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Reports: Georgia-South Carolina Port Plan AbandonedLifestyle — Nov 7, 2026A planned mega-port terminal on the Savannah River has been abandoned after two decades, with insiders saying the Georgia-South Carolina project was flawed from the outset. Other Georgia-focused coverage highlights Democratic gains in the state’s House races and Andrew Young’s civil-rights and public-service legacy.

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Tenerife Match Abandoned After De Miguel Dies — Nov 2, 2026Tenerife’s Spanish second-division match against Andorra was abandoned at 2-2 after striker Jesús de Miguel suffered a serious injury in a collision with goalkeeper Jesús Owono, who was sent off. De Miguel reportedly suffered cardiac arrest in the ambulance and was resuscitated; he was hospitalized in serious but stable condition.

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Tucker Carlson Blames GOP Midterm Losses on Abandoning America First Agenda — Nov 6, 2026Tucker Carlson blamed Republicans' devastating midterm losses on the party's abandonment of America First principles Wednesday, accusing establishment Republicans of betraying their own voters.

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Ghost Forests, Abandoned Towns Span Five StatesLifestyle — Oct 23, 2026Across the country, “ghost” sites range from Oregon’s ancient coastal stumps, preserved after an earthquake, to Wilmington’s dying trees, threatened by saltwater intrusion. Abandoned communities in New Jersey, Virginia and Washington also preserve traces of past lives, from a former mill village to decaying storefronts and a historic mining town.

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Korea, Nevada Courts Sentence Women for Baby AbandonmentWorld — Oct 21, 2026A Seoul court sentenced a woman to two years in prison after she abandoned her newborn in a shopping-center trash can; the infant survived but sustained permanent brain impairment, and the court rejected her claim that diminished mental capacity should reduce her sentence. In Nevada, Taylour Dickinson received 8 to 20 years for leaving her newborn in a dumpster, after pleading no contest to attempted murder.

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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.

“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” — Pope John Paul II, Adelaide, 1986Community — 11hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” — Pope John Paul II, Adelaide, 1986Community — 11hPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Pennsylvania DoorDash Driver Missing After Final DeliveryBusiness — 4dPennsylvania DoorDash driver Zachariah Schuck, 32, has been missing since Oct. 22, when he disappeared after a delivery; his phone lost signal around 8 p.m., and his car was later found abandoned. His family says he had secretly lost his full-time job months earlier, while police continue investigating and seek information from the public.

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Judge Rejects FIFA Bid to Block UEFA DiscoverySports — 1dA Manhattan federal judge rejected FIFA subsidiaries’ efforts to block UEFA from seeking evidence about Gianni Infantino’s abandoned World Cup investment plan, allowing the evidence-gathering process to proceed. The ruling was procedural and did not determine the merits of allegations against Infantino or any potential Swiss proceedings.

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Chris Dalton This ruling lets UEFA gather facts on Infantino's plan without FIFA interference, which seems fair for now.

Father Charged in Alleged Pokémon-Card Child AbandonmentLifestyle — Nov 6, 2026A South Carolina man was arrested and charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after police said he left his 6-year-old daughter sleeping outside a Target for about an hour to hold his place in line for a Pokémon card release. The unharmed child was placed in emergency protective custody.

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Sam Okafor Anyone that desperate for trading cards needs to find a babysitter first instead of risking their child.

Louisiana Mother Sentenced to Life After Son’s DeathWorld — 4dA Louisiana mother, Aaliyah Jack, was sentenced to life in prison for the second-degree murder of her 4-year-old son after abandoning him and his 1-year-old brother outdoors during Hurricane Beryl in 2024. Her older son drowned, while the younger survived; Jack also received a 15-year sentence for cruelty to juveniles.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Activist's Petition Stalls $5 Billion Data Center Project Near Washington — 3dAn anti-data center activist helped stall a project planned for an abandoned mall just outside Washington, D.C. — and now she wants her county to ban them all.

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Microsoft warns proposed Chinese transceiver ban could idle AI chipsTech — 4dMicrosoft and other industry groups are urging the Trump administration to abandon a proposed ban on new Chinese optical transceivers, warning that limited alternatives could slow U.S. AI data-center construction and leave purchased chips unused. The FCC is weighing the restriction over concerns the devices could enable data theft, malware or disruptions at U.S. facilities.

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Derek Foss Banning Chinese transceivers risks stranding expensive AI chips if no reliable U.S. or allied suppliers scale up quickly enough.

Four Charged in Georgia Teen’s MurderWorld — 6dFour people, including three teenagers, have been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Austin Payne in Albany, Georgia. His mother tracked his cellphone to an abandoned home after he failed to return from Halloween activities; investigators are examining whether the shooting stemmed from an attempted robbery.

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LIV Golf to Wind Down After Abandoning Relaunch — Oct 31, 2026LIV Golf is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund halted its multibillion-dollar funding, leaving the league’s proposed smaller “LIV 2.0” dependent on retaining enough players. Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia and several others have departed or secured exits, while some players are pursuing unpaid contract money or severance and Rahm prepares to return to the DP World Tour.

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What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

European far-right leaders pull back from Trump after midterms — Nov 4, 2026After Democrats’ midterm victory, several European far-right leaders blamed the Iran war, international tensions and rising living costs for Republicans’ losses, while some allies—including Spain’s Santiago Abascal and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni—avoided commenting. The reactions suggest Trump’s association may be becoming a political liability, though many critics focused on his policies rather than attacking him directly, and Trump said he stood by the decision to wage war.

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Rachel Meyers Trump sticking by the war decision might feel consistent to him, but it clearly turns his European ties into a liability now.

Vance calls to end the war and abandon Israel2 sources — Nov 4, 2026

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Rachel Meyers It's one thing to push for peace but walking away from Israel entirely risks our own long-term security interests.

“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” — Pope John Paul II, Adelaide, 1986Community — Nov 1, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” — Pope John Paul II, Adelaide, 1986Community — Nov 1, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Book traces complex PTSD to years of childhood abandonment — Oct 31, 2026Years of neglect install automatic survival personalities that keep running adult life long after the danger ends.

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Man Sentenced in Bitcoin Kidnapping PlotFinance — Oct 27, 2026St. Louis resident Martel Williams pleaded guilty to conspiring to rob a Connecticut family of bitcoin, after he and two associates surveilled the intended target and his parents before abandoning the plan over concerns about security cameras. A separate crew later violently carjacked and kidnapped the parents; Williams faces up to 20 years in prison and awaits sentencing.

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Reports Claim Democrats Abandoning Abdul El-Sayed and Stevens Fiancé3 sources — Oct 29, 2026

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Nicole Hardy Turning away from Stevens fiancé at this point risks losing voter trust in the party altogether.

Oklahoma and Indiana Record First Safe Haven Baby Box SurrendersHealth — Oct 26, 2026Oklahoma’s first Safe Haven Baby Box surrender took place at a Tulsa hospital, where staff retrieved the infant safely and began the adoption process; a baby was also surrendered at a fire department in West Terre Haute and was reported healthy. Waco is weighing a box of its own, with advocates saying anonymous surrender can help prevent unsafe abandonment.

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Judge Approves Demolition of Historic Pennsylvania FarmTravel — Oct 26, 2026Historic places can preserve powerful stories but remain vulnerable: a judge approved demolition of Pennsylvania’s deteriorating Forsythe Farm after rehabilitation was deemed too costly, while Bass Reeves’ Fort Smith marshal’s office stands as a reminder of Black history in law enforcement. Other accounts explore the human history embedded in abandoned sites such as Pripyat and the twice-yearly solar alignment at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple, which continues to draw visitors.

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