NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for October 1

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

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What Killed The Dinosaurs? New Computer Model Answers Age-Old Question

A new analysis at Dartmouth harnessed the power of 128 processors working simultaneously. Millions of simulations later, two researchers think they have the best explanation yet for the scientific conundrum.

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Biden: US Cannot ‘Under Any Circumstances’ Allow Support for Ukraine Be Interrupted

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington cannot "under any circumstances" allow support for Kiev to be withdrawn, US President Joe Biden said on Sunday, commenting on a short-term spending bill, passed by the US Senate to keep the US government open for 45 days.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for October 1

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #834 on October 1, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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US Congress Narrowly Avoids Government Shutdown Capping Off a Uniquely Dysfunctional Week

Irreconcilable differences nearly resulted in a federal stoppage as US legislators faced death, pestilence and criminal indictment.

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US Senate Approves 45-Day Funding Bill

On the eve of a government shutdown, 76 members of the Senate voted yes on a continuing resolution (CR) bill to keep the government running.

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Chinese Companies Reduce Sales of Drones, Their Components to Ukraine - Report

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Some Ukrainians were forced to beg and smuggle drones and their components to use them on the battlefield due to the reduction in drone supplies by Chinese companies, The New York Times newspaper reported on Saturday.

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Air Defenses Shoot Down Aerial Targets Near Russian City of Belgorod - Regional Governor

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Air defenses have shot down aerial targets near the Russian city of Belgorod, no casualties or damage have been reported, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Telegram.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 30

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #833 on September 30, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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Fighting Words: We Don’t Serve a 'Wannabe Dictator' Says Retiring US General Milley

Exiting Joint Chiefs chair General Mark Milley made the comments, which were widely interpreted as a swipe at former President Trump, on Friday at a transfer of power ceremony in Virginia.

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Brazilian Police Arrest Ex-General Over Suspected Involvement in Takeover Attempt - Report

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The Brazilian Federal Police detained retired army general Ridauto Lucio Fernandes for questioning on suspicion of organizing the January 8 takeover attempt, with his house being searched, Brazilian media reported on Friday.

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US Reportedly Watching, Learning from Russian Performance in Ukraine Special Military Operation

An online report noted Ukraine’s difficulties in penetrating Russian defensive lines, stressing the continued importance of training and coordination in a world of technologically advanced warfare.

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Scientists Recover 630,000 WWII-Era Records to Remedy Gap in Climate Data

At least 4,000 volunteers transcribed more than 28,000 logbook images from the US Navy fleet that was stationed in Hawaii between 1941 and 1945. The new data set is expected to help show whether or not unusually warm temperature recordings during World War II were in fact valid.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 29

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #832 on September 29, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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US Capitol Police Arrest 18 Climate Activists Occupying House Speaker's Office

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Eighteen members of the Sunrise Movement were arrested at House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s office during a climate funding demonstration, the activist group said in a statement.

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Sparks Fly on Day One of US House’s Biden Impeachment Hearing: What Did We Learn?

Battle lines were drawn on the first day of impeachment inquiry hearings in Washington, DC, with Republicans attempting to connect the dots between the US president and his son while Democrats claim the proceedings are a distraction from more pressing issues.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 29, 2023

A strategy guide for the September 28 'Quordle,' a puzzle game similar to 'Wordle,' but which gives the user nine guesses to figure out four different words.

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Sir Michael Gambon, Decorated Actor Known for Portraying Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter', Dead at 82

The English-Irish actor, once dubbed "the great Gambon" by fellow actor Ralph Richardson, is considered a veteran of the stage and silver screen; however, his fame grew even wider after he signed on to portray the beloved Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" series.

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Get Rich and Spy Tryin’: FBI Investigating Intelligence Role in Menendez Bribery Case

FBI officials are examining whether Egypt was using the powerful US senator as an unwitting intelligence asset, and potentially opening him up to the threat of blackmail.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 28

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #831 on September 28, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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Footage Captures Moment Unmanned Plane Rolls Across Airport's Main Runway

The aircraft was reportedly scheduled to fly out to Benghazi, Libya; however, the flight was promptly canceled by authorities.

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US House Rejects Series of Measures to Ban Ukraine Aid in Defense Bill

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The House of Representatives rejected a series of measures to ban additional US assistance to Ukraine in the defense appropriations bill.

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Twitter/X removes option to report posts for 'misleading information'

Users can no longer report "misleading info" or misinformation on X.

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Long-Lost Artemisia Gentileschi Painting Rediscovered Over 100 Years Later

The once-lost painting was unearthed in an inventory of art owned by King Charles I - the king of England, Scotland, and Ireland from March 1625 until his execution in 1649.

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Writers Guild of America to End Strike Wednesday After Securing Deal

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Writers Guild of America (WGA) said it will end its strike on Wednesday after its board voted in favor of a three-year deal with movie and TV producers.

