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Initial forecast: Majority in Alberta against secession from Canada: The western Canadian province of Alberta is voting on whether to initiate a secession ...
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Initial forecast: Majority in Alberta against secession from Canada
Key FactsEarly Results Favor Alberta Staying in Canada
11 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Monday’s nonbinding vote was Alberta’s first separation referendum and asked whether a binding independence referendum should be held.

  • With more than one-third of ballots counted, official results showed over 76 percent for unity; CBC and CTV projected a comfortable victory.

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the result, saying Albertans had clearly chosen national unity.

  • Jeffrey Rath of the Alberta Prosperity Project said his campaign for an independent Alberta would continue despite the result.
  • They chose unity, to build together, and to take care of each other.
    — Mark Carney, in a statement on X after Alberta voted to remain part of Canada.
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Forecasters watch progress of Pacific storm: Tropical Storm Champi formed yesterday and has the potential to increase in strength, the Central Weather ...
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Forecasters watch progress of Pacific storm
Nordex stock is surging: Forecast up - | fresh tailwind: Business is booming for the wind turbine specialist.
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Nordex stock is surging: Forecast up - | fresh tailwind
Grammer: Forecast slashed - | this stock crashes: Grammer lowers its profit forecast for 2026 due to higher costs and geopolitical pressures ...
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Germany's economy is growing, according to the IMF forecast: The International Monetary Fund expects the German economy to grow by 1.3 percent ...
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Germany's economy is growing, according to the IMF forecast
Key FactsIMF raises Germany’s growth forecast to 1.3 percent
Oct 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • For Germany, the IMF forecasts 1.3 percent growth in 2026, up from the previous 0.7 percent estimate.

  • For 2027, the fund raised its German forecast by 0.1 points to 1.1 percent.

  • In the eurozone, the IMF expects growth of 1.1 percent in 2026 and 1.2 percent in 2027.

  • The global economy is expected to grow 3.1 percent in 2026; the 2027 forecast remains 3.4 percent.
  • In the other euro-area countries, economic activity has remained 'largely stable.'
    — International Monetary Fund (IMF) – statement within its forecast on the euro area
IMF more than doubles its GDP growth forecast for Taiwan: The IMF has more than doubled its projection for Taiwan\'s real GDP growth this year to 10.7 percent ...
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IMF more than doubles its GDP growth forecast for Taiwan
"Like a foreign body": Criticism of Woltemade grows: Things aren't going well. Not for Juventus Turin, but also not for Nick Woltemade ...
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Based on score predictions from our social followers, the aggregate Metascore prediction for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is [84 ... Show more

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Met Office aurora forecast as Northern Lights could be stronger on Monday night: The Met Office has confirmed the Northern Lights could be even more visible over ...
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Met Office aurora forecast as Northern Lights could be stronger on Monday ...
Gold Forecast: Will China's Record Demand Keep the Price Above $4,000?: Gold Price: 1,000 Tons Imported, China Now Breaks the Record
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Gold Forecast: Will China's Record Demand Keep the Price Above $4,000?
Avoiding the expected boilerplate prediction of victory for someone in his position, Johnson floated the idea of returning to Louisiana and perhaps leaving the ... Show more

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Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for six states until 5pm: PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of ...
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Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for six states until 5pm
US death row inmate Christa Pike is responsive again after failed execution: Christa Pike, sentenced to death, is conscious again. She continues to receive ...
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US death row inmate Christa Pike is responsive again after failed ...
Based on score predictions from our social followers, the aggregate Metascore prediction for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is [77 ... Show more

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Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 3 ahead of expected landfall : Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the US Gulf Coast ...
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Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 3 ahead of expected landfall
World Bank raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7.1% from 6.6% earlier: World Bank India GDP Forecast FY27: The World Bank raised India's GDP growth ...
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World Bank raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7.1% from 6.6% earlier
Top bank revises 2026 gold price forecast as investors reassess rally. Wall Street is changing how it sees gold’s next move. Read more: HSBC Resets Gold Price Outlook After Pullback | GLD
JD Vance Makes Ominous Prediction About Democrats Winning Congress — There's Just 1 Problem
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JD Vance Makes Ominous Prediction About Democrats Winning Congress — ...
Key FactsVance warns of energy-price surge if Democrats retake Congress
Oct 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
  • In a Fox News interview aired Friday, Vance predicted investigations and soaring energy prices if Democrats retake Congress.

