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    Major economies tighten diesel supplies amid fuel market anxiety●China just halted diesel exports. India is holding product back. Washington is draining the last of the SPR and ordering𝕏xIN20354 min ago

    China has halted diesel exports while India holds refined product back and Washington continues draining the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, reportedly urging allies to release their own stockpiles. Commenters point to the oddity that these moves coincide with the Strait of Hormuz remaining open and Saudi Arabia pumping at high levels, fueling speculation about hidden supply concerns or preparation for disruption.

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    The Netherlands' match against Serbia is drawing attention, with discussion focusing on why Oranje look so defensively vulnerable. Voetbal International analyses the weaknesses at the back that could prove costly against Serbia, and Dutch fans are debating whether the team can fix these problems in time.

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    Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre and Its Wren Design in Focus●The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, UK The Sheldonian Theatre, in the centre of Oxford, England, was built from 1664 to 1669MmastodonCultureTheatre651 min ago

    The Sheldonian Theatre in central Oxford, England, is drawing attention with a look back at its history. Built between 1664 and 1669 to a design by Christopher Wren for the University of Oxford, the landmark ceremonial building is named after Gilbert Sheldon, Warden of All Souls College, who commissioned the project. Comments highlight its architectural importance and Wren's early career.

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    Baskonia face Bàsquet Girona in Spain's ACB league as the Vitoria side look to build on a recent turnaround. El Correo notes the team wants to consolidate its improved form by securing a second straight victory. Fans are following the matchup closely as both clubs fight to establish momentum early in the season.

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    Brazilian politics is back in the spotlight as the country looks toward its next presidential election. French magazine Le Point frames the race around President Lula and the lingering influence of Jair Bolsonaro's camp, with Bolsonaro's wife Michelle nicknamed 'Madame Satan' by critics. Commentators are weighing whether Lula's left-wing government can hold off a resurgent right.

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    Jason Momoa drew attention for a photo call tied to the upcoming Street Fighter film held in Britain. The actor's appearance at the promotional event put him back in headlines, with fans discussing his look and role in the video game adaptation.

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    The Detroit Red Wings meet the Winnipeg Jets in an NHL matchup, looking to bounce back after a turbulent season opener. Coverage from CBS Sports frames the game as a chance for Detroit to reset, while the Jets come in as a stiff test. Fans are following the game as both clubs try to set an early tone for the season.

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    Readers in Brazil are searching for news about elected federal deputies, with regional outlets revisiting how politicians elected in 2022 have fared since taking office. Local coverage such as a piece from Garça, São Paulo, looks back at the most-voted state deputies of 2022 and reports what they are doing today, reflecting sustained public interest in the activities of congressional representatives.

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    Japanese figure skater and actress Honda Miyu is drawing attention online for a striking outfit described as sheer at the front and completely open at the back. Commentators called the look 'quite unconventional', with some asking 'where is she heading' and others noting warmly how much she has grown up since her earlier years in the spotlight.

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    Dutch entertainer André van Duin is looking back on his television career in new interviews with Dutch media. He calls it logical that Denkend aan Holland paused after the death of Nhaan, describing the late bird as 'the third lead actor' of the show. He also spoke candidly about his life at home, joking about his beloved lawn.

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    Two Post Office Schemes Promise High Monthly Income●The Only 2 Post Office Investment Schemes You Need – High Monthly Income Schemes▶youtubeBusinessPersonal Finance472.3K20 min ago

    Attention is on two Post Office investment schemes being promoted as the only ones savers need for high monthly income. The claim is drawing large interest among retail investors looking for safe, regular payout options from government-backed small savings products. Commenters appear to be weighing the guaranteed returns against alternatives like fixed deposits and market-linked investments, with much of the discussion focused on which schemes best suit a monthly income need.

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    Season 8 of the American police drama The Rookie debuts tonight on Rai 2 in Italy. The network is airing the first two episodes back to back, with previews covering the airing time and plot details for the premiere. Italian viewers are discussing the return of the Nathan Fillion series, which has built a steady following on Italian free-to-air television.

