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Cargo Ship Strike Closes Tacony-Palmyra BridgeWorld — 5hA 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.

Gaza Nasser Hospital Strike Kills at Least FourWorld — 1dAn Israeli airstrike hit a building at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, killing at least four people and injuring more than 20, according to Gaza officials; reports differed on the final death toll, with some putting it at six. The strike damaged intensive-care and surgical wards, while Israel said it targeted a senior Hamas militant and others.

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Finland Detects Strike on Russian WarshipWorld — 1dFinland detected a strike on a Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland, and Estonian officials said a vessel was seen smoking before returning toward St. Petersburg. Ukraine’s Security Service claimed responsibility for hitting the corvette Naro-Fominsk, but Estonia could not confirm the cause, and the damage and any casualties remain unknown; Finland said there was no immediate threat to the country.

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Columbia Shooting Damages Homes and Vehicles, One Arrested After BarricadeWorld — 4dGunfire in northwest Columbia damaged three homes and two vehicles, but no injuries were reported. Police later resolved a related barricade situation on Claudell Lane and arrested one person.

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Jet Strikes, Kills Alligator, Diverts to CharlestonWorld — 3dA private jet struck and killed an alligator while taking off from Johns Island Airport near Charleston, prompting pilots to divert to Charleston International Airport over concerns about possible landing-gear damage. The plane landed safely with no visible damage, and none of the five people aboard was injured.

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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.

Three Arrested After Worcester Pellet-Gun Road RageWorld — 1dThree people were arrested in Paxton after allegedly firing a pellet gun at another driver’s car during a road-rage incident that began in Worcester. No one was injured, but the victim’s windows were shattered; the suspects face assault and property-damage charges, and Worcester police are investigating.

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Florida, Texas Counties Urge Flood Damage ReportsWeather — Nov 5, 2026Florida officials are urging residents and businesses affected by flooding in Indian River and St. Lucie counties to report property damage so agencies can assess recovery needs. In El Paso County, Texas, officials have requested SBA help with preliminary damage assessments and are asking affected Texans to submit reports to help determine whether federal disaster aid may be available.

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Western Union says it ended Intermex deal over state rulesBusiness — 1dWestern Union says it terminated its agreement to acquire Intermex after rejecting conditions imposed by California regulators as unacceptable, citing required changes to its business model and agent relationships. Intermex disputes the termination, says it is ready to close, and is pursuing legal remedies to compel the deal or seek damages.

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Sam Okafor California regulators killed this deal with demands no company should have to swallow.

Women face arson charges in Louisiana, AustraliaWorld — 2dA woman was arrested on a simple-arson charge after a fire heavily damaged two homes in Shreveport, leaving one person with minor injuries. Separately, a 25-year-old woman in Canberra was charged after allegedly firebombing a home amid threats to her partner’s family; she was remanded in custody.

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Derek Foss The Canberra firebombing over family threats shows how personal disputes can turn dangerous fast.

Erdogan Calls Gaza War ‘Ecocide’ at COP31 — 1dAt the COP31 summit in Antalya, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called the destruction and pollution in Gaza an “ecocide” as well as a genocide, urged Israel to allow more humanitarian aid, and cited damaged olive groves, contaminated water and soil, rubble, and flooding of displaced people’s shelters. Israel rejects genocide allegations; its Foreign Ministry blamed Hamas for the devastation, while Erdoğan also called on developed countries to provide greater climate financing and take more responsibility for emissions cuts.

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Chris Dalton Calling for more climate money from rich countries is standard at these meetings, yet tying it directly to Gaza adds pressure that might actually move things forward.

Supreme Court weighs end to damages suits against federal officersPolitics — 5dThe Supreme Court is weighing whether to preserve a precedent that lets people sue federal officers for damages over alleged constitutional violations, in a case brought by a Hawaii prisoner who says a prison nurse denied him needed care. The decision could further restrict or eliminate such lawsuits, including claims against immigration agents; supporters of the precedent say that would leave victims with few avenues for accountability, while critics argue courts should not create remedies absent congressional authorization.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Three-State Shops Promote Winter Vehicle ProtectionAuto — 2dAuto shops in Michigan, Texas and Colorado are promoting ceramic coatings for water repellency and easier cleaning, while paint protection film provides a physical barrier against chips and road debris. The Colorado shop also offers paintless dent repair, and the articles emphasize that coatings do not prevent impact damage.

