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Michigan Democrat Who Wanted Utilities Out Of Politics Picks Power Company Director For Transition — 18hDemocratic Michigan Gov.-elect Jocelyn Benson ran on curbing utilities' political spending but picked an energy company director to help lead her transition.

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Sabres' Benson Expected Against Senators Wednesday — Nov 3, 2026Buffalo Sabres winger Zach Benson is expected to play Wednesday against Ottawa after missing Monday’s practice with an undisclosed injury. Coach Lindy Ruff also said goaltender Alex Lyon is close to returning, with other injured players nearing availability.

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Benson Thanks Fans After NFL’s Historic Paris Game — Oct 28, 2026After the Saints’ 16-10 loss to the Steelers in the NFL’s first game in France, owner Gayle Benson thanked fans and others who traveled to Paris, highlighting opportunities to deepen Louisiana-France ties. Her upbeat letter struck a markedly more positive tone than her earlier criticism of the struggling 2-5 team.

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Politicians signal mixed interest in 2028 bidsPolitics — 4dAfter the midterms, former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says he will not seek another term, while potential challengers weigh bids against Gov. Jeff Landry; Michigan Gov.-elect Jocelyn Benson says she has no plans to run for president. North Carolina’s newly elected unaffiliated lawmaker April Montgomery could hold a pivotal vote, while reports say Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is preparing a 2028 presidential bid and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces impeachment allegations and questions about his future in the Trump administration.

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Five U.S. Home Sales Span $215K-$3.3MLifestyle — Nov 2, 2026Recent home sales ranged from $215,000 in Tremont to $3.3 million in San Jose. Other reported transactions included homes sold for $300,000 in Pottsville, $298,700 in Benson and $392,000 in Bangor.

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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.

Barack Obama rallies with Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson in Detroit4 sources — Oct 24, 2026

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Tom Gallagher Benson has done solid work on voting access and El-Sayed brings fresh ideas, so Obama's support makes sense here.

Poll: Benson Leads James by 12 Points — Oct 26, 2026Michigan State University’s latest poll shows Democrat Jocelyn Benson leading Republican John James by about 12 points in the governor’s race, while Democrat Abdul El-Sayed holds a much narrower lead over Republican Mike Rogers in the Senate contest. The survey also found that Trump’s unpopularity weighs on Republican candidates and that anti-Muslim attitudes may hurt El-Sayed.

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WVU inaugurates Michael T. Benson in first ceremony in nearly two decadesPolitics — Oct 15, 2026West Virginia University formally inaugurated Michael T. Benson as its 27th president. Benson urged the university to meet higher-education challenges with an ambitious focus on access, affordability, student success, research, and serving West Virginia communities.

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Benson, James Clash in Final Michigan Governor Debate — Oct 16, 2026In their final debate in Michigan’s governor’s race, Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James clashed over health care and living costs, data center development, President Trump and Democrats’ record in Lansing. Benson emphasized lowering costs and criticized James’ support for Trump’s agenda, while James argued Michigan needs a change in leadership and defended his record.

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Saints owner warns Moore after 1-4 start — Oct 14, 2026After the Saints fell to 1-4, owner Gayle Benson said the team’s performance was unacceptable and called for better preparation and execution, placing head coach Kellen Moore and general manager Mickey Loomis under pressure to improve. Moore said the organization shares Benson’s goal of winning; continued losses could put his job at risk.

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Ellis' 23-save shutout leads Sabres past Sharks — Oct 28, 2026Colten Ellis stopped 23 shots for his second career shutout as the Buffalo Sabres beat the San Jose Sharks 2-0, with Olen Zellweger scoring in the second period and Zach Benson adding an empty-net goal. Yaroslav Askarov made 38 saves for San Jose, which managed little offense and has just one regulation win in 13 games.

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Nicole Hardy Sharks really need to find some offense soon, sitting at just one regulation win in 13 games is getting hard to watch.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Three Omaha Fatal Shootings Bring Long SentencesWorld — Oct 21, 2026Three Omaha men received lengthy prison sentences in separate fatal shootings: Keanu Louis was sentenced to life for killing Daetiauna Kellogg in 2022, while Damaree Amos received 27 to 38 years for a fatal shooting at Native Omaha Days and Kashmiere Burse received 35 to 50 years for a 2025 Benson killing. The cases also involved other convicted defendants who received separate sentences.

