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    Russian strike hits Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences building in Kyiv●A Russian strike against the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. A rescue operation is underway: cr𝕏xRUWarUkraine11.7K9 min ago

    President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that a Russian strike hit the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv. Emergency crews are working at the scene, extinguishing a fire and searching for people who may be trapped inside. He said all services have been deployed and that a pharmaceutical company was also struck in the same attack on the capital.

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    Meta Blocks Brazil's President Lula's Facebook Page Weeks Before Election●Meta Blocks President Lula's Facebook Page, Campaign Ads 2 Weeks from ElectionYhnWorldElections4595 min ago

    Meta has blocked Brazilian President Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva's Facebook page and campaign advertising just two weeks before Brazil's election. The restriction, affecting a sitting head of state's official channels at a critical moment in the campaign, is drawing widespread attention and debate about platform power over political speech in Brazil.

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    US Stands Alone in Ideological Objections to Pandemic Agreement Wording●While the US was not the only nation to object to some of the wording, it was the only one who objected on ideological rMmastodonHealthPandemics71 min ago

    During negotiations over the wording of an international pandemic agreement, several nations raised objections to specific language, but the United States was reportedly the only country to do so on ideological rather than intellectual property grounds. Commenters are highlighting this distinction as a sign of how the US approach to global health diplomacy diverges from that of other governments involved in the talks.

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    A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has grown to nearly 900 confirmed cases, making it one of the largest US measles outbreaks in recent years. Health officials are urging vaccination and monitoring the spread as case numbers continue to climb, with national attention focused on how authorities will contain the disease.

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    Ben-Gvir joins hundreds of Israelis at Al-Aqsa compound●Ben-Gvir joins hundreds of Israelis to storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compoundβœ‰newsEnvironmentWeather8 min ago

    Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined hundreds of Israelis entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, according to Al Jazeera. The compound, a flashpoint holy site sacred to both Muslims and Jews, has repeatedly been at the centre of Israeli-Palestinian tensions. Visits by Israeli officials there are widely viewed as provocative and have previously contributed to escalations in violence.

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    Netherlands and Germany face off in UEFA Nations League clash●Netherlands vs. Germany - Highlights | UEFA Nations League | RTL Sportβ–ΆyoutubeSportSports1.1Mjust now

    The Netherlands and Germany met in a UEFA Nations League match, with highlights drawing large audiences through RTL Sport's coverage. The fixture between the two footballing rivals is generating heavy discussion among fans, with engagement figures exceeding one million as viewers follow the highlights and debate the result and key moments of the game.

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    Bangladesh face Malaysia in FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 clash●LIVE | BSRM Present Live The Game | Bangladesh vs Malaysia | FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 | T Sportsβ–ΆyoutubeSportSports1.5Mjust now

    Bangladesh are taking on Malaysia in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, with the match being broadcast live by Bangladeshi sports channel T Sports, presented by BSRM. The game is drawing huge attention, with engagement topping 1.5 million, reflecting strong interest among Bangladeshi and regional football fans in the national team's campaign.

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    Pacific island leaders sound climate alarm at UN General Assembly●Pacific island leaders highlight climate threats at UN General Assemblyβœ‰newsEnvironmentClimate11 min ago

    Leaders of Pacific island nations used their addresses at the UN General Assembly in New York to spotlight the mounting threats climate change poses to their countries, including rising seas, extreme weather and threats to livelihoods and sovereignty. Their speeches press larger nations for stronger emissions cuts and support, giving small island states a prominent platform in the global climate debate.

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    The End of Insulin Injections? Scientists Push Needle-Free Medicine●The End of Insulin Injections? How Scientists Are Making Medicine Needle-Freeβœ‰newsHealthMedicine5 min ago

    Scientists are developing needle-free ways to deliver medicine, including insulin, with the goal of replacing traditional injections for millions of patients, particularly people with diabetes. The work, highlighted by National Geographic, covers new technologies that could deliver drugs through the skin or other routes without needles. If successful, the approach could reduce pain and needle anxiety for patients who need daily injections.

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    Ghana shifts nutrition programmes from donor aid to state control●Ghana’s nutrition reset: From donor dependence to government-owned careβœ‰newsHealthNutrition3 min ago

    Ghana is moving its nutrition programmes away from reliance on donor funding toward government-owned care, Devex reports. The reset signals an effort by the West African nation to build sustainable, domestically financed nutrition services rather than depending on external partners.

