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    Several Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot●Several arrested after suspected terror plot: ABC World News Tonight with David Muir - Sept 27, 2026▶youtubeWarTerrorism1.5M6 h ago

    US authorities have arrested several people in connection with a suspected terrorism plot, according to ABC World News Tonight's September 27, 2026 broadcast anchored by David Muir. Details about the suspects, the alleged targets and the evidence against them have not yet been released, and officials have not said whether further arrests are expected as the investigation continues.

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    SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 Draws Huge Attention Over Orbital Claims●Starship Flight 14: SpaceX went ORBITAL!!! (FULL COVERAGE)▶youtubeScienceSpace715K26 min ago

    SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 test launch is being widely covered, with commentary celebrating the mission as a major step toward orbital flight for the vehicle. Space enthusiasts are debating how far the flight actually went and what it means for SpaceX's next steps, and the coverage has drawn very large audiences online.

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    Major incident declared near RAF Fairford after explosives arrests▼Major incident declared near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, UK, after several people arrested on suspicion of explosiv𝕏xGBWorldCrime2.2K49 min ago

    Police have declared a major incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, after arresting several people on suspicion of explosives offences. The announcement came via BBC Breaking News and quickly drew widespread attention online. Details about the suspects, the location of the arrests and the level of threat to the public have not yet been released, with authorities expected to provide further updates.

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    Astronomers say AST SpaceMobile satellites far brighter than targets●"Our measurements reveal an average brightness seven times brighter than mitigation targets cited in FCC filings and peaMmastodonScienceSpace Policy7323 min ago

    Astronomers report new measurements showing satellites linked to AST SpaceMobile's planned constellation average seven times brighter than mitigation targets cited in the company's FCC filings, with peak brightness more than 200 times above the International Astronomical Union's recommended limit for dark skies. The findings come as the company prepares further deployments, renewing concerns among researchers about interference with ground-based astronomy.

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    NASA taps former SR-71A staff for secret restart effort●NASA asked several former SR-71A staffers to help secret restartYhnScienceSpace3177 min ago

    NASA has reportedly asked several former SR-71A Blackbird program staff to assist with a secret restart effort, according to Aviation Week. The move suggests the agency may be reviving knowledge and expertise tied to the legendary Mach 3 reconnaissance aircraft, decades after it was retired. Details of the program remain undisclosed, fueling speculation about what the agency is planning.

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    Fifty universities closed across France amid spreading protests●Fifty universities and several dozen high schools are currently closed across France. A new report cites at least 500 ar𝕏xFR667 h ago

    Fifty universities and several dozen high schools are closed across France as protests spread nationwide. A new report cites at least 500 arrests and 50 police officers injured outside Paris, and all 96 French departments have reported at least one school incident.

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    Family of Renee Good sues US government over wrongful death●The family of # ReneeGood sued the # USgovernment & several # immigration ofcls Thursday, alleging # WrongfulDeath & othMmastodonWorldImmigration9959 min ago

    The family of Renee Good filed a lawsuit Thursday against the US government and several immigration officers, alleging wrongful death and other violations of federal law. The 37-year-old woman was killed by an immigration officer during a federal enforcement crackdown in Minneapolis, and the suit is likely to intensify scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics.

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    Open Source Alliance urges EU to mandate open source in procurement law●🇪🇺 Die EU-Kommission muss im neuen EU-Vergaberecht Open Source als Default für Software verankern, denn die EU-KommissioMmastodonTechnologySoftware81 h ago

    The Open Source Business Alliance is calling on the European Commission to make open source the default for software in the EU's upcoming procurement law reform. The group argues that since the Commission has championed digital sovereignty, this commitment must be reflected in procurement rules, starting with priority for open source software.

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    Federal employees face 10.9% average premium hike in 2027▼Federal health insurance enrollees will pay 10.9% more, on average, toward premiums in 2027✉newsHealth4 h ago

    Federal employees enrolled in the government's health insurance program will pay an average of 10.9% more toward their premiums in 2027, according to Federal News Network. The increase affects the hundreds of thousands of workers and retirees covered under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, adding to household costs for civil servants already weighing pay and benefit changes.

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    Immigration Laws Behind Trump's Mass Deportations Turn 30▼The Immigration Laws That Built the Machinery for Trump’s Mass Deportations Turn 30✉newsWorldImmigration59 min ago

    The 1996 immigration laws, including the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, mark their 30th anniversary this year. Advocates such as the Vera Institute argue these statutes expanded detention, expedited removal and harsher penalties, creating the legal machinery now used in the Trump administration's mass deportation drive, and are calling for their repeal.

