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Philip Rivers set to return to NC State as head coach — 4hPhilip Rivers has accepted NC State’s head football coaching job, returning to the program where he played after coaching at an Alabama high school. The university’s trustees are expected to approve his contract, though he has no college or professional coaching experience.

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Gaza Christians Warn of Pressure to Accept Second-Class Status Under Islam1 source — 1d

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Dana Whitfield History shows that forcing dhimmi status on non-Muslims leads to resentment and decline. Local leaders should reject that path and ensure equal treatment.

Abu Dhabi Talks End Without Breakthrough — 1dUkrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Paris as trilateral peace talks involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia began in Abu Dhabi, discussing negotiations, defense and energy resilience, and the Black Sea. Sybiha also raised expanded security and economic cooperation, including joint drone production, while Rubio emphasized Washington’s goal of a durable peace and the need for Kyiv and Moscow to accept any postwar security guarantees.

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Kendel Ehrlich details longevity reset after fatigue and brain fog — 2dYou do not have to accept feeling tired, foggy, achy or run-down as an inevitable part of getting older.

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Trump says he offered Dana White press secretary job with fighter aides — 4dPresident Trump said he offered UFC CEO Dana White the job of White House press secretary and asked him to bring several MMA fighters as assistants. It remains unclear whether the offer was serious or whether White will accept.

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Rachel Meyers Trump's plan to staff the press office with MMA fighters would turn briefings into a spectacle instead of serious exchanges.

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.

Kyle Busch posthumously voted NASCAR most popular driver — 1dKyle Busch was posthumously voted NASCAR’s 2026 Most Popular Driver, his first win of the fan-voted award. His widow, Samantha, accepted the trophy as drivers including Chase Elliott urged fans to honor Busch, who died at 41 from complications of pneumonia and sepsis.

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Dental Practice Tops Houston Medicaid Care RankingHealth — 17hAffordable Dentist Near Me published a ranking of Houston dental providers accepting Medicaid, placing its six-city Texas practice first. The release highlights limited adult Medicaid dental coverage in Texas and families’ reliance on public clinics and other providers for affordable care.

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Rachel Meyers It's odd that this practice ranks itself first for Medicaid care when Texas coverage for adults is so limited anyway.

Iran cites midterm results in two-day peace proposal to Trump — 2dIran is using Republicans' crushing midterm blow as leverage to pressure President Donald Trump into accepting a peace deal — threatening renewed military escalation if Washington refuses Tehran's demands.

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Attiah Declines Washington Post Return After Arbitration Win — 2dKaren Attiah has accepted a settlement and will not return to The Washington Post, despite an arbitrator ruling that she was improperly fired over posts following Charlie Kirk’s killing and ordering her reinstatement with back pay. Attiah said she lacked confidence she would have the freedom and institutional support to do her work at the newspaper.

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Jared Kim Winning reinstatement but still walking away says a lot about how little trust was left after the arbitration.

Defectors See Kim Jong Un’s Daughter as Possible HeirWorld — 2dKim Jong Un’s repeated appearances with his young daughter, Kim Ju Ae, have fueled speculation that she is being prepared to succeed him. North Korean defectors say people have no say in leadership and may publicly accept another hereditary transfer, while one defector said fears of a fourth-generation dictatorship helped drive her family to flee.

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Sam Okafor That defector's story about fleeing over fears of yet another generation in charge makes the whole system sound even more hopeless.

CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (CACC)2 sources — Oct 30, 2026

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Maya Lindstrom I sold my shares in CACC after seeing how they handle repossessions, too aggressive for my taste.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

First Flight II San Antonio Warship Completes Sea TrialsWorld — 2dHII has completed builder’s sea trials for USS Harrisburg, the first Flight II San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, after testing its propulsion, steering, communications and combat systems. The ship, which includes more than 200 design changes such as the AN/SPY-6(V)2 radar, will undergo Navy acceptance trials ahead of an expected late-2026 delivery.

