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Dem Lander Projected to Defeat Moore For NY House Seat — Nov 4, 2026Democrat Brad Lander is the projected winner in the race to represent New York’s 10th Congressional District. Lander, who beat out incumbent Rep. Daniel Goldman in the Democratic… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Brad Lander Wins New York’s 10th DistrictPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Brad Lander, the former New York City comptroller, won New York’s 10th Congressional District race by a wide margin over Republican Jennifer Moore, securing the safely Democratic seat. Lander had earlier defeated Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary, where their differing positions on aid to Israel became a central point of contention.

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Leaked Internal Document Shows What Brad Lander Was Really Up to in Israel1 source — Oct 22, 2026

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Dana Whitfield This document suggests Lander prioritized activist meetings over official duties during the trip.

Girls Swim Teams Win Titles in Washington Wyoming and New YorkSports — Nov 6, 2026Cheyenne Central ended a 22-year drought to win Wyoming’s Class 4A state girls swimming and diving title, while Lander Valley claimed its third straight 3A state championship. District and sectional titles went to Anacortes, Peru and Walla Walla, with Walla Walla and Anacortes also extending winning streaks; standout performances included Central’s Addy DeLay and Walla Walla’s Violette Schindler, who each won two individual events.

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Mississippi Wolfpack Plans Landers Center GamesSports — Oct 21, 2026The Mississippi Wolfpack will relocate its American Arena League home games to Southaven’s Landers Center beginning in April 2027, bringing arena football closer to Memphis after playing in Batesville and Tunica. The move was announced alongside the team’s plans to build its roster for the new season.

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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.

NY Candidate Lander Says He Was Detained in West Bank Olive Harvest — Oct 21, 2026Brad Lander, the Democratic nominee for New York’s 10th Congressional District, said Israeli forces detained him and other volunteers while they accompanied Palestinian farmers harvesting olives in the West Bank. A rights group said about 90 people were held after authorities declared the area a closed military zone; Israeli authorities had not immediately commented.

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Elena Vasquez Detaining nearly 100 people just for accompanying farmers during harvest feels like an overreach even in a declared closed zone.

Border Patrol Agent Charged in Wife’s KillingWorld — Oct 28, 2026Off-duty Border Patrol agent Abel Garza is charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of his wife, Mayra Alejandra Landeros, in Laredo, Texas. Police say a drone spotted Garza’s car leaving the scene with Landeros gravely wounded in the back seat; their two children were found safe at home, and federal officials are reviewing the case.

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Harlem Globetrotters Legend Geese Ausbie Dies at 88 — 4dHarlem Globetrotters legend Hubert “Geese” Ausbie, known as the “Clown Prince of Basketball” for blending athletic skill with comedy and showmanship, has died at 88. A Philander Smith College standout, he entertained audiences worldwide during a 24-year Globetrotters career and was honored with induction into Arkansas halls of fame and the retirement of his No. 35 jersey.

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Stenberg seals Sharks' 3-2 shootout win over Islanders — 5dRookie Ivar Stenberg scored in regulation and buried the decisive shootout attempt as the San Jose Sharks beat the New York Islanders 3-2, snapping a five-game losing streak. Tyler Toffoli also scored, while San Jose’s win came amid a difficult stretch for both teams.

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Sharks Expect Wennberg Return Against Islanders — 6dAlexander Wennberg is set to return to the San Jose Sharks’ lineup against the Islanders after missing more than two weeks with an upper-body injury. His return is expected to strengthen the team’s depth and reduce the heavy workload on Macklin Celebrini as San Jose looks to rebound from a difficult stretch.

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Devils Beat Islanders 5-4, Snap Six-Game Streak — Nov 6, 2026The New Jersey Devils rallied to beat the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime, ending a long scoring drought at UBS Arena and extending their strong run of form. The win came against a rival that had dominated recent meetings, despite the Islanders’ struggles and injuries.

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

Junior League Holiday Markets Open Across Three StatesLifestyle — Nov 4, 2026Holiday markets are opening across Tyler, Oklahoma City and Jackson, offering seasonal shopping, festive activities and fundraising for Junior League community programs. In Woodbury, the Flanders Holiday Artisan Marketplace showcases local makers and supports environmental education and land conservation.

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Islanders’ Heineman Ejected After Hit Injures Oilers’ Howard — Oct 31, 2026Islanders forward Emil Heineman was ejected early in Saturday’s 4-0 loss to Edmonton after a knee-on-knee hit on Oilers rookie Isaac Howard drew a five-minute major and game misconduct. Howard left unable to put weight on his leg, though Edmonton’s coach said the injury appeared less serious than it first looked; further discipline for Heineman remained uncertain.

