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Seasonal Events Feature Lightings Across U.S. CitiesLifestyle — 5dProvidence’s final full WaterFire lighting of the season honored veterans with a resource fair and tributes to service members. Other seasonal events include Christmas tree lightings in San Diego, New York City and San Francisco, along with Santa Clarita’s family-focused Winter Magic and lighted boat displays.

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US, Canadian Cities Recognize DiwaliPolitics — 4dNorwich, Connecticut, held its first official Diwali recognition and celebration, with Mayor Swarnjit Singh proclaiming Nov. 8, 2026, as Diwali—Festival of Lights Day. The ceremony honored the city’s South Asian community and featured prayer and the lighting of traditional lamps; the recognition follows Connecticut’s adoption of Diwali as a state holiday.

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Shama Pitches Hong Kong Temples and Neighborhoods for New Year GetawaysTravel — 1dShama is promoting Hong Kong as a New Year travel destination, pairing temple visits and historic neighborhoods with local food and the comforts of serviced-apartment stays. Separately, New Taipei City’s Christmasland runs Nov. 13 through Dec. 27, featuring four themed lighting zones and characters from Kanahei’s Small animals.

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Northwest Rain, Utah Weekend Warm-Up ExpectedWeather — Nov 3, 2026Utah forecasts call for mild, mostly sunny weather with highs in the 50s rising into the 60s, though Salt Lake City may see light rain midweek before drier conditions return. In Portland and Seattle, a brief dry break gives way to rain Wednesday and additional wet weather later in the week and weekend.

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IJRHouse GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete HegsethNicole Silverio · 4 min · 3h

Halloween Weekend Rain Forecast Across Western CitiesWeather — Oct 27, 2026Several Western cities are forecast to turn cooler and wetter around Halloween after milder, sunnier weather. Rain chances could affect plans in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Bakersfield and Baker City, though Baker City’s expected rainfall is light.

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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.

Councils approve rezoning for QuikTrip expansion and housing projectsPolitics — Nov 3, 2026City councils across several communities approved zoning and development measures, including a QuikTrip expansion in Tulsa, broader business zoning in Ocala, and a proposed North Platte housing and light-industrial project. Councils also advanced local infrastructure work, redirecting funds for a Keizer sidewalk and approving added costs for Watertown street reconstruction.

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Flagstaff Marks 25 Years as Dark Sky CityEnvironment — Oct 24, 2026Flagstaff, the world’s first International Dark Sky City, has spent 25 years curbing light pollution through lighting rules and community outreach to preserve views of the night sky. Recent efforts include replacing more than 370 highway fixtures with amber LEDs, while the city plans anniversary events during International Dark Sky Week.

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Owen Sound, Omaha and Macon Ready Holiday Light DisplaysLifestyle — Oct 24, 2026Cities are preparing holiday light attractions: Owen Sound is installing its historic cross-street decorations, while Omaha has assembled its Salvation Army Tree of Lights ahead of a Nov. 5 ceremony. In Macon, Georgia, a free downtown display features more than a million lights synchronized to original local music.

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1,750+ Sites Worldwide Set to Light Teal for Alzheimer’sHealth — Oct 27, 2026More than 1,750 sites worldwide, including landmarks in Buffalo, the Quad Cities and Iowa, Houston, and Montgomery, Alabama, will light up teal Nov. 2 for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s annual awareness campaign. The initiative aims to raise awareness and show support for people living with Alzheimer’s and their families; more than 7 million Americans are affected by the disease.

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Daily Caller News FoundationHouse GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete HegsethHouse Republicans blocked an immediate vote Tuesday on Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a procedural vote.3h · 250 reads

ISS Astronauts Capture Auroras, City Lights From OrbitScience — Oct 21, 2026Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have shared striking views of Earth’s auroras and nighttime lights: Anil Menon photographed a green-and-red aurora above Central Asia’s city lights, while Don Pettit used a fisheye lens to make Earth appear as a glowing green sphere. The images offer contrasting perspectives on the planet from orbit, with station hardware visible in some shots.

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San Antonio Tightens Data Center Rules as Oklahoma City Approves Project — Oct 27, 2026Oklahoma City’s council approved rezoning for Beltline Energies’ proposed data center campus near Interstate 40 and Frisco Road, subject to strict conditions addressing issues including water use, electricity and noise. Mayor David Holt said the application predated the city’s data-center moratorium and that the vote should not be seen as a green light for future projects; additional agreements and permits are still needed before construction.

