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Sunny Skies, Mild Temperatures Expected This WeekLifestyle — 4dForecasts call for mostly sunny skies, with highs in the mid-60s to low 70s and overnight lows in the low to mid-40s; a few days may be partly cloudy.

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Derek Foss Looking forward to those sunny days in the 60s, time to finally plant the garden.

The Fall of the Berlin Wall and Believing in Liberty When Hope Is Low1 source — 3d

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Marcus Bell It is a reminder that holding onto freedom matters most when everything feels stacked against it.

U.S. Existing-Home Sales Fall to 16-Year Low in October — 22hU.S. home sales fell in October to the lowest level in 16 years, according to a report released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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Oil Prices Rebound From Lows as Hormuz Attacks Heighten Supply ConcernsFinance — 2dOil prices rebounded from two-month lows as attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations heightened concerns about supply disruptions, despite hopes for de-escalation. Conflicting reports on U.S. crude inventories offered mixed signals, while analysts cautioned that restoring shipping flows would depend on security risks and other constraints.

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Jared Kim Attacks near Hormuz are a reminder how fragile supply lines remain, and higher prices will hit drivers hard if this drags on.

Trump Approval Holds Near Career Low at 32% — 3dPresident Donald Trump’s approval remains near a career low, with Reuters/Ipsos finding 32% approve of his performance and just 21% approving of his handling of living costs and 25% of his economic stewardship. Economic and price concerns were cited alongside the Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses; Trump’s immigration approval was higher at 38%.

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Tom Gallagher Those midterm losses line up with how few people approve of his job right now.

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.

Florida expects season’s coldest air this weekendWeather — 4dA cold front moving across Florida late this week is expected to bring the coolest air of the fall so far, with breezy conditions and weekend highs mostly in the 60s to low 70s. Overnight lows could reach the 40s in Central and Southwest Florida and the mid-50s in South Florida, with rain chances diminishing after the front passes.

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Elena Vasquez Breezy 60s during the day sounds fine but I hope the rain stays away like they say.

Short Interest in IWFG ETF Rises From 2 Shares to 1,980Finance — 2dOctober short interest surged for three securities: NYLIM Winslow Focused Large Cap Growth ETF rose to 1,980 shares, Nanofilm Technologies International to 15,004 and PT Merdeka Copper Gold to 472,001. The reported percentage jumps were amplified by exceptionally small midmonth starting figures; trading volume was negligible or low for the latter two.

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Derek Foss Short interest spiking from two shares feels like noise more than a real signal on this ETF.

Coastal Flood Warnings Issued for Washington and California CountiesWeather — 1dThe National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning for San Juan County and an advisory for the Grays Harbor County coast for Friday, with high tides and storm surge potentially flooding low-lying areas, roads and property. The San Juan warning calls for more significant flooding, while the Grays Harbor advisory warns of minor flooding, hazardous surf and beach debris.

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Giants host Commanders in Thursday rematch after 27-27 tie — 2dThe New York Giants host the Washington Commanders on Thursday night in a rematch of their 27-27 tie, with New York favored at home. Rain and wind are forecast, and previews expect the Giants’ defense to be a key factor, while betting coverage points to a potentially low-scoring game.

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US Initial Jobless Claims Rise to 200,000 as Continuing Claims FallFinance — 2dU.S. initial jobless claims rose to 200,000, above economists’ expectations, but remained historically low and the four-week average was unchanged. Continuing claims fell, suggesting the data show little sign of a broad deterioration in the labor market, though they do not capture hiring directly.

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Job openings jump to 7.52 million as demand holds — Nov 3, 2026September openings rose 333,000 past every forecast, layoffs fell to a multi-month low, and quits climbed—firmer private demand in a low-hire market as midterm voters weighed affordability.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

North Dakota Turnout Hits 50-Year LowPolitics — Nov 3, 2026North Dakota’s 2026 general election drew about 239,500 ballots, with turnout of roughly 40%—the state’s lowest in a general election in 50 years, below the previous low of 43% in 2022. Results remain unofficial pending canvassing and certification.

