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183,000 Aldabra Tortoises Outnumber Seychelles Residents — 1dA new survey estimates nearly 183,000 Aldabra giant tortoises live on Seychelles’ Aldabra Atoll—more than the country’s human population and a major recovery from fewer than 1,000 in the 19th century. Researchers say improved counting methods explain part of the increase, while conservation protections have supported the population’s recovery; drought, rising seas and invasive species remain threats.

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Ex-PM Says Putin Knows Ukraine Invasion Was Mistake but Won’t Negotiate — 5dFormer Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov says Vladimir Putin recognizes his 2022 invasion of Ukraine was based on faulty assumptions but is unwilling to admit it or negotiate, encouraged by high oil prices and divisions between the United States and Europe. Kasyanov says fear and disagreement over how to end the war persist among Russian elites, and urges Western countries to stay united and provide Ukraine with Patriot interceptors.

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Dana Whitfield Western unity plus Patriot deliveries is the only pressure that might force Moscow to reconsider.

Man Charged After Pediatrician Dies in Pennsylvania Home Invasion — Sep 25, 2026A Pittsburgh pediatrician was killed, and his wife was hospitalized after an alleged home-invasion stabbing at their Edgewood residence early Thursday, authorities said. According… — by Andrew Powell

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Suspect Accused of Pittsburgh Pediatrician’s Killing Faces New Rape Charge — Sep 30, 2026Elijah Hemingway, the man accused of killing a Pittsburgh-area pediatrician during a home invasion, is facing additional charges after investigators linked him to an alleged sexual… — by Andrew Powell

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Germany, Russia Hold First Talks Since Ukraine Invasion — Sep 26, 2026German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York for the first talks between the countries’ foreign ministers since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The brief meeting came amid sharply strained relations over Russia’s war and alleged hybrid attacks, while the two sides offered competing accounts of who requested the talks and disclosed little about their substance.

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Marcus Bell Any direct contact between Berlin and Moscow after all this time might be a small step worth following even if nothing came out yet.

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.

Aquarium Releases 650 Endangered Frogs in San GabrielsEnvironment — Sep 29, 2026The Aquarium of the Pacific and conservation partners are raising endangered mountain yellow-legged frogs and releasing them into the San Gabriel Mountains to help rebuild populations devastated by habitat loss, invasive trout and disease. The aquarium says it has released 1,000 frogs since 2020, including nearly 400 it raised for an August release.

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Imfinzi Bladder Combo Wins FDA Priority Review — Sep 25, 2026Up to half of muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients cannot take standard chemo. FDA gave Priority Review to AstraZeneca's IMFINZI-enfortumab combo for them; decision due Q4 2026.

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Maya Lindstrom Priority review makes sense here but the 2026 decision date still leaves people waiting too long for access.

China’s Ships Map Taiwan’s Undersea CablesWorld — Sep 23, 2026China is expanding pressure on Taiwan through activity near undersea communications cables, while Beijing has largely paused large-scale military exercises but continues preparing for a possible future conflict. Taiwan is responding by testing civil-defense and disaster systems against cascading emergencies that could arise from either an earthquake or an invasion.

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Olga Mejía Glenn memoir traces Panama invasion survival to U.S. life — Sep 11, 2026Five articles profile Dr. Olga Mejía Glenn and her memoir Between Two Worlds, which recounts an immigrant’s journey from El Chorrillo in Panama to life in the United States, emphasizing resilience, education, and human rights. The book interweaves personal hardship, the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama, and themes of faith, family, and belonging, urging readers to see the universal immigrant experience.

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Derek Foss It is inspiring how she turned hardship in El Chorrillo into a focus on education and human rights in her new country.

Scientists Warn Strong El Niño Could Harm Galápagos Wildlife — Sep 9, 2026Forecasts of a stronger-than-normal El Niño indicate the Galápagos could face significant ecological stress as sea temperatures rise about 2.2°C above average, threatening both marine food chains and terrestrial forests. The impact endangers iconic wildlife such as penguins, boobies, petrels, albatrosses, sea lions, and key habitat like Scalesia forests, with invasive plants compounding the risk and prompting a coordinated mitigation effort including invasive-plant removal and seed preservation.

