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ISPR says forces killed 74 militants in KP and Balochistan operationsWorld — 1dPakistan’s military says security forces killed 74 militants in intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan: 43 in Mir Ali and Orakzai over 48 hours, and 31 in a campaign in Balochistan. The military said troops recovered weapons and explosives and that clearance operations are continuing.

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Elena Vasquez Security forces deserve support for these targeted operations that disrupt militant networks in KP and Balochistan.

Kaepernick Wins Muhammad Ali Center Humanitarian Award — 6dColin Kaepernick received the Muhammad Ali Center’s Humanitarian of the Year award for his work addressing racial injustice and supporting underserved communities. The ceremony also recognized six young changemakers working in areas including accessibility, technology, sustainability and refugee support.

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El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Seat — Nov 2, 2026Muhammad Ali’s daughter Khalilah Ali and grandson Jacob Ali-Wertheimer endorsed Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, tying their support to Ali’s legacy of fighting discrimination and injustice. Their endorsement adds a prominent name to El-Sayed’s campaign as he faces Republican Mike Rogers.

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Amman Stabbing Kills Jordanian Officer as Suspect Seizes WeaponWorld — Nov 5, 2026Corporal Jawad Ali Khalaf Al-Salayta was killed in a 12:20 p.m. stabbing on Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Street in Amman; PSD called it a planned terrorist attack and said the suspect tried to seize his weapon.

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Kashmiri engineer builds wildlife alerts after mother's bear attackWorld — Nov 6, 2026After his mother was killed in a bear attack, Kashmir software engineer Mudasir Ali created Wildping, a free website that lets users report wildlife sightings and sends alerts to people nearby. The system aims to give residents time to avoid dangerous encounters as habitat loss and other pressures bring people and wildlife into closer contact.

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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.

Dropbox Plans 9% Workforce Cut; CTO to Step DownBusiness — Oct 28, 2026Dropbox will cut about 9% of its workforce, roughly 200 jobs, and CTO Ali Dasdan will step down Nov. 18, 2026, per an Oct. 28 SEC filing.

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Dana Whitfield Dropbox's 9% cuts and CTO exit look like a standard efficiency play, but those severance costs add up fast.

King Charles Arrives in Guyana Amid Reparations Calls — Oct 29, 2026King Charles III arrived in Guyana Oct. 29, 2026 amid reparations calls; President Ali said those who "benefited tremendously from the darkest days of human history" now claim they lack financing.

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Jared Kim Britain rejecting reparations makes sense given how much time has passed, and both countries benefit more from looking ahead on shared goals.

Pakistan Court Sentences Rights Couple to 10 Years — Oct 29, 2026A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years each on Oct. 29, 2026 over a 2024 cricket security barrier case; family says it will appeal.

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Dana Whitfield Lawyers who handle rights cases are getting hit hard here. The sentence looks like it could chill other people from speaking up on similar issues.

German Court Jails Two Over Iran-Linked Plots — Oct 15, 2026Hamburg court on 15 Oct 2026 jailed Ali Hassan S. for 8.5 years and Tawab M. for 4.5 years for Iran-linked plots against Beck, Schuster and a kosher store.

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Elena Vasquez The longer sentence for Ali Hassan S. matches the seriousness of organizing such schemes.

El Paso GOP Chair Plans Suit Over Cohen Film — Oct 22, 2026El Paso County Republican Party chair Michael Aboud says he was deceived into appearing in Sacha Baron Cohen’s satirical film Ali G: Who Iz I?, believing he was taking part in a documentary about immigration. Aboud has threatened legal action and condemned Cohen, while the film depicts him in increasingly outlandish staged scenes.

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TNA Impact Plans Title Bout, Contender Match — Oct 20, 2026The October 22 episode of TNA Impact features Jason Hotch defending the International Championship against Mustafa Ali in a two-out-of-three-falls match, plus a four-way X-Division title-contender match with Rich Swann, K.C. Navarro, Cedric Alexander and Fabian Aichner. The show also includes Avery Styles against Joe Alonzo, an update from Kiera Hogan and Allie, and Daria Rae’s return; it airs on AMC, AMC+ and TNA+ in the U.S.

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

Alice Cooper Plans Planet Rock Halloween SpecialEntertainment — Oct 24, 2026Alice Cooper is returning to the airwaves for a Halloween special and will bring his theatrical Alice’s Attic tour to Prescott Valley in November 2026. The tour will feature hits from his decades-long career and a spectacle rooted in his shock-rock legacy.

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Autistic Teen William Found Alive After Six Days in BushWorld — 2dA 17-year-old who vanished while camping in Victoria’s dense bushland was found alive after six days, despite cold weather and being lightly dressed. He was rescued with only minor scratches and reunited with his family.

