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“We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.” — Timothy Keller, The MeaningCommunity — 1dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Evers Grants 14 Wisconsin Commutations, First Since 1995 — 1dWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers commuted the sentences of 14 people, the state’s first commutations since former Gov. Tommy Thompson’s administration, after restoring a review process that had been dormant for decades. The advisory board recommended the 14 from 24 applicants; 10 were denied, and the commutations may shorten sentences or advance parole eligibility but do not guarantee immediate release.

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Tom Gallagher Only 14 approved from 24 feels arbitrary without more details on why the rest were turned down. The board needs clearer standards.

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — Aesop, The Lion and the MouseCommunity — 1dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — Aesop, The Lion and the MouseCommunity — 1dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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IJRMore Americans Could Die Through Assisted Suicide If New Democratic Trifectas Push Policy Across NationSpencer Lombardo · 5 min · 1h

Evers Visits Wisconsin Food Pantries to Spotlight $10 Million Grant Program — 4dWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers visited food pantries, including one at UW-La Crosse, to spotlight ongoing food insecurity and the need to help families and students access food. The state budget includes $10 million for grants helping nonprofits buy food from Wisconsin producers, while campus officials noted that about 36% of University of Wisconsin students experience some level of food insecurity.

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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.

Messi, Sullivan Named MLS MVP Finalists — 2dLionel Messi and 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan headline the five finalists for MLS MVP: Messi is seeking a record third win after leading the league with 26 goals, while Sullivan is the youngest player ever shortlisted. Sullivan is also a Young Player of the Year finalist, and MLS will announce award winners during the playoffs.

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Elena Vasquez Sullivan at 17 on the MVP shortlist is impressive but the award should stay with proven scorers.

College Basketball Teams Set for Colorado MatchupsSports — 3dUndefeated Colorado hosts 2-1 Youngstown State on Saturday in the teams’ first-ever women’s basketball matchup. The Buffaloes bring defensive pressure and strong interior scoring, while the high-scoring Penguins will look to overcome early-season rebounding struggles.

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ANC Posts Worst-Ever Election ShowingPolitics — Nov 6, 2026South Africa’s ANC suffered its worst-ever electoral showing, prompting fears of calls for accountability, while the MK Party dominated in KwaZulu-Natal. In Sioux Falls, midterm results pointed to a more politically divided city, with its core leaning Democratic and outer areas generally Republican.

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“We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.” — Timothy Keller, The MeaningCommunity — Oct 31, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Daily Caller News FoundationMore Americans Could Die Through Assisted Suicide If New Democratic Trifectas Push Policy Across NationDemocrats are in a position to make it easier for healthcare professionals to help people kill themselves after securing new trifectas in six states following the 2026 midterms.1h · 10 reads

Evers Changes Two-Year Provision to 400 in Wisconsin Measure1 source — Nov 1, 2026

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Sam Okafor I doubt 400 is the right fix here when two years was already on the table.

US expected to skip first-ever UN rights review — 5dThe United States is set to become the first country to skip its regular U.N. Human Rights Council review, after the Trump administration withdrew from the council and rejected the process as biased. Critics warn the absence undermines scrutiny of U.S. rights policies and could encourage other countries to evade review.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Trump Calls California U.S. Attorney One of the Best Ever1 source — Oct 31, 2026

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Derek Foss This kind of praise might help the attorney push back against state policies that conflict with federal law.

Theater groups plan shows across US, IrelandEntertainment — 4dCommunity and school theaters are announcing a varied slate of performances, including Westport’s new comedy “Closing Limbo,” Chadron High School’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” and Grand Rapids’ “Little Shop of Horrors.” Vermont Theatre Company and Columbus East Theatre will also stage programs of one-act plays, featuring contemporary works and adaptations alongside plays by Samuel Beckett.

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How Deutsche Bank's bonus culture made it Trump's last bank — Nov 4, 2026If you ever wondered why a German giant kept writing checks after Wall Street blacklisted a serial defaulter, this is the paper trail.

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IJRDuffy Floats $50 Billion Price Tag For Congress To Prevent Repeat Paralysis Of US Air TravelSpencer Lombardo · 4 min · 5h

Intel on course for worst day ever, triggers global chip rout1 source — Oct 30, 2026

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Jared Kim Intel's troubles are pulling down the whole chip sector, this could be a rough patch for months.

Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmateQuizie — QuizNot who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — Aesop, The Lion and the MouseCommunity — Oct 31, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — Aesop, The Lion and the MouseCommunity — Oct 31, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Absurd extremes expose the real physics of ordinary tasks — Nov 5, 2026Pushing mundane chores to physical extremes teaches more real science than sensible advice ever could—How To is for xkcd fans, curious non-scientists, and teachers who want engineering reasoning without a textbook.

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Musk Pours Millions Into Midterms For GOP — Nov 3, 2026Elon Musk made history in the midterm elections by donating more money than any donor has ever spent in a single election cycle. This does not include wealthy candidates who funde… — by Sandra Rhodes

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FaithTapFootage Shows Family Scrambling as Brooklyn Building Begins to CollapseNewly released footage from inside a Brooklyn apartment shows a family scrambling for safety as their building suddenly began collapsing, killing eight people and leaving at least… — by Andrew Powell4h · 9 reads

Monroe City Earns First State Cross-Country TrophySports — Nov 7, 2026Monroe City earned the first state trophy in its girls cross-country program’s history, placing fourth in Missouri’s Class 2 championship after winning a tiebreaker for the spot. In Illinois, Edwardsville took fourth in Class 3A—its best finish ever—as MacKenna Kerpan placed eighth and Morgan Popelar 17th.

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Meta prepares dollar and euro bond sale to fund AI infrastructureFinance — Nov 2, 2026Meta prepares its first-ever euro bond in a dollar-and-euro sale Bloomberg says could raise at least $20 billion for AI infrastructure.

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Priya Raman Testing demand this way for such huge infrastructure spending feels like a cautious move given all the recent tech skepticism.

“We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.” — Timothy Keller, The Meaning — Oct 18, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Astronomers Discover 1st Ever Green Star2 sources — Oct 18, 2026

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Elena Vasquez This discovery might mean our ideas about star formation need updating after all.

“For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” — Psalms 48:14, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, — Oct 19, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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IJRMinneapolis Narrowly Votes To Make Big Data Centers Buy Green PowerSimon August · 5 min · 7h