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Kabila Launches Congo Coalition Including M23 Rebels — 4hJoseph Kabila was named leader of the FRN, launched in Goma on October 12, 2026, with former M23 commanders Bisimwa and Makenga named among his top deputies.

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Leftist Coalition Helps Explain Biden Visa Overstay Numbers1 source — 2d

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Conservative Coalition Urges Dr. Oz to Address Medicare Double Payments1 source — 3d

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Morocco’s Four-Party Coalition Secures Parliamentary Majority — 1hMorocco’s PAM-led coalition with Istiqlal, the Socialist Union of Popular Forces and the Party of Progress and Socialism holds 207 of 395 parliamentary seats, giving Prime Minister-designate Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri—the country’s first woman appointed to lead a government—a majority as cabinet talks proceed. The incoming government faces pressure to address youth concerns over jobs and public services while overseeing preparations for the 2030 World Cup; the king retains broad authority over key policy areas.

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Coalition Reports Projectile Near Dammam Airport Amid AttacksWorld — 2dSaudi authority says Riyadh airport attack kills 12 and wounds 309; a projectile lands near Dammam’s King Fahd airport with no casualties reported.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Coalition wants 45,000 migrants for major projects — including for fossil fuels1 source — 5d

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Quad Cities Coalition Launches Medicaid Coverage InitiativeHealth — 5dA Quad Cities coalition is organizing resources to help Medicaid recipients navigate program changes, while Delaware hospitals prepare for Medicaid cuts amid rapid population growth. Separately, a policy analysis argues that expanding managed care could help reduce Medicaid fraud and waste compared with fee-for-service payment.

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Fresh Strike Reported at Riyadh Airport — 4dA Saudi Arabian Airlines plane was heavily damaged while parked at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport during a Houthi missile attack, though reports differed on whether it was struck directly or hit by interception debris. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted missiles, while the attacks disrupted flights and debris reportedly damaged nearby buildings.

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Gates Foundation Launches 60-Partner AI Language Coalition — Sep 21, 2026Gates Foundation launches 60-partner AI coalition to reach 3 billion people after warning models can mistranslate "water has broken" as "thrown away water."

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Maya Lindstrom Local language groups joining this should push back on any one foundation setting all the priorities for what gets fixed first.

US completes Iraq withdrawal as coalition ends anti-ISIS mission — Oct 1, 2026Last troops left Erbil on Sept. 30, closing a 12-year anti-ISIS campaign and 23 years of U.S. presence. Baghdad now owns remaining threats; American support shifts to training and intelligence.

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Jared Kim Iraq needs to prove it can handle the remaining threats now without US combat troops on the ground.

Italy Ends 12-Year Military Presence in Iraq — Sep 29, 2026The U.S.-led coalition’s combat mission in Iraq is ending as foreign forces, including Italy’s last troops after a 12-year deployment, withdraw. Baghdad is taking greater responsibility for security, but ISIS remnants and armed Iran-backed militias remain concerns.

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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.

Mamdani Leads Coalition Suit Against Trump Public Charge Rule — Sep 15, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is leading a coalition of cities and counties in a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s new public charge rule, which expands t… — by Andrew Powell

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Maya Lindstrom The change targets people who rely on benefits long term, which seems fair when legal immigration should favor self-sufficiency over welfare use.

US Completes Withdrawal From Major Iraq Bases — Sep 26, 2026Iraq says the remaining U.S. forces will leave by September 30, ending the U.S.-led coalition’s military mission as Baghdad shifts to bilateral security ties with Washington. The deadline is separate from Iraq’s effort to bring armed factions under state control, a process expected to continue into 2027 and opposed by some militias.

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CDU Suffers Setbacks in Berlin, Mecklenburg Elections — Sep 17, 2026Berlin voters head to the polls with The Left (Die Linke) leading in polls and Elif Eralp poised to push for the mayoralty, while CDU and AfD remain behind as the balance of power could hinge on a coalition. The election also features first-time votes for 16- and 17-year-olds, Merkel voting by post, and analysts suggesting possible three-way coalitions among The Left, Greens, and SPD to form Berlin’s next government.

