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Arizona GOP Rep. Eli Crane wins reelection in close midterm race1 source — 5d

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

Nez Leads Arizona District Race by 86 VotesPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District race between Republican incumbent Eli Crane and Democrat Jonathan Nez remains too close to call, with Nez holding a narrow lead as ballots are counted. The rematch is unfolding in a district Crane won comfortably in 2024, and the close margin could prompt a recount.

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About 100 Protesters Breach Microsoft Amsterdam Data-Center SiteTech — Nov 6, 2026About 100 protesters entered a Microsoft Amsterdam data-center site Nov. 6, 2026, climbing a crane; organizers claimed up to 500. Placards: Screw your data center.

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Nicole Hardy Microsoft should sit down with residents now and explain exactly how they plan to limit the strain on Amsterdam's power grid and land before pushing the project further.

Bird Sightings Span Wetlands Across RegionsEnvironment — Nov 7, 2026Seasonal birdlife is drawing attention to habitats across North America and England, from a juvenile great blue heron hunting on a Maine campus to reedbed birds and wintering sandhill cranes. Wildlife refuges and wetlands offer opportunities to observe diverse resident and migratory species, provided visitors avoid disturbing them.

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Worker Dies in Brent Spence Project Crane AccidentBusiness — Oct 19, 2026A construction worker died after a boom lift crane shifted and fell at the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project site in downtown Cincinnati. Police and OSHA are investigating; the worker has not been identified.

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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.

Astros hire Cardinals executive Randy Flores after 81-win season — Oct 31, 2026The Astros hired Cardinals AGM Randy Flores as their 15th GM on Oct. 30 after an 81-win season and Wild Card exit; Crane praised his scouting record.

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Chris Dalton Flores has solid scouting roots so maybe he'll fix the roster holes Dana Brown left behind.

Jazz Events Span Multiple CitiesEntertainment — Oct 29, 2026Jazz offerings range from performances by Crane ensembles and Miami’s intergenerational Ellis Duo to the Rodger Fox Big Band’s Ray Charles tribute and Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Broadway-song concert. Norfolk’s “Jazz Got Loose” exhibition brings the music’s improvisational spirit into visual art.

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Astros Reportedly Favor Brewers’ Kleine for GM — Oct 29, 2026The Houston Astros have identified Milwaukee Brewers assistant general manager Matt Kleine as their leading candidate to replace Dana Brown, though no deal has been finalized. Kleine’s nearly two decades in Milwaukee, where he worked on roster construction and helped build a competitive team without a top-tier payroll, fits owner Jim Crane’s stated interest in that model.

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Astros Interview Nationals Champion Mike Rizzo for GM — Oct 26, 2026The Houston Astros are interviewing former Washington Nationals executive Mike Rizzo for their vacant general manager job. Rizzo built the Nationals’ 2019 World Series-winning team, which beat Houston, and reportedly favors the Astros role because of his respect for owner Jim Crane and the club’s spending ambitions.

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Elena Vasquez Rizzo's track record building a champion should help the Astros if Crane gives him real control over spending.

McRaney book argues curiosity changes identity-tied beliefs better than facts — Oct 30, 2026Deeply held beliefs shift when conversation feels like shared understanding, not a contest you lose.

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Book argues mind protects flattering self-story over accuracy — Oct 30, 2026Dek McRaney claims the brain is built to protect a coherent self-narrative, so people filter evidence, invent reasons, and dig in when corrected even while feeling fully rational.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

NYC Crane Catches Fire and Partially Collapses on Building, 6 InjuredReporting — Jul 26, 2023A construction crane caught fire and then partially collapsed onto a neighboring building Wednesday morning. According to the New York Post , the crane was carrying 16 tons of concrete on a vacant building that was…

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WUT's four-crane deal with HD Hyundai Samho reported — Jul 26, 2026Washington United Terminals in Tacoma awarded HD Hyundai Samho a turnkey contract to replace two aging ship-to-shore cranes and install two new yard cranes, with delivery by 2028, boosting capacity from 590,000 TEU to 880,000 TEU to handle larger vessels. The project, linked to Korea-U.S. MASGA port-crane cooperation, will showcase high-grade steel from POSCO and reflects HMM’s broader strategy to diversify and upgrade U.S. port infrastructure.

