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    Kimi Antonelli crashed during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, ending his session early. The young Mercedes driver lost control on the notoriously tight street circuit, adding to the drama of a weekend already attracting heavy attention. Fans and commentators are debating the error and its impact on his rookie season and Sunday's race grid.

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    Ukraine strikes six Russian oil refineries in one week●Six strategic refineries. Up to 1,600 km behind the front line. One week. This is Ukraine's answer to Russian terror: a𝕏xRUWarUkraine6.3K16 min ago

    Ukraine says it hit six strategic oil refineries in Russia in a single week, with targets located up to 1,600 kilometres behind the front line. Kyiv's defence officials describe the facilities as key suppliers of fuel to Russia's occupation forces and defence industry, framing the campaign as a direct answer to Russian attacks on Ukraine.

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    AI executive calls tech industry's data use 'largest theft of labor in history'●AI exec: We may have pulled off “the largest theft of labor in human history.”MmastodonTechnologyAI3062 min ago

    A tech executive reportedly described the AI industry's use of human-created work as potentially "the largest theft of labor in human history," according to documents uncovered in a lawsuit and reported by Mother Jones. The comments suggest some industry leaders privately acknowledge that AI systems are built on creative and intellectual labor taken without compensation, fueling ongoing legal and ethical debates.

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    England beaten by Spain in Nations League opener●England lost their opening Nations League game to Spain, as the world champions extend their unbeaten run to 39 games𝕏xESSportSoccer893just now

    England suffered a defeat in their opening Nations League match against Spain, with the world champions extending their remarkable unbeaten run to 39 games. Spain's dominance since winning the World Cup continues, while England are left to regroup after a frustrating start to the campaign. The result has prompted plenty of reaction and debate among supporters about both sides' form.

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    Qualifying drama at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix●Qualifying Highlights | 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix▶youtubeSportMotorsport6.1M2 min ago

    Formula 1 has released the qualifying highlights for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, drawing millions of views and engagement from fans worldwide. The session on the tight Baku street circuit sets the grid for the next race of the 2026 season, and viewers are reacting to the lap times, surprises and mistakes from qualifying.

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    Russell Takes Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Tight Finish●Russell Secures Azerbaijan Grand Prix Grand Slam in Razor-Thin Finish𝕏xSESportMotorsport55Kjust now

    George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, taking a grand slam after a razor-thin finish at the street circuit. The result is drawing heavy attention from Formula 1 fans discussing the closeness of the battle to the line and Russell's dominant control of the weekend, with the season narrative shifting ahead of the next rounds.

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    Social Media Platforms Refuse Ads for Alex Gibney's Musk Documentary●The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)MmastodonCultureFilm7682 min ago

    Documentary distributor Bleecker Street says YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all rejected paid ads for Alex Gibney's 'Musk', set for release on Oct. 9, citing their policies on political content. X, owned by Elon Musk, has reportedly refused even to respond to the distributor's inquiries. Bleecker Street is appealing the rejections as the film's premiere approaches.

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    Mexico faced Ecuador in a football match drawing attention in both Mexico and the United States. Following Ecuador's defeat, defender Alan Franco said the team takes learning from the loss, telling ESPN Mexico that "it remains an learning experience" for the squad. The result is generating reaction among fans and sports media in both countries as both teams assess their form.

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    Mexico and Colombia are set to meet in a football match, with the fixture drawing wide attention across the UK, India, Australia and Canada. Mexican coach Rafa Márquez has been speaking about the Baltimore venue, the site of his playing debut for Mexico, framing the game as a personal homecoming of sorts. Fans are discussing line-ups and what the result will mean for both teams ahead of upcoming competitions.

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    New polling on the Texas Senate race is circulating widely, with voters and commentators weighing in on where the contest stands. The discussion centers on candidate standings and whether recent surveys signal a shift in the race's trajectory. The seat is closely watched given its potential impact on the balance of the US Senate.

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    Taylor Swift Releases Four New Songs on Showgirl Deluxe●Taylor Swift Drops Four New Songs on 'The Life of a Showgirl' Deluxe Edition𝕏xSECultureMusic306K16 min ago

    Taylor Swift has released a deluxe edition of her album 'The Life of a Showgirl', adding four previously unreleased songs. Fans are reacting across social media, debating which of the new tracks stands out and discussing what the additions reveal about the album's original recording sessions.

