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Arkansas Man Charged With Threatening Two Massachusetts Lawmakers
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An Arkansas man faces two federal counts after allegedly leaving 2025 voicemails that referenced the Oklahoma City bombing and threatened two Massachusetts lawmakers.
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Drone Strikes Kill in Belgorod, Ivano-Frankivsk
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Ukrainian drone attacks in Russia’s Belgorod region killed a married couple and injured several others, including a child, according to Russian authorities. A separate attack in Kaluga injured nine people; reported casualty counts in Belgorod varied, and the claims were not independently verified.
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Fargo Counts Votes on Ward-Based Government
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Fargo voters are deciding whether to replace citywide elections for commissioners with six neighborhood-based wards, while keeping the mayor elected citywide but changing the mayor’s voting and veto powers. Supporters say wards would strengthen neighborhood representation; opponents argue the current system should remain, and ballot counting was still underway after polls closed.
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Officials test voting equipment across states
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Election officials in Colorado, Hawaii and Florida are testing voting equipment ahead of the 2026 general election to verify accurate vote counting and build public confidence. Colorado is also training nonpartisan poll watchers to identify and report voting barriers, while officials in Hawaii and Lee County invite observers to monitor testing.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 5h
Washington Trooper Injured in I-82 Crash
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A Washington State Patrol trooper was injured when a GMC Terrain struck his marked patrol vehicle as he assisted with a lane closure on I-82 near Kennewick; the driver was not injured. Charges were pending, and while one report said investigators suspected DUI and the driver was booked on a DUI count, other reports said impairment had not been confirmed and the crash remained under investigation.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Bolsonaro Leads Lula; Brazil Heads to Runoff
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— Oct 4, 2026
Flávio Bolsonaro led Lula 47.03% to 45.16% per TSE with 99.99% counted, forcing an October 25, 2026 runoff after neither won a majority.
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Elena Vasquez
Close race with nearly all votes in shows many Brazilians want change but not a clear winner yet.
AEW WrestleDream ticket sales hit 4,497 ahead of Orlando event
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AEW WrestleDream in Orlando has distributed roughly 4,500 tickets, though reports differ slightly on the exact count, leaving sales behind last year’s 6,293. The October 17 card features several title bouts and an inaugural Clockwork Carnage match for the AEW World Championship.
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Dodik claims Bosnia election victory despite being barred from office
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— Oct 4, 2026
Barred from office and off the ballot, Milorad Dodik claimed Bosnia election victory for allies; with 95% counted, Cvijanovic and Minic led, and he thanked Trump and Putin.
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Jared Kim
If his allies win it proves the ban didn't weaken his grip on power one bit.
Columbia Man Arrested After Five Trail Nudity Reports
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Columbia police arrested 32-year-old Draquawn Jennings on a warrant for four counts of sexual misconduct after investigating five reports of a nude man on the MKT Trail since May. Police used camera footage to help locate his vehicle near the trail, and the investigation is ongoing.
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The demons that build rockets also leave the wreckage
Anyone who wants the factory-floor method behind SpaceX and Tesla—and a clear view of what that intensity costs the people around it—should read this.
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Dodgers Take 2-1 NLDS Lead Over Braves
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Clemson women’s basketball coach Shawn Poppie is counting on transfer point guard Mackenzie Nelson to lead the team and help quicken its pace, while Mashpee officials say staffing shortages mean longer snowplow routes and slower clearing in New Seabury. A Guam opinion column argues that integrity is tested when honesty carries personal costs, and the Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in their National League Division Series.
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Pennsylvania CSAM Cases Bring Charges, Sentencing
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Pennsylvania authorities charged Pottstown resident Timothy Paul Hoffman with 82 felonies related to possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material; a judge denied him bail, calling him a danger to the community. In separate cases, Edward T. Bommarito was sentenced to incarceration and probation after pleading guilty to possession, while David Frank Greenawalt was charged with 100 counts after investigators reportedly found suspected material on his devices.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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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Colorado Counties to Exclude Ineligible Rail Measure Votes
Politics
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About 800,000 Colorado voters in parts of Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas and Weld counties received ballots mistakenly listing Issue 7A, a proposed sales tax to fund expanded Front Range passenger rail. Election officials say voters should complete their ballots as usual and are working with county clerks to ensure only eligible voters’ choices on the measure are counted.
