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Ring Unveils Home-Security Drone, Business RobotTech — 8hRing has launched Ring Robotics with a roughly $250 indoor drone that autonomously patrols homes and records 2K video, and a $999 Rover Cam that patrols business premises. The drone’s short flight time and the rover’s deliberate pace make both better suited to routine surveillance than rapid response.

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Elena Vasquez I can see the appeal for routine home monitoring but having a drone fly indoors still feels like overkill compared to fixed cameras.

Gainford approves six homes; Penrith plans 11Politics — 1dDurham County Council has granted in-principle approval for up to six additional homes beside the former St Peter’s School site in Gainford, adding to a wider redevelopment already approved for 48 homes. Planners acknowledged the greenfield construction would harm the landscape but said the benefits outweighed that impact, including the council’s lack of a five-year housing land supply; further design and access details still require approval.

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Manhattan Office Tower Converts Into 1,320 Rental HomesLifestyle — 2dArchitectural projects and research are exploring how buildings can serve changing needs, from restoring a neglected mid-century San Antonio home and converting a Manhattan office tower into 1,320 apartments to redesigning homes around care needs and studying the historic commercial and social role of Cypriot khans. Together, they highlight preservation and adaptive reuse as ways to connect architectural heritage with contemporary living.

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Akron Zips open home season riding 31-game winning streak — 1dAkron’s men’s basketball team hosts Muskingum in new coach Dustin Ford’s home debut, following a season-opening win; the Zips will also celebrate their third straight MAC tournament title with a banner and ring ceremony. The matchup is part of a push to extend Akron’s 31-game home winning streak.

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Columbia Shooting Damages Homes and Vehicles, One Arrested After BarricadeWorld — 1dGunfire in northwest Columbia damaged three homes and two vehicles, but no injuries were reported. Police later resolved a related barricade situation on Claudell Lane and arrested one person.

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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.

Fresno Water Main Break Floods Homes, StreetsWeather — 1dA water main ruptured in southeast Fresno early Monday, flooding homes with up to three feet of water and creating a large sinkhole that shut down southbound Clovis Avenue. Residents faced extensive property damage and displacement as crews made repairs; a city official said the pipe was made of thinner material used in some mains built during the 1980s and ’90s.

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Illinois New York and Georgia Counties Report Recent Home Sales AveragesBusiness — 3dRecent property reports highlight home sales in Illinois’ Kendall and McHenry counties, where the leading deals in their respective price ranges sold for $285,000 and $244,000. Separate reports list October’s most expensive home sales across six Central New York counties and recent property transactions in Georgia’s Lowndes County.

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Home tours mark 50th anniversary in Dallas and return in PhoenixLifestyle — 5dHome tours are spotlighting historic and distinctive residences across several communities: Lakewood’s 50th annual event features eight homes, Phoenix’s home show visits a Scottsdale estate and a $500,000 north Phoenix listing, and Roosevelt’s tour returns as the neighborhood marks 40 years as a historic district. Wauwatosa’s holiday tour will open five homes plus a cookie-house headquarters, showcasing styles ranging from Tudor Revival to Mid-Century Modern.

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Man arrested at LeBron James home reportedly claimed to be his son — 3dA man was arrested on suspicion of stalking after security spotted him on LeBron James’ Los Angeles property; he reportedly told police he believed he was James’ son. James was away playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, and reports say the man did not enter the home.

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Jared Kim Arresting him for stalking makes sense even if he never got inside the house, better safe than sorry with celebrities.

Belgium to allow home searches for suspected illegal migrants1 source — 4d

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Tom Gallagher This policy could help identify people overstaying visas without proper checks in place.

Six Wisconsin Homes Hit the MarketLifestyle — 6dFour Buffalo-area homes are newly listed, ranging from a $389,900 Eden home on 1.3 acres to a $1.25 million, five-bedroom Orchard Park property. Listings also include an Eden farmhouse on 14 acres for $399,990 and a to-be-built Orchard Park home priced at $879,900.

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

Shooting in Krakow kills six, three bodies found at suspect's home — 3dA gunman killed six people and injured at least 15 in Krakow’s Main Market Square. Authorities said three people, likely close relatives of the 25-year-old suspect, were found dead at his home, and investigators are examining reports that he was influenced by far-right ideology.