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Trump Posts 'His Hemisphere' Image Centered on Greenland — Sep 20, 2026A timeline shows President Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland since 2019 that strained relations with Denmark and Greenland, with Greenlandic elections and coalition dynamics shaping the response and Denmark criticizing U.S. rhetoric. By 2025, security concerns, ongoing accusations of pressure and influence operations, and refusals to cede control underscored a persistent diplomatic fracas.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Harris Plans Michigan Campaign Events With El-Sayed — Sep 21, 2026Kamala Harris is campaigning with Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed to mobilize Black voters and progressive supporters, aiming to unite a fractured Democratic base ahead of a pivotal race that could determine control of the Senate. The events spotlight a strategy centered on broad coalitions and voter turnout in Michigan, a battleground state whose outcome could influence national momentum for Democrats.

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Chris Dalton Uniting the base here is a solid step but it will take real follow-through to keep people engaged through November.

Drone Interception Debris Kills One in Saudi ArabiaWorld — Sep 15, 2026Saudi Arabia says its air defences intercepted a Houthi drone aimed at Mecca, describing it as the rebels’ second attempt to strike Islam’s holiest city, while the Saudi-led coalition pledges to protect pilgrims. The Houthis rejected the claim, calling targeting Mecca a worn-out lie in statements cited by multiple outlets.

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French Bond Spread Hits Highest Since 2012 — Sep 18, 2026France’s debt remains structurally high and the deficits stay above the EU limit, with the government unveiling a €54 billion austerity plan as it struggles to restore fiscal credibility amid political fragmentation and looming elections. Investors have pushed French bond spreads over Germany to their widest in over a decade, signaling renewed concern about Paris’s ability to deliver deficit reduction and reforms under Macron’s fractured coalition and competing candidates on the horizon.

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Congo Police Disperse Protests Over Constitutional Changes — Sep 14, 2026Protests across Kinshasa and other cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo against proposed constitutional amendments that could allow President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, with police using tear gas and warning shots to disperse crowds amid clashes between demonstrators and pro-government supporters. The demonstrations, linked to the C64 opposition coalition, reflect deep unease about extending presidential tenure and democratic limits in the country.

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Senate Blocks AI Data Center Cost Bill — Sep 15, 2026The Ratepayer Protection Act, backed by Rep. Gabe Evans and a broad bipartisan coalition, would require large data centers (100 MW+ peak demand) to cover the full costs of new electricity generation and grid upgrades, shielding households from subsidizing AI infrastructure. The measure has cleared committee and is headed toward a House floor vote under fast-track rules, reflecting bipartisan concern about AI-driven electricity demand ahead of the 2026 elections.

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Saudi Arabia issues Mecca alert after Houthi drone intercepted — Sep 14, 2026Three civilians were martyred in Saudi airstrikes on Dhubab, Maqbanah, as the Yemen conflict intensified with continued strikes targeting Taiz, Mocha and Bab al-Mandab, and Houthi forces launching missiles and drones at sites including King Khalid Air Base. Reports from multiple outlets describe civilians injured across Khamis Mushait, Abha, Taif and Taiz, underscoring a widening toll and ongoing escalation between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis.

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Sam Okafor Both sides trading missiles and airstrikes around Taiz and Abha only drags this conflict deeper without end.

Letitia James Leads Blue State Coalition, Teachers Unions Suing Trump For ‘Weaponizing’ Loan Forgiveness — Nov 3, 2025A coalition of blue states led by New York AG Letitia James and a separate coalition of unions and municipalities led by Randi Weingarten both announced lawsuits Monday against the Trump administration, accusing it of…

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Advertising Coalition Accused Of Censoring Conservatives Disbands Amid Lawsuits — Aug 8, 2024The influential advertising coalition known as the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) announced their dissolution on Thursday after facing multiple lawsuits from social media companies accusing the group of…

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EXCLUSIVE: Powerful Conservative Orgs Think Trump Needs To Step Up His Deportation Game — Feb 18, 2026A group of conservative organizations is launching a coalition to push the Trump administration to take its deportation agenda to the next level. The Mass Deportation Coalition, to be officially unveiled on Wednesday…

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