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Serbian Community in Ohio Celebrates Saint Petka and Breaks Ground on New Monastery Pavilion

The Serbian Orthodox community in Ohio gathered at New Marcha Monastery in Richfield on October 27 to celebrate Saint Petka and mark the beginning of a new pavilion project, bringing together worshippers,

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November 2, 2026

What’s Really in the McRib? McDonald’s Faces Lawsuit Over Popular Sandwich

McDonald‘s must face a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the fast-food giant of

Milorad Dodik Expected at MAGA Gathering at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate

Milorad Dodik, the former president of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska entity,

281 Arrested in Massive Florida Sting, Including Disney and Universal Workers

A seven-day undercover operation in Central Florida has resulted in 281 arrests

Trump Says U.S. and Canada Are Close to Trade Deal That Could Benefit American Farmers

U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington and Ottawa have developed the framework

Croatia Opens €2.8 Million Hyperbaric Medicine Center for Veterans and Other Patients

Croatia has opened a new €2.8 million hyperbaric medicine center in Petrinja,

Slovenia Backs Montenegro’s EU Membership Bid, Calls for Dialogue With Croatia

Slovenia has reaffirmed its strong support for Montenegro’s European Union membership ambitions,

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What’s Really in the McRib? McDonald’s Faces Lawsuit Over Popular Sandwich

McDonald‘s must face a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the fast-food giant of misleading customers about the ingredients in its famous McRib sandwich, after a

November 2, 2026

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Nine Killed as Learjet Crashes Into Florida Neighborhood in Fiery Explosion

The private jet was flying from Texas to the Bahamas when it plunged into a residential area of Palm Beach County. Dashcam footage captured

November 2, 2026

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More Than 50 Million Americans Have Already Voted as 2026 Midterms Approach

Early voting is surging across the United States, with more than 50 million ballots already cast ahead of Election Day on November 3. Turnout

November 1, 2026

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Permanent Daylight Saving Time Could Put Millions of American Children on Darker Morning School Commutes, Study Warns

New research finds that making daylight saving time permanent could result in at least 2 billion additional dark commutes to school nationwide, raising concerns

October 31, 2026

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Possible $5.7 Billion Binance Crypto Outflow Sparks Fears of Historic Hack

Unusually large transactions across Bitcoin, Ethereum and TRON networks have raised alarm in the crypto market. However, there is still no confirmation that the

October 31, 2026

Business

U.S. Oil Giants Report More Than $130 Billion in Profits Since Iran War Began as Drivers Face Soaring Gas Prices

America’s 50 largest oil companies have collectively earned more than $130 billion since the start of the war, while U.S. households have paid an

October 30, 2026

Business·Whats New

Family shopping for groceries at a supermarket and looking at products in a freezer.

Are You Paying More Because of Your Personal Data? FTC Questions Walmart, Uber and Delta

The Federal Trade Commission has ordered nine major U.S. companies to explain whether they use customers’ personal data to set different prices for the

October 30, 2026

Business

DOJ Charges Five in Nationwide Student Aid Fraud Scheme, Seizes $750,000 in Cryptocurrency

Operation Ghostbusters targets a scheme that allegedly used stolen American identities to create fake college students and steal federal financial aid. Investigators have identified

October 29, 2026

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281 Arrested in Massive Florida Sting, Including Disney and Universal Workers

A seven-day undercover operation in Central Florida has resulted in 281 arrests and 488 criminal charges, as authorities targeted suspected child sexual predators, prostitution-related

November 2, 2026

Politics

Trump Says U.S. and Canada Are Close to Trade Deal That Could Benefit American Farmers

U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington and Ottawa have developed the framework for a new trade agreement that could benefit American farmers and ease

November 2, 2026

Politics

More Than 50 Million Americans Have Already Voted as 2026 Midterms Approach

Early voting is surging across the United States, with more than 50 million ballots already cast ahead of Election Day on November 3. Turnout

November 1, 2026

Politics·Whats New

‘We Escaped From Hell’: Exhausted Ukrainians Return Home After Months of Starvation Under Russian Occupation

Elderly residents, a baby and hundreds of other civilians have been evacuated from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in a rare humanitarian operation. Some

November 1, 2026

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Serbian Community in Ohio Celebrates Saint Petka and Breaks Ground on New Monastery Pavilion

The Serbian Orthodox community in Ohio gathered at New Marcha Monastery in Richfield on October 27 to celebrate Saint Petka and mark the beginning

November 2, 2026

Community

Performers in traditional Bosniak costumes dance while musicians play on stage during a cultural festival in Croatia.

