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    Lionel Messi bends physics with impossible-angle free kick▼Lionel Messi bends physics with a free kick from an impossible angle✉newsSciencePhysics2 d ago

    Lionel Messi scored a free kick from an extremely tight, seemingly impossible angle, with the ball bending over the wall and in. Reports describe the strike as defying physics, reigniting debate about the Argentine star's status as one of the greatest set-piece takers in football history.

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    Kentucky Fish and Wildlife releases young hellbenders into the wild●Kentucky Fish and Wildlife release juvenile hellbenders back into the wild✉newsEnvironmentWildlife1 h ago

    The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has released juvenile hellbenders back into the wild as part of efforts to restore the giant aquatic salamander in state waterways. Hellbenders, North America's largest salamanders, have declined sharply due to habitat loss and degraded streams. The release, reported by regional news, highlights ongoing state conservation work to rebuild populations of the vulnerable species.

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    Tennessee officials have abandoned the Birmingham Highway site previously chosen for the new Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute in Chattanooga, meaning a replacement location will need to be selected for the psychiatric hospital project. The state has not detailed its reasons for the change or where the facility will now be built, and local residents are watching closely for the next announcement.

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    Tennessee execution failure puts Riverbend prison under scrutiny▼riverbend maximum security institutionGgoogleUS2K20 h ago

    Tennessee is facing criticism after a botched execution at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, with health workers saying the state's lethal injection method violates medical ethics. NPR reports that medical professionals involved in the process say the protocol failed and breached standards of care, intensifying debate over the death penalty in Tennessee.

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    Man arrested after crucifix set on fire in West Bend church▼50-year-old man arrested after allegedly setting crucifix on fire in West Bend church✉newsWorldReligion4 d ago

    Police in West Bend, Wisconsin have arrested a 50-year-old man accused of setting a crucifix on fire inside a local church. The incident, first reported by TMJ4 News, has drawn attention given the deliberate targeting of a religious symbol in a place of worship. Authorities have not detailed a possible motive, and charges against the suspect were not immediately disclosed.

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    Parent celebrates introducing kids to Avatar: The Last Airbender▼I just realized my kids are old enough to watch # AvatarTheLastAirbender . Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha... # TV # cartoons # anime #MmastodonCultureTelevision31 h ago

    A parent shared the milestone of their children finally being old enough to watch Avatar: The Last Airbender, joking about the villainous delight of revisiting the beloved animated series with them. The post struck a chord with other parents who remember introducing their own kids to the Nickelodeon show, which remains a favorite for family rewatching years after its original run.

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    ver.di hosts film evening on workplace democracy in Kiel●# kiel Heute 🍿 ver.di-Filmabend OHNE CHEFS - DEMOKRATIE BEI DER ARBEIT 18:00 Uhr Gustav-Garbe-Saal, Kieler GewerkschaftsMmastodonCultureFilm32 d ago

    The trade union ver.di is holding a film evening in Kiel today at 6 pm in the Gustav-Garbe-Saal at the Kieler Gewerkschaftshaus on Legienstrasse 22. The screening, titled "Ohne Chefs – Demokratie bei der Arbeit", presents stories of collective, democratic workplaces with functioning examples meant to encourage cooperative economics. The event takes place without managers present and is aimed at opening up perspectives on worker self-organisation.

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    Iran's president tells Trump Iran will never 'bend the knee'●Iran's president tells Donald Trump his country will never 'bend the knee' | BBC News▶youtubeWorldDiplomacy434.8K17 h ago

    Iran's president has sent a defiant message to Donald Trump, declaring that Iran will never 'bend the knee'. The remark, reported by BBC News, underscores continuing hostility between Tehran and Washington and comes amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear programme and regional influence. It signals Tehran's refusal to yield to US pressure, and observers are weighing what it means for diplomacy between the two countries.

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    Tennessee officials have abandoned the Birmingham Highway site as the location for the new Moccasin Bend mental health hospital, meaning the project will be moved to another location. The decision affects plans for mental health care facilities serving the Chattanooga area and surrounding region. Details on the alternative site and the reasons behind the change were not provided.

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    Tennessee officials revise Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute plans●DGS announces change in plans for Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute✉newsHealthMental Health2 d ago

    The Tennessee Department of General Services has announced a change in plans for the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute in Chattanooga. Local outlet WDEF reported the announcement, but details of what the revised plans involve have not been laid out. The facility serves as a key psychiatric care provider for the region, so any shift in its future draws close attention.

