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Miller, Varland Win Inaugural BBWAA Reliever Awards — 2dPadres closer Mason Miller and Blue Jays closer Louis Varland won the inaugural BBWAA Reliever of the Year awards for their leagues. Miller led the NL with 38 saves and posted a 1.67 ERA, while Varland recorded 35 saves and a 1.27 ERA for Toronto.

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Sam Okafor Varland's 1.27 ERA with 35 saves proves he was the right pick for the AL side.

Jill Biden Describes Toll of Joe’s Cancer Care — 2dJill Biden says Joe Biden’s stage 4 prostate cancer upended their plans for life after the White House, while bringing them closer as a couple. She also described the emotional and physical demands of caregiving, including managing his daily health needs.

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Tigers agree to $11 million Pagán deal — 3dThe Detroit Tigers agreed to a one-year deal worth about $11 million with veteran closer Emilio Pagán, who is expected to bolster a bullpen that struggled to convert saves. Pagán had 25 saves for Cincinnati last season and declined a $10 million option to become a free agent.

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America Can’t Afford Not To Build The Energy Infrastructure We Need — Nov 6, 2026As winter approaches, many households across America will be taking a closer look at their utility bills, and many won’t like what they see.

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US AI safety center reportedly shifts reporting to White House officeTech — 6dThe U.S. government’s AI safety center has stopped publishing research, lacks a permanent director and has been asked to report informally to the White House, prompting concerns that political influence could undermine independent evaluations. Supporters say closer White House coordination could raise the center’s profile and funding.

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Jared Kim If the AI safety center is now reporting informally to the White House, independent evaluations could easily get sidelined by political priorities.

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.

Erika Kirk Shares Late Husband’s Advice to Republicans After Election Losses — Nov 5, 2026Erika Kirk urged Republicans to resist infighting and pay closer attention to voters’ economic concerns after a difficult election cycle, drawing on advice from her late husband, c… — by Andrew Powell

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Egypt reopens Tripoli embassy in shift toward western Libyan government — Nov 7, 2026Egypt reopened its embassy in Tripoli after more than a decade, signaling closer engagement with Libya’s internationally recognized western government despite Cairo’s longstanding support for eastern commander Khalifa Haftar. The move accompanies efforts to expand cooperation, including energy and health care, amid tensions over a maritime agreement involving Türkiye.

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Dubois, Han Set for Three-Belt Unification — Nov 6, 2026Undefeated champions Caroline Dubois and Stephanie Han will meet in El Paso on Feb. 20, 2027, in a lightweight unification bout for the WBC, WBO and WBA titles. The fight gives Dubois a chance to add Han’s belt and move closer to becoming undisputed, while Han will defend her title in front of her hometown fans.

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DeSantis emerges as Florida GOP’s closer amid multiple tight midterm races1 source — Oct 27, 2026

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Tom Gallagher The tight midterm contests need someone who can deliver results and DeSantis appears ready for that role.

Haney, Paro Plan Welterweight Title Unification — Nov 5, 2026Devin Haney and Liam Paro will meet in a welterweight title unification fight at San Francisco’s Chase Center on Dec. 19, with Haney’s WBO and Paro’s IBF belts at stake; the winner moves closer to undisputed status. Brian Norman Jr. will face Abel Ramos on the DAZN PPV card.

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Dominance is wiring, not a skill you can install — Oct 30, 2026Grover claims clutch performance is a fixed competitive type—Cooler, Closer, or Cleaner—not trainable toughness.

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

Kashmiri engineer builds wildlife alerts after mother's bear attackWorld — Nov 6, 2026After his mother was killed in a bear attack, Kashmir software engineer Mudasir Ali created Wildping, a free website that lets users report wildlife sightings and sends alerts to people nearby. The system aims to give residents time to avoid dangerous encounters as habitat loss and other pressures bring people and wildlife into closer contact.

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Waymo to End Uber Partnership for Austin and Atlanta Rides in 2028Tech — Nov 4, 2026Waymo 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.