Bosnian Sevdalinka and Folklore Bring Cultural Heritage to Life in Croatia

Bosnian sevdalinka music and traditional folk dances brought the cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Pula, Croatia, as the 21st Festival of Bosniak

November 2, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Community

Legendary Croatian Singer Mišo Kovač Dies at 85 – The Voice of Dalmatia Who Sold More Than 20 Million Records

Croatia is mourning the loss of one of its greatest music legends. Mate Mišo Kovač, whose voice and unforgettable songs defined generations across the

November 1, 2026

Community·Croatia·Entertainment

St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville: A Century-Long Legacy of Faith, Sacrifice and Serbian Heritage in America

Founded on the vision of Serbian immigrants and brought to life through the determination of Bishop Mardarije and the support of Serbian-American communities, the

October 30, 2026

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Croatian deaf swimmer Nikola Zdrilić celebrates his success by holding two medals at an international swimming championship.

Croatia Wins Six Medals at European Deaf Swimming Championships, Including Dramatic Gold

Croatia’s deaf swimming team won six medals at the European Deaf Swimming Championships in Freiburg, Germany, with Nikola Zdrilić claiming his first European title

November 2, 2026

Sport

Fenerbahçe Nears Deal for NBA Veteran Dwight Powell

The Turkish powerhouse is reportedly in advanced negotiations with the Canadian center, who could sign a one-year contract after 13 seasons in the NBA.

October 31, 2026

Sport

Crvena Zvezda basketball players celebrating together on the court after a EuroLeague game in Belgrade.

Crvena Zvezda Crush Bayern Munich 103–73 as Former NBA Center Koloko Shines

Serbia’s Crvena Zvezda delivered a dominant 103–73 victory over Bayern Munich in the EuroLeague on Thursday, October 29, with former NBA center Christian Koloko

October 30, 2026

Sport

Serbian basketball coach Darko Rajaković posing with Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri while holding a basketball.

Every Raptors Assist Helps Children: Serbian NBA Coach Darko Rajaković Continues His Mission Across Three Countries

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković is continuing a family charitable initiative that turns his team’s assists into financial support for children’s hospitals in

October 30, 2026

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Serbian Community in Ohio Celebrates Saint Petka and Breaks Ground on New Monastery Pavilion

Community

November 2, 2026

The Serbian Orthodox community in Ohio gathered at New Marcha Monastery in Richfield on October 27 to celebrate Saint Petka and mark the beginning

What’s Really in the McRib? McDonald’s Faces Lawsuit Over Popular Sandwich

Whats New

November 2, 2026

McDonald‘s must face a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the fast-food giant of misleading customers about the ingredients in its famous McRib sandwich, after a

Milorad Dodik Expected at MAGA Gathering at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate

Bosnia & Hercegovina

November 2, 2026

Milorad Dodik, the former president of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska entity, is expected to attend a gathering of influential American conservatives at President

281 Arrested in Massive Florida Sting, Including Disney and Universal Workers

Politics

November 2, 2026

A seven-day undercover operation in Central Florida has resulted in 281 arrests and 488 criminal charges, as authorities targeted suspected child sexual predators, prostitution-related

Trump Says U.S. and Canada Are Close to Trade Deal That Could Benefit American Farmers

Politics

November 2, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington and Ottawa have developed the framework for a new trade agreement that could benefit American farmers and ease

Croatia Opens €2.8 Million Hyperbaric Medicine Center for Veterans and Other Patients

Croatia

November 2, 2026

Croatia has opened a new €2.8 million hyperbaric medicine center in Petrinja, expanding access to specialized oxygen therapy for war veterans and other patients

