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    Antarctic scientist Peter Barrett dies, tributes flow●We've lost quite simply a legend in Antarctic science both in Aotearoa and internationally. Peter Barrett left us over tMmastodonEnvironmentClimate3321 d ago

    Peter Barrett, a leading figure in Antarctic science in New Zealand and internationally, has died. Colleagues describe him as a legend in the field, noting that even in death he left behind a list of tasks and challenges, reflecting his lifelong commitment to Antarctic research and climate issues. Tributes have come from across Aotearoa and the wider scientific community.

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    Quebec's CAQ leadership race is stirring interest, with Le Journal de Québec reporting that Simon Jolin-Barrette is showing interest in the party's top job. The race comes as the Coalition Avenir Québec looks to rebuild after its election defeat. Mathieu Levesque, a CAQ figure, is also drawing search attention as names circulate around the contest.

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    Discussion around Beauden Barrett and the All Blacks centres on claims that this was coach Dave Rennie's hardest team selection yet. Commentators and fans are weighing the difficult choices involved in naming the side, with competition for key positions reportedly tighter than usual. The debate reflects ongoing interest in the All Blacks' form and selection calls heading into their next matches.

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    New Zealand have named their team to face Australia, with the Barrett brothers all starting for the All Blacks. The lineup announcement is drawing attention ahead of the trans-Tasman clash, with French-language coverage via Eurosport highlighting the selection as a key talking point in the build-up to the fixture.

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    Michigan Republican Tom Barrett breaks with Trump over war▼The Metro: Michigan Republican Tom Barrett disagrees with Trump's war. Can he keep his seat?✉newsWar20 d ago

    Michigan Republican congressman Tom Barrett has publicly disagreed with President Trump's approach to war, putting him at odds with his own party's leadership. A segment on Detroit's WDET examined whether his dissent could threaten his hold on the seat in a state where Trump remains popular with the Republican base.

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    A Way with Words rebroadcast explores the origin of 'spinning cookies'●NOW PLAYING == A Way with Words with Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett 10/5/26: (Rebroadcast) Spinning cookies https://MmastodonLifeEducation49 d ago

    The public radio language show A Way with Words, hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett, is airing a rebroadcast dated October 5, 2026, featuring the topic 'spinning cookies'. Listeners and radio sharers are circulating the episode across social platforms, tagging it under linguistics, arts, culture and education. The show, known for unpacking word origins and idioms, continues to draw an engaged audience interested in English vocabulary and language history.

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    Chuck Barrett's '2023: Countdown to Doomsday' Ties AI to Doomsday Clock●2023: Countdown to Doomsday by Chuck Barrett An A.I. Perspective As the Doomsday Clock strikes 90 seconds till midnight,MmastodonCultureBooks51 d ago

    Chuck Barrett's book '2023: Countdown to Doomsday: An A.I. Perspective' is drawing attention with its premise that artificial intelligence offers a read on humanity's path toward extinction. It uses the Doomsday Clock, set at 90 seconds to midnight in 2023, as its framing, asking what state the planet and its inhabitants are in and how AI predicts several risks unfolding.

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    Esteban Ocon to leave Haas at end of season●Esteban Ocon is leaving Haas at the end of the season ❌ Lawrence Barretto analyses why Haas are looking elsewhere for 20MmastodonSportMotorsport119 d ago

    Esteban Ocon will leave the Haas Formula 1 team at the end of the season, the team has confirmed. Analyst Lawrence Barretto says Haas are already looking elsewhere for their 2027 driver line-up, leaving Ocon's next move on the grid uncertain. Fans and paddock watchers are debating what prompted the split and where the French driver could land.

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    Barrett and EPA's Zeldin Highlight Energy and Environment Efforts in Mid-Michigan▼Barrett, EPA Administrator Zeldin Highlight Reliable Energy, Environmental Protection Efforts in Mid-Michigan✉newsEnvironmentEnergy21 d ago

    Representative Tom Barrett and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin appeared together in Mid-Michigan to spotlight efforts aimed at securing reliable energy while advancing environmental protection. The visit underscores a push to frame energy affordability and reliability as compatible with environmental safeguards, a theme prominent in current national debates over EPA policy and power supply.

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    Canadian forward RJ Barrett is a trending search term in Japan. No specific new development is attached to the spike. Related sports chatter nearby includes Oklahoma City guard Lu Dort saying an Olympic gold medal would mean more to him than winning an NBA championship, reflecting broader basketball interest. Why Barrett is trending in Japan specifically is not stated in available reports.