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

Cities open, plan, cancel seasonal ice rinksLifestyle — Oct 26, 2026Holiday skating plans are mixed: York is bringing back a city-center rink, Alexandria has opened a community rink, and Arlington Heights approved a pilot rink whose opening depends on temperatures. Lexington’s longtime holiday rink will be closed this season, replaced by a free interactive light display, with officials hoping to restore skating in 2027.

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Lizzo Named Houston Thanksgiving Parade Grand MarshalEntertainment — Oct 26, 2026Houston-born singer Lizzo will lead the city’s Thanksgiving Day parade as grand marshal, joined by her former Elsik High School marching band. Mayor John Whitmire also announced that En Vogue will headline Houston’s holiday tree lighting.

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US Cities Plan 2026 Holiday EventsLifestyle — Oct 25, 2026Holiday-season offerings for 2026 include family attractions and performances in Branson, San Antonio, and Austin, from Christmas lights and parades to theater and seasonal festivals. Fort Worth will also host an immersive, cocktail-focused adaptation of A Christmas Carol in December.

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IJRSupreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant LaborPete Peterson · 4 min · 4h

Phoenix, Lexington Launch On-Demand Transit PilotsBusiness — Oct 26, 2026Phoenix has launched PHXLink, a three-year on-demand shared-van pilot offering $2 rides in north, west and south Phoenix to help residents reach transit centers, light rail and other destinations. Riders book by app or phone and meet vans at nearby pickup points; the city will use pilot data to guide future transit connections and expansion.

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Classical concerts pair Handel with Britten and use candlelight across citiesEntertainment — Oct 24, 2026The articles feature classical and live music programming, including a varied broadcast of chamber and orchestral works, a Cleveland Orchestra concert pairing Handel, Britten and Stacy Garrop, and intimate performances framed by atmospheric lighting or candlelight. A review of The Pianist adaptation praises its staging and music but says its detached narration weakens the emotional impact.

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Four Cities Plan Parade Returns, Route ChangesLifestyle — Oct 13, 2026Several California communities are bringing back or preparing seasonal parades: Salinas’ Veterans Day parade returns after a one-year break, Santa’s Grand Arrival is planned at Sarasota’s UTC, and Santa Barbara’s downtown holiday parade returns after six years. Belleville’s Nov. 22 Santa Claus Parade will use a new route because of construction, aligning with the city’s Festival of Lights launch.

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Transmission Projects Advance in Columbia, GambiaPolitics — Oct 12, 2026Columbia’s Water and Light Advisory Board unanimously endorsed a roughly $34 million southern transmission-line project, which is headed to a City Council public hearing; construction and planning are expected to span about a decade. Some residents object to the proposed route near an elementary school and cite unanswered health and property concerns, while city officials say cost shaped the route and public input will continue.

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City Sees Increase In Violence Following Ceremony — Nov 24, 2025Chicago is once again making national headlines after a week of brutal violence that has left residents shaken and questions piling up. Two major incidents — a deadly shooting near the city’s Christmas tree lighting…

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Daily Caller News FoundationSupreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant LaborThe Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday for Department of Labor vs. Sun Valley Orchards, with the justices taking turns grilling the latter's lawyer.4h · 142 reads

Cities Replacing July 4 Fireworks With Lame ‘Environmentally-Friendly’ AlternativeOpinion — Jul 3, 2023Brats, beer, the smell of gunpowder and the boom and crackle of fireworks as they light up the night sky. If those words immediately evoke the thought of the Fourth of July, they may not do so for long. Cities across…

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90-Year-Old Owner of Famed NYC Candy Shop Brutally Attacked Outside Store He’s Run for DecadesOpinion — Feb 5, 2023The elderly owner of a famous candy shop in New York City was violently assaulted right outside of his store, once again bringing light to the massive crime crisis plaguing the city. According to WNBC , on Tuesday…

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Blue City’s Public Schools Light Money On Fire Only For Students To Keep Failing, Report Shows — Jul 7, 2026Almost half of New York City public schools have nearly half of their students failing, even though the Big Apple's public school system spends more than double the national average per student, a new report shows.

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Report: Pete Hegseth Previously Investigated, ‘Cleared’ for ‘Alleged Sexual Assault’ — Nov 15, 2024A report has come to light on “alleged sexual assault” involving Pete Hegseth, the nominee for secretary of defense. City of Monterey police confirmed Hegseth was not charged in the incident that allegedly occurred at…

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Medical Examiner Rules ‘Pulp Fiction’ Actor Peter Greene’s Death Accidental — Feb 19, 2026New details have emerged about the death of character actor Peter Greene, shedding light on how the performer died after being discovered in his Manhattan apartment in December. According to Fox News , the New York City…

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IJRTeachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student DataDylan Kresak · 4 min · 4h