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Jet Ski Rider Cruises Through Flooded Bangkok Streets
A jet ski rider was spotted navigating through deep floodwaters in the Thai capital, where thousands of residents have been forced into shelters due to heavy rain
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3 European Train Stations Win Prix Versailles
Lyon Part-Dieu, Colosseo - Fori Imperiali in Rome, and Monte Sant’Angelo in Naples recognized for unique designs and cultural expressions
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Lebanon Seeks $70B IMF Deal
Finance Minister Yassine Jaber meets with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to discuss a full IMF program, which would involve loans and require passing a financial gap law to address losses from the 2019 financial crisis
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Gen Alpha's Top Slang Terms Revealed
A new study analyzes Google Search trends to uncover the most-searched-for Gen Alpha slang terms of 2026, including '6-7', 'Chud', and 'Rizz'
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Uncovering Religious Zionism
A complex history intertwining faith and nationalism, shaped by key figures like Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook
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Fukuoka Aims For Disability-Friendly Workplaces
The Japanese prefecture is helping people with disabilities find jobs through Hello Work, but faces challenges with job retention
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North Korea Defections Plummet
Leader Kim Jong Un's efforts to seal off the country and preserve his family dynasty have led to a sharp decline in defections, with experts citing strict controls on people and information as the main reason
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Baltic Sea Chokes On Pharma Waste
Researchers from four countries unite to tackle pollution from medicines like diclofenac, paracetamol, and ibuprofen in one of the world's most polluted seas
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Trump Tower Mumbai Apartment Worth ₹12 Crore Unveiled
A luxury 4BHK apartment in Trump Tower Mumbai, spanning 1,600 square feet with a sea view, is priced at ₹12 crore and features high-end amenities and design elements
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China Cuts Tariffs On US Farm Goods
Move excludes soybeans, aims to ease trade tensions between the two countries
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Girls Switch To Baseball
Young girls are increasingly choosing baseball over softball as a viable sport to pursue, marking a shift in traditional preferences
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PepsiCo Invests $1 Billion in Colombia
The company's five-year investment plan is expected to boost the country's economy, according to the president
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Independent Wins Kraków Mayorship First Round
Łukasz Gibała takes 36.6% of the vote, setting up a runoff against Senator Monika Piątkowska, backed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's Civic Coalition, on October 11
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Breathe Easy: Top Air Purifiers
The Curator recommends top air purifiers from trusted brands like Coway, Shark, and Dyson to improve indoor air quality, featuring the Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max
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320,000 US Stoplights
Roughly 320,000 stoplights in the US can cause difficulties for drivers when they malfunction or fail to detect vehicles
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Vucic Resigns as Serbian President
Aleksandar Vucic steps down to run for prime minister in October parliamentary elections, scheduled for October 25
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Don't Breathe Horror Franchise Returns
Original stars Jane Levy and Stephen Lang are set to reprise their roles in the third installment, announced at Beyond Fest
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Russia Crime Surges
War, weapons and returning veterans fuel violent crime spike, drawing comparisons to the lawless 1990s
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Céline Dion's $0M High-Tech Comeback
The singer's Paris residency at a 30,000-seat stadium features cutting-edge audio technology and AI to perfect her sound, as reported by Technology Correspondent Peter O'Brien
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Shepherds Climb Mountain for Night School
Thousands of shepherds in Lesotho are attending night school to learn the ABCs, as their profession often requires them to give up formal education during the day, with a network of schools operating on a shoestring budget near Mokhotlong
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Trump's Culture War Hits Smithsonian
A White House report criticizes the National Museum of American History's exhibit on Benjamin Franklin for its portrayal of his involvement with slavery, sparking a new front in the culture war
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Tetris Clone Removed After Legal Threat
The White House took down Build the Wall, a Tetris clone, four days after The Tetris Company responded with a legal threat, highlighting the game's complex and disputed history
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Sharks Beyond Fins
Japanese firms explore new shark-based products as alternative to highly valued fins in Chinese cuisine
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Nicki Minaj Slams Democrats
Rapper calls party 'petty and childish' for being too caught up in pop culture, praises Donald Trump's authenticity in Fox News interview