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Army Study Finds ICE Shock Gloves Cause Pain — 1dAn October 2024 Army study found ICE shock gloves caused intense pain and instant compliance; ICE then bought 6,000 pairs for $16.7 million without a health-safety evaluation.

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California enacts 2027 law enforcement shock-glove ban — Sep 29, 2026California will ban law enforcement officers, including federal agents, from using electric-shock gloves starting in 2027, with the prohibition set to last through 2030 while the state studies the devices’ safety. The measure follows ICE’s purchase of 6,000 pairs and concerns about alleged harmful uses; supporters of the gloves say they are intended to subdue combative suspects in limited situations.

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ECB Raises 2027 Inflation Forecast to 2.5% — Sep 28, 2026ECB September projections lift 2027 headline HICP to 2.5% from 2.3%; Lagarde tells Parliament the energy shock is too large to look through but not yet embedded.

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Derek Foss Raising the 2027 forecast to 2.5% suggests the ECB sees the energy shock sticking around longer than hoped, which could delay rate cuts.

Eriksen, Wolfsburg End Contract After Collapse — Sep 23, 2026Eriksen and Wolfsburg ended his contract by mutual consent on 23 September 2026, three months after an ICD shock in a Denmark match left him unable to play.

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Rachel Meyers Eriksen putting family first after that scare makes sense, even if his playing days might be over.

Iran War Spurs Clean Energy Despite Rising Emissions — Sep 17, 2026Fossil fuel importers paid $330 billion more than prewar expectations after the Iran war, the largest sustained shock since 1990; prior clean power saved $36 billion in five months.

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Chris Dalton It's promising that over 30 countries are backing clean energy now, but falling investments and rising emissions show the shift is still too slow.

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.

IMF concludes review, backs adaptable lending reformsFinance — Sep 24, 2026The IMF’s 2026 review calls for lending programs that are more realistic and adaptable, factoring in countries’ implementation capacity, credible economic assumptions and risks such as recurring shocks, with stronger contingency planning and a pilot strategy to prioritize structural reforms. Fiscal adjustment remains important, but the IMF says it should be feasible and growth-conscious, with attention to vulnerable households and caution against applying front-loaded cuts as a blanket prescription.

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UN Report Attributes 1,004 Ukraine Sexual Violence Cases Mostly to Russia — Sep 18, 2026UN report documents 1,004 sexual violence cases in Ukraine since 2022, attributing 89% to Russia; majority of survivors are men, including via electric shocks with a Soviet-era tapik.

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Marcus Bell Holding Russia accountable for nearly all the documented cases requires more than just reports.

Bailey Addresses Fumble in Vanderbilt Loss — Sep 22, 2026NC State quarterback CJ Bailey said he was trying to run out the clock when he fumbled at the end of the Vanderbilt game, costing a shocking 35-31 loss, while Miles Capers’ forced fumble sealed the comeback for Vanderbilt. Coach Dave Doeren defended the clock-milking decision and Bailey’s overall performance, with Bailey expressing accountability and the team looking ahead to a matchup with App State.

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Von der Leyen Says EU Will Use All Tools to Cut China Trade Deficit — Sep 16, 2026Von der Leyen said the EU-China deficit is €1 billion a day, a tipping point already delivering a second China shock, and vowed all tools plus a raw-materials stockpile corporation.

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Dana Whitfield A billion euros daily deficit with China is draining our industries. Stockpiling raw materials should help cut that reliance.

Seattle parents sue Salem hospital alleging staff told them to drive son's body home — Sep 21, 2026A Seattle-area family is suing Salem Health and an emergency physician, alleging hospital staff pressured them to transport their nearly 9-month-old son’s body home in their private car after his death at Salem Hospital, citing cost concerns and a lack of paperwork for proper transport. The lawsuit also accuses the hospital of failing to provide dignified, timely options or a morgue response and claims the family was guided through decisions in a state of shock, with the infant’s death tied to Down syndrome and other health issues.

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Rachel Uchitel Honors 9/11 Fiancé 25 Years Later — Sep 11, 2026Rachel Uchitel marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by sharing emotional tributes to her late fiancé, Andy O’Grady, recalling how she watched the World Trade Center collapse and spent years searching for him after he, a Sandler O’Neill managing director on the 104th floor, was killed. The reflections recount their relationship, the shock of the attacks, and the enduring impact of the loss on Uchitel as she remembered their plans to marry.

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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.