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    Butterfly wings create dazzling optical illusions●Butterfly wings create dazzling optical illusions https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/environment/butterfly-wMmastodonScience58 h ago

    Popular Science reports that butterfly wings produce dazzling optical illusions, with their microscopic structures manipulating light to create shifting colors and patterns. The piece explains the physics behind how these natural nanostructures bend and scatter light, producing effects that have long fascinated scientists studying optics and biomimicry.

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    Commentary says Britain will bend to EU rules either way▼Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Britain will bend to EU in or outside of it✉newsWorldEU Politics1 h ago

    A Reuters Breakingviews commentary argues that Britain will end up aligning with European Union regulations whether it remains a member or not. The piece suggests that economic reality leaves the UK little choice but to converge with EU standards on trade and business, regardless of the political outcome of its post-Brexit relationship with Brussels.

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    Stargazing as a look into the cosmic past●The fact that I'm just watching a snapshot of whatever's out there in space whenever I gaze at the stars kinda still bogMmastodonScienceSpace315 h ago

    When you look at the night sky, the light from stars has travelled for years — sometimes thousands or millions of years — before reaching your eyes, meaning you see each star as it was, not as it is now. People are sharing how this idea makes stargazing feel overwhelming and even emotional, with some saying it moves them to tears.

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    State reverses plan to relocate Moccasin Bend mental hospital●UPDATE: State backsteps decision to move Moccasin Bend mental hospital to Birmingham Hwy✉newsHealthMental Health2 d ago

    Tennessee officials are stepping back from a proposal to move the Moccasin Bend mental health facility from its Chattanooga site to a location along Birmingham Highway. Local outlet Local 3 News reported the update, prompting renewed public discussion about the hospital's future, access to psychiatric care in the region, and what prompted the state's change of course.

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    Tennessee reverses course on Moccasin Bend hospital site●State reverses course on replacement hospital site for Moccasin Bend✉newsHealthMental Health2 d ago

    Tennessee state officials have reversed their decision on where to build a replacement hospital for the Moccasin Bend mental health facility in Chattanooga, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press. The change of plans affects the site selected for the new psychiatric hospital, though details on the new preferred location or the reasons for the reversal have not yet been laid out.

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    Kentucky releases juvenile hellbenders back into the wild●Kentucky Fish and Wildlife releases juvenile hellbenders back into the wild✉newsEnvironmentWildlife34 min ago

    The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has released juvenile hellbenders back into the wild in the state. Hellbenders are large aquatic salamanders whose populations have declined across much of their range, and the release marks an effort to restore the species to Kentucky waterways. The department says returning young hellbenders to suitable habitat is part of ongoing conservation and recovery work.

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    Golf carts with lithium-ion batteries catch fire near Teal Bend▼Golf carts with lithium-ion batteries catch on fire near Teal Bend Golf Course✉newsSportGolf2 d ago

    Several golf carts with lithium-ion batteries caught fire near Teal Bend Golf Course, local outlet FOX40 reports. No details were given about injuries or the cause, but the incident adds to growing scrutiny of lithium-ion battery fire risks in everyday equipment, as lithium cells can ignite and burn intensely when damaged or overcharged.

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    Tennessee backtracks on Moccasin Bend mental hospital relocation▼UPDATE: State backsteps decision to move Moccasin Bend mental hospital to Birmingham Hwy.✉newsHealthMental Health2 d ago

    State officials have reversed a decision to move the Moccasin Bend mental hospital to a site along Birmingham Highway. The retreat follows local opposition to relocating the Chattanooga psychiatric facility, though officials have not detailed what comes next for the hospital's current campus or future plans.

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    The Physics Behind the Magnus Effect in Soccer▼The Physics of Soccer Explained | The Magnus Effect✉newsSciencePhysics11 h ago

    Soccer's most striking free kicks and long-range shots are being explained through the Magnus effect, the physical principle that makes a spinning ball curve in flight. As players bend the ball around walls and goalkeepers, the phenomenon has drawn renewed attention as a way to understand how spin and air pressure shape the sport's most memorable goals.

