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Two Hawaii Election Commissioners Ask Supreme Court to End Standoff
Supreme Court of the United States
— Oct 15, 2026
Hawaii’s Elections Commission has been unable to meet for months amid a deadlock over choosing a chair and a dispute over whether the Office of Elections must help schedule meetings. Two commissioners asked the state Supreme Court to intervene so the panel can resume its oversight work; the court heard arguments but had not ruled.
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States Escalate Challenges to Kalshi Contracts
Business
— Oct 24, 2026
New York’s Gaming Commission has asked a state court to compel Kalshi to turn over records on its sports-event contracts, under-21 users, advertising and corporate structure, saying it needs the information to assess alleged unlicensed sports wagering and possible civil penalties. Kalshi maintains its event contracts are federally regulated financial products, while the state argues they fall under New York gambling law; the allegations have not been tested in court.
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Zumper Compares Asking Rents in Five Cities
Business
— Oct 31, 2026
Apartment asking rents were higher than a year earlier in Salinas, Augusta, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and Elmira, with reported year-over-year gains ranging from a modest increase in Montgomery to 20% in Elmira. Month-to-month trends were mixed: rents fell in Montgomery and Elmira but rose in Salinas, Augusta and Tuscaloosa.
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Poverty Simulations Highlight Daily Financial Barriers
Lifestyle
— Oct 27, 2026
Poverty simulations in Florida and Missouri asked community leaders and volunteers to navigate the competing costs and systemic barriers facing low-income families, with organizers hoping the experience will build empathy and spur practical changes. A study of health-professions students likewise found that a three-hour simulation improved empathy and attitudes toward patients living in poverty.
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‘Living Hell’: Newly Elected Democrats Already Allegedly Facing Party Establishment Backlash
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 1h
Ballard sues Indiana election commission to review complaints before vote
Greg Ballard
— Oct 15, 2026
Indiana secretary of state candidate Greg Ballard sued the state Election Commission, seeking to compel it to meet before Election Day and consider four campaign-finance complaints against Republican Max Engling and Democrat Beau Bayh. Ballard says the commission has not met since July and that voters should have the complaints reviewed before casting ballots; he says he is not asking the commission to reach a particular outcome.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From 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.
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Comment sections display conduct rules and notices
Lifestyle
— Oct 17, 2026
The pages’ comment guidelines ask readers to avoid abusive or discriminatory language, threats and knowingly false claims. They encourage civil discussion and reporting inappropriate comments.
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Nicole Hardy
I appreciate the push for civil discussion and reporting problems instead of just ignoring them.
Police-Resident Meetups Span Five Communities
Lifestyle
— Oct 26, 2026
Police departments in Texas, Washington, California and Australia are inviting residents to informal Coffee with a Cop gatherings to ask questions, raise community concerns and build relationships with local officers. One event will use separate tables staffed by different divisions to encourage more focused, private conversations.
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Warming Centers Plan Winter Openings in Wisconsin, Connecticut
Weather
— Oct 28, 2026
La Crosse’s Warming Center will open Nov. 1 and provide overnight shelter for adults experiencing homelessness through May 1. It will operate every night, with community members asked to help by volunteering and donating meals, money, hygiene supplies and other essentials.
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Latino Voters Flood Pennsylvania Radio With Complaints
Donald John Trump
— Oct 12, 2026
Victor Martinez asked La Mega 101.7 listeners for one positive about Trump; a $5,000 payout joke got a laugh track and a trucker cited unaffordable diesel.
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‘Living Hell’: Newly Elected Democrats Already Allegedly Facing Party Establishment Backlash
One week after a historic blue tsunami swept the country during the midterms, some Democrats are allegedly rallying their newly elected congressmen to keep toeing the line — or suffer consequences.
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Gold Miners Plan Virtual Investor Conference Presentations
Granada plc
— Oct 12, 2026
Granada Gold, Gold Terra, Newcore Gold and Star Gold announced presentations at the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference on Oct. 14–15, 2026. The online sessions will let investors hear company updates and ask questions in real time.
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Minnesota says feds withhold evidence in Good, Pretti killings
Donald John Trump
— Oct 22, 2026
Federal officials have paused sharing evidence with Minnesota investigators probing the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers, withholding items including agents’ phones and interview recordings after initially providing some materials. Minnesota prosecutors are asking a judge to compel cooperation, while the Justice Department argues it can withhold records, deepening concerns that the state cannot complete independent investigations or assess potential charges.
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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Cowboys Cheerleaders Sue My Chemical Romance Over Uniforms
Entertainment
— Oct 23, 2026
The company that owns the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders has asked a court to temporarily bar My Chemical Romance from using lookalike cheerleader uniforms in its “The Black Parade” concert, where dancers carry prop guns in a staged firefight. The company says the costumes risk confusing audiences and harming the DCC brand, while emphasizing that it objects to the uniforms, not the band’s music or performance.
