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Whitney Rose Files for Divorce After Nearly 17 YearsEntertainment — 18hReal Housewives of Salt Lake City star Whitney Rose has filed for divorce from Justin Rose after more than 16 years of marriage. The couple, who separated earlier this year, share two children; the filing reportedly includes a proposed parenting plan, while most Utah divorce records remain private.

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US Wildlife Sites Welcome VisitorsLifestyle — 2dFamily-friendly wildlife outings range from Montpelier’s annual fall open house, with hayrides and nature activities, to close-up animal encounters at Georgia’s Hope Ranch Zoo. Other options include free-admission animal farms and sanctuaries in New York and Missouri’s Powder Valley nature center, which offers wildlife exhibits, trails and hands-on activities.

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Congress Looking to Make Nickels Cheaper — 17hCongress is saying the Common Cents Act is just common sense. First came the penny, which Congress has taken action to eliminate. Now, the nickel may be next to change. Earlier t… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Rachel Meyers If they're making nickels cheaper to produce, I hope the new ones still work in parking meters without jamming.

Supply Chain Pressures Rise, Adding Inflation RisksFinance — 1dThe New York Fed’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index rose modestly to 1.28 in September from a revised 1.20 in August, though it remains below its May peak and far beneath pandemic-era highs. The increase comes amid reports of tariff-related supplier delays and could add to costs and inflation pressures.

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Type 1 Risk Awareness Gaps Persist in Texas, MassachusettsHealth — 3dSurvey findings from Texas and Massachusetts highlight gaps in families’ awareness of inherited type 1 diabetes risk despite widespread concern, while research has renewed calls for screening children. Separately, updated type 2 diabetes guidance urges earlier, broader treatment—including glucose-lowering therapies that protect organs—and Medicare offers eligible people with prediabetes a lifestyle program to help prevent the disease.

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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.

Jessica Simpson Spotted With Musician Thomas Eisenhood — 2dJessica Simpson and musician Thomas Eisenhood were photographed together at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park, appearing affectionate during a morning outing—their first public appearance together amid reports they began dating earlier this year. Simpson separated from Eric Johnson in January 2025 after 10 years of marriage; they share three children.

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Satellite Images Show Gaza Destruction After CeasefireWorld — 6dSatellite imagery shows Gaza neighborhoods, including much of Rafah, reduced to rubble and displaced residents living in sprawling tent camps amid a severe humanitarian crisis. The widely shared Google imagery was available since June and depicts earlier conditions; newer commercial satellite images show destruction continued afterward, including in Rafah.

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Braves’ Chris Sale Game 2 Start Remains Uncertain — 5dChris Sale helped Atlanta clinch its Wild Card Series against Philadelphia by recording the final four outs after starting earlier in the series, leaving his availability for the NLDS against Los Angeles uncertain. Manager Walt Weiss has not ruled out Sale starting Sunday’s Game 2 but says the Braves will prioritize his health, as their thin rotation could otherwise put added pressure on inexperienced starters and the bullpen.

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Marcus Bell They need to keep Sale out Sunday and lean on the bullpen early even if it means more work for the younger guys later on.

Airlines Expand U.S. and International Flight RoutesBusiness — 5dDelta is expanding its European network for summer 2027 with new seasonal nonstop service from Detroit to Athens and Boston to Venice. The additions, alongside an earlier return for Detroit–Rome flights, will boost the airline’s transatlantic offerings from both hubs.

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Florida State Routs Virginia 38-7 — Oct 1, 2026Florida State hosts Virginia in a pivotal ACC matchup, seeking to improve on a 2-2 start and address defensive struggles against a Cavaliers team that has opened 3-1. Virginia won the teams’ 2025 meeting in double overtime, while both sides will manage significant availability concerns ahead of Saturday’s game.

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Americans Expected to Fall Back November 1Weather — 3dMost Americans are scheduled to turn clocks back one hour on Nov. 1, 2026, while the UK and Ukraine make their seasonal changes earlier in October; Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe daylight saving time. The Sunday timing allows people and transit systems to adjust with less disruption, while efforts to end the twice-yearly clock change remain unresolved.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Arkansas Moves Senate Special Election to Dec. 15 — 2dArkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders moved the special election for the vacant State Senate District 18 seat from Jan. 5, 2027, to Dec. 15, 2026, after only one candidate per party filed, allowing an earlier election under state law. Republican Will Moore, Democrat Camille Feyen and two independent candidates are running to succeed Jonathan Dismang, who resigned; the winner will serve through January 2029.

