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Nov 8, 2026
Atlanta Dream WNBA playoff surge
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Naz Hillmon's late OT layup lifted Atlanta past New York 101-98 for a 2-0 WNBA semifinal lead.
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Angel Reese Supports Brother at Pelicans Game.
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Chris Brown brings viral fan onstage in Atlanta
Chris Brown
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Chris Brown brought Gabrielle Cheyenne—the fan who went viral after an awkward onstage moment with Usher—to the stage during the R&B Tour’s Atlanta run, serenading her with “Take You Down.” Cheyenne had said she hoped to meet Brown, not Usher, when she was brought onstage in Nashville in July.
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Ravens acquire Falcons starter Neuzil for Vorhees, pick
Cam Jurgens
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The Ravens acquired Falcons center Ryan Neuzil before the trade deadline, sending guard Andrew Vorhees and a 2028 sixth-round pick to Atlanta. The move bolsters Baltimore’s struggling offensive line and could allow recently acquired center Cam Jurgens to move to guard.
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Hawks Rally Past Nets 124-121 After 17-Point Deficit
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
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The Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-121, extending their winning streak to four and leaving Brooklyn 2-7 after another late-game collapse. Jalen Johnson scored 30 for Atlanta, while Day’Ron Sharpe recorded his first career triple-double and Mikel Brown Jr. sparked a late Nets surge.
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Nicole Hardy
Jalen Johnson dropping 30 was the difference. Atlanta's streak feels earned after grinding out that comeback.
Traffic disruptions reported in Fargo, Spokane, Atlanta
Weather
— 3d
Fargo’s westbound 17th Avenue South is closed for utility work for up to three weeks, while two northbound lanes of Highway 395 near Spokane’s Freya Street are scheduled to close weekdays through Nov. 13. In Atlanta, all northbound I-75/85 lanes at North Avenue reopened around 11:35 p.m. after a roughly two-hour closure for police activity.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
Pete Peterson · 4 min · 1h
Two Pandas Make Atlanta Public Debut
Arthur Blank
— 5d
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are making their public debut at Zoo Atlanta after arriving from China under a conservation research agreement, restoring the popular animals to the zoo and drawing excitement from visitors and nearby businesses. Their return also highlights the pandas’ role in U.S.-China relations, which experts describe as both a symbol of friendship and a tool of Chinese diplomacy.
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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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SEC, Big Ten to End Championship Games in 2026
Sports
— 2d
The SEC will end its football championship game after the 2026 edition, citing the College Football Playoff’s expansion to 24 teams. The Atlanta game, scheduled for Dec. 5, will be the event’s 35th and final contest after a run dating to 1992.
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Usher, Brown Face Backlash After Atlanta Concert Delay
Chris Brown
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The opening night of Usher and Chris Brown’s five-show Atlanta run drew complaints from fans who said the concert began nearly three hours late, had poor sound and ended early with songs—including planned joint performances—left out. Reports of tension between the singers remain unverified, and neither has addressed the complaints.
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Four shootings injure victims in Missouri, Georgia
World
— 5d
Separate shootings in St. Louis, Atlanta and Kansas City left several people injured: a 19-year-old man and a child were critically hurt in two St. Louis incidents, while a child and a man were hospitalized after an Atlanta shooting. In Kansas City, a police officer shot and critically injured a person during a disturbance; investigations are ongoing in all four cases.
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Waymo to End Uber Partnership for Austin and Atlanta Rides in 2028
Tech
— 6d
Waymo will end its Uber partnership in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028 and direct riders to book robotaxi trips through Waymo’s own app. The company says it wants a more consistent experience and a closer relationship with customers; Uber says it plans to host Waymo rides in its app for as long as the partnership continues.
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Maya Lindstrom
Waymo cutting the Uber link makes sense for better control over rides but riders in those cities will need to switch apps by 2028.
Daily Caller News Foundation
Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday for Department of Labor vs. Sun Valley Orchards, with the justices taking turns grilling the latter's lawyer.
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Hawks beat Young’s Wizards 120-105
Anthony Davis
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 26 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 120-105 in Trae Young’s first game against his former team since his trade to Washington. Anthony Davis scored 26 for the Wizards, who briefly trimmed Atlanta’s lead but could not overcome the Hawks’ second-quarter run.
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Nicole Hardy
Davis had 26 but the Wizards still looked a step behind the whole night in Young's return game.
Toronto FC faces must-win match in Atlanta
Sports
— Oct 30, 2026
Toronto FC must beat Atlanta United on Sunday to keep its slim playoff hopes alive after a 2-1 win over D.C. United; other results could also affect its chances. Atlanta has been eliminated, but Toronto has yet to win a regular-season match at Atlanta’s stadium.