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    Trump Attends Texas-Tennessee Football Thriller at Neyland Stadium●Trump Attends Texas-Tennessee Thriller at Neyland Stadium𝕏xSESportFootball263Kjust now

    President Donald Trump attended the Texas-Tennessee college football game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, adding heightened security and political attention to a high-stakes SEC matchup. The game drew national buzz as fans packed the stadium amid the presidential visit, with the contest itself living up to its billing as a thriller between two ranked programs.

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    Race Highlights: 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix●Race Highlights | 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix▶youtubeSportMotorsport5.2M2 min ago

    Formula 1 has released the official highlights of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, drawing millions of views as fans catch up on the race in Baku. The street circuit once again delivered dramatic racing, and viewers are sharing their reactions to the key overtakes, strategy calls and incidents that shaped the result.

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    Whistleblower alleges Driscoll's shipped pesticide-laden berries to Canada●Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels | CBC NewsMmastodonLifeFood1432 min ago

    A whistleblower lawsuit in California alleges that millions of pounds of Driscoll's berries containing non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals were shipped across the border into Canada, and that the company attempted to cover it up. The claims, reported by CBC News, raise food safety concerns for Canadian consumers and questions about oversight of imported produce. Driscoll's, a major berry supplier, now faces scrutiny over the allegations.

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    NBA offseason tracker: every deal for all 30 teams●NBA Offseason: Every free agency deal, extension & trade for all 30 teams✉newsSportBasketball6 min ago

    NBA.com has published a full rundown of the offseason moves, listing every free agency signing, extension and trade for all 30 teams. The roundup gives fans a single reference point for how each roster has changed ahead of the new season, from star relocations to depth signings, as teams finalise their rosters.

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    Texas Edges Tennessee 20-17 in Wild Finish●Texas Edges Tennessee 20-17 Amid Simmons' Wild Penalty𝕏xSESportFootball49Kjust now

    Texas defeated Tennessee 20-17 in a game overshadowed by an unusual penalty involving Simmons, a moment drawing widespread reaction. The narrow score kept the contest tense until the end, and the officiating call became a major talking point alongside the result itself, with fans debating its impact on the outcome.

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    Russian occupation leaves Ukrainian civilians in Oleshky starving●⚠️⛔️When they occupy your European town, don’t expect anything different - Russian terrorists are starving Ukrainian civMmastodonSportOlympics2just now

    Reports say Russian forces are starving civilians trapped in the occupied town of Oleshky, in Ukraine's Kherson region, with residents forced to survive on grass and weeds. The claims are circulating widely on social media, drawing condemnation of Russia's conduct in occupied Ukrainian territories.

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    SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California●SpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video, photos)✉newsScienceSpace25 min ago

    SpaceX carried out a launch from California on behalf of the US Space Force, with details of the payload kept secret as part of a classified military mission. The liftoff drew attention for its national security implications and for SpaceX's growing role in military space operations, with photos and video of the launch circulating widely.

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    Mexico and Colombia are meeting in an international football friendly, with fans searching widely for how to watch the match live. Coverage includes streaming options, TV channel details, team news and kickoff time. The fixture is topping search trends in several countries as supporters look for lineups and viewing information ahead of the game.

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    Shizuoka Promotes Tourism at Tourism Expo Japan 2026●ツーリズムexpoジャパン2026GgoogleJPLifeTravel2K2 min ago

    Tourism Expo Japan 2026, one of the country's largest travel trade shows, is being held in Tokyo, drawing destinations from across Japan. Shizuoka Prefecture is using the event to promote tourism within the prefecture, featuring the 'Tetsudo Musume' railway character franchise as part of its publicity push at the travel fair.

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    ASML sells no chipmaking machines in Europe, executive says●ASML currently sells no chipmaking machines in Europe, executive saysYhnTechnologySemiconductors1249 min ago

    ASML, the Dutch company that dominates lithography equipment for chip manufacturing, has said it currently sells no chipmaking machines within Europe. The remark highlights how little advanced semiconductor production actually happens on the continent, even as EU policymakers push to build up domestic chipmaking capacity and reduce reliance on Asia and the United States.