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Fast Times at The UAW Picket Line

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday joined auto workers striking in Detroit, Michigan, taking a bullhorn to say in a short speech that workers “[deserve] what you’ve earned, and you’ve earned a hell of a lot more than you’re getting paid now.”

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New Day, Another Lawsuit: Hunter Biden Sues Rudy Giuliani for Spreading Contents From Laptop

The lawsuit, which relies on the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, was filed in the Central District of California. Neither Rudy Giuliani nor Hunter Biden live in that district and the alleged crimes took place in Delaware. Whistleblower Bradley Birkenfeld told Sputnik the choice was the result of "venue shopping."

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US Senate Advances Short-Term Spending Bill to Avert Looming Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate agreed to advance to consideration of a bill that would temporarily fund the federal government and provide billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine ahead of a potential government shutdown at the end of the month.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 27, 2023

A strategy guide for the September 27 'Quordle,' a puzzle game similar to 'Wordle,' but which gives the user nine guesses to figure out four different words.

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Researchers Expect ‘Breathtaking’ Discoveries From Solar Eclipse - NASA Scientist

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The coming total solar eclipse next week covering parts of the western United States will offer a "breathtaking" opportunity to probe the continuing mysteries of the interior of our star and the impact solar radiation has on Earth’s atmosphere, NASA heliophysics program scientist Madhulika Guhathakurta said.

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NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 26

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'Prosecutors Get It Wrong': Menendez Proves Defiant in First Public Remarks Since Indictment

Menendez was previously charged with corruption in 2017, but the case ended in a mistrial.

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Canadians Must Question Who Their Leaders Glorify, Especially in Ukraine - Russian Embassy

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Canadians should question who their government leaders glorify, especially when it comes to which groups they support in Ukraine, the Russian Embassy in Canada said in a statement.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 26, 2023

A strategy guide for the September 26 'Quordle,' a puzzle game similar to 'Wordle,' but which gives the user nine guesses to figure out four different words.

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Turkish Cypriot Leader Says Northern Cyprus in Talks to Open Trade Representations

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Northern Cyprus is in discussions with other countries on opening trade representation offices, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar told Sputnik on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

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Looming Government Shutdown Setting US Up for Credit Downgrade, Food Benefits Loss

The US government's credit rating was downgraded by another credit rating agency earlier this year while the debate over the debt ceiling remained ongoing. While the US managed not to default on its debts as feared, the close call reduced the perception that the US always pays its bills.

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USAID Chief Power Visits Armenia, Highlights Pashinyan's Ticklish Position

The red carpet welcome at Yerevan's airport for the American officials has not gone unnoticed, emphasizing the delicate position of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

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Swalwell Criticizes McCarthy For 'Sharing' Speakership With Trump, Greene, and Gaetz

In a scathing critique of Speaker Kevin McCarthy's leadership, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has accused McCarthy of effectively sharing the top job in Congress with former President Donald Trump, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL).

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Connections today: See hints and answers for September 25

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

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Denmark Fears Conducting Investigation With Russia Into Nord Stream Blasts - Ambassador

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Denmark may fear that in the event of a joint investigation into the attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, Russia will find out the circumstances that could harm Danish-US cooperation or Danish arms supplies to Ukraine, Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin told Sputnik.

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15-Million-Year-Old Spider Fossil Unearthed, Second Largest Ever Found

Scientists uncovered a 15-million-year-old spider fossil in Australia, which is recognized as the second-largest spider fossil ever found. This remarkable find sheds light on a unique period during the Miocene epoch when climate change transformed the Australian landscape, providing an opportunity for a group of mygalomorph spiders to diversify.

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Russian Ambassador: Canadian Gov’t Honoring Nazi Veteran Personifies 'Neoliberal Fascism'

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov told Sputnik that on Monday he would request explanations from the Canadian Foreign Ministry and the Prime Minister's office in connection with the invitation and honoring in the country's parliament of Ukrainian Nazi veteran Yaroslav Hunka.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 25, 2023

A strategy guide for the September 25 'Quordle,' a puzzle game similar to 'Wordle,' but which gives the user nine guesses to figure out four different words.

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Philippines May Explore Fertilizers From Russia, Relationship Not 'Directly' Affected By Sanctions

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The Philippines may consider purchasing fertilizers from Russia, Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo told Sputnik.

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McCarthy Reverses Course, Maintains Ukraine Aid in Pentagon Funding Bill

In a surprising shift, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced he will keep $300 million in Ukraine aid within the Pentagon funding bill, going back on his earlier decision to remove it due to opposition from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA).

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Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 24

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #827 on September 24, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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Security of Middle East Requires Solution to Palestinian Issue - Saudi Foreign Minister

CAIRO (Sputnik) - Security in the Middle East requires a fair and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian problem, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said on Saturday.

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Protesters Chase Fleeing Police Car in Paris - Video

PARIS, (Sputnik) - At least 31,300 people took part in demonstrations against police violence and racism in France on Saturday, the French media reported.