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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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Bengals adjust Madrid routine for Falcons matchup
Joe Burrow
— Nov 3, 2026
The 5-2 Cincinnati Bengals will travel to Madrid early and practice there Thursday and Friday, adjusting their schedule to acclimate for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons while trying to build on three straight wins and start faster. The matchup at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is Cincinnati’s first regular-season game in Spain; Atlanta enters 3-5.
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Jaguars acquire All-Pro safety Jessie Bates from Falcons for draft picks
Jessie Bates III
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to acquire safety Jessie Bates from the Atlanta Falcons for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Bates, a three-time second-team All-Pro, gives Jacksonville a boost at safety after injuries depleted the position.
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Angel Reese Supports Brother at Pelicans Game
Angel Reese
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Following the Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals loss, Angel Reese attended the New Orleans Pelicans’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves to support her brother, Julian, who is on a two-way contract with New Orleans but did not play. She also visited LSU, where the school honored her for her role in its 2023 national championship.
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Teachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student Data
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 1h
NBA suspends Hawks rookie one game for elbowing Pelicans guard
Kingston Flemings
— Nov 1, 2026
The NBA suspended Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings one game without pay for intentionally elbowing Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head during Atlanta’s 121-99 loss. Flemings was ejected and will serve the suspension when Atlanta faces Indiana.
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Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?
Quizie
— Quiz
The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.
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Valkyries Win First WNBA Title in Game 7
Angel Reese
— Nov 1, 2026
Atlanta fell 68-63 to the Golden State Valkyries in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals, coming within one win of a title as Golden State claimed its first championship. Angel Reese says the Dream will return, and much of Atlanta’s playoff core is under contract for next season.
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New Restaurants Expected Across Atlanta, London, Maine
Lifestyle
— Nov 1, 2026
New dining businesses are planned or opening across Metro Atlanta, London and Maine, spanning health-focused concepts, bakeries and cafes, Japanese and Italian restaurants, and a burger flagship. The developments include established restaurateurs launching new ventures as well as local operators opening neighborhood spots.
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Hawks Exercise Newell's $3.56M 2027-28 Option
Asa Newell
— Nov 1, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks exercised forward Asa Newell’s third-year team option for 2027-28, guaranteeing his $3.56 million salary and keeping him under team control through that season. The 21-year-old has had a limited NBA role, but Atlanta is retaining the young 2025 first-round pick as he develops.
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Nicole Hardy
Keeping control of a first round pick through 2028 gives the Hawks flexibility if he improves.
Atlanta man allegedly shot and killed stranger after he complained about him passing gas
2 sources
— Oct 30, 2026
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Daily Caller News Foundation
Teachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student Data
An artificial intelligence giant promised teachers unions that it would not mine children's data at school.
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Pelicans Hand Undefeated Grizzlies First Loss
Zion Williamson
— Nov 1, 2026
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-99, earning their second straight win behind Saddiq Bey’s 25 points and Jeremiah Fears’ 20. Atlanta struggled from the field and made just 8 of 46 three-pointers, while its turnovers helped fuel New Orleans’ decisive lead.
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Falcons RB Brian Robinson Ruled Out vs Buccaneers
Bijan Robinson
— Oct 29, 2026
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson Jr. will miss a second straight game against Tampa Bay with a hamstring injury. Khalil Herbert is expected to help fill in after contributing in Atlanta’s previous game.
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Dana Brown Returns to Braves as Scouting Adviser
Dana Brown
— Oct 31, 2026
Dana Brown is returning to the Atlanta Braves as a senior adviser in amateur scouting, reuniting with president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos after serving as Houston’s general manager until the Astros parted ways with him in August. Brown previously led Atlanta’s scouting efforts from 2019 to 2022, helping shape drafts that produced players including Michael Harris II.
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NYCFC, Atlanta United Set for Playoff-Stakes Match
Sports
— Oct 27, 2026
New York City FC hosts Atlanta United in a crucial MLS matchup, with both teams’ playoff hopes in danger after poor recent form. Atlanta faces possible elimination, while NYCFC also risks missing the postseason; the teams drew 2-2 in their previous meeting.
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Kennel Clubs Scheduled Shows Across Four States
Entertainment
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Kennel clubs held dog shows in Maryland, Missouri, Florida and Alabama from Nov. 5-7, 2026, drawing entries ranging from 291 to 748 and featuring competition across numerous breeds. Separately, PAWS Atlanta announced a Nov. 21 Puppy 101 workshop in Decatur, Georgia, for new dog owners.
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Microsoft Reportedly Urges Trump Admin Not To Ban Chinese Data Center Parts
Simon August · 4 min · 2h
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