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Quebec Separatist Party Leads Polls Before Vote
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— Sep 29, 2026
Quebec’s Parti Québécois is leading polls ahead of the Oct. 5 election and could win a majority, campaigning on eventual independence; its leader says a referendum would wait until at least 2029, after President Trump leaves office. Polls show support for independence remains well below support for the PQ, with analysts saying frustration over the incumbent government and demand for change are driving the party’s rise.
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Arkansas Moves Senate Special Election to Dec. 15
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders moved the special election for the vacant State Senate District 18 seat from Jan. 5, 2027, to Dec. 15, 2026, after only one candidate per party filed, allowing an earlier election under state law. Republican Will Moore, Democrat Camille Feyen and two independent candidates are running to succeed Jonathan Dismang, who resigned; the winner will serve through January 2029.
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Russian Attacks Kill Civilians Across Ukraine
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— Sep 28, 2026
A series of reported Ukrainian drone strikes damaged railway infrastructure in Russia’s Bryansk region, partially collapsing a bridge and derailing about 28 railcars, including empty freight cars. The acting governor said no one was injured; Reuters said it could not independently verify the account, and Ukraine did not immediately comment.
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AI Safety Debate Intensifies as Microsoft Proposes Code
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— Sep 13, 2026
UK parliamentary scrutiny argues current AI laws are ill-equipped to manage AI risks across the lifecycle, urging a new, AI-specific regime with a single regulator and risk-based classification that imposes stricter duties on high‑risk models and ensures redress for rights harms. The cross‑party push is echoed by industry leaders calling for global or industry‑wide regulation and independent monitoring, with the government urged to respond and act promptly.
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Trump’s Dyed Diesel Order Provides Common Sense Relief, For Now
David Blackmon · 4 min · 46m
RTÉ Withdraws from 2027 Eurovision Over Gaza Crisis and Access Concerns
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— Sep 17, 2026
RTÉ confirms it will not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, citing the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and humanitarian concerns, alongside worries about independent access for journalists in the territory. Ireland’s abstention follows its 2026 withdrawal amid broader European boycotts over Israel’s participation and Gaza-related tensions.
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Jared Kim
The humanitarian issues are too severe for any country to host or join Eurovision right now.
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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Census Plans, Redistricting Could Reshape House
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— Sep 16, 2026
The Trump administration proposes counting only certain noncitizens in the 2030 census and removing race questions, a move that could reshape congressional maps and federal funding; meanwhile, independent analyses show mid-decade redistricting has moved about 1 in 10 Americans into new districts, heightening concerns about partisan influence. Maryland voters will also weigh a reform to how districts are drawn to counter national redistricting trends.
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Altera Prepares Confidential IPO Filing Targeting Over $2 Billion
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— Sep 10, 2026
Altera, now backed by Silver Lake and Intel, is moving toward a confidential IPO that could raise over $2 billion and list as early as 2026, in what would be a major standalone semiconductor listing driven by growth in FPGAs for AI, robotics, and edge computing. The move follows Intel's 2015 acquisition, subsequent partial sale to Silver Lake in 2025, and fresh governance with new independent directors as Altera positions itself to capitalize on its double-digit revenue growth and expanding AI-enabled FPGA portfolio.
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Silver Lake's stake makes me think this IPO valuation will hold up if their robotics growth numbers are real.
Poll Reveals Which Party Independents Say Is the ‘Bigger Threat to Democracy’
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— Nov 1, 2021
A new poll reveals that more Independents believe the Democratic Party is a “bigger threat” to democracy than the Republican Party. In a new NPR/Marist poll , respondents were asked, “In general, which party do you…
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Bernie Sanders Warns Democrat Party May Not Survive
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— Nov 3, 2025
Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders warned on The New York Times’ “The Opinions” podcast Monday that the Democratic Party’s survival is not guaranteed. The Democratic Party’s favorability stands at just 33.4%…
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Chuck Colson's Prison Conversion
Watergate figure Colson prays in his car and writes Born Again.
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Democrat Operatives Dishonestly Try To Boost ‘Independent’ Senate Candidate To Take Down Republican
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— Jul 9, 2025
Independent candidate Dan Osborn promotes himself as a centrist but has hired two veteran Democratic Party operatives to manage the treasuries for his campaign and a new political committee aimed at appealing to…
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‘That’s Why I’m Proudly An Independent’: Bernie Sanders Agrees Democrats Are ‘Threat To Democracy’
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— May 19, 2025
Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders agreed with comedian Akaash Singh during a podcast on Monday that the Democratic Party is “a threat to democracy” based on its presidential primary process. Sanders ran for…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Joe Manchin Leaves Democratic Party
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— May 31, 2024
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Friday that he was leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent. Manchin announced in November that he would not be seeking re-election for his senate seat…
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Bernie Sanders Says Dem Party Doesn’t Have An Agenda That ‘Speaks To The Needs’ Of Working Class Voters
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— May 6, 2025
Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said that Americans want the Democratic Party to address working class needs and do more than merely “resist” President Donald Trump. Sanders believes the Democratic Party has not…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Announce Presidential Run as an Independent: Report
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— Oct 2, 2023
Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce his run as an independent in the election. Per an exclusive report from Mediaite , Kennedy, 69, is planning to announce his third-party run at an event…
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EXCLUSIVE: Elected Officials, Companies Launch New Initiative To Reduce Healthcare Fraud
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 3h
RFK Jr. Eyes Presidential Run on Libertarian Ticket
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— Mar 25, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been running for president this election season as an independent, may run on the Libertarian Party ticket. Kennedy and Libertarian Party Chairwoman Angela McArdle have spoken since he…
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The Big Five
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The personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.
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Gutfeld Predicts Possible Huge Upset in 2024: ‘He Should Run as a Third-Party Candidate’
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— Jul 27, 2023
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld said Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. should run as a third-party candidate instead of trying to win his own party’s nomination, because if he ran independently, he’d…
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EXCLUSIVE: Democrat Senate Candidate Leaves Party To Put ‘Our Country First’
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— Apr 2, 2026
Virginia Senate candidate Mark Moran announced Thursday that he is leaving the Democratic Party and continuing his run as an independent, the Daily Caller News Foundation has exclusively confirmed. Moran is challenging…
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House Republican Changes Party Affiliation, Tightening Majority
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— Mar 9, 2026
California Rep. Kevin Kiley officially left the Republican Party Monday, registering as an Independent and shrinking the GOP’s razor-thin House majority. According to Fox News , his office confirmed that he is now the…
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Donald Trump Wants To Throw a Massive, Yearlong Birthday Party for America
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— May 31, 2023
Former President Donald Trump wants to throw a massive, yearlong birthday party for America to celebrate its 250th year of independence if he regains the White House in 2024, according to Politico. Trump pledged to…
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Congress Looking to Make Nickels Cheaper
Congress is saying the Common Cents Act is just common sense. First came the penny, which Congress has taken action to eliminate. Now, the nickel may be next to change. Earlier this year, House and Senate passed bills aimed at eliminating the penny. The bipartisan Common Cents Act was unanimously approved in both chambers and is awaiting President Donald Trump's signature to become law. Congress’s
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Former Biden Press Secretary Leaves the Democratic Party
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— Jun 4, 2025
Karine Jean-Pierre is leaving the Democratic Party. Jean-Pierre, who most recently served as White House press secretary under former President Joe Biden, has authored the book “ Independent: A Look Inside a Broken…
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Nebraska Senate Clash, Iowa Debate Planned
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— Sep 2, 2026
In Nebraska, the 1st Congressional District debate between Mike Flood and Chris Backemeyer remains unresolved as campaigns accuse each other of avoiding October dates, with organizers still coordinating a schedule. Separately, Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent Dan Osborn clashed at the state fair, with Ricketts casting Osborn as aligned with Democrats while Osborn framed himself as an independent willing to work across parties.
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‘People Are Angry’: Big City Mayor Who Left Democrats Blasts Ex-Party’s ‘Entirely Negative’ Messaging
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— Oct 24, 2025
Outgoing Independent Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan blasted the Democratic Party’s “negative” messaging strategy in an interview with Politico published on Friday. Duggan, who previously was a longtime Democrat, announced in…
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Andrew Cuomo Throws Democrats Under Bus, Says Party Has Lost Connection With Working Class
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— Oct 20, 2025
Former Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo criticized the party on Monday for failing to deliver for the working class. Cuomo, who is running for New York City mayor as an independent after losing June’s Democratic…
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Latest Polling Shows Third-Party Candidates Hurting Biden In Crucial Swing States
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— May 24, 2024
Independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other third-party candidates appear to be hurting President Joe Biden — and boosting former President Donald Trump — when on the ballot in four key battleground states, a poll…
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Trump Says He’s ‘Thinking About’ Suspending The Gas Tax Weeks After His Own Party Blocked A Vote On It
Simon August · 3 min · 16h
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