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“When you solve a problem, another three show up,” said cultural-studies graduate student Tara Blagojević walking across Belgrade’s Slavija Square, a focal point of protests against Vučić.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Manchester City needed goals from Khadija Shaw and Lauren Hemp against the run of play, but they dug in to win 2-1 and to continue setting the pace at the top.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Top military and political officials in Iran have warned against any new attack.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
Anyone who insists they are too self-aware to be pulled into something that goes against their own interests is admitting that they don’t know themselves or humanity very well.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
“Oh,” Kathy said, leaning forward, elbows against the picnic table’s peeled green paint.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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