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Missouri Highway Patrol Seeks 2027 Recruit ApplicantsPolitics — Oct 13, 2026The Missouri State Highway Patrol is recruiting for academy classes beginning in May and October 2027, with testing and selection in Jefferson City; applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be 21 by graduation. Academy pay starts at $66,432 annually and rises to $73,824 after graduation, with additional benefits and potential salary growth.

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Rush to Perform 2112 and Moving Pictures at Sphere Residency — 5dRush will bring its reunion tour to Las Vegas’ Sphere for five shows in May 2027, featuring custom visuals and performances of the albums 2112 and Moving Pictures in full alongside other favorites. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will be joined by drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold, with the shows also honoring late drummer Neil Peart.

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Nvidia Probes Huang Affair and China Intelligence Allegations — 5dThree House Republican committee leaders are seeking a closed-door briefing from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about his ties to Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, whom reports say is under investigation for allegedly passing information to China. They also want details on Nvidia’s safeguards against foreign espionage; Nvidia says Jensen Huang’s meetings involved only general business discussions and that it follows U.S. rules.

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Phillies champion Bob Boone dies at 78 — 14hBob Boone, a seven-time Gold Glove catcher who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 1980 World Series and later managed the Royals and Reds, has died at 78. The father of Yankees manager Aaron Boone, he was part of MLB’s first family to reach the majors across three generations.

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650,000 Attend Pope Leo’s Saints-Focused Córdoba Mass — 7hPope Leo XIV urged Catholics to pursue holiness and share their faith, pointing to Argentina’s saints as examples during an outdoor Mass in Córdoba attended by about 650,000 people. He praised figures including St. José Gabriel del Rosario Brochero for combining evangelization with service to others.

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Nicole Hardy Brochero's mix of preaching and helping the poor sets a practical example worth following.

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.

Pope Leo Meets Five Abuse Survivors in Argentina — 1dPope Leo XIV met with five survivors of clergy abuse in Argentina, listening to their experiences and proposals for healing. He pledged to strengthen protection and support for victims as the Church faces renewed calls for accountability.

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Tom Gallagher It's positive the Pope met survivors face to face and heard their proposals, but lasting reforms are what will matter most.

Newly elected Democrat alleges threats over Jeffries speaker support — 1hOne week after a historic blue tsunami swept the country during the midterms, some Democrats are allegedly rallying their newly elected congressmen to keep toeing the line — or suffer consequences.

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Thunberg Returns to COP31, Warns Climate Crisis WorsensWorld — 1dGreta Thunberg returned to the U.N. climate summit in Antalya for the first time since 2021, warning that climate change threatens everything people value. She urged leaders to put people and the planet ahead of profit and political power, and called for deeper action as emissions continue to rise.

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Colts Reportedly Reject Trade Offers for Daniel Jones — 3dWith Kyler Murray injured and the Vikings weighing their quarterback options, Minnesota has been linked to a possible Daniel Jones trade, while analysts have urged the team to pursue him. The Colts have received inquiries but reportedly told interested teams they will not trade Jones; separate reports say Indianapolis is also holding out for a major offer for Jonathan Taylor.

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Trump administration weighs Jones Act waiver extension before Sunday deadline — 23hPresident Trump faces a decision on whether to extend the Jones Act waiver, which lets foreign-flagged ships carry certain goods between U.S. ports: energy and free-market groups say extending it could help fuel supplies and curb prices, while domestic maritime interests argue it weakens U.S. shipping and delays shipbuilding investment. The maritime group says the waiver has not measurably lowered fuel prices, though its supporters argue tighter approval rules have limited shipments.

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Jim Jordan defeats Scalise to lead House Republicans after midterm losses — 21hJim Jordan emerged as the apparent frontrunner in the contest to lead House Republicans after their midterm losses, with allies claiming he had more than 100 votes—a count disputed by Steve Scalise’s team. Jordan’s pitch as a fighter has drawn support from prominent Republicans and a strategist who argues the party needs new leadership, while Scalise’s backers point to his experience.

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Maya Lindstrom This leadership change might keep the party stuck arguing instead of focusing on results.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Pope Leo urges universal health care in Uruguay — 3dPope Leo XIV called for health care to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their means, and urged societies to protect human dignity throughout life, including from birth to its natural end. During his Uruguay visit, he also called on bishops worldwide to promote prayer and fasting for vocations.