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Germany Seeking to Introduce Border Controls With Poland, Czech Republic - Minister

BERLIN (Sputnik) - Germany is preparing to strengthen controls on the borders with Poland and the Czech Republic amid the migration crisis, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said on Saturday.

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What Did Russian FM Lavrov Mean by Urging to 'Reform Existing Global Governance?'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's address at the 78th UN General Assembly sparked discussions on the challenges faced by United States and European NATO allies. Sputnik turned to geopolitical and economic diplomacy analyst, Robinder Sachdev, founder-president of The Imagindia Institute, to shed light on these topics.

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Cosmologists Rewrite Theories as Vast Milky Way-Like Galaxies Found in Early Universe

The new finding by scientists has determined that the formation of disk galaxies are 10 times more common than what was initially believed by astronomers when reviewing data collected by the Hubble Space Telescope.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 23, 2023

A strategy guide for the September 23 'Quordle,' a puzzle game similar to 'Wordle,' but which gives the user nine guesses to figure out four different words.

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Nearly 3,000 Villages Were Affected by Devastating Morocco Earthquake

TUNIS (Sputnik) - Almost 3,000 villages with a total population of over 2.8 million people have been affected by the devastating earthquake in Morocco, media reported on Friday.

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This is not a drill: Apple's M2 MacBook Airs just hit new record-low prices at Best Buy

Two MacBook Air models are selling for their lowest prices ever at Best Buy right now, with a My Best Buy membership.

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Scientists Find Carbon on Jupiter's Moon Europa, Raising Questions About Habitability

One of more than 90 Jovian moons, Europa is considered to be one of the more promising celestial bodies that could host an environment suitable enough to support a form of life.

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Palestine's Top Diplomat Says Saudis Cannot Help Revive Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia cannot do anything that will help revive peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al Maliki told Sputnik.

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Pentagon: Ukraine Aid Operations Will Remain Despite Potential US Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Pentagon's efforts to assist Ukraine will not be affected by a potential US government shut down should lawmakers on Capitol Hill not reach a deal on a spending budget by the end of the month, Defense Department (DoD) spokesperson Chris Sherwood said in a statement to Sputnik.

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Almost Half of US' F-35 Fleet Not Capable of Flying at Any Time - Watchdog

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Almost half the F-35 Joint Strike Fighters that are supposed to be operational are not capable of flying and it will cost $1.3 trillion to keep them operational, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) said in a new report.

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Meet Claudia Sheinbaum, the Nobel Laureate Set to Become Mexico’s First Female President

Polling shows the Jewish candidate on track to win the Mexican presidency next year with 47% support, continuing left-wing Morena rule.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 22, 2023

A strategy guide for the September 22 'Quordle,' a puzzle game similar to 'Wordle,' but which gives the user nine guesses to figure out four different words.

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IAEA Chief Says Inspectors May Return to Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant by Year-End

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is considering the possibility of returning to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) by year-end, but the exact moment depends on circumstances, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi told Sputnik.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 hands-on review: Is it a MacBook Pro killer?

The new Surface Laptop Studio 2 wowed the crowd when Apple claimed that it beats the M2 Max-packed MacBook Pro.

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Trump Reportedly Refused to Wear COVID Mask Because It Ruined His Makeup

The former president did not mandate the use of a mask, and even eschewed the mask in some cases: downplaying its effectiveness, refusing to be photographed wearing one, and mocking then-former US Vice President Joe Biden for wearing them.

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Life Finds a Way: Lahaina Banyan Tree Displays New Leaves After Devastating Wildfires

Hawaii experienced devastating wildfires in early August, leaving at least 97 people dead and scorched debris in its wake.

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Russian Air Defenses Thwart Massive Ukraine Attack on Crimea, Down 19 Drones

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday that air defenses thwarted an overnight terrorist attack of the Ukrainian armed forces on Crimea by shooting down 19 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the peninsula.

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Amazon Alexa is getting a generative AI revamp

Amazon announced a preview of an upgraded Alexa that will be powered by a generative AI large language model. Here's what we know.

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Sierra Leone's Top Diplomat Says Positive Ties With Russia Will Remain Despite Sanctions

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Freetown's good relations with Moscow will remain unchanged regardless of Western sanctions, Sierra Leone's Foreign Minister Timothy Kabba told Sputnik on the margins of the UN General Assembly.

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YouTube Blocks Russell Brand From Ad Revenues Amid Sexual Assault Claims

Despite having over six million followers, the British comedian and former TV personality will no longer be able to capitalize on the advertising and paid promotions in and around his videos on the platform.

