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Tens of Thousands Protest Austerity, Clashes Hit Brussels
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About 30,000 marched in Brussels against €10bn budget cuts as masked protesters clashed with police; 21 detained, including 13 minors, as fires hit bikes and buses.
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DOJ sues Denver to block unconstitutional curb on federal agents
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The Justice Department filed suit October 8 challenging Denver’s mask and ID ordinance as a Supremacy Clause violation that endangers officers and federal operations.
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Jared Kim
It's about time the DOJ pushed back so agents can operate without unnecessary local restrictions.
DOJ Sues Denver Over ICE Mask Ban
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The Justice Department sued Denver and city officials to block an ordinance barring law enforcement officers, including federal agents, from wearing face coverings and requiring visible identification, arguing it intrudes on federal authority under the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause and could endanger officers. Denver says the rule promotes transparency and accountability and plans to defend it in court.
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This really has it all (and it's not satire): ✅ Not requiring a mask in 2026 = adult supremacy = key to white supremacy = systematic ableism ✅ Apology for wearing a 3M mask
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— Sep 25, 2026
Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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Allies Answer Trump With Oil They Already Promised While America Drains Its Reserve
Simon August · 5 min · 1h
Murder Mystery Dinners Planned at Several Venues
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Several venues are hosting interactive murder-mystery dinners and theatrical productions this fall, inviting audiences to solve fictional crimes alongside meals, costumes, and live entertainment. Events include a masked Halloween dinner in Sioux Falls, a 1920s-themed dinner in Thomaston, a Clue stage production, and a hippie-themed reunion mystery in Covington.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
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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Australia Spending Flat, Fuel Surge Masks 0.3% Drop
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— Sep 29, 2026
Excluding fuel, Australian household spending would have fallen 0.3% in August; the headline stayed flat at 0.0% as fuel spending surged 8.1%.
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Marcus Bell
Spending looks flat only because of fuel, but a 0.3 percent drop without it points to slower growth ahead.
Fake Amazon Delivery Ruse Nets $70,000 in Milpitas
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— Sep 25, 2026
A fake Amazon driver cased a Milpitas home Sept. 16, 2026; masked suspects then stole a safe with about $70,000 in jewelry and heirlooms in under 10 minutes.
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Maya Lindstrom
They should track down that vehicle fast before the same crew hits another home in the area.
Haze Affects Air Quality Across Southeast Asia
Environment
— Sep 28, 2026
Parts of Metro Manila recorded very unhealthy air on Sept. 30, with authorities citing high fine-particle pollution and possible haze from fires in Indonesia, alongside local sources. Other Manila monitoring sites reported air that was unhealthy for sensitive groups or fair; officials urged vulnerable residents to limit outdoor exposure and advised masks in hazy areas.
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Afghan Cyclist Hashimi Finishes Seventh After Fleeing Taliban Rule
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— Sep 20, 2026
Fariba Hashimi, 23, finished seventh in the Asian Games time trial after fleeing Afghanistan in 2021; she once trained in men's clothes and masks to avoid stones and bottles.
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Chris Dalton
Hashimi finishing seventh after all that hardship shows how strong she really is and what these athletes endure just to compete.
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After taming famine and war, humanity aims to become gods
Harari argues that AI and biotech will treat humans as algorithms and may replace the humanist faith behind modern rights and democracy.
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Five Men Held in RAF Fairford Terror Probe Released on Bail
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— Sep 27, 2026
A local farmer’s 999 call after she spotted suspicious vans and masked men near RAF Fairford led to five arrests on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and explosives offenses; authorities say the investigation is ongoing and have not confirmed a motive or link to Iran. The farmer later criticized police and security services’ handling of the incident, while the defense secretary expressed gratitude for her alert but said she had only a partial picture.
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Bengals Receiver Ja’Marr Chase Questionable After Injury
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Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase is questionable with a possible concussion after a facemask tackle and second hit to the head area vs. the Jaguars.
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Nicole Hardy
Bengals need to protect their receivers better if they want to stay in playoff contention.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Global Chipmakers Plan High-NA EUV Production
Tech
— Sep 11, 2026
Samsung and peers are fast-tracking ASML’s High-NA EUV adoption, targeting DRAM production by 2028 and broader chip manufacturing by around 2030, supported by a move to 12-inch photomasks to boost productivity and cut costs. As the industry commits billions in capex and ASML expands capacity to meet long lead times, leaders like Intel have already begun deploying the technology, signaling a costly but pivotal shift for AI-era semiconductors.
