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Killeen Schools, Offices to Close for Nidal Hasan ExecutionPolitics — 1dKilleen will close city offices and facilities, while Killeen ISD will close schools and district facilities on Dec. 3, citing anticipated traffic, media attention and community activity surrounding Nidal Hasan’s scheduled execution. Emergency services will continue; the school district is reviewing extracurricular events and expects to limit activities to UIL competitions and varsity practices.

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Seattle Free Clinic to Close After Serving 36,000 PatientsHealth — 1dThe free Seattle/King County Clinic will close after its final event April 29–May 2, 2027, ending a program that has provided free care to thousands annually since 2014. Organizers cite growing costs, staffing and equipment shortages, and difficulty securing resources; the final event will focus on connecting patients with community services.

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Cargo Ship Strike Closes Tacony-Palmyra BridgeWorld — 1dA cargo ship struck the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge between Philadelphia and New Jersey, leaving it closed to road and pedestrian traffic while officials assess the damage. No injuries have been reported, and travelers are being urged to use alternate routes as delays mount at other river crossings; reopening timing is unknown.

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Tom Gallagher Glad nobody got hurt but the unknown reopening time leaves commuters in a real bind.

Otto's Ice House in San Antonio to Close After 19 MonthsBusiness — 1dOtto’s Ice House at San Antonio’s Pearl district will permanently close Nov. 20, less than two years after opening. Operator Goode Company thanked employees and the community but did not explain the decision; the site’s future is unclear.

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ICC Limits Afghanistan Probe to Taliban CrimesWorld — 15hInternational Criminal Court judges have closed the Afghanistan investigation strands concerning alleged crimes by U.S. personnel and ISIS-K, leaving a separate inquiry into alleged Taliban crimes since 2021. Prosecutors have appealed; arrest warrants for four Taliban leaders remain in force.

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Elena Vasquez It's unfair to drop cases against US forces and ISIS-K while pursuing only the Taliban for Afghanistan crimes.

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.

Miami Burger Spot Among Food Venues Closing in Multiple StatesBusiness — 2dSeveral food venues are closing: Miami’s Coney Burger will leave its downtown location November 30 after the owners opted not to enter a bidding war, while Burgersmith is closing its Broussard restaurant and McAllen’s Chamber food-truck park will shut December 14 after 11 years. Ontario’s Hamburger Mary’s is also closing, ending a venue described as an LGBTQ safe space; Coney Burger’s owners have hinted that a new concept may follow.

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Hera Begins Close Inspection of DART-Hit AsteroidScience — 2dESA’s Hera spacecraft has begun a close investigation of the Didymos asteroid system, examining Dimorphos after NASA’s 2022 DART impact altered the moonlet’s orbit. Hera’s instruments and CubeSats will study the impact’s effects and help assess whether asteroid deflection could protect Earth in the future.

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Priya Raman Glad they're checking the results of the DART collision up close. We need to understand exactly how much the orbit shifted before relying on this method.

South Carolina Restaurants Close, More Set to CloseLifestyle — 5dGreenville’s Ottaray Raw Bar & Taphouse has permanently closed, citing slower-than-expected business. Separately, Side Bar Drinkery + Kitchen in Greenville and Duncan Family Restaurant in Duncan announced they will close, with Side Bar’s owners citing family priorities and Duncan’s citing staffing challenges and a business slowdown.

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Coffee Chains Expand as Black Rifle Closes StoresBusiness — 2dA Ukrainian café destroyed by Russian airstrikes has reopened in a safer region, while Black Rifle Coffee plans to close 12 company-operated locations after reporting a quarterly loss. Elsewhere, TOAST opened its ninth café in Suffolk, and brunch chain Wild Eggs is launching its first central Ohio restaurant with another planned.

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California amusement park to close after more than 50 years1 source — 4d

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Rachel Meyers Hard to believe it lasted over fifty years. Hope something good replaces it for the local kids.

“Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” — Thomas Edison, Inventor, 1847–1931Community — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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

“Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” — Thomas Edison, Inventor, 1847–1931Community — 2dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Former Death-Row Inmate Glossip Pleads to Accessory ChargeWorld — 1dRichard Glossip pleaded guilty to accessory to murder after the fact in the 1997 killing of Oklahoma motel owner Barry Van Treese, and prosecutors dropped the murder charge, averting a third trial. The plea closes a case that kept Glossip on death row for decades before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction; sentencing is scheduled to begin Dec. 17.

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Derek Foss Glossip's plea to accessory after so many years on death row feels like the right compromise to finally settle this case.

Trump's close ties to Nvidia's Huang scrutinized after foreign intelligence concerns1 source — 4d

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Jared Kim Business connections like this one often get ignored until they become obvious problems.

Arizona GOP Rep. Eli Crane wins reelection in close midterm race1 source — 4d

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Dana Whitfield Arizona voters chose continuity with Crane over change, even in a competitive midterm environment.

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.

AP Projects Laubacher Narrow Win Over Boebert in Colorado Race — 9hRepublican Rep. Lauren Boebert will lose her Colorado congressional seat to Democratic challenger Eileen Laubacher, marking a significant upset in one of the state’s closely watche… — by Andrew Powell

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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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FTC Sues to Block $3.5B Veterinary MergerBusiness — 19hThe FTC and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued to block Cencora’s $3.5 billion deal combining veterinary suppliers Covetrus and MWI Animal Health, arguing it would eliminate close competition and raise prices for veterinary clinics and pet owners. The companies have not publicly commented on the challenge.

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Chris Dalton Government shouldn't block every large deal, but this one seems likely to hurt smaller practices.

Lincoln Huntsville Midwest City plan Veterans Day parade closuresLifestyle — 3dLincoln and Huntsville will temporarily close downtown streets for their Veterans Day parades, with Lincoln’s Sunday event honoring military families and Huntsville’s Wednesday parade expected to wrap up by 1 p.m. Midwest City will also close streets for its Wednesday morning parade, beginning at 10 a.m.

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Michigan’s Only Bojangles Closes After Nine MonthsBusiness — 4dMichigan’s only Bojangles, in Wyoming, has closed less than a year after opening. The location was operated by Meritage Hospitality Group, which filed for bankruptcy in September; the closure’s direct connection to the bankruptcy has not been confirmed, though Bojangles has indicated it still sees potential in the Michigan market.

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Sioux Falls Board Approves Renberg Elementary Closure Over Enrollment DropPolitics — 3dThe Sioux Falls School Board approved closing Renberg Elementary after the 2026-27 school year, citing declining enrollment and limited prospects for growth; students will be reassigned to two other schools. In Kankakee, the school board began proceedings to close Mark Twain Elementary as part of a broader restructuring plan, which has not yet received final approval.

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Raleigh County Board Votes 4-1 to Close Two Elementary SchoolsPolitics — 3dRaleigh County’s school board voted 4-1 to close Mabscott and Cranberry-Prosperity elementary schools after the 2026-27 school year, citing declining enrollment and budget pressures; Cranberry-Prosperity’s closure alone is projected to save about $1.1 million annually. Students will be reassigned to nearby schools, while parents raised concerns about the disruption; the closures may require state approval.

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Texas restaurants close locations after crash and financial strainBusiness — Nov 7, 2026Three Texas restaurants face setbacks: B4 Barbeque closed its financially unsustainable Rhome location but will continue operating in Mabank, while The Waffle Bus says it may give up its Houston Heights lease and still operates in Montrose. Big Frank’s BBQ in Liberty is closed after a car crashed into its dining area; it has not said whether it will reopen.

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Hancock Whitney plans $3.2B Trustmark mergerFinance — 1dHancock Whitney will acquire Trustmark in an all-stock deal valued at about $3.2 billion, creating a Gulf South bank with roughly $58 billion in assets across six Southeastern states. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.

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Elena Vasquez A 2027 close date feels realistic but means customers will wait a while to see any real changes.