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Grizzlies' Zach Edey out Friday with ankle injury — 5dZach Edey had eight points and nine rebounds in Memphis’ 118-102 win over Toronto, while continuing to play a limited role as the Grizzlies manage his return from a significant injury. He was then ruled out of Friday’s game against New Orleans for left ankle injury management.

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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Estimated $529 MillionFinance — Nov 7, 2026No ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $529 million for Tuesday, Nov. 10; the cash option is about $224.2 million. Friday’s winning numbers were 27, 34, 44, 53 and 64, with Mega Ball 1.

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Showers linger east of Charlotte before clearing and cooler air arrivesWeather — Nov 4, 2026Rain and a few storms are expected across the Charlotte region tonight and into Friday morning, with showers tapering off Friday afternoon. Cooler, drier air and sunshine are forecast for the weekend.

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Black Friday Tech Deals Roll Out Across RetailersTech — Nov 4, 2026Black Friday promotions are spreading across major retailers, with early Walmart electronics discounts and 2026 deal guides covering tech, crypto hardware wallets and Australian products such as smart rings and lighting. Offers and prices vary, and some campaigns extend into Cyber Week or December.

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St. Louis police could start drone responses to 911 calls FridayPolitics — Nov 2, 2026St. Louis police could begin sending six remotely operated drones to some 911 calls as soon as Friday, pending approval of a policy intended to bar routine surveillance and discriminatory targeting. The department says live aerial video could help officers assess emergencies sooner, while privacy advocates say questions remain about data retention and the use of footage, including at protests.

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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.

Multiple Cole County Crashes Injure DriversAuto — Oct 30, 2026Three separate crashes were reported in Cole County: a Saturday collision on U.S. 54 moderately injured both drivers, while a Friday night rollover on South Country Club Drive moderately injured a Jefferson City woman who faces DWI and other charges. In an early Friday crash on West Brazito Road, a Jefferson City man was ejected from his overturned pickup and moderately injured; he was not wearing a seat belt.

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Rain and Storms Forecast in East Texas, OmahaWeather — Oct 28, 2026Showers are expected to develop around Omaha tonight and continue intermittently through Friday, with the heaviest rain south of the metro in southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Thunderstorms are also possible Friday afternoon and evening in greater Nebraska, including near North Platte.

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Vance to Announce Anti-Fraud Efforts in Minnesota Friday — Oct 29, 2026Vice President JD Vance will visit St. Cloud, Minnesota, on Friday for a news conference and announcement about the Trump administration’s anti-fraud efforts, joined by members of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. Officials have not yet released the time or location, and further details remain limited.

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Chris Dalton Vance coming here shows the administration is serious about cutting waste, which could help our state budget in the long run.

23-Team Florida Bowling Event Features Ranked TeamsSports — Oct 29, 2026Youngstown State went 4-1 in Friday’s Baker matches at Destination Florida, including wins over ranked Tulane, Nebraska and UAB. Tulane finished 2-3 in Friday’s Baker play, while Niagara went 3-2 that day and 2-3 in Saturday’s traditional matches.

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Luka Dončić expected back Friday against Warriors — Oct 28, 2026Luka Dončić sat out the Lakers’ game against the Clippers with back tightness after a 41-point outing against Portland, with the team managing his workload during a back-to-back. He is expected to return Friday against the Warriors.

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Bayern Coach Kompany Taken to Hospital Friday — Oct 23, 2026Bayern manager Vincent Kompany, 40, collapsed Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, watching reserve training and was taken to a Munich hospital; staff will run the team.

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Tom Gallagher This could be bad timing with Sunday's match coming up fast. Hope it's nothing too serious and Kompany is back soon.

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

College Teams Claim Friday Sweeps Across SportsSports — Oct 24, 2026Friday’s college sports slate featured sweeps by Northern Iowa, Creighton, Missouri and Kansas in volleyball, while Indiana swept its swimming and diving tri-meet and Indiana volleyball beat Ohio State in straight sets. Indiana men’s soccer played Northwestern to a scoreless draw, leaving the Hoosiers in control of their Big Ten title and tournament-seeding prospects.

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Nicole Hardy Indiana's soccer draw keeps their Big Ten title hopes alive, but the volleyball sweeps by Creighton and Missouri look even more impressive this weekend.

