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fightful.com Oct 24

Kevin Owens Vs. CM Punk Set For 11/6 WWE SmackDown: Kevin Owens and CM Punk previously faced each other on the 8/21 WWE SmackDown, where The Cult of Personality ...

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Kenyan cult leader found guilty over 190 children starved to death in the hope of ‘meeting Jesus’

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Egyptian Gazette Oct 22

Sisi: Public awareness must go hand in hand with rule of law

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jordannews.jo Oct 21

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inFranken.de

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Oct 21

Fürth: Comedy legend tests unusual swimming spot - | 'not on paper': German cult comedian Wigald Boning has made daily swimming in public waters a ritual ...

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ITVX

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Kenyan cult leader found guilty of starving 190 children to death 'to meet Jesus'

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South China Morning Post

scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3371364/flowers-roast-pork-and-paper-ingots-families-keep-chung-yeung-traditions-alive

Oct 19

Flowers, roast pork and paper ingots: families keep Chung Yeung traditions alive: From elaborate rituals to simple bouquets, Hong Kong families observe the ...

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Greek City Times Oct 19

Osios Loukas: The UNESCO-Listed Byzantine Monastery Hidden in Central Greece: Nestled on Mount Helicon near Delphi, the Monastery of Osios Loukas is a ...

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Be Afraid Media Oct 09

The Moment ‘Hellraiser: Revival’ Made Me a Believer: One scene in ‘Hellraiser: Revival’ helped me understand why someone would worship the Cenobites.. ...

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Twix Doubles Down on Hallowmas, Bringing Back Zombie Claus for More Fright and Cheer

Oct 09

King Mohammed VI reaffirmed his pride in Morocco’s national identity, religious heritage, and achievements during his speech at the opening of Parliament’s ... Show more

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The Spectator Oct 07

How the West failed the test on October 7: Our young and our educated sympathised more with the Gazan death cult than they did with the Jews who were its victims

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The Globe and Mail

theglobeandmail.com/life/social-trends/article-why-do-tech-ceos-sound-like-doomsday-cult-leaders/

Oct 06

Why do tech CEOs sound like doomsday cult leaders?: When it comes to these apocalyptic visions, we should ask not whether AI will kill us ...

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Oct 05

"Mir" as a psychogram of nationalism at the Dresden Societaetstheater: Cult of personality and party membership: Two women exemplify a society that is currently ...

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The Times and The Sunday Times Oct 04

‘My wife starved my children in a death cult. How can I forgive?’: Hundreds of people were found in shallow graves in Kenya after a cult leader promised ...

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Saarbrücker Zeitung

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Oct 03

Doc Martens: How a Luxembourger conjured air into the shoe: From work boot to cult object: A German doctor gave Doc Martens their name. But it was a Luxembourg ...

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Deccan Herald

Oct 01

Ancestor worship: Pitru Paksha traditions mirror global rituals like Qingming in China and Obon in Japan. Across cultures ... Show more

The universality of remembering ancestors

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op-online.de/politik/frauen-muessen-gehalt-abgeben-trumps-engste-vertraute-und-ihre-sekten-vergangenheit-zr-94518890.html

Oct 01

Is Trumpism just a cult? The shocking truth about the secret cults of Trump's closest confidants

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Münchner Merkur

Sep 30

Sandra Navidi draws parallels between Trumpism and cult-like structures: personality cult, unconditional loyalty, and criticism that is perceived as betrayal ... Show more

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thenews.pk/magazine/you/1439761-pakistan-from-peaks-to-shores

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The News Pakistan Sep 29

Pakistan: From peaks to shores: world tourism day World Tourism Day, celebrated every year on September 27, highlights the importance of tourism as a force ...

reuters.com/world/macron-invokes-europes-judeo-christian-foundation-leo-visits-2026-09-28/

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Reuters

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Sep 28

Macron invokes Europe’s Judeo-Christian foundation as Leo visits: French President Emmanuel ‌Macron said on Monday that Europe was built on a "Greco-Roman and ...