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183,000 Aldabra Tortoises Outnumber Seychelles Residents
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A new survey estimates nearly 183,000 Aldabra giant tortoises live on Seychelles’ Aldabra Atoll—more than the country’s human population and a major recovery from fewer than 1,000 in the 19th century. Researchers say improved counting methods explain part of the increase, while conservation protections have supported the population’s recovery; drought, rising seas and invasive species remain threats.
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Greensboro man charged in rape, five robberies
World
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A 68-year-old man in Ireland has appeared in court charged with two counts of rape, false imprisonment and aggravated burglary in connection with a 2003 cold case; he pleaded not guilty. In separate U.S. cases, a Kansas rape charge is proceeding after a preliminary hearing, while Greensboro authorities say Justin Xavier Chambers faces rape and other felony charges tied to a reported motel assault and a series of robberies.
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 6h
Iowa QB Brown Questionable for Washington Game
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Iowa quarterback Hank Brown has a sprained AC joint after leaving the loss to Ohio State and remains questionable for Friday’s game at Washington, despite making progress and throwing in practice. Coach Kirk Ferentz said Iowa won’t count on Brown being available, leaving backup Jeremy Hecklinski prepared to start.
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Soccer vs American Football
Yourlist
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Santa Rosa Man Charged in School-Area Arson
World
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A 27-year-old Santa Rosa man, Argenis Mauricio Paez, was arrested and charged with two felony counts of arson after witnesses said he started two vegetation fires near Roseland Accelerated Middle School. Officers extinguished one fire before it reached a tree; neither fire caused injuries or structural damage.
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Honolulu approves Ala Moana hotel-housing towers
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Honolulu’s City Council unanimously approved a conceptual plan for 1588 Ala Moana, clearing a key hurdle for a project with a 400-foot hotel, market-rate residences and 69 affordable rentals, but construction still requires further permits. Hotel workers criticized the affordable-unit count, while supporters cited housing supply, jobs and public improvements; the plan also requires 38 additional affordable units elsewhere in the city.
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NFL Suspends 49ers Owner Six Games, Fines $500K
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— Oct 2, 2026
NFL suspends 49ers owner Jed York six games and fines him $500,000 after Ohio prostitution-sting arrest; three missed games count, return eligible Oct. 20.
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Derek Foss
The NFL needs to hold owners to the same rules as everyone else when stuff like this happens.
El Paso deputy arrested over alleged 380-record scheme
Politics
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El Paso County deputy Jessica Marie Alonzo was arrested and faces 10 counts of tampering with government records for allegedly altering more than 380 vehicle registration and title records to bypass Texas inspection and emissions requirements. Investigators say she collected thousands of dollars in payments, though they could not determine whether every payment was tied to the alleged scheme.
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Your belief about ability decides who grows after failure
Parents, teachers, managers, and anyone stuck treating a setback as permanent proof get a clear map of why some people keep improving and others shut down.
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Massachusetts Man Arrested in Katie Miller Cyberstalking Case
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— Oct 1, 2026
John Anthony Proia III, 41, of Waltham, Mass., was arrested and indicted Oct. 1, 2026, on one federal cyberstalking count after prosecutors alleged more than 40 contacts with Katie Miller.
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Rachel Meyers
Hope this stops the harassment and Katie Miller can move on without looking over her shoulder.
Caleb Flynn Found Guilty of Wife’s Murder
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— Sep 29, 2026
Caleb Flynn was convicted on all nine felony counts in his wife's murder after jurors heard his message about "thinking of ways to kill her and not go to jail."
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LSU Student Arrested in Alleged Rapes of Two
World
— Oct 4, 2026
LSU student Ty’Juan Bovie, 26, was arrested and charged with two counts of third-degree rape and unlawfully buying alcohol for people under 21 after two students reported he sexually assaulted them at his campus apartment. Police say one victim provided video of part of an alleged assault; LSU said the victims are receiving support.
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Two Iowa Shooting Suspects Face Attempted-Murder Charges
World
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Andrew Tanaka, 27, faces four counts of attempted murder after authorities say he fired at multiple vehicles on Interstate 35 in Warren County, injuring a driver; he also faces a weapons-intimidation charge. In a separate Des Moines shooting, 18-year-old Jayshawn Woods Crawford was charged with attempted murder after a 23-year-old man was shot multiple times near Court Avenue and remains hospitalized.
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Thune calls Congress most productive ever as meme cites bill count
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— Sep 24, 2026
Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.
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‘Put His 5-Year-Old In Danger’: Mullin Clashes With Margaret Brennan Over ICE Shooting Of Criminal Illegal
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 7h
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