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WHO Seeks Russia Details on Reported Second Case
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— 9h
The WHO is pressing Russia for details about the death of a researcher at a Siberian plague institute and unverified reports of a second employee with pneumonia, urging transparent information-sharing to assess public-health risks. Russian authorities say the researcher died of pneumonia of unknown origin and deny a plague-related workplace incident; the United States has also sought information, and President Donald Trump says he plans to speak with Vladimir Putin.
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United Russia Secures Record Wartime Duma Supermajority
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— Sep 25, 2026
United Russia won a record 349 of 450 State Duma seats in the September 2026 vote, CEC chief Ella Pamfilova announced on September 25.
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Rachel Meyers
This level of control in the Duma could limit debate on key wartime decisions going forward.
Ex-PM Says Putin Knows Ukraine Invasion Was Mistake but Won’t Negotiate
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Former 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.
Putin's G20 Attendance Uncertain; Russia Weighs US Invitation
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— Sep 24, 2026
President Donald Trump’s invitation for Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend December’s G20 summit in Miami has drawn bipartisan criticism from U.S. senators, who warn it could legitimize Moscow amid its war in Ukraine and alleged support for Iran. France said the United States decides whom to invite, while the Kremlin says it is reviewing the invitation and has not decided whether Putin will attend; Moscow says any negotiations should seek a lasting peace agreement.
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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 · 14h
Ovechkin Campaign Video Draws NHL, Latvia Scrutiny
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— Sep 14, 2026
Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin appeared in campaign videos for Russia's ruling United Russia party alongside Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov ahead of the September elections, continuing a long history of publicly supporting Vladimir Putin. The appearances echo his earlier 'Putin Team' initiative and have drawn attention to the intersection of sports stardom and Russian politics while underscoring his ongoing political alignment with the Kremlin.
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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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Russia Begins First Duma Election Since Invasion
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— Sep 12, 2026
The 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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Russian Strikes Kill Seven as Ceasefire Efforts Stall
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— Sep 21, 2026
Multiple reports underscore persistent attempts to restart Ukraine-Russia peace talks with the United States, while Moscow says there has been no progress but remains hopeful for trilateral negotiations, and Kyiv’s leadership continues to push for de-escalation and security guarantees. Turkey signals it could host new talks by end-2026, as efforts to secure a ceasefire and political settlement face ongoing disagreements and market skepticism regarding any near-term breakthrough.
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NATO Allies Halt Russian Cable Drill Near Svalbard
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— Sep 10, 2026
NATO allies Britain, Norway and the United States stopped Russian submarines from completing a covert drill near Svalbard in which Moscow’s GUGI agency simulated deploying a device to disable critical undersea cables; no cables were harmed as the vessels withdrew, underscoring Western alarm about Russia potentially targeting communications in a future conflict. The incident highlights the strategic Bear Gap corridor and ongoing concerns that Russia could escalate sabotage operations and test NATO’s Article 5 commitment.
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Derek Foss
It's reassuring NATO acted fast to block Russia's cable sabotage practice near Svalbard before anything got damaged.
Russian drones close several Kyiv bridges and hit residential building
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— 6d
Russian drone strikes repeatedly hit Kyiv’s Southern Bridge and prompted closures or restrictions on several Dnipro River crossings, snarling traffic; a strike on a residential high-rise killed one person and injured others. Ukraine said it had received proposals from the United States, India, Turkey and Egypt for a partial truce covering attacks on energy infrastructure and Black Sea shipping.
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Kagan, Soai Win Chemistry Nobel for Autocatalysis
Henri B. Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering nonlinear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. Their work shed light on how chemical reactions favor one mirror-ima
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Drone Strikes Halt Operations at Russian Refineries
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— Sep 24, 2026
About 50 drones were intercepted over Rostov as Novoshakhtinsk halted Sept. 25; earlier strikes damaged Kuibyshev’s AVT-4 and AVT-5 units and stopped fuel output.
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Nicole Hardy
Russia's refineries keep getting hit even as truce talks drag on, which only prolongs the fighting.
U.S. Hosts G20 Energy Talks Amid Fuel Shock
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— Sep 14, 2026
The 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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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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Burnham and Trump agree to keep pushing for Ukraine ceasefire
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— Sep 8, 2026
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed a shared goal of a ceasefire in Ukraine and Britain's support for Ukraine amid U.S.-led peace efforts, with discussions also addressing Middle East peace, the two-state solution, and Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The talks touched on potential military support for Ukraine, including the possible transfer of Patriot missiles ahead of winter, and followed recent envoy visits and discussions about trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States.