Donalds projected as Florida’s first Black governor — Nov 2, 2026Republican Byron Donalds is projected to defeat Democrat David Jolly in Florida’s gubernatorial race, extending the GOP’s control of the governor’s office despite a closer-than-expected contest. Donalds will become Florida’s first Black governor.

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Burnham's EU Push Reopens Britain's Brexit Debate — Oct 27, 2026British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reopened the Brexit debate, arguing that closer ties with the EU could benefit the economy and improve migration control, with rejoining among the options for discussion. Safran’s CEO welcomed the government’s interest in closer EU industrial partnerships, particularly in aerospace, as the company prepares for rising engine-maintenance demand.

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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.

NASA Swift Telescope Expected to Reenter Earth’s AtmosphereScience — Oct 31, 2026Swift control lead John Nousek: "We've known this day would come... that end is catastrophic." NASA's telescope is expected to reenter around Friday after a rescue robot never got closer than 7 miles.

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Dana Whitfield NASA should plan better for controlled deorbits so telescopes like this don't risk uncontrolled falls.

Birding events in Austin and Fayetteville draw experts and novicesLifestyle — Oct 31, 2026Birding initiatives are bringing people closer to wildlife, from an Austin breakfast walk for experts and beginners to new, bird-friendly feeding stations in Fayetteville. A chance encounter on an English estuary also turned into a memorable, noncompetitive birdwatching trip.

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Sam Okafor The noncompetitive estuary trip sounds like the kind of relaxed outing that makes birding enjoyable for anyone.

Mariners exercise Muñoz option and decline two others — Oct 29, 2026The Mariners exercised closer Andrés Muñoz’s 2027 option and declined options for Bryce Miller and Victor Robles. Miller remains under team control and arbitration-eligible, while Robles will become a free agent.

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Reds lose Pagán, Suárez and Johnson to free agency — Oct 31, 2026Reds closer Emilio Pagán declined his $10 million option for 2027 and will enter free agency, leaving Cincinnati with a hole in its bullpen, though a reunion remains possible. The Reds also declined mutual options for Eugenio Suárez and Pierce Johnson, making all three players free agents.

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Maya Lindstrom Losing Pagán as closer creates a real problem in the bullpen that the Reds need to address quickly.

Helsley Exercises $14 Million Option to Stay with Orioles Through 2027 — Oct 29, 2026Orioles reliever Ryan Helsley exercised his $14 million player option, keeping him in Baltimore through the 2027 season before he can return to free agency. Elbow trouble limited him to 15⅓ innings in 2026; he is expected to compete for the closer role if healthy.

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Dana Whitfield If Helsley stays healthy he could anchor the back end of the bullpen and help push for another playoff run.

Thunder Rout Wizards 114-75 Behind Gilgeous-Alexander — Nov 3, 2026Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has powered injury-hit Oklahoma City to consecutive wins over Cleveland with back-to-back 40-point performances, bringing him closer to the franchise’s 40-point game records held by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The run highlights both his historic scoring and the Thunder’s reliance on him, with teammates and coach Mark Daigneault crucial to sustaining success while key players are out.

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Space Forums Spotlight Commercial-Defense PartnershipsBusiness — Oct 31, 2026U.S. Space Force leaders and acquisition officials urged closer partnerships with commercial firms, highlighting faster launches, expanded contracting and opportunities to bring industry technology into operational capabilities. A University of Arizona forum likewise explored how space expertise can support national security while enabling scientific and commercial ventures.

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Shoppers line up early for Costco's first Amherst warehouse openingBusiness — Oct 28, 2026Costco opened its first Western New York warehouse in Amherst, drawing large crowds, including shoppers who arrived hours early. Customers welcomed the new location as a closer option for Costco’s products, deals and food court.

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China Party Tightens Official Oversight, Family ScrutinyPolitics — Oct 30, 2026China’s Communist Party adopted measures to tighten internal discipline, including expanded loyalty and history education, career-long oversight of officials, and closer scrutiny of personal and family assets and business ties. Party officials defended the campaign as compatible with initiative, saying strict oversight is meant to curb corruption while supporting officials who act responsibly.

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