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Columbia Man Charged After Infant Suffers Life-Threatening InjuriesHealth — 2dA Columbia man, Muhire Augustin, has been charged with child abuse or neglect and first-degree child endangerment after his 3-month-old suffered life-threatening injuries, including multiple fractures and brain hemorrhages. He is being held without bond as the investigation continues.

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Lockport Man Charged After Motel Captivity RescueWorld — 1dWilmington police rescued an injured woman from a barricaded motel room after a co-worker alerted them to messages indicating she was being held against her will. Ethan Demsco of Lockport was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and other felonies; the woman told police he had beaten and strangled her.

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Apopka Shooting Leaves Man Critical, Juveniles ArrestedWorld — Nov 7, 2026A shooting at Apopka’s Fall Family Festival left a 21-year-old man in critical condition, and police detained two juveniles. One 17-year-old faces attempted first-degree homicide and other charges; the investigation is ongoing.

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Rachel Meyers A 17 year old charged with attempted murder shows how young some get pulled into violence. The community needs to address this before more incidents occur.

Analyst questions Arch Manning’s NFL readiness, suggests transfer — Nov 5, 2026Arch Manning threw three touchdown passes in Texas’ win over Missouri, building on another strong performance and keeping the Longhorns’ playoff hopes alive. Questions remain about his NFL readiness: analysts have suggested he could benefit from another college season, potentially at USC or Kentucky, though he may still be a first-round pick if he declares.

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Colorado Springs Halloween Homicide Suspect ArrestedWorld — Nov 6, 2026A 40-year-old man, Brody McDowell, was killed in a Halloween-night shooting in Colorado Springs, and 27-year-old Davijo Velarde was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder. The killing was the city’s 12th homicide of 2026, compared with 29 at the same point in 2025.

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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.

Alexander Biography Wins First Ancient-History Baillie Gifford PrizeEntertainment — Nov 4, 2026Edmund Richardson’s Alexander: God, King, Man won the 2026 Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction, becoming the first ancient-history book to take the award. Judges praised its immersive storytelling and synthesis of research from 12 ancient languages and recent archaeological discoveries to portray Alexander’s rise from young Macedonian king to conqueror.

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Maya Lindstrom It's surprising this is the first win for the subject. The new archaeological details must have made the difference.

Police Make Assault Arrests Across Three StatesWorld — Nov 2, 2026Authorities reported several separate assault cases: a Mississippi truck driver was charged after allegedly trying to ram deputies, an Oklahoma man was accused of assaulting someone with a handgun and damaging a car, and two Columbia, Missouri, men were arrested after a shooting at a Walmart left a man injured. In Alabama, an 18-year-old was arrested on a first-degree assault warrant after a shooting injured a man in Auburn; the victim was released from the hospital, and all allegations remain subject to court proceedings.

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Mobilicom plans first U.S. production in PhoenixBusiness — 2dMobilicom has engaged a U.S. contract manufacturer to produce its cybersecure drone and robotics datalink products in Phoenix, Arizona, its first U.S. manufacturing operation. The company expects initial domestic production by the end of 2026, aiming to expand capacity, meet federal procurement requirements and strengthen delivery times and supply-chain resilience.

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Jared Kim Waiting until 2026 feels slow but hitting federal requirements should open up bigger contracts.

Sorensen Defeats Vancil to Secure Third Term in Illinois DistrictPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Democrat Eric Sorensen won a third term representing Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, defeating Republican Dillan Vancil and keeping the seat in Democratic hands. Sorensen, the first openly gay man elected to Congress from Illinois, will return to the House, where he serves on the Agriculture and Armed Services committees.

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Sam Okafor Vancil ran a decent campaign but Sorensen's experience on armed services gave him the edge this time.

Domestic violence arrests span California, South CarolinaPolitics — Nov 6, 2026A 34-year-old man in Roseville, California, was arrested after police used a flash-bang device to serve a warrant stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident; he faces felony charges including assault and false imprisonment. In Sumter County, South Carolina, Aaron James Calcutt was arrested after allegedly assaulting a victim and firing a gun near them, and is charged with first-degree domestic violence and possession of a firearm by a felon.

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Venable Wins AL Manager Award After Sox Turnaround — 4dWill Venable was named 2026 American League Manager of the Year after leading the Chicago White Sox to an 84-78 record and their first postseason appearance since 2021, following three straight 100-loss seasons. The turnaround, driven by player development and Venable’s leadership, made Chicago the first MLB team to reach the playoffs after consecutive 100-loss seasons and included its first playoff series win since 2005.

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Sam Okafor Getting that first series win since 2005 feels like a big step for Chicago. Venable clearly knew how to build the right team culture.

