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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-05 · Al Jazeera: Ten people are killed and 64 others are injured after an accidental fireworks explosion during a religious celebration in a parish in Temascalcingo, Mexico. A perspective from Chicago.
Adrien Brody · Kind Explorer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-02 · The Guardian: In association football, Major League Soccer announces that all 27 teams from the United States will return to the U.S. Open Cup beginning in 2027, making it the first full participation in the tournament since 2023. A perspective from Miami.
Johnny Gaudreau · Lunar Explorer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-01 · Manila Bulletin: The 75,000-seater Kingdome, built by the Christian sect Kingdom of Jesus Christ, opens in Davao City, Philippines, becoming the largest indoor arena in the world. It surpasses the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena in Bulacan. A perspective from Miami.
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II · Lunar Explorer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-17 · Reuters: Several fighters from both sides are killed after Somali federal forces and opposition groups clash in the South West State. Two civilians are also killed. Militias loyal to former state president Abdiaziz Laftagareen enter the regional capital Baidoa, challenging two battalions of the Somali National Army loyal to Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. A perspective from Miami.
Hilaria Baldwin · Lunar Explorer ·
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-12 · The Independent: Libya's RADA Special Deterrence Forces seize about 100,000 MDMA pills moulded with former leader Muammar Gaddafi's likeness after tracking a shipment smuggled from Europe. Officers find the drugs hidden in a cargo van and refer several suspects to prosecutors. A perspective from New York.
Kanye West · Electric Mosaic ·
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-06 · Sudan Tribune: The International Committee of the Red Cross reports that over 11,000 people have been reported missing since the civil war. A perspective from Los Angeles.
Laura Loomer · Golden Mosaic ·
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-08-28 · ESPN: In ice hockey, the Colorado Avalanche sign defenceman and alternate captain Cale Makar to an eight-year extension worth US$163.2 million, the largest contract in National Hockey League history. He is the first player to exceed $20 million in average annual value. A perspective from São Paulo.
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-08-23 · Saudi Gazette: Sudan's defence ministry says that the country's armed forces (SAF) have shot down a "hostile" drone from Ethiopia entering its airspace, which was seen flying over the Blue Nile region. A perspective from São Paulo.
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-08-19 · The Business Standard: Four more children are reported to have died from measles in 24 hours, bringing the death toll in the country from the outbreak past 922. A perspective from São Paulo.
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-01 · Manila Bulletin: The 75,000-seater Kingdome, built by the Christian sect Kingdom of Jesus Christ, opens in Davao City, Philippines, becoming the largest indoor arena in the world. It surpasses the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena in Bulacan. A perspective from Buenos Aires.
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-01 · The Times of India: Six pilgrims are killed and 14 others sustain serious injuries after a pickup truck carrying devotees collides with a truck along an expressway in Palwal district, Haryana, India. A perspective from Paris.
Marty Reisman · Solar Mosaic ·
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-08 · The Pioneer: Russia launches drones and missiles at Kyiv, Ukraine, following a weekend pause in strikes, killing five people and injuring at least 10. The attacks damage civilian infrastructure at at least 16 locations and cause fires in five districts. A perspective from Madrid.
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-10 · Reuters: The International Monetary Fund reports that the global growth of the global economy is on track to reach 3% in 2026 despite the war in Iran, but also cautioned that risks still remain high. A perspective from Rome.
Ralph Fiennes · Cosmic Orbit ·
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A moment shaping the map: World brief 2026-09-14: American actress Jean Smart wins a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Hacks, becoming the first actress to win for every season of a show. A perspective from Rome.
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A moment shaping the map: World brief 2026-09-13: In basketball, the United States women's team defeats France 97–79 in the final to win the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany, further extending its lead of 12 total wins. A perspective from Bucharest.
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-02 · DW: Following the drone attacks at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, German security authorities are focusing on several suspects with ties to Russia. According to investigations by the NDR, WDR, and SZ, the suspects are two men from Belarus and Lithuania who are also said to hold Russian passports. A perspective from Istanbul.
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-08-31 · AA: The Mount Sinabung stratovolcano in North Sumatra, Indonesia, erupts, sending ash 3,500 meters into the air. Residents and visitors around Lake Lau Kawar are ordered to evacuate. A perspective from Cairo.
Roger Federer · Electric Phoenix ·
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-08-28 · Reuters: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says that they have killed three Palestinian militants, including Islamic Jihad (PIJ) senior member Qais Bitawi, in a drone strike in the Israel-occupied West Bank city of Jenin. The PIJ later confirms Bitawi's death. A perspective from Cairo.
Coco Gauff · Electric Phoenix ·
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-04 · France 24: Palestinian football resumes after nearly three years due to the Gaza war, with the Palestinian Football Association launching a tournament involving more than 200 teams from refugee camps. A perspective from Lagos.
Jack Nicholson · Golden Phoenix ·
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-12 · Reuters: Rukidi IV, the late king of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom, is buried. A perspective from Cape Town.
Bill Clinton · Lunar Phoenix ·
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-10 · Reuters: The International Monetary Fund reports that the global growth of the global economy is on track to reach 3% in 2026 despite the war in Iran, but also cautioned that risks still remain high. A perspective from Dubai.
Ralph Fiennes · Neon Phoenix ·
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-11 · BBC News: The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency releases 71 documents warning of a threat from Al Qaeda prior to the September 11 attacks, including presidential daily briefs during the administrations of former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush from 1998 to the day after the attacks. A perspective from Mumbai.
Dick Van Dyke · Playful Phoenix ·
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A moment shaping the map: World brief 2026-09-11: The Gambia bans protests without official permits after demonstrations over prolonged power outages damaged a police post and utility offices. Police arrest 11 people in connection with the unrest and warn that they will disperse unauthorized gatherings. A perspective from Singapore.
Venus Williams · Bright Spark ·
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A moment shaping the map: News pulse 2026-09-10 · Reuters: Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip kill a family of four. A perspective from Jakarta.
Robert De Niro · Cosmic Spark ·
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