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Connections today: See hints and answers for September 20

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

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Grand Theft Auto: US Carmakers Taking Workers for a Ride Over EV Switch

Auto expert Lauren Fix, an analyst and consultant at Car Coach Reports; Dr. Linwood Tauheed, a professor of economics and director of the Center for Economic Information; and Dan Kovalik, a human and labor rights lawyer and professor at the University of Pittsburgh, discussed the causes of the strike hitting the big three US auto manufacturers.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 20, 2023

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Country for Old Men? People Aged 80 And Above Make Up Top 10% of Japan for First Time

An earlier report analyzing Japan’s stalled population growth determined that by 2060, the number of citizens was projected to plummet to some 86.7 million from over 125 million. Officials have warned the next few years could prove pivotal in improving the nation’s declining figures.

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Several Injured, Detained Amid Clashes With Police in Yerevan Over Nagorno-Karabakh Hostilities

YEREVAN (Sputnik) - In total, 34 people have been injured during clashes near the Armenian government building in Yerevan on Tuesday, including 16 law enforcement officers, the Health Ministry said.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 19, 2023

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Dramatic Video Captures Moment Beachgoers Wrestle Stranded Shark Back to Sea

The Mako shark is a known deadly and fierce hunter, having secured the title of maintaining the fastest hunting speed of any shark in the ocean; however, the shark's population has been reduced by 50% to 79% over the last 75 years due to overfishing.

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'Revolting Slob': Fetterman Becomes Conservative Target After Senate Shakes Up Dress Code

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) earlier made room for a looser dress code in the chamber, allowing senators to wear whatever they want after the majority leader directed the Senate’s Sergeant at Arms to no longer enforce the informal dress code.

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US Army Halts Reenlistment Bonuses Despite Persistent Recruiting Shortfall

The announcement comes as polling earlier showed how US public confidence in the armed forces fell to a 26-year low.

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Report: Trump to Skip Second GOP Debate, Address Detroit Auto Workers Instead

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump is reportedly set to address current and former members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union in Detroit instead of participating in the upcoming Republican primary debate.

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Webb Telescope Images Upend Beliefs About Galaxy Formations, Age of Universe

The new images come courtesy of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the most powerful telescope ever launched. Its sensitivity enables the detection of light billions of years old emanating from sources hundreds of millions of light-years away.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 18, 2023

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Striking UAW Union Refuses to Accept Stellantis' Wage Increase

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Auto Workers (UAW) union rejected an offer from US automaker Stellantis to increase workers' wages by 21%, union head Shawn Fain said on Sunday.

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Russian Foreign Minister Has ‘Extremely Busy’ Schedule of Meetings at UNGA

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will have an "extremely busy" schedule of bilateral meetings during the upcoming week of the high-level session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia told Sputnik.

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Over 160 Ethiopian Soldiers Killed by Al-Shabaab Militants in Western Somalia

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 167 Ethiopian soldiers were killed in an ambush by militants of the radical Islamist group Al-Shabaab in western Somalia, the Somali Guardian news portal reported on Sunday, citing the group.

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Canada to Allocate $24Mln for Supply of Air Defense Systems to Ukraine

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Canada will contribute 33 million Canadian dollars ($24.4 million) to a UK-led international partnership to provide air defense systems to Ukraine, the Canadian government said on Sunday.

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Thousands of Israelis Protest Against Judicial Reform in Tel Aviv

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Sunday for the 37th week of protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial reform, following a Supreme Court hearing against interfering with the country's fundamental laws, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

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Russian Air Defense Destroys Another Ukrainian Drone Over Moscow Region - Mayor

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems destroyed over the Moscow Region another Ukrainian drone attempting to attack the Russian capital, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Sunday.

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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Sign Charter to Create Defense Alliance

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have signed a charter establishing an alliance of Sahel states to create a collective defense architecture, Mali's interim president for the transitional period, Assimi Goita, said on Saturday.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 17

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #820 on September 17, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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Texas AG Paxton Avoids Removal From Office, Acquitted on All Counts in Impeachment Case

The Republican controlled state assembly voted to impeach Paxton 121-23 in May.

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Russian Air Defense Prevents Drone Attacks on Moscow, Crimea

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian air defense forces repelled a drone attack on the Russian capital, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Sunday.

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Party of Ousted Nigerien President Opposes ECOWAS Intervention in Country

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism, which is headed by ousted Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, opposed possible military intervention in the country by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigerien media reported on Saturday, citing a party statement.

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UAW Chief as Strike Against Automakers Launched Says US Working Class 'Fed Up, Fired Up'

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - United Auto Workers (UAW) union President Shawn Fain said during a rally in Detroit that American working class citizens are fed up and fired up about standing up to companies over unfair wages and treatment.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 16

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #819 on September 16, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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The First, First Criminal

The first son of the United States, Hunter Biden, was indicted on three felony gun charges on Thursday, making him the first son of a sitting president to be indicted on criminal charges.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 16, 2023

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Pentagon to Interview Kabul Airport Attack Witnesses Amid Calls for Transparency

The United States launched Operation Enduring Freedom on October 7, 2001, spending nearly 20 years and more than $2.3 trillion removing the Taliban* from power and occupying Afghanistan. On August 15, 2021, two weeks before the total US withdrawal from the country, the Taliban returned to power, and sacked the capital city of Kabul.

