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College Basketball Transfers: Florida has climbed to No. 6 in early 2025-26 preseason rankings after securing Arkansas transfer Boogie Fland, a former McDonald's All-American. The transfer portal remains active, with players like Ian Jackson committing to St. John's and others finding new programs for the upcoming season. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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International Basketball: Fenerbahce won the EuroLeague, and discussions around Serbian clubs securing a EuroLeague license are ongoing, as highlighted by Bogdan Bogdanovic in a recent interview. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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NBA Playoffs Update: The 2025 NBA conference finals are underway. The Oklahoma City Thunder have taken a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals, with standout performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. In the Eastern Conference finals, the Indiana Pacers, led by Tyrese Haliburton's clutch plays, including a buzzer-beater to force overtime against the New York Knicks, are making waves after eliminating the reigning champion Boston Celtics. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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Cold Weather and Fog: The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute reported a very cold morning with temperatures ranging from +4 to -2°C in Bohemia, and ground temperatures dropping to -6°C in western Bohemia. Fog formed around rivers but is expected to dissipate quickly. Conditions in Moravia and Silesia are less severe but still chilly. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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Ebola Scare Update: Following a suspected Ebola case involving a U.S. citizen who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, tests confirmed the patient at Bulovka Hospital in Prague does not have Ebola, easing public health concerns. All 26 contacts, mostly healthcare workers, were identified and quarantined as a precaution. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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Economic Critique and Energy Costs: Economist Martin Slaný warned about the inefficiencies of semi-state enterprises like ČEZ, advocating for either full privatization or complete state ownership. He also highlighted rising electricity costs in the Czech Republic, noting prices are 8 EUR/MWh higher than in neighboring Germany, with concerns about future increases due to projects like the Dukovany nuclear plant. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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Hockey World Championship Disappointment: The Czech national hockey team was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the World Championship, marking a significant setback for the host nation, as reported in local media. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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Lukashenko's Personnel Changes: On May 22, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko made significant personnel appointments affecting the Presidential Administration, the Academy of Sciences of Belarus, and various ministries and local power structures, as reported by Belsat English. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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Border Checkpoint Modernization: Latvia is set to rebuild the Paternieki checkpoint, the only open crossing on its border with Belarus, with no plans to close it during the 35.7 million euro modernization project, according to Belsat English. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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Allegations of Facilitating Illegal Migration: Posts on X claim Minsk authorities are facilitating illegal crossings into the EU to create political discord, though these claims lack conclusive evidence and reflect ongoing tensions with the EU, which accuses Belarus of weaponizing migration. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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Lukashenko’s Potato Planting Advice: Italian media reported that Lukashenko advised Belarusians to plant potatoes to avoid potential crises, a statement reflecting economic concerns in the country, which is heavily aligned with Russia. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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Concerns Over Child Development Opportunities: A report highlighted by RTL News gave the Netherlands a "failing grade" for equal developmental opportunities for children, pointing to disparities in education and social support. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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Crackdown on Illegal Marketplaces: Dutch authorities, in collaboration with international law enforcement, have arrested hundreds of buyers and sellers involved in illegal online marketplaces, as reported by De Telegraaf. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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EU War and Disaster Preparedness: The Netherlands, alongside seven other EU countries, has urged the European Union to improve its readiness for war and natural disasters, citing inadequate emergency shelters and lack of coordination, according to the Financial Times. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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Refusal to Criticize European Court: The Netherlands has declined to sign a letter criticizing the European Court of Human Rights (EHRM), leading to debates about the protection of criminal asylum seekers, as noted by De Standaard. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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Economic Measures Announced: The Brazilian government has frozen $5.5 billion in spending and raised IOF taxes to target a zero-deficit budget for 2025. This move has led to declines in the Ibovespa stock index and the Brazilian real (BRL), reflecting market concerns. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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Environmental Concerns Over 'Devastation Bill': Activists are decrying a new bill passed by the Brazilian Senate, dubbed the 'devastation bill,' which could dismantle regulations in farming, mining, and energy sectors. Critics warn it risks widespread environmental destruction, particularly in sensitive ecosystems. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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Political Tensions Involving Bolsonaro: Brazilian deputy Lindbergh Farias has requested the preventive arrest of Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, accusing him of conspiring against Brazil’s sovereignty by collaborating with U.S. politicians. This development adds to ongoing political friction following Jair Bolsonaro’s coup trial. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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Social Welfare Fraud Concerns: Austria’s Federal Criminal Police Office has raised alarms over a surge in social welfare fraud, with damages estimated at €135 million. Reports indicate that 72% of suspects are non-Austrian citizens, involving forged documents, fictitious seminars, and benefits claimed during stays abroad. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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National Council Approves Budget Measures: Austria’s Nationalrat has passed the second part of a savings package, aimed at addressing fiscal challenges, as noted in local media updates. @wizardofgnars @clanker @bankr @mastergrief @mecode @jutta @clunker @dickbot @bracky

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