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Florida, Indiana Plan Veterans Day Free AdmissionLifestyle — Nov 5, 2026Jacksonville marked Veterans Day weekend with its annual Freedom Fountain observance honoring service members. Veterans Day offers include free admission for veterans and active-duty personnel at the Brevard and Jacksonville zoos, and free entry for military members and everyone in their vehicle at Indiana DNR recreation sites.

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Judge dismisses DOJ suit for Harvard admissions data on procedural grounds — Nov 2, 2026Judge Myong J. Joun dismissed the DOJ's Harvard admissions-data suit without prejudice on Nov. 2, 2026, writing it does not decide whether Harvard discriminated.

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Sam Okafor This ruling avoids the real question of whether Harvard's admissions process is legal.

Five US Arcades Showcase Classic GamesLifestyle — 5dThese retro arcades offer a range of nostalgic experiences across the country, from Georgia’s Portal Pinball Arcade, where one admission buys unlimited play, to Colorado’s Manitou Springs Penny Arcade, with more than 500 games and rides, many still costing a quarter. Other featured spots in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Arizona promise classic games and immersive throwback atmosphere.

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Holiday Markets and Festivals Planned in Three CitiesLifestyle — 6dFree community events include Foodees Fest, a food-truck and artisan festival in Mobile, Dec. 4–6, and Burnaby Village Museum’s festive holiday village, running Nov. 25 through Jan. 3 with seasonal activities and food. In Evanston, the Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival will turn Ryan Field into a winter food market with local chefs, a 24-artisan market and a holiday light garden, Nov. 27–Dec. 27; admission is free, with food and drinks sold separately.

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IJRMinneapolis Narrowly Votes To Make Big Data Centers Buy Green PowerSimon August · 5 min · 1h

Supreme Court Weighs Catholic Preschools Challenge To Colorado Aid Rules — Nov 3, 2026The U.S. Supreme Court appears likely to rule in favor of Catholic preschools in Colorado after hearing oral arguments Tuesday that their being barred from the state’s Universal Preschool Program over religiously influenced admission requirements violates the First Amendment.

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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.

Supreme Court to review race-neutral admissions challengePolitics — Oct 25, 2026The Supreme Court will review a challenge to Montgomery County, Maryland’s race-neutral admissions changes at selective magnet schools, brought by families who say the policy disadvantages Asian American students; the district says its policy is lawful. The justices will consider how plaintiffs must prove discriminatory impact, a ruling that could shape challenges to selective-school admissions nationwide, with a decision expected in 2027.

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Ohio State Disputes DOJ Admissions Bias FindingHealth — Oct 21, 2026The Justice Department alleges Ohio State’s medical school discriminated against white and Asian applicants in its 2023–2025 admissions, citing racial disparities in screening and a pathway that bypassed standard review. Ohio State strongly disputes the findings, says it does not consider race in admissions, and plans to contest them.

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Supreme Court to Hear New Case on Race in Maryland School Admissions — Oct 19, 2026

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Dana Whitfield The Supreme Court should end any use of race in Maryland school admissions to focus strictly on individual merit.

Supreme Court to Hear Cases on Religious Preschools and Magnet Admissions — Oct 19, 2026The Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to Montgomery County, Maryland’s lottery-based admissions policy for four selective magnet middle schools, with parents alleging it disadvantages Asian American students and violates the 14th Amendment. The case centers on what evidence is needed to bring such a discrimination claim; the county says its current lottery is race-neutral, and the court is not being asked to decide the broader constitutionality of race-conscious admissions.

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Nicole Hardy Courts should demand real evidence before letting these claims override local school decisions.

Daily Caller News FoundationMinneapolis Narrowly Votes To Make Big Data Centers Buy Green PowerMinneapolis City Council members voted Thursday to keep new data centers inside existing downtown buildings, and larger ones would have to buy renewable power.1h · 87 reads

Poll finds most South Carolina voters question Darline Graham’s experience — Nov 2, 2026South Carolina’s Senate race has become unexpectedly competitive after Darline Graham, appointed to her late brother Lindsey Graham’s seat, sought a full term against Democrat Annie Andrews. Polling finds many voters doubt Graham’s experience, and her debate admission that national security is not her area of expertise has fueled criticism, though most Republicans say she is qualified.

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Holiday Light Shows Add Dragon Boat Rides and Girl Scout DisplaysLifestyle — Nov 3, 2026Holiday light attractions are offering varied experiences this season, including Bayport’s Girl Scout-designed displays and family activities, a free drive-through show beside Freeman Lake in Kentucky, and dragon boat rides with views of Charleston’s Holiday Festival of Lights. The Charleston paddling program includes festival admission and hot chocolate, while the other events feature options such as caroling, Santa visits and lakeside light displays.

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

Sweepstakes Offer Orlando Vacation, Disneyland Tickets and PrizesEntertainment — Nov 2, 2026Current giveaways offer a four-person, four-night Universal Orlando vacation with park admission, a family four-pack of Disneyland Resort holiday tickets through Go Country 105, and a Disney+ Perks prize bundle valued at more than $4,000. The Disneyland contest is promoted both as a radio-listening opportunity and an online entry, with park reservations required for ticket use.