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as long as the Terrorist Zelensky and his sidekicks are alive, there will be no peace
Passenger Arrested After Attacking Flight Attendant, Diverted Flight
World
— Sep 13, 2026
A United Airlines Milan-to-Newark flight was diverted to Bangor, Maine after passenger Kristina Kedysheva allegedly attacked a flight crew member, bit a flight attendant, and kicked another during an alcohol-dispute, with multiple crew and passengers restraining her before lawmakers arrested her and she was placed in FBI custody under an ICE detainer noting her Russian citizenship. The incident has spurred discussion of airline alcohol service policies on long-haul flights and could raise questions about EU261 compensation for passengers on European-origin flights diverted due to in-flight disturbances.
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Poll Shows Majority of Americans Are United in Opposition to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Reporting
— Mar 1, 2022
Americans 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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Golden Arches Used AI To Nickel-And-Dime Customers ‘Down To The Last French Fry,’ Suing Attorney Claims
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 14h
United States, Russia Carry Out Prisoner Exchange
Reporting
— Apr 27, 2022
Trevor Reed, a former Marine from Texas, has been released from Russian detention. According to USA Today , Russia and the United States “carried out a dramatic prisoner exchange” on Wednesday. A senior official said…
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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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Biden's Been Dumping So Much Money Into Ukraine That He's Already Passed Afghan Spending Milestone
Reporting
— Jul 11, 2022
In the roughly four months since Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States spent more money keeping Russia at bay than it did in the first five years of the Afghan conflict. Overall, the United States has promised at…
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Russia’s Ruling Party Backs Idea to Allow Putin to Run Again for President: RIA
Reporting
— Mar 10, 2020
Russia’s ruling United Russia party said on Tuesday it would back a constitutional amendment that would allow President Vladimir Putin to run for president again despite a legal limit currently prohibiting such a move…
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Wall Street Journal Reporter, Former US Marine Expected to Be Released in Prisoner Swap With Russia: Reports
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— Aug 1, 2024
Two Americans detained in Russia are expected to be returning to the United States as part of a prisoner swap, according to multiple reports. On Thursday, Bloomberg first reported, citing unnamed sources, that Russia is…
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Biden: US Will Hold Russia Accountable Over Crimea
Reporting
— Feb 26, 2021
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said the United States would stand with Ukraine and hold Russia accountable for its aggression against Crimea, according to a statement released by the White House on the anniversary…
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The Story of the First Heart Transplant Patient
Louis Washkansky receives new heart and hope
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US, Israel And Iran Reject United Nations’ Climate Reparations Shakedown
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— May 22, 2026
A resolution passed by the United Nations’ General Assembly says nations who don’t lower their greenhouse emissions owe reparations to those affected by climate change. The United States, Iran, Israel, Liberia, Russia…
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Blinken Says Russia ‘Plans to Manufacture a Pretext’ to Attack Ukraine
Reporting
— Feb 17, 2022
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Russia is planning to “manufacture” a pretext to attack Ukraine. During a speech at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Thursday, Blinken said a “manufactured”…
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Biden Imposes Wide Array of Sanctions on Russia for ‘Malign’ Actions
Reporting
— Apr 15, 2021
The United States on Thursday imposed a broad array of sanctions on Russia to punish it for alleged interference in U.S. elections, cyber-hacking, bullying Ukraine and other “malign” acts. The measures blacklisted…
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Ukrainian Ambassador Offers Terrifying Warning as Russia Invades: ‘Straight to Hell’
Opinion
— Feb 24, 2022
Russia has launched an invasion of Ukraine, which is being called a “special military operation” by the regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, at a tense emergency United Nations Security Council meeting…
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Russia Confirms Prisoner Exchange Talks After US Pressed for Griner, Whelan
Reporting
— Aug 11, 2022
The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed that they are negotiating with the United States on a prisoner swap, after WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced by Russia. Ministry spokesman Ivan Nechayev confirmed the talks…
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World’s Running Out Of Cushion To Blunt Iran War’s Oil Shock, Top Execs Say
Paris Apodaca · 5 min · 14h
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