A video showing Gabriela Silva, a Gen Z thrifter from California, trying on Y2K low-rise jeans has become popular online. Silva, unused to this style dating back to the early 2000s, shared her surprise and discomfort with the jeans. The video sparked discussions about the return of this fashion trend and generational fashion differences.
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Gabriela Silva is a Gen Z professional thrifter from Burbank, California.
Silva posted a video trying on low-rise jeans, which became popular online with over 4.2 million views.
Low-rise jeans were a popular fashion trend in the Y2K era (around the year 2000).
Silva expressed surprise at how uncomfortable and low the jeans were.
She noted that she was not familiar with wearing them, drawing a parallel with her childhood preferences for different styles.
Silva discussed her future plans to empower others through fashion, hoping to start a nonprofit.
The video led to conversations about early 2000s fashion, like pairing low-rise jeans with thongs, known as a "whale tail."
Silva sees fashion as cyclical and plans to embrace more low-rise styles in the future.
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Thailand and Cambodia signed a new ceasefire agreement at the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur with President Donald Trump present. This agreement builds on an earlier truce that ended border fighting between the two countries. President Trump also signed economic deals with both nations during the summit.
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Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an expanded ceasefire at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia.
President Trump witnessed and co-signed the ceasefire agreement.
The deal builds on a previous truce that ended deadly clashes in July.
The new agreement requires Thailand to release 18 Cambodian soldiers and remove heavy weapons from the border.
Malaysian troops will be deployed to help prevent further conflict.
The Thailand-Cambodia border dispute has lasted for decades.
President Trump also signed separate trade and mineral agreements with both Cambodia and Thailand.
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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro claims that the United States is creating a false narrative to justify a military presence near Venezuela, as a large U.S. warship moves closer to the country. President Donald Trump's administration has accused Maduro of leading organized crime, without evidence, and escalated military actions in the region. Venezuela is conducting military exercises to prepare for potential threats.
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President Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is "fabricating" a war against Venezuela.
The U.S. sent the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford, a large warship, closer to Venezuela.
President Trump accused Maduro of leading a crime gang called Tren de Aragua, but did not provide evidence.
Tren de Aragua is involved in illegal activities but not in major global drug trafficking.
Maduro is accused of stealing the last Venezuelan election, and the U.S. wants him out of power.
The U.S. has conducted military operations targeting boats allegedly smuggling drugs to the U.S., resulting in 43 deaths.
Venezuela's military is conducting exercises to defend against potential U.S. covert operations.
Opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, supported by the U.S., has been a vocal critic of Maduro and has faced legal actions.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Russia's Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile after a test confirmed its long-range capabilities. The missile, also known as SSC-X-9 Skyfall, reportedly traveled 14,000 kilometers in 15 hours. The test and other nuclear weapon exercises took place amid heightened tensions with the U.S. over the conflict in Ukraine.
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The Burevestnik missile is nuclear-powered and capable of flying long distances.
President Putin announced the missile's successful test, which covered 14,000 kilometers (8,700 miles) in 15 hours.
The missile reportedly can evade Western air defenses and has the potential to reach the United States.
Russia also conducted tests of other nuclear weapons, such as the Yars and Sineva missiles.
These tests occurred as the U.S. administered new sanctions against Russia due to its ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The development of the Burevestnik missile began around 2011, with multiple tests conducted since.
Some Western experts have questioned the missile's effectiveness and speculated its development may have faced difficulties.
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Several suspects were arrested after crown jewels were stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris. The theft, which occurred in under eight minutes, involved scaling the museum's walls and breaking display cases. The jewels were valued at 88 million euros, equivalent to about 102 million dollars.
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The theft happened at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Crown jewels worth 88 million euros (102 million dollars) were stolen.
The robbery took less than eight minutes.
The thieves used a basket lift to climb the museum's façade and broke in through a window.
Suspects were arrested, including one person attempting to leave the country.
Over 100 investigators are involved in trying to recover the stolen items.
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau did not specify the exact number of arrests.
