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Hubbard Reaches 2,000 Career Points as Mississippi State Tops Jackson State — 20hJosh Hubbard became the fourth player in Mississippi State history to reach 2,000 career points, scoring 14 as the Bulldogs beat Jackson State 98-57 to improve to 3-0. Mississippi State built a 22-point halftime lead and had six players score in double figures.

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Marcus Bell Jackson State got handled easily but the Bulldogs look sharp early with that 22 point halftime lead and strong start to the season.

Supreme Court allows Big Bend wall construction — 1dThe Supreme Court lifted a lower-court injunction, allowing the Trump administration to resume border-wall construction in Texas’s Big Bend region, including areas near Big Bend National Park, while legal challenges continue. The administration says the barriers are needed for border security and can be built under federal law, while challengers warn the project risks lasting damage to the region’s environment and cultural sites; Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented.

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Tom Gallagher The Supreme Court got this one right by prioritizing border security over halting construction in a sensitive area.

Reggie Jackson links Pennsylvania antisemitism to 1960s racism — 2dBaseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson condemned rising antisemitism in Pennsylvania, comparing it to the racism he endured in the 1960s and urging Philadelphia-area leaders to denounce hatred clearly. He cited 465 antisemitic incidents statewide in 2024 and warned that hateful rhetoric deepens fear and division.

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Derek Foss Those 465 cases show the problem is growing fast and comparing it to 1960s racism makes the urgency clear.

Ravens Plan Record Deal for Lamar Jackson — 4dThe Ravens are reportedly willing to make Lamar Jackson the NFL’s highest-paid player as they pursue a long-term extension this offseason, after two years of negotiations and contract restructures. Jackson’s projected $84 million 2027 cap hit and contract clauses give him significant leverage, while recent injuries have sidelined him for at least several games.

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Dolphins Could Pursue Lamar Jackson, Irvin Says — Nov 2, 2026Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and other commentators have floated the Miami Dolphins as a potential destination for Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, a South Florida native, amid speculation Baltimore could trade him if the sides do not agree on an extension. Miami is rebuilding with Malik Willis at quarterback, and Jackson’s injury concerns and contract situation make a move possible but far from certain.

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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.

Owens and Banks Receive Prison Terms in Jackson Bribery Case — 5dFormer Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens was sentenced to 41 months in prison and fined $100,000, while former Jackson councilman Aaron Banks received a 45-month sentence for their roles in a bribery conspiracy tied to a proposed downtown convention-center hotel. Prosecutors said the scheme involved bribes and other benefits to secure officials’ support for the project.

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Jackson State and Delaware Cancel Classes After Nearby ShootingsWorld — Nov 1, 2026Jackson State University canceled undergraduate classes Monday and Tuesday after a nightclub shooting in Jackson killed two people and injured six. The University of Delaware canceled Monday classes after a separate shooting near campus injured six; officials said there was no ongoing threat and offered counseling support.

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SE Louisiana Beats Little Rock 83-79Sports — 3dSoutheastern Louisiana beat Little Rock 83-79, led by Jackson Furman’s 21 points. A separate matchup preview favored Little Rock, citing stronger scoring and defensive numbers.

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Dobies Wins Jackson Mayoral RacePolitics — 6dDerek Dobies won back Jackson’s mayoral office, defeating John Wilson with about 59% of the vote and returning to City Hall after serving as mayor from 2017 to 2021. He has pledged to focus on neighborhood streets, public safety, affordable housing, economic growth and downtown parking; Wilson conceded and urged attention to residents’ financial burdens.

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Lamar Jackson ruled out after thumb injury on first snap back — Nov 1, 2026Lamar Jackson lasted one snap in his return before a right thumb injury on a pass to Zay Flowers; the Ravens ruled him out before the first quarter ended.

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Sam Okafor Tough break on the throwing hand right when he returns. That injury might linger longer than the ankle did.

Brissett Expected to Start Ravens’ Week 10 Debut — 3dRavens coach Jesse Minter said Jacoby Brissett is expected to start in Week 10 after Baltimore acquired him in a trade. Joe Fagnano will return to a backup role, while injured Lamar Jackson remains on injured reserve and is out for at least three more games.

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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.

