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Lakers Beat Hawks 124-114, Extend Six-Game StreakSports — 1dThe 8-2 Oklahoma City Thunder face the 6-3 Portland Trail Blazers in a Tuesday matchup, with the Thunder having dominated recent meetings. The game opens a demanding stretch for Portland, which is looking to recover from back-to-back losses against the defending champions.

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Dončić Scores 53 as Lakers Beat Trail Blazers — 5dLuka Dončić scored 40 points to lead the Lakers past the Kings 116-103, reaching 308 points through his first eight games—the first player to top 300 in that span since Michael Jordan in 1988-89. Only Wilt Chamberlain has recorded more points through eight games.

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Crews Battle Fires in Maryland, Baltimore, South DakotaWeather — 3dFires destroyed a home in Freeland, Maryland, and damaged a vacant row home in Baltimore’s Central Park Heights; no injuries were reported in either blaze, and the Baltimore fire’s cause remains under investigation. Separately, crews responded to a reported structure fire in Piedmont, South Dakota, where reports of explosions and oxygen bottles involved remain unconfirmed.

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Memphis Crews Battle Vacant Building Fire With Streets BlockedWeather — 2dA large fire broke out at a vacant building in downtown Memphis, drawing more than a dozen fire engines; no injuries had been reported as crews responded. Separate fires were reported at buildings in London and Dong Nai, Vietnam; the Dong Nai karaoke venue fire was largely extinguished with no casualties initially reported, while the London blaze was contained to the building’s main floor.

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Spurs, Trail Blazers Set for November 7 Matchup — 5dThe 7-2 San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, visit the 6-2 Portland Trail Blazers after both teams played the previous night. Portland’s strong start has made it an early-season surprise, while San Antonio’s winning streak and impressive ratings are tempered by questions about the strength of its recent opponents.

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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.

Trail Blazers rally in second quarter to beat Suns — 6dDamian Lillard scored 25 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 132-119 win over the Phoenix Suns, with Donovan Clingan adding 24 and Deni Avdija contributing 21 points and 12 assists. Portland rallied with a 43-point second quarter and extended its road winning streak to five games; Devin Booker scored 33 for Phoenix.

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The Blaze makes biblical case for armed self-defense2 sources — 2d

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Elena Vasquez If the scriptures support it, then gun ownership fits right in with being a responsible Christian.

Trail Blazers’ Ja Morant Debuts Short Haircut — 5dJa Morant cut off his signature locs, unveiling a shorter hairstyle during his recovery from a hamstring injury that is expected to sideline him for at least four weeks. The Portland guard offered no explanation for the makeover, which drew widespread attention online.

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Glazer Says United Commercial Appeal Defies Results — 5dManchester United co-owner Avram Glazer reportedly told investors that the club’s commercial appeal can withstand poor on-field results, comparing it with the Yankees and Cowboys. The remarks have intensified fan anger amid United’s struggles and protests against the club’s owners, despite a comeback win over Roma.

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Firefighters Rescue Dogs in California, New Mexico FiresWeather — Nov 2, 2026Firefighters rescued dogs from two separate house fires: at least five dogs were saved from a Highgrove duplex blaze that destroyed both units and displaced nine people, with no injuries reported and the cause unknown. In Albuquerque, crews rescued three dogs from a fire contained to one room; investigators said an unattended candle caused the blaze, and no injuries were reported.

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Fires Prompt Responses Across U.S., EnglandWeather — Nov 3, 2026Firefighters responded to separate blazes in Nevada, California, Michigan and Pennsylvania: a propane tank fire in Carson City was contained, while crews battled vegetation, recycling-facility and brush fires elsewhere. No injuries were reported in the Pennsylvania brush fire, and the causes and full extent of the other incidents remain unclear.

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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.

Trail Blazers’ Vit Krejčí Suffers Lower-Leg Fracture — 5dTrail Blazers guard Vit Krejci suffered a left leg fracture during Wednesday’s win over the Suns, with no recovery timetable announced. His absence is expected to open up playing time for Sidy Cissoko and Chris Youngblood.

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Derek Foss Cissoko and Youngblood should get real minutes now, but I wonder if either is ready to step up consistently for the rest of the season.