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fnp.de

fnp.de/politik/schwesigs-aufholjagd-bei-der-mv-wahl-wie-sie-die-spd-rettete-zr-94501522.html

Sep 21

“Strategically a good move”: How Schwesig saved the SPD in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania - | and what that means for Berlin

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Sep 20

"Strategically a good move": How Schwesig saved the SPD in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania - | and what that means for Berlin

Schleswig-Holsteinischer Zeitungsverlag

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shz.de/lokales/bad-oldesloe-reinfeld/artikel/caf-arnold-in-bad-oldesloe-die-historie-der-kult-konditorei-51284041

Sep 18

Café Arnold in Bad Oldesloe: The history of the cult confectionery: Café Arnold in Bad Oldesloe remains unforgettable. A moving story about tradition ...

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Sep 16

Donald Trump imposes his personality cult on the Kennedy Center: Donald Trump forces the closure of a cultural center because it won't immortalize him on the ...

stern.de/panorama/donald-trump-zwingt-mit-dem-kennedy-center-seinen-personenkult-auf-38258848.html

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Iran International Sep 15

Victory over the Islamic Republic means preventing it from obtaining nuclear weapons, stopping it from producing large numbers of ballistic missiles and ending ... Show more

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Manager Magazin

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Sep 02

Umstrittene Münze: Goldener Trump-Dollar kommt in Umlauf: Die USA bringen zum 250. Staatsjubiläum einen goldfarbenen Trump-Dollar in Umlauf ...

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The Guardian

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Sep 12

Trump personality cult alive and well in Dallas – will it power Republican midterm success?

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nj

nj.com/politics/2026/09/its-a-cult-trump-ignites-outrage-after-maga-republicans-pledge-haunting-oath-to-him.html

Sep 11

‘It’s a cult’: Trump ignites outrage after MAGA Republicans pledge haunting oath to him

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cz.de Sep 10

From personality cult to protests: This is how Alice Weidel's appearance in Wietze went

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jordannews.jo Sep 09

"The Messiah" to Be Performed at Machaerus as Part of a Cultural and Spiritual Journey Toward the 2030 Commemoration of John the Baptist

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The Star

thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/09/05/hop-off-for-local-gems

Sep 05

Hop off for local gems: Take new LRT Shah Alam Line to enjoy and uncover distinct local attractions.

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Hürriyet Daily News

Historic church on Akdamar Island readies for 14th mass

Sep 04

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Kleine Zeitung

kleinezeitung.at/artikel/41227759/wie-ein-koenig-donald-trump-verewigt-sich-auf-ein-dollar-muenze

Sep 03

“Like a king”: Donald Trump immortalizes himself on a one-dollar coin: The grumpy face of the US president adorns the front of a new dollar coin in the USA ...

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news.am

Sep 03

Azerbaijan recognizes tourists’ vandalism in occupied Shushi, but does not notice Armenian heritage destruction in Karabakh

news.am/en/news/1059408

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ev-online.de Aug 25

Bravo: From cult object to shelf-warmer: Emsdetten • “Bravo” turns 70: The cult magazine that shaped millions of young people is hardly selling anymore ...

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The Indian Express

indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/destination-of-the-week/5-lesser-known-islands-around-kochi-for-your-next-kerala-escape-10836871/

Aug 22

5 lesser-known islands around Kochi for your next Kerala escape: Skip the usual Kochi itinerary and explore its islands for rural charm, fishing traditions ...

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ynetnews.com

ynetnews.com/magazine/article/hkg3epfpfx

Aug 19

Hitler’s ‘groupies’: the women who worshipped the Führer: Thousands of women sent Hitler love letters, fantasized about bearing his children and treated him like ...

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abo.swp.de Aug 19

Nostalgie in Schwäbisch Hall: Diddl-Produkte teils nach drei Tagen ausverkauft: Kaum zurück im Regal, schon vergriffen: Die neu aufgelegten Diddl-Produkte wecken ...

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Die Welt

Cult object: The Billy bookcase is now available in a rather expensive luxury version

Aug 17

0

1

New Vision

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Aug 16

Tourism: Minister Nakawuki calls for better packaging of Kampala’s heritage attractions

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rtl.de

Aug 14

Kölner Flügelauto muss umziehen Nach 35 Jahren ist Schluss: Das berühmte goldene Flügelauto ist vom Dach des ehemaligen Kölnischen Stadtmuseums verschwunden ... Show more

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4

GQ Australia

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Aug 13

Men are tanning again. I got a $700 spray tan—and now I understand why: Along with the resurgence of aughts style, tanning has seeped back into the zeitgeist ...