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UTRGV Volleyball Opens Series Against Texas A&M-Corpus ChristiSports — Oct 28, 2026UTRGV volleyball visits Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Thursday for the first of two Southland Conference meetings, coming off a 3-1 win. The Vaqueros have won eight of the teams’ last 10 matchups and swept the Islanders three times last season.

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Baylor routs UCF 41-9 in Klanderman debut — Oct 31, 2026DJ Lagway threw for 319 yards and four touchdowns as Baylor routed UCF 41-9, giving interim coach Joe Klanderman a win in his first game after Dave Aranda’s firing. Baylor’s defense stifled the Knights, whose quarterback Keyone Jenkins left with an aggravated ankle injury.

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Marcus Bell Klanderman got a solid first win thanks to that defense holding UCF to just nine points.

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.

Islanders beat Predators 4-3, Varlamov ends drought — Oct 28, 2026The New York Islanders beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 in a shootout, recovering after surrendering an early 3-0 lead. Semyon Varlamov made 20 saves for his first NHL win since November 2024, after two partial knee replacements, while Kyle Palmieri and Bo Horvat scored in the shootout.

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Jared Kim Palmieri and Horvat delivering in the shootout makes up for the earlier defensive lapses by the whole team.

Humphrey Defends Jackson Against ‘Slander’ — Oct 22, 2026Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey criticized what he called unfair “slander” of Lamar Jackson amid scrutiny of the quarterback’s ankle injury and return timeline. Jackson practiced in a limited capacity this week after missing two games, and his availability for Sunday’s matchup with Cincinnati remained uncertain.

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Nylander reaches 300 goals in Leafs' 7-2 rout — Oct 25, 2026William Nylander scored twice in Toronto’s 7-2 win over Edmonton to become the sixth Maple Leaf to reach 300 career goals, all with the franchise. Coach Jim Hiller praised the milestone and Nylander’s career, saying he believes the forward has plenty left to accomplish.

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Derek Foss Hiller is spot on that Nylander still has plenty left to achieve in the years ahead.

Tennessee Players Involved in South Carolina Field-Storming Clashes — Oct 25, 2026After South Carolina’s last-second 27-24 win over Tennessee, fans stormed the field and video appeared to show Tennessee linebacker Jeremiah Telander swinging at a Gamecocks player and defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs knocking down a fan. The SEC field-storming violation carries a $500,000 fine payable to Tennessee.

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Dana Whitfield Fans rushing the field after a win always risks these scuffles, and the half million dollar fine seems fair for the violation.

AEW Collision Set for FTR-MCMG Rematch — Oct 22, 2026AEW Collision in Winston-Salem features the second match in the best-of-five series between Motor City Machine Guns and FTR, with MCMG leading 1-0, plus Swerve Strickland vs. Myron Reed and WrathLander vs. Divine Dominion. Jay White is also scheduled to address the Bang Bang Gang’s alliance with the Dogs.

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Oilers’ Babcock set to face former Maple Leafs — Oct 23, 2026Oilers coach Mike Babcock brushed off the significance of facing Toronto for the first time since his 2019 firing, joking that enough time had passed to move on. He said he remains proud of his tenure and helped develop Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Morgan Rielly, while acknowledging Toronto’s playoff shortcomings; Edmonton enters the matchup in strong form as the Maple Leafs ride a three-game winning streak.

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Wes Moore and Dan Cox debate issues in Maryland governor racePolitics — Oct 15, 2026Maryland’s 2026 election coverage includes candidate statements from Anne Arundel County Council District 2 candidate Catelyn Middlebrooks and state Senate District 31 candidate Brent Mulrooney. A statewide gubernatorial debate featured Democrat Wes Moore and Republican Dan Cox answering questions on issues facing Marylanders.

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Islanders Beat Leafs 4-1, Extend Toronto Skid — Oct 18, 2026Bo Horvat scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist as the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1, handing Toronto its third straight loss. Simon Holmstrom scored twice, while Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin made 28 saves.

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Derek Foss The Islanders' defense looked sharp, especially with Sorokin stopping almost everything Toronto threw at him.

Nappanee and Hartford Schools Honor Students for Respect and Effort — Oct 15, 2026Schools recognized students for positive character, effort, leadership and enthusiasm for learning. Central Middle School honored Leo Cespedes and Kylie Amend, Rossman Elementary named Isabella Godsey and Kimberlyn Otte, and Lincoln Elementary recognized Arya Phillips and Liam Schwabenlander; another report praised Jeriko for encouraging and supporting classmates.

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