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    Syd Barrett Remembered: His Wish to Become a Painter▼# SydBarrett (1946 - 2006 ) Well, I think of me being a painter eventually. https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=AU7bJu23TWMmastodonTechnologyInternet46 d ago

    People online are sharing a quoted remark from Syd Barrett, the Pink Floyd founding member who died in 2006, in which he said he thought of himself eventually becoming a painter. The quote, taken from an interview clip, is circulating alongside links to his music and hashtags referencing Pink Floyd and psychedelic rock, as fans recall Barrett's life and his retreat from music into visual art.

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    Trevor Lawrence is trending among Google searches in Mexico, ranking ninth in the region with modest engagement. The reason for the spike is not clear from the available information. Related coverage in the collected material mentions a season-high 11 tackles by Barrett Carter in a Week 4 loss, but no specific news event involving Lawrence himself was found.

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    Barrett warns Jewish security situation is 'very volatile'▼Barrett: security environment for Jews ‘very volatile’✉newsWarTerrorism6 d ago

    Barrett has described the security environment facing Jewish communities as 'very volatile', according to The Australian Jewish News. The warning points to heightened concern over antisemitic threats and attacks, with community leaders stressing the need for vigilance and stronger protection around Jewish institutions and gatherings.

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    A Way with Words rebroadcast explores the word 'skylarking'●NOW PLAYING == A Way with Words with Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett 9/28/26: (Rebroadcast) Just skylarking https://yoMmastodonLifeEducation416 d ago

    The public radio language show A Way with Words, hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett, is airing a rebroadcast on September 28, 2026, titled 'Just skylarking'. The program, which covers words, linguistics, and language history, is being streamed by Verdant Square Radio and tagged across arts, culture, history, and education topics. Listeners are sharing the episode on social media, keeping the long-running word-focused show in circulation among fans of linguistics and public radio humanities programming.

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    Thompson, Petri and Barrett discuss money in politics and civility▼Thompson, Petri, Barrett talk monetary impact, political civility✉newsWorldPolitics6 d ago

    Tommy Thompson, Tom Petri and Tom Barrett took part in a panel discussion in Wisconsin addressing the monetary impact of politics and the need for greater political civility. The former Wisconsin politicians weighed in on how money shapes political outcomes and called for more respectful discourse across party lines, according to The Daily Cardinal.

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    Lawrence and Barrett clash in first debate over immigration and data centers▼Lawrence, Barrett clash on immigration enforcement, data centers in first debate✉newsWorldImmigration12 d ago

    Lawrence and Barrett met in their first debate, where they clashed sharply over immigration enforcement and the construction of data centers. Each side accused the other of failing to protect local interests, with immigration policy drawing the most heated exchanges. The contest is drawing attention as an early test of how candidates balance enforcement politics against economic development projects.

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    Listeners Revisit Boney M and Marcia Barrett Classics●# NowPlaying # BoneyM # MarciaBarrett https:// open.spotify.com/track/5jkFvD4 UJrmdoezzT1FRoP?si=_pkixDVIR3WbVRQkJ8DK4g&MmastodonCultureMusic15 d ago

    Social media users are sharing Boney M tracks featuring Marcia Barrett, the singer behind hits like 'Belfast' and fronting the disco group's 1970s era. Posts tagged with the artists link to streaming tracks, reflecting an ongoing wave of nostalgia for the band's catalogue.

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    Justice Amy Coney Barrett helps dedicate Benedictine College's new library▼Justice Amy Coney Barrett helps dedicate Benedictine College’s new library✉newsLifeEducation21 d ago

    Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett took part in a dedication ceremony for Benedictine College's new library in Atchison, Kansas. The Catholic liberal arts college marked the opening of the facility with the justice as a featured guest. The event drew local coverage, with attention focused on Barrett's continued public appearances at religious-affiliated institutions since joining the Supreme Court.

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    US media outlets are covering Michigan Representative Tom Barrett in connection with the New York governor's race, with reporting focused on the role celebrity influence may play in the contest. Broadcasters across several markets are carrying the story as the gubernatorial campaign draws national attention and talk of famous endorsements shaping voter sentiment.

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    Firmus's Australian listing implodes within days of debut▼From boom to bust in five days: how Firmus’s much-hyped Australian stock market listing imploded | Jonathan Barrett✉newsBusinessMarkets10 d ago

    Firmus, an Australian tech firm, saw its much-hyped stock market listing collapse within five days of debuting on the Australian Securities Exchange. The Guardian's Jonathan Barrett charts the rapid turnaround from investor enthusiasm to a bust, highlighting how quickly sentiment shifted against the company after its launch.