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Ukraine Says Starlink Service Has Returned to Normal
Donald John Trump
— Oct 22, 2026
President Trump said Elon Musk had restored Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s satellite communications, while declining to say whether he personally asked Musk to lift restrictions, as news reports said Trump had pressed for the change. Service reportedly improved, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it had not yet returned to full functionality; the limits had hindered Ukrainian military communications and drone operations.
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Police Investigate 15 Hate-Graffiti Incidents Across Manchester
World
— Oct 17, 2026
Manchester police are investigating 15 incidents of racist, homophobic and antisemitic graffiti reported overnight across three neighborhoods. Police say the vandalism appears random and are asking witnesses or anyone with surveillance footage to come forward.
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Federal Biofuel Mandate Adds Up To 37 Cents To Every Gallon Of Fuel, Estimates Show
Simon August · 6 min · 2h
North Dakota State Tabbed 25-Point Favorite Over UTEP
Sports
— Oct 25, 2026
A prediction market asks whether the UTEP–North Dakota State game’s combined score will finish above or below a set total at halftime; only first- and second-quarter points count. A matchup preview lists North Dakota State as a 25-point favorite, with both teams coming off losses.
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Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?
Quizie
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The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.
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North Carolina Sends Inquiry Letters to 31 Gas Stations on Tax Savings
Politics
— Oct 30, 2026
North Carolina’s attorney general has asked 31 gas stations to explain their prices amid complaints that motorists aren’t seeing savings from the temporary 41-cent-per-gallon gas tax suspension. The inquiries are not findings of wrongdoing; officials say more are expected, while the state’s legal authority to require lower pump prices is not straightforward.
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Disney cuts 159 jobs, Shanghai park reportedly shelved
Business
— Oct 31, 2026
Disney is pursuing broad cost reductions, with reports that managers were asked to find 20% in annual savings and that the company is targeting thousands of potential cuts. Separately, 159 Imagineering employees were laid off at its Glendale campus, and reports say Disney has indefinitely shelved a proposed second Shanghai theme park, though the company never publicly confirmed the project.
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Depp jokes with Bloom about Pirates reunion
Johnny Depp
— Nov 2, 2026
Johnny Depp joked that he and Orlando Bloom should compete to see who can grow facial hair fastest when asked about reuniting for another Pirates of the Caribbean film. Bloom has said he is open to returning and stays in touch with Depp, but no new film or reunion has been confirmed.
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Elena Vasquez
I'd love to see Depp and Bloom back as pirates even if it's just for one more adventure.
Omar Denies Marriage to Brother
Sandra Rhodes
— Oct 22, 2026
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) has denied she married her former husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, to commit immigration fraud. She also denied claims they are related. When asked if she… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Hegseth Targets Military Academy Bureaucracy Accused Of Undermining Military Readiness
War Secretary Pete Hegseth is taking aim at the military's academic bureaucracy, accusing its institutions of prioritizing left-wing ideology over preparing America's future military leaders to win wars.
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Book shows why founders must ask about past behavior only
Books
— Oct 20, 2026
Most customer talks are worthless because founders fish for compliments and customers politely give them, so only past-tense questions about real life produce usable facts.
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Argentina asks tribunal to halt Falklands oil project
World
— Oct 13, 2026
Argentina on Oct. 13 asked ITLOS to halt Sea Lion oil near the Falklands. The UK rejects the bid, citing islanders' rights and UNCLOS compliance after the 1833-1982 sovereignty fight.
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Sam Okafor
Argentina needs to accept the tribunal ruling instead of repeatedly blocking development that benefits the islanders economically.
Sen. Taffy Howard Faces $5,063 Donation Complaint
Politics
— Oct 28, 2026
Wyoming state Rep. Mike Yin filed campaign-finance complaints against three gubernatorial candidates, alleging donations exceeded the state limit; two campaigns called the complaints frivolous, while the third said it would review possible reporting errors. In South Dakota, the Pennington County Democratic Party asked officials to investigate a reported $5,063 contribution to Sen. Taffy Howard’s campaign, which may exceed limits for business donations; no violation has been established.
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Church Worker Charged in Alleged Child Assault
Health
— Oct 26, 2026
A 34-year-old worker at Trinity Church’s after-school program in Lower Richland, South Carolina, was arrested and charged after investigators alleged he sent inappropriate messages to a child, ages 7 to 12, and sexually touched the child at the church. He was released on bond with orders to avoid the child’s family and the church; authorities are asking parents whose children may have had contact with him to speak with them and urging other potential victims to come forward.
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Beatty asks judge to order release of Kennedy Center texts with Trump aide
Donald John Trump
— Oct 25, 2026
Rep. Joyce Beatty is asking a federal judge to require the Trump administration to disclose Kennedy Center emails and texts it has withheld under presidential communications privilege, arguing the records could show whether President Donald Trump directed decisions about the center’s management and planned closure. The records include messages between center leadership and Trump’s aide Natalie Harp, as well as roughly 180 texts with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick; the judge has not yet ruled.
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Jim Jordan Will Become Next House GOP Leader After Mike Johnson Previously Bowed Out
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 2h
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