All the signs that Putin wants another war in Europe within months ©The i Paper
Russia’s brinkmanship with Nato allies threatens widening the war in Ukraine to the Baltics, the Balkans and beyond. The probing and testing by multiple drone and manned aircraft missions in the past fortnight are the beginning of a new phase.
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Trump's Argentina bailout deepens Illinois farmers' woes
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L’aéroport de Liège, symbole des excès de la mondialisation : « Les colis nous écrasent et cela ne fait qu’empirer »
Liège-Bierset est devenu l’un des principaux « hubs » européens de l’e-commerce, submergé par 1,4 milliard de produits en provenance, surtout, de Chine. Un défi pour les douanes belges, qui peinent à juguler trafics et fraudes à la TVA.Jean-Pierre Stroobants (Le Monde)
Starbucks announces significant store closures and layoffs
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Vote to remove certain lawmakers from March ballot - EUROPE SAYS
TEXAS — Ten Republican representatives are at risk of not being allowed on the 2026 ballot, including House Speaker Dustin Burrows and former House SpeakerEUROPE SAYS
US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% pace in significant upgrade of second quarter growth
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White House directs mass firings if there is a government shutdown
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La Paz Travel Guide: 7-Day Itinerary for City, Beaches & Snorkeling | Backpack and Snorkel
Explore La Paz, Mexico in 7 days! Uncover the city, stroll the Malecón, relax on beaches & snorkel vibrant waters. Your ultimate La Paz adventure awaits!Backpack and Snorkel
Big Tech sponsored trips for congressional staffers to Aspen, Silicon Valley, and other spots to hear about AI from their executives over August recess. We scoured the latest batch of travel disclosures for the House and Senate:
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Congressional Staff Mingled With AI Giants Over Summer Break
House and Senate staffers were given sponsored trips over their August recess to attend conferences and company tours with Google, Meta, Palantir, and SpaceX.David Moore (Sludge)
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Apple is blaming the EU's enforcement of the DMA for delaying the launch of some features in the EU, saying the rules are "leading to a worse experience" for Apple customers in the bloc by exposing them to new risks and reducing choices.
The swing-seat race against Rep. David Valadao is off to an odd start. Establishment Dem Jasmeet Bains received $280k in the state Assembly from corporations that have also given to Valadao. When populist Randy Villegas pointed that out in an ad, Bains appeared to liken that to "political violence"
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Conservative Dem Compares Ad About Her Corporate Donations to ‘Political Violence’
Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains took PAC money from 53 corporations that also donated to the incumbent Republican she’s running against. She said a progressive challenger pointing that out is a form of violence.David Dayen (The American Prospect)
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The swing-seat race against Rep. David Valadao is off to an odd start. Establishment Dem Jasmeet Bains received $280k in the state Assembly from corporations that have also given to Valadao. When populist Randy Villegas pointed that out in an ad, Bains appeared to liken that to "political violence"Conservative Dem Compares Ad A...
Conservative Dem Compares Ad About Her Corporate Donations to ‘Political Violence’
Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains took PAC money from 53 corporations that also donated to the incumbent Republican she’s running against. She said a progressive challenger pointing that out is a form of violence.David Dayen (The American Prospect)
🇰🇵 Rutte: Russia pays for North Korea's support, giving it long-range missile technology, making North Korea an even bigger threat to the US mainland.
Even the Mullahs in 🇮🇷Iran are involved in the 🇺🇦Ukraine war with their drone technology.
'Prenups are hot:' Why young Americans are tidying assets before tying the knot
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'Prenups are hot:' Why young Americans are tidying assets before tying the knot
Rising interest in the contracts comes as Americans are getting married later in life and placing increased value on financial transparency.Rachel Barber (USA TODAY)
U.S.-China trade war hammers Minnesota soybean farmers
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Cartoon: Tom the Dancing Bug unleashes Jimmy Kimmel and Strike Force Five!