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FDA grants uniQure Huntington’s gene therapy priority reviewHealth — Nov 2, 2026The FDA accepted uniQure’s application for priority review of its experimental Huntington’s disease gene therapy, setting a May 1, 2027, decision target and tentatively planning an advisory committee meeting. The application seeks accelerated approval based on clinical data compared with an external control; acceptance is not approval, and a confirmatory trial is planned.

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Nicole Hardy Waiting until 2027 for a final decision seems too slow given how serious this disease is.

Florida Reinstates McCloud After One-Game Suspension — 3dFlorida reinstated defensive tackle Jeramiah McCloud after a one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team, with coach Jon Sumrall saying McCloud accepted responsibility and is expected to be available against Kentucky. His absence was felt in Florida’s loss to Oklahoma, particularly in the defensive line’s struggles to stop the run and get off the field on third downs.

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Timothy Keller quote explores human sin and divine acceptanceCommunity — Oct 31, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

Georgia, Virginia Enact Driver License ChangesPolitics — 5dGeorgia is allowing drivers to present digital licenses during traffic stops, though the IDs are optional and currently accepted only in Georgia. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, first-time Virginia applicants ages 18 to 20 must complete driver education and hold a learner’s permit for at least 90 days before getting licensed.

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Westchester County Traces Polling Glitch to Last-Minute Ballot Change — Nov 4, 2026Westchester, New York officials identified the programming error causing a county-wide polling machine glitch Tuesday that prevented the machines from accepting paper ballots.

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Minnesota Sets Record for Early Voting in Non-Presidential Election — Nov 2, 2026Minnesota accepted 886,427 absentee and mail ballots by Monday morning, a record for early voting in a non-presidential general election.

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Priya Raman It's encouraging to see Minnesota hit record early voting numbers even without a presidential race on the ballot.

Japanese Firms Face Backlash Over Price HikesBusiness — 4dJapanese consumers’ decades-long resistance to price increases is forcing companies such as Uniqlo and Saizeriya to face backlash or reverse even modest hikes, despite rising operating costs and renewed inflation. Small businesses are especially reluctant to raise prices for fear of losing loyal customers, while weak wage growth may delay broader acceptance of higher prices.

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Nadal Accepts Real Madrid Board Invitation — Nov 4, 2026Real Madrid has invited Rafael Nadal to join its board of directors, with the appointment awaiting ratification by the club’s member assembly. The retired 22-time Grand Slam champion welcomed the invitation, and the club praised his sporting achievements and personal values.

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Tom Gallagher Nadal's tennis legacy and character make him a solid addition to the board, hope he helps guide the club wisely.

China Indicts Former Politburo Member Ma XingruiPolitics — Nov 5, 2026Former Chinese Politburo member Ma Xingrui has been formally charged with accepting exceptionally large bribes, with prosecutors alleging he used his senior government and industry posts to secure benefits for others. The case has been filed with a court in Hubei province as part of China’s anti-corruption campaign.

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Dana Whitfield Filing it in Hubei court suggests the anti-graft effort is reaching deeper into the system.

Maryland Landlord Settles Voucher Discrimination Case for $100K — 5dMaryland’s attorney general reached a $100,000 settlement with Salisbury landlord Disney Properties over allegations it refused tenants using housing vouchers and imposed screening rules that disadvantaged applicants with disability, retirement, and other lawful income. The company must accept vouchers, revise its rental and screening practices, provide fair-housing training, and waive application fees for eligible applicants.

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Tuscaloosa accepts toys for parking finesLifestyle — Nov 4, 2026Tuscaloosa is letting residents satisfy eligible $25 overtime parking tickets by donating toys to Toys for Tots through Nov. 30, with a toy worth at least $15 covering one ticket. Separately, a local Christmas market is raising funds for seven West Alabama nonprofits amid growing community needs.

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“We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.” — Timothy Keller, The MeaningCommunity — Oct 31, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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