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    Sieges Even's The Art of Navigating by the Stars Revisited▼Lost In Time: Sieges Even – The Art of Navigating by the Stars✉newsCultureArt54 min ago

    A retrospective feature looks back at The Art of Navigating by the Stars, the 2005 album by German progressive metal band Sieges Even, released after a long hiatus and their only record with singer Arno Menses. The piece examines the album's place in the band's catalog and its lasting appeal among progressive metal listeners.

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    Actor Kyle Chandler is drawing renewed attention as the Guardian marks 20 years since Friday Night Lights premiered, revisiting the acclaimed sports drama in which he starred as Coach Eric Taylor. The retrospective praises the series as 'brave from the beginning' and a drama that dared to be different, prompting fans to look back on Chandler's Emmy-winning role and the show's lasting influence.

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    Sensex's Slide From 85K Peak Puts Indian Markets Under Scrutiny●Sensex’s 85K High to Market Struggles: What Went Wrong? | What’s the Road Ahead? | By Ankit Sir▶youtubeBusinessMarkets551.7K23 min ago

    Indian equity markets have pulled back sharply from the Sensex's record high near 85,000, leaving investors questioning what went wrong. Market analyst Ankit Sir, on his show Baaten Bazar Ki, examines the causes of the downturn and the road ahead, drawing heavy engagement from viewers seeking clarity on whether the correction is temporary or the start of a longer struggle.

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    Sputnik Launch Anniversary Marks Historic Market Slump▼Happy Anniversary to the Sputnik Launch, Which Pulverized the US Stock Market: The Financial Wayback Machine✉newsBusinessMarkets22 min ago

    Commentary is marking the anniversary of the Soviet Union's 1957 Sputnik launch, which triggered a sharp sell-off in the US stock market as investors feared the Cold War rival's technological lead. The occasion is being used to look back at how geopolitical shocks can rattle financial markets, with comparisons drawn to modern market anxiety.

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    Four Chefs Agree on the Secret to Juicy Meatballs▼I Asked 4 Chefs How To Make the Juiciest Meatballs—and They All Said the Same Thing✉newsLifeFood50 min ago

    Allrecipes surveyed four professional chefs about how to make the juiciest meatballs, and all of them gave the same advice, pointing home cooks toward one shared technique. The piece is drawing attention from cooks looking to improve a classic comfort dish with simple, expert-backed changes.

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    Maker uses moonstones as glowing eyes in robot owl build●Back in 2021, I used moonstones for Archimedes' backlit eyes. They're gorgeous in regular light, AND give a beautiful teMmastodonTechnologyRobotics1013 h ago

    A maker is revisiting their Archimedes robot owl project from 2021, explaining that moonstones were used for its backlit eyes. The stones look striking in normal light while also working as LED diffusers, giving the owl a soft glow. The project is documented on Hackster.io, and robotics hobbyists are sharing appreciation for the elegant combination of natural materials and electronics.

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    Seattle is being linked with a potential look at free agent running back Joe Mixon as the team seeks reinforcements in its backfield. The news has drawn attention from fans of the Seahawks and those following Kenneth Walker III, the team's current lead back, as a Mixon signing could affect his role and touches in the offense heading into the season.

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    Netherlands gear up for next Nations League fixtures●stand nations league nederlandGgoogleNL2005 h ago

    The Dutch national football team, Oranje, is back in focus ahead of the upcoming UEFA Nations League period, with Dutch media detailing when the next international break begins and which matches the Netherlands will play. Fans are checking schedules and discussing squad selection ahead of the new round of fixtures.

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    Why TV News Broadcasts Started Looking Like Zoom Calls▼Why Every News Channel Suddenly Looked Like A Zoom Call # culture # media # pandemic # shorts # viral # breakingnews # tMmastodonHealthPandemics21 h ago

    During the pandemic, news channels switched to remote broadcasts, with anchors and guests appearing from home through video-call software instead of in studios. A satirical clip revisits that era, poking fun at the makeshift home-office backdrops, glitching connections and split-screen layouts that defined televised news at the time.