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UK police arrest 22-year-old over suspected RAF Fairford terror plot — 3dUK counterterrorism police arrested a 22-year-old British man in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts in connection with an alleged plot near RAF Fairford, where the U.S. operates an airbase. Six men arrested earlier in the investigation remain on bail, and police say inquiries are ongoing; Iran has denied involvement in the alleged plot.

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Four men face child sex abuse chargesHealth — 4dAuthorities in New York, Virginia and Florida reported several separate child sexual abuse-related cases: a Nassau man was arrested on allegations involving abuse images and an illegally possessed firearm, a Virginia man was indicted on 100 additional image-possession charges, and a Lake Worth man faces 30 such counts. In another Florida case, a 22-year-old was charged with sexual battery and molestation based on allegations of abuse years earlier; he denied the claims.

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Naples Airport Board Faces First Election — 2dNaples voters and Collier County residents will elect the Naples Airport Authority’s five commissioners for the first time, replacing a system in which the Naples City Council appointed them. Seat 5 candidates include aviation business owners Keith West and Jason Brooke; Seat 4 candidates are attorney and aircraft owner John Goede and retired attorney and pilot Rick Mellon.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Boyce Champion Wins First Collegiate Title, UNCG Runner-UpSports — 4dUNC Greensboro finished runner-up behind Arkansas at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational, where B.J. Boyce captured his first collegiate individual title with a five-under-par total. The Spartans had also won the Rod Myers Invitational earlier in the season, their second team title in as many tournaments.

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Pregnant Ciara Walks Junya Watanabe Runway in Paris — 4dPregnant Ciara, 40, walked the Junya Watanabe Spring 2027 runway in Paris on Oct. 3, 2026, in bump-baring looks including a crystal chandelier headpiece after announcing her fifth child.

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Priya Raman Seeing her show the bump so openly on the Junya Watanabe stage feels refreshing and confident for a mom in her position.

Colts Rule Out Keenan Allen for London Game — 6dColts receiver Keenan Allen was ruled out of Sunday’s game against Washington with a groin injury, leaving Josh Downs and other receivers in line for increased opportunities. Earlier reports had listed Allen as questionable while his status remained uncertain.

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Gunmen kill seven, wound four in Syria bus attack — Sep 30, 2026Unidentified gunmen killed seven people and wounded four in an attack on a workers’ bus in Syria’s Homs province. Separately, a gas pipeline explosion near Damascus knocked three power stations offline and threatened electricity and water supplies; officials said the cause was still under investigation, amid reports of earlier sabotage incidents.

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Sheriff and FBI Assess New Possible Ransom Note in Guthrie Case — Sep 27, 2026Nancy Guthrie remains missing as investigators assess the credibility of a reported bitcoin ransom demand claiming she is alive in Mexico; the claim was publicized by an online commentator and has not been verified by authorities. Separately, a retired FBI agent said Savannah Guthrie’s earlier Today show segment filmed in Tucson could have helped someone identify an opportunity to abduct her, but that remains a theory, while the broader investigation continues.

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Novacyt H1 Loss Narrows, Revenue Rises 18% — Sep 30, 2026Novacyt’s liquidity manager bought 44,200 shares and sold 44,422 in September, leaving 65,577 shares in treasury; the company has 72.6 million ordinary shares outstanding. For the first half of 2026, revenue rose 18% to £11.56 million and its net loss narrowed to £5.79 million from £6.34 million a year earlier.

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Derek Foss The liquidity manager trading nearly the same number of shares in and out feels pointless.

Searchers Find Wreck, Remains Near Block IslandWorld — Sep 26, 2026A powerful nor’easter exposed a waterlogged wooden fragment on Nantucket’s south shore that is believed to be from the Warren Sawyer, a schooner wrecked near the island in 1884. Earlier debris from the area was linked to the ship, though researchers have noted evidence gaps that prevent a definitive identification of the newly surfaced piece.

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Drone Strikes Halt Operations at Russian Refineries — Sep 24, 2026About 50 drones were intercepted over Rostov as Novoshakhtinsk halted Sept. 25; earlier strikes damaged Kuibyshev’s AVT-4 and AVT-5 units and stopped fuel output.

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Nicole Hardy Russia's refineries keep getting hit even as truce talks drag on, which only prolongs the fighting.

Verdant Solar Among Five Malaysian Momentum Stocks — Sep 27, 2026Renewable-energy stocks featured include battery-storage supplier Guangzhou Great Power Energy and Technology and solar-project companies such as Solarvest and Canadian Solar, which span equipment, development and power operations. Verdant Solar is showing rising trading momentum, though a break below its stated support level could signal renewed weakness.

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