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Five eateries from Kentucky to Pennsylvania draw diners with comfort food
Lifestyle
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These regional eateries draw diners with distinct specialties, from an all-gluten-, dairy-, egg- and meat-free Kentucky cafe to Ohio diners known for home cooking and pies. Amish-Mennonite bread in South Carolina and hearty breakfasts at a Pennsylvania bakery round out the collection of beloved, welcoming local food spots.
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Charity Home Raffles Offer Homes, Cash Prizes
Lifestyle
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Three charitable home draws are offering houses or cash prizes to raise funds for cancer support, children’s hospital care and wish-granting for children with critical illnesses, with one also supporting skilled-trades education. The prizes include a Lake District waterfront lodge with a £5 million cash alternative, a home being built for the Greater Toledo giveaway and an Aurora home valued at more than $650,000.
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Arizona towns draw retirees with affordable homes
Lifestyle
— Nov 5, 2026
Arizona retirees can find different versions of an affordable, slower-paced lifestyle in Parker, Prescott Valley and Green Valley. The towns offer distinct draws—from Parker’s Colorado River setting and close-knit community to Prescott Valley’s garden-friendly homes and Green Valley’s golf amenities and access to Tucson—though prices and housing options vary.
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Nordstrom Rack Opens First Tri-Cities Store, Draws Crowds
Business
— Nov 4, 2026
Nordstrom Rack opened its first Tri-Cities store in Kennewick, drawing crowds eager to shop discounted designer fashion, shoes, beauty products and home goods. The store also offers online order pickup and in-store returns.
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The IEA Finds A Fragile, Waterborne Crude Surplus
David Blackmon · 5 min · 1h
Pizza Maker's 15 Weekly Pies Draw 3,500-Person Waitlist
Lifestyle
— Nov 7, 2026
San Diego home cook AJ Miller has turned his search for Connecticut-style New Haven pizza into Echo Apizza, a viral microbusiness baking just 15 pies a week from his Ocean Beach apartment. More than 3,500 people compete for the limited orders, which sell out in seconds.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
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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Pope Leo XIV Visits Argentina Amid Milei Tensions
Robert Prevost
— 6d
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina—the first papal visit since 1987—is drawing attention to his ideological divide with President Javier Milei, whose austerity policies the Catholic Church says have harmed the poor. Leo’s first stop at a home for people with disabilities underscores the dispute: the facility says government cuts have halted supplies of medication, special food and diapers.
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Jared Kim
The Pope's visit rightly draws attention to how Milei's cuts are leaving disabled people without basic supplies.
Arizona’s 2026-27 Slate Features UConn, Maui
Tommy Lloyd
— Oct 30, 2026
Arizona’s 2026-27 nonconference home schedule features mostly lower-profile opponents, with UConn the marquee draw, and only one home game scheduled for a Saturday. Season previews also examine matchups with teams including Northern Arizona and Auburn, while a separate feature highlights backgrounds of Wildcats players.
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Blue Angels Close 80th Season, Draw 300,000
Entertainment
— Nov 6, 2026
The Blue Angels concluded their 2026 season with their 80th-anniversary homecoming air show at Naval Air Station Pensacola, drawing an estimated 300,000 spectators over two days. The squadron performed its signature maneuvers despite being short one pilot.
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Communities plan painting, drawing, graffiti workshops
Lifestyle
— Oct 29, 2026
Upcoming creative offerings include a holiday paint-and-sip in Charleston, beginner-friendly figure drawing in San Diego and a free graffiti workshop in Newark. Separately, a 2027 home-design trend called color edging uses painted or wallpaper borders to add character with less effort and expense than covering entire rooms.
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Congress Probes Disturbing String Of Suicides At NSA, Cyber Command
At least 11 employees at two of America's most powerful intelligence and cyber warfare agencies have died by suicide over the past year, prompting scrutiny from Congress and the White House.
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Beach Homes Listed Across Australia, California, Spain
Lifestyle
— Oct 21, 2026
The articles showcase coastal homes and stays, from Torrance Airbnb rentals and a landmark Ventura beach house to luxury properties near beaches in Australia and a Mallorcan bungalow. They highlight beach access, distinctive architecture and outdoor amenities as key draws for vacationers and homebuyers.
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Texas Mansions List Across Three Cities
Business
— Oct 22, 2026
Several notable Texas homes are drawing attention on the market: San Antonio’s French-inspired “Versailles” is listed for $4.7 million, Houston’s historic Cleveland House showcases early-20th-century architecture, and Fort Worth’s Westover House—one of I.M. Pei’s rare private residences—is asking $22 million. The listings span ornate luxury and significant architectural history, from a landmarked Houston home to Pei’s final residential design.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
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The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Texans Beat Jaguars 34-31 in London
Liam Coen
— Oct 18, 2026
The Jaguars fell to the Texans 34-31 in London, with Liam Coen’s fourth-down decisions and avoidable operational mistakes and penalties drawing scrutiny after contributing to Houston scoring chances. Jacksonville returned home 4-2, and Coen said the loss would not shake his confidence in the team.
