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A mother shared her experience giving her daughter elaborate Disney-themed birthday parties and gifts because she wanted to create a magical childhood. Over time, she realized the importance of setting limits and saying no to avoid fostering entitlement, especially after her daughter reacted badly when plans changed due to the mother's illness.
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The mother initially indulged her daughter with Disney princess dresses, themed parties, and trips to Disney World.
She spent a lot of money and effort on birthday celebrations with characters and special effects like fake snow.
At age 7, the mother got seriously ill and had to cancel a planned trip, causing her daughter to react negatively.
This reaction made the mother reconsider how much she was giving and whether she was encouraging unrealistic expectations.
She started saying no to some requests, like a Halloween party, to teach her daughter about limits and handling disappointment.
The mother emphasizes that saying no does not require negotiation and that children can be allowed to feel upset without changing the decision.
She reflects on the challenge of balancing giving with teaching responsibility and gratitude.
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A judge in Argentina ordered that a 17th-century Italian painting stolen by Nazis be returned to the heir of its original Jewish owner. The painting was found in the home of the daughter of a former Nazi official in Argentina, and she agreed to give it up to avoid trial.
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The painting, called "Portrait of a Lady," was taken by Nazis from Jewish art collector Jacques Goudstikker during World War II.
The judge approved a deal where the Nazi official’s daughter gave up her claim to the painting.
Goudstikker’s collection had about 1,100 paintings, many taken under pressure by Nazis.
The painting was spotted in 2025 in an Argentinian house for sale.
The Nazi official’s family fled Europe and settled in Argentina after the war.
Experts confirmed the painting was part of Goudstikker’s collection and valued it at about $290,000.
The family who had the painting agreed to return it and avoid criminal charges by paying fines and remaining under court supervision.
Authorities are still investigating other artworks found in the home for signs they may also have been stolen during the war.
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A viral TikTok video shows an 11-month-old dog named Monty trying to grab bacon in the kitchen. This light-hearted clip was shared by Good Morning America (GMA).
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The video features a young dog, Monty, who is 11 months old.
Monty tries to take bacon from the kitchen.
The video became popular on TikTok, a social media platform for short videos.
Good Morning America (GMA), a news program, highlighted the video.
The clip is meant to entertain audiences by showing a playful pet moment.
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A documentary film about the British band Oasis and their 2025 reunion tour premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The film shows the band's history, the long feud between the Gallagher brothers, and their successful comeback concert.
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The documentary is called "Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger."
It premiered at the 83rd Venice Film Festival in Italy on September 5, 2026.
The film mixes concert footage with the story of Noel and Liam Gallagher’s troubled relationship.
Oasis originally broke up in 2009 after a fight before a concert in Paris.
The band formed in Manchester, England, in 1991 and gained huge popularity in the 1990s.
Their albums "Definitely Maybe" (1994) and "(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?" (1995) were major hits.
The 2025 reunion tour started in Cardiff and drew more than 60,000 fans.
The film includes never-before-seen rehearsal clips and the brothers’ first joint interview in 25 years.
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Dozens of masked protesters blocked the roads to the port of Dover in the UK, stopping ferry traffic between England and France for several hours. The UK government called the protest beyond peaceful, and the port reopened after police engaged with the demonstrators.
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Protesters dressed in black and wearing balaclavas blocked access to Dover port.
Ferry traffic between England and France was stopped Saturday morning but resumed by noon.
Police worked with protesters who had initially blocked all routes to the ferry terminal.
The protest caused a traffic jam over 6 kilometers long around the port.
The UK government said peaceful protest is allowed but condemned this protest for disrupting travel.
Dover is the UK’s largest ferry port and handles a large part of goods trade with the EU.
Britain faces ongoing challenges in managing migrant crossings across the English Channel.
The protest was related to opposition to migrant crossings using small boats from France.
