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FAA lifts ground stop but flight delays and cancellations continue — 5hA nationwide FAA ground stop caused widespread flight cancellations and delays after a communications outage at air traffic control centers. Passengers can generally seek a refund if a flight is canceled or significantly changed and they decline rebooking, but airlines may not have to cover missed events, hotels, meals, or other expenses tied to the disruption.

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Maya Lindstrom The refund policy is useless when airlines won't cover hotels or meals after their systems fail like this.

Ravens Expect Lamar Jackson Out 6-10 Weeks — 14hRavens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss six to 10 weeks after surgery for a broken, dislocated thumb, leaving his return this season uncertain and potentially as late as the playoffs. Jacoby Brissett is set to start as Baltimore tries to stay competitive during Jackson’s absence.

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Marcus Bell Six to ten weeks is a huge hit but at least he might still return if they make the postseason.

US Visa Curbs Cloud African Miss Universe ParticipationWorld — 2dU.S. travel restrictions have disrupted African participation in the Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico: Zambia withdrew contestant Pamela Mubanga, while Zimbabwe’s Roseanna Hall and South Sudan’s representative face uncertainty over travel. Pageant officials say contestants from five other African countries are also affected.

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Cowboys CB Joey Porter Misses Practice With InjurySports — 2dCowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr. did not practice Wednesday because of the ankle injury that sidelined him in Week 9, leaving his availability for Week 10 uncertain. George Pickens and DeMarvion Overshown, who also missed last week’s game, were limited participants.

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Missing Utah teen found ALIVE after being held captive in Oregon basement for over 500 days1 source — 2d

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Sam Okafor The captor deserves the maximum sentence possible after what this kid went through.

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.

Caleb Wilson to Miss Four to Six Weeks After Hand Surgery — 2dKnicks guards Josh Hart and center Karl-Anthony Towns are cleared to face Cleveland after missing time or dealing with soreness. Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson is questionable against San Antonio with right hip soreness, while Norman Powell and Zach Collins are also listed as questionable.

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Starters' Status Uncertain for Vikings and Packers Matchup — 2dThe Vikings and Packers are managing multiple injuries ahead of their Sunday matchup, with Minnesota linebacker Blake Cashman and several other players appearing likely to miss the game. Packers safety Javon Bullard, despite missing practice, said he expects to play; kicker Trey Smack was upgraded to full participation.

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Chiefs Monitor Walker Ahead of Falcons Game — 9hChiefs running back Kenneth Walker is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Falcons after missing practice with groin tightness, putting his anticipated rushing duel with Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson in doubt. Coach Andy Reid said the team will assess Walker through Saturday; rookie Emmett Johnson is next in line if Walker cannot play.

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Sam Okafor If Johnson draws the start he needs to show he can handle a full workload without Walker there to spell him.

China and ASEAN Agree on 80 Percent of South China Sea Code but Miss DeadlineWorld — 3dChina and ASEAN have provisionally agreed on about 80% of a proposed South China Sea code of conduct, but missed their goal of completing negotiations this year. Talks will continue next year, with disagreements remaining over the pact’s geographic scope, key definitions and whether it will be legally binding.

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Elena Vasquez At least talks continue next year instead of collapsing, though they need to lock in enforceable terms or it stays just words.

Pennsylvania DoorDash Driver Missing After Final DeliveryBusiness — 3dPennsylvania DoorDash driver Zachariah Schuck, 32, has been missing since Oct. 22, when he disappeared after a delivery; his phone lost signal around 8 p.m., and his car was later found abandoned. His family says he had secretly lost his full-time job months earlier, while police continue investigating and seek information from the public.

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Four Women Missing Across States, Searches UnderwayWorld — 4dAuthorities in Wisconsin, Idaho, Indiana and Florida are searching for four missing women ages 66 to 83, several of whom have dementia or memory impairment. Officials have issued Silver Alerts and are asking the public to share information that could help locate them.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Spain’s Yamal, Oyarzabal Set to Miss Czech Clash — 4dLamine Yamal will miss Spain’s Nations League match against the Czech Republic while recovering from right-knee discomfort, and Mikel Oyarzabal will sit out as he recovers from flu. Spain expects both players to be available for Sunday’s match against England.

