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570 Rocky Fans Set Guinness World Record at Philadelphia MuseumEntertainment — 20hFive hundred seventy fans dressed as Rocky Balboa gathered at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, setting a Guinness World Record as the city marked the film’s 50th anniversary. The gathering was part of a citywide celebration that included events at the famous steps and a planned Rocky Run.

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Tom Gallagher The planned Rocky Run afterward sounds like a smart way to keep everyone moving instead of just standing around the steps.

World oil market is returning to surplus as Gulf exports recover, IEA says2 sources — 1d

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Nicole Hardy The surplus should help bring down pump prices, but only if demand stays steady in the coming months.

Scaloni extends Argentina contract through 2030 World Cup — 2dArgentina coach Lionel Scaloni has extended his contract through the 2030 World Cup, continuing his tenure after leading the team to the 2022 World Cup and two Copa América titles. The deal secures continuity as Argentina prepares for its next cycle.

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Derek Foss Locking Scaloni in through 2030 is the right call after those trophies. It avoids any coaching upheaval and keeps the squad focused on building further success.

Obby World: Squid Escape2 sources — 2d

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Tom Gallagher It is cool how they combined obby running with the squid game tension but the ending feels rushed.

IJRCongress Probes Disturbing String Of Suicides At NSA, Cyber CommandJillian Butler · 3 min · 2h

Peru Unveils World's Tallest Pope Leo Statue — 4dCallao, Peru, unveiled a 14-meter statue of Pope Leo XIV ahead of his visit, honoring his decades of service in the country and Peruvian citizenship. The monument is billed as the world’s tallest statue of a pope as Leo’s South American tour continues.

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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.

SS United States Becomes World’s Largest Artificial ReefWorld — 3dThe SS United States, once the world’s fastest passenger liner and still holder of its 1952 trans-Atlantic speed record, was deliberately sunk off Florida’s Gulf Coast on Veterans Day. After years of planning and preparation, the nearly 1,000-foot ship will become the world’s largest artificial reef and a diving destination.

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“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” — Charles Dickens, Our Mutual FriendCommunity — 1dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” — Charles Dickens, Our Mutual FriendCommunity — 1dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Red Sox Agree to $58M Deal With Jake Bauers — 1dThe Boston Red Sox have agreed to a four-year, $58 million deal with first baseman Jake Bauers, according to reports. Bauers is coming off a breakout season with Milwaukee, where he was named NLCS MVP and helped the Brewers win their first World Series title.

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Maya Lindstrom Milwaukee will feel this loss after he helped them win it all.

FaithTapPope Leo XIV returns to Peru where he served as archbishopPope Leo XIV has returned to Peru, where decades as a missionary and bishop—including eight years leading the church in Chiclayo—left a lasting impression. Peruvians recall his hands-on support during the pandemic and floods as he visits ci1h · 3 reads

So Who Wants to Watch the World Change Again on Friday?1 source — 5d

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Priya Raman I'm skeptical that one day on Friday will really transform everything as dramatically as people expect.

U.S. Soccer Withdraws U-17 Team From Qatar World Cup Over Security ConcernsSports — 2dThe United States is withdrawing its under-17 men’s team from the FIFA World Cup in Qatar over security concerns amid escalating regional conflict. U.S. Soccer had not publicly announced the decision, though a person familiar with it confirmed the withdrawal to USA TODAY Sports.

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Chris Dalton Safety has to come first with a youth team, so withdrawing them from Qatar is the right move.

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

Alexander the Great Conquered the World — and Left It in Ruins1 source — 5d

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Sam Okafor It's hard to call him a conqueror when the places he took over never recovered from the devastation.

10K Record-Holder Ngetich Plans Valencia Marathon Debut — 2dKenyan distance star Agnes Ngetich will make her marathon debut at the Dec. 6 Valencia Marathon, where she’ll face Fotyen Tesfay, whose 2:10:51 in Barcelona was the fastest women’s marathon debut on record. Ngetich, a world-record holder at 10K and winner of world cross-country and half-marathon titles, is stepping up after a dominant season and prior success on Valencia’s fast course.

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Seattle Listed Potential 2031 Women’s World Cup HostSports — 2dSeattle’s Lumen Field is among the proposed venues for the United States–Mexico–Costa Rica–Jamaica bid to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with FIFA rating it 4.1 out of 5 and considering it for games through the semifinals. FIFA praised the stadium’s transportation links and event experience, but its artificial turf would need to be replaced with natural grass; Seattle’s selection is not guaranteed.

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IJRThe IEA Finds A Fragile, Waterborne Crude SurplusDavid Blackmon · 5 min · 3h

US routs Austria 11-1 at women’s hockey worlds — 4dCaroline Harvey’s hat trick powered defending champion Team USA to an 11-1 win over Austria, while Canada shut out host Denmark 10-0; both teams stayed perfect at the women’s hockey world championship.

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Marcus Bell Canada's 10-0 shutout of Denmark proves they're matching the US step for step this tournament.

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.

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” — Anne Frank, Diarist, 1929–1945Community — 3dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” — Anne Frank, Diarist, 1929–1945Community — 3dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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“When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.” — George Washington Carver, Scientist and educator, 1864–1943Community — 3dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.” — George Washington Carver, Scientist and educator, 1864–1943Community — 3dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Daily Caller News FoundationCongress Probes Disturbing String Of Suicides At NSA, Cyber CommandAt least 11 employees at two of America's most powerful intelligence and cyber warfare agencies have died by suicide over the past year, prompting scrutiny from Congress and the White House.2h · 87 reads

Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine — 1dNational security officials at one of the world's top artificial intelligence labs discussed "offensive" military uses of their technology for Ukraine in a prank call.

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FIFA Clears U.S.-Led and UK Bids for 2031, 2035 Women's World CupsSports — 3dFIFA cleared the joint U.S.-Mexico-Costa Rica-Jamaica bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup and the England-led U.K. bid for 2035, finding both met minimum hosting requirements; they will go to FIFA Congress for approval on Nov. 23. Both tournaments are planned to feature 48 teams, with the 2031 bid scoring 4.4 out of 5 and the 2035 bid 4.3.

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Elena Vasquez It's smart to expand these to 48 teams so more nations get to compete at the highest level.

Banda Earns Third Straight FIFPRO World 11Sports — 5dZambia and Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda was named to the 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World 11 for a third consecutive year, extending her record as the African woman with the most selections. Voted on by professional players, the team also includes Arsenal forward Alessia Russo.

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Algeria Welcomes Kansas World Cup DelegationWorld — 5dAn Algerian government invitation brought a Lawrence, Kansas, delegation—including local officials, police, and University of Kansas community members—to Algeria, extending the friendship formed when Lawrence hosted the national team during the 2026 World Cup. The visitors praised their warm reception and said they hope to build a lasting relationship between the communities.

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Nike taps Vietnam, World War-era 'Ivy Soldiers' as inspiration for Army-Navy Game uniforms2 sources — 5d

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IJRMicrosoft Claims 36-Hour Tech Disruption Of Global Work Productivity Has Been ResolvedSpencer Lombardo · 2 min · 3h