared up and leaves his Game 2 status uncertain.

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    The American Physical Society highlights research using quantum light to probe how solvents affect molecular behaviour. The work suggests that using quantum states of light can reveal solvent-induced changes in molecules more precisely than classical light, with potential implications for chemistry and materials science.

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    Argentina face Bolivia in World Cup qualifier●アルゼンチン 対 ボリビアGgoogleJP20K8 min ago

    Argentina are playing Bolivia in a football match, and fans are searching for live streaming links ahead of kickoff. Interest is concentrated in Japanese-speaking audiences, with coverage focusing on where to watch the game live. Argentina enter the fixture as heavy favourites against Bolivia, and supporters are following the South American qualifier closely.

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    Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, is standing trial for the killing of his wife. Prosecutors say he is responsible for her death, while Flynn maintains his innocence, telling the court that an intruder broke into the home and committed the killing. The case has drawn wide attention given his past television fame and the conflicting accounts presented at trial.

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    Searches about a match between Argentina and Bolivia are surging across multiple countries, ranking among the top trending topics in the US, Canada, the UK, India and Singapore. The fixture relates to South American World Cup qualifying, where Argentina, the reigning world champions, regularly face Bolivia, including matches at high altitude in La Paz, though details of the specific result remain unconfirmed.

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    Hegseth delivers culture-war speech●Hegseth gives culture-war speech🦋bluesky8.4K9 min ago

    Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, gave a speech framed around culture-war themes, drawing criticism from opponents who say the remarks politicise the military and praise from supporters who back his message. The address has become a flashpoint in the wider debate over ideology in American public institutions.

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    The National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra has welcomed its first capybaras, the world's largest rodents. The arrival of the popular South American animals is drawing local attention, with coverage from Canberra Daily and interest from visitors eager to see the new additions at the Australian capital's zoo.

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    American forces have left Iraq, ending a military presence of more than two decades that began with the 2003 invasion. Reuters reports the departure opens the way for Iran to expand its influence in the country. Observers are watching closely for how Iraq's security landscape and regional power balance shift now that US troops are gone.

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    English Town Rattled by Alleged Terror Plot Near US Bomber Base●The Small English Town Rattled by Alleged Terror Plot Near U.S. Bomber Base✉newsWarTerrorism25 min ago

    An alleged terrorism plot near a US Air Force bomber base has unsettled a small English town, according to Wall Street Journal reporting. The story has drawn wide attention because it combines a quiet rural community with a high-profile American military installation and national security concerns. Details of the alleged plot and any arrests were not provided in the available reporting.

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    Argentina and Bolivia are meeting in a football match drawing search interest, with people looking up the fixture and its result. The tie between the South American rivals is the focus of attention among fans, though no further details about the match or outcome are available in the current reports.

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    Rubber Division names 2026 Science & Technology Award winners●Rubber Division recognizes 2026 Science & Technology Award winners at Global Polymer Summit✉newsTechnology3 min ago

    The American Chemical Society's Rubber Division has announced its 2026 Science & Technology Award winners, honoring them during the Global Polymer Summit. The awards recognize contributions to rubber and polymer science and technology, with honorees celebrated in front of industry peers at the summit gathering. Further details about the individual recipients and their specific achievements have not yet been widely reported.

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    Gianluca Prestianni, the young Argentine winger from Vélez Sarsfield, is being discussed as part of FC Porto's efforts to strengthen and raise the value of their squad, in a transfer market where players like Froholdt are also driving attention. Interest in the teenager comes as Porto look to invest in emerging South American talent with high resale potential.

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    Opinion: US tax policy risks taxing away scientific talent●Opinion | Deepak Hegde | Taxing the Talent that Builds American Science✉newsScience3 min ago

    Deepak Hegde, a professor at NYU Stern, argues in a new opinion piece that US tax policy risks discouraging the scientists and innovators who drive American science. The piece warns that taxing high-skilled research talent could weaken the country's innovation pipeline and competitiveness, prompting debate over how tax rules affect scientists and entrepreneurship.

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    The Wall Street Journal reports that a growing number of Americans support populist policies that cut across traditional party lines, including measures such as price controls. The piece suggests voters are increasingly willing to embrace state intervention in markets, blurring the usual left-right divide. Commentators are debating what this shift means for both parties ahead of upcoming elections.