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Greek City Times Aug 10

Three Photographers Reveal the Sacred Art Of Tzoumerka Churches: Three photographers are showcasing Tzoumerka’s centuries-old churches, monasteries and frescoes ...

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The Guardian

Aug 10

Australia’s blind faith in the Aukus submarine deal is “stark staring bonkers,” the former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has told a public inquiry ... Show more

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Donaukurier

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Aug 05

Iconic photo booth: Two women from Ingolstadt want to bring a piece of nostalgia to the city

spektrum.de/wissen/ausnahmefund-aus-oesterreich-der-kultwagen-von-strettweg/2301776

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Spektrum.de Aug 01

Cult on four wheels: No one can say for sure what the curious little wagon from Strettweg was good for. But one thing seems certain: the more than 2 ...

fightful.com/wrestling/cm-punk-says-his-emotional-connection-with-fans-comes-from-authenticity-and-currency-built-over-time/

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fightful.com Aug 01

CM Punk Says His Emotional Connection With Fans Comes From ‘Authenticity’ And ‘Currency’ Built Over Time

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The Daily Beast

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Jul 30

Jordan Klepper Predicts What Happens to MAGA After Trump: The “Daily Show’s” resident MAGA whisperer finds some hope in the president’s cult of personality.

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greekreporter.com

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Jul 31

NASA to Livestream August’s Rare Total Solar Eclipse: NASA will livestream the August 12 total solar eclipse and chase the Moon's shadow to study the Sun and ...

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Den of Geek Jul 26

‘Saturday Night Live’s Most Tasteless Sketch Featured Footage of Real-Life Corpses

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fightful.com Jul 25

15 years ago today, CM Punk debuted the Cult of Personality theme in WWE

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bz Basel

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Jul 20

Basel's Ochsnerbucket: From urban waste to cult object: Forty years ago, the Ochsner bin disappeared from Basel's cityscape. The official waste container ...

fightful.com/wrestling/aj-styles-says-he-sent-cm-punk-a-text-about-his-physique-recently/

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fightful.com Jul 19

AJ Styles Says He Sent CM Punk A Text About His Physique Recently: AJ Styles comments on CM Punk’s physique. Last month, footage of CM Punk emerged showing him ...

Key FactsAJ Styles praises CM Punk’s physique, mentions text message

Jul 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fightful.com

The footage prompted speculation after fans perceived Punk as substantially larger than in earlier appearances.

On a recent edition of The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, Styles said time away from the road and improved nutrition could enhance physical condition and described messaging Punk.

Styles estimated that Punk was probably 48 and said he was 49 himself.

Styles called the diet required for a defined physique difficult and said he was probably lighter during his own defined phase than at any point in the previous decade.

Now I will say this, that diet is freaking hard. When I was shredded I was the lightest I’d been in a decade probably. A lot of people don’t know that, but when you get when you can get shredded, you look bigger, but that diet, it isn’t fun. So, it’s a sacrifice.
— AJ Styles on The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, discussing CM Punk's physique

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Berliner Morgenpost

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Jul 17

Like Roman emperors: Trump's face is now on coins: US President Donald Trump

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Der Tagesspiegel

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Cult of personality around Trump: Portrait of the US president to adorn new 1-dollar gold coin

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fightful.com Jul 11

King Trevor Murdoch: CM Punk Always Had A Connection To The People, You Can’t Learn That

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kicker.de

kicker.de/im-reich-des-fussballkoenigs-wie-haaland-den-alltag-in-norwegen-praegt-1234725/artikel

Jul 11

(k+) In the realm of the football king: How Haaland shapes everyday life in Norway

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Sarganserländer

sarganserlaender.ch/artikel/was-die-geister-raststaetteso-besonders-macht

Jul 09

What makes the ghost rest stop at Lake Walen so special: Is the ghost rest stop on the Walensee motorway an ugly eyesore or a cult object? Or perhaps both? We ...

