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As Syrians rebuild their country, and look for a bright future that respects their country’s past, stained-glass maker Fayez Talmasani is keeping a promise to share his knowledge (and secrets) about an ancient Damascene art form. #syria #art #culture https://t.co/a2XXFX7v1p

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Elon Musk might be the largest individual spender behind the midterm elections. He also says he’ll give one share of his SpaceX company to every child in the U.S. #elonmusk #musk #election #midterms #spacex https://t.co/mzyP46yQ4g

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Protests like those in France show the distrust between voters and governments. Experts say without trust, hard decisions are tough to make. #europe #protests #trust https://t.co/bBZ2RosyIT

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Tunisia sparked a regional revolution in 2011 and but then acquiesced to dictatorial rule. Now protests hint at a public recognition that economic opportunities flourish better under democratic ideals. #democracy #arabspring #tunisia https://t.co/EW0XSJyLL1

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If Brazil elects right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, it could become the crown jewel in Mr. Trump’s push for more conservative leaders in Latin America. #brazil #election #bolsonaro https://t.co/DtRHA5QLN4

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The sand tiger shark is mounting a comeback in Boston Harbor. Scientists hope that data collected from tagged juvenile sharks that summer here will lead to more protections for their habitat. #tigershark #sharks #boston #wildlife https://t.co/qGtduL6m1u

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Are you an Eagles fan? Then you'll enjoy the latest installment of our Route 66 series by Harry Bruinius. Take a look and “Take it Easy.”
Find the series here 👉 https://t.co/A42i4Uyui3. #route66 #travel #TheEagles #Arizona

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Super PACs backed by AI companies are spending millions of dollars on the midterm elections. In turn, analysts say, the companies hope to open doors of access when a new Congress takes up regulatory questions. #ai #midterms #election #congress https://t.co/0tx2cfRpxw

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Student protests in France reached a new peak after peaceful marches turned violent overnight. Though political leaders are trading blame for the rioting, it's clear that the French public is unhappy with the state of their country. #france #protests https://t.co/edg5t9ncUJ

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The surging “cockroach” youth protest movement is prompting citizens in the world’s most populous nation to unite behind democratic rights, especially civic equality. #india #cockroach #youth #equality https://t.co/wH3dQiNQ1a

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America amended its Constitution more often in its early years. Some argue it’s time to try that again. #constitution #america #politics https://t.co/oYfBA7UVJG

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A decade after a first visit to Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, our White House correspondent returns with the president and reflects on what’s different now. #trump #whitehouse #press #maralago https://t.co/UNyJ8yJBgV

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Google has broken ground on a proposed 1-gigawatt data center in Visakhapatnam, India, but questions about resources and funding remain. #google #datacenter #india #tech https://t.co/KKP2lwBWMq

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Fascinating people – both real and fictitious – abound in our fall roundup. #newbooks #bookreview #books #fiction https://t.co/xPmuG5f0Gy

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Kansas hasn’t elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in nearly 100 years. But megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton is running a surprisingly competitive race against GOP Sen. Roger Marshall. #kansas #democrat #gop #senate https://t.co/FbQO8B98oe

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Flávio Bolsonaro has painted himself as a more moderate version of his divisive father. But, ahead of a runoff election to be Brazil’s president, he’s pushing many of the same far-right policies. #bolsonaro #brazil #election https://t.co/tRDMSsIHXN

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With Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy publicly feuding over U.S. support for Ukraine, Russia is wondering whether the opportunity has finally arrived for it to reset its relationship with the West. #russia #trump #ukraine #war https://t.co/bbfOYbaN29

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The Iran war has shown America’s unrivaled ability to project military might, but also that such power only goes so far. Successful use of power also involves preventing conflicts and bringing them to a close. #iran #military #war https://t.co/e3WvcwFfen

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In 2022, a shaky peace deal ended the civil war between Ethiopia’s government and rebels in the region of Tigray. But it left many issues unaddressed, which is fueling a new armed conflict. #ethiopia #war #peace #tigray https://t.co/tbNCihc2hb

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Pumpkin growers keep coming back year after year to the Topsfield Fair, vying for ever-heavier weights. #pumpkins #topsfieldfair #giantpumpkins https://t.co/V4qFnXZ6Xi