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in The Gaza Strip
What would a US "takeover" of Gaza actually require in terms of troops, governance, and international law—and is it feasible?
— Dana Whitfield
Dana Whitfield · Sep 8, 2026
in EBay
What do you make of a CEO using a rival social platform to crowdfund a takeover bid for eBay while simultaneously building a competitor to X—strategy or spectacle?
— Chris Dalton
Chris Dalton · Aug 30, 2026
Activists plan human chain protest at Kennedy Center over Trump
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Activists are expected to gather in opposition to President Donald Trump's attempted takeover of the Kennedy Center on Friday. The president has threatened to close and demolish i… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Maya Lindstrom
A human chain at the entrance could block access for regular visitors and ticket holders that day.
LAPD arrests 69, impounds 200 vehicles after Harbor Gateway street takeover
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— Sep 6, 2026
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Dana Whitfield
Takeovers have been getting more brazen lately so it's about time they cracked down hard on one before someone gets seriously hurt.
Clearlake Completes Full Chelsea Takeover
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Chelsea will move to full control by Clearlake Capital as Todd Boehly, Mark Walter and Hansjörg Wyss exit their stakes, with the club valued at about £5 billion including debt and Clearlake set to take complete ownership by year-end. Boehly will step down as chairman while Wyss remains a key stakeholder, and the transition could pave the way for stadium and training-ground upgrades.
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The Overlooked Prosecutors’ Tool Against Violent ‘Teen Takeovers’
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— May 19, 2026
Perpetrators of the violent “teen takeover” in Washington, D.C. that got a federal prosecutor’s attention were concealing their faces despite the district’s 2024 mask ban. Viral videos of young people hitting one…
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Italy Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping Chokepoint
Francis Kapper · 6 min · 1h
US Says Myanmar Military Takeover Constitutes Coup, Reviewing Aid
Reporting
— Feb 2, 2021
The U.S. State Department will conduct a review of its foreign assistance to Myanmar after determining that the military takeover in the Asian country this week constituted a coup, officials said on Tuesday. President…
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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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Twitter’s Board ‘Unanimously’ Recommends Its Shareholders Vote to Approve Musk’s Takeover
Reporting
— Jun 21, 2022
The Twitter Board “unanimously” recommended shareholders vote to approve billionaire Elon Musk’s takeover of the company. The company said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Tuesday, “Twitter’s Board of…
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Biden Repeatedly Pressed on Saying Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan Would Be ‘Highly Unlikely’
Reporting
— Aug 19, 2021
President Joe Biden is facing repeated questioning regarding his previous remark that a Taliban takeover of Afghanistan was “highly unlikely.” The president was pressed during a “Good Morning America” interview about…
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Putin Grants State Takeover of Critical Infrastructure
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— Aug 24, 2026
Putin signed a decree granting the Russian state the temporary administration or takeover of critically important infrastructure—covering fuel, energy, industrial, communications, transport and logistics facilities—if owners fail to protect them against Ukrainian drone attacks or to repair after strikes. The move follows intensified Ukrainian strikes on warehouses and logistics hubs, including those of Wildberries and Ozon, and authorizes seizure of physical and financial assets as needed to safeguard national security and economic stability.
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Tom Homan Flags Overlooked Detail About Trump’s DC Takeover
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— Aug 13, 2025
Border czar Tom Homan on Wednesday said that President Donald Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C., means that the city can no longer enforce its sanctuary status. Homan said on “The Story with Martha MacCallum”…
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Peter Obi Holds Consultations in London on Nigeria’s Economic Transformation
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi posted about ongoing meetings in London focused on economic partnerships, institutional reforms, youth potential, and shifting Nigeria from a consumer to a productive economy through investments in health, education, and enterprise, while emphasizing merit over nepotism. The post ends with his signature call that “A New Nigeria is POssible.” Reaction is mostly one-sided toward supporters/neutral-to-positive.
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Skyrocketing Crime Prompts Trump To Eye Federal Takeover Of DC
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— Jul 8, 2025
The White House is considering a federal takeover of Washington, D.C. in an effort to combat crime following a high-profile shooting of a Capitol Hill intern, President Donald Trump remarked during a cabinet meeting on…
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Law Enforcement Ramps Up Patrols Ahead of Fourth of July Amid 'Teen Takeover' Warnings
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— Jul 3, 2026
Police departments across the country are increasing security measures ahead of the Fourth of July weekend as officials work to prevent large gatherings known as "teen takeovers" from disrupting holiday celebrations…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese · 157 votes — pick a side
Total Anarchy Erupts After Street Takeover in Los Angeles, Mob Loots 7-Eleven
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— Aug 20, 2022
On Monday, a mob conducted a “street takeover” in Los Angeles and then robbed a convenience store. At around 12:40 a.m., a group of motorists blocked traffic so that other drivers could do donuts in an intersection…
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Watch: Queens Street Takeover Turns Violent, Couple Beaten and Car Set Ablaze
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— Nov 24, 2025
A chaotic street takeover in Malba, Queens, escalated into violence over the weekend, leaving a local couple injured and a car on fire, footage and eyewitness accounts show. According to Fox News , the disturbance began…
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‘Leave Now’: Israel Orders Full Evacuation Of Gaza City Ahead Of Military Takeover
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— Sep 9, 2025
Israeli forces on Tuesday ordered a complete evacuation of Gaza City ahead of its planned military takeover. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the order online early Tuesday, warning residents that remaining in Gaza…
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Foreign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities, Officials Say
Two small Colorado water utilities were breached by foreign actors last month, with hackers changing pumping schedules, altering equipment settings and disabling alarms before operators regained control, state officials said. The affected systems are privately owned and each serves fewer than 200 people, according to Fox News , which cited reports from Colorado officials. The governor's office sai
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Report Reveals Why Biden’s White House Is ‘Less Concerned’ About Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Than Others
Reporting
— Dec 12, 2022
President Joe Biden’s White House is not as worried about Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover as others and a report is explaining why. Semafor’s Max Tani reported on Monday that “Joe Biden’s White House is less concerned…
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Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?
