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Sioux Falls Jefferson upsets Aberdeen Central in SoDak 16 volleyballSports — 2dSouth Dakota’s Class AA state volleyball field is set after the top seven seeds advanced, with ninth-seeded Sioux Falls Jefferson delivering the lone upset by edging Aberdeen Central in five sets. The tournament runs Nov. 19–21 in Sioux Falls.

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Nebraska Defense Meets Boise State's 114-Point Offense in Sioux Falls — 19hNo. 25 Nebraska’s stingy defense faces unbeaten Boise State’s high-powered offense Sunday in Sioux Falls, with both teams entering 3-0. The Huskers have allowed 60.7 points per game, while the Broncos are averaging 114.3 behind six double-digit scorers.

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Jared Kim Boise State is unbeaten and putting up huge numbers, but Nebraska's ranking suggests they might force a lower-scoring game than expected.

Bitcoin Falls Below $68,000 as Sell-Off DeepensFinance — 3dBitcoin rebounded toward $74,000 after falling below $73,000, while major cryptocurrencies also recovered some losses. The bounce has not eased concerns: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a fourth straight day of outflows totaling about $1.14 billion, and expectations of higher interest rates continue to weigh on the market.

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Kentucky ER Doctor Dies After Home FallHealth — 2dKentucky emergency physician Dr. James Turpin, 53, died Wednesday from injuries sustained in a fall down his basement stairs after mistakenly opening the basement door during the night. A longtime doctor and EMS medical director, he was remembered for his compassion as hundreds of colleagues, emergency responders, friends and former patients honored him along his final journey home.

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US Diesel Prices Fall Below $6, Two-Month LowFinance — 5hU.S. diesel prices fell below $6 a gallon for the first time in two months, easing pressure on consumers, farmers and businesses after record highs. Lower crude prices, weaker seasonal demand and recovering refinery output helped drive the decline, while fuel costs had previously fueled inflation and become a political issue.

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Sam Okafor Lower crude and better refinery runs make sense as reasons but inflation still feels sticky overall.

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.

Huang Resigns from Nvidia; Shares Fall Up to 13% — 2dNvidia shares fell about 10% after CEO Jensen Huang resigned immediately, with CFO Colette Kress named interim CEO. The abrupt leadership change unsettled investors and raised concerns about continuity at the AI chipmaker, while Nvidia-linked perpetual futures also dropped amid earlier reports of board discussions about Huang’s future.

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Dana Whitfield Colette Kress as interim CEO might keep finances steady but probably won't match Huang's technical edge in this competitive field.

Search Launched for Greensboro Woman After Truck Found Near FallsAuto — 3dElise Elbe Grabda, a 28-year-old Greensboro woman who went missing in McDowell County, was found dead near Tom’s Creek Falls. Authorities said foul play is not suspected and the investigation is ongoing.

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The Fall of the Berlin Wall and Believing in Liberty When Hope Is Low1 source — 5d

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Marcus Bell It is a reminder that holding onto freedom matters most when everything feels stacked against it.

Rubio Warns Marxist Ideas Have Survived Fall of Soviet Union — 1dSecretary of State Marco Rubio is preparing to challenge the influence of international institutions and what he describes as lingering Marxist ideology, arguing that global organi… — by Andrew Powell

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Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos, Chock Chapple End EngagementEntertainment — 1dJoan Vassos and Chock Chapple have ended their two-year engagement after realizing they weren’t the right match, despite sharing major family milestones and supporting each other through health challenges. Vassos says the relationship helped her grow, understand what she needs in a partner, and recognize she can fall in love again.

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Maya Lindstrom Joan coming out stronger and open to love again after the health struggles is the part that stands out most in this split.

Psalm 46:1-2 offers refuge and strength amid falling mountainsCommunity — 5dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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.

Oil falls on open as Trump says fresh Iran attacks 'unlikely'1 source — 6d

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Jared Kim Unlikely attacks sound fine until something else pops up with Iran anyway.