Shelton Defeats Alcaraz in Record-Late US Open Match — Sep 9, 2026Ben Shelton shocked defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a dramatic, late-night five-set US Open quarterfinal, advancing to the semifinals and delivering the tournament’s latest finish in history. The match showcased extreme physical toll on Alcaraz, including moments of vomiting and relentless defending, underscoring Shelton’s breakout performance on home soil.

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Dana Whitfield Alcaraz looked exhausted from defending so many points, and Shelton's serve kept the pressure on all night.

Saudi Oil Exports Face Disruption Across Region — Sep 12, 2026Diplomatic efforts in the region stalled as Oman postponed Iran-Gulf talks amid drone and missile attacks that disrupted key oil routes, including Saudi Arabia’s east-west pipeline and tension around the Strait of Hormuz, stoking fears of a global oil supply shock. The Houthis’ rapid advances—seizing Bab al-Mandeb and threatening Perim Island and Mocha—have narrowed Saudi options and heightened the risk of wider conflict, with analysts noting limited strategic room for Riyadh and uncertainty over U.S. involvement under Trump.

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Elena Vasquez Saudi Arabia has few good options left if the Houthis keep closing key routes and pushing oil prices higher for everyone.

U.S. Hosts G20 Energy Talks Amid Fuel Shock — Sep 14, 2026The United States hosts a three-day G20 Energy Abundance summit in Houston with delegations from major economies and oil producers, focusing on expanding affordable baseload power, mineral supply chains, and streamlined infrastructure while Moscow’s participation and the Russia invite controversy test diplomatic lines. The discussions come as the Iran conflict disrupts global energy flows, pushing crude above $100 a barrel and lifting U.S. diesel to a record $6.20 per gallon and gasoline costs about 44% higher than pre-war levels, highlighting energy-security concerns ahead of winter.

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LSU QB Sam Leavitt Listed Doubtful for Ole Miss Game — Sep 17, 2026LSU listed QB Sam Leavitt doubtful for the No. 8 Ole Miss game; Pete Thamel called it "a shocker on the SEC injury report."

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Priya Raman Leavitt being doubtful puts a lot of pressure on the backup to handle Ole Miss's defense.

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Ursula von der Leyen condemns ‘shocking’ Ratko Mladić funeral in SerbiaWorld — Sep 8, 2026

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McConnell: Americans ‘Should Not Be Shocked’ Both Sides Are Lawyering up Amid Close RacesReporting — Nov 4, 2020Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is predicting both Democrats and Republicans will have lawyers ready for tight Senate races and the presidential contest. “You should not be shocked that both sides are…

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Zoo Infuriates Visitors After Shocking Discovery About ‘Panda’ ExhibitReporting — May 7, 2024Visitors to a Chinese zoo were shocked to find that the “panda” exhibit was, in reality, filled with dogs dyed black and white to mimic the iconic bears that are China’s national animal. Photos of the unusual exhibit…

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Don Lemon Makes Shocking Assertion GOP Candidate Cannot Disagree With Him – It Has to Do With RaceOpinion — Apr 20, 2023CNN’s Don Lemon gave a Republican presidential hopeful a shocking reason why he cannot disagree about the experience of Black Americans. Entrepreneur and 2024 Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy was confronted over his…

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Little Leaguer Comforts Pitcher After Shocking MomentReporting — Aug 10, 2022Viewers witnessed a heartwarming moment during a little league game after it took a shocking turn. A video of a moment during a Little League regional tournament game on Tuesday in Waco, Texas went viral showing a…

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Democratic Sen. Tina Smith Makes Shock Retirement Announcement — Feb 13, 2025Democratic Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith said she will not seek reelection for a second term in a shock announcement Thursday. Smith, who was first elected to the Senate in a 2018 special election, is the second Democratic…

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EV Bricked After Update Reportedly Fails, Owner Sees Shocking Message on the ScreenOpinion — Dec 31, 2023An electric vehicle owner was shocked when he jumped into his car only to find that a failed software update had turned off the vehicle completely, leaving a message on his screen telling him the car could no longer be…

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Nancy Pelosi Expresses Shock at California Gas Prices: ‘How Could This Be?’Opinion — Apr 1, 2022Nancy Pelosi expressed shock and indignation on gas prices in California in a Thursday news conference. “It costs a lot of money in California. If you drive around in California and see the cost, you think, ‘how could…

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Shocking New Photo Revealed: Epstein and Maxwell Allegedly Seen at Queen of England’s EstateOpinion — Dec 9, 2021The accusations against prolific pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged partner in crime are shocking — and the growing list of prominent people who rubbed elbows with them is absolutely astonishing. A photo released…

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