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Trump Publishes Rule It Says Will Save $2 Billion for Childcare Program1 source — 14h

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Dana Whitfield Any real savings here should go straight to expanding access instead of padding other budgets.

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” — 2 Thessalonians 3:16, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®Community — 23hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Dana Whitfield This verse reminds me how much we all need that kind of lasting peace from God every day.

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” — 2 Thessalonians 3:16, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®Community — 23hPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Jared Kim This verse from Thessalonians offers real comfort in chaotic times by pointing us straight to the Lord's peace.

Fund Buys 2,458-Acre Carter Farm, Plans Public Access — 3dThe Conservation Fund bought about 2,458 acres of the Carter family’s farmland near Plains, Georgia, for $8.5 million, preserving land Jimmy Carter cherished and once farmed. The property is slated to join the Lanahassee Creek Wildlife Management Area, expanding public access for hunting, fishing and recreation.

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Rome dismisses Bill Stewart after 2-8 seasonSports — 3dRome City Schools has released head football coach Bill Stewart from his contract after the Wolves finished the 2026 season 2-8. The district has not yet named an interim coach and says it will share details of the search for Stewart’s successor later.

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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.

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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Baylor Beats Texas Tech 2-1, Reaches FinalSports — 4dBaylor rallied from a first-half deficit to beat Texas Tech 2-1 in double overtime, with Aryanna Jimison equalizing and freshman Grace White scoring the winner to send the Bears to the Big 12 Tournament final against BYU. Texas Tech had reached the semifinals with a 2-0 win over UCF, scoring through Gianna Gregoire and Kaitlyn Giametta.

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Florida Tops Polls, Bracketology After 2-0 StartSports — 4dFlorida opened the 2026–27 season 2-0 and remains No. 1 in both the AP and USA Today Coaches polls, while ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi also projects the Gators as the NCAA tournament’s top overall seed. UCLA made the biggest early jump in the AP poll after beating Arizona.

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Iowa Women’s Wrestling Goes 2-1 at Yorktown DualsSports — 6dNo. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling opened the Yorktown Duals with dominant wins over Delaware State and Presbyterian, then finished 2-1 after narrowly losing 22-20 to No. 7 Grand Valley State. The Hawkeyes won five matches in the finale but couldn’t overcome early losses and a forfeit.

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Marcus Smart Ejected After Punching Charles Bassey — 1dHouston guard Marcus Smart was ejected Wednesday after officials reviewed his punch at Golden State center Charles Bassey late in the third quarter and ruled it a flagrant 2. The incident came with the Rockets leading and left Houston without Smart for the remainder of the game.

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Derek Foss Smart had no business throwing a punch there, even with the lead. Houston paid for it by finishing without their guard.

Unbeaten Stanford set for UNLV road test — 1dUnbeaten Stanford visits UNLV in an early-season matchup after Nick Townsend scored 31 points in the Cardinal’s 91-73 win over Rice. Stanford is 3-0 and UNLV 2-0 entering the game.

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

Hubbard Reaches 2,000 Career Points as Mississippi State Tops Jackson State — 4dJosh Hubbard became the fourth player in Mississippi State history to reach 2,000 career points, scoring 14 as the Bulldogs beat Jackson State 98-57 to improve to 3-0. Mississippi State built a 22-point halftime lead and had six players score in double figures.

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Marcus Bell Jackson State got handled easily but the Bulldogs look sharp early with that 22 point halftime lead and strong start to the season.

Flint Hit-and-Run Killing Prompts $2,500 RewardAuto — 4dAuthorities 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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Kabul Fortress Reveals 2,000 Years of HistoryWorld — 4dExcavations at Kabul’s Bala Hissar fortress have revealed more than 2,000 years of history, including Buddhist remains, ancient artifacts and a Mughal palace with murals, baths and a star-shaped pool. A long-term conservation effort aims to preserve the site and turn it into a public archaeological park.