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    Detained American and Ukrainian Allowed to Leave India●AMERICAN DHURANDHAR IS FREE | Arrested American and Ukrainian Allowed to Leave India▶youtubeWarUkraine974K28 min ago

    An American man and a Ukrainian man who had been arrested and detained in India have been permitted to leave the country, according to reports referencing the case as 'American Dhurandhar is free'. The pair had been held following their arrest, and their release has drawn attention online, with commentators discussing the circumstances of the detention and the decision to let them depart.

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    The top secret URSALA, RAQUEL and FARRAH satellites●The top secret URSALA, RAQUEL, and FARRAH satellitesYhn1389 min ago

    A new article in The Space Review examines URSALA, RAQUEL and FARRAH, classified American satellites whose names and missions were long kept out of public view. The piece traces what is now known about these programmes, drawing on declassified material and open-source research. Space enthusiasts and intelligence historians are discussing the details online, noting how much of US reconnaissance history has only emerged decades after launch.

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    Totopos vs tortilla chips: naming debate sparks discussion●I'm aware that totopos and tortilla chips aren't necessarily the same thing, but it seems very weird to me that we don'tMmastodonTechnologySemiconductors14 min ago

    English speakers are debating why the Spanish word 'totopos' has not caught on for what most call 'tortilla chips', even though many bags sold in the US carry both labels. The observation, made by a maths researcher online, has struck a chord as a small but curious example of how loanwords from Spanish enter — or fail to enter — American English, especially for Mexican foods.

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    Pope sends letter to struggling White Sox●Pope sends letter to White Sox🦋bluesky6479 min ago

    Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago-area native and known White Sox fan, has sent a letter to the Chicago White Sox, according to the headline circulating. The club has endured one of the worst stretches in modern baseball history, including a record-setting losing season in 2024, making an endorsement from the American-born pope an eye-catching boost for the franchise and its fans.

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    White House Rule Would Cut Funding Helping Disabled Americans Vote●This White House Plan Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans VoteMmastodon209 min ago

    A new rule from the Office of Management and Budget would bar recipients of federal grant money from using it for voter registration drives, including programs that help disabled Americans register and vote. Critics, including ProPublica's reporting, say the measure is part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to restrict voting access, and disability rights advocates warn it could sharply reduce turnout among voters with disabilities.

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    US has more self-storage facilities than many expected●"There are more self-storage facilities in the U.S. than... https://kottke.org/26/09/0049665-self-storage-facilities # RMmastodonBusiness316 min ago

    The United States has more self-storage facilities than many common reference points, a statistic being recirculated on Kottke.org. The comparison highlights how large the American storage industry has become, prompting discussion about consumer habits, housing pressure and the economics of renting out space for excess belongings.

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    Commentary is drawing attention to a worsening housing crisis across the United States, arguing that affordability problems have now reached a critical stage. The discussion centers on soaring home prices, high mortgage rates, and a shortage of affordable inventory that has locked many Americans out of homeownership. Viewers are responding in large numbers, reflecting widespread anxiety about housing costs and frustration with market conditions.

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    Smithsonian becomes new target in Trump's culture war●How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump's culture warYhnWar1029 min ago

    The Smithsonian Institution, and specifically the National Museum of American History, is being drawn into the Trump administration's broader campaign over cultural institutions. Reporting details how the museum's exhibitions and framing of American history have come under scrutiny as part of a wider push to reshape how public institutions portray the nation's past, placing one of Washington's most prominent museum bodies at the centre of a political fight.

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    US economy grew 2.2% in second quarter, revised up●US economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate✉newsBusinessEconomy20 min ago

    The US Commerce Department revised its estimate of second-quarter economic growth up to an annual rate of 2.2%, an improvement on the previous figure. The upgrade points to continued resilience in the American economy, driven by consumer spending and business activity. Outlets including AP News, ABC News and regional papers are carrying the news widely, with analysts weighing what the stronger reading means for the outlook on inflation, interest rates and the broader economic picture.

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    DeepSeek and Huawei Challenge Nvidia's AI Chip Dominance●DeepSeek and Huawei Target a Key Source of Nvidia’s A.I. Dominance✉newsTechnologyAI11 min ago

    Chinese AI firm DeepSeek and telecoms giant Huawei are targeting a key source of Nvidia's dominance in artificial intelligence, according to The New York Times. The move highlights China's push to build domestic alternatives to American AI chips amid export restrictions, a development being closely watched as a potential shift in the global AI hardware race.

