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Timothy Keller on human sinfulness and acceptance in ChristCommunity — 11hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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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 — 11hPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Gaza Christians Warn of Pressure to Accept Second-Class Status Under Islam1 source — 3d

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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.

Philip Rivers set to return to NC State as head coach — 1dPhilip 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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Jared Kim Hiring a guy with zero college experience after just a high school job feels like a gamble for NC State.

Kendel Ehrlich details longevity reset after fatigue and brain fog — 4dYou do not have to accept feeling tired, foggy, achy or run-down as an inevitable part of getting older.

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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.

Dental Practice Tops Houston Medicaid Care RankingHealth — 2dAffordable 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.

Kyle Busch posthumously voted NASCAR most popular driver — 2dKyle 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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Wild Reportedly Offers Three Firsts for Larkin — 2dDetroit has reportedly received a Minnesota offer for Dylan Larkin centered on prospect Danila Yurov and three first-round picks, but the Red Wings are seeking a better return. Montreal is said to understand and accept Detroit’s asking price, while Boston is also mentioned as a potential suitor; no deal has been reported.

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Iran cites midterm results in two-day peace proposal to Trump — 3dIran 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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Groups seek volunteers for parks, rivers, museumsLifestyle — 3dCommunities are seeking volunteers for Nov. 14 projects, including trail and garden maintenance, riverway brush clearing, and a Savannah-area waterway cleanup. Humboldt County is also accepting applications through Nov. 20 for three volunteer seats on its Headwaters Fund Board, which advises on local economic development investments.

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Trump says he offered Dana White press secretary job with fighter aides — 5dPresident 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.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Abu Dhabi Talks End Without Breakthrough — 3dUkrainian 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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Attiah Declines Washington Post Return After Arbitration Win — 4dKaren 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.

Gibran Tenders Resignation; Acceptance Unclear — 4dNearly 50 Indonesian lawmakers from multiple parliamentary factions have petitioned to use the legislature’s right-to-express-an-opinion process over Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s education credentials, after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated the certificate used to establish their equivalence to a high school diploma. Parliamentary leaders say the next steps must follow constitutional procedures, while Gerindra has yet to decide its position and says it will prioritize political stability.

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Defectors See Kim Jong Un’s Daughter as Possible HeirWorld — 3dKim 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.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

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.

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.

First Flight II San Antonio Warship Completes Sea TrialsWorld — 4dHII 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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Timothy Keller quote explores human sin and divine acceptanceCommunity — Oct 31, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Florida Reinstates McCloud After One-Game Suspension — 5dFlorida 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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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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Georgia, Virginia Enact Driver License ChangesPolitics — 6dGeorgia 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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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.

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.