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How Aging Infrastructure & Missed Maintenance Contributed to Severity of Libya Floods

The deadly flooding event in Libya began when a rare Mediterranean storm exhibiting hurricane-like characteristics unleashed torrential rainfall on the North African nation, setting a new record with over 16 inches of rainfall in a span of 24 hours.

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'Go F***ing Ahead': McCarthy Reportedly Dares Republicans to Boot Him From Speakership

A motion to vacate would remove Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from his position as House speaker, a leadership post he fought hard for in early January. In fact, it took 15 voting sessions before McCarthy was confirmed by the House to serve.

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'National Anthem' review: A glorious portrait of rural queer Americana

A rodeo with drag queens? Count me in!

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200,000 American Lives at Risk as Global Warming May Triple Temperature-Related Deaths - Study

The research underscores the urgent need for cities to adapt to rising temperatures, with potentially one-third of these deaths rivaling cancer fatalities unless proactive measures are taken.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 15, 2023

A strategy guide for the September 15 'Quordle,' a puzzle game similar to 'Wordle,' but which gives the user nine guesses to figure out four different words.

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New S.O.S. initiative online rating system targets teen safety

Social media, search engines, and gaming platforms would be rated in new rating system of S.O.S. initiative created by experts with advocate Kenneth Cole.

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US Political System Frozen by Soviet-Style ‘Aging Crisis’

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The leaders of the United States are aging with no replacement in sight amid unbreakable political gridlock, reminiscent of the conditions prior to the fall of another superpower three decades ago, experts told Sputnik.

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'No Grace': Hunter Biden Seemingly Accused Obama of Plagiarizing His Father in 2010 Email

The laptop allegedly left by Hunter Biden at a Delaware repair shop has been the source of countless embarrassments for the Biden administration, including a criminal case against the president's son and an impeachment inquiry into his father.

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Venezuela Will Send Its First Astronaut to Moon as Part of China's Mission

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Venezuela will send its first astronaut to the moon as part of a Chinese mission under scientific and technological cooperation with China, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday.

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Video: GOP's Boebert Kicked Out of 'Beetlejuice' Musical After Alleged 'Disturbance'

"Beetlejuice" is based off the 1988 Tim Burton film of the same name. Despite reviewing poorly, it has become a hit with audiences, particularly among younger theatergoers.

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US Judge Again Declares DACA Unlawful, Blocks Biden Effort to Codify Policy

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US judge again declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program unlawful, blocking President Joe Biden's effort to make the Obama-era policy a federal regulation, court documents revealed.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 14, 2023

A strategy guide for the September 14 'Quordle,' a puzzle game similar to 'Wordle,' but which gives the user nine guesses to figure out four different words.

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Hunter Biden Sues Former Trump Aide Who Published 'Laptop From Hell' Materials

Garrett Ziegler has published thousands of documents on the website run by his nonprofit Marco Polo, which he described as an “open-source research group” in a late 2022 interview.

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Everything you need to know from Apple’s iPhone 15 event

Here is everything you need to know about what was announced at Apple’s iPhone 15 event.

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House Republicans 'Unlikely' to Have Enough Evidence to Impeach Biden at Present

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - House Republicans are unlikely to have enough evidence to impeach President Joe Biden but the impeachment inquiry launched by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will be important for the US public to better understand concerns over his alleged role in Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings, experts told Sputnik on Tuesday.

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US Air Force to Miss FY2023 Recruiting Goal for First Time Since 1999

Last year, the US Air Force Recruiting Service barely met its Fiscal Year 2022 goals and missed its Reserve and Guard goals. It aimed to bring in 23,000 new active-duty recruits in fiscal 2023.

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Is Apple's new double tap feature really that new?

Apple's latest product announcement included a new Apple Watch double tap feature, which some say is a rebranding and expansion of Apple's long-used accessibility settings.

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New Lyft feature matches women and nonbinary drivers and riders

The rideshare app announced a new driver preference feature, Women+ Connect, intended to connect more women and nonbinary drivers and riders.

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Photo: Once-in-430-Year Green Comet Nishimura Approaches Earth

The 1/2-mile-sized (1-kilometer) comet was discovered on August 12 by an amateur astronomer, and is believed to originate from the Oort Cloud - a reservoir of comets and icy objects beyond Neptune's orbit. However, some experts speculate it could be linked to the Sigma-Hydrids meteor shower, which typically peaks in early December each year.

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DraftKings Issues Apology for 9/11-Themed 'Never Forget' Bet Offering

DraftKings Sportsbook is an American fantasy sports contest and sports betting company.

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US Sets Annual Record for Billion-Dollar Disasters With Four Months to Go

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has experienced a record 23 confirmed weather and climate disaster events that resulted in losses exceeding $1 billion so far in 2023, the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) said in a statement.