  • Social-media critics cited already high prices and largely blamed Trump’s decision to launch war against Iran alongside Israel.

  • On Saturday, Brent stood just above $102 a barrel, up roughly 58% this year, while regular gasoline cost $4.38 versus $3.15 a year earlier.

  • AAA reported average diesel at $6.35 a gallon, which the article said raises the cost of everyday goods.
  • If the Democrats win, here’s what’s going to happen. Congressional investigations as far as the eye can see, not good policy-making for the American people. You’re gonna have American energy prices skyrocket because they will go to war against American coal, oil and natural gas.
    — JD Vance, in an interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity; a portion of which aired on Friday
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BREAKING: The September jobs report comes in far below expectations, with the U.S. adding just 29,000 jobs as unemployment rises slightly to 4.2% ... Show more
Key FactsUS Payroll Growth Slows as Unemployment Reaches 4.2%
Oct 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Seasonally adjusted nonfarm payrolls rose by 29,000 instead of the expected 84,000; unemployment reached 4.2%.

  • August’s gain was revised to 133,000, while July became a 10,000 decline; revisions showed 60,000 fewer jobs overall.

  • Market-implied odds of unchanged Fed rates on October 27 and 28 rose to 82.8%, according to CME.

  • Average hourly earnings increased 0.1% in September; the annual gain was 3%, the lowest level since May 2021.
  • For the Fed, this number should be the nail in the coffin for an October hike.
    — Thomas Simons, chief U.S. economist at Jefferies, said in a note
Humiliated Republican Hit With Brutal Prediction About Career: Eric Schmitt’s political career seems to be over the same day it began.
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Humiliated Republican Hit With Brutal Prediction About Career
Key FactsSchmitt defends disputed Atlanta question directed at Jack Smith
Oct 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Senator Eric Schmitt accused Jack Smith of perjury Tuesday while questioning whether the former counsel had been in Atlanta.

  • Schmitt claimed Smith had watched an Atlanta Hawks NBA game but apparently confused the Hawkeyes with the Hawks.

  • Katie Britt’s stunned reaction quickly went viral, prompting one user to joke that her soul had left her body.

  • Amy Klobuchar later criticized Schmitt for trying to discredit Smith using the wrong city and game.
  • "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation."— Jack Smith, former Special Counsel, during a congressional hearing
Greece Weather Warning: RED ALERT for Crete and Dodecanese (MAPs): Greece's National Meteorological Service upgraded its weather warning to RED ALERT category ...
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Greece Weather Warning: RED ALERT for Crete and Dodecanese (MAPs)
Based on score predictions from our social followers, the aggregate Metascore prediction for Gears of War: E-Day is [88.0] Gears of War: E-Day Reviews - Metacritic Check back in just under 3 ... Show more
Ed Sheeran’s weekend Gillette concerts canceled due to storm forecast: "The decision was made with the safety of fans, staff and everyone involved in the shows ...
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Ed Sheeran’s weekend Gillette concerts canceled due to storm forecast
Key FactsTwo Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium cancelled
Sep 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.ie
  • Messina Touring said the cancellation covered Friday and Saturday’s shows because of potential safety impacts.

  • Following consultation with local officials, the organiser said safety for fans, staff and everyone involved came first.

  • Refunds are available at the point of purchase, while Ticketmaster customers will receive automatic refunds.

  • All support acts withdrew after Macklemore was removed from the tour over comments about Gaza.
Gold price forecast: Mega rally just a matter of time?: The price of gold will remain volatile in 2026. State Street strategist Aakash Doshi caused a stir with a ...
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Gold price forecast: Mega rally just a matter of time?
Live Blog: Election Projections for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin: The polling stations have closed. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, projections show the ...
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Government spending pays off: Economic researchers double their growth forecast: Gross domestic product is expected to grow significantly more this year than ...
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Government spending pays off: Economic researchers double their growth ...
Key FactsInstitutes reportedly raise Germany’s growth forecast
Sep 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Citing informed sources, Reuters reports forecasts of 1.3% GDP growth in 2026 and 1.1% in 2027.

