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It Took College Student Just 4 Weeks To End Transit Authority’s No Guns Rule — 3dAn Iowa State University student needed just 23 days to get the city of Ames to end a policy banning guns on its transit system.

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Lamb's 195-Yard Day Includes Costly Fumble — 4dCeeDee Lamb had a standout receiving day against the Colts, but a spectacular catch-and-run ended in a fumble as he was tackled. Indianapolis won a challenge to secure the ball, turning the play into one of the game’s most startling moments.

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Oil prices fall for fourth day after US midterm results — Nov 5, 2026Oil prices fell a fourth day on Nov. 5 after an 8%+ Wednesday crash to August lows, with Brent near $94 and WTI near $87 as markets priced higher odds of an Iran war end.

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Sam Okafor Lower oil prices after the midterms could mean cheaper gas for everyone if the Iran situation stays calm.

Book argues US demand created zero-day market that spread globally — Nov 6, 2026This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends shows how an offense-first U.S. cyber strategy manufactured the flaw market that later armed rivals, criminals, and mercenaries.

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Trump says deal with Netanyahu ends $4B Israel aid by end of 2026 — Nov 3, 2026On midterm Election Day, Trump said he and Netanyahu agreed months ago to stop roughly $4 billion in annual U.S. aid by year’s end because Israel no longer needs it; arms sales continue while the 2016 pact’s fate stays unclear.

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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.

Salisbury Men Win C2C Soccer ChampionshipSports — Nov 6, 2026Salisbury University’s men’s soccer team won the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference title in a penalty shootout, while the women’s volleyball team ended a five-match skid with a Senior Day sweep. The women’s soccer team’s conference tournament run ended with a 2-0 semifinal loss to Christopher Newport.

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Iran, Qatari mediators hold third day of talks to end US-Iran war1 source — Nov 1, 2026

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Sam Okafor Three days already feels slow but any real progress toward ending the fighting is worth the effort.

Israel warns US of possible Iranian chemical weapons same day Trump ends aid — Nov 3, 2026Israel warned the U.S. Tuesday that Iran may be preparing to unleash chemical weapons against its adversaries as President Donald Trump announced plans to end billions in annual military aid to the nation.

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Monfils receives emotional Paris farewell after ending career earlier — Nov 4, 2026Gaël Monfils received an emotional farewell at the Paris Masters, marking the end of his 22-year tennis career. He thanked the crowd and dedicated the moment to his daughter, Skai, saying he hoped she might one day play in Paris.

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Tesla Robotaxi Opens San Antonio, Extends Austin HoursTech — 5dTesla launched Robotaxi service in San Antonio, its fifth Texas city, while Austin service expanded to 21 hours a day, from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. The Austin change leaves a three-hour overnight pause as Tesla works toward its stated goal of round-the-clock operations by the end of 2026.

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Portland seeks playoff berth at Austin on MLS Decision DaySports — Nov 6, 2026Portland Timbers visited Austin on MLS Decision Day seeking to secure a Western Conference playoff berth, with a win also potentially lifting them out of the wild-card play-in. Portland entered on a three-game winning streak, while struggling Austin aimed to end its season on a high note; a live update reported Portland leading 1-0 at halftime.

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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.

Chicago Parking Strike Ends With Ratified Five-Year DealBusiness — 6dTeamsters Local 727 reached a tentative agreement with the Chicago Parking Association to end a four-day strike by about 1,200 Chicago-area parking workers, averting possible disruption to parking at venues including Soldier Field ahead of Sunday’s Bears game. The deal, which requires union ratification, includes wage and benefit increases, more paid time off, a retiree benefit and protections against technology-related job losses; parking operations are expected to resume normally.

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Cheyenne Frontier Days CEO Plans 2027 DepartureBusiness — Oct 29, 2026Cheyenne Frontier Days CEO Tom Hirsig will step down after the 2027 event, ending a tenure that began in 2015. The board says he is leaving by choice and plans a national search for his successor, with Hirsig staying through the transition.

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Byron dominates Martinsville, leads career-high 362 laps — Nov 1, 2026William Byron led a career-high 362 of 500 laps, swept both stages, and won at Martinsville, ending a 35-race drought 371 days after his last win there.

