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High-stakes elections are coming up quickly in New Jersey and Virginia, and the midterms are a bit greater than a 12 months away. Republicans throughout the nation are hoping that conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination will drive up turnout with younger voters.
Gary “Zeek” Dziekan, an off-duty Washington, DC, firefighter, was strolling house from an Oktoberfest social gathering when he was shot throughout an tried theft. Zeek known as 911 whereas mendacity on the floor. After minutes with no response, he took matters into his own hands.
Hot canines, tenting journeys and cardboard containers. They’re not essentially conventional financial indicators, however on a regular basis issues like these can inform us loads about what’s happening with the US economy.
Just a few months after the collapse of Joann, a former rival is reviving the crafting and cloth model. Michaels is devoting about 25% of area in its shops to this new venture whereas additionally launching a celebration idea.
Riyadh Metro brings new which means to the phrase “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” Saudi Arabia’s dazzling $22 billion prepare system blends futuristic design with custom. Take a look inside.
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🦈 Passion mission: Marine biologist Andrej Gajić dives into the murky waters of the Mediterranean Sea to doc endangered sharks and rays. He needs to help protect them earlier than it’s too late.
🍿 Trashy or timeless? Thirty years later, “Showgirls” nonetheless straddles the line between cinematic catastrophe and cult traditional. Wild one-liners and rhinestone-studded chaos apart, one factor’s plain: those campy costumes gave the characters unforgettable flair.
🎁 What reward did FBI Director Kash Patel give to New Zealand officers that was unlawful to own below native legal guidelines?
A. Hunting knives
B. Sheepskin wallets
C. 3D-printed weapons
D. Bottles of kiwi wine
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🧠 Quiz reply: C. The 3D-printed duplicate pistols Patel gave them had to be destroyed.
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