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Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’ Returns, Classics Mark Chart MilestonesEntertainment — Nov 3, 2026Rock and pop classics are drawing attention for both their lasting chart life and backstories: Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” has returned to the streaming charts, while Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song,” The Monkees’ “Last Train to Clarksville,” Debby Boone’s “You Light Up My Life” and Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” are revisited for their landmark chart runs and origins. Their stories range from Vietnam-era subtext and a song written as a practical joke to the personal turmoil behind “Dreams” and the Reykjavík trip that inspired “Immigrant Song.”

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NBA Stories Span Garnett, Celtics, RocketsSports — Nov 2, 2026Kevin Garnett’s leadership remains a recurring theme: he praised Fred VanVleet’s stabilizing influence on Houston, while former Celtics executive Danny Ainge recalled that Garnett’s championship-driving intensity could also intimidate teammates. Garnett also recalled advising a young Kobe Bryant as Bryant considered entering the NBA straight from high school.

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Hannity, Earhardt Hold Mar-a-Lago Wedding Dinner With Trump — Oct 24, 2026President Trump and Melania joined Fox hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt at a Mar-a-Lago rehearsal dinner Oct. 23 ahead of their Oct. 24 wedding.

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Dana Whitfield Trump attending Hannity's rehearsal dinner at Mar-a-Lago fits their long friendship but keeps raising questions about media access.

Colts sign Hardman, Morstead to practice squad after Ballard firing — Oct 19, 2026The Colts added wide receiver Mecole Hardman and punter Thomas Morstead to their practice squad, giving the receiving corps added depth and providing insurance while Rigoberto Sanchez deals with a foot injury. Indianapolis is also evaluating free-agent receiver Ainias Smith as it looks for help at the position.

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Ukraine's EU accession path narrows amid prolonged war1 source — 2h

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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.

Workers across Spain stage first general strike in 14 years in anger over housing1 source — 57m

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Russell Brand Awaits Sentence After Rape, Assault Convictions — 2dRussell Brand is due to be sentenced at London’s Southwark Crown Court after being convicted of one rape and three sexual assaults against four women between 2004 and 2009; the judge warned he faces a significant prison term, and Brand has been held in custody. He was acquitted of other charges and faces further police investigations into separate allegations.

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Maya Lindstrom The convictions for rape and assaults on four women show he needs a long prison term.

Helsing Plans Berlin AI Targeting Debut Against PalantirTech — 19hGerman defense company Helsing is unveiling AI targeting software as a European alternative to Palantir’s Maven, amid concerns that reliance on U.S. technology could leave European militaries vulnerable to external control. Palantir says its customers retain operational control, while Germany currently plans to develop its own military AI system and has not announced Helsing’s product as its choice.

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Anthropic Targets $1.4 Trillion IPO Valuation — 4dAnthropic’s planned IPO is facing mounting uncertainty as investors reportedly push to lower its expected valuation from roughly $1.4 trillion–$1.5 trillion, with estimates ranging toward $1 trillion to $1.3 trillion amid a sell-off in AI stocks. Prediction-market odds for a near-term listing have also fallen, and reports say the company could reduce the offering or delay it.

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Nvidia Shares Fall as Board Probes China-Linked Reports — 2dNvidia shares fell about 4% in overnight trading after CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair and the company’s board opened an investigation into reports he was targeted by a suspected Chinese intelligence operative. The board said it has no reason to believe company secrets or national security were compromised, while investors weighed leadership uncertainty ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report.

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Derek Foss The stock drop makes sense given the uncertainty, but the board clearing the company on security should help calm some fears over time.

Eisenkot Begins Effort to Form Israeli Government — 5dIsrael’s election left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc short of a parliamentary majority, while opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot appears more likely to be asked to form a government but also lacks a clear path to the 61 seats needed. President Isaac Herzog is consulting party leaders as coalition talks begin; election-fraud allegations have not been substantiated, and another election remains possible if negotiations fail.

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

Mike Johnson Declines House Minority Leader Bid After GOP Losses — 3dAfter Republicans lost control of the House, Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not seek to lead the party in the minority, setting up a leadership contest that includes Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan. Johnson won reelection to his Louisiana seat and is expected to remain in the House as a rank-and-file member.

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105-Year-Old RAF Veteran Reunites With Uniform in CaliforniaWorld — 2dA 105-year-old World War II RAF tail gunner, Ronnie Holdsworth, marked Remembrance Sunday at his California care home after family brought him an RAF uniform and other commemorative gifts; he had completed 32 missions before emigrating from Britain. Separately, two RAF veterans in their 80s and 100s were unexpectedly reunited at a Kent care home after three decades apart, reflecting on their service and the importance of remembering the past.

