After riding a 99.9% chance at the AL Central title in late August, the Detroit Tigers have gone 7‑18 and see their 12.5‑game lead erased by a hot Cleveland Guardians squad. The Tigers’ bullpen, offense and defense have all faltered, setting up a decisive series that could decide their playoff fate. If Detroit cannot reverse the slide, the season could end as one of baseball’s biggest meltdowns.
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A BBC investigation says at least 10 members of the Infidels Motorcycle Club are working armed security at Gaza aid sites managed by UG Solutions for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Seven hold leadership roles. The sites have seen chaotic scenes and gunfire, with reports of hundreds of civilian deaths. UG Solutions says it does not screen for affiliations; GHF says it has zero tolerance for hateful conduct.
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Disney's live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast has been pulled from cinemas in Malaysia. This surprising move was due to a brief "gay moment" in the movie which didn't sit well with the country's strict laws against homosexuality. The Film Censorship Board of Malaysia wanted Disney to cut the scene, but Disney refused, leading to an indefinite postponement of its release. This has stirred international debate on the censorship of content. I believe it is important to respect cultural sensitivities, but also essential to champion artistic freedom.
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