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Roof Deployment Project Gives New Roofs to Over 875 VeteransLifestyle — 2dVeteran-owned businesses, contractors and nonprofit partners are providing free roof replacements to veterans across the country, including a 93-year-old World War II veteran in Oklahoma and veterans in Peoria, Cincinnati and Baton Rouge. The projects address long-standing damage veterans could not afford to repair and are being offered as a way to give back for their service.

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Vandals Deface Ancient Petroglyphs at Two Moab SitesEnvironment — 3dThe Bureau of Land Management is investigating two incidents in which people carved names into or near ancient petroglyphs at sites near Moab, Utah, and is asking the public for information. The protected Indigenous cultural resources cannot be restored to their original condition, and damaging them can bring federal penalties.

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Car Rams Eugene Planned Parenthood, FleesAuto — 3dEugene police are investigating a hit-and-run after a gray Dodge Challenger reportedly accelerated into the West Eugene Planned Parenthood clinic late Nov. 8, leaving major damage before fleeing. No one was hurt; the clinic said it was temporarily closed and patients were redirected, while police investigate and the motive remains unknown.

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Elena Vasquez This was no accident with a Dodge like that. Someone targeted the place on purpose and police should treat it as such.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Heavy Rain Damages Roads Across LaredoWeather — 3dHeavy rain in Laredo has caused road washouts, flooded crossings and street closures, while crews respond to reported sinkholes and a sewage overflow near Mines Road. Officials urge drivers to avoid barricades and flooded roads and use caution around repair crews; no evacuations have been advised.

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Green Bay police seek witnesses after hit-and-run injures man and dogAuto — 3dGreen Bay police are seeking witnesses and information about a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 76-year-old man walking his dog; the dog was also hurt. Investigators have not identified the vehicle but believe it may have significant front-end damage.

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E Jean Carroll opposes Trump bid to dismiss $83m damages verdict2 sources — Nov 2, 2026

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Dana Whitfield Carroll is right to push back so the full damages stand without further delays.

South Africa Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Multiple ProvincesWeather — 6dSouth African forecasters warned of severe thunderstorms across KwaZulu-Natal and other provinces, with risks including heavy rain, hail, damaging winds and localized flooding; alert levels and affected areas varied by forecast. In the United States, storms brought or threatened damaging winds, heavy downpours, flash flooding and travel disruption from the southern Plains toward the East Coast, including a warning in North Carolina.

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Fresno Water Main Break Floods Homes, StreetsWeather — 3dA water main ruptured in southeast Fresno early Monday, flooding homes with up to three feet of water and creating a large sinkhole that shut down southbound Clovis Avenue. Residents faced extensive property damage and displacement as crews made repairs; a city official said the pipe was made of thinner material used in some mains built during the 1980s and ’90s.

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Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and assaults — 3dA survivor of Russell Brand’s sexual assaults told a court that online abuse and death threats after she gave evidence left her fearing for her family and worsened the trauma of reliving the attack. Other victims described lasting damage to their confidence and well-being as Brand faced sentencing after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.

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Chris Dalton The sentence fits the harm done, especially with the lasting trauma and threats the victims described.

Flint Hit-and-Run Killing Prompts $2,500 RewardAuto — 3dAuthorities are seeking the driver in a fatal Flint hit-and-run that killed 63-year-old Charmaine McCoy Garner on Oct. 3. Investigators are looking for a black 2024–2026 Ford Mustang with damage to its front driver’s side, and Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest.

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WCK Serves Meals Amid Historic Central Florida FloodingWeather — Nov 4, 2026Historic rainfall and flooding across Central Florida and the Treasure Coast left roads and homes inundated, damaged vehicles, and some residents without power or access to food; World Central Kitchen and local volunteers are delivering meals and helping affected communities. Drier weather is expected to aid recovery, though floodwater and damaged roads remain hazardous as water levels recede.

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Biden memoir excerpt accuses Trump over Jan. 6 insurrection — 3dIn excerpts from his forthcoming memoir, Joe Biden accuses President Donald Trump of damaging democratic institutions, continuing to stoke divisions over the 2020 election and undermining accountability by pardoning Jan. 6 defendants. Biden also recalls Trump’s unexpectedly friendly manner during their post-election meeting, while saying he feared Trump would reverse his administration’s policies.

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Rachel Meyers Biden's point about Trump still pushing election lies is why these divisions keep getting worse years later.