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    Remembering the 1918 Elaine Massacre in Arkansas●Today in Labor History September 30, 1918: White mobs, aided by federal troops, slaughtered as many as 237 African-AmeriMmastodonBusinessLabor1113 min ago

    On September 30, 1918, white mobs supported by federal troops killed as many as 237 African-American sharecroppers in the Elaine Massacre in Arkansas. The workers had been organizing against debt peonage, a system of forced labor that persisted decades after emancipation. The anniversary is being marked as a reminder of racial violence against labor organizers in American history.

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    Remembering the 1912 Lawrence Bread and Roses Strike●Today in Labor History September 30, 1912: The Lawrence, Massachusetts “Bread and Roses” textile strike was in full swinMmastodonCultureBooks613 min ago

    Anniversaries are being marked of the 1912 "Bread and Roses" textile strike in Lawrence, Massachusetts. On September 30 that year, 12,000 mill workers walked out to protest the arrests of two strike leaders; police clubbed strikers and made mass arrests. The strike remains a landmark of US labor history and a symbol of immigrant workers' fight for dignity.

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    US second-quarter GDP revised higher on strong consumer spending▼US second-quarter GDP revised higher amid robust consumer spending✉newsBusinessRetail15 min ago

    The US Commerce Department revised its estimate of second-quarter economic growth upward, with the upgrade driven largely by robust consumer spending. The stronger reading suggests the American economy entered the second half of the year with more momentum than initially reported, easing some concerns about a slowdown even as higher interest rates continue to weigh on households and businesses.

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    New proposals from the US Securities and Exchange Commission would expand ordinary retail investors' access to private markets, an area historically limited to institutions and wealthy accredited investors. The plans, reported by Law.com, could open up investments in private companies and funds to a much wider pool of Americans. Market watchers are weighing the opportunities for investors against concerns about disclosure and risk in less-regulated private assets.

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    U.S. Economy Better Than Previously Reported●U.S. Economy Better Than Previously Reported https://www.wsj.com/opinion/u-s-economy-better-than-previously-reported-340MmastodonBusiness420 min ago

    A Wall Street Journal opinion piece argues that the U.S. economy is in better shape than earlier data or commentary suggested. The claim comes amid ongoing debate over the strength of American growth, inflation and labor markets. Little specific evidence accompanies the headline, so the exact data cited is unclear.

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    PragerU Spotlights Economist Thomas Sowell as Economic Myth Buster●Thomas Sowell - Economic Myth Buster | Economic Game Changers | PragerU▶youtubeBusinessEconomy506.3K20 min ago

    PragerU has released a new profile of economist Thomas Sowell, presenting him as an 'economic myth buster' in its Economic Game Changers series. The video highlights Sowell's career challenging conventional economic thinking, including his work on inequality, markets and government policy, and has drawn hundreds of thousands of engagements. The conservative commentator remains a prominent reference point in American economic and political debate.

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    Americans are reporting widespread dissatisfaction with the economy even as headline indicators point to a boom. Axios highlights the gap between strong economic data and how people say they actually feel. The disconnect is drawing attention from analysts trying to explain why optimism about growth is not reaching public sentiment.

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    Hegseth's western civilization speech draws ridicule●Hegseth's western civilization speech mocked🦋bluesky2.4K24 min ago

    US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a speech invoking western civilization, and the address is being widely mocked online. Critics seized on the rhetoric as grandiose and ideologically charged for a defence secretary, with commentators sharing clips and deriding his framing. Supporters have defended the speech as a straightforward statement of American and allied values.

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    More Americans are dipping into investments to cover spending●More Americans are tapping investments to pay for spending, analysis finds✉newsBusinessMarkets19 min ago

    A new analysis finds that a growing number of Americans are withdrawing from their investments to pay for everyday spending. The report suggests households are increasingly relying on portfolios rather than savings or income to meet expenses, a sign of financial strain. Commentators are weighing what the trend means for household finances and long-term wealth building.

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    Wall Street Journal Says US Economy Is Accelerating●The U.S. Economy Is Accelerating https://www.wsj.com/opinion/u-s-economy-gdp-commerce-upward-revision-aee8692e?mod=rss_oMmastodonBusiness420 min ago

    A Wall Street Journal opinion piece argues that the U.S. economy is accelerating, citing an upward revision to GDP figures released by the Commerce Department. The article frames the revised data as evidence of stronger-than-expected economic momentum. The claim is drawing attention among readers following debates over the true state of the American economy.