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Some never-before-seen concept art for the live-action Masters of the Universe movie that was in development back in 2015 has been shared online...

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (2015) Concept Art Reveals Unused Character Designs For He-Man, Teela & Man-At-Arms ↗

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A suspect in a deadly confrontation between rival motorcycle riders in Phoenix has been extradited to Arizona and booked into jail.

Suspect in deadly motorcycle shooting jailed ↗

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As Wednesday turned to Thursday when the clock struck midnight, the first seconds of 2026 started to tick. Which meant the race was on: Who would be Chicagoland's first baby born in the New Year? Area hospitals have begun to check in, and here's what we have so far. It appears the title of "Chicago's First Baby of 2026" goes to Brandon Alexander Whittington, born a little over six minutes into the New Year at Sinai Chicago.

Who are Chicagoland’s 1st babies of 2026? Meet them! ↗

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How two people slowly stop choosing each other long before the final goodbye.

The Silent Breakup That Starts Long Before Anyone Says It’s Over ↗

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The victory has now come under a cloud after Somashekhara's brother said in an audio message that a section of IUML leaders demanded and were paid.Kasaragod UDF crisis, Congress IUML rift, Enmakaje panchayat election, Somashekhara JS election controversy, BJP Kasaragod district, Kerala local politics, Indian Union Muslim League allegations, UDF internal conflict, Political corruption allegations, Election spending limits India, Manjeshwar Assembly election, Kerala political news, Congress party Kerala, IUML party infighting, Local body elections Kerala

Audio clip alleging IUML leaders took ₹2 lakh to campaign for Congress candidate roils UDF, fuels BJP attack ↗

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It may or may not be the best tool in your own toolkit, though.

This one Wi-Fi setting did wonders to fix my network ↗

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Le Young Africans SC recrute milieu de terrain guinéen Mohamed Damaro Camara. L'agent du joueur dévoile les coulisses du transfert.

Mohamed Damaro Camara rejoint le Young Africans SC, son agent se confie ↗

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Here are the five most interesting nuggets from the Journal's deep dive, which included commentary from the commander-in-chief himself.

The 5 Biggest Takeaways From The WSJ’s Deep Dive Into Trump’s Health ↗

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“Refrigerators are empty. Pockets are empty. Every day, people see themselves becoming poorer," one protester told The Jerusalem Post.

‘Refrigerators are empty’: Iran protests spark civilian cries for regime collapse ↗

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L’incendie survenu la nuit du Nouvel An dans un bar bondé de la station de ski suisse de Crans-Montana a fait une quarantaine de morts et environ 115 blessés, a annoncé jeudi la police du canton du Valais.

Une quarantaine de morts dans l’incendie d’un bar lors du Nouvel An ↗

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A 50-year-old Hindu businessman, Khokon Chandra Das, was brutally attacked and set on fire by a mob in Bangladesh's Shariatpur region on New Year's Eve. The miscreants assaulted him with sharp weapons before setting him ablaze near Keurbhanga Bazar.

Bangladesh: Hindu Man Attacked and Set on Fire by Mob, Escapes by Jumping into Pond ↗

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The Mummers suspended their String Band competition on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, due to weather concerns.

Mummers suspend String Band competition due to weather concerns ↗

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It’s been a good month, made better by a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday evening.

THREE TAKEAWAYS AS FLAMES RING IN NEW YEAR AT .500 WITH WIN OVER FLYERS ↗

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A hearse car drives as police officers inspect the area where a fire broke out at the Le Constellation bar and lounge during New Year's celebration, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP)

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About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year’s celebration ↗

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$The president wished for \$

Public gets glimpse of Trump's opulent Mar-a-Lago New Year's gala ↗

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Thumbnail for New Year's Day: Mayor Adams' Legacy; Wikipedia's Rules; Online Reading

New Year's Day: Mayor Adams' Legacy; Wikipedia's Rules; Online Reading ↗

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