Slovenia Backs Montenegro’s EU Membership Bid, Calls for Dialogue With Croatia

Croatia·Montenegro

November 2, 2026

Slovenia has reaffirmed its strong support for Montenegro’s European Union membership ambitions, while the presidents of both countries agreed that outstanding disputes with Croatia

Bosnian Sevdalinka and Folklore Bring Cultural Heritage to Life in Croatia

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Community

November 2, 2026

Bosnian sevdalinka music and traditional folk dances brought the cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Pula, Croatia, as the 21st Festival of Bosniak

Croatia’s Eurovision entry sparks controversy and apologies, as Tony Cetinski says country was “closer than ever” to victory

Croatia’s representatives at the Eurovision Song Contest, the group Lelek, became the focus of international attention following a series of controversies and

Macedonia Ranks 52nd in Atlantic Council Prosperity Index, 73rd in Freedom Rankings

Macedonia has been placed 52nd globally in the Atlantic Council’s 2026 Prosperity Index and 73rd in its companion Freedom Index, according to

Zlatibor Tourism Surges Past 100,000 Overnight Stays in May

The Serbian mountain destination welcomed more than 41,000 visitors in May as domestic tourism remained strong and international interest continued to grow.

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St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville: A Century-Long Legacy of Faith, Sacrifice and Serbian Heritage in America

Founded on the vision of Serbian immigrants and brought to life through the determination of Bishop Mardarije and the support of Serbian-American communities, the

October 30, 2026

Community·Serbia

Astronomer Names Distant Galaxy SL3 in Tribute to Serbian Students

An astronomer has announced that a distant galaxy discovered by his research team has been given the name SL3 as a tribute to students

October 30, 2026

Serbia

Vučić’s Election List Dominated Serbia’s TV Advertising With €10.8 Million, Watchdog Finds

Aleksandar Vučić’s election list accounted for nearly 87 percent of Serbia’s television campaign advertising, with an estimated value of €10.8 million, according to a

October 30, 2026

Serbia

Serbian Media Mogul Željko Mitrović Announces 1,000 Job Cuts After Election Defeat of Vučić

Serbian media mogul Željko Mitrović has announced plans to cut approximately 1,000 jobs across his Pink Media Group, just days after President Aleksandar Vučić‘s

October 30, 2026

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Tatum Hits Buzzer-Beater as Portland Stuns Lakers Despite Dončić’s 41 Points

Jayson Tatum delivers a dramatic overtime winner for Boston, while Portland remains unbeaten after handing the Los Angeles Lakers their first loss of the

October 28, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

Shocking Discovery in Slovenia: €30 Million Cigarette Factory Under Human Trafficking Investigation

Authorities in Slovenia have uncovered what is being described as the country’s largest illegal cigarette factory, located in the Trimlini industrial zone near the

October 16, 2026

Politics·Slovenia

Bosnia’s Driver Crisis Could Also Cost Slovenian Companies

Restrictions on the time professional drivers from Bosnia and Herzegovina may spend in the Schengen Area are creating problems that could extend far beyond

October 16, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Slovenia

Lakers Rest Luka Doncic Against Warriors After 21-Point Preseason Performance

The Los Angeles Lakers rested Luka Doncic and several key players against the Golden State Warriors as head coach JJ Redick took a cautious

October 7, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

Croatia

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Croatia Opens €2.8 Million Hyperbaric Medicine Center for Veterans and Other Patients

Croatia has opened a new €2.8 million hyperbaric medicine center in Petrinja, expanding access to specialized oxygen therapy for war veterans and other patients

November 2, 2026

Croatia

Slovenia Backs Montenegro’s EU Membership Bid, Calls for Dialogue With Croatia

Slovenia has reaffirmed its strong support for Montenegro’s European Union membership ambitions, while the presidents of both countries agreed that outstanding disputes with Croatia

November 2, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro

Legendary Croatian Singer Mišo Kovač Dies at 85 – The Voice of Dalmatia Who Sold More Than 20 Million Records

Croatia is mourning the loss of one of its greatest music legends. Mate Mišo Kovač, whose voice and unforgettable songs defined generations across the