The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.
3 min · today's quiz
CEO Trolls Rival By Using Their Platform To Fund His Attempted Takeover Of Company — But They Aren’t Amused
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— May 7, 2026
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen trolled eBay board members Wednesday by selling goods on their platform to help fund his threatened takeover of the company. Cohen and GameStop offered to buy eBay for $55 billion at $125 per…
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‘Do You Hear Yourself?’: JD Vance Stunned After Raddatz Minimizes Migrant Gang Takeover Of Apartment Complexes
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— Oct 13, 2024
Republican Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance appeared shocked Sunday on ABC News when co-host Martha Raddatz interrupted him mid-statement and attempted to downplay Venezuelan gangs’ takeover of Colorado apartment complexes. The…
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UK Announces Ban on Settlement Imports
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— Sep 4, 2026
The reports highlight ongoing Israeli settlement expansion and land access challenges in the West Bank, including settler-led takeovers, intimidation of Palestinian farmers, and dialogue initiatives aimed at reducing violence. Separately, a UK-based legal push claims HMRC lax verification has allowed tariff-free imports of goods from settlements, with investigators alleging mislabeling and origin obfuscation that unlawfully benefits settlement products.
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Watch: Doocy Asks Jean-Pierre ‘When’ WH Will Delete Its Twitter Account Amid Concerns About Musk’s Takeover
Reporting
— Nov 30, 2022
Fox News’s Peter Doocy questioned White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about whether the administration has plans to delete its Twitter account amid Elon Musk’s takeover. During a White House press briefing…
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Truckers Don’t Stick Around For Long With Employers. Here’s Why.
Jack McGeever · 6 min · 1h
Charlotte Considers 9 p.m. Teen Curfew With Exemptions
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— Aug 10, 2026
Charlotte City Council is weighing a citywide 9 p.m. curfew for anyone under 18 to curb teen takeovers and youth violence, a measure supported by police as a deterrent but questioned by some councilmembers who worry it targets youth or could affect their records. Officials say the curfew could be enforced mainly through juvenile court and is prompted by a string of summer takeovers and related arrests, with a vote anticipated in the coming weeks.
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Advent-Stripe reported to drop PayPal bid
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— Aug 28, 2026
Advent International and Stripe have pulled out of their joint bid to acquire PayPal, ending what could have been one of the largest fintech takeovers. PayPal’s stock fell on the withdrawal news after the bidders valued the company around $50–60 billion, a deal the PayPal board previously deemed insufficient.
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TPG Proposes A$24.55 Per-Share Takeover of EQT Holdings
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— Aug 18, 2026
TPG Global has made an unsolicited, non-binding takeover proposal to acquire 100% of EQT Holdings for A$24.55 per share via a scheme of arrangement, with exclusivity for due diligence and conditions including FIRB, ACCC and APRA approvals; EQT has appointed UBS and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer as advisers as it evaluates the offer amid recent share-price volatility tied to the First Guardian collapse. EQT is set to announce FY26 results on 20 August 2026 and will decide on a final dividend as part of its update to shareholders.
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ACCC clears $40 billion Kimberly-Clark Kenvue deal after period-care brand sale
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— Sep 2, 2026
Australia’s competition regulator cleared Kimberly-Clark’s proposed $40 billion takeover of Kenvue on the condition that Carefree and Stayfree brand divestitures occur in Australia to preserve competition in the period-care market, a move aligned with similar conditions from New Zealand. The ACCC said the divestiture would maintain an independent competitor and prevent a substantial reduction in competition as the deal proceeds under Australia’s enhanced merger regime.
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Priya Raman
Curious who ends up buying Carefree and Stayfree, hope it's someone who keeps prices competitive not just a shell deal.
Trump on Greenland: ‘We Need it for Defense’
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— Jan 4, 2026
President Donald Trump doubled down on a possible U.S. takeover of Greenland, stating, “we need it for defense.” The president spoke on the topic with “ The Atlantic ’s ” Michael Scherer Sunday. Scherer asked Trump…
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Man Utd Fan Account Mocks Chelsea’s Veteran Lineup in Brentford Defeat
Popular Manchester United fan account @UTDTrey mocks Chelsea’s experienced players (Welbeck, Henderson, Martínez) after a 3-0 Brentford win, sparking heavy banter. Reactions are mostly one-sided with rival fans amplifying the mockery.
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