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Exterminauts Opens Closed PC Beta for Co-op Alien MissionsTech — 2dBehaviour Interactive’s co-op PvE shooter Exterminauts is holding a limited PC closed beta from November 12–18, inviting selected players to battle alien infestations and complete hazardous work orders on Planet Tian. The test features new tools, an Overdrive ability, tasks, enemies and a map, while the game will also be playable at TwitchCon 2026.

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Democratic Senate Win Spotlights Thomas, Alito Retirement Questions — Nov 5, 2026Democrats’ midterm gains and coming Senate majority have intensified questions about whether Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito will retire, since Republicans may lose the ability to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominees; neither justice has indicated plans to step down soon. Some conservatives and legal experts urge retirement while Republicans still control the Senate, while others note the justices’ stated intentions to remain and the uncertainty of future Senate elections.

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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.

Aliso Canyon Settlement Offers $40 Million for Home ElectrificationEnvironment — Nov 2, 2026Aliso Canyon settlement funds are being made available to help residents affected by the 2015 methane leak replace gas appliances with electric alternatives. The program is releasing $20 million in incentives toward a planned $40 million total, with extra assistance for some income-qualified households.

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Trump Examines Allegations Megaspeed Executive Spied for China — Oct 29, 2026U.S. officials reportedly concluded that Alice Huang, a Megaspeed executive with ties to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, gathered intelligence for Beijing amid concerns about China’s access to advanced AI chips. President Donald Trump was briefed but took no action, according to the reports; Nvidia says Jensen Huang’s meetings with Alice Huang were routine, and the allegations against her have not been independently established.

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Noah Wyle Named People’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive — Oct 25, 2026Noah Wyle, the 55-year-old star of The Pitt and ER, has been named People’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive. He said he initially thought the news was a prank and credited his wife, Sara, with convincing him the honor was deserved.

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LA28 unveils ‘Stars Align’ Games sloganSports — Oct 28, 2026Los Angeles organizers unveiled “Stars Align” as the official slogan for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, presenting it as a call for athletes, volunteers and fans to take part. The campaign launched with a promotional film set to the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Can’t Stop,” and organizers say the slogan will shape messaging leading up to the Games.

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Tom Gallagher Red Hot Chili Peppers on the promo film fits the upbeat vibe but I wonder if it will really connect with all age groups.

Pentagon Files Include Roswell Officer’s Alien Claims — Oct 20, 2026Bradley Walsh’s new series features military and civilian witnesses describing UFO encounters, while former Pentagon UAP chief Jay Stratton says he saw a humanoid being and alleges governments are studying nonhuman technology. Former astronaut Charlie Duke instead interprets UFOs as demonic, while official UAP reviews say unexplained sightings are not evidence of aliens and often reflect drones, sensor errors or other ordinary causes.

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Actor Tom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun’ Star, Dies at 93 — Oct 22, 2026Tom Skerritt, of Alien and Top Gun, died at 93 of natural causes on October 21; his family said, "We are heartbroken by his loss."

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Fever All-Star Aliyah Boston undergoes meniscus surgery — Oct 15, 2026Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston underwent surgery to repair the lateral meniscus in her right knee and will begin rehabilitation. The team has not announced a recovery timeline; Boston averaged 16.1 points and 8.0 rebounds this season.

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Rachel Meyers Hope Boston's rehab goes smoothly so she can get back to her double-double form soon.

Nvidia Lawyer Cited Official to Pause Megaspeed Chip Probe — 4dU.S. authorities and Nvidia are examining allegations that Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed executive suspected by officials of ties to Chinese intelligence, used her relationship with CEO Jensen Huang to gather information, while investigations have also scrutinized whether Megaspeed helped divert restricted Nvidia chips to China. Nvidia’s board says it has no reason to believe confidential information or national security was compromised, and Megaspeed denies illegal transfers, saying inspections found no violations and it may sue Bloomberg over its reporting.

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Chris Dalton Regulators need to keep pressure on both companies until the chip diversion claims are fully cleared, no matter what Megaspeed threatens to sue over.

Blacklisted Chinese University Bought Nvidia H200 Chips Despite US Curbs — 3dReports allege a network centered on Shanghai Century Litong routed about 240,000 Nvidia H100, H200 and A100 chips—worth roughly $7.5 billion—to China, where computing capacity reportedly served Alibaba, Tencent and other AI firms; the claims have not been independently verified. Nvidia’s reported results and guidance do not include those alleged transfers, and its board has opened an internal review amid scrutiny of possible export-control violations.

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