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    Oxford lets OpenAI train AI on Bodleian Library collections●Oxford lets OpenAI train its AI models on Bodleian LibraryMmastodonTechnologyAI502 min ago

    The University of Oxford has agreed to let OpenAI train its AI models on material from the Bodleian Library, one of the world's largest academic collections. The partnership has drawn criticism within the university, where staff have voiced concerns about the reputational risk of working with the company behind ChatGPT and questions over how historic texts will be used.

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    Trump administration's AI-driven Medicare claim denials draw criticism●Trump admin using AI to deny medical care for seniors in disastrous experimentMmastodonWorldUS Politics1202 min ago

    The Trump administration is being accused of running what critics call a disastrous experiment by letting AI systems help decide medical care claims for seniors. Reporting highlights that vendors deploying the technology have, in the words of one critic, an incentive to deny as many claims as possible, raising concerns that older Americans are being wrongly refused coverage and care.

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    Winners and losers from F1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix●Winners and losers from F1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix street brawl✉newsSportMotorsport1 min ago

    The Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku delivered a dramatic race on the demanding street circuit, with big gains and setbacks across the grid. Motorsport.com breaks down the drivers and teams that came out on top and those who left disappointed after the chaotic event.

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    George Russell wins eventful Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen●George Russell holds off Max Verstappen to win eventful F1 Azerbaijan GP✉newsSportMotorsport1 min ago

    George Russell won the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, holding off Max Verstappen to take victory in a chaotic race. Mercedes' win over Red Bull in an eventful contest on the demanding street circuit is drawing wide attention from motorsport fans following the latest round of the season.

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    Burnham to unveil 'Your First Home' scheme with 2.5% deposits●BREAKING: Andy Burnham will announce a new "Help to Buy" scheme next week Called "Your First Home", it will allow young𝕏xGBWorldPolitics23.9K16 min ago

    Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is expected to announce a new help-to-buy scheme called 'Your First Home' next week. Under the plan, young people would be able to purchase their first home with a deposit of just 2.5%, far below typical requirements. The announcement is drawing attention amid ongoing debate about housing affordability for first-time buyers in the UK.

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    What's next for Manchester City after Premier League financial ruling●What's next for Manchester City? Appeal process and penalties following major Premier League financial ruling✉newsSportSports7 min ago

    Manchester City face an uncertain future following a major Premier League financial ruling, with attention turning to the club's appeal process and the potential penalties that could follow. Discussion centres on what sanctions the champions might face and how the appeals procedure will unfold.

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    Elizabeth Holmes reportedly set for halfway house transfer next year●Theranos founder reportedly to be transferred to halfway home next yearYhnHealthMental Health2114 min ago

    Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of disgraced blood-testing startup Theranos, is reportedly set to be moved from prison to a halfway home next year, according to a Guardian report. Holmes is serving a prison sentence for fraud convictions related to false claims about Theranos's technology. The expected transfer signals she may be nearing the end of her sentence, renewing debate over accountability for high-profile white-collar offenders.

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    Xi Jinping concludes state visit to United States●Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded on Friday his state visit to the United States. As he departed Washington, senior𝕏xCNWorldDiplomacy1.1K46 min ago

    Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to the United States on Friday. As he departed Washington, senior U.S. government officials saw him off at the airport, and a 21-gun salute was fired in his honor. The ceremonial send-off drew attention as a sign of the diplomatic weight both sides placed on the visit and its outcomes.

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    UK diesel stockpiles at near-record lows spark political row●This chart, from the tail end of my explainer here might be about to become one of the most important issues in UK polit𝕏xGBWorldPolitics1.1K16 min ago

    Sky News economics editor Ed Conway says the government allowed Britain's emergency diesel stockpiles to fall to some of the lowest levels in the developed world, warning the issue could become a major theme in UK politics. His chart highlighting the decline is drawing wide attention, with questions mounting over how the shortfall was permitted and what it means for energy security.

