Hundreds of anti-fascists march in Mussolini's birthplace

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PREDAPPIO, Italy (AP) — About 1,000 anti-fascists celebrated the anniversary of the 1944 liberation of Benito Mussolini’s birthplace Friday, as scattered fascist nostalgics quietly marked the 100th anniversary of the March on Rome that brought the Italian dictator to power in a bloodless coup. Meloni has sought to distance her Brothers of Italy party from its more radical, nostalgic wing. Their event is scheduled for Sunday, when thousands are expected to march from the center of town to Mussolini’s crypt. Giulio Tam, celebrated a Mass in Mussolini’s crypt, and later lamented the liberal changes in Italian society that some citizens fear Meloni might undermine as premier. “The main thing we must consider 100 years after the March on Rome is what Benito Mussolini did and what happened after 1945.''
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Uber pilots electric cab offering in India

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Russia says 4 killed in Ukrainian strike on Kherson; Zelenskyy warns of new wave of refugees: Updates

Four people were killed and 13 others injured by a Ukrainian strike Thursday on a river crossing in southern Ukraine that was annexed by Russia last month, Russian authorities said. The strike comes as Russian and Ukrainian troops appeared to be preparing for major battle over the industrial port city of Kherson. Kherson is the largest Ukrainian city that Russia holds and was the first it captured during the invasion. Although Russia and Iran deny it, Kirby said Russia has received dozens of drones from Iran and will likely get more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ukraine live updates: Russia says 4 killed in Kherson strike

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Aaron Donald, Jaylen Brown part with Kanye West's Donda Sports after rapper's antisemitic remarks

Aaron Donald announced on Tuesday that he's parting Kanye West's Donda Sports in the aftermath of the rapper's antisemitic remarks. A minute later, Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown likewise announced his departure from Donda Sports, a day after he declared that he was sticking with West's sports agency. Donald cited West's "displays of hate and antisemitism" as the impetus for his decision. Vogue previously announced that it has no intention of working with him again. Donald's and Brown's announcements followed Adidas' decision.

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CNN contributor calls Dem strategist 'an absolute jerk' after accusations of reading GOP talking points

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China Covid: Videos emerge of rare protests in Tibet

Footage has emerged showing what appear to be rare large-scale protests against strict Covid-19 measures in the Tibetan regional capital, Lhasa. Multiple videos on social media show hundreds demonstrating and clashing with police. The BBC was unable to independently verify the videos, which have been removed on Chinese social media but reposted on Twitter. One Lhasa resident told the BBC that she didn't see the protests as she was still under lockdown, but had seen numerous videos circulating in chat groups. Tibet is governed as an autonomous region of China, and Beijing says it has developed considerably under its rule.

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Stratton Sales Barn: Largest locally-owned cattle barn in Ontario recieves federal funding

Stationed amongst green pastures north of the Minnesota border is the largest locally-owned cattle barn in Ontario—Stratton Sales Barn. Cattle farmers in Thunder Bay and Dryden often auction at Stratton Sales Barn as well. On September 23, 2019, an accident with a chainsaw caused a fire to spread at the Stratton Sales Barn damaging penning and minor buildings. Story continuesInstead of going out of business, Stratton Sales Barn received funding of nearly $830,000 from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHHFC) to rebuild a new sales facility. From the ashes something good rose out of it.”These changes were estimated to boost cattle sales for years to come.

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Lunch at Allen's to wrap up Ontario tour in Sudbury Nov. 6

The musical group Lunch at Allen's invites Sudburians to find out this November. On Nov. 6, the quartet will be wrapping up their Ontario-wide tour with a visit to Sudbury, where they will play a live concert at Laurentian University's Fraser Auditorium. The show features Canadian singer-songwriters Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas, who have each achieved individual success in their decades-long careers. “It’s a labour of love in the group," said Ian Thomas, who is perhaps best known for his 1973 hit, "Painted Ladies." And yet, when we sing together, it’s really a wonderful knit.”Their visit to Sudbury early next month will mark the end of their tour across Ontario.

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Tory MP Julian Knight warns of face-offs with Musk's Twitter

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