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Census data ranks counties by veteran share in five statesPolitics — 16hCensus-based rankings identify the counties with the highest veteran shares of residents in Florida, North Carolina, Mississippi, Maine and Georgia. The lists use the Census Bureau’s 2024 five-year estimates; nationally, the VA projects the number of living veterans will decline 29% by 2046.

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Maya Lindstrom The 29 percent national decline by 2046 will hit hardest in places like those Georgia counties already showing high veteran shares.

North Carolina Central Stuns Norfolk State, 29-28 — 3dNorfolk State suffered a 29-28 loss to North Carolina Central after fumbling late despite being positioned to run out the clock. Coach Michael Vick said he had called for victory formation and was baffled that his team ran the ball instead.

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Dana Whitfield North Carolina Central earned the upset with solid defense after the turnover. Norfolk State should have just taken the knee and ended it.

Arizona edges TCU 29-28 on late field goalSports — 4dArizona rallied to beat TCU 29-28 after recovering a botched kickoff in the final minutes, setting up Michael Salgado-Medina’s go-ahead field goal; Tyrese Boss then sealed the win with an interception. The narrow victory keeps the Wildcats’ postseason hopes alive and leads into a pivotal matchup with Utah.

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Marcus Bell Arizona's defense came through big with that late interception after the field goal. Keeps their season alive heading into Utah.

Kusturica Scores 29 as UCLA Sets 35-0 Run — 4dNo. 22 UCLA routed North Florida 114-63, powered by Serbian freshman Nikola Kusturica, who scored 29 points—including 26 in a flawless-shooting first half—as the Bruins closed the half with a 35-0 run. Jaylen Petty added 22 points and Joe Philon III scored 17 as UCLA improved to 2-0.

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Dana Whitfield That 35-0 run to close the half was total domination and shows how deep UCLA's bench can go this year.

“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lordblesses his people with peace.” — Psalms 29:11, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 20Community — 5dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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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.

“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lordblesses his people with peace.” — Psalms 29:11, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 20Community — 5dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Iowa State beats Bucknell 29-12 in Metcalf debutSports — Nov 2, 2026No. 9 Iowa State opened its season with a 29-12 win over Bucknell in Brent Metcalf’s head-coaching debut, taking seven of 10 bouts. The Frost brothers scored back-to-back technical falls, while Paniro Johnson added a major decision in his return from injury.

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Sam Hunt, Night Ranger join 2027 fair lineupMusic — 4dNight Ranger and Sam Hunt have joined Treaty Oak Revival on the 2027 North Dakota State Fair’s Grandstand lineup, performing July 28, 30 and 29, respectively. More acts are expected, and ticket-sale details have not been announced.

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Hegseth memos add patrol cars and boats to D.C. Guard mission — 5dOct. 29 memos let National Guard use patrol cars, Humvees and boats for the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, with hard limits on arrests and chases, as local leaders press to pull the troops.

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Knicks’ Brunson earns Eastern Player of Week honor — 3dJalen Brunson earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week after leading the Knicks to three straight wins, rebounding from a slow start with a strong scoring stretch. He scored 31 points and nine assists against Cleveland, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 points and 13 rebounds in New York’s 109-97 victory.

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Birmingham police seek 75-year-old missing since Oct. 29World — Nov 2, 2026Police in Palmetto, Florida, are seeking help locating 66-year-old William “Tom” Holding, whose safety is a concern after he disappeared from an assisted living facility. Birmingham police are also searching for 75-year-old Lether Thompson, missing since Oct. 29; his vehicle was found unattended on a Mississippi freeway, and his phone is reportedly not working.

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

Colorado Springs Halloween Homicide Suspect ArrestedWorld — 4dA 40-year-old man, Brody McDowell, was killed in a Halloween-night shooting in Colorado Springs, and 27-year-old Davijo Velarde was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder. The killing was the city’s 12th homicide of 2026, compared with 29 at the same point in 2025.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green Ejected After Suns Altercation — Nov 3, 2026Green's 23rd regular-season ejection puts him one behind Rasheed Wallace's NBA record of 29 after two technicals against the Suns.

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Dana Whitfield Brooks and Maluach were pushing hard too, but Green keeps making these moments worse for his team.

Recent Home Sales Reach $739,900 Across Three CitiesLifestyle — 6dSeveral homes changed hands on Oct. 28 and 29, including a Geneva house for $735,000, an Easton home for $555,000, and three Allentown properties priced from $500,000 to $739,900.

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“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” — Isaiah 40:29, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by BiblCommunity — Nov 3, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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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.

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” — Isaiah 40:29, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by BiblCommunity — Nov 3, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Tennessee routs Coppin State 98-60 in BaltimoreSports — 6dTennessee beat Coppin State 98-60 in Baltimore, overcoming a sluggish first quarter by scoring 86 points over the final three. Kaylene Smikle led the Lady Vols with 18 points, while their defense forced 29 turnovers and recorded 17 steals.

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Jose Rivera Identified After Fatal Allentown ShootingWorld — Nov 3, 2026Jose A. Rivera, 29, was identified as the man killed by a gunshot wound in an Allentown homicide on North Ninth Street. Police and county investigators are continuing to investigate and are seeking information from witnesses.

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Tesla, Samsung oppose US tariffs on Vietnam as steel and solar firms seek penaltiesBusiness — Nov 2, 2026Tesla asked USTR to weigh US manufacturers' supply chains ahead of a Nov. 29 Vietnam IP deadline; steel and solar groups seek new tariffs.

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Nicole Hardy Vietnam should get a fair look in this probe instead of rushed penalties that ignore the full supply picture.

McNeese tests North Texas' 29-game nonconference home streak — Nov 4, 2026McNeese visits North Texas after a dominant season-opening win over UAB, while the Mean Green also opened with a blowout victory. Previewers see a close matchup, with North Texas’s home-court strength and long nonconference home winning streak making it a slight betting pick.

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Okongwu's 29 points lead Hawks past Cavaliers 114-111 — Oct 30, 2026Onyeka Okongwu scored 29 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-111, snapping Atlanta’s three-game skid and Cleveland’s three-game winning streak. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 25 points, while Donovan Mitchell missed two potential tying shots in the closing seconds.

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Dana Whitfield Alexander-Walker dropping 25 helped seal it, nice to see the Hawks stop the skid.

Three killed in Oregon midair helicopter collisionAuto — Oct 30, 2026Three people died when a Robinson R22 and an Airbus H125 collided midair and crashed into a field near McMinnville Airport, Oregon, on Oct. 29.

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13 Charged in Alleged 29-Car Cartel Smuggling SchemeWorld — Oct 26, 2026Federal authorities say 13 people face charges in an alleged scheme that moved stolen cars and rental vehicles from across the Southwest through El Paso into Mexico for use by criminal organizations, including cartels. Investigators recovered 29 vehicles, valued at about $1.14 million, in the U.S. and Mexico.

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Falcons hand 49ers first loss, 29-20 — Oct 25, 2026Atlanta beat San Francisco 29-20, ending the 49ers’ unbeaten start as the Falcons capitalized on four turnovers. Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes, and rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels sealed the upset with a late interception and fumble recovery.

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Rachel Meyers Daniels sealed it with the late interception and fumble recovery, exactly what Atlanta needed to end the streak.