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    Counter terror police statement after five men released on bail in RAF Fairford case●WATCH: Counter Terror Police statement on the five men in the RAF Fairford case being released on bail - They still rema𝕏xGBWarTerrorism1.3K9 min ago

    Counter Terrorism Police have confirmed that five men arrested in connection with the RAF Fairford case have been released on bail while investigations continue. Police say the activity may have been committed by proxies for a foreign state, and that suspects often carry out such acts for financial gain. The men remain under investigation as enquiries proceed.

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    China First Country to Pass 1,000 GW of Solar Capacity●China Becomes the First Country in the World to Surpass 1,000 GW of Solar Power Capacity. https://www. renewable-energy-MmastodonTechnology2810 min ago

    China has become the first country in the world to surpass 1,000 gigawatts of installed solar power capacity, a milestone in the global energy transition. The achievement underlines the scale of China's investment in renewables, far outpacing other nations and cementing its lead in solar manufacturing and deployment.

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    Tropical Storm Hanna Forms in the Atlantic●Tropical Storm Hanna formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday, Sept. 28, according to the National Hurricane Center.βœ‰newsEnvironmentOceans7 min ago

    The National Hurricane Center confirmed that Tropical Storm Hanna formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday, September 28. Forecasters are tracking the storm as it develops, and residents in potentially affected coastal areas are being advised to follow updates from the National Hurricane Center.

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    Mozambique pledges stronger multisectoral action on nutrition●Mozambique commits to further advance multisectoral action on nutritionβœ‰newsHealthNutrition3 min ago

    Mozambique has committed to further advancing multisectoral action on nutrition, according to UNICEF. The pledge signals the government's intention to coordinate efforts across sectors such as health, agriculture and education to tackle malnutrition. The development comes amid continued concern over child malnutrition in the region, with UNICEF highlighting the country's commitment to strengthening national nutrition strategies.

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    Tropical Storm Hanna forms in central Atlantic●Tropical Storm Hanna forms in central subtropical Atlantic, NHC saysβœ‰newsEnvironmentWeather8 min ago

    Tropical Storm Hanna has formed in the central subtropical Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center. The system is being tracked as the latest named storm of the season, with forecasters monitoring its strength and path. Details on potential impacts to land have not yet been released.

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    UK releases damning climate crisis national security report●UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security reportYhnEnvironment711 min ago

    The UK government has published the findings of a report examining the national security implications of the climate crisis. The report is described as damning in its assessment of the risks climate change poses to the country, and its release follows reports that the document had previously been held back under Sir Keir Starmer's government, with Energy Secretary Ed Miliband among the figures involved in the debate over publication.

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    Heat pump sales soar across Europe after electricity tax cuts●Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows https://www. theguardian.com/environmeMmastodonEnvironmentEnergy510 min ago

    Heat pump sales are rising sharply across Europe, a trend data links to governments cutting electricity taxes, according to a Guardian report. Lower running costs appear to be driving households to switch from gas heating, boosting uptake of the low-carbon technology and supporting national efforts to cut emissions and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.

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    New polling in the Texas Senate race is drawing attention as the contest draws national focus. Commenters are sharing and debating the latest survey numbers, weighing what they suggest about the candidates' chances and whether the race could be closer than expected in a state Republicans have usually dominated in recent cycles.

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    Trump challenges California's climate leadership●Trump is challenging California’s climate leadership. Who will win?βœ‰newsEnvironmentClimate11 min ago

    President Trump is escalating a fight against California's authority to set its own climate and emissions standards, challenging rules that have long made the state a national leader on environmental policy. The confrontation raises questions over whether federal power or state-level climate ambition will prevail, with regulators, automakers and other states watching closely for the outcome.

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    UNECE urges greener defaults to ease sustainable energy choices●Cut the hassle, introduce greener defaults and make sustainable energy choices easier, urges UNECEβœ‰newsEnvironmentClimate11 min ago

    The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe is calling on governments and industry to remove friction from sustainable energy decisions. It argues that consumers should not have to work hard to go green, and that greener default options should be built into energy systems so that sustainable choices become the easy, automatic option for households and businesses.