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Artist Memorializes Victims of COVID-19 With Origami CranesReporting — Aug 14, 2020A Los Angeles artist took it upon herself to memorialize the Americans who lost their lives to COVID-19 by creating origami cranes. With hundreds already hanging from her Matter Studio Gallery, Karla Funderburk…

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Crane Worker Saves Man Trapped Atop Burning BuildingReporting — Nov 28, 2023A man trapped atop a burning building was saved by a crane worker in a quick race against time. According to the Daily Mail , Glen Edwards spotted the man waving his coat for help amidst the smoke and nearby flames on…

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Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmateQuizie — QuizNot who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.

Las Vegas Man Gave up Casinos to Start Nonprofit Giving Free Bikes to KidsReporting — Dec 6, 2023Robert Crane is handing out hundreds of bikes for the holidays after he gave up casinos to start a local nonprofit called Bob’s Bikes for Needy Kids. According to 8 News Now , Crane admitted his motivation is gratitude…

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Crane NXT Draws Moderate Buy RatingsFinance — Sep 25, 2026Crane NXT has a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating from analysts, with an average price target of $66.83; Jefferies recently initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $60 target, arguing the company’s security technology and industrial businesses are undervalued. The stock has fallen amid acquisition costs and slower sales in legacy hardware, though its latest quarterly earnings and revenue topped analyst expectations.

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Epstein Ties Fuel Ohio Senate Race Attacks — Sep 23, 2026Epstein-related ties and donations are fueling political scrutiny: in Ohio’s Senate race, Sherrod Brown is attacking Jon Husted over roughly $116,000 in support from Les Wexner, while Husted disputes Brown’s characterization of an earlier vote on releasing the files and points to Brown’s own donors. Separately, Arizona Rep. Eli Crane received donations from celebrity hairstylist Frederic Fekkai, who is accused in a lawsuit of abusing Epstein’s victims; Crane’s office says he never met Fekkai or knew of his Epstein connection.

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Zach Johnson Wins Fifth PGA Tour Champions Title in 14 Starts — Sep 13, 2026Zach Johnson birdied the final two holes to edge Ben Crane by one stroke for his fifth PGA Tour Champions title in 14 starts.

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Dana Whitfield At 50 he's already got five wins in 14 starts which shows real dominance on this tour.

Trump Condemns Removal of Robert E. Lee Statue, Pictures Lee Commanding Troops in AfghanistanReporting — Sep 9, 2021Former President Donald Trump slammed the decision to take down the statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Virginia. He wrote in a statement, “Just watched as a massive crane took down the magnificent and very famous…

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Video: Deadly Cloud Covers Dock After Chemical Weapon Ingredient Explodes – Dozens Killed, Hundreds InjuredReporting — Jul 3, 2022A crane in Jordan’s port of Aqaba dropped a container carrying 25 tons of toxic chlorine gas Monday, killing and wounding hundreds of people. The leak that ensued killed 13 and injured 251, Jordanian government…

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Reported September Short Interest Swings Across Five SecuritiesFinance — Sep 26, 2026September short interest diverged across the five securities: Sky Quarry’s rose 116.7%, while it fell 74.9% for CBRE Global Real Estate Income Fund, 87% for Harbor International Compounders ETF, 60.7% for Calbee and 71.4% for Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. II.

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Dolly Parton’s Brother Coy Denver Parton Dies — Jul 27, 2026Coy Denver Parton, Dolly Parton’s elder brother, died on July 23, 2026 at age 82 in Sevierville, Tennessee; his obituary notes he was a crane operator who built bridges, a homestead farmer, and an avid hunter, and he is survived by his daughters Chris and Jennifer, a grandson Ian, his fiancée Taylor York, and several siblings. Funeral services are private and the cause of death has not been disclosed.

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Astros Part Ways With GM Dana Brown — Aug 23, 2026The Houston Astros announced that GM Dana Brown will part ways with the team, with his duties transitioning to assistant GMs Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff and senior adviser Jeff Bagwell, while owner Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations during the transition. Separately, manager Joe Espada inadvertently signaled to the bullpen, prompting an unplanned early exit for Hunter Brown in a high-leverage moment as MLB rules treat the gesture as an official pitching change.

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