November 1, 2026

Community·Croatia·Entertainment

Croatian Tech Professionals to Gather in New York for AI, Fintech and Business Networking Event

Croatian technology professionals and entrepreneurs will gather in New York City on November 5, 2026, for ACAP.tech NYC, an event focused on artificial intelligence,

October 30, 2026

Community·Croatia

Macedonia

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Direct Flights Between Skopje and Tivat to Launch May 1, 2027

Macedonia and Montenegro have agreed to introduce direct flights between Skopje and Tivat starting May 1, 2027, creating a new air connection between the

October 30, 2026

Macedonia·Montenegro

Macedonia Sides With US Again in UN Vote on Cuba Embargo

Macedonia has again sided with the United States at the United Nations, voting against a resolution calling for an end to Washington’s decades-old economic

October 30, 2026

Macedonia

1,700 World War I Hand Grenades and Rifle Grenades Removed in Bitola

Authorities have cleared a major cache of unexploded World War I munitions above Bitola’s old military barracks, but excavation work continues, with more than

October 29, 2026

Community·Macedonia

Slovakia Rejects ‘Double Standards’ in EU Enlargement, Backs Macedonia’s European Path

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár says the EU must send a clear signal that membership is a realistic prospect for the Western Balkans, while

October 29, 2026

Macedonia·Politics

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Milorad Dodik Expected at MAGA Gathering at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate

Milorad Dodik, the former president of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska entity, is expected to attend a gathering of influential American conservatives at President

November 2, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Bosnian Sevdalinka and Folklore Bring Cultural Heritage to Life in Croatia

Bosnian sevdalinka music and traditional folk dances brought the cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Pula, Croatia, as the 21st Festival of Bosniak

November 2, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Community

Bosnian entrepreneur Mirsad Čaušević speaking during an interview about his journey from war survivor to successful businessman in Chicago.

He Arrived in America With $20: Bosnian War Survivor Builds Multimillion-Dollar Business

Mirsad Čaušević, a Bosnian war survivor who arrived in the United States with just $20, built a successful business in Chicago before selling his

November 2, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Three Dead, 12 Injured in EUFOR Helicopter Crash Near Brčko

All 15 people aboard the EUFOR helicopter were Italian nationals, according to local media reports. The crash occurred near the town of Gorice in

October 29, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Politics

Montenegro

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Slovenia Backs Montenegro’s EU Membership Bid, Calls for Dialogue With Croatia

Slovenia has reaffirmed its strong support for Montenegro’s European Union membership ambitions, while the presidents of both countries agreed that outstanding disputes with Croatia

November 2, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro

Direct Flights Between Skopje and Tivat to Launch May 1, 2027

Macedonia and Montenegro have agreed to introduce direct flights between Skopje and Tivat starting May 1, 2027, creating a new air connection between the

October 30, 2026

Macedonia·Montenegro

Montenegro’s London Embassy Sparks Neighborhood Dispute — and a Court Challenge

A five-bedroom family home in London’s Pimlico neighborhood has become Montenegro’s embassy, triggering complaints over its flagpole and appearance. One longtime resident has taken

October 29, 2026

Community·Montenegro

National flag of Montenegro waving on a flagpole against a clear blue sky.

Germany Backs Montenegro’s EU Membership in 2028 Despite Croatia Disputes

Montenegro could join the European Union in 2028, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during the Berlin Process Summit, offering fresh encouragement to the Balkan

October 29, 2026

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Serbian Community in Ohio Celebrates Saint Petka and Breaks Ground on New Monastery Pavilion

Community

November 2, 2026

The Serbian Orthodox community in Ohio gathered at New Marcha Monastery in Richfield on October 27 to celebrate Saint Petka and mark the beginning

What’s Really in the McRib? McDonald’s Faces Lawsuit Over Popular Sandwich

Whats New

November 2, 2026

McDonald‘s must face a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the fast-food giant of misleading customers about the ingredients in its famous McRib sandwich, after a

Milorad Dodik Expected at MAGA Gathering at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate

Bosnia & Hercegovina

November 2, 2026

Milorad Dodik, the former president of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska entity, is expected to attend a gathering of influential American conservatives at President

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