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    'La Promesa' returns to TVE with three new episodes▼la promesa', avance semanalGgoogleES2K12 h ago

    The Spanish daily series 'La Promesa' airs new episodes today on La 1, with TVE broadcasting three episodes back to back for its return. El Confidencial highlights the schedule so viewers do not miss the premiere episodes of the popular show, one of Spanish public television's most successful series, as its weekly storylines continue to draw a loyal audience.

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    Buffett Stock Touted as Top Buy Ahead of Possible Market Crash▼If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, This May Be the Best Warren Buffett Stock to Buy✉newsBusinessMarkets23 min ago

    Yahoo Finance argues that if a stock market crash materialises, one Warren Buffett-backed stock may be the best buy for investors. The piece suggests buying quality companies associated with the Berkshire Hathaway chief during downturns, a recurring theme as investors weigh recession and market-correction risks.

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    The South East Melbourne Phoenix return home to face the Illawarra Hawks in an NBL clash, with the club promoting the game as a chance to redeem themselves in front of their home fans. The preview frames the matchup as a key opportunity for Phoenix to bounce back after recent results and feed off home-court support.

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    Attention is back on Monique Jeffries, the detective played by Michelle Hurd on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in the show's early seasons. Interest centers on why the character was written out, with recaps noting Hurd departed after roughly one season, with Jeffries transferred out of the SVU squad.

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    The German national football team has bounced back from a poor start under new coach Jürgen Klopp, claiming a victory over Serbia. The result marks a recovery after a false start to Klopp's tenure, and the performance is being picked over by fans and media in the Netherlands and Germany as the team looks to rebuild momentum.

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    'Zurück in die Zukunft III', the German title of Back to the Future Part III, is airing on German television, with listings in the Heute program guide pointing to a broadcast of the 1990 western-styled finale of the trilogy. German viewers are searching for and discussing the film as it returns to screens, reviving interest in Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd's time-travel adventure.

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    iPad Mini gets a modest Prime Day price cut▼The iPad Mini is slightly cheaper again during Prime Day✉newsTechnologyGadgets10 min ago

    The iPad Mini is back at a slightly reduced price during Amazon's Prime Day sale. The Verge reports the tablet has dropped again, offering a small discount for shoppers considering Apple's compact device. Buyers looking for a smaller iPad may find this the moment to pick one up, though the reduction is described as slight rather than a major deal.

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    Experts Name Six Supplements Worth Taking▼6 Supplements Everyone Should Consider Taking, According to Experts✉newsHealthNutrition1 h ago

    Health outlet Health.com has published expert-backed guidance listing six supplements that people should consider taking, covering common nutritional gaps such as vitamin D, omega-3s and magnesium. Health coverage of supplementation continues to draw wide interest as readers look for simple ways to support their diet and wellbeing.

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    Why celebrities keep dressing like it's 2016▼Celebrities can't stop dressing like it's 2016, and here's the psychological reason why✉newsCultureCelebrity52 min ago

    Celebrities are once again embracing the fashion of 2016, from chokers and off-the-shoulder tops to the era's signature casual-glam mix. The trend is being explained as a psychological pull toward a period many remember as simpler and more optimistic, with nostalgia driving both stylists and their famous clients back to mid-2010s looks.

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    Parents Planning $300,000 Gifts Ahead of Medicaid Look-Back▼They'll Give the Kids $300,000 This Spring. If Either of Them Needs a Nursing Home After 2031, Medicaid's Five-Year Window Will Already Be Closed, and Not One Dollar of It Will Ever Be Asked About✉newsBusinessPersonal Finance20 min ago

    A personal finance discussion is circulating about parents planning to give their two children $300,000 this spring. The timing matters because Medicaid imposes a five-year look-back period on asset transfers: gifts made now would be outside the window by 2031, so if either parent later needs nursing home care, the money would not count against Medicaid eligibility. Commenters are weighing the legality and ethics of deliberately structuring gifts around the look-back rule.

