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Communities Plan Fall Festivals, Turkey TrotsLifestyle — 4dThanksgiving Turkey Trot events are gearing up in Merrimack, Charlotte, Tuscarawas County and Redmond, with races supporting local causes including children’s programs, holiday gifts and community services. Redmond is also marking its 10th race anniversary with an October Turkey Hunt giveaway.

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Rare shocks nobody sees coming drive history and markets — 21hA turkey’s thousand safe feedings end the week before Thanksgiving—and Taleb says finance and forecasting still make that same mistake.

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Nicole Hardy Taleb's point about the turkey hits hard because markets keep treating past stability as proof nothing can go wrong.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey Activate Defense PactWorld — Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to activate collective-defense measures under the Mecca alliance and swiftly deploy previously agreed forces and military capabilities to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks. The move puts Pakistan’s defense commitments to Riyadh to the test after Islamabad had earlier said a military response was not under discussion.

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İzmir Mayor Joins AKP, Shifting Mayoral Control — 3dIzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay joined Erdoğan’s AKP on Oct. 7, 2026, giving the ruling party the mayoralty of Turkey’s third-largest city, a seat it had never won at the ballot box.

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Turkey blocks T24 over alleged LGBT propaganda content — Sep 30, 2026Turkey has blocked independent news outlet T24’s website and social media accounts, alleging that 118 articles amounted to “LGBT propaganda” and weakened family values. T24 and journalists condemned the order as an attack on independent reporting and said they would challenge it, amid a broader crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups and activists.

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Nicole Hardy Turkey is right to act against content that pushes ideas weakening family structures, even if it affects news sites.

Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI EraRankingAI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.

Researchers Drill Over 60 Feet Into Durupınar Formation Near Mount Ararat — Oct 2, 2026Researchers studying a boat-shaped formation in eastern Turkey that has long been linked to the biblical story of Noah’s Ark have completed their first full field season, collectin… — by Andrew Powell

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Nicole Hardy This fieldwork at Durupınar finally gives us concrete data on whether the shape matches any ancient vessel.

Turkey Seeks Regional Power Through Defense Growth — Sep 27, 2026Turkey is seeking greater influence in the Middle East and wider international affairs, combining a growing defense industry and military capabilities with diplomacy and conflict mediation. Turkish officials tout cooperation with the United States and NATO, while NPR reports that shifting regional dynamics are bringing Ankara into sharper competition with Israel.

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How to carve a turkeyLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For home cooks facing a whole roast who want neat, moist slices without a messy fight at the board.

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Nicole Hardy I always remove the legs first now and the breast slices stay so much juicier.

Son Heung-min Eyes Scoring Record in South Korea Friendly — 5dThe articles preview international soccer matchups including South Korea–Uzbekistan, the United States–Canada, Guatemala–Suriname, Italy–Turkey and Rwanda–Kenya, with lineups or squad updates and broadcast information. Guatemala need a win and help elsewhere to reach the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, while Suriname need only a point; the other previews highlight teams testing squads or seeking to build momentum.

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Derek Foss Uzbekistan will be tough to break down but South Korea looks strong enough to get the win.

Turkey AK Party Deputy Chair Resigns Amid Trading Allegations — Sep 27, 2026AK Party deputy chair Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya asked Erdoğan to relieve her of all duties after allegations she and her husband made about 2.17 billion lira on shipbuilder shares.

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Elena Vasquez Resigning was the proper move, yet the party must explain how such trading deals were even possible.

Mbappé Limps Off With Apparent Knee Injury — Sep 25, 2026Mbappé hyperextended his left knee scoring France's 54th-minute winner against Turkey, left the match, and headed back to Real Madrid with an MRI still pending.

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Elena Vasquez Hope the knee isn't serious, Mbappe looked sharp until that moment.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Russian drones close several Kyiv bridges and hit residential building — Oct 1, 2026Russian drone strikes repeatedly hit Kyiv’s Southern Bridge and prompted closures or restrictions on several Dnipro River crossings, snarling traffic; a strike on a residential high-rise killed one person and injured others. Ukraine said it had received proposals from the United States, India, Turkey and Egypt for a partial truce covering attacks on energy infrastructure and Black Sea shipping.

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EU Presses UK to Raise Chinese Car Tariffs — Sep 25, 2026An EU official said concerns shifted from a Singapore-on-Thames to a Turkey-across-the-Channel as Brussels presses the UK to raise 10% Chinese car tariffs toward EU EV duties of up to 45%.