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Maya Lindstrom Sea lions might suffer most from the heat stress on top of everything else already hitting the islands.

Russia Returns to FIFA Competition in U-15 World Cup — Sep 18, 2026Russia's youth teams will compete in the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, marking the first return to international play since the 2022 invasion, though senior teams remain suspended from major competitions. The move, part of a gradual easing by FIFA and the IOC, places Russia in a group with Turkey, Afghanistan, Djibouti, Sierra Leone and Sudan, amid ongoing questions about wider Olympic participation.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Lakeview School Faces Backlash Over Menstrual Disclosure Policy — Sep 15, 2026Lakeview High School in St. Clair Shores is facing backlash over a gym syllabus that asks female students to disclose menstrual cycle length to make up missed swimming days, with critics calling the requirement invasive and potentially discriminatory. The district says it will meet with a concerned parent, asserts no district-wide change yet, and maintains a commitment to educational best practices while addressing privacy concerns.

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Russia Begins First Duma Election Since Invasion — Sep 12, 2026The Russian State Duma elections, slated for September 18-20, are expected to again favor United Russia under tight Kremlin control and serve as a barometer of public support for the war in Ukraine, with limited real opposition on the ballot. Russians abroad—from Kerala in India to South Africa and other consulates—are voting at dedicated polling sites, reflecting efforts to mobilize turnout while observers flag concerns about legitimacy and potential manipulation of participation.

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Poll Shows Majority of Americans Are United in Opposition to Russia’s Invasion of UkraineReporting — Mar 1, 2022Americans appear to be united against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to a poll. A Yahoo News/YouGov poll found 74% of Americans believe Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is “not justified” compared to only 6% who…

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Biden Believes Russian Invasion of Ukraine Will Take Place in the ‘Next Several Days’Reporting — Feb 17, 2022President Joe Biden believes Russia will conduct an invasion of Ukraine within a matter of days. As he departed the White House on Thursday, Biden was asked, “How high is the threat of a Russian invasion right now?”…

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St. Genevieve Defends Paris from AttilaGood News — FROM 451The shepherdess rallies Parisians in prayer during the Hun invasion.

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Gladys Aylward Leads 100 Orphans Over MountainsGood News — FROM 1940Missionary guides children to safety during Japanese invasion.

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Ukraine Says It Has Now Been Invaded by a Second CountryReporting — Mar 1, 2022Ukrainian officials say troops from the country’s northern neighbor of Belarus, which has been a strong ally of Russia, have joined in the invasion Russia launched last week. The alleged invasion was announced on social…

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Samaritan’s Purse Steps In to Help Ukrainian Refugees Suffering From Russia’s InvasionReporting — Mar 1, 2022Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief is helping those who have been affected by the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Franklin Graham, the CEO and the president of the organization, told “ Fox & Friends ,” “The…

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Biden Clarifies Comments About a Potential Russian Invasion of UkraineReporting — Jan 20, 2022President Joe Biden is vowing that there will be a “severe and coordinated” economic response if Russian President Vladimir Putin orders an invasion of Ukraine. “I’ve been absolutely clear with President Putin, he has…

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Joy Behar Under Fire After Saying She’s ‘Scared’ of What Ukraine Invasion Means for Her Italy VacationReporting — Feb 25, 2022Joy Behar of “The View” was slammed for fretting over the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on her vacation plans even as Ukrainians were being slaughtered as they tried to defend their country. During Thursday’s…

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Report: Thousands of Russians Arrested Over Protests Against Ukraine InvasionReporting — Mar 7, 2022Thousands of Russians were arrested over the weekend who were protesting against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. According to OVD-Info, roughly 5,000 protesters were arrested in 69 Russian cities Sunday. Since the…

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Clinton Blasted After Comparing Voting Against Trump to D-Day Invasion — Jun 6, 2024Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is facing criticism after her message to Americans on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. As world leaders gathered in France to commemorate the heroism of those who…

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Russian Soldier Admits Putin’s Invasion Has Become a ‘Circus’ in Intercepted CallReporting — Mar 23, 2022An intercepted phone call paints a picture of disaster and incompetence in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A man representing himself as a Russian soldier said Vladimir Putin’s troops were facing dismal conditions and…

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