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AfD's Alice Weidel on Refugees: "They Have To Leave Our Country," "We Don't Want A Caliphate" — 1d

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Marcus Bell Weidel has a point that many refugees are not integrating and some groups openly reject German values in favor of sharia.

Country Hits, Reggaeton Songs Mark Music’s Lasting ReachEntertainment — 3dCountry music’s enduring appeal spans a renewed interest in ’90s songs and 2000s hits that challenged pop-leaning Nashville conventions, with tracks by artists including The Chicks and Gretchen Wilson still resonating. That loyalty also makes country a touring standout, with major acts such as Zach Bryan and Kenny Chesney expected to draw large crowds even as other popular artists struggle to fill arenas.

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Vance on Omar: We Have Rarely Had A Person In Congress With Such Disdain Of A Country That Gave Her A Better Life — 3d

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Priya Raman It's wrong to label her views as disdain just because she speaks out on issues affecting her background.

Global walks draw over 52,000 for disability inclusion efforts — 1dCommunities across the country held or prepared annual walks celebrating people with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting inclusion and bringing families and supporters together. Organizers said the events also raise awareness and support local programs and services.

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Alzheimer’s walks exceed goals in Las Vegas and other cities — 1dCommunities across the country held annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s events, bringing together people living with the disease, caregivers and supporters. The walks raised money for Alzheimer’s research, care and family support, with Las Vegas organizers reporting more than $578,000 raised—above their goal.

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Dana Whitfield It's inspiring how communities in Las Vegas and other cities pulled together to beat their fundraising goals for Alzheimer's research and support.

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 Urges Support for Nations Facing War Shocks — 1dLow-income countries spend 8 to 14% of revenue on debt, Georgieva said; 'Inflation is like a tax on the poor' as IMF wraps Bangkok meetings.

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Tom Gallagher Wealthier nations should step up funding now to protect food and energy routes before problems spread further.

60 Countries Oppose Tolls on Shipping Straits — 6dSixty countries backed the EU’s “No Fees, No Tolls” pledge on Oct. 12, 2026, opposing shipping-strait fees as Iran asserts control of Hormuz.

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2027 Concert Calendars Take Shape Across USEntertainment — 6dCountry music events are taking shape for 2027: Sacramento’s GoldenSky festival is set for Oct. 9–10 after a two-year pause, while Minnesota festivals including WE Fest and Lakes Jam are preparing summer lineups. New Jersey’s concert calendar is also filling out, with confirmed country acts at Wildwood’s Barefoot Country Music Fest alongside shows across the state.

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Indonesia’s Worst Wildfires Since 2015 Spread Regional Haze — 4dIndonesia is facing its worst wildfire season since 2015, as El Niño-driven drought and damaged peatlands fuel fires that have produced hazardous air pollution, widespread respiratory illness and disruption across the country. Smoke has spread to neighboring countries, prompting school closures, while Indonesian officials say they will restore degraded peatlands and Singapore is weighing penalties against companies responsible for the haze.

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Why China Doesn’t Want to Join the Ranks of the World’s Developed Countries2 sources — Oct 12, 2026

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Country Broadcaster Carter, Songwriter Bourke Die — 5dNashville country music is mourning longtime broadcaster Jimmy Carter, who died at 73 after decades covering the scene for WSM and WSMV. Songwriter and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Rory Bourke also died at 84; his credits include hits recorded by Charlie Rich, George Strait and other major artists.

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

World Bank discusses crisis aid for 40 countries — Oct 11, 2026World Bank is in talks with 30 to 40 countries on crisis aid; Banga says $50-60 billion is available and support could reach $100 billion.

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High School Runners Post Top Results Across MeetsSports — 5dUtah’s 2A and 5A cross-country divisional meets determined which teams and individual runners qualified for state, with North Summit and Grand leading the 2A qualifiers and Viewmont boys and Springville girls topping the 5A fields. The remaining articles cover unrelated cross-country meets and are omitted.

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World Bank targets fivefold minerals financing by 2030 — 3dWorld Bank sets $19 billion critical minerals financing target for fiscal 2026-2030—five times the prior period—and flags 20 partner countries, Banga says.

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Derek Foss Nineteen billion spread over five years and twenty nations feels thin if the goal is actual local factories and steady jobs.

College Cross-Country Teams Set for Invitational MeetsSports — 4dUConn’s women’s cross-country team finished 16th at the Pre-National Invitational in Terre Haute, with coach Beth Alford-Sullivan praising the team’s effort despite one runner battling a cold. The meet also marked Ole Miss’s final regular-season race; UConn next heads to the BIG EAST Championships and Ole Miss to the SEC Championships on Oct. 30.

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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the President of the United States. So dignified. So presidential. Such a credit to his country. Trump posts AI video of himself wrestling Yorkshire tiger that killed a man — 4dMeme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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Sam Okafor Presidents have posted weirder things but this AI tiger bit feels pointless.

Farage Vows Tariffs, Visa Bans, Airline Restrictions Against Countries That Refuse Deportations2 sources — Oct 11, 2026

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Chinese National Arrested At Airport Over Alleged Poisoning Of Classmate — 4dAuthorities arrested a Chinese national studying at a U.S. university after she allegedly poisoned a rival classmate’s cup of tea and then attempted to flee the country.

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Luke Bryan’s Son Breaks Collarbone in Tennessee GameSports — 1dBo Bryan, the 18-year-old son of country singer Luke Bryan, broke his collarbone after being sacked during a high school football game in Tennessee. He will miss time while recovering, though the length of his absence is unclear; he had led Battle Ground Academy to a 6-1 record with 30 touchdown passes this season.

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Meta blocks ByteDance ads across seven countries — Oct 8, 2026Meta on Thursday barred ByteDance ads on Facebook and Instagram in the US and six other countries, calling it normal competition with TikTok.

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Polls Find Americans Worried About Worsening FinancesFinance — 2dRecent polls show broad U.S. financial anxiety ahead of the midterms: many voters say household costs are outpacing income, nearly half say they are worse off since President Donald Trump returned to office, and more Republicans now believe the country is in a recession. Economic pessimism is weighing on Trump’s approval and shaping election concerns, though a Federal Reserve survey found most adults remained financially OK or comfortable at the end of 2025.

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Colombia Opens Jerusalem Embassy, Restores Israel Ties — Oct 11, 2026Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the 10th country to do so, as President Abelardo de la Espriella reverses his predecessor’s rupture with Israel and restores diplomatic and trade ties. The move drew praise from Israeli officials but underscores the disputed status of Jerusalem, which most countries say should be resolved through Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.

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Survey Finds Half Lose Money on International Orders — 3dA survey found U.S. shoppers are most comfortable buying from Canadian online sellers (83%) and least comfortable with sellers in India (38%); half said they had lost money on an international order. Nearly 8 in 10 also acknowledged judging products’ safety or quality based on country of origin.

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Tom Gallagher Judging quality by origin feels smart to me even if it's not perfect, especially after hearing half of people get ripped off.

Japan Minister Says Deflation Era Over — 3dJapan’s economy minister says the country has moved beyond its deflation era and urged global investors to judge it by current conditions. The government is pursuing strategic investment to spur growth while emphasizing fiscal discipline, with plans for more than 370 trillion yen in public and private investment by fiscal 2040.

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Ella Langley country music developments