Lightning set to face Avalanche FridaySports — Oct 22, 2026The Colorado Avalanche host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday at 9 p.m. ET, with Colorado favored despite Tampa Bay’s stronger early-season record. The game’s over/under is set at 6.5 goals.

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Bowles expects Friday decision on Mayfield return — Oct 19, 2026Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said the team will evaluate Baker Mayfield’s progress in practice and decide Friday whether the injured quarterback can return against Carolina. Mayfield’s recovery from a dislocated thumb offers hope for a 1-5 Tampa Bay team, though Jalon Daniels remains the expected starter unless Mayfield is ready.

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FAA Orders Nationwide Flight Ground Stop — 2dThe FAA imposed a nationwide ground stop Friday, halting departing flights amid a reported rolling frequency outage affecting air traffic monitoring; the agency cited safety concerns and extraordinary circumstances.

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Marcus Bell We need serious upgrades to air traffic systems so a frequency problem doesn't halt the whole country.

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.

FAA Grounds Nationwide Flights Over Communications Issue — 1dThe FAA grounded all departing flights nationwide Friday over communications problems at regional air traffic control centers, citing safety concerns as technicians investigated. Airports advised travelers to check with their airlines for updates; officials had not announced when flights would resume.

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Priya Raman This grounding shows we need stronger backups in air traffic systems before a glitch strands everyone again.

Winter Storm Warnings Span Sierra, Tahoe, Northern CaliforniaWeather — 3dWinter storm warnings across the Sierra and nearby mountain areas forecast heavy snow and strong winds from Friday into the weekend, with some warnings extending into Monday or Tuesday. Officials warn of hazardous travel, slick roads, possible near-whiteout conditions and damage to trees and power lines, and urge drivers to delay trips or use caution and carry emergency supplies.

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Colorado Upsets No. 14 Houston 42-32 — 2dThe Colorado Buffaloes stunned the Houston Cougars in their Friday night game at Folsom Field. Houston entered fourth in the Big 12 and on a strong recent run, while Colorado was trying to salvage a difficult season.

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300 artists expected at Jackson folk festivalEntertainment — 4dJackson’s free 83rd National Folk Festival runs Friday through Sunday, featuring more than 300 artists across music, dance, storytelling and traditional crafts, with Choctaw and other Indigenous traditions represented alongside a broad range of American folk cultures. Organizers are offering visitor activities and transportation options, while downtown street closures and traffic detours are expected during the event.

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Big 12 Games Shift Amid FAA Ground StopSports — 1dA nationwide FAA ground stop disrupted Baylor’s travel to Provo, forcing a later kickoff for its game against BYU. The matchup was moved to Saturday evening because Baylor could not travel Friday and BYU does not play on Sundays.

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No. 18 Alabama offense meets Seton Hall defense in first matchup — 3dNo. 18 Alabama, averaging 102 points through a 3-0 start, faces its first power-conference opponent of the season in unbeaten Seton Hall, whose defense has allowed just 54.7 points per game. The matchup in Tuscaloosa tips off Friday at 8 p.m. CT, with London Jemison coming off a 20-point performance in Alabama’s 109-68 win over Oakland.

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Phoenix Rodeo Opens $1 Million Competition — 1dThe three-day Hondo Rodeo Fest opened at Phoenix’s Chase Field with a $1 million prize purse; Kade Bruno, Lisa Lockhart, Riley Webb and Daniel Keeping were among the opening-night winners. Tim McGraw’s scheduled Friday performance was canceled after travel delays tied to a nationwide FAA ground stop.

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Four International Matchups Set for FridaySports — 2dAustria hosts the Republic of Ireland in a pivotal Nations League match: a win would secure Austria promotion, while Ireland could move above its opponent. Separate guides cover streams and match updates for England–Japan, Serbia–Germany and Switzerland–Slovenia.

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Coastal Flood Warnings Issued for Washington and California CountiesWeather — 3dThe National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning for San Juan County and an advisory for the Grays Harbor County coast for Friday, with high tides and storm surge potentially flooding low-lying areas, roads and property. The San Juan warning calls for more significant flooding, while the Grays Harbor advisory warns of minor flooding, hazardous surf and beach debris.

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