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đŻď¸ Lights out: Spain and Portugal got power-washed into the 1800s on Monday. The entire grid collapsed in 3.5 seconds, and power was out across entire countries for several hours. Spainâs thinking the massive blackout is sabotage. Some blame Russia. Others say freak weather. Either way, lights are back, but answers are not.
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When Pope Francis passed away, the Vatican went into immediate lockdown mode to protect the conclave, the centuries-old process where cardinals vote to elect the next pope. Let me tell you, the security isnât just tight. Itâs basically a Tom Clancy novel on espresso.
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How long Kanye West lasted before getting banned on Twitch for doing a Nazi salute and antisemitic remarks. He didnât even crack 220 followers before face-planting into a permanent ban, possibly a new world record.
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