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Saints Owner Calls 1-4 Start Unacceptable — Oct 13, 2026Saints owner Gayle Benson called New Orleans’ 1-4 start unacceptable, said the organization must improve and regain fans’ confidence through its play, and pledged to hold the coaches, front office and players accountable. She did not announce specific changes, but said she is committed to making decisions needed to improve the team.

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Police Search for Missing Children Across Three AreasWorld — Oct 17, 2026Police are seeking three missing boys: 13-year-old Jabri Kemp Jr. in Savannah, Georgia; child Orlando Jaikarran in West Coast Berbice, Guyana; and 16-year-old Kynan Benson in Sydney’s northwest, Australia. Searches and inquiries are ongoing, and authorities are asking the public for information; police in Guyana say three people are in custody as they investigate Orlando’s disappearance.

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Saints Prepare for Giants After Owner’s Criticism — Oct 14, 2026After three straight losses dropped New Orleans to 1-4, Saints owner Gayle Benson publicly demanded better results and held the coaching staff, front office and players accountable; coach Kellen Moore said the team is focused on improving together. The 3-1-1 Giants enter Sunday’s matchup with momentum, though coach John Harbaugh says they need more consistency in the running game and at the line of scrimmage.

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Marcus Bell Saints owner has every right to demand more after starting 1-4, the whole organization needs to step up fast against a Giants team that looks more consistent.

Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

Listings Span New York and St. Louis HomesLifestyle — Oct 14, 2026The listings showcase a range of New York City homes, from a Midwood two-bedroom co-op and a renovated Bensonhurst six-family investment property to luxury Upper West Side and Upper East Side residences. A Fort Greene one-bedroom rental rounds out the mix, highlighting amenities such as private outdoor space, updated kitchens, parking, and building services.

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Dem’s Campaign To Succeed Whitmer Isn’t Going Great So Far — Jan 23, 2025Michigan Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is under scrutiny for potentially violating campaign law after discussing her 2026 gubernatorial candidacy with reporters inside a state-funded building. Benson…

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Guy Benson Says Whoopi Goldberg’s ‘Disgraceful’ Comparison Of US To Iran Shows Just How ‘Ignorant’ She Is — Jun 19, 2025Conservative radio host Guy Benson said on Thursday that “The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg’s comparison of the U.S. to Iran is both “disgraceful” and “ignorant.” Goldberg claimed on Wednesday that the treatment of…

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Obama to rally with El-Sayed at Detroit campaign event — Oct 5, 2026Obama hits Detroit with El-Sayed and Benson on Oct. 24 as Michigan early voting opens, after El-Sayed's sub-one-point primary win over Stevens.

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Derek Foss Benson might benefit from the extra attention but she still needs to show she can win on her own.

Missing Voting Machine Bought for $7.99 at Goodwill Then Auctioned OffReporting — Sep 3, 2022Authorities are still investigating why a Dominion Voting machine was left at a Goodwill store in Northern Michigan. The investigation has grown to involve Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the Michigan…

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Big Bend Border Wall Construction Begins Amid Opposition — Sep 18, 2026CBP says border wall panel installation is underway on Hudspeth County’s 47.3-mile Big Bend 1 project; Clara Benson says, "We will continue fighting to the end."

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Chris Dalton It's good to see the panels finally going up on that 47-mile stretch in Hudspeth County.

Teen Sounds Off To School Board Over ‘Graphic’ And ‘Incestual Sexual’ Story Read In Class — Sep 19, 2024A North Carolina teen spoke out Tuesday at a school board meeting after she was allegedly forced to read a sexually explicit book in class about a relationship between two cousins. Lorena Benson, an immigrant from the…

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Democrat Governor Hopeful’s SPLC Board Tenure Overlapped With Alleged Payments To Extremist ‘Informants’ — Apr 24, 2026Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson served on the board of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) during the time it allegedly defrauded donors by paying “informants” in groups it deemed “extremist.”…

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Michigan’s Secretary of State Says She Is ‘Dumbfounded’ After Trump’s Remarks on Mail-In VotingReporting — May 21, 2020Michigan’s Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is not holding back when it comes to responding to President Donald Trump’s recent remarks regarding vote-by-mail. The president took to Twitter on Wednesday with a threat to…

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