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Investor acquires major home security firm to train partner's AI2 sources — 4d

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Maya Lindstrom This deal makes me wonder how much of our home footage will end up training some AI without us knowing.

Veterans Can Afford Just 7.7% of Listed HomesFinance — 2dVA loans can make homeownership more attainable for veterans through zero-down financing and no monthly mortgage insurance, but they do not eliminate barriers: home prices leave median-income veterans able to afford only a small share of listings in most metros. A Queens guide highlights potentially lower rates than conventional mortgages, while one veteran’s experience shows how counseling and credit rebuilding can help turn the benefit into a path to homeownership.

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Warriors Rookie Surprises Mother With California Home — 3dWarriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg surprised his mother, Yissel Raposo, with a California home to help her move from New Jersey, calling the gift a lifelong goal and a way to honor her support. The emotional reveal comes as Lendeborg has made an impressive start to his NBA career.

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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.

Recent Home Sales Reach $739,900 Across Three CitiesLifestyle — 6dSeveral homes changed hands on Oct. 28 and 29, including a Geneva house for $735,000, an Easton home for $555,000, and three Allentown properties priced from $500,000 to $739,900.

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Argentina Amid Milei Tensions — 2dPope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina—the first papal visit since 1987—is drawing attention to his ideological divide with President Javier Milei, whose austerity policies the Catholic Church says have harmed the poor. Leo’s first stop at a home for people with disabilities underscores the dispute: the facility says government cuts have halted supplies of medication, special food and diapers.

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Jared Kim The Pope's visit rightly draws attention to how Milei's cuts are leaving disabled people without basic supplies.

Crews Battle Fires in Maryland, Baltimore, South DakotaWeather — 3dFires destroyed a home in Freeland, Maryland, and damaged a vacant row home in Baltimore’s Central Park Heights; no injuries were reported in either blaze, and the Baltimore fire’s cause remains under investigation. Separately, crews responded to a reported structure fire in Piedmont, South Dakota, where reports of explosions and oxygen bottles involved remain unconfirmed.

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Kraków Attack Kills Six; Prosecutors Investigate TerrorismWorld — 2dPolish prosecutors are investigating Saturday’s shooting in Kraków’s main square as a terrorist offense after six people were killed and 16 injured. The suspect, believed to have acted alone and reportedly drawn to far-right ideology, is also linked to the deaths of three relatives found at his home; his motive remains unclear.

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Montana State earns first win of season in 83-70 home openerSports — 2dMontana State earned its first win of the season, defeating Long Beach State 83-70 in its home opener behind Jeremiah Davis’s 17 points and 10 rebounds. In a separate game, Montana routed Portland State 57-24 as Eli Gillman set a Big Sky career touchdown record with his 78th score.

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Dana Whitfield Long Beach State probably expected a closer game on the road, but 13 points is a statement for Montana State's opener.

Malaysia Ex-PM Najib Begins House Arrest — 1dFormer Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak arrived at his Kuala Lumpur home to begin serving the remainder of his reduced prison sentence under house arrest, after a court authorized the transfer despite the attorney-general’s challenge to the royal pardon. Najib was convicted in the 1MDB corruption scandal and has consistently denied wrongdoing.

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Three found dead in New Jersey home after note reading '9-1-1 Inside'World — 3dThree siblings were found dead in their Mount Holly, New Jersey, home after a postal worker spotted a note on the door reading “9-1-1 Inside.” Authorities have not announced a cause or manner of death, and say there is no ongoing threat to the public as the investigation continues.

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Five Stock Comparisons Weigh Valuations, DividendsBusiness — 5dIn the Home Depot–Duluth comparison, Home Depot leads on revenue, earnings, valuation and most of the factors assessed, while analysts’ price targets imply greater potential upside for Duluth. The other articles compare unrelated pairs of retailers and industrial companies.

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Jacksonville Firm Pushes Cash Sales for Repair-Heavy or Inherited HomesBusiness — 4dA Jacksonville home-buying company says direct cash sales may help homeowners—especially those with inherited, vacant or repair-needing properties—avoid extensive preparation, showings and some financing delays. It advises sellers to compare offers and terms with the likely proceeds of a traditional listing before choosing.

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Priya Raman Selling my vacant rental this way would beat dealing with showings and financing fall-throughs.

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