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No. 13 St. John’s routs Iona 104-65 at MSG — 3dNo. 13 St. John’s routed Iona 104-65, using a suffocating press to force 19 turnovers while shooting 13-of-28 from 3-point range. Tounde Yessoufou scored 23 points, Ian Jackson added 17, and Quinn Ellis recorded 11 assists as the Red Storm improved to 2-0.

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Bay Area Holiday, Arts Events Planned Nov. 13-19Tech — 3dBay Area events for Nov. 13–19 include holiday lights, wine tastings, live comedy and theater, plus a lung cancer awareness installation. The calendar features events across San Jose, Saratoga and San Francisco.

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NFL tells Brandon Aiyuk he owes the 49ers about $13 million, AP source says2 sources — 4d

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Derek Foss Aiyuk might have to adjust his plans now that he owes the team millions over whatever happened.

NFL Reinstates Aiyuk, Grants 49ers Two-Week Exemption — 1dThe NFL reinstated Brandon Aiyuk to the 49ers after he sought to return, giving San Francisco a two-week roster exemption to decide whether to trade, release or add him to the roster. The team has indicated it does not expect him to play for San Francisco and is seeking about $13 million in bonus money, while Aiyuk says he is healthy and wants to resume his career.

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Chris Dalton Two weeks gives the front office time to move on without rushing a bad roster decision.

Shama Pitches Hong Kong Temples and Neighborhoods for New Year GetawaysTravel — 1dShama is promoting Hong Kong as a New Year travel destination, pairing temple visits and historic neighborhoods with local food and the comforts of serviced-apartment stays. Separately, New Taipei City’s Christmasland runs Nov. 13 through Dec. 27, featuring four themed lighting zones and characters from Kanahei’s Small animals.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Saginaw M-58 reopens after 18-month closureWeather — 1dEastbound M-58 (State Street) in Saginaw has begun reopening after an $13 million reconstruction kept the road closed since May 2025. One lane in each direction will remain open as crews restore the road’s one-way configuration, with all lanes expected to reopen by the end of the following week.

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Nick Jonas Addresses Diabetes Resentment in Open Letter — 2dNick Jonas reflected on the unpredictable, constant demands of living with type 1 diabetes, saying he sometimes resents the disease but has also found community by speaking openly about it. Diagnosed at 13, he said he shares his experience to encourage young people newly facing the condition.

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Maya Lindstrom The constant demands sound exhausting. Sharing his story might help others feel less alone when the resentment hits.

Nutcracker Ballets Planned Across Philippines, USEntertainment — 2dBallet Manila and Steps Dance Studio will present Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at Manila’s Samsung Performing Arts Theater Dec. 11–13, 2026. The production features pastel-colored sets and costumes created with traditional stagecraft, alongside a Filipino cast and creative team.

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“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011Community — 4dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011Community — 4dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Reno Man Arrested in Alleged Child-Sex StingWorld — 2dA 58-year-old Reno man, Robert Popowski, was arrested in Placer County after investigators say he communicated sexually online with a detective posing as a 13-year-old and arranged to meet her. He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment and faces charges related to alleged lewd acts with a child under 14.

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Elena Vasquez Glad the sting caught him before he could harm a real child, and the not guilty plea won't change the evidence of what he arranged.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

IU Indianapolis rallies past UT Martin 75-74Sports — 3dIU Indianapolis rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat UT Martin 75-74, finishing with a 22-8 run and go-ahead free throws late. The Jaguars are also set to host Southern Indiana, which is coming off a narrow loss to Evansville.

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Washington uses 13-0 run to pull away from Mississippi Valley StateSports — 2dWashington beat Mississippi Valley State 77-64, powered by Parker Friedrichsen’s 17 points off the bench and Ryan Beasley’s 16-point, 10-rebound double-double. The Huskies dominated the boards and pulled away with a decisive second-half run.

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Canada unemployment rises to 6.7%, jobs fall 4,700Finance — 4dCanada's jobless rate hit 6.7% in October as employers shed 4,700 jobs, missing a 13,600 gain forecast and extending nearly 115,000 losses over three months.

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Sam Okafor The small public sector gains in education and construction are helpful but they do not make up for the overall drop in employment numbers.

Consumers Energy Seeks More Time on 13-Dam Sale — Nov 3, 2026Consumers Energy has asked Michigan regulators to postpone a decision on its proposed sale of 13 hydroelectric dams to Confluence Hydro until Dec. 17, saying more time could help reach a settlement and preserve the dams. State officials and conservation and consumer groups oppose another delay, disputing progress toward a settlement and raising concerns about the deal’s costs and safeguards for dam maintenance and safety.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Vance Blames Iran War for GOP Congress Losses — 6dVance wrote "The reason we lost is the war" after a 13-point generic-ballot warning. Trump said the war played a role but he would do it again.

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Sam Okafor Tying the losses to Israel policy feels like an excuse when the America First promises fell short.

Meta Expands Instagram AI Age Checks GloballyTech — 1dMeta is expanding AI age-estimation technology worldwide on Instagram to identify users it believes are teens—even those who entered adult birthdays—and move them into more restrictive Teen Accounts, while removing accounts it believes belong to children under 13. The protections include private-by-default profiles and limits on content and messaging; Meta says similar age-estimation tools are planned for Facebook and Threads, and it has begun using Apple’s age-range signal in Australia.

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Tom Gallagher Expanding these checks to Facebook and Threads feels like overreach when the accuracy isn't proven yet.

“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”” — Isaiah 66:13, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © Community — Nov 4, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”” — Isaiah 66:13, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © Community — Nov 4, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Kentucky Fans Paint Tennessee’s Iconic Rock Blue — 3dKentucky fans painted Tennessee’s campus landmark The Rock blue ahead of the teams’ high-stakes game, a harmless rivalry prank that was quickly covered over. The Wildcats entered the matchup 7-1 and ranked No. 6 in the first College Football Playoff rankings, while Tennessee was No. 13.

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Hawaii Sweeps Nevada, Shares Mountain West TitleSports — 5dHawai‘i swept Nevada to clinch a berth in the Mountain West volleyball tournament and at least a share of the conference regular-season title. Miliana Sylvester led the Rainbow Wahine with 13 kills and six blocks.

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Pitt and Penn State meet for 150th time at PalestraSports — 3dPitt and Penn State, both 2-0, meet Sunday at Philadelphia’s Palestra in their 150th matchup, part of the arena’s centennial season. Pitt enters after rallying from a 13-point halftime deficit to beat Buffalo, led by Baye Ndongo’s 23 points and 21 rebounds and Chase Foster’s 20 points.

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Marquette routs Detroit Mercy 93-32Sports — 5dMarquette men’s basketball dominated Detroit Mercy 93-32, forcing 20 turnovers and holding the Titans to 13 second-half points. Alex Egbuonu led the Golden Eagles with 16 points as Marquette improved to 2-0.

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Taiz fighting leaves 13,000 pregnancies without careHealth — Nov 3, 2026Fighting and blocked supply routes in Yemen’s Taiz have left more than 13,000 pregnant women without essential care, with rising miscarriages and unsafe deliveries as only five of 27 emergency maternal-health facilities remain partly operational. Separately, a Kenyan survey found one-third of sexually active unmarried women have unmet family-planning needs, despite decades of progress in contraceptive access.

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Jared Kim Kenya has made gains on contraceptives but one third of unmarried women still can't get what they need, which shows more work is required there.