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Carol Etta Kelso

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I remember the 1990's effort.

Doug Jones @dougjones.bsky.social · 12d

Powerball jackpot is up to $1.5 billion and money is gushing out of Alabama because we can’t buy lottery tickets here. Let’s change that in 2026!

#dougforalabama

January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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World Central Kitchen

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600 million meals served—and still moving with urgency.
Since 2010, WCK has shown up fast because when people are hungry, the first meal matters as much as every one that follows. This milestone belongs to our teams, partners & supporters who make it possible.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Carol Etta Kelso

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Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

Swiss police believe around 40 died at Swiss bar explosion, Italy says reut.rs/4pfirzh

Swiss police believe around 40 died at Swiss bar explosion, Italy says

Swiss police believe around 40 people died and 100 were injured in a fire during a New Year's Eve party in the resort town of Crans-Montana, the Italian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

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January 1, 2026 at 10:29 AM

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CBS News

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Here's how the world is ringing in 2026, in photos.

New Year's Eve 2026 celebrations kick off as the new year dawns Down Under

New Zealand and Australia were the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.

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January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Carol Etta Kelso

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🥳Congratulations👏🎊
💙💛🇪🇺🤝🇪🇸❤️💛
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 1d

Celebrating 40 years of Spain & Portugal in the EU! 🇪🇸🇵🇹

Four decades of unprecedented progress: boosting investments, democracy, and innovation.

They made the EU richer; we made them stronger. A crucial part of our story.

Progress. Together. 🇪🇺

January 1, 2026 at 8:16 AM

Carol Etta Kelso

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Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

Several killed after explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, BBC reports reut.rs/3YPhyCL

Several killed after explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, BBC reports

Several people were killed and others injured after an explosion in a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, BBC reported on Thursday, citing police.

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January 1, 2026 at 7:52 AM

Carol Etta Kelso

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🥳👏Congratulations❤️🤍Latvia🎊
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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 1d

Video address by 🇱🇻’s Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social as Latvia 🇱🇻 begins its work on the UN 🇺🇳 Security Council for the first time on 1 January 2026 (2026–2027).

#LatviaUNSC #TogetherForPeaceAndResilience

January 1, 2026 at 7:46 AM

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The Guardian

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‘It’s a matter of time before a farmer is seriously injured’: on the trail of hare coursers in Wiltshire

Police show the Guardian around hotspots for a rural crime that has links to international gangs – and is on the rise

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January 1, 2026 at 7:18 AM

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The Times of Israel

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Netanyahu rings in 2026 with Trump at Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-rings-in-2026-with-trump-at-mar-a-lago-new-years-eve-party/

Netanyahu rings in 2026 with Trump at Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party

Prime minister and his wife spotted among revellers at US president's glitzy event that included top members of his administration and Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani

www.timesofisrael.com

January 1, 2026 at 7:26 AM

Carol Etta Kelso

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It would be awesome to see this beautiful station reopened. Perhaps the smaller, older cars could run again as an fun trip, maybe included as a tourist attraction🥰🚂🚃

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in as mayor of New York City early on Thursday, just after the New Year’s Eve ball dropped in Times Square. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/n...