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Bolivia readies forces amid unrest warnings, testing Trump security initiative — 6dBolivia is deploying police and military forces to strategic areas as the government prepares for possible renewed unrest, putting President Donald Trump’s Shield of the Americas i… — by Andrew Powell

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Maya Lindstrom Bolivia's move to secure key areas makes sense if unrest is looming, but Trump's security plan needs to prove it offers real support without meddling in local politics.

US revokes visas for Latin American officials — Sep 28, 2026The U.S. revoked or restricted visas for 27 officials and relatives from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, including Bolivia's attorney general accused of taking bribes to aid drug traffickers.

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Derek Foss Pushing out relatives of these officials too is a smart way to cut off any benefits they might get from dirty money.

Olivia Miles Wins Unanimous WNBA Rookie Award — Sep 27, 2026Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles was unanimously named the WNBA’s 2026 Rookie of the Year and also received the Associated Press rookie honor after a standout debut season. She set a league rookie scoring record with 790 points, averaged 19.8 points and 6.0 assists, and was the only rookie selected as a WNBA All-Star starter.

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Olivia Rodrigo and Jonas Brothers Top 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour — Sep 25, 2026iHeartMedia set the 2026 Jingle Ball Tour for Dec. 1-17 across nine cities with Olivia Rodrigo, Jonas Brothers and others; Capital One presale begins Sept. 29.

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Maya Lindstrom The presale starts on the 29th, so I need to make sure I set a reminder to get tickets early.

WNBA Playoff Seeding Remains Unsettled — Sep 20, 2026As the WNBA regular season enters its final week, teams are locked in a tight scramble for playoff seeding with Minnesota, Las Vegas, Golden State, Atlanta, New York, and Dallas all in contention for top or pivotal positions. Meanwhile, analysts project award outcomes, with A’ja Wilson poised to win a fifth MVP and Olivia Miles as Rookie of the Year as the season heads toward its conclusion.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Scientists Identify First New Cat Species in Century — Sep 17, 2026Genetic analysis across South America identifies Leopardus tilcayo, a small Tilcayo tiger cat from Bolivia, as a distinct new species—the first to be named in about a century—and notes a broader reclassification that recognizes five tiger-cat species in the region, including a subspecies of L. tigrinus called antisuyo. The findings underscore biodiversity in the tiger-cat group amid conservation concerns and clarify the long-contested cat family tree.

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Tom Gallagher The split into five tiger-cat species should help target conservation better, but it also shows how fragile these small populations really are.

Olivia Miles Surpasses WNBA Rookie Scoring Record — Sep 19, 2026Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx is closing in on Caitlin Clark’s rookie scoring record, tying it at 769 points and likely to surpass it with a few games left, while already setting rookie benchmarks in 3-pointers and early-season totals. Despite a few tough outings and the Lynx’s skid, Miles remains the frontrunner in rookie scoring and assists and is in MVP conversations as Clark’s 2024 debut record is highlighted in comparison.

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Maya Lindstrom Miles is on another level this year, tying that record while leading in assists too shows she's not just a scorer.

Messi Set for Argentina Farewell Against Benin — Sep 15, 2026Lionel Messi has retired from international football as of August 31, 2026, but Argentina’s FA plans a three-match home farewell in late September and early October against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin, with coach Lionel Scaloni reportedly aiming to include him in the squad for these games and possibly feature him in an Oct. 6 farewell on home soil.

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Derek Foss I hope they let him start and score in that October match instead of just a quick sub appearance.

Hurricane Marie Cancels Santa Monica Ocean Way Festival — Sep 11, 2026The Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica was canceled two weeks before its Sept. 26-27 debut due to Hurricane Marie causing significant beach erosion, with refunds being issued and plans announced to return in 2027. The two-day beach festival, organized by Goldenvoice and featuring headliners The Killers, Olivia Dean, and Jack White, is the second major Los Angeles–area beach festival canceled this year as organizers prioritize safety and beach restoration.

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Sam Okafor It's disappointing to lose the festival again this year, but the erosion from Marie makes canceling the right call for safety.

3 Dead, 6 Injured in Hamas-Claimed Shooting at Bus StopReporting — Nov 30, 2023Three people were reportedly killed and six others injured after a shooting at a bus stop in Jerusalem, which Hamas has claimed credit for. Livia Dickman, 24, Elimelech Wasserman, 73, and Hannah Ifergan, in her 60s…

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An Olivia Rodrigo-backed nonprofit gives sexual assault survivors $1.5K with no strings attached. Here's how it helpsGood News — Sep 7, 2026Sonya Passi's FreeFrom, awarded $2 million at Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields, has given survivors $10 million in unrestricted cash since 2016, cutting financial crisis and danger rates sharply.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Two-part Grammy Museum exhibit spotlights Rodrigo — Sep 1, 2026Olivia Rodrigo opened The Cure Unraveled exhibit at the Grammy Museum with an intimate Sep 1 event featuring a Q&A and acoustic set, previewing a two-part installation centered on her The Cure video and its handmade sets; the exhibit runs through Feb 22, 2027, with an expanded fall edition adding unseen artifacts from her broader career. She discussed her songwriting process, the pressures of fame, and how making You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love brought renewed joy and freedom to her music.

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Olivia Rodrigo accuses DHS of using her song as a distraction — Sep 3, 2026Olivia Rodrigo says the Trump administration uses public feuds with musicians as a distraction from its policies, following the DHS’s use of her song to promote immigration enforcement. She has spoken out against the move, called it awful, and has organized advocacy efforts and highlighted other artists who have criticized similar uses of their music.

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Sam Okafor Good for her for speaking up. Musicians should have a say when their work gets used to sell policies they never agreed to promote.

Explosion at Bolivia military barracks kills at least two, toll may climb — Sep 5, 2026Explosions at Bolivia's RAM-2 Bolivar military base in Viacha near La Paz left multiple casualties and dozens injured, with initial reports ranging from 2 dead and 81 injured to 10–15 dead and 62 injured as authorities investigate whether pyrotechnic materials stored at the facility caused the blasts. A humanitarian disaster has been declared as rescue teams treat the injured and authorities warn of potential further explosions, with some victims transported to hospitals in La Paz.

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Priya Raman If this turns out to be improperly stored fireworks or munitions, someone in charge needs to answer for it. This kind of thing shouldn't happen at a military base.