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Vanderbilt Overwhelms Memphis 105-81 — 3dNo. 2 Duke lost to Michigan State, 79-73, in the Champions Classic, with turnovers and transition defense emerging as key concerns despite the Blue Devils’ strong potential.

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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.

Utah Reaches No. 2 in AP and CFP Rankings — 5dUtah climbed to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 after beating BYU, matching the highest ranking in program history, while coach Morgan Scalley urged the team to stay focused with a matchup against No. 22 Arizona ahead. BYU fell to No. 12, and Utah remains in contention for the Big 12 title game and College Football Playoff.

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Fermín Double Leads Barcelona Past Atlético 2-1 — 5dFermin López scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to beat Atlético Madrid 2-1, preserving a three-point lead over Real Madrid atop La Liga. Lamine Yamal assisted the winner, while Atlético’s early lead and first-half chances ultimately went unrewarded.

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Tom Gallagher Atletico wasted too many first half chances after going ahead, and that cost them the points.

Short Interest in IWFG ETF Rises From 2 Shares to 1,980Finance — 3dOctober short interest surged for three securities: NYLIM Winslow Focused Large Cap Growth ETF rose to 1,980 shares, Nanofilm Technologies International to 15,004 and PT Merdeka Copper Gold to 472,001. The reported percentage jumps were amplified by exceptionally small midmonth starting figures; trading volume was negligible or low for the latter two.

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Derek Foss Short interest spiking from two shares feels like noise more than a real signal on this ETF.

Bill’s 28 points lead Bonnies past Cornell, 88-64Sports — 2dBenjamin Bill scored 28 points, adding six rebounds and four blocks, as St. Bonaventure defeated Cornell 88-64. The Bonnies pulled away with a dominant first-half run and next host Lafayette, while Cornell fell to 2-2.

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Baltimore Bakery Ranks No. 2 WorldwideLifestyle — Nov 6, 2026Baltimore’s Café Dear Leon was named the world’s No. 2 bakery in Beli’s 2026 rankings, making it the highest-ranked U.S. bakery. Other stories spotlight bakery destinations in Indiana, Connecticut and Colorado, while Fairfax County residents are invited to vote for their favorite local bakery.

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Singapore Airlines Unveils S$2 Billion Long-Haul Cabin UpgradeBusiness — Nov 6, 2026Singapore Airlines will spend more than S$2 billion ($1.6 billion) on its largest cabin overhaul, with new first- and business-class seats on 72 long-haul aircraft from the second half of 2027.

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Jared Kim Those double beds in first class sound great for long hauls but I hope the fares stay reasonable.

Chicago Fire to Host Charlotte FC in MLS Playoff Series OpenerSports — 5dChicago Fire FC, the Eastern Conference’s No. 4 seed, will host No. 5 Charlotte FC in Game 1 of their best-of-three MLS Cup Playoffs series on Nov. 22 at SeatGeek Stadium; Game 2 is Nov. 28 in Charlotte, with a decisive Game 3 back in Bridgeview on Dec. 2 if needed. Tied matches go directly to penalty kicks, and the winner of two games advances to the conference semifinals.

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Priya Raman Charlotte can pull an upset if they defend well away from home in the first game.

Gunman drove from Orlando irate over $2,500 Citibank debt, sheriff saysBusiness — Nov 5, 2026Jacob Pearson drove 90 miles from Orlando, crashed into a Tampa Citibank campus and fatally shot Leanne Selman over a $2,500 debt; security officer John Fraley killed him.

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Keurig Dr Pepper launches $2B stock offering to repay debt before splitBusiness — 1dKeurig Dr Pepper plans to raise $2 billion in a common-stock offering, with an option for underwriters to buy an additional $300 million, and use the proceeds to repay or repurchase debt. The deleveraging is intended to strengthen the finances of Beverage Co. and Global Coffee Co. ahead of their planned separation in early 2027; shares fell after the announcement.

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Sam Okafor Two leaner standalone firms might actually perform better than the current combined setup loaded with borrowings.

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