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    Trump says he regrets all three Supreme Court picks▼▪ Trump tells Time he regrets all three of his Supreme Court picks ▪ 92% of registered LGBTQ+ voters say they will definMmastodonWorldHuman Rights1016 d ago

    Donald Trump told Time magazine he regrets all three of his Supreme Court appointments, a striking statement given that the justices he nominated — Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Barrett — have shaped major rulings on abortion, presidential power and civil rights. The interview drew sharp reactions across social media, with critics calling it an admission that the court has not delivered the outcomes he wanted. The same reports cite a poll showing 92% of registered LGBTQ+ voters saying they will definitely vote, tying the news to election mobilisation.

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    US Representative Tom Barrett has drawn attention to the idea of coordinating AI guardrails, signalling legislative interest in how artificial intelligence systems should be safely governed. No further details of a specific bill or proposal are available, but the topic adds to ongoing debate in Washington over federal oversight of AI development and deployment.

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    RJ Barrett scores first points of NBA preseason in Québec●RJ Barrett scores the first points of the NBA preseason in Québec✉newsSportBasketball15 d ago

    RJ Barrett scored the first points of the NBA preseason in Québec, as reported by NBA.com. The basket marked the opening score of the league's 2025-26 preseason slate, staged in Canada as part of the NBA's effort to bring games to new markets. Fans and sports outlets highlighted the milestone for the Canadian forward, who played his high school basketball in the Montreal area.

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    Barrett faces data center and Iran war questions at Mason meeting●Barrett fields data center, Iran war questions during Mason meeting✉newsWar5 d ago

    Justice Amy Coney Barrett took questions on data centers and the possibility of war with Iran during a meeting at George Mason University, according to The Detroit News. The event drew attention to her views on politically charged issues outside the courtroom.

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    Iran war and tariffs dominate Michigan debate between Barrett and Lawrence▼Iran war, Trump tariffs and Michigan data centers dominate questions during Barrett-Lawrence debate✉newsWar12 d ago

    A debate between Barrett and Lawrence in Michigan saw Iran war, Trump tariffs and data center development dominate the questions. The two candidates faced pointed exchanges on foreign policy and trade, with the potential US involvement in the Iran conflict emerging as a central flashpoint. Data centers, a growing issue in Michigan communities, also featured heavily in voters' questions.

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    Adaptive CEO Matt Barrett Discusses Trading Technology And Aeron●Adaptive: Interview With Co-Founder And CEO Matt Barrett About Trading Technology And Aeron✉newsTechnology4 d ago

    Matt Barrett, co-founder and CEO of trading technology firm Adaptive, gave an interview to Pulse 2.0 about the company's work in financial trading systems and Aeron, the high-performance messaging technology it develops. The discussion covers how the firm's technology supports low-latency trading infrastructure for financial markets and the thinking behind Aeron's design.

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    Ferrari move to shield team boss Vasseur from criticism▼BARRETTO: Why Ferrari have moved to shield Vasseur✉newsSportMotorsport19 d ago

    Ferrari has moved to protect team principal Frederic Vasseur from outside pressure, according to a report by Lawrence Barretto. The piece examines the Italian team's reasoning for publicly backing its embattled boss, who has faced scrutiny over the squad's performance. It offers insight into Ferrari's internal politics and how long Vasseur's position remains secure.

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    Dan Barrett Records Works of Composer Dominique Lemaître▼Music Review: Dan Barrett – Music of Dominique Lemaître✉newsCultureMusic16 d ago

    A new music review examines Dan Barrett's recording of works by French composer Dominique Lemaître. The review, published on Blogcritics, assesses the performances and the composer's material, adding to coverage of contemporary classical recordings. Details about reception and specific pieces are not yet widely circulated.

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    RJ Barrett Weighs Gold Medal Against NBA Championship●RJ Barrett Takes Stance on Preference of Winning Gold Medal or NBA Championship✉newsSportBasketball10 d ago

    Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett has publicly stated his preference between winning an Olympic gold medal with Team Canada and winning an NBA championship. The New York-born Canadian star was asked to choose between the two career milestones, and his answer is drawing attention from basketball fans as he prepares for international competition.

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    Barrett urges global AI pact as doctors back health bill▼Barrett pushes for international AI agreement as health professionals back Doctors Not AI Act✉newsHealth18 d ago

    Barrett is pushing for an international agreement on artificial intelligence, while health professionals are voicing support for the proposed Doctors Not AI Act. The campaign ties global AI governance efforts to domestic concerns that AI tools could replace or undermine physicians in patient care, drawing backing from medical professionals for legislative safeguards.