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Brewers’ Timeless Tickets Draw World Series Scrutiny
Milwaukee Brewers
— Oct 19, 2026
After Milwaukee’s first World Series appearance since 1982, buyers of the Brewers’ $1,000 Timeless Tickets are seeking to redeem the decade-old promise of admission to any future home game. Some fans are thrilled to attend, while others say the available seats and costly add-on tickets have fallen short of expectations; the team says redemptions are subject to availability.
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El Niño Brings Tropical Marine Life to California
California-based
— Oct 16, 2026
An unusually strong El Niño, following a marine heat wave, is bringing tropical species—including sea turtles, unusual fish, rays and sharks—to California waters, drawing attention from scientists and boosting fishing. The warmer conditions and accompanying storms are also damaging beaches and threatening coastal homes, while experts warn of risks to cold-water kelp forests.
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Microsoft Claims 36-Hour Tech Disruption Of Global Work Productivity Has Been Resolved
Spencer Lombardo · 2 min · 1h
Denver's Approach to Homelessness Draws Fresh Scrutiny
1 source
— Oct 15, 2026
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Chris Dalton
The scrutiny makes sense since sweeps alone never solve addiction or mental health issues driving homelessness.
What hobby should you actually pick up?
Quizie
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Not another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.
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Indiana University police add patrols for homecoming and Halloween crowds
Lifestyle
— Oct 26, 2026
Police agencies are coordinating extra patrols and traffic enforcement in Bloomington for Indiana University’s Homecoming and Halloween weekend, which is expected to draw thousands of visitors. Officials urge attendees to plan safe transportation, avoid impaired driving and watch for pedestrians.
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Homecoming Parades Draw Crowds Across Communities
Lifestyle
— Oct 25, 2026
Homecoming parades at schools and universities across the country brought students, alumni, families and local residents together, featuring marching bands, floats, dancers and community groups. Several celebrations highlighted longstanding traditions and institutional pride, including Southern University at New Orleans’ 70th anniversary and generational alumni reunions in Minden.
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Homecomings Draw Alumni Back to Alabama A&M, SEMO and Michigan State
Alabama A & M University
— Oct 17, 2026
College homecoming and game-day tailgates bring students, alumni, families and local residents together around shared traditions, food and school pride. At Alabama A&M, SEMO and Michigan State, attendees said these gatherings strengthen campus ties and foster a sense of community.
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Elena Vasquez
SEMO events like this make local residents feel included in school life without needing to be students themselves.
Virginia Tech Marks 100th Homecoming, TSU Draws Thousands
Sports
— Oct 18, 2026
College homecomings brought students, alumni and recruits together: Virginia Tech marked its 100th celebration with campus events and drew more than 150 prospects to its game, while Georgia Tech promoted a week of traditions and events. Tennessee State’s 99th homecoming featured a parade, concert and tailgate, culminating in a 25-16 football victory over Morgan State.
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The IEA Finds A Fragile, Waterborne Crude Surplus
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says the oil market has finally turned the corner. In its November Oil Market Report released Friday, the IEA projects that global supply will exceed demand during the fourth quarter for the first time since the Iran Conflict began, by 1.7 million barrels per day. IEA’s report comes the same week in which Saudi Arabia confirmed a new strike on the East-West pi
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Seattle to Expand Pioneer Square Homeless Effort Citywide Ahead of World Cup
Katie Wilson
— Oct 21, 2026
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson plans to expand citywide a Pioneer Square homelessness strategy that moved 70 of 80 people into housing or shelter, prioritizing intensive outreach and shelter for people facing the greatest barriers and affecting public spaces. The approach draws on models used in cities including Denver and Houston; the city says it will rely on existing resources, with the administration proposing 960 shelter beds over two years in its budget plan.
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How to sharpen a kitchen knife
How To
— Sep 26, 2026
Home cooks who want cleaner cuts and safer prep get a reliable edge; cue set-hold-draw-flip-lighten-rinse as you work.
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Maya Lindstrom
The lighten and rinse parts make sense for avoiding grit in food, though I still prefer a whetstone over any gadget.
State Prize-Claim Guides Supplant Jackpot Focus
Lifestyle
— Aug 6, 2026
Powerball’s current jackpot has swelling to about $856 million for the next drawing, ranking as one of the largest in the game’s history with a cash option around $372 million before taxes. After taxes and potential state levies, the actual take-home is substantially lower, and the prize has grown as no winner has been declared in recent drawings ahead of the three-times-per-week drawings.
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Lena Broussard Cookbook Shows How Roux Color Affects Gumbo Flavor
Lifestyle
— Oct 10, 2026
Sal’s Gumbo Shack, a longtime North Long Beach Cajun kitchen, draws local diners for gumbo and other Louisiana comfort food. A newly announced home-cooking guide, *Cajun Gumbo at Home*, teaches adaptable gumbo basics, with particular emphasis on roux stages, technique, and troubleshooting.
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Eight-Year-Old ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Star Delights Elderly Residents At Bristol Care Home
Britain's Got Talent
— Aug 25, 2024
Lucciano draws his inspiration from his grandfather, Frankie Johns, a seasoned performer with over 30 years of experience singing in care homes. AVON VALLEY CARE HOME VIA SWNS. “> Watch the adorable moment an…
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Westerners Don’t Want Their Utilities Tied To California’s Power Market, Poll Shows
Simon August · 6 min · 2h
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