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US Explorer Rescued After Being Trapped Deep Inside Turkish Cave for Days

The American explorer became stuck in an area in the cave system known as "Camp Hope," after he underwent gastric pain that was followed by vomiting and bleeding. Some 200 individuals took part in the rescue effort.

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'Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person' review: A horror-comedy with bite and heart

"Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person" is a coming-of-age romance with a bloody fun twist! Review from the Toronto Film Festival.

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Kim Jong Un Leaves North Korea for Russia Ahead of Putin Talks - State Media

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Pyongyang by special train in the afternoon of September 10 and is now heading to Russia, accompanied by senior officials from his government, state media reported Tuesday.

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Step up your Halloween game with these tricked-out picks

Want to go overboard this October 31st? Walmart has the best selection of Halloween-themed decorations and costumes.

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Webb Telescope Finds Carbon Dioxide, Methane on Planet 120 Light-Years Away

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered methane and carbon dioxide molecules on a a world eight times heavier than Earth, and orbiting a star 120 light years away, the US space agency announced in a release.

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Death Toll From Earthquake in Morocco Reaches Over 2,120 People

DOHA (Sputnik) - The death toll from the earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,122 people, with 2,421 others receiving injuries, Moroccan media reported on Sunday, citing the Interior Ministry.

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Spanish Football Chief Rubiales Announces Resignation Amid Kiss Scandal

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Suspended Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales announced his resignation from the post after a three-week scandal that began when he kissed female player Jenni Hermoso without her consent during an awards ceremony at Women's World Cup.

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Russian Air Defense Destroys 2 Ukrainian Drones Over Belgorod Region

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Ukrainian drones were shot down by the Russian armed forces over Russia’s Belgorod Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 11, 2023

A strategy guide for the September 11 'Quordle,' a puzzle game similar to 'Wordle,' but which gives the user nine guesses to figure out four different words.

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United Russia Party Wins Local Elections in LPR, Kherson, Zaporozhye Regions

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's ruling United Russia party scored a landslide victory in local elections in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, election commissions said on Sunday after counting all ballots.

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LNG Exports From Russia Increased by Several Percent Since Year Start

VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - Exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia have already increased by several percent since the year start, Russian Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov said in an interview with Sputnik at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).

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Russia Destroys 8 Ukrainian Drones Over Black Sea Near Crimea

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defenses destroyed eight Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea near Crimea early on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.

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Philippines Plans to Discuss Oil Product Supplies From Russia in October

VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - The Philippines is interested in the supply of oil products from Russia and plans to discuss the issue in October during the trade and economic commission's meeting, Philippine Ambassador to Russia Igor Bailen told RIA Novosti at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).

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Russia's Eastern Economic Forum to Kick Off in Vladivostok on Sunday

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The 8th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) will kick off on Sunday in the Russian city of Vladivostok.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 10

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #813 on September 10, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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Niger Junta Accuses France of Deploying Forces for 'Military Intervention'

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Niger's military junta has accused France of deploying forces in some West African countries for a "military intervention" in Niger, AFP reported citing regime member Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane.

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'A Haunting in Venice' review: Kenneth Branagh brings spookiness, but what about scares?

A review of "A Haunting in Venice," directed by and co-starring Kenneth Branagh. Michelle Yeoh and Tina Fey also co-star in this ghostly murder mystery. 

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Powerful Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Rocks Morocco, Dozens Feared Dead

Morocco last witnessed a severe earthquake in 2004, when a magnitude 6.3 event killed upwards of 600 people and left over 900 with injuries after hitting Al Hoceima in the country's northeast.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 9

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #812 on September 9, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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'No Decision Made': Pentagon Official Rejects Reports Alleging ATACMS May Be Headed to Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A Pentagon official told Sputnik no decision has been made to supply Ukraine with long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) following reports that claimed the weapons were likely to be sent in the coming months.

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FAA Slaps SpaceX With 63 Corrective Action Requirements Over April Explosion

The restrictions are in response to SpaceX’s April 20 flight during which it tested its 394-foot (120-meter) rocket named Starship Super Heavy. The earlier effort saw the rocket ultimately destroyed after it tumbled out of control during the launch.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 9, 2023

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China Never Interfered in Canada's Internal Affairs, Has No Interest to Do So - Embassy

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Chinese Embassy in Ottawa said on Friday that China has never meddled in Canada's internal affairs and has no interest in engaging in such activities.

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Biden’s Anti-Mining Policies Leave Critical US Mineral Supply Chains at Risk - Congressman

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US supply chains for minerals critical to national security remain vulnerable, and reliant on China and other foreign sources, due to the Biden administration's lack of support for domestic mining initiatives, Congressman Paul Gosar told Sputnik.

