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Colorado Experience; The Wickiup Investigation
YouTube video by Rocky Mountain PBS
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January 15, 2026 at 5:54 AM
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Syed Hussein Alatas' legacy: what it means to be Malaysian
A lovingly updated biography explores the enduring legacy of public intellectual Syed Hussein Alatas
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January 15, 2026 at 5:48 AM
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Kotek taps Bend Republican Tim Knopp for chief prosperity officer role
YouTube video by Central Oregon Daily News
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January 15, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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Lindsey Graham quickly embraces Netanyahu’s desire to ‘taper’ off US military aid over next decade
“We need not wait 10 years,” said Graham following Netanyahu’s announcement.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:03 AM
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Afghan National Army soldiers conduct first aid and combat lifesaver training at a forward operating base in Kandahar, Afghanistan, developing medical skills and leadership for emergency battlefield c...
Download this stock image: Afghan National Army soldiers conduct first aid and combat lifesaver training at a forward operating base in Kandahar, Afghanistan, developing medical skills and leadership ...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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FBI Documents Shine Light on Clandestine Cellphone Tracking Tool
The FBI calls it a “sensitive investigative technique” that it wants to keep secret. But newly released documents that shed light on the bureau’s use...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:49 AM
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Watch This Protester Instantly Neutralize Tear Gas
An expert weighs in on the science behind the trick.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:32 AM
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Sonic Weapons
Learn about sonic weapons, their types like LRAD and Mosquito devices, applications in crowd control, and their potential harmful effects on human health.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:25 AM
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Claim of US Sonic Weapon Use in Venezuela Gains Attention After Leavitt Post
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a post on X describing a US raid in Venezuela that purportedly used a sonic or directed-energy weapon to incapacitate government forces.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:24 AM
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BREAKING: LIVE SHOTS FIRED Amidst ICE Raids in Minneapolis
YouTube video by Status Coup News
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January 15, 2026 at 3:14 AM
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Los Lobos + Jerry Garcia + Bob Weir playing “This Land Is Your Land”

Apropos of all that’s happening.

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Los Lobos, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir - This Land Is Your Land
YouTube video by Los Lobos
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January 14, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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Bump Caps | Hard hat baseball cap style head protection protects against bumps and scrapes
Hard hat baseball cap style bump caps are a great solution in areas where hard hats are not required, especially confined spaces. Stay protected and prevent easily avoidable head injuries.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:09 AM
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Oregon QB Dante Moore says he'll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draft

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Oregon QB Dante Moore says he'll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draft
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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January 14, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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Collagen supplements: The secret to perfect skin, or marketing hype?
Collagen supplements might make your skin more elastic – but the evidence is weak.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:48 AM
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Honour and Wealth
Abstract. This chapter recounts the history of the Spinoza family business in Amsterdam. It seeks to explain why Michael d’Espinoza was broadly successful
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January 15, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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Happy Newt Year!

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Meet The Mazama Newt. And The People Fighting To Save It.
YouTube video by Oregon Zoo
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January 14, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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Species Highlight: Snakeheads of Malaysia - Haruan / Toman - CatchCrew.co
In Malaysia, the Snakehead fish, locally known as 'Haruan' or 'Toman,' is revered not only for its challenging catch but also for its medicinal properties and
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January 15, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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January 14, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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Können wir Krieg? Bundeswehr in der Zeitenwende

24.05.2023

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BR Story : Können wir Krieg? Bundeswehr in der Zeitenwende - hier anschauen
182.000 Männer und Frauen dienen in der Bundeswehr. Sie gelten als sehr gut ausgebildet und hoch motiviert. Doch auch die beste Armee ist nur so gut wie ihre Ausrüstung. Die Bundeswehr steckt in einer...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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Data security incident
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January 14, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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“The Nutmeg State” derives from the late 19th century when resourceful but disingenuous peddlers are purported to have sold wooden “nutmegs” among their otherwise honest wares to unsuspecting customers for a decent profit.

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The Storied History behind Connecticut’s Nicknames - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project
Though Connecticut’s official nickname is the “Constitution State,” it has been known by many names throughout the centuries.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Fall’s favorite spice blend has a violent history
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January 14, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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NATHANIEL'S NUTMEG
OR, THE TRUE AND INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES OF THE SPICE TRADER WHO CHANGED THE COURSE OF HISTORY

GILES MILTON
MAY 1, 1999

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NATHANIEL'S NUTMEG | Kirkus Reviews
Milton (The Riddle and the Knight, not reviewed) deftly and arrestingly captures the sorry history of the European lust for nutmeg and its devastating impact on the Spice Islands. Spices from the Orie...
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January 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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The forgotten Indonesian island that was swapped for Manhattan
Run – a coconut-fringed island about three-kilometres long and one-kilometre wide, was swapped for the swampy island of Manhattan in 1667.
www.smh.com.au
January 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM