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A massive fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has left several dead and dozens injured, with emergency services responding to a live-fire training exercise that went catastrophically wrong.
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A surge of homemade synthetic drugs, including fentanyl cut with animal tranquilizers like xylazine, is deepening the US opioid crisis and complicating recovery efforts nationwide.
Others
A European diplomatic delegation was assaulted by masked settlers in the occupied West Bank while monitoring olive harvest conditions, triggering swift condemnation from Brussels and Washington.
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Violent clashes, looting and fires erupted across France as over 1,200 were arrested during nationwide protests against the cost of living and school conditions.
Others
At least 17 died and 25 were injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India, after sudden rain triggered a crowd surge seeking shelter.
Others
Amazon slashes the LG Ultragear 27GS93QE OLED gaming monitor to $499.99, a $400 drop and lowest-ever price, bringing 1440p 240Hz OLED performance to serious gamers.
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Amazon discounts the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 titanium GPS + cellular model to $679, saving $120. It features an always-on OLED display, cellular connectivity, and advanced health tracking for iPhone users.
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The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 portable power station drops 40% to $899.98, offering 2048Wh capacity, 2400W output, and expandable storage for reliable backup during camping, RV trips, and power outages.
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Samsung's flagship outdoor smartwatch drops to historic lows, with the 2025 model at $471.78 and the 2024 version at $399.99, both saving over $175 off the original $649.99 price.
Others
Health secretary Yvette Cooper unveils £140m boost for urgent care as NHS braces for toughest winter yet after record summer heatwaves.
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New York City Council is poised to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in Central Park by June 2028 following a teenager's fatal accident and growing concerns over animal welfare and public safety
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Business
Business
Violent clashes, looting and fires erupted across France as over 1,200 were arrested during nationwide protests against the cost of living and school conditions.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Indie developers have canceled the public demo for Drunken Goddess Reflux over fears that AI tools could quickly clone the game's unique presentation and gameplay. The studio will instead host closed sessions with a limited participant...
News
News
A massive fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has left several dead and dozens injured, with emergency services responding to a live-fire training exercise that went catastrophically wrong.
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Others
A24's Primetime surprises with a $19.2 million opening weekend, driven by Robert Pattinson's return to form and a Gen Z audience eager for nostalgic, provocative cinema.
Entertainment
Tom Holland stars as Fred Astaire alongside Margaret Qualley as Adele Astaire and Sabrina Carpenter as Ginger Rogers in a new biopic directed by Paul King, based on the legendary dancer's partnership with his sister.
Entertainment
Paris Fashion Week closes fashion month with a mix of legacy houses and emerging talent, setting the direction for warm-weather dressing in 2027.
Business
For most AI founders, the honest answer about venture capital is no — and retention data explains why. This post breaks down why vertical depth, not horizontal hype, drives sustainable growth.
Business
UN official Sanda Ojiambo advocates for investment partnerships over resource extraction, emphasizing value addition, infrastructure, and narrative change as keys to Africa's sustainable growth.
Others
Kenya and the United States conducted their first combined base-wide defence exercise at Manda Bay on August 27, testing integrated response capabilities and highlighting deepening security cooperation in East Africa.
