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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 7h

Uganda, like other countries in East Africa, has a woeful road safety record, with drivers often speeding along narrow and poorly maintained roads. Road accidents are the leading cause of death among young men.

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At least 63 people killed in a crash of buses and other vehicles in western Uganda

Two buses and two other vehicles crashed early Wednesday on a highway in western Uganda, killing at least 63 people, police said, in one of the worst motor accidents in the East African country in rec...

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 7h

In all, four vehicles were involved in the crash, which police initially said killed 63 people. The number was later revised down to a death toll down to 46.

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 7h

Dozens Dead As Overtaking Buses Crash Head On

Two buses traveling in opposite directions crashed head-on as they attempted to overtake other vehicles on a highway in western Uganda early on Wednesday, killing dozens of people, police said.

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 8h

A Hurricane Hunter aircraft found that Melissa’s center re-formed northeast of its previous location. This is a notable shift, and it complicates the forecast.

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Tropical Storm Melissa creeping in Caribbean as many questions linger

Tropical Storm Melissa is on the move, but many questions linger.

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 8h

Tropical Storm Melissa Is Making Her Way In The Caribbean Sea

Tropical Storm Melissa is on the move, but its path and future strength remain highly uncertain.
As of Wednesday morning, the storm has reorganized with potential impacts to Haiti, Jamaica, and possibly Cuba, by the weekend.

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 8h

The man, rescued by U.S. forces after the strike, arrived in Ecuador on Saturday and was released after the prosecutor's office said there was no evidence of a crime committed.

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Ecuador Releases Survivor of US Strike in Caribbean

An Ecuadorian government official said on Monday that the Ecuadorian national who survived a U.S. strike on an alleged fentanyl-carrying submersible in the Caribbean Sea last Thursday, identified as A...

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 8h

Ecuador Says No Evidence To Detain Survivor Of US Strike On Suspected Drug Vessel

Ecuador's prosecutor's office said on Monday it would not detain the Ecuadorean survivor of a U.S. military strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean.

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 8h

When Is 7 AM CDT?

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 8h

It looks like it was a wasted trip, unsurprisingly.

Source: www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-...

A TikToker flew all the way to Scotland to harass and yell at Rockstar developers about a non-existent GTA 6 delay: 'I'm sick and tired of waiting for the answers'

There are so many better reasons to visit my nation's capital—and they don't involve harassment.

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 8h

TikToker Flew To Scotland To Harass Rockstar Employees

A gaming TikTok creator claims they flew over to Edinburgh, Scotland to demand answers regarding GTA 6 from random Rockstar North employees outside of the studio's offices in the Scottish capital.

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 8h

Trump announced on Thursday that he and Putin planned to meet again, and predicted it would occur "within two weeks or so."

First, he said, discussions would take place among senior advisers on both sides.

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White House: No plans for Trump-Putin meeting in ‘immediate future’

There are no plans for U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet "in the immediate future," a senior White House official said on Tuesday, days after Trump floated anoth...

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 8h

calling off a summit that was expected in Hungary in the coming weeks.

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 8h

Now Trump Won’t Meet With Putin On Ukraine, White House Official Says

There are no plans for President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet "in the immediate future," a White House official said on Tuesday --

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 8h

When Is 8 AM EDT?

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 18h

Under the terms of the ceasefire, Hamas is expected to turn over the remains of 28 hostages. Hamas turned over one yesterday, bringing the total returned to 13.

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Vance Arrives in Israel, Visits US-Led Gaza Force Headquarters

US Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday, visiting the headquarters of the U.S.-led force being assembled to oversee the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire. The headquarters is loca...

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 18h

This visit comes after Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and the president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, met with Netanyahu on Monday to discuss developments in the region.

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 18h

Vice President Vance Visiting Israel Amid Fragile Ceasefire

Vice President JD Vance and the second lady are in Israel today to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following deadly violence over the weekend that threatens the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 18h

Chick-Fil-A Quietly Confirms For A Meal To Return For Winter

Chick-fil-A is bringing back a seasonal favorite menu item that’s only available during the colder months–arguably the best time to enjoy the soup.

Source: parade.com/food/chick-f...

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 19h

After these latest remains arrive in Israel, another 13 still need to be recovered in Gaza and handed over.

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Israel says remains of 2 more hostages transferred by Hamas under Gaza deal

The Israeli army said Tuesday evening that the bodies of two more hostages were transferred by Hamas to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza under a ceasefire agreement.

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 19h

Bodies Of Two Dead Israeli Hostages Turned Over To Red Cross

Israel's military says Hamas has handed over the remains of two more hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza.
Since the ceasefire began on October 10, the remains of 13 hostages have been returned to Israel.

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 19h

Discovered by the University of Hawaii, this space rock is about 18 to 36 meters wide but moves in sync with the Earth.

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Does Earth have 2 moons? Kind of. Here's what to know about 2025 PN7

NASA just confirmed that a quasi-moon has been orbiting since 1960. Here is everything to know about what is being called a "second moon."

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 19h

New Asteroid, 2025 PN7, Discovered Orbiting Earth

Earth just got a new plus one in space.

NASA confirmed that a small asteroid named 2025 PN7 is officially a quasi-moon, meaning it's not a real moon but rather a cosmic tag-along that’s been pacing Earth’s orbit for many decades.

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 19h

When Is 8 PM CDT?

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DkwhattoPoly @dkwhattopoly.bsky.social · 19h

Trump Wants The DOJ To Pay Him $230 Million

President Donald Trump is demanding the Department of Justice pay him $230 million for expenses incurred while defending himself against federal criminal investigations and charges, The New York Times reported Tuesday.

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Trump demands DOJ pay him $230 million for past cases, New York Times reports

President Trump is allegedly demanding approximately $230 million in compensation from the Justice Department for federal investigations conducted during and after his first presidency, creating an un...

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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 19h

MORE | Iranian Nuclear Program Reconstitution: The Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) reported on Oct. 20 that Iran is building unidentified structures at the former Taleghan 2 nuclear research site at Parchin Military Complex in SE Tehran Province. (1/2) isw.pub/IranUpdate10...

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