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Elf on Shelf Holiday Events Planned Across RegionsLifestyle — Oct 26, 2026The Elf on the Shelf is at the center of several holiday experiences, including a free trail of giant Scout Elves at London landmarks and festive programs at Beaches resorts in Jamaica and Turks and Caicos. In the U.S., SEA LIFE aquariums are hosting an interactive Sea Star Search, where families solve challenges to recover decorations for an underwater Christmas tree; the Orlando event runs Nov. 20 through Jan. 3 and is included with admission.

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Biden Memoir Recalls Trump Letter, Condemns Jan. 6 — 2dJoe Biden says his prostate cancer treatment has slowed him down, limiting public appearances to promote his presidential memoir, “Promise Me, America,” due out Nov. 17. He said his doctors are encouraged by his response to treatment and hopes the book will speak for itself.

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Experts warn what armed citizens say to police after shootings can lead to charges — 7hWhat armed citizens say to responding police after a self-defense shooting can put their freedom at risk, firearms instructors and attorneys told the Daily Caller News Foundation.

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Timberlake Joins Niece at Denver Down Syndrome Benefit — 4dJustin Timberlake and his sons joined his niece Zaya, who has Down syndrome, on the runway at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s Be Beautiful Be Yourself fashion show in Denver. Timberlake praised the foundation’s work to help people with Down syndrome reach their potential; the event raised $2.7 million, according to one report.

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Prosecutor Says Man Who Used Crossbow To Kill Assailant Acted In Self-Defense — 11hA Pennsylvania prosecutor said that a September incident that turned fatal was a case of self-defense.

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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.

We Are The Light Program Targets Reconnection With Lost Sense of SelfLifestyle — 22hWe Are The Light announced a program focused on helping people reconnect with their authentic selves, arguing that family, work and caregiving obligations can gradually crowd out personal interests and identity. The approach emphasizes looking inward rather than simply adding more activities.

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Jared Kim I like that they are not pushing new hobbies or classes. Just sitting with what is already there seems more realistic for someone like me.

Kansas Guard Melvin Council Jr. Breaks Foot in Practice, Faces Surgery — 1dKansas guard Melvin Council Jr. broke his right foot in practice and will undergo surgery, with coach Bill Self hoping he can return around the start of conference play. The Jayhawks will be without the sixth-year senior, who averaged eight points, five assists and 3.5 rebounds through two games, as they face Kentucky and adjust their backcourt.

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Nicole Hardy Hoping the surgery goes smoothly and he recovers in time for conference play. Losing a veteran like that always disrupts team chemistry.

North Dakota court denies Rice’s request for new judgePolitics — 3dIn Texas, an appeals court postponed arguments in a challenge to state restrictions on hemp-derived THC products, leaving the case for incoming Democratic justices. In North Dakota, the Supreme Court ruled a judge improperly jailed Dallas Rice after rejecting his plea deal but declined to remove the judge; Rice’s attorney has since asked the judge to recuse himself.

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Expert Services ranks itself first among seven Northern Utah water-heater firmsBusiness — 1dExpert Services says it ranked first among seven licensed Northern Utah water-heater repair companies, citing response speed, service history, and its plumbing, HVAC, and electrical credentials. The company says those combined trades help address regional problems such as hard-water scale and gas-venting issues in tank and tankless systems.

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American freed from Russia after joint legal effort raises detente hopes — 1dStephen James Hubbard was around 74 years old, a retired American from Michigan, once living happily with his Ukrainian lover in Cyprus, when he later found himself in trouble with… — by Daily Caller News Foundation

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Waterbury Dog Recovers; $6,000 Reward OfferedWorld — 4dA rescued pit bull mix named Gracie was found in Waterbury, Connecticut, with bullet fragments lodged in her face after being shot. She is receiving veterinary care and improving, while police investigate and animal welfare groups offer a combined $6,000 reward for information leading to the shooter’s arrest and prosecution.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Olympic Judo Champion Riner Announces 2027 Presidential Bid — 1dFive-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has announced he will run in France’s 2027 presidential election, saying he wants to help “turn France around.” He describes himself as neither left nor right and says he wants to counter public pessimism; he has also voiced concern about the far right’s rise.

