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Apr 20 2026RELIGION

Pope Leo’s Angola visit draws massive crowd amid national struggles

Thousands braved early morning heat in Kilamba, a planned city near Luanda, to see Pope Leo during his Africa tour. Estimates suggest up to 200, 000 people gathered in the open space, making it one of the biggest public events in Angola this year. The turnout wasn’t just about faith—many came seekin

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Global Left‑Side Gathering in Spain Aims to Counter Right‑Wing Rise

Thousands of left‑leaning activists met in Barcelona on the weekend to discuss ways to stop authoritarianism and win back voters moving right. The event drew over 6, 000 people from more than 40 countries and focused on ideas like changing the UN Security Council and taxing the wealthiest. Spain’s P

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Mar 21 2026BUSINESS

Money back after gym chain kept charging during shutdown

Thousands of former gym members in Massachusetts are getting refunds after being charged during a lockdown. Courts said the chain’s CEO broke rules by billing people in April 2020, even though all locations were closed. Customers tried canceling in every way possible—calls, emails, messages—but the

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Celebrating a Legacy: The Life and Impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson

Thousands gathered in Chicago to honor the late civil‑rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose influence spanned decades of activism and politics. The ceremony drew former presidents, senators, local officials, artists, and ordinary citizens who remembered Jackson’s relentless fight for justice. F

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Belgrade's Big Protest: Students Lead the Charge

Thousands of people filled the streets of Belgrade on a Saturday, marking the peak of months of protests against Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic and his government. The city was on high alert, with public transport shut down to control the crowds. Protesters gathered at various points across the

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Space Traffic Control: time for a reboot

Thousands of satellites are orbiting Earth, and they are expected to double every two years. With so many satellites around now and more are expected to be launched, how do we prevent them from colliding? One important thing to note is that there are ships and aircraft on Earth with sensors

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Nov 11 2024SPORTS

Lions Fans' Noise Makes a Big Difference in Houston

Thousands of Detroit Lions fans traveled to Houston for a game on Sunday night, and their coach, Dan Campbell, believes their loud cheering played a significant role in the team's victory. In the fourth quarter, Campbell noticed that the noise from Lions fans caused the home team, the Texans, to com

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Nov 11 2024LIFESTYLE

Night Bike Trend Gone Wild in China

Thousands of college students in China started a sudden trend of nighttime bike rides. They rode 30 miles to Kaifeng, a city known for its history and soup dumplings. The government first liked it, thinking it would boost tourism. But when too many students joined in, causing traffic jams and leavin

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Protesters Take to Boston's Streets for Gaza War Anniversary

Thousands of people gathered in Boston to protest the ongoing war in Gaza, marking the first anniversary of a Hamas attack on Israel. The protesters temporarily blocked traffic on Storrow Drive, holding signs and chanting slogans. They called for an end to the war and for the United States to stop s

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Sep 17 2024HEALTH

The Imperfect Permanent: Tubal Ligation's Hidden Pregnancy Risk

Thousands of women who undergo what they believe to be a permanent birth control solution still get pregnant years later, according to a recent study. The finding means that tubal ligation, commonly known as getting tubes tied, might not be as effective as previously thought in preventing pregnancy.

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