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Irish Christmas Shows Set Across US
Entertainment
— Nov 3, 2026
Several Florida and Kentucky venues are hosting holiday Celtic performances, including A Taste of Ireland’s “A Celtic Christmas,” which combines champion Irish dancers, live music, storytelling and festive songs. Other shows feature local Irish dancers in Gainesville and Celtic musicians Eric Rigler and Dirk Freymuth at Soka Performing Arts Center.
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Irish Dance Shows Span Arizona, Idaho, New York
Entertainment
— Oct 27, 2026
Upcoming live performances include the Irish dance production “A Celtic Christmas” in Idaho Falls, featuring champion dancers, music and an audience-participation finale. Other theater offerings include a dance tribute to Sinéad O’Connor exploring her life and work, and a November lineup at Molloy University’s Madison Theatre that includes Irish dancing and a pageant.
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European Champion, Olympian Ciara Mageean Dies at 34
Ciara Mageean
— Nov 1, 2026
Irish middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean, a two-time Olympian and 2024 European 1,500-meter champion, has died at 34 after battling cancer. Her family said she died surrounded by loved ones; Mageean also won European silver and bronze and held several Irish records.
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Pittsburgh Rock Singer Donnie Iris Dies at 83
Donnie Iris
— Oct 26, 2026
Donnie Iris died Oct. 26, 2026, at 83, weeks after retiring; his final show was Sept. 28 in Pittsburgh after a 2023 bladder cancer diagnosis.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 2h
Monet’s Iris Sets French Auction Record at €50 Million
Entertainment
— Oct 23, 2026
Claude Monet’s late-career painting “Iris” sold for €50 million (about $56 million) at Sotheby’s in Paris, setting a record for the highest price paid for a work of art at auction in France. Six bidders competed for 45 minutes before the painting, part of the Schlumberger Collection, went to an Asian collector by phone.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Notre Dame and Washington schedule home-and-home series for 2031 and 2034
Sports
— 6h
Notre Dame and Washington have agreed to a home-and-home football series, with the Huskies visiting South Bend on Sept. 27, 2031, and the Irish traveling to Seattle on Nov. 11, 2034. Notre Dame leads the all-time series 8-0; the teams last met in 2009.
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Priya Raman
These dates are so far out it's hard to predict but the travel for Notre Dame to Seattle will be a factor.
Florida Cancels Notre Dame Series, Irish Add Washington
Sports
— 6h
Florida canceled its 2031–32 home-and-home football series with Notre Dame, invoking a contract clause tied to the SEC’s move to a nine-game conference schedule. The Gators have also dropped several other nonconference series as they prioritize the SEC slate and annual rivalry game with Florida State; Notre Dame has scheduled Washington in 2031 and 2034 instead.
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Dana Whitfield
Prioritizing the SEC and Florida State rivalry makes sense for the Gators, even if it means canceling other planned series.
Notre Dame beats Eastern Illinois, improves to 3-0
Braeden Shrewsberry
— 2d
Notre Dame entered its matchup with Eastern Illinois looking to extend a 2-0 start, after beating Villanova and Mercyhurst, while the 0-2 Panthers came in off heavy losses to Indiana and Iowa. The Irish had shown strong scoring and defense but were seeking greater consistency and more contributions from their bench.
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Smyth to start as Saints kicker against Browns
Sports
— 6d
The New Orleans Saints released kicker Daniel Carlson after an inconsistent start and named Charlie Smyth, an Irish former Gaelic footballer, to kick against the Cleveland Browns. Smyth returns from the practice squad after making 12 of 16 field goals and all 13 extra points in six appearances for New Orleans last season.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
House Republicans blocked an immediate vote Tuesday on Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a procedural vote.
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Fall planting of perennials and natives yields winter blooms
Lifestyle
— 4d
Gardeners can prepare for winter with seasonal flowers and indoor herbs such as marjoram, while fall is also a good time to plant long-lived perennials including peonies and irises. Other features highlight a Colorado nursery growing native plants for restoration and a hardy, fragrant Indian hawthorn suited to Southern gardens.
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Hidalgo leads Notre Dame past Stonehill 123-40
Hannah Hidalgo
— 5d
No. 11 Notre Dame is set to host No. 1 Miami in a high-stakes football rivalry game, with the Irish seeking revenge for last season’s pivotal loss as both teams face key absences. In women’s basketball, No. 13 Notre Dame routed Stonehill 123-40, led by Hannah Hidalgo’s 27 points and 10 steals, earning the second-largest victory in program history.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Purdue pauses Notre Dame football series, Irish add Illinois games
Tommy McClelland
— Nov 3, 2026
Purdue has paused its football series with Notre Dame, replacing the 2027 matchup with a road game at West Virginia as it adjusts to future College Football Playoff scheduling requirements. The schools’ rivalry will be reconsidered for future schedules, and Purdue is also seeking a replacement for the planned 2028 game.
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Ireland Rout Argentina 42-12 in Nations Championship
Hugo Keenan
— 4d
Ireland host Argentina at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium as the Nations Championship resumes, with both sides seeking a win in the tournament’s northern-hemisphere leg. Argentina are pursuing a historic first victory on Irish soil, having never beaten Ireland there.
