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Russian drones close several Kyiv bridges and hit residential building
Ukrainian
— Oct 1, 2026
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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Russian Attacks Kill Civilians Across Ukraine
World
— Sep 28, 2026
A series of reported Ukrainian drone strikes damaged railway infrastructure in Russia’s Bryansk region, partially collapsing a bridge and derailing about 28 railcars, including empty freight cars. The acting governor said no one was injured; Reuters said it could not independently verify the account, and Ukraine did not immediately comment.
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Commentary: Biden: Sanctioning Russian Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Would Be ‘Counterproductive’
Reporting
— May 26, 2021
President Joe Biden doubled down this week on confirming his image as a clueless party insider with exactly zero incentive to stand up for the American people and their allies. Biden defended his decision to not pursue…
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Ovechkin Campaign Video Draws NHL, Latvia Scrutiny
Alexander Ovechkin
— 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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Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 12h
Bush Makes Gaffe While Criticizing Putin
Reporting
— May 19, 2022
Former President George W. Bush made a mistake while criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin . “Russian elections are rigged, political opponents are imprisoned or otherwise eliminated from participating in the…
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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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Intelligence Officials Worried Intel on Russian Election Interference Is Being Used for Political Gain
Reporting
— Feb 26, 2020
Intelligence officials are reportedly growing worried that partisans on both sides of the aisle are using their briefings on Russian interference in elections for political gain. NBC News reported on Feb. 20 that…
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World Athletics Maintains Russia Ban Ahead of CAS Case
Sebastian Coe
— Sep 13, 2026
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has reiterated that the body's sanctions against Russia and Belarus remain in place, emphasizing integrity of competition over politics. As Russian Athletics appeals to CAS and the IOC allows some Russian participation in Los Angeles qualifiers, Coe says the path to full global participation will require resolution, while other sports have begun easing restrictions.
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Elena Vasquez
The CAS appeal could drag this out, but easing restrictions now would undermine years of progress against state-sponsored cheating.
Russia Begins First Duma Election Since Invasion
Vladimir Putin
— 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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ISU Revokes Neutral Status for Russian Skaters
Kamila Valieva
— Sep 8, 2026
Kamila Valieva’s neutral-athlete status has been revoked by the ISU, barring her from international competition, a move that also affects fellow Russians Kondratiuk, Stepanova, and Bukin as part of ongoing scrutiny of athletes connected to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The ISU’s neutral-status criteria require no military affiliation, no wartime participation, and no public support for the war, with Valieva and others poised to appeal to CAS as Russia and Belarus continue to challenge the decision.
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Ask what happened to someone, not what is wrong with them
Perry and Winfrey argue an ACE survey of 17,000+ adults linked childhood adversity counts to later disease and early death—parents, teachers, and clinicians need this reframing.
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Russia Declares Partial Ceasefire, Ukrainian Officials Issue ‘Propaganda’ Warning
Reporting
— Mar 7, 2022
Hours after Western media outlets were filled with images and accounts of Ukrainian refugees being killed and wounded by Russian attacks, Russia called for a partial ceasefire that would have allowed for sending…
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Trump Says He Probably Would Not Participate in Putin Iran Summit
Reporting
— Aug 16, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday all but dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s call for a summit of world leaders to discuss Iran, saying he probably would not participate. During a news conference at his…
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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— VS Battle
Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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‘Totally Normal’: Biden Mocked for Feeling Russian Man’s Bicep
Reporting
— Nov 16, 2022
President Joe Biden is sparking reactions from uncomfortable Twitter users after he was seen on camera admiring another man’s biceps. During a trip to Indonesia for the G20 summit, Biden was drawn to one particular…
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Brittney Griner Changes Tune on National Anthem in First Game Back Since Russian Imprisonment
Opinion
— May 13, 2023
Here are two seemingly competing statements of fact that are both 100 percent true: America is not a perfect country. America is the best country. Indeed, America, particularly with its current brand of awful leadership…
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EU Halts Venice Biennale Funding Over Russia
World
— Jul 21, 2026
The European Union halted a €2 million grant to Fondazione La Biennale di Venezia after approving the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, citing democratic values, open dialogue, diversity, and freedom of expression. The move follows widespread protests from Kyiv and the EU and comes amid broader backlash to Russia’s participation in a biennale that had been boycotted since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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2026 Is The Gasoline Price Election, Not The Data Center Election
David Blackmon · 5 min · 12h
Finland tests 2,000 volunteers in Europe's largest civil defense drill since WWII
Russian
— Sep 3, 2026
Finland staged Europe’s largest civil defense exercise since World War II in Kuopio, with over 2,000 participants testing civilian resilience to cyberattacks, power and water outages, and the threat of Russian missile strikes in rock shelters. The drills, set against Finland’s 2024 NATO membership and heightened security posture, emphasize civilian readiness as a core element of national defense.
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Maya Lindstrom
Finland's always taken civil defense seriously, those bomb shelters have been standard in buildings for decades. Good they're actually testing readiness now instead of just having infrastructure sit unused.
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