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Rachel Meyers I like that he's focusing on countering pessimism instead of just attacking rivals, though experience in government would help his chances.

The Blaze makes biblical case for armed self-defense2 sources — 2d

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Elena Vasquez If the scriptures support it, then gun ownership fits right in with being a responsible Christian.

Maryland Requires Mammography Centers to Flag Heart-Risk CalcificationsHealth — 5dMammograms can reveal breast arterial calcification, a finding linked to higher cardiovascular risk that is not itself a diagnosis of heart disease; experts recommend discussing it with a clinician alongside other risk factors. Research also links the deposits with reproductive history and lower HDL, while Maryland has become the first state to require patient notification when they are detected.

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“Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.” — Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of ChristCommunity — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

“Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.” — Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of ChristCommunity — 2dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Five Women Remembered in Recent ObituariesLifestyle — 6dObituaries remember Martha Brackney, Frances Brown, Lillian Marie Harris, Sherry Lynn Reese and Lois Baughman, whose lives were defined by devotion to family, lasting friendships and personal passions. Brackney and Harris were especially noted for caring for others, while the notices also celebrate Brown’s selfless gift of adoption, Reese’s faith and love of travel, and Baughman’s warmth, hard work and church community.

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Death investigations span St. Louis, Statesville, St. PaulWorld — 4dPolice are investigating separate deaths in Statesville, North Carolina; St. Paul, Minnesota; and St. Louis’ Bevo neighborhood, with few details publicly available in the latter two cases. In a separate St. Louis case, homicide investigators are examining the August death of 21-year-old Jhené Audrict after an autopsy found injuries that may not be consistent with a self-inflicted gunshot wound; no suspect has been announced.

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Alta Ares Wins Six NATO Counter-Drone LotsWorld — 5dFrench-Ukrainian defense startup Alta Ares won six of 16 lots in NATO’s counter-drone framework, more than any other selected supplier. Its systems will be listed for allied countries to procure through a simplified process without new tenders, covering fixed, transportable and mobile defenses; the framework enables future orders but is not itself a firm purchase commitment.

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Says It Lifts Missile Range LimitWorld — 3dIran’s Revolutionary Guard says the country has lifted its self-imposed 2,000-kilometer limit on ballistic missile range and will demonstrate its ability to strike adversaries at unexpected locations. The announcement signals a possible expansion of Iran’s ambitions amid heightened tensions, though officials did not say Iran currently has missiles capable of exceeding the former limit.

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Chris Dalton Lifting the missile range limit risks provoking stronger responses from the US and its allies in the region.

Nashville Man Arrested in Vet Impersonation CaseHealth — Nov 3, 2026Prashant Pandya, 45, was arrested on a felony charge of impersonating a veterinarian at an East Nashville clinic after authorities investigated at least seven reported adverse outcomes involving pets. Police say he was never licensed in Tennessee despite presenting himself as a veterinarian; the investigation continues, and additional charges are expected.

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Martha Stewart Calls Herself Stupid for Homeless Halloween Costume — 4dMartha Stewart apologized for her Halloween costume depicting a homeless person, calling it insensitive and acknowledging she had made a mistake. On the Today show, she also clarified that Craig Melvin was not responsible for the costume and that her claim about chocolate on her sweater was a joke.

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Sam Okafor Martha should have realized a homeless costume was offensive long before wearing it, even as a joke.

Memphis DA releases footage of fatal Guard shootingWorld — Nov 3, 2026Prosecutors released body-camera, surveillance and cellphone videos related to the fatal July shooting of Tyrin Johnson by Tennessee National Guard soldiers in Memphis; the footage shows events before and after the shooting but not the encounter or gunfire itself. The investigation continues without charges, while Johnson’s family says an autopsy found he was shot in the back, challenging accounts that he turned toward the soldiers with a gun.

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Germany Gives 17-Year-Old Mohya First Senior Call-Up — 5dJürgen Klopp has given 17-year-old Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Wael Mohya his first senior Germany call-up for upcoming Nations League matches, after the teenager impressed in the Bundesliga. Mohya is also eligible for Morocco, and Klopp said the call-up will let him assess the youngster in training without guaranteeing he will play; it does not by itself settle his international future.

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Sam Okafor Mohya has real potential but Germany should not assume this call-up locks him in when Morocco is still an option.