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Conflict and fear sap campaign energy ahead of Myanmar election

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Epstein accuser on DOJ files release: ‘Why can they not get it all going?’

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Man arrested over attack at Japan rubber factory previously worked there

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Your holiday gift returns might go to a landfill. Here's what you can do about it

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Japan’s wedding industry faces battle to adapt to changing culture amid drop in number of traditional ceremonies

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Amos Poe, Punk Rock Filmmaker Behind ‘The Blank Generation,’ Dead at 76

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Grenell slams musician for canceling on Kennedy Center after Trump name add

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Indonesia grants Christmas remissions to over 16,000 prisoners, including graft convicts

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How much money will the $1.8B Powerball winner actually bring home?

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1 dead, 26 injured in 50-vehicle expressway pile-up north-west of Tokyo

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Myanmar election: military seeks legitimacy amid war, exclusion

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Senators call on Trump administration to pause hike in national park fees

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Jane’s Addiction and Perry Farrell Reach Settlement After Public Apology Over Onstage Fight

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Knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan

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Patel finalizes plan to close FBI's Hoover building in DC

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1MDB trial verdict: Former Malaysian PM Najib admits to feeling ‘alone’ in struggle for freedom

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Los Tigres Del Norte Will Join ‘Simpsons’ Universe for a Corrido as a ‘Tip of the Hat’ to Latino Fans

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China sealing Hainan customs borders to make full free trade port

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North Korea’s Kim stresses shared bloodshed in New Year message to Putin

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China hits US defence firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan

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Could Stranger Things Give Butthole Surfers (Or The Replacements) Their Kate Bush Moment?

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Trump on DOJ discovery of 1M more Epstein documents: 'When do they say NO MORE'

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Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession

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$400K worth of live lobsters stolen before reaching Costco

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'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers

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These Slimy Fish May Have Helped Us Hone Our Sense of Smell

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Trump, allies lean into religious messaging on Christmas

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The Automatic Pizza Vending Machine In The Detroit Airport: The Kotaku Review

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Tyler Perry Sued for Sexual Battery by New Accuser

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Call for citizen scientists to monitor threatened turtle species on NSW beaches

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Hudson Williams on the ‘Heated Rivalry’ Finale, That Improvised Sex Scene and Shane’s Talk With His Mom: ‘That Ruined Me the Most’

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James Cameron ‘Will Hold a Press Conference’ to Reveal ‘Avatar 4’ and ‘5’ Storylines If ‘Fire and Ash’ Underperforms and Ends the Franchise Early

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Chevrolet’s viral ‘Memory Lane’ commercial yanks at viewers’ heartstrings: ‘Now I’m crying over a car ad’

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Trump marijuana order throws lifeline to hemp industry

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Brazil: Azul Airlines' stock plummets amid new issuance

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HHS launches investigation of Seattle Children's Hospital over transgender youth care

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Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To

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Trump tempers Zelensky's optimism on peace plan

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Tyler Perry Accused of Sexual Harassment and Assault in New Lawsuit

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Brazilian eVTOL flying car performs unmanned flight

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Bangladesh protests push India ties to the brink, fanning regional security fears

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Don Bryant, R&B Great And “I Can’t Stand The Rain” Co-Writer, Dead At 83

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My new favorite description of Christianity’s God is from Vince Staples (~16:05):...

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A 2018 Pakistan study helps explain other post-colonial failures

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Exercising more tops list of New Year's resolutions for 2026: Survey

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Somalia denounces Israeli recognition of Somaliland

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Some Florida homebuyers are using AI to get homes without agents, saving thousands

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There Are Still Some Surprisingly Good Deals On A Few Killer Switch Games Right Now

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Action RPG players will exploit anything in the name of efficiency, which is why Path of Exile 2 players are locking themselves in the campaign for profit

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10 Artworks That Spoke Truth to Power in 2025

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