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Liam McCay, a 20-year-old musician from County Donegal, Ireland, uses 14 different names to release his music, gaining millions of listeners on platforms like Spotify. He began making music in his bedroom and has seen significant success, with his tracks even appearing on music charts. Despite initially treating music as a hobby, Liam now pursues it full-time after leaving university.
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Liam McCay is a musician from County Donegal, Ireland.
He releases music under 14 different names.
His most known alias is Sign Crushes Motorist.
He started making music as a teenager in his bedroom.
His Spotify tracks have millions of monthly listeners.
Initially, Liam shared his music on online forums to get feedback.
By 2023, some of his songs reached notable music charts.
He left university to focus on his music career full-time.
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Estonia's President Alar Karis believes that Europe must prepare for a new type of conflict with Russia, as tensions continue following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Karis highlighted Russia's aggressive actions towards NATO countries and doubted the likelihood of a quick peace agreement. President Donald Trump is working to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine but faces challenges in reaching a deal.
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Estonia's President Alar Karis says Europe should be ready for a "different kind of war" with Russia.
Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, defending the breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk.
The war could soon enter its fourth year if no peace deal happens soon.
Ukraine heavily relies on NATO support, receiving weapons and training, including on F-16 fighter jets.
Russia has allegedly breached the airspace of NATO members like Lithuania and Estonia recently.
President Donald Trump has been attempting to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine, meeting with both leaders.
Trump canceled a planned meeting with Russian President Putin, stating it would only occur if a deal was likely.
Karis expressed skepticism about Russia's intentions for peace.
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A woman from Western Canada, Trish Vroom, began a daily routine of jumping 50 times each day, which she claims has improved her mood, energy, and physical health. This simple exercise has become a daily ritual for her, leading to positive changes beyond physical fitness, such as better stress handling. Vroom has shared her journey online, gaining followers and planning to expand her activities into social media content and support for others.
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Trish Vroom, a 45-year-old from Western Canada, started jumping 50 times a day on September 19.
She reports feeling happier, having more mental clarity, and increased energy levels.
Vroom noticed physical changes, such as weight loss and improved skin appearance.
Her routine has helped her handle stress better and approach challenges more positively.
A cardiologist noted the benefits of simple exercise routines like jumping for mood improvement and brain function.
Vroom has left her corporate job to focus on social media and plans to create quick exercise routines called "snacker-sizes."
She is also designing a course for mothers with pelvic floor issues who may struggle with jumping exercises.
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A Kentucky man named Zachary Kahmann, who collects military items, found a World War I marine uniform at a garage sale. The uniform belonged to George LaBare, a marine who was injured twice in famous battles and later worked during the Pearl Harbor attack in World War II. Kahmann plans to preserve and share LaBare's story and contributions.
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Zachary Kahmann, a military collector, bought a World War I marine uniform at a garage sale.
The uniform belonged to Pvt. George LaBare, born in Kentucky in 1896.
LaBare joined the marines in 1917 and was wounded twice in World War I.
He received two Purple Heart medals for his service.
After the war, LaBare worked as a civilian contractor for the Navy and was at Pearl Harbor during the 1941 attack.
LaBare later left the Navy and passed away in 1980.
Kahmann plans to display LaBare’s items publicly to share his story.
Garage sales across the U.S. often have unique historical finds like this uniform.
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Hurricane Melissa has strengthened to a Category 4 storm and may become a Category 5 by Sunday night. It is bringing heavy rain and could cause serious flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Jamaica and Haiti. The storm is expected to reach Jamaica by Tuesday morning.
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Hurricane Melissa is currently a Category 4 storm.
It might strengthen to a Category 5 by Sunday night.
The storm is causing heavy rain and could lead to severe flooding.
It threatens areas in the northern Caribbean, such as Jamaica and Haiti.
Jamaica's southern coast could see the storm by Tuesday morning.
Melissa's center is about 125 miles south-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica.
Maximum sustained winds are at 115 mph.
Cuba has issued a hurricane watch for several eastern provinces.