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Chris Dalton
Argentina looked out of sorts in attack and will need big improvements to challenge top sides on the road.
No. 2 Wisconsin routs Notre Dame 7-1
Sports
— Oct 28, 2026
No. 2 Wisconsin opened Big Ten play with a 7-1 win over Notre Dame in the first game of their Madison series, extending the Irish’s losing skid. Evan Werner scored Notre Dame’s lone goal on the power play; the teams were scheduled to meet again Saturday.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
Pete Peterson · 4 min · 3h
Cherish the Ladies headlining Celtic Christmas among holiday events
Entertainment
— Nov 2, 2026
Holiday performances span a 1940s-inspired family musical, a West End songbook fundraiser for touring theater workers, a Baltimore R&B, soul and jazz concert, and a Celtic Christmas show by Cherish the Ladies. Together, the events feature festive favorites across musical styles, from Broadway and jazz standards to Irish music.
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How charismatic are you, really?
Quizie
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Notre Dame Beats Navy, Sets Up Miami Showdown
Sports
— Oct 27, 2026
Notre Dame’s 28-24 loss to BYU has intensified questions about its College Football Playoff prospects, but FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt still projects the Irish to beat undefeated Miami and earn a No. 4 seed. The upcoming Miami matchup is a major test for both teams, while the first CFP rankings are expected to fuel debate over how the committee weighs losses and schedule strength.
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Every NBA Team Name’s Origins, Meanings Revealed
Sports
— Oct 28, 2026
NBA team names reflect local history, industry, culture and wildlife, though relocations have left some names disconnected from their current cities. The origins range from Boston’s Irish heritage and Philadelphia’s founding-era history to Detroit’s manufacturing roots and Toronto’s Jurassic Park-inspired Raptors.
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Five longtime eateries draw generations across three states
Lifestyle
— Oct 29, 2026
Several long-running neighborhood eateries remain local fixtures, from Cumberland’s century-old Curtis Famous Weiners to diners and cafes prized for reliable hours, generous comfort food, and generations of regulars. Other enduring favorites include Louisville’s Irish Rover, Hagerstown’s Rhubarb House, and Chestertown’s relocated Play It Again Sam.
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Tesco agrees €1.7bn sale of Czech, Slovak units
Business
— Oct 30, 2026
Tesco has agreed to sell its Czech and Slovak businesses to Dutch grocer Ahold Delhaize for €1.7 billion, part of a strategy to focus on its core UK and Irish operations. The deal, pending regulatory approval and expected to close in the second half of 2027, is expected to generate about €1.2 billion in net proceeds, most of which Tesco plans to return to shareholders; Ahold Delhaize says the acquisition will expand its regional reach and strengthen its position in both markets.
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Dana Whitfield
Tesco focusing on UK and Ireland is the right move, and returning most proceeds to shareholders should help the stock.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday for Department of Labor vs. Sun Valley Orchards, with the justices taking turns grilling the latter's lawyer.
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Florida State, Texas A&M, Louisville sweep rivals
Sports
— Oct 24, 2026
Florida State swept Notre Dame 3-0, rebounding from a loss to Louisville and earning its fourth sweep in six home matches. The Seminoles held the Fighting Irish to a .092 hitting percentage and led 9-3 in blocks and 5-0 in service aces.
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Weekly Artist Spotlights Span Honors, New Music
Entertainment
— Oct 22, 2026
The articles spotlight artists and emerging musicians, including Cincinnati muralists nominated for a local culture award, Irish singer Fya Fox’s comeback and debut EP, and students recognized for achievements in art alongside school and sports. A separate roundup features new releases by emerging independent artists.
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Ireland Discovers Real Culprit Behind Rape Crisis: Grandparents Hugging Their Grandkids
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 22, 2026
The Irish government released an advertisement depicting grandparents hugging their grandchildren in an effort to combat rape.
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Edelman Fossil Park Museum Opens in New Jersey
Science
— Aug 28, 2026
A string of accessible fossil‑and dinosaur-focused destinations across the United States highlights how families and science enthusiasts can explore ancient life—from Utah’s Dino Diamond road trip and its fossil-rich reserves to Kentucky’s Dinosaur World and Big Bone Lick for hands‑on digs, to New Jersey’s Edelman Fossil Park near Mantua revealing the late Cretaceous extinction story, and Wisconsin’s High Cliff State Park perched on Lake Winnebago’s edge. The reporting also spotlights major paleontological finds, including the Dreadnoughtus uncoveries and the iridium-rich extinction layer that marked the dinosaur‑kill event, underscoring a nationwide map of public access to prehistoric history.
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World Foundation secures $52.5M funding round
Sam Altman
— Jul 24, 2026
The World Foundation raised $52.5 million in a one-year-locked private token sale led by Pantera Capital, with Bain Capital Crypto, Eightco Holdings, Selini Capital, and Susquehanna Crypto among the investors, to scale its World ID proof-of-human system. The funds will expand World ID across enterprises, consumers, and AI agents amid growing reliance on biometric-cryptographic identity, despite ongoing regulatory scrutiny of iris-scanning technology.
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Teachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student Data
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 3h
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