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Fact Check: Finland Is NOT Annexing Russian Territories After Nearly Unanimous Regional Elections In Russia– It’s A Fabricated Story
Did the Russian cities of Vyborg, Petrozavodsk, and Murmansk decide with an overwhelming majority vote to leave Russia and join Finland? No, that’s not true: This fictional multipart story is illustrated with an AI-generated image of “unidentified militants” and a fictional map of “Greater Finland”. The fake news narrative is a twist on an idea…
Read MoreShuttered Amusement Park Says It Will Have to Euthanize 30 Whales Unless Government Provides Help
NEED TO KNOW Marineland in Ontario threatened to euthanize 30 belugas unless the Canadian government provided funding for the animals’ care This demand comes after the government rejected the park’s bid to sell the whales to another park in China, citing the animals’ welfare Marineland has faced allegations of animal mistreatment for years, with 20…
Read MoreThis Wildly Underrated French Island Has Darling Coastal Villages, Pristine Beaches, And Fresh Seafood
When you picture traveling to France, islands probably don’t come to mind. But there are several scenic islands located off of France’s western coast, including the rocky island of Mont St. Michele and Île de Ré, known for seafood and surfing. One of the most picturesque islands is the appropriately named Belle-Île-en-Mer, which translates to…
Read MoreAuthorities Pull Struggling Jaguar with Gunshot Wounds from River in Dramatic Rescue Operation
NEED TO KNOW An injured jaguar was rescued by Brazilian military police from the Rio Negro A veterinarian determined the large predator sustained multiple gunshot wounds, had several broken teeth, and fragments of bullets under its skin Officials have not yet identified who is responsible for the animals’ injuries A wounded jaguar fighting for its…
Read MoreCoffee Prices Retreat on Rain Forecasts for Brazil
December arabica coffee (KCZ25) on Tuesday closed down -5.95 (-1.56%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX25) closed down -57 (-1.27%). Coffee prices retreated for a second day on Tuesday. Forecasts for rain in Brazil’s coffee-growing areas are weighing on prices after Climatempo reported Tuesday that rainfall is expected to spread from São Paulo to Minas…
Read MoreEU Parliament expands powers to suspend visa-free travel
The European Parliament on Tuesday approved reforms making it easier for the European Union to reinstate visa requirements for citizens of non-EU countries who are currently exempt from short-term visas. The changes expand the list of possible reasons to suspend visa-free travel, including breaches of the United Nations Charter, disregard for international court rulings, failure…
Read More‘I want my son back, dead or alive’ – mother of missing Tanzanian ex-diplomat
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Read MoreKyrie Irving, Ms. Rachel, and Boots Riley Criticize Van Jones Over ‘Dead Gaza Baby’ Comment
Kyrie Irving and others have joined the criticism of Van Jones after he suggested on Real Time with Bill Maher that Iran and Qatar are running “a disinformation campaign” that pushes “dead Gaza babies” onto people’s social media feeds. The CNN contributor, who previously criticized Irving for promoting a movie widely condemned as antisemitic, accused…
Read MoreIsrael deports Greta Thunberg and other Gaza Freedom Flotilla activists
Swedish climate and human rights activist Greta Thunberg was among hundreds deported by Israel after being jailed for trying to deliver aid to Gaza. At least 450 activists were aboard the flotilla, a coalition of several vessels seeking to deliver humanitarian aid to the blockaded Palestinian territory. Israeli forces detained them last week, and by…
Read MoreOversight body says South Sudan rivals have recruited fighters, raising war fears
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — An international ceasefire monitor says parties to South Sudan ‘s faltering peace agreement have recruited new fighters and abducted children to participate in a conflict that observers have warned could widen again into civil war. Tuesday’s statement in the capital, Juba, said South Sudan’s military in June opened a recruitment…
Read MoreHonda Reveals 650-HP Prelude GT500 to Take on Toyota Supra and Nissan Z in 2026 Super GT
Honda has reignited one of its most iconic nameplates with the reveal of the Prelude GT500, a 650-horsepower race car set to compete in Japan’s 2026 Super GT championship. Built by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), the radical coupe marks both a technological showcase and a symbolic return to form for the brand. Lewis Hamilton Mourns…
Read MoreMan Bitten Twice by a Shark Drives Himself to the Hospital with Serious Leg Injury
NEED TO KNOW On Tuesday, Oct. 7, a man in his 50s was attacked by a shark at D’Estrees Bay, Kangaroo Island, in Australia According to local reports, he was bitten on the leg when a seal used him “as a decoy” to escape a bronze whaler shark The incident comes less than five years…
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