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    Hazmat situation declared after fire near Teal Bend Golf Course in Sacramento▼Hazmat situation as fire ignites building near Teal Bend Golf Course in Sacramento✉newsSportGolf2 d ago

    A fire broke out in a building near the Teal Bend Golf Course in Sacramento, prompting authorities to declare a hazmat situation. Emergency crews responded to the blaze, and responders are treating the scene as hazardous, though details on injuries, the cause, and what materials triggered the hazmat response have not yet been released.

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    Error-prone AI nearly sparked world war three, researchers warn▼Forget ‘superintelligence’: error-prone AI nearly sparked world war three this month | Timnit Gebru and Emily M Bender✉newsWar50 min ago

    AI researchers Timnit Gebru and Emily M Bender argue in The Guardian that the focus on hypothetical 'superintelligence' distracts from a more immediate danger: flawed, error-prone AI systems used in high-stakes decision-making. They claim such systems nearly triggered a global conflict this month, warning that unreliable AI deployed in military or geopolitical contexts could escalate tensions with catastrophic consequences.

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    Editor's picks highlight Bend music and art events▼Editor’s picks: Highlights in Bend music, art events✉newsCultureArt13 h ago

    The Bulletin has compiled an editor's selection of standout music and art events happening in Bend, Oregon. The roundup points residents and visitors toward notable local performances and exhibitions. Interest centers on what shows and art happenings are worth attending in the central Oregon city this season.

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    Big Bend National Park in Texas has announced temporary closures of certain areas for wildlife management work. The park said specific zones will be off-limits to visitors while staff carry out the operations, with closures expected to be short-term. Details on which areas are affected and how long they will remain closed have not been fully outlined in the initial announcement, and visitors are advised to check for updates before travelling.

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    'Fences' opens at South Bend Civic Theatre▼'Fences' tickets, schedule and events at South Bend Civic Theatre✉newsCultureTheatre1 d ago

    South Bend Civic Theatre is staging August Wilson's play 'Fences', and the South Bend Tribune has published details on tickets, the show schedule and related events. Local audiences are being directed to box office information for performance dates and additional programming tied to the production.

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    Gardeners urged to warm up before yard work●I love this - warm up before you start to work in the garden! Who would have thought? A good idea tho. Then doing it theMmastodonLifeHome & Garden31 h ago

    Gardeners are being reminded to warm up their bodies before starting work in the garden, in the same way athletes prepare before exercise. The idea is being shared approvingly among gardening enthusiasts, who note that stretching and preparing properly can help prevent the strains and injuries that often come with digging, bending and lifting in the yard.

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    Columnist shares favorite movies ahead of Bend film festival▼Columnist shares all-time favorite movies ahead of Bend film festival✉newsCultureFilm13 h ago

    A columnist at The Bulletin in Bend, Oregon has published a rundown of their all-time favorite movies ahead of the city's upcoming film festival. The piece offers personal picks and recommendations as local attention turns to the festival, giving readers a starting point for films to watch and discuss in the lead-up to the event.

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    Band premieres album recording session video tonight at 8pm●Falls jemand Bock drauf hat, heute Abend 20 Uhr (und definitiv besser als Tagesschau gucken) Videopremiere von unserer AMmastodonLifeHome & Garden62 min ago

    A German band is premiering video footage of last year's album recording session at 8pm this evening, jokingly calling it a better watch than the Tagesschau news broadcast. The group is inviting viewers to share the word and follow them online, with the material tied to surf and garage music. It is a small self-promoted release drawing modest attention.

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    Britain will bend to EU rules in or outside it▼Britain will bend to EU in or outside of it✉newsWorldEU Politics1 h ago

    Commentary argues that Britain, whether inside or outside the European Union, will ultimately align with EU rules and standards because of the sheer size of its single market and regulatory gravity. The claim has reignited debate in the UK about sovereignty, trade dependence and the practical limits of Brexit, with critics calling it a capitulation and supporters calling it realism.

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    A cheesecake business in Bend, Oregon has launched a vending machine, allowing customers to buy its desserts around the clock. The Bend Bulletin reported the launch, which gives the small bakery a new way to sell products beyond regular store hours without added staffing costs. The move highlights how small food businesses are experimenting with automated retail to reach more customers.

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    Timecrimes director's new kaiju fantasy film draws attention●BTW, this is the same writer-director who made Time Crimes. # Film # Movies # Cinemastodon # Kaiju # FantasyMmastodonCultureFilm17 h ago

    Discussion around a new kaiju and fantasy film notes that its writer-director is also the filmmaker behind Timecrimes, the 2007 Spanish time-travel thriller directed by Nacho Vigalondo. People are pointing out the connection as a reason for interest in the new project, given the director's reputation for clever, genre-bending storytelling.