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    Studies point to ayahuasca's potential in treating psychiatric disorders▼Many years of shamanic wisdom have indicated potential therapeutic uses for ayahuasca, and several present day studies sMmastodonHealthMental Health41 h ago

    Researchers and mental health practitioners are revisiting ayahuasca, a psychedelic brew long used in shamanic traditions, as a possible treatment for psychiatric disorders and addictions. Recent studies suggest therapeutic benefits, with a side effect profile described as relatively mild, though specialists caution that more rigorous research is needed before it can be recommended.

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    Live coverage of Bahrain Grand Prix build-up underway▼LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the build-up ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia weekend✉newsSportMotorsport2 min ago

    Formula 1 is providing live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, giving fans updates on practice, qualifying preparations and team news as the race approaches. Followers are tracking the latest developments from the paddock ahead of the fourth round of the season in Bahrain.

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    Troubles at Situational Awareness Point to Record Market Leverage▼Troubles at Situational Awareness Point to Record Stock Market Leverage✉newsBusinessMarkets3 h ago

    Situational Awareness, a high-profile hedge fund known for aggressive momentum trading in US tech stocks, is reported to be facing serious difficulties, with losses and redemptions straining the fund. Commentators argue its troubles are a warning sign for the wider market, where stock market leverage has climbed to record levels and crowded trades could unwind quickly.

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    Inside Westword's 1990s music coverage●Inside Westword’s 1990s music coverage✉newsCultureMusic1 h ago

    Westword is revisiting its music coverage from the 1990s, looking back at a decade that shaped Denver's alternative rock, punk and local club scenes. The retrospective highlights how the alt-weekly documented the era's bands, venues and shifting sounds, prompting readers to reminisce about the city's musical past.

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    MLB strike-throwing stats put Braves on top, Guardians at bottom▼@ DrJay For 2026 the # MLB average was 52.2%. As a team, # RedSox were just above that at 52.5%. # Braves were best (60.MmastodonSportBaseball12 h ago

    A statistical breakdown of Major League Baseball for 2026 shows the league average strike rate at 52.2 percent. The Boston Red Sox sat just above that mark at 52.5 percent, while the Atlanta Braves led all teams at 60.3 percent and the Cleveland Guardians trailed the league at 45.3 percent. Fans are weighing what the gap says about pitching discipline across the league.

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    Python script paces multi-shot AI video generations●AI video models now let you cut between several shots inside one generation. That's great, until you... # python # ai #MmastodonTechnologyAI310 h ago

    AI video models can now generate several distinct shots within a single generation, letting creators cut between angles without stitching separate clips. A developer has shared a small Python script that helps pace a 15-second multi-shot AI video, timing each cut. The technique highlights how AI video tools are becoming more production-ready, though quality and consistency across shots remain a concern.

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    Thousands of immigrants in Maryland are set to lose their Medicaid coverage as a result of H.R. 1, the federal legislation signed into law in 2025. The law restricts federal health coverage for certain immigrant groups, and health advocates warn the change will leave many low-income residents without insurance, putting new pressure on state and local health services.

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    Taylor Mega and comedian Frank Matano appeared in Frosinone to present 'Quasi Vera', the new film by director Fausto Brizzi. The comedy plays with the boundary between reality and appearance, a theme that has drawn attention given Mega's own public persona as a reality-TV and social media personality. Italian outlets covering the event have focused on how the film blurs the line between fiction and the cast's real lives.

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    Legacy and UnitedHealthcare reach deal protecting Oregon coverage▼Legacy, UnitedHealthcare reach deal, avoiding a loss of coverage for tens of thousands of Oregonians✉newsHealth16 min ago

    Legacy Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached an agreement, ending a contract dispute that threatened to leave tens of thousands of Oregonians without coverage at Legacy hospitals and clinics. The deal means patients covered by UnitedHealthcare plans can continue receiving in-network care. The resolution comes as a relief to residents who had faced the prospect of losing access to their providers.

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    NASA and SpaceX prepare next crewed launch to space station▼Live coverage: NASA, SpaceX to launch next crewed mission to the International Space Station✉newsScienceSpace3 h ago

    NASA and SpaceX are set to launch the next crewed mission to the International Space Station, with live coverage underway as the countdown progresses. The flight will carry astronauts to the orbiting laboratory under the commercial crew programme, continuing the regular rotation of crews ferried by SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft.

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    NASA Starts Live Coverage of SpaceX Crew-13 Mission▼Live Streaming Coverage of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Mission Begins✉newsScienceSpace26 min ago

    NASA has begun live streaming coverage of its SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station. The broadcasts will follow the mission's journey, offering viewers views of launch preparations and the flight itself. The latest crew rotation under NASA's commercial spaceflight partnership with SpaceX draws attention from space enthusiasts and the public as the agency continues regular crewed missions to the orbiting laboratory.