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Pentagon Reveals US Repositioning Troops in Niger to Agadez Airbase as Precaution

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is repositioning troops and assets in Niger from one airbase to another, but its general force posture in the region has not changed, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said on Thursday.

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North Korea Launches New 'Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarine'

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korea launched a new "tactical nuclear attack submarine," capable of launching an underwater nuclear attack to strengthen Pyongyang's nuclear deterrence.

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Democracy for Me But Not for Thee

At least 13 presidential libraries, going as far back as former US President Herbert Hoover, issued a joint statement on Thursday warning about the state of US democracy, marking a first-ever.

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'Anatomy of a Fall' review: An enrapturing courtroom drama about little details

Justine Triet's "Anatomy of a Fall" is a riveting and absurd deconstruction of a marriage. Review.

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Musk Clarifies He Declined Starlink Activation Request to Enable 2022 Ukraine Strike Near Crimea

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who runs SpaceX and its Starlink satellite internet service, clarified in a statement that he declined to activate the network over Crimea in order to enable a Ukrainian strike on the Russian naval fleet.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 8, 2023

A strategy guide for the September 8 'Quordle,' a puzzle game similar to 'Wordle,' but which gives the user nine guesses to figure out four different words.

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‘Climate Breakdown Has Begun’: Summer 2023 Deemed Hottest on Record

The data puts numbers to a sweltering summer that has been experienced by billions of people across the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of the United States, Europe and Japan.

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Trump Held Liable in Second E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case

The Wednesday decision means that a federal jury, in a trial scheduled for January, will focus solely on determining the amount of money Trump must pay as damages for making defamatory statements against Carroll.

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Russian Air Defenses Down Ukraine Drones Over Moscow Region, Rostov-on-Don City

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Air defense forces in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don destroyed two drones overnight, one crashed outside the city and another one in the city center, damaging vehicles and injuring one person as a result, Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev clarified early Thursday.

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Two People Killed While Trying to Infiltrate French Base in Chad - Source

TUNIS (Sputnik) - Two people were killed and about 15 were injured while trying to enter the French military base in the Chadian city of Faya-Largeau after the incident with the death of a soldier, a local informed source told Sputnik on Wednesday.

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Biden Abuse Accuser Tara Reade Reveals She Received Temporary Asylum in Russia

Reade served as a Senate staffer in then-Senator Joe Biden's office from December 1992 to 1993, during which time she says he assaulted her sexually in the basement of a Washington, DC, Senate office building. Reade is one of eight accusers that came forward during the 2020 campaign cycle.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 7, 2023

A strategy guide for the September 7 'Quordle,' a puzzle game similar to 'Wordle,' but which gives the user nine guesses to figure out four different words.

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Pentagon Offers New Details on AI-Powered Programs Intended to Counter China

The first pilotless vehicles were developed by the United Kingdom and the United States during World War I but they were not used during the conflict. Reconnaissance drones were first used on a mass scale in Vietnam. However, deadly drone use exploded during the United States’ war on terror, first being used in Afghanistan in 2001.

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French Court Reportedly Rejects Request for Julian Assange to Apply for Asylum in France

PARIS (Sputnik) - A French court has reportedly rejected a request to allow WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to apply for asylum in France, serving his prison sentence in a facility in the United Kingdom.

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'The Afterparty' Season 2 ending explained: Who killed Edgar?

"The Afterparty" revealed Edgar's killer in a jam-packed Season 2 finale — one that sets up a promising Season 3.

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US Schoolgirl Digs Up 34 Million-Year-Old Whale Skull in Alabama

The newly-discovered carnivorous whale lived during the Eocene Epoch (56 to 33.9 million years ago), a period when sea levels were higher and the area of present-day Alabama was flooded by a shallow ocean.

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White House Rejects 'Ridiculous Claim' That Staffers Treat Biden 'Like a Baby'

At 80, Joe Biden is the oldest person to ever serve as president of the United States. The first book covering his time as president is nearing its release and published excerpts have already begun to alarm some observers.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 6, 2023

A strategy guide for the September 6 'Quordle,' a puzzle game similar to 'Wordle,' but which gives the user nine guesses to figure out four different words.

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Report: Ukraine Paid $17.6 Million for Faulty Drones

The conflict in Ukraine is the first time two military forces with significant drone detachments have faced off directly, showcasing the nature of warfare in the 21st century.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 5

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #808 on September 4, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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Russian Air Defense Destroys Drones in Kaluga, Moscow Regions - Moscow Mayor

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense forces destroyed drones in the Kaluga and Moscow regions that were trying to attack Moscow overnight, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Tuesday.

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China Wants to Mediate Resolution of Crisis in Niger - Ambassador

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China is willing to play a mediating role in resolving the crisis in Niger, Chinese Ambassador to Niger Jiang Feng has said.