Thanksgiving Recipes Feature Turkey, Grilled AlternativesLifestyle — 6dThanksgiving cooks can prepare juicy, flavorful turkey using dry brining and a tangy glaze, with one approach roasting the bird in pieces for more even cooking and another roasting it whole. For a change from traditional turkey, grilled options such as five-spice rotisserie pork and blackened tri-tip offer smoky alternatives or additions to the holiday table.

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Suns host Blazers in rematch after 41-point opening lossSports — 6dPortland takes a strong road start into its rematch with Phoenix after routing the Suns on opening night and winning four straight away games. Phoenix, seeking to rebound from a late-game loss to Golden State, has struggled with defense and turnovers as it opens a seven-game homestand.

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Ceiling Fire Closes Two West Bend High SchoolsWeather — 6dWest Bend East and West high schools closed Nov. 4 after an early-morning fire in the second-floor Nifty Nibble cafe area filled the building with smoke; no students or staff were inside. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and officials are assessing damage and building systems before deciding whether classes can resume in person or must move online; the cause remains under investigation.

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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.

Vikings WR Jennings Turns Down Trade Back to 49ers — Nov 1, 2026Jauan Jennings refused a FaceTime with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch that would have completed his trade from the Vikings back to the 49ers, saying he wanted to stay in Minnesota, per Jay Glazer on November 1, 2026.

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Chris Dalton Jennings must believe he has a better shot at steady work in Minnesota than competing for targets in San Francisco.

Blazers beat Jazz 112-90, end Utah unbeaten run — Oct 31, 2026Portland beat Utah 112-90, opening on a 17-0 run behind Avdija's 24 and Lillard's 22 while holding the Jazz to a season-low 37.1% shooting.

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Marcus Bell Blazers defense was the difference tonight, forcing those turnovers and limiting Utah to 37 percent. Avdija's 24 points helped seal a solid road win.

Jury Selection Opens in Retrial Over Deadly Palisades FireWorld — Nov 2, 2026Jonathan Rinderknecht is facing a federal retrial over allegations that he set a small brush fire in January 2025 that smoldered and later became the deadly Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of structures. His first trial ended in a hung jury, with 10 jurors favoring acquittal; prosecutors have narrowed the charges, while the defense argues fireworks sparked the initial blaze and that the later wildfire was separate.

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Crews open roof to fight fire at Rochester Subway restaurantWeather — Nov 1, 2026A fire spread into the roof of a Subway restaurant in northwest Rochester early Sunday, prompting firefighters to open sections of the roof to reach hidden flames and hot spots. The blaze was extinguished with no injuries reported; the damage estimate and cause were not yet known.

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The Blaze argues America does not need a politicized Jesus2 sources — Nov 2, 2026

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Marcus Bell Turning Jesus into a mascot for either side just drives people away from real belief.

Taylor Swift Reveals 20-Year Napoleon Dynamite Joke — Nov 1, 2026Taylor Swift said she and longtime best friend Abigail Anderson still speak to each other in “Napoleon Dynamite” voices, a joke they started after meeting in high school in Nashville. At a Q&A following a screening of Toy Story 5, Swift said their shared sense of humor reminded her of the film’s friendship between Bonnie and Blaze—and that their husbands still have to put up with the habit.

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Elena Vasquez I remember that movie well. Cool they turned it into a private thing from high school that stuck around.

Grizzlies reach 5-0 after beating Trail Blazers and Ja MorantSports — Oct 30, 2026The unbeaten Memphis Grizzlies beat the previously unbeaten Portland Trail Blazers 124-103, pulling away after halftime with balanced scoring and strong defense to finish a perfect four-game road trip. Memphis next faces a winless Sacramento Kings team it has already beaten this season.

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Elena Vasquez Grizzlies defense really stepped up in the second half to pull away from Portland like that.

Blaze article spotlights overlooked colleges in education2 sources — Nov 1, 2026

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Marcus Bell Many overlooked schools have strong programs that match or beat the well known ones and it's about time parents considered them seriously.

Paris Molotov attack treated as attempted murder of police — Nov 1, 2026Prosecutors open an attempted-murder case after a firebomb sets a gendarme ablaze at Porte de Charenton, as France tallies hundreds of arrests and dozens of injured officers.

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