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    Mastodon users share hopeful clip about Jack Smith's Trump case●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@realTuckFrump er/117364413726828037 Hopeful overall, but just the beginning clip of # JackMmastodonWar44 h ago

    Posts on Mastodon are circulating a short clip connected to Jack Smith, the former special counsel who pursued criminal charges against Donald Trump. Users describe the message as hopeful overall but stress it is only the beginning, with comments calling to restore democracy, end corruption, and what they call the truth about Trump's criminal conduct. Engagement remains small but the tone is strongly anti-Trump.

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    Perseverance findings point to complex water system in Jezero Crater▼nasa perseverance rover jezero crater waterGgoogleUS1007 h ago

    NASA's Perseverance rover continues to study rocks in Jezero Crater on Mars, where evidence indicates the area once held water. Scientists report that the water systems on early Mars were complex and hot, suggesting long-lasting hydrothermal activity rather than a single calm lake. The findings sharpen interest in whether the crater's ancient environment could have supported life, and researchers are examining samples collected by the rover for further clues.

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    Bahrain F1 Grand Prix: Malaysia start time and TV schedule▼F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia schedule: Race start time and TV coverage✉newsSportMotorsport5 h ago

    Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix has drawn attention from fans in Malaysia, with interest focused on the race start time and which broadcasters are carrying the coverage. Viewers are checking schedules ahead of the season race to make sure they can watch it live.

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    EU interior ministers adopt returns regulation with deportation centres●Die # EU -Innenminister haben die Rückführungsverordnung verabschiedet. die auch die Einrichtung von # AbschiebezentrenMmastodonWorldEU Politics42 h ago

    EU interior ministers have adopted the returns regulation, which also allows for the establishment of deportation centres in third countries. The decision was taken at a meeting in Luxembourg, with Spain the only member state to vote against it. For the first time, the regulation provides for people to be detained against their will, a step critics say marks a major hardening of EU migration policy.

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    Mental Health Coverage Rule Timeline Slips to 2027▼Expected Timeline for Mental Health Coverage Rule Slips to 2027✉newsHealthMental Health14 min ago

    A federal rule requiring equal mental health coverage under employer health plans has been delayed, with its expected timeline slipping to 2027. The regulation would enforce parity requirements meant to guarantee mental health benefits are covered on par with physical health care. The postponement means insurers and employers have more time to prepare, but patient advocates worry access to mental health treatment will continue to lag.

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    Programmer's joke on human intelligence and extinction goes viral●if species == "human" and iq > average: follow() else: await extinction # AI # ArtificialIntelligence # Tech # TechnologMmastodonTechnologyAI134 min ago

    A satirical line of code styled as a conditional statement — following only humans with above-average IQ, with the alternative being extinction — is circulating on Mastodon's fediverse, wrapped in hashtags about AI, privacy, surveillance and digital rights. The quip riffs on anxieties about artificial intelligence and human obsolescence, blending programmer humour with darker commentary on where automation may lead society.

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    Critics say Germany's CDU blocks reform out of fear●„Die wahren Bremser sitzen in der # union . Das ist Angst vor der eigenen Verantwortung, Angst vor der # lobby Angst vorMmastodonBusinessLabor637 min ago

    A German commentary is accusing the Union parties, particularly the CDU under Friedrich Merz, of being the real obstacles to reform in the current government. The argument says the Union fears taking responsibility and resists lobby influence, preventing real decisions such as a sugar tax. The author calls for an end to hoping for miracles from the CDU-SPD coalition and urges bolder government action.

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    Rebecca Lowe to lead Netflix's Women's World Cup coverage●Rebecca Lowe to present Netflix's Women's World Cup coverage as lead host https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7649598/2 02MmastodonSportSoccer11 h ago

    Rebecca Lowe has been named lead host of Netflix's coverage of the Women's World Cup. Lowe is the long-time host of NBC Sports' Premier League coverage and previously presented Fox Sports' men's World Cup broadcasts, making her one of the most prominent soccer presenters on American television. Her move marks another significant step in Netflix's expansion into live sports programming.

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    WPLG-10 details its Miami Heat coverage plans●Asking and answering: Everything you need to know about Heat coverage on WPLG-10✉newsSportBasketball7 min ago

    WPLG-10, the Miami television station, has published a question-and-answer guide laying out everything viewers need to know about its coverage of the Miami Heat. The explainer addresses how fans can follow the basketball team through the station's programming. Interest centers on the Heat and how local broadcasts will reach fans in the Miami area.

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    Thousands of Immigrants in Illinois to Lose Medicaid Coverage▼Thousands of Immigrants in Illinois Set to Lose Medicaid Coverage✉newsWorldImmigration5 h ago

    Thousands of immigrants in Illinois are set to lose their Medicaid coverage, according to WTTW News. The report signals that health insurance access for non-citizen residents in the state is about to narrow, affecting people who had relied on the public program for medical care. Details on the exact timing, eligibility rules and how many will be affected have not yet been fully laid out.

