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RAGBRAI 2027 Registration Opens With Deferral OptionsLifestyle — 1dRegistration for RAGBRAI’s 2027 ride opens Nov. 15; the weeklong Iowa ride is scheduled for July 24–31, with its route to be announced Jan. 23. New options let riders defer their registration to 2028 or pay in installments, while the event’s community fund will support tree planting along the route.

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Brookwood Double-Murder Suspect Charged in Third KillingWorld — 1dDe’Kendric Crawford, already charged in the July killings of two people in Brookwood, faces a third murder charge after investigators found concealed skeletal remains in Tuscaloosa. The victim has not been identified; authorities say witness accounts and digital evidence helped locate the remains and are asking the public for information.

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Brandy, Monica Announce 10-Date Las Vegas ResidencyEntertainment — 4dBrandy and Monica announced a Las Vegas residency at Resorts World during a Dancing with the Stars appearance, extending their reunion after their 2025 joint tour. The shows are planned for May through July 2027.

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Eight States Rank Hottest Novembers Since 1895Weather — 2dData-based rankings examine the hottest Novembers on record in Oklahoma, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota and Connecticut, against a backdrop of rising temperatures and increasingly frequent heat records. NOAA data cited in the articles show July 2026 was the hottest month on record for the continental United States since 1895.

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Chris Dalton These record-breaking Novembers in states like Oklahoma and New York point to a real long-term warming trend we can't ignore.

Rapinoe, Ertz, Beckham elected to Soccer Hall — 2dMegan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz were elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame’s 2027 class in their first year of eligibility, recognized for their key roles in the U.S. women’s team’s 2015 and 2019 World Cup titles. The class also includes David Beckham, Jozy Altidore, Brazilian indoor soccer star Tatu and coach Lothar Osiander.

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Sam Okafor Beckham's election shows the Hall values players who boosted soccer's profile in the US beyond just stats.

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.

RICS: UK Sales Outlook Weakest Since 2023Finance — 3dA Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors survey found UK home-sale expectations at their weakest since July 2023, as higher mortgage rates weigh on buyer demand and professionals report declines in agreed sales and house prices. The downturn is uneven, with prices still rising in Northern Ireland and modestly in Scotland and northwest England.

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Marcus Bell If sales keep falling this could finally help first-time buyers get in, though only if rates ease soon.

Chris Brown brings viral fan onstage in Atlanta — 5dChris Brown brought Gabrielle Cheyenne—the fan who went viral after an awkward onstage moment with Usher—to the stage during the R&B Tour’s Atlanta run, serenading her with “Take You Down.” Cheyenne had said she hoped to meet Brown, not Usher, when she was brought onstage in Nashville in July.

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San Diego Deputy Arrested Over Alleged Inmate RelationshipPolitics — 4dSan Diego County sheriff’s deputy Ricky Garcia was arrested and charged with five felony counts of alleged sexual activity with an inmate at Las Colinas jail in June and July. The sheriff’s office says it began investigating after a colleague raised concerns, removed Garcia from inmate oversight, and placed him on leave; Sheriff Kelly Martinez called the alleged misconduct a violation of public trust.

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FBI conducts court-authorized activity at ex-mayor's home — 4dThe FBI confirmed it is conducting court-authorized investigative activity near former London Mayor Randall Weddle’s home in Laurel County; local reporting identified his residence as the site, and the bureau said there is no public-safety threat but declined to provide details. Weddle, who resigned in July, faces four felony campaign-finance charges.

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US Jobless Claims Match 57-Year LowFinance — Nov 5, 2026U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 189,000 for the week ended October 31, matching the lowest level since mid-July 1969 and coming in below forecasts.

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Tom Gallagher Even with claims this low I keep wondering how many folks are underemployed or left the workforce entirely.

Auburn Pizzeria Owner Faces Two More ChargesBusiness — Nov 6, 2026Auburn pizzeria owner Iginio Labaro faces two additional misdemeanor forcible-touching charges stemming from complaints by former employees, adding to a charge filed in July. All three cases are pending in Auburn City Court as the investigation continues.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Audit Finds 337 Louisiana Rape Kits UnsubmittedPolitics — 5dA Louisiana Legislative Auditor found that 337 of 1,879 reported sexual assault kits collected from July 2024 through December 2025 had not been sent to a crime lab, and some submitted kits also went untested when cases weren’t pursued. The audit noted gaps in tracking and victim access to kit-status information and recommended clearer testing requirements and better status classifications; the findings do not necessarily mean every unsubmitted kit was mishandled.