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    Rep. Barrett vows action as prices remain too high▼Rep. Barrett says ‘prices still too high’ as he pledges action on economy✉newsBusinessEconomy16 d ago

    Representative Barrett said prices are still too high and pledged action on the economy, acknowledging that cost-of-living pressures continue to weigh on households despite any signs of improvement. The statement frames economic relief as a priority, with the lawmaker promising concrete steps to address affordability. It adds to the ongoing political debate over inflation and living costs, which remain a central concern for voters and elected officials alike.

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    Lawrence unveils 'Michigan First' constituency services plan●Lawrence launches ‘Michigan First’ constituency services plan highlighting Barrett town hall woes✉newsWorldUS Politics12 d ago

    Michigan politician Lawrence has launched a 'Michigan First' constituency services plan, which highlights constituent grievances connected to Barrett's town hall events. The plan is being framed as a response to difficulties residents have faced in getting help from the incumbent, positioning Lawrence as a more accessible alternative heading into the election period.

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    Trade Proposal Would Send RJ Barrett from Raptors to Hornets▼4-Team NBA Trade Idea Sends Raptors' RJ Barrett to Hornets✉newsSportBasketball18 d ago

    A new four-team NBA trade scenario has been floated that would send Toronto Raptors wing RJ Barrett to the Charlotte Hornets. The proposal, published by Yahoo Sports, is an off-season roster idea rather than a confirmed deal. No trade is in place, and neither club has commented on the concept.

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    Oral history project marks America's 250th with Daniel Barrett▼THE ORAL HISTORY PROJECT – CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250TH, Daniel Barrett and the Art of Teaching✉newsCultureArt16 d ago

    An oral history project marking the 250th anniversary of the United States is profiling Daniel Barrett and his approach to teaching. The piece, published by the Greenwich Sentinel, frames Barrett's work in education as part of the broader celebration of America's semiquincentennial, preserving personal stories as the country reflects on its founding.

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    Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Bar­rett described oil companies' arguments in a climate-related lawsuit as 'slippery' during proceedings. The remark came as the Court weighed claims brought against major fossil fuel producers over their role in climate change. Her pointed language drew attention from observers on both sides of the climate litigation debate.

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    Amy Coney Barrett Calls Oil Companies' Arguments 'Slippery'●Amy Coney Barrett calls oil companies’ arguments ‘slippery’✉newsWorldPolitics13 d ago

    US Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barreert described arguments made by oil companies as 'slippery', according to a report by Colorado Politics. The remark suggests she was sceptical of the industry's position during a legal exchange, likely in a case touching on energy companies' liability or regulatory arguments. The comment is drawing attention because Barrett, often seen as a conservative justice, appears to be pushing back on oil industry claims.

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    Fox Business Network Reportedly Resolves Maria Bartiromo Situation●How Fox Business Network Solved Its Maria Bartiromo Problem✉newsBusiness15 d ago

    A report from Barrett Media claims Fox Business Network has resolved what it describes as its 'Maria Bartiromo Problem,' concerning the longtime anchor of the network's flagship morning show. No further details are provided in the available reporting about what the issue was or how the network addressed it.

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    Week of celebrations to mark Syd Barrett's 80th birthday●# TheMetalDogArticleList # Chaoszine Week of celebrations to mark Syd Barrett’s 80th birthday year https:// chaoszine.neMmastodonCultureMusic120 d ago

    A week of celebrations is being held to mark what would have been Syd Barrett's 80th birthday year. The Pink Floyd founding member, who left the band in 1968 and died in 2006, remains a beloved figure in rock, and tributes involve artists connected to his legacy, including Nick Mason and David Gilmour being referenced among the commemorations.

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    Northwest Newsradio has appointed Jeff Pohjola as its new Director of News & Programming. The announcement was reported by Barrett Media, which covers the radio and broadcast industry. The move signals a leadership change at the news station, with Pohjola expected to oversee editorial direction and programming strategy going forward. Details about his start date or prior role were not included in the initial report.

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    Barrett's Bagels Opens New Retail Spot▼Barrett's Bagels New Retail Spot 10142026 002.JPG✉newsBusinessRetail4 d ago

    Barrett's Bagels has opened a new retail location, a move the Capital Times covered as part of its local business reporting. The opening gives the bagel shop a dedicated retail space, and the news has drawn attention from readers following the business's growth. Details on the location, opening date and customer response remain limited in available reporting.