Jackson appoints Caroline Ballentine city judgePolitics — Nov 3, 2026Loveland’s City Council voted to seek a replacement for Municipal Judge Jennifer Edgley rather than renew her contract, while Jackson, Tennessee, appointed assistant public defender Caroline Ballentine as its next city judge. Miami-Dade voters also chose two new circuit judges and retained several others.

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Jackson State beats Tulane 87-85Sports — Nov 3, 2026Jackson State edged Tulane 87-85 as Daeshun Ruffin hit the decisive free throw with one second left, led by Dorian McMillian’s 23 points and Mike Williams’ 20. Tulane entered the matchup after Krystian Lewis scored 40 points in a 100-98 double-overtime win over UT Martin.

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Troy Jackson Defeats Susan Collins in Maine — Oct 29, 2026Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she voted for Democrat Troy Jackson in his Senate race against Republican Susan Collins, but stopped short of endorsing him. Jackson also won a sheet metal workers union’s backing and campaigned on economic concerns, while a pro-Jackson commentary argued Collins’ ad targeting his background as a logger could underscore his connection to working Mainers.

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Gutierrez’s Five TDs Lift Navy Past Temple 42-35Sports — 2dNavy beat Temple 42-35 after Jackson Gutierrez accounted for all six of the Midshipmen’s touchdowns, including the winning score with 1:14 left. Temple rallied from a 28-point deficit to tie the game, but Navy answered with a late drive to end its three-game losing streak.

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Rachel Meyers Gutierrez handling six touchdowns including the final one with time running out is the key to this game.

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.

UAB wins twice; Nicholls edges LionsSports — 3dUAB defeated Nicholls State 70-63 in men’s basketball, with Deuce Jones, Justyn Fernandez and T.J. Caldwell scoring 14, 14 and 12 points, respectively. In women’s basketball, UAB beat South Alabama 73-59, powered by a 34-point performance from Jackson.

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Howard Bloom Blended Science, Rock Publicity — 4dHoward Bloom’s early scientific interests included debating cosmology as a child, building early computing devices and studying with aviation researchers before he became a prominent music publicist for artists including Michael Jackson, Prince and Bob Marley.

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Elena Vasquez Starting with science experiments then shifting to Bob Marley shows careers can mix fields without losing focus.

Classic Restaurants, Vintage Dinners Spotlight NostalgiaLifestyle — 2dFrom longtime Los Angeles and Jackson restaurants preserving classic steakhouse and seafood traditions to vintage Sunday dinners and a 1970s-inspired supper-club menu, these stories celebrate nostalgic food and the enduring appeal of old-school dining. The offerings range from prime rib and comeback sauce to comforting roasts, casseroles and retro party dishes.

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Maine Voter Claims She Was Duped Into Appearing In Ad Supporting Troy Jackson — Oct 29, 2026A Maine resident alleged Thursday that she was tricked into appearing in an advertisement supporting Democratic Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson.

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Jackson says quiet systems and silence tamed Jordan and Bryant egos — Oct 29, 2026Jackson claims lasting titles come from redesigning the offense so selfishness cannot hide and treating each star as a different psychological case.

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No. 13 St. John’s routs Iona 104-65 at MSG — 3dNo. 13 St. John’s routed Iona 104-65, using a suffocating press to force 19 turnovers while shooting 13-of-28 from 3-point range. Tounde Yessoufou scored 23 points, Ian Jackson added 17, and Quinn Ellis recorded 11 assists as the Red Storm improved to 2-0.

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Troy Jackson Record and Rhetoric Draw Comparison1 source — Oct 28, 2026

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Rachel Meyers His record shows steady support for certain policies even when his words criticize them now.

Jazz Forwards Markkanen, Jackson Exit Injured — Oct 27, 2026Utah forwards Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. both suffered injuries in the first half against Memphis and were ruled out for the game. Markkanen injured his right wrist, while Jackson hurt his right knee; their availability for upcoming games remains uncertain.

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Maya Lindstrom Hope both players get good news on their availability soon since the Jazz need their scoring.

Ravens Sign Slovis Amid Quarterback Injuries — Nov 3, 2026Ravens signed Kedon Slovis off the Packers practice squad to the 53-man roster after Lamar Jackson's thumb injury put him on IR and Huntley's toe left Thursday status in doubt.

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Elena Vasquez Baltimore must be scrambling hard with three quarterbacks banged up, pulling Slovis off another team's squad feels like a last-minute fix.