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Nvidia CEO Tells Staff of Affair as Board Reviews Intelligence Reports — 2dNvidia CEO Jensen Huang told employees he had been unfaithful to his wife and apologized, saying he would work to regain their confidence. The company’s board has opened an independent investigation into allegations that he was targeted by Chinese intelligence; Nvidia says it has no reason to believe company secrets or national security were compromised and continues to back his leadership.

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Rachel Meyers Backing the CEO while investigating makes sense as long as the review stays independent and thorough.

Europe Expected at Abu Dhabi Ukraine Talks — 2dFrance says European representatives will participate in the Nov. 10–11 Abu Dhabi talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States, aiming to end the war and discuss security and de-escalation. The French delegation’s membership and Europe’s precise role remain unclear, as Russia has opposed European participation and the U.S. has described broader European involvement as a possible later step.

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Marcus Bell Russia blocking Europe now just shows they want to split the West and weaken the outcome.

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Massie Files Eight Impeachment Articles Against Hegseth — 2dJohn Oliver devoted a nearly 35-minute segment of Last Week Tonight to attacking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s record, criticizing his leadership decisions, changes to civilian-protection safeguards and oversight of military operations. Oliver called for Congress to impeach and remove Hegseth, while highlighting the civilian deaths and controversies he says make Hegseth unfit for the role.

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Trump Says Iran Strikes Unlikely as Talks Advance — 5dPresident Trump said U.S. forces struck an Iranian air-defense site near Qeshm Island as Qatar-led efforts to secure an agreement continue, with Iran’s reported proposal carrying conditions and no deal confirmed. Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and regional security incidents are keeping shipping and air travel disrupted, while the risk of renewed fighting remains high.

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Midterm Wins Complicate Trump’s Latin America Policy — 2dDemocrats’ midterm gains could constrain President Trump’s Latin America agenda through investigations and funding restrictions, especially on military strikes, deportations and policy toward Venezuela, while electoral pressure in South Florida may complicate Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s approach. But Trump retains broad executive powers, and analysts warn that congressional limits could prompt him to pursue more unilateral moves abroad; uncertainty over U.S. political backing has also unsettled investors in Argentina.

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Russia and Ukraine Open First US-Mediated Talks in Nine Months — 1dThe Trump administration expressed cautious optimism ahead of the first direct Russia-Ukraine talks since February, scheduled in Abu Dhabi, with President Donald Trump saying a breakthrough is possible. The sides remain divided over territory and Ukraine’s security guarantees, and Ukrainian officials cautioned that an immediate deal is unlikely.

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Sam Okafor These talks are overdue but the gaps on territory and security mean real progress will be slow at best.

Train collision in Giza derails four carriages, injures 64 — 2dFour passenger-train carriages derailed near Gerza in Egypt’s Giza governorate, injuring at least 64 people according to the Health Ministry, while other reports put the toll as high as 120 to 150. Authorities are investigating the cause, and casualty counts remain uncertain; reports also differ on whether anyone died.

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Priya Raman The injury numbers varying so much between reports makes it hard to know how bad things really were for those involved.

Trump says he offered Dana White press secretary job with fighter aides — 3dPresident 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.

Saint Louis scores 125 points in 62-point win over Northern KentuckySports — 1dSaint Louis routed Northern Kentucky 125-63, led by Trey Green’s 22 points and seven three-pointers. In separate matchup previews, Saint Louis was described as having the statistical edge at home, while Northern Kentucky was coming off a 104-67 loss to Texas A&M.

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WVU-Texas Tech Big 12 Showdown LoomsSports — 5dWest Virginia faces No. 13 Texas Tech on the road seeking a third straight win, with analysts pointing to slowing the Red Raiders’ running game as a possible path to an upset. The Mountaineers are also motivated by last season’s 49–0 loss, while Texas Tech brings a 14-game home winning streak into the matchup.

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Cowboys Rally Past Colts 27-23 — 2dThe Dallas Cowboys rallied late to beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-23, with Caleb Downs sealing the win with an interception of Daniel Jones. Dallas overcame turnovers and 14 penalties despite outgaining Indianapolis, which has lost five straight as questions mount about its offense and the futures of key players.

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Maya Lindstrom Colts have to address their offense problems fast after dropping five straight like this.

Developing storylines

Drone strikes and hybrid warfare escalate around the Russia-Ukraine war

Deadly train collisions in Egypt’s Giza region