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Nicole Hardy Yamal's knee needs proper rest now so he's fit for the England game, that one matters more than Czech Republic.

49ers Rookie Halton Expected to Miss Season — 5d49ers rookie defensive lineman Gracen Halton broke his left ankle late in San Francisco’s 38-17 win over the Raiders and is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season. Teammates and coaches gathered around him as he was carted off the field.

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Mike Tirico Misses NFL Broadcast, Delays 300th Game — 5dMike Tirico will miss NBC’s Sunday Night Football broadcast of the Buccaneers-Bears game because of a health issue. Noah Eagle will fill in, and Tirico said he expects to return for next Sunday’s game.

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Tom Gallagher Hope Tirico recovers quickly so he doesn't have to wait much longer for that milestone 300th broadcast.

Columbia Infant Missing From Home Found UnharmedWorld — 6dColumbia police found 9-month-old Zayden Scruggs, who had been reported missing from the 700 block of Claudell Lane, unharmed. Police said one person was detained in connection with the incident.

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What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Alabama Tight End Josh Ford Expected to Miss Rest of SeasonSports — 4dAlabama tight end Josh Ford will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury late in the Crimson Tide’s win over LSU. A key run blocker who also caught five passes for 41 yards and two touchdowns, Ford had already been playing after surgery for a broken arm.

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Chiefs Fans Boo Butker After Another Miss — 5dChiefs kicker Harrison Butker missed two long field goals against the Jets and was booed by fans, intensifying scrutiny of his season-long struggles. Kansas City has signed Justin Tucker to its practice squad, but team officials have said they will continue supporting Butker as they assess whether he can turn things around.

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Search Launched for Greensboro Woman After Truck Found Near FallsAuto — 2dElise 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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Markkanen Out at Least Four Weeks With Hand Fractures — 2dUtah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will miss at least a month with a non-displaced fracture in his right hand, after sitting out the team’s previous two games. His absence adds to Utah’s injury woes as the team struggles early in the season.

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Priya Raman Markkanen's four weeks out will hurt Utah badly given their early season struggles and other injuries.

Gray Media declares 8-cent dividend after revenue beat and EPS missFinance — Nov 6, 2026Gray Media set an 8-cent dividend after Q3 revenue of $972M beat consensus while EPS of $0.66 missed; political ads hit a $198M third-quarter election-year record.

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Maya Lindstrom Refinancing the debt while maintaining payouts should help long-term stability.

Police Seek Three Missing Teens; Illinois Boy FoundWorld — Nov 5, 2026Police are seeking a missing 15-year-old in Bristol, Connecticut, and a student who left a Stafford County, Virginia, high school; authorities have not released the Stafford student’s identity. In Swansea, Illinois, a fifth-grader who went missing after getting off his school bus was found safe near home, with no indication of foul play.

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Police Seek Five Missing Youth Across CitiesWorld — 6dPolice in Brighton, New York; Landmark and Regina, Saskatchewan; Timmins, Ontario; and Shreveport, Louisiana, are asking the public for help locating missing youths, including teens Emery Simson, Riley Gallinger, Breyden and McKenzie Isaac, and 10-year-old Daxton Johnson. Authorities say they are seeking information to find the youths and, in some cases, ensure their safety.

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Mattel Cuts Full-Year Outlook After Q3 Revenue Miss Under New CEOBusiness — Nov 5, 2026Mattel cut full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $1.05-$1.20 after $1.81B Q3 sales missed; CEO Roger Lynch: "I also see clearly where we must improve."

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Rachel Meyers Even with the earnings beat, lowering full-year guidance before the holidays suggests deeper issues with demand for Mattel's toys.

Inmate Escapes, Captures Reported Across North AmericaWorld — 3dAuthorities are searching for an Alabama inmate reported missing from a Montgomery work site, while escaped inmates in Saskatchewan and South Carolina have been recaptured; the South Carolina escapee was arrested in Asheville. Mississippi corrections officials also reported catching an inmate after an attempted escape.

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