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Fighting between Yemen’s government forces and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels has killed over 60 people, including civilians, mainly in the southwestern region. The Houthis are advancing along the Red Sea coast, aiming to control key areas near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a vital route for global shipping.
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More than 60 people died in recent clashes between Yemen’s government forces and Houthi rebels.
The Houthis are pushing forward in western Taiz and southern Hodeidah, important coastal areas.
A missile strike killed six civilians travelling by bus in the city of Taiz.
The ceasefire from 2022 collapsed after an Iranian plane tried to land in Houthi-controlled Sana’a.
The Bab al-Mandeb strait is a crucial shipping lane, handling about 10% of global maritime trade.
Controlling the strait could allow the Houthis to influence naval traffic in the Red Sea.
Yemen’s civil war began in 2014, involving the Houthis backed by Iran and a Saudi-led coalition supporting the government.
Over 150,000 people have died from the conflict, with millions displaced and in need of humanitarian help.
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The United Nations has adopted a new world map called the Equal Earth projection, which shows the sizes of continents more accurately than the traditional Mercator map. The Mercator map, widely used since the 16th century, distorts the size of countries, making places near the poles look much bigger than they really are, while making equatorial regions like Africa appear smaller.
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The Mercator map was created in 1569 to help sailors navigate by keeping compass directions straight.
On the Mercator map, Africa looks about the same size as Greenland, but Africa is actually about 14 times larger.
The distortion happens because it is impossible to show a round Earth perfectly on a flat map.
The UN’s new map, the Equal Earth projection, shows land sizes more fairly but loses the straight lines useful for navigation.
The Equal Earth map was first adopted by 54 African Union countries before the UN’s endorsement.
Maps affect how people see the importance of different regions politically and economically.
Another alternative, the Peters map, shows fairer land area sizes but changes the shape of countries.
No flat map can show area, shape, distance, and direction all perfectly at the same time.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 72-hour pause in attacks on Kyiv as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow and planned to visit Kyiv to help restart peace talks. Ukraine also paused its airstrikes during the visit, but fighting and attacks have continued in other areas of the conflict.
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Putin ordered no strikes on Kyiv for three days starting midnight on September 5, 2026.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Putin in Moscow and planned to visit Kyiv.
Kyiv agreed to pause airstrikes during the visit and asked Russia to do the same.
The Russia-Ukraine war has lasted over 4.5 years and continues with heavy attacks.
Russia has increased drone strikes on Kyiv and other cities amid ongoing fighting.
Ukraine carries out long-range strikes targeting Russian military and economic sites.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy linked recent Russian airport strikes to the U.S. visit.
The U.S. peace efforts have slowed due to other priorities, like the conflict with Iran.
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A Greek air force jet crashed during an air show near Athens, causing a fire and sending large black smoke into the sky. No spectators were hurt, and emergency crews worked to control the blaze near Tanagra air force base.
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The crash happened during an aerial show called Athens Flying Week.
The jet was a twin-seat Phantom F4.
It crashed while performing a low-altitude maneuver.
No spectators were injured in the incident.
The location of the crash was about 60 kilometers north of Athens.
Firefighters and water-dropping aircraft worked together to control the fire.
The fire was kept away from the area where people were watching the show.
Officials did not immediately confirm the condition of the two airmen in the jet.
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The United States will gradually stop giving $45 million yearly to Namibia for its HIV programs starting after the 2027 fiscal year. Instead, Namibia will fund its own HIV efforts, with the U.S. providing technical help, following concerns about sharing health data and protection of privacy and sovereignty.
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Namibia currently receives about $45 million a year from the U.S. for HIV programs.
The U.S. has contributed over $1.1 billion to Namibia’s HIV efforts since 2003.
Starting in 2028, Namibia will fully fund its HIV programs, with the U.S. providing only technical support.
Namibia rejected U.S. demands for sharing health data and biological specimens due to privacy and legal concerns.
The U.S. has signed similar agreements with about 30 countries to reduce dependence on U.S. aid.
