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Wasserman Schultz Wins Florida’s Redrawn 20th District — Nov 4, 2026Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz won Florida’s newly redrawn 20th Congressional District, defeating Republican Brent Andersen and independent Kedner Maxime. Her victory keeps the heavily Democratic seat in party hands after redistricting prompted her to run in the Broward County district.

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Maya Lindstrom It's good the seat stays Democratic since the area leans that way after the map changes.

Kings expect Murray out 10-14 days — Oct 25, 2026The Kings said Keegan Murray (ankle), Maxime Raynaud (right knee) and Dylan Cardwell (left calf) remain out, with reevaluations expected in 10–14 days, about two weeks and seven days, respectively. The injuries leave Sacramento short-handed for its game against San Antonio and deepen the team’s early-season roster challenges.

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Costa Rica Opens 5,100-Inmate Prison Modeled on El Salvador's CECOT — Oct 14, 2026Costa Rica opened a 5,100-capacity maximum-security prison modeled on El Salvador’s CECOT as the government intensifies its response to rising killings tied to drug-trafficking disputes. Officials tout the facility as a tool against organized crime, while rights advocates warn that the hard-line model risks abuses and weakened safeguards.

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Chris Dalton Costa Rica needs this kind of facility to stop the drug gangs from expanding their control.

Shreveport Dentist Gets Maximum 17-Year Domestic Violence SentenceHealth — Oct 22, 2026Shreveport dentist John Allen Russ was sentenced to the maximum 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to domestic violence felonies stemming from a 2024 assault on his fiancée, witnessed by two children. The judge cited the severity of the attack and Russ’s risk of further violence; the victim and prosecutors also described a broader pattern of abuse.

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Apple TV Renews Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed With Tatiana Maslany Returning — Oct 14, 2026Apple TV renewed Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed for Season 2 with Tatiana Maslany returning; creator David J. Rosen said the title came from a spam email. Production is set for the first half of 2027.

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Chris Dalton Glad Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson are back for more of this twisted story.

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.

Austria Plans 10-Year Espionage PenaltiesPolitics — 9hAustria plans to expand its espionage laws to cover spying against the EU and international organizations, criminalize recruiting agents, and raise the maximum sentence for spying against Austria from five to 10 years. The government says the changes address hybrid threats and aim to curb diplomatic cover for espionage and Vienna’s reputation as a spy hub.

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Tom Gallagher Criminalizing agent recruitment could actually stop networks early instead of just punishing the spies after the fact.

Eau Claire approves fees that could raise farmers market costsPolitics — 2dEau Claire’s City Council unanimously approved a 2027 fee schedule that could sharply raise the Downtown Farmers Market’s Phoenix Park rental costs, potentially to $10,750 if charged the full rate. Vendors warn higher fees could force price increases or make the market unviable, while city officials say negotiations are ongoing and they do not intend to impose the maximum increase.

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Orange County Woman Faces Federal Animal-Crushing ChargeWorld — Oct 30, 2026A 75-year-old Anaheim woman has been federally charged with animal crushing after authorities alleged she lured a pit bull puppy beneath her minivan with food and ran it over, killing it. The charge carries a maximum seven-year prison sentence, and she also faces state animal-cruelty charges.

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Mercer Plans Homecoming for Thousands in MaconSports — Oct 27, 2026Mercer 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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Chris Brown appears in London court for affray sentencing after club attack — Oct 26, 2026Chris Brown appeared in a London court for sentencing after pleading guilty to affray over a 2023 nightclub attack in which prosecutors say he struck music producer Abraham Diaw with a bottle. His vocal coach, Omololu Akinlolu, also pleaded guilty; affray carries a maximum three-year prison sentence, though a suspended term is possible.

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Rachel Meyers Chris Brown should get jail time for hitting someone with a bottle, even if it's his first UK offense.

Allentown Woman Admits $1M COVID Loan FraudFinance — Oct 27, 2026Allentown resident Mayerlyn Cordero pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy for filing fraudulent COVID-relief loan applications that brought in about $1 million, and for filing 23 fraudulent tax returns using stolen personal information. She is scheduled to be sentenced in February and faces a potential maximum of 110 years in prison.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Teen Sentenced to Nine Years for Fatal Drunk DrivingWorld — Oct 26, 2026Eighteen-year-old Addison Bowell was sentenced to nine years in prison and seven years of extended supervision after pleading guilty to driving drunk and striking and killing runner Ann Seidl in Dunn County, Wisconsin. Bowell apologized in court, while Seidl’s family urged the judge to impose a maximum sentence.