Announcing the September 2025 Inner Hive Drive : Join Tom the Dancing Bug's Inner Hive, and you'll not only get weekly emails with pre-publication access to each week's comic and other content , but ...Daily Kos
Starbucks to close stores, cut 900 jobs in $1B restructuring
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South Korea’s New Tattoo Law Legalizes the Practice
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HudsonAlpha, Auburn project named finalist in National Science Foundation competition - EUROPE SAYS
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- A project led by researchers from the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Auburn University and the University of Tennessee has beenEUROPE SAYS
Auston Matthews meets the Xhekaj brothers - Raw Chili
"Auston Matthews meets the Xhekaj brothers"Author (Raw Chili)
There Are More Robots Working in China Than the Rest of the World Combined
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'My heart sank.' Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas blindsides workers and companies
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'My heart sank.' Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas blindsides workers and companies
The president's proposal to overhaul the H-1B visa program has left companies scrambling and workers reelingCatherine Baab (Quartz)
Starbucks to close stores, lay off workers in $1 billion restructuring plan
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Starbucks to close stores, lay off workers in $1 billion restructuring plan
Starbucks announced a $1 billion restructuring plan Thursday that involves closing some of its North American coffeehouses and laying off about 900 workers.Kate Rogers (CNBC)
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Green with envy: Greenhouse move benefits student access, plant health - News - EUROPE SAYS
Plants shift and move in growth responses called tropisms that pull them toward light (through a process called phototropism) or away from gravityEUROPE SAYS
Winter in Northern Norway is the ultimate adventure—here’s why
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Winter in Northern Norway is the ultimate adventure—here’s why
The rugged landscapes of Europe’s far north provide an unrivalled backdrop for wild wintry fun.Terry Ward (Travel)
Married Conjoined Twin Answers Sex Question Strangers Won’t Stop Asking
Carmen is conjoined to her twin sister, Lupita, which means every detail of her marriage draws more curiosity than most couples ever face.Ashley Fike (VICE)
"In a new report, scientists warn that we’ve crossed yet another 'planetary boundary,'…This time, it’s the relentless acidification of the seas that’s crossed into dangerous territory, threatening all manner of marine life, including the organisms at the base of the food web. Of the nine total planetary boundaries, this is the seventh that’s been breached."
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The oceans just hit an ominous milestone
A new report sounds the alarm on mounting ocean acidification as Earth breaches the seventh of nine "planetary boundaries."Matt Simon (Grist)
Cal Raleigh reaches 60 homers as Mariners clinch first division title since 2001
Raleigh is closing in on Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's American League record of 62 home runs in a season, set in 2022.The Japan Times
USA favored over Europe for Ryder Cup on home soil
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USA favored over Europe for Ryder Cup on home soil - ESPN
The United States will be favored going into the 45th Ryder Cup, with sportsbooks giving the Americans a slight edge over the talented European team by virtue of the notoriously rowdy Ryder Cup gallery.Doug Greenberg (ESPN)
Carlos Alcaraz overcomes ankle 'scare' in Japan Open win
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Carlos Alcaraz overcomes ankle 'scare' in Japan Open win - ESPN
Carlos Alcaraz injured his ankle but recovered to beat Sebastian Baez 6-4, 6-2 in the second round of the Japan Open.ESPN
'Sick to my stomach': Trump distorts facts on autism, Tylenol, and vaccines, scientists say
By� Amy Maxmen for KFF Health News In August, Bauer and her colleagues published an analysis of 46 previous studies on Tylenol, autism, and attention-...Daily Kos
Lawrence O'Donnell Marvels At U.K. Newspaper's Utterly Brutal Description Of Trump
The Daily Mirror pulled no punches with its front page review of the president's speech to the United Nations.Lee Moran (HuffPost)
1. Managed to do my chair pilates tonight with minimum drama from my body. Thanks, body.
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Reup: Why DOJ may be hoping that Lindsey Halligan gets no-billed if she tries to get a Jim Comey indictment today. www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/25/w...
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Why DOJ Might Be Pushing for Lindsey Halligan to Get No Billed - emptywheel
One possible explanation for the flood of leaks about EDVA's disastrous case against Jim Comey is that everyone would be better off if Lindsey Halligan gets no-billed.emptywheel
Letters to the Editor: Research investments must be ‘shielded from partisan strife’
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Letters to the Editor: Research investments must be ‘shielded from partisan strife’
'Research grants must be awarded and maintained on the basis of merit, not controversies involving campus debates or admissions policies,' an L.A Times reader writes.Los Angeles Times
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Core European allies such as Germany, France and the Nordic powers are now taking the lead in support for Ukraine – and their semi-detached European partners Spain, Italy and the UK will be required to help, too, however reluctantly. That this could turn into a hot-war confrontation between Russia and Nato allies is a strong possibility within months. The current wave of probes and provocation could easily lead to miscalculation and military accident.
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The Institute for the Study of War says Russia has contracted 292,000 soldiers for a new “reserve” army. It is believed to be undergoing training somewhere well east of the Urals – away from hostile drone attention. Russia already has more than 700,000 soldiers in Ukraine itself, and well over a million supporting the war effort as a whole. What would the new reserve be for?
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