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    Big Bend National Park Announces Temporary Closures for Wildlife Work●Big Bend National Park Announces Temporary Closures for Wildlife Management Project✉newsEnvironmentWildlife4 d ago

    Big Bend National Park in Texas has announced temporary closures of areas within the park to carry out a wildlife management project. The closures are intended to allow staff to complete management work while limiting disturbance to wildlife and visitors. Visitors planning trips to the park are advised to check current conditions and closure notices before travelling, as access to certain areas may be restricted during the project.

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    A bluegrass festival is preparing to showcase the genre with fresh approaches to its traditional sound, according to the Big Bend Sentinel. Organizers promise performances that reinterpret classic bluegrass while staying rooted in the music's heritage, drawing attention from fans of Americana and roots music in the region ahead of the event.

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    Daily random draw connects Mastodon readers with writers●Guten Morgen Mastodon! es ist wieder Zeit für den Zufallsgenerator. Dieser wählt eine eine schreibende Person aus. Ich sMmastodonCultureBooks29 h ago

    A German-language book community account is running a recurring morning ritual on Mastodon: a random generator picks one writer from the network, the account then chooses a fitting book, and both look through it together and discuss it. The exchange doubles as a way to surface new reading recommendations and give lesser-known writers visibility.

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    South Bend School Board Candidates Address School Funding Concerns▼Operation Education: South Bend School Board Candidates on school funding concerns✉newsLifeEducation1 d ago

    Candidates running for the South Bend school board are speaking out about concerns over school funding ahead of the election. In a local news segment, the candidates discussed how budget pressures affect classrooms and what they would do to direct resources if elected. Voters are weighing the candidates' positions on finances as a key issue in the race.

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    Muff Potter frontman Thorsten Nagelschmidt joins TuneFish podcast▼"Kann ich Euch abends anrufen, wenn ich einfach nur so über Musik labern will?" Ab Freitag, 2.10. ist Thorsten NagelschmMmastodonLifeHome & Garden21 d ago

    Thorsten Nagelschmidt, singer of German band Muff Potter, will be the guest on the TuneFish podcast for a two-hour episode starting Friday, October 2. The conversation centres on the band's new album "Klepto" as well as broader topics, with the hosts promoting it with a playful quote about wanting to call in and chat about music.

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    South Bend school board candidates state views on funding referendum▼Operation Education: How South Bend School Board candidates would vote on referendum✉newsLifeEducation15 h ago

    South Bend school board candidates have been asked how they would vote on the district's upcoming funding referendum. Their answers are being featured in a local 'Operation Education' report, giving voters a clearer picture of where each candidate stands before the election. The referendum's outcome could affect school funding decisions in the district.

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    Artist Creates Glitchy Truck Image With 'Palette Bending' Technique●Palette Truck Image made from a photo using a technique I call palette bending, which is when you re-index the colors ofMmastodonCultureArt213 h ago

    An artist has shared a new image of a truck made by re-indexing the colors of a photograph with a different palette, a method they call palette bending. The result is a glitchy, retro effect reminiscent of 8-bit and pixel art, and the post is tagged with glitch art and glitchcore communities, where the aesthetic is popular.

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    Home sales in Sugar Land and Missouri City fell in August, according to local reporting from Community Impact. The decline in the Fort Bend County suburbs adds to signs of a cooling Texas housing market, as higher mortgage rates and affordability pressures weigh on buyers. Residents and market watchers are watching whether prices and inventory will follow sales downward in the coming months.

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    Bend opens new art station as classes begin▼Bend’s new art station opens, classes start✉newsCultureArt1 d ago

    Bend's new art station has opened its doors and the first round of classes is now underway. The Bulletin reported the opening, marking a new venue for arts education in the central Oregon city. Beyond the announcement itself, no further details about programs, instructors or attendance were available.

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    2026 Community's Choice Awards held at Four Winds Casino▼See photos of 2026 Community's Choice Awards at Four Winds Casino✉newsBusiness1 d ago

    Four Winds Casino hosted the 2026 Community's Choice Awards, and the South Bend Tribune published a photo gallery from the event. The awards recognize local favorites voted on by the community, and the pictures capture winners, attendees and celebrations at the venue near South Bend, Indiana.