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    Man City beat Sunderland 5-3 in eight-goal thriller●EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | Man City 5-3 Sunderland | A Premier League Classic at the Etihad!▶youtubeSportSoccer2.2M7 min ago

    Manchester City defeated Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad Stadium in a high-scoring Premier League match being described as an instant classic. The eight-goal contest drew a massive reaction from football fans worldwide, with highlights of the game circulating widely and dominating sports conversation as supporters debate the goals and the drama of the comeback-heavy affair.

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    Silicon Valley 'sex assault list' with over 100 names circulates●Silicon Valley 'sex assault list' with 'over 100' names circulatedYhnSportBasketball927 min ago

    A list naming more than 100 men accused of sexual assault is circulating among women in Silicon Valley, according to the New York Post. The document is described as a warning resource for female tech workers, identifying alleged predators to avoid. The reports have sparked debate online over the list's origins, accuracy and what it says about unresolved harassment problems in the tech industry.

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    Why billionaires pay far less tax than average Americans●Why billionaires pay much less tax than the average AmericanMmastodonBusinessEconomy42 min ago

    Mother Jones reports that billionaires in the United States pay a far lower effective tax rate than the average American worker. The piece argues that as wealth has become increasingly concentrated at the top, tax rates for the wealthiest Americans have declined, allowing them to pay a smaller share of their income than ordinary households.

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    Trump to attend Presidents Cup after Texas-Tennessee game●President Donald Trump to attend Presidents Cup day after Texas-Tennessee football game https://www.nytimes.com/athleticMmastodonSportSports23 min ago

    President Donald Trump is set to attend a day of the Presidents Cup, the international golf competition between the United States and an international team, arriving after watching the Texas-Tennessee college football game. The back-to-back appearance links sports and politics, with attention on the security and logistics of a presidential visit at two major sporting events in one day.

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    Mexico are taking on Colombia in a men's international football match, with live coverage covering where to watch, expected lineups and pre-match predictions. The fixture is drawing attention from fans in both countries and beyond as they follow team news and score updates as the game unfolds.

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    Iran's pharmaceutical crisis deepens amid sanctions and war costs●A Hebrew newspaper reports that US sanctions, inflation, currency shortages, and the costs of war have exacerbated Iran'MmastodonHealthMedicine415 min ago

    A Hebrew newspaper reports that Iran is facing a worsening pharmaceutical crisis, with shortages affecting roughly 800 types of medication. The missing drugs range from cancer and heart disease treatments to insulin and migraine medicine. The report attributes the crisis to US sanctions, high inflation, currency shortages, and the mounting costs of war, leaving many Iranian patients struggling to obtain essential treatment.

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    Alex Bregman Hit in Face by Foul Ball, Leaves Game●Alex Bregman Gets Hit in the Face by a Foul Ball in the On-Deck Circle and Leaves the Game▶youtubeSportBaseball736.1K6 min ago

    Alex Bregman was struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle and was forced to exit the game. The scary moment is drawing wide attention from baseball fans, who are sharing clips and awaiting word on the extent of his injury and how long he might be out.

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    Brighton and Arsenal share Premier League spotlight●EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | Brighton v Arsenal | Premier League▶youtubeSportSoccer1.8M7 min ago

    Brighton hosted Arsenal in a Premier League fixture, with extended match highlights released through the club's official channels and drawing a large audience. Fans are discussing the key moments, goals and talking points from the match as Arsenal continue their league campaign and Brighton look to upset one of the division's top sides.

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    Psychiatrist says Gerber's death exposes overlooked epidemic●Gerber's death exposes overlooked epidemic: Psychiatrist▶youtubeHealthMental Health210.3K14 min ago

    A psychiatrist says Gerber's death points to a broader, overlooked epidemic, arguing the circumstances reflect a wider public health crisis that has not received adequate attention. The claim, made in an interview with NewsNation, is drawing significant attention as viewers debate what the so-called epidemic is and why it has gone unaddressed for so long.

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    Microsoft to end Internet Explorer mode support in Edge●Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in Edge✉newsTechnologyInternet30 min ago

    Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in its Edge browser, the compatibility feature that let businesses run legacy web applications built for the retired Internet Explorer. The company retired Internet Explorer itself in 2022, and this move signals the final phase-out of its technology. IT departments that still rely on old intranet tools will need to find alternatives or migrate their applications.

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