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Wright State tops Toledo 76-68
Sports
— 3d
Wright State beat Toledo 76-68 to improve to 3-0, led by Pickett’s 19 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks. Mynor Strong scored 18 points for Toledo, which fell to 1-3.
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Cause of Death Revealed for Ellen Producer Matthew Wright
Ellen DeGeneres
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Matthew Wright, the longtime executive producer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, died at 52 from cardiopulmonary arrest, with hypertension listed as an underlying cause and sleep apnea and obesity as contributing conditions. DeGeneres paid tribute to Wright, while a fundraiser was organized to help cover funeral and memorial costs.
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Five-Star Receiver Brysen Wright Commits to Miami
Mario Cristobal
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Five-star Jacksonville wide receiver Brysen Wright committed to Miami, choosing the Hurricanes over Florida and Texas, and will reclassify from 2028 to 2027. The 6-foot-3 standout, who has 984 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns this season, gives Miami a major addition to its highly ranked recruiting class.
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Longtime Ellen Producer Matthew Wright Dies at 52
Ellen DeGeneres
— Nov 2, 2026
Longtime Ellen DeGeneres Show EP Matthew Wright died at 52 on Oct. 30 in Los Angeles; colleague Andy Lassner saw him on a Halloween set hours earlier.
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Photos: Mexico Gives Police Escorts to Migrant Caravan Headed to U.S. Border
Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby · 3 min · 59m
Greenberg Wins Louisville Mayoral Reelection
Craig Greenberg
— Nov 4, 2026
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg won reelection, defeating Metro Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright to secure a second term. Greenberg campaigned on public safety, affordable housing and continued city development, while Parrish-Wright argued for a different approach and greater representation in city leadership.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From 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.
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Predators acquire Shane Wright for Wood
Matthew Wood
— Nov 1, 2026
Seattle traded 2022 No. 4 pick Shane Wright to Nashville for 6-foot-4 winger Matthew Wood in a one-for-one deal announced Nov. 1, 2026.
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Rachel Meyers
Matthew Wood looks like a solid addition for Seattle if he can develop into a top six winger.
Wright State Ends Youngstown State Season, 2-0
Sports
— Nov 4, 2026
Wright State beat Youngstown State 2-0 in a Horizon League women’s soccer quarterfinal, advancing to face Milwaukee. Elsewhere, teams headed into their regular-season finales with conference stakes on the line: Colorado College needed a point for its first outright Mountain West title, San Diego State had a chance to claim the Pac-12 crown, and Pacific and Penn were set to close their campaigns against San Diego and Yale.
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Last ‘McHale’s Navy’ Star Bobby Wright Dies
Bobby Wright
— Oct 30, 2026
Bobby Wright, last surviving McHale's Navy cast member and singer of the 1971 No. 13 country hit "Here I Go Again," died Oct. 27, 2026, at 84 in Madison, Tennessee.
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How charm and silence let one man loot a state fund
Books
— Nov 4, 2026
Billion Dollar Whale by Bradley Hope and Tom Wright shows bankers, stars, and officials enabling Jho Low’s theft of billions by refusing to ask obvious questions.
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Peru Unveils World's Tallest Pope Leo Statue
Callao, 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 tou
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No. 25 BYU routs Omaha 108-67
Robert Wright III
— Nov 5, 2026
No. 25 BYU overwhelmed Omaha 108-67, powered by six players scoring in double figures and a 31-0 edge in fast-break points. Rob Wright III led the Cougars with 19 points, while Tyler Betsey added 18.
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Loyola Chicago beats Citadel 77-52
Dayan Nessah
— Nov 1, 2026
Loyola Chicago’s men opened their season with a 77-52 win over The Citadel, led by Dayan Nessah’s 19 points. The women’s team was set to open at home against Wright State, beginning a season under first-year head coach Paige with a roster featuring returning players, transfers and a freshman.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Early California Election Leads Emerge in Multiple Races
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
Early, incomplete returns showed incumbents and challengers leading county supervisor races across California: Flojaune Cofer led Eric Guerra in Sacramento, Monica Montgomery Steppe held a sizable lead over Chida Warren-Darby Alessio in San Diego, Maria Pacheco led Mike Karbassi in Fresno, and Eric Hart led Buffey Wright Bourassa in Mendocino. The outcomes remained uncertain as vote counting continued.