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Brazil approves 40-hour week, ends six-day schedulesPolitics — Oct 18, 2026Brazil has approved a constitutional amendment ending the six-day workweek and gradually cutting the maximum from 44 hours to 40, without reducing pay. The change is expected to affect up to 30 million workers; the limit will first fall to 42 hours and reach 40 after 14 months.

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Irrational choices follow patterns you can measure and redesign — Oct 12, 2026Ariely shows people do not maximize self-interest like classical economics assumes; they repeat the same measurable mistakes—anchoring, free-lure, ownership inflation, and expectation effects—that others can predict and design around.

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Nicole Hardy Businesses could use these patterns to make better products instead of just tricking people into bad buys.

Orlando City beats Columbus 3-2, boosts playoff hopes — Oct 11, 2026Iván Angulo's 89th-minute goal and Maxime Crépeau's club-record 12 saves lifted Orlando City past Columbus 3-2 on Oct. 10, 2026.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Man Dies After Being Crushed by Machine Designed to Prevent Public UrinationReporting — Jan 29, 2023A London utility worker died Friday after getting crushed while working underneath a “pop-up” public urinal. To maximize efficiency, the toilets are hidden underground during the day and are raised hydraulically at…

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Washington Bureaucrats Get Corporate Taxes Wrong — Again — May 12, 2026Washington’s tax bureaucrats want you to believe you can tax your way to prosperity. History says otherwise. The Congressional Research Service’s April 21 report, Corporate Taxation: The Revenue-Maximizing Tax Rate …

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Word Salad: Kamala Harris’ Latest Clip Proves Why Americans Can’t Trust Anything She SaysOpinion — Mar 8, 2022For those of you who aren’t sports fans, there’s an old football maxim that the most popular player in town is the backup quarterback. If your team isn’t playing so hot, there’s always the idea that the guy on the bench…

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MEGHAN PORTFOLIO And FRANK RICCI: Teachers Union Uses ‘Crises’ To Reshape School Governance — Feb 8, 2026“Never waste a good crisis.” That maxim isn’t just for politicians anymore. It has become the operating principle for Randi Weingarten and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Perceived “emergencies” are treated…

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With Clock Ticking, Democratic White House Hopefuls Sprint Through Iowa During Impeachment BreakReporting — Jan 27, 2020The leading three Democratic U.S. senators running for president barnstormed across Iowa this weekend, seeking to maximize a frenzied 36 hours before returning to Washington to resume duties as jurors in President…

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Canadian Opposition Politician Arrested Under COVID Ordinances While Trudeau Attends G-7 ConferenceReporting — Jun 13, 2021Canadian opposition leader Maxime Bernier was arrested for appearing at a rally while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended this weekend’s G-7 summit in the U.K. Bernier, the leader of the People’s Party of Canada, was…

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Watch: Gingrich Talks Up Concealed Carry in Reaction to Maine Shooting – ‘Have to Stop Them As Early as Possible’Reporting — Oct 27, 2023Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich called for laws allowing more Americans to carry firearms in order to prevent mass shooters from maximizing causalities. Gingrich joined Fox News host Sean Hannity on Thursday on the…

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Maxim Australia Draws Fire for Adding Male Ex-Coach to ‘Hot 100’ Women List Along with Margot Robbie, Nicole KidmanReporting — Oct 21, 2023CORRECTION, Oct. 23, 2023: Margot Robbie’s name was misspelled in an earlier headline for this article. In 2023, a man can be one of Australia’s top 100 “hot” women. Dani Laidley, a former Australian Football League…

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New Stroke Guidelines Urge Early, Lifelong Rehabilitation — Sep 14, 2026A timely response to stroke—recognizing signs and calling 911—remains crucial for accessing life-saving treatment, with recovery starting early and potentially continuing for months or years. The 2026 American Stroke Association guidelines urge rehabilitation within 48 hours, personalized plans, and coordinated care to maximize independence and quality of life.

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Sam Okafor Lifelong support should include home visits so survivors do not lose progress once they leave the hospital.