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Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Winds to Australia and Parts of U.S.
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Across Australia, authorities warned of elevated fire danger in Tasmania, widespread storm damage and power outages in South Australia and Western Australia, and an unusually warm El Niño-influenced winter pattern bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. In North America, meteorologists issued severe-weather alerts for strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail across several states, while Canadian Maritime media highlighted local weather watchers tracking September conditions.
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El Niño peaks, Indonesia braces for fires
Environment
— Sep 1, 2026
As El Niño peaks in September, Indonesia faces a sharp intensification of forest and land fires across six provinces, causing hazardous haze with thousands of respiratory cases and cross-border air quality impacts, while authorities acknowledge much of the blazes are man-made and deploy weather modification, water bombing and international support to curb them. At the same time, drought conditions are forcing communities to endure severe water shortages in rural areas, rationing supplies and relying on scarce underground sources as dry spells lengthen.
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Houthis Expand Control Near Bab el-Mandeb
World
— Sep 9, 2026
Yemeni government forces pressed offensives on multiple fronts against the Houthis, conducting strikes on Mokha–Dhubab and targeting coastal and western fronts including Taiz, Bab al-Mandab, and Al-Jawf as civilian displacement rises amid intensified clashes. The Saudi-led coalition responded with airstrikes against Houthi positions, while the Houthis claim defensive success with domestically produced missiles, and the coalition vows to neutralize the threat and protect Saudi sovereignty.
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First Woman Takes Helm of Panama Canal
World
— Sep 6, 2026
Ilya Espino de Marotta took office as the Panama Canal’s first female administrator, pledging to run the canal with efficiency, transparency, and a deep commitment to Panama while leading a post-expansion era. Her tenure comes as the waterway confronts ongoing drought and El Niño conditions and advances a multibillion-dollar expansion plan including a Río Indio reservoir and new terminals to secure water supply and sustain global shipping.
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Qatar’s LNG Loss Is America’s Gain
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Typhoon Saudel Floods China, Traps 2,500
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— Sep 3, 2026
Typhoon Saudel battered eastern China with multiple landfalls, triggering mass evacuations, school closures, and widespread flash floods across Fujian, Zhejiang, and Guangdong as authorities deployed drones to deliver supplies and conduct rescues. Meteorologists say the storms' recurrence this year is linked to El Niño and unusual high‑pressure patterns, complicating efforts for affected coastal communities.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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Juez Mexicano Condena a Sicario de Los Zetas a 131 Años de Prisión por Asesinato y Secuestro
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— Aug 25, 2025
Se espera que un miembro del cártel de Los Zetas pase el resto de su vida en una prisión mexicana tras recibir una sentencia de 131 años por su participación en el secuestro y asesinato de una adolescente, incluso…
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Memphis Nightclub Raid Nets 121 Arrests, Five Records Identified
Politics
— Sep 2, 2026
Memphis authorities say federal agents conducting Operation Corral Light arrested 121 people at the El Corralón nightclub on Aug. 30, a raid that grew out of a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation probe into illegal gambling and narcotics rather than immigration, with the city insisting local police were not involved in planning. Only five detainees were publicly identified with prior criminal histories, and advocates describe detainees being moved between facilities as ICE and other agencies conducted the operation amid concerns about legality and interagency coordination.
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Panama Canal FY2027 budget targets $5.56b revenue
World
— Sep 2, 2026
The Panama Canal Authority projects $5.56 billion in revenue for FY2027 and direct treasury transfers of $3.61 billion, with total state remittances expected to reach about $3.94 billion, while planning 10,750 high-draft transits amid potential El Niño conditions. Tolls remain unchanged except the per-net-ton rate rising to $1.75, with $341.3 million in new investments including $82 million for the Rio Indio water-management project, and the proposal advancing to Panama's National Assembly.
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Hawk Fire Near Reno Prompts State of Emergency
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— Aug 21, 2026
A fast-moving wildfire in Union County near El Dorado rapidly expanded from about 150 acres to roughly 2,000 acres, triggering voluntary evacuations and prompting shelter openings as dry, windy conditions elevate fire danger; authorities report aircraft grounding due to bad weather while multiple agencies respond.
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Chicago Cubs Defeat Cincinnati Reds 5-2
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 in a game with strong celebratory engagement from Cubs supporters amid playoff implications. Reactions were overwhelmingly positive with no meaningful opposition.
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Bukele Dismisses Sen. Van Hollen’s 204-Word Rebuke Of Trump’s Venezuela Op With Just Seven Words
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— Jan 4, 2026
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele gave a seven-word response Saturday to a lengthy statement by a Democratic U.S. senator condemning the Trump administration’s capture and overthrow of socialist Venezuelan dictator…
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Mount Bromo Fire Expands as Regional Blazes Intensify
Environment
— Aug 6, 2026
A wildfire in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park near Mount Bromo on Java has burned between 60 and 127 hectares and prompted park closures as crews battle rugged terrain and strong winds. Officials say El Niño–fueled dry conditions and shifting winds are driving spread, with firefighting efforts deploying water-bombing helicopters and drones to reach steep slopes.
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WILLIAM BARCLAY: Liberals Embrace Islamic Extremism In Canada
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— Jun 4, 2025
When FBI director Kash Patel condemned Canada allowing Islamic terrorists to gain a foothold in North America, Canadian politicians and pundits, including new Prime Minister Mark Carney , dismissed Patel’s assertions as…
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