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

Ozark Man Charged in Auburn First-Degree RobberyWorld — Oct 19, 2026An Ozark man, Jaylin Chavarus Haire, was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery after a victim told Auburn police that a man took his pistol and pointed it at him. Police recovered the firearm, and Haire is being held without bond; the charge is an allegation.

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Rodgers Passes Manning for Third in NFL Touchdowns — Oct 25, 2026Aaron Rodgers threw his 540th career touchdown pass, passing Peyton Manning for third all-time, in the Steelers' 16-10 win over the Saints in the NFL's first Paris game.

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Tom Gallagher Passing Manning at this stage shows Rodgers still has plenty left in the tank.

Kinsey Man Charged in Dothan Armed RobberyWorld — Oct 28, 2026A 19-year-old Kinsey man, Nicholas Sandrell Farrier, was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery after police say he threatened a Dothan business with a gun and took less than $300. Separately, a 64-year-old man was arrested in Kinston, North Carolina, on identity theft and fraud charges after police linked him to two attempted or completed $10,000 withdrawals using fraudulent identification.

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Second Man Charged in 1995 Iowa Cold-Case MurderWorld — Oct 29, 2026Authorities have charged Waterloo resident Lindell Jackson, 50, with first-degree murder in the 1995 shooting death of Angela Buck, making him the second man charged in the decades-old case after Kelly Grant’s arrest earlier this month. Investigators say the case remains active; both men are accused and presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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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.

Rubik’s Cube Production Returns to HungaryTech — 2dRubik’s Cube production has returned to Hungary, where inventor Ernő Rubik opened a new automated factory in Jászberény, more than 40 years after manufacturing moved abroad. The first cube made there, signed by Rubik, is being reserved for a charity auction to benefit a local hospital.

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Derek Foss The signed cube for the local hospital auction is a solid idea. Hope the factory brings steady work to the area.

Des Moines Man Arrested After Bomb Threats Target Oskaloosa SitesWorld — Oct 27, 2026A 33-year-old Des Moines man was arrested in Waukee after authorities linked multiple bomb threats targeting locations in Oskaloosa to the same source; safety checks found no explosives. Joseph Williams faces five counts of making a false explosive-device report and three counts of first-degree harassment, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Arson Arrests Follow Fires in Louisville, SumterWorld — Oct 29, 2026A Sumter man, Desmond Jackson, was arrested after investigators examined a travel-trailer fire at the America Inn on Broad Street. He is charged with second-degree arson and first-degree burglary and remains in custody, according to authorities.

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Milwaukee Man Gets 30 Years in Fentanyl DeathWorld — Oct 30, 2026Keyandre Fowler was sentenced to 30 years—15 years in prison followed by 15 years of extended supervision—for supplying fentanyl that caused a Fond du Lac woman’s death. He was convicted of first-degree reckless homicide; prosecutors had sought a longer period of initial confinement.

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Teen and juvenile arrested in Lafayette Parish murderWorld — Oct 28, 2026A 19-year-old man and a juvenile were arrested in Texas in connection with the killing of 35-year-old Jorge Andino Espinal in Lafayette Parish and the theft of his vehicle. They are being returned to Louisiana to face first-degree murder and motor-vehicle theft charges.

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Zverev Set to Become World No. 1 After Vienna Win — Oct 29, 2026Alexander Zverev beat Tallon Griekspoor in Vienna to reach the quarterfinals and secure the world No. 1 ranking when the ATP rankings update Monday, becoming the first German man to top the rankings since Boris Becker in 1991. Griekspoor had recently questioned Zverev’s ability to reach the top, adding an extra edge to the matchup.

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Prosecutor seeks life sentence for US man accused in Rome deathsWorld — Oct 26, 2026An Italian prosecutor has asked for a life sentence for U.S. citizen Francis Kaufmann, accused of killing his partner and their 13-month-old daughter, whose bodies were found in a Rome park. Kaufmann has maintained his innocence; a first-instance verdict is expected Nov. 5.

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Texas Backup QB KJ Lacey's Practice Reps Remain Undecided Before Ole Miss — Oct 19, 2026Texas plans to give backup KJ Lacey more first-team practice reps after Arch Manning struggled in the Longhorns’ second straight loss, though Manning remains the expected starter for now. Coach Steve Sarkisian says he is evaluating the offense as Texas prepares to face Ole Miss.

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Montgomery Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Armed RobberyWorld — Oct 21, 2026Michael Boone was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree robbery for beating and robbing a sleeping victim at gunpoint in Montgomery in 2023. Boone and an accomplice stole cash, jewelry and a firearm.

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