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Baltimore strengthens winter storm response after last season's costly cleanupWeather — 1dBaltimore officials say they have strengthened winter-weather preparations after last season’s costly, disruptive storms, including reviewing plow routes, equipment, contractor coverage and agency coordination. They urged residents to stock emergency supplies, sign up for BMORE Alert, check on vulnerable neighbors and use cold-weather shelters and warming centers when activated.

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Cullen Davis, acquitted in Fort Worth mansion killings, dies at 93 — 2dTexas oil heir T. Cullen Davis, who died at 93, was acquitted in the notorious 1976 Fort Worth mansion shootings that killed his estranged wife’s 12-year-old daughter and her boyfriend and wounded two others. He was also acquitted of a later attempted-murder charge; the case drew national attention and became one of Texas’s most famous murder trials.

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Maswanganyi Cites Family, Mental Health in Pirates ExitSports — 1dPatrick Maswanganyi said he left Orlando Pirates for Bahrain’s Al-Khaldiya SC to regain his confidence and protect his mental health and family from social media criticism, which had become so distressing that relatives urged him to quit football.

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Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?Quizie — QuizThe internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.

Herzog Selects Eisenkot to Form Government — 6dDemocrats’ victories in both chambers of Congress could increase U.S. pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his Iran and Gaza policies. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, who says he aims to form Israel’s next government, pledged to rebuild bipartisan U.S.-Israel ties and work with President Donald Trump to promote regional stability and cooperation.

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Teacher’s Aide and Former NYPD Officer Charged in Brooklyn Jogger KillingWorld — 3dSayed Mohassib, 27, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Brooklyn jogger Katie Suarez, who was attacked on the Shore Parkway Greenway in Bath Beach on Oct. 30. Investigators say evidence linked him to the scene; reports say he told detectives he did not remember the killing but recalled waking up covered in blood.

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Burgum Vows To Unleash American Energy — Now He Just Needs Congress To Do Their Part — 5hInterior Secretary Doug Burgum urged Congress on Tuesday to pass a bipartisan permitting bill, one day after the Senate voted to advance it.

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Community Updates Span Budgets, Schools, City PolicyLifestyle — 1dErie’s proposed 2027 budget would raise property taxes by 7% as the city works to address a $15 million deficit through spending cuts, transfers and new revenue. In San Diego, a community coalition urged public scrutiny of a major Sports Arena redevelopment agreement and flagged other city matters, including a proposed outdoor-dining smoking ban and a costly tree-maintenance contract.

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Activists Disrupt Seattle Diwali With Anti-Hindu Signs — 2dFar-right activist Jake Lang and other protesters disrupted a Seattle Diwali celebration with anti-Hindu signs, prompting community members to intervene. Indian American leaders condemned the racist display and urged vigilance; Lang later posted abusive anti-Hindu comments online.

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Dana Whitfield Community members were right to step in and leaders should keep pushing back against this kind of targeted harassment.

Authorities Seize Meth, Cannabis Hauls in California, NamibiaWorld — 3dCBP seized more than 886 pounds of liquid methamphetamine from a tractor-trailer’s fuel tank at California’s Calexico Port of Entry after officers noticed discoloration during an inspection. The separate reports describe the same seizure; authorities did not say whether the driver was arrested or charged.

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Nvidia CEO Acknowledges Affair With Alleged Chinese Spy Amid Lawsuit2 sources — 10h

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Tom Gallagher This kind of personal lapse by the Nvidia CEO puts the whole company's security practices under a cloud.

Orioles Predicted to Land $112M ArozarenaSports — 2dThe Orioles are being urged to address major roster gaps after a disappointing 2026 season, with one prediction linking free-agent outfielder Randy Arozarena to Baltimore and another emphasizing the need for a proven center fielder. The team is also expected to seek starting-pitching help this winter.

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Ravens' Derrick Henry Draws Trade Interest — 4dWith Baltimore’s season faltering and Lamar Jackson potentially out for the year, Derrick Henry has emerged in trade speculation ahead of the NFL deadline, with the Patriots and Giants reportedly among interested teams. Henry said he has not asked to leave and wants to help the Ravens turn things around, though the team could consider offers as it reassesses its season.

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Derek Foss Henry staying put makes sense if he really wants to help fix things in Baltimore instead of chasing a new team.