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op-online.de/sport/mehr-sport/wimbledon-dessert-fans-beklagen-shrinkflation-bei-erdbeeren-zr-94386196.html

Jul 07

Only seven strawberries instead of ten, cream like water: Wimbledon's cult dessert leaves fans speechless

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op-online.de/sport/fussball/die-wm-wg-kult-fan-schalke-lennart-nennt-gewagte-schalke-these-zr-94385236.html

Jul 07

"The World Cup Flat Share": Cult Schalke fan Lennart speaks exclusively about Klopp and makes a bold claim

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stern.de

stern.de/politik/ausland/macron-traegt-drinnen-wieder-sonnenbrille---das-ist-der-grund-37622202.html

Jun 29

Macron is wearing sunglasses indoors again - | this is why: He made aviator sunglasses a cult object - | now Emmanuel Macron is wearing them again ...

rnz.de/kultur/magazin_artikel,-Mannheimer-Sommer-Wenn-sich-die-Zuschauer-gegenseitig-die-Zaehne-putzen-_arid,2359449.html

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Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung Jun 28

When the audience brushes each other's teeth: News, photos, videos and podcasts from the Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung about the magazine

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Jun 25

OpinionTulsi Gabbard was in more than one cult: The former director of national intelligence — and MAGA member — allegedly took orders on politics from her guru

salon.com/2026/06/25/tulsi-gabbard-was-in-more-than-one-cult/

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profil.at

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Jun 27

Deity and Philosopher King: The Blue Personality Cult Around Party Leader Herbert Kickl

falter.at/morgen/20260622/personenkult-internationale-rechte-und-roberto-blanco-am-fpoe-volksfest

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FALTERSHOP Jun 22

FPÖ Volksfest: Cult of personality, international right-wingers and Roberto Blanco at Stephansplatz

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jordannews.jo Jun 23

Al-Ahmad: Ajloun represents a rich model in the Jordanian narrative with its historical, humanitarian, and religious heritage - Jordan News | Latest News from ...

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Rheinische Post

rp-online.de/kultur/musik/konzert-kritik-unheilig-ruehrt-in-moenchengladbach-die-fans-zu-traenen_aid-150222269

Jun 21

OpinionConcert Review: Unheilig Moves Fans to Tears in Mönchengladbach: Black balloons, stir-fried vegetables, and emotions: The Count and his band spread love at ...

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Der Tagesspiegel

tagesspiegel.de/internationales/personenkult-und-kafigkampfe-die-vereinigten-staaten-des-donald-j-trumps-15643249.html

Jun 19

Cult of Personality and Cage Fights: The United States of Donald J. Trump: How Donald Trump connects the USA with himself - | and what he has visually done to ...

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The Independent

independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/stonehenge-phil-harding-solstice-religion-b2998109.html

Jun 19

Phil Harding finds earlier version of Stonehenge three miles from world-famous monument

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2

The Wall Street Journal

Inside the Race to Save Ukraine’s Dormition Cathedral From a Russian Strike

Jun 18

0:17

bild.de/sport/fussball/haben-sie-das-schon-mal-gesehen-irres-fan-ritual-bei-haaland-show-6a31f432a7834e0047eec03d

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Bild

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Jun 17

Have you ever seen this before? Crazy fan ritual at Haaland's show: This Norwegian fan action could become a cult classic at the World Cup: The Viking oar is ...

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Der Tagesspiegel

tagesspiegel.de/internationales/personenkult-und-kafigkampfe-die-vereinigten-staaten-des-donald-j-trumps-15643249.html

Jun 15

Cult of Personality and Cage Fights: The United States of Donald J. Trump: How Donald Trump connects the USA with himself - | and what he has visually done to ...

zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-06/donald-trump-us-praesident-umfragewerte-personenkult

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Die Zeit

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Jun 14

Donald Trump: Me, Me, Me: Donald Trump turns 80, and the cult surrounding him seems unbroken. But even his supporters are slowly realizing: Something is wrong ...

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The Independent

independent.co.uk/space/ufos-aliens-religion-islam-christianity-catholic-b2994929.html

Jun 13

With an influx of convos about UFOs, it’s up for debate how aliens may fit in with religion

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ynetnews.com

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Jun 13

Trump’s 80th birthday marks new push for global influence: Turning 80, Donald Trump frames his presidency as a high-stakes arena for shaping a new world order ...

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fightful.com Jun 13

CM Punk Announced For Fanatics Fest On July 19: The Cult of Personality CM Punk will be part of Fanatics Fest this year on July 19. Click the article to read ...

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The Indianapolis Star

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Jun 09

OpinionMicah Beckwith's hatred of Islam makes him unfit for office | Opinion: Beckwith wore the lieutenant governor logo while calling Islam a "demonic death cult" and ...