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Trump Endorsed the MyPillow Guy as Minnesota Governor. The State GOP Isn’t Buying It
Wired

After Trump publicly backed pillow salesman turned election denier Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota, the local GOP pushed back strongly.

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Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue
BBC News

The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.

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Liquor store employee narrowly escapes leopard attack
BBC News

After nearly five hours, officials captured the animal and it was later released back into the wild, local authorities confirmed.

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Tourist speedboat capsizes in Vietnam, killing 15
BBC News

Local media say 21 people were saved after the boat overturned in rough seas near an island in south Vietnam.

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Eleven killed in civilian aircraft crash in north-eastern France, authorities say
BBC News

The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.

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Elderly US woman shocked to receive racy new car licence plate
BBC News

The Florida retiree says the plate has caused quite a stir among her local community.

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The fight against AI data centers is just beginning
The Verge

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the data center buildout, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it…

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AI slop movies are the new direct-to-video cash grabs
The Verge

This weekend, cinephiles across the world will march to their local theaters to feast their eyes on Christopher Nolan's new adaptation of The Odyssey. It's on track to rake in anywhere between $80-$100 million in just a few days. People are clearly excited to…

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Fleetwood still dreaming of winning an open Open
BBC News

Local favourite Tommy Fleetwood is five shots behind Open leader Sam Burns after two late bogeys threaten to crush his Birkdale dreams.

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Restaurants save the day after wedding caterer no-show
BBC News

The newlyweds say they can now see the funny side after local venues stepped in on their big day.