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Dana Whitfield Brussels pushing the UK this hard feels like they're trying to dictate post-Brexit trade policy from afar.

Hundreds Protest Turkish Embassy, Seek Lumbuye Extradition — Sep 18, 2026Hundreds of Ugandan demonstrators gathered outside the Turkish Embassy in Kampala to demand the extradition of dissident Fred Lumbuye, who has lived in Turkey for years and whose legal status there remains unclear. The protests, organized by the Patriotic League of Uganda under Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, reflect ongoing Uganda-Turkey tensions as Kampala accuses Lumbuye of harmful propaganda, incitement, and cybercrimes.

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FIA Approves 24-Race 2027 F1 Calendar With Portugal and Turkey Returns — Sep 16, 2026The 2027 Formula 1 calendar, approved by the FIA, reintroduces Portugal to the Algarve's Portimão circuit for June 18–20 and adds Turkey back to the schedule in October, with several new venues including Sprint races in five locations. The plan prioritizes geographic efficiency and broader regional economic impact, emphasizing sustained on-track activity across Europe and beyond as part of a broader push for sustainability and growth.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Russian Strikes Kill Seven as Ceasefire Efforts Stall — Sep 21, 2026Multiple reports underscore persistent attempts to restart Ukraine-Russia peace talks with the United States, while Moscow says there has been no progress but remains hopeful for trilateral negotiations, and Kyiv’s leadership continues to push for de-escalation and security guarantees. Turkey signals it could host new talks by end-2026, as efforts to secure a ceasefire and political settlement face ongoing disagreements and market skepticism regarding any near-term breakthrough.

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Russia Returns to FIFA Competition in U-15 World Cup — Sep 18, 2026Russia's youth teams will compete in the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, marking the first return to international play since the 2022 invasion, though senior teams remain suspended from major competitions. The move, part of a gradual easing by FIFA and the IOC, places Russia in a group with Turkey, Afghanistan, Djibouti, Sierra Leone and Sudan, amid ongoing questions about wider Olympic participation.

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Taliban Seeks U.S. Return, Embassy Remains ClosedWorld — Sep 18, 2026Five years after the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, the Taliban are seeking diplomatic engagement and an embassy, but Washington remains reluctant to recognize the government while regional powers including Turkey, Qatar and Pakistan push for talks amid security concerns like the TTP. At the same time, the regime is pursuing a UN-backed opium-ban effort that has dramatically reduced cultivation, a shift noted by UNODC, even as families of Afghanistan’s victims await justice five years on.

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State Museum Shifts Programs to Harrisburg Library During Renovations — Sep 14, 2026While The State Museum of Pennsylvania remains closed for a major renovation through early 2029, it is extending access to its programs by partnering with the Dauphin County Library System to bring hands-on history, art, and science sessions to the George & Hettie Love Memorial Library for pre-K through second graders this fall. The 45-minute, noon sessions cover daily life in Revolutionary Pennsylvania, William Penn’s birthday celebrations, the Eastern wild turkey, and the Eastern hemlock, with pre-registration available for each program at 530 S. 29th Street in Harrisburg.

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Biden Participates in Annual Turkey PardonReporting — Nov 19, 2021President Joe Biden continued the annual tradition of pardoning the national Thanksgiving turkey. The two turkeys “Peanut Butter” and “Jelly” were raised in Jasper, Indiana. Biden used the light-hearted moment on Friday…

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Trump Says He Saved Turkeys From Being Deported To Notorious Foreign Prison In Hilarious Moment — Nov 25, 2025President Donald Trump joked on Tuesday that he saved two turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, from being deported to the notorious Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) in El Salvador. Trump pardoned the turkeys at the…

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Trump Reveals Why He Didn’t Name Pardoned Turkeys Chuck And Nancy — Nov 25, 2025President Donald Trump said two pardoned turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, would not have received a pardon if their names were Chuck and Nancy. Trump pardoned Gobble and Waddle, two turkeys from Wayne County, North Carolina…

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Trump Participates in Annual Turkey PardonReporting — Nov 24, 2020President Donald Trump is continuing the annual tradition of pardoning the National Thanksgiving Turkey. As the coronavirus spreads throughout the country, upending traditional Thanksgiving plans and following a…

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Trump Pulls Up To Turkey For High-Stakes Meeting With NATO Allies — Jul 7, 2026President Donald Trump is in Turkey to make his expectations clear to NATO allies as the Russo-Ukrainian War and conflicts in the Middle East continue.

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