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Energy bill discounts widen across regionsFinance — 3dRhode Island Energy plans to launch an expanded electric-bill discount program in early 2027, with five income-based tiers offering eligible low-income customers reductions of 10% to 75%. About 33,000 current recipients will transfer automatically, and the program is intended to reach more of the residents who qualify but are not enrolled.

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Oregon Planned Parenthood Affiliates to Merge Into Statewide GroupHealth — 2dOregon’s two Planned Parenthood affiliates will consolidate in mid-February into Planned Parenthood of Oregon and Southwest Washington, with the Columbia-Willamette organization taking over statewide operations. The merger is intended to address rising costs and low reimbursement rates; patients are expected to keep using the same clinics and telehealth services, while the southwestern affiliate’s 75 employees will be laid off and encouraged to reapply for new positions.

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US Job Openings Jump to 7.52 MillionBusiness — Nov 3, 2026U.S. job openings rose more than expected to about 7.5 million in September, while hiring increased and layoffs declined, suggesting firmer labor demand. Still, economists describe a low-hire, low-fire market, with employment gains remaining modest.

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Tom Gallagher Even with more openings the modest employment gains suggest businesses remain cautious about expanding.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Dry, Warm Weather Expected Before Cold FrontWeather — Nov 6, 2026Tallahassee is expected to stay sunny and dry, with highs in the 70s and overnight lows in the 40s and 50s before a cold front brings cooler temperatures Wednesday or Thursday.

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Australia Consumer Sentiment Hits Four-Year LowFinance — 3dAustralian consumer sentiment fell 2.7% in November to 78.2, its lowest level in four years and its third consecutive monthly decline. Rising living costs and higher interest rates—along with expectations of further mortgage-rate increases—deepened household pessimism, especially among mortgage holders.

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Derek Foss Four straight years of pressure like this will only make people cut back more on spending.

Georgetown edges Delaware State 83-78, Iwuchukwu posts double-double — 3dGeorgetown rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to edge Delaware State 83-78, avoiding an upset in a back-and-forth game. Vince Iwuchukwu led the Hoyas with a career-high 28 points and 13 rebounds, while Jaland Lowe added 15 assists.

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Milestone Birthday Parties Reported Across CommunitiesLifestyle — 3dPeople across several communities are marking milestone birthdays with celebrations shaped by their lives: a Lowe’s regular received a surprise party for turning 100, while a 98-year-old care-home resident celebrated with dancing and music. Other stories spotlight a Morecambe woman and a Wisconsin resident approaching 100, and a Battle Creek woman who received her first birthday party at 90.

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Flagstaff Baker Sells 60 Pies DailyLifestyle — 4dA Flagstaff baker has built a low-overhead pie business by selling his daily-made pies through convenience stores and other local outlets. Other articles focus on making flaky homemade pie crust, offering practical expert tips, a recipe, a store-bought mix ranking, and a free community workshop.

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Micromobility Injuries Rise as Safety Rules ExpandAuto — 4dConsumer Reports is no longer recommending any of the 13 e-scooters it tested, citing rising top speeds and a sharp increase in injuries, and advises riders to use protective gear and ride cautiously. Separately, cycling and bicycle-industry groups say confusion between low-powered e-bikes and faster electric motorcycles is putting consumers at risk and are calling for clearer distinctions and rules.

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Eurozone Growth Slows as October PMI Hits Four-Month LowFinance — Nov 4, 2026Eurozone growth slowed in October, with the composite PMI falling to a four-month low of 51.7 as new orders and business confidence weakened, though activity remained in expansion. Separately, the ECB’s wage tracker points to negotiated wage growth easing from a projected 2.8% in the first half of 2027 to 2.4% in the third quarter.

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Tom Gallagher Wage growth easing toward 2.4 percent should help keep inflation tame but it also means less support for consumer spending ahead.

Ravens debut Brissett as college teams chase bowl eligibilitySports — 2dFive NFL betting previews assess Chargers–Ravens, Bills–Jets, Dolphins–Colts, Texans–Browns and Patriots–Lions using head-to-head results and recent trends, but the provided excerpts do not reveal the models’ picks or projected scores. Trends highlighted include Buffalo’s seven-game road winning streak, Houston’s strong record in low-total games, Cleveland’s home success and Detroit’s recent wins, alongside various over/under patterns.

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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.