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Pelosi Under Fire for Keeping House Mask Mandate in Place Despite CDC Announcement
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— May 14, 2021
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has refused to change the mask mandate in the House of Representatives despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eased mask guidelines. On Thursday, the CDC eased mask…
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WATCH: Bodycam Footage Shows Texas Woman Being Tackled, Arrested After Mask Dispute
Reporting
— Mar 13, 2021
A Texas woman learned the hard way that just because her state no longer has a mask mandate, that doesn’t mean no one ever has to wear a mask again. Although Republican Gov. Greg Abbott rescinded the state’s mask…
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School District Says It Passed Audit With ‘Flying Colors.’ The Actual Report Tells A Different Story
Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 3h
New ‘smart’ Masks Can Be Used To Detect If You Are Sick Or Drunk
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— Aug 30, 2024
The EBCare mask can analyze the chemicals in one’s breath in real-time. CALTECH/WEI GAO AND WENZHENG HENG VIA SWNS. “> Cheap new “smart” masks can monitor our breath for signs of illness. The paper masks could also be…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Report: ‘Bionic Shield’ Masks Handed Out by Masked Group in LA
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— Jun 10, 2025
Protests in downtown Los Angeles took an unusual turn Monday night when a group clad in masks handed out riot shields and masks called a “bionic shield,” per reports. Reporters from FOX 11 captured the distribution of…
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Biden Admin Extends Transportation Mask Mandate Yet Again
Opinion
— Apr 13, 2022
It is becoming a mandate that just will not die: the requirement to wear masks while using public transportation. In March, the Biden administration made the befuddling decision to extend the mask mandate for public…
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Jon Stewart Challenges Those Against Masks: Tell Your Surgeon to Take Their Mask Off
Reporting
— Jun 29, 2020
Comedian Jon Stewart has a message for those who choose to dismiss the importance of wearing a mask during the pandemic. During an appearance on ABC’s “The View,” Stewart expressed concern about the increasing efforts…
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Fauci Reveals When Americans Can Stop Wearing Their Masks
Reporting
— Feb 9, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci is predicting when Americans can get rid of their masks. Fox News’ Bret Baier asked Fauci during an interview on Monday night if there will ever be a time where there are no masks and when that would…
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Republicans Pour $30,000,000 Into Ken Paxton’s Campaign During Final Stretch Of Red-State Race
Texas PAC, the Senate Leadership Fund's super political action committee backing Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, planned to drop an extra $30 million on television advertisements Friday in deep-red Texas to support Paxton's Senate bid.
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Surgeon General Understands the ‘Confusion’ Surrounding Face Masks
Reporting
— Apr 23, 2020
There may be some confusion on whether Americans should invest in face masks or not, and Surgeon General Jerome Adams understands why. Adams originally instructed Americans to stop buying masks as he deemed them…
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Biden’s Home State Tells Him to Shove It, Says No More Masks
Reporting
— Feb 10, 2022
The governor of Delaware is letting the state’s indoor mask mandate expire, rejecting the Biden administration’s recommendation that schools continue to require universal masking. Democratic Gov. John Carney, executive…
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Biden: Wearing a Mask Is a ‘Patriotic Responsibility for God’s Sake’
Reporting
— Apr 30, 2021
President Joe Biden is declaring wearing a face mask amid the coronavirus pandemic is a “patriotic responsibility.” “Are we no longer going to see the president of the United States outside with a mask on?” NBC’s Craig…
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Former FDA Commissioner: Wearing Masks Outdoors Should Not Be Required
Reporting
— Apr 26, 2021
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb says wearing masks outdoors should not be a requirement. “People could choose to wear a mask if they want to. I think there shouldn’t be requirements…
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DeSantis Defends Decision Not To Wear a Mask at the Super Bowl
Reporting
— Feb 8, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is doubling down on his decision not to wear a mask at the Super Bowl on Sunday. “Someone said, ‘Hey, you were at the Super Bowl without a mask’ … but how the hell am I going to be able to…
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Climate Lawsuits Fail Constitutional And Scientific Review
Angela Wheeler · 5 min · 4h
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