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Hurricane Melissa has become a powerful Category 3 storm, causing heavy rain and threatening severe flooding in Jamaica and southern Haiti. It is expected to strengthen as it approaches Jamaica, with authorities preparing for potential damage by closing airports and activating shelters. The storm has already caused casualties in Haiti and the Dominican Republic and may affect other areas, including Cuba and the Bahamas.
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Hurricane Melissa is now a Category 3 storm.
The storm has maximum winds of 185 km/h (115 mph).
It is centered about 200 km south-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica.
Jamaica has closed the Norman Manley International Airport and activated over 650 shelters.
Heavy rains could drop up to 76 cm (30 inches) on Jamaica and southern Hispaniola.
Melissa has caused at least three deaths in Haiti and additional damage in the Dominican Republic.
The Cuban government issued a hurricane watch for several provinces.
Melissa is the 13th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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Two men were arrested after being involved in a jewelry theft at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The stolen items are valued at $102 million, and the heist caused the museum to temporarily shut down.
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The theft occurred at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Historic jewelry worth $102 million was stolen.
The museum went into lockdown as a result.
Local police arrested two men believed to be part of a four-person group.
One suspect was captured at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport while trying to fly to Algeria.
The heist lasted about seven minutes.
This event is part of an ongoing investigation with more details expected to come out.
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A shooting occurred at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania during homecoming festivities, resulting in one death and six injuries. Authorities detained a person with a gun and are investigating if there were additional shooters, although they believe there is no ongoing threat.
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A shooting took place at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania on a Saturday night.
One person was killed and six others were injured in the incident.
The shooting happened during homecoming celebrations at the historically Black university.
A person with a gun was detained by the authorities.
Investigators are looking into the possibility of more than one shooter.
The incident occurred near the International Cultural Center on campus.
The university is located about 45 miles southwest of Philadelphia.
Chester County detectives, state police, and the FBI are involved in the investigation.
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Countries around the world are providing financial incentives to encourage families to have more children and address declining birth rates. These measures include tax exemptions, child benefits, and financial support for families. The initiatives aim to combat potential societal challenges due to aging populations.
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The worldwide decline in birth rates has prompted countries to offer financial incentives to boost population growth.
The fertility rate needed to maintain population levels is generally 2.1 births per woman.
Poland recently introduced a zero-income tax for families with two or more children earning under a certain amount.
Hungary exempts mothers of four or more children from income tax and provides low-interest housing loans for families with children.
France provides financial assistance based on the number of children in a family.
Estonia offers tax-free allowances for families with multiple children and paid parental leave.
Russia's Maternity Capital program offers grants for families that can be used for housing or education.
South Korea and Japan have introduced monthly payments and allowances to make child-rearing more affordable.
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President Trump is closely watching Argentina's midterm elections because he supports candidate Javier Milei, whose economic plans could affect U.S. interests in the region. The U.S. has promised significant financial support to Argentina, contingent on Milei's success, sparking debate and criticism from various political figures. Milei's popularity has decreased due to economic challenges and a bribery scandal, raising concerns about the election outcome and its impact on U.S.-Argentina relations.
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President Trump is interested in Argentina's midterm elections due to candidate Javier Milei.
The U.S. has linked $20 billion in financial support to Milei’s election success.
The financial support involves a currency swap aimed at stabilizing Argentina's economy.
Critics argue this financial move risks U.S. taxpayer money and benefits a foreign government.
Democratic and Republican lawmakers have raised concerns about supporting Argentina.
Javier Milei, elected in 2023 with radical economic reforms, has seen a drop in popularity.
Milei's reforms reduced inflation but increased interest rates and unemployment.
Polls show Milei's coalition may struggle to maintain its current level of political power.
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President Donald Trump has increased threats toward Venezuela, involving actions against drug traffickers, as part of a new era of U.S. intervention in South America. The U.S. has a long history of involvement in South American politics, including backing coups and political interference, which remains a controversial topic. The recent actions by the U.S. are seen as a continuation of this historical influence.