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Chris Wright discusses Energy Department plans for Northeast natural gas
United States Department of Energy
— Oct 19, 2026
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Dana Whitfield
This approach could reduce our reliance on imported energy supplies.
‘No, We Haven’t’: Chris Wright Fires Back When Asked If Trump Admin Let Americans Down At Pump
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 18, 2026
Energy Secretary Chris Wright pushed back Sunday when CNN host Dana Bash asked whether the Trump administration has let Americans down on gas prices during the Iran war.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 16h
Harry Potter Star Bonnie Wright Welcomes Second Child
Bonnie Wright
— Oct 17, 2026
Bonnie Wright, best known as Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films, announced the home birth of her second son, Aster Sky, with husband Andrew Lococo. The couple’s first child, Elio, was born in 2023.
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Nicole Hardy
Glad to hear their family is growing after Elio, hope the boys get along as they get older.
Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
— Quiz
Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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Trump’s Energy Chief Wants To Reopen ‘Every Refinery We Can’ To Make More Fuel
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 21, 2026
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday that the Trump administration is discussing reopening shut-down refineries to produce more fuel.
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Mercer Plans Homecoming for Thousands in Macon
Sports
— Oct 27, 2026
Mercer University’s Fall Campus Tour showcased uncommitted baseball prospects, led by Truitt Grubbs, who posted the event’s top average and maximum exit velocities. Grayson DelToro impressed as a two-way player, while catchers Levi Larsen and Luke Wright stood out for their hitting and defensive skills.
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Three Lake-View Homes in New York and Wisconsin
Lifestyle
— Oct 24, 2026
Property features range from a lakeside glamping cabin in England’s Lake District to a New Hampshire home showcasing Frank Lloyd Wright’s design and a contemporary Wisconsin residence with extensive frontage on Big Green Lake.
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Women’s Volleyball Teams Extend Winning Streaks
Sports
— Oct 26, 2026
Women’s volleyball teams across several programs are extending strong runs: Princeton beat Penn in a close rivalry match despite losing a key hitter to injury, Chatham earned its sixth straight win, and BC3 completed its regular season with a sweep before heading to a regional tournament. Wright State carries an 11-match winning streak into its matchup with Purdue Fort Wayne, while Elmhurst reports continued progress in its 2026 campaign.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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US Employers Seek Architecture, Design Staff
Business
— Oct 21, 2026
Architecture-related openings include roles at Douglas Wright Architects, UMass Amherst’s DesignBuild program, SmithGroup’s Denver office, and Johnston Design Group in Greenville. The positions span residential design, hands-on design-build teaching, technical project leadership, and restorative sustainable design, with experience and licensing requirements varying by role.
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Iowa Women Ranked No. 10 in AP Preseason Poll
Sports
— Oct 20, 2026
Iowa’s women’s basketball team is ranked No. 10 in the AP preseason Top 25, its first preseason top-10 ranking since 2023-24. The Hawkeyes return key players Ava Heiden and Chit-Chat Wright after a 27-win season and add six newcomers; the Big Ten leads all conferences with nine ranked teams.
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Taliesin West Closes After Wind-Blown Debris Kills Visitor
World
— Oct 19, 2026
Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Scottsdale home, has closed to the public after visitor Rogério Renato Mateucci, rector of Brazil’s Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, was killed when wind-loosened roofing material struck him during a tour. Authorities are treating the death as weather-related; no other injuries were reported.
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Charleston woman charged in fatal shooting after drug argument
World
— Oct 15, 2026
A Charleston woman, Susan Lee Wright, was arrested and charged with murder and other offenses after a shooting on South Street left a 46-year-old man dead and a 47-year-old woman wounded. Police say the victims were shot by an acquaintance after an argument over a drug transaction.
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Kraken Beat Red Wings in Shootout
Alex DeBrincat
— Oct 19, 2026
Seattle hosts Detroit as the Red Wings begin a four-game road trip and seek to rebound from their 6-3 loss to the Kraken earlier this month. Seattle comes in off a 3-1-1 road swing, with coach Lane Lambert praising the productive Kakko-Catton-Wright line, while Detroit says it must sustain its strong play and avoid another costly lapse.
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 16h
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