Other countries like Ghana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Zambia have also opposed these data-sharing provisions.
Namibia exceeded global HIV treatment targets, with nearly all diagnosed individuals receiving treatment and achieving viral suppression.
The U.S. is also reducing funding for HIV programs in South Africa and other parts of southern Africa.
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Masked protesters blocked roads near England’s Port of Dover, the main ferry terminal to France, on Saturday. They chanted “Stop the Boats” as part of their protest.
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The protest took place on Saturday near the Port of Dover in England.
Protesters wore black clothing and masks.
They blocked major roads leading to and from the port.
The Port of Dover is the main ferry crossing point between England and France.
The demonstrators chanted “Stop the Boats” during the event.
The protest caused traffic disruptions around the port area.
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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iranians and officials will stay united despite tough new U.S. economic sanctions aimed at cutting off Iran’s economic support. He warned that while fuel prices will increase, his government will avoid drastic changes that could cause unrest amid ongoing tension with the U.S.
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The U.S. launched the toughest sanctions against Iran, targeting the Iranian government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
President Pezeshkian said unity is needed to resist attempts to cause division and unrest in Iran.
Iran plans to double the price of one type of petrol quota and reduce monthly fuel quotas due to shortages and smuggling.
Iran’s currency reached a record low of over 2.25 million rials per U.S. dollar.
U.S. military recently bombed an oil tanker near Iran and is blocking Iranian oil shipments by sea.
Iran said it will return to a previous agreement with the U.S. if Washington does the same.
Iranian officials warned about possible protests triggered by economic problems like unemployment, fuel prices, and general hardship.
Iranian security forces are increasing monitoring and preparing for potential protests.
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Big Sur, a scenic coastal area in California, has faced serious problems this summer, including wildfires, road closures, and overcrowding from tourists taking photos and causing traffic jams. The local community is worried about how many visitors the area can safely and sustainably handle because tourism is vital to the economy but also causes damage and safety issues.
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Big Sur is a 120-mile coastline known for its natural beauty, including beaches and redwood forests.
This summer, wildfires and road issues disrupted local businesses and safety.
A major road, Highway 1, reopened after three years of repairs, leading to a surge in tourists.
Many visitors come mainly to take selfies at popular spots like Bixby Bridge, causing traffic problems and unsafe behavior.
Local officials have introduced a parking ban near Bixby Bridge to limit congestion.
The area has seen two traffic deaths recently, raising safety concerns in the community.
Big Sur’s economy depends on tourism for about 90% of its income.
Residents are debating how to balance welcoming visitors with protecting the environment and community safety.
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The United Nations passed a resolution called "Correct the Map" that aims to change how Africa and other regions appear on world maps. The United States was the only country that voted against this resolution, while most countries supported it.
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The UN resolution "Correct the Map" seeks to adjust the size of Africa and other regions on world maps.
The vote count was 164 countries in favor, 1 against (the United States), and 6 countries abstained.
The resolution was introduced by a West African country.
The goal is to improve the accuracy of world maps by correcting how large or small regions appear.
The United States is the only country to oppose this UN decision.
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At least four civilians were killed and nine injured in a missile strike by Houthi forces on a crowded road near Taiz in southwestern Yemen. Fighting between Houthi rebels and government forces continues in Taiz and Hodeidah, causing many families to flee and creating a worsening humanitarian crisis.
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The missile strike targeted a crowded road south of Taiz city, killing at least four civilians and injuring nine.
The Houthis are an Iran-backed group involved in ongoing fighting in Yemen.
Yemeni government forces say they have retaken several key positions south of Taiz.
The Houthis aim to control the Red Sea coastline, especially around the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the port city of al-Makha.
Houthis recently captured a strategic military base on a mountain in western Taiz.
Renewed fighting has forced nearly 1,800 families to flee their homes in less than 48 hours.