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President Trump has escalated threats against Venezuela and targeted suspected drug traffickers at sea.
The U.S. has a history of political involvement in South America, including supporting coups and political interference.
The Monroe Doctrine, established in 1823 by President James Monroe, aimed to limit European influence in the Americas.
The U.S. played a key role in Panama's independence in 1903 and constructed the Panama Canal, maintaining control until 1999.
Military interventions in Nicaragua, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic during the early 20th century aimed to ensure U.S. dominance around the Panama Canal.
The U.S. handed over control of the Panama Canal to Panama in 1999, following a treaty to maintain its neutrality.
President Trump has expressed interest in regaining control of the Panama Canal.
Stephen G. Rabe, an emeritus professor, believes past U.S. interventions in South America lacked positive outcomes.
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East Timor has become the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) after joining the bloc during its annual summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The move marks the end of a 14-year application process that East Timor sees as a new beginning for trade and investment opportunities. ASEAN membership allows East Timor to participate in the bloc’s free trade agreements and access a larger market in the region.
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East Timor is now the 11th member of ASEAN, a regional group in Southeast Asia.
The country's membership was officially announced at ASEAN’s annual summit in Kuala Lumpur.
East Timor joins ASEAN after a 14-year wait, having first applied in 2011.
It was a Portuguese colony for three centuries and gained independence in 2002 after Indonesian occupation.
The country is one of Asia's poorest, with 42% of the population living below the poverty line.
East Timor aims to diversify its economy, which heavily relies on oil and gas.
ASEAN membership offers East Timor access to free trade deals and broader investment opportunities.
President Jose Ramos-Horta, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has long advocated for ASEAN membership.
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Ukrainian officials reported that Russian air attacks on Kyiv injured at least 14 people, including four children. President Donald Trump made comments about seeking diplomatic solutions to end the Russia-Ukraine war and mentioned his interest in meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin under specific conditions.
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Russian air strikes on Kyiv injured at least 14 people, including four children.
Two high-rise residential buildings in Kyiv were damaged during the attack.
Medical assistance is being provided to those injured, with some hospitalized.
Russian air defenses destroyed a drone headed towards Moscow.
President Donald Trump said he would meet with Vladimir Putin only if there were prospects for a deal.
Trump expressed frustration over the lack of progress in negotiations with Putin.
Senior Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev mentioned that a diplomatic solution to the war might be near.
Trump announced new sanctions on Russia's top oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil.
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Passion Knight, a 27-year-old from Nottingham, England, lost over 110 pounds in eight months through lifestyle changes. She used intermittent fasting and regular gym workouts, and her story became popular on social media.
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Passion Knight lost 112 pounds in eight months and now weighs 186 pounds.
Her weight-loss journey began in January and gained significant attention on TikTok.
Knight described her past struggles with emotional and binge eating.
She started intermittent fasting, eating between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and reduced her daily intake to 1,600 calories.
Knight's new diet included cutting out sugar and carbs, using alternatives like mashed and grated carrots.
Her workout routine included four gym sessions a week, each lasting two hours with strength training.
By the fifth month, she increased her gym sessions to five days a week after hitting a plateau.
Knight reported feeling happier and more accepted by society after her weight loss, hoping to inspire others with her story.
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President Donald Trump attended a ceasefire ceremony between Thailand and Cambodia during the ASEAN summit in Malaysia. The two countries signed a ceasefire agreement to ease tensions along their disputed border. The agreement also involves releasing prisoners and reducing military presence.
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President Trump attended a ceasefire signing between Thailand and Cambodia in Malaysia.
The ceremony was part of the 47th ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur.
The ceasefire agreement aims to reduce skirmishes along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
Thailand will release Cambodian prisoners as part of the deal.
Cambodia agreed to withdraw heavy artillery in the first phase.
Regional observers will monitor the ceasefire to ensure compliance.
The agreement was seen as a move towards lasting peace between the two nations.
President Trump plans to visit Japan and South Korea next, and possibly meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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