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    Cardiology Group Says Overall Diet Quality Key to Heart Health▼ACC Scientific Statement Says Overall Diet Quality Key to Maintaining Heart Health✉newsHealth4 h ago

    The American College of Cardiology has issued a new scientific statement concluding that overall diet quality, rather than any single food or nutrient, is the key factor in maintaining heart health. The guidance emphasizes healthy dietary patterns for cardiovascular disease prevention and is drawing attention across the nutrition and medical communities.

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    Apple may release keynote video on October 13 for Home Hub launch●„Home Hub“-Event: Kommt am 13. Oktober Apples nächstes Keynote-Video? Eine große PR-Veranstaltung scheint Apple für dieMmastodonCultureEntertainment14 h ago

    Apple is reportedly not planning a large press event for the launch of its new home devices. Instead, the company may publish a keynote video on October 13, similar to the video introductions it used in 2023. The rumored products center on a so-called Home Hub, Apple's expected entry into smart home control devices, and speculation is building about how the company will present them.

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    Fashion Magazine 24 to Expand Miami Fashion Week 2026 Coverage▼Fashion Magazine 24 Announces Expanded Coverage of Miami Fashion Week 2026✉newsLifeFashion5 h ago

    Fashion Magazine 24 has announced expanded coverage of Miami Fashion Week 2026. The digital fashion publication says it will broaden its reporting on the event, though no further details about the plans were given in the announcement. The news puts attention on Miami's growing role as a fashion destination ahead of next year's showcase.

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    Clinical Trials Struggle to Recruit Undiagnosed Patients●Clinical Trials Struggle to Recruit Undiagnosed Patients Without Diagnostic Coverage✉newsHealthMedicine1 h ago

    Clinical trials are facing recruitment difficulties because undiagnosed patients often lack diagnostic coverage, leaving them unable to access the genetic or molecular testing needed to qualify for studies. Commentators in the medical research community argue this coverage gap excludes exactly the patients trials most need, and are calling for insurers and health systems to broaden diagnostic testing coverage.

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    Legal Immigrants Lose Medicaid Coverage Under Trump's Bill▼Legal Immigrants Lose Medicaid Coverage Under Trump’s Bill✉newsWorldImmigration6 h ago

    A New York Times report says legal immigrants are set to lose Medicaid coverage under legislation backed by President Trump. The bill would strip health coverage from immigrants who are in the United States lawfully, expanding cuts beyond undocumented migrants. The report has drawn attention to the human impact of the bill's spending cuts as debate over Trump's broader legislative agenda continues.

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    New emulator brings Switch games to PlayStation 5●This new emulator lets you play Switch games on your PlayStation 5 It's already showing promising performance in severalMmastodonBusinessStartups211 h ago

    A newly developed emulator called ProsporoDen allows Nintendo Switch games to run on PlayStation 5 hardware, with early tests reportedly showing promising performance across several titles. The project highlights ongoing demand for Switch emulation following Nintendo's legal crackdowns on similar tools, and raises questions about how the company may respond to a PS5-targeted emulator.

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    Robinhood launches leveraged crypto perpetual futures for US customers●Robinhood brings Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures to US customers with up to 10x leverage Robinhood launches crypto pMmastodonBusinessCrypto04 h ago

    Robinhood has launched crypto perpetual futures in the United States, allowing customers to trade Bitcoin and Ether with up to 10x leverage. The rollout follows a no-action letter from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, giving the trading platform regulatory cover to offer the leveraged derivatives directly to American retail users.

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    Journalist seeks Patreon support for 2026 US election coverage▼If you enjoy this thread, you can support my coverage of the 2026 elections on Patreon. https://www. patreon.com/cw/MetiMmastodonWorldPolitics37 h ago

    A journalist covering United States politics has begun soliciting financial support through Patreon to fund independent coverage of the 2026 elections. The appeal, shared alongside a thread of political reporting, underscores how reporters are increasingly relying on direct reader funding as media outlets cut newsroom staff and reduce resources for campaign coverage ahead of the midterms.

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    North Texas posts hottest September on record●North Texas Summer 2026. °F and inches. Sorry rest of the world. 🌡️ Average high for September 98.9°F, previous was 95.4MmastodonEnvironmentWeather14 h ago

    North Texas has just endured an exceptional summer stretch, with September 2026 averaging a high of 98.9°F, breaking the previous record of 95.4°F set in 2023. The month's overall average of 87.3°F also surpassed the 2019 mark of 85.5°F. September 27 marked the 100th consecutive day at or above 90°F, well beyond the prior record of 79 days, highlighting the region's intensifying heat.