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Sam Hunt, Night Ranger join 2027 fair lineupMusic — Nov 6, 2026Night Ranger and Sam Hunt have joined Treaty Oak Revival on the 2027 North Dakota State Fair’s Grandstand lineup, performing July 28, 30 and 29, respectively. More acts are expected, and ticket-sale details have not been announced.

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Fall Out Boy Announces 2027 World TourMusic — Nov 7, 2026Fall Out Boy’s cryptic “Twilight of the Punks” teasers and interactive website have fueled speculation about a major 2027 tour, including UK and Ireland dates and a possible North American stadium run. No tour dates have been officially confirmed, though a leak pointed to a July 24 show at Chicago’s Soldier Field as the band prepares to release its new single, “ACES.”

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Crowley becomes Wisconsin’s first Black governor — Nov 3, 2026David Crowley defeated Tom Tiffany to become Wisconsin's first Black governor after a July dropout and return, a narrow primary win, and a nearly 2-to-1 Republican spending edge.

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Chris Dalton Even with Republicans outspending him nearly two to one, Crowley still won big. Shows voters cared more about the candidate than the ads.

Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmateQuizie — QuizNot who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.

Virginia Requires GPS Speed-Limiters for Drivers Convicted of Extreme Speeding — Nov 3, 2026Virginia has punished reckless drivers by mandating that they install a speed-limiter through a program that took effect in July, raising due-process concerns about how the information collected by this technology might be abused by governments.

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Automakers Urge Congress to Permanently Ban Chinese VehiclesAuto — Nov 2, 2026Automakers’ Alliance, via CEO John Bozzella’s letter to congressional leaders, seeks a permanent ban on Chinese connected vehicles before the 119th Congress ends; Senate panel cleared a bipartisan bill in July.

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Nicole Hardy American factories need protection from this flood of subsidized Chinese vehicles before more jobs disappear.

Haiti Delays First Elections in Decade to July 2027 — Oct 29, 2026Haiti has scheduled the first round of long-delayed presidential and legislative elections for July 18, 2027, with a second round on Oct. 4, as the country seeks to restore elected government after more than a decade without national polls. Gang violence and insecurity continue to complicate preparations, prompting revised registration deadlines and measures to make voter registration more accessible.

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Chris Dalton Setting a firm date like July 2027 at least gives time to expand access for voters outside safe zones.

Study Matches Starry Night to July 1889 SkyScience — Oct 22, 2026Study moves Van Gogh’s Starry Night sky to about July 22, 1889—a month after traditional June dating—because a mid-June moon would have been too full to match.

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Nicole Hardy Shifting the date a month later doesn't change the art much but it does show he wasn't just making everything up from imagination.

July median home prices climb in five counties as sales divergeBusiness — Oct 31, 2026July median home-sale prices rose month over month in all five counties: Stearns County, Minnesota, reached $298,450; San Bernardino County, California, $555,000; Taylor County, Texas, $292,552; Wichita County, Texas, $219,948; and Chatham County, Georgia, $359,000. Year over year, prices were down slightly in Stearns County but higher in San Bernardino, Taylor and Wichita counties; the Chatham County report did not provide a year-over-year comparison.

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Iran Designates Royal Navy, RAF Terrorist, MI6 HostileWorld — Nov 1, 2026Iran on Nov. 1, 2026 designated the UK Royal Navy and RAF as terrorist organizations and MI6 a hostile group, citing the UK's July IRGC listing under the State Threats Act.

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Priya Raman Iran's retaliation by labeling the Royal Navy and RAF as terrorists will only isolate Tehran more without changing British policy.

Sharon Osbourne Recalls Ozzy’s Final Moments — Oct 26, 2026Sharon Osbourne recalled that Ozzy asked her to kiss him twice and hold him tight the night before his July 22, 2025 death at 76.

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Pentagon Estimates Iran War Cost at $47B — Oct 27, 2026The Pentagon's Iran war cost estimate hit $47.1 billion through Oct. 16, more than 25% above July's $37.5 billion, with over $29 billion to replace munitions alone.

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Tom Gallagher billion already spent and our weapons stockpiles are running low. This war is draining resources we might need for real threats.

Memphis DA releases footage of fatal Guard shootingWorld — Nov 3, 2026Prosecutors released body-camera, surveillance and cellphone videos related to the fatal July shooting of Tyrin Johnson by Tennessee National Guard soldiers in Memphis; the footage shows events before and after the shooting but not the encounter or gunfire itself. The investigation continues without charges, while Johnson’s family says an autopsy found he was shot in the back, challenging accounts that he turned toward the soldiers with a gun.

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