  • In April, economists still expected growth of 0.6% in 2026 and 0.9% in 2027.

  • Experts attribute the outlook to higher state spending on defense and infrastructure and less severe crisis effects.

  • Because of Germany’s difficult international competitive position, economists continue to see substantial need for reforms.
President Donald Trump made a sweeping prediction about the future of American politics, saying, “I think everybody is gonna be a Republican.”
Bitcoin forecast: Are gains of up to 900 percent possible after this signal?: Bitcoin recently surpassed the $80,000 mark. Experts see potential for gains of ...
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Bitcoin forecast: Are gains of up to 900 percent possible after this ...
Despite poor election results, Merz intends to remain in office—and continue his reform agenda
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Despite poor election results, Merz intends to remain in office—and ...
Berlin Election: The Left Wins the Berlin House of Representatives Election, Ahead of the CDU
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Earthquake in Schwerin: According to forecasts, the AfD will be the strongest party in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The SPD has to admit defeat ... Show more
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GeForce RTX 60: Second leaker scraps 2027 date and names 2028: There is another indication of a later RTX 60 launch: Kopite7kimi now names 2028 for Nvidia's ...
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GeForce RTX 60: Second leaker scraps 2027 date and names 2028
Key FactsLeaker Revises RTX 60 Forecast to 2028
Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
  • Kopite7kimi revised his January forecast for GR20x gaming GPUs from 2027H2 to 2028 on September 21.

  • Kepler_L2 had also named 2028 several days earlier; both assessments come from leakers.

  • Nvidia has announced neither Geforce RTX 60 nor GR20x as a gaming family, and has given no consumer-card date.

  • With an RTX 60 launch in 2028, RTX 50 would remain current longer; at least about three years would separate launches.
  • Unfortunately, the GR20x is now a product for the year 2028. That means they have postponed it again.
    — Kopite7kimi, the leaker, on X (Twitter)
New State Duma: Forecasts predict Kremlin party United Russia will win election: The opposition was not allowed to participate, the result was practically ...
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New State Duma: Forecasts predict Kremlin party United Russia will win ...
Key FactsUnited Russia leads, according to preliminary results
Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
  • After more than 50 percent of ballots were counted, United Russia had 57.9 percent, according to election authorities.

  • The Kremlin-critical newspaper Novaya Gazeta provisionally estimated United Russia at 309 of 450 Duma seats.

  • All ten approved parties are considered Kremlin-aligned and support the war in Ukraine ongoing since 2022, the report says.

  • Opposition groups and voters reported barred observers, pressure on state employees, and pre-filled ballots; online voting is considered opaque.
  • despite a summer that is difficult for many Russians — for example due to a fuel crisis in the country and high inflation — they are able to generate a clear majority for Putin's course
    — Felix Klauser, ZDF correspondent, reports
OpinionDespite poor election results, Merz wants to remain in office—and continue his reform agenda
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Despite poor election results, Merz wants to remain in office—and continue ...
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Expropriation and antisemitism: Left Party ahead in Berlin according to forecasts
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Expropriation and antisemitism: Left Party ahead in Berlin according to ...
AfD im Nordosten knapp vor SPD - CDU im Landtag?: Spannendes Rennen an Ostseeküste und Seenplatte: Die AfD liegt laut Prognosen knapp vor der SPD ...
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Musk doesn't dismiss Cathie Wood's stunning SpaceX prediction. Read more: Cathie Wood sees $10 trillion opportunity for Elon Musk's SpaceX
Based on score predictions from our social followers, the aggregate Metascore prediction for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is [89 ... Show more

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Trump Makes Bonkers Prediction After Convention Flop: The president insists his sparsely attended convention in Dallas was a triumph.
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Trump Makes Bonkers Prediction After Convention Flop
Key FactsTrump Predicts Republican Boost Despite Weak Convention Response
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
  • Reporters saw empty upper-level seats and free-ticket offers despite Trump's claim that the convention was sold out.