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Says Kiev Won't Make Concessions on Black Sea Grain Initiative

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine will not make any concessions on the Black Sea Grain Initiative and take into account Russia's position so as to resume the deal, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said, commenting on recent remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 5, 2023

A strategy guide for the September 5 'Quordle,' a puzzle game similar to 'Wordle,' but which gives the user nine guesses to figure out four different words.

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Austrian Chancellor Says 'Unpleasant' to Buy Russian Gas, But Crucial For Energy Security

VIENNA (Sputnik) - Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has said that it is "unpleasant" from the moral standpoint to buy gas from Russia, but there is no other way to ensure security of energy supply in Austria so far.

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Talks Between Putin, Erdogan to Be of Critical Importance for Grain Deal - Source

ANKARA (Sputnik) - Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Sochi will be of critical importance for the grain deal in terms of risks of the increase of grain prices on global markets, a source in the Turkish technical delegation participating in talks on the deal told Sputnik on Monday.

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Russian Forces Hit Ukraine's Troop Command Post West of Vremyvka in DPR - Defense Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces have hit a troop command post of the Ukrainian armed forces west of Vremyvka in the Donetsk People's Republic, Oleg Chekhov, a spokesman for Russia's Vostok grouping of troops, told Sputnik.

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Two People Dead, Six More Injured in Shooting at Wedding in Ottawa, Shooter At Large

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two people died and six more were injured as a result of a shooting incident at a wedding in Ottawa on Saturday night, the Ottawa Police Service said.

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White House 'Cannot' Confirm Reports US Will Send Depleted Uranium Munitions to Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A White House National Security Council spokesperson told Sputnik he cannot confirm reports at the moment that the United States will provide Ukraine with depleted uranium armor piercing munitions.

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Nigerien Forces Sent to France's Military Base to Monitor Soldiers - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Soldiers of the Nigerien armed forces have been sent to France's military base in the capital city of Niamey to monitor French servicemen and women after the demands to withdraw from the country, Al Jazeera has reported, citing a source.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 4, 2023

A strategy guide for the September 3 'Quordle,' a puzzle game similar to 'Wordle,' but which gives the user nine guesses to figure out four different words.

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Russia's Air Defense Downs 2 Ukrainian Drones Over Kursk Region, Crimea - Defense Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's air defense forces have destroyed two Ukrainian aircraft-type drones over Russia's Kursk Region and the Black Sea near Crimea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.

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Former UK Defense Secretary Wallace Tried to Cancel Helicopter Deal With US - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace threatened to cancel a contract on supplies of Chinook helicopters from the United States a few weeks before leaving office, UK media reported, citing sources.

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North Korea Conducts Drill Simulating Tactical Nuclear Attack - State Media

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korea conducted a drill with a simulated tactical nuclear strike on September 2 in response to joint military exercise by the US and South Korea, Pyongyang-run news agency reported on Sunday.

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NYPD's Labor Day Drone Surveillance Sparks Privacy Concerns

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has announced its plans to employ surveillance drones over Labor Day weekend, intensifying concerns over privacy. Assistant NYPD Commissioner Kaz Daughtry stated that these drones will be deployed in response to both non-priority and priority calls, particularly to monitor backyard parties and gatherings.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 3

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #806 on September 3, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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Colombian Government, FARC Rebels Reach Ceasefire Deal, Agree to Start Peace Talks

BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - The Colombian government and rebels from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have reached a ceasefire deal and agreed to start peace talks.

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Support for Germany's Government Coalition Hits Record Low Since 2021 Elections - Poll

BERLIN (Sputnik) - Only 38% of Germans support the parties of the current government coalition, the lowest since the last parliamentary elections in 2021, a poll conducted by the Institute for New Social Answers (INSA) for German newspaper Bild has shown.

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Scientists Accidentally Find 70 Dinosaur Footprints in Texas

As water levels receded due to the extreme weather conditions, volunteers at Dinosaur Valley State Park, located south of Dallas, stumbled upon aт astonishing treasure trove of prehistoric footprints.

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How to unblock Netflix India for free

Unblock and watch Indian Netflix for free from anywhere in the world.

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Astrophysicist Claims Material Found on Ocean Floor Originated From Beyond Our Solar System

As the materials are heavily enriched in the metals beryllium (Be), lanthanum (La), and uranium (U), it serves as a big clue that they are not made up of the same content one would find in our own solar system.

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Pentagon's 'One-Stop Shop' for Declassified UFO Info Goes Live After Momentary Blip

The new website by the US Department of Defense allows access to photos and videos about resolved cases regarding unidentified aerial phenomena, as they become declassified.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 2

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #805 on September 2, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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US Reportedly Debating Whether to Bring Home Extra Troops Deployed to Eastern Europe

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Defense Department is reportedly debating whether it will bring home or rotate some 4,300 US troops deployed to Eastern Europe in support of NATO deterrence efforts directed at Russia.

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North Korea Fires Several Cruise Missiles Into Yellow Sea - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korea fired several cruise missiles early Saturday toward the Yellow Sea, South Korean media reported.

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