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Pizza Maker's 15 Weekly Pies Draw 3,500-Person WaitlistLifestyle — 5dSan 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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Amazon Unveils Five New Alexa DevicesTech — Oct 28, 2026Amazon priced a 16-inch Echo Show 16 at $499.99 in its October 2026 Alexa lineup; four other new devices, including a camera Echo Studio, are on sale now.

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Marcus Bell The upgraded Echo Dot's improved sound and smart home controls sound useful, but I wonder if it's enough to justify replacing my current one.

Phoenix Police Tie School Burglaries to Urban Exploration TrendWorld — Nov 4, 2026Phoenix police say four suspects repeatedly burglarized the former Echo Canyon School campus in a spree tied to social-media “urban exploration,” stealing or damaging more than $283,000 in property. An 18-year-old was booked on felony charges, two 16-year-olds were released to their parents pending prosecutors’ review, and a fourth suspect remains outstanding.

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Elena Vasquez Parents need to watch their teens closer if urban exploration is just an excuse to break in and steal.

Churches Across Four States Echo European ArchitectureLifestyle — Oct 25, 2026Across Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Oklahoma, churches offer striking examples of European-inspired architecture and art close to home. Highlights include Italian marble and Florentine artwork in a Kentucky sanctuary, ornate historic Ohio churches, Knoxville’s grand domed cathedral and Tulsa’s Gothic cathedral with stained glass.

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The Chicks Bring Talarico Onstage at San Antonio Concert — Oct 18, 2026Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico joined The Chicks onstage at a San Antonio concert, praising the band’s Texas roots and willingness to speak out. The appearance, part of his campaign outreach ahead of the midterms, echoed the group’s history of backlash after criticizing President George W. Bush over the Iraq War.

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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.

FCC Chair Warns Broadcasters Over ‘Fake Polls’ — Oct 21, 2026FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned broadcasters that airing what he called “fake” or “suppression” polls could violate their license obligations, without identifying specific polls; his remarks echo President Trump’s attacks on unfavorable polling. Critics say the cited broadcast-hoax rule is narrowly limited to knowingly false reports that cause immediate public harm, while a polling firm recently admitted fabricating results—an example of poll fraud but not one Carr cited.

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Maya Lindstrom Broadcasters airing made-up polls to sway elections deserve scrutiny, but the FCC should define fake polls clearly before threatening licenses.

Republican Jon Echols wins Oklahoma attorney general race — Nov 4, 2026Republican Jon Echols defeated Democrat Nick Coffey to become Oklahoma’s next attorney general, succeeding Gentner Drummond. The former state House majority floor leader has pledged to support law enforcement, protect Oklahomans’ freedoms and landowners, and apply the law equally.