U.S. Existing-Home Sales Fall to 16-Year Low in October — 2dU.S. home sales fell in October to the lowest level in 16 years, according to a report released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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Sioux Falls Highway Projects Near Openings, Continue Through 2027Politics — 5dA new section of South Veterans Parkway and the rebuilt Cliff Avenue–Interstate 229 interchange are set to open in Sioux Falls, while other area highway work will continue into 2027 and beyond. The projects aim to improve traffic flow, expand access and make roads safer.

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Nvidia Crisis Rattles Stocks as Shares Fall for Sixth Week — 2dAMD and Broadcom shares rallied as Nvidia fell following reports that CEO Jensen Huang had stepped down, prompting investors to reassess rivals’ prospects in AI chips; analysts cited AMD’s competitive position and other growth catalysts, while the trading shift does not yet show that customers are switching suppliers. The gains reinforced one strategist’s view that technology stocks may have bottomed, though valuation concerns remain for AMD.

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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.

Portland Superintendent Recommends 10 School ClosuresPolitics — 1dPortland Public Schools Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong recommended closing 10 elementary schools in two phases beginning in fall 2027, revising earlier proposals for as many as 14 closures after community pushback. The plan also includes school-grade conversions and program changes as the district responds to declining enrollment and a projected $65 million budget gap; the school board must still decide whether to approve it.

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Jared Kim Converting some buildings to different grades could work if the district actually tracks how students adjust afterward.

Volleyball Teams Fall Across Multiple MatchupsSports — 3dPepperdine, Portland, Washington and Lee, and Albany State all lost conference or season-ending volleyball matches Thursday, with Pepperdine and W&L falling in five sets and Albany State’s 17-match winning streak ending in the SIAC championship. Albany State is awaiting word on a possible NCAA Division II tournament at-large bid; the other articles report separate team results, including Missouri Southern’s season-ending losses.

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Sioux Falls Board Approves Renberg Elementary Closure Over Enrollment DropPolitics — 4dThe Sioux Falls School Board approved closing Renberg Elementary after the 2026-27 school year, citing declining enrollment and limited prospects for growth; students will be reassigned to two other schools. In Kankakee, the school board began proceedings to close Mark Twain Elementary as part of a broader restructuring plan, which has not yet received final approval.

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Berkshire Hathaway accelerates stock buybacks, operating profit falls2 sources — Nov 7, 2026

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Priya Raman Buffett must see value here to keep repurchasing despite weaker results this time.

College rowing programs wrap fall seasonsSports — Nov 7, 2026College rowing programs wrapped up their fall seasons with varied results: Gonzaga won the novice eight and placed second in the open four, while Dayton’s varsity eight finished fourth and its varsity four beat Ohio State and Indiana. Adrian, Villanova and San Diego also completed fall racing, with Adrian taking fourth in the mixed open four and Villanova closing its slate with a home scrimmage.

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Student Housing Projects Target Thousands Across RegionsBusiness — 5dSyracuse University plans to open three residence halls in fall 2027, adding about 1,900 beds and reorganizing housing options by class year. At UC Irvine, a privately financed development will add about 1,065 student beds by fall 2028, while Flemish authorities approved funding for 1,479 affordable student rooms across several projects.

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Japan Household Spending Falls Most Since 2020 Despite Wage GainsFinance — 5dJapan’s household spending fell 6.8% year over year in September, its steepest drop since 2020 and tenth consecutive monthly decline, with weakness spanning food, recreation and other categories. Poor weather contributed, but falling consumption despite rising household income points to broader demand weakness as the Bank of Japan weighs further rate increases.

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Elena Vasquez If spending stays this weak the Bank of Japan should hold off on more rate hikes until demand actually recovers.

Sioux Falls Schools Report Academic Gains While Rapid City Shows GapsHealth — 5dSouth Dakota report cards show Sioux Falls students enter school below state averages in reading and math but catch up by middle school, while Rapid City students remain below state proficiency rates in both subjects. Rapid City leaders pointed to stronger results on national assessments but said attendance and achievement remain areas for improvement.

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Hard Freeze to Drop Temperatures Into 20s in Omaha, Miami ValleyWeather — 2dA sharp cold snap is bringing the season’s first hard freeze to parts of Iowa and Nebraska, with overnight lows falling into the 20s and temperatures remaining chilly through the weekend. A gradual warmup is expected next week, with highs near 60 by midweek and rain possible later in the week.

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