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    Solar and wind hit record 80% of Australia's power demand●"Solar and wind generation meet record 80% of power demand on Australia’s national grid" # Australia # Energy # RenewablMmastodonEnvironmentEnergy710 min ago

    Renewable sources supplied a record 80% of electricity demand on Australia's national grid, with solar and wind generation combining to reach the milestone. The result is being cited as evidence that renewables can carry a large share of a major advanced economy's power system, adding to ongoing debate in Australia about the pace of the energy transition and the future role of coal and gas.

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    Tropical Storm Hanna Forms Far Out in Atlantic●Tropical Storm Hanna forms far out in Atlantic, NHC saysβœ‰newsEnvironmentWeather8 min ago

    Tropical Storm Hanna has formed far out in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm's development marks a new named system in the basin, with forecasters tracking its path and strength. Details on its expected movement and any potential threat to land were not immediately available, but the naming is drawing attention as Atlantic storm activity continues to be monitored.

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    Health Professionals Say Plant Foods Missing From Dietary Guidelines●Most Health Professionals Think Key Plant Foods Underrepresented In Dietary Guidelines https:// plantbasednews.org/lifesMmastodonHealthNutrition33 min ago

    A survey-based report suggests that most health professionals believe key plant foods are underrepresented in official dietary guidelines. The findings point to a gap between what practitioners recommend or support and what national nutrition guidance emphasises, particularly regarding legumes, nuts, whole grains and other plant-based staples. Commenters in nutrition and plant-based communities are sharing the story and calling for updated advice.

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    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed that OpenAI breached Medicare, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. The claim, if confirmed, would mean the US artificial intelligence company accessed Australia's national health insurance system data, raising urgent questions about data security, foreign access to sensitive citizen records, and the oversight of AI firms operating in Australia. Further details of the breach and the government's response are yet to be made clear.

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    Trump administration weighs baseball park in Grand Teton National Park●Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National ParkMmastodonSportBaseball21911 min ago

    The Trump administration is considering building a baseball park in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. The move follows talks between Major League Baseball and the administration about hosting a game in a national park, with an agency official scouting Grand Teton as a possible location. Critics are likely to question the impact of commercial sports infrastructure on protected public lands, while supporters see it as a novel showcase for the national parks.

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    Artemis Accords surpass 75 signatories●NASA Celebrates as Artemis Accords Surpasses 75 Signatories https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-celebrates-as-artemisMmastodonScienceSpace416 min ago

    NASA announced that the Artemis Accords, its international framework for cooperative lunar and deep space exploration, has surpassed 75 signatory nations. The agency celebrated the milestone as evidence of growing global support for its Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon and build a framework for peaceful, transparent space operations. The accord commits signatories to standards on interoperability, emergency assistance and preservation of space heritage.

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    NSA reportedly paying billions to test AI modelsβ–ΌClassified estimates show the NSA is paying billions to test AI modelsYhnTechnology17713 min ago

    Classified estimates indicate the National Security Agency is spending billions of dollars testing artificial intelligence models. The reported figure points to the scale of US intelligence investment in AI, raising questions about how spy agencies are evaluating commercial models and what they are testing them for.

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    Russian Strike Kills One at Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences●Russian Strike Hits Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences, Killing One𝕏xSEWarUkraine105K24 min ago

    A Russian strike hit the building of Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, killing one person and damaging the research institution's premises. The attack comes amid continued Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital, which have repeatedly hit civilian and scientific infrastructure. Officials and observers are voicing anger at the targeting of an academic institution, describing it as another example of attacks on non-military sites during the war.

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    Pacific Islands Urged Not to Face Weaponized Debt Amid Climate Crisis●South Pacific: As Small Islands Battle Climate Change, Debts Should Not Be Weaponizedβœ‰newsEnvironmentClimate11 min ago

    Small island states in the South Pacific are being called on to fight climate change without having their debts turned into a tool of pressure. The argument is that nations already facing existential threats from rising seas and extreme weather should not be squeezed financially by creditors as they cope with climate damage. The piece calls for fairer treatment of climate-vulnerable economies in debt negotiations.

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    CU Anschutz Studies Temporary Firearm Removal for Veterans●CU Anschutz Research Examines Temporary Firearm Removal Among Service Members and Veteransβœ‰newsHealthMental Health4 min ago

    Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus are examining temporary firearm removal policies aimed at service members and veterans at risk of suicide. The research explores how extreme risk protection orders and similar measures could reduce gun deaths in military communities, a population disproportionately affected by suicide. The findings are drawing attention amid ongoing national debate over gun safety and veteran mental health.

