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Disney Names Character.AI CEO Karandeep Anand as First CTO
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— Sep 18, 2026
Disney named Character.AI CEO Karandeep Anand its first CTO, effective Oct. 2, 2026, a year after a cease-and-desist over Disney characters.
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Jared Kim
This appointment might finally let Disney build its own AI features instead of fighting outside companies using their IP.
Canada seeks new partners as Iceland rebukes Netanyahu on Gaza aid
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— Sep 27, 2026
UNGA roundup: Iceland's FM flipped Netanyahu's 'moral cowards' line onto Gaza-aid blockers; Canada's Anand said it cannot rely on one partner; a Xi New York rumor proved false.
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Marcus Bell
Canada's move to widen partnerships beyond one or two allies looks like a practical step for stability and influence.
Upcoming Los Angeles Events Include Bridge Centennial, Arts
Lifestyle
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Ananda Hair Studio will host a 1960s-inspired evening in Asheville featuring local artists and stylists, with proceeds supporting Asheville GreenWorks and River Arts District Artists.
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September 19: Global Milestones, Cultural History
Entertainment
— Sep 16, 2026
Sept. 19 is highlighted in country music history with Miranda Lambert’s artist-in-residency at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, certification milestones for stars like Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett, and ongoing legacy moments such as the Oak Ridge Boys’ farewell tour; the date also features charitable performances tied to artists like Dan + Shay and Carrie Underwood. In world history, Sept. 19 marks Swami Vivekananda’s Paper on Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, New Zealand becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote, and the Hundred Years’ War Battle of Poitiers, all associated with this date.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 13h
Anand named interim FIDE president amid sanctions
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— Jul 24, 2026
Viswanathan Anand has been named interim president of FIDE after Arkady Dvorkovich stepped aside amid EU sanctions tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the sanctions also targeting Russian officials and potentially complicating the federation’s operations as a presidential election is planned for September. The development is widely covered across outlets, all noting Anand’s role as deputy president and the ongoing challenge to the sanctions.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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‘He Was Chased Out’: MSNBC Guest Gloats About Elon Musk’s Departure From Trump White House
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— May 30, 2025
Author Anand Giridharadas claimed during Friday morning’s episode of “Morning Joe” that “democracy” chased Telsa CEO Elon Musk from his post in the Trump administration. Musk announced Wednesday that he was stepping…
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Amravati spiritual leader booked for rape, POCSO; absconding
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
A spiritual leader of Anand Math in Amravati, Dattagiri Guru Jairamji Maharaj, has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act for allegedly raping and sexually exploiting a woman who was a minor when the abuse began in 2016, with police launching a search for him as he remains absconding. The case is being investigated by Chandur Railway police, with the survivor’s account detailing repeated offenses over the years and further probe underway.
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Fuel tanker blast kills 10 in western Iran after apparent brake failure
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— Sep 5, 2026
At least 10 people were killed and several more injured in a fuel tanker blast on the Hamedan-Sanandaj highway in western Iran, caused by a braking-system fault, with officials saying the fire was brought under control. The incident underscores Iran's ongoing road-safety challenges and a pattern of deadly tanker accidents cited by authorities and international observers.
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Rachel Meyers
Brake failures on fuel tankers keep showing up in these reports - makes you wonder about inspection standards for vehicles carrying hazardous loads.
Veteran Hiring Day Sparks Nationwide Job Fairs
Business
— Jul 23, 2026
Across the country, National Hire a Veteran Day events featured job fairs and on-site interviews, from Washington state’s YesVets fair with thousands of veteran hires and an Employer of the Year recognition to Fort Hood’s AAFES-backed hiring events and resume support for service members and families. Additional observances included the Freedom 250 resource expo in Canandaigua and Veterans Voice coverage in Reno highlighting VA exhibits, SBA veteran entrepreneur programs, and VA life-insurance options.
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Why a climber feels most alive mid-pitch, not at the summit
Pager studies found people report more flow during structured work than unstructured leisure—yet still say they would rather be elsewhere.
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Kerala commemorates Achuthanandan's first death anniversary
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
Kerala observed the first death anniversary of veteran CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan with a memorial at Valiya Chudukad in Alappuzha and public remembrances across the state, as party leaders including Pinarayi Vijayan paid tributes recalling his Punnapra-Vayalar struggle origins, long opposition tenure, and tenure as chief minister. Tributes highlighted Achuthanandan’s secular stance, defense of public assets and forests, and his enduring role as a foundational figure in CPI(M) and Kerala’s political history.
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UC Berkeley’s Top Cop In Charge Of Campus Chaos Once Oversaw Botched Jan. 6 Intel
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— Nov 12, 2025
University of California, Berkeley Chief of Police Yogananda Pittman, who oversaw campus security amid leftist protests over Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) event, helmed the U.S. Capitol Police’s protective and…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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NRA Takes Aim At Biden’s ‘Hollow’ Plan
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— Apr 11, 2022
The NRA suggested President Joe Biden’s latest gun control action “sends the wrong message to violent criminals.” The NRA’s managing director of public affairs Andrew Arulanandam told Fox News on Monday, “An…
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Capitol Police Chief Calls for ‘Vast’ Security Improvements to Be Made to Prevent Another Riot
Reporting
— Jan 28, 2021
Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman is advocating for increased security measures around the Capitol to prevent another riot. She noted in a statement security experts have pushed for improved security at…
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Capitol Police Union Slams Leadership: ‘The Entire Executive Team Failed Us’
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— Jan 27, 2021
The Capitol Police Officers’ Union is blasting acting Chief Yogananda Pittman and her team after revealing they knew there was potential for violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 but failed to inform officers of the…
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 14h