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Priya Raman Larson still holds a big championship lead but that pit strategy cost him a better finish.

Colom Leads Mississippi Senate Race Amid Ballot Fight — 6dDemocrat Scott Colom narrowly leads Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s still-undecided Senate race, with thousands of absentee and provisional ballots left to count and both campaigns preparing for possible legal challenges; the state has no automatic or candidate-requested recount. A Colom victory would make him Mississippi’s first Black U.S. senator since Reconstruction, and he has called for expanded early voting, an Election Day holiday and an end to partisan gerrymandering.

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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.

Melania Trump-Brokered Kherson Truce Ends as Russian Strikes Resume — Nov 1, 2026A six-day humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine’s Kherson region—the longest multi-day pause in fighting since Russia’s 2022 invasion—allowed nearly 800 people to leave occupied Oleshky before it expired without an extension. Russian attacks resumed within hours, injuring two civilians and striking a medical facility, as residents braced for renewed fighting.

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NASA Swift Telescope Expected to Reenter Earth’s AtmosphereScience — Oct 31, 2026Swift control lead John Nousek: "We've known this day would come... that end is catastrophic." NASA's telescope is expected to reenter around Friday after a rescue robot never got closer than 7 miles.

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Dana Whitfield NASA should plan better for controlled deorbits so telescopes like this don't risk uncontrolled falls.

Early voting ends this week in Texas, Tennessee and OklahomaPolitics — Oct 29, 2026Franklin County hit over 73,000 early votes—twice 2022. Wood County Clerk Joe Gonzales said "Saturday is the last day" as write-in hand counts loom.

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Tom Gallagher I voted early in Texas yesterday and the lines moved faster than I expected.

World No. 1 Rybakina withdraws from Tokyo quarterfinal with injury — Oct 30, 2026Elena Rybakina withdrew from her Pan Pacific Open quarterfinal in Tokyo with an injury, giving Leylah Fernandez a walkover into the semifinals. The withdrawal came a day after Rybakina secured the year-end world No. 1 ranking, as she focused on recovering for next month’s WTA Finals.

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Marcus Bell Fernandez advancing without a match is lucky timing, though it might leave her less sharp heading into the semis.

Brazil approves 40-hour week, ends six-day schedulesPolitics — Oct 18, 2026Brazil has approved a constitutional amendment ending the six-day workweek and gradually cutting the maximum from 44 hours to 40, without reducing pay. The change is expected to affect up to 30 million workers; the limit will first fall to 42 hours and reach 40 after 14 months.

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Halloween Events, Voter Outreach Span SouthwestPolitics — Oct 28, 2026Communities are marking Halloween with family-friendly festivities, including voter-education events and celebrations that also honor Día de los Muertos. In San Antonio, the weekend guide highlights local events and notes that early voting ends before Election Day.

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Bad light leaves Shadman Islam on 99 as Bangladesh reach 213-3 — Oct 28, 2026Shadman Islam’s unbeaten 99 anchored Bangladesh to 213-3 on the opening day of the first Test against West Indies in Mirpur, with bad light ending play before he could reach his century. Towhid Hridoy retired hurt on 42 with cramps, while Jomel Warrican took two wickets for West Indies.

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Rachel Meyers Shadman will be frustrated that the light stopped him short of a century after such a solid knock.

DoorDash to Buy Instacart in $17 Billion DealBusiness — Oct 26, 2026DoorDash is in advanced talks to acquire Instacart’s parent company, Maplebear, for about $17 billion, with an announcement possible within days, though the deal could still fall through. The combination would unite major food and grocery delivery competitors and could face antitrust scrutiny; Instacart’s separate talks with Uber have reportedly ended.

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University of Providence to close after 2027 amid enrollment declineBusiness — Oct 27, 2026The University of Providence in Great Falls, Montana, will end educational operations after the 2026–27 academic year, with its final day of instruction set for Aug. 20, 2027. Trustees cited declining enrollment and persistent financial pressures after restructuring and exploring partnerships failed to secure a sustainable future; the university says it will help students finish their degrees or transfer.

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Priya Raman Students deserve solid help transferring or finishing degrees before the final day in 2027.