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    Gopuff Adds Common's Wine Brand to Celebrity Lineup▼Gopuff Adds Common’s Wine Brand to Celebrity Product Push✉newsCultureCelebrity52 min ago

    Gopuff has added rapper and actor Common's wine brand to its platform as part of a broader push to stock celebrity-owned products on the rapid-delivery service. The move signals continued growth in celebrity-backed consumer brands, with Gopuff positioning itself as a channel for stars looking to reach customers seeking fast delivery of food and drinks.

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    A feature marking 140 years of everyday moments has been published, framing a century and a half of ordinary life through a retail lens. The piece looks back at how daily routines and household habits have changed over that period. Details beyond the anniversary framing remain limited.

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    Internet keeps resurrecting its dead websites out of nostalgia●⋅ De 56k.rip aux cimetières du web, Internet ressuscite inlassablement ses fantômes sur fond de nostalgie ambiante − httMmastodonTechnologyInternet24 h ago

    French tech outlet Les Numériques looks at the wave of projects reviving the web's lost corners, from 56k.rip to online 'cemeteries' of defunct sites. The piece argues the internet tirelessly brings its ghosts back to life, driven by a broad mood of nostalgia for the early web, dial-up era aesthetics and abandoned platforms.

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    Artist's climate collage urges viewers not to look away●Don't Look Away.... (And rewatch An Inconvenient Truth) -- ( •) Collage ./20.26 # art # artwork # collage # mastoart # cMmastodonCultureArt183 h ago

    An artist has shared a new collage titled 'Don't Look Away', encouraging people to rewatch the climate documentary An Inconvenient Truth. The piece, tagged as contemporary art and illustration, frames climate change as something audiences should confront rather than ignore. It has drawn attention and engagement among art and awareness-focused communities online.

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    Oprah and Katie Holmes' Go-To Fall Shoes Turn Heads▼Oprah and Katie Holmes Sold Me on Their Go-To Fall Shoes — Sleek Boots, Comfy Flats, and More from $14✉newsCultureCelebrity3 h ago

    Oprah Winfrey and Katie Holmes are being credited with boosting interest in affordable fall footwear, with a shopping feature highlighting their favorite sleek boots and comfy flats, with prices starting at $14. The endorsements point to the continuing influence of celebrity-backed fashion picks on shoppers looking for seasonal styles on a budget.

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    Study Assesses Discharge Readiness for Severe Mental Illness in North India▼Navigating the Transition: Assessing Discharge Readiness in Persons With Severe Mental Illnesses in North India✉newsHealthMental Health8 h ago

    A new study published in Cureus examines how clinicians assess discharge readiness for people with severe mental illnesses in North India. It looks at the transition from hospital care back into the community, a critical step in preventing relapse and readmission. The findings highlight gaps in preparing patients and families for life after psychiatric hospitalisation in the region.

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    Louis X of France born on this day in 1289●Louis X of # France was born OTD in 1289 https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/franc e/paris-marais/?s=mb # travel # historyMmastodonLifeTravel249 min ago

    History and travel enthusiasts are marking the anniversary of the birth of Louis X of France, born on this day in 1289. The mention is tied to a travel guide covering Paris's Marais district, tying medieval French royal history to the neighborhoods and sites visitors can explore in the French capital today.

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    Samsung Gallery app now syncs with Google Photos●Your Samsung Gallery app finally syncs with Google Photos — how to set it up right now For better or worse, OneDrive's gMmastodonBusinessStartups29 h ago

    Samsung's Gallery app can now sync directly with Google Photos, giving Galaxy users a straightforward way to back up and view their photo libraries across devices. Guides are circulating on how to enable the feature, with coverage noting it arrives as Samsung moves away from OneDrive as its default cloud backup partner.

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    Imperial College Study Examines Investors' Role In Startup Fraud●Imperial College Study Examines Investors’ Role In Startup Fraud✉newsBusinessStartups19 min ago

    A study from Imperial College London examines the role investors play in startup fraud, looking at how funding decisions and due diligence failures may enable fraudulent ventures. The findings put fresh scrutiny on venture capital and angel investors, amid ongoing debate about accountability when backed startups turn out to be fraudulent.