Displaced families often arrive with little food, shelter, or supplies, worsening the humanitarian situation.
Phone and internet services remain cut off in combat zones, making relief work difficult.
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The United Nations General Assembly voted to support a new world map called the Equal Earth projection, which shows Africa and other continents closer to their true sizes. The vote had strong global support, with 164 countries in favor, but the United States voted against it, and six countries abstained.
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The UN resolution promotes using the Equal Earth map to better represent continent sizes.
The traditional Mercator map makes northern countries appear larger and equatorial places like Africa smaller than they really are.
Africa is about 30.3 million square kilometers, much larger than shown on the Mercator map, where it looks similar in size to Greenland.
Latin America covers about 20 million square kilometers, Oceania about 8.5 million, and South Asia about 5.1 million.
France and other countries support the new map and plan to stop using the Mercator projection.
The U.S. opposed the resolution, saying the UN should focus on more important issues.
The Equal Earth projection was created in 2018 to show continents more accurately on a flat map.
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Rescuers in Nepal saved a Chinese person from a tunnel and a local woman from a flooded home on Saturday. These rescues have raised hope as emergency teams continue searching for thousands of people missing after heavy floods 10 days ago.
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The floods in Nepal occurred 10 days ago and caused many people to go missing.
A Chinese national was rescued from inside a tunnel.
A local Nepali woman was rescued from her home, which was partly underwater.
Emergency teams are continuing their search efforts with more energy.
The situation remains serious as many people are still unaccounted for.
The floods have caused widespread damage and disruption in Nepal.
Rescue operations are ongoing with both local and international help involved.
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Yemen’s internationally recognized government has carried out air strikes against Houthi forces, marking a rise in fighting after a fragile truce began weakening. The government targeted Houthi positions in western Yemen as the Houthis pushed towards strategic areas near the Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
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The Yemeni government launched at least 15 air strikes on Houthi sites in Taiz and Hodeidah provinces on Friday.
These attacks aim to support government troops fighting a Houthi offensive near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, an important global shipping route.
This marks an increase in the Yemeni government’s use of its own air power; previously, Saudi-led coalition aircraft handled most air strikes against the Houthis.
The Houthis, backed by Iran, are trying to gain control of hills and coastal areas near al-Makha and Bab al-Mandeb.
The Houthis recently declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea.
Fighting includes the use of ballistic missiles, drones, and artillery by Houthi forces.
The strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is crucial for global shipping.
Control over this area could allow the Houthis to disrupt shipping routes far beyond Yemen.
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In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, teams responsible for burying Ebola victims are working quickly to prevent the disease from spreading. They face difficulties including local distrust, threats, and ongoing rebel conflicts in the area.
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There is an ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo.
Burial teams aim to safely bury those who died from Ebola.
The teams are working against time to stop the virus from spreading further.
Some local communities distrust the burial teams and sometimes threaten them.
Rebel fighting in the region makes the response to Ebola harder.
Safe burial is important to control Ebola because the virus can spread from dead bodies.
The situation is urgent and dangerous for health workers on the ground.
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US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visited the Palestinian town of Turmus Ayya in the West Bank, where many residents are US citizens and have been affected by attacks from Israeli settlers. Huckabee called for the Israeli government to act against violent settlers and described his meeting with locals as constructive.
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Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel, visited Turmus Ayya, a Palestinian town frequently targeted by settler violence.
Many residents of Turmus Ayya, about 80%, are US citizens.
Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian communities by damaging crops, livestock, and trying to force people off their land.
The Israeli government condemns settler violence but rarely arrests or prosecutes those responsible.
Huckabee has called violent settlers "terrorists" but says they are a minority among about 750,000 settlers.
Israeli occupation of the West Bank has lasted since 1967, with about 3 million Palestinians living there.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is advancing new settlements, considered illegal under international law, before upcoming elections.
Huckabee denied plans by Israel to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza despite some Israeli ministers discussing such ideas.
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