  • Fox News counted 2.5 million viewers for Trump's keynote, below the network's average for that time slot.

  • The GOP's official channel drew only 50,000 people, while screenshots suggested other livestreams had engagement in the hundreds or low thousands.

  • A Reuters/Ipsos poll put Democrats ahead 44 percent to 37 percent; Trump's rating rose only from 33 percent to 35 percent.
  • The Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas was a solidly sold out winner for Republicans.
    — Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post about the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
Sweden: Center-left alliance in the lead according to forecasts: The Social Democrats are leading in the forecasts - | but can the center-left alliance achieve a ...
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Sweden: Center-left alliance in the lead according to forecasts
Sale: Porsche raises one billion euros with Rimac sale: With the sale, Porsche strengthens its focus on its core business. The inflow of funds also improves the ...
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Sale: Porsche raises one billion euros with Rimac sale
Key FactsPorsche Completes Sale of Rimac Stakes
Sep 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
  • Porsche completed the sale of its interests in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group on Wednesday after regulatory approval.

  • Of the roughly one-billion-euro proceeds, 250 million euros are intended for pension obligations.

  • The company plans to eliminate nearly 9,000 positions by 2035.

  • For 2026, Porsche expects an automotive net-cash-flow margin of 5.5% to 7.5%, instead of 3% to 5%.
Saxony-Anhalt has voted. The forecast for the state election. More information: Landtagswahl in Sachsen-Anhalt - Daten, Reaktionen, Analysen
Key FactsAfD leads Saxony-Anhalt election, according to projections
Sep 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stimme.de
  • Polling stations closed at 6 p.m.; counting is ongoing, and the preliminary result is expected overnight into Monday.

  • The 6 p.m. projections put AfD at 44.5 and 44.0 percent, and CDU at 18.0 and 18.5 percent, respectively.

  • In 2021, CDU was the strongest party with 37.1 percent, followed by AfD with 20.8 percent.

  • Turnout stood at 65.3 percent by 4 p.m.; evening projections put participation at approximately 78 percent.
Based on score predictions from our social followers, the aggregate Metascore prediction for Marvel's Wolverine is [85 ... Show more

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State election in Saxony-Anhalt live ticker: Forecast: AfD strongest party in Saxony-Anhalt with 44 percent, heavy losses for the CDU
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State election in Saxony-Anhalt live ticker: Forecast: AfD strongest party ...
‘Trump-a-Palooza’ Hit With Crushing Ratings Prediction: Trump’s midterm convention will have to compete with the NFL kickoff for ratings.
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‘Trump-a-Palooza’ Hit With Crushing Ratings Prediction
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Forecast for Saxony-Anhalt: AfD triumph without an absolute majority: The AfD has won the state election in Saxony-Anhalt by a landslide with 44.5 percent ...
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Forecast for Saxony-Anhalt: AfD triumph without an absolute majority
First-Term Trump Lawyer Makes Dark Election Prediction: Ty Cobb issued a grim warning as Donald Trump sits on hundreds of millions in campaign funds.
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First-Term Trump Lawyer Makes Dark Election Prediction
Citigroup delays Fed rate cut forecast to June 2027
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Citigroup delays Fed rate cut forecast to June 2027
El Niño: What can be predicted - | and what can't: Experts are expecting an exceptionally strong El Niño phenomenon this year. Meteorologist Andreas Fink ...
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El Niño: What can be predicted - | and what can't
Bitcoin: Price target $1,000,000 - | Are CZ and Wood suffering from a loss of touch with reality?
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Bitcoin: Price target $1,000,000 - | Are CZ and Wood suffering from a loss ...
Kaitlan Collins Predicts What Trump Will Do If Faced With Another Impeachment Attempt
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Kaitlan Collins Predicts What Trump Will Do If Faced With Another ...
More optimism about the economy: DIW doubles growth forecast: The German economy is recovering better than expected in 2026. The German Institute for Economic ...
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More optimism about the economy: DIW doubles growth forecast