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    Environment America reports that California is using and storing more solar energy, reflecting the state's continued expansion of clean power capacity. The finding points to growth in both solar generation and battery storage, helping the state rely less on fossil fuels. Solar advocates are highlighting California's role as a national leader in the energy transition.

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    When America's pot of debt will overflow●Opinion | When America’s pot of debt will overflowβœ‰newsScienceSpace Policy13 min ago

    The Washington Post has published an opinion piece arguing that the United States' growing national debt will eventually reach a breaking point. The column examines when mounting US borrowing could become unsustainable and what consequences might follow. It adds to an ongoing debate in Washington over deficits, spending and the country's fiscal trajectory.

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    Space Summit Held at Blue Origin's Florida Rocket Park●Space Summit held at Blue Origin Rocket Parkβœ‰newsScienceSpace Policy13 min ago

    A Space Summit was held at Blue Origin's Rocket Park in Florida, bringing together officials and space industry figures to discuss space policy. Florida Today reported on the gathering, which highlights the growing role of commercial launch sites in national space conversations. Details of attendees and outcomes have not yet been released.

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    Former Pentagon official urges tighter US chip controls on China●U.S. needs to control China's access to advanced chips: Former Pentagon officialβœ‰newsTechnologySemiconductors18 min ago

    A former Pentagon official says the United States needs to control China's access to advanced semiconductors, arguing that restricting cutting-edge chip exports is essential to protecting national security and maintaining a technological edge. The comments add to the ongoing debate in Washington over export controls and technology competition with Beijing.

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    Pioneering reproductive medicine doctor named to National Women's Hall of Fame●The Howard and Georgeanna Jones Foundation for Reproductive Medicine announces Georgeanna Seegar Jones, MD, National Women's Hall of Fame Inductionβœ‰newsHealthMedicine5 min ago

    The Howard and Georgeanna Jones Foundation for Reproductive Medicine has announced that Georgeanna Seegar Jones, MD, is being inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. Jones was a leading figure in reproductive medicine and, together with her husband Howard Jones, helped advance fertility treatment in the United States. The foundation announced the honor in a press release.

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    MLB Wild Card Series Broadcast on Peacock●MLB wild card series airs on PeacockπŸ¦‹blueskySportBaseball18411 min ago

    The MLB Wild Card Series is airing on Peacock, the streaming service carrying coverage of the postseason opening round. Baseball fans are discussing the matchups on the field while also weighing in on the streaming arrangement, as Peacock is a less traditional home for playoff baseball than national TV networks. Reactions cover both the games themselves and where viewers need to tune in.

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    CBC brings Hockey Night in Canada to the PWHL●CBC revives Hockey Night in Canada with PWHLπŸ¦‹blueskySportSports15311 min ago

    CBC is reviving Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts featuring the Professional Women's Hockey League, giving the women's game a flagship Saturday television slot on the national broadcaster. The move is being read as a major milestone for the PWHL's visibility in Canada and a signal of growing mainstream interest in professional women's hockey.

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    South Korea Trains Chip Workers Starting in High School●South Korea Builds Its Chip Workforce in High Schoolβœ‰newsEnvironment12 min ago

    South Korea is building its semiconductor workforce by introducing chip-related training at the high school level. The move reflects the country's effort to secure a steady pipeline of skilled workers for its semiconductor industry, a cornerstone of the national economy, as global competition for chip talent and manufacturing capacity intensifies.

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    Qair secures €37.9 million for Chad hybrid solar projects●Qair secures €37.9 million financing for Chad’s hybrid solar projectsβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy10 min ago

    French renewable energy company Qair has secured €37.9 million in financing to develop hybrid solar projects in Chad. The funding will support solar installations paired with other generation capacity in a country where reliable electricity access remains limited. The deal marks a significant clean energy investment in one of the world's least electrified nations and reflects growing investor interest in African renewable infrastructure.

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    Illinois passed first US climate migration law, then stalled●Illinois passed the nation’s first climate migration law. The effort has languished since.βœ‰newsEnvironmentClimate11 min ago

    Illinois enacted the nation's first law addressing climate migration, but the effort has since languished with little visible progress on implementation. The legislation was meant to position the state as a destination for people displaced by climate change, drawing on its relative climate safety and water resources. Advocates and officials are now debating why momentum has faded and what it will take to turn the law into actual programs and support for climate migrants.