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Wisconsin Students Receive 40,800 Automatic College OffersLifestyle — Oct 16, 2026Direct Admit Wisconsin has sent automatic admission offers to about 40,000 high school students statewide, including roughly 15,000 in the Milwaukee area, allowing eligible students to receive offers from participating UW schools without a traditional application. Students are not obligated to attend, and the program aims to make college admission more accessible.

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Winter Jam announces 2027 multi-city Christian tour — Oct 27, 2026Winter Jam’s 2027 tour will bring Christian artists including Crowder, Anne Wilson and Andy Mineo, along with speaker Zane Black and pre-show performers, to venues across the country. The tour maintains its no-advance-ticket format, with admission available through a $15 donation at the door.

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IJRCongress Probes Disturbing String Of Suicides At NSA, Cyber CommandJillian Butler · 3 min · 4h

Garden Tours, Walks Offered Across Five LocationsLifestyle — Oct 27, 2026Garden outings range from free guided tours of Florida-friendly and native plants in Cape Coral and Central Florida to a self-guided, prize-themed garden walk in Yuma. Other options include free admission windows at San Francisco’s Japanese Tea Garden and a Missouri attraction featuring a tropical dome and extensive gardens.

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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.

Ranked Ole Miss Among Four Teams Setting Exhibition OpenersSports — Oct 26, 2026Vermont, Ole Miss, Old Dominion and Troy will host women’s basketball exhibition games against Saint Michael’s, Lane College, Christopher Newport and Tuskegee, respectively, on Oct. 27 or 28. The games offer an early look at teams preparing for the 2026-27 season, with free admission advertised at Ole Miss and Troy.

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US National Parks Waived Entrance FeesEnvironment — Oct 26, 2026National Park Service sites that normally charge admission are offering free entry to U.S. citizens and residents on Oct. 27, honoring Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday; international visitors still pay applicable entrance fees. Other costs, including camping and reservations, may apply, and the final fee-free day of 2026 is Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

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Hundreds of Vendors Expected at Regional Holiday MarketsLifestyle — Oct 23, 2026Communities across the country are hosting holiday markets that encourage shoppers to support local artists, makers and small businesses, with offerings ranging from handcrafted gifts to food and live entertainment. Events include markets in Snoqualmie Valley, Ferdinand, Mentor, Mill Valley and downtown Duluth, with several offering free admission.

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Elf on Shelf Holiday Events Planned Across RegionsLifestyle — Oct 26, 2026The Elf on the Shelf is at the center of several holiday experiences, including a free trail of giant Scout Elves at London landmarks and festive programs at Beaches resorts in Jamaica and Turks and Caicos. In the U.S., SEA LIFE aquariums are hosting an interactive Sea Star Search, where families solve challenges to recover decorations for an underwater Christmas tree; the Orlando event runs Nov. 20 through Jan. 3 and is included with admission.

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FaithTapPope Leo XIV returns to Peru where he served as archbishopPope Leo XIV has returned to Peru, where decades as a missionary and bishop—including eight years leading the church in Chiclayo—left a lasting impression. Peruvians recall his hands-on support during the pandemic and floods as he visits ci3h · 4 reads

Fort Wayne Attractions Launch 15%-Off Holiday Combo TicketTravel — Oct 20, 2026Fort Wayne’s Blue Jacket Fantasy of Lights, zoo Wild Lights and Parkview Field Holiday Lights are offering a bundled ticket that saves 15% compared with separate admission. The package covers all three attractions, with flexible, any-day entry to the zoo and Parkview Field events.

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Brewers’ Timeless Tickets Draw World Series Scrutiny — Oct 19, 2026After Milwaukee’s first World Series appearance since 1982, buyers of the Brewers’ $1,000 Timeless Tickets are seeking to redeem the decade-old promise of admission to any future home game. Some fans are thrilled to attend, while others say the available seats and costly add-on tickets have fallen short of expectations; the team says redemptions are subject to availability.

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Nationwide Campaign to End Legacy Admissions At Universities Gains SteamReporting — Jan 29, 2024Following the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against race-based college admissions, a bipartisan movement against legacy admissions has been gaining steam at the state and federal level, as well. Legacy admissions refers…

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Blue State College Allegedly Using Explicit Racial Quotas In Admissions — Apr 4, 2025Young America’s Foundation (YAF) on Thursday filed a civil rights complaint against Gettysburg College over its allegedly illegal admissions policy. Gettysburg’s senior assistant director of admissions presented a plan…

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CASEY RYAN: Students For Fair Admissions Versus Harvard Brings Back Meritocracy — Jun 24, 2025Two years ago the Supreme Court upended decades of precedent by ruling that universities could no longer use affirmative action to determine admissions for students. In the case Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard…

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IJRThe IEA Finds A Fragile, Waterborne Crude SurplusDavid Blackmon · 5 min · 5h